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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-08 Regular Meeting0 IOWA CITY AGE -OUNCIL MELTING OF JUNE 8, 1976 7:30 P.M. JCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CEN'T'ER 410 EAST WASHINGTON F Y` p %1 COMPLETE TESCRIPTIO N OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES,W,�'t�< JUNE 8.o 1976 77:30T .M.; _-The: Iowa. City City Council. met in Regularsession `lon `ttie - 8th:day,of June, 1976,:at 7:30,.in the Counci, l'iChambers,at the Civic_Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse,`iFos, ter, Neuhauser,' Perret, Selzer,.Vevera. Absent: none. Mayor.,Neuhauser pr'e,x3 siding • '. x c ` ( ichael Cavitt; of 2609 Lakeside Apartments; Iowa;City, Chairman_. of the local Spiritual Assembly_: of the -Baha lsrof°IoW City,; presented the(Bicentenn;a7 Isa��e of'world`Issue f=om-the University of Iowa Heha'3 Club and-,themselvesto the Mayor;'Ca Council, and City Manager. C"av1. zkoi4Rd nnntE Cc�u , G r Mayor Neuhauser/pp�ro�c��laimed'the week of June 19 27;>1976' _ as 1National Tennis` Weems" iIrley gixt President of the (Leavue- of - Women voter— thea r ,letter,,` Item 4.d.4 of the. Consent ,,Calendar, concernirig3;F, Urban Renewal; urging Council to recommit+City toTthe overall for: commercial redevelopment of:the`CBD'and to reaffirm�fthe decision 'to adopt the- single developer concept. ,k�f a It was, moved by' -Balmer and seconded by'Selzer that€the&g. following_ agenda items -and recommendations,'in the=Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted ".: Reading of minutes:of official action's 'ofCouncil meetitigti of May 18 and`May 25,:1976,,subject to correction,::`as recommended 'by:the.(city:Clerk. -- Minutes of Boards and Commissions. Iowa Cit y_Riverfront Commission meetirgs'of,May' 16 ,and May 27, 1976, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commissiontmeeting of.x May:20, r • r ; s, Iowa Cit Parks and Recreation Commission meetin Y._, ` _ May 12. 1976 - -- --- 4 g ofY Rousing Commission meetings ,of March'10,r rch l5; r; April _5, 12, and 28, 1976 i ,t W aK 831% Tji �gr�Board of x stems meeting Aprils 22;'1976 e Mayor's_YQWth_Zmployment Board meeting of May 17 197 Hum an_Relat ons_CommissiQB meeting:of May 24;,," r x � v n Page 2 Resolutions: Consider Resc page 198, ap-I Eagles Lodge 0 Council Activities June 8, 1976 76-159A, recorded in Book 35, #695, as recommended by the City Consider Resolution #76-159B, recorded in Book 3 a 3S page 199, approving Class C Li uor Permit a -s---—_—__.__pplica- tion for Eagles_ Lodge -1695, as recommended by the City Clerk. S36 Consider Resolution #76-160, recorded in Book 35, page 200, approving Class B Beer Permit application for Cahill Brothers, Inc._,dba/H _appy Days Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 1515 First by the City Clerk. Avenue, as recommended R37 Consider Resolution #76_161, recorded in Book 35, page 201, approving Class__B Beer Permit Sunday_.Sales application for Cahill Bros._, Inc. fl�Happv Days_ Pizza andIce Cream Parlor, 1515 First Avenue, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution_ -V6_162, recorded in Book 35, page 202, approving Class C Liquor License ap�lica- tion for {lmerican_Legion__Post_$17, American Legion Road, as recommended by the City Clerk. Consider Resolution76-163, recorded in Book 35 S3 9 page 203, approving Class ... B__Beer Permit a by the City pplication for The Best steak House, 1 South Dubuque, as reco�nded Clerk. Consider Resolution R approving Class B Bee The Best Steak House, by the City Clerk. 85-!2 4, recorded in Book 35, page 204, ;a'.. 0-'-- - .. . . South Dubuque, as_ recommended 9"V/ Consider Resolution #76-165, recorded in Book 35, page 205, approving_Class C Liquor Permit application for The Mill ,Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington, as recommended by the City Clerk. s'i 2 Consider Resolution 76-166, recorded in Book 35, page 206, approving Class B_Liquo-r_L�icense_applicati,on_for F1_OWaKd Johnson's,_ North Dodge Street, as recommended by the City Clerk. 9y3 Page 3 Council Activities June 8, 1976 Consider Resolution #76-1'6.7, recorded`in Book 35, page 207, approving Class B Liquor, Sunday Sales application for Howard Johnson's, North Dodge Street, as recommended by the City Clerk. S"!y Consider Resolution #76-168, recorded in Book 35, pages 208 and 208A, approving Cigarette Permits, as recommended by the City Clerk. =� ys Correspondence: Letter from Larry Heeren, Program Manager, HUD, re- garding Community Development Block Grant Program and Urban Renewal Project R-14. This letter has been referred to the Department of Community Devel- opment for reply. FY 6 Letter from Mary Rock, President, Johnson County Council on Aging, regarding funding. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. Letter from John Harper, President, Citizens for a S y 7 Better Iowa City, regarding Urban Renewal. This letter has been referred to the Department of Com- munity Development for reply. Letter from Shirley Sixt, President, League of Women Voters, regarding Urban Renewal. This letter has been referred to the Department of Community Develop- ment for reply. // CSfE 827) Letter from Donna Friedman, Johnson County/Arts Coun- cil, regarding purchase of Old Post Office. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. 0�y9 The motion was approved by the following roll call Vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. It was further stated that the purchase of the Old Post Office Building would be an agenda item for the June 21 Informal Coun- cil meeting. A motion was made by Vevera and seconded by deProsse to allocate the amount of $2,000 of the FY '76 Unexpended Funds to the Johnson County Council on Aging. mously. Motion adopted, unani- Council did not take any action on the recommendations from the Parks and Recreation commission regarding an adoption of fees Page 4 Council Activities June 8, 1976 � Z. StS I and charges policy,/ or the Nsupport_of--the_concept of the Chil- dren's Museumpenor did they take action on the Riverfront Com- Sts a _ mission's recommendations to (1)kplace a moratorium on issuance pf building permits in the 1_00 -year flood pldn., (2) Loffer to 0S'3 ,purcha§g_portions of-Shower's_propert or the Planning and szs y Zoning Commi.ssion's recommendations (1) t_to_ support the proposed. Storm Water Retention Ordinanceror (2)1 -.to support the grant 53SS �applieation for a stu veining neighbor_h_ood_preservation R S b It was suggested by deProsse to consider Item 5.b.2., the recommendation from the Riverfront Commission to provide $2,000 so the Stanley Consultants contract could be amended to obtain more detailed information and for them to provide a plan for South End Park (Shower's property). As City staff is investi- gating the fulfillment of other obligations under the contract with Stanley Consultants, it was decided to defer this matter until the results are available. R' 7 The management of the Autumn Park Apartments was discussed. Mr. Berlin stated the City was not obligated to perform the management function. He further stated that the Housing Divi- sion is developing a recommendation to Council as to who should manage this complex. Foster then made a motion to adopt Reso- lution n76-169, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, pages 209 4 and 210, Approving the Final Large Scale Residential Develop- ment Plan of Autumn Park Apartments, seconded by Perret. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Bill Jacobson, Execu- tive Vice -President of Midstates Development, Inc., acknowledged their appreciation of Council's acceptance of the elderly hous- ing development and briefly summarized its progress. He informed Council that they had tried to meet the expectations �of the City for drainage r�of the land rather than just meet FHA minimum standards. ;3 r., CP 'lrrP+1 _gIS Since it was uncertain that the revised documents had been submitted to the Department of Community Development concerning the final plat of the Village Green Addition, Part 7, a motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Foster to defer the reso- lution approving this until June 21st. Motion carried, unanimous- ly. nanimous � ly. - A motion was made by deProsse seconded by Perret for Mayor Neuhauser to compose a letter to be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission reflecting Council's desire to be informed with each P & Z recommendation concerning subdivision plats and rezonings as to how they will affect runoff in Ralston Creek. ��� Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Berlin informed Council of last week's meeting between staff and representatives from the University of Iowa concerning sewer rate increase. At this meeting he had conveyed to Page 5 Council Activities June 8, 1976 University officials the Council's significant concern that there had been no apparent movement in negotiations since the decision was made last August to defer the initiation Of sewer rate increase for one year. University officials had indicated that their study of sewer use would not be completed until October of this year. When informed b City that the rate increase adopted b Y the go into effect on August 1 1976 they sCouncil last year would 961 tated that they not pay the increase but would hold the betweenuld the current rate and the increase until such time the City and the University come should be charged. to mutual agreement as to what rate they The University had previously rejected the concept of an escrow account. However, the State legislature has already appropriated an amount of money for the increase. As to the outcome of this situation, Larry Kutcher, Pres. the U.I. Student Senate, expressed his concern that the Univer- sity students in residence would be paying of P Y� 4 £or the increase. Perret announced that Emil Brandt has assumed the office of Executive Director of the Johnson County Regional Planning 062 - Commission. residents He also mentioned he had received calls from Mark IV-V facilitieswho forwere theircomplaining nearabout their Complex. There was l some discussion concerning previously futilepeffortstoelimi- nate this problem_ It was suet members and/or any Counciggsed by Mr. Berlin to have staff l members who might be interested to9 6 3 meet with some of the residents at Mark Iv to see what c done to resolve this matter. He will report to Council an be later concerning staff participation. There was some discussion as to whether or not the City had a legal right to prevent the to of another large scale shopping center outside tha'evevuntil Urban Renewal plan of direction had been solved. City Attorney John Hayek felt it might be possible to impose a moratorium and that he would study the possible ramifications and have a report read S 6y the June 22 meeting. Francis Hamit, a developer, Y for e stated many businesses could not establish in Io Citared. He of unavailability of space. because of lower costs Outside because CBD area. Mayor Neuhauser acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce concerning their support for the 1969 a6,S Urban Renewal Plan and a letter from Harold Bechtoldt, Charles' Eastham and Jeanne Smithfield stating their intention not to appeal the decision which invalidated the City's Urban Renewal �'6G contract CentreOne. Selzera madelaAmotiontandaBalmeresecondedritfto Plaz�— Page 6 0 • Council Activities June 8, 1976 accept both of these letters. Motion passed, unanimously. Council discussed matching funds in the amount of $2,800 for playground equipment at North Market Square Park. The.chil- dren of Horace Mann School, with the guidance of P.T.O. mem- bers, had raised $1,200 for this purpose and had asked for City funds to complete their project. Mr. Berlin indicated it might be possible to use operating funds. A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to authorize the expenditure of funds to repair South Riverside96_� Drive as requested by Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works, in a memo of June 2, 1976. Motion passed, 7/0. Councilman Vevera expressed a friend's interest to buy the two buffalo owned by the City Zoo if they are still available. Mr. Berlin will check into this. Council reconsidered the amended Fy '77 HCDA application list_ Several Councilmembers questioned the need to allocate $470,000 for Neighborhood Rehabilitation and the possible uses for this allocation were discussed, Center_ including a Neighborhood ss' 70 There was some discussion concerning the allocation for -_ Ralston Creek. If the City were to initiate only an Environ- mental Review, the $125,000 previously allocated by Council would be sufficient. However, there are other projects which could be done with the assumption that the Environmental Impact Statement would not be required, which would require more money. Ed Brinton, er Powers -Willis, explained two areas of concen- tration concerning Ralston Creek, storm sewer (1) to work on the large Projects and develop the land use plans this fall-� (2) during the Spring, land rights could be acquired and the structures could be started. / against proceeding with projectstwithoutntheey Haye Environmeionental State men t. With the previous City experience with Environmental Impact Statements and the litigation involved, he felt Staff should assess this matter. Andrea Hauer, Committee on Community Needs member, indi- cated that initLally they allocated $390,000 for Ralston Creek with the intention that some of it would be reserved for the completion of the project in 1979-80. Dick Plastino stated an Environmental Impact Statement could possibly be completed this winter and a project could be initiated next spring. This plan of action would require more than the $1250000 Council allotted yesterday. City Attorney John Hayek clarified that the Natjonal Environmental Policies Act (N.E.P.A.) determines Page 7 0 Council Activities June 8, 19.76 whether or not an Environmental Impact not HUD_ He also stated it would be more afeasible tement htolhave an Environmental Impact Statement on a rather done, than an Environmental Impact Statement on each rindividual Pr 'It was the consensus of Project. the Contingencythe Council to take $50,000 out of tation fund fund and $25,000 out of the Neighborhood Rehabili- to increase the Ralston Creek fund to $200,000. After further discussion concerning (/ b 70 Resource Centers, Council decided er direct the Neiood d �-LT Community Committee an y Needs to determine whether or not the Committee on be allocated. A motion was made b more funds should Foster to approve the amended FY y deProsse and seconded by carried unanimously. 1976-1977 HCDA program, Motion City Manager Berlin calledCouncil's to be provided to them concerningUrban attention weeks. Mr. Berlin g Urban Renewal in to information decisions will be submitting his general comments he iab and considerations, and a report from staff Presented on revisions about Plan. edOn revisions that need to be made in will nbe e will be Hopefully by this Friday, the the Urban Renewal available. By next Fridayprocedure for land appraisals Aust follow for initiation of thethe process Council adsaff Also, a series of issues will o development will be staff tive methods of development b` provided multi -developers or whether it be Inglregarding the aers, - other, single developers, Dick Plastino, Director of Public ;' �� hearing for the Storm Water Management Ordinance hearing of slides em Public be solved with the emphasizing Ralston Creek problems. pres�n- adoption of this ordinance, which might from Powers -Willis and Associates, and Bill Lindley, Ed Brinton, Lindley & Sons, were available to answer• questions from citizens in attendance were Pat Moore, Bruce Glasgow, Klinger, and Roxanne Haldeman. Interested hearing was closed. After discussion,g Keith the public A public hearingr Ing the Public concerning the proposed ordinance 4_ ments for _g Ordinance by revising of tee'' the refor wthatmily dwellings was held. Parking re would Mayor Neuhauser q....�e- adopted_ Since there was brought about by the new stated closed, discussion ordinance if the public hearing was Mayor Neuhauser o 8'73 ordinance amending opened the public hearing scale of the subdivision ordinance b on the proposed cha ges thislordinanceinarY nd final subdivision et revising tha Council con Plats. She read the No one addressed the g this matter, so the public hearing was closed. 8741 Page 8 Council Activities June 8, 1976 The public hearing was initiated by Mayor Neuhauser to rezone a tract of land from Cl zone to C2 zone. Francis Hammit, the property broker who is developing the land in question, ,�=.• ` appeared giving reasons for the rezoning request. He plans V0 to construct an Earl May Garden Center and.another building which would contain businesses such as a fabric,paint, or drug store. To make his investment economically feasible, it would be necessary for the area to be zoned C2 because of the parking requirement. After further discussion, this public hearing was closed. g �5 Council then held a public hearing on the issuance of general cluding Hiobligation ghway6-218n1s. Several intersectionatters were improvements,sthesRoadnUse Tax money, and the rebuilding vs. overlaying of streets. Douglas Lee, 320 E. Jefferson Street, was present to reiterate prior re- quest by residents owning property impacted by arterial streets in this area for a buffer to be established to protect them from the nuisance effects of traffic. Foster withdrew previous mo- tion that was seconded by Selzer to amend the bond issue by de- leting $50,000 until more information could be obtained from Dick Plastino as to street repairs. A motion was made by de- Prosse and seconded by Perret to accept Mr. Lee's statement and place it on file. Motion passed, 7/0. The public hearing was - declared closed. 7 A motion was made by Foster and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution #76-170, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 211, Setting Public Hearing on Amending the FY 1976 Budget Ending g;; June 30, 1976. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret; Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Item 14, Resolution concerning unpaid water bills., was deferred to a later date. A motion was made by deProsse- Resolution seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution #76-171, recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 212, Concurring with and Accepting the National Functional Classification Map (FAUS) for the City o£ S3 7q Iowa City, As Delivered by the State of Iowa, Department of —�— Transportation. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Foster made a motion which was seconded by Perret that the ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 73-2687 by Increasing the Fine for Overtim:- Parking (fr0m,$1 to $2) be given first considera- tion and voce for passage. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. First consideration passed, 7/0. 60 Page 9 Council Activities June 8, 1976 A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution n76-172, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, pages 213-214, Authorizing Execution of Master Section 8 SKI Annual Contributions Contract #KC 9033E, and Fifth Amendatory to Annual Contributions Contract for Section 23 Leasing of Private Accommodations, No. C-765 Project No. IA -22-1. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neu- hauser, Perret. Nays: none. Resolution passed, unanimously. Item 18 concerning the installation of two poles and transmis- sion lines at the Highway 6 Bypass and Industrial Park by Iowa/Illinois was deferred pending recommendation as to whether or not it is desirable and/or possible to have these lines placed underground. gES-2 A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adopt Resolution No. 76-173, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 215, Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifica- tions, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY 77 Asphalt Re- surfacing Project for June 29, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer. Nays: none. Resolution carried, 7/0.-S 3 .Vevera made a motion which was seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution No. 76-174, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 216, Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY 177 Sanitary Landfill Excavation Project for June 29, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. 113f3�/ A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-175, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 217, Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY 177 Mudjacking Program for June 22, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. 5 S A motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolution No. 76-176, as recorded in Resolution Book 35,. page'218, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Wherein the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall lease seven marked cars from Winebrenner-Dreusicke for use by the Police Department. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. �,yH A motion was made by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution No. 76-177, as recorded in Resolution Book • Page 10 Council Activities June 8,.1976 h page 219, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Wherein the City of Iowa City, Iowa shall lease cars from Hartwig Motors for use b Roll call: seven unmarked Ayes: Neuhaufor y the Police Department, deProsse, Foster. Nays: , Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, Y none. Resolution adopted, 7/0 . It was moved by Balmer and seconded the meeting at 11:10 P.M, Motion adopted b y Perret to adjourn P unanimously. Mayor City Clerk 0 Y� j ` � � f��J' � 'F. v�� •�s... 1.;•K- ,cam vi' � -�. �t DATE: June h, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Flanager RE: FL-tterial in Friday's Packet Packet Containing Urban Renewal Information Ftemorandun from City Manager to City Council regarding Fiemorial Day Fiasco Memorandum from Richard Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding q G 6 Solid Waste Container Notice Procedure Flemorandun from City Manager to City Council regarding University Heights ContrqaL t Flinutes of Staff Meeting of May 19, 1976 cte 8 Ftinutes of Staff Fleeting of June 2, 1976 avq ' Memorandum from City Flanager to City Council regarding Bus Stop Competition, 4 11 Design Review Committee Memorandum from Richard Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding q11 South Riverside Drive Flemorandun from Richard I'Iastino to Neal Berlin regarding South Riverside Drive q12 Letter from Neal Berlin to Mr. George A. Chambers regarding reconstruction of the .Jefferson Building vault and sewer charge problem with the University. L713 Letter from Richard Plastino to Robert Tyson regarding Iowa State Code and the State Building Code Ftemorandum from City Flanager to City Council and Department Hca5s regarding Productivity Flemorandum from Dick Plastino to Neal Berlin regarding Landfill Fence `71E Memorandum from Harvey Hiller to Neal Berlin regarding monthly report lgl7 Dtemorandum from City Flanager to City Council regarding reduced Service Charges��� News Article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette regarding renewal in Iowa City c{10\ Letter from Parent Teachers Organization, Horace Mann School, regarding Proposal for North Market Square Park Improvements, specifically, playground equipment. 92, q�:,,.d.z `�ev C^v.1�rcE1\4115io����lu,,t Cc�ax����Hi�o.f�� Lv�tiluiri}�� :lk q21 v (o, oy� Geo w„wz. sit . AVt °1z I fj .. u DATE: May 28, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Letter from League of: Iowa Municipalities regarding regional meeting (Council only). 88g Informal session agendas. Tlemoranda from City Manager to City Council regarding: a. Old Post Office Building 84 0 b. Summer Schedule ri�l c. Legislative Action n q 2 d. Comprehensive Plan -1,1S Alemorandum from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding HCA\ money already spent out of the $80,000 Neighborhood Park Allocation. J•`1`4 Calendar for the month of June, 1976. Youth Interagency Newsletter. T6 biemoranda from Director of Public Works regarding: a. Maintenance of trees on Washington Street construction project. S`7 7 b. Joint design for concrete pavements. 9`7`" {_ Letter to Mayor Neuhauser from Dr. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton regarding urban re eEal.-ramT� Letter -to Mayor Neuhauser from David C. Johnston regarding highways. •�'�%_ /5, , /i„� Memorandum from Housing Coordinator regarding minimum housing code inspections. Plemorandum from Superintendent of Cemetery -Forestry regarding memorial services. qW i%femorandun from Director of Parks and Recreation regarding ideas on priorities 40/ for City Park }ICDA projects. Letter io DIs. Mary Rock of Johnson County Council on Aging from City Manager Ufa regarding fluids. Monthly report for April for Department of Community Development. c7e Urban renewal plan. Z� X103 D Transit Development Program. Iowa City Walkways Report and Plan. Iowa River Corridor Study, P} :1se Tree. COAgN R O L L C A L L 0. Regular MEETING OF June 8 1976 BALMER dePROSSE FOSTER NEU11AUSER PERRET SELZER VEVERA 7:30 P. PRESENT ABSENT s 0 0 MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL JUNE 3, 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 8th day of June, 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. Michael Cavitt, of 2609 Lakeside Apartments, Iowa City, Chairman, presented the Bicentennial Issue of World Issue from the University of Iowa Baha'i Club and themselves to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. Mayor Neuhauser proclaimed the week of June 19 - 27, 1976, as National Tennis Week. Shirley Sixt, President of the League of Women Voters, read their letter, Item 4.d.4. of the Consent Calendar, con- cerning Urban Renewal. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meet- ing of May 18 and May 25, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: I.C. Riverfront Comm., 5-16,27-76; I.C. Planning & Zoning Comm., 5-20-76; I.C. Parks & Rec. Comm., 5-12-76; Housing Comm., 5-10,15-76 & 4-5,12,28-76; Library Bd. of Trustees, 4-22-76; Mayor's Youth Employ. Bd., 5-17-76; Human Rel. Comm., 5-24-76. Page 2 Official_:Actions'of Council June 8, 1976 Permit Resolutions I as recommended by the City Clerk: - Resolution #76-159A, recorded in Book 35, page 198, approving Dancing Permit application for Eagles Lodge #695 Resolution #76-159B, recorded in Book 35, page 199, approving Class C Liquor Permit applica- tion for Eagles Lodge #695; Resolution #76-160, recorded in Book 35, page 200, approving Class B Beer Permit application for Cahill Brothers, Inc., dba/Happy Days Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 1515 First Avenue. Resolution #76-161, recorded in Book 35, page 201, approving Class B Beer Permit, Sunday Sales application for Cahill Bros., Inc. dba/Happy Days Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 1515 First Avenue. Resolution #76-162, recorded in Book 35, Page 202, approving Class C Liquor License applica- tion for American Legion Post #17, American Legion Road Resolution #76-163, recorded in Book 35, page 203, approving Class B Beer Permit application for The Best Steak House, 1 South Dubuque Resolution #76-164, recorded in Book 35, page 204, approving Class B Beer, Sunday Sales application for The Best Steak House, ]. South Dubuque. - Resolution #76-165, recorded in Book 35, page 205, approving Class C Liquor Permit application for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington. Resolution #76-166, recorded in Book 35, page 206, approving Class B Liquor License application for Howard Johnson's, North Dodge Street • Page 3 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Resolution #76-167, recorded in Book 35, page 207, approving Class B Liquor, Sunday Sales application for Howard Johnson's, North Dodge Street Resolution #76-168, recorded in Res. Book 35, pages 208 and 208A, approving Cigarette Permits Correspondence: Letter from Larry Heeren, Program Manager, HUD, re- garding Community Development Block Grant Program and Urban Renewal Project R-14, referred to the Department of Community Development for reply. Letter from Mary Rock, President, Johnson County Council on Aging, regarding funding, referred to the City Manager's office for reply. Letter from John Harper, President, Citizens for a Better Iowa City, regarding Urban Renewal, referred to the Department of Community Development for reply. Letter from Shirley Sixt, President, League of Women Voters, regarding Urban Renewal, referred to the Department of Community Development for reply. Letter from Donna Friedman, Johnson County Arts Coun- cil, regarding purchase of Old Post Office, referred to the City Manager's office for reply. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. It was stated that the purchase of the Old Post Office Building would be on the June 21 Informal Council meeting's agenda. Moved by Vevera and seconded by deProsse to allocate $2,000 of the FY '76 Unexpended Funds to the Johnson County Council on Aging. Motion adopted, unanimously. Council did not take action on the recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding an adoption of fees and charges policy or the support of the concept of the Children's Museum; nor did they take action on the Riverfront Commission's recommendations to (1) place a moratorium on issu- ance of building permits in 100 -year flood plain, (2) offer to purchase portions of Shower's property; or the Planning and Page 4 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Zoning Commission's recommendations (1) to support the pro- posed Storm Water Retention Ordinance or (2) to support the grant application for a study concerning neighborhood preser- vation. As City staff is investigating the fulfillment of other obligations under the contract with Stanley Consultants, it was decided to defer consideration of the recommendation from the Riverfront Commission to provide $2,000 so the Stanley Consultants contract could be amended to obtain more detailed information and for them to provide a plan for South End Park. Moved by Foster, seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution #76-169, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, pages 209 and 210, Approving the Final Large Scale Residential Development Plan of Autumn Park Apartments. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Bill Jacobson, Executive Vice -President of Midstates Development, Inc., acknowledged their appreciation of Council's acceptance of the elderly housing development and briefly summarized its progress. Since it was uncertain that the revised documents had been submitted to the Department of Community Development con- cerning the final plat of Village Green Addition, Part 7, a motion was made by deProsse and seconded by Foster to defer the resolution approving this until June 21st. Motion carried, unanimously. bloved by deProsse,seconded by Perret for Mayor Neuhauser to compose a letter to be sent to the Planning and Zoning Com- mission reflecting Council's desire to be informed with each P s Z recommendation concerning subdivision plats and rezonings as to how they will affect runoff in Ralston Creek. