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Home My WebLink About1976-05-25 Regular MeetingY COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 25, 1976 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 25th day of May, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, roster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. — - =a C� ie at the a artment com lex on the corner Vl of Market and' Doage. Mr. Berlin responded the Director of Public Works has been instructed that they comply. Bill Terry, representing Hawkeye Management Association, appeared for discussion. Mr. Meyers requested that Item No. 10, Resolution Setting a Public t is De Drought up at this time. Mr. vBerlin �indicated rthe wac W-Lur ramp has been provided and this item no lonoer needs Council's attention. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of May 23-30, 1976, as Soil Stewardship Week. She also wished Councilman Vevera's son a speedy recovery from his accident todav- It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting of May 11, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Committee meeting of May 12, 1976 1-M Housing Rehabilitation Program meeting of May 12, 1976. Iowa City Airport Commisssion meeting of April 15, 1976. P-:5 Resolutions: Resolutions: Consider Resolution No. 76-146, recorded.in Book 35, 0 • Page 2 Council Activities May 25, 1976 page 181, approving Class C Liquor License application for David Alberhasky dba/the Foxhead Tavern, 402 East Market, as recommended by the City Clerk. — -- Consider Resolution No. 76-147_, recorded in Bbll-35, page 182, approving Class C Liquor License a208 North cation for George Dane dba/the Nickelodeon, m Consider Resolution page 183, refunding Steam Laundry, 211 the City Clerk. Correspondence: by the City Clerk. No. 26-148, Beer Permit Iowa Avenue, recorded in Book 35, for the C.O.D. as recommended byt�(7 v Letter from the W. Richard Summerwill,family regard- ing the,Iowa City Animal Shelter. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. 00 Letter from Deborah L. Woodside regarding Traffic Law 6.16.9. This letter has been referred to the Public Works Department and Traffic Engineering Department for reply. Letter from.Agnes R..Kuhniregarding parking on_East Jefferson Street: This letter has been referred G to the Department of Public Works for reply. A.) Letter from Jolene Dodds/regarding blocked/vision at intersection of -Melrose Avenue and Grand Avenue Court. This letter was referred to the Department of Parks and Recreation £or reply. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera. Robert Welsh/ 2526 Mayfield Road appeared regarding Item 4-c-3, Resolution Refunding Liquor Permit for ;C.O.D..S�by Laundry, noting problems have been created in the p y +-him establishment, suggesting solutions. Mayor Neuhauser announced two vacancies oontmentsotolbeee for Community Needs, for two-year terms, app made June 29th. Page 3 Council Activities May 25, 1976 It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to approve the Mayor's appointment of�Warren Burger, 1804 Ridgeway Drive to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Appeals, term expiring December 31, 1976. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser noted as per discussion at the Informal. Session on Monday, the - Ho iaina CQde •i s being referred to thg. Housing Commission for changes. She also indicated a letter had been received from Robert L. Humphrey, Iowa Department of Transportation, which was referred to the Regional Planning Commission. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to receive and file the letter and refer it to the Area Transportation Studv Committee __E- for a repot. on adopted, Motion r unanimously. Councilman Balmer recognized Deputy City Clerk, Barbara Taylor, noting that she will be leaving in June, and compli- menting her for her work_ Councilman Foster commended Director of Public Works, Dick Plastino, for his involvement in the'Ralston Creek Neighborhood meetings Councilman Perret inquired if Council should take formal action at this time on whether or not to appeal the court decision handed down by Judge Carter, regarding the Urban Renewal Contract with Old Capitol Associates. It was moved by Perret and secnnAeFl ti., uuu � earners aecree �q �l on the Urban Renewal Lawsuit. After discussion, Councilman x Foster called the question. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Ferret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Roll call on the motion not to appeal: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer and Selzer. Motion adopted 5/2 Councilman Perret requested Council to pursue the`R_esource Recovery program.' City Manager Berlin indicated lie would_ _ - schedule a meeting with the people in Ames later this summer. G � 9 --- "'c u ^' �r r co vpyed to the City from Old Capitol. Associates City Attorney Hayek indicated this property is not subject to the requirements of competitive bidding. He noted Council could direct the City Manager to employ an appraiser or appraisers to determine Fair Market Value of the land, subject to the zoning. A1so,Council could Page 4 0 • Council Activities May 25, 1976 direct the City Manager, during the time the land is being appraised, to enter into a tentative negotiation with the Iowa State Bank and Perpetual Saving & Loan, or wait until the property is appraised and set a value Council is willing to dispose of the land at, and enter into negotiations with the banks. lie indicated there are several things that can be done. City Manager Berlin expressed his concerns if specific parcels are dealt with independently. Councilwoman deProsse gave several suggestions. City Manager Berlin indicated it would take approximately 30-60 days to get an appraisal on the property and some preliminary work has al- ready been done. Councilman Vevera made tribute to the Johnson County Ambulance Service and the law enforcement people, expressing his gratitude for their fast response and stated his family is proud to live in Iowa City. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to three permit resolutions that were in addition to those in the Consent Calendar: Resolution No. 76-149, recorded in Book 35, page 184, approving Class B Beer Permit application for Long John Silvers, Muscatine Avenue, as recommended by Resolution No. 76-150, recorded in Book 35, page 185, approving Class B Beer Permit application, Sunday sales for Long John Silbers, Muscatine Avenue, as recommended Liv i-hCif- Clark _ Resolution No. 76-151, recorded in Book 35, page 186, approving Cigarette Permit application for the Goody It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adopt the three resolutions. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauer, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by_Balmer and seconded by deProsse to Resolution No.,76-152, recorded in Book 23, page Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road appeared. City Manager Berlin noted the Police Department has ,1 0 Page 5 investigated the lease have been notified that June 8th meeting. L Council Activities May 25, 1976 of police vehicles and the suppliers a lease will be presented at the Discussion was held on the motion to evict Epstein's Book Store from Clinton Street Mall because of nonpayment of rent. City Attorney Hayek explained steps were taken in July of 1975 regarding this same problem. At the present time, they are in arrears $6,665.00. lie read sections of the lease in answer to several questions asked by council - members. After further discussion, it was moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera to begin eviction proceedings against ZRatelaLs Book Store.- Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, ��`— Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Motion adopted, 7/0. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to give the Ordinance No. 76-2797, recorded in Book 10, pages 11-12, to Revise the Amortization Schedule for Re for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Abstain: Balmer. Ordinance adopted, 4/2/1. Item 10 was taken care of earlier It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution No. 76_-153_, recorded in Book 35, pages 188-191, Setting a/Public Hearing,on June 8th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, on Issuance of General Obliqation Bonds in the amount of X85,-000_ Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer,- deProsse, almer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution No. 76-154, recorded in Book 35, pages 192-193, Approving the Final Plat of Dean Oakes First Addition. Roll J call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. City Manager Berlin called attention to the memo from City Engineer, Gene Dietz, regarding the preliminary plat for Mount Prospect Addition, part 3. Dietz recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the stipulation that the sanitary sewers for the area be relocated into City right-of-way, rather 0 Page 6 0 Council Activities May 25, 1976 than backyard easements, as shown. After discussion, it was moved by Perrot and seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution No. 76-155, recorded in Book 35, page 194, Approving the praliminar 1, o MQUn P ospect Addition, Part -3 , sub- dec to h *' gency�_ L-ments� Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 4/3. Mayor Neuhauser requested that the Resolution Concurring with and Accepting the National Functional Classificiation Map (FADS) for the City of Iowa City as Delivered by the It was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-156 recorded in Book 35, page 195,_Approving_ the Submission of a Proposal to the Deoartmenr of car Proiects P ve rreservation,_ Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development, Ci and Professor Lee, 320 E. Jefferson, were present for discus- sion_ Mr. Kraft indicated this project is 100% Federal Funded and that $12,000 has been set aside for additional part-time City Staff. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Vevera. Resolution adopted, 6/1. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to adopt ution Prohihihin" Dr. -7.;....__ a_,_ -.. _ _ G u -L wylue careen Road from the Intersection with Benton Street to e point 100 feet South of the Intersection with Benton S — _t.. Charles Barfnecker, 1013 Wylde Green Road, Joan Cartwright, 4 Bancroft Circle and William Bonney, 1021 Wylde Green Road were present for discussion. After discussion, roll call on adoption of the Resolution, Ayes: Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution failed 3/4 It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-157 recorded in Book 35, page 196, Awarding Contract for the FY '77.S lurry Seal Proiect�to Missouri f -;.j Petroleum Products in the amount of_ _4_7_ 5 6,0_ Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer., deProse , Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It, was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Page 7 Council Activities May 25, 1976 Resolution No. 76-158, recorded in Book 35, page 197, Accepting_ g S r Im rovements in a Subdivision of TowncreSVevera, � Addy+,'on Part IV, Tract B. Roll call: Ay Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser; Perret. Resolution - adopted, 7/0. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mayor Deputy City Clerk �i �!. ISS• S .� 7; DATE: D1ay 21, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Dtanager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Dtemorandim to CityDiana er from Director of Public Works regarding Sycamore Street. 5/�•S��7G Memorandum to City Council Erom Director of Community Development concerning�;(C; proposal on an "Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation." Dlemorandum to City Diamager from Director of Public Works regarding changes in the FAUS map. E e __ r r- 1 April monthly reports for the departments of Public Works and human Relations Article, 'Westdale D1all Work Slated." Dlinutes of staff meeting of Diay 12, 1976. lP �, C Article, 1111its Waterloo Lax Housing Officials." C� J Diemorandum to City Council from Housing Coordinator pertaining to housing code inspections (Council -members -only). 1 4-� Opinion of the Iowa City Civil Service Commission in the matter of Omer �I i Letts vs. City of Iowa City_ Dlemorandum to City Council from City bIanager regarding Sand Road. ey k J Memorandum to City Council from Carol deProsse concerning minimum housing c(o�d�?'r/ Memorandinn to City Council from City Dianager regarding stmmer schedule. 31 O Dtemorandim to CityDiana er from Director of Public Works regarding Sycamore Street. 5/�•S��7G Memorandum to City Council Erom Director of Community Development concerning�;(C; proposal on an "Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation." Dlemorandum to City Diamager from Director of Public Works regarding changes in the FAUS map. E e __ r r- 1 April monthly reports for the departments of Public Works and human Relations Article, 'Westdale D1all Work Slated." Dlinutes of staff meeting of Diay 12, 1976. lP �, C Article, 1111its Waterloo Lax Housing Officials." C� J Diemorandum to City Council from Housing Coordinator pertaining to housing code inspections (Council -members -only). 1 4-� R O L L C A L L Regular MEETING OF May 25, 1976 7:30 P.M. VEVERA PRESENT ABSENT y BALMER dePROSSE y FOSTER NEUHAUSER PERRET / c/ SELZER VEVERA MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 25, 1976 7:30 P.M. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost to date during this calendar year for said publication is $ The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 25th day of May, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Brad Meyers, Chairperson of the University of Iowa Veterans Association, appeared regarding the accessibility of handicapped people at the apartment complex on the corner of Market and Dodge. H2 requested that Item No. 10, Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Revocation of a Retail Beer Permit issued to Quik Trip on the basis of noncompliance with the provisions of Chapter 104A of the Code of Iowa (1975), be brought up at this time. Mr. Berlin indicated the access ramp has been provided and this item no longer needs Council's atten- tion. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of May 23-30, 1976, as Soil Stewardship Week. She also wished Councilman Vevera's son a speedy recovery from his accident today. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting of May 11, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm., 5/12/76; Housing Rehab. Prog., 5/12/76; Airport Comm., 4/15/76. Resolutions: Resolution No. 76-146, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 181, approving Class C Liquor License appli- cation for David Alberhasky dba/the Foxhead Tavern, 402 East Market, as recommended by the City Clerk. Page 2 official Actions of Council May 25, 1976 Resolution No. 76-147, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 182, approving Class C Liquor License appli- cation for George Dane dba/The Nickelodeon, 208 North Linn, as recommended by the City Clerk. Resolution No. 76-148, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 183, refunding Beer Permit for the C.O.D. Steam Laundry, 211 Iowa Avenue, as recommended by the City Clerk. Correspondence: Letter from the W. Richard Summerwill family regard- ing the Iowa City Animal Shelter. Referred to the City Manager's office for reply. Letter from Deborah L. Woodside regarding Traffic Law 6.16.9. Referred to the Public Works Department and Traffic Engineering Department for reply. Letter from Agnes R. Kuhn regarding parking on East Jefferson Street. Referred to the Department of Public Works for reply. Letter from Jolene Dodds regarding blocked vision at intersection of Melrose Avenue and Grand Avenue Court. Referred to the Department of Parks and Recreation for reply. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser announced two vacancies on the Committee for Community Needs, for two-year terms, appointments to be made June 29th. Moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer to approve the Mayor's appointment of Warren Burger, 1804 Ridgeway Drive to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Appeals, term expiring December 31, 1976. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mayor Neuhauser noted as per discussion at the Informal Session on Monday, the Housing Code is being referred to the Housing Commission for changes. She also indicated a letter had been received from Robert L. Humphrey, Iowa Department of Transportation, which was referred to the Regional Planning Commission. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to receive and file the letter and refer it to the Area Transportation n Study Committee for a report. Motion adopted, y• Page 3 Official Actions of Council May 25, 1976 Councilman Balmer recognized Deputy City Clerk Barbara Taylor, noting that she will be leaving in June, and compli- menting her for her work. Councilman Foster commended Director of Public Works Dick Plastino for his involvement in the Ralston Creek Neighbor- hood meetings. Moved by Perrot and seconded by deProsse that Council state formally their desire not to appeal Judge Carter's decree on the Urban Renewal Lawsuit. After discussion, Councilman Foster called the question. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Roll call on the motion not to appeal: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: Balmer and Selzer. Motion adopted, 5/2. Discussion was held on the disposition of portions of Block 101 after the deeds are reconveyed to the City from Old Capitol Associates. City Attorney Hayek indicated this property is not subject to the requirements of competitive bidding. Councilman Vevera made tribute to the Johnson County Am- bulance Service and the law enforcement people, expressing his gratitude for their fast response and stated his family is proud to live in Iowa City. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to three permit resolutions that were in addition to those in the Consent Calendar: Resolution No. 76-149, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 184, approving Class B Beer Permit application for Long John Silvers, Muscatine Avenue, as recommended by the City Clerk. Resolution No. 76-150, recorded in Book 35, page 185, ap- proving Class B Beer Permit application, Sunday sales, for Long John Silvers, Muscatine Avenue, as recommended by the City Clerk. Resolution No. 76-151, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 186, approving Cigarette Permit application for the Goody Shop, Clinton Street Mall, as recommended by the City Clerk. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adopt the three resolutions. Roll call: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Resolution adopted, 7/0. 0 0 Page 4 Official Actions of Council May 25, 1976 Moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to adopt Reso- lution No. 76-152, recorded in Res. Book 53, page 187, sup- porting the Johnson County Bond Issue for Joint Law Facility. Roll call: yes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road appeared. City Manager Berlin noted the Police Department has in- vestigated the lease of police vehicles and the suppliers have been notified that a lease will be presented at the June 8th meeting. Discussion was held on the motion to evict Epstein's Book Store from Clinton Street Mall because of nonpayment of rent. City Attorney Hayek explained steps were taken in July of 1975 regarding this same problem. At the present time, they are in arrears $6,665.00. Moved by Selzer and seconded by Vevera to begin eviction proceedings against Epstein's Book Store. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Motion adopted, 7/0. The Mayor declared a five-minute recess. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to give the Ordi- nance No. 76-2797, recorded in Res. Book 10, pages 11-12, to Revise the Amortization Schedule for Removal of Nonconforming Signs,third consideration and final vote for passage. Roll call: Yes: Selzer, Vevera, deProsse, Foster. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Abstain: Balmer. Ordinance adopted, 4/2/1. Item 10 was taken care of earlier. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adopt Reso- lution No. 76-153, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 188-191, Setting a Public Hearing on June 8th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, on Issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $385,000. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution No. 76-154, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 192-193, Approving the Final Plat of Dean Oakes First Addition. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution No. 76-155, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 194, Approving the Preliminary Plat of Mount Prospect Addition, Part 3, subject Page 5 Official Actions of Council May 25, 1976 to the contingency on easements. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: Balmer, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution adopted, 4/3. Mayor Neuhauser requested that the Resolution Concurring with and Accepting the National Functional Classification Map (FAUS) for the City of Iowa City as Delivered by the State of Iowa, Department of Transportaion, be deferred. Moved by Perret and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-156, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 195, Approving the Submission of a Proposal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Funds Under the FY 176 Innovative Projects Program in the Area of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. This project is 100% Federal Funded and that $12,000 has been set aside for additional part-time City Staff. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Vevera. Resolution adopted, 6/1. Moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to adopt Reso- lution Prohibiting Parking on the East Side of Wylde Green Road from 100 feet South of Benton Street to the Intersection with Ashley Drive and Prohibit Parking on Both Sides of Wylde Green Road from the Intersection with Benton Street to a point 100 feet South of the Intersection with Benton Street. Charles Barfnecker, 1013 Wylde Green Road, Joan Cartwright, 4 Bancroft Circle, and William Bonney, 1021 Wylde Green Road,were present for discussion. Roll call on adoption of the Resolution: Ayes: Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution failed, 3/4. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-157, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 196, Awarding Con- tract for the FY '77 Slurry Seal Project to Missouri Petroleum Products in the amount of 547,596.00. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution No. 76-158, recorded in Res. Book 35, page 197, Accepting Sanitary Sewer Improvments in a Subdivision of Towncrest Addi- tion, Part IV, Tract B. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. Page 6 I* official Actions of Council May 25, 1976 A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Deputy City Clerk ��%i�G£J�r�y�-fit �G3Z�7�y�"-.�`'/t1'G�G�G'�i. /- -' (J.�+_CP CLt� � c2't�ut/i-dedGi�w�tQd enc "f � a- '/1H (/tel f:P tN np�,.... .�t,, ...�. _a�1�21.7.3 .�., .,.,..:_ _� , v v'�.-t .�V ✓L, �.v . —�] .mac, n{�."—` .�l/L�. dl .CLNA JuLCt.. u 1 _ . pha c o/ y -LI _rO A�e aCc�� cv�Gung cEd &�zp,rha2.cc_`c��[a (x .- ;tint �ean��S�di�.�.: �jt�cy7'nio..a _ i a `Comment • The third consideration cif-.this;:ordinance was- e meeting of May 18. The: Planning: and; Zoning .l. 71, '� » % meeting held'on April 1, 1976,Jecommended!a by; ofthe subject ordinance which'would`extendae nonconforming signs mo=st be'removed'from three y It was the majority.opin:1on of -the Sign ReviewA anextended period of time, would; allow tbbsi.essg of -greater value and that the.per�iod shou... be ; end of the existing amortization period on`sSepti public hearing an this: item was held Apri1;27,: '.v . Action:.- � 2, ,/`� <LM�Q {('7� � U Item No. 7c0 CNSIDE� RESOL(MW. SETTING A, PUBLIC HEA Reda gular Council Meeting ,.". May 25, 1976 <7.30 PM" Page 4 Item No. 9,-. CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE.AMJRTIZATICN SCH OF NONCONFORMING. SIGNS (third consideration)_ `Comment • The third consideration cif-.this;:ordinance was- e meeting of May 18. The: Planning: and; Zoning .l. 71, '� » % meeting held'on April 1, 1976,Jecommended!a by; ofthe subject ordinance which'would`extendae nonconforming signs mo=st be'removed'from three y It was the majority.opin:1on of -the Sign ReviewA anextended period of time, would; allow tbbsi.essg of -greater value and that the.per�iod shou... be ; end of the existing amortization period on`sSepti public hearing an this: item was held Apri1;27,: '.v . Action:.- � 2, ,/`� <LM�Q {('7� � U Item No. 7c0 CNSIDE� RESOL(MW. SETTING A, PUBLIC HEA vc LJL64, Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 25,"_1976 7:30 PM Page.6 Item No. 15.- CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SUBMI: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAWDEVELOPH _FY -76 ITAIOVmw, PRWECPS PROGRAM 1NITHE ' -NEIG-1BORHOOD PRESERVAThON. Comment: the concept for this,proposal was present March 30, 1976; by-Professor+Douglas Lee' At that time -the"Councilendorsed-this,p, This project proposes to utilize an "inp+ effectuate neighborhood preservation .'..R totally new set of,techniques,.the propo, utilize existing regulations,'methods The project is'proposed.-to be.:funded;und Program;funded'a 100% federally funded program tted to the Federal Government byJ mi Action:b �D Item No. 16 - CONSIDER RESOLUTICN PROHIBITING PARKING, GREEN ROAD FROM 100rFEET i SOUIH_OF.BENT% WITH ASHLEY DRIVE AND PROHIBIT PARKING_( ROAD.FROM.THE-INTERSECI'ION;WrrH BENTCN SOUni OF THE INTERSECTI'L N WTTH BENTCN -S7 Comment:. The Council has received a'pet ition_to i Road and this matter was referred. to Pul recommendation. The Public;Works,Deparl patternsin this area and has done'Ea pos living on Wylde:"Green Road.' In addition recommended in the resolution,TublicWr following two points: a.> The City should .promote yas strongly: - Sunset Street south to I proposed This _facility would then provide" -Highway to A1:- At the;time of_canp: the"Ashley,Drive•intersection with' -1 Drive'..closedin`a cul` de sac --The I steps to upgrade tlhat portion ofarh city - -limits. - This proposed improves from Wylde Green Road. b. Also, the Police will intensify,enf speeds on .Wylde Green Road tothe_1 Action: r 4 I Ill 4'rr��<:tf la; cCkd 10_ t Al n RESOLUTION 110. RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REVOCATION OF A RETAIL BEER PERMIT ISSUED TO OUIK TRIP, INC. i WHEREAS, the City Council on February 10, 1976 'issued a retail beer permit to QuiikTrip, Inc. located at 225 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Iowa, and i WHEREAS, the Acting Building Official has;iecommended that said permit be revoked on the\basis of noncompliance with/the provisions of Chapter 104A of the Code of Iowt,(1975), pertaining to the accessibility of the premises to the handicapped, \d.\ ;� WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of State law and local ordinances, City Council may revoke any beer permit issued for noncompliance with State law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED'BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a public hearing be conducted on June 8, 1976, on the revokation of a retail beer permit issued to Quik Trip, Inc. and that the City Clerk be directed to publish notice of said hearing. It was moved by \ and seconded by that the Resolution as read be adopted,, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer deProsse i Foster Passed and approved this ATTEST: City Clerk Neuhauser Perret Selzer Vevera day of Mayor 1976. the • • CIVIC CENTER 410 E. W ASH I NOTCH ST. ` %n,/ ��'.��//1J/y{�/ �/, //•/)/� _ IOWA CITY. IMA 5]]MI 1]l Yl 35A.1800 I MAYOR MARY NELIHAMIR COUNCIL YEMB[IH AHN BALMER CAROLe MCWE L. P. FOSTER OAVIOPERRET 'AX SEL2ER ROBERT VEVERA P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, the well-being of our people depends upon the production of ample supplies of food, fiber and other products of the soil, and WHEREAS, the quality and quantity of these products depend upon the conservation, wise and proper management of the soil and water resources, and WHEREAS, our people have a mutual interest in the land and share the responsibility of preserving its productivity, and WHEREAS, the conservation districts are carrying forward a program of soil and water conservation in cooperation with numerous agencies and countless individuals, NOW, THEREFORE, I, MaAy C. NeuhaubeA, Mayon o6 Iowa City, Iowa, in 6UU appAeei.ati.on o6 .the vatue 06 .the said to .the public weC6aAe, and desiti.ng .to honon .those who pno.tec.t .it, do heheby p, ocla n .the week o6 May 23 - 30, 1976, a6 SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK .in .the City o6 low City. ayon Dated .in Iowa City, Iowa, .th,i.6 25th day o6 May, 1976. MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MAY 11, 1976 7:30 P.M. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost to date during this calendar year or said publication is $ The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 11th day of May, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Rev. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road, appeared pre- senting two letters from the First Christian Church: 1) express- ing concern on hazardous conditions existing on Dubuque and College as a result of traffic barriers and 2) expressing continued interest in helping to provide elderly housing downtown. He asked that these items be scheduled for informal discussion. It was moved by Vevera and seconded by Perret that the letters be received and filed. Motion adopted, unanimously. Michael Brody, 1008 Tower Court, appeared concerning construction for parking for the apartments in the Tower Court area, across from oaknoll calling attention to the hazard. He recommended an addition to the Code that contractors or builders be required to correct safety hazards created by them. City Manager Berlin replied this is being investigated by the Public Works•Department. Ralph Prizler, 2129 Palmer Circle appeared, presenting a petition from residents in the Sycamore Street area request- ing the City proceed with the Paving of Sycamore Street south of California Avenue to the road leading to Grant Wood School, due to severe dust conditions. City Manager Neal Berlin in- dicated a report would come from the Department of Public Works on the policies and schedules for paving. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to receive and file the petition. Motion adopted, unanimously. James Powers, 2324 Mayfield Road and John Morrissey, 513 S. Van Buren appeared regarding Freeway 518. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed May 10-15, 1976 as Iowa City Hospital Week and May 10-14, 1976 as Municipal Clerk's Week, and commended City Clerk, Abbie Stolfus, for her work. r L Page 2 Official Actions May 11, 1976 Joseph Patrick, 1190 E. Court appeared requesting Item 4-c-1 be deleted from the consent calendar. He read his letter which included a petition from residents from that section of East Court Street bounded by Summit to Muscatine, who are requesting the street be designated as a "local" or "neighborhood" street and to divert from it arterial and collector type traffic. After discussion of suggestions, the Mayor requested that the Director of Public Works give a presentation. Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar, as amended, be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of Official Actions of Council meeting of April 27, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk Minutes of Boards and Commissions Human Relations Comm., 4/26/76 Correspondence Letter from Douglass B. Lee, Jr., spokesperson for residents of the block bounded by Jefferson, Gilbert, Market and Linn Streets, requesting adequate pro- tection against traffic noise and fumes. Referred to the Dept. of Public Works for reply. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser noted Item 5, recommendation of the Human Relations Commission to approve Private Club Guidelines will be deferred until next week. It was pointed out that the Commission had received input from private clubs. City Manager Berlin called attention to the letter from Carol K. Sueppel, owner of the Goody Shop, regarding assign- ment of the lease. Moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to approve assignment of the lease to George and Meta Ireland. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mr. Berlin also informed Council that a request had been received from the National Guard to land 2 helicopters on May 16th at the National Guard Armory for a Special Program and according to the Municipal Code, the Mayor and Council are required to give written approval for any landing outside of the airport. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to permit landing the helicopters at the Armory. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mr. Berlin noted information had been received from the State yesterday regarding the Budget appeal and that the City must respond to that information 0 0 Page 3 Official Actions May 11, 1976 within 7 days, if an appeal is to be submitted to the State Board. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Ferret to authorize the submission of the budget appeal. Motion adopted, unani- mously. Mr. Berlin also announced the Old Post Office Building will be advertized for public sale on May 21, and bids will be received on the 23rd of June. The City Manager also in- formed Council the low bid on the Urban Renewal project notes was 2.988, and acceptable to HUD. Public Hearing was held on the Disposition of a Portion of Lot 5, Mall First Addition, to Whitehouse Enterprises. Council had determined that no access on First Avenue would be permitted because this would change the value of the land and because of potential traffic problems. There being no persons present to speak, the public hearing was closed. Public Hearing was held on an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City by Repealing Ordinance 2319, 2335, 2415, 2438, 2496, 2521, 2525 and 2551 (Chapter 9.30 of the Municipal Code) and Enacting New Provisions in Lieu Thereof, amending the present Code with respect to inspections and housing code provisions. Those appearing for discussion were: Bob Downer, 126 Potomac Drive representing a committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Multiple Listing Service and Iowa City Board of Realtors; W.A. Fotsch, Coralville Realtor; Bill Terry, 206 West Park Rd., Mgr, of Hawkeye Property Management; Wayne Whitmarsh, 3116 Maplewood Lane; Fredine Branson, Chairperson of the Housing Commission; Rev. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road; Lou Eichler, 1302 Carroll; Linda Nelson, 641 S. Lucas St., Andrea Hauer, 5624 Daum, represent- ing the University of Iowa Student Senate; Marie Costa, represent- ing MayFlower Tenant Organization; Harold Wessling, 1422 Cali- fornia Ave., Jeff Goudie, representing ISPIRG; Jim Shaw, -535 S. Johnson; and Susan Petrell, 1218 E. College, representing Tenants United for Action. There being no others present to speak, the hearing was declared closed. Mayor Neuhauser declared a 5 minute recess. Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to receive and file the letter from Wayne Whitmarsh. Motion adopted, unanimously. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to set a Public Hearing for Storm Water Management Ordinance for 5/25/76 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion adopted, unanimously. Page 4 Official Actions May 11, 1976 After discussion of present procedures, moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse that the Ordinance Providing for the Discontinuance of Service, the Establishment of Liens for unpaid Water Bills and Repealing Section VI of Ordinance 75-2773, be considered and given first vote for passage. Roll call on adoption: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Nays: Vevera. Motion adopted, 6/1. Bill Terry and Lou Eichler appeared for discussion. The City Manager was requested to present more information on this procedure. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the Ordi- nance to Revise the Amortization Schedule for Removal of Nonconforming Signs, be considered and given second vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Abstain: Balmer. Motion adopted, 4/2/1. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and the Ordinance Rezoning a 12.9 Acre Tract of Land from R1A to R1B for Frantz Con- struction in the Mt. Prospect III area, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Perret. Motion adopted, 6/1. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Ordi- nance 76-2759, recorded in book 10, pages 7-8. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays: deProsse. Ordinance adopted, 6/1. Moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the Ordi- nance for the Planned Area Development Plan of Part of Lot 23, MacBride Addition, Part 1 be considered and given second vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Motion adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to defer the Resolution Concurring with and accepting the National Functional Classification Map (FAUS) for the City of Iowa City, as Delivered by the State of Iowa, Department of Transportation for further report on specific changes. Motion adopted, 7/0. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution No. 76-134, recorded in book 34, page 163, Approving Change Order No. 1 in Demolition and Site Clearance Project #5, U.R. Project R-14. