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MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 15, 1977
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Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg.—,77-MT77,
7:30 P.M., at the Civic Ctr,- Councilmembers
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PdeProsse, Foster, Perret,
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Selzer, Vevera Absent: Neuhauser. Mayor pro
Tem deProsse presiding:
Robt. Anderson read 'a statement cont, safety in
mobile home trailers, suggesting that the City
should enact an'ord. requiring all mobile home
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trailers to contain smoke alarms & fire extinguishers.
Moved -by Selzer; seconded by Perret, to receive &
file his statement. Motion carried, 6/0. The
City Mgr. will refer the matter to the Fire Chief
and Housing & Inspection Dir. to obtain recomns.
:Jon Westphal appeared re implementation of Economic
Development proposal submitted by Zuchelli', Hunter: 1.
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Assoc. Mayor tem deProsse stated. Council
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would be discussing this matter more extensively
in the future.
Mayor pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of
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11/14-20/77 as Youth Appreciation. Wk. and the wk.
of 11/113-19/77 as Energy Conserv.'Wk. Councilman
Foster;'noted 11/17/77 was Natl., Smoke Out Day.
James Murphy,
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Kathleen's Korner, appeared re
the letter on'the Consent Calendar which requested
Ithat;the business be exempted from Ord. #77-2868,
the moratorium ord. After further discussion, it
was the:,consensus of the Council to have the Legal
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Staff and the!P&Z Comm. research possible amendments
to the'imoratorium to
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ord. see ifllthere was any way
out which might 'permit Mr. Murphy to carry out his
ioriginal';bldg. ;plan; or,if that was not possible,
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.to'look. :at interior remodeling of the existing
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Moved, by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the
following items &'recomns." in the Consent Calendar
be approved and/or;adopted as presented:
ir vat of Off. Actions reg. ,, g Council
mtgi, 11/1/77, subj._to correction, as'recomn.'
by, City Clerk.
Minutes1of.Bds. &`Comms.: '.'P&Z Comm' -11/3/77;,,
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Resources Conserv. Como -10/25/77;', Library Bd. `
of Trustees special mtgs:710/13/17:.& 10/11/17;'
Human Rgts. Comm, -10/24/77.
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Approval of motion to approve Petition for
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Age for Mildred Jennings.
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Correspondence. Eliot Keller, KRNA, re 1-
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James Murphy; re building permit for Kathleen's
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Korner; referred to City Mgr. for reply.
Affirmative roll'calll Vote unanimous, 6/01,,Neuhauser)
absent—'
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Mayor pro tem deProsse announced l vacancy for
an,unexpired'term
ending 12/31/78 on the Bd: of
Examiners of Plumbers, with appointment to be made
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12/20/77. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to
appoint Roberta Patrick to fill an unexpired term
ending 7/1/78 on the Committee on Community Needs.
Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
City Mgr. Berlin informed Council there will be
an Informal Session on 11/28.to discuss the Sr.
Citizen Ctr. and the 202 Housing Proj. at the Old
Post Office site. He reminded Council no Regular
Council Mtg. will be held on,11/29. After an
inquiry had been made to the State Div. of.Historic
Preservation, City Mgr. Berlin was informed that
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the Pentacrest had been nominated to be added to
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the list of historic sites, and that the City is
included as�a property owner (part of street r -
O -W). He felt It would be appropriate for the
City Atty. to�resolve the matter so that it will
not restrict the City as they proceed with Urban
Renewal plans Council concurred.
The public'hearing was held on'disposal of
property between Dubuque & Linn on the north side
of Prentiss St. d As no one appeared, the public
hearing closed.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to setia
second public hearing on the revised Ord. Adopting
thei'1976 Edition ofthe Uniform Plumbing Code with
Certain'.Amendments on 12/6/77,3:30 P.M., in the
Council Chambers. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the
rule requiring that ,ord. must be considered and
voted on for passage.at 2.Council mtgs..prior to
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the mtg. at Which it is; to be finallypassed be
suspended,.that.'the lst!& 2nd considerationiand
vote be waived,' and that the ord. :be voted. upon
forfinal passage at this time.Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent., Moved
by Foster, seconded by Perret, ,that ORD. #77-2869,
Ord.,Bk. `12, pp:'204-205, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEWSPRINT RECYCLING PROG.11
'WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY'0 IOWA
CITY,.AND30'PROVIDE,PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO�
INTERFERE'WITHjHE PROG. BY THE UNAUTHORIZED
COLLECTION OF
NEWSPRINT be finallyAopted,at,this
time:'' -Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
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Neuhauser"absent. The city Mr. noted that the
vemion,6f the',Ord. adopted was.the one with words
added; to Section 3
Moved by Perret,seconded by Vevera, that the
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ORD. AMENDING MUN. ORD. #2621, BY EXEMPTING RAILROAD
iCROSSINGS-AT , BURLINGTON.ST.DUBUQUE-DES MOINES
STS., CLINTON-DES MOINES STS., AND 'KIRKWOOD-
GILBERVCT. .FROM THE PROVISIONS OF,MUN. ORD. #2621
WHICH REGULATES THE'AMT. OF TIME THAT RAILROAD
CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINSbe
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considered and given Ist vote for, passage.''' Motion
carried,' 6/0. .,Roll call: Ayes:, PerretiSelzer,
Vevera,' Balmer, deProsse, Nays,: Foster.: Ist
consideratioWgiven; 5/1, Neuhauser absent.
Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera to
defer the RES. TO'APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY' PLAT OF
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November 8, 1977
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The City 11gr, asked for clarification re Council's interpretation of
the moratorium ord. Council concurred that the bldg. permit filed prior
to adoption of the moratorium, which would double the size of a single-
family dwelling to create a duplex, would not come under the exceptions
allowed by; the Ord:
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Asst. City Atty. Kushnir informed Council that the trial, "Amidon vs.
Yoder,Constr. & City of Iowa City," re North Dodge Apts. had been stayed
for 10 days.
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Moved by deProsse, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. N77-436, Res.
Bk. 42, pp. 850-852, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF: INTENT TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE AND REDEVELOP CERTAIN
URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY, (Old Capitol Assoc. -Parcel -102-2). ,Affirmative
!'roll call vote unanimous, ,6/0, Perret absent.
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'Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES. #77-437, Res.
Bk. 42,' pp. 853-854,` ESTABLISHING RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR CITY, OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret
absent.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. N77-438, Res. Bk.
'42, pp 8557860, AMENDING CONTRACT FOR MUN.'FINANCIAL 'ADVISORY °SERVS.
with Paul D. Speer & Assocs. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Perret absent. This Res. adopts a new fee schedule.
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Moved by Foster, seconded by Vevera, that the RES. TO APPROVE THE
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PREL:'PLAT OF, BARKER'S SECOND ADD. be tabled. Affirmative rollcall
vote unanimous,`6/0, Perret absent.
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Moved Balmer, seconded by Vevera, to adjourn the mtg. Motion
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MARY C. NEUH USER„ MAYOR
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 15, 1977
7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council', reg. Council mtg., 11/15/77, 7:30 P.M., at the
Civic Ctr. Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Perret,
Selzer, Vevera. Absent: Neuhauser. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Schreiber, Hayek, Brei. Bd. & Comms. members present: P&Z Commr. Jane
Jakobsen. Mayor pro Tem deProsse presiding. Minutes of this mtg. are
on Tape k34.
Robt. Anderson, 1515 Prairie du Chien Rd., read a statement cont:
safety in mobile home trailers, suggesting that the City should enact an
ord. requiring all mobile home trailers to contain smoke 'alarms & fire
extinguishers. 'Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perret, to receive & file
his statement.Motion carried, 6/0. The City Mgr. will refer the
matter to the Fire Chief and Housing & Inspection Dir. to obtain recomms. f
Jon Westphal, 513 S. Van Buren, appeared re implementationl,of Economic
Development ,,proposal csubmitted by Zuchelli,;Hunter & Assoc? Mayor pro
tem deProsse stated Council would be discussing` this matter more extensively
in the future.'' L4097
Mayor pro tem deProsse proclaimed the wk. of 1J/14-20/77 as Youth
Appreciation Wk. and;the wk. of 11/13-19/77 as,Energy Conserv. Wk.
Councilman Foster noted 11/17/77 was Natl. Smoke Out Day. '/OS $
James Murphy, Kathleen's Korner, appeared re the letter on the .Consent
Calendar which requested that the business be exempted from Ord. =77-
2868;the "moratorium ord. After' further discussion, it was the consensus
of the Council to have the Legal Staff and the:P&Z Comm. research possible
amendments to the moratorium ord. to see if there was any way `out 'which
might permit Mr. Murphy to carry out his ''original bldg. plan, or if'that
was not possible, to look at interior remodeling of the existing structure.`
'I Moved by Balmer, seconded by Perret, that the following items &
recomns, in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 11/1/77, subj. to
correction,'as recomm.-by,City,Clerk.
Minutes of Bds.'& Comns.: 1P&Z Comm- 11/3/77;'Resources Conserv. go6o
Comm-10/25/77;$Library Bd. of Trustees special mtgs.-10/13/77 & 1 41061
' 10/17/77;4Human Rgts. Comm. -10/24/17. 3 106
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Approval, of motion to approve Petition for Suspension or Remission "
` of Taxes on Acct. of Age for Mildred Jennings. yob v
Correspondence: Eliot Keller, KRNA, re 1 -way traffic on Hollywood a045-
Blvd.;
06rBlvd.; Kathleen &'James Murphy, rebuilding permit for Kathleen's- -1/0A 6
' Korner;` referred to City Mgr. for reply.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser absent.
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November 15, 1977
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Council noted the recomm. from the Resources Conserv. Comm, that the
City purchase the Barnes Therm-Atrace camera. Council also recognized
the recomms. from the P&Z Comm. for Council to approve the preliminary
plats of Lyn -Den Hgts. & Northridge Subdivision, to recomm. to the City
of Coralville that approval be given of the preliminary plat of County -
Downs, and to approve of the prel. & final LSRD plan of the Pentacrest
Garden Ct. Apts. The P&Z Comm. also reinterated to Council, media and
the public that their vote to recomm. a bldg, moratorium on .the Near
North Side did not bind the Comm. in advance to a policy of lowering
residential density. SAPff REfDoa-ts: L iN- Df ti H*+,..3 Namt-u ictge. X oA 7
Subd: - CmuM -Dour.,- � 0*,u AkatJ,
Mayor pro tem deProsse announced there is l vacancy for an unexpired
term ending,12/31/78Jon the Bd. of Examiners of Plumbers, with appoint-
ment to be made 12/20/77. Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to
appoint Roberta Patrick, 515 Oakland, to fill an unexpired term ending -
7/1/78 on the Committee on Co�munity Needs. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. LAS; 04 ri ox oQ ��eoc� nwC4F�. �wvwyo;�
In response to Balmer's,question, 'City Mgr. Berlin indicated the
Firefighter's -Union had agreed to open sessions for collective bargaining,
but that the other unions had not yet decided. Several Councilmembers
wished to schedule it for discussion. The City Mgr. stated the City has
had negotiations with officials of Regina High School to, purchase property
for:floodway but had not finalized any plans. Selzer indicated he was
pleased with the informal discussionyesterday ,regarding ;Don Hunter's
recomms. on economic' development and establishment of an Advisory Group
or Committee.; He felt a plan should be 'implemented as soon as possible
before, budgeting and not wait for a comprehensive plan. Selzer stated
he would be absent from the 12/5 and 12/6 Council',mtgs. Perret compli- i
mented the Resources Conserv.'Comm. &'City Staff for the; outstanding
brochure on;energy conservation. ,He asked that informal': discussion be
scheduled soon on the 'status of the North Side Apt. lawsuit and on
alternative' routes extension of Scott Blvd. Perret suggested that
apt. owners be notified,ofl:the Ci,ty'slans for ,newspaper rec chin
Precycling
The City Mgr. stated the public would be informed by news releases and
the arrangements 'could,possibly be included in literature that period-
ically is distributed to the public. -/Ob 9
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City Mgr. Berlin informed Council there will be an Informal Session
on 11/28 to discuss the Sr. Citizen Ctr. and the 202 Housing Proj.,at
the Old Post Office site. He reminded Council no Regular Council Mtg.
will be held oglll/29.: Foster stated he will not'be able to be present
at the 11/28 Informal Mtg. - After an inquiry had been made to the State
Div., of Historic Preservation,, City Mgr. Berlin was informed that the
Pentacrest had `been nominated to be added to the list of historic sites,
and that the City is included as'a property owner (part of street r -o -w)..
He felt it would be 'appropriate for the City Atty. to resolve the
matter so that it will not restrict the City as they proceed with Urban
Renewal plans. Council concurred. h'o70
The public hearing was held on disposal of property between Dubuque &
Linn on the north side of Prentiss St. As no one appeared, the public
hearing closed. 1/07/
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November 15, 1977
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Moved by Foster,seconded by Perret, to set a second public hearing
on the revised Ord. Adopting the 1976 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code with Certain Amendments on 12/6/77, 7:30 P.M., in the Council
Chambers. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser absent. z/o 72 -
Moved by Foster, seconded by Ferret, that the rule requiring that
ord. must be considered and voted on for passage at 2'Council mtgs.
prior to the mtg. at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that
the 1st & 2nd consideration' and vote be waived, and that the ord. be
voted upon for final passage,at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Neuhauser-absent. Moved by Foster, seconded by Ferret,
that ORD'. #77-2869, Ord. Bk. 12, pp. 204-205, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLE-
MENTATION OF THE NEWSPRINT RECYCLING FROG. WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO
BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO INTER-
FERE WITH THE PROG. BY THE UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Neuhauser_ absent.' The City Mgr. 'noted that the version of the Ord.
adopted was the one with words added to Section 3, -�/O 73
Moved:by Perret, seconded by,Vevera, that the ORD. AMENDING MUN. ORD.
#2621,' BY, EXEMPTING RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON ST., DUBUQUE -DES
MOINES STS.,,CLINTON-DES MOINES'STS.,'AND KIRKWOOD-GILBERT'-CT. FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF MUN. ORD. #2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMT. OF TIME THAT
RAILROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE BLOCKEDconsidered'
BY STANDING TRAINS be and
given,'lst vote for passage. Motion carried, 6/0. Roll call: 'Ayes`.
Ferret, Selzer; Vevera, Balmer,'',deProsse, Nays: 'Foster. 'lst consideration
given; 5/1, Neuhauser absent. -/071/
Moved by Foster, seconded by',Neuhauser, to defer the RES. TO APPROVE
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HGTS., PART Il, to determine theit
status of proposed sts. in the development. Motion carried, 6/0, Neuhauser
absent. 1/07.5"
Movediby Balmer, seconded by Ferret, to adjourn the mtg. Motion
,4 carried, 6/0., (8:25 P.M.)
CAROL ePROSSE, MAYOR PRO TEM
BBIE STOLFUS,, CI Y LERK
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MEMORANDUM
DATE; November 10, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding ICMA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia,
October 29 7 November 3, 1977. 41076
Material from Iowa City Public Library. yO 7 7
v Copy of memorandum from legal staff, to Board of Adjustment members regarding
power of the Board to issuevariances. yO 78
Memoranda from the Director of Public Works:
a. :Demolition and site clearance contract No. 6' 410 7?'
b. Reclassification in Traffic Engineering q090
c. :"Your,Feet are Killing Me" sign in.front of First National Bank yo8/';'
d. Meeting with officials of Regina High School' °10 82-:
Memorandum from Human Rights Commission regarding letter to Senator Doderer.
Letter from Wanda'Matthess to City Council regarding building moritor16m.
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Copy of letter from University of Iowa with attached report ,Iowa City Bus
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Pass, System. !lobs
' Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser, from IDOT regarding bridge deck repair on I-80.
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Letter from Johnson County Council on Aging regarding proposed plans for senior!
center. -yo87
Letter from Mr. W. Richard Summerwill regarding sculpture in public, places.
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Library, first quarter review; goals and objectives, FY 78.
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' Human Services Planning Program, monthly report dated 10-31-77.
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October monthly reports:for the departments of Parks and Recreation and Fire.
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Article, "Notable and Quotable." yo q 2
"Energy and You." go93
'Evening Bus Service Notice
Evaluation of I.C. Bus Pass System by the Institute of Urban & Regional Research.
Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser from Atty. Marion Neely re Oakes Meadow Add.,
preliminary plat.` Y096
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
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d. Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds:
(1) Mr. Jim Mulac, acting as an agent for Plains Distribution Service'
Bookbus, has applied for permission to park a bookbus near
Blackhawk Mini -park to display books and magazines from non-
commercial midwest publishers. Permission has been granted
for the bookbus to.park on Dubuque Street inside the fenced area.
Plains Distribution Service intended 'to`offer their merchandise
for sale'. However,'a City ordinance prohibits to use of public
ial purposes; oses; and the applicant has been advised
areas for commerc
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Mr. Mulac will appear at the Council meeting to appeal
this decision.
e. Correspondence:
(1) ,'Letter from Eliot Kellar of KRNA regarding; one-way traffic on
Hollywood Boulevard -'east of Keokuk. This letter has been
referred to the City Manager for reply.
(2) Letter from Kathleen K. Murphy and James E. Murphy regarding a
building permit. This letter has been referred to the City
Manager
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END OF�CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 5 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
a. Consider recommendation of the Resources Conservation Commission
that the City purchase the Barnes Therm-Atrace camera. 'This,'item
will'';be part of the Resources Conservation Commission budget for
FY78 to be submitted to the City Council.
b. Consider recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
(1) To approve S-7746, preliminary plat of Lyn -Den Heights, a proposed
,subdivision of a'tract of (land located approximately 1000: feet
north of Iowa City and east of U.S. Highway 1, subject to, the
following contingencies:
(a) The culvert should be concrete and the size should be
indicated on the plat,
(b) lot lines should be drawn to the center line of the street,
(c) the two larger; lots should be numbered as Lots12 and 13
and, at the time the final plat is submitted, it should be
indicated via an agreement that all development (including
Lots 12 and 13) shall comply with the provisions of the
Storm Water Management Ordinance,
(d) the radii of curves on Oak Street should be labeled,
i (e) all public improvements should be waived at this time with
the understanding ,that "a waiver of objection to assessments
should be included at the time of submission of the final
plat, and
(f) the name of the street should be changed prior to the
submission of the final plat. (The street name should be
it
called a drive.)
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November 15, 1977 730 P.M.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular meeting
held
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on November 3, 1977, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval
subject subdivision subject to the contingencies noted above.
This recommendation is consistent with the Staff's recommendation
presented in a Staff Report dated November 3, 1977, which is
attached to this agenda. Pending revision of the plat, correcting
the deficiencies and discrepancies noted, this item will be
placed'on the Council agenda for consideration at the next regular
meeting.
(2) To approve S-7747, a preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision,
proposed replat o
a f a tract of land located between North
Governor and Dewey
Social;,Service's building, J Streets, and across from the Johnson County
subject to the following stipulations:
(a) that the deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the
November 3rd Staff Report be corrected,
(b) that the Legal Staff review the legal papers,
(c) that the covenants be attached to the plat regarding:
(1) joint driveways for Lots 1 and 2, and for Lots 4 and
5, and'.
(2) granting the lots a common use area in the center area
of the subdivision, and
(d) that a waiver be granted in the block width requirement.
The Planning and Zoning commission at a regular meeting held
on November 3, 1,977, recommended by a 6-0 vote approval of the
subject subdivision contingent upon the stipulations noted. This
recommendation -is not entirely consistent' with the 'Staff's
recommendation presented in a Staff Report dated November 3,
b,ut is acceptable
1977, which is attached torthis agenda of all t
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the Staff if common open space is'provided for use of all
residents within the subdivision. 'tChat
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'to approval of the plat by
;. (a) above should be resolved but that stipulations (b) and (c)
would; be resolved at the time the final plat is reviewed and
considered. The preliminary plat, however, should inelude,a
and joint driveways will
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sideration at'the next regular meeting.
t Council recommend to the City of Coralville approval
(3) That,the City
of S-7748, preliminary plat of County Downs, a subdivision of a
tract of land located approximately two ,and one-half miles
north of the City limits and east of County Road W66 (North
Dubuque Street)', subject to correction of the following defi-
ciencies and discrepancies as well as, correction of those items
listed by=the City of Coralville:
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(a) the sizes of all existing and proposed culverts and drain
pipes should be shown,
(b)' fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart,
(c) radius of the median and paved surface within the turn-
around should be dimensioned;
(d)' the right-of-way and paved surface for County Road W66 should
be dimensioned, and dimensioned. Lot A should be
(e) all lots should be fully
dimensioned between Lots Z and 3, and between Lots l and 6.
uire as a
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approvahithatnthe owners wauested ive the lright ofville gobjection to assess
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merits if the subdivision should ever be annexed by the City of
Nowa City.
The Planning and Zoning Commission ata regular me
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on November 3, IS
77, recommended by a 6-0 `vote app
ision subject
the subject subdivto correction of the above listed
deficiencies and discrepancies-as,well as correction of those
items listed by the City of Coralville.
This recommendation is consistentwith the 3ta1977 rWhicheisation
presented in a`Staff .Report A dated
November embe
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approximately two and one miles north of the City
and east of County terd W66(North.
jurissd ction but within the
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Coralville s.extr of Coralville has requested'
annexation area of Iowa"City, thearatto1said plat.','
the City's recommendations in reg
(4) To approve 5-7749, a prelliminary.and final Large Scale Residential
Development-7749,an f Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments, a
proposed 96 -unit aparoeandcCourtxStteetslandtbetween Madisonf
land between Burlingt
and Clinton Streets,:contingent upon the',signatures of the
utility compsnies.„
re ular meeting held
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The Planning and Zo 9 a_6-0 vote approval of
on November 3>"1977,'recomm
ended by
subject preliminary LSRD plan: This recommendation is a Staff consistent
with the Staff's
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afrecomme daattachrestotthis ed nagenda. This ritem,
November 3
ed will
in accordance with Council policy, be deferred for one week at t
and,presented to the City Council for consideration so
next reular concern9aboutdition, a
mthein. flow ofetrafficsfrom this in ddevelopment onto
nected with
Burlington Street via the north-souttherefore,n recommended
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(5) To reinterate to the City Council, the media and the public
that the P&Z vote to recommend a building moratorium on the
Near North Side did not bind the Commission in advance to a
policy of lowering residential density. Such a Commission'
policy would be biased and improper now if developed prior
to the study of the Staff's recommendation and the Compre-
hensive Plan Process.
Item No. 6 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES:
a. Board of Examiners of Plumbers. One vacancy for an unexpired term
ending December 31, 1978. This appointment will be made at the
December 20,:1977,'meeting of the City; Council.
Item No. 7 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
a Consider an appointment to the Committee on Community Needs for an
unexpired term ending July 1,°1978.
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Item No. 10
PUBLIC HEARING ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY BETWEEN DUBUQUE AND LINN ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF PRENTISS STREET.
Comment:
This alley was vacated by Council action on June 28, 1977, at the request
of an adjoining property owner, Willian D. Kerfoot. The parcel has been
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appraised at $800. This public hearing is a required procedure in the
disposition process.
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CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS; REPEALING' ORDINANCE NO. 2710 AND PROVIDING
FOR ITS, ENFORCEMENT (first' consideration).
Comment:
This Ordinance adopts the 1976 Uniform Plumbing Code. The amendments
are the same as in the 1973 edition with the exception of Section 409(x)
which allows administrative authority on back water valves on basements
below curb line, Section 608 which will allow loop vents for discharge
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Tines on dishwashers, and the new uniform appeal procedure in Section
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adopion by the Plumbing Board of Appeals.
Action
Item No. 12
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEWSPRINT
RECYCLING PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
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AND TO PROVIDE' PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO INTERFERE WITH THE PROGRAM BY THE
UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT (first consideration).
Comment:
This ordinance makes it a misdemeanor for any person or group to pick
up'papers within 24 hours of the time scheduled'for City paper pickup.
Groups such as the boy scouts may pick up on their own paper drives
provided the time ofpickup is separated by at least 24 hours from City
pickup., Public Works ' recommends adoption of this resolution. = :
Action:
Item No. 13
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2621 BY EXEMPTING
RAILROAD'CROSSINGS AT BURLINGTON STREET, DUBUQUE -DES MOINES STREETS,
CLINTON-DES MOINES STREETS, AND KIRKWOOD-GILBERT COURT FROM THE PROVISIONS
OF MUNICIPAL' ORDINANCE NO 2621 WHICH REGULATES THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT
RAILROAD CORSSINGS MAYBE BLOCKED BY STANDING TRAINS (first consideration). ,.
Comment:
In 1976, the State Legislature passed Iowa Code 5327G.32 which basically,
prohibited trains from blocking any railroad crossing in the State for
overIO minutes. Iowa City, since April of 1972, has had Iowa City
Ordinance'N2621which prohibits a standing train from blocking railroad
crossings in the City for over five minutes.' Pursuant to the authority
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granted by the State statute, the Department of Transportation scheduled
a hearing for October 27, 1977, to determine whether the public safety
or convenience requires that the Iowa City ordinance remain in effect
and that the State statute not be instated. The D.O.T. has authority
under the statute, to hold the Iowa City Ordinance void for any or all
of the railroadcrossings in Iowa City.
The Legal Department, pursuant to the authorization granted to it by the
City, Council' on October 24, 1977, negotiated a settlement with the Chicago, '
Rock Island &'Paci'fic Railroad Company (Rock Island) and the Cedar Rapids
and Iowa City Railway Company'(CRANDIC) concerning the blockage of'rail-
road crossings in Iowa City. THe agreement reached with the two railroad
lines was that the Rock Island and the CRANDIC would withdraw their
complaints to all of the, 20' crossings within Iowa City if the Iowa City
ordinance was amended to allow the State's 10 minute limitation to be'.
" controlling on'four of the railroad crossings located within the City:
Clinton'- Des Moines Streets, Dubuque - Des Moines Streets, Kirkwood -
Gilbert, Court,' and Burlington Street. This was the proposal for settlement
that the Legal` Department, presented to the Council at its October 24, 1977,
meeting and which the Council accepted.
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Item No. 14
CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS,
PART II (S-7745).
Comment:
The Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular meeting held on October 20,
1977, recommended by a 3-2 vote; approval of the above subdivision located
south of Denbigh Drive and west of Sunset Street subject to the following
contingencies:
(1) that curve data be provided,
(2) that the,lots be fully dimensioned,
(3) ;that a16"',,integral curve be indicated in the cross-section drawing,
(4) that all
easements be labeled,
that the legal description be corrected, and
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(6) that a north -south walkway be provided from Ealing to Wrexham Drive
located approximately midway east to west in the proposed, development.
This recommendation is not consistent with the Staff's recommendation
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presented in a Staff Report dated October 20, 1977, which was attached to
the Council agenda' of November 1, 1977. Specifically, the subdivision
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is highly undesirable in residential developments in regard to safety
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consideration and a sense of neighborhood unity. The two negative votes
by the Planning and Zoning Commission were for this reason.
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TO: ;PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: VICKI J. BREI, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COU
NOVEMBER 1, 1977
The cost of publishing the following proceedings
& claims is '$ Cumulative cost for this
calendar yearfor sai3 publication is $
Iowa City Council -Executive Session.ovveed�y
Selzer, seconded by.deProsse, to adjourn to
,executive session for discussion of appointment to
the Bd.Iof Electrical Examiners.Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Perret absent. 7:15
P.M. Moved by Vevera,'seconded by Selzer, to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7:25 P.M. ,
Iowa; City Council, reg. Council mtg., 11/1j77,
7:30 P.M., at the Civic`.Ctr. Councilmembers
present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
Perret, Selzer, Vevera. (`Mayor Neuhauser presiding.
Harold Bechtoldt appeared and read a statement
conc: FY518, especially action taken by the JCRPC's
Citizens Advisory Transp. Comm. 'Moved ,by'Perret,'
seconded by Foster, to _receive and file the
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statement. :Motion carried, 7/0.Wayne'Begley pre-
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sentedi a chronology of eve nts and 'interrogatories
taken'conc. the 'litigation on 902; N. Dodge and
discussed the status of the proceedings—'
Ma or Neuhauser,' proclaimed the
Y p month of November,
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1977, as Epilepsy Month. ``.Moved 'by Foster,'' seconded
by Balmer, that' -the following items and recomm. in
the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted as
Presented:
Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council
mtg., 10/18/77, subj'. to correction, as
recommended .by.'City,Clerk.
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Minutesi;of Bds. & Comms.: P&Z Co '-
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10/20/77; Housing Comm: -10/14/77; Comprehensive
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Plan Coord.;Comm.;-10/13/71; Resources,',Conserv.
Comm.710/11/77; Parks & Rec. Comm.-IO/12/77.
Permit Res., Res. Bk. 42, as,recomm: by
City Clerk: Res. #17-425, p.^,832, Approving
I Class C Beer Permit application and Res. #77-
426, p. 833„ Approving Class C Beer Sunday
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Sales'Permit application for:: Dividend' Bonded
Gas.
Res. #77-427,1 Res. Bk. 42,''p. 834, Accepting
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Storm Sewer and,Pavin ..for: Hawkeye H ts. as
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constructed by Knowl,ing Bros.' Contracting Co.
of'Coralville, Ia.
Motions: =Approving disbursements for
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period of 9/1-30/17 in the amt. of $1,108,028.33,
as recomm.,by Finance Dir. ,,subj. to audit. -
Approving Abstract of Election for the Iowa
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City; Mun.:Primary ,Election of 10/18/77,
received from'Johnson Co. Auditor's' Office.
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Motion to set public hearing'on 11/22/17 on
final planned area dev. plan of Ty'n Cae
Add:`, Pts. 1-& 2.
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Correspondence: ,Johnson Co. Mutual Aid
I Firemen's Assoc. re'serv. to Univ. Hgts.;
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Ruth Becker,, re bicyclists;, petition for Iowa
City residents reuse of Clinton St.' modules
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of Iowa City/Johnson`Co.,Arts Council;,( referred
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to City Mgr..
AffirmaiTve roll call vote unanimous, 7/0all
Councilmembers present.
Mayor Neuhauser announced the following vacancies
with appointments to be made on 12/6/77: 3 vacan-
cies -3 -yr. terms ending 1/1/81 on Human Rgts.
Comm.; l vacancy -unexpired term ending 12/31/78 on
Bd, of Appeals;, 2 vacancies -4 -yr. terms ending
1/J/82 on Parks `& Rec. Comm; and l vacancy -unexpired
term ending l/1/79 & 1, vacancy -5 -yr. term ending
1/1/83 on the Bd. of Adjustment.
Moved by Selzer,' seconded by Perret, to appoint
Ferrell Turner to the Bd. of Electrical Examiners
& Appeals for a 4 -yr. term expiring 10/26/81.
Motion'carried,,7/0.
Public Hearing was held on the proposed Ord.
Amending Sec.. 8.10.4 of the Mun. Code of Iowa City
by'Enactingg interim Ord. (Northside Bldg.
an
Moratorium). Planning and Zoning recommendation,'
3/1, in favor of, the moratorium, was noted.
Persons appearing in favor of the Ord.: Ken
Hubel, for the Northside Neighbors, Jeanne Smithfield,
Ira Boinick, Rev. Bill Eckhart, Bea Davis, Gertrude
Englert and'Atty. Bruce Washburn, representing
Northside Neighbors. Persons, objecting were:
Kathleen'.MurphyAtty. Wm. Meardon, Atty.'J.P.
White representing Tom 'Scott, and Allen Wolfe.
In addition Edgar Folk, 'P&Z Commr: Dick Blum,
Caroline;Embree'Bill Terry, Woody,Stodden.appeared'.
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City. Atty. JohnlHayek responded'conc. the authority,:
of Council and'thelegality of moratorium, and r
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discussed the amendment regarding duplexes suggested
by Council. 'A substantial majority of the overflow'
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audience indicated favoring the:'moratorium: Four <
persons owning property opposed the moratorium.
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Moved bydeProsse, seconded by Foster, that the
rule ,requiring that ords.':must be considered and
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voted on for passage at 2'Council mtgs. prior to
the mtg.'Iat which it is'to be finally passed be
>suspended,that the is t:& 2nd consideration and
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vote be waived, and that the ord.,"be voted; upon
for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.`: Moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster,
;to.amend,Sec. 2(D) of Ord. filed'on 10/14,;by the
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addition of the words, 'or the.conversion of
single family dwellings to duplexes,' between the
words 'dwellings'' & 'and the ,repair'. Motion
carried,,7/0. Moved by deProsse, seconded by
Perret, that the ORD. #77-2868, Ord. Bk. 12, pp.
202-2O3,:AMENDING CHAP. 8:10, THE 'ZONING ORD. OF,
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THE MUN.ICODE OF. THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, BY LIMITING
CONSTRUCTION WITHIN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR A MAXIMUM
PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS PENDING THE ENACTMENT OF A NEW
ZONING ORD. as amended, be final,ly'',adopted at this
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time.Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
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all Councilmembers present. -Moved by Foster,
seconded by deProsse, that the following correspon-
dente & statements presented in reference to the,
Ord. be, received and made a part of ,the record:
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Atty. Aeardon, representing Consolide
Properties & Wayne Kempf -Ken Albrecht; Ellen &
Alan ,Widiss;'Kathleen Murphy; Atty. Charles Barker,
representing Allen Wolfe; and John J. Meyers.
Motion carried, 7/0.
Moved by Fester, seconded by deProsse, to adopt
RES. #77-428,'Res. Bk. 42, pp. 835-836, ESTABLISHING
FAIR RE -USE VALUE: FOR CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY
(Parcel 101-2)._' Affirmative roll call vote was
7 0 all Councilmembers resent.
..unanimous,, / ,, p
ion it was moved b
After discuss y Vevera &
to amend the Res. as
seconded by Balmer, requested
by Don Slothower & Bilf Gilpin. Motion carried
unanimously.Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster,
to adopt RES. N77-429, Res. Bk.'42,'pp. 837-838,
ADOPTING POLICY ON DIRT, & GRAVEL STREETS; as
amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/O, all Councilmembers' present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
RES. N77-430, Res. Bk. 42,'p. 839, AWARDING CONTRACT
PROJ'.'TO'Metro Pavers
' FOR MORMON TREK IMPROVEMENT,
Inc. ,:' Iowa subject to concurrence,of the
„City,`
Federal Highway Admin. 'Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/O, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt
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Res. '#77-431,'Res. Bk. 42, pp. ,840-842, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE' CONTRACTS INITHE -IOWA CITY AREA
WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY'PROG. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present, Linda Maguire, Rape Victim Advocacy
Prog., appeared. Council concurred that --the
second payment would-be made on1 1 78.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to approve
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thei;application from IA -ILL Gas -& Elec.-Co. for
construction on hwy. r -o -w. Motion carried, 7/0.
This will allow installation of a high pressure
gas main near the Veteran's,Hospital.