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Berlin informed Council of last week's meeting between staff and representatives from the University of Iowa concern- ing sewer rate increase. He had conveyed Council's concern that there had been no movement in negotiations since last August. When informed by the City that the rate increase adopted by Council last year would go into effect on August 1, 1976, they stated that they would not pay the increase but would hold the difference between the current rate and the increase until such time the City and the University come to mutual agreement as to what rate they should be charged. Larry Kutcher, the Presi- dent of Student Senate, expressed his concern that the Univer- sity students in residence would be paying for the increase. Page 5 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Perret announced that Emil Brandt has assumed the office of Executive Director of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission_ He also mentioned he had received calls from Mark IV residents complaining about the lack of recreational facilities for children near their complex. It was suggested by Mr. Berlin to have staff members and/or any Councilmembers who might be interested to meet with some of the residents at Mark IV to see what can be done to resolve this matter, which will be discussed later. There was some discussion as to whether or not the City had a legal right to prevent the development of another large scale shopping center outside the CBD until Urban Renewal plan of direction had been solved. City Attorney John Hayek will study the possible ramifications and have a report ready for the June 22 meeting. Francis Hammit, a developer, appeared. Mayor Neuhauser acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce concerning their support for the 1969 Urban Renewal Plan and a letter from Harold Bechtoldt, Charles Eastham,and Jeanne Smithfield stating their intention not to appeal the decision concerning the City's Urban Renewal contract with Old Capitol Associates. Selzer moved, seconded by Balmer, to accept both of these letters. Motion passed, unanimously. Council discussed matching funds in the amount of $2,800 for playground equipment at North Market Square Park. Children of Horace Mann School had raised $1,200 for this purpose and had asked for City funds to complete their project. Mr. Berlin indicated possible use of operating funds. Moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to authorize the expenditure of funds to repair South Riverside Drive. Motion carried, 7/0. Councilman Vevera expressed a friend's interest to buy two buffalo owned by the City zoo. Mr. Berlin will check into this. Council reconsidered the amended FY '77 HCDA application list. Several Councilmembers questioned the need to allocate $470,000 for Neighborhood Rehabilitation and the possible uses for this allocation were discussed, including a Neighborhood Center. There was some discussion concerning the allocation for Ralston Creek. Ed Brinton, of Powers -Willis, explained two areas of concentration concerning Ralston Creek. City Attorney Hayek cautioned against proceeding with projects without the Environmental Statement. Andrea Hauer, Committee on Community Needs member, indi- cated they allocated $390,000 for Ralston Creek with the in- tention that some of it would be reserved for the completion of the project in 1979-80. J Wage 6 • Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 It was the consensus of the Contingency fund and $of peoCouncil tation fund to increase to take $50,000 out of the Ralston r the Neighborhood it After Creek fund Rehabili- Resourc further discussion t° $200,000• e Centers, Council concerning Community Needs decided g the Neighborhood be allocated, to determine to direct the and Moved b whether or not Committee on Prove the amended Fy Y de and more funds should unanimously, 1976-1977 seconded by Foster to HCDA program, an - Motion carried, in on totb Manager Berlin called Council's attention g wens provided concerning Urban Renewal to inf°rma- in the com- Dick Plastino hearing for the ' Director of p tation of ,theStormWater ublic Works, opened the be Management Ordinance with public solved with phasizing Ralston Powe he the adoption Creek problems a presen- Sons and Associates, this ordinance, which might . were available and Bill Ed Brinton in attendance t° answer Lindley, from from Roxanne were pat 4uestions. Interested citizens & Haldeman. Moore, Bruce Glasgow, citizens . Keith Klinger, and A public hear' ing the Zoning hearing concerning the amend- ments for two- Y revising proposed ordinance for discussionf�ily dwellin g °ff-street amend- gs was held. Parking require - No one was present Mayor Neuha ordinance user opened the scale of ending the subdivision hearing on dressed preliminary and final °rdinance b the proposed the Council subdivision Y revising the concerning this mat ter, Plats. No one ad - Public hearing was held rezone to C2 zone. Francis Hammit appeared givin land from C1 zoning request, a tract of q reasons for the re - Council then obligation bonds, held a Public hearing Highway 6-218- Several matters °n the issuance of and 1 intersection were discussed general the rebuilding vs, Overlaying including 320 E. Jefferson Street erlaying of streets. Road Foster withdrew was Use Tax money, amend the bond previous oTethat wasreiteraDeualas Leese motion could be obt issue b seconded Prior quest. could ained fromYD�ckePing $50,000 until by Selzer to was made b lastino as to more information and file Mr, Lee'y deProsse and seconded b street repairs, A hearing was declared statement, Motion Y Perrot closed, Passed to receive ' 7�0• The public Page 7 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer tion #76-170, recorded in Resolution Book 35 ting public Hearin to adopt Resolu- SelzerJune 0� 1976• Rollon AmendAng theFosterPy 76 Budget Ending et- Vevera call: yes: adopted, 7 0 ' Balmer, deProsse.euhauser, Perret, deferred / A resolution NaNaYs: none. Resolution to a later concerning unpaid water bills Selzer to ado date. Moved by deProsse and Book 35 pt Resolution seconded yas Page 212 #76-171, recorded in Resolution Functional ClassifiConcu ring with and as Delivered b (FAUS) Ma Accepting the National . Y the State °f p for the City of Iowa Cit Roll call: Ayes: Of Iowa, Department of Transporta- tion Y, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. , Selzer Perret Nays: none. Resolution adopted, Moved by Foster, seconded b 7/0. Amending Ordinance No. 73_2687 by Perret Ordinance time Parkin that the Over - vote s (from $1 to $2) be Y Increasing the Fine for Balmeror, passage. Roll call: given first consideration and , deProsse, Foster Ayes: Perret, Selzer, and sideration passed, 7 0. Neuhauser. Vevera, / Nays: none. First con - Moved by deprosse and seconded b tion #76-172, as recorded in Resolution AuthorizingY Foster to adopt Resolu- Contract Execution of Master Bo 35, pages 2 and Fifth Section 8 Annual g 13'214, for Section 23 Amendatory to Annual Contributiontributions Ayes: Selzer Leasing of Private Accommodations. Contract Perret. • Vevera, Balmer, deProsse Roll call: Nays: none. Resolution • Foster concerning the installation °f passed Neuhauser, at the Hi . unanimously. Item 18 deferred. ay 6 Bypass and Industroialles parknb transmission Y Iowa/Illinoislnes was Moved by deProsse and seconded b tion No. 76-173, as recorded in Resolution SettingY Balmer to adopt Resolu- tion Public Hearing on Proposed Plans Book 35 tract and Estimated Cost page 215 Project for June 29, ost for the FY 77 AsphaecIfilt ResurfacingCon- Vevera, Balmer, deprosse at 7.30 p'M• Roll Nays: , Foster, Neuhauser, call: Ayes: Y none. Resolution carried, 7/0. Perret , Selzer. Vevera made a motion which was seconded b Resolution No. 76-174, as recorded in Resolution Book 35 216, Setting public Hearin Y Selzer to adopt Contract and Estimated g on Proposed p Page Excavation Cost laps, Specifications, Project for June 29r the FY '77 30p Ayes: Balmer, deProsse 1976 30 P. Sanitary Landfill Vevera.oster us 7. M. Roll call: NaNays: none. Neuhauser, Perret Resolution adopted, 7/0 ' Selzer, Moved by Balmer and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolu- tion No. 76-175, as recorded in Resolution Book 35 • Page 217, Page 8 Official Actions of Council June 8, 1976 Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Contract and Estimated Cost for the FY 177 Mudjacking Program for June 22, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call: Ayes: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt Resolu- tion No. 76-176, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 218, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Wherein the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall lease seven marked cars from Wine- brenner-Dreusicke for use by the Police Department. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuahser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, de- Prosse. Nays: None. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolu- tion No. 76-177, as recorded in Resolution Book 35, page 219, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Wherein the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall lease seven unmarked cars from Hartwig Motors for use by the Police Department. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. Moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meet- ing at 11:10 P.M. Motion adopted, unanimously. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. I wA4 l _AA ojat 1AA D 4 mayor 0 City Clerk. icor A JW)t AGENDA _ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING- EETING JUNE JUNE 8,_1976 7030 PM Item No. ` 1 - FETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL Item No. 2 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION Item No. 3'- MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION - a• National -=Tennis Week, June 19 -_ 27, 1976 Item No. 4: -CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT-Cp�IDAR AS PRESENT a. 'Reading of minutes of official actions of.Counc May 18 'and. May: 25, subject 1976,rsubjt to correction'` by the City Clerk. b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.' (1) Iowa City Riverfront Commission meetings, of l May 27, 1976. (2) Iowa City Planing and Zoning Cbnvniion meal May, 20, 1976 (3) Iowa City Parks and Recreation'Comnussion May 12, 1976. mea (4) Housing Commission "meetings of Marcf 10 1�4ir April _5; 12, and 28:<` y (5) Library Boardof Trustees meeting of April '2, (6) Mayor'.s Youth Employment Board meeting of MaJ t r . t • • Agenda _.. _. Regular Council Meeting June 8,;-1976 7:30 PM Page 2 _ (7) ihanan Relations Commission meeting of N [� C. Resolutions.; (1) Consider resolution approving;Dancmg".l for Eagles Lodge #695, as recommended 1 Consider resolution approving Class )ly application for=Eagles'LodgejM695, as. by the_City_Clerk. (2) Consider' resolution approving Class;B application for:.CahilllBros.,sInc dba Pizza Fa Ice Cream Parlor, 1515:First=A _ O _ recommended by _._the; City_ :Clerk. i (3) Consider, resolution approvingClass,B icCahill;Bi Sunday sales applation for;, db'a/Happy Days Pizza &:Ice:Cream.Parlc First Avenue, as recommended by the C'. (4) Consider resolution. approving .Class ,. application for -American Legion Post: Legion Road, as ,recommendedlby',the Ci (5) Consider resolution approving.Class`B application for:the Best Steak Houee; Dubuque as recommended by the,City . (6) Consider resolution approving.C1ass-l - Sales application`,.for;the Best Steak; - South Dubuque, as recgmmendedby the; (7) Consider resolution approving•Class;l application for the Mi11.Restaurant; as recomnended:by the City Clerk (8)Consider resolution approving..Cl, " 7C tG� application for Howard Johnson's, No ' the'City Clerk as recommendedgby (9) Consider resolution approving. Class: Sales .application for Howard Johnson 'C*ity r _ r 7 �7„ a Street, as`recomnended by.the (10) Consider resolution approving..igare as recommended by the:City;Clerk = ;.. . .- .. .. .1 -..j 7 1 �f. _._�_. CJ4 �• -_. .�.h l ti'sJ� �_ p� �, M1_I'� ... I1 eQ.� U_P..�.. .�� V �—�I I��J�-5 o 0A0=).--=-. :. M l tt Community'-Deve] ;`and .a''� r ., ._ .' ... ,, ..�. .. Item No. 6 - Crry COUNCIL INFORMATION U a'-7- I 7.7 - Jo ......... . item NO. I REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY N a. City Manager PIG. ale, - —2 A I LUIR IIVU- _6 tiFMINU FOR STORM WATER MANAGE Comment: This:Public Hearing will be held',to.c 'Storm Water Management Ordinance ;;R brief presentation of the ordinance:: and Associates and Lindley & Sons,.114i questions. Draft copies -6f the ordir major -develop . ers in the community, tj, Board of Realto rs, the No rthside NeiE and Zoning Commission, Parks -and IZ6cx Builders Association. Action: Item No. 9 PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED,ORDIMANC BY REVISING OFF-STREET' PARKING REQbIR Comment: The Planning and,Zoning Commission at May. 6, 1976, reconuiended by, a .5 to .1l of the subject p.roposed ordinance.-'�S after the effective date of oid' inance C1% ain- ic-worl epresei "r Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1976 7:30 PM Page 7 Item No. 9 - Continued L 1 That duplexes be required to have four off street p in'lieu of three. 2. TWO parking spaces for two-family dwellings, could.b the front yard vs. the:pmsent;requirement of no pa permitted within the front yard;, 3. Two-family dwellings in all pernutted; ones .and sly dwellings, in,all`permitted zones`; except';theeRlA'.Zrn have_only_.two parking: spaces and one,parking;space ' within the front yard vs. -the present;,regmrement o7 (required) parking space permitted 1n, the front y#5 Zones and no (required) parkingspaces wit}unthelfi ' in all other R zones (note: There"is some question- the present requirements .imply no parking within'thc or no "required" parking within' 'the'£ront yard)'. 4. All parking spaces located in the front :`yard mus_V & driveway.'_ :•, Action: A_ Item No. 14._- CONSIDER ORDINANCE PROVIDING:FOR II E<I THE ESTABLISIMEW OF, LIENS;. FOR, UNPAID: SEMON VI OE ORDINANCE 75-,2773_(Secon Comment: This ordinance modifies the present'or the assessment of a lien and<the`disco to pay water bills. The proposed"ordi Live procedure and a hearing.before as municipal action. This information'is therefore,this item will be``deferred. Action: 2 1 .�. t • 1;S • - .. ., : Agenda c r Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1976 7:30 PM _ Page-9 t vz Item No. 15 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH AND ACCEPTING THE NATION 7G-I1l FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION MAP :(FAUS) -FOR `=-THE CITY•-'OF;;IOWA?CI AS DELIVERED 13YMESTATE OF IOWA, DEPARTMENT OF'-,TRANSPORTA1 Comment: The FAUS map provides a skeleton system ,of raods'on which°.tt City may expend funds fora.construction;project'. The aystE does not force the City to-spend'funds:'and in ;fact; the syst may be adopted and no construction be done on aiy'streets,, FAUS .funds:' The will need to submit.ae;FAUS system`m _City the. State prior.to'July 1st in-order,to�be.eligble to:rece� FAUS .funding-for any projects. The changes made _by DOTwera made for continuity of system purposesonly y - Action: 4a Item No. 16 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE.NO.'.73=2687 BY INCRE& THE FINE FOR OVERTIME PARKING. (First consideration ) Comment: This resolution is consistant with1hei 77 budget adopted Council on' March 9, 1976. - Fvo-.� 1.�; Z: -,-: Action: Item No..17 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION THORIZING EXECUTION ORNASTER'SECTION AU ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT NKC,9033E, AND FIFTH AMENOATC ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT FOR SECTION 23 LEASING OF PRI ''!6 ACCODUDATIONS, NO. C-765 PROJECT M. LA'22 1 Comment: The master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract KC9033E supercedes Contract KC9033'signed in January, 197b It_in • •-creases the number of units'frai 149 to 237 and.`increas'@s dollar comnittment_from $238,404'to_$452928 ,aThe reason i this .in to provide for the. conversion'of`88 units from`Seci I- 23'to Section 8 during theperiod l July?1976 t}iroughi30tJ} 1977. The Fifth Amendatory to Annual'Contribution Contract No:-C' reduces the unit allocation from: 160 to72 and.r'educes''the comnittment.from $208,207 to,$101,946:`:The5e 88. units wil: converted to Section 8 during the period l July'1976 throt 30 Juynel 1.977. _ - T r ' Action: t�G.. 1 o ---1 Y gra � Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 8',.1976 -7:30 PM Page 10 Item No. 18.— CONSIDER MOTION APPROVING APPLICATION FROM'IOWA/II GAS & ELECTRIC CQMPANY,TO;INSTALL'TWO'(2) POLESM IMATELY 400 FEET OF,OVERHEAD':TRANSMISSION;LINES Al BYPASS AND'INDUSTRIAL PARK: ROAD Comment: The Iowa/Illinois Gas and Electric,Company-has sut ` application for. construction on highway;right-of=v the City Limits of Iowa City. The application,- is Iawa.State Highway Commission buf`_before;tfie Highv Sion will approve the applicationthe City',musta] its approval. This work will,- consist- 'of:installiu poles; approximately 100 feet each side of; Highway the ,wires will hand approximately, 4: feet under the There - is no"existing ordinance that<would;`require' to gounderground. This resolution; also`allows'tl Public Worksto sign the application_ upon approval Action: &I ��-+ S+ t•n F lt�i. l.0 t t d ? - "_ �ea t� I ��,.• e _.. � •, I,u ' i' `r.-1.3.Aa.a.C� Item No. 19 - CONSIDER REM11JTION`SEITING.PUBLIC HEARING:ON PROF SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR;TF ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT FOR JUNE 291976 at 17 Comment: The FY 77 Asphalt Resurfacing Project provides for facing and upgrading of existing,streets':to_ provid riding surface. -A proposed -list,of_street_prolect sent to Council within the next two weeks Action: Q V/d-�Qa;yt: Item'No."20 - CONSIDER RESOULTION SETTING HEARING'.ON PROP SPECIFICATIONSo CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED;COST FOR TH 7(� x,1-14 SANITARY LANDFILL EXCAVATION PROJECT FOR`.JUNE 29,' 7:30 P.M. Comment: This project provides for excavation off fill area:= 'disposal of -solid waste.. : Po By doing;ttus;;project'ea summer, it will be possible..to eliminate the fifty five (50 - 75') wide berm of earth:between;the exi vation and the next excavation, thereby,' tending= thel landfill. Action: .e Qi���j�= INA ' � is t • �, 77 _ �.. ".. Y Z t 1 d i= Agenda Regular Council Meeting June 8, 1976 7:30 PM Page 11 Item No. 21 - CONSIDERRESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING,'ON'PROP SPECIFICATIONS,.CONTRACT AND-ESTIMATED';COST-FORTH 7(p - 17j MUDJACKING : PROGRAM FOR JUNE 22, 1976 at 7 30 P.M. `( Comment: This project provides for the injection of a"semen _ grout under voids on concrete streets and for the`; cracks',at and adjacent to the,area'of the. void A streetswill be provided for the public hearing �ar' I-�• Action: re Item No. 22 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEMAYOR,TOt(ECT MENC:WHEREIN THE CITY OF: IOWA CITY,•IOWA;" SHALL'L1 TG _76 AUIU40BILES FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Comment: This -lease with Winebrenner-Dreusicke provides foi seven:�marked patrol vehicles fova;one'year per; Mayor ' ature to execute the contract is requi TO EXEC Item No. 23'- CONSIDER LUTION AUTHORIZIN THE MAYOR AGREEMENTWHEREIN THE CITY- OP IOWA,` CITY;- IOWA; =- SH CERTAIN AUT(MOBILES FOR USE; BY THE POLICE.DEPARTN Commment:_ This lease with Bar Motors provides for the ] unmarked vehicles for_}I3a.two,;year period The May to execute the contract is. requested.',_,_ <- Action Item No. 24.- ADJOURNMENT te1,. 1 Y_ e Jy + fn w': �'C!G:g�*��e'r'i.`it!».;. .s'•£i�'i ell A �Y^ !!/�� !!;!� (�•A� IMCCLNt[ <IUE N4SNIN:TON Sf IN IIN 1 11$�1� lOw4 CITY. IOWA '.2180 ..L. ( 13191 I:M 1 WO MAYOR MARY NEUNAUSER CMNCIL MEMBER, ANN BALMER CAROL&Moss, L P. EOBTER MAVIp FERRET MAX SELZER ROBERT V E V ERA P R 0 C L A Al A T I 0 WHEREAS, tennis is an active, exciting game which can be enjoyed players of all ages, skill grounds levels, and economic back - gr WHEREAS, tennis is the nation's fastest growing sport and one of the most valuable means of maintaining personal fitness WHEREAS, National Tennis Week is a nationwide event which is being conducted by Tennis magazine and has been acknowledged by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the United States Professional Tennis Association, the National Indoor Tennis Association, the Tennis Founda- tion of North America, the United States Tennis Associa- tion, and the U.S. Tennis Court and Track Builders Association WHEREAS, tennis players of all ages and skills will have the Opportunity to receive free tennis instruction given by U.S.P.T.A, members on National Clinic Day, June 19 NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Alahy C. Neuhaubeh, Alayon o6 ioau do hereby pnocLaim the week o6 June 19 thaou�Juneu27, 1976, ah NATIONAL TENNIS WEEK in .the City 06 low City, and encourage ate peopee to paAtieipa.te .in -thi.e wo&thy• and hewAding epoat at 6acititie5 prtov.ided by our state. Dated in low City, Tow, .this 8th day q June, 1976. 4 6 $�-, E'IJ(1` League of Women Voters 2271/, EAST WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 To: City Council of Iowa City From: League of Women Voters of Johnson County Shirley C. Sixt, President June 4, 1976 The League of Women Voters of Johnson County began its study of Urban Renewal for the CBD in 1960. League members studied sewers, marketing, the effect of urban renewal on the tax base, the level of city staffing, [IUD regulations, capital ialnrovement plans, and many other related subjects. In January, 1966 the League reached a consensus which stated our commitment to Federally funded urban renewal for the CBD, including carefully planned commercial redevelopment, high quality design, and shopper and pedestrian amemities. This consensus emphasized our belief, based on extensive studies, that commercial redevelopment of the CBD would have a beneficial effect on our local economy, provide more tax revenue for the city, provide better service to consumers in this area, and benefit the general public. This position has been reevaluated in light of recent events and found to be still sound, and it is on the basis of this position and our consistent support for urban renewal for over ten years that we write to you today. We urge the city council to recommit the city to the overall plan for commercial redevelopment of the CBD, and to reaffirm the wise decision made in March, 1973 to adopt the single developer concept. It is urgent that this be done soon, and that the work begins at once to prepare the necessary bidding documents. Why this urgency? Announcements of new shopping facilities in the area in the aftermath of the court decisions should be reason enough to work to retain a plan and a concept that have shown they could work, and not go searching around for still another. The long term financial implications for the city dictate a carefully planned and coordinated redevelopment which will produce the kind of quality construction and leases that will assure that the CBD will finally pay its fair share of property taxes in this community. That kind of tax base will not be produced if 11.5 acres in the heart of Iowa City is sold in small parcels to many developers. With no real plan and multiple developers the pressures on the council members will grow tremendously. Even the prime pieces will be hard to sell, as has already been proven, for quality development, unless there is real assurance of total development. In addition, city staff would have to increased tremendously to deal with parcel by parcel disposition. Iowa City has a really good bus system. Its viability depends upon the CBD being in reality the center of the city --not just physically, but culturally and commercially too. This project began to take shape in Iowa City over 16 years ago. It has survived more court battles than we care to remember, and it may have to survive more. This community is tired of delay, tired of law suits, tired of high taxes , and we want to see the downtown rebuilt. But we are not so tired that we will stand by and watch many years of work by hundreds of people dismissed so easily. It is not easy to pick up and begin again. It is even more difficult to do so when the stakes are high and the pressures mount. But that is where we are today, and that is what you must do. The future of this city depends on your ability to act wisely, and at this point whatever is built will be your monument. Will it be a well planned, high quality commercial center that benefits the entire community, or will it be a string of fast food shops and uncoordinated, small parcels much like we tore down? 0 July 12, 1976 (s. Shirley C. sixt President League of Womcn Voters of Johnson County 22Ts East Washington Street Iotaa City, Imia 52240 Dear Shirley: The City Council of IOwa City would like to thank you and the League for Your continuing interest in Urban Renewal in Iowa City. It is through efforts of gmups such as the League of Women Voters that worthfiril e projects are undertaken and completed in this commrmity. �, AS of this time, the City Council has hired appraisers to begin reappraisal work for Urban Renewal lands i•1ltich are to be sold, and the City staff is also in the process of hiring, a marketing consultant to provide the Council with updated economic information. 1',11ile the City Council has several hard decisions to be rade in the weeks iraeediately ahead, ale are optimistic that Urban Renewal in Iona City will he well tndenray by this fall. If the League has any other ideas relative to Urban Renewal in Ior.,a City, alease contact either me or the City Council directly. Sincerely yours, ideal C. Perlin City ALanager is cc: City Clerk ,. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MAY 18, 1976 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 18th day of May, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: presiding. Selzer. Mayor Neuhauser Harold Wessling, 1822 California Avenue, appeared con- cerning problems and defects he has encountered since buying his home. The Mayor commented that this shows a need for a housing inspection program. City Manager Berlin responded that City intervention when there is litigation is not appropriate. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Vevera that the following agenda items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved and/or adopted: Reading of minutes of official actions of Council meet- ings of May 4 and May 7, 1976, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Of May 6, 1976. Committee on Community Needs meeting of May 5, 1976. Resolutions: Resolution No. 76-137, recorded in Book 35, page 167, apEroving Class C Beer Permit application for Walgreen Co., 1646 Sycamore, as recommended by the City Clerk. Resolution No. 76-138, recorded in Book 35, page 168, approving Class C Liquor License application Spayer & Co. Ltd., dba/the Airliner, 22 So. Clinton, for as recommended by the City Clerk. Resolution No. 76-139, recorded in Book 35, page 169, refunding Beer Permit for Inn Ho Shinn and Kang Ho Shinn dba/East-West Oriental Mart, as recommended by the City Clerk. According to the Iowa Beer & Liquor Control Laws, a permit cannot be issued to this partnership since Inn Ho Shinn is only a perma- nent resident and not a naturalized citizen. Page 2 Council Activities May 18, 1976 Motion $846,991.1approving disbursements in the amount of 5 for the period April 1 - 30, 1976, subject to audit, and as recommended by the Director Of Finance. Correspondence: Petition from residents from the vicinity of May- field Road witty requests and objections concern- ing the development of the area. This petition has been referred to the Department of Public Works for reply. Jim Stier, 2401 Mayfield Road and Keith Klinger, 101 Mt. Vernon, appeared regarding the petition, Item 3-d-1. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Absent: Selzer. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Balmer to set a Public Hearing to Rezone a Tract of Land for Whitehouse Enter - Prises from C1 Zone to C2 Zone for June 8, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Motion adopted, Selzer absent. It was moved by Vevera and seconded by Foster to adopt Resolution No. 76-140, recorded in Book 35, page 170, A the Preliminary Plat of Village Green Addition, Part 7. Roll call: Ayes: Approving Balmer. y deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, 6/0. Nays: none. Absent: Selzer. Resolution adopted, it was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to set a Public Hearing on June 8, 1976, on a Proposed Ordinance Amend- ing the Subdivision Ordinance by Revising the Scale of Prelimi- nary and Final Subdivisions. Motion adopted, Selzer absent. After discussion of the wording priate changes, it w"front yard" and appro_ as moved by Foster and seconded by Perret to set a Public Hearing on the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance Dwellings naance ing Off -Street Parking Require- ments for TWO -family for June 8, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Motion adopted, Selzer absent. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to ap- prove Court,the to fillMayor's theappointment termDonothe Boards Of6Adjustment, term to expire January 1, 1980. Motion adopted, Selzer absent. Mayor Neuhauser announced one vacancy for an indefinite term on the Mayor's youth Employment Board. Appointment will be made at the regular meeting of June 29, 1976, 0 Page 3 L] Council Activities May 18, 1976 BoardsandNeuhauser informed Council of the Highlander. She °n Thursday eveningmeeting with the to be held also announced the at 9'00 P. . in the Board of eat t Will be conducted Supervisors Budget Appeal meeting at 3:00 p,M by State Auditor Lloyd room last The Mayor noted Yd Smith ' which week, changes should be as a result of on May 20th Bard Ordinance and a meeting made to the the public dard O g should be Minimum thohearing held with those Housing Stan- d. dard on the con - Review Perret reported was productive, meeting regarding TreeCOrdinance, n Plan Design . noting it last CityManagerBerlin week s agenda called attention to Reso bicycle path which,rasaaresult ding the University constructingnaon cuasion, was deferred . Richard of Communication Mather and Presented Gibson was from the Uni- 606 Holt a new description or trail. £l. dis- Project GREEN, thanking re the trail. and Coralville for g the on the bikewa George trib their helpeOple °f Iowa Cit Ys C°mmittee of uting $10,000 to this p� Ae noted Y, the University seconded by Balmer to Project, Pro ect Book 35 adopt Resolution Nos moved by FO is con- struct a page lel' 'Authoriz' Y Foster and inkbine Commuter gig the Universit6-191' recorded in and Project G funds Trail Y Of Iowa to that purpose, EN alloocatede with available F°n- Vevera, Balmer Roll call: to the City of Iowa CityFunds lution ado deProsse. Yes: Foster, Neuhauser for pted, 6/0. Nays= none. Absent: Selzerrret, It was - Reso- a Public Hear' by deProsse and 1976 g for Storm seconded by Vevera to Selzer 30 P•M• in Water Management reset a 7; absent, the Council Ch Ordinance for Chambers. Motion adopted" 8, Mayr Neuhauser noted , Discontinuance of Service, Paid Water the Ordinance Providing for the would be Bills and Repealing Establishment of deferred until s section VI Liens for un- would requested info °f Ordinance #75-2773 It was moved b rmation is presented. ' Ordinance to Y Foster and seconded Nonconforming Revise the Amortization Schedule Vevera that the vote for pasa Signs.be considered at Removal of thePassage. M Mayor this this time and third a Councilman vote no,, Balmer and Councilman given Y would withdrew Selzer indicated he would Perret noted their motion absent. Councilmen abstain and by deProsse It was moved b Poster a and Vevera adopted, Neuto defer the Ordinance Y Foster and seconded voting "no", Selzer next week. Motion absent, 5/1, 0 Page 4 Council Activities May 18, 1976 It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera that the Ordinance for the Planned Area Development Plan of Part of Lot 23, of MacBride Addition, Part 1, be given final vote for passage and adopted. Roll call: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster. Nays: none. Absent: Selzer. Ordinance No. 76-2796 recorded in Book 10, pages 9-10, adopted, 6/0. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution No. 76-142, recorded in Book 35, pages 172-174, Approving a Preliminary and Final Large Scale Residential Development Plan for a Replat of a Portion of Lot 23, of Mac- Bride Addition, Part 1. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Absent: Selzer. Resolution adopted, 6/0. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to adopt Resolution No. 76-143, recorded in Book 35, pages 175-177, Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision of Re - plat One of a Part of Lot 23, MacBride Addition. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Absent: Selzer. Resolution adopted, 6/0. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution No. 76-144, recorded in Book 35, page 178, Establish- ing a Fee for Certain Services Performed by the Police Depart- ment. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Absent: Selzer. Resolution adopted, 6/0. Assistant City Attorney Bob Howlin was present for explana- tion on the Resolution Authorizing Sale of Public Property in the Fairmeadows Addition, First Unit to Whitehouse Enterprises. He noted no deed would be issued to them until appropriate documents are recorded. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Vevera to adopt Resolution No. 76-145, recorded in Book 35, pages 179-180, Authorizing the Sale. Roll call: Ayes: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Vevera. Nays: none. Absent: Selzer. Resolution adopted, 6/0. Mayor Neuhauser noted the Motion Regarding FY '76 Unex- pended Funds in the Amount of $2,000 to the Johnson County Council on Aging, would be deferred so the Heritage organiza- tion and Johnson County Council on Aging can get together for discussion. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Balmer to adopt the Motion Regarding FY 176 Unexpended Funds in the amount of $500.00 to the Police Explorer Scout Group. Motion adopted, Selzer absent, 6/0. 0 ! Page 5 Council Activities May 18, 1976 It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Perret to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Motion adopted, Selzer absent. Mayor City Clerk 0 0 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, 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. 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 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 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 today. 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. Housing Rehabilitation Program meeting of May 12, 1976. Iowa City Airport Commisssion meeting of April 15, 1976. Resolutions: Consider Resolution No. 76-146, recorded in Book 35, 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 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. Consider Resolution No. 7.6-148, recorded in 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. This letter has been referred to the City Manager's office for reply. 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. Kuhn regarding parking on East Jefferson Street. This letter has been 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. This letter was 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. I Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road appeared regarding Item 4-c-3, Resolution Refunding Liquor Permit for C.O.D. Steam Laundry, noting problems have been created in the past by this establishment, suggesting solutions. Mayor Neuhauser announced two vacancies on the Committee for Community Needs, for two-year terms, appointments to be made June 29th. Page 3 0 • 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 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. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perret to receive and file the letter and refer it to the Area Transportation Study Committee for a report. Motion adopted, 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 seconded by deProsse that Council state formally their desire not to appeal Judge Carter's decree on the Urban Renewal Lawsuit. After discussion, Councilman calledFoster es: deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, gperret,1 Selzer, . Roll cVevera,�yBalmer. 