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Page 5 Official Actions May 11, 1976 Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adopt Reso- lution No. 76-135, recorded in book 34, page 164, Establish- ing a Fee for Certain Services Performed by the Fire Depart- ment. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 7/0. The Mayor noted Item No. 18, Resolution Establishing a Fee for Certain Services Performed by the Police Department had been deferred for changes as discussed at an informal Council meeting. After discussion, moved by Perret and seconded by Foster to defer for a week, the Resolution Authorizing the University of Iowa to Construct the Finkbine Commuter Bicycle Trail With Federal Funds and Project GREEN Funds allocated to the City of Iowa City for this purpose, as the University has decided to change the route. Motion adopted, unanimously. Moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to adopt Reso- lution No. 76-136, recorded in book 34, pages 165-166, Recognizing the Committee on Community Needs, which was approved by the Rules Committee. Mayor Neuhauser asked that the minutes reflect that the concensus of the Council was that the Committee's life is contingent on receipt of HCDA funds. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. For a more detailed and complete description of Activities see Office of the City Clerk. Mayor City Clerk COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 11, 1976 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 11th day of May, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor Neuhauser presiding. Jim Powers, 2324 Mayfield Road, appeared regarding an article in the Press Citizen concerning a meeting held with the Highway Department and the Department of Transportation on Freeway 518 By -Pass. He suggested eliminating Melrose Avenue interchange with Freeway 518, although he favored construction of Freeway 518. Rev. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road, appeared pre- senting two letters from the First Christian Church: 1) expressing concern on hazardous conditions existing on Dubuque and College as a result of traffic barriers and 2) expressing continued interest in helping to provide elderly housing downtown. He asked that these items be scheduled for in- formal discussion. It was moved by Vevera and seconded by Perret that the letters be received and filed. Motion adopted, unanimously. Michael Brody, 1008 Tower Court, appeared concerning construction for parking for the apartments in the Tower Court area, across from oaknoll, calling attention to the hazard. He recommended an addition to the Code that contractors or builders be required to correct safety hazards created by them. City Manager Berlin replied this is being investigated by the Public Works Department. Ralph Prizler, 2129 Palmer Circle appeared, presenting a petition from residents in the Sycamore Street area re- questing the City proceed with the Paving of Sycamore Street south of California Avenue to the road leading to Grant Wood School, due to severe dust conditions. City Manager Neal Berlin indicated a report would come from the Department of Public Works on the policies and schedules for paving. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Perret to receive and file the petition. Motion adopted, unanimously. John Morrissey, 513 South Van Buren, and Jim Powers, 2323 Mayfield Road appeared regarding Freeway 518. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed May 10-15, 1976 as Iowa City Hospital Week and May 10-14, 1976 as Municipal Clerk's Week, and commended City Clerk, Abbie Stolfus, for her work. Page 2 Council Activities May 11, 1976 Joseph Patrick, 1190 E. Court appeared requesting Item 4-c-1 be deleted from the consent calendar. He read his letter which included a petition from residents from that section of East Court Street bounded by Summit to Muscatine, who are requesting the street be designated as a "local" or "neighborhood" street and to divert from it arterial and collector type traffic. After discussion of suggestions, the Mayor requested that the Director of Public Works give a presentation. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar, as amended, be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meeting of April 27, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk Minutes of Boards and Commissions Human Relations Commission meeting of April 26, 1976 Correspondence Letter from Douglass B. Lee, Jr., spokesperson for residents of the block bounded by Jefferson, Gilbert, Market and Linn Streets, requesting adequate pro- tection against traffic noise and fumes. This letter has been referred to the Department of Public Works for reply. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Mayor Neuhauser noted Item 5, recommendation of the Human Relations Commission to approve Private Club Guidelines will be deferred until next week. It was pointed out that the Commission had received input from private clubs. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to a meeting in the Recreation Center tomorrow at 1:00 P.M. on the Housing Re- habilitation Program and a public meeting in the Council Chambers Wednesday evening for discussion on the tree planting ordinance. Councilwoman deProsse noted she had received an invitation from the National League of Cities to testify in Washington, D.C. for the House subcommittee on Transit subsidies for small communities, a tentative date was May 23. Councilman Perret reported on a meeting in Des Moines which he and Councilman Foster and Mayor Neuhauser attended with other City officials from cities under 50,000 which have public mass transit systems and legislators. He was encouraged with the prospects of the City receiving a share of the $2,000,000 available for Mass Transit as discussed by the House Appropriations Committee. 0 0 Page 3 Council Activities May 11, 1976 Councilman Selzer reported on the meeting held at the First Christian Church, asking if it might be wise for the City to request from Old Capitol moving of the temporary enclosure around the Plaza Centre I Site to allow better access around the corner of Dubuque and College. He also advised the Council he would be out of town until late next Tuesday night. He requested that if at all possible, any major decisions such as Urban Renewal be deferred until his return. Councilman Balmer commented on the status of the HCDA money. He noted previous discussion to temporarily freeze spending of the money. Mr. Berlin responded that a state- ment will be made in that regard. City Manager Berlin called attention to the letter from Carol K. Sueppel, owner of the Goody Shop, regarding assign- ment of the lease. He noted Staff is somewhat apprehensive in extending the time period in that location because of the temporary nature of the buildings. City Attorney Hayek responded the leases are cancellable on a 90 day notice. Mr. Berlin noted a memo would follow. It was also noted that no communication had been sent to all these people, advising them that they could not assign the lease. It was moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse to approve assignment of the lease to George and Meta Ireland. Motion adopted, unani- mously. Mr. Berlin also informed Council that a request had been received from the National Guard to land 2 heli- copters on May 16th at the National Guard Armory for a Special Program,and according to the Municipal Code, the Mayor and Council are required to give written approval for any landing outside of the airport. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer to permit landing the helicopters at the Armory. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mr. Berlin noted information had been received from the State yesterday re- garding the Budget appeal. He noted that the City must re- spond to that information within 7 days, if an appeal is to be submitted to the State Board. The form indicated the Council must authorize submsission of an appeal. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to authorize the submission of the budget appeal. Motion adopted, unanimously. Mr. Berlin also announced the Old Post Office Building will be advertized for public sale on May 21, and bids will be recieved on the 23rd of June. The Mayor suggested a discussion at informal session. The City Manager also informed Council the low bid on the Urban Renewal project notes was 2.98%, and acceptable to HUD. Public Hearing was held on the Disposition of a Portion of Lot 5, Mall First Addition, to Whitehouse Enterprises. City Attorney Hayek explained this irregular piece of ground was Page 4 Council Activities May 11, 1976 created by First Avenue Realignment Project and will be disposed to Whitehouse Enterprises in exchange for the paving assessment on the property and the dismissal of an assess- ment appeal filed by Whitehouse Enterprises. He also noted there is a limitation of access on First Avenue. Previously, Council had determined that no access on First Avenue would be permitted because this would change the value of the land and because of potential traffic problems. There being no others present to speak, the public hearing was closed. Public hearing was held on an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City by Repealing Ordinance 2319, 2335, 2415, 2438, 2496, 2521, 2525 and 2551 (Chapter 9.30 of the Municipal Code) and Enacting New Provisions in Lieu Thereof. This would amend the present Code with respect to inspections and housing code provisions. Those appearing for discussion were: Bob Downer, 126 Potomac Drive represent- ing a committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Multiple Listing Service and Iowa City Board of Realtors; W.A. Fotsch, Coralville Realtor; Bill Terry, 206 West Park Road, Manager of Hawkeye Property Management; Wayne Whitmarsh, 3116 Maplewood Lane; Fredine Branson, Chairperson of the Housing Commission; Rev. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road; Lou Eichler, 1302 Carroll; Linda Nelson, 641 S. Lucas St.• Andrea Hauer, 5624 Daum, representing the University of Student Senate; Maria Costa, representiIowa ng MayFlower Tenant Organization; Harold Wessling, 1422 California Ave., Jeff Goudie, representing ISPIRG; Jim Shaw, 535 S. Johnson; and Susan Petrell, 1218 E. College, representing Tenants United for Action. There being no others present to speak, the hearing was declared closed. Mayor Neuhauser declared a 5 minute recess. It was moved by Perret and seconded by deProsse to receive and file the letter from Wayne Whitmarsh. Motion adopted, unanimously. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to set a Public Hearing for Storm Water Management Ordinance for May 25, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion adopted, unanimously. After discussion Of present procedures, it was moved by Foster and seconded by deProsse that the Ordinance Providing for the Discontinuance of Service, the Establishment of Liens for Unpaid Water Bills and Repealing Section VI of Ordinance 75-2773, be considered and given first vote for passage. Roll call on adoption: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Balmer. Nays:Vevera. Motion Page 5 adopted, 6/1. cussion. The formation on • 9 Council Activities May 11, 1976 Bill Terry and Lou Eichler appeared for dis- City Manager was requested to present more in - this procedure. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the Ordinance to Revise the Amortization Schedule for Removal of Nonconforming signs, be considered and given second vote for passage. Councilman Balmer informed Council he would abstain on the advise of legal counsel and referred to the memo from Angela Ryan, Assistant City Attorney. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse. Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Abstain: Balmer. Motion adopted, 4/2/1. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the rule requiring that ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and the Ordinance Rezoning a 12.9 Acre Tract of Land from R1A to R1B for Frantz Construction in the Mt. P::-ospect III area, be voted upon for final passage at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Perret. Motion adopted, 6/1. It wasmoved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Ordinance 76-2759, recorded in book 10, pages 7-8. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Foster. Nays: deProsse. Ordinance adopted, 6/1. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the Ordinance for the Planned Area Development Plan of Part of Lot 23, MacBride Addition, Part 1 be considered and given second vote for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Motion adopted, 7/0. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to defer the Resolution Concurring with and accepting the National Functional Classification Map (FAUS) for the City of Iowa City as Delivered by the State of Iowa, Department of Trans- portation for further report on specific changes. adopted, unanimously. Motion It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution No. 76-134, recorded in book 34, page 163, Approv- ing Change Order No. 1 in Demolition and Site Clearance Project #5, U.R. Project R-14. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Reso- lution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adopt ingaResolution . in book FeeforCertain,recorded ServicesPerformed3by theeFire,Departlish- ment. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Page 6 Council Activities May 11, 1976 The Mayor noted a Fee for Certain Item No. 18, Resolution Establishing had been Services Performed b Council as deferred for changes y the Police Department meeting, discussed at an informal After discussion, it was moved b by Foster to defer for a week, the the Universitys Perrot and seconded Bicycle Trail with of I°wa to Construct the Authorizing allocated with Federal F the Project GRE Commuter to the Cit ands and Project GREEN Funds University has a °f Iowa City for this unanimously, decided to change the Purpose, as the route. Motion adopted, Res olItiwas Nmoved by Perret and Recognizing 76-136, recorded seconded by deProsse to ado approved the Committee on Co in book 34, pages 165-166 Pt Pproved y the Rules mmunit the minutes reflect Committee, y Needs, which was that that the concensusrofeuhauser asked that funds the Committee's life is Contin the Council was Ne Roll call: Ayes: Vevera gent on Perrot . Balmer receipt of HCDA Selzer Nays: none, deProsse, / Foster, moved It was Resolution adopted, 7/0. at 10: the meeting4o Poster aandoadopted, secondeby Perret to adjourn unanimously. City Clerk DESIGN REVIEW CChMITTEE MINU1'ES MAY 12, 1976 -- 4:00 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE RCGP 0 MEIBERS PRESENT: Summerwill, Lilly, Seiberling, Gutheinz, Wockenfuss, Haupert, Louis, Hartman MIIdBERS ABSENT: Wegman, Alexander, Lafore, Sinek CITY STAFF PRESENT: Brei OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Nowysz, of Wehner, Nowysz, and Pattschull CCAMENIS TO CITY COUNCIL I. There was a consensus of Design Review Committee members of their support for the continuing coordination of the pedestrian -oriented mall for College/Dubuque. 2. The Design Review Committee highly commends Council for their effort to make Washington Street a beautiful design with the trees and further expresses their concern for its maintenance. DISCUSSION A. General Discussion By consensus of Committee members, it was decided to have one meeting per month until it becomes necessary to revert back to two. This meeting will be the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Barbara Hartman will be submitting her resignation of the Design Review Committee in the near future. Summerwill informed the Committee of her resignation as chairperson. By member consensus, Haupert was appointed to be the new chairperson. At the next Design Review Committee meeting, members will discuss whether to decrease membership by amending the resolution or to fill vacancies to the original capacity. They will also consider rotating chairmanship. 0 0 B. Update on College/Dubuque Plans Nowysz informed the Committee of his meeting with City Council. He showed a drawing of the present underground utility format of the College/Dubuque intersection. Moving them to make room for the fountain would cost approximately $38,000. Nowysz was asked by Council if the fountain could be designed above the present utility system, and he indicated it could. Council then voted not to move the utilities. However, the existing sewer and water pipes will be televised; and if they need replacing, they would be moved around the future fountain site. Nowysz suggested using patterned brick instead of some of the amenities in the Welton Becket proposal to allow accessibility of fire trucks. Also, the location of some planters over underground, heat -emitting pipes was changed. Financing of the fountain was discussed. Nowysz stated he was placed on "hold" because of the pending Urban Renewal litigation until further notice. MISCELLANEOUS On May 20, Summerwill will attend a meeting with Council and chairpersons of all City commissions at the Highlander. 2. It was suggested that Nowysz and Ilaupert talk to City Attorney John Hayek in an effort for them to get Council to refine contracts. 3. The next Design Review Committee meeting will be June 9, 1976, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. ,WCE^SUM ERWILL PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE: Mary Neuhauser, Neal Berlin, Dennis Kraft, HOUSING (tFlWBILITATICv PROGRAbt MEETING Julie Vann, Bruce Burke, Gary Askerooth, Susan Futrell, MAY 12, 1976 -- 1:20 P.M. at Retish, Pat roster, Michael Kucharzak, David PerretHemingway, IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER Bob Conley, Fredine Branson, Lyle Seydel, Dave Hemingtray, MEETING RCCN B Vicki Brei DECISION Slkf1ARY OF DISCUSSION TOPIC City Manager Neal Berlin led the group's discussion in for a viable housing making preliminary policy decisions Based on consensus decisions of rehabilitation Program. plan will be drafted including this meeting, a program ied structures, � Preface Predominately owner-occuprannted ns, the city, utilizing both r loans, central area of laborers, to incorporate ramsretir� and exploring possibilities and supplements prog energy conservation, It was stated that [RJD goals and objectives require pro- of a stated grams to predominately serve the needs asked to see if the Proposed neighborhood. Julie Vann was stated Topic 1: Federal rules and regulations as be enacted; and if 1976, Federal Re :L'5 were going was t ey would become applicable. She abl.of Federal Constraints they were, en laborers further requested to determine the requirements eight units under the working on apartments with less than It is that these laborers must Dais -Bacon Act. possible be paid union wages. tructure bee time a rented smade for Askerooth felt that duringrwisions should was being rehabilitated, p He also Topic 2: he shouldsee. rent benefit low- toamoderate-iincome rfor am of theiprogram come of the P o mentioned that since the S.B.A system Conley Structure individuals. -oriented funds to Eligibility is available be small allocate ftor our it would not be necessary program for their use. The informational topic required no decision. It should include owner-occuP property and rental units wh the owner occupies the structure (5 units or smaller). It should offer assistance in identifying other sources of funding for other rental units and small neighborhood -oriented businesses TOPIC SU%I.IARY OF DISCUSSION HUD requires that a "designated area" be sited for rehabilitation. Seydel has asked HUD to explain why Iowa City could not be a "designated area" of Johnson County. Kraft pointed out that by mapping housing conditions, an area has tentatively been defined. City Manager Berlin suggested using most Topic 3: of the available funds within this "designated area" but reserve a small portion for other outside needs. Area and ,payor Neuhauser favored the scattered site approach Location rather than the neighborhood approach. She didn't Eligibility think People would appreciate their neighborhood being labeled as blighted. DECISION Since Iowa City doesn't have a specific neighborhood which is deteriorated, it would be desirable to use a scattered site approach to rehabilitate, based on the needs of the participants. Grants and loans should be the forms of financial assistance available to Participants. Grants shoild be reserved for the elderly with fixed incomes and lota- income residents. This topic will be further discussed at an informal Council meeting. Vann suggested emphasizing one area (or neighbor- hood) at a time, to put sequence in the program rather than a first come, first serve basis. Kraft pointed out that HCDA funds could be used to improve ublic facilities in conjunction with this program. Kucharzak indicated the majority of cities in this Program liked to Topic 4 start with grants and later go to loans. Grants would initiate the Forms of program more readily, and loans would extend the funds over a longer Financial period of time. Askerooth suggested using the Pioneer Corporation rather than Assistance only traditional banks and savings and loans institutions. Vann was asked to investigate whether I1UD would recognize an institu- tion which backed money by N.C.U.A. "There was some discussion concerning whether the City should buy, rehabilitate, Topic S: and rent housing structures. Several people were against it, because the money invested wouldn't help as many People as if used for Structure Purchase houses witgrants. Seydel expressed the need for our to five bedrooms for low-income, large families. He felt Usefulness sane money should be identified to buy such houses. Kraft mentioned it was possible the City might qualify for funding under HMA, Section 8, for such purchases. City Manager Berlin requested a staff presentation of this concept before Council. DECISION Since Iowa City doesn't have a specific neighborhood which is deteriorated, it would be desirable to use a scattered site approach to rehabilitate, based on the needs of the participants. Grants and loans should be the forms of financial assistance available to Participants. Grants shoild be reserved for the elderly with fixed incomes and lota- income residents. This topic will be further discussed at an informal Council meeting. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION DECISION Informational topic required Topic I no decision. FSupplam7nentary Askerooth stated he found through research, that 50% of Informational topic required the rehabilitation costs could be saved by use of semi- no decision. volunteer or retired people; however, it took about7: It would be feasible toing twice as long to complete the projects. Vann stated that Lincoln, Nebraska, had a similar program. Kucharzak explore the possibility of mentioned that larger contractors usually would not hiring retired laborers to jobs, thereby Needs accept the smaller-type jobs or would demand large amounts perform small of money to do them. Other cities have used this approach reducing expenses. in cutting costs. It was decided to have a presentation before Council It seems advisable to employ concerning the hiring of a consultant to coordinate the a rehab advisor. This topic be further discussed at Topic 8: P program. City Manager Berlin pointed out that this would it is to be done. will an informal Council session. be the opportune time to hire one if Rehab Advisor Kraft stated a consultant could guide staff in setting up the program, providing forms, experience, and proven procedures thereby saving money and staff time. The issue of citizen participation was discussed. City A rehab advisory board will be formed including OCN, Manager Berlin suggested there be a group formed to focus specifically on rehabilitation. Mayor Neuhauser Housing Commission, program Topic 9 °p recommended its formation be made through Council by participants, a lender and resolution and have citizens follow the same application a contractor. Council will appoint members. Roles of procedure as members of other organizations follow. Policymakers This committee, including members of CCN, members of the Housing Commission, and any interested citizen,can then provide input to develop and maintain the program. David Perret reminded participants of the energy crisis Efforts will be made to edu- cate participants about energy Additional and encouraged energy conservation measures to be incorporated into the program's development. conservation methods and to Copic: encourage such improvements to eligible structures. • 0 Iowa City Airport Commission April 15, 1976 Civic Center Engineering Conference Room MFM BERS PRESENT. Gary Bleckwenn Dave Hartwig Jack Perkins Claude Peterson Dick Phipps MEMBEPS ABSENT: NONE SIII-TMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: cl,ai.rman Hartwig called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Minutes or tht, March meeting were presented. Moved by Perkins, second by iileck�:renn, munutes be approved as presented. Motion carried. Jones presented the bills for the month. It was moved by Perkins, second by Bleckwenn, bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. Jones reported Thompson Construction Company had all ready replaced the old rails and footings for the South doors on the old United hangar.. Bleckwenn asked about the new T -hangars and Jones stated, that as soon as the Commission receives a copy of the 1976-1977 budget, the Commission should start considering what type of hangars to build, so that the offer for bids can be let July 1, 1976. Chairman Hartwig stated it was time to elect a new Chairman and Secretary for the Commission. Peterson nominated Jack Perkins for Chairman, Bleckwenn second the nomination. There being no other nomination the Commission voted unanimously to elect Perkins Chair- man. BlecRw(,nn nominated Claude Peterson for Secretary, Phipps ;(�cond the nomination. There being no other nominations the Commission voted unanimously to elect Claude Peterson Secretary. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Next meeting, May 20, 1976, Civic Center 7:30 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 76-146 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLTMI-(N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C Liquor Control License application is hereby approve or the following named person or persons at the following described location: David Alberhasky dba/the Poxhcad Tavern, 402 E. Market Iowa City Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or re- strictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or State law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to he endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, certificate of financial responsibility, surety bond, sketch of the premises and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret that the Resolution as re_a Tie adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Ve :•era x Passed and approved this 25th day of May 1 1976 RESOLUTION NO. 76-147 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLTUTT A BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C Liquor Control License application rove is hereby appor the following named person or persons at the following described location: George Robert Dane dba/the Nickelodeon, 208 N. Linn Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or re- strictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or State law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to he endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, certificate of financial responsibility, surety bond, sketch of the premises and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by that the Resolution there were: Balmer deProsse Balmer and seconded by Perret as rea a adopted, and upon_r_o11 caTL AYES: NAYS: V x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x ABSENT: Passed and approved this 25th day of May 1 19 0 • RESOLUTION NO. 76-198 1'%1P RESOLUTION TO REFUND BEER PERMIT WHEREAS, the C.O.D. Steam Laundry at 211 Iowa Ave. liquor has surrendered?iC permit No.0-7833 , expiring November 27, 1976 and requests a refund on the unused portion thereof, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that said beer permit be and the same is hereby cancelled, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant on the General Fund in the amount of $ S22.SO payable to the C.O.D. Steam Laundry liquor for refund ofxbnc permit No. C-7833 It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAPS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x PerrPt x Selzer x Vf VPT� X Passed this 25th day of Ma 19 76 i RECOLl ..J, i 819%6 f 1 �>1 May 17, 1976 City Council of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser and Council members, We would like to congratulate you on the efficient, prop fessional and humane services provided by the Iowa City Animal Shelter. Beverly Horton and her staff are helpful, courteous and concerned individuals who think not only of the safety of Iowa City citizens but of the needs of lost pets and their owners. We are prompted to write you after having the experience last week of losing our dog. Thrcugh the kindess and concern expressed by Mr. R. David Callen who found our dog and reported it to the Animal Shelter, and the efficiency of the Animal Shelter in contacting us-- we were soon reunited with our family pet. Needless to say, Mr. Callen and the Animal are "heroes" in our eyes! The Animal Shelter is to be commended for their excellent service. / TheW. RichrdSummerwill family 1 06 ' Highwood I�wa City, Iowa 52240 Y May 129 1976 To: Iowa City City Council :Members From: Deborah L. Woodside 522 N. Gilbert St, Fe: Traffic Law 6.16.9 I am a resident of Iowa City and an employee of the University of Iowa, 1 received a parking ticket in late January.l976 violating the "storage" law, parking on. the 'street formore than forty-eight hours. I question the validity o£the law as it does not give the car owner in my rk. situation a'Ulace'to pa The Iowa -City City Council passed a law restricting_the number of hours one can park on the street, and it was updated several years aRo to become more realistic, The Iowa -City. City Council also n_assed a law on Augurt 7, 1962, stating ;that -any house;'. -built prior to that date does not have .to comply wilt --a City housing code which sayr, that each house built after A.4 above date is required to have off street _parking available. I;under stand and agree with the reasoning behind this;adjustmentt but it prevents the occupants of these older homes from parking: on the street over forty-eight hours. The problem that I have is that I rent -a unit in a two family , house which moets the City codes, butT).me!£romn having any 'Place to park. -Lhe, house is in the older section:: of tolxn about a mile away from campus. I, walk to school,daily.,'in`order to conserve gasoline costs and parking -.fees on campus' 2My Job reouires a car and I am often out o. town ;on long_•weekends = ' from Thursday through Sunday. evening. "I am.unable to -move My car to comply with the city traffic laws. I also believe: it a bit ridiculous to have to'drive my car around•;the block' to move my car or to change my_car -to the other side—of.tho - street because of the odd -even parkin _ g system. The house that I live 9.n is the only house on the block with- out off street parking.. Most of the homes either have drive= ways or are located next to an alley which- enable — them to `- have off street parkin@;. My house is ':located in the -middle of the block and therefore does not have that capability. L would imagine that my siituation is not unique.` I believe that yois should give t1 -ds _ problem some'thought'as it:effects_ a number of citizens. i e !U :. f X i ..�. rX A•'�..4'�-�.5 �.is'i�.`.�i.i i Y I think that the r,ari-ing laws and housing code is in somecrhat the car larenencouraging of a conflict of each other, there fore.di�o nark. tion a-glace=to ovmer in my situan citizen to break the'Iavt every 4$- the ordinary law abiding hours. I would appreciate it if you crould review the laws concerning - this matt^r. I have brought this natter to the court but the court's the responsibility Is just to unhpld already to ann al my dues tonthe ..niture _ I have the onportunity it would seem impractical of the anneal, and i-ts complexity, to pursue it further. e. I would appreciate it if you would let me kThankyou ,you are t.a:ci.nr in rewards to this matter. City Council Members Civic Center Iowa City, Ia. Dear City Council members: 1185 E. Jefferson St. Iowa City, Iowa May 18, 1976 be end only on the north side cOfmEastthatJeffersonnStrreetein1thedblocks bounded on the west by the traffic island at the Evans Street intersection and in the east by tOe Ralston Creek bridge just east of Parsons Street. This matter has already been brought to the attention of the Street and Traffic division of the city. Sincerely, Agnes R. Kuhn G t DCn,PRF,AY 1 8 1976 ABBIL- STOLi=US CITY CLERK COMMCgC[ Cr . CIVIC C[NT[q.l I. I W4NA5Mg0TOy ST W IO 0. GITV, IONASdIiO y IMA CITY .10WA June 24, 1976 Ms. Agnes R. Kuhn 1185 East Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Kuhn: The City Council has referred your letter regarding removal If parking on East Jefferson to Public Works for a recommendation. There is no problem with removing the parking on the south side through the area where no homes exist; however, we are doing a postcard survey of homeowners from on to Ralston Creek. Ile that point will receive and tabulate the re- sults of this in two to three weeks, and we will place this on the Council Agenda for their consideration with a recommendation from Public Works. Sinc r?jX( /iia as inoDPublic T4orks RJP:bz cc: James BrachL-el Neal Berlin Abbie Stolfus 3h t �4a 3io o cep„ ya SE - Z - - �✓*�t>v _�7�.�.-„ mss. N.-c'�cGl.� �` } 13-Za— , COMN[[C[ • /� /y • CIVIC CENTER. 410 E WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 ]193X.1800 e i IWA MT,pVN• NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS Two vacancies Two year term It is the duty of members of the Committee on Community Needs to coordinate communication channels between groups and citizens of Iowa City and the City Council and staff and then to responsibly respond to program proposals as solutions designed to meet the community's needs. Iowa City appointed members of Boards and Commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the June 29, 1976, Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. r J • ec CiftOMM[�aR•CSi !!'�! / / E/ VV �/✓ \� � CIVIC CENTER.410E WASHINGTON SL j _% \ qYWA CITY. IOWA 52240 719,W -18009/ a 0 NOTICE TM CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOIN17ENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF APPEALS One vacancy - Unexpired Term Dtay 25, 1976 - December 31, 1976 It is the duty of members of the Board of Appeals to holdappeal hearings on matters concerning minimum housing standards nce and the uniform building code. Members must be'qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must•be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the ",;y.?l 1476_ Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the. Clerk's office upon request. ) S0 0 /OWN Ms. Mary Neuhauser Mayor of Iowa City 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser: RE*,IED H.,71 1 y 1976 HIGHWAY DIVISION 026 LINCOLN WAY AMES. IOWA 50010 515-296-1101 May 11, 1976 REF. Ro. F-518-3 Washington F-518-4 Johnson 518 Arterial Improvement Thank you for giving.us the opportunity to speak to the joint City Council - Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Policy Com- mittee meeting on May 10, 1976, relative to the 518 improvement in Johnson and Washington Counties. I hope this meeting was success- ful to the extent that it relayed to you our concerns relative to the need for an improvement in our highway system in Washington and Johnson Counties and the problem of further delay to portions of the project until all problem areas have been resolved. The City's letter of January 30, 1976, clearly pointed out your opposition to proposed Freeway 518, yet went on to say that this o?position "should not be construed as opposition to the construc- tion of a bypass road around the westerly side of the Iowa City urban area". As we stated during our meeting, the 518 project should adequately respond to the official Transportation Plan for the Johnson County area. It is assumed that this Plan would reflect the desires and the official position of the City of Iowa City. However, until that Plan is complete and approved it would seem appro- priate to pursue some interim measure which would allow further pro- ject development in Washington and southern Johnson Counties. To that end, and as requested yesterday, it would be appreciated if the Iowa City City Council, as well as the Policy Committee of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission could respond relative to the following points: 1. What would be the City's position relative to the con- struction of a two-lane facility utilizing the 518 four -lane right-of-way alternate from Iowa 92 northerly to Iowa 22; then, beginning at Iowa 22, construct a four -lane facility on the 518 alternate location north- erly, utilizing Alternate 2 at Indian Lookout, (this is on the west side), but connecting directly into the existing four lanes of US 218 south of Iowa City. This COMMISSIONERS DONALD IL GARDNER STEPHEN GARST WILLIALI /. McGRATH ANN FELLEGRENO ROOERT R. RIGLER L. STANLEY SCHOELERMAN ALLAN THOMS Cedar Rape: Coon Ra;, Js Melrose Story City New Hampton Spencrr, Dubuque Mayor Mary Neuhauser • Page 2 May 11, 1976 • connection could be planned to be compatible with what- ever decisions are made at a later date, such as a westerly bypass, relative to the final approved Johnson County Transportation Plan. This above described align- ment is as shown in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The change to two lanes in Washington County was based on the lower traffic volumes south of Iowa 22. 