Moved by Foster, seconded by,Perret, to authorize
the City Mgr. to request the consultant, Zuchelli,
Hunter & Assocs., Inc.,lto assist the City in
negotiations between the City & Urban Renewal
redevelopers as detailed in Task 17 ofja contract
for technical:servs. for the City -Univ. Urban
Renewal'Proj. I of '9/7/76, as amended on 7/26/77.
Motion carried,.7/0.
The Bd. of Elect. Exam. & Appeals appeared
before Council'conc. the City Mgr.'s memo dated
10/25/77, re the upcoming appeal hearing for ACT
submitted by'SpitznageljPartners Inc. cone. elec-
trical plans. ,The Bd. members were assured that '
they had Council's full confidence., Commr.
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Robinson read a'!statem,ent.
' P&ZLCommr.''Dick Blum' ointed,out a mistake in
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the agenda concerning the prey. plat Oakes Meadows
Addition and asked Council to consider a`P&Z Res.
conc.the street'at the next informal mtg. ,Council
will discuss this subd. at the next informal
session.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to adjourn
the mtg: Motion carried', 7/0. (10:40 P.M.)
For�more detailed & (complete descrlpion of
Council:Activities & Disbursement, see Office of
City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/MARY NEUHAUSER, MAYOR(
s/ABBIE STOLFUS,I CITY CLERK 11/15/77
Submitted for publication on 11/10/77.
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7:30 P.M.
Iowa City Council -Executive Session. Moved by Selzer, seconded by
deProsse,,to.adjourn to executive session for discussion of appointment
to, lthe ;Bd. 'of Electrical Examiners. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0Perret absent.: 7:15 P.M. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Selzer, to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 7:25 P.M.
Iowa City Council, reg. Council mtg., 11/1/77, 7:30 P.M., at the
Civic Ctr; Councilmembers present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser,
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Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: None. Staff members present: Acting
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City Mgr.,Plastino, Stolfus, Hayek, Ryan. Bd. & Comm. present:
P&Z Comm. -Richard Blum; Bd.of Elect. Exam. & Appeals -Jack Robinson, l
Dale Flannery, Ferrell Turner, Jim Hynes„ Paul Bowers. Mayor Neuhauser
presiding. Minutes of this meeting are recorded on Tapes 432 & p34.'
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Harold Bechtoldt, 1152 E. Court; appeared and read a statement cone.
F(518, especially, action taken by the JCRPC's Citizens Advisory Transp.
d d' b Foster, receive and file the
Moved by 'Perret'Secon e ,
Comm. M Y.
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'statement. Motion' carried; 7/0. Wayne Begley, 804 Ronalds, presented a
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chronology of events and interrogatories taken conc.-the litigation on
902 N.'Dodge and;discussed'the status of the proceedings. City Atty.
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Hayek discussed the request for information from Executive Session.
`Mayor
Neuhauser proclaimed the month of November, 1977, as Epilepsy
Month. Moved by Foster, seconded by Balmer,' that the following items
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and'recomm. in the Consent'Calendar,be approved and/or adopted as presented:
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Approval of Off. Actions, reg. Council mtg., 10/18/77, subi. to
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correction, as recommended by City Clerk.
Minutes of Bds. & Comms.: P&Z Comm. -10/20/77; Housing+Comm.-
10[14/77; Comprehensive Plan Coord. Comm. -10/13/77; Resources
Conserv. C6mm:-10/11/77; Parks+& Rec. Comm. -10/12/77.
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Permit Res; Res. Bk. 44 asrecomm.'by City Clerk: Res. 477-'
425, p. 832, Approving Class C Beer, Permitlapplication and Res.
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477=426, p. 833, Approving Class C Beer Sunday Sales Permit app'
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cation for Dividend Bonded Gas, 302 S. Dubuque.
Res. 477=421, Res. Bk. 42, p. 834, Accepting Storm Sewer and
Paving for Hawkeye,Hgts. as'constructed by Knowling Bros. Contracting
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Co. of Coralville, Ia.
Motions: Approving disbursements for period of 9/1-30/77 in the
amt. of $1,108,028.33; as recomn. by Finance Dir., subj.-to audit'.
Approving`Abstract of Election for the Iowa City Mun. Primary
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Election of 10/18/77,'' received from Johnson Co. Auditor's Office. `
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Motion to set public hearing on 11/22/77 on final planned area
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dev.' plan of,Ty'n Cae Add. Pts. 1 &12.
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November 1 1977
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Correspondence: Johnson Co. Mutual Aid Firemen's Assoc. re serv.
to Univ. Hgts.; Ruth Becker, re bicyclists; petition for Iowa City
residents re use of Clinton St. modules of Iowa City/Johnson Co.
Arts Council; referred to City Mgr.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Neuhauser officially announced the above public hearing on Ty'n
Cae'Add., Pts. 1 & 2.The need for applicants for vacancies on Bds. &
Comms. was stressed.
Council noted the Housing Comn's. recomo. that Council accept the
HCDA Housing Assistance Plan Amendment as written including their suggested
amendments, and the reconms. from,P&Z Comm, that:Council' establish
building, moratorium' in the Northside area, approved, the preliminary'
plats of Barker's'2nd Add., ,Oakes Meadow Add., and Bryn Mawr Hgts., Pt.
Mayor.Neuhauser announced the following vacancies with appointments
to be made on 12/6/77: 3 vacancies -3 -yr. terms ending 1/,1/81; on Human
Rgts. Comm.;l vacancy -unexpired term ending 12/31/78 on Bd.l, of Appeals;
2 vacancies -,4 -yr. terms ending l/1/82 on Parks & Rec. Comm; and I vacancy -
unexpired term ending
' p''l/1/79 & 1 vacancy -5 -yr. term 'ending ;l/1/83 on the
Bd.'of'Adjustment.
Moved by Selzer, seconded by Perre't, to appoint Ferrell Turner, 918
N. Governor, to', the Bd.`of Electrical Examiners &Appeals for a 4 -yr.,'
term"ezpiring'10/26/81. ' Motion carried -7/0.
P Mayor,Neuhauser urged Iowa Citians to vote for the Johnson Cty. Jail:
Bond Issue, and,clarified:a previousi statement by 'stating that the
' passage'.of the Tenant/Landlord Ord. required only a,'simple majority.
She.fur,ther noted that the City of`Des,Moines' request to borrow money,
« from the Mun.,Ass,istance Fund of the'State of Iowa had been turned down.`
The issue'that..the cities' shares; of the Fuel Tax is increased from 15%,
to 18%'had been discussed at the Governor's' Coalition on Local Issues
' mtg. The report made in the City/Univ.:mtg. on the''decision;to not
.install ,transit route.signs.at the, intersection of ,,Clinton/Washington
was noted: Previous consensus by,Councilfor temporary signs was pointed
' out to"Acting City,Mgr.'Plastino. , In reference to his memo,IPlastino
advised that comments on the Transit', Grant were those of the' State:
,a ++l<<,• Official., Other Council 'discussion' included: request for stop signs
for"Bowery trafficlat the in oflSummit & Bowery; 'arrangements
for bus service for Iowa City residents Jiving on sts'. near Univ. Hgts.;
' request for citizen cooperation with the new newspaper recycling project.
It was'pointed out that no matter where they live in Iowa City, all
citizens may vote, for a':Councilperson Candidate from District B. A
short;Counciimtg.'lagenda was 'requested for 11/8/77, Election Night.
lu Foster,; informed` Council'that'he would be attending the Governor's lst
Annual Conference it his own expense. Discussion will be held on alcohol
abuse and drug abuse. He called attention to the fact that the sign on
the grass in front:;of the First National Bank was missing.
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Public Hearing was held on the proposed Ord. Amending Sec. 8.10.4 of
the Mun. Code of Iowa City by ,Enacting an Interim Ord. (Northside Bldg.
Moratorium). Planning and Zoning recommendation, 3/1, in favor of the
moratorium, was noted. Persons appearing in favor of the Ord.:Ken
Smithfield, 422
Hub el; 619 N.'Linn, for the No Neighbors; Jeanne
Brown; Ira Bolnick, 545 Iowa; Rev. Bi11 Eckhart, 312 Fairchild; Bea
Davis, 707 Kimball Avenue; Gertrude Englert; 413 E. Church and Atty.
Washburn,' representing Northside Neighbors. Persons', objecting
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were: 'Kathleen Murphy, 633 Reno, Atty. Wm. Meardon; Atty. J.P. White
representing Tom Scott and Allen Wolfe, 1210 Grant Ct. In addition
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Edgar Folk, 430 N..Linn; P&Z Commr.'Dick Blum; Caroline Embree,
Dearborn;'>Bill Terry,'206'W. Park Rd.; Woody Stodden, 323 N. Linn. City
the of Council and the legality
Atty. John Hayek, responded;conc. authority
of the moratorium, and discussed the amendment regarding duplexes suggested'
by Council. The'Mayor asked that for the; record, how many, of the
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persons present who lived in the area favored the moratorium. substantial
the overflow audience indicated favoring the moratorium. -
majority of
Four persons owning property opposed the moratorium. After further
that the rule
discussion, it was moved by deProsse, seconded by Foster,
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requiring that ords. must be considered and voted on for passage at
'mtg. is to be finally passed be
Council mtgs._prior to the _at which it
suspended, that the 1st &'eration and vote be waived, and that
2nd consid
the ord.'be voted upon for, final passage at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0,, all Councilmembers present'. Moved by deProsse,
2(D) Ord. filed on 10/14; by the
seconded by Foster, to amend Sec. of
addition of the words, 'or the conversion of single family dwellings to
duplexes,' between the words 'dwellings' & 'and the repair'.` Motion
carried, 7/0. Moved by'deProsse,:seconded 'by Perret; that the ORD.
N77-2868, Ord. Bk. 12, pp'. 202-203, AMENDING CHAP..8.10, THE ZONING ORD.
OF THE`MUN. CODE OF THE CITY OF;IOWA CITY,'BY LIMITING CONSTRUCTION
WITHIN;A DESIGNATED AREA FOR A'MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 6'MONTHS PENDING THE;
ENACTMENT OF ANEW ZONING ORD. as amended`be finally adopted','at this
time. .Affirmative roll call vote',unanimous, 7/0, 611 Councilmembers
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Or esent. Moved by Foster,'' seconded by deProsse, that the 'following
to the Ord. be received
correspondence & statements presented in reference
of the record: Atty. Wm. Meardon,'!,representing Consolidated
Wand made a part
cPr operties & Wayne Kempf -Ken Albrecht; Ellen & Alan Widiss; Kathleen
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Murphy; Atty. Charles Barker; representing Allen Wolfe; and John J.
Meyers.' Motion carried,'?/0. Atty. Hayek stated that he would advise
the City, Mgr. to not issue a bldg. permit to the Murphys.
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MayorNeuhauser declared a 5 -minute recess.
Moved;,by Foster, seconded by deProsse, to adopt RES. N77-428, Res.
Bk. 42, pp. 835-836, ESTABLISHING FAIR RE -USE VALUE FOR CERTAIN URBAN
7/0, all
RENEWAL PROPERTY.; Affirmative roll call vote was unanimous,
Councilmembers,present. This Res.°clears the R-14 closeout ,audit exception
N adding sq. footage of the street R -O -W to Parcel 101-2 and adding the
value of; the street R-O-W,to the Fair Re -use Value of Parcel 101-2. It
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does not alter the value of land in inventory, but merely includes the
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-O -W into the parcel, rather than carrying it separately.
After discussion, it was moved by Veveri & seconded by Balmer, to
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amend the Res. as requested by Don Slothower, R.R.1, to include full
oiling of Camp Cardinal 'Road from 'City limits to end, Pond Road from
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November 1, 1977
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I.W.V. to the end, Slothower Road from I.W.V. to the end, and Taft
Speedway from Dubuque to end; and the unnamed street between Taft Speedway':
and Foster Road, as requested by Bill Gilpin (Colibri Corners). Motion
carried unanimously. _Moved by Perret, seconded by Foster, to adopt RES.
N77-429, Res. Bk. 42, pp. 837-838, ADOPTING POLICY ON DIRT & GRAVEL
STREETS, as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt RES. N77-430, Res. Bk.
42, p:; 839, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MORMON TREK IMPROVEMENT PROJ. to Metro
Pavers, .'Inc ., Iowa City, subject to concurrence of the Federal Highway
Admin. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Selzer, to adopt Res. N77-431, Res. Bk.
pp. 840-842, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS IN THE IOWA CITY
AREA WITH THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY,PROG. Affirmative roll call vote
'. unanimous', 7/0,`alI'Councilmembers,present. Linda Maguire, Rape Victim
"Advocacy Prog., appeared. 'Council concurred that; the second payment
(would be made on,l/1/78.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Foster, to approve the application from
IA=ILL Gas & Elecc Co. ,for construction on, hi r-o-w. Motion carried',
7/0. This will allow installation 'of a high pressure gas main near the
,Veteran's":Hospital.
F,. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, to authorize the City Mgr. to
Hu
nter & Assocs. Inc: to assist the
t=the consultant'.Zuchelli ,
r .regyeS ..9 e , y
Cit in ne otiations between the Cit &Urban Renewal' redevelopers as
".detailed in Task ;l7 of a contract for technical servs for the City-
Univ. Urban Renewal Proj. I of 9/7/76,'as amended on 7/26/77. Motion
t' ii, (carried,, 7/0. r.� ..
The Bd. of Elect. Exam. & Appeals appeared before Council conc. the.
City Mgr:'s memo dated 10/25/77, re, the upcoming appeal hearing for ACT
submitted;:by Spitznagel Partners Inc. conc. electrical plans.. The Bd.'
„t members were assured that they.had Council's full-confidence. Comer.
Robinson 'read a statement.: Chairman Hynes noted that the Comm. had
;awarded; to E&S'Const. Co., Wayne Engle,la'contractor's license on the r
4 basis that he had held a license in:ai city with similar standards, Cedar
r, Rapids.'!'He noted receipt ,of a:, Ietter'from 'Comnr. Colton and Bldg.
Official Winter, Cedar Rapids, expressing a desire to enter into a
reciprocity agreement.
P&Z Commr. Dick''Blum pointed out a mistake in the 'agenda concerning
the prey. plat Oakes Meadows Addition and asked Council to consider a
i..P&Z Res. conc the !street ,at the next informal mtg. _ Council will discuss
this subd.` at the,'next informal session. He also noted that, their
,policy is that:a prel."plat does not have to have stormwater management
ord. compliance, but it should be noted on the plat that the developer
i` is awire,of this requirement. He 'requested Council copinions 'and concerns
re the set of standards relating to the extra-territorial jurisdiction.
areas. ;The Mayor', stated she thought that they should conform to all `
City Stan'dards,unless it is a rural-type"subdivision.
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IOIVAICITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 1977
CIVIC CHNTER COUNCILCHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cain, .lakobsen, Lehman, Kammermeyer, Ogesen, Vetter
MO-18liR ABSENT: Blum
51AFF PRESENY: Schmciscr, Boothroy,'Bowlin, Child
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RECOIHMENDAT'IONS TO '1111, CI'T'Y COUNCIL:
1. To approve S-7746, preliminary plat of Lyn -Den heights, a proposed subdivision
of a tract of land located approximately 1000 feet north of Iowa City and east
of U.S., Highway 1, subject to the following contingencies:
(a) the culvert should,be concrete and, the size should be indicated on
the plat,
(b) lot lines should be drawn to the center line of the street,`
(c) the two larger flots 'should be numbered as Lots 12 and 13 and, at the
time the final plat is submitted, it should be indicated via an
agreement that all, development (including Lots 12 and 13) shall
" comply, with the' provisions of the Storm Water Management ordinance,
(d) the radii of curves on Oak Street should be labeled,
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(e)allpublic improvements should be waived at this time with the
`understanding that a waiver of ,objection to assessments should be
included'at the time of submission of the final plat, and
(f) the name of the street should be changed, prior to the submission of
the final plat. ;:(The street name should be called a drive.)
2.i To approve S-7747, a preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision, 'a proposed
ii replat of,a tract of land located between North: Governor and Oewey Streets,
and across from the :Johnson County Social Services building, subject to'the
followingstipulations':
(a) ;that "the deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the November 3rd
` 'Staff _Report be corrected,
(b)' that the Legal Staff review the '!legal papers,
(c) thatthe covenants be attached to the plate regarding:
(1) 'joint driveways for Lots 1'and 2, and for Lots 4 and 5, and
(2) granting the lots a common use area in the 'center area of the
subdivision, and
(d) that a waiver be granted in the'block width requirement.
3. That>the City Council recommend to the City of Coralville approval of S-7748,
pro lim!nary 'plat of County Downs, a:subdivision of a tract of land located
approximately two and one-half miles north of the City limits and cast of
County [toad W66 (North Dubuque Street), subject to correction of the following
deficiencies and discrepancies as well as correction of those items listed by
the City of'Corelville:
(a)the sizes of all existing and proposed culverts and drain pipes should
be shown;
(b) ,fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart,
(c) radius of the median and paved surface within the turnaround should
be dimensioned,
(d) ,the right-of-way and paved surface for County Road IV66 should be
dimensioned,;;and
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SUMMARY 01 DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: '
Chairperson Cain called the meeting to Girder and asked if anyone wished to discuss
items not included on the agenda. Noone responded.
Jakohsen suggested that Recommendation n5(3) oil page 9 of the October 20, 1977
minutes be changed to read "6" integral curb" instead of "6" integral curve'."
1110minutes were unanimously approved as ;amended.
5-7505. Public discussion of a preliminary Planned Area Development plan of "1750
Rochester," a proposed development of a site located north of Rochester Avenue
and cast of Seventh Avenue, 45 -day limitation period: waived.
Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, stated that the item was placed on the, agenda to
give residents in the area an opportunity to comment. There was someconfusion
about the sign, he said, and explained that some residents thought the sign
7eferred,to the Windsor Heights development'.
Ogesen expressed concern that the "stub street" in the Windsor Heights development
which is called Windsor Court docs not tic in with the proposed development of
"1750'Rochester."
5-7746. 'public discussion of a preliminaryplat of Lyn-Dcn Heights: a proposed
('.subdivision of._a- tract : of land located approximately 1000 feet north:of Iowa City
and cast of.l1.S. Highway 1; 45 -day limitation: 10/27/77.
Doug Roothroy, Assistant Planner, gave an overlay presentation oflthe,proposed
development. ';'In a letter submitted to the Staff, the developer indicated that
"compliance would be made with the requirements of, the Storm Water Management_
Ordinance. 71ie'Engineering "Division recommended' that the culvert be ofconcrete
instead of corrugated material, Boothroy said, and stated that the radii, ofcurves
on Oak Street should be: labeled. lie also indicated that: the two larger lots should
be numbered as'.ots 12 and 13.
Larry Schnittjer,"MMS Consultants, questioned the necessity of complying with the
requirements' of. the Storm Water Management Ordinance for the entire site if Lots
12 an d' 13:are;included as part of the development. Schmeiser responded that
Sturgisl'Corner,'had a similar situation and submitted an agreement that they "would
comply with the requirements of the Storm Water Management Ordinance upon develop -
r ment of .the remaining portion of, the tract:
ib Commission unanimously recommended approval of 'S-7746, preliminary plat of
Lyn-Den'Ileights, a proposed subdivision of''a tract of land located approximately
jig 1000 feet north of lowa'City and:east of'iU.S. Highway 1, subject to the following
contingencies:
" (1) the icul vcrt`should be concrete and the size should he indicated on the plat,
"Ji(2) lot lines should be drawn: to the center line of the street,
(3) the two larger lots should be numbered as Lots 12 and 13 and, at the time
I' the final plat is submitted; it should be indicated via an agreement that.
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all development ,(including Lots 12 and 13) shall comply with the provisions
of the Storm Rater Management Ordinance,
(4) the radii of curves on Oak Street should be labeled,
(5) all public improvements should be waived at this time with the understanding
that a waiver of objection to assessments should be included at the time
of submission of the final' plat, and
(6) the; name of the street should be changed prior to the submission of the.
final plat. ('Ilio street name should be called a drive.)
S-7747. Puhlic:discussion ofa preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision, a
proposed replat of a tract of land located between North Governor and Dewey Streets,"
and across from the Johnson County Social Services building; 45 -day limitation:
11/27/77.
Boothroy stated that the deficiencies listed in the November 3rd Staff Report had
not been corrected.
.lay lionohan, attorney representing the applicant, stated that covenants would he
executed, to run with the land' establishing', joint driveways for Lots l and 2,; and
,for Lotsj4 and 5 o the proposed subdivision. A covenant willalso be executed
to run with the land that will grant the lots a common use area in the center'
area of the subdivision.-Ilonohan >requested that the Commission grant a waiver of
the block width requirement of Chapter 9.50 of the Municipal Code. '(A letter
from Mr. lionohan citing reasons for the waiver is attached to theseiminutes,.)-
i11ie Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of S-7747,
a preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision, a proposed replat of a tract of land
locatedbetween North Governor and Dewey Streets, and across from the Johnson'-
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County Social Services building, subject to the following stipulations:
(1) that the deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the November 3rd Staff `
' Report be corrected,i
1(2) that the Legal Stiff review the legal papers,
(3) that the covenants be attached to the! plat regarding:'',
a. ,joint driveways for Lots l and 2,�and for Lots 4 and S; and
b. '. granting' the lots a common use area in the'', center l area of the
subdivision,_ and.
(4) that a waiver be granted in the block width requirement.
5-7748. Review of a preliminary plat of County Downs, a subdivision of a tract
of land located approximately two and one-half miles north of the City limits and
east of County Road W66 (North Dubuque Street).
Cain explained that the applicant was waiting to redraw the plat until consideration
had bccn,given by the %Cora Iville City Counci.l,
' Steve Victor, subdivider, stated that the ]own City Legal Staff had determined
that the:plat would not have to 'comply with the Storm Water Management Ordinance.
Ilio Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council recommend to the
City ;oflCoralville approval of S-7748, preliminary plat of County Downs,'a sub-
division of a tract of land located approximately two and one-half miles north of
the City'i imits`and cast of County Road 1466' (North Dubuque Street), subject to
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correction of the following deficiencies and discrepancies as well as correction of
those items listed by the City of Coralville:
(I) the sizes of all existing and proposed culverts and drain pipes should be
shown,
(2) fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart,
(3)..radius :of the median and paved surface within the turnaround should be
dimensioned,
(4) ti c'right-of-way and paved surface for County (toad W66 should be
dimensioned, and
(5) all'lots should.be fully dimensioned. Lot A should be dimensioned between
Lots 2 and 3, and between Lots land 6.
The; Commission requested that Coralville require as a condition of approval that
the owners waive the right of objection to assessments if the subdivision should
ever be annexed by the City of Iowa City. -`
Schmeiser stated, that the 'Staff would forward the Planning rand 'Zoning Commission
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coralville
and to Stcvc Victor.
5-7749. Public discussion of a preliminary and final Large Scale Residential
Developmentplan of'Pentacrest, Garden Court Apartments, arproposed 96 -unit
apartment' complex to be located !on a tract of land' located' between Burlington
and Court Streets'.and between Madison and Clinton Streets; 45 -day limitation:
12/3/77:
Schmeiser stated that witill the exception of the signatures of the utility companies,
all'dcficiences and discrepancies had been corrected. The City has !'already, of
'the wheels in motion to pave an alley which provides access to this development
20 -feet wide,'l he said.
Th e Commission unanimously approved the Innovative Parking Design Plan as meeting
i the intent of the Tree Ordinance.'
Ogesem and Kammermeyer expressed concern about the problems generated by unsignalized
heavy traffic entering Burlington Street from this development.
•Ihe Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of 5-7749, a
preliminary and final' Large Scale Residential Development plan of Pentacrest
.Garden Court ;Apartments, 'a proposed 96 -unit,, apartment complex to be located on
a tract of land between Burlington and:Court Streets and between Madison and
Clinton' Streets, contingent upon the signatures of the utility companies.
Jakobsen:complimented the developer on his cooperation and proposed development.
A motion was, made by Ogesen, seconded by .lakobson, to request Staff assistance in
evaluating a possible traffic conflict when allowing traffic to enter Burlington
Street at an unsignalized intersection from the site of the Pentacrest Garden
Court Apartments development.', The motion carried unanimously.
Schmciser stated ,that the request would be referred to the Traffic Engineer. Cain
suggested checking to see whether 'access was a part of the Urban Renewal bid
document:
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Discussion of proposed changes to the approved plans of Bastdale Mall Addition.
Donald May, attorney representing Iiastdale Corporation, requested a modification
of parking and a change in the location of an officially approved place. lie
indicated that the legal description would be changed on the plat if approval
is granted. the Board of Adjustment waiver allowed Bastdale Mall to front on an
officially approved place, llop said, but the Board did not designate a specific
location.
After further discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission concurred in relocating
the officially, approved place on the south 20' of Lots G,-7, 8 and 9, and approved
the' Innovative '.Parking Design Plan with an additional three islands to be located
on the southeastern portion of the'si.te. (Attached to these minutes is a copy of
the letter submitted by Donald lloy.)
Boothroy gave a brief report on the School Board meetings ,held October 26 and
November 1.
Kammermeyer and'Jakobsen gave brief reports on the Johnson County Regional Planning
Commission's Band Use and Water-Resources`Committee'meeting held Saturday, October
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Cain gave.a report for Dick Blum who attended the City Council meeting on November
1.
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After discussion: of the Council's `decision on the moratorium for the City's north
side, the following motion was'made'by Vetter and seconded by Kammermeyer:
'Ihc Planning and Zoning Commission reiterates to the City Council, the
media and the public that the P&Z vote to recommend dbuilding moratorium
on the Near North side did not bind: the Commission in advance to a policy of
lowering residential density. i Such a Commission policy would be biased
and improper now if developedprior to the study, of the Staff's
recommendations and the completion of the Comprehensive Plan Process.
"Ihc motion carried unanimously.
71io Commission deferred discussion of a policy study concerning subdivisions
in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction to the November 14th informal meeting
of the PEZ Commission and requested that a City Engineer be present at that meeting.
Goals and Objectives
Cain suggested that Commission members think about Goals and Objectives for the
FY 1,79 fiscal year.,,! Ogesen also suggested that consideration be given to an
information retrieval system.
Ihc meeting adjourned, rJl l.. f C�
Prepared by: Q. C
Sherry Chil DCD Secretary
Approved by:G<+�-,.. ��frrf
Ju4bita Vetter, 'f,Z,Secretary
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OEHLER, RAD IG, Hoy, MULL ER BARIC HARD, P. C
LAWYrRS
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 25, 1977 4:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM'
MEMBERS PRESENT: Angerer,'Bolnick, Hotka, Houck, Stager.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Tinklenberg, Geshwiler.
- RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Angerer moved, Stager seconded, that the Resources Conservation Commis-
sion_requested that the City purchase the Barnes Therm-Atrace camera.
Passed unanimously.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN
Hotka called the meeting to order. Houck moved, Angerer seconded, that
the minutes of October ll, 1977, be approved as read. Passed unanimously.
Rick Geshwiler'presented a budget proposal to the Commission for FY78.
Bol'nick moved, -seconded,=that the'RCC approve the budgeting of
,Houck
$6;000 for 'Public Education -Awareness, $14,000 for Heat=Loss`Identifi-
cation, and.$3,000 for an Energy Monitoring System. Approved unanimously.'
It was felt that it would be premature to allocate the remaining,$27,000
for,an additional housing rehabilitation program before questions con-
cerning,funding for the pilot recycling program, an Energy Coordinator,
and possible overlap with the existing rehabilitation program are
answered.
Geshwiler also reported on the progress'of the Energy Flier. Houck and
Hotka agree to review the material in the flier prior to printing.
Hotka presented a report on the Energy, Expo '77 which he and Tinklenberg
attended (attached).
Comprehensive Plan was delayed until the next meeting.
Hotka presented the Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric slide presentation
concerning energy conservation.
:Tinklenberg reported on the status of the proposed EnergyCoordinator and
will make a formal presentation at the next meeting.
Tinklenberg, after consultation with the RCC will complete the B-1 form
for the budget process'and will submit a copy to the Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg.
John Houck, Secretary.
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ORGY EXPO 1977 Oct. 20 & 21
PeterBack, Office of Conservation, Federal Energy Administration
was the first speaker, emphasized the need to switch our power requirements
from oil and gas to coal, nuclear and as it develops, solar and geothermal
or'rothe.r sources which might develop.and economy switch to handle the increased
coal mining - coal transportation.)
Ne broke down .the national goals into 10 parts:
1. Get the public to know the problem.
2. Assure economic development and growth.
3. Protect the environment.
4. Reduce our dependence on imports.
5. Conservation,, the cornerstone of energy plan.
6 Energy should cost price of replacement. Parity in price of
all sources of energy by 1985.
7. Conserve the scarcest fuel.
E. Develop unconventional sources;of energy.
9. .rConsistant principles
10. Treat all envolved fairly.
He spoke about a system of tax credits for conservation practices.
Serge Gratch, from the' Ford Motor Company, talked about the `future gas
economy standards to be'met:'mostly by making cars lighter.' Touched, on mass
transit, its: failures and research now in progress'.'
Utility rate design was discussed by Robert G. Uhler,'; Executive Director
of Electric Utility;Rate Design,,Study, Palo Alto, California. He explained
how all the proposed sate structures we read about in todays news are all old
ideas 'which have been used off, and on through the years by the electric
utilities. Time of day, rates he felt was the 'fairest but the more expensive
:'.because of metering andbilling and if it shifted, the load too much it wouldn't
' be good and how much difference between peak and off-peak price. Some actual.
cost of peak'Kd is as high as .36c KWH.
Iowa's new 'Building Code wasithrashed over. Most were', very skeptical
of it because of the poor systeml,of enforcement. If a city has'.a building',code,
then that.city must enforce it, otherwise plans must be certified by an
architect. Most felt the city inspector was not qualified. ,Seminars are
tFing,
held for these inspectors in the near future. 'Utilities are not to be
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lower residential rates "and Robert Uher'and Maurice Van Nostrand was a lot of
i words scattered with "if". Ven Nostrand pointed out that most studies made,
indicated the residential, customer was not paying his share with the present-
rates., Asked Mr.'Bray if he would accept this if an extended investigation
proved this right. He answered yes, "if" the investigation was made under
circumstances acceptable.to him.
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;dao representatives from Solar Heating Manufacturers discussed their
Iroduct. One I-Suntels Systems, Inc." have the contract for the State
solar heating. Both indicated the trend is to concentrate the sun
rays
Cap! L -*A into a water pipe rather than the flat plate which is limited to the
tu1.1,erature achieved.
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in an auto accident and could not pre sent his "Proposed Energy Standards
i r: EXisting Buildings".
companies had exhibits of conservation type of equipment with
rul I re'sentatives to, explain them.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 13, 1977 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bartley, Bezanson, Farber, Kirkman,
Newsome, Ostedgaard, Richerson, Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hyman
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, McGuire
Summary of Discussion and Action Taken
President Kirkman convened the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
The Board heard an explanation from the Director about budget
preparation procedures adopted by the City for FY1979. It
was; decided that)the whole library was the level at which the
council 'sets ?priority for the library and that a breakdown
into smaller "decision units" was not necessary for the Board
to develop their internal priorities.
The Board adopted the following general budget goals for FY1979:
1': Addition of an assistantdirector to allow administration
time for new building planning, measurement and evaluation
of preparation for conversion to,computerized'circulation
and bibliographic files.' This is the first, step in a long
term goal of relieving present staff workloads and decreasing
dependence on work/study; CETA and temporary employees by
increasing, total permanent staff'by,4-5 during the next;
five years.
2. Hold' collection growth to 3% but maintain quality.
3 Continue new building planning' through fall 1978 refer-
endum and if successful, continue design, development,
iprepare working plans and let bids.
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=`i review of policies, procedures and services of all depart-
men is .
" 5. Seek agreement with other public libraries for joint con
tractinp, for library services.
The resignation of Douglas iBarker ,from the firm of Hansen Lind
Meyer, Inc.' was discussed in terms of ,the Board's contract with
that firm. Afterextensivediscussion it was decided to take no
I;1 action until representatives of HLM could meet with the Board.
A meeting ,was set for Monday, October 17, 4:15 P.M.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 17, 1977 4:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Bartley, Bezanson, Farber, Hyman,
Kirkman, Moore, Newsome, Ostedgaard,
Richerson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, McGuire, Tiffany
OTHERS PRESENT: Carl Meyer, Douglas Barker of
Hansen Lind Meyer, Inc.
Summary of Discussion and 'Action Taken
Carl Meyer of Hansen Lind Meyer, Inc. outlined his plan for
continuing' Douglas Barker's association with 'the project despite
his leaving firm. Barkerwould work full-time on develop-
ing the basic design conceptsduring his remaining two weeks
with Hansen Lind Meyer. He would do the necessary refinements
on the concepts from his,new location.while other HLM-staff would
assume all other responsibilities including the graphic draw-
ings and,.the Board/staff/public presentations. Barker would
be consulted at each major point to review and, advise. HLM
believes all work.could'.be done with Barker in"-SanFrancisco
communicating by mail and phone so that any ,travel costs would
be at the request of Board and would be in addition to contract fee.'
If Board decides to terminate,the contract HLM', would expect; to
receive reimbursement for time spent on project so far. Meyer
will check on exact amount and.report,before,Tuesday October 18.
as to grounds for termination was discussed.
The question of "fault"
It was HLM's position:that the reason was beyond control of;.firm
and therefore not the "fault"!,of HLM in sense of the langugage in
Article VIII.
After lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of continuing with
HLM, another meeting was set for 5:00 P.M. Tuesday,,, October 18,
`•' and the Director was asked to talk to the:City Manager, the 'Library's
consultant and the City's legal' staff before the meeting.,
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
4a4as e%aarecretary
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 1977 7:00 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gilroy, Costantino, Braverman, McComas, Scott.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Matsumoto (excused), Davison, Madison, Woodard.
STAFF 'MEMBERS PRESENT: Ryan, Morgan, Zukrowski.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF AND CITY MANAGER
None.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. 'Braverman moved, Costantino
seconded, to accept, the minutes as' revised from the September 26, 1977,
meeting.Page 4, Item 3.C.. of the ,September'minutes ,'should read:
Hearing Procedures. The quasi-judicial hearing rules were adopted'-
as printed. The 'Format for Decision' was accepted as 'suggestive.
Costantino and Braverman had not received the agenda packet. Mis-
mailing of the Commission materials is to be rectified', by the staff.
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There were no visitors and no public discussion.
A. Chairperson's Correspondence:
1, The Chair circulated the ,letters addressed to Mr. Kilburg and
the manager of Fox Hole.,' The Chair'did not sign, the letter
addressed to,Kilburg because of, personal involvement in a
campaign with Kilburg's opponent. ! The letter cited the
derogatory ethnic joke that Kilburg'made.at a Jaycees member-
- ship recruitment meeting. Costantino said a response from
Kilburg'should have been requested. The Chair noted a reoccur-
eoccur-rence'of>this
rence of thissituation was very; unlikely.