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 Resource Recovery program. City Manager Berlin indicated he would schedule a meeting with the people in Ames later this summer. 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. 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 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. He 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 the City Clerk. Resolution No. 76-150, recorded in Book 35, page 185, approving Class B Beer Permit- application, Sunday sales for Long John Silvers, Muscatine Avenue, as recommended by the City Clerk. Resolution No. 76-15.x, recorded in Book 35, page 186, approving Cigarette Permit application for the Goody Shop, Clinton Street Mall, as recommended by City Clerk. 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 adopt Resolution No. 76-152, recorded in Book 35, page 187, supporting the Johnson County Bond Issue for Joint Law Facility. 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 • Page 5 investigated the lease have been notified that June 8th meeting. 0 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. He 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 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. 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 Removal of Nonconforming Signs third consideration and final vote 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 Obligation Bonds in the amount of $385,000. Roll call: Ayes: Vevera, Balmer, 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 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 Page 6 0 • Council Activities May 25, 1976 than backyard easements, as shown. After discussion, it and was moved by Ferret seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution No. 76-155, recorded in Book 35, page 194, Approving the Preliminary Plat of Mount Prospect Addition, Part 3, sub- ject 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 (FADS) for the City of Iowa City as Delivered by the State of Iowa, Department of Transportation, be deferred. 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 Department of Housing and Urban Development for Funds Under the FY 176 Innovative Projects Program in the Area of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. Dennis Kraft, Director of Community Development, and Professor Lee, 320 E. Jefferson, were present for discus- sion. Mr. Kraft indicated this project is 1008 Federal Funded and that $12,000 has been set aside for additional part-time City Staff. Roll call: Ayes: Foster, Neuhauser, Selzer, Balmer, Ferret, , deProsse. Nays: Vevera. Resolution adopted, 6/1. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by deProsse to adopt Resolution Prohibiting Parking on the East Side of Wylde Green Road from 100 feet South of Benton Street to the inter- section 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. After discussion, roll call on adoption of the Resolution, Ayes: Neuhauser, Balmer, deProsse. Nays: Foster, Perret, Selzer, Vevera. Resolution failed, 3/4. It s Resolution No. 76-157, recorded inc cBookdby Foster to adopt 35, Contract for the FY '77 Slurry Seal Project tog Missouriwarding Petroleum Products in the amount of $47,596.00. Roll call: Ayes: Perret, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Vevera to adopt Page 7 0 0 Council Activities May 25, 1976 Resolution No. 76-158, recorded in Book 35, page 197, Accepting Sanitary Sewer Improvements in a Subdivision of Towncrest Addition, Part IV, Tract B. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, 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 Cit` 0 9 g2_5 MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION •CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MAY 16, 1976 MEMBERS PRESENT: Brandrup, Fahr, Lindberg, Thayer MEMBERS ABSENT: Bassett, Hines, Horton STAFF PRESENT: Flowers, Milkman GUESTS: Kathryn Gillies, Roger Hunt, Bernadette Knight, Kathy Laughman RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the Riverfront Commission recommends that the Council make an offer to purchase portions of the Showers property according to the Commission's recom- mendation of April 8, 1976, concurred in by the Park and Recreation Commission at their April 14, 1976, meeting, using the Crane and Iowa appraisals as a basis for the purchase price. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF: 1. That the Riverfront Commission recommends acceptance of the concept of a brochure regarding the River Corridor Study and that Staff proceed with its development and report costs back to the Commission at its May 27 meeting. • SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Riverfront Commission met in Regular Session on May 13, 1976, with Chairperson Fahr presiding. * Thayer moved and Brandrup seconded that the minutes of the April 22 meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. The appraisals for the Showers property were discussed along with a confidential report by Dennis Showalter comparing the two appraisals and the asking price for * the property. Following discussion, Thayer moved and Brandrup seconded that the Riverfront Commission recommend that the Council make an offer to purchase portions, of the Showers property according to the Commission's recommendation of April 8, 1976, concurred in by the Park and Recreation Commission at their.April 14, 1976, meeting, using the Crane and Iowa appraisals as a basis for the purchase price. Unanimous. The Commission's request for an additional $2,000 required to amend the Stanley contract was discussed. The $2,000 is for the plans for the Showers property, which were not included in the original contract. It was pointed out that the Riverfront Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission couldn't have made their joint recommendation as requested by the Council without the plans and that circumstances have changed since the original contract was first drawn up as _the focus of the Study has shifted from the west bank of the river to the.east bank. It • was also pointed out that the plans for the Showers property have already been used by the Commission. 0 Minutes Page 2 May 15, 1976 Roger Hunt reported that the III II Report was be completed and delivered onase not available but that it should Tuesday, May 18. He outlined the report as follows; a, Part I - South Corridor Design. This is a master plan concept showing continual elements in the corridor. b. Part II - Special design areas plus cost estimates: 1• Area between 3urlington Street and Highway #6- 2. Area between Highway #6 and the Iowa River Park; 3• Area south of the City limits. C. Pa rt III - Summary and Action Program. This part of P is a summary of costs and ideas about what to on implementinghale III the River Corridor P do to Bet started Commission will hold Plan. the Plan. a special meeting on May 27 in order to discuss Phase III of Fahr reported that he campaign worked out, had talked to Julie Zelenka and that the a list of all the Brandrup indicated that he was in the Y had a newspaper a-lisorganizations and process of compiling Publicity campaign and suggestedinstitutions in Iowa Cit on the Showers rdthat a surve Y to use in the Property property in order to see what they cone one of the people who live in terms of park land He felt that the thought should be done with the before the Stanley Study was ever begun survey should have been done the Commission still gun and that even thou that three positive things could know what 8h it was late in the i2) dataan out of suchpa�survehink. Lindberg at made and for the idea of where minor adjustments in the in order Y' il) information, to make a status Plan to work, Milkman Plan might have to be citizen report shortly to HUD Pointed out that the Cit Participation in H• and that they will ask about Y will have C.D.A. projects, the amount of Laughman, a student in Journalism and Geography hasn't publicity campaign. She also cow;entedethat nted a tabloid to aid gone to the public enough and that more cooperation was City, the Co the Commission tabloid linty, Coralville, and other City Commissions, needed between the could be financed by advertisingHunt commented that the * provide any information from [heir Study and that Stanley provided that the information roo theirCommisiody for the•• Y Consultants would help brochure that the recommend acceptance Thayer moved and Brandrup development and re the River Corridor Study and thatcStaffCe of the concept of a port costs back to the Commission Proceed with its There was a at its May 27 meeting. Unanimous. coby Bras of Commission that Staff should also take idea proposed by Brandrup and report back at the Ma a look at the survey * Y 27 meeting, Thayer moved and Lindberg the Iowa City Press Citizended forhis that articleserfiont UnCommission commend Mark .Rohner Of on the River Corridor Study• Unanimous. 0 • 11 Minutes Page 3 • May 15, 1976 Discussion of setting a new date for the canoe trip down the Iowa River, setting up a C.I.P. five year plan for expenditures, and correspondence with the Natural Resources Council regarding the Baculis Trailer Court was deferred until the May 27 meeting. Lindberg reported that, at the Project GREEN Steering Committee meeting he had attended, it was suggested that the Riverfront Commission use Federal funds for projects. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, G��GirJ � 7rLl�fC,�fita� Ellen R. Flowers Secretary • • RIVERFRONT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2000 REQUIRED TO AMEND THE CONTRACT ACCORDING TO A LETTER RECEIVED FROM STANLEY CONSULTANTS DATED MARCH 1, 1976 (SEE MINUTES CODtk1ISSION MEETING, MARCH 18, 1976). OF RIVERFRON7' The original outline for Phase III of the River Corridor Stud concen- trated largely on the west bank of the Iowa River in the southern section, including Y and Sturgis ludig details of design for Highway 218 South Entry, Stud Ferry and Mesquakie Parks. As the Iowa River Corridor Y proceeded, the focus shifted more to the cast side of the river. When it appeared that the Showerfs property would be a good area to consider for purchase with the allocated HCDA funds, the Commission felt it essential to have a more detailed study of the area before making any recommendations. Roger Hunt of Stanley Consultants went ahead with obtaining more detailed information and makinga for South End Park. This information was used in discussing the Shower's plan property purchase with the Parks and Recreation Commission and at an informal meeting with the City Council March 29, 1976. The Riverfront Commission feels that the expenditure of an extra $2000 is necessary in this case to justify a recommendation for the expenditure of $200,000 in HCDA funds. Stanley Consultants proceeded with the work with the knowledge that the $2000 expenditure had not as yet been passed by the Iowa City Council. is 0 rMINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION ®ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MAY 27, 1976 MEMBERS PRESENT: Caroline Bassett Leonard Brandrup, Samuel Fahr, Loren Horton, James Lindber, g, Charles Thayer `EMBERS ABSENT: N William Hines STAFF FF PRESENT: VickiBrei � Marianne GUTS: Milkman Kathryn Gillies, Bernadette Knight, Marion Kozlowski, Roger Hunt RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL• 1. That the RiverfrontCo Of the River Corridor P1 '"mission recommends that Rivean as official the City Council adopt Phase III tan on i 2• That the Policy. tori rfront Commission recommends that the City Council place a mora- ssuance of further building permits in the 100 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF- Year floodplain. I. That the Riverfront • Corridor Study. Commission recommends acceptance of Phase III of the River 2• That the Riverfront Commission and Fahr, draft a letter to recommends that Milken Council's direction the issuance Iowa Nabuial esources counciloobjewith ctinBr andrup 8 Permits in the 100 g to the Year flood plain. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Special Meeting of the Iowa C Chairperson ity Riverfront Commission was called to order by * The minutes of the to change the the May 13, 1976, meeting were discussed with Brandru indicated sentence in the second indicated lenka, that he was in the paragraph on p making a motion all the Process of selectingPage two to state, "Brandrup organizations and institutions in Iowa Citist campaign and suggested that prodded by Julie Property in ardor a survey be done of the y to use in the Of to see what the people who live on Publicity * to park land." It was seconded by thoughtHorton should be done with the the Showers the second paragraph on and unanimousl property in terms * was Passed unanimouslyPage three. Thayer secondedthe Lindberg moved accepted as amended. . Lindberg moved and Thayer seconded that the Minutes and it Unanimous, minutes be Bassett gave a brief summary ChairpeoPle at the{i of the meeting between the Cit like for all City it Highlander on May 20. She indicated y Canncil and Commission the Cit ygCommcesion to: (1) use Management b that Mayor Ne Y budgeting uhauser would existing problems (3) let City Staff or y Objectives, (2) have input in dates and ' and (4) notify interested Council know about times. organizations Potential and In advance of meeting M Minutes •Page 2 May 27, 1976 Brandrup mentioned that he could compile a list of organizations for each member of the Commission to be responsible for. * Bassett moved that the Riverfront Commission recommend that the City Council adopt Phase II of the River Corridor Study as official policy. The motion was seconded by Horton and was unanimously carried. Roger Hunt presented Phase III of the River Corridor Study. He stated that he had tried to take a realistic view of the corridor and outlined the plan, to which details could be added depending on the time and money available. Starting at the fairgrounds, large trees would be planted. More trees would be planted directly across from the fairgrounds with a shrubbery reinforcement to create a buffer for the residential area. Flowering trees would be planted at Iowa River Park with an arrangement of flowering trees to be planted at Sturgis Ferry Park to highlight the river. As stated in the Plan, he proposes maintenance by the City. He indi- cated that a great deal of the expense of this plan could be eliminated if Project GREEN would be willing to participate. There was some discussion of plans for the property now owned by the City at Sturgis Ferry Park. It was mentioned that it would be an ideal place for a Parks and Recreation maintenance building. Marianne Milkman will make sure,Dick Plastino, •Director of Public Works, is made aware of the situation for planning purposes. Bernadette Knight, Project GREEN, suggested that a limit be placed on the height of stock -piling in the river corridor area, Chairperson Fahr will look into present regulations concerning this. * Thayer moved that the Riverfront Commission accept Phase III of the River Corridor Study, It was seconded by Bassett and was passed unanimously. It was decided to obtain input from the Planning and Zoning and Park and Recreation Commissions and the City Staff before making a recommendation to the City Council. Milkman recommended that some of the Riverfront Commission members meet with the City Planning Division every three months to keep it aware of their plans and projects. Members accepted this recommendation by concensus. It was also decided that Fahr and Brandrup should meet with the Chamber of Commerce's Environmental Quality Committee in order to discuss obtaining support from private developers located in the corridor. Bernadette Knight stated that Project GREEN is going to meet on June 2, 1976, at 3:30 p.m, in the vacant lot next to Sambo's on Riverside Drive. They will be cleaning up the area from Burlington Street to Highway #6. Several Riverfront Commission members expressed their interest in participating. Brandrup stated that the Iowa Natural Resources Council has continued to direct the issuance of building permits in the 100 year flood plain against the City's * wishes. Thayer moved and Brandrup seconded that the Riverfront Commission recom- mend that Milkman, along with Brandrup and Fahr, draft a letter to the Iowa Natural Resources Council objecting to the Council's direction of the issuance of building Minutes Page 3 May 27, 1976 * permits in the 100 year flood plain. Unanimous. Brandrup then moved and Thayer seconded that the Riverfront Commission recommend that the City Council place a moratorium on issuance of further building permits in the 100 year flood plain. Unanimous. Brandrup presented preliminary plans for a flyer to be distributed to citizens which would include a map of the Iowa River and a brief summary of the history of the River, ways to preserve it, and facts about fishing. It was decided to include other river -related activities in the flyer. Milkman will design a new pamphlet for discussion at the next meeting. The publication of the booklet proposed by Corridor Development Plan" was discussed. be improper to support a definitive plan, Two possible alternatives were suggested: or J. C. Hickman of the Press Citizen, or Kathy Laughman entitled "Iowa River Since the City Council feels it would some outside sponsor must be obtained. (1) Lou Eichler of the Interstate Shopper (2) the Izaac Walton League. The new date for the canoe trip was set for June 29. Members should be at the Civic Center by 8:30 a.m. Milkman will extend the invitation to the City Council and will inform Chuck Malloy of WMT -TV and Des Taylor of KCRG-TV. It was decided to hold future meetings at 3:30 p.m. instead of 3:00 p.m. L] There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. , 0 MINUTES • IOWA CITY PLANNING I; ZONING COMMISSION • `� MAY 20, 1976 -- I:OD I'.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CI IAMBIiRS MEMBERS PRESIXI'c Cain, .lakobsen, Vetter, (lines, Blum MEMBERS Ogesen, Kammermeycr STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Boothrov, Child RECOHMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. To adopt the concept of the Storm Water Retention Ordinance and to suggest that further consideration be given to some provisions of the Ordinance, e.g., enforcement responsibility. To approve 5-7612, Autumn Park Apartments, final plan of a Large Scale Residential Development (LSRD) under Section 8, Elderly Housing (Vic. northwest corner of Willow Street and American Legion Road) contingent upon the plan being brought into conformance with the Staff's final list of deficiencies prior to submission of the matter to the City Council. 3. To approve 5-7613, Village Green, Part. 7, final plat, located south Of Village Road and east of Village Green, port S, contingent upon the plan being drawn to the proper scale. 4. To accept the intent of the proposal entitled "An Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement". REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: That the Planning Staff communicate with the City Manager the concerns of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding legal assistance from the Legal Staff to review the legal papers for subdivisions prior to the Commission's consideration of the subdivision plats. That the Legal Staff clarify the following, two questions: (1) Can under a PAD plan the City legally restrict the occupancy of a dwelling unit?, and (2) Since under a PAD plan it is assumed that variances are granted to the normal requirements of the zone in which the PAD is located, is not the occupancy normally permitted for a duplex a variance to the RIB Zone regulations? LIST OF DISPOSITION: 1, 72-04. Board of Adjustment Appeal Amendments. 2. P-7317. Creation of a University Zone (U). 3. P-7410. Creation of a Mobile home Residence Zone (RMii). 4. P-7403. Revision of Nil and M2 Zones. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Acting as Chairperson, Commissioner Cain called the meeting to order .and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the: meeting held on May 6, 1976. A motion was made by Hines, seconded by Vetter, to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously (Blum was not present when the vote was taken). -2 - Consideration of Storm Water Retention Ordinance previously reviewed by Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Jakobsen stated she would prefer that the City Engineer rather than the Building Official be the City official responsible for enforcement of the Ordinance. Chairperson Cain concurred and noted that since the City Engineer is responsible for checking the calculations, he would be most familiar with the procedures involved and would seem the most appropriate official responsible for enforcement. Chairperson Cain pointed out that the P6Z Commission as well as other boards and commissions have received the Storm Water Retention Ordinance for review and comment. A motion was made by Hines, seconded by Vetter, to recommend to the City Council adoption of the concept of the Storm Water Retention Ordinance and suggested that further consideration be given to some provisions of the Ordinance, e.g., enforcement responsibility. Tile motion carried sent when the vote was taken). unanimously (Blum was not pre 5-7610. Fountain Subdivision - Riverdale Addition. Preliminary plat of a 60+ acre subdivision located between Old Sand Road and the Iowa River, south of the Iowa City corporate limits. Application by Jean Fountain, Emil Trott, Attorney. Date filed: 4/28/76. 45 -day limitation: 6/12/76. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, stated that a waiver of the 45 -day time limitation is expected prior to June 12, 1976 and, if the waiver is not received, the item will be placed on the agenda for the next P$Z meeting. Chairperson Cain suggested that the Staff remind the applicants that the waiver is expected. A motion was made by Hines, seconded by Jakobsen, to defer consideration of 5-7610, Fountain Subdivision, Riverdale Addition, and refer the item to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission for their review and comment. The motion carried unanimously (Blum was not present when the vote was taken). 5-7611. Towncrest Addition, Part 4 - Tract C. Preliminary plat of a Planned Area Development (PAD) (vic. cast of Dover Street and north of Parkview Avenue). Application by M. H. Enterprises, Tom Lyon, Attorney. Date filed: 5/5/76. 45 -day limitation: 6/19/76. Commissioner Hines stated that the Commission at its informal meeting on play 18th raised some questions about the concept of the proposed develop- ment. The commission, he said, was concerned about the somewhat novel stipulation limiting occupancy of duplexes and questioned whether, the proposed development should be considered as a Planned Area Development or if the applicant should consider the possibility of rezoning the area to an R2 Zone. Hines stated that the Commission was concerned that 0 0 -3- (1) the PAD is perhaps not as innovative and creative in site design as it might be, and (2) the location of the duplex lots might not be optimally located. Mr. .Jerry Hilgenberg, one of the owners of the subject property, stated that a PAD and the separation of duplexes from single family dwellings would seem preferable. Chairperson Cain stated that some Commissioners had suggested that the spacing requirements for duplex units should be approximately twice that of single family dwellings so that each unit. in the duplex would have about the same amount of yard space as single family dwellings. Commissioner Jakobsen stated that sketches indicating the general design of building types and overall character of the development should be provided. Mr. Hilgenberg stated that his partner would be the builder and indicated that it would be difficult to submit definite plans and specifications at this time. Snapshots of existing homes which would be similar to the proposed development could be provided, he said. Commissioner Hines questioned whether it would be possible for the P&Z Commission to recommend approval if the developer sells "raw" land and seeks to obtain from the builder covenants regarding building types and overall character of the development. The proposed development should conform to all the requirements and the intent of the PAD Ordinance in order to receive a favorable recommendation from the P$Z Commission, he said. Commissioners indicated a desire to see sketches indicating the general design of the property before making a judgment about the subject request. Chairperson Cain suggested that a clarification from the Legal Staff be obtained regarding whether land submitted under a Planned Area Development must be developed by the applicant. After further discussion, a motion was made by Hines, seconded by Blum, to defer action on S-7611, Towncrest Addition, Part 4 - Tract C, preliminary plat of a PAD, and to request from the Legal Staff clarifi- cation of the following two questions: (1) Can under a PAD plan the City legally restrict the occupancy of a dwelling unit?, and (2) Since under a PAD plan it is assumed that variances are granted to the normal requirements of the zone in which the PAD is located, is not t)le occupancy normally permitted for a duplex a variance to the RIB Zone regulations? The motion carried unanimously. S-7612. Autumn Park Apartments. Final plan of a Large Scale Residential Development (LSRD) under Section B, Glderly (lousing (vic. northwest corner of Willow Street and American Legion Road). Submitted by Mid - states Development, Inc., Alan Leff, Attorney. Date filed: 5/7/76. 45 -day limitation: 6/21/76. • 0 Mr. Schmeiser stated that there were some discrepancies noted in 20 Staff Report which remained to be corrected. Engineer, explained that comments from the Engineering DiMr. 81-11 Shoemakers May been received a few hours prior to the meeting g Division had that when a y to what he had been told g and the comments were final list of discrepancies Mr. Shoemaker indicated take very little time to P is determined, it would conceptual problems a to the corrections. Unless there wererobably favorable :action b involved, he said, the applicants would appreciate A motion was made by Hines, seconded b Council approval of 5Hines y Blum, to recommend to the Large Scale Residential Development Apartments City Large final plan of a g (vic. northwest corner of Willow D) ender Section 8, Elderly Road) contingent upon the Street and the Staff's final list of deficienciesAmerican Legion broughtinto conformance with matter to the City Council. Prior to submission of the Commissioner Blum stated that he was generally in favor of the development but was reluctant to approve a final plan subject to contingencies. He stated that he dideel Proposed. considering a preliminary plan but felt oitfwas ahPFZis TCommissio when bility to ensure that a final plan was in , Commission responsi- bility motion carried q_ Proper order. 0 with Commissioner Blum abstaining. S-7613• Village Green, Part 7, final plat. Located south of Village Road and cast of Village Green, Part S, Submitted b ment Co,, Edward W, Lucas, Attorney, Date filed: limitation: 6/24/76 / Iowa City Develop - 5/10/76, 45 -day Mr. Schmeiser stated that comments had Staff. He expressed concern in obtaining assistance from not been received from the Legal to review legal papers for subdivisions prior to :ition of the subdivision the Legal Staff "t alare Plats. Commissioners indicated fission's consider- receivedponstime or otherwto be sub iseted to the PF,Z at that if he subdivider, rather than to they should be review of It may become a custom to a� unjustly delay the the legal papers by the Legal the plat subject to the bal Staff. Commissioners indicated that because the Commission is in the middle of a transition period regarding administrative procedures for If legal papers, the Commission should consider the subject request as though operatingthethe review Schmeiser communi aterwith thepasCity Commissioners regardin y Manager requested that Mr. g legal assistance from the Legal Staff tonreviewo he legal papers for the Commission subdivisions prior to the Commission's consideration of the subdivision plats, all A motion was made by }lines, seconded by Blum, to recommend to the City Council approval of 5-7613, Village Green, Part 7, final plat, located south of Village Road and east of Village Green, Part 5, contingent upon the plan being drawn to the proper scale. The motion carried unanimously. Z-7604. Reconsider rezoning of north 84 feet of Lot 14, St. Matthias, Second Addition, located east of Prairie du Chien Road, west of St'. Clement Street and north of North Dodge Street, from R2 to CH Zone. Application submitted by Home Town Dairies on March 1, 1976. Denied by P$Z: April 1, 1976. A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Blum, to defer until the next meeting (June 3, 1976) consideration of Z-7604, reconsideration of rezoning of north 84 feet of Lot 14, St. Matthias, Second Addition. The motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Cain explained that P$Z endorsement was requested for a grant application entitled "An Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighbor- hood Preservation and Enhancement" submitted by Professor Douglas Lee of the University of Iowa. Commissioners indicated that they were in agreement with the intent of the proposal and requested that they receive copies of the detailed proposal on or before May 27, 1976. A motion was made by Blum, seconded by Hines, to recommend acceptance of the intent of the proposal entitled "An Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement". The motion carried unanimously. Commissioners noted that additional comments may be made after review of the detailed proposal. Chairperson Cain set the date for the next informal P$Z meeting for Tuesday, .June 1, at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Blum noted that the item regarding rezoning of three sub- areas in North Central Iowa City should have been included on the agenda. A motion was made by Blum, seconded by Hines, to table until the next P$Z Commission meeting consideration of rezoning three sub -areas in North Central Iowa City. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioners suggested that a special subcommittee be appointed to review the MI and N12 Zone revisions. Pending approval of Chairman Ogesen, the following Commissioners would serve on the committee: Ogesen, Jakobsen, and Vetter. • • -6- Pending 6_Pending approval of Chairman Ogesen, Acting Chairperson Cain appointed Juanita Vetter as the P$Z representative to the Sign Ordinance Committee. The meeting adjourned. Attached to these minutes are copies of the resolutions expressing appreciation to Dr. Donald Madsen and Louise Larew for their terms of devoted service on the Planning and Zoning Commission. • A ' J t ne Jakop en, Secretary R 1, S 0 L UTI O N WHEREAS, with the meeting of April 15, 1976, Mrs. Louise Larew brings to ; close a term of devoted service on the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Iowa City, and WHEREAS, she has been an untiring and resolute worker for the betterment of the City of Iowa City, and WHEREAS, she has through her firm determination supported high standards and contributed greatly to the work of the Commission, and WHEREAS, through her efforts, she has rendered that service to both the Commission and the community: NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby resolves: That we express our appreciation of her term of dedicated service on the Commission and our gratitude for the countless hours which she has given to the work of the Commission, and That this resolution be incorporated into the minutes of the Commission and that a copy be given to Mrs. Larew. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 15th day of April, 1976. Robert B. Ogesen, C�Yairman &Donad .Madsen • G1/ N. william-Hines - - 0 0 R E S 0 I. U T 1 0 N WHEREAS, with the meeting of April 15, 1976, Dr. Donald li. Madsen brings to a close a term of devoted service on the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Iowa City, and WHEREAS, he has been an untiring and resolute worker for the betterment of the City of Iowa City, and WHEREAS, he has through his firm determination supported high standards and contributed greatly to the work of the Commission, and WHEREAS, through his efforts, he has rendered that service to both the Commission and the community: NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby resolves: That we express our appreciation of his term of dedicated service on the Commission and our gratitude for the countless hours which he has given to the work of the Commission, and That this resolution be incorporated into the minutes of the Commission and that a copy be given to Dr. Madsen. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 15th day of April, 1976. 'Robert B. 'Oges�Chairman C.«�, c l-4LZ Patricia Cain Louise B. Larew N. liam Hines • i 53D MINUTES IOWA CITY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION • RECREATION CENTER ROOM B MAY 12, 1976 MEMBERS PRESENT: Boutelle, Cilek, Mascher, Powell, Sangster, Stockman, Thayer MEMBERS ABSENT: Davis, Kelley STAFF PRESENT: Adams, Connell, Flowers, flauber, Howell, Johnson, Jones, Miller, Showalter, Wolf GUESTS: Anne Glenister, Marilyn Nickelsburg RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the Park and Recreation Commission recommends adoption of the Fees and Charges Policy with the amendments proposed by Showalter (see attached Policy). 2. That the Park and Recreation Commission accepts the concept of the proposal for a Children's Museum by Marilyn Nickelsburg and enthusiastically endorses the program. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: • The Iowa City Park and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session on May 12, 1976, with Chairperson Cilek presiding. * Sangster moved and Mascher seconded that the minutes of the April 14, 1976, meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. Showalter indicated that he had been notified of a proposal to develop 67 single family dwellings, 32 two family dwellings, and 96 apartment units to the south and west of Willow Creek Park including dedication to the City of a 20' easement to be used as an entrance to the park. The Fees and Charges Subcommittee Report and Showalter's recommendations for the policy were discussed with Cilek indicating that the Commission should approve the * policy either with or without Showalter's suggested changes. Thayer moved and Mascher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend adoption of the Fees and Charges Policy with the amendments proposed by Showalter (see attached Policy). Unanimous. Showalter reported that in the future, the Iowa City and Coralville Park and Recreation Departments were going to try to reciprocate on non-resident user fees for recreation services. A study will be done this summer by both departments to determine if the proposal is feasible. There was a consensus of Commission that Staff should proceed with this plan if possible. •Showalter also reported that the appraisals of the Showers property were finished, but that a temporary freeze had been put on all Park H.C.D.A. projects pending review of the City's Urban Renewal situation. Commission requested a confidential report from Showalter on the outcome of the appraisals. 0 Minutes Page 2 • May 12, 1976 0 Hauber reported that the Cemetery Ordinance is in the process of being revised to include an updated fee schedule and to change the policy from a negative to a positive form. Showalter indicated that the bike tour sponsored by the Des Moines Register and Tribune would be in Iowa City in August and that the City Council would like the Park and Recreation Department to cooperate with the group and provide camping space in City Park. He will report to the Council on the costs. Cilek suggested that the City close Lower City Park for the bikers and Thayer voiced support for that action. Staff will pursue the matter. Showalter also relayed a request from Peter Dreyfuss that a permanent place in City Park for transients to camp be established in conjunction with the Youth Hostel at Wesley House. Cilek voiced opposition to the proposal. There was a consensus of Commission that Dreyfuss should present a report for consideration at its next meeting. Anne Glenister, Project GREEN observer, reported that Project GREEN had hired Herm Thompson, a Cedar Rapids Landscape Architect, to design Washington Street between Van Buren and Muscatine. Project GREEN will also be paying for plant materials for the project. Showalter will give progress reports periodically on this project. • Police Chief Harvey Miller was present to discuss behavior problems at the Recreation Center. He indicated that procedures had been worked out with the Recreation Center Staff so that the police can make an arrest on the first call of someone refusing to leave the Center. Cilek reported that he had had com- plaints about the rough atmosphere at the Center. The proposal by Marilyn Nickelsburg for a Children's Museum at City Park was dis- cussed with Showalter indicating that the City would attempt to make the log cabins in City Park structurally sound and waterproof for such a project. Nickelsburg explained that the museum would not be ready for operation until May of 1977 and would have an October 1 closing date. She also staed that the Friends of the Children's Museum, a non-profit organization, would be responsible for the funding, maintenance, and security of the museum and that they would possibly be charging an admission fee of no more than 50C to cover expenses. There would also be specified times when there would be no admission fee. Showalter stated that he whole-heartedly endorses the concept of the museum and would like to pursue a 10 -year contract to * include an "escape" clause so that each party would know its limits. Thayer moved and Sangster seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission accept the concept of the proposal for a Children's Museum by Marilyn Nickelsburg and enthusiastically endorse the program. Unanimous. Showalter announced that he had arranged a field trip for Commission and Staff members to Davenport and the Quad -Cities area for Saturday, June 5. Cilek will invite the Council and the City Manager. • Powell asked for Glenister's opinion on whether Project GREEN was receiving cooper- ation from the City. She responded that she felt there was a consensus of the group that City cooperation has improved markedly. 0 • Minutes Page 3 May 12, 1976 er reported that there had been no further progress on the bike race pro- Showaltyear by a local bicycle group. He indicated that the Police posed earlier in the ain streets for two to three hours for such Department was willing to block cert a race but not for an entire day. .Black Springs Boutelle requested that Staff look into the possibility of selling Circle Park as he feels it is underutilized. Showalter added that the park as but that there to selling limited potential use and that the maintenance coats were high, e to a e. Cilek would park land hayerdrequestedcShowalterlto report on: objection the park land Thayer 1. 2. 3. 4. S. Usage value; Maintenance costs; Possible improvements; Recommendations for sale of Background information. installing a neighborhood meeting regarding the park; Stockman requested thatStaff set up Park. a basketball court in Reno Boutelle stated that he felt the neighborhood par kpark ballhould bdiamonds pand ed ithe or ulti- use of the City per night. Showalter use purposes to relieve theheavy Little League games p traffic problems resulting stem of ball diamonds would be more difficult to responded that a neighborhood sy maintain. at he had received several complaints regarding the tennis Powell reported th Park and suggested implementing a preventative court nets and surfaces at City ,s tennis courts. Showalter will check the maintenance program fPtrirklcourtsthe City problems at the City adjourned at 9:35 P*m• There being no further business, the meeting was Respectfully submitte� Ellen R. Flowers Secretary 0 F • 0 FEES AND CHARGES POLICY Department of Parks and Recreation May 13, 1976 0 1. User charges or fees are to be levied primarily to defray operational expenses. a. Fees should be assessed to cover all operational expenses of specialized adult activities, such as leagues. b. Eighty per cent (80%) of the operational expenses of swimming Pools should be offset by fees. C. The maximum user charge to be assessed any senior citizen for a program offered by the Parks and Recreation Department shall be $1.00, except that additional charges may be made for costs of trips or entertainment. d. Non-residents shall be subject to higher user charges than residents, the exact amount to be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation, except when school -aged youth are participating in programs for which the School District is providing and maintaining the facility for the program. 2. The cost of specialized instruction and materials used in programs shall be assessed to the participant except for senior citizens • and S.P.I. 3. The cost of trips and entertainment shall be assessed to the parti- cipant. 4. An appropriate charge should be made to groups and classes or indi- viduals who have temporary exclusive use of facilities and equipment excepting departmentally organized programs, recreation affiliated groups, local school systems, other local governmental units, or local non-profit organizations as described in City Council Reso- lution #72-229, except where the cost of collection in relation to the amount collected makes it economically and/or administratively unfeasible. 5. Unforeseen circumstances and new activities and facilities added to the system, as well as alterations in present operational procedures, may be added and classified under the appropriate policy at the discretion of the Director of Parks and Recreation. Furthermore, the Director shall have the responsibility of determining the proper user charge for any pilot program on a two-year trial basis irregard- less of any policy set forth within. 0 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION MARCH 10, 1976 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Branson, Bosserman, Fountain, Hibbs, Sheets MEMBERS ABSENT: Kamath, Retish CITY STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Hillis, Rodgers RECOMMENDATION TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Hibbs made a motion to go on record as being opposed to Special Use Permit. Sheets seconded the motion. Motion passed. 1. General feeling is that residents have a right to maintain original zoning of neighborhood into which they chose to live (No exceptions). 2. Parking was also discussed. Some Commission members feel that more parking should be provided pertaining to elderly housing for reasons such as space for visitor parking and concern for future of building (will it always be used for elderly housing). Other Commission members favored little parking area for reasons such as increased building costs and water run-off. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION Branson called the meeting to order. 1. Bosserman moved that the minutes of the meeting of February 23, 1976 be approved. Fountain seconded the motion. Motion passed. 2. There was no public discussion. 3. Coordinator's Report The conversion of Section 8 is on schedule. Seydel submitted 11 applications for approval. Seven of these applicants are from the present Section 23 Program and four are new applicants. Page 2 . Housing Commission 91ting of 3/10/76 Seydel expressed concern over present Fair Market Rents and conversion of Section 23 participants to Section 8. He is estimating that 120 to 130 of the present Section 23 units will not convert be- cause of the low Fair Market Rents. There is also extreme difficulty with finding new units in Iowa City renting at rates low enough to qualify under the present FMR. A possible 9% Fair Market Rent increase may help with one or two bedroom units but will not help with three or four bedroom units. 4. Old Business. a. Minimum Housing Standards A draft copy of the revised Minimum Housing Standards was distributed and lightly discussed. Insulation was of concern to Sheets. Seydel stated that codes pertaining to insulation would be found under "New Construction" and are not listed in the Minimum Housing Standards. Branson stated that in some cities Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. is loaning money at a reduced interest rate for the purpose of insulation (energy conservation). Sheets moved that the Commission contact Iona Illinois to see if this program is a possibility in Iowa City. Hibbs seconded the motion. Motion passed. Branson volunteered to follow through with Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. Some discussion was held as to enforcement of a required inspection 30 days prior to the selling of a home. This requirement could possibly be enforced with the cooperation of the Johnson County Court House in the transferring of titles. 5. New Business. a. Seydel suggested that Branson call Mary Neuhauser and mention the two Commission positions opening May 1, 1976. b. Branson moved to meet on Monday, March 15, at 3:30 p.m. in lieu of Monday, March 22, 1976. c. Commission members should give thought to an established meeting time for the benefit of new members. d. Branson will work on Annual Report and submit. e. Branson moved that the meeting adjourn. Bosserman seconded the motion. Motion passed. Next Meeting - March 15, 1976 at 3:30 p.m. Approved L wl y Y.�— MINUTES IOWA CITY IIOUSINC COMMISSION MARCH 15, 1976 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MEMBERS PRESENT: WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM Branson, Sheets, Fountain, Hibbs, Retish MEMBERS ABSENT: Bosserman, Kamath CITY STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Kushnir, Hills RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: Recommendation that the Revised Minimum Housing Standards be submitted to the City Council for consideration. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Branson called the meeting to order. Tony Kushnir, Assistant City Attorney, was present to discuss the Revised Minimum Housing Standards; as drafted by the Housing Division and Housing Commission. Some of the differences in the revised code which were discussed are: better definitions, procedure for administrative search, provision for dwellings to be inspected before sale or transfer, and the Housing Appeals Board. Kushnir explained the procedure for administrative search warrant and recommended it be adopted as part of the Minimum Housing Standards rather than as a separate ordinance. Sheets moved that the Housing Commission submit the revised Minimum Housing Standards to the City Council for their considera- tion. Motion passed 4/1. Hibbs opposed due to his feeling that there was inadequate time for discussion. The revised Minimum Housing Standards is scheduled to be discussed at the informal City Council Meeting on April 12, 1976. Fountain moved that the meeting adjourn. Retish seconded the motion. Motion passed. Next Scheduled Meeting - April 14, 1976 at 8:30 a.m. Approved MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION APRIL 5, 1976 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Branson, Bosserman, Fountain, Kamath, Retish, Sheets u1'iu1i0 Hibbs CITY STAFF PRESENT: KUSHNIR, MALONE, RODGER, SEYDEL RECCKAENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: None SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Branson called the meeting to order stating it was for two purposes: 1) to discuss the Rent Withholding Ordinance and 2) to set a permanent meeting time for the Housing Commission. The meeting was then turned over to Kushnir. Kushnir gave brief summary of the Ordinance stating it was drawn up after a study was done in March of 1975 as to what a municipality can do in relation to landlord -tenant problems. It was the Legal Departments opinion that a Rent Withholding or Escrow type ordinance could be enacted under Hone Rule. The Ordinance drawn up combines both Escrow (money put into a special account) and Rent Withholding (money may be forfeited by landlord). Administration of Ordinance will be done on the basis of a point system. The point system will help to provide certainty as to just how "inhabitable" a dwelling is, provides an efficient method of operation and is flexible; it also protects the landlord from arbitm y type of conduct by Inspectors. Upon inspection violations would be awarded from one to twenty-five points (depending on type of violation and seriou--ness). At the accumulation of twenty-five points the Rent Withholding ordinance would go into effect and the rental payments would be put into an Escrow account. Retaliatory Eviction is also a part of this ordinance and offers a six months protection period for the tenant after a complaint has been filed wherein the landlord cannot evict the tenant or raise the rent for that period of tine as retaliatory action. Some discussion of the point system was taken up as to what constitutes an emergency. Tony stated that an emergency is where there creates a dangerous and eminent health hazard. Retish expressed concern about guidelines and Lyle suggested that the Minim un Housing Code (to be discussed at Council on April 12, 1976) establishes guidelines. ®7+privities of Housing Comm -2- l 5, 1976 tyle stated that Section II, Paragraph 1 is in conflict with the present law. 7bny stated that Section II, Paragraph 1 is an alternative to placarding. It was established that Chapter 9.30.13 needs modification to comply with the new ordinance. Several persons expressed concern over the term "Unfit for human habitation" as stated in Section II. Tony stated that the ordinance can only be enacted by using the phrase. Municipality can only enter into this arrangement when the premise is deemed as "Unfit". Several points were brought out as to the administrative possibilities (or impossibilities) of an Escrow Account. Lyle questioned the possibility of a bank handling escrow monies without charging a fee. This point will be taken up at another time. Section II, Paragraph 2 - "...except that any funds deposited in escrow my my be used for the purpose to making such dwelling or dwelling unit fit for human habitation " the words "by the landlord" are to be inserted after the word used in this sentence for clarity, (Escrow monies are landlords m mmonies ). Lyle stated he is against the policy of disallowing occupancy of a premises for one year following tenant eviction (at the end of six month period). The feeling is that the housing shortage is too great to enact this type of action. It was pointed out that the one year time period was there to effect the landlord to make needed improvements within the first six months. Section III - Administration. Enforcing of Ordinance was brought up and it was pointed out that full time city staff would probably be needed. The possibility of utilizing the Housing Appeals Board was mentioned. Lyle expressed concern over the significant expense involved in increasing City staff. Retaliatory eviction was discussed and several members did not agree with the six months protection period of tenant. Kamath expressed her desire to draft Section VII, Paragraph 2 in more detail and stated the six month protection period is too long. Branson suggested that the six months period be lowered to three months. Kamath stated that the complainant (tenant) should be required to contact the landlord before calling inspectors to give the landlord the opportunity to correct the violation before a complaint is filed. 4bny stated that in that way the retaliatory eviction clause would not be effective. Further discussion of Ordinance is to be held at next meeting. Special session scheduled for April 12, 1976 at 11:00 a.m. New time set for Housing Commission meeting is first and third Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Next meeting - April 12, 1976 at 11:00 a.m. Approved` MINUIES ICk17A CITY HOUSING COMISSION APRIL 12, 1976 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC NARKS CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Bosserman, Branson, Fountain, Retish, Sheets MEMBERS ABSENT: Hibbs, Kammttth CITY STAFF PRFSENr: Kushnir, Rodgers, Seydel RECOKAENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: It was reccumended that the Housing Commission submit the Rent Withholding Ordinance to the City Council for discussion at the informal meeting of April 26, 1976. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Further discussion of points brought out in previous meeting of April 5, 1976 was held. It was moved by Sheets and seconded by Retish to retain the Section II, Paragraph 2 policy of disallowing occupancy of a premise for one year following tenants eviction (at the end of six month period). Motion adopted 3/2, Bossezman and Fountain voting "no". It was moved by Sheets and seconded by Retish to leave the six months tenant protection policy as is (Section VII, Retaliatory Eviction). Motion adopted unanimously. After further discussion, it was decided that the oommplaintant should not be required to contact the landlord before calling inspectors. This procedure would have a neutralizing effect on the Retaliatory Eviction Section. It was moved by Sheets and seconded by Retish that Section VII, Retaliatory Eviction, Paragraph 3.c be amended to read, "Compliance with the applicable building or housing code requires alteration, remodeling, reduction of services, (to be added), or demolition which would effectively deprive the tenant of use of the dwelling unit". Motion adopted unanimously. It was moved by Retish and seconded by Sheets that Section VI Emergency, be Patterned after the Chapter 9.30.5.G Minimum Housing Standards. Notion adopted unanimously. Page 2 Housing CcMMission Activities April 12, 1976 Kushnir stated that the Ordinance ends with Section X and that thegales and Regulations Governing Rent Withholding mould not be included with the Ordinance but could be passed by Resolution. It Was also pointed out input or consent from oth that the Ordinance was drafted by Kushnir without er areas. It was established that the majority of Housing Commission members do support the Ordinance as drawn up. It was moved by Sheets and Seconded by Retish that the Housing Commission submit the Rent Withholding Ordinance to the City Council for discussion at the informal meeting of April 26, 1976. Motion adopted 9/0, Bosserman abstained. It was moved by Bosserman and seconded by Fbuntain to adjourn the meeting. Motion adopted unanimously. Next Scheduled Meeting - May 5, 1976. Approved • �? MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION APRIL 28, 1976 CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Bosserman, Branson, Fountain, Hibb, Retish MEMBERS ABSENT: Kamath, Sheets CITY STAFF PRESENT: Kushnir, Malone, Rodgers, Seydel GUESTS PRESENT: Bob Conley, Pat Foster, Carol deProsse, Beverly Whiting RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: It was recommended that the last sentence in Section II of the Rent Withholding Ordinance be omitted. RY OFDiSCUSSI Rranson called the meeting to order. This special meeting call_ ed to discuss the revised Minimum Housing Standards with current members of the Housing Commission and members Listing Service. present from the Multiple First point of discussion - Branson called for reconsideration of the one year no Occupancy movedolicy in the Rent Withholding Ordinance. After discussion it s and last sentence in Section IIHbebstrucksfromdtheed bOrdinance. Motion adopted 4/1, Retish opposed. Second point of discussion - Revised Minimum Housing Standards to be discussed with those present from the Iowa City Multiple Listing in response to their letter of April 26, 1976 recommending Of Chapters 9.30.2.B Service 9.30.4 and 9.30.12(which reiterates g9.30�2SBdanation 9.30.4). Letter also requested the re-examining of some portions of Chapters 9.30.6 (Basic Equipment & Supplies) and 9.30.8 (General Requirements) with respect to cost and increased rent effect. - 11rusing Commission Acsties April 28, 1976 0 -2- 0 Chapter. 9.30.2.B - Conley expressed feelings that the administrative procedure rather than the Search Warrant Procedure forces people to give up rights to a more easily obtained form of entry. Lyle stated that Search Warrant laws have undergone several changes since 1965 so that it is increasingly more difficult to obtain a Search Warrant. The attempt in Chapter 9.30.2.B is to enforce an administrative procedure to seek an order to allow inspection. Kushnir explained the difference between a Search warrant and the new Order to Allow Inspection. Order to Allow Inspection is an administrative procedure and probable cause is not required, only reasonable cause. The Order to Allow Inspection would cover routine inspection also. Anything done with respect to obtaining an Order to Allow Inspection would be done under judicial supervision. It would not be an invasion of privacy. Chapter 9.30.4 Conveyance, Transfer or Conversion - New section, requires that a unit be inspected prior to the transfer, sale or conveyance. Conley expressed concern over cost, administrative and housing itself increasing. Lyle stated that in his opinion no new inspectors would have to be hired to cover single family transfers and does not foresee any impact on the cost of housing itself. Conley expressed concern over the enforcement of the mandatory pre -sale inspection (an out of town buyer who is unaware of the requirement and buys directly form the seller). Lyle stated there would be at least four checkpoints of awareness: realtors, lending institutions, attorneys, and the court house itself would require an inspection sheet before actually transferring the deed. If an inspection has been done within 180 days prior to the time of sale, no inspection is required at time of sale. An occupancy permit will not be issued to the buyer until deficiencies are corrected. Chapter 9.30.6 (Basic Equipment and Supplies) and 9.30.8 (General Requirements). Conley expressed concern over the actual need for some of the requirements listed, such as storm windows (plastic could be used). There were several requirements in question and it was decided that the MLS would list their points of concern on paper and submit them to the Housing Commission for re -consideration. Meeting was adjourned at 1100 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the Housing Commission will be Wednesday, May 5, 1976 at 8:30 a.m. Approved JQ IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1976 4:00 P.M. LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Bezanson, Buchan, Farber, Hyman, Kirkman, Moore, Newsome, Ostedgaard, Richerson STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Carter, Halevy, Westgate Summary of discussion and formal action taken President Farber called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M. and wel- comed new board member Rosalind Moore to her first regular meeting. Minutes or the March 25 meeting was approved. Richerson/Bezanson. Director's report attached. President Farber announced the appointment of David Kirkman as the coordinator of planning for a new library building. As the building program coordinator, Kirkman will outline the task and lead a dis- c,ission on how to proceed at the April 29 informal meeting. Mayor Neuhauser and City Manager Berlin will be invited to attend. President Farber appointed a nominating committee to prepare a slate or candidates for board offices for FY 1977: Vivian Buchan, chair- person, Suzanne Richerson and Jerri Newsome. Election will be held at the May board meeting. A report on the April 12 meeting of the temporary steering committee to organize a Friends of the Iowa City Public Library was given by Louane Newsome. Their next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 10. The Board reviewed the first draft of the revised Materials Selection Policy. Several substantive changes were made and it was referred back to the staff for final revision. It will be submitted for approval at the May board meeting. A motion by Newsome seconded by Richerson to go into executive session to discuss union negotiations was unanimously approved on a roll call vote. Meeting adjourned 6:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, k e.a.. Vivian Buchan, Secretary Director's Report April 22, 1976 Budget & Finance We are beginning to evaluate spending patterns for the balance of F,y'76. The Finance Department reports are too far behind to be of much value except to verify our own records. Many of their Journal vouchers - charges for items the library purchases from the city (printing charges, office supplies, telephone, WATS charges, water, etc.) are months in arrears. As predicted, we will be over -expended in Commodities (7000) and Services and Charges (8000) but have been reserving funds from other parts of the budget to cover these unexpected expenditures. A more detailed breakdown by account number will be provided as soon as it is available from Finance. Building Program The staff task force meetings were completed early in April and used as a basis for discussion with building consultant Robert Rohlf during his April 8 - 9 visit. The report and Rohlf's visit were discussed at the April 14 Informal Board meeting. A second draft of the building program and the beginning of the site study are scheduled for May. Services & Programs The sculpture pieces went into circulation beginning April 19 following a display of the entire collection during National Library Week. The library's plans for its Bicentennial program on Sunday, April 25 are complete. The temporary steering committee for the new Friends organization will be providing the refreshments and trying to recruit potential members. Several older Iowa citizens have been specifically invited to attend the program to aid in narrating the slide show of Fred Kent photographs. We are hoping Mr. Kent will attend. The Children's department has added films especially selected for upper elementary children for showing on the last Saturday of each month and will show films each Monday for this age group throughout the summer. There will be feature films each Wednesday afternoon and evening during the summer. These films are available as a part of our membership in the 16mm film cooperative, FILMS Inc. There is an attractive list of feature films available. • -2- 0 s Statim A review of the first quarter of 1976 indicates a continued 051 items checked out, up 10% over Increase in use or services. March set an all-time high n adult circulation with 26>- March figure of 74,445 is 8.2% March, 1975• The January but this reflects higher than a year ago. Total use is down 3.3% a change in circulation Policy for children's materials and the two periods are really not comparable. Traffic at the Information desk was up 18% in March, 16% for the first quarter period. In March we recorded 236 times in which callers were told to call back because all information desk staff were busy. Personnel_ Eight staff members and one boardWashingtonber emltandeCllnton.d Iowa City Association district meetings s This is the first time owned cars were usedfor botle trips.nce it was just discoveredthat we we have used a city could have th"m. I will be attending a 3 day meeting at Springbrook State Park on April 28 - 30 for long-range planning for Iowa libraries. This meeting is financed by fedeing ral LSCA fundsadiisoa updto of the State Library Commission's long range plan continue to be eligible for federal funds. Representative school, college and public librarians will attend. Barbara Williams, who has been with the library since 1969 will leave her position as Library Assistant for Serials on May 1 to move to California. Former employee Mary Shaffer will assume her responsibilities on a temporary basis. Considerable restruc- turing of the job is being considered. YOJ1•if i.::c Li:Y!•!'liT i30AHD 17. 1976 ..t=:iITV EPI"CUPAL CHUUC!i .IT: iiolzharrer, lli]liams, y3ofar, Johansen, Cartar, and Lar A35c::;T: Barbar, Stockman, and Sciiroiber. FtE; u:DATICNS T:;.THE CITY COUNCIL: T`:o bylaws for thio iayor's Youth Employment Board were discussod and ar..ended, Tito Board unanimously approved the amended bylaws and rocommends that the C,nncil adopt tho bylaws. A copy of the bylaws is attached. Oi' DIdC'JaSli.: Ai:D rC XJ+L ACTIC:15 TAIG:N: T -n3 Board discussod the lott,;r sent to the Council ratardi o a now appoint.r;.� rt t� the board. Discussion was hoard concorning agenda an,3 it was unanlmousi,'; cucided that th,: Board chairperson will be contacted about any desired iss•-,:> t� bo voted on a:,uad of an t pcomin; moeting. Tho chairperson. :rill contact 311 Dnard members to inform them of th3 i:,sucs to be voted on. Van Steenhuyse and Evarts informed the Board about the present progress concerning the Sumner C:;Tik Program. The frequency of s moor Board wettings was discussed, and it .:ao decided that to Board will meet at regular monthly intorvals. The nett meeting will convene at 4.00 P -I., on June ?9th at tho 'trinity Episcopal Church, Iowa Cit Jana Evarts r� u I•IAYO:�IS YCOTH c.•IFLOYIW,VT BOARD - BYLA':1S Article I _ The Board Section 1 - The name of the Board shall be the Mayor's Youth Emplo;.-jment ,jjard or Iowa CiLy, Iowa, as ostablished !,, a 1953 resolution upon recommon:ation b,; the ,iayor. article II- Plrnoso Section 1 - .he Nayor's Youth Empl.oymont Board will attempt to analyze and meet the needs of Johnson County with regard to youth employment. Section 2 - The Board will develop the policies of the agency and interpret the program. It will be responsible for the evaluation of the program and the personnel, assist in fund raising, become involved in the area of legislation, and appoint the director of the program. .article III - Board Siembershi Section 1 - Six members shall be appointed by the Mayor of Iowa City. Sc-ction 2 -Members shall be appointed annually in Fobruary by th-. Mayor. Section 3 - Any resignation occurring during the year shall be replaced by an appointee of the Mayor. Section $ - A quorum, will consist of four board members. Section 5 - Voting shall be limited to board membership. A."ticlo IV _ CfPicers Section 1 _ The officers wili ircicdo a chairporson and a secrotar. - `..ree�uror. Section 2 _ The officers shall be elected annually- in March by a ajoritr of tho beard. 0 • Article V - Advisory Corv:ittoo Section 1 - Board mombni•s may solicit additional representatives fron co .munity interest groups, such as churci:es, Johnson County Social Service, Job Service, School of Social Mork, hoards of Education, Chamber of Commerce, iE1CAP and so forth. Section ? - The representatives will serve as resource people, advis-jr:1 to the board. Articlo VI - ,Moetin7s Section 1 - The Eoard shall meet once a month or at too discretion of tho chairperson. Proper notice of the meeting will be given to all members. Section 7 - The chairperson may call a special meeting as deemed necessary notifying all members of the Board is advance. Article VII - Amendments Section 1 - These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new bylaws adopted at any regular meeting at, which all board members are Present. or at any special meetinP called for that purpose. � 0 M1,NUI'L'S IMOLN RL'1r1TIQNS COAh11SSION MAY 24, 1976 7:10 PAI Cl'IY MNAGER' S CONFERENCE RO0\1 Members Present: Smith Firm Madison Woodard Scott Davidson (7:25) AL'Itsiunoto Price Gilroy MCInhors Absent: None Staff Alembers Present: Bowl i n Ragland RI:CMIENDATIONS TO 'DIE CITY COUNCIL None RI'COHIJENDATIONS 70 Till: STAFF AND CITY DLWGER 9 The Commission requests that a summer law .intern be assigned to the drafting o[ the revised sled. Relations ordinance. The motion made by Scott and seconded by tale revised Passed. PENDING I-FBIS 1. 