2. In the event that the final transportation plan does indicate a facility bypassing Iowa City to the west, what is the City's position relative to such a facility being connected to Melrose Avenue? 3. As mentioned at our meeting yesterday, we have dis- cussed with the Johnson County Board, their request to leave open the Coralville cutoff road rather than relocate it as shown in the Draft Environmental State- ment, as well as their concerns regarding the sewer connection for the Johnson County Home. These will be discussed again with the Johnson County Board of Sup=er- visors, but a position relative to either of these particular areas would also be appreciated. More spe- cifically, if necessary, would it be possible to con.nec the Johnson County home to the Iowa City sewer system? In closing, any other comments on items which you feel would assist us in developing this project for the citizens of Johnson County, Washington County, and the State of Iowa would also be most welcome. Sincerely, Robert L. Humphrey Project Planning Engineer RLH:db cc: H. E. Gunnerson Van Snyder K. P. McLaughlin Raymond Kassel Harry Budd Stan Good Vim.; '. ® `�,.�i• _ _ _. IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND,FOR JOHNSON COUNTY CHARLES EASTHAM, HAROLD BECHTOLDT, ) and JEANNE SMITHFIELD, ) Plaintiffs, VS. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, a Municipal Corporation, Defendant, OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES, Intervenor, PLO BETH EHNINGER, HENRY W. PIRO, SAI4UEL BECKER, RICHARD F. DOLE, JR., KENNETH C. DREUSICKE, MARCIA WEGMAN, KEITH B. KAFER, RALPH L. OXFORD, JIM GALIHER, WILLA J_ DICKENS, JOHN B_ HARPER, JEANETTE B. MADSEN, ROSALINE M. MOORE, JOSEPH W. HOWE, EARLE F. MURPHY, ERNEST W. LEHMAN, FAYE H. STRAYER, ALLEN H. ARNESON, HENRY W. FOX, HAROLD A. O'KEEFFEE, WILLIAM R. WHITEIS, STEPHEN M. STEWART, KEVIN HARTWIG, and MARTY E_ SIXT, Intervenors Equity No. 43095 ORDERS, JUDGMENT AND DECREE CJ iJ i ,r ;a • V -n/ _.-E_RC N .. :3 On May 4, 1976, the Court, in this action, filed a memorandum decision containing its findings of fact and conclusions of law, as provided in R.C.P. 179. This decision was despositive. of the issues tried in principal part. No judgment or decree was entered at that time. Subsequently, a series of motions have been filed by the Plaintiffs, the Defendant, and the Inter- venor, Old Capitol Associates. Hearing was held on said moticns on May 18, 1976. The Court, having duly considered said notions, now makes -the following orders with respect thereto and enters its judgment and decree finally adjudicating the rights of the parties. The May 4th memorandum decision need be enlarged on only one matter. This involves the extent to which the Defendant, City of Iowa City, and.the Intervenor, Old Capitol Associates, must act to provide specific restoration.of money or property,:. each to the other, as a result of actions already partially completed pursuant to the contract avoided by the Court's memorandum decision. This requires an application of the doctrine of equitable restitution to performances under a void agreement. See Restatement, Law of Restitution, Section 47; Turner v. Cruzen, 70 Iowa 202, 204; 30 N.W. 483 (1886).' There are, of course, certain instances where specific restoration is impossible or impractical. When this occurs, specific property may be ordered restored -only -to the extent practical. Section 142 of the Restatement, Law of Res t2%11�10}r ^l provides: _3� "The right of a person to restituion from another because of a benefit received terminated or diminished if, after the receipt of a benefit, circumstances have so changed that it would be inequitable to require the other to make full restitution." section 69 of the Restatement makes specific application of the quoted rule to transfers made pursuant to mistake; of fact or mistake of'law (including transfers under a void agreement as discussed in Section 47 thereof). As the foregoing may be applied to the present contro- versy, the Court finds on the record made that it would bF inequitable to impose any requirement for restitution of either land conveyed or purchase money tendered on that portion of the contract realty commonly designated as the "Plaza Centre One" property or the service areas and easements attendant thereto./ , Conversely, it does not appear inequitable to require reconveyance to the City i:- old Capitol of the Block 101 property, including the alley. specific areas where restitution shall be made are designated in the decree which follows. -2- -----_ —r - ------ eft l ' 7 IT IS NOW ORDERED • 1. Plaintiffs" Motion to Amend, filed May 7, 1976, is granted. 2. P1aintiffs'�ion�to Strike or to Set R ar ng filed May 14, 1976, is denied. ""r= 1 . 3. Defendant's, City of Iowa City's, Motioi=fo Enlar e� and Amend Memorandum Decision, filed May 10, 1976, is denied"except as provided in the decree which follows. -; C) _.- 4. Intervenors,Old Capitol Associates', I -lotion for Reconsideration of Issue and to Amend Memorandum Decision and to Enlarge Findings of Fact is denied except as provided in the decree which follows. IT IS NOW ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED AS THE'FINAL ADJUDICATION HEREIN that the Plaintiffs prevail on Division I of . the petition, that the contract between the Defendant and the Intervenor- Old Capitol Associates, be and the same is hereby declared ultra vires for reasons stated in the Court's decision herein; that the Defendant and the Intervenor, Old Capitol Associates, be and they are hereby permanently enjoined and restrained from proceeding further in the carrying out of their certain agreement of March 19, 1974, for the sale and redevelop- ment of urban -renewal property and other property of Defendant and from any further conveyances of any of said urban renewal Property, except in accordance with Section 403__8 of the Code of Iowa; that the Defendant and the Intervenor, Old Capitol Associates, be and they are hereby mandatorily enjoined to forthwith cause reconvevance to the City of Iowa City of the.real estate - ----(including the alley) located in Block 101 which was the subject - of conveyance between the parties by deed dated April 6, 1976, and filed of record Aprils',, 1976, said property.to be reconveyed n free of the liens of the ortgages placed thereupon by the said Intervenor; that the Defendant shall return to the Intervenor, Old Capitol Associates, those certain cash deposits placed with the Defendant by the said Intervenor in March of 1974, pursuant to Section 3 of Part I of the Agreement which •i:s the subject of this action and such cash deposit as was posted with specific reference to the Block 101 conveyance as per Paragraph 3 of Schedule F, as amended; no action already taken by'the parties, pursuant to the contract which is the subject of this•action, need be altered or rescinded, except as specifically required by the decretal portion of this order, and it shall not be construed to require the parties to act further to restore their respective prior positions; Plaintiffs' request for expert witness fees and allowance of attorney's fees is denied; costs are assessed 50 percent to the Defendant; 30 percent to the Intervenor, Old Capitol Associates; and 20.percent, jointly and severally, against the Intervenors, Flo Beth Ehninger et al. Dated for entry thi say of May, 1976_ CC: Wash' THE 6TH JUDICIr1L DISiRICi Ha}•c•;. Honohsr. Hoy Jar -en -3- �IJ\ RESOLUTION NO. 76-149 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS "B" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "B" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described location: Long John Silver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or re- strictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or State law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, certificate of financial responsibility, surety bond and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by d P and seconded b that the Resolution as rea a adopted, and u on ro ever there were: P ca AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x Passed and approved this 25th day of —May 19 76. 0 RESOLUTION NO. 76-150 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS B BEER LICENSE APPLICATION. SUNDAY SALES 13E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class B BEER Sunday Sales Permit application is hereby approvedorrttFie lollowing named person or persons at the following described location: Long John Silver's, 1940 Lower Muscatine Road Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance of state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, bond, and all other information or docu- ments required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera that the Resolution as reade s op e , and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x ABSENT: Vevera x Passed this 25th day of May , 1976 RESOLUTION N0, 9 L OWN—}�E CIGARETTE PERMITS WHEREAS, the following firms and Persons have made a bind, and paid the mulct tax required by law for the sale of cigarettes and g applications filed the Papers; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF, IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the a b(' granted and the cigarette bond now on file in the office of the City Clerk be and the same are herebya applications to issue a e approved, and the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed Permit co sail cigarette papers and cigarettes to the following named Persona and firsts; George and Meta Ireland dba/Goody Shop, Clinton Street Mall It was moved by deProsse that the Resolution as res were: be a and seconded by Vevera opted, and upon roll call there AYES: NAYS: ABS=T_ Balmer X deProsse �— x Foster X Neuhauser X Perret x Selzer X Vevera X Passed this 25th day of May 19 76 • RESOLUTION NO. 76-152 • RESOLUTION SUPPORTING IIIF JOHNSON COLIN" BONI) IISSUEFOR A -IOIYr U\IVI.CIATY hIIE[LEAS, The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa and the Board of Supe -visors of Johnson County, cooperative Iowa jointly believe that leforcement within i undertakings. the respective jurisdictions can best be served by promotingIowa and WHEREAS, facilities shared by the Police Department of Iowa City, > the Sheriff's Department of Johnson County, Iowa should enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of both departments. WUFREAS, a duplication of space and similarity of efforts now exists, to some degree, between the respective law enforcement agencies. WHEREAS, the present Johnson County Jai.L is in poor condition and hi need of replacement; IVIIF.RAs, the Johnson County Courthouse is to architectural d has qualified has been placed on the National Register of Uisand preseral vatioces n;d has q for federal funds to assist in its restoration and P Iowa supports NOW TIIEREPORE, be it resolved that the City Council of Iowa City, the concept of shared law enforcement facilities and restoration of the on Johns County Courthouse to better serve the citizens of Iowa City and of all ei Johnson County. Balmer and seconded by deProsse It was moved by P and upon roll call trere were: that the Resolution as rea c a o Pte( , AYES: NAYS: ABS Balmer X _ deProsse x Poster X Neuhauser X Perret x Selzer x Vevern x 76 25th May 19 passed and approved this day of i ayor �� ATresr: •7 �l% City Clerk ACCOUNT NO. --___1 40 _RATING NAME. CREDIT LIMIT ADDRESS �, 13, 10� ITEMS Mill DE01TV NI -D DAIC 'I III cncoiyn DALANCE '00 :A L- -- ---- ----- I. - 7d 00 -117/7 C3, ,7LIV 7(1� igepz-- . If /T 'i A, e> 11 1 11 !I . 1 ; - : I io C) Cpl. >dG'ou 7 ell 4! Af.l:l IIIN1 NU N Il ,11 1 .til it, lir NO. ._ ADDRESS -- - - --___. _--CREDIT LIMIT TER AfS � DATC r�uo v 11 s jll DALANCE — '? 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The purpose of this Ordinance is to revise the amortization schedule for the removal of non -conforming signs by increasing from three (3) years to eight (8) years the period within which non- conforming signs shall be removed. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. "Ordinance No. 73-2683 is hereby amended by repealing Section V, Subsection 2, of Ordinance No. 73-2683 (Section 8.10.35.4B of the Municipal Code), AMORTIZATION OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS and substituting in lieu thereof, • 8.10.35 All non - (except, elsewb than SECTION II 73-2683 and al provisions o; tt� SECTION IV. of this Ordinance st.. adjudication shall not z,.,, or any section, provision, ort. unconstitutional. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE e following: NON -CONFORMING SIGNS. in this Ordinance "a tion is specified eriod of not more 1973. V of Ordinance No. `conflict with -the 1 .. .•,,isions, or part r -•o•,,stitutional, such e ' Ordinance as a whole adjudged invalid or This Ordinance shall become effective 0 after its final passage, approval and publication as provided bylaw- J May 25 1976 The Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met on the g above date, in Regular session, pursuant to law and the rules of said Council, and in accordance with the terms of a notice of meeting, a copy of which was timely served on each member of the Council and accepted in writing by each member thereof, said notice of meeting being as follows: NOTICE May 25 , 1976 TO: John Balmer, Carol deProsse, L. P. "Pat" Foster, Mary C. Neuhauser, Dave Perret, Max Selzer, and Robert A. VCounc 1 Idembers Iowa City, Iowa you are hereby notified will be held on the Sth Y of at the Civic Center in Iwa City, o'clock p, M., for the purpose o of a Resolution Fixing Date for a of the Issuance of $355,000.00 Es Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa, and Prc Notice Thereof, and for such oth therewith as may come before the. Re Ma' Service of the foregoing no Rv7 John Balmer s/Carol deProsse s/L. P. "Pat" Foster s/Mary C. Neuhauser s/Dave Perret S/Mai; Selzer s Robert A. Vevera -1- AMLERS. COONEY. DORWEILER, HAYNIC IN SMITH. LAWYER9. DE9 M0INi9. IOWA n I m • • 0 ORDINANCE NO. 76-2797 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TUE 7.ONING CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY REVISING TUE AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE FOR REMOVAL OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS AND BY AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 73-2683, SECTION V, SUB -SECTION 2 (SECTION 8.10.35:4B OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY), AND REPEALING SECTION V, SUB -SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 73-2683. BE IT ENACTED BY TUE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to revise the amortization schedule for the removal of non -conforming signs by increasing from three (3) years to eight (8) years the period within which non- conforming signs shall be removed. SECTION II. AMENDMENT. Ordinance No. 73-2683 is hereby amended by repealing Section V, Subsection 2, of Ordinance No. 73-2683 (Section 8.10.35.4B of the Municipal Code), AMORTIZATION OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS and substituting in lieu thereof the following: 8.10.35.4B. AMORT17.ATION OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS. All non -conforming signs set forth in this Ordinance (except prohibited signs. whose elimination is specified elsewhere) shall be removed within a period of not _more than eight (8) years from September 11, 1973. SECTION III. REPEALER. Subsection 2 of Section V of Ordinance No. 73-2683 and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with'the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provisions, or part -c. __ of this Ordinance shall be adjudged 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 V. EFFECTIVE•. DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective • after its final passage, approval and publication as provided bylaw. 0 Ordinance No. 76-2797 Page 2 It was moved by deProsse 9 and seconded by Vevera that the Ordinance as read by adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Abstain Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera MAYOR ATTEST: ` x� CITY CLERI: / s • 1st Consideration:; 5/4/76 Ayes- Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, 2nd Consideration 5/11/76 Neuhauser. Nays: Perret. Absent: none Ayes Foster, Selzer, Vevera, deProsse.' 3rd Consideration 5/25/76 Nays: Neuhauser, Perret. Abstain: Balmer Passed and approved this 25th day of _ May , 1976 0 G Rod May 25 , 1976 The Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met on the above date, in Regular session, pursuant to law and the rules of said Council, and in accordance with the terms of a notice of meeting, a copy of which was timely served on each member of the Council and accepted in writing by each member thereof, said notice of meeting being as follows: NOTICE May 25 1976 TO: John Balmer, Carol deProsse, L. P. "Pat" Foster, Mary C. Neuhauser, Dave Perret, Max Selzer, and Robert A. Vevera Council Members Iowa City, Iowa You are hereby notified that a meeting of the Council will be held on the 8th day of June , 1976, at the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 o'clock p. M., for the purpose of considering the adoption of a Resolution Fixing Date for a Meeting on the Proposition of the Issuance of $385,000.00 Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa, and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof, and for such other business in connection therewith as may come before the meeting. i Respectfully submitted, —H' I'et L., (" )( P 1 D Mayor 0 Service of the foregoing notice is hereby acknowledged: s/John Balmer s/Carol deProsse s/L. P. "Pat" Foster s/Mary C. Neuhauser s/Dave Perret s/Mar, Selzer s/Robert A. Vevera -1- AHLERS, COONEY. DORWEILER. HAYNIE 8 SMITH, LAWYERS, DES MOINES, IOWA 1 The meeting was called to order by Mary C. Neuhauser Mayor, and on roll call the following Council Members were , present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser Perret, Selzer, and Vevera Absent: none Council Member deProsse introduced tha following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $385,000.00 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOS9A, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF", and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Perret seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, AYES: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer NAYS: None Whereupon, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted as follows: -2- AHLERS. COONEY- DORWEILER. HAYNIE O SMITH. LAWYERS, DES MOINES. IOWA RESOLUTION NO. 76-153 RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $385,000.00 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City,. Iowa, is in need of funds to carry out an essential corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and, it is deemed necessary and advisable that said Municipality should issue general obligation Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds to the amount of $385,000.00, as authorized by Section 384.25, of the City Code of Iowa, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs thereof; and WHEREAS, before said bonds may be issued, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of said Code, and to publish a notice of the proposal to issue such bonds and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Council proposes to take action for the issuance of the bonds and to receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of said Municipality to such action; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: Section 1. That this Council meet in the Council 7:30 Chambers in the Civic Center, at Iowa City, Iowa, at o'clock P. M., on the 8th day of 1976, for the purpose of t k nia g action on the matter of the issuance of $385,000.00 Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds of said Municipality for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of the construction of street and sidewalk improvements, the acquisition and installation of traffic control devices and storm sewers at various locations within the City Of Iowa City, including such improvements in connection with projects designated as the Washington Street Mall, Asphalt Resurfacing Improvement Program, Highway 6-218-1 Intersection Improvements, East-West One Way Couplet Project nl and Highway 6-218 Storm Sewer Project. Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said Municipality, publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of said public meeting on the issuance of said bonds. Section 3. The notice of the proposed action to issue said bonds shall be in substantially the following form: -3- AHLER9. coONEY. DORWEILER. HAYNIE N SMITH. LAWYER9. DES MOINES. IOWA NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE I COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ON THE T ER OF000.00 HEESSENTIAL ROPOSEISSUANCE p CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS OF SAID CITY, AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 1976, at 7:30 o clock 8th day of June -� —in in the Council Ch ers of the Civic Center, to Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes take additional action for the i sof snsaidfCitys'000.0 Essential Corporate Purposea costs of the construction in order to provide funds to paynts, the acquisition and of street and sidewalk impsewers at Of Iowa City, including installation of traffic control devices and storm various locations within the City ro ects designated as such improvements in connectSnhalthResurfacing Improvement the Washington Street Mall, P Improvements, Program, Highway 6-218-1 IntereC�tinandHighway 6-218 East-West One Way Couplet Proj Storm Sewer Project. shall At the above meeting the Council of said Cityor receive oral or written objections from any resident After property owner of said City, to the above action Council ll objections have been received aadjournmentonsiderend c thereof, take will at this meeting or at any additional action for al tth issuaceo issue said bondsof id bonds or will abandon the prop This notice is given by order of the Council of Iowa City, Iowa, as provided by Section 384.25 of the City Code of Iowa. , 197;6. Dated this 28th day of May ed) Clerk of the City,bf Iowa (End of Notice) ED, this 25th day of May PASSED AND APPROV 1976. ATTEST: 4� Clerx IOWA AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWZILER. HA NIL 6 SMITH• "%vycRa. DES MOIN:9. CL•'l2TIFI _i,TLi 9 COMPLETE & RETURN TO BARB. HAYNIE STATE OF IOWA ) / SS. COUNTY OF _ JOHNSON ) I, the undeYsigned (City)k*X-=) Clerk of Iowa City Iowa, do hereby certify that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the corporate records of said Municipality showing proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by said Council with respect to said matter at the mcn.ting held on the date indicated in the attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or'rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held pursuant to the rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 28A, Code of Iowa, upon advance notice to the public and media as required by said law and with members of the public present in attendance; " I further certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of their respective city offices as indicated therein, that no council vacancy existed except as may be stated in said proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the right of Che individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Municipality hereto affixed this 25th day of May 1976, ler}: of the Cit I wa ity, wa C( SEAL CITY OF IOWA CITY TENTATIVE FINANCING TIMETABLE May 19 Council Agenda - Provide information and Resolution setting hearing date on issuance of bonds to City Manager May 25 *Resolution setting bearing date for Issuance of Bonds for June 8 adopted by City Council June 1 Publication of Notice of Hearing June 8 *Public Hearing on Issuance of Bonds June 23 Last day for appeals 1914. .lune 29 *Resolution setting time and place for sale of bonds adopted. Official statement mailed. .July 1 Notice of Bond Sale published for first consecutive week locally. Notice of Bond Sale published in Bond Buyer. July 8 Notice of Bond Sale for second successive week locally ,July 13 Formal Council Meeting - no action required. Special meeting for Thursday bid opening July 15 Bond Sale - Bid opening 12:00 noon Civic Center Adopt Resolution authorizing the debt service levy. August 16 Anticipated delivery and settlement date *Scheduled Formal Council Meetings DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE April 28, 1976 ELI J. W1RTZ TCRRV L. MONSON May 21, 1976 . LaNCEA. CnPPOCK iir. Patrick J. Strabala, Finance Director Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: $385,000.00 Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds Dear Pat: We have now prepared and are enclosing herewith suggested proceedings to be acted upon by the Council in fixing the date of a meeting on the proposition to issue the above mentioned bonds and ordering publication of a notice of hearing on said meeting, pursuant to the.provisions of Code Section 384.25. The amount of the issue and the purpose have been revised in accordance with your instructions. Notice of this meeting must be published at least once in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The date of publication is to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of said public meeting on the issuance of said bonds. In computing time, the date of publication whole ofetile cfollowing fmondayashould belexcluded ls on n(the See ICS 4.1(23).) Also enclosed are two extra copies of the proceedings to be filled in as the original and certified back tothis office, together with publisher's affidavit covering publication said notice of hearing in duplicate. We are also enclosing an extra copy of the notice of hearing to be turned over to the newspaper for publication purposes. A certificate to attest the proceedings is also enclosed. AREA COOE 515 243.7611 ti • • V CUWIN U. UaRPCNTER'/� RCTIREO JAM f.PHLER6 JaME3 EVANs coDMETAHLERS, Nlun J. aoRwu LCR COONEY, DORW EILE R. HAYNIE LAWYERS Sc SMITH L1 KENNETH M. H-IN1E M. RICM.RU SMITH 120 LIOERT' OLIILOINO J4ME5 L. KRaMUECK JOHN f. MCKIN NE". JR. L.W. ROSEUROOK nm M.Ro r. s.vn SIXTH AND GRAND DES MOINES, IOWA 50309 ELI J. W1RTZ TCRRV L. MONSON May 21, 1976 . LaNCEA. CnPPOCK iir. Patrick J. Strabala, Finance Director Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: $385,000.00 Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds Dear Pat: We have now prepared and are enclosing herewith suggested proceedings to be acted upon by the Council in fixing the date of a meeting on the proposition to issue the above mentioned bonds and ordering publication of a notice of hearing on said meeting, pursuant to the.provisions of Code Section 384.25. The amount of the issue and the purpose have been revised in accordance with your instructions. Notice of this meeting must be published at least once in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the City. The date of publication is to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of said public meeting on the issuance of said bonds. In computing time, the date of publication whole ofetile cfollowing fmondayashould belexcluded ls on n(the See ICS 4.1(23).) Also enclosed are two extra copies of the proceedings to be filled in as the original and certified back tothis office, together with publisher's affidavit covering publication said notice of hearing in duplicate. We are also enclosing an extra copy of the notice of hearing to be turned over to the newspaper for publication purposes. A certificate to attest the proceedings is also enclosed. Mr. Patrick Page 2 May 21, 1576 0 J. Strabala, Finance Director 0 At the time of said hearing the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner to the proposed action to issue said bonds. after all objections have been received and considered, the Council is required, at that meeting or at any adjournment thereof, to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds or to abandon the proposal to issue said bonds. Your attention is called to the provisions of Chapter 28A of the Code of Iowa, which chapter requires that all meetings at which action was taken in connection with a public improvement project and/or bond issue, were open to the public at all times and that advance public notice of the time and place of each of said meetings was duly given by notification to the communications media in or serving the City or in some other way which would give reasonable notice to the public of said meetings. We will request a certificate, covering compliance with this Code chapter at a later date; therefore, we felt it important to mention this to you at the very outset of this matter so that steps will be taken to comply with the provisions of said Chapter 7.8A. We will prepare and forward to you in the near future, suggested procedure to be acted upon on the date of said hearing. If you have any questions pertaining to the proceedings enclosed or the above mentioned instructions, please do not hesitate to either write or call. Very truly yours, AHLERS, ONEY, RWEILER, HAYNIE & SMITH By Y.HH: rc Encl. cc: Mr. John W. Hayek Mr.. Ronald Norene RESOLUTION NO. 76-154 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT IN SUBDIVISION OF DEAN OAKES FIRST ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, THE OWNER, Dean G. Oakes and Evelyn M. Oakes, has filed with the City Clerl�, a plat and subdivision of the following described premises located in Johnson County, Iowa, to -wit' Commencing as a point of reference at the North- west corner of Section 2, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; Thence Ease 2213.6 feet along the North line of the Northwest quarter of said Section 2 as shown on the plat recorded in Johnson County Recorder's Office, Plat Record Book 12, Page 80 to a point (this is an assumed bearing for purposes of this description only); Thence South 10 17' West 748.0 feet as shown on said plat recorded in Book 12, Page 80 to a point; Thence South 20 43' East 398.6 feet to a point of intersection with the centerline of Dubuque Road as shown on said plat recorded in Book 12, Page 80; Thence South 620 48' West 377.0 feet along said centerline of Dubuque Road to a point of intersection with the South line of the Northeast quarter of .the Northwest quarter of said Section 2, as shown on said plat recorded in Book 12, page 80, and point of beginning of tract herein described; Thence North 890 08' 42" West 812.41 feet along said South line of the Northeast quarter of the North- west quarter and the South line of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of said Section 2, to a point; Thence North 105.69 feet to a point; Thence North 430 00' 00" West 100.00 feet to a point; Thence North 330 00' 00" West 100.00 feet to a point; Thence North 570 00' 00" East 325.00 feet to a point; Thence East 265.00 feet to a point; Thence North 130.00 feet to a point; Thence East 215.00 feet to a point; Thence South 670 00' 00" East 390.00 feet to a point; Thence South 70 27' 00" East 320.06 feet to a point of intersection with said centerline of Dubuque Road; Thence South 620 48' 00" West 245.20 feet along said centerline of Dubuque Road to the point of beginning; and containing 11.4 acres more or less. WHEREAS, said property is owned by the above named indivi- duals and the dedication has been made with their free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners. Res. No. 76-154 . -2- • WHEREAS, said plat and subdivision is found to conform with Chapter 409 of the 1975 Code of Iowa and all other statutory requirements. WHEREAS, said plat and subdivision was examined by the Zoning and Planning Commission which recommended that said plat and subdivision be accepted and approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that said plat and subdivision located on the above described property be and the same is hereby approved, and the dedication of the streets and sidewalks as by law provided is hereby accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa. The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Council member Foster who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Council member Balmer After discussion the Mayor instructed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion. The vote was: AYE Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perrot, Selzer Vevera NAY none ABSENT none Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion duly passed and the Resolution adopted. Dated this 25th day of May, , 1976. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA BY: lM 'ucul C -L,t Mayor) ATTEST: City Clerk 0 AGREEMENT 0 THIS AGREEMENT made by and between Dean G. Oakes and Evelyn M. Oakes, husband and wife, the owners and developers, herein- after called the party of the first part, and the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called the party of the second part, WITNESSETH: In consideration of the party of the second part approving the proposed subdivision, Dean Oakes First Addition to the City of Iowa City, Iowa, the party of the first part agrees as a cove- nant running with the land that the party of the second part shall not approve any building permits on any lots in the said subdivision, unless, and until in front of any lot in which a building permit has been requested, there has been installed water mains, sanitary sewer, concrete pavement at least 28 feet in width or wider as required by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, under its platting ordinance. All such improvements shall be done according to the plans and specifications of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and under the direction of the City Engineer. Said direction shall consist of occasional inspections of the work in progress but shall not relieve or release the party of the first part of its responsibility that the improvements be constructed pursuant to said plans and specifications. The party of the first part agrees that within one year from the date of approval of the Plat to install the sidewalks abutting said lot at least 4 feet in width and according to the plans and specifica- tions of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and under the direction of the City Engineer. Party of the first part agrees that the storm sewers in said subdivision shall be installed as required by the party of the second part. In addition to the above stated consideration, the party of the first part agrees to pay to the party of the second part, a charge or fee, the amount of which is stated in Iowa City Resolu- tion No. 67-373, for tapping into or using the existing Sanitary Sewer System. The manner of collection of said amount shall be pursuant to Ordinance No. 2116 (Chapter 9.66 of the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa). It is further provided, however, that in the event the party of the first part or its assigns should desire a building permit on any lot in said subdivision for which water mains, sanitary sewer, and pavement are not installed, the party of the first part or its assigns shall deposit with the city Clerk in escrow an amount equal to the cost of said improvements plus 10% thereof as determined by the City Engineer's Office of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. When said funds are deposited then in that event the Building Inspector of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall have the right to issue a building permit provided that the applicant therefore shall meet other usual standard requirements of said City for building permits. In the event the party of the first part should sell or con- vey lots in said subdivision without making the improvements as defined above, being installation of water mains, sanitary sewer and pavement and if the first party or the owners of the lots should fail to construct sidewalks, the second party shall have the right to install and construct such improvements and the costs of suc"I improvements shall be a lien and charge against all the lots in front of which improvements are made and any lots which may be assessed fro improvements under the provision of Chapter 0 0 -2- 384 of the 1975 Code of Iowa. The cost of such improvemenaluehall need to not meet the requirements of notice, benefits or as provided by laws of the State of Iowa for assessing such improvements. It is further provided that this requirement to so coid nstrnt is uct provided. all a lien from date untilproperlyleasedas The party of the second part agrees when such improvements have been installed to the satisfaction of the party of the second part it will immediately file in the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, a good and suEfreementcient rwillnot various g soconsti- lots in said subdivision so that this a tute a cloud upon the title of the lots in said subdivision. It is further provided that the party of the first par its assigns and successors t and in interest agree that the public limited to street maintenance, ice service including but not age collection need not be extended in removal, rubbish and garb said subdivision until the pavement is installed and accepted by the City. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA BY: "I" , -. P )"I( (I( rl l ( � ( f Mayor BY: V�<I7 )/0d,:( City Clerk Dean G. Oakes C�,�+.2z�,.