2. The letter to the Manager of the Fox Hole cited the disparate
admissions policy;in response to an informal complaint.
Costantino said a response from the management should have
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been requested.'' Scott and Ryan noted that this would be a
revision ision of'the established Commission procedure in apprising
establishments of violations based on informal complaints.
This procedure was a compromise to previous discussion whether
the Commission ''should expend effort 1n.pursuing informal
complaints regarding disparate treatment on the basis of sex,
in public accommodations which have extremely limited impact.
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The Chair had not; yet mailed the letter to Senator Doderer
which indicated the Commission's support of a complainant's
"right to sue", incorporating punitive damages in conciliation
agreements, and recovery of attorney's fees in private suits.
This letter is a response to a direct request from Senator
Doderer. The Chair apologized for not being aware of the time
element involved. Scott is to meet with Mayor Neuhauser to
discuss the letter's content.
4.
The Chair circulated the letter addressed to T. Mann asking
for an update on the Commission's deferral status application.
S. Zukrowski reported the State is planning an on-site review
in November.
B.I Chairperson's
Recommendation:
1.
Absences at Commission meetings are excessive. If Commissioners
have legitimate reasons for not attending,, such as illness,
they should call either T. Scott or S. zukrowskiiprior to the
meeting. Scott said Commissioners may have other commitments
but are aware of monthly Commission meetings and should make';
that time available for Commission business.'
2.
Participation and preparation at committee meetings are lousy.'
Scott said that S. Zukrowski spends ,a great deal of time pre-
paring necessary documents and 'information for, the meetings.
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If Commissioners; do not fulfill their responsibilities and
attend Committee; meetings,' a lot of work is done with little
measurable results. Commissioners;,who are unable to attend
such meetings, should call' S. Zukrowski prior to the scheduled
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meeting',time andrlog their excuses.,
C.` Committee Reports:
1.
Implementation/Education.' S. Zukrowski reported
,Ordinance
that Matsumoto excused himself from attending and suggested
some revisions. Costantino also 'excused herself from attending.
Since no one came to the meeting, S. Zukrowski was unable to
discuss Matsumoto's and Ryan's suggestions. Two printing
estimates were obtained,{ but were not based on the same criteria.
S. `Zukrowski suggested that after the committee decides on the
text, Marilyn Levin could help in getting a reliable estimate.
2.
Complaint Processing. The Committee met but was unable to
complete by-law revisions. Consideration was deferred until
the November meeting. The Committee wants the by-laws to be
clear and concise'. Costantino suggested an outline numbering'
system applied to Scott's recommendation that the by-laws be
in complete sentences.
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Affirmative Action. S. Zukrowski reported that Braverman and
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ti,ve Action Committee. The meeting helped clarify; the school, -
'system,s and Human Rights committees functions and goals.
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Braverman received a copy, of Professor Woodard's letter which
noted M. Costantino's excellent participation at the October
meeting. The University of Iowa Committee on Human Rights
will have their next meeting on November 15, 11:30 a.m., at
the Women's Resource and 'Action Center.
4. Outreach/Advocacy. McComas attended the committee meeting for
final review of the first 'issue of the newsletter. Costantino
apologized for not attending. S. Zukrowski generated a limited
mailing list which included a cross-section of the Iowa City
Community. Costantino requested to see the list. Mailing
cost will be reduced through bulk mailing. Most expensive
input was staff time. C. deProsse contacted S. Zukrowski with
suggestions for clarifying the bases on which discrimination
is prohibited in housing, employment, public accommodations
and credit. G. deProsse,noted that the City Council adopted
the ordinance and not the:Commission.
The following suggestions were made for improving the news-
letter:
-adding "please post"
,expanding the mailing list
providing instructive information
following the progress of,discrimination cases guidelines
-explaining non -des
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enation Jaws and federal ,
"comparing local and national cases on issues, such as pregnancy
:including a variety of topical information' but possibly at a
later date devoting an entire issue to one opic
including vignettes.
Susan Richerson was suggested as a resource, person for developing
a name for the newsletter.
S. Zukrowski had planned to suggest revisions for the public
service ',spots during November.
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S.'Zukrowski,review
I. for feeling a hidden agenda existed. The Conference participants
established a new organizational concept which depends on
'grass roots' involvement. Since grass roots organizations
would be involved in political lobbying efforts, local govern
zations could not -
mental organijoin. Therefore, membership is
based on individual participation. S. Zukrowski said that if
she participated in such, an organization, it may be construed
- that the City or the Commission supports and endorses the
grass roots` organizational efforts. S. Zukrowski is waiting
for materials summarizing the Conference and the new organi-
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in "Christiansen vs. State of Iowa", Labor Law Reports -
Em to ent Practices, October 8, 1977. In ruTing n avor of
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t rsityTs differential wage scale, the award seemed to
support the labor market argument of "what the mark will
bear." This argument was identified as a historical factor in
paying discriminatory wages. Staff will try to determine
whether the decision was. issued by the court or arbitrator.
E. Complaints:
1._ Yellow Cab - Ryan reported a stay of proceedings by the State
Supreme Court.
2. Westinghouse - Ryan is waiting for court date to present oral
arguments.
3. PA/R, B-4-7702 - Complainant still has time to appeal the no
cause finding.
4. E/R, 4-6-7705 - The conciliation agreement is almost drafted.
The Conciliation Team provided the terms of the agreement.'
'Iowa Securities commission provided data regarding the,unemploy-
ment claim by ,complainant.
5. E-7701 - Conciliation Team is to meet the determine the dis-
position. It was noted that Complainant had made personal
"accusations against the Investigator, the Conciliation Team,
.'Morgan and Zukrowski. The Complainant had also expressed
dissatisfaction with the 'local investigation. All relevant
case material had been forwarded to the Iowa Civil RIghts
Commission.
6. H-1603, H-7604 S. Zukrowski contacted one complainant who
did not want 'to`,pursue the case. Complainant was to send a
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"statement to this effect.
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letter to the other'complainant's"guardian requesting the
Complainant's telephone number.
7. E/R, 843-7709 - Currently being investigated.
B. E/R, 8-25-7708 - Currently being investigated.
9. H/R, B-2977702 - Investigative'Report and recommendations
submitted, to Chair. Assigned to the case `are:, Matsumoto
(Chair); Braverman and Madison._ S. Zukrowski is to mail 'the
report to'the'Commissioners.
10. E/R and SO, 9-23-7710. 'Investigation completed. Report to be
written.
11. Informal Complaint - S. Zukrowski summarized the facts of the
informal complaint and A. Ryan reviewed the case recommending
Commission attention. Scott will contact the owner of the
establishment for an informal resolution'.
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5-12. Scott noted that the Commission may be receiving a formal
complaint filed by a private attorney on behalf of two clients.
F. Other:
1. Public Hearingscheduled for October 29, 1977, Davenport,
Iowa. None of those present expressed an interest in attending.
Zukrowski will verify the date and contact absent Commissioners.
2. Commissions Goals and Objectives,' Investigative Report, Concil-
iation Process and Hearing Procedures will be incorporated in
a handbook along with the By-laws when they are completed.
3. Commission Goals and Objectives-FY79 Department Budget.
Morgan is'Ito revise. The Goals are to be broader, more Objec-
tives are to be included and Measurements are to reflect the
Objectives. 'Morgan noted Commissioners suggestions for revisions.
4. Possible public hearing against Iowa City. School System.
Scheduled,for,November 9, 1977, at 9:00'a.m.,'at the Iowa
Memorial Union.` S. Zukrowski should a press, release
receive
from the State Commission.
5 Public Hearing. Walters vs. St. Ambrose. Hearing was post
poned. According,,to M. Costantino, the State is expanding the
charge to include age discrimination.
6. Mark, from Job Service of Iowa, had requested Commission
clarification regarding whelp -wanted advertisement which
r included a racial preference. Mark did not return my call
informing, him this,preference was not prohibited by the ordinance.
7. A brochure from Kirkwood Community College', which publicized
topical senimars'was circulated.
8. Commissioners discussed the Bakke Case.
9., M. Costantino indicatedishe would be out of; town on November 16-
21 1977 'and'December 19,' 1977.
10. November meeting was set for November 28, 1977, 7:00 p.m.
Agenda setting on November 18, 1977, 130 p.m.
December Commission meeting set for December 19,1977, 7:00
p.m. Agenda setting on December 9, 1977, 1:30 p.m.`
G. Meeting adjourned at 9c10 P.M.
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on Account of Age or Infirmity
TO'I•ne BOARD UP tiUl'Iaollsoali IIPII.
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'INFORMATIAORAPPLICATION TAXES.
FOR SUSPENSION
Name: MILDRED L. JENNINGS
Address: 815 River Street
Age:75 Occupation: Some sewing at home.'
Martial Status: widow Dependents:
none
Monthly.Income:
Earned: ..........::..: .$ 25.00 per month approximately
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Private Pension: $ ---
Government Pension:'.. $154.10 per month -'Social
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TOTAL ................ $2,149.20 per year
Market Value of House per Iowa City Assessor: ,$ 18,760.00
Have Taxes been suspended in previous years? Ye S
When: Since 1975
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ADDITIONAL'INFORMATION WHICH APPLICANT FEELS ENTITLES HIM TO SUSPENSION:.
She is diabetic and suffers from arthritis.
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mLr)' Mr. Richard Plastino
Director, of Public Works
City of Iowa City
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Iowa City; Iowa 52240
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Dear Mr. Plastino:
On previous occasions in letter, to Mr. Berlin and the City
U Council we have expressed our opinions on the temporary,
co,';i experimental closing of Hollywood Boulevard.
We appreciate receiving a'copy of your October 28th memorandum,
•+ ! and would like to provide'some additional comments.
i We again urge the 'city tolreopen ,Hollywood to two-way traffic
inithe interest of efficiency and I productivity'. We believe
s T� there are other alternatives which would better serve the
led
general public and:the persons who live, and work in this
F. , portion 'of=the community:,
+'We do not believe that all the congestion problems have been
ro eliminated,_ only'. partially transferred to other intersections.
'C7 Just yesterday,I saw another accidents this time at'Taylor
F" the"next intersection east of Keokuk on Highway 6.
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intersection, we urge the, city to experiment with the',following
0 solution: 'place a;no right turn on red sign on Highway 6
'Q eastbound,`:',place a stop ,sign on 'Keokuk northbound at, Hollywood,
'O place a do'not blockintersection sign with the stop sign at
0 Keokuk northbound on Hollywood, and remove the one-way
0 restriction during,'this experimental period.
y" The current situation wastes time and energy.; It makes it
^" difficult for our clients when 'they 'come to the Colonial Park
Office Building, It does not fully solve the`problemi It
r. encourages' traffic on already congested private property. .It
encourages' civil disobedience to drive': the wrong way in spite
pl 'on', posted ',warnings'.
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MrJ''Richard Plastino
City of Iowa City
November 3,r 1977,
We believe the suggestion of adding the stop
sign, do not block
intersectionlsign, and no right turn sign_may
well offer'a more
suitable and more acceptable alternative. We
urge this action.
We would be willing; to discuss this situation
with you or any
members of your ;staff should you require additional information.
Sincerely,
Eliot: A. Keller
President/COMMUNICATORS, INC.I
General Manager/KRNA
cc: Mr. Neal Berlin
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IMPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by: Doug Boothroy
Item: 5-7748: County Down (preliminary
Date: November 3, 1977
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
SMR Associates
1902 Broadway
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Requested action:
Preliminary plat approval
Purpose:!
To develop 6 lots for single family
dwellings
location:
Two and one-half miles north of the
City limits on County Road W66
'Size:
20 acres
ANALYSIS
The subject addition is located outside Iowa
City's two-mile extraterritorial
control area but within Coralville!s. As
per the annexationagreement entered into
between lows City and Coralville, the subdivision.is
within 'Iowa City's side of the
established "line of jurisdiction,"!rand is,
'therefore; forwarded to Iowa City for
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finaings'and recommendations before Coralville.takes'any
action.
RECOMENDATION
lbe Staff endorses the deficiencies and discrepancies
as outlined by the Coralville
City Engineer in a letter dated October 21,-1977,
and attached hereto. 'rhe Staff
further, recommends the preliminary plat be
approved subject to the deficiencies
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anddiscrepancies ancies noted below.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES
1. 'The plan does not comply with the City's
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2. IThe sizes of all existing and proposed
culverts and drain pipes should be
shown'.
3. Fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart'.
4. Radius of the median and pavedl
surface
within the turn -around should be
dimensioned.'"
S. no right -o£ -way and paved surface for
County Road W66 should be dimensioned.
6. All lots should be fully dimensioned.
Lot A should be dimensioned between Lots
2.and '3, and between Lots 1 and 6.
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MAYOR .1512 7th Street COUNCIL
'.. R. E. Myers Box 5127 James A. Cob
Coralville, Iowa 52241 Harry A. Ehmfen
CITY CLERK 319. 351•1266 Michael Kattches
Helen Gaut October 21, 1977 Julia B. Lyon
Glenn D. Shoemaker
Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council
City of Coralville
Coralville, Iowa 52241
In re: "County Down" Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Dear Members:
This subdivision is not in the corporate limits of Coralville. The boundary
is 1.5 miles form Coralville City limits, 1.6 miles from the North Liberty
City 11mits and 2.6 miles from Iowa City City limits. This`Plat is therefor
subject to'Coralvllle Council Approval according to Section',409.7 Code of
Iowa Series of 1977. 1 will therefore review this, plat forcompliancewith
Appendix, B'Subdivision portion of the Coralville Municipal Code.
The three (3) sheets of the preliminary plat were filed on Friday, 14 October
1977,and received by the City EngineeronMonday, ,17 October 1977.
r Section 9.02.4(B)(5) Contour Intervals 5 feet or less and tied to City bench
marks.
9.02.4(B)(8) Street names.
9.02.4(B)(11) Layout, proposed sanitary sewer.
9.02.14C Underground electrical facilities required.
9.02.1110 Building 'set back lines 'to'be established.
9.02.12A, Right-of-way width to be 60 feet; pavement width to be 29
i" feet, pavement depth to be 6 inches, pavement to be concrete.
9.02.12B 'Four foot' sidewalks, r(4 Inches thick:
9.02.12H ` Maximum "dead end" street - 500 feet.
9.02.14130) Private, water supply to be approved by State Health Depart --
Mont.
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Home Furnishings
Nov. 10th, 1977
To: Iowa City Council
From: Kathleen K. Murphy, James E. Murphy
633 Reno St., Iowa City
Topic: Relief from the north east side building moratorium affecting commerical
construction planned for 532 N. Dodge St.
Three years ago we started a business at 532 N. Dodge 3t. It is called
Kathleen's Korner and sells furniture. About a year ago we purchased property at
705 and 711 El Church St. This property is next to our stare at 532 N. ,dodge St.
and all the property is currently zoned C2. Six months ago we began forming plans
for, the construction of new sales and storage space as well as adding off street
parking. Presently our; store has about 1,204LUrid'slimited parking. We planned to
begin construction on or about January ist, 1978.
Our plans call for the removal of'a house at 705 E. Church St. as well as the
removal of two run-down garages and:a 40 foot semi -trailer.
In shite of thelbuilding moratorium we are asking the city council to grant
us a building permit.', We feel this is appropriate because our application for a
building permit was submitted,though not approved,prior to the passing of the building
moratorium.
Also it should be noted that our plans call for commerical '"construction and
the removal of a'h'ous'e:which can not be inhabited and has little historic value. This
a is not in conflict with the primary reasons for passing the building moratorium.
Finally; for us not to build at this time would be,a significant' financial,
risk. This is so because if we are to wait for theloutcome of a zoning change there
is a good chance that the new zoning will not be'rcompatible with our building,
investment or business plans. Essentially a zoningichange would cause our business
to be "grandfathered" into a building that is too small for our purposes.
Bence the most logical, course of action is 'for us to rent our present store,
to a'business!that can make'the best use of current C2 zoning and have no need for
future building.
Because of the extensive bar and restaurant facilities our store retains
from past uses, itis most likely that such a business would be resumed at this
location.
Not only will the closing of our store cause us a loss of money but the
maintenance of 'an empty house at 705 E. Church will be an expense.Then even if
our:building plans were to be approved',at the end of the moratorium we still would
incur a 10 to 25 percent increase in building'_ costs.
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REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission '
Prepared by: Doug Boothroy
item: S-7746. Lin -Den Heights
Date: November 3, 1977
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
John D. Oaks
125 Green Mountain Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Requested action:
Preliminary plat approval
Purpose:
To develop 11 single family lots
Location:
North of Iowa City and east of
U.S. Highway 1
Size:
12.2 acres
Existing land use and zoning:
Undeveloped and County RS
Surrounding land use:
North - agricultural
West -,agricultural'
South - agricultural
East' = agricultural
Applicable regulation:
Subdivision Code and the Storm Water
Management Ordinance
45 -day limitation:
10/27/77
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Public utilities:
Public utilities are not presently
available. Sanitary sewers and water
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mains'.will be privately owned.
Public services:
Police and fire; protection will be
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provided by Johnson 'County.
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Transportation:
Vehicular access is east from Highway
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Physical characteristics:
The topography is gently to moderately,
sloping (2-9 percent).
ANALYSIS
Lin -Den Heights submittedby John Oaks proposes to subdivide a tract of land of
approximately 12 acres into it lots. This
addition is located 1000 feet north of
the City' limits and is within a proposed''annexation
area referred to as Phase l
in.a memo sent to the Planning and Zoning
Commission from the, City Manager on,
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Authority is provided by Chapter 409.14 of the State Code of Iowa to the City
to review and requiresubdivisions within two miles of the City to meet any or
;ill, provisions of the Subdivision Code. Under present City policy, county sub-
divisions have not been required to meet all the requirements of the Subdivision
Code.' The City requires the developer to meet only the procedural requirements
and waives the general requirements as long as the developer is willing to submit
agreements waiving his right to objection and amount of assessment for construction
and installation of public improvements upon annexation and agreements for
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edicating necessary rights-of-way for future extensions of City streets. The
Staff has consistently advocated construction and installation of improvements
meeting City design criteria at the outset, but also realizes that action
effectuating a change in policy would be necessary.
The subject addition does not propose construction and installation of public
improvements as would be required by the 'City if the addition were within the
City. The Staff is of the opinion that 'Lin -Den Heights should be
required :to meet both the, procedural and general requirements of the Subdivision
Code butlhas reviewed the plat and;made a recommendation according to the
established City policy.
RECOMMENDATION
Tho Staff recommends that action on the preliminary plat be deferred. The Staff
further recommends that ,upon revision of'the plat incorporating the deficiencies
and discrepancies noted below and'waiving,all requirements for public improvements
at this time, the preliminary plat be approved.
.DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES
1. The plan does not comply with the Storm 'Waier Management Ordinance.
2. All lots should also be dimensioned at the street right-of-way line.
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3. A signature block for 'later endorsementl,by the City Clerk certifying approval
of, the plat should be provided.
ATTACHMENTS
Location map
Engineering's conments'
ACCOMPANIMENT
Preliminary plat
Approved by:
Dennis R. Kraft, Di ct r
Dept'. of Community Development
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
STAFF
REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by:; Doug Boothroy
Item: S-7747. Northridge Subdivision
Date: October 27, 1977
GENUAL INFOuwriON
Applicant:
Synergistic, Inc.
330 G. Court Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
lRequested action`.
Preliminary plat approval
Purpose:
To replat Lots 21, 22, 23 and part
of Lot 20, Block 3, Dewey's Addition,
into 5 lots for duplex development
location:
Between North Governor and Dewcy-
Street
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Existing land use and zoning:
Single family, undeveloped and R2
Surrounding land use and zoning:
North - Duplcx and R2,
West - Duplex, office and R3B, ,
South"- Single family and R2
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Bast :- Duplex and R2
Applicable regulations: I
Subdivision Code
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1127,
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Public utilities
Adequate sewer and water service
are available.
Public services:
Sanitation service is available as
well as police and fire protection.
transportation;
vehicular access is proposed from
North Governor and Dewey Streets.
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The ;topography .is gently to moderately
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ANALYSIS-
The applicant proposes to!replat three lots and a portion of'a fourth let (all lots
having: double frontage); as to provide five new lots havingfrontage on either;
Dewey Street or Governor Street. -'Four of
these five lots would be buildable lots,
the fifth' lot has all existing house which'
will ,remain. 'Although all of the subject
lots meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified by the R2 Zone, the amount
of usable side and rear, yard area being provided; is less than desirable. 'Ihe',
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block width and the topography are the major constraints to providing more usable
y:n•d area for• the number of lots proposed.
Doollit. frontage lots arr;frcquailtly plallvd i❑ new subilivi•;iuns (e.g., Ty'n Cor,
".vi.11al!a Ilreoll,-Cuurl.11111, 11ar•ls 5 and o, rir.l-but it is notalwayslrccoguit:cd at
the than• ul their initial (11,111ing that lllcst. lots mny :it sums Allure lime (c.g.,
Diwcy!s SuhJivitiion) have the potential of being replalted into sataller lots. The
p ol-chirser of a double frontage lot could be buying two lots for the ,price of one.
:Itemise the block 'in question is of. such a narrow width, it would seem that the
development potential of these double frontage lots was not fully accounted for
during the initial, planning andplatting process. Also, it is doubtful that if
this were a new subdivision being proposed odjacont to a major arterial street
that the proposed lot depth of between 75 to 90 feet would be considered desirable
by the Commission:
present subdivision requirements (Chapter 9.50 of the Subdivision Code) require in
platting p g that the.width of'a block be sufficient to
the ]attin or re ]atria of land
permit two tiers of lots but in no',case could the width be less than ,220 feet.
If this block had.complied"with this requirement, then the _double frontage lots
could be replatted to have a minimum lot depth of 110 feet. It is the Legal
Staffs opinionthat this subdivision would need to meet this requirement unless
" .it were`. to be waived by the Commission. 'file subject subdivision cannot meet this
requirement because the width of the block at its widest point is 200 feet.
I'll Staff, would be in favor of waiving the Block width requirement but only with
the conditions, that the subdivision be redesigned as to provide some additional
lot depth and, more im)ortantly,',as a tradeoff for it lack of rear yard area,
the providing of greater sidle yard arca (i.e., lots with greater width). The,
redesigning of the subdivision to meet the above conditions would necessarily
rctiult int ic applrc mtti losing one buildable lot, f.c., 3 instead of !4 buildable
lots. .fillI the average lot size could be increased from under 7001 square feet
'to over 8000 square feet.'. It might appear, however, flint The applicant presently
has four 'existing lots and could shift the lot 'lines without filing a;plat with
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TheiSta
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upon amending the: plat in conjunction with,the:conditions mentioned above and
correcting the deficiencies and discrepancies noted below, the preliminary plat
be approved and a: waiver in the width of the block be granted.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES
1. 'file existing house should be fully dimensioned from all lot lines.
2. 'Twenty inch sanitary sewer casement should be corrected, to read twenty foot
casement . '..
3. The Location of the sanitary sewer casement in Lot 3 should be shown.
4. Note number'4lshoulJ be corrected to read "with lass than 1 acre "
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S. A private casement
from Lot I
and A to Lot 5 for sanitary sewer will need
to be provided.
'Ibis easement should also be shown on the plat to permit
two tiers of lots
but in no ease shall the width be less than 220 feet.
ATFACHMGN'1'
Preliminary plat
and location
map
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Approved by:
Dc s R. Kra t, Di ecto
Dept. of Community Development
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REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by: Don Schmeiser
Itcm: S-7749. Pentacrest Garden Court
hate: November 3, 1977
Apartments (preliminary and final
LSRD plan)
GENERALINFORMATION
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Applicant:
James Clark
414 East Market Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Preliminary and final Large Scale
Requested action:
Residential Development plan approval
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To construct a 96 -unit apartment complex
kurpose:
North of Street, south of Burlington
Location:
,Court
Street,and east and west of Madison and
Clinton Streets respectively
Size:
3.41 acres
lixisting land use and zoning:
Undeveloped and zoned CBS
Surrounding land use and zoning:
East - parking lot, offices and
zoned CBS
South ;- Court House,, parking ilot,
mixed residential and zoned
UB
West'- Automobile orientated uses
and zoned CBS 'r
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North l- undeveloped, parkin g lot nd
zoned CB
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history:
Zoningh . y
Property t was' zoned CBS in 1974
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Applicable regulations:
Provisions of Chapter 9.51 (LSRD Ordinance)
of the Municipal Code'
45 -day limitation:
12/3/77
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public uti.liti eS,'
Adequate water and sewerage service
are available.
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Sanitation service will be provided
Public services:
by private haulers; police and fire
Pro rection are available.
Transportation:
Vehicular access will be provided from
Court and Burlington Streets.
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Physical characteristics: The topography is rolling to steep
with 'maximum slopes of over twenty
percent (see topographic map).
ANALYSIS
James A. and 'Loretta C. Clark were designated as the preferred bidders for the
development of Parcels 93-1/101-2 in the Urban Renewal area. They were selected
on''the,basis 'of the proposal that they submitted which in the Staff's and Council's
opinion, met the requirementsof the Urban Renewal plan. The proposal, which fully
explains the proposed development, is attached to the Staff Report.
In the CBS Zone, one apartment unit per 750 square feet of land area is permitted.
However, the applicant proposes to construct 96 units on 3.41 acres for an average
density of 1547 square feet per unit. With a total building coverage of only;
15,424 square feet which represents 10.38 percent building coverage", there is more
than adequate open space provided' within the development.' The additional amenities
of abundant' landscaping and screening of Burlington and Court Streets should provide
a nice, quality residential development for the downtown area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is the Staff's recommendation that the subject preliminary and final LSRD plan
he deferred but that upon revision of the plan to incorporate the deficiencies and
discrepancies noted below, the,plan be approved.
DEFICIENCIES AND DISCREPANCIES
I. Parking stalls and driveway widths and entrances should be indicated.
2. Water service tap locations should be, shown.
3� The typical alley cross-section should be indicated as 16' wide in lieu of 181.
4. Additional storm sewer inlets are needed over the existing 30" storm sewer.
S. The legal description for the easement within the tract 'should be revised to
include a 41 gas main.
6. The utility company's signature should be provided.
7. The plan does not comply with the Tree Regulations and is deficient approximately,
65 trees.
8. The.paving should be removed and the curb replaced along Court Street at Capitol
Street.
9. The location of fire hydrants 'should ,be approved by the Fire Chief.
10. The distance to structures on adjacent property, should be noted.
11. A note should 'be included on the plat that all public improvements will conform
to Iowa City standards and specifications.
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VARSED DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION •
SUBMITTED WITH
OFFER TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
The undersigned redeveloper;'Pentacrest Garden Apartments, a
partnership, proposes to build a multi-familyresidential complex
substantially similar to that set forth on the attached plot plan.
'rhis'project shall be known as Pentacrest Garden Apartments.
The following proposed development description is not intended
to be totally binding on the redeveloper, as explained hereafter.
Where,' specific data is given, no substantial variations therefrom will
be made, but minor variations may become necessary. The primary',variable
involves the number offapartment units in the project. This bid should
therefore be considered on the basis that future negotiations will deter-
mine the exact number of units, and to the extent the number is less than
96 units, other portions of this offer will vary accordingly.
i' The proposed development ("project") will consist of four or
,five buildings, each two and one-half stories, or approximately 30' feet
in heighth, and containing a total of 84.t0 96 units. If it is deemed
more 'acceptable for development on the subject parcels to include the
lesser number;of units, the Offeror is willing to modify ,the plot plans
in order to have the project contain 84 units. It may in fact be necessary
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to Limit the project to 84 units. The developer however, deems the 96
unit project to be the, best use of the subject parcels, and if accepted
on that basis'will to 36 three bedroom units, 30 two bedroom units
' and 30 one bedroom units.
The project is intended to be built, owned, and managed by'this
locally based developer, and is not being built for resale. The developer
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` are ,equal owners of a fully staffed apartment rental firm which will act
as manager of this project. The advantage of such intention and ability
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is to insure the quality of construction and the resulting long-term
maintenance and overall 0cess of the project. •'
The primary emphasis of the project is on creativity, quality,.and
compatibility with the surrounding area. Building exteriors will be of
brick similar in color to that on Plaza Center I and the Lindquist Center
for Measurement and grayed glass to insure low exterior maintenance costs,
while providing -a long-term exterior quality appearance. A wood or stucco
exterior would require constant maintenance and would result in periods
of temporary deteriorated appearance. The brick exterior will be com-
plimentary to and compatible with adjoining buildings and overall urban
renewal redevelopment objectives.
Building entrances will be of concrete construction and will be
sheltered. Such construction plan again insures long term quality by
virtue of materials and protection from natural elements. If wooden
and/or exposed entrances were installed,maintenance and market acceptance,
would both be problems. In winter, exposed entrances would result in ice
and snol accumulation on stairways which would pose both dangers to tenants
and deterioration problems.
Theplot plan shows substantial interior green space and landscaping.
It is intended that such space will be used for gardens, a central -sculpture
and/or fountain and outside furnishings., Nearly all apartments will have
balconies facing,the inner court yard. All these features will provide
a creative garden apartment appearance and atmosphere which will help
insure market acceptance. Past experience of the partners of the developer
in the Iowa City market hasibeen a 99•t occupancy rate, which indicates
the acceptibility of the developers units.
Parking arrangements include 170 spaces, or an excess of required
parking, and, with the required landscaping, -have been designed to buffer the
living units from traffic noise and the environment. At the same time,
isuch an arrangement avoids traffic congestion on Burlington and Court
Streets by placing lot entrances and exits in alley accesses while pro-
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viding internal traffic patterns which do not require street access.
Individual apartments will be spacious and well equipped. Square
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832 square feet
468 square feet
All apartments will include refrigerators, ranges and range hoods,
The amount- of fuuging necessary for the project 11 estimated at
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
October 27, 1977
Mayor Mary: C. Neuhauser
City of Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Neuhauser:
I hereby resign from the Board of Examiners of Plumbers for the. City of Iowa
City,Iowa, : effective Friday, ';November 4, 1977, which is after the conclu
slon of the examination presently in progress.' Although I have enjoyed my
tenure on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers,..I am resigning from the Board
in :order that I may actively participate In work in the Urban Renewal project
area as a plumbing subcontractor.
I have been Informed by Angela Ryan of the City legal staff that an apparent
aonflirt of interest may arise from my position as 'a member' of the Boarrl of
1'%.irntnOln nf'Plumbers'If Mullor Plumbing,and Iienting, Inc., of which I own
:r wilminntlal lniorost, waslhlso doing work for, private dovolopors In that
Urban Ronowal project area. Accordingly, I am resigning from the Board to
remove any appearance of impropriety and to permit me to proceed with
attempting to obtain work from developers in the Urban Renewal project area.
It is my urd erstanding' that Angela Ryan has reviewed relevant sections of
the'' Code of Iowa, including' Sections' 362.5, 362.6, and 403.16 as well as
the Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
and believes that my resignation from, the Board' of,', Examiners of Plumbers
would remove any questions regarding my eligibility to participate as a
plumbing contractor for a private developer in the Urban Renewal project'
area. I want you to be fully: aware that Muller Plumbing and Heating,' Inc.
will b y developersInthe Urban Renewal
e actively pursuing work with private develo
projects area and that the City legal 'staff has found that there is no impro-
prlety if my firm would be, successful' in obtaining 'a contract with one of
these developers.
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I would also like to state that I do not believe that any conflict of Interests
has iarisen while I have been a 'member of'the -Board of 'Examiners of Plumbers
In rnnnnr:ilon with'the lllhnn Renown] prnierl and my lrealgnntlon al Ihls time
In Iminrl nnbmillnd on 1ho ntIvIcIll nl'ihn (Aly logs] stuff to nvold nny posriihin
anlm that a.r:onfllrt^of Interest'oxlsts.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City
proposes to dispose of the following described pro-
perty, to -wit:
The South 120 feet of the alley located in Block
9 County Seat Addn. to Iowa City, according to
the recorded plat thereof (between Dubuque & Linn
on North Side of Prentiss Street)'
1) The property has,been;appraised by a competent
appraiser.
2) The property will then be offered for sale to
the adjoining property owners.
3) If both propertyllowners wish to purchase the
property, it will be divided in half and sold
to the adjacent owners at proportionate"ap-
praisal price.
4) If one 'adjacent property owner wishes to
purchase all the property, and the other adja-
cent owner does:: not wish to purchase any of
the property, it will all be ''sold at appraised
price to the adjacent owner that wishes to
purchase the property.
5) The City will reserve an easement for sewer'
- and water lines, over which the purchaser will
be unable to construct any structure, 20: feet
width.
Notice iis further given that,pursuant to Section
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City Council
of Iowa City, Iowa on said''proposed;
disposition of said property will be held at the
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Council Chambers in the City Hall of Iowa City,
Iowa 'at 7:30 p.m, on':November 15, 1977 and any
person having objections to said proposed action
may appear and file theirobjections at said
hearing.
Dated at Iowa City this Sjfi'day of November, 1977
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CITY CLERK
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ORDINANCE NO. 77-286*
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE NEWSPRINT RECYCLING PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN
ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND TO PRO-
VIDE PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO INTERFERE WITH THE
PROGRAM BY THE UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT.
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance
is to provide for the implementation of the news-
print recycling program. The City has entered into
an agreement with'a private contractor who will pick
up newsprint on a designated day at designated
points'. If other; persons pick up that newsprint,
theprogram will not be feasible and will be jeo-
pardized.1 Therefore, this ordinance provides penal-
ties for persons who interfere with the program by
the unauthorized collection of newsprint.
SECTION 2. NEWSPRINT COLLECTION: No person may take
the newsprint that has been set out at thelocation
designated for collection within twenty-four hours
of the time, designated for collection.
SECTION 3. `APPLICABILITY. This ordinance shall not
apply to paper drives, by non-profit organizations
who advertise a'separate newsprint collection and
designate a',,pick up date which is more than 24 hours
from the date designated for that area by the
contractor appointed by the City or on Saturdays.
SECTION 4: PENALTIES. The collection of newsprint
in violation of this ordinance shall be a misdemeanor.
SECTION 5. ;REPEALER. All ordinances and parts 'of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. 'SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision
or part of the Or finance 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 ad-
judged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7.1EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be
in effect after its final passage, approval and pub
lication a's required by law.
Passed and adopted this 15th day of November, 1977.'
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CAROL W. dePROSSE, I4AYOR PRO TEM'
ATTEST: ��_J�hU
VICKI J. BREI, D[PUTY CITY CLERK.