2. 3 Troy Scroggins stated that the EEOC Workshop orkshop for commissioners would probably take place in .J Joe Tate, Executive Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, the June Commission meeting. His visit will attend to the DL3y meeting was cancelled. Pri-,,ate Clubs a. Scott moved to reconsider items 1, 2 and 3 in "Recommendations to the City Council of the April 26 Commission minutes. The motion passed unanimously. Woodard seconded. b• Scott moved to rescind items 1, 2 and 3 in "Recommendations to the City Council" of the April 26 Commission minutes. Gilroy seconded. The motion passed unanimously. C. Scott moved to accept the action outlined in the memo from Sall to the Human Relations Commission dated 5/17/76 as followed in dealing with the private club question. Price secondedith Procedures to be Discussion followed. Guideline number 14 which referred to fees was specifically questioned by Jenny Blair and Sue Norman of Grace & Rubies. They requested the Commission consider the possibility of dropping that g 2)� lluman Relations Commission ® • Diay 24 , 1976 Page 2 item from the guideline list. Clara Oleson discussed the issue of selective enforcement and suggested that the research of the case law could possibly be biased because it was done with Grace F, Rubies as the specific case at hand. Dwayne Rohovit, Attorney for Grace $ Rubies, also agreed. After informal discussion about the possibility of biased guidelines, Scott withdrew his motion. Matsumoto moved that the Commission request the City Attorney's office to examine the V.F.W., Elks and Doose, who also have class A liquor licenses, in the same manner as it examined the operations of Grace $ Rubies for the purpose of drafting bona fide private club guidelines. Scott seconded. The motion passed. Chairperson Smith designated the Committee of Finn and Gilroy to oversee the writing of the guidelines and to handle the private club issue. SUITI U2Y OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION Gilroy moved and Finn seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the April 26, 1976, meeting. A. Indi,m Encampment Nilak Butler, wife of one of the two defendants being tried in Cedar Rapids on the charge of murdering two FBI agents, addressed the Commission about the expected arrival of several American Indian supporters to be in attendance during the trials which start June 7. She stated that the encampment was to be a spiritual camp to provide support for the defendants. The purpose is non-violent. B. Committee Reports Complaint Procedure a. Scott moved Article IX, Section 7 be deleted aid the following added. "First notice of the filing of a discrimination complaint shall be provided to the respondent upon the initiation of the investigatory process. In those instances where probable cause is found by the Commission, both respondent and complainant shall receive a summary of the investigation report. In those instances where no probable cause is found by the Commission, only the complainant shall receive summary of the investigation report. The respondent shall receive notice of the Commission's finding." Davidon seconded and the motion passed. b. Scott moved the following. so used shall be designed to be inserted in Section sentence which ends....if the complainant. Davidson "All prede terminat ions settlement(s) y both the complainant and the respondent," S, following the sentence after the first uch settlement is in the interest of seconded. The motion passed. C. Scott moved that a new Section 16 be adopted as follows. "Satisfactorily adjusted cases shall be an informal settlement of a complaint by both complainant and respondent. There need not be anywritten agree- ments) between the parties or the Commission in satisfactorily adjusted cases." Ihiman Relations Commission • j"lay 24, 1976 Page 3 d. Scott recommended to the Ordinance Revision Committee that tile), make all necessary revisions in the affected sections of the ordinance to agree with the revised bylaws. '• Outreach Advocacy Sally stated that she had attended the 'I'rado Union IVO111011's Conference. Shc also reported on the sleeting silo attended in response to the racial incident at the dormitories at the end of the semester where discussion took place on how to deal with racial problems in the dorms. Ethel stated that Donald Saunders of Northwestern Bell, would be a good resource person to contact for doing sensitivity training to improve employee relations. By consensus the COHIMission agreed that a written statement in support of the American Indian encampment addressing the issues of education to the public and the hope that no discrimination would be directed toward these individuals be issued. 3. Affirmative Action The Affirmative Action Connittee met May 3, to discuss the placement Of Mel ,Jones as Administrative Assistant in Finance. Barb Woodard addressed the City Council holy 4, on behalf of the Commission, on the issue of affirmative action. There was discussion about the need for public input into the City's Affirmative Action plan. 4. Ordinance Revision a. Matsumoto moved that the Commission approve the drafting of a proposed amendment to the present ordinance deleting ancestry from the provisions prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations and service, housing and employment. Scott seconded and the motion passed. b. Matsurnoto moved that the Commission approve the drafting of the proposed amendment to the present ordinance adding the protected categories of age, disability, affectional preference, and marital status to the pro- visions prohibiting discrimination in all categories. Finn seconded. The motion passed. C. Matsumoto moved that the Commission approve the drafting of a new provision prohibiting discrimination in credit based upon race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, physical disabilit affectional preference, and marital status. Finn seconded. ly, motion passed.lie d. �41tsumoto moved that the Commission approve the drafting of a now provision prohibiting discrimination in insurance based upon race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, affec- tional preference, and marital status. Finn seconded. 171c motion passed with Scott opposed. Human Relations Commission • • %lay 24, 1976 Page 4 Matsunoto moved that the Commission approve the drafting of a revision of the Iowa City Human Relations ordinance which will emphasize the paramount importance of the substantive provisions outlined above by placing these provisions at the beginning of the ordinance to be followed by provisions setting the authority and procedures of the Commission. Woodard seconded. The motion passed with Scott opposed. Staff Report 22 informal complaints were handled. No were formalized, E-7605, sex discrimination and 11-7601, race discrimination. Other Business Ragland will send a memo on the upcoming conferences. Joe Tate has been rescheduled for the June meeting. The Commission agreed to change the meeting time during the summer months from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Ragland is investigating the possibility of having an affirmative action workshop dealing with unions and management working together for an effective affirmative action program. Smith reported on the meeting of Commission Chairpersons with Council persons. D. Feedback Several minutes were spent by the Commissioners in a feedback session. The commissioners felt that Barb Ettleson's assistance had been helpful. At 10:35 a poll of all members present, Gilroy, Madison, Scott, price, Davidson, Matsumoto, Woodard and Finn indicated unanimous agreement to go into Executive Session to consider complaints. 0 • RESOLUTION N0. 76-159A RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. BE IT RESOLVED BY TUE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY Permit as Provided by law is hereby granted to the following at the following IOWA, that a Dancing endorsed thereon descrithe bed local ons upon his filing an application,g named person and complied with all health and sanitar Of the proper cit ias, having all fire laws y laws, y officials, as to having regulations and regulations, and ordinances and Permit, to -wit; - ordinances, and having a valid Class "B" Beer Iowa City Aerie of the Fraternal 225 Highwayrder of Eagles n695, "41 S.W.Sw It was moved by R 1 e that the Resolution as 'aPr y and seconded b _ readbadopted, and upon roll call there were; AYES; NAYS ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Poster x Neuhauser x Perret x S P 1 711 � Vevera x Passed this 8th day of June 19 7_ 6 0 RESOLUTION NO. 16-159B RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLiZ T -M BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C Liquor Control License application is hereby approv_e_=or the following named person or persons at the following described location: Iowa City Aerie #695 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 Highway #1, Box 507 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 Foster Neuhauser Balmer and seconded by Selzer as regia be adopted, and upon roll caTi AYES: NAYS: x x x x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x ABSENT: Passed and approved this 8th day of June 1 1976 0 0 Sl RESOLUTION NO. 76-_160 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: Cahill Bros., Inc. dba/Happy Days Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 1515 First Ave. Court 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 Balmer and seconded by Selzer_ �Te- that the Resolution as reaa7adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer _ x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x Passed and approved this 8th day of June , 1976 RESOLUTION NO 76-161 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application is hereby approved or a llowing named person or persons at the following described location: Cahill Bros., Inc. dba/Happy Days Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor. 1515 First Ave. Court 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 Balmer that the Resolution as—res e e o end seconded by Selzer were: Opel, and upon roll ca t ere Balmer deProsse Poster Neuhauser Perret Selzer Vevera Passed this AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x x x x x x x 6th day of June �9 76 RESOLUTION NO. 76-162 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLiCArrM 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: Roy L. Chopek American Legion Post #17, American Legion 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 to he endorsed upon the application and forward together with the license fee approval responsibility,certifietch ofcate of financials other informaionuortdocumentskrequired tto he themIowa Beer all and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by that the Resolution there were: Balmer dePr�_-- Poster Neuhauser Perret Selzer Vevera Balmer and seconded by Selzer as rea a adopted, and upon ro ca AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x __ x Y, x Passed and approved this 8th day of June 19 76 �b RESOLUTION NO. 76-163 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: Bill George Mihalopoulos/dba The Best Steak House, 1 South Dubuque 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 Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the Resolution as rea a adopted, and upon ro ca there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x Passed and approved this 8th day of Jun 19 0 RESOLUTION NO. 76-164 OF APPROVAL OF 0 '��A� B Beer HE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITYIOWA, that i a Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application s hereby approved or t e ollowing named person or persons at the following described location: Bill Geory_e Mihalopoulos dba/The Best Steak House, 1 South Dubuque 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 and all other mentsthe requiredstofthe Iowaeel bond�Beer and Liquorinformation Control Department. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the Resolution as read e adopted, and upon roll ca t ere were: Balmer deProsse Foster Neuhauser Perret Selzer Vevera Passed this AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x x x x x x x Sth day of June , 19 76 RESOLUTION NO. 76-165 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLIZrF TM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C Liquor Control License application is hereby approveT�or the following named person or persons at the following described location: Keith W. Dempster dba/The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington 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 Selzer that the Resolution as rem a adopted, and upon row ca there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x x Vevera Passed and approved this 8th day of June , 19 76 RESOLUTION NO. 76-166 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLIZRTI-0 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class B Liquor Control License application is hereby approved tor the following named person or persons at the following described location: Howard Johnson Co. and E. J. Corp. dba/Howard Johnson's, North Dodge St. 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 Cal that the Resolution as re�a adopted, and upon ro1L all there were: AYES: NAYS: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x ABSENT: Passed and approved this 8th day of June , 19 76 RESOLUTION NO. 76-167 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS B Liquor LICENSE APPLICATION. SUNDAY SALES RE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class B Liquor Sunday Sales Permit application is hereby approved 2or t e ollowing named person or persons at the following described location: Howard Johnson Company and E. J. Corporation dba/Howard Johnson's, North Dodge St. 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 Balmer and seconded by Selzer that the Resolution as read be a op e , and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x Passed this 8th day of June 0 i9 76 ® • � LA RESOLUTION NO. 76-168 ggSOLUTION TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS WHEREAS, the following firms and persons have made application, filed the bond, and paid the mulct tax required by law.for the sale of cigarettes and cigarette papers; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL'OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that '.the.applications be granted and the cigarette bond now on file in the office of the City Clerk be and the some are hereby approved, and the City Clirk be and he -is hereby directed Lo issue a permit to sell cigarette papers and, cLSaretten to the following named persons and firms: Krause Gentle Oil Corp. dba/Iowa City Sav'-Mor, 1104 So. Gilbert Walgreen.Co. dba/Walgreen Co., 1646 Sycamore Seaton's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Spayer & Co., Ltd. dba/The Airliner, 22 So. Clinton St. David L. Alberhasky dba/Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Pester Derby Oil Co., 606 South Riverside Dr. Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/Eagle Discount Supermarket #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/Eagle Discount Supermarket #220, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Lucky Stores, Inc. dba/May's Drug Store #198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Bill Mihalopoulos.dba/The Best Steak House, 1 South Dubuque St. Iowa City Moose lodge No. 1096, 2910 Muscatine Ave. Pearson's Drug Store, Inc., 202 North Linn Street 7 -Eleven Store, 820 First Ave. Federal Building Snack Shop, 400 South C.lnton Amelon's Skelly Service, Inc., 20,. N. Dubuque St. Whiteway Super Market, 212 So. Clinton Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 227 E. Kirkwood Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 310 No. First Ave. Iowa City Aerie #695 of Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 Highway #1 S.W., Box 507 The Annex, Inc., 819N1st Ave. 1 IT was'm�oved Nb Balmer- and seconded by otherside) that the Resolution as read be a opted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera x Passed this 8th day of June 1 1976 0 0 Iowa Vending Co. dba/Sears, 1600 Sycamore St. Aldi -Benner Co dba/Aldi Foods #305 Quik Trip #503, 123 West Benton St. Quit Trip #509, 225 S. Gilbert St. Imperial Service Station, 1854 S. Riverside Drive Canteen Food and Vending Service, Moline, Ill., division of Canteen Corp Moore Business Forms, South Riverside Drive Owens Brush Co., Lower Muscatine Road S. S. Kresge Co., K -Mart Store#4315 Westinghouse Learning Corp., Interstate 80 & Hwy 1, Box 30 Sheller -Globe Corp., 2500 Highway 6 East American College Testing Program, Inc., Hwy 1 & Interstate 80 Thomas & Betts Co., Highway 218 South H. P. Smith, P.O. Box 906 The University of Iowa Athletic Golf Course, R.R. 1 ® RECEI\'F�'Q! 2 5 1976 `�cJ ,.., 9. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING ANO URpAN DEVELOPMENT ,'1�IIII�IJ� 96 OMAHA AREA OFFICE ` UNIVAC BUILDING, 7100 WEST CENTER ROAD 5,��,e �.•' OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68106 REGION VII (Room 300 Padv1 0111c9 Building 911 WInut Stet E•n•o City, Mbmml 61106 REGISTERED -SPECIAL. DELIVERY RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Honorable Mary Neuhauser Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser: May 24, 1976 IN REPLY REFER 101 7.2CMR (B -75 -HN -19-0005, Iowa R-14) This will follow up the site visit on May 18 and 19, 1976, by William ShoeeaY.er and John Lloyd of this office in connection with your Community Development Block Grant program and Urban Renewal project Iowa R-14. As discussed during the site visit and as stated in our letter of May 13, 1976, our office finds it necessary to withhold 20% ($412,200) of your second year block grant program for purposes of defraying in part your Urban Renewal indebtedness. This action is under authority of Section 112(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and has been made necessary by the recent court ruling reversing the sale of R-14 project land to Old Capitol Associates. This represents the maximum amount which HUD may deduct from a given program year for repayment of an Urban Renewal loan, but as noted during the site visit the resulting $412,200 deduction is far short of the total amount of approximately $2,200,000 needed to cover the presently unsold land in R-14. Consequently, it would be advantageous to the City as well as in the Federal government's interest in R-14 to apply substantially more than the 20% toward purchase of the land in the R-14 project. A suggested option to the 20% deduction is outlined below. 1. It is suggested that the City consider as its objective the total coverage of the price of unsold R-14 land over the next two program years. In order for this to be accomplished a possible breakdown of funds to be applied would include funds from the presently approved program year (Fiscal Year 1975) plus the second and third program years: 2 0 0 Fiscal Year 1975 $ 551,200 Fiscal Year 1976 824,400 Fiscal. Year 1977 824,4-0-0- Total 24,400Total $2,200,000 2. The use of $551,200 in your currently approved (FY 1975) block grant program would require a program amendment. The $824,400 from each of the subsequent program years represents 40% of the annual block grant amount. Ibis amount is somewhat arbitrary but does allow for a workable means coupled with FY 1975 funds, as identified above, of purchasing all of the unsold R-14 land over a two year period while making it possible for continued community development activities at a reduced but functional level. 3. Should the City choose to employ this type of purchase schedule to the R-14 land deficit it would realize certain financial advantages over the 20% deduction by HUD. a. The 20% deduction alone over a two year period without additional voluntary participation by the City would not completely resolve the $2,200,000 land deficit. At time of R -14 -closeout there would still remain the need to make-up whatever deficit remained with the only available sources of funds being either the third year block grant or city funds. Possibly this would severely curtail the third year block grant program or activities scheduled for city funds since the deficit at that time could easily exceed $1,000,000. b. If the City voluntarily applied substantially more than the $412,200 (20%) per year it would not be necessary for HUD to deduct the 20% from the block grant program. The money received by the City from the block grant program for the purchase of R-14 land would not have to be paid to HUD immediately as it would be with the 20% deduction, but would be credited to the R-14 loan repayment account and could be invested until the maturity on December 10, 1976, of the private market urban renewal notes now in process. Interest derived from such investment accrues to the loan repayment account for use in reducing the project deficit thus permitting a greater expenditure for community development activities. It must be understood that the foregoing suggested method of reducing the R-14 land inventory with the use of block grant funds does not take into account a possible urban renewal deficit which may occur between now and project clol-oout, due to possible cost increases or budget overruns. It is suggested that you confer with City Comptroller Ms. Debbie Rauh for an estimate of prrjected cost- overruns in the urban renewal program. • 3 As discussed with you during the site visit, you are encouraged to market any R-14 land purchased with block grant funds as expeditiously as possible since the proceeds from such sale accrue to the City for use on community development activities. Consequently, the proceeds from land sales serve to reduce the amount of block grant funds which must be spent on paying off the urban renewal loan. Whatever action your City Council chooses to take in regard to the completion of the urban renewal project will necessitate the reprogramming of activities and a revised budget im your second year block grant program. Pursuant to the discussion betwe>_-a Messrs. Dennis Kraft and John Lloyd on May 19, 1976, you were advised to su�3st your revised block grant program material on or before June 1, 1976. Your submission must also include the additional information pertaining to the rehabilitation and project improvement activities and the necessary revisions to the Housiag Assistance Plan as indicated in our letter of May 13, 1976. Should you have any questions or desire further assistance regarding the foregoing, please contact your Community Planning and Development Representative, Mr. Shoemaker, at (402) 221-9461. Sincere i arry J� Iie�ren Pro gr$ Manager cc: lir. Dennis Kraft Ms. Julie Vann RECEIVED JUN 3 1976 Johnson County Council on Aging 538 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 June 2, 1976 Mr. Neil Berlin, City Manager City of Iowa City Civic Center, 410 Bast Washington Street Iotira City, Iowa 522LI0 Dear Mr. Berlin: This is in reply to your letter of May 26 regarding funding to the Johnson County Council on Aging. The Council on Aging acknowledges the City's recog- nition of our organization as the official agency to serve senior citizens in Johnson County, and we accept the funds allocated by the City for this purpose. The Council on Aging, as instructed by the City Council, will forward the matching funds requested by Heritage Agency on Aging for planning purposes. It is requested that funds or contracts be submitted to Johnson County Council on Aging, Treasury, 538 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Thank you very much for your assistance, we are deeply grateful to the City Council for support of our organization as we strive to meet some of the needs of our senior citizens in the community. Most sincerely yours, eo&ic� Mary R President Doris F. Bridgeman, Executive Director MR:DEB/be cc: Mayor Mary Neuhauser Robert Robinson, Director Heritage Agency on Aging Harold Donnely, Chairperson Task Force ® • 4� LAb CITIZENS FOR A BETTER IOWA CITY 1975-76 June 1, 1976 snEli1VG COMMPITF:E John llarpps TO MEMBEIRS OF THE. I014A CIT`! COUNCIL: Pttaident In your forthcoming actions with respect to the completion of. Rev. lloy Wingate Urban Renewal Project R-14 (approved originally by the City Council Vi.e-Pmsident on October 2, 1969), we strongly urge the Council to retain the concept of a single overall plan of project area redevelopment, Sister Mary Venarda made subject to City contract with a single development authority. SetMtary-Treasurer This seems to us the best and surest way -- and quite possibly Harace Amidon the only way -- to accomplish these very important objectives: Lester Be.. F.leanm,! Rowers 1. Local residents and taxpayers will know in advance what Michael Cilek general land uses are planned, and in what relationships. Flo Beth Elntinger Louis Eichler 2. Prospective owners and tenants of project area properties Henry Fax willhave some assurance of the location of their planned Donna Friedman business operations with respect to other businesses, park - Richard Gibson ing facilities and public rights-of-way. William Gilpin Barbara Haring 3. All of us will know the general nature of the City's com- Loren Hickerson mi Lments to the overall plan. Dallas Hogan Faith F:nawler 4. All land, not simply the most economically desirable por- JohnAozo tions, will. be committed to redevelopment, as provided in Jean Lloyd -Jones the contract documents. Jeanette Madsen Emilie Rubright 5. Redevelopment can continue in an orderly way, on a reasonable Shirley Si:t time -table, with a minimum of time-consuming delay to the Robert Wilson City Council, to developers and prospective owner -tenants, Jerry Zniser and to all the residents of Iowa City. We urge the Citv Council to proceed, with all deliberate speed, to update the land value appraisals, prepare bidding documents and re -advertise for bid proposals from any and all prospective developers. We also urge that the Council authorize the employment of compe- tent, experienced staff to deal with the day to day administrative responsibility this program entails and fund to the level required to retain that kind of staff. The newest delays in the urban renewal program are costly to evervone in Iowa City, But those costs cannot compare with long-range costs to future generations here if a comprehensive, integrated, over- all plan for the future quality, attractiveness and economic strength of downtown Iowa Citv were now to be abandoned. CITIZENS FOR A BETTER IOWA CITY Jo n Har per, Pre ident P • 0 July 12, 1976 Mr. John tlarncr, Pres;idcnt Citizens for a Better Iowa Cit 427 Ferson Iowa City, Imia 522A0 Dcar Dur. Harper: Thank you for your decent letter to the City Council relative to CvIC's concerns about the R-14 Urban Renewal Project. The City Council shares your concern in wanting to have an exT)editious re-initiation of Urban Penewal in Iowa City. As of this time, COMCil has directed the City staff to secure additional land appraisals al_ activities are also undenaay to hire a marketing consultant to give the Cotmcil needed information on marketing conditions. Any other comments you might have on the Urban Renewal program will be sincerely appreciated. Sincerely yours, ;;cal G. Berlin City hSanaver Is rc: Cit-: Clerk OWA CITY OHNSON COUNTY RTS COUNCIL May 21, 1976 To: The CLty Council of Iowa City: tie 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 comunity 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 Housing 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 • City Council Page 2 May 21, 1976 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, -GlU (L) lv cc4w -) Donn.Y-Ycfedman, Chairperson Ed C neck Vice -Cha rperson Iowa City/J nson County Arts Council Board of Directors DF/EC:dd RESOLUTION NO. 76-169 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR MIDSTATES DEVELOPMENT, INC. WHEREAS, the purchasers, Midstates Development, Inc., have filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, an application for approval of a Final Large Scale Residential Development covering the following premises located in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, to -wit: Commencing at a point which is the N-1/4 corner of Section 13, T79N, R6W of the 5th P.M., thence S 0° 09' 56" W, 1556.84 feet; thence S 4° 16' 48" W, 30.00 feet; thence S 85' 43' 12" E, 410.78 feet; thence S 00 37' 13" E, 166.47 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 341, Part Six Court Bill Addition to Iowa City, Iowa; thence S 0° 37' 13" E, 350.85 feet; thence S 42° 37' 10" W, 41.14 feet to the point of beginning; thence S 66° 18' 01" E, 149.91 feet; thence S 15° 43' 03" 11, 68.80 feet; thence Southerly 151.40 feet on a 530.00 foot radius curve concave easterly; thence S 0' 38' 57" E, 154.95 feet to the north R.O.W. Line of American Legion Road; thence S 890 09' 34" W, 109.45 feet; thence S 890 30' 34" W, 202.75 feet; thence N 0' 23' 16" W, 201.24 feet; thence N 420 37' 10" E,' 315.87 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 2.56 acres more or less. WHEREAS, the Planning Division and the Engineering Division have examined i the proposed plans and have made recommendations as to the same; and, WHEREAS, said plans have been examined by the Planning and Zoning Commission of Iowa City, and after due deliberation, said Commission has recommended that said Large Scale Residential Development plans be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, said plans are found to conform with the requirements of the City Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, with respect to the establishment of Large Scale Residential Developments; CITY, IOWA: NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA 1. That said Final Large Scale Residential Development plans for said premises above described be and the same is hereby approved by the City Council of Iowa City,Iowa. - 76" -i4y da 2. That said plans shall conform with all requirements of the Large Scale Residential Development ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. That the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa,, after final passage and approval as authorized by law. Passed this 8th day of June 1976. -t"Ll PU C MAYOR CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ATTEST: PaL ABBIE STOLFUS, City Clerk City of Iowa City, owa It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call, there were: i AYES NAYES Neuhauser x deProsse x Balmer x Fo:: ter x Ferret x Selzer x Vevera x ABSENT • STAFF REPORT Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 1976 SUBJECT: 5-7612. Autumn Park Apartments. Final plan of a Large Scale Residential Development (LSRD) under Section 8 Elderly Housing proposed to be located on the northwest corner of Willow Street and American Legion Road. Submitted by Midstates Development, Inc., Alan Leff, Attorney. Date filed: May 7, 1976; 45 -day limitation: June 21, 1976. STAFF The developer, Midstates Develop - ANALYSIS: ment, Inc., proposes to construct 64 apartment units for the elderly on an approximate 2.5 acre site. The proposed development is located in an area zoned R3A on the northwest corner of American Legion Road and Willow Street. The Planning and Engineering Division reviewed the subject plan. Dis- crepancies with Chapter 9.51 of the Municipal Code were noted and the following changes should be made: 1. The plat should be drawn to the scale of one (1) inch to one hundred (100) feet. 2. A graphic or bar scale should be provided. 3. A certification stamp by a registered land surveyor of the State of Iowa should be provided. 4. Accurate references to known or permanent monuments should be shown. S. The street labeled Muscatine Road should be shown as American Legion Road. 6. The chord length and bearing and delta angle of the 530 -foot radius along Willow Street should be indicated. 7. The centerline of streets existing and proposed should be dimensioned to the property line and back of curb. 8. A cross section detail of the proposed north drive and parking should be shown. 9. The warp allowed on proposed drives should not exceed four tenths of a foot. 10. Driveways through sidewalks should not have curbs. 11. Before final approval, signatures by the utility companies should be provided. 