�. iii. /!i, d, • _ � Evelyn M. Oakes STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: COUNTY OF JOHNSON )� On this _� day of 1976, bofoIo me, the undersigned, a Notary Public inic in nd f r the State o£ Iowa, per- sonally appeared Dean G. Oakes Jnd Ev/ lyn M. Oakes, husband and wife, to me known to be the identical persons named in anfi who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed - that . h^c'cLY M ION2. NEELY 4 EXpr- No -ary �ublicin and f a oo.1 � Coun,E , Iowa i STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: COUNTY OF JOHNSON ) On this 27tH day of TiaY A.D., 1976, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County the said State, personally appeared Mary C. Neuhauser and ii Taylor �by me (Deputy) to me personally known who being duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Cler, res- pectively, of said corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument to which this is attached, that the seal affixed t1Lereto is the seal of said corporation; that said instrument was signed (and sealed) on behalf of said corporatioty Mayor by author and of its City Council and that the said — E -3- 9 De i� v City Clerk as such officers acknowledged the execution o£ said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corp- oration, by it and by them voluntarily executed. Notary Public in and for Johnson County, Iowa RESOLUTION NO. 76-1 SS F / RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PRELIMINARY PLAT' MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART 3 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the approval of the preliminary plat for Mt. Prospect Addition III be granted with the following conditions: gRRR that the sanitary sewers for the area be relocated into City right-of-way, rather than backyard easements as shown. requested by: Frantz Construction Co. It was moved by Perret and seconded by d Proac that the resolution as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Balmer e rosse x x Foster euhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera Passed and approved this 25th day of May , 1976. C , Ati r MAYOR ATTEST It 'JI,i ld.LLL�1) CITY CLERK Cl RESOLUTION NO. 76-156 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDS UNDER THE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the United States of America, Department of Housing and Urban Development is offering an Innovative Projects Program in the area of hous- ing and neighborhood preservation, and WHEREAS, this program proposes to utilize an impact analysis approach to effectuate neighborhood preservation, and WHEREAS, this program shall be funded in total by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of participating in said program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the City Manager be authorized to submit a proposal to -he United States of America, Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds under the Innovative Projects Program. it was moved by Perret and seconded by Foster that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera Passed and approved this 25th day of May , 1976. 1: RESOLUTION N0. RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTION OF 1VYLDE GREEN ROAD WHEREAS, the Ordinances of the City of Iona Cit" y, Iona, allow the Cit ZEAS, cil to prohibit parkin b 8 y resolution noori designated streets, and, the City Council deems it in the public interest to prohibit parkin on the east side of 1V lde Gruen Road from 100 southf en on treet to t e ntelrsectlon with AshlP P"o 1 1 Oar 7nn i , e 9 Drier NOW THEREFORE\BE IT RESOLVED BY Green) Roadtfrdmil0ps[eetbs Prot in ersection w ti o(uth si a si es o y eve Y e ree reen oa rom a I—J&L o Oet SOU -'.�� LO a Point 100 feet s V ITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: bated on the ease sed of IV Of P.entnn c«___� e _ ntersection w T e intersect ------ appropriate That the Citybe po \,is hereby authorized and directed to cause psolutiete algne to/be poated\to effectuate the Resolution. \ provisions of this It was move Z the Resolution V read be apteby dod, andauponerollecathat ll there were: AYES: NAYS: SENT: 1\ X C Balmer deProsse Foster Neuhauser Perret Selzer Vevera Passed and approved this 2Sth Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk , 19 76 A • 76-157 RESOLUTION NO. • RESOLUTION AWARDING 1 TRACTPr FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PY 77 Slurry 01 WHEREAS. Missouri Petroleum Product Compa has submitted the best bid for the of the above- named project -BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCILCITY OF THE CITY OF IOWA , That the contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby 1' Missouri Petroleum Product Com an subject to the condition tha' awarded to 47 596.00 in the amount of :,,.Tarin secure adequate performance bond and insurance certifica es. Foster Balmer and seconded by � It was moved byand u n roll call there were: that the Resolution as read be adopted, upon AYES: NAYS: ABSENT' Balmer K dePTOSSe x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vcvcra x Passed and approved this 25th day of Ma MAYOR ATTEST: f �li lL CITY CLERK 1976 • RESOLUTION NO. 76-158 • RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has certified that the following improvements have been completed in accordance with plans and specifications of the City of Iowa City, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN A SUBDIVISION OF TOWNCREST ADDITION, PART IV, TRACT B AND WHEREAS, Maintenance Bonds for Bill Gress Const. are on file in the City Clerk's Office, the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that said NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera that the Resolution as read be accepted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _ Balmer x deProsse x Foster x NeuhauSCT x _ Ferrer x Selzer x Vevera x Passed and approved this 25th day of May 19 76 02CLL.l( Ik f Mayor J ATTEST: City Cle k TO: FROM: X4. :? i r i S DATE: May 25, 1976 Neal Berlin, City Manager Eugene A. Dietz, City Engineer RE: Mount Prospect Part III As per our conversation this date, I recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Mount Prospect subdivision with the stipulation that the sanitary sewers for the area be relocated into City right-of-way, rather than backyard easements as shown. We chose not to require the developer to change the preliminary plat for this aspect since it can easily be handled at the time final construction drawings are approved. I would point out that this requested stipulation for plat approval stems from the operational level, since maintenance of backyard sewers is extremely difficult at best. I do however, concur with the concept and will attempt to implement it in all future subdivision plans. Dais: May 21, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RF: DIaterial :in Friday's Packet Opinion of the Iowa City Civil Service Commission in the matter of Omer (� Letts vs. City of Iowa City. Memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding Sand Road. A/� Memorandum to City Council from Carol deProsse concerning minimum housing code ' ? Memorandum to City Council from City Manager regarding sumuner schedule.��} Alemorandiun to pity Adana er from. Director of Public Works regarding Sycamore Street. Memorandum to City Council from Director of Community Development concernina-- proposal on an "Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation." Memorandum to City Manager from Director of Public IVorks regarding changes in the FAUS map. Svc -YY-1 GG April monthly reports for the departments of Public Works and Human Relations. C Article, "l4estdale Mall Mork Slated." &% Minutes of staff meeting of May 12, 1976. 7P Article, "Flits Waterloo Lax Housing Officials." Memorandum to City Council from Housing Coordinator pertaining to housing code inspections (Cot mcil-members—orrly). 4 OPINION OF THE IO{oCITY CIVIL SERVICE CQLAIISSION OTHE AIAT ER OF GMER LETTS VS. CITY OF IOIVA CITY �, This hearing was convened play 1.71 1976, at the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, to hear the appeal by Mr. Letts of his suspension on March 5, 1976, `c dismissal on March 8, 1976, from City employment by Neal Berlin, City Muriag._ Mr. Berlin's actions came after the discovery of Mr. Letts' involvement in the removal of personal property from the Shell oil station on Burlington Madison Streets and his subsequent lying to officers of the Iowa City Polica Department who investigated the incident. We find that Mr. Berlin's actions, based on the information available t_ him at the time, were entirely reasonable and justifiable. As the City off_c_al ultimately responsible for the conduct of the City's business, Mr. Berlin had no choice but to take prompt incisive disciplinary action. The passage of time and the emergence of details surrounding the incide=t and the atmosphere in which it occurred place Mr. Letts' involvement in so,rE-,�.at different perspective. We modify Mr. Berlin's disciplinary actions for the following reasons: I. It became obvious during the hearing that Mr. Letts, in his capacit. as property manager, worked in a supervisory vacuum in the absence specific guidelines with regard to the sale and transfer of urban renewal property. Testimony revealed that Mr. Letts had no access to inventories of personal property on the premises of urban renewa: properties. There were no audit trails of these properties. Mr. L_t-s was not routinely informed about the changing status of properties as they passed from the jurisdictions of the City and project engine: to demolition contractors. There is substantial evidence that Mr. Letts was not aware that the properties tinder questto iindica .e n in _ e Shell station had passed into the control of the demolition contrac=or, Madget, Inc., at the time they were removed. i 2. The impact over time of reportedly seeing useful ' o property destroyed an_3 having his complaints to his superiors about such destruction ignorad appear to have temporarily justified to Mr. Letts making the proper in the Shell station available to others. This action represents a serious error in judgment by Mr. Letts but not an attempt to deceir= or to gain property for purely personal gain. The fact that Mr. Le_— lied to investigating officers represents another serious judg.,.ent We modify Mr. Berlin's original actions as follows: 1. Mr. Letts shall be reinstated as a housing inspector (not senior inspector) retroactive to the date of his dismissal, Ahrch 8, 1976. 2. Mr. Letts will be suspended for 90 days, dating from March 8, 19-6, with wages, insurance, accruals, and other benefits determined as =-- any clrPloyce on suspension. U MAY i 9 E;03!E S T 0L=� 3. Dir. Letts wil®e relieved, effective imine bilities in his collateral position of property ma ag all respons_ P P rty manager. 4. Dfr. Letts will be demoted from his position as senior housing inspector to the position of housing inspector, retroactive to March 8, 1976. 5. In his position of housing inspector, Dlr. Letts will be in probat — = s stators for six months as though he were an employee with previous eaPerience and a new job title. C'_7= The Commission directs that there be clear delineation to Mr. Letts o_ his specific responsibilities as housing inspector, cation to superiors, and close ethe channels for coin-.,,;_ priodic review of his work. The Commission also directs that the City of Iowa City assist Dh. Let expunging his record un the Iowa Employment Security Division. Dir, Letts Ls :in �� denied nine weeks of unemployment benefits due to his being designated as a "thief." On the basis of evidence presented at this hearing regarding the Shell station incident, this designation is not warranted. e are ware Of nLe of of CrimiinalaInvest gationxandeother larformation in the en enforcement agencies sOf which could have influenced our decision. An attempt was made to subpoena these records fry the County Attorney. we were informed that our chances of a favorable r. --cue to our subpoena were very slim and that the procedure would take four to ._Le weeks to be completed. iYe are therefore presenting our decision to modify Dir. h= Commission dismissal ng Dfr. Letts solely on the basis of evidence preser.=ed re and Commission hearings. iYe understand that new information may emergewith regard to the incident under question or other incidents, and we expect Berlin to discipline Mr. Letts or any other e - in the light of any new information. ml'1oYee as he deems ari L-- in CIVIL SERVICE ComAfjsSIOY Hubba a Cha rrperson William G 1\'usser Ja Anderson s� MAY 9IS` Z A133!` STOLFU: S CITY CLEPK Pity of Iowa City MEM®R AN® DATEt May 18, 1976 VP TO: City Council ) FROM: City ManageK RE: Sand Road Because Stevens Sand and Gravel Company will soon initiate work on property recently purchased from the Showers estate, the Company requested that the City consider reconstruction of the Sand Road bridges within the City. The for Director of Public Works indicated that the City did not have any plans reconstructing those bridges in the foreseeable future. 'therefore, in accordance with the memorandum attached to this letter, Stevens Sand and Gravel Company has indicated a desire to provide the materials necessary for the reconstruction of the bridges. As it certainly is desirable for the City to cooperate in this effort and have these bridges reconstructed to a safe load limit, the Manager has directed the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Stevens Sand and Gravel Company for the bridge reconstruction. The labor costs in this project will be absorbed by the City. CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 5, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin FROM: Dick Plastino RE: Bridges on Sarni Road Stevens Sand and Gravel will pay for the corrugated metal pipes on Sand Road, which will cost in the neighborhood of $6,000 to $8,000. I would like the City Street Crew to install these as a joint effort to eliminate the deficient bridges in these two locations. As you recall, these two bridges have been analyzed by a consulting engineer in conformance with Iowa Department of Transportation standards and both bridges will need to be posed in the 5-10 load limit range. It will take the Street Division approximately two to four weeks to install these culverts. I need your approval and possibly Council approval before proceeding ahead with this arrangement. RJP:bz cc: Paul Dvorsky Aty of Iowa, City ! DATE, May 20, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: Carol deProsse RE: Minimum housing Code T talked with Fredine Branson and she asked that the Council send the Minimum Housing Code back to the (lousing Commission for work and alterations. Let's do this at our May 25 meeting. 01ty of Iowan C1ty 40 MEMORANDUM DAfb May 14, 1976 TO: City Council, DePartment Heads FROM: City Manager 1" V RE: Summer Schedule 'flee Council's simmer schedule has been reviewed and changed to include dates that are necessary to deal with the City's bonding issues. The revised schedule is as follows: May 24 Informal Meeting May 25 Regular Meeting May 31 Holiday - no meeting June 1 No meeting .June 7 Informal Meeting .June S Regular Meeting / June 14 No meeting June 15 No meeting !"June 1 No meeting June 22/'• No meeting Informal Meeting f !; .' June June egular Meeting .July 5 Holiday - no meeting (Neuhauser absent)`✓ ;ri r .July 6 No meeting ' � � �'S '`� b e n[) July 12 Informal Meeting (Perret and Neuhauser a July 13 Regular Meeting July 19 No meeting (Perret and Neuhauscr absent) July 20 No meeting July 26 No meeting (perret and Neuhauser absent) `r I ff ,)e .July 27 No meeting August 2 Informal Meeting (Perret absent) August 3 Regular Meeting August 9 No meeting (Perret absent) - August 10 No meeting August 16 No meeting (Perret absent) - August 17 No meeting August 23 Informal Meeting. (Perret absent) August 24 Regular Meeting August 30 No meeting August 31 No meeting t Sept. 6 Holiday- No meeting Sept, 7 No meeting TO: City Council C FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director, RE: DATE' May 20, 1976 Department of Community Development Attached please find a copy of the Proposal on an "Tnipact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation" which is on the Council agenda for May 2.5. 'This item was presented to and approved by the City Council on March 30. 'Ibis item is scheduled to be discussed by the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating ConimitLee on 14ay 27, however, because of a proposal submission deadline of June 1, it is necessary for the City Council to act on May 25. DRK:sc AN IMPACT EVALUATION APPROACH TO NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT Proposal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds under the FY -76 Innovative Projects Program in the area of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation May 1976 Submitted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ABSTRACT is TITLE: AN IMPACT EVALUATION APPROACH TO NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT AMOUNT: $102,759 Rather than attempting to produce a totally new set of techniques and instruments, the proposed project selects from the myriad of existing methods, by careful evaluation, and synthesizes them into a comprehensive approach to neighborhood preservation. The innovative nature of this strategy is in the ways the best techniques are extended and strengthened, as well as in the framework itself. Underlying the proposed approach is the concept of "neighborhood effects" -- the impacts, both good and bad, of one property upon nearby properties. By eliminating or controlling the undesirable impacts (e.g., nuisances) and encouraging the desirable impacts (e.g., historic preservation), neighborhood residents and property owners will be induced to maintain and invest in their properties. Many potentially viable urban neighborhoods are destroyed through a failure to understand this process and to design policies which reflect it. Current land use practice not only misses opportunities for influencing neighborhood quality, it also imposes a burden of unnecessary and excessively restrictive constraints on development that make housing both more costly and less productive than could be achieved. By concentrating on a performance standard basis for controlling land use impacts, the review process could be greatly simplified and streamlined. NARRATIVE STATEMENT The aim of the proposed project is to maintain and enhance the quality of existing urban neighborhoods, especially those which contain a mixture of land uses -- residential of differing housing types, commercial, transportation, semi-public, and others. The approach involves a seven -prong synthesis, of which the first five elements emphasize a regulatory (rather than subsidy) strategy, the sixth element integrates community participation, and the final element provides a connection with grant programs such as rehabilitation loans. Impact Evaluation As is suggested by Table 1, available programs in the area of neigh- borhood preservation are few. A major hypothesis of the proposed project is that while there are many valuable ideas that can be found in current practice, they are underutilized because of the overburden of unnecessary and III - conceived regulations. Thus an important thrust of the project is to stream- line land use controls in such a way that the relevant public purposes are preserved while eliminating unnecessary restrictions. The primary means for accomplishing this objective comes from evaluation of the impacts of different land uses upon each other, concentrating on the control of impacts rather than the control of land use. Expected Results Since property values -- and hence private investment -- in residen- tial neighborhoods is largely determined by qualities of "neighborhood", dealing directly with the neighborhood impacts that create (or fail to create) a climate for private investment is a more fruitful way to deal with the main- tenance of the housing stock than attempting to affect neighborhood qualities through improvements in housing structures. Results of the proposed project will be the stimulation of private investment, a redesigned set of land use controls, and an implementation mechanism that permits both greater citizen involvement and less bureaucratic oversight. Table 1 . Public Programs Related to Urban Development Type of Neighborhood Examples of Treatment Existing Programs 1. Developing suburban fringe land use control land use plans capital facilities and zoning investment capital improvement program 2. Developed and sound stable existing protection IMPACT strong with minor enhancement EVALUATION Problems historic restoration Historic Landmark designation preservation historic districts 3. Developed and declining weak with major rehabilitation Problems HUD programs: re- habilitation loans, deteriorating selective redevelopment rent supplements, code enforcement, etc. dilapidated clearance urban renewal 0 Transferability A study area neighborhood has been delineated, and it exhibits char- acteristics that are typical of urban neighborhoods in general. Although not a large metropolitan area, Iowa City is a self-contained municipality which reflects the diversity of population and housing types of much larger cities. The comprehensive scope of the proposed innovative project is only feasible in such a compact and representative city, yet the project could well serve as a model for many neighborhoods throughout the country. Iowa City's recently initiated comprehensive planning effort places a heavy emphasis on neighborhood preservation, and the proposed project will work in tandem with the comprehensive planning program. Organizational arrangements combine the best features of an operational city program and a University -based research team, allowing for and encouraging innovation without requiring the City to absorb the risks. THE SEVEN MAJOR COMPONENTS In summary, the seven components can be described as the following activities: (1) Application of the performance standard concept to residential and miffed -use neighborhood- as a means for direct control of undesirable side effects of land uses. (2) Construction of environmental Impact linkage trees to connect the various categories of impact with the direct and indirect sources of those impacts. (3) Return to a nuisance law basis for local land use regulation, Placing less reliance on traditional zoning concepts. (4) Incorporating historic Preservation techniques into a general neighborhood protection strategy. (5) Applying the planned development/ site plan review process to developments of all sizes and mixes. (6) Emphasizing an increased measure of community participation in the political decision process. (7) Providing a vehicle for effectively directing grant monies when they are available. These seven components are described in greater detail below. 1 . Performance Standards The advantage to a performance standard approach to neighborhood protection and land use control in general is that it Identifies and allows for control of the significant impacts of one land use upon another while provid- ing the greatest amount of flexibility in the amelioration of those impacts. Some kinds of offices, for example, are compatible with residential neigh- borhoods so long as parking is not required and the offices (including signs) look mostly like residences. Industrial and commercial uses may be perfectly good neighbors so long as they don't produce undesirable side effects in the form of noise, smoke, dust, vibration, etc. Performance standards place the emphasis on direct control of impacts, rather than indirect measures which often are unnecessarily restrictive. Methodology- Three major tasks comprise the structure of the method- ology for implementing performance standards. (1) Neighborhood Survey All portions of the study area are surveyed in the field, to locate and describe instances of incompatible activities or undesirable neighborhood side effects. Neighborhoods designated as stable or to be protected and enhanced would receive priority in the reduction of negative impacts. (2) Measurement of Impacts An initial list of types of direct impacts is shown in Table 2, and this list can be expanded and refined in the course of surveying neighborhoods and inventorying undesirable neighborhood impacts. A measurement technique must be developed for each impact, in order to establish standards for that impact in each neighborhood, but a large body of knowledge already exists Table 2_ Types of Neighborhood Effect (negative) 1. Airborne a. dust and dirt particles (total suspended particulate) b. windblown or deposited trash and litter c. odors d. smoke and fumes e. airborne lead, asbestos dust, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and other pollutants f. noise 2. Water borne a . runoff (erosion) b. standing water (flooding) C. water borne silt and debris d. water borne pollutants (chemicals, bacteria) 3. Environmental hazards a . slippage -prone soils (slides) b. earthquake stability 4. Other physical a. vibration b. structural undermining c. physical dangers S. Non-physical a . visual (esthetic) b. life style conflicts (social) c. light, air, and breathing space d. privacy for accomplishing this on most of the impact categories. Noise, for example, can be rated and measured along several measurement scales, and levels of severity quantified. For some of the categories (such as life style conflicts), currently available measures are inadequate for regulatory purposes and con- siderable investigation and testing will be required before workable guidelines can be established. (3) Standards of Performance It has been found that a noise level of 45 decibels interferes with sleep and a level of 70 decibels makes conversation difficult; this kind of information could form the basis for setting day and nighttime maximums for residential neighborhoods. For many impacts, standards are readily avail- able, but for others there are no obvious thresholds of unacceptability. With- in discretionary limits, neighborhoods could determine their own standards (see below, Community Participation). Innovative Aspects: Considerable progress was made a number of years ago in developing performance standards for industrial land uses, and interest has been renewed recently in exploring this approach further. The proposed program would expand the scope of impacts which fall under the performance standard rubric, and apply the concept to residential areas and neighborhoods of mixed land uses, where there seems to be very little exper- ience. "Impact zoning" and "performance zoning" are names for ideas closely related to the performance standard approach. 2. Environmental Impact Linkages Although the emphasis is on direct rather than indirect control of im- pacts, it is Important to understand how the impacts are generated and trans- mitted from one activity to another. Some commercial operations may be detrimental to residential neighbors solely because of parking requirements for employees; if workers could arrive by bus (e.g. , a parking lot shuttle) or on foot, then there would be no reason to prohibit the commercial activity in residential neighborhoods. Hence, breaking the linkage between the ac- tivity and the parking allows for a solution which doesn't overly restrict the activity. Methodology: Three steps will serve to develop a set of impact linkages. (1) Activity Typology Land uses will be classified into as many categories as necessary and all possible combinations considered within an impact matrix format. Pairwise combinations observed to be incompatible will be studied in greater depth. (2) Linkages The basis for each incompatibility will be illuminated by constructing impact linkage trees between activity categories and the various impacts which they may or may not generate in Figure 1 . Such an impact linkage tree is shown (3) Amelioration and Mitigation Once the linkages by which impacts are transmitted are understood, suitable corrections can be designed and implemented. Decisions can be made, for example, about whether to reduce traffic noise by reducing flow, by reducing the noise from the vehicles themselves, by protecting adjacent land uses through proper buffering, or by some other means. This information will provide a rationale for justifying necessary regulations in court, and also for eliminating inefficient regulations. Innovative Aspects: Besides allowing for better policy decisions simply as a result of better understanding of the problem, an impact linkage system portrays the choices available for controlling an impact so that the most effective point for leverage can be exploited. Current approaches rely solely on an ambient standard approach (which fails to identify responsibility for corrective action) or on an indirect approach (such as zoning) which is 0 • noise, pollutants [emission controls] autosparticulate [prohibit autos] danger to pedestrians [traffic controls] dust [paving] Figure 1. Example of Linkage Tree trash [trash control] /Parking [prohibit neighborhood parking] visual degradation grocery [prohibit [buffering] commercial uses runoff in residential neighborhoods] [storm water control] signs visual degradation [prohibit [sign control] signs] privacy infringement [buffering] pedestriansnoise le end: [prevent [hours of operation] —�— Pedestrian source of impact [corrective measure] access] trash [trash control] Figure 1. Example of Linkage Tree • 0 both ineffective at controlling the impacts while being overly restrictive on the related activity. 3. Land Use Regulation The impact evaluation approach is primarily regulatory, as opposed to being a subsidy incentive program, although grant programs can be readily incorporated (see below, Grant Coordination). Zoning and subdivision ordi- nances have grown to be the dominant land use control instruments in urban areas, but the original basis for zoning was the correction of nuisances. Many of the impacts on the list in Table 2 are, indeed, nuisances in fact, and the concept could be expanded so as to regard many undesirable neigh- borhood impacts as nuisances in specific contexts. The nuisance concept can and has been used as a basis for ordinances (such as the paving of parking lots) which are included in the zoning code simply for convenience but which do not relate to zoning in the narrow sense. Methodology: Two tasks are involved in developing a new set of land use control regulations. (1) Review of existing regulation A considerable amount of land use regulation is already on the books, and this needs to be reviewed from the perspective of how well it serves as a means for supporting neighborhood preservation through the impact evalua- tion process. Many regulations are not generally enforced, either because the regulations are difficult to enforce, or they are not effective even when enforced, or because they may not be legally defensible if enforced to the letter, or because the administrative staff does not exist for enforcement, or for some other reason. Potential gaps will be identified. (2) Revisions Existing regulations can be removed if they are unworkable, re- designed to be less or more restrictive, and new ordinances introduced, so as to provide the minimum amount of regulation that will effectively guide development and allow neighborhood problems to be successfully addressed. 0 0 Innovative Aspects: Shifting the emphasis in land use regulation away from zoning and back to a nuisance law foundation would go a long way toward strengthening those purposes of land use regulation that are legally defensible and discarding the purposes (such as stopping growth or excluding low income families) which are objectionable. In current zoning ordinances, the defensible and the indefensible are hopeless intertwined, to the detriment of the valid objectives. A reorientation of land use regula- tion around nuisance law and performance standards would be an enormous step forward and would have profound implications for planning and growth management in general. Because the nuisance principle is embodied in common law, public regulation becomes less important. Private property owners can seek relief from nuisances affecting their property without depending upon actions by public officials and professional staff. 4. Historic Preservation An enormous resurgence of interest in historic preservation has oc- curred in the last few years, nationally, and much of this interest has been successfully translated into effective programs and a substantial amount of private investment. Much of the activity has been in formerly blighted or passed over portions of cities of all sizes. Emphasis initially was on the Historic Landmark concept, and this has been broadened more recently into the Historic District or neighborhood idea. Iowa is presently considering an historic district bill designed specifically for the Amana Colonies but applicable to any type of historic area in the state. Methodology: Identifying and protecting historic resources is a two step sequence of tasks. (1) Historic Resources Inventory The methodology for conducting an historic survey is well developed and easily transferred. Structures, neighborhoods, and locations of archi- 11 i tectural, cultural, or other historic value are identified and recorded, along with an evaluation of their significance within the overall inventory. (2) historic Designation Landmarks, districts and neighborhoods can be officially designated in recognition of their importance, even to the point of requesting National Historic Landmark status. Historic resources not officially designated form part of the general neighborhood amenities that are to be protected and enhanced. Innovative Aspects: The major step taken in this proposal in regard to the historic preservation movement is to integrate these efforts into an overall neighborhood protection framework. Up until now, historic landmarks or districts stood orfell solely on their own merits, whereas a strategy which Pooled historic resources with social resources, physical amenities, existing economic investment, and other attributes of value would provide a vastly broader basis for maintaining housing as well as cultural assets in many com- munities. The combination provides a strength greater than the sum of the Parts, while extending the scope of applicability to more neighborhoods. It also avoids the "pickling" or museum approach to historic preservation. 5. Planned Unit Development The notion of the planned development or special use district is that more efficient use of the land can be achieved and a better environment pro- vided by reviewing large integrated developments on a site plan basis, offer- ing concessions and inducements in the process. In this way, residential uses of varying housing types and densities can be constructed in the same area as retail and office facilities, and the whole integrated into a compatible, self -reinforcing development plan. Low and moderate income housing can be included, as well as housing for the elderly. Design and engineering stand- ards may be relaxed in specific cases, allowing cost savings to be passed on to buyers and renters. Methodology: Putting in place a planned development review Proced- ure will require two elements. (1) Outline of Procedures Typically, developers submit voluntarily to a site plan review in exchange for the possibility of producing a sounder and more profitable Invest- ment. The steps in this review process and the guidelines under which a mutually satisfactory resolution can be negotiated need to be set forth for operation in Iowa City. (2) Planned Development Ordinance In most cases, the planned development review process is only ap- plicable to large development, but there is no reason why development at any scale should not have the opportunity to utilize these procedures. The conditions under which this can take place should be spelled out in ordinance form. Innovative Aspects: Again, the major innovation in this component of the proposed program is to expand the concept (in this case, to all devel- opment rather than simply projects above a certain size) and to integrate it into a unified framework. A major reason why the planned development con- cept has been limited to large developments is because of the administrative effort required to review a single site plan. By going to an impact evaluation approach and basing review criteria heavily upon performance standards, a planned development review simply substitutes for the more conventional but nonetheless time consuming zoning review. 