It was moved by Foster and seconded by
Ferret that the Ordinance be adopted,
and upon roll caTT there were:
Ord. N 7-2869
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ABSENT:
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Perret
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1st consideration
Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret, that the rule
Vote for passage:
requiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to
2nd consideration
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
Vote for passage:
suspended, the first and second consideration
and vote be waived, and the ordinance be 'voted
Date of Publication
upon for final passage at this time.
Ayes: 'deProsse, Foster, Perret, Selzer,,,,
Vevera, Balmer.', Nays:, none. Absent:
Neuhauser
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AN OR IANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEAATION'
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OF THE NEWSPRINT RECYCLING PROGRAM WHICH HAS
BEEN ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO INTER-
FERE WITH THE PROGRAM BY THE UNAUTHORIZED
COLLECTION OF NEWSPRINT.
SECTION 1. PURPOSE, The purpose of this ordinance:,
is to provide for the implementation of the news-
print recycling program'. The City has entered into
an agreement with a', private contractor who will
pick up newsprint on a designated day at designated-
- points. If other persons pick up that newsprint,
the program will not be feasible and will be:jeo-
pardized.Therefore, this ordinance provides penal-
ties for persons who interfere with the program by
the unauthorized collection of newsprint.
SECTION, 2. NEWSPRINT' COLLECTION. No person may take
the newsprint that has been set out at the location
designated for collection within twenty-four hours
of the time designated for collection.
SECTION 3. APPLICABILITY. This ordinance shall not
apply to paper drives by non-profit organizations
who 'advertise a separate ,newsprint collection and
designate a pick up date which is more than 24 hours
from the date designated by the contractor', appointed
by the City.
SECTION 4. PENALTIES. The collection of newsprint
in violation of -this ordinance 'shah be a'misdemeanor.
SECTION 5. REPEALERAll ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
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ordinance are hereby', repealed.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision
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Ordinance 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 7. EFFECTIVE DATE.- This Ordinance shall be
in effect after its final passage; approval and pub-
lication as required by''law.
Passed and adopted this day of ,1977.
MARY C.`NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
It was moved by and seconded by
that:the Ordinance be 'adopted,
and upon roll cal there were:
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DATE: November
10, 1977
TO: City Council'
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Session
Agendas
November 14 1977
Monday
1:30'- 4:30 P.M.
1:30 P.M. -
Executive
Session to consider appointment to
CCN
1:45 P.M. -
Review
zoning applications
2`.00 P.M. -
Discuss
industrial and economic development
- Don Hunter
13:00 P.M. "-
Discuss
lease agreement for Union Bus Depot
3:30 P.M. -
Discuss
312 Federal Loan Program -Housing
4:00 P.M. -
Review
Council agenda><
1:15 P.M. -
Council
time '-
November 15 1977
Tuesday
7:30 P.M. -
Regular
Council Meeting - Council Chambers
November 21 1977
Monday
1:30,17: 9:30 P.M.
1:30 P.M. -
Review
zoning applications
2:00 P.M. =
Discuss
extension of Sand Road and Scott Boulevard
-Public
Works
2:30 P.M. -
Discuss
HCDA Budget Proposal - Community Development
and Finance
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from, the City Manager regarding ICMA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia,
October 29 - November 3,, 1977 VO 76
Material from Iowa City Public Library. 4/6 77
Copy of memorandum from legal staff to Board of Adjustment members regarding
power of the Board to issue variances. 'l0 78
Memoranda from the Director of Public Works:
a.: 'Demolition and site clearance contract No. 6 -/o 7?
b. Reclassification in Traffic Engineering No so
c. "Your Feet are Killing Me" sign in front of. First National Bank -e o8/.
d.' Meeting with officials of'Regina High School, 4/092-
Memorandum
/oB2Memorandum from Human Rights Comnission regarding letter to Senator Doderer.
Letter from Wanda Matthess;to City Council re.garding'building moritorium.
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Copy of letter from University of Iowa with attached report?on Iowa City Bus
Pass System. vo8s'
Copy of letter to Mayor Neuhauser from IDOT regarding bridgge deck repair on I-80'.
Letter from Johnson County, Council on Aging regarding proposed plans for senior -
center. S o97
Letter from Mr. W. Richard Summerwi11 regarding sculpture in public places.
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Library first quarter review, goals and objectives, FY 78.
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Human Services Planning Program, monthly report dated 10-31-77.
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October monthly reports for, the departments of Parks and Recreation and Fire.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 10, 1977
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: ICMA Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 29 - November 3, 1977
This conference generally was more useful than earlier meetings. Unfortunately
there are always a large number of topics that cannot be covered because of
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time limitations. Prior to leaving`; for the Conference, I received a handbook
on the Community Technology..Initiatives Program which_I reviewed while travel-
ing. Attached to this report is additional information concerning that session.
Early Sunday morning the ICMA Committee on Personnel Management met. The
purposeofthe meeting was to discuss criteria ,for selecting a limited number
of cities across the country for study. This will include both cities with
good and bad labor relation' situations and the 'causes. There was considerable
discussion about the definition of, good labor relations'. For.example,'if good
labor relations, is labor peace, in a -climate of limited financial resources,
maintaining; labor peace in the short run may: not always be in the long run
best interest of the community.
A session on employee performanceevaluation also was held Sunday morning.
Most of the discussion took into,account the reasons for undertaking employee
"evaluations:' While'I think we have organized our process fairly well ,'I am
not sure that our follow-up is always the best.
One of the keynote sessions on Sunday afternoon was a discussion, "To be or not
to be - The 'Future Local Government." The moderator was Neal R Pierce, the
national columnist. Other participants were Jack Watson, Special Assistant
to the; President for Intergovernmental Relations; Janes'Daken, the City, Manager,''
of Hartford, Connecticut;' and Bernard Frieden, Professor of City Planning,
M.I.T. While it is clear that there will be. some Carter policy relating to
urban areas,:it seems as if It will be a piecemeal program'without overall
goals and direction.
The first session I attended on Monday was entitled, "Greenbacks and Greenspace."
The principal speakers were Sidney Lutzin,,Department of Leisure, Studies,
University of,Maryland;,Richard Courtney, Chief Land Use Planner, Atlanta
Regional,Planning Commission; and Nancy Seiberling, Project GREEN. Nancy's
presentation was excellent! ;Several ,days after the session, a manager con-
tacted me for additional informationabout Project GREEN. It is interesting
to note from the session: that leisure is the number one industry in America
and thatunwise use of leisure time contributes greatly to the social problems
which'communities face.' Increasingly 'across the country departments of parks
and recreation are broadening their scope to becoming departments of leisure
and :'community' services. ' Another significant point made was that studies have
indicated that quality parks' stabilize and, in fact, increase property values
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in the vicinity and therefore become a positive economic value for the ,local
government
There increasingly is going to be more BOR money available for local governments.
Ihave discussed this with Dennis Showalter and requested that he work with the
Parks and Recreation Commission to develop proposals that are consistent with
our existing capital improvement program for submission for BOR funding so- that
we always have at least one application on file.
In a number of areas of the country, private businesses are providing recreation
services, some within public parks, which can be financed from services charges
and, in many instances, return 'increased revenues to the city. I hope to ex-
plore this matter' further.
In many areas the parks and recreation department is becoming a leisure services '
agency which coordinates leisure services for all public and Private, agencies
within the community. Instead of 'providing additional direct service,: the
agency many',times'is responsible for, coordinating, advocating and assuring that '
all, types of leisure services are available regardless''of the source of the
program.
Sometime after the first of the year, I think it would be great for Nancy to
present her talk to the City Council.' The history and, progress of Project GREEN
is extremely` interesting.
The next session I attended on Monday was Growth Management. The session was
chaired by the City Manager,of Boulder, Colorado. Most of the action to .control
growth ,in Boulder has been taken by,the electorate through referenda.
Apparently in Florida there is new legislation which allows a private developer
to contract with the government fo
r delayed development of land with, certain
local property tax breaks. This sounds like a,: very Interesting idea 'and I intend
to follow it up. A number of 'communities have established' building permit
allocation procedures:: Currently in Boulder the plantr'investment fee for
the construction of a single' residence are approximately $3,000.1 However, the
number of applications for building permits is 'far greater than the number of
permits which' can be issued. ',Boulder has purchased a,great deal `of open space
in recent years and has recently, started purchasing development rights.
A representative from Riverside, California, indicated that they had recently
received a''federal grant for construction of tertiary treatment and that one
of the conditions is that if the community continues to expand, requiring
additional expansion of the primary and secondary Plant they will be requireduired
grant for the tertiary portion of the eto'pay,back=tthe federal government the
plant.
It appears to me that we are approaching the issue of growth in a much more
rational way than perhaps some other', communities have that being through
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the comprehensive plan. This should give us a much better understanding of the
positive and negative factors of decisions relating to growth.
At noon on Monday I attended ,the Academy for Professional Development luncheon.
Several years ago the International City Management Association established the,
Academy in the belief tu, t it is necessary that the members of a profession stay
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current with developments in that profession. Each applicant must, over a
five-year period, complete an individual program for professional development
which provides for personal improvement and service to the community and pro-
fession. Approximately 200 professional management people across the country
have now completed the program. 'I was pleased to be able to accomplish this
at the conference and will now file a new five-year program.
Monday afternoon, one of the most interesting sessions of the conference which
I attended was entitled, "Strong Mayors, Strong Managers: Is This Town Big
Enough for Both?" This session was advertised as being a debate between a
strong mayor and a strong manager. The participants were Mayor Heller of
Greenville, South Carolina, and the retired city manager of San Leandro,
California, Wes McClure. As it turned out; it was not a debate. Both '-
participants'generally agreed.,` This; agreement' is that only strong team
effort, can provide :the kinds of services that citizens of a'community desire.
Both strong ,political .leadership and strong administrative leadership is
needed if a"community is going to accomplish its goals. There must be con-
stant review by the council, the mayor, and manager of the respective roles of
each party with communication lines being exceedingly open. In this atmosphere
the relationship will mature and strengthen. It is' impossible to have this
kind 'of relationship`in a fixed environment. It must be flexible and all
parties must recognize it as being flexible. In this flexible' partnership
one partner will occasionally overlap into ,the other area of concern. It, is
to be expected that,there will be differences of opinion on important issues
and these should be aired by the council. If there is no conflict or variety
of opinions, then `something ,is missing. Both the mayor and the manager have
a responsibility to bring such issues to the council. All parties have a
responsibility to reach an, agreement on broad position goals and listen to
the community.
The 'mayor :must have close and distinct relationship with the manager, whether
the mayor is elected by the council or at large. The mayor needs to have some-
what more 'authority ,and responsibility than the individual members of the council.
This may ,relate to making appointments, perhaps'' some, kind of veto, responsibility_
for intergovernmental relations, or perhaps ,direct election by the voters. The
council, mayor and the manager must complement'' each other and know the respective
roles.
The direct involvement of the mayor and council in administration is foolish.
Mayor Heller' indicated he felt; that a most important criteria for compatibility
between the council and the manager,.is the degree to which the manager and the
council viewlpeople'in the same way.
As the manager moves from the role of facilitator to activist, there is going
to be: more risk taking.` The council ,'the manager, and the mayor must
act as a team for citizen participation, and, generally, the mayor must pro-
vide the leadership in intergovernmental relations. There must be a regular
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' structured,,hardnosed evaluation system for the parties 'involvedto maintain
an acceptable level of performance.- And lastly, any mayor, manager or council
who believes, that any one of the three parties should be weak is a fool.
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In the next session, a psychologist interviewed a manager .and his wife on
the subject, "Stress and City Hall. Most of the discussion centered on how
the manager and his wife cope with the stress ,which exists in public management.
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While the, discussion was very interesting and confirmed many of my attitudes,
I -basically did not find any new information. The basic problem is being
able to cope with the situation rather than a lack of understanding of how to
do it.
A later session concerned employee performance evaluation. The basic benefit
from this session' was additional' suggestions as to the format that might be
used and emphasizing the importance of an orientation program for employees
on the evaluation' system.' This is something that we don't do currently and
I hope it can be incorporated into an overall orientation system which we
are working toward.
"Evaluating the Manager" was'a session conducted as a mock council' meeting. The
participants were mayors, council persons, and a manager. Each member of the
panel did very well in both what -not -to-do and the how -to -do -ft 'portions. About
half of the managers attending the session indicated that they worked with
their'; councils on evaluations. The other half 'indicated that they,had not
undertaken 'evaluations and, several indicated they never wanted to.The panel
agreed that in the `development ,of the 'evaluation 'of the manager, the manager
should play an important role in determining the evaluation process and delin-
eating the 'areas to ,discuss.' Basically the evaluation should' be future oriented',
using, past problems as an example but it should not be bogged down in nitpicking
'situations which occurred in',the past.' The council members agreed that probably
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,the major''issue which'. usually comes up is council-manager communications. The
roleof the'. mayor in the evaluation process should be to control the meeting to
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ce the influence of personality issues. There was some discussion of the
evaluation of the council by, the manager. _It was agreed that the manager must
make a realistic assessment of the council; and complete, candor should be the
goalito shoot for although'it may not always be entirely possible.
The evaluation of the manager should relate to the goal -setting process of the
city council and basically the assessment of the manager should be related to
the achievement of ,the council goals and objectives. itis'important that the
evaluation be summarized in writing,so that it is communicated and understood
by all parties.
Later that afternoon I attended a session on the management team. The moderator
reviewed the problems andopportunities which exist in working with a staff
team approach'.
Wednesday afternoon and Thursday; I participated in the first meeting of the
Community Technology, Initiatives Program for municipalities under 50,000.
`Attached to this',report is a'summary of the program. 'In the weeks immediately
ahead, we will provide' additional information about the opportunities,which
this program represents for Iowa City.
Communlloechnology Initiatives Progrmn: *Sheet
What Is CTIP? The Community Technology Initiatives Progrmn Is a new,
national organization established to address the common scientific and
technological needs of municipalities, townships, and counties under 50,000
In population. CTIP constitutes anetwork of selected localities from across
the country. The results and benefits of program activities will be. potentially
applicable to goverment operations in thousands of jurisdictions.
A baste expectation of CTIP Is that local goverments under 50, 000, acting
in concert through a new coalition can stimulate innuvation, technology
sharing, and greater research and development capacity with direct benefits
to problem solving and the delivery of public services in smaller ji,risdictions,
Public Technology, Inc. (PTI), anon -profit R&D Institution used I Washington
D. C. is secretariat and provides program management for'CTIP %vhich consists
of 31 local goverments.
Why was CTIP created? Development of the CTIP program is a response to the
fact that policy planning, decision-making, and the delivery of public services
are Increasingly affected by scientific and technological factors. In Mary cases,`
understaffed and underfinanced local goverments are pourly equipped to handle
complex Issues on their own. The smaller localities In particular face common
needs' and pressures associated with energy shortages, waste treatment issues,
streetmatntenace, solid was te'managemeot,: water quality, emergency medical
services, and'similar science and technology-based ,demands.
CTIP constitutes a necessary first step for strengthening local goverment
papplying g and other
capabilities to scientific and technological solutions to these
critical Issues. CTIP will provide';a forum for local officials to coordinate
objectives and strategies collectively. It will be a technology transfer' system;
s people -to -people network for smaller local goverments established in an
atmosphere of practical helpfulness. Through this mechanism the users in
local goverment will determine the priorities and guide the flow of science
and technology based solutions.
What are the CTIP objectives? First year CTIP program objectives include the
following Items:
(1) Establish a needs assessment process for defining common local goverment
Issues that relate to science and technology.
(2) Develop a priority problem agenda for localities under 50, 000 to population.
(3) !Adapt and Implement on a pilot basis, two specific science and technology
applications based on priority user needs. Some examples of potential
;applications Include equipment managementsystems, public facility location
methodologies, land use techniques, and solid waste collection and disposal
methodologies.
(4) Dovelop a program p!Ran for the second and subsequent years of CTIP
operations. The plan will include strategies for communicating and
linking with federal agencies, industry, universities and other institutions
and for disseminating and assuring, utilization of program results.
IIow will these objectives be met? During the first year, the 28 cities and
3 counties that are members of CTIP will hold a series of meetings to
develop, and review, problemstatements, establish priority user -needs,
develop the small local goverment needs agenda, and establish performance
requirements for the solutions being sought.
The specific steps to be pursued Involve:
('1 Identification of functional targets of opportunity for jurisdictions under
} 50, 000 to include such issue areas as public works, public safety,
management Information systems, and others;
(2) Establishment of a needs assessment process using standard problem
statement forms;
(3) Review of problem statements developed by representatives from each of
the member jurisdictions;
' (4) Development of priorities for the problem statement submitted;
(5) Preparation of technology information bulletins when knowledge about
potential solutions can be matched to problem statements
(6) Transfer of two deliverables in the form of specific'technologles for
pilot implementation In local jurisdictions;
(7) Development of a long-range plan for the further institutionalization of
it the Community Technology Initiatives' Program;
(8) Designation of CTiP task forces for the purpose of initiating and monitoring
research and development projects based on priority, problem statements.
} How Is CTIP organized? CTIIP consists of elected orappointed officials from
28 cities and townships.and 3 counties from around the nation. All jurisdictions
V are below 50, 000 in population. A 9 member steering committee serves to
develop overall policy and organizational aspects of the CTIP program. Meeting
periodically, the program membership exercises critical program responsibilities
relating to problem definition, review and priority setting, requirements
definition and task force participation.
In Its capacity as Secretariat to CTIP, PTI personnel are responsible for
day to day managment, for conduct of all work for the delivery of products,
and for all necessary dissemination and utilization efforts.
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CTIP strives for maximum institutional internetion with exieting local goverment
organizations, such as state municipal leagues, the International City Management '
Association, and regional and local Innovation groups. These interaction
will be greatly aided through a partnership with the National League of Cities.
The membership of the NLC Is vnst and diversified encompassing 15, 000
municipal goverments. Areas of NLC Involvement in the program include
making national and regional NLC meetings avnllable,for CTIP presentations;
assistance with information dissemination; assistnnee with needs assessment
and involvement In 1ilanning for the future development of CTIP.
A major organizational feature of the CTIP program Includes a network
of 7 circuit riding technology agents, Federal lab employees on asst;^nment
to CTIP jurisdictions through an Intergovermentnl Personnel Act ari ingement.
The circuit riders are assigned to's host CTIP site in each of 7 regions of the
country. The circuit riders are on in the host jurisdiction for up to two
years and serve four to five CTIP Jurisdictions in the region.
As Federal lab employees, the circuit riders will be provided technical back-up
by member labsof the, Federal Laboratory Consortium. The basic function of
the circuit riding technology agents wil l be to assist CTIP jurisdictions in
problem solving and technology utilization.
In essence, these technology agents will link the users in CTIP jurisdictions
with Federal lab' capabilities,°with the private sector, and with other sources
of science and technology support.
PTIis currently( systems manager and secretariat respectively for two
additional organizational initiatives. They are the Urban Technology
Systonn (UTS) and the Urban Consortium. UTS comprises a network of
27 technology agents located in the central staff offices of jurisdictions
between 500 000 and 500,000 in population. A basic purpose of UTS is the
stimulation of technological innovation and problem solving in response to
member goverment priorities. The Urban Consortium consists of all cities
over 500,000 population and six urban counties. This 34 member organization
has develoaed an urban goverment problem agenda and consortium task forces
are In the process of undertaking research and development efforts on behalf
of the large cities and counties of the nation,
In sum, two major networks are in place and have a demonstrated track
record in utilizing science and technology resources applicable to local
goverment problem solving. The technology agents, back-up resources, l
and task' force operations of these twomprogras'are potential resources'
to the CTIP programa While geared' to the needs of goverments over 50, 000
In population, the existing methods of operation,' current state-of-the-art
'searches, and other information that have resulted from Consortium and UTS'
operations will be utilized by CTIP personnel as appropriate.
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TO: Angela Ryan, Asst. City Attorney
FROM: Mary Schumacker, Legal Intern
RE: Pacer of Hoard of Adjustrmnt to Issue Variances
Iowa Code 9414.12(3) states that the Hoard of AdjustTent has
the po4er:to issue variances to an ordinance if the variance "will
not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special
conditions a literal enforomrent of the provisions of the ordinance
will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the
ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done." (D#iasis
added.)
In Deardorf v. Board of'Adjustnent of Planning s Zoning
Ca mission,:118 N.W.2d 78 (1962) and Board, of AdjusbTent of City of
Des Moines e. Ruble, .193 N.W.2d 497 (1972) -,the Iora Supreme Court
construed the a phasized phrases as follows:'
1. Public interest. Public interest is the interest of
"deers and occupants" of neighboring. land. It is not the
interest of the mmcuiity at large, Ruble at 506.
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In Ruble the variance in question generated extensive opposition
£ran neighboring landowners. Although the,Court did not state its
irethod of evaluating the publicinterest, a factor clearly considered
was the number of conplainants. An objective assessment of property
values and the character of the neighborhood both before and after
the issuance of the variance was presumbly also made.
The extent of harm to the public if the variance is granted is
balanced against the harm to the, applicant if the variance is not
granted. ;
2. Unnecessary hardship. The applicant for a variance
must show the following: "a) the land in question cannot yield a
reasonable return if used only for aL purpose allowed in that zone;
b) the plight of the owner is due to'unique circumstances and not to
the general conditions in the neighborhood which may reflect the
unreasonableness of the zoning ordinance' itself; and c) the use to
be authorized by the variance will not alter the essential character
of the locality." ;Deardorf at 81; Ruble at 504. The applicant must
prove all three factors. Failure to prove anyone of then is a
failure to prove unnecessary hardship. Absent' unnecessary' hardship
the board of adjust Tent cannot ,issue a variance'.
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a. Reasonable return. The applicant for a variance mist shag
that the application of the ordinance to his/her property greatly
decreases or, practically destroys the value of the property. The
ordinance must operate so as to be in effect confiscatory. Deardorf
at 82. Courts have generally construed the phrase very narrowly.
only if the land is useless or near useless absent a variance should
a variance be granted.
b. Uniqueness. Difficulties or hardship shared with other land-
owners in the neighborhood will not support a variance. The hardship
must be unique to the property. If the land use problem is shared
with others, the zoning ordinance as a whole should be revised, rather
than granting'a special privilege to a single owner.; Deardorf at 82-83.
c. Essential character of locality. The value of property and
the general appearance of the neighborhood must not change because of
the issuance of the variance.
3. Spirit of the ordinance. Variances may only be granted if the
purposes and goals of the ordinance can be met after the issuance of the
variance. Pursuant to that end amunicipality can Set standards and condi-
tions that a landowner mist meet before,a variance will be issued.
Ste. The power to grant a variance must be exercised only in' exoep
tional circurtrstances. ',:Deardorf at 83.. The board of adjustment must first
determine that, the applicant for a variance will suffer, unnecessary hardship'
absent the variance. Second, this hardship must be balanced against the
public interest opposing the issuance of a variance. Finally, the objectives
of the ordinance as set forth;,in the enabling act must be met.
Specific Problem: Managemnt',of Certain Flood Hazard Areas in Iowa City.
First, 8.11.02.10B should be changed: in the manner marked on your copy.'
The changes are necessary if the ordinance is to comply with Iowa Code
9414.12(3). If a statel,statute conflicts with a' municipal' ordinance, the
state statute controls. The purpose of'9414.12.(3) is to prevent hardship
to owners of property if that hardship is unnecessary to reach the goals of
the zoning ordinance. 1 In light of this purpose' a variance standard more
stringent than 9414.12(3) could be seen as, placing too large a burden on
property owners`. ,Thus, 'a more stringent' standard could be in conflict with
s as conflicting:
9414.12(3). An ordinance less stringent would also be seen tong
because of the courts general reluctance to grant variances absent a showing
of unneoessary hardship.- Deardorf at 83. Therefore, the ordinance should
be narrowly tailored to the language of the Code.
Second, variances for Historic Places must be deletc<1. The fact that a
building is listed on the Register of Historic Places does not show: that the
owner of the property could suffer unnecessary hardship' absent the issuance
of a Variance., -There is no showing that the land cannot be used for another
purpose and that any hardship suffered is unique to that parcel of land. It
is also highly unlikely that such a showing could be made.
Subsection C was added to "save" the portion of Subsection E.00noerning.
basementsand storm cellars. The conditions imposed on the grant of a variance
in Subsection C are valid as they are necessary to maintain the goals of the
ordinance.
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TO: Neal Berlin/City Council
FROM: Richard J. Plastino�
RE: Council Request of 10 1 7 Regarding "Your Feet Are Killing Me":.
Sign In Front of First Nati nal Bank.
This sign was apparently stolen several days ago. The Parks and Rec-
reation Director 'prefers 'to leave the sign down to let normal foot
traffic develop. If,the`foot traffic is heavy enough to kill the grass,
somertype,of decorative brick sidewalk could be installed across the
grass parkway. If the grass survives there will be no need for the
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DATE: November 11, 1977
TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
RE: Meeting with officials of Regina High Scfio� at 4 p.m. 11/1/17
People in attendance: Don Schmeiser
Dave Lundquist
Dick Plastino
Dennis Kraft
Tim Brandt
Monsenior Madsen
- Larry Waters`'`
Al Kleinmeyer,
Don Gannon
At the meeting Mr. Plastinolstated that it was the impression of the City
that Pat Harding was negotiating with Regina High to buy land. A, map was
shown in which it`was stated that the City was very very interested in
acquiring a 40 acre parcel where a'storm water storage dam would be located
and an additional largeparcel for a flood easement. It was state& that the
City Council was extremely anxious to acquire this land particularly since
the experience with the Schlaegel property in which Pat Harding had purchased
it right out from under the City.
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School officials from Regina stated that Pat Harding had contacted them only
in regard 'to;a small sanitary sewer easement at the west end'of their land.
This easement corresponded with the sanitary sewer construction plans received
by the City. The school was also concerned about the extension of Seventh
Avenue into their' land'in'case they 'should someday build on this property.
Mr..Waters of the 'school' talked about the value of the land and the value
would be decreased if the road were not put',in. He also stated when it was
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appraised they would like; the issue of separability brought into it, i.e.,
besides the 'cost of land we are buying the 'would like to be paid for the
loss in value of the remaining land.
At the conclusion of the meeting it was agreed that the school would consider
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sending the City Council a letter with three items address:,
1. A statement of the fact that the school is not thinking of
selling off the land immediately.
2. A request that the road be put through prior to final plat
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3. Perhaps state that the school would sell off a portion of
land for the storm water storage dam but that the school
would like to retain the remainder for possible building
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This information was transmitted to Mayor Mary Neuhauser by phone at 4:45 p.m.
November 1, 1977
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Institute of Urban and Regional Research
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" (319)353-3882 RECEIVED NOV 3 1977
Office of the Director
November 1, 1977
Ncn1.Berlin
City Manager .� 1
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Neal,
Enclosed are twenty copies of the Institute's Technical Report #91:- �
F.valuation:'Iowa City Bus Pass System. I think the report reflects .your
comments regarding the draft Clreport.
'In regard to your first questions on whether there was a 100 percent.
sample during the morning'hours. and "whether all ' routes were covered, please
:note in Appendix 1, page 10."of.TR #91: TIME OF SURVEY ADMINISTRATION ON EACH ,
BUS ROUTE. There was not a 100 percent sample. Although all routes were covered,
the�''ltime coverage wasnot.complete for the entire'morning,
You noted that, 69 percent of the pass holders did not suggest any change.
'Phe,changessugge y p p listed
Appendix 5,
suggested b 31 percent of the ass holders are li
page'1,17: GROUPED' COMMENTS OF SURVEYED BUS USERS. Only 4,percent.of the pass,
holders expressed a desire to have the pass system itself altered: 2 percent
want to have passes more available and 2 percent stated that they want the.
I' bus passes to be leas expensive.
I do not place'a great degree of confidence�in the 13 percent double
count figure. See page.6 of the attached report. Finally, the recommendations section has been expanded to include infor-
'1; mation'on a punch pass, system as an alternative to the monthly bus pass system.
In addition, Appendix 6, the Ridership Table, has been expanded to display
one full year of comparative figures instead of the eleven month comparison'
shown in the draft oflthe report
-.I would, appreciate additional comments from you, your staff, and the
council'. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Ducker
Director
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November 3, 1977
District 6 OfficeREF. NO. Johnson County
43046th Avenue S.W. I -IR -80-6(76)--14-52
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Agreement No. 77-M-132
(319) 364-0235
Honorable Mary Neuhalser, Mayor
city Hall
Iowa City, IA 152240
Dear,Mayor Neuhalser:
RE:
Bridge Deck Repair on 1-80
This is official notification to'your 'city Council that
the^Iowa Department of Transportation proposes to let
a bridge deck repair project on Primary Road No. I-80
January 31, 1978. -A part of said project lies within
the City of Iowa City and is located at the Iowa City
(Dubuque Street) Interchange.
The work will be done in accord with the current Form
594 "Agreement for Primary Road Extension Maintenance
and Operation". Project 'costs will be paid from the
Primary,Road Fund and no'charges'will be made', against
the City.
Thero'eet is
p 3 proposed for construction during 1978.
Resident En inee
9 r,'Richard 'Kautz':of Iowa City, Iowa,
telephone number, 1-319-354-1093,fwill advise ;you of
the contractor's, proposed schedule when the informa-
tion "'is -available.
We would appreciate this project notification being
,.' included on ',you next City Council' -'meeting agenda as
a matter of information to the Council members.
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FIRST QUARTER REVIEW
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FY1978
1. "Select and process 9400 items of current and retrospective
information in various dformats and levels of comprehension and
discard, 5200 worn or infrequently used items in a manner that
will increase the availability of high demand items, enrich the
diversity and depth of:the ,collection in areas of anticipated
need, and not exceed the available shelving space. On-going.
STATUS: Exactly 25% (2:432) of the 9400 itemswere added first
quarter; 28.7% (1492) of the targeted 5400 were withdrawn.
"Always Available" lists have been expanded and are checked
monthly for need. Shelving space tight but not critical.
2. Reduce user waiting time 1) to check-out materials, 2) to
receive requested materials, 3) to 'receive information service
through revising staffing patterns and: procedures. :',On-going.
STATUS: Check-out lines 'reduced somewhat with change to uniform
loan 1-1-78. A 5% increase in adult circulation and:11%
increase in information requests' over first quarter of FY'177 dimini-
shes possibility of progress towards this goal. ,Success rate on
filling reserves has increased slightly but total number of reserves.
filled is up 21%, The number of phone calls deferred because no
staff available up 63% (628 vs 383) over, same period of FY1977.
Evidence that attempts to_improve,service merely increases demand
for service.1,
3. Improve building directional signs and begin to develop:other
self-instructional devices 'to'increase user understanding of"library`
resources ,and decrease their dependence on staff assistance.
STATUS: Building directory installed in lobby, and signs hung over
major service:points late in FY1977. Instructions added to'micro-
film_readers and AV playback equipment appears to be reducing'requests
for assistance: Since July l training in use of AV equipment
offered '(and required before items may be checked out.
4. Continue reorganization of AV services around designated AV staff
and expand scope of collections and services based on resources
avai"lable and results of, FY 1977` pilot projects -and surveys of' use
and 'needs. 1 June, ,1978.
STATUS: AV technician (1/2 time) added July 1.' Selection of sub-
7eoriented AV, formats 'integrated into print selection process
,since July '1. Slides, filmstrips and audio cassettes being added
insubstantial quantity for first time. Contract with State Library
for rotating 16mm''film packets and expansion of 8mm sound collection
has increased film resources. New film booking policies and pro-
cedures'began September:to better utilize films and staff needed to
clean and inspect.;' A survey of AV equipment use and practice In
other public libraries completed.
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5. Continue outreach and community services at current level
using pilot projects to develop additional services and programs
which will be expanded whenever resources become available. On-going.
STATUS: No significant progress toward development of pilot projects.
6. Analyze library -related data obtained from city's citizen
surveys for the comprehensive plan process and feed into library's
long-range goals :and building picogram documents. January, 1978.
Analyze children's registration files to determine rate of .use in
relation to area of residence and other factors. _September 1978.
STATUS: General results and library- requested correlations received
from city planning 'staff in August. Analysis begun.
7. Develop -inventory of projects in all departments which can be
carried out by :volunteers and which existing staff would have time
to 'supervise.
STATUS: Volunteers, gave approximately 200 hours of service to library
thisquarter. On-going, discussionswith FRIENDS of,ICPL about
identification of volunteers and ,projects. Lack of staff time to
organize and sup ervise'prevents significant progress.
B. Begin analysis of processing and circulation costs in order to
evaluate alternative methods and prepare for use of computer;
assisted systems for circulationfand bibliographic control.
STATUS: Directords' member of state committee studying computerized
crculation'systems for ;Iowa public libraries.: Raw, data oncost
of ':processing is collected but not analyzed. No progress on data
:. for circulation costs.
9. Complete selection of site, and architect. January, 1978.
Continue' general and specific efforts to inform community about
buildiIg,inadequacies. 'January, 1978;
STATUS: Site and architect selection completed in August, 1977.
There were'fourl,public :planning 'meetings and related efforts to get
public ideas about library needs` in September. ,'Public information
i committee of Board has met weekly with Director since mid-August.
Staff revisions to written program presented to Board in late September.
10., Continue efforts to organize representatives of area libraries
' into -'a county or area council of, libraries. March 1, 1978. Complete
'j organization of Coordinated Public Libraries of'Johnson County.
November,, 1978.
STATUS: Cooperation and coordination ideas discussed with public
a chool`media director in September. No meeting of Coordinated Public
Librariecof Johnson County since'' February, 1977.
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HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING PROGRAM
MONTHLY REPORT
GOAL
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Completion of Law Enforcement Referral Manual. (Will be
'printed and ready foridistribution by November 4, 1977.)
7.
'Presentation of Unmet 'Needs to the Regional Planning Com -.-
mission and at the Mental Health Center Annual Meeting.
8.
'Development of Day Care provider questionnaire for the
Family and individualLife Sub -committee.
Problems:
1.
Project Director announced resignation effective December 1,
-1977,. which required the initiation of the recruitment process.
2.
There was not adequate time to complete the preparation of the
profiles and recommendations during working hours, requiring
substantial overtime by secretarial staff.
3.
The Xerox machine broke ',down ,lrepeatedly when needed.
Projected Activities for November.
1.
A'Public Meeting. to solicit comments in the project recommends -
tion will be held November 2,, 1977 at 7:30 p.m.
2'.
:Recommendations,will be revised by'sub-committees on November 2
following the public meeting. -
3.
Full`Human Service Committee meets November 9 to review the
profiles and recommendations.
4.
Presentation of, Unmet Needs to City Council in November.
5.
Report to United Way Planning Division, November 9,'1977.
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Profiles and recommendations: will be presented to'JCRPC on'
Novembers 16,, 1977.
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Profiles and Recommendations will beprinted 'and distributed
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A', meeting will be scheduled -with local funding bodies regarding
the transient'situation.
9.
Day Care,questionnaire will',be completed and administered.
10.
Law Enforcement Assistance Manual will be distributed.
11.