12 • -2- 11 An asphalt apron should be provided at the entrances of the and located between the sidewalk and the existing street. It is the Staff's recommendation that consideration of the subject plan be deferred pending submittal of the information requested above and submittal of the Legal Staff's comments. drives STAFF RECODLENDATION: NORTH t4FF'CER Q 600 120.0 18QO FILE NUMBER: GRAPHIC SCALE : 1"= 660' S-761 Iowa City HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ,'line 7, 1976 Chamber of Commerce ------ -- : P.O. BOX 2358 CITY, IOWA 52240 :.PHONE 337.9637 It :seems rather incredible that here we are again discussing the future of Urban Renewal in Towa City. lord knows this project has probably been cussed and discussed more than any other single project ever in this City, and frankly, the Chamber believes that this is great. Any project, of this magnitude, merits the careful and diligent consideration of the entire community. Because we once aaain seem to be back to the discussion phase of urban renewal, the Chamber feels again compelled to provide our input. We are not here to talk about the single developer concept, though we have long supported it. we are not here to talk about Old Capitol Associates, in spite of the fact that the Chamber has worked closely with them and has supported their position many times. What we are here to talk about is the PLAN for the redevelopment of downtown Iowa City. On October 2, 1969, the City Council of Towa City adopted the Iowa City Urban Renewal Project R14A by a four to one vote. This action represented the culmination of at least five years of work and study dating back to December 18, 1963, when the City first asked the Federal Government for planning funds. The City's actions during that time were tested in court and the Iowa FIVE YEARS Legislature modified state statute so that the City's actions could stand. The net result of all this activity was the ACCREDITED formulation of the PLAN. `"'.....I ""`"" It is the opinion of the Chamber that the best course of action for the City to take at this time, would be to stick with the October, 1969 plan and procede with its implementation as quickly as possible. It would appear to us that if the plan were to be abandoned at this point- in time, everything that has gone into this Project would be lost. All of the planning by the Utility Companies would be wasted. Pedestrian orientation would be lost. Washington Street would be a disaster. The buildings that are planned and under construction might not fit in with a new plan. The environ- mental impact statement may be invalidated. The property involved will not produce tax revenues for a longer period of time. In short, then, the Chamber of Commerce is urging you to maintain the integrity of the 1969 Urban Renewal Plan and address yourself immediately to the best method or methods of implementation. To the City Council of Iowa City: We, the three plaintiffs in the recent urban renewal case, Charles Eastman, Harold Bechtoldt, and Jeanne Smithfield, wish to state publicly, that we do not intend to appeal the decision handed down by Judge Carter which invalidated the Iowa City Urban Renewal contract with Old Capitol Associates. This decision is based on the understanding that neither the City nor any of the Intervenors are planning to appeal. For at least four reasons, we have decided not to sign a waiver of our right to appeal. In the first place, we brought this suit against the City because of our belief that the contract was illegal --illegal in part because of the way the contract was arranged and in part because of the repeated and extensive revisions made at the request of Old Capitol Associates. To waive a legal right without careful study of all possible implications of such action seems unwise. In the second place, many people of Iowa City have expressed their thanks to us for giving the citizens of the community a chance to influence the development of a new urban renewal plan, more representative of the Iowa City community than was the one involved in the Old Capitol Associates contract. We cannot now sign an agreement of the kind requested by Old Capitol Associates and at the same time be representing the interests• of the many citizens of Iowa City not directly associated with Old Capitol Associates. In the third place, we are publicly stating our desire to see the construction of Plaza Center One resume and are publicly stating that 11 we have no intention of hindering the development of that project; con- struction can proceed at once. Neither the working people of Iowa City nor Old Capitol Associates need lose money because of our actions. 0 There have been numerous occasions over the last few years when Old Capitol Associates asked the City Council and community to accept its word that a promise would be kept. We believe that the same standards of credibility apply to our promise. Finally, the technicalities of devising a proper waiver, one which fully assures the rights of all parties, appears to be sufficiently complex that they could not be dealt with in time for the action to be of real value to the people of Iowa City. We suggest the quickest way for the construction of Plaza Center One to resume is for Old Capitol Associates to accept this public assurance by us that we desire the prompt resumption and completion of the development of that parcel. Old Capitol Associates could recommence construction tomorrow with the acceptance of this assurance, whereas the development of an acceptable waiver would involve a further unnecessary delay. We hope that future urban renewal decisions of the City Council will take into consideration the many viewpoints that have been important in the history of urban renewal in Iowa City and that the best interests of the community rather than those of any one group will govern. It is truly the time for compromise, for a rejection of pressure tactics, and for a movement to build a downtown that will complement the other features of the Iowa City community. June 7, 1976 Respectfully submitted, v July 2, 1976 \lr. ThOrh'15 .T, iiBLlZ it President Forace -m PTO 419 Pact Fairchild Iowa City, Iowa S2240 ik.ar "r. iveu7.il: tYe are very Pleased to inforn the f!orace ttann Parent Teachers Organization that the Cit}' ��il1 provide additional fiords for Pla)'groun-d equipment in North Market Square. t•tr. De;mis Slioualter, Director of Parks and Recreation. ,;ill he in touch with you to finalize Plans for the equipment. I 1•roulrl like to conffatulate your organization for its endeavors which will benefit the children on the north side coi e: -=ty • Sincerely yours, ?.r1Iy r„ NeliliaLLser Lay or is cc: City Clerk Director of Parks and Recreation AMENDED FY 1976, 1977 (ICDA PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES LISTING AMENDED FY 1976 AMENDED FY 1977 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 130,000 a) comprehensive plan development 90,000 b) human resources 2,000 c) river corridor study 30,000 20,000(3) d) commercial recyling e) day care needs f) zoning evaluation g) sludge treatment h) Ralston Creek study 80,000(1) 2. NEIGHBORHOOD REIIABILITATION s4-70;000 1 a) purchase and rehabilitation b) loan and grant program 5,000 c) resource center d) site improvements, i.e., trees, bus shelters, etc. 3. CODE ENFORCEMENT 50,000 45,000 4. ARCHITECPURAL BARRIER REMOVAL 114,000 a) city -owned buildings 1,000 b) other public buildings c) housing opportunities S. NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER a) skills unlimited 2,000 b) center to meet human needs 6. RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL -125,0004) 7. PARE: IMPROVEMENT'S AND ADDITIONS 147,500 a) City Park 100,000 b) neighborhood parks 76,000 c) park additions 46,000 8. URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT 800,000 600,000 1,424, 8A. URBAN RENEWAL LAND ACQUISITION - 824,400> 9. COMMITTEE ON CU-11MUNITY NEEDS 5,000 10. RIVERFRONT ACQUISITION 2,000 - 11. ADMINISTRATION 36,000 160,000 12. CONTINGENCY - (2) HCDA ALLOCATION 2,061,000 2,061,000 HCDA CW51ITTED 1,320,000 2,802,000 HCDA UNCOIN5111 I'ED 741,000 (741,000) v L4S 000 Page 2 Footnotes: (1) An additional $30,000 was allocated from the FY 1976 contingency amount. (2) The remaining $70,000 in the contingency item for FY 1977 has been transferred to the FY 1977 program. (3) An amount of $20,000 was allocated in FY 1976 for a human resources Plan. $2,000 of this amount was spent on initial program expenses, including program delineation and interview expenses. At Council direction, $20,000 is being allocated to this item for FY 1977. (4) 'n e original amount of $390,000 was reduced to $125,000 at the direction of t -he City Council. This amount equals the figure suggested by the Ralston Creek Consultant. I r n w o z • Pt o w Z W � Na (Q O (O,- n� { Rps � rt W r1 f'f CDCD �: any 3C7 0 H N• �o rr N O M y W � r• rt w CD �H � H a f"! N m H Hl �1= to to O CD O O O v cr o fr :j 1- N r a7 �° CDCD H N• w. a n H CD !-§JI�, V! A V H N W O« % 0 W O Cf] a ag H •x7 H K P4 H to to V 1100 K N to V ... l0 LD co 0 yy 0 J H N -400 c L4 V F• L,L, O voo NP• N O O O ON 0 a O O h+ no � g S rt W N N ~ � rt 1+9 y ro 0�• w �w � ~ Q N J H N -400 c L4 V F• L,L, O voo NP• N O O O ON 0 a O O h+ no � g �{ O ff W ~ $° a� r• H• n a� fD ~ V 00 I- Cn to O 000 0 • -41',7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STOMNI WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., on the 0 th day of June, 1976, in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. At which hearing, the Council will consider arguments for and against the proposed adoption of the Storm {Vater Management Ordinance, which provides for storage of water on any residential development of two (2) acres or more, or any commercial, industrial, institutional, government facility or utility or other development of one (1) acre or more. A copy of said Ordinance is now on file in the Office of the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, for examination by persons interested therein. This notice is given pursuant to Section 414 of the Code of Iowa, 1975. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa this 21st day of May, 1976. / Abble Stol us'` City Clerk PUBLISH ONCE May 21. 1976 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City,Iowa at 7:30 P.M. on the 8th day of June, 1976 in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. At which hearing the Council will consider argu- ments for and against the proposed adoption of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by Revising Off -Street Parking Requirements for Two -Family Dwellings. The proposed Ordinance would require the following: 1) that duplexes have four off-street parking spaces in lieu of three, 2) two parking spaces for two-family dwellings could be located within the front yard, on a driveway no wider than 24 feet, or if the structure has two driveways neither must exceed 12 feet in width, vs. the present requirement of no parking spaces permitted within the front yard and 3) two-family dwellings in all permitted zones and single family dwellings in all permitted zones, except the R1A Zone, may have only two parking spaces and one parking space, respectively, within the required front yard, on a driveway no wider than 12 feet, vs. the present requirement of only 1 (required) parking space permitted in the front yard in R1B zones and no (required) parking spaces within the front yard in all other R zones. Copies of the proposed Ordinance amendments are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. This notice is given pursuant to Section 414 of the Code of Iowa, 1975. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 21st day of May, 1976 Abbic Stolfus, City Clerk Publish once, May 21, 1976 •�O NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I AMENDING THEN ORDINANCE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa day City, Iowa, on the 8th of June, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. At which hearing the Council will consider arguments for and against adoption of the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance by Revising the Scale of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plats. The proposed Ordinance would require that: nary plat be drawn to 1) a Prelimi- the scale of 1 Of the inch to 50 feet in lieu Present requirement,of.l inch to 100 feet, 2) a final Plat be drawn to the scale of I inch to 50 feet in lieu of the present requirement of. 1 inch to 100 feet, 3) a trans- parent repeoducible copy at a scale of 1 inch to 100 feet be submitted with the final Plat, and 4) preliminary and Final Plats of a larger dimension than 24 by 36 inches be drawn to the scale of 1 inch to 100 Feet. Copies of the proposed Ordinance amendments are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa This notice is , given pursuant to Section 380 of the Code of Iowa, 1975. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa thi$ �d day of May, 1976. n Abb1e PUBLISH ONCE ` City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City proposes to rezone from �L to C2 , the following described property to -wit: Lots 2, 3 & 4, Block 1 Fairmeadows Addition—First Unit as requested by Whitehouse Enterprises Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 414.4 of the /1.974 Code of Iowa, a hearing by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on the said proposed rezoning will be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 PM on June S , 1976 , and any person having objections to said proposed action may appear and file objections at said hearing. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa this 22nd day of MaV 19 76. City Clerk 6 Publish once I May 22, 1976 Printers fee $ .4fr„ CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION STATE OF IOWA, Johnson County, sa: THE IOWA CITY PREgg_CITIZEN ZAdll being dniy/sworn say that ars the mmkftmof the IOWA CITY Pon r.* _.... �� I=Np a newspaper, published in said County. and that a no. tice, a printed copy of which is hereto attached, was published in said paper u/N •-• ---- times, on the following dates; ..1...%%- --------- Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of A.D. Iqj. . _. p� •y t' :�F'fiPLi ,. 1EYEH N0. ' +4•~fa-' i !I� (VM MICS��i 3PIr� city of Iowa City • MEMORANDUM Neal Berlin, City Manager DATE: June 3, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: Pat Strabala, Director, Department of Finance RE: $385,000 City of Iowa City General Obligation Bonds The following are descriptions of the five projects now comprising the upcoming general obligation bond issue of the City of Iowa City. These projects are also contained in the proposed FY 77-81 Capital Improvements Program. Washington Street Mall __ 200 000 This project includes the completion of pedestrian amenities and improvements on a four block area of Washington Street. The improvements and amenities include street lights, pedestrian lights, electrical conduit work, construction of tree wells, reinforced retaining walls, wall -mounted benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, and assorted trees, shrubs, and plantings. The total construction award for this contract is $222,471. Although this project was budgeted in FY 1976, the bond sale is being combined with the FY 1977 issue to prevent two issues. Asphalt Resurfacing Improvement Pro¢ram - 100,000 This program provides for the resurfacing of selected City streets, arteriala and local, whose conditions have deteriorated and need rehabilitation and replacement. Since Road Use Tax Funds are not available for the full project costs, Council has approved the utilization of $100,000 in general obligation bonds during FY 77 in addition to $50,000 from Road Use Tax Funds. Highway 6-218-1 Intersection Improvements S39,200 This improvement provides for the resignalization of the Highway 6-218-1 intersection. intersection reconstrucAlthough originally conceived as an tion project, including geometrics and signalization of the area, state funding could not be obtained for the full project. As a result, the Council has reduced this project and approved the replacement of the signal lights in order to improve the capacity of the existing intersection. G.O. Bond Issue June 3, 1976 Page 2 Highway 6-218 Storm Sewer Proiect - $30,000 This project provides for the reimbursement of the University of Iowa for construction of a storm sewer along Highway 6-218 in the vicinity of the Law Library. The City Council has agreed and adopted Resolution #75-121 to provide reimbursement not to exceed $30,000 or 18.6%. East-West One Way Couplet Project U1 - $16,800 This project provides for the overhead mast arm signalization and Physical interconnect along the east -west one way couplet pair of Market and Jefferson Streets in Iowa City. These funds will provide for the replacement of three present signals and the signalization of two additional locations. Pat Strabala Director Department of Finance �v June 8, 1976 STATEMENT Public Hearing on East-West One -Way Couplet Project No. 1 FY 77-81 Capital Improvements Program On April 27 of this year we (an informal group of residents and property owners on the Jefferson and Gilbert street sides of block 59) prepared and submitted to City Council a request in regard to the proposed signalization of intersections on Market and Jefferson Streets. The request consisted of two parts and was referred to the Director of Public Works at the May 11 meeting. The first part asked for vegetative screening (arterial buffer treatment, as it is referred to In the proposed tree planting plan) along the Jefferson and Gilbert street sides of our block, as a protection against the noise and fumes of highway traffic. In a letter from Mr. Plastino to myself (apparently the total extent of the City's response to our request), he states that the idea of planting greenery "to provide a visual and acoustic block... certainly has merit" but that maintenance problems prohibit shrubbery.* Maintenance of plantings by abutting property owners would appear feasible, since they already have responsibility for the parking strip, but some other type of barrier might also be acceptable. The minor problems with screening do not seem to warrant dismissing the concept out of hand. Mr. Plastino also points out that: "The City wishes to signalize these intersections... primarily to increase the safety of both motorists and pedestrians "Most of the data available suggests (sic) that traffic volumes on Jefferson and Market will continue to increase in future years.... "The problem of arterial streets intruding through residential areas is not one that is unique to your area of town. "...it must be recognized that Jefferson and Market are two of the major traffic facilities in Iowa City and any significant reduction in traffic volumes is quite unlikely. " *The City Forester is cited in reference to this conclusion. We are quite aware of all of these factors and acknowledged them in our request; we are not asking that these streets be turned back into neighbor- hood streets, but simply that the neighborhood itself be protected from the nuisance effects of through traffic. The second part of the request concerned the source of funds to be used for street improvements. Mr. Plastino responds by saying that "using general obligation bonds for a street used by a large part of the general public would seem to be consistent with the general practice of most municipalities." This we -have -always -done -it -this -way statement does not, of course, address the issue of who should pay the costs. With the help of a graduate student, I have done some background analysis on the complicated financing question. Despite the large amount of budgetary Information that went into this analysis, the results are very simple: counting all sources of revenue (federal, state, county, city), 51% of the total expenditures within Johnson County (including Iowa City) for highway purposes are derived from general fund sources (property tax and revenue sharing). In lay terms, a transfer of funds from the general taxpayer to a special class of beneficiaries (highway users, In this case) is called a subsidy, and amounts to almost exactly $2 million (in 1979) for the County. The major impact of a subsidy of this type and magnitude is to promote overconsumption of the subsidized activity, i.e., too many cars and too much traffic. The net effect, then, is that we, as property taxpayers, are forced to pay for facilities which not only fail to benefit us but actually serve to reduce the value of our property. Subsidizing the motorist also tends to increase the transit deficit for the City, another burden we bear as property taxpayers. Expenditures for traffic signals contribute nothing to the City's tax base; expenditures for traffic buffers and other forms of neighborhood protection do enhance the tax base. As a neighborhood impacted on three sides by arterial streets, we feel that it is time for consideration of pedestrians, residents, and property owners to take priority over the interests of highway user:;. Douglass B. Lee, Jr. 320 East Jefferson Street Iowa City 0 • RESOLUTION N0. 76-170 RESOLUTION SEITING PUBLIC IEARING ON AMENDING 7M FY 76 BUDGET ENDING .JUNE 30, 1976. BE ET' RESOLVED by the City Council of .Iowa City, Iowa that a Public Hearing be held in the Civic Center at 7:30 p.m June 22, 1976 to Permit any taxpayer to be heard for or June 30, 1976. against the proposed amendment to the FY 1976 Budget ending The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of public hearing and the time and place thereof b in the Iowa City Press -Citizen, a newspaper of generralcation circulation in Iowa City, at least four (q) days before the time set for such hearing. It was moved by foster Balmer t at t e Resolution sdread obeeadopted, ane upon roll call t ere were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer deProsse Foster Neuhauser Perret Selzer Vevera Passed and approved this 8th clay of June 1976. Altll�_ C CLERK ISI C'�y- • SOLUTION NO. 76-171 • L' RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH AND ACCEPTING THE NATIONAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION NAP (FAUS) FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS DELIVERED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, deems it desirable to designate certain city streets as part of an urban system street plan, and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to participate with the Iowa Department of Transportation in preparation of this urban street system plan, and WHEREAS, the City has participated wi.Lh the Iowa Department- of Trans- portation in the preparation of a map for the Iowa City, Iowa, urban area showing the urban street system and concurs that this street system be designated the FAUS system for the City, a copy of which map is attached to this resolution as "exhibit A", and by this reference made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, the staff of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Public Works Depart- ment agrees that that part of the man pertaining to Iowa City is an accurate representation of the Iowa City urban street system, and WHEREAS, where the urban boundary and the city limits of Iowa City, Iowa, coincide, the City accepts the designated urban area boundary, but the City finds it inappropriate to concur with the urban area boundary which coincides with other governmental subdivision boundaries. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. The map submitted to the City by the Iowa Department of Trans- portation is hereby adopted as being representative of the urban street system of Iowa City, Iowa, and the urban area boundary as it affects the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, this resolution. It was moved by dePrOsse and seconded by co12cr that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Balmer X dePro Sse X Foster X _ Neuhauser X _ Perret X. Selzer X Vevera Parsed and approved this $th_ day of 1 _.��_ v ATTEST:__ (�. /� y Mayor City Clerk 1976. i • • IA CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS M E H 0 R A N D U M TO: Neal Berlin FRCM: Dick Plastino RE: Changes in the FADS Map DATE: May 17, 1976 the following changes were done by the Iowa State Highway Camtission with regard to the FADS System Map we sent Lien: Mormon Trek Road from Melrose/Hwy. 6 was charged from a collector to a minor arterial. Sycamore was removed from the system fran the City Limits to California. Kinball Road frau Governor to Kimball Avenue was added as a collector. Kirrball Avenue Fran Kimball Road to Prairie du Chien was added as a collector. In the Central Business District, all of the downtown streets surrounded by Market, Gilbert, Burlington and Madison were charged fran local to oollector streets. The FADS System Map is much less extensive than t1)e street system Tap which is turned in yearly for our allocation of road use tax furls. Generally, this system coincides with the road use tax arterial map; however, it is much less extensive. If you need any additional information concerning these maps, please let me know. RJP:bz • • 7' F" RESOLUTION NO. 76-172 �nt RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUT1uN OF MASTER SECTION H ANNUAL. CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT IIKC 9033E, AND FIFTH AMENDATORY TO ANNUAL, CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT FOR SECTION 23 LEASING OI' PRIVATE ACCOMO- DATIONS, NO. C-765 PROJECT NO. IA -22-1. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (herein called the "Local Authority") proposes to enter into a contract (herein called the "Master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract") and to amend annual contri- butions contract #C-765, Project #IA -27.-1; both with respect to any "Project" as defined in the Master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract and which at any time now or hereafter is incorporated under the terms of such Contract. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract in substan- tially the form of contract hereto attached and marked "Exhibit A" is hereby approved and accepted both as to form and substance and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Contract in two copies on behalf of the Local Authority, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to impress and attest the official seal of the Local Authority on each such counterpart and to forward said executed counterparts, or any of them, to the Government together with such other documents evidencing the approval and authorizing the execution thereof as may be required by the Government. Section 2. The Fifth Amendatory to Annual Contributions Contract for Section 23 Leasing of Private Accommodations in substantially the form of contract hereto attached and marked "Exhibit B" is hereby approved and accepted both as to form and substance and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Contract in two copies on behalf of the Local Authority, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to impress and attest the official seal of the Local Authority on each such counterpart and to forward said executed counterparts, or any of them, to the Government together with such other documents evidencing the approval and authorizing the execution thereof as may be required by the Government. Section 3. Whenever the following terms, or any of them, are used in this Resolution, the same, unless the context shall indicate another or differen-t meaning or intent, shall be construed, and are intended to have meanings as follows: (1) The term "Resolution" shall mean this Resolution. (2) All other terms used in the Resolution and which are defined in the Master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in the Master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. It was moved by deProsse that the Resolution ass—read be adopted, and upon roll and ncall ded bthereowercPster AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Y. Balmer x deProsse x Foster x Neuhauser x Perret x Selzer x Vevera Passed and approved this 8th day of June 1976. • I /• % _ Mayor ATTEST: G( /� City Clerk GENERAL CERTIFICATE I, Abbie Stolfus, DO HEREBY CERTIFY as follows: 1. That I am the duly appointed, qualified, and acting City Clerk of the City of Iowa City (herein called the "Local Agency"). In such capacity, I am custodian of its records and am familiar with its organization, membership, and activities. 2. That the proper and correct corporate title of the Local Agency is the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. That the City of Iowa City, Iowa, was duly created pursuant to the authority of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Iowa including, particularly, the Act of the Legisla- ture in the laws of Iowa of 1838-1839 at page 435, and was duly organized on the 4th day of July, 1839; and since the date of its organization, the Local Agency has continued to exist with- out interruption in the performance of its public corporate purposes. 4. That the names and dates of election or appointment, and the dates of the beginning and ending of the terms of office, of the members of the governing body of the Local Agency and of its principal officers are as follows: 5. Each of the above-named officers required to do so has duly taken and filed his oath of office and each of them legally required to give bond or undertaking has filed such bond or undertaking in form and amount as required by lair and has otherwise duly qualified to act in the official ,:apa- city above designated, and each is the acting officer hord- ing the respective office or offices stated beside his name. 6. None of the above-named officers is ineligible to hold or disqualified from holding, under the provisions of applicable law, th-- respective office, specified above, which he holds. Note: A question has arisen as to the status of Councilman Robert Veveza who was elected last November, 1975, and s;.:_:: in as C.)uzcilzian in January, 1976. The City Council has rec:•2ested that a Declaratory Judgment be sought to determine whethar tlr. Veve-a is s=ill an employee of the City of Iowa City. Action to institute the Declaratory Judgment is imminent. DATE OF DATE OF COM- DATE OF EXPIRA- ELECTION OR MENCEMENT OF TION OF TERM NAI42 6 OFFICE (s) APPOINTMENT TERM OF OFFICE OF OFFICE Mary Neuhauser Mayor 1-2-76 1-2-76 1-2-78 Councilwoman 11-4-75 1-2-76 1-2-80 John Balmer Councilman 11-4-75 1-2-76 1-2-80 Carol deProsse Councilwoman 11-4-75 1-2-76 1-2-80 Mayor Pro Tem 1-2-76 1-2-76 1-2-78 L. P. Foster Councilman 11-4-75 1-2-76 1-2-78 David Perrot Councilman 11-4-75 1-2-76 1-2-80 Max Selzer i Councilman 11-4-75 1-2-76 1-2-78 Robert Vevera Councilman 11-4-75 1-2-76 1-2-78 Neal Berlin City Manager 1-14-75 1-14-75 Indpfinite John Hayek City Attorney 10-2-73. 10-2-73 Indefinite Abbie Stolfus City Clerk 9-1-70 9-1-70 Indefinite 5. Each of the above-named officers required to do so has duly taken and filed his oath of office and each of them legally required to give bond or undertaking has filed such bond or undertaking in form and amount as required by lair and has otherwise duly qualified to act in the official ,:apa- city above designated, and each is the acting officer hord- ing the respective office or offices stated beside his name. 6. None of the above-named officers is ineligible to hold or disqualified from holding, under the provisions of applicable law, th-- respective office, specified above, which he holds. Note: A question has arisen as to the status of Councilman Robert Veveza who was elected last November, 1975, and s;.:_:: in as C.)uzcilzian in January, 1976. The City Council has rec:•2ested that a Declaratory Judgment be sought to determine whethar tlr. Veve-a is s=ill an employee of the City of Iowa City. Action to institute the Declaratory Judgment is imminent. Page 2 General Certificate 7. None of the above-named Councilpersons is an officer or employee of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. See note to Item.6. 8. Since January 3, 1976, there have been no changes in or amendments to the charter, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions, or proceedings of the Local Agency with respect to: (a) The time and place of an other provisions con- cerning regular meetings of the Local Agency; (b) The provisions concerning the calling and hold- ing of special meetings of the Local Agency and the business which may be taken up at such meetings; (c) The requirements concerning a cuorum; (d) The manner in which the charter or by-laws of Local Agency may be amended; (e) The requirements regarding the introduction, passage, adoption, approval, and publication of resolutions, ordinances, or other measures, relating to the approval and execution of con- tracts and the authorization, award, execution, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the Local Agency: (f) The officers required to sign, countersign, or attest contracts, bonds, notes, or other obliga- tions of the Local Agency; (g) The office of the Local Agency; or (h) The seal of the Local Agency; On January 2, 1976, the City Council adopted a Home Rule Charter for the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Said Charter was passed according and pursuant to Stat law. 9. the seal impressed below, opposite my signature, is the duly adopted, proper, and only official corporate seal of the Local Agency. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the duly adopted official seal of the Local Agency this 9th day of June , 19 76 (SEAL) Abbie Stolfus G —' City Clerk CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER I, Abbie Stolfus and acting City Clerk minutes of the regular HUD11 (I -90 68) , the duly appointed, qualified of the City of Iowa City do hereby certify that the attached extract from the meeting of the City Council of the City of Iowa City , held on June 8, 1976 , is a true and correct copy of the original minutes of such meeting on file and of record in so far as they relate to the matters set forth in the attached extract, and I do further certify that each Resolution appearing in such extract is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted at such meeting and on file and of record. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said City of Iowa City this 9th day of June , 1976 . (SEAL) 7 Gro eaaez3 FDC1RACr FROM RIM, " S 07 l;Fd"MG MTRACT FROM THN HINU"F-S OF A _ Regular I NEWL-ING OF THE City Council OF Tom_ City of Iowa City E%1-1) Off 'Lift; 8th DAY OF _June , 1976 hUL-�12 ill -GF; City Council Of the City of Iowa City ott in a regular meeting at the Council' Chambers'' in the City of Iowa City , Iowa , at tht place, hour, end .UkAc d10,Y oatRhliahed for the I-olding o: Duch ueating. 1';! Mayor called the meting to order and on roll call the SOilo.ring 1n*"rsd P1edent: Balmer, deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer, Veyera _ o bent: none 4 Mayor do J1D1'ad a quoI = px-erent. i . . NUD•901� 111-a�1 The following resolution was introduced by Mayor Neuhauser ; read in full and considered: Resolution Authorizing Execution of Master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract #K 9033E and Fifth Amendatory to Annual Contributions Contract for Section 23 Leasing of Private Accomodations, No. C-765. Project 1a-22-1 deProsse moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted as introduced and read, which motion was seconded by Foster , and upon roll call the "Ayes" and "Nays" were as follows: AYES NAYS Selzer none Vevera Balmer deProsse Foster Neuhauser Perret The Mayor thereupon declared said motion carried and said resolution adopted. There being no further business to come before the meeting upon motion duly rn:3e and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. Oro 60�442 _ •a ��m•n• •....nc aria •on ............ •" " "` -_ . _.. _ PROJECT NO. IA -22-1 CONTRACT N0. C-765 7 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOW -RENT HOUSING FIFTH AME14DATORY TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT FOR SECTION 23 LEASING OF PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS THIS FIFTH AMENDATORY Annual Contributions Contract, made and entered into this day of 1976 by and between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (herein called the "Government"), pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1401, et sem., which Act as amended is herein called the "Act") and the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (5 U.S.C. 624) as amended, and the LOW -RENT HOUSING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA (herein called the "Ldcal Authority"), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, fhe parties hereto entered into that certain Annual Contributions Con- tract No. C-765 dated June 30, 1969 (which, as amended, is herein referred to as the "Existing Contract"); and WHEREAS, the parties desire to further amend the Existing Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties do agree as follows: 1. Section 1(B) is amended by adding the following language hereto: "The parties hereto do agree that 88 units with basic annual contributions of $106,261.00 shall be transferred and redistributed from the Existing Contract to that ccllateral'Section 8 Leased Housing'Annual Contributions Contract No. KC -9033E. Such redistribution of the aforementioned units and basic annual contributions shall be accomplished between July 1, 1976 and June 30, 1977." 2. Section 1(D) is amended by adding thereto "KC -76-127". 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Existing Contract, as amended, the following is incorporated and shall supersede any contractual provisions in conflict therewith: Section 11 At least 20 per centum of the dwelling units in any project placed under Annual Contributions Contract in any year after (September 26, 1975) shall be occupied by very low-income families: (1) Under section 3(1) of the Act: (2) Under section 4(a) of the Act: (a) •- * such loans (i.e., loans to public housing agencies to help finance or refinance the development, acquisition, or operation of low-income housing projects by such agencies) shall bear interest at a rate specified by the Secretary of the Treasury taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States with remaining period to muturity comparable to the average maturities of such loans, plus one-eighth of per centum. * * * (3) Under section 6(a) of the Act: (b) •• * * except in the case of housing predominatly for the elderly, high-rise elevator projects shall not be provided for families with children unless the Secretary makes a d;�termination that there is no practical alternative. EXHIBIT D r Page 2 . -- (4) Under Section 6(b) of the -Act: (b) >; * a the cost of construction and e4tipnient of the project (c-cludiny land, demolition, and nondwellino facilities) or. which the computation of any annual contributions under this Act may be based shall not exceed by more than 10 per centum t; -.e appropriate prototype cost for the area. := - 15) Under section 6(c) of the Act: (e) (1) the,Secretary may require the public housing - .1 agency to review and revise its maxi-za income limits if the Secretary determines that changed conditions in the locality makes such revision necessary in achiev- ing the purpose of this Act (2) the public housing agency shall determine, and 3o certify to the Secretary, that each family in the project was admitted in accordance w; ---h duly ad6pted regulations and approved income limits; and the public housing agency shall review the inco=es of families living in the project at intervals of two years•(or at shorter intervals where the Secretary deem it desirable); (3) the public housing agency snail promptly notify (i) any applicant determined to be ineligible for admis- sion to the project of the basis for such determination and provide the applicant upon request, within a reaso:- able time aftSr the determination is rade with an oppor- tunity for an informal hearing on such determination, and (ii) any applicant determined to *e eligible for admission to the project of the approkimate date of occupancy insofar -as such date can be reas^.nably deter- mined; and -(4) the public -housing agency shall comply with such procedures and requirements as the Secretary may pre- scribe to assure that sound management practices will be followed in the operation of the project, including re- quirements pertaining to -- (A) the establishment of tenant selection* criteria designed to assure that with- in a reasonable period of time, the project will include families with a broad range of incomes and will avoid concentrations of low-incore and -de- prived families with serious social problems, but this shall :ot'permit maintenance of vacancies to await high- er income tenants inhere lower income tenants are available; (B) the establishment of satisfactory pro- cedures designed to assure the prompt payment and collection of rents and the prompt processing of evictions in the case of nonpayment o£ rent; (C) the establishment of effective tcnant- management relationships designed to', assure that satisfactory standards of tenant security and project maintenance are formulated and that Lye public housing agency (togeLher with.tr-na^t councils where they exist) enforces those standards fully and effectively; a. (D) the developmerit by Local housing authority - manager.ents of viable hoccc.. crship o�po=•- tunity progrnms for low-income families capable of assuming the rc-sponsibilitie:; of homuoc.-nership." Pale 3_. -_ _• •I • 6) Under section 6(d) of the Act: - (d) t no annual contributions by the Secretary shall be made available for such project (i.e., low;• income housing project) unless'such project (exclu- sive of any portion there of which is not assisted �y ,annual contributions under this Act) is exempt from all real and personal pioperty taxes levied or imposed by the State, city, county, or other political sub- division and such contract shall require the public housing agency to make payments in lieu of taxes equal to 10 per centum of the sum of the annual shelter rents charged in such project, or such Lesser amount as � (i) is prescribed by State law, or (ii) is agreed to by the local governing body in its agreement for local cooperation with the public housing agency're= quired under section 5(e)(2) of this Act, orm(iii) is dub to failure of a local public body or bodies other than the public housing agency to perform any obliga- tion under such agreement. if any such projects is not exempt from all reaL and personal property taxes' levied, or imposed by the State, city, county or other political subdivision, * -' no annual contributions by the Secretary shall be made available for such pro'- ect unless and until the State, city, county, or'other political subdivision in which such project is situated shall contribute, in the form of cash or tax remission, the amount by which the taxes paid with respect to the project exceed 10 per centum ofthe annual shelter rents' charged in such prpject." (7). Under section 6(e) of Lhe Act: (e) 1� * :: whenever in any year the receipts of a public housing agency in connection with a low-income housing o project exceed its expenditures (including debt service, operation, maintenance, establishment of reserves, and other costs and charges), an amount equal to such excess • shall be applied, or set aside for application, to pur- poses which, in the determination of the Secretary, will effect a reduction in the amount of subsequent annual contributions." i (8) Under section 6(f) of the Act: when the public housing agency and the Secretary mutually agree that a housing project is obsolete as to physical condition, or location, or other factors, mak- ing it unusable for horsing purposes, a program of mod- ifications or closeout shall be prepared. (9) Under section 12 of the Act: * * not less than the wages prevailing in the lo- • cality, as determined or adopted (subsequent to a deter- • urination under applicable State or iocal law) by the Secretary, shall be paid to all architects, technical en- gineers, draftsmen, and technicians employed in the de- velopment, and all -maintenance laborers and mechanics employed in the operation, of the low-income housing project involved; and -- not less than the wages pre - wailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secr`c- tary of Laber pursuant to the Davis -Bacon Act (49 Stagy. 1011), shall be paid to all laborers and mechanics em- ployed in the develop-.ent of the project involved (in - eluding a p:ojccL with nine or more units assisted under section B of this Act, where the public housin-, agency or the Secretary and the building or sponsor enter into an.agrre::er.t for such use before construction or rehab- ilYtaLion is eon .enced), .. .. ' Page 4 r 4. Except as herein provided of the Existing Contract, as amended, shall remain in effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Local Authority and the Government have caused this Fifth Amendatory Contract to be executed in their respective names and have caused the Local Authority to be hereunto affixed and attested as of the date of this contract first above written. LOW R£V'P HOUSING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA I/ BY --11 i") Mary Neuhauser, Mayor (name and title) ATTEST: ,.22 _ 1 C� �' �c -( (name and title) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Secretary of Housing E Urban Development tODes 1uce BY Direct"C'' Modes Insuring Off ce (name and title) •" i'age,1 of 3 Pages U. S. DEPARTM1-.*,,7r OF 1%)USING AND URBAN DEVELOrN;: rr SECTION 8 HORSING ASSISTANCE PAIMENrS PROi:kh:7 EXISTING HOUSING PAR'r I OF THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 1976 (Date of execution by the Government or this ACC Part I) irJ,SIER SECTION 8 ACC NU:BER: NUMBER OF THIS ACC PARE I: KC - 9033 KC - 9033E 1.1 The Program. (a) Projects 11i.thin Program. The Existing Housing Program under this ACC Part I includes the following projects: Project Number: IA05-EO22-001 IA05-EO22-002 TA05-EO22-003 ACC List Number and Date of Approval KC -76-124 5-25-76 KC -76-125 5-25-76 KC -76-126 5-26-76 (b) Number of Units (By Size) in Program. The aggregate number of units by size of unit included in these projects is as follows: Size of Unit: Number of Units: Efficiency 13 132 1 BR 74 2 BR 12 3 BR 5 4 BR 1 5 BR (c) Maximum ACC Amount. The maximum ACC amount for all Program Expenditures in respect to the aggregate number of units in these projects (the Program) is $ 452,928 per year; Provided, however, that this amount shall be reduced coa.aensurately with any reduction in the number of units or changes in unit size under . any provision of this ACC (see Section 1.4(a)).' The PHA shall not enter into any Contract or take any other action which will result in a claim for an Annual Contri- bution in respect•to the Program in excess of the amount stated in this paragraph (c). (d) PHA Ob).igation. The PHA, to the maximum extent feasible, shall enter into }lousing Assistance Payments Contracts ("Contracts") in accordance with the numbers and sizes of units :,nd subject to the maximum ACC amount specified above. (e) licanin sof "Project" as Used in Master ACC and Part II. For purposes of this, Part I the term "Project" wherever used in the Master Section 8 ACC and in Part II shall mean all the projects in the "Existing Housing Program." 1.2 Authorization of '•:-.tions b,; 'HA. In order to carry out the Progra-:, the PHA is authorizc-i to (a) entr into Houaiag Assistance Payments Contracts, (b) make housing assistance payments on behalf of Families, and (c) take all other ue u•ssary actions all in accordanc.: with the forms, conditions and requirements prescribed or approved by Lite Governnent� Provided, however, that neither the PHA nor the Gorarn- n,;,t s',:,li a -;un:e ary obLi„ation beyond that provided in Contracts in the io:u, approved by the C::err:^at. pHUD-52520B-of • • Faoc 2 of 3 Pages 1.3 Tend of ACC, Lease and Contrnct. (a) Terr, oC ACC. The term of this ACC shall be five years. (b) tern of Lease and Contract. The tem of each Lease shall be for not less than one year nor more than three years, but the Lease may contain a provision permitU r.p, termination upon 30, days advance written notice by either party. The tcrn of or.cit Contract shall be for'thb term of the Lease, provided that if a Family continues in occupancy after the expiratiaa of the tern on the same terms and conditions as the original Lease (or changes thereto which have been approved by the PHA and incor- porated in the Contract where appropriate), the Contract shall continue in effect for the duration of such tenancy subject to the limitation in the next sentence. Any renewal of the Contract and Lease term, and arty continuation of tenancy beyond the term, shall in no case extend beyond the term of this ACC. 1.4 Annual Contribution. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ACC (other than paragraph (c) of this Section) or any provisions of any other contract between the Government and the PILIL, the Government shall not be obligated to make any Annual Contribution or any other payment with respect to any Fiscal Year in excess of the amount stated in Section 1.1(c). (b) Subject to the maximum dollar:limi'Eation in paragraph (a) of this Section,: _ the Government shall'p�y for each Fiscal'Year an Annual Contribution to the PHA in respect to the Program in an amount equal to the sum of the following'(subjeeL to reduction by the amount of any Program Receipts other than Annual Contributions, which Receipts shall be available for Program Expenditures): (1) The amount of housing assistance payments payable during the Fiscal Year (see Section 1.5) by the PHA pursuant to the Contract, as authorized in Section.1.2. (2) The allowance, in the amount approved by the Government, for preliminary costs of administration. (3) The allowance, in the amount approved by the Government, for regular costs of administration, including costs of Government-required audits of Nners and the PILI. (c) (1) An ACC reserve account- will be established and maintained by the Gove ur-, ment, as a specifically identified and segregated account, in an amount as determined'by the Governmaent consistent with its responsibilities under section 8(c)(6) of the Act-. To the extent funds are available in' said account, the Annual Contribution for arty Fiscal Year may exceed.the maximum amount stated in paragraph (a) of this Section by such amount, if any, as may be.required for increases reflected in the estimates of required Annual Contribution applicable to such Fiscal Year as approved by the Government in accordance with Section 2.11 below. (2) The Government will take such additional steps authorized by section 8(c)(6) of the Act as may be necessary to assure availability of funds to cover increases in housing assistance payments on a timely basis as a result of increases-in Contract ` Rents or decreases in Family Incomes. I- - (d) The Government will make periodic payments on account of each Annual Contri- bution upon requisition therefor by the PHA in the form prescribed by the Government. Each requisition sball include certifications by the PHA that housing assistance payments have been or will be made only: (1) In accordance with the provisions of the Contracts; and (2) With respect to units which the PHA has inspected or caused to be inspected, pursuant to Sectidn 2.4 of Part II of this ACC, within one year prior to the making of such housing assistance payments. (e) Folloting the end of each Fiscal Year, the PITA shall promptly pay to the Government, unless other disposition is approved by the Government, the amount, if any, by which the total amount of the periodic payments during the Fiscal fear exceeds the total amount of the Annual Contribution payable for such Fiscal Year in accordance with this Section. 1.5 ii.-.rY• ar. The Fiscal Year for the Program shall be the Fiscal Ye-jr c_.- tablisbed by 5•., tion 0.3 of this ACC; Provided, however, that the first Fiscal 'icar for the Prcj„r"t shall be the period beginning with the effective date of this ACC P-,r: I oc ; "uf 3 rages and ending onLhe last da'y of said established Fiscal Year which is not less thin 1Z months after such effective date. If the first Fiscal Year exceeds 12 months, the c.aximum Annual Contribution in Section 1.1(c) may be adjusted by the addition of the pro rata amount applicable to the period of oPeration in excess of 12 months. 1.G periodic Adjustment of Contract Rents. Each contract may provid6 for periodic rate -ner nd by adjustmenL's in the : onl-ract Renlsa elginlaccordhe ox wiChaapplieablcuGoverrunent3ses in amounts of housing assistance Pr) nts regulations. 1.7 E val 0 �ortunity Rousine Plan. ThegPliall comply with all provisions of its liUD-approved equal oPPortunit housing plane le ll ously 1.8 Ea: editi.ous Carrvin� Out °roccedremPedlitiouslyl,athe Govicernment,dbyrnotice with the Program. If the IRA fails to [ to the P11A, may reduce its obligation hereunder with respect to the Program to tiate of le uu)ers with ofmtsuch^nd noLi.ceebyftileel'RA,gwithls tinder a correspondingtreduction�insthe maximumas Of the damount ofthe Annual Contribution specified in section 1.1(c)- 1.9 Prior ACC -s Superseded. This Part I supersedes prior Section 8 Existing Housing ACC Parts I, if any. 2.0 This a€rce:Hent as to Section 8 Leased housing project IA05-EO22-003 is to accomodate the transfer conversion of 68 units from that collateral Section 23 Leased Rousing Annual. Contributsthattredistributi nract PC -765, aofdthen883units6and aBasic amended. The parties hereto agree Annual Contributions of $106,261 from Contract VC -765 to this contract QKC-9033E will be ecco:aPlished Letwecn July 11 1976, and June 30, 1977. PHA To",,�S3t}lioi1_i7y Authnrit By 'ill;li< (f i1Fi i lj I ?clary C. Neuhauser, Mayor Official Title Date_7j��_ 8� 1976 By United States of AMerice Sec tary of Houyilta and Urban Level= -gent —D �cLorr-T%e ate June 17, 1976 197b 01 is ' SECTIO -1 R '.!OU 1:•C/ , �S:.at.+ Ira Terms ani Con3ition� Cons.•i >~ • Aiuival` Contributions _Ccntr?ct ,,.-- e .. P11A and the United States of la erica.` NE:: C01•i3TRUCTTON, SUBSTANTIAL REi1AUILIS�+TTGt:, ?Baster Section 5 2.1 TEFINIT7O:S (a) 'IFE1r,11icsII neans Incer-Income F�rofiaSsiTgle: arson', and includes-Frtdlie� consisting and Displaced Fa.•trilics and ,includes ;.the retaining re (b)I'H1eer1Y eatti�ies1, means Families.whose heads'(o` m lti-Ors are persons ,vrho are at least'62_years of age„ as; defined in,section.223 of the SOCipl Seearity at See Davelopmental, DiD aedlities Se glderly Fai cilias, inclu or are hdiap. Ther disabledsorehandicapped individuals li!ing`tcbether living together with another 'person':hocnt.',deserMinc ecre�e secretary'of Housing and Urban Developn "to their care or well being - (c) At Families";means Families`displaoed chose dereliints have. been extensively da^aged or �e ized Pursuant.. declared or.othe:-:ise formally recogn (d) "Lo::er-Incone Families" means Families v;hose Incoiw the median., In for the area as denet'thlt t'i'ts+ for'- smaller acrd larger fanilies,, exe P ... lvnit hiEh or lower than 80 percent of :L A ^reaian >finding3-that such ,variations are:.necessary be -is construction costs,`.unusually high or loiv`far�ily;I Low-Incoailies" means Families me Fa' chose Ir (e) .�erY• as determined by=i the median'InCOr a rOr,.the arca; for smallerand la7;ger families.' ; (f)nlaeot.,e" `aeens income for a].l sources of each mer,: in accordance v:ith criteria prescribed by e Sec r_ecans ;he.perscn or enui Y, inc].uda nb a c gild Contract are entered into. 6 mean, ci.h respect to re hers: (],) "Ilcnt" or "rentfil: m- T1, undar the occuFaac� ao Dements' ce' ..cen sue" 1b (i) 11Fr" oject Receiptswith resrrect to each Project?. payable hereuner der o ain connectionctithssueallll P1iA from, out of, (j) "Project 7ixpenditures"' erith respect to each Pro; uni.cr Section 1.4 (b),' part I, of this ACC, ^ith 00,!SubctanEial Dafault" means the occurrence of a, I --- HUD -52520 C r, 10 �•^ CJ L '•3('': (a) The comply r:ith tle Income li+its ec with the requirements of the,Goverrr..ent purauar Act that at leaet 3O: percent` of - e ryFamilies.oncc its.Ltaster Section S ACC shall be Very_ (U) The PHA shall co:cply or assure compliance With lisped -by the Govern^ent r:ith respect to the a made on behalf of Families. (c) The pi[A-shall make or cause to be rade pera. iodi positions an& extent of exceptioentsmaTecbei:k for whoa housing assistance payor or. adjusting;in'.aecordance with theiapplicablc M. he amount or. rent payable by the Famil; payment. (d) -The pHA`shall•deternine,'aa-part of its as it deems r+h appropriate, ether an_adj Utilitie's and': Other. Services applicable to ;tb of. general applicability. the FNA determi "of.general a1_prescribe the amount of the ad; accordingly,;:and the`PHA shall cache affect i the, amount of rent to be paid by asaistance payment. (e) date prior to the approval of eligibility,_of a Fa case.may,be,-and thereafter. on the esta status -of such FarIly, the PHA or the Oemer, causeten application, to be revieweda.writ '- Family, whish application;shalx set.'forth al a determination of'the'.anount, if any, of ht be made -with respect to the Family•; 2.4 • INSPECTIONS. . (a) -The -PHA shall require, as a condition for[ that -the Ownermaintain the -.assisted dwelli Decent, Safe, and Sanitary condition (b) Tie pHA shall inspect or.'cause to be inspec prior.to-commencement of occupanny:by Fami: adequate to: assure that Decent, Safe and S; provided and"that the agreed -to services.,,a: 2.5• NOt1DISCRDSI[1ATI0:J INL HOUSING: (a) The Pii,'+ shall comply with all requirements Act of 1964, public Lay. 81-35.2t: 76 Stat., < or, Housing and Urban_ Developnent:_issued tk Section 1.1, et seq.; the requirements of and Executive Order 110631`to.the.,end tha' regulations and requirements of:said Dopa' -'Order, no person`.in the`United Statesaha religion, or -national origin, berexcluded :• the benefit of, the Housing Assistance` -l? to':discrimination. The. PHA shall; :c con co!zaitmenir t, assure the same c fL, binding transferee al contractor,_subcontractor, pant in 'the program or activity, `such co: "This provision is included?vursuan Housing and Urban Development, 24'C'. issued under Title VT of th. require^eats of said Departmcnt Pur ligation of thfu (contractor or,othc Y� P �J�L .5120 C • -' a e. e 3 of:10 Pat, . T 1;. benefit of the United States, •the^id Department, ai :shall be entitled to invoke arty% re.cdies:available,by. breach :thereof or to compel `complia lee there ;3th`by t (b) The PRA shall incorporate or cause to be incorporated•into Payments Co ;tracts a provisionrequiring .co. -IP e t:ith;;n by Title 4iII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; and anyr rul pursuant thereto. (c) The PITA shall'not, on account of creed or sex, discrirtinat rental', or other disposition.of housirC or_related.f3cili .included"in any Project or in the .use or'oceupancy,,,, of v. the opportunity to'apply for such housing, nor der>y,to<a;p opportunity to lease or rent.; any duelling in; any such hour needs.''No_.person shall automatically be' - the e the benefits of the':Housing Assistance'Payments Program b( a class such ps'unmarried mothers, recipients of public aq 2.6. EQUAL i'11PIAYI.IENT"OPPORTUNITY. = (a)Me PRA shall not discriminate againstT any e, loyee'or ap; because orrrace, color, creed, religion, sez; or. national' PIW shall take affirmative action .to:_ens ure-%that,appliean R. bout;regard ;t employees are treated durine employment, vat .religion, sex; or national origin. ':Such action shall ina to,the`following::_ employment,.upgrading, demotion, or tr _ recruitment advertising;'laycff or'termination, rates off compensation; and selection for training; ,including appri (b) (1) The PITA shall incorporate gr'.cause to be incorporated construction work, or modification;thereof$, defined; r-'. Secretary of Labor, at'.41'CFR; Chapter 60,' which is. to be `s this'.. contract, the following Equal ;Opportunity clause "EQUAL EIPLOnIENT OPPORTUN'iTY' During the performance or _this contract, the cot (A) The contractor will _not, discriminate against any: for employment -because of race,•color, .,religiop,._crei Z. origin. ,_.The contractor will .take affirrative'action are 'employed, •and that employees are treated during i u regard to their race, color, religion,creed,;sex,o: action shall include, but notbe:li^qited-ao,'the'Lolh demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment -ad mination;'rates of•pay or Other fcrins:or compensatie' training, including apprenticeship .The contractor spicuous places,' available tote:*ployeesand app can notices to be provided by the'PIIA setting forth the', Opportunity clause. (B) The contractor will in all solicitations or:adve placed.by or on behalf of the.contractor,.state that will receive ":consideration -for employment liithout rE religion, creed,; sex,• or national origin <; I (C) The contractor x.311. send to each labor union or e:ith`which.he has a collective bargaining agreement' undcrstandirw, a` notice to be. providedlby the. understand union or %orkers.' representative of the, contractor'li Section, and shall pcst:ccpies of th�''notice in con: to employees and applicFents for emplal (D) The contractor ..ill cc -imply with all provision^`i 1314G or Septc.;::Ler.2I,, 19u5,,a:il,oC the rules,;regu orders of the :secretary of'Laboi TT x 1UN52520C Para of 10 rages n- ` (F.) The contractorwillfurnish nll`.irror-ntion an tstereqti Executive Order No. 11246 :of, Scptcber�,24, 1905, atid ,;v Tule^ r and orders of she Secretsry.of,Labor; of pursunat thereto,°atid^ access to his: books, records, and accounts b; she Gove^r F�t'arc of Labo$-for purposes of investigation'to ascertain conpliance;c rules, regulations, and orders. .t (F) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the Equ: clause of this 'contract or writh any of'the.said rules.; regulet;< this contract may _be,cancelled,,ter. nnted, or suspendea and-the`contractor r..ey.be.decicred ineligible for fur.. r cons; vritF procedures authorized,in''Eaecutive Order No'11246 of Septi and such ; other`.sanctions may ;be itposed:and`remedies invo}ed,aF- Executive Order No.`.11246 of Septe ,berg24,..1965, ,ortby rule,;;rej order of the Secretary :of Labor. or as.othii;ziee provided by lacr; ._ e... 'c rd --FN r.fi (G) The. contractor will include the portion of =the sentence`i, preceding Paragraph (A) and;the provisions of Paragraphs (A) h in every subcontract or purohase order..vnle1.ss;exempted by ttoV; tionsi' or orders of the Secretary of. Labor<issued pursuant toffs of Executive Order No. -_71246. of. September 24,.1965,tc`so that-sui will :be. binding' upon eaeWsubcontractor or ,vendor They co -n trap succi: action witFtrespect ,to„arty- -sub contraetor'or`purc21ase order Government Ingy direct as a means of;ienforcing� such' via ons ='i `sanctions for noncompliance;4rovided'fj'hor ever,' that in the :eve becomes involved`in, or is,threatened_';vrith,,litigation wIth':a�a or vendor as result of such direction the Government; the' may request the United States to;•enter' into.,sucIi litigation�to;-, interests of the United States: >, (2) The PHA agrees that it wlill assist and cooperate aotive7y wi;t and theSecretary of Labor in obtaining'the comoliance•of�,contraatc contractors rrith.'the Equal Opportunity clause and the rules, regulg Televant orders of the Secretarysof Labor.thatiL wrillfurnishthi and the Secretary of Labor, such- informatien as they mey{requiaejf� _ supervision of such"compliance; and that'it tvill';otherrti�se assistl in the discharge'of;the Government's primary responsibility for'set 3 e( plianee. (3) The FAA furtheragrees dt_wrill refrain from entering into or contract modification subjeot=to Executive Order No;rt1121,6 .1965, witlia,contractor debarred.from,'or;rrho,has not•dezonstratiad' Govern ent contracts and Federally assisted cons3ruatioiti cont;aets the Executive Order:and will carry. out ;such sanctions,and;penstie of the Equal Opportunity cleuse-as hey bA''irposed upon -contractors contrectors contractors by the Gove^r-antof. the Secretary. or Labcr,pursuent t Subpar. D -'of the Executive Order. ., 2.7. TPAINIING, ETL0=1T, AND CONT?ACTL7G OPPOP.TMITIES FOR,. EUSINF_s8V_s''Afdr. :Pi::.S:.is. _ (a) The: project assisted under this ACC is subject.to the reauirerencs of`the:Housing and Urb=an Development, Act., t- 1968; as aT,ended, 12 U Section1'3-requires that to the greatest extentfeasible opvortuiit and e:nployment'be given lomerJncome residents'o, the,Project a3 E for work in connection rrith'the:Project be'arnrded to'bUsiness;'coi located in or owned in substantial part'by persons residing in i, e Project. �r (b) ?Iot%itrstanding any other prov!sion of this ACC,,the PHAIshallyca� provisions _ of said section .3 and the 're„ ,-_ntios` issred vnrsusat.. Secretary set fcrth in 24 C °,'Per-'135°(vu fished ii 36 ode beto5er 23, 19737, and all epplica*le rrles�ord,oraer3 of t}ezSeci there-ander prior; to the- execu':io +` o° this �CC.> ;The require cnt `i ineltdc bul are not limited to dcy�'o..^.n` end,.irple ,Cnta ion�of i aetien plan for ,utilizing business concerns. located �thl.n o^'oc:ro �6tC''-ielpart by: ae.s _s rc.,_'.cir.,� in tk:aj; area•�of. tru rOj `a (;']^3`faith -effort, as derir.^3'r,5 the reculaticr , `o:`•b 're ar. -enc '.c ness.op,:rtunit'_es required -by section` -3, a^d-isC , rnti _ r 9 r l�iai 1. Y �'• C JS a �"C N'1D• SiSrD. V �:tgr *4 . i?•+-�aL`Y'fy,.0 , n�ef• .'v�}y�x sp ff: P`sa ,5.of 1Q Pages 1 clau.:e" specifi%.l by Seetiasr 31:, .-*) of it v.,ork"in cornect.ion riith'tlie Pro,lcct. .[She PJtA-`cc under no contractual or other%disability t:.idch V. plying with these requirements. ' (c)'Compliance rith,the provisions of section;3, the CFR, Part 135, and all applicable rules an_d orde wider prior to approval -.by the,Government of.tt:e a`condition of the Federal financial assistance upon the PHA, its successors: and `assigns ?Failu shall subject the PHA, its contractors`endsub_co assigns to .the sanction specified by'this,ACC an specified by 24'.CFR, Section.135.135.- "(d) The PHA shall incorporate or cause to`be incorpo this contract such clause or clausesas are:requ `pliance'with.its regulations,issued,pursuant'to` Act, as.amended ;:The PHA shall cooperatejr3th:t of compliance reviews pursuant.ct to said As :and; 2 8. COOPERATION -IN -EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-MMPLIANCE REVIEIVS The .PHA shall cooperate with the- _Government :in t and complaint -investigations pursuant -,to, I appl ica Executive Orders, and rules and regulations pugs 2.9. CLEAN 'AIR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION <CONTROL'AC The PRA shall incorporate or cause to be-incorpc construction or substantial rehabilitation, =suck, by the _Government forr-compliance with thelregula -Protection Agency pursuant to the Clean Air -:Act; Pollution Control-Act,-as.amenAd,' and Executive cooperate.with the Government'; in the; conducting to said Acts and Regulations. _ 2.10. LABOR STANDARAS. v_ The PHA.:'shall incorporate or cause tobe'incorpc construction or substantial rehabilitation ofi.ni or clauses as are• required' by, -the Government fo3 issued pursuant to the `Copaland Act, she;bavis-1 and- Safety Standards Act. The PHA shall;'coope Conducting of'.compliance,reviews-pursuant.,to'.-sai 2.11: 'ESTILLATES OF REQUIRED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION. The PFA shall from time_to time submit to'the'Gc annual' contribution at such times and :'in sueh'fc All estimates and any revisions thereof submitte be subject to. Government approval. 2.12. INSURANCE AND FIDELITY BOND COWMAGE. For purposes of protection against hazards arisi administrative activities of ;the PHA-in�carzjinE carry adequate.(a) comprehensive generaVilabili pensation coverage (statutory or -voluntary),' -(c, against.-property_damage and bodily.'injury'awnei bond coverage; of its officers,' agents, or',employ sign checks or certify vouchers. 2.13. BOOKS OF ACCM"T AIND PWCOuru, RtPOP.S � (a) The PHA shall maintain complete and accurat( may .be prescribed •fro:a time to ,tine bf ;the_( ".Projects, including records v:hich'permit`a`.s i 7 1 1 1 U 1 0-5,15M C : ' 4 i r *�kE�F� V, 10 1 �173, ariong otfivr thin's fully disclose the a or-ount-anc., tncie. of the Annual Contributions and other Proj ve t Icce� J it' (b) The books.of account ,and recordstof n %I - cd -Project as separate and distinct from -all ,'other_:P_t ...... r oj C t_ a Aaft, of the PRA except as:autborizcid_:'! pr appro,vd-by, -.6, (c) The PIIA shall furnish the Gt overnment such financial, reports, records, statc;.Icnts,, and -doCuln accompanied by such supporting data, all -a' time to time by the Covernment. ment and the Controller General:of (d) -The Govern: f United States, authorized representatives, shall have -full and to all the books, documents p papers, and records, _caf,'the 0 PC to If i .1im.­11, pertinent'to itr'operations with -res 'ct 0 n3nclal�'assl-stancc Actq'includiinp, the right to audit. and., to P2Kt! excerpts.and trar such book4 and records. (e) The_kA shall incorporate or cause to.b6 incorporated; in all Con following clauses: "FRA AND GOVEMIENT ACCESSTOPREIIISES,'�D,XOP S. RE to (JL) tit The Owner, shall furnish stLch information --,in'-d-','r'epo.—ts�.pe Contract as reasonably may be.required_ frcm_'_ and the Government. (2) The owner shall+permit the PHA or' .16,the. Governmentok-',,.a-.Ly authorized represen*tatives,to.have . 