6• Community Participation For a number of reasons, a strong community participation component is an essential part of a sound neighborhood protection strategy: (1) it is consistent with the democratic decision process; (2) residents are an impor- tant source of ideas about problems and solutions in their own neighborhoods; (3) active neighborhood involvement can substitute for and hence reduce some Of the administrative overhead provided by the city; and (4) it is an area in which citizens can gain satisfaction in achieving neighborhood objectives and feel that they have a say in how things get done. Community involve- ment, to be successful, must be on a substantive as well as political level. Methodology: A program of community organization that will main- tain an enduring level of participation should Include at least three elements. (1) Organizational Structure In the absence of programmatic attempts to overcome natural inertia, the average neighborhood will not develop any organizational structure suit- able for accomplishing community objectives unless faced with an urgent and specific issue. Even then, an unusual entrepreneural talent must emerge to provide leadership, and only limited types of socio-economic groups are likely to organize effectively. Hence, efforts need to be directed at encour- aging and supporting those neighborhood residents willing to devote the time and energy required. (2) Discussion Facilitation Planners attempting to develop neighborhood protection policies must expect to devote a substantial amount of time -- especially in the initial stages -- to facilitating the discussion and resolution of problems in each neighborhood. Almost any group of people will react politically to an issue that affects them, but getting beyond initial prejudices and creating an awareness of community (rather than personal) tradeoffs requires time and patience. (3) Community Action Handbooks A health neighborhood protection activity depends upon a great deal of resident Initiative, but most urban residents are unaware of the variety of options open to them and are reluctant to believe in their efficacy. Guide- lines for pursuing alternative courses of action would be helpful in encour- aging neighborhood Initiative and self-determination. Innovative Aspects: A grrrat deal of lip service has been paid to the concept of community participation, but successful examples of real partici- n L-A pation are rare and generally short-lived. Without going to the lengths of setting up formal neighborhood governments with operating budgets, there are many aspects of neighborhood quality over which residents can have ef- fective control. So far, no community participation program has managed to place both the means for identifying problems and the means for correcting them in the hands of the residents. 7. Grant Coordination Although the impact evaluation approach does not incorporate grant programs as a requirement, it provides a framework for guiding various kinds of subsidies and inducements when they are available. In general, grants for community amenities and facilities should be based on neighborhood bene- fits, and grants to individual property owners should be based on need. Local lending institutions can be encouraged to participate in such programs because the expenditures will improve property values in the general neigh- borhood, above and beyond the direct benefits to specific property owners. Methodology: Grant programs can be designed and tailored to the needs identified in the neighborhood resource surveys, depending upon the amount and type of funds that can be made available. Innovative Aspects: Despite efforts to the contrary, grant programs have seldom been integrated into n comprehensive approach, with the result that the impacts of grant programs are diluted or diverted in innumerable ways in each actual context. THE STUDY AREA Boundaries of the neighborhood are shown in Figure 2, a roughly seven - by -eight block area located in central Iowa City directly north of the central business district. The Iowa River and University of Iowa property border the area on the west while the eastern boundary is Iowa Highway 1. rrom the central business district the area stretches north to where residential devel- STUDY AQ1A - WISTING LAND USU SCALE I"=500' LEGEND SINGLE FAMILY PUBLIC INST TWO FAMILY COMMERCIAL MULTI - FAMILY BOARDING, ROOMING, >\ PARKS F RAT & SORORITIES 1()\\/A CITY - i I r7 -i -T� L------ t QL it. 80 w N L I I 5T L �014 k LU ST. F - Ln CHUR CH r ST X F A i R L C MILD ST. F DAVENPORT 0 .BLOO M I N GTO r4 UL] I Li J ST -j 0[ DR ST. D Figure 2. North Side Neighborhood Study Area -27 J E F FE R SON ST r ----q opment begins to exhibit a suburban character. As can be seen from the map, the study area contains a wide variety of urban land uses. Approximately seven percent of the population of Iowa City is included within the study area. Although most of the area has a medium population density of 26-50 people/acre, there are also areas of both high density (over 100 people/acre) and very low density (0-5 people/acre). In general, the demographic characteristics of this area are represen- tative of Iowa City, although there are some important differences. Popula- tion and housing data from the 1970 Census, displayed in Table 3, indicate that the study area has a higher percentage of elderly than the city and a higher proportion of college students. The area also contains somewhat fewer young children. While the percent non-white for the area is lower than that for the city, the percentages in both cases are small. At least one ethnic community (Bohemian) is located in the study area. Income of the population in the study area is generally lower than that of Iowa City. Over 10% of families in the Near North Side receive in- comes below the poverty level as compared with about 7% of families in the entire city, and a higher proportion of families in the city have incomes in excess of S15,000. Education and employment of the North Side are similar to those of the city, in terms of the percentages of blue collar workers and professionals, and those lacking a high school diploma. The study area does have higher unemployment, with a 4.6% rate as compared to a 2.7% city-wide rate. These data are for 1970, so present rates may be somewhat higher. Major differences between the city and the study area are in housing characteristics. The Near North Side is a relatively old neighborhood, with over 80%, of the housing units built before 1940, in contrast to a figure of less than 405', for the city as a whole. In addition, over 14% of the population in the study area have been living in the same house since 1950, compared to 7% for the entire city. This would Indicate that the study area is stable in relation to the city, although both populations are highly mobile. The di r -I Table 3. Characteristics of the Study Areas 1970 Demographic Characteristics Total Population 15 of Iowa City over 60 0-14 non-white families with children under 18 Education Characteristics over 25 with some college over 25, non -high school graduate college students Em to ment Characteristics professional- (as % of all workers) blue collar related unemployed of Population in labor force Housing Characteristics Of units built prior to 1940 living in same unit since before 1950 living in same unit since 1965 Of units lacking some Plumbing facilities % of units owner occupied % of structures one -family owner occupied % of structures mult[-family owner occupied Income Characteristics Of families below poverty level % of families with incomes over $15,000 Miscellaneous Characteristics Total number of automobiles "total number of families Total number of housing units Study Area ---�-_ Iow-a city 3,236 46,850 6.9% 0.0% 14.5% 10.05L 11.6% 21.5% 0.5% 2.2% 34.0% 54.2% 50.2% 55.4% 18.3% 17.9% 39.7% 30.8% 37.6% 40.3% 33.0% 35.4% 4.6% 2.7% 52.3% 83.8% 14.4% 70.4% 15.7% 33.5% 46.3% 16.1% 10.2% 15.6% 1,255 597 1,431 39.3% 7.3% 74.1% 6.5% 45.9% 7.2% 21.5% 9,666 16,904 i • study area also has a significantly higher proportion of housing units that lack one or more plumbing facilities, probably a consequence of the large number of boarding houses, where several units share a common bathroom. A lower percentage of housing units in the study area are owner oc- cupied, Indicating a higher proportion of rental units. However, about one-half of the structures in the Near North Side are single family owner occupied houses, and another 16% are owner occupied structures with rental units attached, Indicating that the percentage of absentee landlords is low. In summary, the Near North Side is fairly representative of the city as a whole. However, the area has a higher concentration of problem char- acteristics usually associated with urban areas, including higher percen- tages of poor people, unemployed, and elderly as well as an older housing stock. EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT Two tactics for evaluation can be considered in relation to the pro- posed project: (1) To what extent are the problems identified by the project in its initial stages resolved by the time the project is completed? (2) To :what extent is the improvement in neighborhood quality reflected in the actions of residents and property owners? The first tactic depends upon using the initial survey to locate and describe comprehensively the undesirable neighborhood impacts that already exist in the neighborhood, then comparing the Initial state with a follow-up survey which updates the initial list. The second tactic requires a comparison between previous rates of private investment and resident activity directed towards neighborhood protection versus rates at the end of the project period. Both tactics will be used, implemented through the initial and follow-up survey instruments. Rigorous experimental design also demands a pre-test and a post-test on a control group (another neighborhood other than the study area but iden- tical in all other respects) , but the expense of adding this refinement relative n U n U to the improvement in evaluation does not Justify the effort. Hence the norm, or expected performance without the innovative project, will be established. from historical trends and expert judgment. MANAGEMENT PLAN Organization The project will be under the responsibility of the Director of Com- munity Development (Dennis Kraft, resume attached) of the City of Iowa City, as shown in Pigure 3. The Project Leader will supervise a combination of existing city staff and additional persons hired through the Institute of Urban and Regional Research, and he will be advised by a special committee con- sisting of policy makers, citizens representing neighborhood as well as city- wide interests, and city staff. Space will be provided both by the City and at the Institute, with financial control handled by the University and the Institute. Project t�der Direct supervision of the project will be handled by Professor Douglass Lee, a member of the faculty in Urban and Regional Planning at the University a of Iowa, Associate Director of the Institute, and a resident of the study rea. He will be made available on release time from the University, with his salary channeled through the Institute. As can be seen from his resume, Lee has an exceptional blend of academic, management, and professional experience to contribute. Personnel New staff hired for the project will be drawn from graduate students in Planning and related fields at the University, who have been previously train- ed in the methodology to be used by the Project Leader. Several of these have become involved in preparing this proposal, and are already familiar with the C� Mayor and City Council City Manager Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft Project Leader Douglass Lee City I I Institute Staff Staff 40 Planning and Zoning commission Special Advisory Committee Figure 3. Organizational structure and lines of responsibility. G • approach and the study area. City staff who will be assigned to the project +ire also familiar to and compatible with the designated project leader. Tasks The list of work t,3sks follows the seven -element approach described above, with the addition of two general tasks: (1) a reference file and biblio- graphy of materials that are relevant to neighborhood preservation, with iden- tification of those which are most useful; and (2) a documentation task to ensure that the methodology and experience can be effectively transferred to other communities. Figure 4 presents the work tasks, along with a schedule for their completion and an anticipated level of effort. Schedule Selected tasks from the City's work program are indicated on the sched- tcle, in conjunction with tasks to be undertaken under the proposed project. Some tasks are entirely new, and others are joint undertakings which build upon previously committed elements of the City's comprehensive planning ef- fort. Overall, the proposed project parallels the development of policies and methodology for the comprehensive planning program, and will serve as a pilot project .`rom which to select the most successful results for Lmplemen- tation in the City's area plans. Because of the fortuitous timing of both the City's planning_, program and the University's graduate training programs, an extraordinary opportunity has been presented for integrating sound and inno- vative concepts into an on-going community planning effort. CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM TO: Neal Berlin FROM: Richard Plastino RE: APRIL MONTHLY R 9'0'a • 1. r�� DATE: ily la, 1976 ENGINEERING DIVISION the Washington Amenities project is proceeding well. There has been undersized plant material; however, there will a deduce week ahem contract for these. The contractor is approximately of schedule. All cork has been tenninated on the college/Dubuque Mall. The contract with Bill Nowysz has been put on standby and he is doing no 'cork at this time. Elimination of this project from this sumner's work has greatly aided the Engineering Division and at this poirntr it appears we will be able to finish all our other work projects, if the Mall Project is not started up again. particularly in Work is continuing on the Waste Water �FelilityStudy, P�trWorks have regard to site location. Ccnmmi Y �n o n tions and Works use. population pr j met with the consultant to regesp�lt for grant pa�muent under this project. We have mailed in our first regi There is no change in the Muscatine Avenue project. the Park ad Contracts and performance bonds have been executers that a preoconstruction Bridge Deck with Fox Construction Company• It conference will be held about mid-MaY. Mt%S Consultants have ocmpleted preliminary drawings arra specifications for the West Park Lift Station. By mid or late May the documents shoulri be in final form and a Public Hearing will be set. Veestra and Kiran, Consulting Engineers, are proceeding with the line sludge contract with the Water Plant. The City Park Pordl Stablization Project has not been worked on since the last monthly report. Notice to bidders has been sent out on the Slurry Seal Contract. pts. We continue to have significant problems with the Universi C eodeanAP� They are in violation of several provisions of thecBuild find the lowest we are attempting to work with Yoder, Kaug� cost solution out of this dilemia. This looks like a probable lawsuit case. Tony Kushnir is working with us on it. page 2. • • April Monthly Report Near the end of this month, we will be preparing specifications for the asphalt overlay project. Advertising for the vacant positions of Civil Engineer and Engineering Technician will close May 1st. The Building official position advertising will close May 30, 1976. A Public Hearing has been set for June Sth, for'the Storm Water.Managanent Ordinance. I am working on having an easy-to-use computer program put on line at the University for use by the City' arra by developers in de- signing storm water detention basins. EQUIPMENT DIVISION 355 Work orders were oompleted during the month. Significant work was done on the International Bulldozer at the landfill. This tractor will be traded in on the new Caterpillar D-7, which is due in about 30-45 days. Two new solid waste trucks were received and are in operation. Four major tune-ups have been completed on the buses and we are continuing to do the rest of the buses. One bus had a major brake job completed. Mowers for the Street Division were prepared for the seasm. The new pick-ups for the Refuse Division, Street Division and Water Division have been received and are being prepared for operation. Don Slothower and myself are traveling to Elgin, Illinois next month to tour the Elgin Sweeper Factory. This is in preparation for writing specifications for a vaccuum type sweeper. The equipment mechanics have taken their grievance concerning being compensated for the use of their tools to the Step III process. TRAFFIC DIVISION The Traffic Operations Division was called out on 33 defective traffic signals and 9 street light outages. 51 street name signs were replaced and 106 signs of other types were replaced. 13 new signs were installed. We have ordered lens covers for the signals at Riverside Drive and River Street. Lenses and reflectors were cleaned and signals re-lamped at32 intersections. A new pedestrian signal has been installed at the intersection of Jefferson and Clinton. One pedestrian signal at Iowa and Madison was replaced. It had been vandalized. Jim Brachtel and Tony Kushnir are continuing work on the Modell Traffic Ordinance and it should be ready for review internally within the next two weeks. On a more canprehensive subject, I an becoming increasingly concerned about the failure of Iowa City to resolve its existing and future transportation problems. I notice Public Works and the City Council are.being beseiged page 3. • April Montht Report more and more often by groups demanding either that better traffic fa- cilities be built, or that all traffic be removed from the street in front of their house. Hopefully, the discussion revolving around the Area Transportation Study will bring the issues out.in the open where they can be discussed in a rational manner. It appears at this point that most citizens in town demand fine transportation facilities; however, the inconveniences associated with facilities are always to be in front of someone else's house. Right now the City _appears to be like the ostrich sticking its head in the sand. There appears to be gross excesses on both the part of mass transit advocates and automobile advocates. In truth, both modes have important parts to play in the future transportation needs of the City, but definitely not at the exclusion of the other. When the two warring factions can get together I believe we will start to make sane progress. 61 building permits were issued; 10 mechanical permits; 11 plumbing and 67 electrical permits were issued. Total permit fees were $11,545. There are presently 508 active building permits; 325 active plumbing 386 active electrical permits arra 276 active mechanical permits. Charges have been filed against Frantz Construction Company for allowing a house to be occupied without an occupancy permit. STREET DIVISION 9 utility cuts were patched and 254 feet of curb have been replaced. 382 square feet of sidewalk have been replaced and considerable time has been spent on weed mowing and ditch and culvert cleaning. 430 curb miles of street have been swept. Street crews rebuilt the major section of concrete slab on Caroline Avenue. A`new storm sewer has been built at the intersection of Caroline Avenue and Oaklawn. This eliminated an erosion problem that was caused by water running off the street slab. Hauled two loads of debris from the Ralston Creek bridges. Spent time leveling sludge at the old landfill site to eliminate alleged odor problems. Completed the Benton Street Bridge Project. Repaired the rail on the Park Road Bridge that had been knocked.out by a vehicle. Spent time asphalting holes at the Iowa City Airport. Installed two drop curbs at the sidewalk on Keokuk and Keokuk Court. WATER DIVISION There were a total of six (6) outside meters were installed. main breaks during the month. 308 62 new meters were set. The Water Division had an open house and plant tours in conjunction with the League of Women Voters on Apri l:.4th. page 9 ® • April Monthly Report A new water main was .installed on Waterfront Drive by Country Kitchen and some major work on the water main on Grand Avenue, west of Rivers Will be done in the up -carting month. ide We are beginning preliminary work on buying the tank site by HyVee Store on Rochester Avenue. FUSE DIVISION The refuse division picked up 995 tf-cmo of solid waste during the month. 5 to 2 hustling urs in its worrk. es that ethe Refuse Divvision isto oreally Refuse Division is installing afence been Vern Ha�mon's the landfill as the City promised him three or four mon and The Ci Years ago. City received an inspection from the State DDD and we are working to resolve several of the problems. The old paper screens are being rebuilt on auto frames so they can be shoved around the landfill more easily. Pick up Grimn's hours have been increased from 32 to 40 h P paper. In the next two to e do major three months the Street hours w 11 clover that�was and ditching on the road into the landfill. quite Pleasing. planted lass year Russell as cast earl the appearance isSwee �J• Gordon alirost contract, so we are in good shape for next with his excavation type scraper to properly move the neves Year. We still need a pull Prevent leachate and to get the eright necessary amount of cover dirt to amount of cover on the landfill. Jake Chicago. Dave Price and myself attended a Solid Waste School in items It was fairly general in nature, but there were some interesting The Safety School has been completed. I am working with Linda SIndi berthe to see about setting uP a defensive driver education course and other safety program, available from the National Safety Association. FOUL CN CaMM DIVISION The oaays cleaned approximately 6,000 feet of sanitary sewer. manhours were spent 'working on the lift station. 134 There were 5 saver stoppages, of which 3 were of City responsibility. The sewer crew is now The West Park Lift Station buckling the Madison Avenue interceptor saver. motors were dried and flooded due to a p�m� packing next da the lift station was put ba failure. The failure. The Pepperidge Lift Station flooded due to operation the The motors were dried and the lift station was p tta acin sttaationss to flood at the ThiTames is a very unusual occurrence for two lift The Division received a complaint the old landfill. about the odor from the sludge at The Street Division leveled the Pile of sludge and Pollution Division sprayed the sludge with a mixture of water and Page S. • April Monthly Report chlorebenzene. • re are advertising for an assistant superintendent Since Paul Nolan resigned, effective April 15th. The digesters have stablized and we do not antici at this time. pate further problems Human Relations Department Monthly Report For April, 1976 May 12, 1976 Personnel Division Placement Activities Persons hired: 1 MW I - Water Persons terminated: 1 Library Assistant 1 Parking Enforcement Attendant 1 Clerk -typist (temporary) Finance 1 Water Meter Reader 1 Assistant Pollution Control Superintendent Persons transferred: 0 Persons reclassified or promoted: 1 Clerk -typist to cashier (temporary) Persons laid off: 0 Temporary employee tally: 1 Recreation Aide 5 Instructor 2 Mayors Youth 1 Clerk -typist 1 Horticulturist 1 Assistant Horticulturist 2 MW I Compensation and Benefits Objective: To evaluate scope and administration of compensation and benefit package to provide better administration. Under negotiations with AFSCME as reported to Council on April 5, 1976. A review of the compensation level of each administrative or supervisory position was made as the position was posted. Reclassification and placement activities in Finance com- pleted. Disappointed in communications between staff, Council and press. Evaluation and Performance Assessment Objective: To develop a system for performance evaluation and provide an adequate job description for each employee in admin- istering a merit pay plan. Work in this area was deferred. • 0 Human Relations report for April, 1976 Page 2 Collective Bargaining Objectives: I. To negotiate contract with AFSCME with minimal loss to City. Team communications were in writing with the excep- tion of an April 19 meeting. Meetings with AFSCME were held on April 1, 8, 12, 15, 19, and 28. A prohibitted practice complaint was filed with the Press -Citizen on April 19. The Council received the sta position and response in P the April 30 packet. 2. To administer current contracts in a consistent manner. AFSCME contract: At the April 13 grievance committee meeting a number of interesting topics were discussed. No grievances were presented at that meeting. A grievance from the police department was resolved at Step 2 and a grievance in equipment maintenance is scheduled for the May 13 committee meeting. FIRE: One grievance was received and denied. POLICE: No grievances; no formal committee meetings. Civil Rights Division Objectives: 1. To establish revised equal opportunity time tables and procedures for women, minorities, and the handicap - ed by July 1, 1976. Anticipated openings were reviewed to get a reasonable estimate of the numbers of persons in protected categories. An update of the under -utilization study was done in connection with preparation of the Commiss- ions annual report. Apprentice program for affirmative action in fire de- partment was reviewed with department and union repre- sentatives. 2• To develop a workable and effective contract comp- liance program for monitoring Federal grants by July 1, 1976 0 • Human Relations report for April, 1976 Page 3 A review of the Davenport and Cedar Rapids compliance programs was conpleted. Inserts were developed for bid specs for the authorized HCDA park and recreation expenditures. Internal communications with HCDA staff improved. Site visits were made to major State of Iowa construct- ion sites in Iowa City in connection with Board of Regents compliance representatives. On-going Activities A very productive meeting was held with all of the Park and Recreation employees to discuss general questions about personnel. Many employees in the department commented that visits from central administrative people and Council members would be desirable. Coordination with the Sheriff's department on the entry level test for police officer will offer extra help for us in administering the test as well as increased oppor- tunities for applicants in maximizing job possibilities. 'rwo students will be working with us for the summer for credit rather than cash. TO: Arty of Iowa City Neal Berlin, City Manager DATE: May 21, 1976 FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director, Department of Community Development RE: April, 1976 Monthly Report Attached please find the April, 1976 Monthly Report for the Department of Community Development. This report includes fairly extensive coverage of the activities which have occurred relative to the Comprehensive Plan. Also included is a revised detailed work program for the Comprehensive Plan. Also included is a copy of the IC Information/Comment report which is the first part of a series of articles which discuss the planning process in Iowa City. A more detailed report will be sent to the City Council relative to the Minimum Housing Code enforcement process and the most common violations found as a result of this process. Personnel vacancies which the Department has as of this time include one Associate Planner, one Redevelopment Specialist, and one Senior Housing Inspector. Detailed Division reports of the Department are attached. /sc • APRIL, 1976 MONIH1,Y REPORT DI?PARTDIIiNT OF COM+IUNITY DEVELOPMENT !lousing Division GOALS: I• 149 UNITS SECTION 8, EXISTING UNITS, 160 SECTION 23 UNITS. Convert !:11 units of Section 23 units to Section 8 units and obtain approval of 100 additional -units. Continue to provide assistance to families under Section 23 reducing the number of units to 160 by June 30, 1976. II. 126 UNITS NEW CONSTRUCTION UNDER SECTION 8. To assist in providing additional housing units r low income fo elderly and handicapped persons. III. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN. Provide input to the Housing Assistance Plan for the second year HCDA application. IV. HOUSING COMMISSION. Provide administrative su the Iowa City Housing Commission. PPort to V. ENFORCE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE. In the interest of public health and safety increase efforts and revise enforcing the city's Minimum Housing Code. plan for APRIL ACTIVITY: I. During April, ten units were brought under the;Section 8 Program. No units were lost in either the Section 8 Program or the Section 23 Program. Two units were vacated and reoccupied by eligible families. One hundred fifty- nine -(159) units were under lease in the Section 23 Program as of May 1, 1976. Thirty nine (39) units were under lease in the Section 8 Program as of May 1, 1976. Total number of units under lease, both programs, is 198. Fifty -four annual, initial, or final inspections were carried out. Thirty-two (32) applications for the 8 Program were received. Ten were Section approved, the remaining are being processed. The request to convert 88 units from Section 23 to Section 8 was filed with the Des Moines Office. Budgets for fiscal year 1977, both Section 23 and Section 8, were submitted. Fair Market Rents were increased; however, will have little effect as they are still too low. 0 0 2W.1 II. The 64 units proposed by Midstates. No significant activity. III. Housing Assistance Plan. Completed. IV. The Housing Commission met on April 5, and April 12, 1976. A special meeting was called for on April 28, to which the Iowa City Multiple Listing Service was invited, to discuss the revised Minimum Housing Standards. Significant actions taken were: 1) Recommendation that the Rent Withholding Ordinance be submitted to the City Council for discussion at the informal meeting of April 26, 1976. 2)Recommendation that the last sentence in Section II of the Rent Withholding Ordinance be omitted. V. Inspection - The Minimum Housing Section inspected 899 units and 151 structures during the month of April. There were 456 units found to be in non-compliance. One hundred thirty three (133) corrective letters were issued and from these, 47 have been satisfied. Eighteen (18) Certificates of Compliance were issued for 18 structures containing 43 dwelling units. The Minimum Housing Section met in training sessions for eight people hours. Rehabilitation training time for April 1976 is 15 hours. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: It is anticipated that revised contracts for both Section 23 and Section 8 will be received from the Des Moines Office. These will require some council action. 'Receipt of the new Fair Market Rents will enhance the probability of obtaining some additional units under Section 8. Efforts will continue to seek a more equitable Fair Market Rent. II. During May, discussions will be held with Bill Jacobsen, Midstates Development, concerning a contract as managing agent for Autumn Park Apartments. This will require Council approval prior to submission to HUD. III. Completed. IV. Regular meetings are scheduled for May 5, and May 19, 1976. It is expected that considerable time will be spent on the Minimum Housing Code revisions and the Rent Withholding Ordinance. A Public Hearing is scheduled for May ll, on the recommended revisions to the Minimum Housing Code. Two new commissioners should be appointed to the Commission. 0 -3- 0 V. Housing Section. One hundred structures, 650 dwelling units, are scheduled to be inspected during May. Certificates of Compliance will be issued to approximately 45 dwelling units. In—service training for new Housing Inspectors in the areas of safety, fire codes, and rehabilitation will be continued. Training time for May 1976 (projected) will be 16 people hours. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION Urban Renewal COALS: 1. LITIGATION. Under the direction of the City Attorney, to provide assistance, information, and participation in Urban Renewal litigation. 11. PERSONNEL. To obtain adequate staff to carry out Division responsibilities. APRIL ACTIVITIES: 1. Much staff time was taken with regard to the Bechtold vs. Iowa City, Urban Renewal litigation. ll. Modular property management involved several hours of time providing period interruptions to other Division activities. Ill. Staffing needs were tabled until after Civil Service hearings in May, leaving many projects, such as the College Block Building disposition awaiting further action. PROJECTED ACTIVITIES: Staffing for the Division is to be finalized as soon as possible and appropriate jobs advertised. II. College Block Building land marketing documents should be completed and reproduced, and disposition proceedings to be initiated. III. Urban Renewal goals and objectives for the upcoming months will be written, pending City Council decisions. IV. Additional steps will be taken to convey land to the University of Iowa in Blocks 92 and 95. ® 0 se HCDA - Community Development Block Grant Program GOALS: I. GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT. To complete Grantee Performance Report on HCDA-CDBG program to present to HUD by April 16, 1976. I[. PERSONNEL. To obtain adequate staff to carry out Division responsibilities. III. REHABILITATION PROGRAM. To prepare recommendations on the Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program. APRIL ACTIVITY: I. The Grantee Performance Report was prepared and delivered to HUD by April 16, 1976. II. A chart of proposed Division personnel was prepared for appropriate positions to be identified. III. Preliminary Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program plans were made. It was recommended that a consultant be hired and two firms were interviewed. It was decided to include City Council, Housing Commission, and Committee on Community Needs members in basic Policy decisions governing the program design, thus topics were identified and summaries prepared for discussion at a formal meeting. IV. Architectural Barrier Removal Program draft proposal was critiqued by appropriate building managers and citizens. It is now ready to be revised for final draft printing. PROJECTED ACTIVITIES: I. Housing Rehabilitation Program - Establish work schedule to identify goals and procedures for implementing program in Iowa City. II. Architectural Barrier Removal Program - Re -work program.manual to prepare final.draft for Council action. III. Administration - Establish administration procedures to govern all projects completed with block grant funds in Iowa City. IV. Accounting - Establish sound account procedures enabling monthly reports of HCDA-CDBG funds. 0 -s- V. Personnel - ]'reject personnel needs within the Division and advertise appropriately for positions needed. V1. Establish record keeping system for environmental assessments I nd other related federal documentation. ADVANCE PLANNING GOALS: I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -- to continue work in five main areas of the Comprehensive Plan and initiate work in a sixth area with major work occurring in Tree Planting Plan, Sidewalk Report and Plan, Finkbine Bikeway, Population Report and Land Use analysis. Additionally, to revise planning process so it is more effective. II. BICYCLE REPORT -- to continue review of the comments of the public meeting and to prepare a final Bikeways Report and Plan. III. PERSONNEL -- to hire an Associate Planner. IV. TREE PLANTING PLAN -- to finalize tree planting material for the May 12th Public Meeting. V. WALKWAYS REPORT AND PLAN -- to prepare a final draft of the Walkways Report and Plan for City Staff review. APRIL ACTIVITY: I. Background work in comprehensive planning continued as follows: Base Mapping -- proceeding on schedule. Population Report -- proceeding two weeks behind schedule due to the development .of new county census data, union negotiating sessions, and a U.S. census conference. Land Use Report -- proceeding on schedule. Report on the Environment -- proceeding on schedule. Community Survey -- rescheduled by Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee. (Transportation) Walkway Report and Plan and Bikeways Report and - Plan -- Walkway Report and Plan is well ahead of schedule and Bikeways Report and Plan is on schedule. .Comprehensive Plan- a Revised, Detailed Work Program was prepared in April;for,the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee's review in May (copies attached). II. The City has assumed the lead role in applying for a federal grant for the Finkbine Bikeway. -6- 0 III. An Associate Planner was not hired. It is now recommended that the position be reduced to two half-time Assistant Planner positions (see Revised Detailed Work Program). IV. The Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance material was finalized with the May 12, 1976 public meeting to take place as scheduled. V. The Walkway Report and Plan was reviewed and finalized in April. It is now being reviewed by City Staff. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: I. The Comprehensive Plan activities should continue to proceed on or near schedule. It is expected that during May, June and July the Bikeway Report and Plan, Walkways Report and Plan and the Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance will be presented to the Council for adoption. Additionally, the Population Report will be finished in May. H. It is expected that continued coordination work will be required for the Finkbine Bikeway. III. Pending the approval of the Revised Detailed Work Program, it is expected that we may begin to identify candidates for the two half-time Planner positions. IV. It is expected that the Revised Detailed Work Program will be accepted. DETAILED REPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACTIVITIES IN APRIL: In April the Advance Planning Section of the Planning Division carried on the following activities: Base Mapping -- The Technical Assistant responsible for preparing 200'scale base maps of the City continued his work which involves research of subdivision plats and justification of conflicting material. This base mapping was focused on the areas of the City east and south of the central area. This.activity is continuing as expected, however, justification and verification of conflicting information is taking more time than was expected. Population -- The Assistant Planner responsible for the preparation of the Population Report completed most of this report, however, due to a U.S. Bureau of Census Conference and union contract negotiating, the report will be somewhat delayed. The population projection is now complete as well as the analysis of the census information. -7- band Use -- The Associate Planner responsible for the preparation of the Land Use Report continues to work on the coding and verifi- cation of land use. This activity is entirely dependent upon base mapping work. Work progressed in coding and calibrating the measurement techniques. Environment -- the Assistant Planner and Technical Assistant responsible for the preparation of the Environmental Report proceeded with their work in soils analysis and ratings and vegetation analysis as scheduled. The Tree Planting Plan proceeded on schedule with all of the documents prepared except_ the Iowa City Tree Leaflet, which is in its final stages. Community Survey -- Considerable time was spent preparing for a community survey and beginning citizen participation in the planning process. However, due to changes in our planning emphasis and due to the desire of the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee to take more time with citizen participation, this process was deferred until later this summer. Transportation -- Both the Bikeways and Walkways Report and Plan had work completed in April. The Bikeways Plan had review and the development of a low cost skeletal system designed primarily for safety. The Sidewalk Plan had a finalized draft prepared and reviewed by other departments. General -- A revised Detailed Work Program was prepared for the Comprehensive Plan Process. It is expected that the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee will review this in May. The document was prepared to more clearly define the process and to make the entire planning process product -oriented so that planning documents will appear on a more -or -less steady schedule for the next two years (see attachment). Additionally, the Advance Planning Section will prepare a Newsletter Information/Comment on a regular basis to acquaint people with planning concepts, ideas and potentials. It is hoped that this will be an effective planning aid in the discussion of items to be considered in the plan. The first issue is enclosed. 0 0 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISED DETAILED WORK PROGRAM May 3, 1976 esents a revised outline of sequence and the comprehensive einter- This report prplanning process. It specifies the work which he ort is divided into six major areas: I) Plan relationships between the work elements which make up a on; plan. The rep Citizen Particip II) Plan Elements; III) and VI) Preparations Intergovernmental Coordination; previous IV) schedule; V) ea or changes from the p Personnel Requirements. 7 in the margin• planning process are noted with a " ■ " I, PLAN PREPARATION rehensive plan be based on. It is the responsibility It is essential that a comp generate useful sound and detailed information• h sicat and human of the planning staff to collect and g information concerning the nasorthatpas the plan is components of the community; the plan. The developed it will reflect the various assets and con - The straints which need to be refleTocessted nwill be of an information generated in this p 01 objective, technical nature. As each arYelevantgplanning is concluded a topical report detailing information will be developed. low ith a The topical areas of inquiry are olentsdoeeach wtopic detailed description of the comp to be studied. report will develop a A. POPULATION - The population population forecast for Iowa City. Additionally, the report will analyze the population -of as City de Of - by areas within the City, to determine areae particular character and problem areas. The other lation report will also compare Iowa CiPu- ty to oother cities within Iowa and compare Iowa City he other university communities in the Midwest. The emphasis in this analysis will be the potential, the problems and the unique characteristics of Iowa City and sub- areas within the City. • -z- B• HOUSING - The housing report will analyze the housing stock, the housing market and the current trends in housing of Iowa City. Block by block analysis of housing quality, type and density will be used to identify problem areas and housing patterns. Economic factors, income and housing prices will be analyzed to determine future patterns in housing. ■ C. ENVIRONMENT - The environmental report while a main element in contributing to the preparation of a comprehensive plan also can develop information which will help the City and its residents conserve energy and materials. This report will be prepared in five independent sections: Vegetation, Environ- mental Quality, Landforms, Waste Management and Energy. The Vegetation section will analyze the biotic elements of the Iowa City area and their importance to the City. The Environmental Quality section will analyze the problems of air, water and noise pollution in the City and make recommendations on how to correct the existing problems and avoid future problems. The Landforms section will evaluate the soils information from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service with information concerning watersheds to develop a limiting factors rating system to aid in the development of a land use plan. The Waste Manage- ment section will evaluate the potential for recycling the waste of the City, including commercial recycling and sludge management. (This is a change initiated by the COCN and accepted in the HCDA application.) The energy section will examine the type of'eneatirgy the City and its residents use and how they use and make recommendations. D. LAND USE - The land use report will present a detailing of the existing pattern and extent of land use in Iowa City. It will detail areas of incompatible land use relationships, nonconforming uses and obsolete land uses (poor conversions, inadequate sites, etc.). The land use report will review the literature on desirable land use relationships and develop a land use impact model for the buffering of adverse land use characteristics. Additionally, the land use report will develop a Land Use Intensity policy, based on concentrating and limiting factors. 0 0 -3- ■ E. TRANSPORTATION - Using the JCRPC Area Transportation Study as a base, the transportation report will add site planning detail as appropriate. This report will supplement the ATS by investigating desirable standards for transportation improvements that will make the circulation systems energy efficient and environmentally sound. Additionally, the transporta- tion report includes bicycle and pedestrian systems, included in the Bikeways Report and Plan and the Sidewalk Report and Plan. F. ECONOMIC -.The economic report will be acomplete economic base analysis of the Iowa City area. it will contain a detailed analysis of each employment category. Additionally, the report will evaluate the fiscal capacity of the local governments, and the tax bases of the local governments. G. UTILITIES - The utility report will survey the existing infrastructure of water, electric, sewer, gas and telephone utilities. It will evaluate City utility segments which are over capacity or are near capacity. The report will investigate the potential for various densities of development and the utility systems which are the most economical for each density. H. URBAN DESIGN - The urban design study will evaluate the visual forms, visual character, historic or architectural significant structures and scenic qualities of Iowa City. The study will develop criteria for the design of facilities, such as parking lots, street lighting, signage, streets and pedestrian ways, so that physical development that is harmonious to human activity can be assured. I. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES - The community facilities and services report will use information generated from the other background reports and other sources in an evaluation of the community facilities and services of the City. The .report will emphasize the desires of the residents of the community and the provision of municipal services which are directed to the varying interests of the residents. ■ J. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - An extensive citizen partic- ipation process will have as one of its parts a community survey. The citizen participation report will describe the community attitudes toward issues, problems and alternatives which need to be addressed in the planning process. -4- ■ K. HUMAN NEED/SERVICES - Since the provision of social services takes place at the regional level, it is reasonable to expect that the most effective planning for human concerns should take place at this level. Therefore, it is recommended that the City contract with JCRPC for human needs/services planning with specific stipulations requiring certain information by certain dates. It is expected that this change will make planning in this area more efficient and effective. ■ L. OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES - Due to the changing nature of federal programs this report has been deleted. The implementation of the plan will require priorities which are somewhat flexible to take advantage of these changing federal programs. The topical reports will go together with citizen partic- ipation in the development of goals and objectives and from there to specific plans and programs. The topical reports will have a major inEluence in the development of plans, but they will not determine a course of action in the future. It is intended that the goals and objec- tives be deterministic, developed by residents of Iowa City and the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee with staff assistance. II. PLAN ELEMENTS It is expected that the Iowa City planning process will develop products in four main areas: A) Physical Plans; B) Human Services Plans; C) Citizen Participation; and D) Continuing Planning Process. A detailing of the expected products follows: ■ A. PHYSICAL PLANS - These plans will guide the physical development of the City. 1. Land Use, Community Facilities and Trafficways Plan (City Plan). This Plan will be a specific document detailing the intent of the:City for land use, location, type and intensity, location of community facilities (schools, parks, fire stations etc.) and the location, size and function of streets. 2. Guidelines for -Development This document will be a definitive statement of the information developed in the Land Use Impact Model of the Land Use Report. It will detail the type of buffer to be used to assure that a development does not detract from its neighborhood. -S- 3. Area Plans - These will be five detailed plans for the development and redevelopment of areas within the City. The areas are as follows: a. Central area - bounded by the Iowa River on the west, Brown Street on the north, Ralston Creek on the east and the Rock Island Railroad on the south; b. North area - Manville Heights plus the area north of Brown Street and north of the upper branch of Ralston Creek inside the City limits; C. East area - bounded by Ralston Creek on the west and north, the City limits on the east and the Rock Island Railroad on the south; d. South area - everything inside the City limits south of the Rock Island Railroad and east of the Iowa River; and e. West area - everything inside the City limits west of the Iowa River, except Manville Heights. ■ 4. Environmental Protection Plan - This plan element will help the City to meet Environmental Impact Statement requirements and to preserve the environmental quality of Iowa City. a. Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance - The Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance will serve as guides and requirements for tree,planting in the City so that the natural vegetation is protected and enhanced. This_plan.also includes the Iowa City Tree Leaflet and the Iowa City Guide: to Parking Lot Landscaping. b. Environmental Quality Plan - This plan will be a guide to protect the residents of Iowa City from the harmful side effects of air, water and noise pollution. C. Landforms Guide - This guide will indicate the general limitations of soils in the City. It will be an aid to developers and the City in assuring sound site planning. d. Waste Management.Plan - This plan element will describe a systematic approach for the City to manage its wastes in an economical and efficient manner. e. Energy - The Energy Plan will be a guide for both public and private energy conserva- tion. It will also indicate ways we can use existing energy supplies more effectively. 5. Bikeways Report and Plan - The Bikeways Report and Plan will present a skeletal bikeways system designed for bicycle safety. The report will specify standards for improvement. The Bikeways Plan will establish a five -priority system for improving the system. 6. Walkways Report and Plan -,The Walkways Report and Plan will present a sidewalk improvement program based on a priority rating system. It will establish a five priority improvement program to remedy half of the existing sidewalk deficiencies. ■ 7. Housing Plan - The Housing Plan will be a plan and guide for progress in housing. It will identify desirable zoning techniques and other public action to meet the housing needs of the residents of Iowa City. B. Urban Design Plan - The Urban Design Plan will establish criteria and standards for public improvements and private improvements such as parking lots. It will emphasize preservation of what makes Iowa City pleasant and attractive, direct future developmentpatternsto be consistent with what is preserved and identify problems that need to be corrected. 9. Economic Base Report - The Economic Base Report will be the finished product of the economic report. It will be a comprehensive look at the economics of Iowa City. It'will be a very useful planning document for both the.City and people interested in Iowa City. ■ 10. Iowa City Summary - The Iowa City Summary will be a public information/public relations docu- ment for the City. It will briefly describe the history, setting, assets and plans of the City. This will be very useful in answering the questions of many residents as well as the questions of out-of-town people. ■ B. HUMAN SERVICES PLAN - This Plan will guide the provision of human services in the Region. It will be developed by JCRPC with City cooperation and assistance. 9 • -7- C. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - This part of the plan will detail the concerns of the residents of Iowa City including the following: 1. Community Survey Report - The Community Survey Report will evaluate the response of the residents of the City to the sample survey. 2. Goals and Objectives - As the planning process continues through this fall it is expected that the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee will develop and pass on for adoption Goals and Objectives forIowa Cit . This document will De a statement semiTar to the General Community Goals and the Goals of the Regional Land Use Plan. D. UPDATE PROCESS - This part of the plan will formulate a process by which the plan can be kept up-to-date in the future. ■ III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Citizen participation has to be a primary element of the comprehensive planning effort if it is to be effective in the long run. This process will help in developing the plan by allowing the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee to incorporate the comments of the residents of Iowa City. The initial citizen participation process scheduled for this spring was postponed until this summer and fall. It is expected that with more time a very meaningful process can be slowly developed. This process has been revised to be extensive in its scope and content. It is expected that the citizen participation process will consist of the following elements: A. Community Organizations - Contact community organizations as a source for citizen input into the plan. B. Newspaper Survey - A survey that will give most of the residents of the City a chance to express their opinions on planning issues. C. Sample Survey - A controlled statistically valid survey to determine residents' opinions. D. Public Meeting - Meetings at the neighborhood level and at the City level to discuss issues. E. Public Hearings - Hearings will be held to finalize plans before they are passed on for adoption. n �J ■ IV. SCHEDULE W -C C The schedule for the planning process can vary depending on priorities established and personnel levels. But.the following outline presents a workable schedule for the next two year period. 76 77 78 WORK ITEM M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J GRAPHICS BASE MAPS POPULATION o HOUSING ENVIRONMENT LAND USE TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC o UTILITIES t URBAN DESIGN COMMUNITY FACILITIES I N c a --------x x ----- x --x x ---x x x---------x ------x ------x --------x x -------x x -------x x ----- x x ---------x GOALS AND OBJECTIVES x ---------x A CITY PLAN (INTERIM) x ---------x A CITY PLAN x ----- GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT x ----- AREA PLANS, CENTRAL NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST TREE PLANTING PLAN x A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PLAN ----x A x -------x ------x A ----------x A x -------x A x-- LANDFORMS GUIDE --x x -x A WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN x -------x A ENERGY PLAN x ----- x A BIKEWAYS PLAN --x A WALKWAYS PLAN --x A HOUSING PLAN x ----------- x A URBAN DESIGN PLAN x -----x A ECONOMIC BASE REPORT x -x A IOWA CITY SUMMARY x -x A HUMAN SERVICES PLAN JCRPC e COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS NEWSPAPER SURVEY a SAMPLE SURVEY PUBLIC MEETINGS w PUBLIC HEARINGS n COORDINATION o INTERIM ZONING ZONING ORDINANCE BIKEWAYS x---x x X x -------x x x x x x x x x x-------------------- X-x x -------x A X-- ------------ x A x x x x x x x ------------------------- ------- x A 0 0 ■ V. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION The comprehensive planning process now requires increasing cooperation with JCRPC. Transportation and Human Services planning are the two main areas in which JCRPC.will'have the primary responsibility. The transportation planning work of JCRPC is well along and will require only some detailing by the City planning process. '"he human services planning process is yet to begin and will require extensive cooperation between the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee and JCRPC, with specific time requirements for information from JCRPC human services planning effort. Additionally, much of the information that Iowa City generates will be of use to surrounding governmental units. This information can be shared; and as the City planning _ process continues toward adoption of a plan continued cooperation will become more important. ■ VI. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS In order to meet the schedule for the Comprehensive Planning Process the following personnel are required: July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 2 Planning Technicians - These positions are needed to prepare maps, charts and graphic information for plan documents. Additionally, these positions are needed for gathering of base information for the planning process. 2� Assistant Planners - (1 full time, 3 half time) These positions are needed for plan preparation. Assistant planners analyze information and write reports on topical areas. The full time assistant planner is primarily responsible for the areas of population, housing and economics. One half time assistant planner (the other half of work time is in current planning) is primarily responsible for parts of the environmental report and utilities report and responsible for community facilities planning. One half time assistant planner (currently planning technician) is responsible for part of the environ- mental report and responsible for staff assistance to the Riverfront Commission and for bikeways planning. The last half time assistant planner is responsible for citizen participation (currently vacant). -10- 1 Associate Planner - This planner is responsible for land use analysis. In the future this planner will be involved in preparing the interim land use plan. 1 Senior Planner - This planner is responsible for coordinating the work of the Advance Planning Division as well as responsible for parts of the environmental report, and for the transportation and urban design reports. Clerk/Typist - This position is responsible for the clerical duties of the Advance Planning Division. .The other half of this full time position is for current planning. This proposed staffing level is less than previously Proposed. Specifically, one associate planner position has been reduced to two half time assistant planner Positions and one five -eights time planning has been eliminated. It is position expected that some part- time student interns might be used at some time during the next year. July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 The responsibilities of the positions will be changed to adapt to the changing work program, but it is expected that a staff further reduced will be able to fulfill its responsibilities. This staff would be composed as follows: 2 planning technicians, 2 half time assistant planners, 1 associate planner, 1 senior planner and 1 half time clerk/typist. CURRENT PLANNING APRIL ACTIVITY; APRIL MONTHLY REPORT Staff reports were prepared for a rezoning a vacation request; three preliminary plats Plan; an annexation application' an alley were request and a Planned Area Development prepared, one revising a variance request. Two Code and one revisin g du lex p ordinances_ Code. g the scale parking requirements in.the Zoning In addition of subdivision plats in the Subdivision Of rezoningProcedures for the submittal Developments applications, subdivisions, Large Scale Residential and'a pments, Large Scale Nonresidential DevelopmentsResidentiaPproval Developments, and vacation requests are revisions to td. he M1 and MZ evlop; Planned Area Industrial Zones nwas ecom completed Work on Posed ordinance creating three new industrial Tanning and Zoningmpleted and a d to Commission for review zones was submitted to PROJECTED ACTIVITY: No specific numeric objectives for zoning ordinance amendments, division plat reviews, etc. are established due to the Of predicting the number ofsub- division of an ordinance submissions which will be filedssibilii be completed in creating an Rh4i Mobile A revised review and a either May or June Home Residence Zone will approval of applications as will procedures for the submittal, the City, submitted for consideration by 4 IcINFOR ATI®N®COMMEEN\_ PART OF A SERIES OF ARTICLES DISCUSSING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. PLANNING DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. NO. 1: MAY, 1976 This is your introduction to "IC," an informal and occasional publication designed to provide the exchange of information so essential to effective city planning. Please let us know how you feel about the articles that appear in "IC." Your comments are neces- sary to help make this series a dialogue, and to fulfill the title's prospect: information/comment. The first issue of "IC" is devoted to neighborhoods, offering three articles which deal with some of the aspects of neighborhoods. The first article was written by Doug Lee of the University of Iowa; the other articles were prepared by members of the City's planning staff. NEIGHFORHOOD PATTERNS The Existing Pattern Neighborhoods today tend to be homogeneous, meaning that each neighborhood seems to have the same kinds of people living in it, the same kinds of housing, the same general appearance. One neighborhood will contain single family houses on quarter -acre lots, mostly young families with two children and two cars, the latter being used for most if not all recreation and shopping trips: the typical post -WW -II suburban development. Another neighborhood will contain mostly students, living in older houses converted to apartments or rooming houses, with a large share of space devoted to parking -- a con- sequence of the high rate of auto ownership among the student population and the mixing in of parking lots of University and downtown commercial purposes. Other neighborhoods may contain high proportions of elderly or retired couples, or a particular ethnic group, or mature families (children grown up or away in school) in large older homes, or low- income families with many children. This pattern has some advantages. Each neighborhood is distinct in its type, life- styles of the residents are usually compatible, and each household can sort itself easily into the most suitable neighborhood. An Alternative Some of the most desirable neighborhoods in the United States maintain their distinctiveness but are also heterogeneous: many different kinds of people and activi- ties exist in the same neighbo�od. Elderly people enjoy having younger children around, even if they sometimes trample on the flowers. Students may not mind spending a few hours working in a neighbor's backyard in return for some extra spending money. A 0 0 mixture of ages, families, household types and incomes means that not everyone in the same neighborhood is looking for a baby sitter for Saturday night. This pattern also has advantages, Many, if not most, trips can be accomplished by walking, rather than driving. Small groceries, drug stores, laundries, schools, restaurants, hardware stores, etc., can be integrated into the neighborhood -schools un- desirable side effects and provide for many of the immediate needs of the residents. Road, sewer, park, business, and other facilities are better utiliied because not every- one is doing the same thing at the same time. services are generally lower. Capital and operating costs of City }Tle� e The second alternative is not without its problems. Neighborhoods in Iowa City which have mixed land uses and household types also often suffer from traffic and other noise, dust and trash, unsightly buildings and parking lots, deteriorating stric- tures, and occasional vandalism. Some business activities make good neighbors and some do not. It is readily possible, however, to separate the good features of the second alternative from the bad, and control or eliminate the undesirable.features while encouraging the good ones. Of course, this will not happen by itself; creating neighbor hoods that are interesting and enjoyable to live in requires active effort on the part Of the residents of the neighborhood, as well as the cooperation of City officials and administrators. That is the choice: maintaining the same homogeneous neighborhoods or encouraging more diverse neighborhoods. TI}E NEIG}R30R}{OOD INIT CONCEPT' AS A i3ASIS FOR PLANNING IN IOWA CITY Every family understands to some extent the importance of. the its home. The question arises: flow far do the surroundings of the dwellings extend? The Urban Land Institute agrees that housing environment comprises "that careaewhich,oP familyeforlitsthe confortcandcpropersdevelopmentconditions withinlch are Ithe vicinityrof the dwelling.", eq y. the average g" Standards for housing must deal at least with the smallest geographic unit which includes those basic facilities and conditions which will provide a physical form suit- able for the full development of community life. There is general agreement that the minimum planning unit is the neighborhood. Used in this sense, the neighborhood is a Physical concept: it is the area within which residents may all share the common services, social activities and facilities required in the vicinity of the dwelling. General Concent The general concept that could be used in the formulation of the Ioka City Compre- hensive Plan is the neighborhood unit concept. Acceptance of the ne,.,hborho't concept implies that adequate housing consists not merely of individual homes; no matter how well planned or well located, but that all residential and community facilities and services required for the shelter neighborhood must be included in theeneifmhborhoodand Venience of the residents of ;m residents. 8 or must be made available to its The neighborhood unit may be defined as a natural or whose limits are defined by the radius of many of the daily activities of the families livingplanned area within the City in that section of the City. These activities may be centers school, the neighborhood shopping district, churches, or other neighborhood centers of social activities. �'°UP�'d around the ele- Specific Elements be Several types of elements, therefore, comprise the neighborhood unit. grouped in the following principle categories: These may - Residential Facilities: Buildi directly accessory uses. ngs and land devoted' exclusively to dwellings and for gardensdrive: 'These include houses and the immediately surrounding space , ways, garages, etc. Neighborhood Facilities: Educational, social, cultural, recreational and shopping facilities used in common by families in the neighborhood, characteristics of these facilities is that they are used b the family almost every da The common y, y one member or more of Utilities and services: Water supply, light and fuel supply; water, sewage, other waste disposal; fire protection; and police service. telephone; stone - Circulation: All the installations required for the surface transportation of persons and goods to and from the dwellings and between dwellings and c facilities. These elements consist primarily of walks for for private and g community parking spaces, public They include relatedeelementestrians nd asreets ol and circulation lighting. Thus, in formulating a comprehensive plan, the neighborhood* is the basic measurement used to evaluate the elements which link people and areas,` nh hood concept is equally valid for guiding the development the redevelopment of older areas, Anent of new land usese aslweblor- as NEIGfIBpRyppD MINI-GOVERM1FNi'g I In recent years a number of cities governmental structure, forming have initiated processes to decentralize governments. Although nei hbo�hoodt is Popularly referred to as neighborhoodi the City Planning, g units have been in then mini - g, the delineation of and theory, traditional units of Hall. This interest in decentralization is a result of the social issues cit planning for these units has been done at City meets is in the sixties, the Federal government's response to those issues, and the y goiern- efforts by local government to improve their accountability. Mini -government serves to involve citizens in local goverrunental planning and decision making as it affects the development of their neighborhood, and to clarify related functions, responsibilities, requirements, and procedures. The following lists highlights of mini -government programs undertaken in various cities. Procedures for Creating Neighborhood Councils (mini -governments) -- The Planning and Zoning Commission is required to prepare for submission to the City Council a neighborhood plan which divides the city into neighborhoods. The plan must show proposed boundaries and estimated population for each neighborhood. -- In each neighborhood established by the neighborhood plan, a referendum must be helm to determine whether residents of the area want to become an organized neighborhood with rights and power conferred by City Council. Organization of Neighborhood Councils -- Members of the neighborhood council are to be elected at large by and from voters residing in the neighborhood service area. -- Minimum neighborhood council membership is three (3) persons and not more than nine (9). -- Candidates must reside in the neighborhood for at least six (6) months before the election to be eligible to run for the neighborhood council. Powrrs of Neighborhood Councils -- Appropriate funds shall be supplied as coordinated through the City Manager and as approved by the City Council. -- Hire staff. -- Contract with the city and its departments to provide various services including additional police and fire protection, community improvements, and park facilities. . -- Enact ordinance to regulate vehicular traffic and parking in the community other than roads designated as thoroughfares. -- Enter into agreements with other organized neighborhoods to.exercise joint powers conferred in them by City Council. -- Represent any resident of the neighborhood before any non -judicial board, department, or agency of the city. -- Propose amendments to the city's comprehensive plan with respect to any portion of ® .. its geographical area with technical help from the city's staff if requested. - Proposo amendments to any applicable zoning ordinance regulating property located in its neighborhood. -- Hold a hearing on any petition to amend the zoning of a parcel or parcels in its neighborhood, transmitting and Zoning Commission. its written report and recommendation to the city's Planning -- Exercise all the powers and duties of a board of zoning appeals with respect to the granting or denial of variances and special exceptions for any property within its community. The neighborhood council is entitled to the services of,,a hearing examiner provided by the city's Planning and zoning Commissio and special exception petitions. Thn to assist in hearing variances ere is also to be a procedure for appealing a neighborhood council decision to a higher level body if its decision is contrary to the hearing examiner's recommendation. -- Hold a hearing on any urban renewal, redevelopment, rehabilitation, or code enforce- ment project in its community prior to any action, and approve or disapprove the pro- POSCd Project. If the neighborhood council disapproves the project, the City Manager or Mayor or the Planning and zoning Commission may appeal to the City Council, and the Council by majority vote may overrule the neighborhood council_ Accountabilit of Neighborhood Councils -- Are responsible for general notification in the area about their meetings, actions taken, elections, and other events. -- Are responsible for seeking the views of people affected by:a proposed policy or action before adopting a recommendation to send to the City. -- Are responsible for recording and transmitting both the majority viewpoint and any dissenting viewpoints on the issues they are considering. ad_ Areyraffected esponsible fordecisstailishingon or ea grievance pofthere whereby any person who is - community council may appeal. Are responsible for giving adequate notice about review of rezoning applications, Other types of land use changes, or general proposals, to that individual or group affected. rowersressl Prohibited '- Levy or collect taxes. -- Issue general obligation bonds. -- Adopt any regulation or ordinance in conflict with, or pexmitting.a lesser standard than, any applicable city ordinance. -- Exercise power of eminent domain unless expressly authorized by City Council; exercise any power outside its neighborhood boundaries. -- Annex territory. 0 s Westdale Mali Work Slated C, � -)e Work will %� i preparation preparation forbthe $55millionWest• Mall regional shopping Sot[ Testing Services of lows, and Pography work is being done by Shiva, center in southwest Cedar Rapids. a ,0 Hattery and Associates, both ;Ceder - Ernest Helm, Inc., Ha Calif., and Newman w, Lon , Rapids firms. "We will serve as the project's gener- Beach, have awarded a $I million con al contractor and will employ local sub."`. tract to R. B. Burch, Inc., Cedar Rapids said.contr actors whenever possible," Hahy , contractors, for clearing• grading. and work on storm and sancta ry sewer sys• Work on Westdale has beend ' tems.. severer rimae, and [hate hAd$ n The developers said the work marks ulatton from tlme'to titnd t5af ' ttciteg" the beginning continuing gconstrue- Problems and changes in tbi j- I tion activities on the retail corn• plex. which will include�JWfi_a may have scuttled theproject. Hahn said a considerab feet of shoppin tar —�'� amount of time during the last year has been spent o an •000 construction work- ers will he involved in completion of the . in securing the necessary approvals, - from Property owners adjacent to the. ` shopping center, accordingsite. to a Hahn spokesman. Westdale is Westdale will be constructed s open in the fall of 1978. scheduled to on au:' 87 -acre site bounded b Ed ew nod road The center will include four SW and Williams boulevard depart. mens antras, Including new JC Penley end Montgomery Halm said a number of other items relating to start Ward outlets. of work on the center ar e Westdale also will include 100 other specialty shops — restaurants, apparel stores, toy stores, service-oriented Shops and others. The spokesman said between 00 and 70 percent of the center wlll be occupied by national and region. al firms, while the remainder will be legged to local merchant,. Developers said loll engineer work for the center le being handled by now completed. He expressed ap-" preciation to nearby Property owners for "cooperating in these matters." Hahn -Newman hag developed and is managing 20 other regional shopping I centers . In Montana. California, Vlr:: ginia and New Mexico. The partnership"^ has eight others under construction. Westdale will be a two-story, en. Closed center. "Each of our shopping centers is unique and designed around a.i special theme," the spokesman said. 0 Minutes of Staff Meeting i\Uy 12, 1976 Agenda items were discussed: The City Council wishes to accommodate the Des Moines Register and Tribune bike riders in City Park. The Legal Department was asked to determine what action is necessary to do this. It may be necessary to change an ordinance. The staff should do some additional planning on services and send material in advance so that the riders will know what is available. Items for discussion at weekly meeting of Director of Public Works and City Manager: fencing at landfill, status of paving for City Park parking lot, Melrose Lake property, problem on Tower Court, and traffic on Court Street. The Director of Parks and Recreation was instructed to report to the City Manager the status of expended and obligated H.C.D.A. funds for park improve- ments. He was also instructed not to obligate any further H.C.D.A. funds. In regard to the resolution establishing fees for certain services provided by the Police Department, the City Council wishes to delete the charges' for escort services for funerals and to increase other escort fees. The Chief of Police is to inform the Council of the actual costs of escort service. The Director of Community Development was requested to write a status report to the City Council on the modules - what are our legal obligations, what obligations we have fulfilled and what have we not fulfilled. 