Begin work on an, evaluation guide for funding bodies.
12.
-Begin work on up-dating'Iservices index.
13.
Recruitment of human services project director.
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re: October Monthly Report dat e . November 4, 1977
A Administration
1. Hally Adams,'Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, was elected as a
board member of I.P.R'A.'and, `as such, attended a board meeting in Vinton
on October 18. The I;P.R.A. has recently hired their first full-time
administrator, and hisjoffice will be in'Iowa 'City.
2. Teri Rutherford,custodian hired :on August 1, was terminated on October 14
because illness prevented her from doing her work.
3. Steven Delaney, a Park Division C.E.T.A, employee, was transferred to the
Center as'a-custodian. On November: l,: he will begin as a, permanent
full-time Maintenance'Worker'I to take Teri Rutherford's',place.,
4. On October 5 the Staff manned a table at theAniversity's Recreation
Education Intern Day to recruit interns for the future.
5. On October 13, Jan Lown conducted a New Games session for 17 teachers
at Sabin School (the:P.E. teacher was not present).
6. On October 11, Marilyn Levin ',talked to; the noon Kiwanis Club on the King
Tut exhibit.
7. On October 13',,Marilyn Levin held a ceramics workshop for 55 Campfire
Girls and 9 leaders.
8. On October 17, Jan Lown presented a New Games orientation to the°Johnson
County ARC. I'
9.1 On October 19', David Byrd talked to the Newcomers Club about the City
recreation program.
10. On October 19, the Recreation Staff entertained the University Recreation
Education faculty at a get acquainted coffee.
B. 'Physical ,and Aquatics Activities
1. Meetings were held with managers and schedules drawn for''2 men's' basketball
leagues and 1 co-rec, 3 men's,'and '2 women's Volleyball leagues to start
in November.
2. The last session of fall swimming instruction, began on October 17.
3. A'pilot soccer, program for elementary children was held at,City Park.
Poor weather conditions hampered the success.
4. The 14-team flag football program for 5th and 6th graders finished the
end of October.
5. Play Day for'grade school children began on October 1.
6. Plans are set for a trial time for Junior and Senior High youth to use
the gym exclusively. i Saturdays from 1 to 2 p.m. will be tried beginning
November 5.
C. Special Programs
1. A clown clinic is scheduled for November 5 featuring Bob Baker.
2. The Sports Club now has 2 sections - one for severely retarded children
meeting at Longfellow School and one for TMR and EMR children at the
Recreation Center. Both activities are doing nicely.
Recreation
Division
October
Monthly Report
Page 2
3.
A Wednesday music class for developmentally disabled
adults will begin
on November 2. Employees from Goodwill's Work
Activity Center will
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4.
A successful bake sale was held at the Mall on October 22 by the Goodtimers.
This will help 'tolfinance their overnight on
November'5 and 6 at Camp
Courage.
5.
An exercise program on Tuesdays and Thursdays
began at the Nelson Adult
-Center.
D.I Cultural and Social Programs
1.
Horizons, meeting on Saturday, afternoons, is
quite popular with grade
school children. Session topics included in,
October: Spider Woman,
dance, Dr. Alphabet, and clowns.
2.
A dinner dance for senior citizens and their
"children" was attended by
100 people on: October 19.
3.
A trip to the Museum of Science and Industry
in Chicago is scheduled for
November 23.
4.
The annual Halloween parade and show was held
on October 29 with about
600 peopleattending:,. A,Star >Wars 'theme skit
was put on by, Staff in
elaborate home-made costumes.
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re; October Monthly Report date: November 3, 1977
I. Work Projects (park areas)
A. Completed construction of parking ramp for handicapped at Rec Center.
B. Poured concrete slab for practice courts at Mercer tennis courts.
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C. Aerified all open park areas:
D. 'Chisel-plowed Mercer ball diamonds.
E. Drained and winterized all outside' water systems.
F. Transplanted several Persian lilac from Reno Street Park to North
Market Square Park.'
G. ;Filled and graded open ditches at Villa Park.
H. 'Remodeled park shop area for additional office space.
I. (Planted several new trees and shrubs in City and Villa Parks.
' J. 'Started leaf, pickup and storage for compost.,
K. Repaired and painted interior of,City Park restroom building.
L. IBuilt and installed shutters for,log cabin, windows.
M. 'Checked playground' equipment.
N. Mulched and; tilled flower beds.
0. Performed regular park maintenance operations.
II. Work Projects (other areas)
A. Washington Street berm - Urban Renewal '>- 12 hours.
B. Tree trimming and removal -''municipal airport -',10 hours.
C. :Downtown cleanup - 28 hours'.
III. Administration, Miscellaneous
A. Awarded bids for additional plantings in Villa and City Parks -
,. October 7.
B. Parks and Recreation' Commission meeting - October 12.
C. ';Discussion of Goals and Objectives for, FY 79 with Director and
City Manager — October 21.
D. :Tour of City Parks with Director and Parks and Recreation Commission -
October 22.,;
E. Revenue meeting with Finance October 26.
F. Meeting with Director and Don Howig on proposed shelters at Willow
Creek and Wetherby Parks - October 27.
G. .Trip to, Des M61nesito pick up trees -I October 31.
H. 'Steve Delaney, C.E.T.A. employee, transferred to Recreation Division -
October 12.
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October
Monthly Report
Page'2
IV.Contracts and Specifications
A.
Forestry
1. Contract 78-8710#3
a. Larimer-Tree Service - trimming approximately
350 trees @ $14.12 per tree with a total of $4,900.
b.: Removal and stump grinding of two trees -Noel's
@'$87.50 each with a total of $175.00.
c. Muscatine to `City High - special project @ $1,115
with a completion date of March 6, 1978.
2. Contract 78-8710#2
a. Noel's -:tree removal and special trimming
underway with a, completion date of December 2, 1977.
3.` Contract 78-871001
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a. Noel's 'tree trim ming, stump removal
completed September 19,;1977,'and inspected;
ready for payment.
B.
Weed Ordinance -'work continuing.
C.
Plant replacement on city streets not yet completed.
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New Cemetery water line'- talking stage.
New Cemetery roof - Engineer's project.
V. Special Projects Superintendent
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Weed Ordinance ,work continuing.
B.
Burial permit problems -Ino action -,problems diminishing..
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Public Works-Muscatine',Avenue Project, Center East'Project.
D.
E.
Two house moves.`
Complaints resolved during October:
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1: Forestry connected 18.
2; Weeds!'- 29
3.' Complaints, currently outstanding 14.
F.
Genealogy,` requests - 18 - 14 hours.
G.
FY 79 Budget.
H.
Report :for Council concerning property adjacent to Mercer
and Rock Island Railroad.
VI. Efficiency Report (crew's time only)
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A.
Regular"duties 412.5 hours *Slightly, over 14% of
B.
Special,, duties 64.O hours crew's actual working time
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TOTAL HOURS' ours*'spent outside Cemetery
Report of Goals and Objectives will hereafter be reported only
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quarterly instead of monthly.
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MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 1977
ROBERT P. KEATING, FIRE CHIEF
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
During the month of October, the Iowa City Fire Department responded to a
total of 47 emergencies.
All duties,'assignments and emergencies were handled by the department
without difficulty.
All fires were investigated and cause determined, with the exception of
one. This particular fire remains open and is still, under investigation:
A probable cause has been established.
Fire Prevention week observed nationally, entered into the activities of
the Iowa City Fire Department last month. The department had a, very active
and successful week of Fire Prevention Activities. A new Sparky Fire
Prevention Program was presented to fifteen elementary` schools and was well
received.
The first of three scheduled Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation classes was
conducted duringthe past month. IThe department now has 16 people certified
as Cardio`Pulminary P,esuscitation,technicians: A departmental goal is to
have100% of the membership qualified as C.P.R. technicians' by January 1, 1978.
NEW PERSONNEL
Jesse King was selected from the certified Civil Service list to fill one of I'
the two existing' vacancies on the department. Jesse reported for duty
October 17th and was assigned to Shift V.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
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Fire Inspections of the Central Business District will be conducted during the
up coming month. with completion of Central Business District inspections the
department will move on the.University building inspections.
During the upcoming month the department has. two C. P.R.'classes scheduled.
','pon completion ofjthese classes everyone on the department will have had an
opportunity to be certified in C.P.R. technicians.'
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Inspections of all schools will be implemented during the month of November
with December 1st designated as a'completion date.
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TOTAL TO DATE
tMugiber Zst.
1977
Loss
Fires in Buildin`s
15
$ 0
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$171
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Fires in Motor Vehicles
4
$180.00
55
$ '16,945.26
Fires in Rubbish
2
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23
6
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Other Fires Outdoors
7
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62
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2
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21
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Apartments
1
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25
30,809.00,
Dwellings
6
2,725.00
45
101,579.06'
Hotels - Motels
0
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Other Residential
2
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13
19,885.00'
Institutions
2
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Schools - Colleps
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3
1,290,10
Public Assembly
0
10
0
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Stores - Office•q
1,590.00
16
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Storage
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FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
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T111S MONTH THIS YEAR TO DATE
MONTH OF OCTOBER 1977
LAST YEAR TO DATE
FIRE• ALARMS —
237
258
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502
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20 7
1536
1652
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
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55
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TO: Robert P. Keating
SUBJECT:ionthly Report
DATE: November 1, 1977
The following is a report of the activities of the Fire Marshal's Iffice for
the month W SEPTEi4BER 1977.
FIRE PREVENTION:',
,parky and his Fire Prevention Talk were well received at all elementary schools,
durinq'Fire Prevention Week. A big thank you to .Captains, Wombacher, Delsing"and
Nicola.Firefighters Brooks, Farmer, Bogs, Brenneman, Stutzman, who did an
excellent job of, presenting; the Fire Prevention Program.
:.1so presented to Kathy Klein, 6th Grade, Iowa City Catholic Grade School; Blain
Miller,`Sth Grade`, Shimek`School 'and Kimberly, Burke, 4th Grade, Hoover School were
beautiful 1st Place plaques. These young 'people won the Fire Prevention Poster
'T Contest.` The:winning posters will be sent to Des Moines to be entered in the',
State; Poster Contest. Poster Contest judges were Daphne Fuhrmeister, Holly Adams,
Nazel'Westgate:and Marilyn Levin. Thank:you to these ladies.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
"ire Marshal gave'a fire prevention talk and demonstration at Central Jr. High to
two healthi classes. There were over 90 students in attendance.
Also Fire Marshal gave a, program at Beverly Manor Nursing Home pertaining to fire
safety and evacuation.
Batt. Chief's Irving, Kloos, Captains Nicola, Wombacher and crews gave several fire
drills and talks' to memberssof,fraternity and sorority houses during the month.
Batt. Chief Irving and fire fighters gave a fire extinguisher demonstration and
talk to Mercy Hospital employees. Il Approximately; 40 personnel were in attendance.
Fire Marshal and Training Officer and fire fighters started visiting elementary
+ schools, and conducting fire drills. Also our new pumper was shown to the
children during; our visit.'
TRAINING REPO
WE OCTOBER 1977
Shift 81 Number of Hours 248 Number of Drills 60
Shift 82 Number OT Hours Aua Number of Drills -41
Shift 83 Number of Hours 254 Number of Drills 49
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS 6a7 TOTAL NUMBER OF DRILLS ign
EQUIPMENT AT DRILLS
A" (lose 300' Truck 8351 13 Truck 1367 4
3" (lose Truck 8354 7 Truck 8369 3
N! Hose500' Truck 8360 0
1�'! Hose150' Truck 8362 11
Ft. of.Booster650 Truck 8363 3
ft. of Ladders 174 Truck 8364 8
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Times Pump Used23 Truck 8365' 0
!lozzle Lines 23 Truck 8366 12
Other Minor Equipment: maps films, projector, masks, 400 ft. rope. Slides &projector'
Red Books, K-12 Saw, Inspection books, C.P.R. Books, portable extinguishers,
Resuscitator Annie.
'll ,men working on 8351. It will be in service on Nov. 1st.
Lieut. Stagg, Firefighters;Lumpa, Hanson and Flake worked extra hard';to undercoat .9351
large savings for the department and the city. ;
at a ;
Dur first',Cardio Pulminary„ Resuscitation class was completed on the 22nd of October.
for Shift,#I.
The otherltwo shifts wilij receive their instruction during the month of November.
I gave a class on air masks and the care and maintenance of same to ,the Hospital Securilty
Personnel.
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I also set up four',(4) classes on the same 'subject for the Lab people at Veterans Hospital.
Chief Keating, Fire Marshal Kinney, myself with Batt. Chief K1oos and Firefighter Loney
attended a seminar,:at the Memorial Union on the procedures for search and identification
of, bombs.'
The Training Division received a set of 144 slides with a cassette on the "hazards of
Plastics to firefighters.'- It is making the rounds of stations and is a"very eye-opening
presentation on just one of the things that make 'fire fighting the most hazardous profession
in the world.
'iany thanks to Dave Burrows of Jones Butherus, who was the instructor for Cardio Pulminary
Resusciation.,', Also Jim Ward who furnished the dolls and etc. for the classes.
We all are working on a large set of city street maps for each station to make street study
and hydrant study more interesting.,,
,
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Notable & Quotabj
)Wph Laearus, chairman of Pedeh
. oted'Department Stores,`. ix a hdeeaf
talk to a mNNV of the Inteenid"d
". Dmontoton Rrecatims Anodation In
Atlanta, Da.:.
Having affirmed my belief la th tuten
of our cities,I want now to make It tu"
that In my judgment,'. we can get *be*
YOU and I want America to go only if the
are willing to face up to some unpleasant
truths. one inch unpleasant troth 0 the ex-
-:
Istence of the myth that business, by Itself,
can rebuild the vitality of our ddet-
". we have all leamed. by. now, I think,
that goverstmest, at wha4ver level, canna
-by itself -salve our ptnblem. Well.
bud-nen
• can't either. A acowful coanmualty
is the product of effort, dedlcadon and In-
tedigeoce on the part of W segments of w
clety.
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— Wall Street
Journal
November 8,
1977
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Conservation 'Commission
POSTAGE
U.S. POSTAGE
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of Energy;' Department of Housing
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and the members of the Resources Conservation CommiStiion mental Quality, Public Service Cori
Iowa -Illinois: Gas and Electric Cc
h Ti ,t ,�+ rte �" �'i/:"', Company; Mmrieso�a PollutionCo
' j �( P..v� Environment the C ty of Fort Coll
City of r Elkhart, Indiana, Adolph
Reynolds Aluminum, a,nIdwa F
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Gabel for ,the pormisaion to use
i7 book Energy, Ea and Everyone:
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Prepared by tie Department of Cc
ment, City of Iowa City, Iowa 571M
Urban De
on Envii
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nor, -d1ow
a more themselves or
' We m Iowa Ciry cannot do much, about the national •People were also willing to pay
z `balance of:,,paym or more efficien,tways of optainmg 73% ofIn into new some of all those considerthese ing natural arrean measures. Fconservation k
°sources of energy • ' brijunrled were willing to pay , r •
F,the availaf la oil, gas, and coal, but.we can ao some- . should ;'tlefinitely'
�ithing'about energy conservation: more for existing services in order to provide money
'. for thisProlect.
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IVJe all have a responsibility to use the earth's re- Y&
Cit Programs for �g
g orprotect the environment If There were numerous other comments written in on
+',sources wisely and t there is one thinpeople: m Iowa City agree on, this is the surveys'. and made: et neighborhood r , Y r s
h' Nearly; everyone is also willingttomaka some sac Many included suggestions for carpooling Programs
Energy Conservation r
nficastothisend higher parking fees to, encourage mass tlegsiaticin
I t 9 more bikeways, and local "ban the can" legislation The City of Iowa City is beginning a wide range 'ener 4. ` 14,
Concern was also voiced about air; 'noise and water gy conservation program with this mall out,flyer r E
5 '.The response to the People's Gwde and Survey indi pollution and the•general deterioration of our envy preliminary plans- Call for the program to include the
toted strong and broad supportforrenvironmental
protection, energy conservation, and recycling: For ronment. following activities `
instance ' -11 - people in Iowa City,are aware of the problems and •Weekly- recycling pickup Newspapers will
t `' : • some of the solutions (many have already insulated picked up by a private contractor the day of your, reg f,
J t pr1..•, Nearly 85% of,the respondents to.the questionnaire'
stated the City should, defnitely',or probably spend - their homes thoroughly, bough small cars and so on) Curtis de and they will bespicked eup. uNot only dors
es �•
milia money to'conserve natural, areas .15596 said Let's all continue to; work towards preservation of ourirecycling; newspapers save trees, and energy, recycled
definitely; the only mafomy 'definite', response to the newspaper i a pima ingredient of celluose insolation'4 ,`?
4 m e rtes.
environment and conservation of our natural resources.
?_ `question of should the,Crry spend; bre mon yl: •Heat Lossurvey.. It, is expected that the City wdl
soon purchase equipment so it can begin cl ecki{tg ,
,& •The next highest Positive responso (over 75%)was heat loss of building walls. TRis program will begin ,
4 `for spending more money on recycling (43% said with the older areas of the city and expand into the il +
t , ':i definitely,, the rest ,probably') ,,i �,QCal Industrl@s SUI7pOi t newer areas. Itis hoped that thousands of dwellings
i ti' i , "..
`I x'.136% sold the Cityishould enact'
One
will be checked each'winter witli,results mailed to r�
construction requirements. Energy COnServation` , ' homeowners, informing them of just how wellthi uta`
walls are insulated or weather sealed.
. 69% want) the City to support home insulation .The following local industries support energy conser- .Tho Ciry' is'schetloled to soon'' begin an,energy
ti+' programs`;: tIr :,'r vation and havejointlyshared in the production costs monitoring ro ram.' The program will help the City.t z i+
determine the successof'its energy conservation' �•i
64%would like to see solar heating programs sup of the enclosed energy conservation bumper sticker. 9 t g
portod 'S"t i 1. •American College Testing (A.C.T;) ; programs; plus it will,help the City in dote mining what a.F
if any, other activities are needed.., As part of this r,
a ,•'` . go9f, even said the City should tax large cars (stale .Dome Pipeline program tho City is seeking volunteer, households i.
law currently dons not permit the City to fax cars). .Economy Advertising The households which participate will receivo an en N
• H.J. Heinz, orgy efiiCien� surveyin return for keeping accurate'
" • The second largest response to any question inthe weekly energy conservation data. If you are interes j
surve'y'was 91 Yo for people willing to save and sopa- • Northwestern OeIJ ted in participating; please•call or write Energy Con vt.
rale waste material for recycling., iF
• Popple also stated a goneral willingness to insulate
• shellnr•Globe servation, Department of Community Development 4*
and install solar heating and cooling systems it possible. Westinghouse Learning corporation
C'mir, Cantor, Iowa City, IA 52240,
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%0Ce 1# GO@5 � N nety-sx percent of the energy w use formachlnes;
hPaiinq and other activities comes from fossil fuels:
we use comes from the sun. yJ;hjsrl ° .� he amount of energy we use is small in comparison,
quantities of solar anorgy ale - .: v 1 v - to the amount of olar energy available annually.
3'Iargelyunutilized. Approxi- v - I �, However, we arausing a hoisted resource, which is
nal enbi usage it it�f`:.'i� rapidly, being: depleted, It s'estirl that our su ,'
gy g .f` L u .. 1. p;
nh(is�ol fnssd luolswilf be d0hleledWithin the n0xt lew�'"
.y yr'7,�tncn,paymas n n=w.,v ��+1 ur —jg wu'aro -61-9:n urn ��o..,.. ..•
ea ;ravaanblo for ueo butAro larnoly unutilirad,
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S Q nlpi"ilY hnlne (1nnlNl0d. Il in numatod that Ouf 8up•,..
TAIAIY 4960! Opr rtnllOflel OnalPy UaaeO COInI}Y front _ > u pilus of fo<se tUels will be doptotad within ]he nu t toW
iK�c��ypj�oar,sourcFstrlmr�lYh}'dtoeloctrtcpower. �xty���rr�s centuries.
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� �Yearly the.;eliAh receives over 1,50Oquadrillion kilo- °� +rrt"a4�i;1 ? w"-.• While opinions vary on how to solve the current end;
44 Juan hodrs of solar onlirgy : 34% of his energli y is re -
}S orgy crisis, the ecologically sound al[ematives all share
fleeted dlrebtly back into space. 'About 43%_warms ? s one characteristic: They utilize solar energy. While;
the earth -'Approwmately 22% of the energy evapor- °t*. ° }ii nuclear power has some short run advantages, the,
" ares water;lnto the aIC,' Tho re nain{ng t % of the en• successful storage of nuclear wastes for thousands of
'.ergy moves_wends, waves aitd currents and is used in ,, �.+• years poses many technical, ecological and socia1��
.photosynthesis Photosynthesis u¢es only.a tenth of t%ri t questions.
11 the remaining 1%. From this tenth of a�percent over
a paned of 500 million years all the coal, oil and pas „Yt The chart below summarizes how we use energy You;!
deposits were formed.' Nuclear decay ,and gravita- �. can help to conserve energy in nearly half oft, he uses !,
j tional.energy play only a small role in the earth's en- ` residential, commercial, transportation and industrial
ergy syptem. ;, _. + chemicals (synthetic products)
ka
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Llka all other natural processes earth's energy'pros- As you can see, from the chart much energy is
;ass is a cycle„except iu is a one-way cycle. Energy Ck� wasted, pri narily due to [he inefficiency of machines:
comes In from the sun and powera nearly everything Howeve a great deal of research and development
Eventually the energy is de-eneration and'transt
”" Even 9Y.electricale-
--.•'duectl oEindirectly.,.. ,. Y ,:. ,.•, �� is going naking,g,.
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graded into heat and is reradlated pack into space. nlnsn has pttme m. antonhoa m wuecl soinr energy In apace mission, furnaces; cars and appliances more efficient.
All'we cah,do, is to slow it down and put It to some „ .. and beam it the earth a. microwaves. ' This will help us all to conserve energy. }
useful p rpose before it continues its inevitable journey. j
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Routine or'.Periodic Maintenance
Recommended Insulation Values
Energy Conserving Living Habits
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1 `Heating
and air conditioning unit filters
❑ ❑
1. Attic is insulated to R-36;
❑ ❑
1. Heatin g thermostat is set at 65° or low-
•aro c�oan (check once a monthl.
❑.❑
er and cooling thermostat is set at 960
I "
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2. Walis are insulated to R-13.
or nigher.
eceat once y
2 l Furnace is checked least e aear
{
,'. for safe and efficient operation.
El El
3. Walls of basements are insulated to a
ID
2, i)urinq extended absenca heating thcr-
D❑ 3 'Air conditioning condenser coils are
r—
❑ ❑
minimum of,R 10
mosttl is setae 55cc•6011rg thermostat
isset at 900.
cleaned annual) before use of unit.
Y
4• Floors over unheated areas are insulated
to a minimum of R-19.
❑ ❑
back A° to 10 °
❑ I-=4i, Vymdow oar conditioningunits are
❑
❑
5• and pipes in unheated,
3. Set the thermostat at
night. When the temperature is expect- "
'e.
. moved during the heating season Icovol!
meas aori rater
_, od'to be below zero; don't lower tho,, -
•. Is set d yU
cleaned annually before use of unit. J I --IU 4• -Floors over unheated areas are insulated
❑to a minimum of R-19. �,- - ❑ ❑ 3. Set the thermostat back 8° to 10 ° at
4i Window air. conditioning units are re•, rr,, " night. When the temperature is expect=
' moved duringthe heating season (cover u ❑ 5. Duct work and water pipes in unheated
g areas are insulated. '" ed be. below mro, don't lower the .'
-,,.and soal all cracks around the unit. if it Approximate'' thermostat more than 61�or 7°. )auto ,
must be left in). MATERIAL "R"value for 1"of
mat
clock thermostats are available).
t`win-,
❑❑ 4.., In I ,"" ih I❑ ❑ 5 -Storni windows installed on every win- msulairng material winter humidify for increased corn
r r dow (dw, t'', over) ok basement
QFiberglass (Blanket) 3 1 fort, Consider outside temperatures
lows) Fiberglass (Blown) 2 2 and be careful that you don't introduce 1
' t ❑ ❑ „ Cellulose (Bloown) nketl , 3.0 Ity,
tf
I r, 6 tor' doors are installed—and fitMin( too much hurm I y,
` roperly. Mineral Wool (Blown) 2 9 ❑ ❑ ' 5. Close doors and registers to unused',
P
f+ t ❑ ❑ 8 Windows and doors are' west ed. Expanded Vermiculite (Poul) 21 rooms
❑ ❑ 7 Window and door frames are caul
Styrofoam ...: 40
her- UFC Foam (Foamed) 5.0 6. Winter—curtains are drawn when the;
4
s sun is not shining. r
tyl stripped,' Rigid Urethane Foam ....: ... .......6.25-8.00
ihrr, r ❑ ❑ 9 Cracks in foundation and outer walls Example: R-36 i6 Fiberglass (Blown) ❑ �' 7. Summer—curtains are drawn to keep r '
Ili t`t are sealed check closely where wires, R-36 = 9 h "Cellulose (Blown) out direct sunlight.
,pipes and vents enter the home) , R-36`= 17 "Expanded Vermiculite O E . 8. Warm air registers and cool air returns L
❑ 10 Leak faucets are re aired rom tl Approximate ani kept, free of obstacles.
Y P P P Y•I MSoEd Wood.............
PP k
R value of unit '
4 r ❑ ❑RIAL
11 liefngerator and freezer condenser coils ❑ 9. Fireplace damper is closed when fair rs, ,
r5,Y5:'rstirl ,'+' are vacuumed every six months or more Door'. ....: 156 ' out -and glass door is installed m lire
� ( l c Glass Single p Door with Storm Door .. 333 place opening: ;
n - .r' CO ❑ ❑ 10' Water heater,is set at", , 4
g 0.86
& i �^rr, asnecessa` ' . l of Single
6 Only) ce.,:i 1.73 °(low set ;
ry ane (Glass Only)
-�` � 0 ❑S� 12 Ent a ta.the attic is sealed a amst � � ('lass Double p , .. ,
g Glass Double Glazing 6 Air Space Plus Storm .267 ting) this Is not always possible d you
�ry„fr. '14 ,p r+{air lecke e,p T i' -'r 1� g
have an automatic dishwasher Some
r f to 1 .ri — 1 Y
m'"' �x° regwre a minimum of 140 1 r
zt��i How to' Read Your Gas antl Electrid Meter
' i r instruments;. meter is ❑ ❑ 11. Automatic dishwasher,+ clothes dryer,;
${� k}(nl '�yvT f IFS, 5 +oe ) li „'
lfi�Yottr has and'electrlc meters are prec(son bwlt in Every first checked by the,manufacturer and and clothes washer are operated at full , ' M
...... ra again tested byi Iowa Illinois before they are installed: They are also checked periodically whsle they are loads only.
xr
�lmu50;rt �w'�,r�t �ixi`; ,`�, ,i t i,�..,' ❑� ..�
yit,ah£ ti tar 12., Clothes are laundemd Hath cold or warm r
s ,
! zwaterwhenpossible r'
.t ,.. ,. ? v g
❑ ❑
13, Use., your most efficient appliances
+,{+ �' _ nttf: L ✓;; 'qtr y,;yf*•ry''t�, 4;S,+,d,�.. rwfar��^.1 when preparing food
.❑❑
14%;, Check
ayour refngeratocsetting put a
r21f�k4y� ! _thermometer inside and after one hour-'
r2 '+ $ check to see that it is between 38° to
rt '�3 ;R 8 2� 98 12 'q8 B 2 k 456r 654 rF; 4 6 rr 6g43 it�rr - 42ny 00 to 50 is recommended for
+r 76 34. ,7 43 34 '7 A ii yr a�y'{•r dy`r+-�rtt!r •� 1",nr� �: freezers.
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z?.yfy i+�r ' .� r�"SdPu'9J ❑ ❑ 15. Refrigerators and freezers'are defrosted 7 t e
, I ,,, w k } How to Read the Gas Meter when frost is A inch thick,
dv*wr How to Read the Electric Meten'h. The amount of gas your family uses is'measured' in
❑❑ 16. Unnecessaryligbis,radiosandtelevislon
The electric meter, registers the number of kilowatt cubic feet. Each unit of measure shown on your bill e
hoursof electncityyour family uses, : represents 100 cubic feet of gas which is called one
sets are turned off.
' "' "CCF'. ❑ ❑ 17. Dryer lint screen is cleaned before each l
1Electnc meters are easy to read. -The dials are read , l .: , . load. PP'
G •',y z from right to lefi:-, You record the lower of, the two The gas meter is read in much the same manner as „ q
', , numbers the, hand )s between. The electric• meter ' the electric mai For example, in the illustration the ❑ ❑ 18. When wash and rinse cycles are over, "x
shown here reads 16513.' If the previous reading were reading Is 1155' CCF. If the previous -reading was turn off dishwasher, open door and let
w 15288, the customer used 1225 kilowatt hours' of 0930, the customer used 225 CCF 122,500 cubic feet) dishes "air dry” instead of using elec-,
sy7yfi r ' `electrlcrty during the period between readings, of gas during the period between readings, frit hector in washer. Vit,
cunuuyn uduci ,uuucduuu .i idnd111dOVd nivuca V.
dmyron IV, d Udr u,dt norrndey gels [u mpg.- ICOM-
travel,, smaller cars, better duving, habits and careful
bined) are:
automobile mamtenance:;
', ' " ' �` ' :'
• 16m ph tailwind—about 12-percent gain in fuel
,:'' ✓ ,
economy (2.4 mpg). 1
DONT DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE TO DRIVE.
Try, walking;,riding a,bike,'taking the bus,•or using the "
"18 mph crosswind—about 1-percent loss in fuel
telephone ,'A great deal of daily business can be ac-
kcom Hone: "Let our,tingersdothe
economy (0.2 inpg).
oeand gas for the m at pan power ourcormtry. odtn
lished'overthe
Pg P. Y
', and avoid needless trips. Riding the us is
walkin
,' 18 mph'headwind—about 10-percent loss in fuel
-economy 12 mpg).'
: transportation often disrupt the, environment Reser
rapidly dwindling.: •
twice as'energy efficient as driving.. Walking is twelve
„ S
.
times as energy efficient as driving, and biking is fif-
teen times more energy efficient than driving. •. Both•
BUying a.NeW',Car7,
walking' and'. biking' use natural energy and don't
Road Condition
pollute1111
Rough or loose road surfaces (such as sand or gravel)
If you will be; buying a new; car, buy a'small
There are many new small cars this yea -which
PLAN AHEAD AND COM BINE TRIPS. Try not
- ,
can also cause a fuel economy loss ranging between
10 and 30 percent (or 2 to 6 mpg fora 20-mpg'vehi-
wide selection from economical transportat
{o make unnecessary trips by shopping on the way
cle). Cars use more fuel on hill roads than flat roads.
Y
sports and luxury models. No matter how yg
home from work' or b'y, combining"several trips into
The fuel saved in going downhill does not equal the
e
or the optional equipment you order, driving
one Avoid driving in traffic congested areas.
'extra fuel used going uphill Mountain driving causes
car will save energy.
•, IF YOU DRIVE, DRIVE A SMALL CAR. If you are
an even greater fuel economy penalty.
The mileage rating chart is from EPA `tests r
driving a small car instead oT a large car you will be at
model cars and trucks. All vehicle engine and
least one step ahead in energy conservation..; Not only
How You Drive
ment combinations are not included,: (to c(
do small cars operate more efficiently but they require
An engine that is already warmed up (such as one
space), but, you can get a complete set aC; i
i less energyto manufacture.
that was used in the last four hours) requires less fuel
figures from any auto dealer; or the EPA. The
;iii reach its most efficient operating condition than a
listed in groups representing their interior an
KEEP YOUR CAR IN TOP CONDITION Out of
�out of alignment
tune engines,,;underinflated tires,'
cold" engine,isuch as one in a car parked overnight),
� • I p -
pace. Station wagons are available n many
9g
,: ,.;
ace bi
car lines which make their interior space
wheels, and improper oil all can waste fuel. By keep-
Trip length also affects fuel economy. Shorter trips
cars one size larger.
ing your car;in good shape not only will you get bet-
(under five miles) do not allow the engine to reach its
,
ter mileage;but it will last longer and fewer cars will
best operating condition; whereas longer trips allow:
• MINICOMPACTS—loss than 85 cubic fee
need to be made, whlch'saves even more energy. By
the peak operating temperature and engine condition
terior and trunk space.
making your ser last'four'years instead of three you
to be obtained. This does not mean that you can save
will buy one less car in, twelve years. Keop your car
fuel by increasing the length of your short trips. It
.SUBCOMPACTS—between B6 and 100 cu
of interior and bunk space.
cleanandnwilllastlongertoo.
does mean that by-combining numerous short trips
e'Tt; 65 SAVES ENERGY, SAVES LIVES. Tho maxi-
into a single, longer trip you can save fuel by reducing
the total miles driven as well as taking advantage of
• COMPACTS—between 101 and 110 cubic
interior and trunk space.
mum United. States speed limit is 55 miles per. hour-
your vohicto's warmed-un conditions �j-
orthan ,
I of in-
jic. feet
feet of
into a single, longer trip you can save fuel by reducing• COMPACTS —between .101 and 110 cubic feet of
55 SAVES ENERGY,. SAVES LIVES. The. maxi -the
the total miles driven as well taking advantage of interior and trunk space. _
s -,mum United :States speed limit is 55 miles per, hour your vehicle's warmed -up condidition,
'.o obey .it...Breaking the law : .+ s MID -SIZE -between 117 and 120 cubic.'
„rw
is irresponsible. We all lose Smooth, even driving improves fuel economy petfor• terior and trunk space. '"'°"-^?�•. �•
mance;'theiefore;,try to avoid sudden stops and ,LARGE—over 121 cubipfeet of interior i
starts. By anticipating stop lights and intersections,
don't creep around to save you can, slow down gradually. Also, avoid rapid,ac- space.
I congestion and quite often celeration f On the highway /you will improve your
brake
ixample;,there canoe an
/, anticipate stops by
s
fuel economy by driving at or below the 55 -mph speed
JUELE'
and minimize speed
limit.
MANLIFACTURERs
'Combined
Your Vehicle's Condition
I, T
:
MPG r
- -
MINICOMPACT CARS
The condition of your vehicle is important, too, for
Datsun BstO :
40
" fuel economy reasons:
-Dodge colt
38
BCt
•Maintain your vehicle according to the manufactur-
Fat 128
Ford Pinto
23
29
eis specifications.; On the average; a' tuned -up ve-
'.Mazda RX -3
-. Z3
hicle gets approximately;3 to 9 percent better fuel
Plymouth Arrow
': �-
33
31 '
elf of all drivers report
i
'economy than one that has not been properly main•
Renault Le Car
Subaru
-! 37 -
is within 7mpg of the
. tainod. --i
Volkswagen Bustle
<24
oximatel 10 percent'
Keep the tires inflated to, the proper pressure. Un-
suecoMPAct:cARs
5 mpg below the EPA
derinflated tires can cause a fuel economy loss.
AMC Gremlin
2s
)del bar In' buying a
Audi Fox
28
hat; the EPA estimates '
Fora more detailed technical discussion of the factors
BMw3201
72
whl'obtain. Instead,
that affect fuel economy; write for
Buick Opel
27.
.0
3a
I .t06on1 1. ere the rel•I
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different
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"Factors Affecting Fuel Economy"
Chevrolet Chevene
i''bstsun F 10
: 33
e of models,
Fim tat
21
samecondmons
PubliclnformationCenterlPM•215):
Ford Festa
3e r
.
I affect your car's fuel
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mazda Glc -
t0ldsmobile Sterfre
33
;; 28 �i
roomy to suffer: One
Washington, D.C. 2 0460
Pontiac Sunbird
28
m e model; identically
Toyota corolla
Volkswagen Rabbit. -29
39
nOmb as much es
Y y
-Volkswagen Diesel Rabbit
45
3g'on a 20 combined
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COMPACT CARS ,
lability.' Also, any dif-
_.
AMC concord''
22
fitions and the condi-
�
3 habits, and the was-
Audi 5000
�:�Buick Skylark
19
' 21 '•
ms under whlch!you
Cadillac Seville
1e
el economy from that
Chevrolet Nova :
zt
ig ra fis explain
I'Dod90ASPen
FordGranade
23ora
zt
:+
Mercury Monarch
21:ttfueleooro '
Oldsmobile Omega
I' 21
'
Peugeot Diesel
30
' F.) are better for fuel'
'"'T"
.. ,.
I -
PWmouth Volam.
Pontiac Phoenix
23
23 ,
tures:: At 20e,.F., for
MID-SIZE CARS
Ixlmate 8•percent fuel
'AMCMetador
�'
combined' mpg num-
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14
,. 23 • .
Vehicle; this is about'
CadillacEndo Ado
11
"' Chevrolet Malibu.'.
".24
Chryslor Lebaron
- 20
1
/
Dodge Diplomat "
:20
+ �
„
.Ford Fairmont �-
26
s that'result, can causeA�gront
'.
'MercuryZephyr ;;
Oldsmobile Cutlass,"
;26
23
s in fuel: economy 12
amount of ane rated by usin
r0y may bs geneg the
alx ' r d I I tel 1
Plymouth Fury
20 '
18 26 i
28 34 ;.
20 28
21 27
,12 ,17 . a
19 33
•.10 .15- r,
21
^17 25'7:7-,'%
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Ig vehicle). ' :goneraton or to produce hydrogen gas. Pontiac Lemons 22 19
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• fiubstantial energy savings are possible around the • Gas-fired heaters must be vented to outside air lin Air Conditioning
[home. ,The following three pages are fulhof. tips on accordance with local building codes) before operat- `Itis possible to maintain a comfortable home in sum -
how to save energy in heating and cooling, lighting, ' ing. (Through -the -wall gas heaters' are vented by 'mer in parts" of Iowa without � relying on. a' me -
and operatigg appliances. Many of. these tips, will not design.) Be sure to'keep the equipment, vents and:!phanical cooling system.'. As a matter of fact, many
;.only sage'energy, but.,will lengthen the life of appli• 'chimneys clean and in good repair: Make sure your families do. Most of the suggestions already offered
jances and give additional savings of both energy and ,' gas heater is the right size. Ask a. heating dealer or '
1,money "�.,contractortosurveyyourheating?equirements,and, on. proper insulation are as beneficial to cooling
summer as they are to heating in winter.
make a recommendation on unit size and type.
yi Hints on Heating - A number of the ideas offered in this sectidn, while
!':The most important principle to follow. is: Turn your Humidity Control �'. aimed at reducing air conditioning loads, are just as
useful to families who donot use air conditioning
thennostat;down every opportunity, you have whether • Although your heating equipment may be in good
home or going away. *just be careful not to take the working conditioh, the air inside your house plays an • Take advantage of the daily temperature cycle --:t6
ichance 'of allowing temperatures to fall to the freezing important -part in how your heat ing.system,'operates, invite night's cool air into your home and to button. up
point Studies conducted by Public' Service.Company " the house come morning:Lowest air temperatures
of 6Ginido4ridicate that fuel consumption savings of Dry air robs your house of its moisture and requires usually occur from midnight to just before dawn.' ;
;approximately 2 5% will result for every,degree'[hat more heat to keep you comfortable. Dryair, is able r - -. , ' �'
the thermostat is lowered from ',the user's normal to absorb more moisture from your skin than humid •'A new House can be oriented to take acW1.mage,of
setting,:assuming the; thermostat' is left at the lower air. This evaporation of, body, moisture into tha air 'solar and climatic conditions. Rooms can be oriented
isettmg constantly �' 'creates a chilly. feeling. Of course, this, is overcome by accordingly -bedrooms, .for example; might be 10
�`' • 'raising the; temperature..'. However, raising the ther- I cared in the east so they. will'not receive the.rays-.of
- aample.r',Thermostat setting 72°, -.pew setting 680,. mostat also. burns more fu the late afternoon sun.
total fuel consumption savings equals 1720-680I x
3.5% fora total savings of 10% on a 24 hour basis. A relative humidity level from 25% to 35% is adequate I • When ventilating, draw in air from the coolest side
and can increase comfort by slowing the evaporation of the house: Expel warm air from the upper parts of '.
..Energy saving for thermostat set -backs during shorter - 'of body moisture. Mostpeople can lower their that- the house;'eiiher into the attic or through, windows
„periods aft me have also been calculated. ° A heating• mostal one degree for every ten percent of relative near their tops. A ventilator fan can be effectively in
energy savings of app roximately7%ean be attained humidity maintaineq and still be comfortable. Proper stalled into the upper ceiling to pull air throughand
by reducingthermostat setting by5°from the normal .humidity in the home will also be beneficial in cutting push it into the attic. Also, consider installing an attic
nighttime' setting Poria period of eight hours. A heat. 'i down on static electricity, and in reducing the drying fan to exhaust heat which often reaches 140°-160°
Jng energy savings of approximately 11 % can be out of woodwork and furniture. thus preventing the heat from radiating down to your,
attained by'r'educing`that ostat setting 10°from the living arca.
normal nighttime setting for aperiod of eight hours. There are several methods of humidifying the dry air
Ac: r: a :e • ,4.
; in your home: Portable electric humidifiers are avail- •', Take' advantage of all possible ways of reducing �
Tf%se figures are,based.on an insulated home and able and, in some cases, a humidifier can be added to solar heat gain Remember to draw' the blinds and
the thermostat setting notbeing increased more than your present heating unit. Warm air systems are es- draperies of windows exposed to direct'; sunlight. ,
-the normal'setting attar' nigf teat -back. Example: pec(ally adaptable to installation directly on the tur• Awnings can be a more permanent method,
Normal thermostat setting 72° } Night set -back of nice plonuml, A portable humidifioCusually works .I Ree d
5°• riights`etting of `67°., Thermostat setting in ' , best with hot water and steam systems, Howaver if P doors and windows closed during the day for ,
morningshould not be above 72° as long as practical.
J you don't wish to install'oithor of those types of hu- ,
These heating-onergy savings are averages,for a midifiers, you can get some mriNture'into the air by If. you plan to install air conditioning, *or you already
heating season and will not necessarily be true for any Placing pans of water nearyour radiators, have it, remember this advice
-
one month.,' In colder months, the savings will be Itshould be pointed out,, however, that even though • If you choose or already have a refrigerator -type air
less, and, in warmer months, more. ;you maybe able to lower your thermostat by increas• conditioner,'the compressor -condense( unit, -type as �
r_
lating•energy savings are; averages fora .'placing pans of water near your radiators- have it, -remember this advice_ ' ,l
sison and will not necessarily be true for any
ll'. ,% In, colder`ironths, the savings Will be Its.hould be pointed our,. however, that even though • ,If you choose or already have a refrigerator -type air
iddiarmer months, more. you may fie able to lower your thermostat by increas-
e. conditioner, ;the compressor -condenser unit, which is
g . oUt d.be.shaddd, bt
' mg the relative humidity m your home, it may not re-. :loeatad outside youS. house„shout
t+ Other ways to assure that your heating -energy sav- duh in enrr y savings.:'Tha reason:Is that it takes keep grass orplants far enough away from the unit t
ings are as high as possible follow: energy to evaporate the moisture that has been added allow air flow. Finned surfaces should be kept clea
• Keep heat -producing objects such as lamps, radios to the air. There is also an offset energy use where and free of leaves, mud or grass clippings
or,TV s at least feei'awa from the thermostat. electrically operated humidifiers are used:
r y • Place room air conditioning units on the cool (north
These,objects could,emitenough heat to cause your
thermostat-to,keep:your,home uncomfortably, cool, side of the house, if possible. If your air conditione
A`themiosiat should also,pe located away from drafts is in direct sunlight, cover it with an awning, but mak
so the furnace wont continue to run when the'rest sure it does not trap hot air in the window area.
of the house is warmenough / • A room air conditioner of adequate capacity cai
serve a zone much larger than a single room providing,
•-When entertaining a large group during the heating = construction of the building is
'such as to permit th
xti season rt is wise to lower the thermostat a degree or free circulation' of air in the area.
two before guests arrive. People generate heat, and , m A� B� -.:
A 6iL�� r J^
tFie room`may become overheated, forcing you to - T� • If you have a room air conditioner, be sure that tfi
open a window.',,,; t of jar r [ air exchange control, which is a means of bringing if
=Y— outside air to replace stale air, is closed, during thl
•'Shut off unused rooms and close heating vents to gam^ L day. When it is open on hot days, this outside a'ir
w
hich is inefficient to cool is being introduced ntt
,.� G�•,When rt s cold outside draw the drapes over sliding - , ti. ��' the system.
P gless'doors:and poture wndows'to create a heat • Adjust the air conditioner for,the warmest"roon
n ,r barner rn front of thesecold surfaces and reduce heat
si ;
ss through, wnducti g probably cool t which you are comfortable (78. i,
f I , Nuclear power produces only a smell amount of our current tem erature a
on If windows face the sun, energy needs.; Storage of dangerous wastes for thousands
T� leavethem uncovered untilthesun oesdown enoughl.` Shut off the air conditione
7 c 9„ of yeare is o problem. if you aro°to be away from your home for a substantia
t "t 6; In arrang ng furnrtur'e 'be careful not to block heat . :' ,part of the day' several days
y : (rig umts Drapes w” ' cover hooting registers or, Maintenance When you first turn'on your air condi[oner,' do no
'treating Dints eedhairlcirculat oo nno der to op rate . enance lis extremely important in assuring
g. , mal it
Operate Proper meinf in set the thermostat ata coldersettin than nor
rRr properly t' 'j,• r r 1 r
heating -energy savings.:The following tips may be the hope that the room will cool more..rapidly. •Dorn{
helpful: so,will only make it cool to a lower temperature.
oweand doors closed as much as possi- will not cool the area any faster.
Keep wind
tits and leave storm windows m place all,year around. • Clean your thermostat annually by removing the
Don t opan','and close doors more often than.abso- cover and carefully blowing away any dust which has •'Don't put anything directly m front of your air con
t ditioner. Furniture, draperies, and other ob'ects wil
lutely necessary accumulated. 1
block the flow of cool air.. -
e'Exhaust fans m the kitchen and bath which are •Keep return heating air grills and warm -air ducts
Wjc rducto to'tfi8 outside remove heated orcooled:ag. 1 clean:.. Household, dust; and lint can, overload your Never operate a window,or alto fan in an air condi
i Ase them is ' furnace; and clogged airducts can keep a room from boned area. It will simply force the cooled air,out o
with
receiving sufficient heal the room.
1
or roofs and walls help to absorb solar energy in '
tfie winter;; however, they should be shaded in the •' Keep furnace clean. Heat transfer surfaces should •Keep all windows and doors closed while your at
summer by trees lie clean to minimize any'roduction of heat transfer conditioner is in operation.
n1 „r;j xRs„ that may be caused from soot or dust. `' •Don't reeve,lights on unnecessarily, This waste<
e , Ffrepleces and Supplemental Heating Have your furnace aifusted by a heating contractor. energy, and, in addition,. adds heat to a room making
eiYour fireplace is best used in the spring and fall io If the combustion air supplied to the burner is morel more air conditioning necessary. '
take the,chil(;off the house wthout;using the furn,ece, rthan required ,this excess can resultin a substantial .Because cold air is heavier than warm air, it flows tc
Irl cold weather it is quite possible that more furnace to in hoating energy. the lowest pan of your house.. Keep hot air registers
heat the'chimneyKhan the fire gives.off to the closed runless you have, a' central air conditioning
house A'glass fireplace'cover can help to conserve Change air filters as often as needed to keep clean y g
NeaLwh'en tho fireplace is not being' utilized: .'Close filters in your heating system, system), Make certain the basement door and`aIl
r+,'.the dampor;wha the fireplace is not In use.. But be • other doors are;closed;
Keep blowers and motors lubricated. '
absolutely certein,that the fire is out and the ashes are • Shade windows which face the sun with root
cold before closing the damper. 1 • •',Check flue Ichimrteyl forbbstructions overhangs, ;awnings ortrees—te reduce heat gam: Lit
r7� ➢.: } , i .i ,� ,,. f e
In
I 1
Water Heaters
• A self-cleaning oven is designed with thicker insu-
Washers
*When'purchasing a water heater, match its size to
lotion and uses less energy for normal oven cooking
Wash full loads or make use of the water level sei-
the needs 'of'your family. Oversizedwater heaters
than ranges: withoutthe self-cleaning feature. A
ting for smaller loads, so that hot water is not used
use mere energy than necessary:
major manufacturer reports that tests conducted by its
needlessly.
,;, i,, ,.
•;Heating of water, continues even if hot water is not
engineers have shown that self-cleaning oven uses
about 15% less energy than a non -self-cleaning oven.
•-Use the soak cycle, which may eliminate the need
.; being used}; Get a'welkinsylated hot water. heater,that
This margin of energy conserved is equal to the ener-
to wash heavily soiled clothes more than once. '
' uses as little heat as possible, minimizing the re -heat-
gyneeded for 12 oven cleanings per year,
',.:
"•
• Don't over -wash clothesl Delicate. clothes don ',t -
'ing process, :Set the thermostat no. higher than nec-
•�e;saryfor,household uses (normal setting 1400_15()O)
-. - "'.
- When you use the
`. Y self -clean feature;. wait until the
,
.need as longawash'cycieaS. irtyworkclothes. � ,
-
' • Place the water heater, as close as'possible to where
oven is warm from a regular use. Less energy will be
required to heat the oven to the cleaning temperature.
.Use hot water only when absolutely, necessary.
the hot water,'is'used.:, Long'runs of pipe cool hot
Many fabrics can be washed in warm or cold water.
'
water thus increase g operating costsa.
wt % -- - i, ,- ':
• Use a minimum amount of water. in a; covered pan.
Use high heat setting only to bring foods to, steaming,
• • - ;
A, suds saver: will allow you to reuse ;hot or warm
,;, ,
•, If you, do have Tong -pipe. runs, insulate the pipes to'then
switch to the lowest setting needed.
wash water for several loads.
w
/decrease heat loss This also conserves water which
.,,For any type of range, use pans with flat bottoms,
• Clean the lint filter to make your machine run effi- ,
may be wasted by letting it run until it gets hot;;,
i
straight sides and tight fitting lids to allow heat to en•
cientl Some machines have a self cleamn filter, m
y g
_
a •";Showers generally' use - less hot waterr than,`tub
ter the pan directly and stay there to finish the`cooking•
which case it will take care of it r
:!_baths :+ Butlimit your,stayl If you prefer tub baths
• Use a to cook several foods at one
• 1f you have a laund tub next to ourwasher save ,
Y ry, Y ,
reiram frompompletely ftlitng the tub
f
pressure cooker
time. Many pressure cookers come wit a partitioned
the hot sudsy water from the wash to clean barbecue
r r
s: )f yo'ti tiave�a"separate water heater for a bathroom, "
insert so you can cook three or four different items'at
grills, garden tools, oven racks etc
sefrtatonly710°to 120°to,saveenergy
once.
ar
• When waship
g dishes b hand use a dishpan or y p
Clean reflector pans under surface units of an alae•
i •�` '� - t
i stopper m,the;smk
so yo'u',won't need to run the hot
tric range will increase efficiency.
water continuously ,
r j 4y,,, � I ''
• A slow dapping shower or faucet can soon add,up
• Ifthe. flame on your gas range isn't blue, it is not
operating efficiently• When, the color of the flame
to a lot of wasted water It may, only require changing ,
shows yellow, the burner,may bo,clogged'with food
thaWasfiej,in the faucet. ;You will be`saving not only
particles. The small holes in the'burner should: be
S� t
the'energy needed to heat water butalso the energy
cleaned with a pipe cleaner.
needed to pump the water to your house
1' ,;:,� -;,•' ,
"a'
•. An electric range will cutdown on ithe amount of
Approximately three limas a year, drainpail or two
from'the' faucet at the bottom of
r cooking'time eeded and also the amount of energy
used.
of'water yourhot
I
water tank to get ria of sediment and mineral depos
tts''I This will lengthen the life of the unit andassure
• A microwave oven uses less energy,than a convert
a higher operating afficiancy
tional oven on comparable cooking tasks. And a mi.
i:See thii,1nsulate Your,Water Heater'/section in
crowave oven might be more efficient than orange-
top burner if you are cooking food in water las you
" j�
the do -it -yo ur self section of this tabloid, •
would cook fresh vegetables). But heating up soups
or sauces on the range•top could use about
amount of anorgy as doing it in the microwave oven,
r
Many gucrowave oven recipes require using the rag;
coal will play an Important rote In our aosrpy future. The +
Ar range during the cooking process; 'which could
United States has vast reserves of coal, Md ml lino disrupts
raise energy costs. You cannot usueliy,cook several
theenvironment. i
ti"
dishes at ance;in a microwave oven berauso each dish
may have different, but very precise;' timing/heating
pryers
requirements. Microwave ovens willdefrost foods
! t
M>iv 1
quickly, but using them that way involves a powor
consumption you would not have to make if you de-
•Operate your dryer with a full load. • '
Do Over Increases
,,� a -�
frosted in the refrigerator.
not over-drydrying any fabnc
r,
wear and tdar and causes:, yellowing, In add''ition to
l r may have different but very precise timing/heating Dryers
�l requirements. `Microwave ovens,wdfdefrost foods
rye
quickly but using them that way involves a power • Operate your
I consumption you would not have to make if you de- . Do not over -dry.
frosted in the refrigerator. wear and idar and"
using more energy..
, Refrigerators and Freezers •Fabrics of similar v
tying any fabric increases
yellowing,'in addition to
Open your', refrigeratorandfreezerasseldom and order to prevent under -drying orove
. for short a period of time as possible:' • Seiect correct temperatures for fat
• Keep an up-to-date inventory of the food in your, Use the automatic selections, if they
freezer. Indicate the location of each item. When avoid wrinkles and extra ironing.
s► you wantsomething, you'll know where it is. Then .Use leftover heat to dry light synths
the
tort
freezer cover or door won't have to be open so only partially, dry items which are
g• immediately.
• Make sure your freezer is not operating at colder . Keep lint filter clean. A dirty lint fil
temperature than necessary or recommended by the the drying time and present a fire haz
and environmental manufacturer..; Check your "use and care" book for ..
d•' • more information. J > •'Vent your'dryer to increase its effci�
• A chest freezer allows less cold air escape when 11 heck the vent to make sure it is
opened than does an upright since cold air settles to clogged vent can cause your dry'erta
mutes or less of :the bottom. less energy and presents a potential f
reheated, immediately,
. Locate the appliance away from the `direct flow of
• Try to place the dryer in a W<
into the oven.. Many
ieed a pfeheated oven
Warm au such as that from a range, heat register,
Your dryer will. have to operate
garage or utility "room because
heating unless a recipe t.
,i sunshine ;,f ,' �.�.
must be warmed more than air i
it
• Check your refrigerator door seals
wen door to check.on
,occasionally
' " Worn let cold au out.;.To check the tightness of
Dishwashers
en and keep heat inside
the seal; place a dollar bill between the gasket and the
.Operate your,;dishwasher witl
for best results
cabinet of the refrigerator' and close the door. -•Pull the
dollar bili straight out. There should, he some resis
:.4
• Load'the dishwasher coriec
re .Use
tsting;toprevent tiyor,
,, i
'', tance •Test all, around ,the' •door „If., there are places
operating efficiency
costs. careful timing.
where no resistance is noticeable, have the, gasket
�''"'
patine -in, ffie-dishwas. her pi
nes the need to check
'checked or replaced,
machine's efficiency: Scrapie
w peek under the hd of .
, • the condenser coils in your refrigerator'at
Plates before putting them in th
,Clean
least twice a:year. Somo'coils aro exposed on the
units behind the
vent this accumulation'. Also)
over the drain in the dishwashe
o line, the oven unless
• r.:.- back of the while others are ;front
anvel. food
s permit n. It can re
access panel at floor le!Dust acts as insulation and
Y Particles
ly interfering with air
reduces the efficiency of the refrigerator
• If sticky or heavily soiled Gish
• During long periods when appliances will oat be
dishwasher for later,wasfiing l
to or casserole, plan an
used, turn off refrigerators and freezers, clean them,
prennsed by hand or by using th
vegetables, bread and
and leave the door opon. "' \ !
: Use the correct amount of d
ar bake, two or, more
ime instead of just one.
' When buying a new refrigerator, consider that the
soften the water and clean dish
f
red meal
self-dofrosting' type uses considerably more electricity
with suds. ..
faster
then the manual defrost type.
If you don't need dry dishes ii
foods cook than:of
the cycle, turn the dishwas
Disposers
cycle begins and open the door
oven off use leftover.
• Use only cold water when operating your disposer.
about one-half the power cc
Cold water solidifies grease; which is then ground up'
cycle, However, this may fee
and washed away.. • !,
sanitation
e before yooturn it on
It pots and pans to the.
• Know what food wastes you can solely grind in the
• Although plates can be wain
vast? heat around,the
disposer, but, don't overload it. Wast? dramage,wiII,
it's more economical to, use if
be easier H the tJisposer is' not too }uIC"
for this purpose.
I
tits of.appliances free from, dust and
•Select low wattage bulbs for decorative lighting and
move freely
and Television Sets -
BUlb life indicates approximately how long the bulb
General Tips
last before burning out
• Keep exhaust tan filters clean.
io one Is watching television or listening to
will
. 25,000-.
sets should. be turned off:Instant-on TV
Larger wattage bulbs are usually more efficient, pro-
,., Dont put off needed repairs, Worn parts may in
'
'ctriaity 24 hours a day. ,. Some sets have
'ducing more lumens per;watt thansmaller bulbs.
crease energy. use needlessly as well as putting ex
tolti moff,the instant -on feature during
Example; one 150 -watt bulb = 2,890 lumens; two
I'cessive wear on other parts. This'will cause more
an not in use. If you do not have this fee.
75 -watt bulbs = 2,380 lumens (they use the same
'amount of but receive less light with the
costly repairs later.
ug the TV set..
energy, you
75 -watt bulbsi. < .,.
• Don't overload electrical, circuits. Overloading re
If re unsure'of '
]-,B" new TV Set,.look for the solid-state type.
y - .; _
sults in reduced energy efficiency. you
ss'power than.the older tube type. ,Color
•' Fluorescent lamps produce more lumens (light) for
1 circuit capacity or attached load, call your electrician
sets use more electricity than black -and,
the same amount of energy, and have a longer life than
,. . ' i •
thoroughly familiar withthe operation',of
. ,
incandescent bulbs. . They are two to three times as
efficient;as incandescent lamps and last from seven: to
•..Become
_',',all your appliances. Read the "use and care'," book
. Broil Burner•
to make sure you are not energy by using
IpplyenCes .
tOtimesaslong :
the appliance incorrectly.
nall appliance in place of a major appliance
A 40 -watt WWX (warm ,white deluxe) fluorescent•
possible It uses less energy. ,.,
,,..
damp produces more lumens than a 100 -watt incan-
descent bulb while consuming approximately half the
SurfaceBurner
sortable appliarices can double as serving
energy.: (Some wattage is consumed by the fluores-
Operating Costs ,;
hey cut dawn on the number of dirty dishes,
'cent lamp ballast). 100 -wan incandescent bulb ":=
;; i
`reducinghotwateruseforthedishwasIt
1,750 lumens; 40 -watt fluorescent WWX 2,150
!,The following estimated costs of operating gas and
than
lumens. —
i electric appliances were provided by Iowa Illinois Gas
preheat appliances longer necessary
Irons etc) '
!The following are some general lighting tips for your
and Electric Company.
. r
rypans
I cleaner bags sliould be emptied before they
the
consideration.
carefully to obtain the
t
Gas Appliances
Daded This Increases efficiency of
.Locate lighting equipment
best Illumination with a minimum of equipment.
Applying Average Rate of 16C per CCFt ,rl
tits of.appliances free from, dust and
•Select low wattage bulbs for decorative lighting and
move freely
:higher wattage bulbs for tasks such as leading, sew-
,IIng,
t hot enough to takeout Wrinkles
etc.
io once its hot, do a whole batch of
. Keep lamps clean to, make sure that you get,maxi-
n one two items;-
mum light.:' Dirty lamps and fixtures can significantly.
. 25,000-.
reduce lightoutput. if bulbs are clean; you'may re-
";quirefewerlamps.
15004 ai;
Simportant for seeing, sof ety,flexi• -
a: Light colors used in decorating will reflect more
Pi well as energy savings. The fol-
dight than dark colors and will require a lesser amount
rmabon 'a be helpful in achieving
-of lumens foradequate illumination.
I
If you have.a three-way bulb in a.living room; or
icandascent 'tiousehold bulbs are
family room, turn it to a lower setting when watching
ackage?so that:efficiencies',of the
;'TV. Uss the higher settings for tasks such as reading,
pared.. Look for the tollowmg infer
sewing etc.
selecfthe right bulb
s'ai <,.,,,,,,) , , ul ., i
• Turn off lights when not in use.
amount of electricity consumed bya
Considerinstalling dimmer controls in your home.
0.25
Solid-state dimmers reduce energy consumption bo-
s6ro of ilia quantity of light the bulb
cause they permit lamps to be operated at reduced
vith the same wattage'may differ in
power levels. Fluorescent lamps require special dim•
i e ui hent
nem
Average'
t
InV u1
Estimated''
Hours
of Use
Per Day
CCF
Used
Estimated
Operetinq"
costa
'Per Day
Clothes Dryers
. 25,000-.
1 hr.
0.25
15004 ai;
Incinerator I,
40,000
1 hr,.0.40
0 06
Outdoor Grill
35,000
1 hr.!'0.35
0.05)I'!
Range.
Bake Burner)
25.000
1 hr.
0.25
0 04 ,,,. f,'
Range
. Broil Burner•
18,000;
1 hr
0.18
0.03 :=.
Range
SurfaceBurner
12.000
1 hr,:L,:
0.12
0.02 '.:
Self-cleaning'.
�.
Oven
43.000`
1 hr.
0.43
:0.07
Water Heater.',
40.000.
4 hrs.
1.60
0.26 r
Water. Heater;
(Ouick
Recovery)
50,000
3 hrs.
1.50
0 24
Yard Light
hrs
2.000`
24
0.48
0.07,
Tens, or light actually omitted, Ting q p : ..
Electric
Appliances
Applying
Average
Rate
of 4.50 per Kil
c
_
Estimated
slimaled
,
Averagel.
Estimated
Hours
:
KWH
stimated
peratingIlam
tFci
llem,,:
Average
Hours
KWH..
Used.
peraung
Watta e'
gPer
of Uae
Used
Coale
Wattage.
ofUse
OaY
Costs
Per DayPer
Day _
Per Dayitioning
Health &Beauty07U,5/12Ton)
850
12hrs
10.2
$OA6
Hair DryingComb
800
1 hr.
08
$0.04
Steam Hair Set
350
1 hr.
0.3
0.01
(Room -9 000 BTU - 3/4 Ton)
: 1300
12 hrs.
15.6'
0 70
Food Preparation
s' Air Conditioner
(Room12000BTU �:'-'1Ton)
1800
12hrs
21.6'.
0.97
Broder .
1436
1hr.
1.4
$0.06`
t'
Alr Conditioner -' • -
Coffee Maker
894
1 hr.
0 9
0.04
�i
(Roomi18,000'BTU:- 1-1/2 Tons)'
2800
12 hrs
33.6
1 51
CrockPot
100
10 his.
1.0
^0.05
,
""Air Conditional � �
'
Dishwasher !
1201
t hr.
12
-0,05
-z "(Centiai% 24.000 BTU 2 Tons)` -'
',' 3500
12 his.
42.0.
2 OS
Frying Pan
1198 ;
' T hr. -
1.2 :
'0.05
i'Alr Conditioner i
Oven (Microwave)
1450
1 hr..,
1 4
..48
0.06
,+,(Cenlra1;36000BTU 3Tons) :
L--5000
12 his.
60.0
.,2.861
Range(Sell-cleaning'oven)
4800,-,
1 hr
0.22
7'!
:�'AirCondilionerl'' "
_
Range Bake -unit: ,
3800
1 hr
38
0.17
1
c�a
xQ±•"
'�w(Central; 42000 BTU 4 Tons)};
`: 5900
'.12 hrs.
70.8:
344'
Range =;Broil -Unit :i
3200
1 hr:
32
" 0:14
^,JI
t,
.Bed Covering e
177
Bhrs.
1.4:'
006
Range -,:Surface Unit
1250
1 hr. ;
1 2
.0.05
i q
r`t
rpohumtddiet ;,
e ;, 1
257,
24. hrs.
6.0.
0.27
Range --Surface-Und (Large)
2600
1 hr. -
26
0:12
Fan (Attic) 'J: ,
+::
I. 370
12 hrs.
4.4:
0.20
-
-
Roaster:' -
1333
1 hr.
'1 3
' ;0.06'..^'
n�,i
:Fan (Cuculabng)
68
t2 hrs.
1.0
005
Toaster .i
1146
' 1 hr.
1 1
(005
i ,
10 4
;Fan (Furnacer �'.. •-
-
i
r,
r.
r
S Mid-heating/Mid-coo,ling Season)
'about)
292
16 hrs
hrs.
a.6
2,0
0 21
0.09
9
Food Preservation
'(i
:Fan (Roll
Fan (Wmdow)i
171
-,200
12
12 hrs.
.
2.4
0.11
Food Freezer (15 Cu:. F1. Chest:Type)
341
12 hrs.+ -
40
$0:18,
'-0.23
a -
.�1
I+i, �
`Humtdtfie%(Mid-winter)':
177
,12 his.
2.1
0.09
'Food Freezer (15 Cu. Ft. Upright) ,
341 • :
15 hrs.
51
el
. ,
Humtdtfiei(With heating element) �,`
900
12 hrs
10.8
049
Food Freezer (15 Cu. Ft. Frontless)
440 :
12 hrs:
53
0.24
,
�'"
'Space Heater (Portable)
1500
1 hr,
1.5
'0.07
Refrigerator (12 Cu:,FL) :'
Frostless)
241
321 '.
10 hrs.
10 hrs.
24 •
32
0.11
0.14
ry
h dr t
2lon and'3ton uritis include 1/3 hp tan mato,.
42'fl units inckrde tnh fan motor. ' - '
Refrigerator(12 Cu. it.
Refrigerator (14 Cu. Ft.)
326.
10 his, _.
33
- 0.15
C,
Ref rigerator- Freezer'
(14 Cu. FI. Frostless)
615
10 hrs.
6.1
0.27
•. - -.. i ,�
�HOtTIe EntErtalnmetlt
I
rRadto '-•";� � ' j
71
10 firs.
0.7f
$0.03
Refrigerator-Freezer
!-Rad(o/Record
109
10 hrs
1.0.
0.05
(17 Cu'. Ft Frostless)
700
10 his,X70
0.32
r
:Tulevision.fBilWhite TubeT.Ype)
160
10 his.
1.6
007
Refrigerator -Freezer
u ,
STelevision'(Black 8 Whito Solid State)
- 55 �-
10 hrs.
0.6
0.03
(21 Cu'. FI. Sde,by Side)
900
10 tits,
90
0.40
'
-".
',Ti levision.(Color =•Tube Type) ` -'
'' 300 -.
10 hrs.
3.0,
0.14
Refrigerator -Freezer
'
Television (Color Solid State)
200
10 his.
:2.0
009
(28 Cu, Ft. Side by Side)
1200
10 hrs.
20
054
'�.
'An upright freezer uses 25% more electricity
Laundryr': I..I
than a chosl typo: i
y
Clothes
4856
1 hr.
49
$022
�Dryer
;Clothei• Dryer (Gas dryer or 1/3 hp)
339
1 hr.
'013 '.
0.01
Housewares
'
` >
Iron (Hand):
. 1008
1 hr.
1.0`
C.
Auto Engine Heater
650
8 his
$0.23
°
'
Ironer , .; °'. !? '
: 1650
1 hr.
;,1.8-
0.07
Battl Charger (6 -Amp)
116
10 hrs.
:1.2
0.05
Wast)Ing,Machine (Automatic),
512
'1 hr.
0.5
0.02
Floor Polisher
305
1 hr,
0.3
0.01„
"
" r
Washing'.Machine.(Non-automatic)
286
1 hr.
'0.3
0.01
Healing Cable (Therm Wire)
250'
20 his.
5.0
1i
'
. Water Heater" -: -
'Water.
2475
g his.
9.9
045
Light Bulb
Vacuum
100
10 tits
1.0
,0.23
'Q.05`
t
Heater (Quick Recovery)
4474
3 his
13.4
0 60
Cleaner
630
1 hr.
0.6
0.03
ay
,_
I
r
i
,ommonly' Used Terms
Energy can take many forms, such as mechanical
• R -value. Resistance IR) indicates amoum'cf heat a"'
-
motion (called "kinetic energy"), temperature differ-
material willprevent frompassing,through it in a given
Blackout. zThd failure of anelettricpowersystem,
'lance between two objects ("heat energy"), and the
time. Thehigher the "R" value,' the.' more effective J;
ten caused by storm, damage or. equipment failure.
flow of electricity ("electric energy'J."•Potential an-
the insulation. l;
ackouts frequently occur as the result of power
ergy" is mechanically stored energy, as in the tension
iortages which overload utility equipment.
in a. spring, or water stored behind a'dam, or chemi-
,.
Solar energy. Energy radiated directly from the sun ;'.
Brownout.:Durin g periods of acute power short•
callystored energy,asinafuel.
:. ': �..