'The'Council also wants a financial statement on the modules including our original investment. A new lease will be furnished for the new Owners of The' Goody Shop. Dennis Kraft, Lyle Seydel and Julie Zelenka were requested to provide publicity regarding inspection of single family homes to make owners aware that the service exists and how they can obtain that service. The Director of Public Works was instructed to reply to Tom Breese's letter. This reply should be coordinated with the Legal Department. Two letters were received from the First Christian Church; one, regarding traffic on Dubuque and College and the other regarding housing for the elderly downtown. The letter concerning traffic downtown is to be referred to Public Works for reply. The letter concerning housing for the elderly will be referred to Community Development for response. HUD continually has expressed concern that the value of the land downtown is too high for housing for the elderly and they still believe it will be a detriment. ,Ir. Prizler presented a letter to the Council concerning paving on Sycamore. The City Council would like a report back from Public Works on this matter. They want to know our current policy on gravel roads and oiled streets. Also, include what pavement is actually planned for this summer and what is planned for this section of Sycamore as a result of their problem. The Chief of Police was requested to give thought to the matter of vehicles which continue to try to run down pedestrians. The old Post Office building is A public hearin going out for bid in D1ay, The Assistant City set for May zoning type t ity Attorney (Bob 25 5owlin the storm water management ordinance The Ci inance or )are differe whethergthis is mance, earrly de requested that he There different notice make q a Y decision, Bet in touch with the Cit requirements, There were a Y Attorney and Of water billshaOf. questions are there re, properties p ocedureg hat notiance for collection the water a lot the ordi of goes to and submitbltl' etc. The $ee De where ther.tenant Put's re ponsiblelfor to the Ci Department res The resolution together a draft was concerning the national carried over, Public Works functional classification ma are. is to info rm the Council what hp (FAUS) Procedure for nei,s releases the manges to furnish co will be ch an or suggestions toanged as of July 1. Staff was The staff was requestedCity Manager' requested Thewrsu$$e5tions of tfurnish feedback ent team City Manager concern' The work Risk A to Bill NowS Of and Dubuqueg the Yz so that there is Streets ets is on hold. Dale question about t}us letter should be Stinghocker will be matter. Witten contacting staff members y.Ile till be some claims for the Cit he is working for the City, He will be 1 nstI'ucted to indicate tp and Will be Linda Schreiber advised the the staff that the rededication of Old Capitol of the before the end of Pitol. meeting with the the week so that The staff is to submit University regarding Public k'orks will we can get a letter ideas concerning this a r write a letter to back to the University, gyp' Qwik Trip regarding the conti Wbe nued lack of Officials from HUD Monday as originall in Iowa Cit Y Planned, Y on Tuesday and Wednesday rather than 0 HITS WATERLOO LAX HOUSING OFFICIALS By JACK HOVELSON I P"kw rue wen.. WATERLOO, IA. — A District Court magistrate here has chastlud Water- loo city officials for failing to enforce housing and health regulations. In a court order on a tenant eviction case, Magistrate Eric M. Knoernschlld said: "The responsibility and enforcement of (housing and health ordinances] should rest with an ever watchful and concerned city housing and health authority. It Is apparent, however, from numerous past cases of similar situations which have come before this Court, that these local authoritles aro neither watchful nor concerned.': .. Knoernachlld noted -'that problems exist because of "the economic altua- tion relating to low-cost housing" ,In Waterloo, but he added, "It does not seem to this Court that such problems should permit the housing and health standards to be so sorely compromised simply to permit one to say that a root exists over one's head." He said there Is need for Immediate action "to break the vicious circle of the low -rent -slum -landlord eviction - rental cycle." The magistrate's ruling came In a case brought by Wendill McHenry, owner of an apartment building, against one of his tenants, Bill Mas- sakowski. McHenry evicted Massakowski, but the tenant refused to move, claiming the action was In retaliation for his role in a protest raised by several of McHenry's renters about the physical condition of the apartment building. "Although certain testimony indicat- ed that the seeds for such a defense have been sown, it is dear to the Court that other valid, reasonable, and eco- nomic grounds exist for IMcHenry'sj action to terminate [Massakowski'sj tenancy," Knoernachild said. He noted that "neither party comes before this Court with clean hands," adding that the apartment building didn't have the proper licenses to be used as rental property. The protesting tenants of the apart- ment building, located at the edge of the westside business district, withheld their rent to emphasize their corn - pistols of faulty wiring and plumbing, structural damage and Insect Infesta- tion. All the tenants except Massakowski ultimately obeyed eviction notices or moved voluntarily. n 0' must be rrec o .ea,wtrlcli- ovet* ,of floornror. at ,tion of �;-pine:ter -ca muot,oe'adngv n+oid etprioaapc. , 2'Adequsto`.litihti ,rovided "JI cif t i'IA regret -ca. f it'leastonefull :has -7 petaoas an :i �frequedtly ha di . )t-: realy."notf 1pped sinks unti +s in wnlls, .etc. i_iwgrease,accur it is-relativt -- mite and the attendantovercrordina rbf-:neigh - ta'etart•ie such eteds,q - - odaand_rdroola, _-. -in are: in aperat'_en. Failure `opt oiz6brr of outlet; -in each- I room daugeroua.. •.oe of nxgeaaion e Itable:rac:n mast have at leant lots prefernbly on opposite un: prgperlp ground rd,outleta: *ami dry,.areas to_prevent-the posail :shock or electrocution., F -; vented, and creel. of sanitati, Ft mostbe sound ;'and .free, of. r•a.: in working'. condition kv dinp dc,,n to approximately_ t floor,.to _.pruvent`ecalding:. difional information maj XAMPLES OF UNIVERSITY•TY H0 � r 4ai_ t y ra r +•rr.TL ` 'x y J i if to'avoid an Accumufntirin elaetrioal 4t 7.- SINGLE FlulLV REQUIRUIE�f .S On v `one ..et S. SlTHR00M ' of patents,. tbetr eiin dren,x-nnd no owra. Chnn'two orileaking-p. other -'-clone relatives,may- inhabit, i;bdwclling ca,ma:?rottlyl unit, -.(Except where tvorof''thred,: v relatodpit- - - and- deterlo conn:+hare a house or=apartw;tmt,: living�[oEether holof .. Flat an a single lieuaekeeping unit) r, Shi'Vis, to:pre vedted; * to -j vent the cecvprmcy of 'aingle'Cnrtily.. :duel ling, = never -odors, - units. with "doubled-up.=familias',=boarding-=ana mun[`alao-be rooming houses, etc. '."'�` ..1�.� nn exhaust -f i -a 4 - n. uaf `eonfn Ca _ .lies or more 2.__ SPACE REQLl EEMENTS aro determined on the bath is requ basis of bedroon.space.-%'Fignre:a maximum of one occup int in a-bedrom with 70 to 100 squarer fpeL, • - ''=':- - .a-'. mximu= of two in _..a bedroam.-�of:.100; to 130 �.;hazarCa. ggonre feet ardor aaxlnum- of three in bedroom - 6 •+gITCHENS of .over 150- square feet. Every bedroom, -.sunt which, aro' haw, accean to,a toile t'.vithout walking• thru' en- cracked.'or.�e ...other bedroom::- Living i:'sovma, :`{.diming; room[' and -- =.. ' plumbing; 'he - `-kitohene can net be -•used. as beprooms.l.:'!~hli in + nnfety haza -necrvNary to .prevent overcrowding. oE,;dvellind.:` '- tan :'housing must be rrec o .ea,wtrlcli- ovet* ,of floornror. at ,tion of �;-pine:ter -ca muot,oe'adngv n+oid etprioaapc. , 2'Adequsto`.litihti ,rovided "JI cif t i'IA regret -ca. f it'leastonefull :has -7 petaoas an :i �frequedtly ha di . )t-: realy."notf 1pped sinks unti +s in wnlls, .etc. i_iwgrease,accur it is-relativt -- mite and the attendantovercrordina rbf-:neigh - ta'etart•ie such eteds,q - - odaand_rdroola, _-. -in are: in aperat'_en. Failure `opt oiz6brr of outlet; -in each- I room daugeroua.. •.oe of nxgeaaion e Itable:rac:n mast have at leant lots prefernbly on opposite un: prgperlp ground rd,outleta: *ami dry,.areas to_prevent-the posail :shock or electrocution., F -; vented, and creel. of sanitati, Ft mostbe sound ;'and .free, of. r•a.: in working'. condition kv dinp dc,,n to approximately_ t floor,.to _.pruvent`ecalding:. difional information maj r +•rr.TL ` equate F 7..L. FiEAT7NG FACTLITTCSv tshoul Maul " if to'avoid an Accumufntirin elaetrioal l deficiencies, which --go". v_hnot ailnim''eire - .breaks .dewli,meBC-often,6n-'a ra Se Tree F 7. -� when the unit. ie ruin[eg�cs tovlded to chimreya mus.t:be checked -fa appliances Clue- gases:to- e_o_cape into�l n adequate e:._ ti p ::z.: ly ica4irlts �a Vii- . , '�� .,;• staid out- 8.�MSENENTS)".. :most tE-inaf .addition, Anntta ry'acandltion, Crne of -lu-".Inn- hnznrda. '�llaaement "aceupar �f electric -- - tat[dn �(for}'gcncral"livif - 'Bleeping) is- not'•per..d:tted` ' conneet ed �.;hazarCa. 9." --STAIRS AND-PGRCtfES•-law leaks and wound. Every -.flight er-si resenfet;' terlor,-:having more -„than::: drip 'tubo - porch': nora.than.4 riserstf .aches from most,. have a -:guard ' j ' '-- °-�- aeeidento occ ANYONE'ti,10 PLANS` Hen'at a.e'.Hot the, 6tWfloor 1a; a'$2'`hirae �TNGIW Cool _. in L'nlvco- Blaming , inspector, efied Be 'renting violate. the;standarda'.:: nCy. permit el ped¢,. tllese. are mlin%?j is In '�tte. � ,: ty•[o,preaerve�--, Cfie�Leai -- Crc •standards may atf1 Be�applieetien vh3Cfi''Ss n.0 d;. `ttomio 'in _-until- the' City-fnapette thc`d crllinie-not'. issued unit -- S..,spectoT,_i, the ,homing Co is, found satietaCtot - B •?n,f it'. i.,-:_ Y^for o6eupapcy 7 .-. �s:- an, 's tandard, .for =� ..... - •It tFs. F•� ."!he tainrd Sn tbe-;,fioudi2 rt, Y began enforcing hoiu,ing'�eodea}andat3s 1960. amcrdl`g -- s �- SOre-of ,in 1[a'(CodC aevera2'.timea to lm- - ;Prove its effect Lveneas. In 1967, - the most`imp .inf• `Code are i -.list tha' :Permit. rc 'occupancy qutremcnt wns added which .makes_ it un-, . occupy to �bttupancyo(. iti -ctens will `. under, Inspections..;:. �dvnllin ,ta'; r,per-it - 'Y B unit in liniverait "tlty` Of of Ila m,.intchance i�ny a7,.x _ until" the Pullding Comaiaalnner'�erC3 fLOX'=Lha C`tho r!n evaluating th¢ [d. occue Panty dor.plica vlth rata pTnvlBidnn •' oft the houelhg eod6: - •.x 1le occupancy '06riit requirement itself •no acts stnndetds,tt ierel'y'served`Fo n=' tore, theCity'a housing --'- ' 'becupnney code atdndards.' ' Tr'e Pe rml - Building Codes;. end -y .'.certify that `. buildi to rel Fou pAn 7b 5ELL Lhelr hone,or,vlw�pines, and is rendy for 6' cct catioa. of thin tern. to renE out.en apartment ori;. hone,'; afiould rtake crangement, ....Housing Cndc not only n to horn. ler inspec[eJ brj'ore,SC ls, C the building, but,.it; P4Q Pn Chc market • .Inapectlomm _can b¢.arranted� by -phoning -.- fa .suitable ,for the.,,p the, tiouaing Codc=Administration. office at Ct ty Hall apect_to size of the;. 862-6767 There ista�_nori net' charge for"the inspectloa - .� '- - While nation` r z the value of the inspectional to �� - •O �- �recnt-� •several torcenent field clan the hauling code' sized b '- .�.Pmgram is Y raaI cs to to rev an a, lend, _ octul -. city .:the'real credit s ;Sanyo renders new, require that a tiousc�be brought ln; full 'At graasroot, neighborh.c, tomplianCC housing. ,Code; before rompleting a -,Moan ,' newcomera'd_to. Lhlxcn I. oFtiddla: to `. • meet wl tt vises `nnrc effective' ill--laapectlons for homingproblems code 'compliance are of, hoasln et wndot ted by._hmwin S,-.inepectorslwho,are.irninedr O.inapett \:<.t -S 't � Ult-. clCetrlea1,.PlumbLng,• and --heating` - ystems an wca -� aa, genprai buiiding conditions .L, he lnipcttor�a. Plea Sc tlj'8Ct any, ingUi& report:la teviered.,;and; approved ' y nrg.arvisorppersonnel_baforedtK becomes,, - ' -' 1 Housing; an ftieial ,notiticatlon,to.-the ovneri4 -Godo -- Department= -of _ Fp - n addition to`thc�oee .anG ars ft307 Delma 3,1 uF Y pewit ins ettion r2 ro8r,=�� . all. coalaints; - lT +_.=Untversity'City of ,ode violaetona' arc nveetlgnted and inepeetiona are:• conducted I - �hone•,(Atea: on a` onecntrnted neighborhood basis in response to e4ueata fine neiahborheod Be , FULL,,.' 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W - F'' aq onp ct fs - a t'n O 4�'"Of'�(yiS!•. � - C. w..�..� fa �'°e '1f ry.�: zd � G Y _`9 �� Q` .iv b•J .•� y'. S i- �C{ tCVy > 0 Qy.L`O+'O 62 0 3+. : M ami O. ntn F4 t .•k. 7 r a V 17 ,r e A. -s _.�� +. _ -.- �• _ R-au%RKS BY: Al Goldman, Director Department of Planning and Development City of University City 6801 Delmar Boulevard University City, ilissouri 63130 "THE UNIVERSITY CITY OCCUPANCY PERMIT INSPECTION SYSTEM" NATIONAL CODES/REHABILITATION WORKSHOP NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOUSICIC AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS WASHINGION, D. C. - MARCH 21, 1972 I think we can, agree that every American has a richt to a decent home. I also think we can agree, that the "trickle-down" theory is not: a sound basis for providing housing for those of limited means. But unfortunately, the private sector of our' economy continues to operate on the basis of the "trickle-down" theory leading, I believe, to the destruction of our cities. The "throw -away" or "disposable city', discarded like a used dixie cup or kleenex. I•lost of us have.come to realize that the private sector does not always have our best interests at -heart and governmental intervention is an absolute necessity if we are to avert the destruction of our cities. Effective code enforcement, as I see it, is one of the most important weapons in our battle to save our cities. We are familiar with the tradition of housing code enforcement. I am sure that' the recent history of most of our cities like that of University City includes the most conventional posture on code enforcement, namely, no enforcement at.all. From no enforcement we moved into the random approach to code enforcement, based on the complaints of individual citizens. Then, probably as a result of pressure from HUD under the Workable Program for Community Improvement, we became familiar with systematic code enforcement where we attempted or promised to attempt the inspection of all of our housing units within a five to ten year period. In addition, we also moved into concentrated code enforcement aimed at specific neighborhoods, usually as an urban' renewal rehab project or a federally• assisted code enforcement project.• TUE OCCUPANCY PERMIT Ply reason for being here today is to discuss yet another approach to code enforce- ment --- the University Cit} Occupancy permit Inspection System. Simply stated, the system provides for the inspection of single family dwellings and multiple family dwellings every time there is a change in occupancy. In this process the prospective occupant applies for the permit in person at the office of the Housing Code Administration in City Hall. The application is typed by an interviewing clerk and then read and signed by the applicant. We believe that by creating an in-person interviewing situation, we minimize misunderstanding and increase the level of accuracy of the information furnished on the application. There is a $2.00 fee charged for the application, which is not refundable. (In our particular bureau- cracy, it is estimated that it would cost about $5.00 to make a $2.00 refund). The next step is to arrange an inspection by contacting the building owner. There is a charge for the inspection which is payable before the inspection is scheduled. When the inspection is completed the inspector's report is filed, a determination is made as to whether to issue the occupancy permit or not. A violation letter based on the inspection report, is sent to'the owner. After the initial inspection, follow-up reinspectiors are scheduled until full compliance with the Y.ousing Code is obtained. Let me at this point inject a note of caution. Do not attempt to apply the occupancy Permit inspection program in severely blighted areas. You will only increase the rate of abandonment and overload your relocation resources. With the exception of severely blighted areas, the occupancy permit inspection system will work, and work well, in effecting housing code compliance and maintenance activities. This approach to Housing code enforcement, unlike most of the other approaches, "goes with the grain" of the housing market system. It encourages maintenance rctivities at the most opportune tine --at or. before a sale or rental transaction. Normally, repair activities occur at this time and we act to simply charnel this energy into code compliance activities. 0 11 The system has high political acceptability when compared with any of the door- to-door inspectional programs. When we were operating a federally assisted concen- trated code enforcement program, negative citizen -reaction was so intense that two candidates for City Council ran on platforms that opposed the housing inspections. In contrast, the occupancy permit program has raised no political opposition in over four years of operation. I suppose this is because, by and large, it benefits those who move into the community and affects adversely, those who are moving out of the community. Another of the advantages of the occupancy permit program is the fact that it is more -efficient than the.concentrated code enforcement approach. Ile expended four times as many man-hours in University City, for each dwelling unit brought into full compliance under federally assisted code enforcement program than we did under our occupancy permit inspection system. This efficiency is due to the fact that owners and real estate firms make extraordinary efforts to correct code violations when an occupancy permit is pending. In addition to political acceptability and high productivity, the occupancy permit system provides a self-monitoring mechanism for the inspectional process. The building owner or the seller of the property is inclined to complain if he thinks the standards are too high and the new occupant complains if he thinks the standards are too low or if items have been overlooked in the inspection. E14FCRCE4ENT Let us now move into another critical area. How do we get people to apply for an occupancy permit? Obviously; people who are moving from out of town will : have no knowledge of the requirement and those who have something to hide, such as an overcrowding situation, may try to avoid the process. University City owns no. utilities and thus lacks the ability to monitor changes in occupancy by this means. (Those of you who have your own utilities have an advantage.) Instead, we have developed a rather extensive enforcement network involving FHA, VA, the schools, the police, and neighborhood associations. Loth FHA and VA require a copy of the issued occupancy permit before they will complete their loan arrangements. This is the result of some rather embarrassing situations in which loans were completed and homes purchased before it was learned that occupancy could not be permitted because the house was too small for the family. In addition to FNA and VA, several of the major private lenders now. require a copy of the issued occupancy permit before they will close a loan." ._ The boundaries of the University City School District almost coincide with those of the city itself and the school district requires an occupancy permit for all transfer students. In addition, in order to obtain a library card or a swimming pool identification card, one must present an occupancy permit or provide proof of residency prior to the occupancy permit requirement. our Police Department has been most cooperative in checking on any late night move -ins, which are observed during their routine patrols and providing us with a ' report of such activities. University City has over 25 active neighborhood associations who frequently,. refer information on questionable move -ins and observations of overcrowding to our department. The enforcement network that I have briefly described is very effective for single family dwellings, particularly those involving MOL or VA.loans and those which involve school age children. Enforcing the occupancy permit requirement in apartment areas is obviously more difficult. liere,we rely on part-time housing : investigators who wort: between 5:00 and 9:00 P.m. conducting frequent spot checks for move -ins without occupancy permits. When such move -ins are found, we take the landlord to court for permitting occupancy without a permit. If he is found guilty and fined, we rarely have any more problems of this type in his buildings. The success of the occupancy permit program is due in no small measure to the strong cooperation received from other departments and to an effective municipal court. The City Manager has placed great emphasis on an inter -departmental approach to resolving environmental problems. This is evidenced by a weekly staff meeting attended by the various staff members who are involved in such things as housing, zoning, litter control, weed control, abandoned automobiles, etc. Our municipal court has been expanded by the City Council to speed code violation cases. Our judge considers code enforcement to be a high priority court activity and fully understands the importance of securing swift abatement of housing code violations. He manages to expedite the process by avoiding undue delays. For example, continuances, when requested, are given for only one week and the requesting of more than one continuance is discouraged. OTHER CITIES Each city has its own character and its own problems and I would not recom- mend the adoptic.-a of an occupancy permit system without specifically tailoring it to the needs of your city. For larger cities particularly, I would recommend a partial application of the occupancy permit program, avoiding as much as possible, the problems of severely deteriorated areas and the problems of too rapid an expansion of staff. If you start at too large a scale, you may be forced into doublir, the size of your staff almost overnight; and training new men and supervisors beforeyou have had enough experience with the proLram. As possible variations, you should consider such things as: I- Limiting the program to rental units or multiple family units only, as I understand is being done in Saginaw, Michigan. 2. Consideration can be given in using the occupancy permit program as a follow-up treatment for urban renewal and concentrated code enforcement projects. I think all of us at this time recognize the necessity of follow-up activities to maintain the benefits of the one-time rehabilitation efforts under these programs. - 3. For a more limited or experimental approach you may wish to limit the occupancy permit to the spot treatment of model city project areas or other special areas of your city. 4. For larger cities with the staff to attempt a city-wide occupancy permit program, I would urge that you exempt severely blighted areas from the program. In conclusion, I can say without reservation that the occupancy permit system has been a most effective tool in housing code enforcement in University City and I 2m sure it can perform a similar service in your cities. We have made mistakes and learned a good deal since we started the program in 1967. I am happy to pass on our experiences to you. But the real learning wi11 come after You get into operation with your own program. City of University City Department of Planning and Development HOusin ode Administrati�., Activities for Fiscal Years Ending June 30. FiscalFiscal Activit 75 Year 74 Totals Totalz Housing Inspections 1 DUs Included 2 housing Reinspections 2 DUs Included 3' Special Inspections (1) 6( Inspection Attempts (2) Violations Noted Violations Abated Bldgs, brt. into compliance DUs Brought into rnnni;,..__ inspection man days (3) 1 1 R Occupancy Permit app. 259; - 2605 Occupancy Permits issued' 20432183 , Housing Investigations (night inspectors) 968 998 Investigator Man Days (3) 93 94 Court „s initi?ted _ 299 254 (1) = Exterior inspection, floor area check, etc. (2) = Unable to gain access (3) = Not including training, DUs = Dwelling Units sick leave or vacation 1 Il Fiscal Year r Year '72 - Fiscal FIVE Total s73 Totals Year '71 Totals YEAR AVER 2031 1979 1570 1915 '190 2151 17an __-- 1 71 8766 18 945 11 1061 t7 1158 :5 _. 1.09 f 300 W. THIRTEEN MILE MADISON RD. HEIGHTS, + MICHIGAN 48071 313-588-1200 OF PFIO'P' yy City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Sir: May 6, 1976 RE: Your letter of April 27, 1976 I am enclosing a copy of our Landlord Ordinance. We do inspect residential rental properties every year to insure code compliance. The BOCA Basic Housing - Property Maintenance Code is used as our guideline. Compliance with City codes such as, sidewalks, paved off-street parking, etc., is also required. Wa do not have any provision for tenants withholding rental payc;;ents or making payments to an escrow account. Sincerely, l George Y.naebel Assistant Chief Building Inspector Plan Examiner GY,/ceg Enclosure 7 _.J ORD:MA'iCE NU43ER 35n All Gr,011IANCE TO M:_ND OnD1NANCE HUMBER DA, BEiHR All 0301.14AME CODIFYING AND ADOPTiNG A NEW MPH OF ORDINA110ES FOR THE CITY OF MADISON HFIGOTS, BY PROVIDING FO^, THS REGULATPIG OF LA?IDLORDS TO REQUIRE INSPECTIONS Alli) TO DEF i 11E TNc B11S PIESS Or LEAS I H„ OR REMTIWi I THE Cl-ty OF HADISDH HEIGi1TS ORDAPIS: Sectlon i. There shall he added to tile Code of Ordinances of +la icon Heights, neer sections to be Icno;m as Section A-13'/.1, G-1.324 end A-132:5. SECTiOil C-132.1. DEFIMMONS. the City of i;-137.2, A-13231 (�) "i.e.ndlords" Ittly prion. a.Jner, land I.D. individual, firm or corporation nr any combination thereof engaged in the bustnets of leasinc or renting an apartment buildinn, multiple unit, multiple dwelling, roaminy- hou>e, d:veliirg nr dweliFng units, t� another person or person;. (b) 118:lslness of Lensing or `lentinr" Th -e leasing or ranting by a person, a..,ner, landlord, individual, Firm or corporation., or any � cocbination thereof of nroparty for any period of time in exl:ess of six months successively or fol- a period of time arnt,untin;; to six months within a period of one yea r. (c) "CIasscs" 1. Single Family Ilesidencas ?_. Trro, Three and Foul- Family Units 3. All, Resid::nces over Feur (+!) !hits It. Rooming Reuses. (A :noming house steal) be daflned as a single family residence with more their two (2) ro•3mers:) Sactinn '-1322. 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I' 2 c^: t �' .li yam:•- i 5 v t- 30 INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 24, 1976 1:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Informal Session on the 24th day of May, 1976, at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Absent: none. Others present: Berlin, Schreiber, Taylor, Plastino, Miller, Strabala. COUNCIL BUSINESS Discussion was held on the Minimum Housing Standards, The following was suggested: (1) this be referred back to the Housing Commission so they may meet with the Bar Association, realtors, and others concerned, (2) consider method of financ- ing, (3) Council is not supportive of required inspection at the time of sale, (4) Council would be interested in having Housing Commission pursue mandatory notice to potential buyer, (5) the house can be transferred with time being allowed for improvements to be made, and (6) possibly the house cannot be transferred the second time without those improvements being made. Mayor Neuhauser called attention to the letter on the Heritage Agent asking a meeting with Council in the future to discuss the Johnson County Task Force, and Johnson County Council on Aging!s request for funds from the City Council. City Manager Berlin suggested informing them Council wants to put the money at the lowest possible level where the services are provided. The Mayor suggested the Informal meeting of June 7th be set aside for Urban Renewal discussion. Councilman Selzer noted his pleasure with Judge Carter's decision today to exempt Plaza Centre I from his previous ruling. Mayor Neuhauser noted discussion should be held with Attorney Hayek before a decision to appeallshould be made. Council discussed the summer schedule, noting a meeting could be held on the 21st and 22nd of June in addition to the 28th and 29th. Councilman Balmer asked what the status was on the Maher. Property. Mr. Berlin responded that Mrs. Maher has indicated that they want to sell the property, and asked if the City had an interest. The Mayor suggested waiting until after the bond issue on the Joint Law Enforcement facility is over, in June. Page 2 Council Discussion May 24, 1976 Councilman Balmer also asked about the parking problem on Oakcros_t and what the status is on the Universitv Heights contract. He also inquired about the opinion on Omer Letts, which was handed down by the Civil Service Commission, re- instating him. The Mayor commented this would be discussed in Executive Session. The Building Official position was also discussed. Councilman Perret reported receiving a phone call from Brad Mevera in which Mr. Meyers expressed desire that HCDA funds not be detracted from the architectural barrier removal program. rogam. Councilman Perret asked that in conjunction with' --dis- cussion of Sycamore Street, Court Street be added. Mr. Berlin responded that Mr. Plastino, Director of Public Works,is set- ting up meetings with the people in the neighborhoods to go over problems as they relate to that neighborhood. Councilman Vevera called attention to the complaints from residents on Friendship relating to the broken paving on that street, suggesting the possibility of running the city bus route on Court Street only. Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works responded that some mud -jacking is scheduled for this area this year which will raise the low spots. AGENDA Old Post Office Building Donna Friedman, representing the Iowa City -Johnson County Arts Council was present for discussion on the sale of the old Post Office Building. She suggested if the City were to pur- chase the building, it would be an excellent location for a Community_ Art Center. Mayor Neuhauser indicated if Council is interested in doing this, the Capital Improvements project would have to be revised. The Mayor suggested the purchase be a bond issue. After further discussion, the Mayor asked that the City Manager check into this. Joint Law Enforcement Facilit City Manager Berlin noted that currently the Police Depart- ment has about 8,400 square feet of space and the estimate of operating expenses within this building is roughly $24,000 per year or about $2.90 per square foot. In the new building, in the area of joint space that is allocated to the City, there is roughly 14,000 square feet o£ space, at a cost of roughly $40,200, or $2.86 per square foot. Roland Wehner, of Wehner, Nowysz, Pattschull,was present for discussion. He indicated Page 3 Council Discussion May 24, 1976 the County would be willing to negotiate on the basis of $2.25 per square foot for these operating costs, and there is the possibility that the bonds will be sold for less than 6% which the amortization is based on. Councilman Selzer asked what the present rent is at the Davis Building, noting these people could possibly be moved into part of the old Police Department. Mr. Berlin responded that the rent is $14,000, for approximately 4,000 square feet of space. The Mayor requested that a reso- lution be drafted so this project can be formally endorsed at the Formal Session tomorrow night. Council concurred. Police Vehicle Leasing Agreement Harvey Miller, Chief of Police, was present for discussion indicating the Police Department is contemplating entering into an agreement or lease for the Police vehicles for the coming year and gave a run-down of figures. He noted the lease for the black -and -whites would be for 12 months and would be 2 years for the unmarked cars. Mr. Miller also indicated the possibility of advertising for bids on the cars that are being used now. Pat Strabala, Director of Finance,called attention to the time situation, where we cannot order the cars now for delivery in September or October, since the information will not be avail- able. He noted we could give our indication from informal bids that have been taken by the local car dealers, to enter into a lease agreement to begin July 1, 1976, with a letter of intent, and Council's formal action on the lease, which would be at the June 8th meeting. A lease could be entered into with the dealers that would give them time to acquire 1976 cars for delivery in our FY 177 after July 1st. City Manager Berlin ex- plained that he would ask for formal approval at the meeting tomorrow night for Council to enter into agreement, with the specific agreement to come at the June 8th meeting. Council con- curred. The Mayor declared a 5 -minute break. Director of Public Works Dick Plastino was present for dis- cussion on the paving of _Sycamore Street. He offered several suggestions regarding the dust Problem. After discussion, Council decided to go with the use of oil at a cost of approxi- mately $1,600. Councilman Vevera expressed his opposition. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adjourn to executive session for an appointment to the Board of Appeals and discussion of pending litigation. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. 0 CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDA TO: Neal Berlin FROM: Dick Plastino-� RE : Sycamore Street • DATE: Ma 19 1976 The City Council had wanted answers to the follaaing questions TeQarding Sycamore Street: 1. Why did the City tear up an oiled street? 2. What is the City's past policy on dirt streets? 