•.�Thenrealene rgy. A form of energy whose effect
je,'utilities reduce the voltage on the power lines iso
• Energy Efficiency, The amount of useful work or
(heat) is produced by accelerated vibration cf mole-
at the amount of power delivered to each customer
product divided by the fuel or energy input. For ex-
cUles. f_.
reduced Voltage reductions (known as brown•
ample,' in elec*ical generation it is the amount of
fsl can lower the performance of some electrical
electricity produced per unit of„fuel consumed. For an
• Thermal Resistance. The quality of a material to
resist the flow of heat.
rpllances.and equipment., Brownouts are measures
air conditioner it is the amount of cooling, provided per
desperation and are an undesirable solution to a
unit of electricity used,
• Watts or Wattage. The rate of clow (not quantity)
,war shortage ! ,
• Energy Shortage. This occurs when'there is nota
of electrical energy
British Therrnal Unit (Btu). One -Btu is the en-
great enough supplybLfuetto satisfy the demand for
• Watt-hour,' Quantity of. electrical energy, It is tha, 'tte
�y. required 'to increase, the temperature ,of one
energy, such as when there is not enough gasoline to
rate of flow times the length of tim :,''(A.flow of,one
Una of Water 6y one degree Fahrenheit- For exam
meet public demand
watt of power for one hour is one watt-hour )
s rt takes 3(Vl3tu:s'to heat one quart'of tap water
boiling How is that figuredl On -e quart weighs
Fossil fuels: ! Fuels derived from the remains of
Win energy. Energy derived fronfthe wmd
o`pounds 'Assume tap: water temperature is 62
carbonaceous; fossils, including petroleum; natural
”
C0 Used
g nhert � Boli rag pont is; 212,degrees
as;, coal- oil. shale la fine- rained laminated sedi-.
drill
y'
needed
h�enhelt so temperature is 150 de
memory rock that contains an oil- -yielding material
, y g
8
Abbrevi
es Fahrenf e'he
The Bfu's needed are two pounds
calledkero en);'andtarsands.
s
atl®nS',
F
150 degrees Fahrenheit = 300 Btu s ?
• Geothermal energy. Energy extracted from the
bb1s -barrels a barrel centams42 gallons) f
Stu Demand The Blu'demand of a fuel burning,
9
heat of the earth's interior, -'-
Kw. -kilowatt y u
Kwh -kilowatt-hour N,
i _
pllance is the maximum number,`of Btus (heat
=.1.
• Hydropowerenergy. Energy created by falling'
,
Mcl-1,()00cubwfeetloigas) 4 .
its) t1.
he appliance will consume in one hour's time
ormoving water. ',
Mw -Megawatt, 1 million watts ` .''1
A
alone A urnt of heat 1000 calories Is equivalent
y..
•Insulation: A material designed to retard the clow
Btu'.-BritishThermalUnit
therm -a unit of energy used for natural gas equal to
3.9681Btu r;
pf heat or cold.';
100,000 Btu r
:humical energy. Energy stored iIn molecules
• Kilowatt (1;000 watts). A unit of electrical power.
-
Numerical
h as in fossli,fuels
indicating the rate at which electrical energy is being
abbreviation
.rude oil or article Petroleum m its natural state
produced or being consumed
Very often you wllhsee energy expressed, In numencal
Ki unit
- 'Kilowatt-hour +,
form e.g., 104 Btu:.This is a convenient way of ezc
:ubic foot o(Neturai Gas;, One cubic foot of ria .
(1,000 watt hours): A of
pressing the.lprge numbers'such as millions bllhons, +�
A gas contains approximately 1,000 Btu s.
electrical energy equal to the energy delivered by
or even quadrillions involved, in measuring energy, in-
'
flow of one kilowatt of electrical power for one hour:
stead of using many zeros. It is in a formula which I
regree Day.Degree day is a term used to estimate
For example, a., 100 -watt bulb: burning for. 10 hours will
indicates the. multiples of 10 used to arrive at these u
sting requirements ' I81s•based on the difference
consume one kilowatt-hour of energy. -;
ler a numbers:rFor exam le:
ween'a�baselternparature,of 65°F:'and average
�r` I �; °
1,000 c 10 x X10,X10 =10S.-
iperatufe or,each day;:(when below, 65°F). •.For
' Nuclear energy. Energy, largely in.the form of
1000000 10x10x10x10x10X10 10' .
unple, if the'high temperatpre for the day, is 50°F
heat;` produced; during nuclear chain reaction .This
!,
f the low tern erature Ts 30°F the' avers etem=
p g
thermal energy'. can be transformed Into electrical
"
Energy Conversion Table^
ature Is 40'F' Subtract,40°F from'tfie 65°F base '
atter gy
iperature to find degree days ' 25°F
• Po'wer Shortage. The supply of electricity is con-
I kilowatt-hour 3 412.6 11 1 Btu
3 "' ' r' "
lectricit (Ener denvedfromelectronsinmo•
y 9Y
ir011edb thO;Ulillt p
y, y; theconsum tion of electricity
I ton bituminous coal 26,200,000 =i. IBtu
lbbirmdaod ssuo,ogo flan
f
t Electncal;energy can be generated'by friction,
by the customers, When the customers call for more
1 bbl residual ori (No. 51 • 6,240'r100 BI..
uctlon, of chemical change.
electricity than the utility can deliver; there is a power
.,I Ballon gasoline + 125,000 I 1 Be;
shortage. Such shortages are likely to occur on hot •
aailon No 2 feel oilas,eon law
cubic foot 1,031 Btu
nergyuThat commodity.which Ives us the ca a•
g P
summer days between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Consurn-
1 nnGrtat gas 1
1 Md nalurel gas ' 031,007 1 Bev
i.
...
yto do mechanical work or to Produce a chgnge to
ars can help at, such rimes by reducmg thou use of
1 worm nnlurni gna 1 ntu
liceratuie {that Is to heat or to cool). (-
electricity as much as possible.
t me 0.0M293 I Kwh
uu,ua m cope swnmor days botw.en AO a.m. and U p.m.: GOnsum , i M n lural Ane 1,CJ1, '
bilis 'to do mechanical work or to produce a change in .ars can help at such'times by reducing their use of 1 1 aro
1 rtrcrrn natural ,ryas 100,000 1 Rtu
temperature (that. is, to hear of to. cool). electricity as much as possible. t Btu o CM293 '' 1 xwh
jr The'do R yourself section was borrowed from Money How does more insulation help?
a, Saved or Up: the Chimney) -a' federal guide to Just as a blanket or a coat helps maintain your body ,
homa`energy conservation improvements. In general, temperature, a'storage tank protected by additional ,
material applies to Iowa'City. However, there are layers of insulation maintains water ,temperature
nsome specific, items you should know.: You do need better and longer.
i' ra vapor barrieC(unless you'are blowing insulation into .How can 1 get a well•insulated water'heater?
;4a -finished attic or adding insulationrover existing • , r `(K
attic insulation): Your'attic should have ventilation When buying a new wate7heater,'youhave.the,op: L
poitunity to choose one with a well -insulated lining:
openmgsequaltot/300of,youratticfloorarea. -i. ?
r .This usually means selecting the one with the thickest '
The;tools and materials used for , weather sealirlg,and available insulation.' However, most homes already ,
.., .. ,
n yinsulation should be usedfonly as'clirected:, Misuse - haveawaterheater. Refitting it with an outsidalayei
?rmay result in:in)ury: Particular attention should, be of fiberglass insulation will improve its.;energy eff-y x
observed when using insulation matenal to avoid eyeciencyand save money on utility bills
lung or skin injunes , ,.
ne „ - ,• 'How much energy could f u
save a year sing a re- '. . 1,r
4, Installation of -outside wall insulation in existing strut- } fit kit) f y 1
)> ik tures is generally beyond the scope of a, do tt yourself With the 1'h inches of additional insulation heat loss
' ro act Manys local contractors special ze in this _ can be cut by,about 400 kilowatt-hours par yoar fot"
" serv_ice Y. -1i ' electric water heaters and by about 3600 cubic feet`r,?t
f r (G�kP� rs a e'., i .�� ®®® per yearfor gas water healers
lieu 1�1 S 6J LATE®V Yl How big an, impact could, this refit kit make on
r : „ - . xs energy use across the country
i'r�p/ p 4Cp CA��� There are atiou(20'million electric and' t'' 30'mil-.
YY WW /"► i G �l ` lion gas water heaters in the United States These use f
• o our utile bill about 3 percent of the count s total energy annual- n '
Now ou can buy, for your home water heater an in-
save $5 to $20 per year n y ty. p N 9Y
Y I . Widespread refitting' of the -water heaters with
o.;, sulstion refit kit which can save both money and fuel. • repay your initial investment (under $20) in energy it yr p g '
heavier insulation could Savo up to the equivalent of
The kit consists of a blanket of fiberglass insulation savings within 15 months for electric -water heaters 60,000 barrels of oil per day. f
�andlcomes with do-it-yourself installation,instruc• and within 3'h years for gas water heaters.
tions The additional insuletion'on the',water heater'
t; roduces the rate of heat loss, which also reduces the The agencies' studies also show that a refit kit can: ` Note: In ,lou of purchasing a refit kit you may;
energy required to keep the water at the controlled . be, used safely on electric water heaters, find it more economical to buy blanket•typa in,;
? temperaturo sulating material to wrap the, tank of, an electric
• be used safely on gas water heaters when instafla-
' s Research sponsored by the Energy Research and De- water heater: Of course, use of the: kit is mare
tion instructions are followed carefully. `Extreme care
veloprrient Administration; (ERDA) and the. Federal must be exercised when installing the insulation on a convenient and may;result in a rise--.
Energy'Administiation (FEA) has proved that This in- gas water heater. once. Buying blonket•type Insulationmaterial la
sulation refit, kit is energy-saving, economical, and NOT recommended for gas water heaters. For
safe: Their studies show that, on a national average • outlast the water heater tank and be reused on a new safAy, use ONLY the refit kit if you have a gas p
the use of the kit will:one: water heater.'
is ;a 1Ji�:H
i
,do s'h'Ould'bc
length of weathersts
Be� suTc to allow for Waite:, If
,lJ" I' , , f " , "
sure the j k,iniended. or your
1pKiViNvir
®n :, INSTALL PLAST
IThin spring metal
OR
Vii, / ; � , I � •fr� �'u'"'9 i �r
3i Hammer and tacks } ,i
M ori •t` 4� 1/4 X 1 1%4 woodslats) t '
tiltmgy windows should be weatherstnpped Witt, i
r ` vinyl nailed to the window casing so;thal as the window
shuts LL cd npresscs thcYoll�
Installation
m rhe bottom
f the upper sash Adhesive•backed foam strip , Measure the width of your; larger wmdc
111e widthoe the plasncjolls to buy M.
of your windows to see how many,.
+'i � i+iEr a'°e•s•w; Ei�kx " ' therefore how. many rolls'or the kit'si
r p u„'lf,�'..•a res
bay. �
•Aitach to the inside or outside of`the',f
plastic will block airflow that leaks arou
i
V. -, parts of the,. window. If you attach th
`• outside'usc the slats and tacks If you
L ouT510E ;]
JL inside masking tapes will work
Inside installation is easier ,and will proY
'`"A's'p >.y. tcchon to the•piastie. Out3idc inslallat
iiU7510 E •• t 7 6 yt4 `t7 ai' �+1' . .
v �, „�„�}n•«:,,�„ ficult, especially on a _2 atoryr house,5
• , �,'>ti;.rop:;' . more likely to be damaged by the clemei
' (Install aActive backed foam, on all types o(windows B: surero1install,
tightly and securely,
only where there is po`fri n::On doubIt. ung win• • excess besides looking,.betic this'
c window to the. `doves this(is only on'Ihe bottom (as shown) and lop' •. plasllc less susceplibldto deterioration d
nails slightly so• 'rails. dther types of, windows canuse foam strips in of the winter.,, "
ad '!.';,• many more places. '
' ��U�
I��
4;1
side on door rcmalcon�Vy�
: ✓/
-1
iamb
I
d vinyl with aluminum channel backing.
,•,
6.' Fltted interlocking metal ehannrls
Storm; window suppliers will build single pane storm
nails, - roP'vtew
,�
_
WStrips)
windows to your nuasuremcnts'ihat then 'RK''
you install
yourself. Another'method is,,lo make your own with
Isurc i .i ;-: ��o
` �:
;'r
ala
a
aluminum do•it•y'osirsclf maul ass available it must
•
n -• easy to moa ll'stsihlr whrn installed
YOP VIEW
`�
watc stores.
Y....�l6nr lvi .iRin..an..r .iti:�-•�?�u-
a �7%
I Kimmel; nails; •TOP VIEW (J -Strips)
windows to your measurements that you9lhen install
Tin snips �1. , , yourself. Another method is. to make your own with,
fa YC nre.uafe 600g - rrr--- r uhuninum Jo-It•yo+ rs 11 m>terisls vaduble'at moat
i r wort itores. i
:valuation cast to install, visthlc when uuiallcd, TOP.v IEW
lurabic i "poo 'r
R
t/ r'L�>tt'll, cxceptimtally goodEva
Evaluation very difficult tomsta
nstsllation nailslripsnuglyfiti 'nstalfatiOri
weather sea), invisible' when installed, not expose to
gaiustdgoronthe casmg "+t •possibledamage: Determmc,how'you i want, the windows; -'to tit m'tlie
'fran'ie.•Your measurements will be the'puistde measure=`
•r mems of.thc,siorm windowi'!le as aceuraie as possible;'
x 1 - Installation —.should be installed by a carpenter. Not then allow 1/8' along each edge for clearance You ll bcl
j r appropriate for U yourself installation unless done b} responsible for any errors in•ineasuremeni so do a good .,
1 :.a
an accumplishcdhand handyman.!' job..'
- When your windows arc delivered I check the actual'
3 '' Foam rubber with wood backing. Z :. Sweeps
+,• - measurements carefully against your order. ",
Tools' To'P vtEw <�, Tools ;. Install the windows and fix in'place with moveable clips,wfi
r' so you can take them down every summer
.Hammer nails'; r 1 .i �V Screwdriver,
w, t
Eiand saw ' 1 s OooR aAx. Hack saw, ,,P 9
Tape measure + +; Tape measure a n
' Selection Judging Quality
Evaluation easy t`o mstall visible when installed, not ` (
very durable, ". '' � 3 1 1
Evaluation —useful for Oat Ihroshholds may dragon Frame finish: A mill finish (plain alumintiq)
will owdtze,+Tl
a carpet or rug. '/ '.
4y 1quickly and degrade appearance Windows with an
�n
anodized or Naked enamel finish look betterrti,/
IInstallaa+
tion, 11ad strip ! r Q '.' r it 1I,
snugly agamslthe dusedidoor Installation cut sweep to fit 1/IG inch in from the" Weatherstripping: The side hof the aluminum (ismer
'': `. ed es of Ihc�door Some .'swcc s are .installed 011, the which touches;,. the window, frame: should have' a `
Sacenails8to12tnchesapart q 6drraadzsnnieoutsidc'iCheckinstructionsfor-'Your perinanently..in"stilled.weathcrstrpor"gaskettaual•ing
a P-a� t .. .. s..
V. Door Shoes
i
o eng i
Liftouler, 1 •• . trim required amount off bol•
crcwdriver tom. Cut to door width, in
p :stall by. sliding vinyl out and
+Too s
1,70P VIEW .
Screwdriver,- i r;
i
Back saw
.Plane
Tapemea surel '
51 OE.
r to install uwlsiblc when installed,
Evaluation — useful with wooden
worn,' very durable difficult to
9. bulb threshold:
-'dour).
1
I
I
I 11 1� ..
Instailatton — remove door and `
o eng i
Liftouler, 1 •• . trim required amount off bol•
crcwdriver tom. Cut to door width, in
p :stall by. sliding vinyl out and
window frames::
r; r
Vinyl
—�a1N SIDE'
9. bulb threshold:
1
t Y•tn
Tools
+-Mf
'' —+� I N 5 i DEj
4
VIEW
r
�SCrewdnveq
•f.
Hack saw;
=
thteshhuld That is not
I'lanc
install (must remove
in
.• ,
DE
,Tape
51 , VIE W
,,,
f
+
Evaluation — useful �whcre..thcrc a no Ire lot
r ».w ,�.w. ,•
1 off.. bottom: Bottom' shotild have aboi
p `seal against vinyl tic sum.6cvd is cuts'
foropening .a.
1 ,,
777
latts or blanl
ac
loose fill bet
int have enough already. Don'r
fyou re rostalhng additional
`'• �',•' Install lens Nrar) Floor lg and ligllls, Keep insulation Ill
i ^ wrapper I until yutl are ready to illsialL It culnes
wrapped in a compressed state'and expands when the ,:,Lay in blankets or bans
wlappersarc renwved:'. bans and blankets are sli
7. theyl'll fit snugly). If,bl
fins to ,consen•e mater
if
idcj•
_91
spaces. Slide insulation and
I 0
I r.
are used, cut 6
ing leftovers fo
iring wherever pi
it
d it +staples or hammer and tacks '
. i ,i+ r3 ,• .' e r �� v,�I. �>'��f 2.. �'f+k
6\ °I ;5 'Heavy duty shears or hnoleum� knife' to cut balls or,
® jblankets and plastic for vhpor barricr A�DiZ".� '
I q
1 •In:.E Provide good lighting
n
s ,I •2 Lay boards or plywood sheets down over the tops of—
t thcjotils`or trusses, to forma walkw5y (the ceiling be- M M
t, low won't support our wci 11 • ,: ''
' J I Be capful of roofing nails protruding throughroof ,a 1 Ir
sheath n- Og�' , , �u .� 0
4 ' If'you* .use glass fiber nr mineral wool, ther6 fur,<,.d le:IU,h... king fonvaiol t;ii sorm.uko '-�%^ �•'� /
gluves: and brealhmg mask„ and keep pie. maid• II
i i.. you leakage, mnki rcpxiu_6olore yuu insulalt•.
lal wrapped until you're ready to pill n in place AVet insulation n Ineffective and am damage the sIruc•
'lure ul')uur home. I Pon in loose: fill insulation between the oists a to thv _I
rot, oG ilie lords: Use a heard or parden rake to level it.
between theoists or trusses n
-
\'iF?} 'ry Ty^'•4:1x.
if
r\'ti
�
.
i the joists or trusses
i; .¢'C4
,. �, int: r � r •..
4- ,\
,
oosc rill ove �''e x' ' talion
1 r arson insulation
._. .,..,
f ,,$$ ._,�,. '�. �.
*'a ' •t
int have enough already. Don'r
fyou re rostalhng additional
`'• �',•' Install lens Nrar) Floor lg and ligllls, Keep insulation Ill
i ^ wrapper I until yutl are ready to illsialL It culnes
wrapped in a compressed state'and expands when the ,:,Lay in blankets or bans
wlappersarc renwved:'. bans and blankets are sli
7. theyl'll fit snugly). If,bl
fins to ,consen•e mater
if
idcj•
_91
spaces. Slide insulation and
I 0
I r.
are used, cut 6
ing leftovers fo
iring wherever pi
it
d it +staples or hammer and tacks '
. i ,i+ r3 ,• .' e r �� v,�I. �>'��f 2.. �'f+k
6\ °I ;5 'Heavy duty shears or hnoleum� knife' to cut balls or,
® jblankets and plastic for vhpor barricr A�DiZ".� '
I q
1 •In:.E Provide good lighting
n
s ,I •2 Lay boards or plywood sheets down over the tops of—
t thcjotils`or trusses, to forma walkw5y (the ceiling be- M M
t, low won't support our wci 11 • ,: ''
' J I Be capful of roofing nails protruding throughroof ,a 1 Ir
sheath n- Og�' , , �u .� 0
4 ' If'you* .use glass fiber nr mineral wool, ther6 fur,<,.d le:IU,h... king fonvaiol t;ii sorm.uko '-�%^ �•'� /
gluves: and brealhmg mask„ and keep pie. maid• II
i i.. you leakage, mnki rcpxiu_6olore yuu insulalt•.
lal wrapped until you're ready to pill n in place AVet insulation n Ineffective and am damage the sIruc•
'lure ul')uur home. I Pon in loose: fill insulation between the oists a to thv _I
rot, oG ilie lords: Use a heard or parden rake to level it.
VVI
. Darts I or
UI. 1.111W.Ning VI \V l'I ]:IIIID "I IIIJI ].
1.7
aching mask; and keep tire. ,mater• It' you find leakage, hake repairs before yon insulate:
dil you'rereadylo put it An place Wel insulation isineffective and can damage .the snue-
cure of your home pour In louse fill insulation between the joists up to the
5. `. top ul the joists. Use a boatd or garden rake to level it.
S "I • � ' " 'pill alltheno and crannies our don't cover ccessed `
�1, r
need'. � >a� a ,rt'{„�. ,,' fight fixtuFcs or exhaust
pri'-Yv.. \ a"'aa .tet ns r Ilii y s'el.
rockiW001 ]J.aY,ti�f'bix
4 � Qln,YW 1.L`A
' or rock WO01 s� / e t �> ' ,,F. ' _ `' w>qn'• �+
, t
t
r"
'r++�4�.,
l( r tl ]xfi f k
$ falx, p•µ,1 f I'W,y.,,+l n r
,1 Per sv 1�TH
tiV�
A r SI
• f
2 )flea fix r h dm licH
C, I �r
T \ TG t
1 s", • Install separate vapor barrier if needed
tcimmeyouratticarea. Lay in polyethylene strips between joists or .(fusses. `
eciangles and sum the
Sm Ie or. tack in lace: Seal scams and holes with tape.,The space between )he,chimncy'and. the wood Ifrarmng
divide i mto r p place;
! should be filled with non-combustible materia
1pre(er
T, (Seams may be overlapped 6" instead.)
X '` ably unfaced harts or blankets Also,'the Nalronal Cl1.ec
v , , , '.lric Code,rcquires that insulation be kept 3 away from
Y r^ it tTr� +IIAA , I 1 t
;light fixtures
' h r r•, l l d
\ W
Otal
8 1
(.9)'X (total),
S`M("'
blankets wttlt, vapor barrier back- F y. ,fS:. 1 ,c wip �.t
insulation arca; �' a r(�c °Yr"� a ..` 1 `e`t*' .-�. a,. • ',
ne'(for use wtllt loose fill, or jf back-' f^rr`'1 1�' ) ` ' 4
n blankets
are not available,),—use 3 *i. / 'k et r w Ff"
7 I &r'Xax
area but plan:r nwaste sinccihe .,,' £a I ` ��� m'I r •7',�',��''
66 will be installed hi strips, between
or. trusses; and .youmay not. bcable* 6AA•FLE'(5A--T
van number of strips out of n roll. r \ '` i OR ELAN KET'`-
t f{ IN SU LAT IO W,OR
ICkneSa CARDCOARD)
t�{i'�e ^ 9i h4x 11` .n 1 T I a E'dl 4pi,A uvyi , 1�
I ormore,•you may be adding Mo N'' " r.� •t-oP PLATE
r
dation. lay the. first layer between
di c. second layer across the joists.
fit snugly around cross;,?
'.miler way to^allow the P`^
le base of the wall
Cut blankets mto.sections long enough to extend from
Install anodler small piece of insulation above the fur
tall studs 16 or 24
the top plate to 2 feet below the ground', line. Staple
ring and against the sill to insulate the sill and bandjotst
riled'to the joists
themme place between the studs with the vapor bar- I
- j
to the joists; nail
tier towards the', living space.'NOTE: Ili northern cli•.
Install finish wall board or panelling over Insulation ands
Js, and, fasten the
mates there will be added benefit to installing the insu>
furring:.,
lation the full height of the wall'
...,i
bulb:
• I -iii.
Lighting uses about 20% of the electrical energy con -,I
Energy Conservation i, •!li.
sumed in the United States, or about 5% of total U.S.-'-
Generating the 220 billion kilowatt-hours of,,eleciricity ;
energy consumption. A new, type of energy saving ,
used annually for incandescent lighting, requires the '
light bulb is being developed by the Fedoral Govern•
equivalent of overt million bakels of oil perday, Na'. C,
menrand •Lighting Technology Corporation, called
tionwide use of the new electrodeless fluorescent bulb
LITEK'; an electronic• fluorescent bulb which will fit
could' riduce. tlieAelr required ifor.lighting',by the .
'
current incandescent fixtures:
equivalent of 500,000 barrels per day
T
7
_
s
2'k T_OP pL, E
bulb will cost about $7.50, though volume production
ti
Ott
is expected to bring this initial cost down. However +i
&ire
t
.(•
—•
1
SILL. 4aI y.G'd �
a D -h+l
:!..
VAPOR
_
'
`BOTTOM!
l�l
of the energy input becomes visible light and the rest
less fluorescent bulb. Since it will produce three times ..
i ��
6ARRIER'
PLATE
tt ', 1 i
r
bulb, the now bulb will soon repay itsuser with lower
F%`�,
fill`�
In a fluorescent light, electrical energy is used much
operating costs.
more efficiently. Electrons emitted,by an electrode in
C 0 ✓•
INSULATION
-'
the conventional fluorescent light excite atoms, pro•
O t•r'f,'
FACE of STUDS,
^y
ducing ultraviolet light. This ultraviolet light causes
watt incandescent bulb
l 1
v, •
-
,'}.�'
the phosphor layer, which coats the inside of the'
itself within a year'( assuming
le base of the wall
Cut blankets mto.sections long enough to extend from
Install anodler small piece of insulation above the fur
tall studs 16 or 24
the top plate to 2 feet below the ground', line. Staple
ring and against the sill to insulate the sill and bandjotst
riled'to the joists
themme place between the studs with the vapor bar- I
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to the joists; nail
tier towards the', living space.'NOTE: Ili northern cli•.
Install finish wall board or panelling over Insulation ands
Js, and, fasten the
mates there will be added benefit to installing the insu>
furring:.,
lation the full height of the wall'
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Lighting uses about 20% of the electrical energy con -,I
Energy Conservation i, •!li.
sumed in the United States, or about 5% of total U.S.-'-
Generating the 220 billion kilowatt-hours of,,eleciricity ;
energy consumption. A new, type of energy saving ,
used annually for incandescent lighting, requires the '
light bulb is being developed by the Fedoral Govern•
equivalent of overt million bakels of oil perday, Na'. C,
menrand •Lighting Technology Corporation, called
tionwide use of the new electrodeless fluorescent bulb
LITEK'; an electronic• fluorescent bulb which will fit
could' riduce. tlieAelr required ifor.lighting',by the .
'
current incandescent fixtures:
equivalent of 500,000 barrels per day
` How Different Bulbs Work •
Mainly because of the electronics component; the new ,
s
An incandescent; bulb, most commonly used in the
bulb will cost about $7.50, though volume production
ti
home; blows]when ds filament is heated to a high
is expected to bring this initial cost down. However +i
&ire
t
temperature , tfie electricity flowing through it. In-
reduced operating costs and fewer bulb replacement
candescent lighting is very inefficient—only about 10%
will mean subsjantial savings with the new electrode
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of the energy input becomes visible light and the rest
less fluorescent bulb. Since it will produce three times ..
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is wasted heat.
as much light per unit of electricityas an incandescent '
tt ', 1 i
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bulb, the now bulb will soon repay itsuser with lower
fill`�
In a fluorescent light, electrical energy is used much
operating costs.
more efficiently. Electrons emitted,by an electrode in
the conventional fluorescent light excite atoms, pro•
in a roorn now lighted eight. ours a day with a 100
^y
ducing ultraviolet light. This ultraviolet light causes
watt incandescent bulb
the LITEK bulb will pay for
v, •
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the phosphor layer, which coats the inside of the'
itself within a year'( assuming
electuary costs 3 5C per
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fluorescent tube; to fluoresce, emitting visible light
little heat.
kilowatt-hour) and thereafter; provide more'cost sav-,
ings.,The tin g cost LITEK bulb
n-'
but very waste
projected .operaof the
In a new electrodeless fluorescent light, a small elec.
over ,its, 20,000 -hour operatfng'lifetime"is 53080
: compared to $83.00 to operate the 261100 -watt in
f`155,.
tronics package In the bulb base produces a radio•
candescent bulbs it could replace. (Conventional bulb
frequency signal which sets up a magnetic field. This
magnetic field, like the electrons emitted in the con-
life is only about 750 hours.I
ventional fluorescent light, excites atoms. The bulb
For further information about the LITEK electrodeless s '
will use one-thitd the energy needed for incandescent'
light and other programs devoted to energy-efficient ,'
-`
lighting and will waste less energy as heat. Energy;:
consumer technology,write:, --
and 'cost•savings, along with longer bulb life and
Division of Buildings Et Community Systems
compatibility' withstandard fixtures, give this new
Office of Conservation
light source attractive advantages over conventional
ERDA
bulbs:
Washington, DC 20545
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Shading ,day and release heat much more slowly. In this man The Green Energy
J ner trees moderate extreme swings between daytime _
`I Temperature Control highs and nighttime lowsMachine: Chlorophyll
, which. reduce uneven - !
,I, Trees control temperature by reflecting solar.radia- heating and cooling loads. The evaporation effects of The green energy machine is the billions of living
F ' tion, by.absorbing energy throughlife processes and trees are greatly increased by having many large trees g p P
green plants. These lents and their ancestors is
"�. by,transmitting energy to the air. and the.'earth. As nearby. ,' responsible. for all life-onearth as we know it; this Is
trees block solar •radiation, cooler: temperature envi- due to chlorophyll and photosynthesis. Chlorophyll
ronments are created in their shade.) On a sunny day makes plants green.
i ,rr ^wnh an.84°fair temperature, a tree shaded surface DAY NIGHT In photosymhesls, carbon dioxide, 'water, and light
r can be expected to be,approximately 20 cooler than energy in, the presence of ,chlorophyll are transformed I,
unshaded surface"; Due to this effect, trees can into building-block sugar molecules; free oxygen„and
” r matin the
gain 4,;A ., f I stored chemical energy in the form of sugar.' Plants
r v be used to.save energy by reducing,the solar heat
of swctures thus reducm or eliminating cooling �.' .f { - I y„ -�', 'transform the sugar molecules'into
�Oad N „� j 'i I 1� 1� r Y' 4-'�#•r'„�•' v, many complex organic compounds which art -used
for growth, survival and reproduction. The energy
wr �+.+ >-�' Y rsy stored in these compounds which is not used by.the
TRANSMITTED ': !6 •�' ,�,- .as'. 1[!-"iT"�.3 ti`'.- - lig
,r ,I I plants is available as food to animals and decay or
„ 91ARSDRSED ( I In,a stable ecosystem nothing is wasted,
Cl REFLECTED' j
there are no shortages and no pollution; oxygen and k }
carbon dioxide, water, and minerals'are constantly. ,
w r r recycled reciprocally by plants and animals." Ona
global scale;: this basic balance has continued for mil -
:7
r 'lions of years.
'Wind Control
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Winter Windbreak 11
Wind control by trees can be used either f
J or decreas '
r in the effect of cold winter winds, or for increasing ' t '
and directing summer breezes. A condor (evergreen)
can be used to decrease the wind speed
windbreak,.-- '
downwind by eighty percent for a distance twice the
height of the trees in the windbreak.) Using this'ratioq
`d I` f Deciduous Trees Adapt to Seasons for the placement of a' winter windbreak, and r by
Deciduous, trees make „very effective solar screens in knowing the direction of cold winter winds (usually
that the rowdeseasonal oda ration. Treesleaf out from the wast, northwest, and north); a winter wind
p ,
y P span screen can be effectively located.
a,I
'°, rn the late g, providing shading just as it is
7'^ I'ti rneeded and in a•similar manner lose leaves'r the r 3
2; r` autumn just es it Is desirable to have thesun's warm•
Ing rays corjung througb whelp nl„nted'on 'rt,ri wamil,51,10
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p and southwe t sld[ of 'str[u,turnti, this aldrin provicic!, / +, 7;({ l, r. r
a solar screen which adapts to the seasons automati-,1i,., ISI ��F{ ,„. r
u" catty p �' ' '�
through the structuie1as in B
fit 64)
iced much -rnoreorganic
,ere. In effect, fossil fuel consump ion enE
ndirectly use solar - energy -solar energy,st
is of years ago. However,joisil fuels are a
source.
illy,, we are consuming fossil fueli !a, mi
faster than they were produced or can N
Solar.ener6y will last until the sun burns
l'billion.years.frorn now.:j1he amount of'i
quarter rta
the careful placement of trees and shrubs. As in the
illustration below,, shrubs can be placed either be-
tween a structure and trees'r or beyond the trees to
get a considerably different effect. Assuming the
basic summer wind is from the left of the illustration
shrubs placed between the trees and the structure
,ee;,solar screen de.;
will pull a breeze back thiough.the structure (as in A).
through the structuie1as in B
fit 64)
iced much -rnoreorganic
,ere. In effect, fossil fuel consump ion enE
ndirectly use solar - energy -solar energy,st
is of years ago. However,joisil fuels are a
source.
illy,, we are consuming fossil fueli !a, mi
faster than they were produced or can N
Solar.ener6y will last until the sun burns
l'billion.years.frorn now.:j1he amount of'i
quarter rta
ROADWAYS LAV< cnvc JU t.nr, r L n,+ ;u c v n r �. r
'( ",OBLOCREEZES,DECIDUOUS�EGETATIONDIRECTDESIRABLEBWILL: ALSO CHANNEL "SUN POCKETS" OR ',SOLAR,NOOKS'�LOCATED�'
UNWANTED COLWWINDS. FOO :TEMPERATE ;:.• iSUMMER 'BREEZES-
AND REDUCE RADIATION .'.,ON THE SOUTH SIDES'OF,BUILDINGS MAY HELP °!
"REGiONS,-AN EAST-WEST, STREET ORIENTATION !'REFLECTION. WHILE' ALLOWING .THE SUN TO : EXTEND PERIODS OF: SEDENTARY OUTDOOR '{
--',CANT BEST SERVE THESE• PURPOSES ...--. PENETRATE DURING THE WINTER -LIVING DURING COOLER'MONTHS.
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A warm-water solar heating system is incorporatedi water heating requirements in'a cool climate and up,to
Solar Ho
me, into the design.' A warm-air solar system could also 70 or 80 percen'jn a temperate or warmer climate.;
have been selected, provided sufficient wall and floor ♦ "
Research and development in solar energy application area were set aside.for ducts from collector to stor-'
s'continuing with rapid progress. While it will be dif- age, and from storage to distribution throughout the
ficult to apply solar technology to many oldar homes, house: The warm-water System consists of a liquid- —q
r,,,
Tany.new homeswill'scon use solar energy, for space 'cooled, flat-plate collector,'an insulated water storage p
i6itand even air conditioning, <The tank located beneath the entry hall and associated
some design below comes from the'US-HUD's book piping, pump s;,',valves, and controls. Distribution of
Solar Dwelling Design Concepts. heat throughout the house is by baseboard convec-
' tors; although 6, forced-air duct system could have
The Split Entry, bilevel house is a relatively new hous- been chosen:-' Domestic hot water: is preheated by ,
ng style that has. become popular,.,6 oughow the passing the supply line through a heat exchanger, in
Unrted;States during the; past 15 years. The Spiiti the storage tank before feeding a conventional water
Entrydesign achieves housing economies by staying heater. I _
vithin,'a rectangular plan and building the lower story Second Floor IL
nto the hills del The design developed,by Massdes gn The solar system will provide an estimated 50 to 50 .
s typlealIof the more contemporaryversions, with an percent of the dwelling's heating and domestic hot p
,
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iVeihanging tipper floor' simple construction details, I >
and a deck offtheupper. floor First Floor: f,• xr4
i.0.+ 1 :.��1? u c
Heating the SpIit EntryII with solar energy requires ���, - 7 I
Tiodifying thelcoItventlorial root'pitches to accom- .ice — r 5
Trcidate i6,'6olar collectors; and orienting the dwelling
ldreceive optimum solar radiabon The Ideal building
orientation from an architectural standpoint has the .r
Sack of the house facing south with the main entrance
from the north However' by reversing the ,roof, 1
nitches ,there'verse onentadon is also possible: but
villi less desirable results; pnmarly'bLcause .he living
spaces would be orienteclaw ay from the sun..
Accommodating the required collector tilt for either
aiientabon regwres increasing the pitch of the trade
lional roots:' AS shown below, the roof pitch on the
;outh side is steeper than on the north, resulting in an II
ssymmatncalroof design.
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The house plan places one bedroom upstairs and two
downstairs, withe the primary living spaces along the
south side of the house, and contains about 1B50 sq. I I 1111111 I I I i I
lt; Providing the occupants do not draw the curtains w�
on'sunny winter days, •causing the living spaces to
overhoat somewhat, considorable solar heat could be
j�
captured through large areas of south glass. The use
ofrmsulating drapes or. shutters at night will greatly Wim'
reduce the heat loss.-through those large areas'of
Glass °retaining tho"captured heat and making a use-
Iul confriliution to the heating needs of the house.
(Tho design concept shown has only a moderato
imount of soutltlacingglass area.) .�� + ti k-d✓ / J f "7
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'Learning Fron9 Nature. Recycle
RethinkI
In a simple natural system, raw materials in the form Don't throwaway recycling centers. guy unpackaged foods. That way you can pick out
of.-chemical elements and compounds from the soil
and air are converted into complex molecules' which Reuse Y hand how much you want:
exact) what
may become part of a,plunt. This, plant in turn may . Groce 'bas bags—wrap • guy raw .foods and process them yourself no
IIbe eaten, tiy'and become part of ananimal and there Lthem, Grocery g P Your Chnstmas parcels with packaging,, no additives.. ;r
may be'a long food-chain through°which the original sl
materials are tran'smitted., Eventually the complex Peanut butter jars for measuring cups. Improve your "consumption" habits so that con t,
' molecules are broken down again, usually by bacteri- '< pames are discouraged from producing "throw .:..I,
• Plastic bags—they can be washed and reused nu- -
al action,'and the raw materials are once more avails- sways".
ble'for use: ,This cycleit merous times.
s constant and ensures that
• If you don't need it, don't buy it.
r nature s resources are not wasted or used onlyonce. 7i
Return
man; enters the cycle the natural system, often " If it breaks, have it repaired rather than throwing i
,t Junk mailto sender—maybe he'll get the picture
breaks down for two reasons. In.tha first'place no- and take you off the mailing list. away.
rural cycles,are slow. '0oe has only,to think about how
� :,long it takes for leaves jo decompose in�one's own • Paper bags—if your purchase doesn't need one. •Encourage retailers to carry re-usables.
back yard [to realize that one is talking about "cycles
• Vegetable parings, carrot tops, tea leaves to your • See if you can reduce your household trash by one
that take years not days er months Man, ,on the
'I r Banti, produces. maieriais` for decomposition compost heap. third volume:
'! waste rnaterials) at a.much greater rate than they r
)il `yhl..'can decompose :-The result is that we get an enor•
mous accumulation of these, materials which basically
tCare 'lying around waiting,, to reenter the natural 6y.
cles, but.whii; h cannot be handled by these cycles at
at which they are being produced.
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The second way in which man severely disrupts the
earth'in,atural`cycles, isbytheproduction'of complex
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materials which cannot be broken down,by natural t '
processes.cl, ynthetic'.materials as their name im-
plies, are fur, natural' combinations of chemical com-
kpounds put:to'other by man, in his search for progress , • s7
and ever-Imp roving: standards of living. Plastic con-
:stainers, orlon'sweaters, and shoes of "man-made"
metenals are not bio-degradable. `;The result is an;
;'evor,-increasing accumulation' of these products also,
whose eventual decomposition by natural processes is
:not possible „
f. ;Final) because raw materials are being used at far
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greaterrate than they are, being retumed, we aro rapidly
depleting our,natura) rosources.. Not only are basic
elemoots, such as metal ores being.depleted,b the
procoss of:extracting and usinq them requires: largeC cl so }
amounts of energy. Thus any such manufacturing k
?,processis also depletingoureterqyresources. J. oikth
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"..�•. City, Carton (917,,b. on-�� .
e �atQrlaOS day through' Friday, 8'a:m. to 5 p.m.; dempster al- �p0 S (see clothing also
hicipaht(es'''deal with wastes by. burying ways available in front of building). Accepts news- Io11 i
wa City Public' Librairy (307 E. Coliel
rge, areas of sanitary landfills adjoin all cities. print and mixed paper. Sorted paper 11$30 per
ton.
354 1264 -Monday through Thursday, 1y 6 -mm
a.n
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dw.1 LL'' - their trash', disappear into a price's. Will pay for 500 pounds or more at 530 per tan. m Friday; 10 a -m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a;n
ruck and think1. 1 no more about it. Rural rest- .`Capitol Oil (729 Si Capitol-338-8136—Monday p•
ro have to dispose of trash themselves; area through Friday, 8 a.m. t0 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 to i f 6 p.m.; October through May, Sunday 1 to 5 P.
s aware of what happens to it. But, basical- a:m.l. Accepts bundled newsprint and other died
ACwosPitalsts most salMerocys-356-1015; Universi
cohsrder that once i[ has been deposited at -paper. Will pay 1.5C per pound. Any. quantities 356 2468, V:A _338.0581, ext. 274). Accepts`
Il;.our trash is disposed of: 'Not sol Thetrash accepted.
Cited and buried; some of it will decompose , Home, Pick -Up.. City Carton Co. will pick up books and magazines no more than 3 months ok
iutmuchofitwillremain..,Gl, automobile pA
s(de weekly(beginning approximately Decemberlst). �ISCQ�ianQUUS
d:washers' anG cans are still recognizably newspapers, preferably in grocery sacks, from curb- •New pioneer 609p 122 S. - van.Bui
as later Pick up will be on the same days and follow the same
ante materials are burned, which certainly routes as thecityrafusepick-up. 338.9441—Monday through Saturday;,10 a.m:
of thor.rn bu1.t:•does not reuse them in any p.m.). Can use clean glass tars with lids egg cat
in be produced, Gans sacks, bags, etc.
oma usable heat energy Y P .
ost cases the result is, at. best, loss of non• ,Capitol' Propane Gas (729 S. Capitol— .Mark IV, Apartments (2530 Banelt Rd.
sting gates t- the atmosphere and. at worst, 338 2542 Monday through Friday, B a.m. to 5 p.m.; tow Creek Neighborhood Center ' 3542886 -Mi
tion t Saturday; 8•to 11 a.m.li,Accepts crushed aluminum through Friday 8 a m: to 5 p m.l. Can use v.
cans. Will pay 8C per pound types of home turmshings used toys play r
AitY to make our waste materials part of the 1912 dam Rd., merit etc. .
natural cycles hes resuIteil in pollution: This . - 'e Mellicker Distrib"ng�
te,3he Corm ;of; visible poflution Iautomobiie Coralville-354.3225-Saturday B'a,m. to 12 noon or Salvation Army (26 S Van Buren 338-5
irds ,roadside litter)''air pollution (through in rbY appoihtmentl: Accepts crushed aluminum cans. Monday through Saturday 9 a.micto 5 p rt?.)
ecombusoon of fossil fuels, or as byproducts Will pay 15C per pound,, cepts everything except glass lays octans4.
nibufacturing � processes)?,I4water pollution -
h`runoft of: unused'tertilizers or waste from • Green,, Beverage Inc. '(850 S. Capitol—
,r r".emperature pollution.of wateuor, air... 337.7337 Saturday,.10 a.m. to t p.m.; not open on
and on Saturdays
'of home U of I football 'gamest. •Accepts
S . aluminum cans. Will pay 150 per pound. ;.
• City of Iowa City. A pilot program for home ;.
pick-up of•alummum and steel cans is starting in the Fai��.IrQ to Recycle
.
- Normandy, Dnvo-area. If successful, this program will
yJrt,� i becomecity wide. RQSU'tS in Pollution
Glass � • Burning Papers, leaves, anything Daus
A,',' • Green Beverage Inc. (850• S. Capitol— .Discarding cans causes loss of raW
337.7337—Saturday; 10 a.m. to t P.M.). Accepts visualpollution,
\ '( i' Olympia beer bottles only. Will pay 10 per bottle. • For every bag of trash more natura
be used for landfill.
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,Clothing
1 from every piece of p�
•Goodwill Industries 14t0 First Ave.—
trash results, more trees ire last, mor
7- J 337.-0158.—Monday through Friday; 8 a m. to uP m•1• are used.
Accepts used clothing furniture, and appliances in
1; j rS _1•ttT''^�' working or nonworking condition Will provide re -
z ceipt for goods donated for use in incomo tax • For the;manufacturo and transpoi
.-� ,.. pi
of paper, glass and cans energy
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EVALUATION
IOWA CITY BUS PASS SYSTEM
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BACKGROUND In July of 1976, the City Council of Iowa City raised the
transit .system fare to 25C per trip. At the same time the
.-Iowa City Council approved amonthly bus pass system to
ameliorate the impact of, the increased bus fare. The; user
pass costs $8.00 per month and allows 'for an unlimited number
of trips during. the month for which the .pass is purchased.
Students from Introduction to Urban Transportation (44/102:111),
co -listed by the Department of Geography and the Department of,
Urban and 'Regional lPlanning, and taught by K. J. Dueker, K. C.
Koutsopoblis and B.O. Bair, designed 'and conducted the survey...
The analysis of the survey results was conducted by the Institute
of Urban and Regional Research to ascertain:
--who<is using the pass, :why they are using the pass
and pass user opinionsconcerning the bus pass ,system.
--who might benefit from purchasing the plass, but are
nottaking advantage. of the bus'. pass system.
The survey was administered on a weekday (Wednesday, November
17,' 1976) between the hours of 6:00 am and 12:00 pm (see
Appendix 1'for thejength of time the 'survey ,was administered
on each bus route); 1,761 usable questionnaires were collected.
The total ridership for that day was 5, 924. Respondents were
requested to fill out only one form if they happened to use the
bus system more than once during the survey period. Appendix 2
is copy of the questionnaire, which was used to survey bus
patrons to evaluate the bus pass system in Iowa City. Appendix.
3 contains the questionnaire detailed with the total user
percentages and Appendix 4 contains pass user percentages
which resulted from the, bus pass survey.
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For general comments by the total surveyed bus users in
regard to the bus system as well as the bus pass, refer
to Appendix 5: Grouped Comments of Surveyed Bus Users.
IOWA CITY BUS PASS EVALUATION
SUIOMY STATEMENTS
HAVE PASS USERS CHANGED THEIR TRAVEL BEHAVIOR?
While 50%.ofthe bus passusers surveyed indicatedthat they
` had not 'changed :their bus usage since acquiring their passes,
28% of the pass users indicated they had increased their
transit trips.
Of the group who have increased their bus trips since acquiring
abus pass, 27% said they made more regular trips onthe bus
for work and school commuting, 23% indicated they took more
�.> miscellaneoustrips, 13% made more Saturday trips and 7%
made additional shopping trips.'
ARE THERE NON -PASS USERS WHO WOULD BENEFIT BY BEING PASS USERS?
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Data collectedlfrom the, survey demonstrates that 'there are^a
considerable number of transit riders who are notusing the bus
pass who could benefit by using it. Out of' the 1,761 riders
surveyed, 561 non -pass users indicated that they made seven or,
4'
more transit trips per week. These individuals could benefit;
'F save money by buying a bus pass. The question naturally arises:
y" "Why aren't these individuals who .could benefit,bybuying a.. bus
' pass, doing so?", The reason given most frequently by this group
is that"they don't ride enough (45%). Approximately 16% indicatedi
that they were unaware of the bus passes.
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It would seem that there is a problem of misinformation and a'
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,tf lack of information, which is preventing patrons from purchasing
FyM1. r, and using the monthly bus pass. Evidently.there needs to be further
promotion/education concerning the bus pass system ad that people
' will recognizethe benefits and buy the bus pass.
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DO PASS USERS SHARE PASSES?
Nearly one-third of the ':bus pass owners or users (207) stated
+ that othersin their household owned a pass; 83% of those patrons
said there were two passes in their household. Only 113 patrons
or 17.4% of all pass users said they share their pass with others.
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For example, on the day that the survey was conducted (November
17, 1976), there were 5,924 recorded trips. Pass users accounted
for 1,806 of those recorded trips. It can then be determined that
there was a double count of 208, and 'actual ridership for November
-17, 1976 was 5,716.
As previously mentioned, comparative ridership data for
January 1975 through June 1977 is presented in Ridership
Table 1, Appendix 6. Both the recorded and the corrected
ridership figures are shown for the bus pass system
months July 1976 to June 1977. According to the double
count calculations, the recorded ridershipfigure for the
one year period, July 1976 to June 1977, is inflated by
37,629
It should be noted that the degree of confidence in the
13% figure is limited. The survey was only', conducted in
'the morning, which necessitates an.assumption that the
same riders transfer on their return in the afternoon.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
PUBLICIZE Publicize, through on -board, promotion concerning the benefits
and sales locations of the monthly bus passes. Incorporate
information showing the advantages of the monthly bus pass and
when and where they may be purchased on all bus schedules. Key
radio and newspaper advertising of the bus passes to the week
just previous to the monthly sale of passes.
SALES Increase bus pass buying accessibility. Consider increasing
the number of locations at which bus passes may be purchased and
on -board sales. The bus passes should be sold by all willing
retailers located near bus stops.
i .Bus pass accessibility could be increased by .involving
employers .with the distribution and possibly -the subsi-
dization of the bus pass. ATulsa study demonstrated that
n one-fourth ofa. company's'. employees might switch to transit
when the employer offers a 50% subsidy of a transit pre-
payment plan, i.e.:a bus pass. "The employers realize
reduced expenditures on parking provisions,'a less congested,
more attractive city in which to base theirfacilities and
a'favorable public: image.
"The message to transitt operators is clear. By involving
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a
em yars in the transit marketing process, at least in
pl
!'distributing the prepayment instruments, and especially
in subsidizing ,them, a transit operator may realize
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significant ridership increases." (1)
CHANGE PASS Books of tickets could be sold on board. For example, a book of
20 tickets would cost $4.00. Retailers could give bus tickets
for promotion. Parents might trust their children to use a
i_ bus more readily than entrusting them with an $8.00 pass.
A,special 'four-month bus pass could be introduced at,a reduced
rate ($24-$30). If these passes were effective from January
to April, May to August, and September to December, their use
would help to stabilize thelcash flow and provide revenues for
periods of low ridership and of low monthly bus pass sales.
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To eliminate the penalty of purchasing a pass late. in. the
month; apunch pass system might be considered. The',cost/ride
-ratio might be $4.00 for a 20 -punch pass, or $8.00 for a
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40 -punch pass. "A non -expiring punch pass hX itself can serve
both frequent and infrequent riders."(1),
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A study cited in Transit Fare Prepayment demonstrated that
when a new punch card was introduced, there was a 50% shift
from the monihly pass to the 40 -punch card "despite the fact
that for a full month's, trips the costis higher than that of
a .pass'."
It was noted that the transit passengers seemed '"unwilling '
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to take therisk of under-usingthe monthly pass. They even
seem willing to pay a little extra per tripto avoid taking
the risk."
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Both punch cards and passes "contribute beneficially to the
operator's cash flow in that a,population' of such instruments
t
is built up among riders, representing a perpetually renewed
loan from users to the system.";,(1)
Sixty-three per cent of the paeis holders chose to buy passes to
l save money.A non -expiring, monthly, :bus punch -pass which.��,,
increases accessibility and eliminates the late purchase
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penalty while continuing to save money'rfor the pass user,
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(1) Transit Fare Prepayment by W.R. Hershey, D.J. Forkenbrock, M.I. Berla,
B.A. Miller, and M.E. Dewey for the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Office of Urban Mass Transportation Administration, Washington, D.C.,
August, 1976.
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BUS ROUTE
ROUTE
'SURVEY TIME PERIOD
1. Hawkeye Apts.
6:45-11:40
2. North Dubuque
7:00-11:15
3. West Benton
6:50-11:30
°4. Lakeside
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5. Manville Heights
6:35-11:40
6. East College
6:4011:10
7. Rochester
6:45-11:15
8. The Mall
6:45-11:15
9. iNorth Dodge
6:30-10:25
10. Towncrest
7:05-11:30
11. Wardway -
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You
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completedthis questionnaire, please drop it in the collection
This Colunn
at ttc rear door. If you have not finished before you leave
- Por Off ice_
bus,. please complete it .later and drop it in a mail box. No '
Use Only
is. required.
(1)
you have 'completed a questionnaire already today, please check(—�
Route
deposit in'. the collection box.
(2-5)
PART A
T
PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
(6)
SEK:M_ F <
(7)
gggj', 17 and under 18-22 23-35 36-59
(8)
60 or over Isthis afree-fare elderly trip?
(9)
Yes No
(10)
DO YOU HAVE A DRIVERS' LICENSE? "_Yes No
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WHAT'IS THEIPURPOSE OF THIS TRIP? (CHECK ONE)
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completedthis questionnaire, please drop it in the collection
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at ttc rear door. If you have not finished before you leave
the
bus,. please complete it .later and drop it in a mail box. No '
postage
is. required.
If
you have 'completed a questionnaire already today, please check(—�
and
deposit in'. the collection box.
PART A
PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
1,
SEK:M_ F <
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gggj', 17 and under 18-22 23-35 36-59
60 or over Isthis afree-fare elderly trip?
Yes No
3.
DO YOU HAVE A DRIVERS' LICENSE? "_Yes No
4.
WAS A CAR AVAILABLE ;FOR YOUR USE'WHEN YOU MADE THIS TRIP?
Yes _ No
S.
WHAT'IS THEIPURPOSE OF THIS TRIP? (CHECK ONE)
. To/from work - -To/from', University. classes
'Tn/frnm. erhnnl
To/from social/recreational_
To/from other (explain)
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ON THIS TRIP, DO YOU TRANSFER TO OR FROM';ANOTHER BUS?
No transfer Transfer-to/from: Iowa City Bus
Coralville Bus_
CAMBUS .
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ON IOWA CITY TRANSIT, HOW MANY BUS TRIPS DO YOU AVERAGE PER
.�. WEEK. ?...(TRIP. INCLUDING TRANSFER IS ONE. TRIP: A ROUND TRIP
IS TWO�TRIPS.)
_trips per week',
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DID THE,JULY 1 FARE INCREASE AFFECT YOUR USE OF THE BUS?'
No effect_ Ride morewith bus pass'_
Ride. less Did not ride bus prior to increase
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Yes If yes:, go to Part B (over)
I. No If no, why did you not purchase a. bus pass]
Do not ride the bus enough
• not know about bus..
_Did
pass 'system
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,Yes how many bus passesin household?
(18)
' If year
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No If no,
REASON)
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'A PASS? (CHECK THE MOST IMPORTANT
(20)
2,
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010 ,YOU BUY
Save Money_ Convenience_
other (explain)
A BUS PASS CHANGED YOUR BUS USAGE?n vck one. or raze)
H0'H
HAS!USING
More ping tps—
(21,22)
No. change_:
miscellaneous trips__
(23,24)
More Saturday. trips. .More
for work or. school commuting_
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(25)
more regulartrips
4,
ARE
7 Yes No
YCU SATISFIED WITH THE BUS PASS.`SYSTEM. --
'-- (26)',
(If ;No, explain below)'
ONTINUE -.TO PURCHASE BUS PASSES INITHE FUTURE? Yes__
No__
(27),
5,
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(.'explain below)
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QUESTIONNAIRE
(with total user. percentages)
PART A
1.1
SEX: M 48.3%. F
51.7%
2.
AGE: 17 and under 9%
18-22 26%
23-35 47%
36-59 13% 60+ 5%
'. FREEFARE.ELDERLY
Yes '3%
No 97%
3.
DRIVER'S LICENSE. Yes
80% No
20%
4.
CAR AVAILABLE Yes
56% No
44%
5.
PURPOSE .OFTRIP.
WORK
40.5%
SHOPPING
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SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL
.9Y.
UNIVERSITY
40.3%
r SCHOOL
11.2%
`DOCTOR/MEDICAL
.6%
PERSONAL'
1.0%
OTHER
.2%
6.
TRANSFER
N0
80.4%
IOWA CITY BUS
13.8%.
CORALVILLE
3.5%
CAMBUS
2.0%
7.
TRIPS PER WEEK
2.1% 14
2.6%
1.
2, 3.8%` 15
1.6%
3` 3:5%' 16
0.8%
44 17
S:SY'
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S 9.2% 118
0:4%
6 7'J9% 19
0.1%
7'3'6% 20
1.0%
8= 10.3% > 22
0.1%
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92.5X 23
0.1%
10. 32':1% 24'
0.1%
11 1.4% 25
0.1%
12- 6.8%30'
0.1%
13' 0.6% 41
0.1%
50
0.1%
8.
EFFECT,OF'FARE INCREASE
NO EFFECT '
61.1%
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RIDE LESS
14.7%
RIDE MORE WITH BUS PASS
10.8%
DID NOT RIDE BUS PRIOR TO
INCREASE
13.2%
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QUESTIONNAIRE (with total user percentages)
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PASS
Yes _ 36.8%
No - 63.1%
If no, why did you not purchase a. bus pass?
-61.6%
Do not ride the bus enough
13_0%
Did not know about the pass system
6.4% "
Other
8.8%
Waited too long into the month to buy
0_2%
Wish to pay by the trip
2.1%
Just', became a daily .regular, rider
'0.5%
No cos[advantages
5_2%
Not available in a convenient location
'.0.5%
- Can't afford $8 in a lump sum.
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52%
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and 8 a.m.
1.,-
SEX:M 50_8% F 49%
2.',
AGE: 17 and under 7.8% - 18-22 28.0% 23-55 51_6% 36-59 LO_6% 60+ 1.7%
FREEFARE ELDERLY Yes'
0.46% No 99.53%.
3.,
DRIVER'S LICENSE Yes, 83.5%
No 16.5%
4.
CAR AVAILABLE Yes', 64.9%
No 35.1%
5.
PURPOSE OF TRIP
WORK 38.0%
SHOPPING 1.4%,
SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL 0.3%
;UNIVERSITY 49.0%
SCHOOL 9.0%
DOCTOR/MEDICAL 0.2%
PERSONAL 0.5%
OTHER', 0.2%i
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TRANSFER
NO 82.4%
Z)WA.CITY BUS', 12.7%
COVILLE 2.3%
RAL
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TRIPS PER WEEK
10 50.8%'
12 16.5%
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RIDE' LESS
3:9%
RIDE MORE WITH BUS PASS
28.0%
DID NOT RIDE PRIOR TO INCREASE
17.9%.
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Do others in your household have
a bus pass? Yes 68.1% No 31.9%
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Number of total
passes in household:
1 2.6%
2 26.7%
3 0.8%
4 1.8%
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6 0.1%
No -response,:
687'
No other passes
do the household: 31.9%
No response
'
68.0%
No other passes
How many; do you
share your pass with?
0 50.7%
1 14.1%
2 1.8%
3 0.4%
4 0.3%
5 !' 0.6%
No response:
r 31.9%'
Why buy a pass:
Save money
63.2%-
Convenience
23.7%I
Both 1 and 2
12.9%
i Handicapped
0.2%
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GROUPED'.COMENTS OF SURVEYED BUS USERS
69.0%
No comment.
9.2%
Other.
6.6%
.Desire night bus service.
2_6%
Bus pass not available at enough locations, and/or
for a long enough time period.
2.5%
Bus pass is too expensive. '
2.3%
Reliable service.
1.7%
— Buses not on time.
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1.4%
'Bus pass is very desirable; saves me money, etc..,
1.1%
Not enough peak hour service.
.9%
Buses held overtoo long downtownl
.5%
Desire bus shelters.
.5%
Fare increase not reasonable.
.2%
Desire new buses.
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-1976
A
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'January
148.850
146,487
'149,044
32 665
28,907
3.758
145,286
-0.8
' February
145,141
136074
1140,960
''' 44.262".
39,170-
5,092
135,868
-0.2
March -
I35
601
136'329132,898
1 37.408
33.104
4,304
128,594
-5.7
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135,379
125.567
120.520
31.197 `
27,608
3,589
116,931
-6.9
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'Ma�
87.510
89:509
89,510
A16 569
14,663
1,906
_ 87,604,
88,995
-2.1
-10.4
90,855
.16,166
,14,306
1,860
June
9
64
9
273
1976
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E
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:,July,'90,447
85'749
11,886
10,519
1,367
84,38-2
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Total pe
co rresntage pondingrcenths ochangeSousm
year July -June., -1.4
' Anust
�82
348
83
781
11,333
10,029
1 304
82,477
+0.2
Total adjusted percentage change
from corresponding months of the
previous year... -4.1
September
131
089
123,187
30 362
26
869
3 493
119 694
-8.7
-October
139
034
130207
35.238
31.184
4 054
126 153
-9.3
November
122.95
8
131,203
37,885
33,527
4,358
126,845
+3.2
A-iTotal Recorded Ridership
'December'
123
538
124,506
22,113
19,569
2,544
121,962
-1.3
B - Recorded Monthly. Pass User. Ridership
C -. 'Adjusted Monthly. Peas User Ridership
'.D - Doublecount*
To 'achieve the double count figures, the
recorded monthly
pass uner figure "(B)
E -'Adjusted, Total Recorded Ridership
is'dlvided by,
1.13.
The amount
of double
count
is the difference
between the
F -.Percentage Change From Corresponding Month .of
the
,a1 recorded piss
Cota
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riderIship':(B)l and the
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
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November 10, 1977
Mayor Mary', Neuhauser
Civic'Center
4101,East'Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: ;.Oakes Meadow Addition to Iowa 'City, Iowa - Preliminary Plat
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Dear Mayor: Neuhauser:
I received.a call ',from Don Schmeiscr, Sinor Planner for the City
of:Iowa'City relative to',the ':possibility of the developer of
Oakes Meadow Addition to Iowa City, being allowed to be on the
agenda for,the informal meeting of the City Council on Monday
afternoon.Mr.:Schmeiser'advi:ses me that, apparently,, the ques-
tion of Oakes Meadow Addition came up this past Monday' afternoon
and the Council `had questions relative to the street,location in
the subdivision.
Naturally 'since the matter does concern Mr. Oakes, Addition,'
theldeveloper would like the opportunity to appear before the.
Council to!discuss lany potential problems the council might have
`relative to this subdivision.' T would ,;,therefore „formally
' request that Mr. Oakes and the writer of this letter be given
n
the opportunity to appear'before the Council at its informal,
mession on Monday ;afternoon.
' The call from Mr. Schmeiser does point out the possible need 'for
the City Council to initiate:a policy not unlike the Planning&
Zoning Commission, whereby at the informal meeting 'a developer
c e forward and 'answer'
is given the opportunity to om uestions 4
j and.also,find out 'the position of the staff. In a;situation such
*, as,this where a discussion was held without the presence of the
developer or his representatives; misunderstandings sometimes do
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exist as to what'each'party's ;position is. It would appear to
me that fairness would dictate that if the City Council is
desirous of discussing a particular, proposition that the indivi-
duals!involved be:given the opportunity to,appear 'to listen to
thediscussion and have an opportunity to present their point of
view.
ResP lec ].y submittn
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lb MAR'lONi. NEELY
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MRN:k�C CIFY CLERK.
&formal Disrucainn
November 14, 1977
Page 2
LYN-DEN HEIGHTS
Boothroy indicated that after reviewing this subdivision, it was his
recommendation that there be assessment waivers and that the general
requirements be waived, as is consistent with past policy on county
subdivisions. However, the subdivision will have to comply with the
storm water management ordinance.
City Manager Berlin stated the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee
will; review the proposed area of annexation, prior to the, Planning and
Zoning Commission. Schmeiser was directed to check on the status of
Barker's 2nd Addition with the Johnson County Board of Zoning,
COUNTY DOWNS
Staff recommendsthat Council give a vote of recommendation to Coralville
on this county subdivision.. County Downs consists of 20 acres of 2-3
" acre lots with a 5 -acre common area.
PEN
TACREST GARDEN APARTMENTS
This development will comply with the Tree Ordinance as their innovative
4; {" parking design has been staff approved. ;Regarding compliance'with the
storm water management ordinance, the City Engineer, has granted a waiver
as the property; slopes toward the river. The Staff's main concern is
Yn� increased traffic flow onto Burlington Street. Design Review Committee
has.reviewed the plans and will be submitting their' recommendation.'
Developer Clark was present.
BARKER'S1ST ADDITION
The voluntary, annexation, has been completed. Council will be considering
rezoning,of this addition next week.
a, INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Don Hunter, Zuchelli, Hunter and, Associates, was present to explain his
suggestions as outlined in, his memo dated 6/27/77 for an economic
j development program.
It was pointed out that one of Council's top six priorities in goal -
;c ' setting was an.Economic Development Program. Hunter said they had
assumed that the City would embark on an economic development program
but questioned if, development geared towardlindustrial development was
desirable; and asked for;a'pol,icy decision., He'recommended'that a
certain 'amount of analysis and establishment of goals and objectives for
a policy framework be done by City, Staff, and in parallel with this
.traditional economic development program, that Council go directly to an
analysis'of specific companies bikely to belattractedto Iowa City (both
outside and homegrown industry). ,There are three technical areas,
learningand testing related, Hospital relatedand Media' technology
a related in which a'; policy framework can be 'established within which
development is to take place.
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In answer to the question of how this program would fit into the Compre-
hensive Plan, he commented that when the Comprehensive Plan reaches
completion, if there is'a component for economic development, most of
the kinds of things he was talking about were much less in the policy
and; planning sphere and, more in the day-to-day sphere. 'In his investi-
gation, the private sector had suggested that City government previously
had been an obstacle to: industry, but in his opinion he thought that the
City had been neutral. Hunter suggested establishment of an Advisory.
Group, or Committee, a public and private partnership of effort to monitor
the analysis effort. Reasons for going after an industry were 1) desire
for expansion of the tax base, '2) if a disproportionalamount of tax
base is in the residential sector, 3) if'diversification is desirable,
if community is too dependent on a dominant industry, or',4).if growth is
desirable. The Comprehensive Plan survey clearly showed that the citizens
would like modepointed out.
rate growth, it was
Councilldiscussed utilization or complementing the existing work -force;
the Lansing, Mich. plan;'the Rawleigh-Durham project; Possible involve-
ment of;,Federal E.D.A.; City not in a seller'smarket (1001 given prospects
in a,year, 4000 communities competing --they choose us); consideration o
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g ,business industry. 'Ira Rolnick, Atty. Clara Olesen and Chamber
Dir. Keith Kaferl,commented on their concerns. Hunter stated that the
market analysis,'altho there was not a detailed work program now, would
include 'besides assistingin the economic' development planning process,
the identification and initial contacts with companies interested in;
coming to Iowa, City. He elaborated on the suggestions and 'discussion
'with John Colloton on the', growth' projection for the University Hospital
,4 and manufacturing of products they use.
Mayor Pro tem deProsse stated that Council did not want a 'heavy' industry,
and wasfairly close to shaping.of.,a policy and direction. ;It was
1;'suggested that; the targeting and subsequent experience with' industries
might help formulate answers and ,hel 'formulate
P the Com rehensive'P
moreirealistically. She asked that this item be scheduled again, soon
Council could make decisions on future procedure. -.
LEASE 'ARRANGEMENT BUS DEPOT
Attorney, Charles Mullen, representing union Bus Depot, was Present to
discuss two options to the lease, 1) addition of three morePtwo- ear .
options they are ',now in the first-year of ;the second option), 2� change
in the lease provision regarding not assigning any interest in the lease
except in the event of death or disability, as Mr.' Spellman pis now the
sole owner. After discussion and clarification of. N2, Council, agreed
that the present language was satisfactory.', Council discussed the bus
depot in relation to the urban renewal project. As the, staff is'investi-
gating,.uses for the U,Smash 'Em Bldg., and alternatives will be presented '
at a later date, the City Manager will report to Council and advise
Atty. Mullen when this item can be discussed', again.
312 FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAM
Director Mike Kucharzak, Maureen Taylor, and'Jim Leighton were resent
for discussion. Kuch P
arzak gave a status report on the present loan and
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grant programs. He requested transfer of $125,000 from Rehab I Program
to forgiveable loans to keep the program going, and compared the Federal
312 Program with the City Loan Program. Under the federal program, the
City staff would only act as, a facilitator in submitting the applications
from applicants within the 'city,. center area. These loans are for 20
years at 3% for home improvements, there are no income limits, HUD
approves'the,loans.
Council discussed whether or not as a matter of City policy, the City
could say that the Staff `effortl,could,be with people of limited income,
or,certain areas.`-' Four Councilmembers voiced support for participation
in the 312 program. Five Councilmembersrvoiced support for the transfer
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o the forgiveable rants for low'`,
of funds from the existing program t 9 9
income homeowners'. Kucharzak said he would write to HUD about Counci 's
interest .in the 312 program and'Istate the policy as Council has discussed
Four members of the Housing Commission, Director Kucharzak, and a
istaffinember will attend the N.A.H.R.O. meeting in Des Moines'.
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(Energy Conservation - The method of payment and approval for the energy
pamphletlwas questioned. City Manager Berlin 'advised that the
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Resources Conservation Commission would soon be presenting a budget
for,the rest of this year and next year, which willbe reviewed-'
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with Council to establish priorities, l
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Newspaper Pick -Up - Council discussed alternatives for the pick-up of.
newspapers from private apartments. New wording to clarify that,
�Ldrafted.
'others wishing to have paper drives could do so on Saturday will be
Pu blicity concerning changes .in garbage up schedules
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was discussed, also publicity regarding the changes in bus schedules
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on football days.
(Meeting adjournedat 5:15 p.m.
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