3. %fiat are the prospects for future paving? sycamore was apparently an oil -mat street some years ago. An oil -Mat street is defined as a street the has thin Mayer, Oiquid ne-fourth ay ne-half t sprayed on It several times and over the Y the street is because inch builds up. The reason the City ripped u P state of -disrepair the City's portion of Sycamore had reached the same' nothing for that the County's section has now reached, directly south of the City Limits. Asphalt patching does not work bec"se there is Tne:ariount of the patch to stick to underneath thepa ng amend the poor results manhours that must be spent potholetraffic must be dictate that eventually oil mat streets with heavy,iodically graded returned to gravel roads. The gravel roads, can be pPs to smooth then out, while this cannot be done with an oil mat road. George Langenberg, who lives out at the very edge of the City Limits on Sycamore, states that when he was annexed, the City promised that the road would be maintained as a paved road. I have no way of verifying this; Perhaps some long-time City residents on the Council can verify this. The City's past policy on dirt roads was set by Council in March of 1971. Copies of the memos regarding this are attached. Essentially, this policy states that the City will provide enough rock to keep a dirt road passable, but any additional rock will be at the cost of the Prey owner. The City will haul and grade the gravel at no charge. The City will not provide oil at City do hadue f� whereby ��hcost Prey material and the short life span. of this form o.9T1er may pay the City to have a street oiled. A Dopy is attached. To get an idea of the costs th involved, Sycacnre Street from the end of City Limits will be used. This stretch of the paving to the sar PAGE 2. Berlin/South gre Street road is ate of long and 24 feet wide and at _ 3000 cation rate of 1/3rd the cost to oil this Per square yard and a cost of 60,an aPPli amount of road would be $1,600. EKPected lifes Per gallon, traffic South Sycamore has would be in the r Pan with the five months• ange of four to At the present time, there are no future paving Plans for South �crete Paving are being corked out with Wilbert Frantz to concrete paving appr�Mtel Sycamore. division. There will be feetsouthto the edge of ere the developmentsewered by gravity the area further from t s'-nce further ess�i� ion do cannot be sani Policy the land cannot be developeflora; thus, under ex city g City The only funds that for hot mix overlaY•� Einem list hail of Z� the $150 000 mix overlay for Council allocated not include South approval; however, Preer1red-concerning hot reliminardeterioration Sycamore. Based on volume fptraffdoes to be overlaid.South Sycamore is far down the lit offs and amount of routes. First priority is assigned to arterial streetsreets andbuns It is the recrnmexxlation of as road oiling at Ci Public Works that short term Five Y ' °pSt �t be instituted; however, he long- such in light Year Improvement Plan should address the long-range the fact that the new sewer plant may beh s problem, particularly that would allow this area to be sewered low. in a mann by gravity flow, may Pay to have The best short term solution is to provide a meanstreet whereby rty Owners set up a allows the dot adjacent tPlanee banes oilThe City has P this • This s the benefited propert °TTe3Ponds with the County's Y Owner to bear the costs. ICE OF THE CITY MANAGER • City of Iowa CitY Date J REFER TO:. XX City Council Police Chief A — dm. Assistant _Fire Chief —City Clerk Parks $ Rec..Director ---Finance Director —public Works Director Attorney _Community Dev. Director SUBJECT: Maintenance of unpaved streets For a number of years the City's policy relative to unpaved streets in the City has been that the City would provide necessary labor for normal grading and maintenance and when crushed rock was required the abutting property owners would pay for such roc}:. This practice is followed for -both public streets and alleys. Reasons for the.position are fairly obvious', not:the least of which is the money involved in providing for extensive maintenance on streets which property owners, for various reasons, choose not to have paved. Up until recent annexations of areas primarily on the east and west sides of the City, this policy created!no par- ticular problem since practically all the streets in the City were paved or in the process of being paved. Today, however, we know of several public roads in the City ( which are impassable to normal vehicular traffic'under certain extreme weather conditions such as that experienced this past week. The recently annexed areas involve roads 'such. as Camp 'Cardinal road; the southerly extension of that roadway',to Melrose Avenue; a section of road connecting Melrose Avenue and Rarrit Road; a part of old Dubuque Road as it loops around the Carriage Hill'.subdivision just north of Highway 1; sections of east Rochester well beyond First Avenue; and parts of Scott_Blvd. In addition to these.recently acquired headaches we also have Taft Speedway ,and Foster Road, which have been in the City for a longer period of time, but represent the same kind of -problem. While we might discuss the differences in a County road system and a municipal system and the funds available for each, the obvious conclusion seems to be that even when property owners are un- willing or unable to provide a paved road to their property, the City must assume some responsibility for access for emergency and service vehicles. The problem then would seem to be a matter of degree -- how much should the City speed to maintain roads which are -unpaved? In a few vestment for accessltotonlystwolormay threepresent a substantial in - families, City of Iowa City, Iowa Department of Public Works O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M Date: .February -26, 1973 To: Ray S. hells, City Manager From: Ralph E. Speer, Jr., Director of Public Works Subject: Maintenance of Unpaved Gravel Streets Attached is a copy of a Memorandun which wassentytathe City Council on March 4, 1971, sugg the City of Iowa City could follow for the maintenance of unimproved streets. Subsequent to that; Me.orandum the City Council adopted this policy which has now been in effect for npproximately two years. It should be pointed out that the policy adopted in March p of 1971 changed the previous olic which rc ired the property owner to pay for the cost of rock on the uni:iproved street. That policy is set forth inthe first paragraph of - the enclosed Memorandum. It is my feeling that the present policy which we have on iraintaining unimproved streets is a fair,and cquitahi'c policy when taking into consideration the effect on all of the property owners and taxpayers within the corpgrate limits of Iowa City. I would be most happy to discuss.the Prescit,jolicy;w'•1ich. we are operating under at your earliest convenience''so that we can explore the various alternatives that are available and could be imrl.emented should the City Council so desire. DUST SEAL AGREEMENT The undersigned person, living at , of Iowa City, Iowa, hereby requests that the City of Iowa City make provisions for applying asphalt to a dirt road for the purposes of alleviating dust. This asphalt shall be either SC -70 or SS -1h emulsion (two parts water, one part asphalt emulsion). The City of Iowa City, upon receipt of a signed copy of this Agreement, will make provisions to grade and prepare the road as necessary for application of the asphalt. The City will also make contact with a contractor and arrange for the application of the asphalt product. The undersigned agrees to the following: 1. To pay to the City of Iowa City, Iowa, the cost of materials used in such road oiling prior to the application of the oil. The amount of oil to be applied will be determined by the City and payment shall be based on this amount. 2. To recognize and agree to the right of the City to scarify and remove the hard surface created by the application of the oil at the sole' discretion of the City. 3. To recognize and agree that the City shall not be requested to fill potholes which appear in the surface of this temporary surfacing. 4. To recognize and agree that dust control surfaces are a temporary surface only and that they have a life expectancy no greater than three to six months. Dated this day of , 19 CITY OF IOWA CITY: PARTY TO THE AGREEMENT: By: By: City Council 1 _Z_ March 4, 1971 l.0 The general consensus of the staff seems to be that;the Council could amend the present policies by authorizing the Director of Public Yorks to use his judgement in providng sufficient base material (at no cost to the property. owners) to maintain access under normal conditions " This impla minimal ies level of road maintenance and care and suggests an -incentive -for the property owners to have such roads paved whenever possible. In some instances paving projects. it might suggest the City Council initiate FRS:alo )AGENCY ON AGING May 18, 1976 The Honorable Mary Neuhauser, Mayor City of Iowa City City Hall Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser: 76 RECO/ED Nff 2 0 1976 Doris Bridgeman, Executive Director of the Johnson County Council on Aging and I would very much like to meet with you in the near future to discuss the Johnson County Task Force, and the Johnson County. Council on Aging's request for funds from the Iowa City City Council. As we discussed briefly with you on Monday, May 17, 1976 these two requests for funding are from two seperate and `distinct Agencies in this area. The heritage Agency on Aging is a planning agency that functions to foster the development of a comprehensive and coordinated service system for older persons within this seven county area. The Johnson County Task Force is an arm of the Heritage Agency on Aging that serves to assist the Agency in the development of implementation of new programs for elderly within Johnson County. The Johnson County Council on Aging is a direct service agency that provides supportive services to elderly with Johnson County. Although the Johnson County Council on Aging, and the Heritage Agency on Aging have a close working relatio:a^ip, the Johnson County Council on Aging does not want to be put into the position of being a funding body for the Heritage Agency on Aging. On the contrary, it is the Heritage Agency on Aging in this area that provides funds to the seven counties with which to implement programming for senior citizens. To reverse the situation could only cause confusion on the part of elderly within Johnson County. Kirkwood Communir; College 0301 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W. Cedar Rapids. Iowa 52406 (319) 39S5559 An Equal Opportunity Employ;er The Honorable Mary City of Iowa City City Hall Iowa C' Neuhauser, Mayor i -Y, Iowa 52240 2 Could you let me know at your earliest convenience when it would be possible for you to discuss Doris Bridgeman and myself? this situation with County ugh both the Johnson County Task Force, and the Johnson Council on Aging appreciate the fact that the Iowa City City Council is interested in funding elderly se are desirous that the setwo requests for funds be perate, sprogramming, and distinct. kept Thank you. HERITAGE AGENCY ON AGING UClil1C�.L Ran .� R_ Youe is Program Coordinator -- cc: Doris Bridgeman OWA CITY 1�/d OHNSON COUNTY RTS COUNCIL May 21, 1976 To: The City Council of Iowa City: We understand that the Federal Government after considerable delay is finally taking bids on the old Post Office. The Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council has consistently urged the City Council to purchase the site and structure to meet a community need. Preliminary results of the Arts Resource Survey directed by Dr. Michal McCall (a survey made possible by a City Spirit Grant from the National Endowment Fund) show that the primary need in the art community is for space of all types—studio, rehersal, exhibition, performance and meeting. Other organizations have suggested worthwhile uses for this landmark, but we feel that they can better present their own cases. We can how- ever, envision a shared community utilization of the Post Office. Once the Council determines that the structure can meet a community need by providing a centralized and convenient location, then the next ques- tion is what is the best method of securing funds. The question of maintenance will also be raised (and it is a real concern) but certainly not an insurmountable one for the community and the Council to resolve. The City in the past did offer a bid for the property approximately equivalent to the market value of the land. They could do this again, but this minimum bid has little chance of success based on past discus- sions with the General Service Administration. Also, it may well be that other potential buyers may offer similar low bids just to demolish the site for private purposes. A better solution it seems to us is to make a realistic offer for the land and structure between the minimum land value and the figure the government earlier suggested as its "asking price". How the City's bid offer could be funded is a crucial question. We feel that the Council needs to at least determine whether Community Development and dousing funds may be considered for the non -exhibit uses of the building. But rather than get into the argument of the reasons for the present financial crisis of the City, it seems to the Arts Council that one possibility is to make the bid contingent upon a vote approving the bonding of the cost. The total cost involved including rennovations would be less than one million dollars. A year or so ago, this seemed to some members of the Council to be an exorbitant amount. Yet the community will shortly be asked to approve a structure for six and a half times as much for admin- istrative and law enforcement purposes. P.O. Box 375 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Ll City Council Page 2 rky 21, 1976 0 It seems to the Iowa City/Johnson County Arts Council that the real value of Iowa City rests with its human resources and the environment that they provide. We are proposing that the City Council make a realistic bid for this site and then give the community an opportunity to determine whether they feel this is a priority need. Sincerely, 1�1 ��tt�v'ucL/2�cut� Donnd-F iedman, Chairperson Ed C� rneck' Vice -Cha rperson Iowa City/J .nson County Arts Council Board of Directors DF/EC:dd S Aty of Iowa City i DATE: May 24, 1976 TO: John, David, blax, Carol, Pat, Bob and Neal FROM: Diary RE: Future of Urban Renewal Since we will not be meeting next week because of DIemorial Day, it seems to me that we should begin to think about the future of urban renewal in Iowa City so that we can start making plans at our next informal meeting, June 7. With that in mind, I have listed here some ideas for you to think about and some of the background which may be helpful in that thinking. I hope that we can reach consensus on how to proceed so that we will have a city which we will all enjoy. Council I. Individual members consider what they want Iowa City to be in year 2000. 2. What should the downtown area be in that total scheme? 3. Flow can this be achieved? By the public sector and the private sector? City Manager 1. Report on visit from IIUD. 2. History of urban renewal in Iowa City. 3. Urban Renewal Plan. Steps to be considered: 1. Appeal 2. Plaza Centre One site a. Reappraisal b. Rebid; how to do it quickly and legally 3. a. Keep urban renewal plan or change it. b. Proceed with HUD or on our own. c. Single developer or multiple. d. If multiple developer, (1) how many parcels? (2) which ones? (3) all bid at once? (4) when would amenities be built? (S) how would utilities be installed? (6) would bid go to highest bidder or for designated use? (7) role of desibni review? John, David, Max, Carol, Pat, Bob and Neal May 24, 1976 Page 2 (8) legal and financial implications of alternatives? (9) impact on I1CD�1 programs? (10) Environmental Impact Statement? (17.) obligation to modular tenants? A�iEA • . I a AGENCY ON AGING May 18, 1976 The Honorable Mary City of Iowa City City Hall Iowa Ci - t -,. Y. Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser: Mayor RECEIVED MLAY 2 0 1976 Doris Bridgeman, on Aging , Executive Director of YOU in and I would very much the Johnson County Force the near future to discuss like to meet with Fonds, and the Johnsonhe Johnson from the Iowa Ci ty Council on Count}, Task Co0 City City Council. Aging, request for As we discussed briefly with these two requests g a on ronda distinct A for funding are From yr May 17' 1976 Agencies in this area, two seperate The and Herita e A enc functions to£os ter theA in is a coordinated develo planning agency that system forpment o£ a comprehensive and seven county area. older Persons within this service AThe Johnson Count Task F gency on A Force is an arm of developinentgofg that serves to assist the Heritage within Johnson county. of the Agency in the unt new pr°grams for elderly The Johnson Co that provides supportivell on Aging o1ela direct service agency County. services Y with Johnson Although Heritage the Johnson County Council on Agency on Aging have a close the Johnson Count working and the into the position ofbeingon Aging does not wantations put Agency on Aging. On g a funding body to be put on Aging in this the contrary, it is the for the Heritage counties with area that it the Heritage citizens. which funds to vAgency To reverseo implement Programmingthe seven on the part o£ the situation could only cfor senior elderly within Johnson County.cause confusion K"ktvood Community Coll^ge 6301 1<irkwood Blvd. S.l"/. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406 (319) 398-5559 An Equal Opportunity Employer The Honorable Mary Neuhauser, Mayor City of Iowa City City Hall Iowa City, Iowa 52240 2 Could you let me know at your earliest convenience when it would be possible for you to discuss this situation with Doris Bridgeman and myself? Although both the Johnson County Council on ACounty Task Force, and the Johnson City City Council iging appreciate the fact that the Iowa we are desirous thas interested in funding elderly programming, t the two requests for funds be kept seperate, and distinct. Thank you. HERITAGE AGENCY ON AGING J��usti�c�L�l` ljJJouo Randl R. YoueiIs Program Coordinator cc: Doris Bridgeman I, - COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY PROJECT AREA TABULATION 3-22-76 SECOND FLOOR - DETENTION 89-4 X 146-8 = 13,102 -20 X 20 LESS _-1,400 9,272 S.F. CONCOURSE FLOOR. 11,702 S.F. 11,702 S.F. SECOND FLOOR - LOBBY 9,272 S.F. CONCOURSE FLOOR. - PARKING 2-E 1,744 S.F. SECOND FLOOR - ADMINISTRATION 11,702 S.F. FIRST FLOOR. - LAY! ENFORCE 77-4 X 140-8 = 10,888 LESS - 872 10,016 S.F. 10,016 S.F. FIRST FLOOR - LOBBY 1,744 S.F. FIRST FLOOR - ADMINISTRATION 10,016 S.F. CONCOURSE FLOOR - LAY! ENFORCE 68-8 X 137-8 = 9,453 LESS - 181 9,272 S.F. 9,272 S.F. CONCOURSE FLOOR. - LOBBY 1,584 S.F. CONCOURSE FLOOR - ADMINISTRATION 9,272 S.F. CONCOURSE FLOOR. - PARKING 2-E 281-4 X 66 = 18,568 18,568 S.F. PARY, 44 PROJECT AREA TABULATIG, • PAGE 2 FLOOR 2-W PARKING (38) 65-8 X 281-11 - 18,474 LESS -1,220 17,254 17,254 S.F. FLOOR 2-W CIRCULATION 1,120 1,120 ' S.F. FLOOR, 1-E PARKING (45) 66 X 281-4 = 18,568 18,568 SkF. FLOOR 1-W PARKING (43) 17,254 17,254 S.F. FLOOR 1-W CIRCULATION 1,120 1,120 S.F. BASE14ENT CIRCULATION 1,120 PARKING 8,192 SALLY PORT, EVIDENCE 2,240 MECH.& STORE 6,822 18,374 18, 374 S.F. GROSS AREAS LAW ENFORCEMENT 33,230 ADMINISTRATION 30,990 PUBLIC LOBBY, CIRC. 8,532 PUBLIC PARKING(170) 71,G44 MECH.6 STORE 6,822 TUNNEL 840 ENFORCEMENT PARK(2Q 8,192 1G0,250 S.F. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION $ JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENT JOHNSON COUNTY $ CITY OF IOWA CITY ER SITE PREPARATION SITEWORK SPECIAL CONDITIONS PUBLIC PARKINGC170) LAW ENFORCE.PARK.C20)- SALLY PORT, EVID. MECH. E STOR. LOBBY, CIRCULATION CO. ADMINISTRATION LAW ADMINISTRATION DETENTION PROJECT COST ESTIMATE 3-22-76 71,644 @ 11.45 = 8,192 @ 11.45 = 2,2110 @ 11.45 = 6,822 Cl 11.45 = 8,532 @ 36,50 = 30,990 @ 41.50 = 19,288 pi 41.50 = 11,702 @ 52 20 - TUNNEL - ELEVATORS 804 @ 11.45 - 2 PUBLIC @ 44 000. 1 DETENTION @ 42,000. COURTHOUSE RENOVATION AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, OCCUPIED - 73,592 @ 88 000 PARKING - 86,658 @ @ 50,000 INTERIM DETENTI0I4 A-E FEES LEGAL FEES & ELECTION COSTS EQUIPMENT E FURNISHING ALLOWANCE 1-1-76 3�_ + 15% 42,000 82,600 95,000 37,000 42,000 820,300 943,400 93,800 . 107,900 25,650 29,500 78,110 89,800 311,420 358,100 1,286,080 1,479,000 - 800,450 920,500 614,360 706,500 9,600 111100 130,000 149,500 4,32 4,97 -1,3 0 440,600 506,690 138,000 158,700 13-0 130 200 5,034,670 5,769,890 346, 190 0 LAW ENFORCEMENT AREA TABULATIONS 3-22-76 0 DETENTION - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL 11,702 S.F. ADMINISTRATION - FIRST' FLOOR LEVEL 10,016 S.F. STAFF - CONCOURSE LEVEL 9,272 S.F. INTAKE - STREET LEVEL (PASEMENT) 10,432 S.F. EVIDENCE G SALLY PORT - 2240 S.F. PARKING (20) - 8192 S.F. ALLOCATION CONSOLIDATED SHERIFF POLICE CIVIL DEFENSE TOTAL - 13,1190 1,810 1.960 17,260 - 700 17,960 41,422 S.F. 4 i SPACE RECEPTION COMMUNICATIONS RADIO ROOM OFFICE TOILET STORAGE RECORDS GENERAL OFFICE VAULT OFFICE INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE GENERAL OFFICE NARCOTICS JUVENILES INTERROGATION POLYGRAPH IDENTIFICATION DARK ROOM LABORATORY OFFICE STORAGE PROPERTY BULK PROPERTY STOLEN PROPERTY EVIDENCE SQUAD ROOMS :J c ^ :oLlonrED I_nw uses • SPACE PROGRAM CAPACITY NO.UNITS AREA MALE LOCKER ROOM TOILET E SHOWER FEMALE LOCKER ROOM TOILET E SHOWER REST ROOM LOUNGE KITCHENETTE EXERCISE ROOM TRAINING -RECRUITING OFFICE TRNG.-SHIFT ROOM LIBRARY STORAGE 8 1 330 TOTAL 3 1 440 1 1 100 - 1 30 - 1 30 600 TOTAL 6 1 620 1 150 1 1 100 + 870 TOTAL - 1 140 7 1 950 - 1 150 - 1 220 3 3 @ 90 270 3 1 120 1850 TOTAL - 210 3 1 170 1 1 120 - 1 50 520 TOTAL 760 - 1 310 1070 TOTAL 1000( 6 1 600 - 1 200 12 @ 10 1 120 - 1 100 2 1 100 20 1 320 - 1 40 - 1 440 1920 TOTAL 1 1 120 100 (? 8 1 700 4 1 160 - 1 60 1 C -0 _ TOTAL CONSOLIDATED LAW USES - OPCE PROGRAM (CONTINUED) Pof 2 SPACE CAPACITY NO.UNIT AREA MISCELLANEOUS GUN ROOM - - 220 STRIP E SEARCH 300 GENERAL STORAGE - 2 490 RECEIVING 240 TRAFFIC REPORTS 110 CONFERENCE 220 COFFEE RM. G LOUNGE 210 1790 TOTAL RECEPTION 330 COMMUNICATIONS 600 RECORDS 870 INVESTIGATIONS 1850 IDENTIFICATIONS 520 PROPERTY 10 70 SQUAD ROOM 1920 TRAINING -RECRUITING 1040 MISCELLANEOUS 1790 9990 SQ.FT. ADD 35% FOR CORRIDORS, WALLS, ETC 3500 13,490 SQ.FT. SPACE RECEPTION -WAITING GENERAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION SHERIFF'S OFFICE CHIEF DEPUTY CONFERENCE TOILET STORAGE PATROL CAPTAIN DEPUTIES TRAFFIC REPORTS CIVIL OFFICE INVESTIGATIONS STORAGE •IERIFF'S DEPARTMENT • SPACE PROGRAM CAPACITY NO. UNITS y 1 3 1 6 2 1 ADD 35" FOR CORRIDORS, WALLS, SHAFTS, ETC. AREA JOINT 450 180 150 JOINT JOIN I JOINT 300 JOINT 260 JOINT JOINT 470 1810 SQ. FT. THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE SPACES FOR THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS WHICH ARE PROGRAMMED UNDER CONSOLIDATED SERVICES: COMPLAINTS COMMUNICATIONS RECORDS INVESTIGATIONS IDENTIFICATION PROPERTY SQUAD ROOMS TRAINING - RECRUITING CONFERENCE TOILETS RECEPTION STORAGE COFFEE ROOM SPACE PROGRAM SPACE RECEPTION -WAITING GENERAL OFFICE FILES ADMINISTRATION ASST. CHIEF CHIEF SECRETARIES TOILET STORAGE CONFERENCE PATROL DIVISION CAPTAIN OFFICE TRAFFIC TRAFFIC REPORTS INVESTIGATION MEN'S TOILET WOMEN'S TOILET CUSTODIAL STORAGE SUPPLIES POLICE DEP ARTMENT SPACE PROGRAM CAPACITY 10 4 a 12 2 6 1 1 1 1 1 • N0_UNI ITS 1 1 1 1 1 ADD 35% FOR CORRIDORS, WALLS, SHAFTS, ETC. THIS PROGRAM- DOES NOT INCLUDE SPACES FOR THE FOLLOWING WHICH APE PROGRAMMED UNDER CONSOLIDATED SERVICES: COMPLAINTS COMMUNICATION RECORDS INVESTIGATIONS IDENTIFICATION PROPERTY SQUAD ROOMS TRAINING -RECRUITING CONFERENCE TOILETS RECEPTION STORAGE COFFEE ROOM AREA JOINT 510 150 180 + 160 JOINT JOINT JOINT 150 300 JOINT JOINT JOINT JOINT JOINT JOINT JOINT 1450 510 1960 SQ.FT. FUNCTIONS SPACE INTAKE ® CORRECTIONS SPACE PROGRAM SALLY PORT HOLDING CELLS,ISOLATION SEARCH G CORRIDOR INTAKE CLOTHES STORAGE SHOWER MUGGING SUPE—o,y CONTROL STATION TOILET MATRON CONTROL REST ROOM TOILET WAITING VISITING PUBLIC WAITING E FAMILY VISIT. VISI TING CONFERENCE RE CEP T ION DETENTION PRE—TRIAL (28 BEDS) MAX. SECURITY MAX. SECURITY MIN. SECURITY POST—TRIAL (9 BEDS) MIN. SECURITY MALE JUV. (4 BEDS) MED. SECURITY DAYROOM E VISIT. FEMALE JUV.(2 BEDS) MED. SECURITY FEMALE (2 BEDS) MED. SECUP,1 TY TOTAL CORRECTIONAL SEP.VICES COUNSEL::iG E INTERVIEW CONFE PENCE LIBRARY CAPACITY 2 AUTOS 50 LKRS 2 2 1 1 2 8 5 8 12 8 0 F 2 BEDS — 4j HOLDING \ 1 SOLATI ON> 5 50 3 6 5 94o 560 1 470 4690 TOTAL 100 1 70 160 _�±,1 TOTAL h • NO• UNITS ---- AREA 1 STREET LEVEL 470 I 100 180 30 80 860 TOTAL 1 1 200 30 a 1 1 70 100 1 40 40 480 TOTAL 1 210 I 150 90 120 570 TOTAL 1 840 2 @ 520 1040 1 840 / 2720 94o 560 1 470 4690 TOTAL 100 1 70 160 _�±,1 TOTAL CORRECTIONS — SPACE PRO M C CONTINUED PAGE 2 SPACE INMATE SERVICES STORAGE RECREATION FAMILY VISITING COMMISSARY LAUNDRY MEDICAL BUILDING SERVICES KITCHEN DISHWASHING TOILET JANITOR; TRASH FOOD STORAGE STORAGE MATTRESS GENERAL CUSTODIAL ARRAIGNMENT ROOM AREA SUMMARY INTAKE SUPERVISION VISITING DETENTION CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INMATE SERVICES BUILDING SERVICES ADD 351 FOR WALLS, CORRIDORS, STAIRS, SHAFTS, ETC. CAPACITY ----. NO.UNITS --�— AREA 10 8 1 1 380 4 i 210 3 1 30 3 1 80 120 820 TOTAL 4 2 i 290 — 1 80 — 1 a 30 — 1 30 90 520 1 — 90 — 30 �_ 160 23o _ 910 TOTAL 860 480 570 4690 330 820 91-- 0 i 8660 S.F. —3042 11,702 S.F. NOTE THAT THIS TOTAL AREA DOES NOT INCLUDE MAJOR BUILDING SERVICES SUCH AS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS, TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, TRASH DISPOSAL AND SIMILAR SPACES. THESE SPACES ARE SUMMARY . INCLUDED IN THE SPACE AND COST THE CORRECTIONAL SPACE PROGRAM AVERAGES 234 SQUARE FEET PER BED. POPULATION °s VOTERS VALUATION 1 • • COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY PROFILE STATISTICS 3-15-76 47, 744 63.64% 31,552 69.59% 431,131,910 49.168% 27,281 36.36% 13, 787 30.41$ 445, 7111, 889 50.832% 75,025 45,339 876, 846, 799 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION & JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY PROJECT COSTS COMPARISONS 3-22-76 PHASED CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL JOINT LAW COUNTY POLICE DEPTTOTAL EN FORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION! ADD (4000 S. F ) '-- INTEP.Iiv, DETENTION A-E FEES BOND ELECTION COSTS EQUIPMENT 3,370,070 255,000 6,497,370 idb,0001 202,200 3,050,3001 3,572,270 270, 203,000 i DIFFERENCE IN COST = = 1,490,100 ADDITIONAL INTEREST (.72) = 1,072,870 (60 - 20 YR) $2,562,970 LE PROJECT ISTRATION ENFORCEMENT NONE 42,000 95,000 4,676,700 11, 100 149,500 4,974,300 130,200 _306,270 5,410,770 I LAND COSTS 410,0001 NONE i NONE 410,000 SITE PREPARATION 26,8001 42,000 I NONE 73,000 INFLATION 4,200 SITE IMPROVEMENT 50,000 95,000 I 51000 159,500 INFLATION 9,500 I BUILDING COSTS 2,145,500 2,814,400 190,000 5'491,340 INFLATION 281,440 (10%)160,000 (300) TUNNEL 150,000 I 11,100 NONE 162 210 INFLATION1,110 ELEVATORS 90,000 101,200 I NONE 201,320 INFLATION 10,120 INTEP.Iiv, DETENTION A-E FEES BOND ELECTION COSTS EQUIPMENT 3,370,070 255,000 6,497,370 idb,0001 202,200 3,050,3001 3,572,270 270, 203,000 i DIFFERENCE IN COST = = 1,490,100 ADDITIONAL INTEREST (.72) = 1,072,870 (60 - 20 YR) $2,562,970 LE PROJECT ISTRATION ENFORCEMENT NONE 42,000 95,000 4,676,700 11, 100 149,500 4,974,300 130,200 _306,270 5,410,770 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND JOINT COUNTY -CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY & CITY OF IOWA CITY AREA & COST DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS 3-15-76 COUNTY CITY C -1A DF CH aPF L0(_ATION DE?l.Rir'FNT ARLA +)U IST FLOOR SHERIFF 1290 387 1,677 50.59 84,334 34,334 i I LIST FLOOR POLICE 1050 315 1,365 50.59 I 69,055 69,055 IST F_OOR CONSOLIDATED^ 4820 1446 6,266 50.59 I I 316,997 i 95,099 221,898 GROUND I SHERIFF 600 180 780 50.59 39,460 i 39,460 FLOOR PATROL i GROUND POLICE 600 180 780 50.59 39,460 39,460 FLOOR PATROL GROUND CONSOLIDATED^ 5900 1770 7,670 50.59 388,025 116,408 i 271,617 FLOOR � GROUND PAP.KING (19) I 7200 I - - 13.96 100,500 50,250 i 50,250 FLOOR 1 j 652,2800. 18,538 !1.037,831 385,551 i ::ASSUME 70% CITY USE OF CONSOLIDATED FUNCTIONS: COUNTY = 6,638 S.F. CITY = 11,,900 S.F. SHARE BASED ON VALUATIONS: If COUNTY 50.832% - 527,551 CITY 49.168", - 1 510,230 142,000 @ 6%, 20 YEAR= $1,018.14 / MO. 11,900 S.F. @ 2.25/ S.F. / YR.=S26,775/YR $142,000. F t. en'y 0,7 oow�,c9tyo Q° MEU i DATE: May 19, 1976 i TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager 1A_ . FROM: Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief `� RE: Leasing of Police Fleet After considerable discussion with several automobile dealers, the following lease prices have been received: Winebrenner-Dreusicke was low on the patrol vehicles @ $350.00 per month, excluding maintenance, on a twelve month lease. These vehicles would be: 1976 LTD 4 -door sedans 400 CID - 2 barrel - regular gas 3 -speed automatic transmission with cooler Power disc brakes FID suspension 11D tires HD alternator HD battery Tinted Glass Factory A/C Color - white with black doors Lease price per year -$29,400.00 Hartwig Motors submitted a bid of $167.00 per month for an assortment of unmarked Dodge autos from mid to full size. Hartwig would lease for a two year period and his quotation includes maintenance. I should like to lease 5 or 6 of these. 5 vehicles @ $167.00 per month = $10,020.00. Vehicle N 840, the brown Nova, would be retained by the Police Department. Total lease price for the fleet equals $39,420.00 for the first year. I recommend leasing as it insures a fresh,usuable fleet annually, would obviate some maintenance cost_, and provide a predictable annual budgeting base. However, time is important. This is the last week orders for vehicles not in stock will be accepted. Delivery could be made in about 6 weeks. I imagine rental would require amending the budget so that the funds allocated under capital equipment could be placed in the operating category of rental. Some savings could be anticipated in the initial contract if the present fleet was auctioned and the Proceeds allotted to the rental. Finally, lessened maintenance costs should sharply diminish operating costs. Let me know what you want to do on this. Copies of the Proposals will be on file in Captailt Stock's office. cc: Captain Stock V1 .N]MER c 1601 SOUTH GI LBEIti STREET 1rIIl tRREI • ,.�, � � ; 7 ' I MINNESOTA AVENUE IOWA CITY, 10'NA S-1240 DREDSIi..7\E -may, �' WALKER, MINNESOTA 564e PHONE 319/33&7617 •';,y ;. I PHONE 2181 *,7-1472 May 20, 1376 Iowa City Police Depart-ent 410 East Llashintton Iowa City, Iotas 5224 Attention: ken StccF Dear Sir: This is to confirm our preliminary bid for a twelve month le=ase on seven marked patrol cars. The vehicles will have all the standard equipment required of the manufacturer by the U. S. Government and will also hava the following optional eouicnent. 1376 Ford LTD !, dr Serl;n 400 C1D V -B Engine Cruise -0 :^ tic Transmission Power Steering Power Brakes A M. Radio Air Conditioning Steel Belted Radial Tires Heavy Duty Shocks BO Amp Heavy Duty Batter; 60 Amp Alterr-ator Body Side M.oidings Standard interior tr -T. iAth assorted colors Exterior Trim - =11 unite with the four doors painted black below the window line The lease terms will be 1350.00 per month per vehicle payable at the first of each +no ith. Star; up will be prorated if it does not occur on the first. Cane-�llatien terms will be ?1C per vehicle payable w�,en the vehiclns are returned if it is returned prior to twelve Sincerely, ::er. a -e I H C O t• O t A i I D -) OVER HALF A CENTURY OF SERVICE City of Iowa City Civic Centex' 52240Iara CityIA - LEASE PROPOSAL m Q� T O T H E M O T O R I H G P U B L I C ,iay 13, 1976 ing Six (6) or seven (7) unmarked cars of veriYo�u rrodebased on24 Dart, Aspell Coronet, and Ch?irger. This P v that months, including mzintenance and Laith the uto us - Lease �� license and Ioa:la Use Tax are not an exPen Lease rate Milage limitation: Hart,ag 1,0 -ors, Inc. IC, �. E. Hartung $167.00 per month 15000 miles per car, Per year 62750UTH (tiVER:'DE DRIVE PHONE 13191 337-2101 P. o. BOX 2417 IONA CITY. IOWA 5224C DRAFT • • LEASING AGREE`IET THIS LEASE AGREENIMT is made and entered into this , day of , 1976) by and between Larry Lange Ford, Inc. with its principal place of business in Cedar Falls, Iowa, herein called LESSOR, and the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, a municipal corporation of the State of Iowa, herein called LESSEE. In consideration of the mutual convenants herein contained, LESSOR hereby agrees to lease to LESSEE two (2) new automobiles equipped as provided in the specifications under "Exhibit A", upon the following terms and conditions: 1. rr.R%I. The term of this lease shall be from January 1, 1976, to December 31, 1978, inclusive. This lease may be terminated by either LESSEE or LESSOR by giving written notice thereof at least three months prior to the date of such termination. 2. TITLE. LESSOR shall transfer to LESSEE the title certifications to the automobiles leased hereunder, and this lease shall be noted thereon as a first lien in a sum equal to the retail sale price thereof and such certificate returned to LESSOR. Upon return of any such automobile to LESSOR, LESSEE will transfer title back to LESSOR. 3. RETURN OF VEHICLES. Upon termination of this lease with reference to any one or more automobiles, LESSEE agrees to return such automobiles to LESSOR forthwith, together with the title thereto as provided above. In the event LESSEE returns any such automobile without the prior three -months written notice provided above, LESSEE shall pay the agreed rent for such automobiles for the balance of the lease term and until terminated following proper notice as aforesaid. 4. btAl\Ti:.\4\CE AND REPAIRS. LESSEE shall maintain each automobile and each part thereof in good working order and condition, properly serviced and lubricated, and make all necessary repairs and replacements thereof. LESSEE shall buy all tires -1- for these automobiles ®• including it all'tire repair. LESSEE shall repair all damage to body, paint, glans and interior. LESSEE shall pay for all gasoline and oil used by LESSEE in the operation of said automobiles. 5' RNTAL• In consideration for the lease of the automobiles as described in Exhibit "A" to LESSEE, LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR per month for each automobile in advance on the first day of each month , payable (Provided that if the lease term for an automobile commences on any other day, the rental for the first month shall be Pro -rated and paid on that commencement clay, and in such event or in the an automobile to event the lease term for aminates on a day other than the last day of a month, the monthly rental for such month shall be Pro -rated). 6. LIABILITY. LESSEE assumes full responsibility for, and agrees to indemnify LESSOR against and save it harmless from, any and all loss, liability and expense, including damage for loss of service or use consequential therefrom, arisina resulting o out of, g from, or in any was connected with the use or operation of each automobile leased hereunder whether such use or operation result or be claimed to have resulted in injuries to (including death of Persons or damage to (including loss of, de- struction of) property of any person or persons, including LESSEE, its employees, servants or agents and LESSEE further agrees to defend at and suits arisingits sole expense all claims out of such injuries or damage. 7. INSURANCE. LESSEE a liabili `— grees at its sole expense to obtain and maintain public ty and Property damage insurance for each automobile, issued by an insurer satisfactory to LESSOR, protecting and naming as additional insured said LESSOR against aforementioned loss and providing coverage as follows: Bodily injury liability with limits of $200,000.00cr P person Per accic}ent w accideith a total limit of $500,000.()0$500,000.()0 per accident, property damage liability with a limit of $50,000.00 per accident. LESSEE shall furnish LESSOR hereto with a certificate of such insurance -2- 0 0 immediately upon issuance thereof, and shall immediately notify LESSOR of cancellation or of receipt of notice of intent to cancel said policy or policies. LESSEE shall pay the cost of any repairs to any automobile leased hereunder required by reason of collision. LESSEE shall be liable for comprehensive fire and theft loss and/or damage to each and every one of these automobiles. B. REMOVAL OF INSTALLED EQUIPD!ENP. LESSOR agrees that LESSEE can install LESSEE'S equipment in and/or on each of said automobiles covered by this lease, and LESSEE agrees to pay all costs for removing said equipment at the end of the term. 9. DEFAULT. If LESSEE shall default in the payment of any monthly rectal payable to LESSOR hereunder and such default shall continue for more than ten days after LESSOR shall have demanded payment thereof, LESSOR may, at LESSOR'S option, by written notice to LESSEE, terminate this lease. Upon such termination, all vehicles and all LESSEE'S rights therein shall be surrendered to LESSOR. LESSOR may at any time repossess any vehicle to be surrendered by LESSEE, wherp•:er the same shall be located, and may enter upon any premises of LESSEE for that purpose and shall hold all vehicles repossessed free and clear of this lease and of any right of LESSEE hereunder. 10. REPUkCE•fENTP OF AUT&MOBILES. The parties agree that LESSOR shall furnish to LESSEE t%%O replacement automobiles when the original automobiles furnished on or about January 1, 1976, have reached 50,000 miles. The replacement automobiles shall be the current year of replacement and of the same model as originally furnished. If both parties agree, the originally furnished auto.-nobiles with over 50,000 miles may be extended for the full 36 -months of this lease with no replacements. -3- 0 IDMIB�v, 0 Current %bdel Ford Granada to be equipped with the minimum following equipment Four (4) door sedan or hardtop • Engine: 6 cylinder Chassis: 110 inch minimum wheel baseno less than cubic inch, 2 bbl carburator Brakes: power. Steering: power Alternator: heavy duty 12 volt Battery: heavy duty The LESSOR has the right to add, at their option might add to the resale value of the automobiles., extra accessories that they feel LESSEE: CITY OF CEDAR FALLS, Iaq.4 ATTEST: — LESSOR: BY: on this day of LESSEE and LES appeared before me w o 1976, the above mentioned execution of. said instrument to be the voluntang u y worn, aclmowledge the by it and by them voluntarily executed. �' act and deed of saj d corporation, -4- BATF: May 24, 1976 TO: John, David, hrax, Carol, Pat, Bob and Neal FROM: Arary RE: Future of Urban Renewal Since we will not be to me that we should beefing next week because of hr lowa City so that we g1n to think about the future Tial Day, it seems June 7• lYith that in mind, making plans at our next informal in about and some of the back, I have listed here some ideas for meeting, hope that we can reach 'roand which Y be helpful You to thin city which we will all enjoyns��s on how to d ul th that thinking. I Proceed so that we will have a ZZ Coto 1• Individual members 2000. consider what they want Iowa Cit 2. What should the do Y to be in year wnto:vn area be in that total scheme? 3. }}oar can this be achieved? Public sector? BY the p sector and the private City hranagrer 1• Report on visit from }iUD 2• rlistory of urban renewal in Iowa City. 3. Urban Renewal Plan. Steps to be considered: 1• Appeal 2• Plaza Centre One site a• Reappraisal b. Rebid; how to do it quickly and legally 3. a. Keep urban renewal plan or change it. b. Proceed with [IUD or on our own. C. Single developer or multiple. d, JE multiple developer, (1) how many parcels? (2) which ones? (3) all bid at once? (4) when would amenities be built? (5) how would utilities be installed? (6) could bid si to hi hest bidder or for designated use? (7) role of desi g gn review? John, David, Max, Caro Pat, Bob and Neal May 24, 1976 Page 2 (8) legal and financial implications of alternatives? (9) impact on HCDA programs? (10) Environmental Impact Statement? (11) obligation to modular tenants? MIA, �CIVIC CCNTER ,1IOE.WASNINOTONST IOWA CITY. IOWA 5]1,10 I3191 J_'�41500 I MAYOR MARY REURAUSIR COUNCIL MlMsinS ANN BALMER CAROLE.PROSS! L P. FOSTER OAVIOPERRET MA%SE LSER ROBERT VEVERA June 1., 1976 The W. Richard Summerwill Family 1006 Highwood Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Summerwill Family: Thank you for your kind words for the Iowa City Animal Shelter and its staff. Your letter was received and placed on file at the regular Council meeting of May 25, 1976. Beverly Horton and the Animal Shelter's staff conduct an important service for Iowa Citians but too often their hard work and dedication go unnoticed. Your complimentary letter will be gratefully received by the staff at the Shelter. Thank you again for your letter. Sincerely yours, -1 oto u. Mary C- Neuhauser Mayor cc: Animal Shelter City Clerk N.CN/np