1 " a , Cc . a . as, to thp�pr6iis the purpose of . audit a- - nd examination t , o have documents access��to Papers, and:records f - ., -;V �­�', - 0,3 the-, Nmer:?-tha tpmpe to compliance with'this Contrac". f information r er t t ic, to::the.,ho PaYmen-ts shall be responsibi for engaging a auditor making oflaudits as required by, the Goverut nment,,: I PHA steal: 'Peinsated under this ACC for the,cost: 0 --- U u a. 2.14 DEPOSITARY AGRFEIIE4 T. (a) (1).The PHA shellmaintainone or more agreements. '�which-,.ajcC' be' calillial the "General DAgreement, . I epositary AP greement, -with::a bank Wi,_:si depositary by the PIIA. The PHA may maintain one or more agreements, ej called the "Savings Depositary Agre tutian(s) or'credit redit union(s),seIecj­ a -investment of�ex_cess funds (3) All- such General.Depositary Agreements and h al are herein collectively called t ei..'.' e si' savings and loiadinstitutions, and credit iunions .�.are hireititc 'called the "Depositary '• The Depositary �AgreCment shall be" in t h -0 'f 0'rrii: P r es' C`r'i be` d F' Iby'41 for the particular .type of X' - he; Depositary,shall eontinue,-to be, a I member 43fthe Fede , r , al i i ­ De p o -f nsurah6e,!C' Federal Savings end L Le.�lj I nsu ranc a';'Coip oration ". o'..' i ­ thc1, " rt 0 Unlon{Sharp Insurance Fundhatio ,,-as the' case ma 'be (5) Immediately, ............ upon the -execution of any furnish to the GovE-l-nment such executed or..con orried�I'co L' Pies" Government nay. require. quire. 3.1L L (6) No suchDepositary -Agreement shall a.. arri - innted�,-except�:artL. it n'.15 the and f Ve C '"I Cal 7 notice ""to the Govern-- ellt. & epos it PU rsua d f the Government.makes adetermination,-after: a.reasonable opportunity to take correct: tial Default or if the Government.detern: or.willftll misrepresentation of any�matei data'subnitted to the Government pursuant sub6itted-to the`Covernment as a basis`fc Government to enter into this ACC, the'Gi give, notice of such' determination to Dep( to the Depositary.Agreement and (2) requ: such notice, to refuse topermit anywitl ever, that upon :the curing.of such Defau: .such notice and requirement.. 2.15. 1POOLIKG OF FUNDS UMDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS A`;1 •(a) The PHA may deposit -under the terms of tl receivedorheld by the PHA in connectiot contract or lease between '.the PHA 'and:'the (b) The PHA may also deposit under the terms`" amounts necessary for current expenditure the. PHA;; including any project or'en1.terpe interest;,Provided,'.however, that such 'di the -depositaries of:'such other projects'( `deposits of the direct revenues_:or receiI (c) If the P11A operates_other,projects'or enl financial.interest, Jt' may,,from.time`to. Government may -approve from monies on del ment for'deposit=in-and disbursement fzor ••went of items chargeable in part 'to the'1 enterprises `-of'the PHA; Provided, howevei fund shall- be lump -sum transfers `f_rom thi enterprises` and sball in no event be dept (d) The PRA may establish petty casivor chant -monies on deposit -under the General Depoe (e) In nb event shall the PHA withdraw from under this Section 2.15 amounts $for.the I enterprise -in excess of the amount then'i 2.16. DEFAULTS B1 PHA ASU/OR OWNER. (a) R1 hts of. .Owner if PHA -Defaults Under. A^_i his Isayagraph (a) shall not: apply.toranl (1) In the event of failure of the PiIA ti or if such Agreement is held to be.`vc power or right of the PHA to enter=ie in any legal proceeding, or if`the_Pi is not binding upon the P1?A-'for "any notice to the P11A givin,• it -a reamon. determine_ that 'the occurence of any hereunder. Where ..the Cover.nment ao anJ'ob].igativns`+under `such A;,r�r a:•iit under tied Alp -LL -Ment, includin,^, tha"a SCCLion_2,15 in'optional -. tha c nd c:i 1pat. Ci (2) _111 the event of failure of til, 1'11:1 t or if such 'Contract is held. :to be -Lit, power or right of - the 1-11.1 Co enter in any" legal proccedin,:. or' if th.l 1 not binJinr upou the PHA for ally .&.uc to the 1.1!:1 riving it; a reaso:� ,blc;op determine that tile'occurrencc-of 'i -MY Default. hereunder. Where the Cover right Co assume; the 1'1!.i's rignLS 11and the -obligations and enforce`"the righ,, Powprs as the Governmtmt caay;'1!ave`, to the Govercu:ent`elects to Proceed : -Ji determines tl rtu Lich III t,, the Civner is not in dela such Contract. to pa 1 Y-�+� uua . Contribul assistance payments !aith respect to:c (3) All rights and obligations of the PI1/ this. Settton 2.16 (a)iwill be returnc return (i) when the:government is -sat and that the -Project will thereafter:" applicable ,requirements, ortaTieti + fs,at an end, whichever' (4).The provisions of this Section 2.16(a the Owner, the PHA (where ,it+:is.the '1 lender), or the Owner's other approved by the :Cavern men", prior to`si in default, theymay, in order to enft (i) demand that the -Gov ernment, t6r.' -tial-Default opportunity to.take corretive-action,'. exists.under -if,the paragraph.;(. ':Government determines`that ai the Government taka the action author! (iii) proceed as against the Covernmcr (S) The provisions of: paragraphs (a),(1),:; included in the Agreement and=:the prow (4) of this Section shall'be:Included`, (b) Rights of Government if PHA Defaults UndeA are' mac der zanc r (1) -If the P1!A defaults in the observance or Section 2.4;•fails to comply, with itstob: Certificate•of Family Participation in,a4 comply. with the requireaents,of-Section Performance or observance of any otheL to ACC or --of any term, covenant, 'or conditic fails, in-thc. event of any default by;thc the Agrec;.,cnt or Contract by ! ay of actio satisfaction of -the Govern:ent''or-to--torr. gholc'or -in part,:as directed by the";.hove applicable provisions of-the`Act and:the the Oavern7ent may,. after notice to 0161 to take Corrective action, determine ;that constitutes a'Substantial Default hereund occurrence of a'Substantial Default tiith Inter ' Intere Government so'rcquires,>assign to ests under: the Agreement. -or Contract Government shall continue to`j,ay,Annun llIC unite- covered by 110using_Assistance Payne! terms'of this ACC and of such Contracts'ui (2) All rights and obligations of the PHA 1a t this Section 2.16 (b) will be:returned as return (i) wham :the Co rrnr:ant is` .t1 fit and that the Project -willth-re.�ftcr be1`aZ aPPl.icable-.rnnLii•..L ... . uie. r �.. •Vl,'l `t'•' ".i: _ ♦� S; - Ht,2- 6 -Mfg Y..!{ • MT"rM26 C For New 'Cons true tion and Substantial Rehabili rha].1 contain the follo..ing provisions,: "a. A default by the (X -.mer -under this -Contra "(1) The Or.ner has violated or•failed.tc or obligation under,this-Contract "(2) The O mer has assert-eCor de .rostra some or all of his obligations°;unde "b. Upon a determination by the PHA thata e notify the Ormer, with a :copy to -the Goi; the default, (2) the actions required�tc be'applied:.on account of the default;(-- cure the default and, where, appropriate; payments in`whole or In'part 'and recovei time;rrithin which the Omer shall respor take* all the; actions required of;him take .action to the satisfaction of Cthe'I shall have the_ right .to terminate't_hiw ( to ,take other corrective actionto`achii or as 'directed. by the Government "c (The provisions of this paragraph casha7 Lender.) Notwithstanding;any other!prrn event the Government determines=_that"sth( ligations under the Contract, the,Goveri notice to'the-Owner and the PHA giving.:' take corrective action,=to abate ortert and recover: ova n- rpaym_nts.in accordance ;.t In the event the Government takes; -any., ai and'the PHA hereby expressly agree tq r to the same extent as if the.action:;wer shall not have the right -to terminate.. 'in accordance' with Section;2 16(b):of . Section." " (d) -Rights of PHA if gamer Defaults Under'Contri For*Existing housing Projects, : the Contract --'provisions: - - '- - - - "a. A`default 'by the Owner under this -Cont "Cl) The Owner has -violated or 'failed; or obligation under, this'Contrac "(2) The Ocper has asserted or,demonst some or'all of_his robligations, un "b. Upon a determination by the PHA;that'a notify the Ozmer, t:ith' a copy to; the; G default, '..(2) ,the:actions required.to applied on account of"-the.default (inc the.default, and,_where appropriate;`,e payments,in r.•holc or in part and recov tine within vhicb the (h -mer shall>res; taken all -the actions,required of'him: 'take action to'`the.satisfaction`of.the shall have the right to Germinate'this other corrective action.to achieve:cor as directed by the,Goverr+i;ent s' 2.17. RUMEDIFS NOT LY.CI.USIVF. MID VO:: -WAIVER OF RL.T:I The -availability of any remedy provided for,"ir " not preclude the exercise of any,- .other remady. under any provisions_ of larf,' nor shall any. aci ­1­1.1 f Ji5 • ' i < tiT rezw-,ti be'deca1 a .:nivc:• of s.—' o.'.a: r.,':'. c: +. rii ... 1cly'2-1Cht or rc.. •^ial.l' •ot'ccn viii sive of :Li t- or.tu.y other richor ro'R:iy 'at'u , 2.1E. 7.:?i ,T OF '^ t .,. 0?"TC. i C• ,J�. . S CI'`P, •, 1 -, (a) ;i'either the- PIU. nor a:,: of it^ •cent: ^.etors' o tl:^ir enter+into any contract.. suha. I riot, or arm-r-. ^ .6.1 arty Projectp in :hick any eer,-of iceror c r..nbplc;r member of the governis ; cocy of the to sii:; , a.f c; situated, or ml• r..cmbcr of the e,vein:n„'togy cf..he, Was activated, or any other publicofficial of:;Su-h: exercises any.responsibilitic, or'funions i'h re ffoone year herctcr,tas:am. during: his rtenure or indirect. If ,.any ,such present or* fo+ ^r •ember,-of^ PHA,:-or anq.zuah governing bod re-ber or such other locality or localities.involuntarily acquires.or.,had beginning, 6r, his tenure any such interest,;, ail if su disclosed to the FHA`and such disclosure"i:- -6n-3 the Pi[A, Lith` the prior' approval of tie., over: .ent,:€ contained in this subsection; Provided, ;ho77c%,( rth3 officer, or employee of the PHA shall no part.., relating to such contract; subcontract, or-arrangeric (b) The PHA shall insert in all contracts entered.,,into' Project or.anyy property '_Included 'or planned;to be it and shall; require its contractors to insert in,cach_- the.follovdng provisions:' "No ne.mber, officer; or, employee or the Pii.'1,':nc body of the locality:(city and county).;!*n.7hicl no.mamber of the governiry body of ahe localft� activated and 'no'other. public` of ficial.iof;,such vibo exercises. an/' functions;'or responsibilities •projeet.during his tenure or.for one year thei interest, direct or.indirect,-in this contract` benefits arising therefrom.' (c) Tho provisions of'the foregoing subsection (a)„and' -shall-not be--applicable-to the Depositary:Agrecment service the 'rates 'for which are fixed or :`controlled 219.-MTEREsz OF :^MMR 0? OR DMF.GATE TO CO GaEss• No rle.: i+er of or delegate to the Co. of theUnited commissioner shall be ad.-.it:cd to any-share or part``-of benefits'v.hich ray arise therefrom. �S Y MASTER SECTION 8 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT ATTACHMENT A ACC Contract Number Date ACC List Number Date Project Type KC - 9033 1-9-76 KC KC — 9033E - 76 - 048 1-2-76 Existing KC — 76 — 124 5-25-76 KC — 76 — 125 5-25-76 of KC — 76 — 126 5-26-76 it u Y 0 i RESOLUTION NO. 76-173 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FY 77 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECT- ING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named project is to be held on the 29thday of June , 19 76 , at 7:30 o'clock a.m. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing. 3. That the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named project are hereby ordered placed on file by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. It was moved by dePrOsse that the Resolution as read be adopted, AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: BALDIE R dePROSSE FOSTER NEUIIAUSER PERRET S ti l.ZE R VEVERA and seconded by Balmer upon roll call there were: Passed and approved this 8th day of li w i l JAukit m /7 Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 197_. 0 RESOLUTION NO. 76-174 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM, OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FY 77 SANITARY LANDF11.1, •X AVAT ON pgo.jFr.T DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECT- ING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named project is to be held on the 29thday of June , 19 76 , at 7:30 o'clock PM in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city, riot less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing. 3. That the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named project are hereby ordered placed on file by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. It was moved by VPvprn and seconded by Selzer 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 _ Veve ra Passed and approved this 8th day of June _I�Mr1 i t C _Ikdyi i ('k y ATTEST: �' U Mayor R City Clerk 19 76 • OLUTION NO. 76-175 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT77D MA� F COST TMFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF Y DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID Ht AkUN a, w•� ��• ING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS, ETC., ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of 19 the atv7 n ed pr jec isitotbbee Council held on the 22ndday of June , Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing. 3. That the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate ofocost for the construction of the above-named project are hereby ordered placed by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. It was moved by Balmer 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 8thday of June Mayor ATTEST: L City Clerk 1976 0 RESOLUTION NO. _-16-13-5- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WHEREIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, SHALL LEASE CERTAIN AUTOMOBILES FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is desirous of leasing automobiles for use by the Police Department, and WHEREAS, Winebrenner Dreusicke Ford, Inc. is a corporation founded under the laws of the State of Iowa with its principal. business in Iowa City, Iowa, which as part of its business leases motor vehicles, and WHEREAS, a Leasing Agreement has been drafted concerning the rights and obligations of the parties involved and is attached to this Resolution and by this reference made a part hereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Mayor be directed to sign and the City Clerk to certify the attached Leasing Agreement. It was moved by deProsse _ and seconded by Selzer _ that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x_ Balmer deProsse X X Foster Neuhauser X Perret X Selzer X X Vevera Passed and approved this 8th day of--sLUne – 1976. �4A Mayor ArrrsT :- City Clerk ' LEASING AGREEMENT THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is made and entered into this f/ day of 1976, by and between Winebrenner Dreusicke Ford with its principal place of business in Iowa City, Iowa, herein called LESSOR, and the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation of the State of Iowa, herein called LESSEE. In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, LESSOR hereby agrees to lease to LESSEE new automobiles equipped as provided in the specifications under section "EXHIBIT "A", upon the following terms and conditions: 1- TERM. The term of this lease shall be from July 1, 1976, to July 1, 1977, inclusive. If this lease is terminated by LESSEE before July 1, 1977, LESSEE shall pay LESSOR $1,000.00 per vehicle upon return of vehicles. 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 automobiles to LESSOR, LESSEE will transfer such 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 before July 1, 1977, LESSEE shall pay the agreed $1,000.00 per vehicle upon return in accordance with the term of this agreement. ti 4. MAINTENANCE 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 for these vehicles including all tire repair. LESSEE shall repair all damage to body, paint, glass and interior, excluding allowance to make one hole to be drilled into the fire wall to run wires for radios, light • -2 switches, etc. LESSEE shall pay for all gasoline and of used by LESSEE in the. operation of said automobiles. The above, however, shall in no way limit, diminish or waive any applicable warranties and any cone°tions set out therein on the automobiles and each part thereof available thro•,h the manufacturor or the LESSOR, and all such warranties shall remain in full effect. 5. RENTAL. In consideration for the lease of the automobiles as described in Exhibit "A" to LESSEE, LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR $353.00 per month for each automobile in advance, payable on the first day of each =on -,h, (provided that if the lease term for an automobile commences on any ott`s day, the rental for the first month shall be pro -rated and paid on that commenceaent day, and in such event or in the event the lease term for an automobile tarminates 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 responsibilitv for, and agrees to indem- nify LESSOR against and save it harmless from, any and all loss, liability and expense, including damage for loss of service or use consequential therefrom, arising out of, resulting from, or in any way 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, destruction of) property of any person or persons, irclud- ing LESSEE, its employees, servants or agents and LESSEE furthe; agrees -to defend at its sole expense all claims and suits arising out of such injuries or damage. 7. REMOVAL OF INSTALLED EPUIPMENT. 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 eq_icment at the end of the term including, but not -limited to, repairing drilled holes (except the one aforementioned) and removal of police decals. -3- 0 B. DEFAULT. If LESSEE shall default in the payment of any monthly rental payable to LESSOR hereunder and such default shall continue for more than ten days after LESSOR shall have demanded payment thereof, LESSOR may, at LESSEE'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, wherever 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 rights of LESSEE hereunder_ LESSEE: CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA BY: ATI LESSOR: WINEBRENNER DREUSICKE FORD BY: Ken D Secretary STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS JOi1NSON COUNTY) President J On this"! day of (/i 1976, before 'me, a Notary Public in and for Johnson County, Iowa, personally appeared,,K ll1/Land each of whom to me are personally known, and each of whom by me severally sworn on oath for himself did say that the said /—/ZZ;p//,9/�l_ is'President and the said is Secretary of the said��%d/f�i/7/iLG1,/�J/?F//dpi Incorporated, of Johnson C,)unty, Iowa, and the seal affixed to the above said instrument is the Corporate _n_ Seal of the said Corp0tion by authority of its Boar •f Directors and the said President, and Secretary, did severally acknowledge said instrument to be the vol untary act and deed of the said Corporation. WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal the7day, month and year last above written. Notary Public in and for Johnson .Cour.] f, Iowa 0 EXHIBIT Seven (7) marked patrol cars n u 1976 Ford 4 dr Sedan (Cull Size) 400 CID V-8 Engine Cruise -O -Matic Transmission Power Steering Power Brakes AM Radio Air Conditioning Steel Belted Radial Tires Heavy Duty Shocks 80 AmP Heavy Duty Battery 60 AMP Alternator Body Side Moldings Standard interior trim with assorted colors Exterior Trim - all white with the four doors Painted black below the window line_ The LESSOR has the right to add, at their option, extra feel might add to the resale value of the automobiles_ accessories that they RESOLUTION NO. 76-177 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WHEREIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, SHALL LEASE CERTAIN AUTOMOBILES FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is desirous of leasing automobiles for use by the Police Department, and WHEREAS, Hartwig Motors is a corporation founded under the laws of the State of Iowa with its principal business in Iowa City, Iowa, which as part of its business leases motor vehicles, and WHEREAS, a Leasinq Aqreement has been drafted concerning the rights and obligations of the parties involved and is attached to this Resolution and by this reference made a part hereof.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the Mayor be directed to sign and the City Clerk to certify the attached Leasing Agreement. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Perret 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 8th day of June 1976. .-14rI, O (x.1,1Al i 9 o Mayor ATTEST: � L. City Clerk, LEASING AGREEMENT THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ,y Zk day of n 1976, by and between Hartwig Motors with its principal place of business in Iowa City, Iowa, herein called LESSOR, and the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation of the State of Iowa, herein called LESSEE. In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, LESSOR hereby agrees to lease to LESSEE new automobiles equipped as provided in the specifications under section "EXHIBIT "A", upon the following terms and conditions: 1. TEP14. The term of this lease shall be from July 1, 1976, to July 1, 1978, inclusive. 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 such 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 before July 1, 1978, LESSEE shall pay the agreed rent for such automobile(s) until such vehicle is returned. 4. 14AINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. LESSOR shall maintain each automobile and each hart thereof in good working order and condition, properly serviced and lubricated, and make all necessary repairs and replacements thereof. LESSEE shall buy all tires for these vehicles including all tire repair. LESSEE shall repair all damage to body, paint, glass and interior, excluding allowance to make one hole to be drilled into the fire wall to run wires for radios, light switches, etc. LESSEE shall pay for all gasoline and oil used by LESSEE in the operation of said automobiles. 0 -Z 0 5. RENTAL. In consideration for the lease of the automobiles as described in Exhibit "A" to LESSEE, LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR $167.00 per month for each automobile in advance, payable on the first day of each month, (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 day, and in such event or in the event the lease term for an automobile terminates 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 there- from, arising out of, resulting from, LESSEE'S 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, destruction of) property of any person or persons, includ- ing LESSEE, its employees, servants or agents and LESSEE further agrees to defend at its sole expense all claims and suits arising out of such injuries or damage. This waiver and release in no way limits, waives or releases LESSOR's liability in maintaining each automobile and each part thereof in good working order and condition. LESSOR assumes full responsibility for and agrees to indemnify LESSEE against and save it harmless from, any and all loss, liability and expense, including damage for loss of service or use consequential there- from, arising out of, resulting from LESSOR'S maintenance of each automobile and each part thereof as detailed in paragraph 4, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS of this agreement_ Whether such maintenance or lack thereof resulted or is claimed to have resulted in injuries to (including death of) persons or damage to (including loss of, destruction of) property of any person or persons including the LESSEE, its officers, employees, or agents and LESSOR further • -3 . agree to defend at its sole expense all claims and suits arising out of such injury or damage. 7• REMOVAL OF INSTALLED E UIPMENT. 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 including, but not limited to, repairing drilled holes (except the one aforementioned) and removal Of police decals. 8• SPI=RDIINATION. This agreement may be terminated by both parties upon written notification to the other party. Said notification shall be by certified letter and at least 30 days prior to the termination date. Upon such termination, all vehicles shall be returned to the LESSOR and all rights and obligations stated herein shall cease. • EXHIBIT "A" Five (5) unmarked cars of various models including Dart Aspen Coronet Charger The LESSOR has the right to add, at their option, extra accessories that they feel might add to the resale value of the automobiles. LESSEE: CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA BY: ATI LESSOR: HARTWIG MOTORS, INC. BY: E. Har J On this // ""day of X«:`'Z._ , 1976, the above mentioned LESSEE and LESSOR appeared li fore me, who, being duly sworn, acknowledge the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corpora- tion, by it and by them voluntarily executed. Notary Public In 2n6 Iot ;nunson Cocnty Ccmmissinn PsPbes C��w eWPI, 30, 1976 j f S f {. FYI .lbw 1 n. lz h it` f � }Y• Y I � it Y ' •. I t X 1 5 ^1 f. tib! i r >?It`i �• k A4 11 { r ti ta^ t < � ! l 4 IT ■ t ME ■ JAY of Iowa City MEMORANDtIM DATES ray 28, 1976 TO. City Codicil FROM: City Ntuuiger RE: Informal Session Agendas May 31 1976 Monday HOLIDAY June 1. 1976 No Council Meeting. a June 2, 1976 Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - JCRPC Executive Board - First Christian Church Lounge June 7, 1976 hbnday 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. - CotnciI time 1:45 - 2:00 p.m. - Review Formal Agenda 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Discuss Urban Renewal and HCDA Funds 3:30 - Executive Session to discuss litigation June B. 1976 7:30 p.m. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers Pending Items Section 8 Housing Proposal and Application 2/16 Design Review Committee Authority Anti -Trust Ordinance University Heights' Contract Status Report on Rehabilitation Program Review Title XX with Bob Hibbeler 3/8 Discuss resource and recovery with Coralville Council and the University of Iowa Review Budgeting Process Model Traffic Ordinance Discuss Bike Ride through Iowa City TO: City Council FROM: City htilnager RE: Old Post Office Building on tBuilding has begun' Ads have appeared or ear in the following newspaper Advertising s on the dates given: he Old Post Office will app Wall Street Journal plzy 21. rt1y 23 Jane 6 Register and Tribune May 21 Press -Citizen ray 23 Omaha Herald tijay 23 - June 6 Kansas City Star offer before the bid closing date, the Price on GSA's aPPraised value. ABY pr°P°sal subject to If the City desires to make an the GSA central will have to be based up roved by passage of a bond issu�neipublicesale will be canceled. the p roves, office. If GSA app No minimi value is listed. ent upon the approval of a bond issue does not comply The public bidding documents have been receive ' 000 or 10� of the amount However, a bid conting deposit of $10, purchase price with the bidding documents A bid rep The balance of the P bid, whichever is greater, is required. is due and payable within thirty days of the date the bid is accepted. cc: Donna Friedman Ed Czarnecki Finance Director 1 of • NDUq e r DATE: May 28, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Summer Schedule After reviewing the simmer schedule of meetings with you last Monday, I find it is necessary to make another change in June. The City Clerk has notified beer and liquor license tFadapted items relicants of the latil1s ng summer the Finance to the bonding issues. In1dtolthe nsummer schedulep The June schedule will be amended to the following: June 7 Informal meeting hSto discuss urban renewal and HCDA funds - June 8Regular June 14 No meeting June IS No meeting June 21 Informal meeting June 22 Regular Council meeting June 28 Informal meeting June 29 Regular Council meeting WY of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: �Iay 28, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City pfanager RE: Legislative Action The State Legislature has passed the transportation appropriation which includes $2 million for mass transit assistance and approximately a $1 per capita increase in the Road Use Tax. Together the additional revenues to Iowa City should range between $100,000 and $150,000. Ay of lows City • MEMORANDUM DATE, May 28, 1976 701 City Council FROM City Manager RE, Comprehensive Plan Enclosed is a revised detailed work program for the Comprehensive Plan.. The changes result from the staff's discussion with the City Council and other input. A portion of the material also relates to revised personnel requirements and appropriate reductions. The enclosed material for the agenda will implement the reduced personnel requirements. These items will appear on the Council's agenda for consideration at an early date. Enclosures is y �3 0 RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET FOR FY77, RESOLUTION NO. 76-73, BY PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS POSITION CHANGES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by Resolution No. 76-73, established a budget for a specific number of positions by title for Fiscal Year 1977, and WIEREAS, it is necessary to amend the budgeted positions as allocated in Resolution No. 76-73; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY ITIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that Resolution No. 76-73 be amended to eliminate one position of Associate Planner in Range 13 and in lieu thereof to establish an additional Assistant Planner position in Range 11, each position being authorized within the Department of Community Development for FY 77. It was moved by and seconded by that the Resolution as read e adopte—d—,—an—J upon roll call tt ere AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer deProsse Foster Neuhauser Perret Selzer Vevera Passed and approved this day of , 1976. ATTEST: City Clerk 0 0 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISED DETAILED WORK PROGRAM May 3, 1976 This report presents a revised outline of the comprehensive planning process. It specifies the work sequence and inter- relationships between the work elements which make up the plan. The report is divided into six major areas: I) Plan Preparation; II) P1an.Elements; III) Citizen Participation; IV) Schedule; V) Intergovernmental Coordination; and VI) Personnel Requirements. Major changes from the previous planning process are noted with a "s " in the margin. I. PLAN PREPARATION It is essential that a comprehensive plan be based on sound and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the planning staff to collect and generate useful information concerning the natural, physical and human components of the community; so that as the plan is developed it will reflect the various assets and con- straints which need to be reflected in the plan. The information generated in this process will be of an objective, technical nature. As each area of inquiry is concluded a topical report detailing relevant planning information will be developed. The topical areas of inquiry are listed below with a detailed description of the components of each topic to be studied. A. POPULATION - The population report will develop a population forecast for Iowa City. Additionally, the report will analyze the population of the City by areas within the City, to determine areas of particular character and problem areas. The popu- lation report will also compare Iowa City to other cities within Iowa and compare Iowa City to 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. 0 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. s C. ENVIRONMENT - The environmental report while a main element in contributing to the preparation of a comprehensive plan also can develop information wiich 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 energy 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 -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 a complete 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 Tial it services takes place at the regional level, planning reasonable to expect that the most effective p g 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 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 influence 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. -5- 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; plus the b. North area - Manville Heights p 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. i plan element This ■ 4. Environmental Protection Plan - P i will help the City to meet Environmental impact Statement requirements and to peserve 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 vegetation in the City so that the natural is protected and enhanced. This plan also includes the Iowa City Tree Leaflet and the Iowa City Guide to Parking ghisLot plandscaling: b. Environmental Crott thenresidents of Iowa be a guide to p ec City from the harmful side effects of air, water and noise pollution. dewill indicate C. Landforms Guide - This g the general limitations of soils in the City. It will be an aid to developersand the City in assuring sound site d. Waste Management Plan - This pan element will describe a systematic approach for the City to manage its wastes in an economical and efficient mannerPlan will be a guide e. Energy - The Energy guide both public and private energy tion. It will also indicte ways we can more effectively• use existing energy supplies -6- 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. s 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 development patterns to 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. ■ ■ 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 for Iowa City. This document will e a statement similar 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. -B- 0 ■ IV. SCHEDULE 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. WORK ITEM GRAPHICS BASE MAPS POPULATION HOUSING ENVIRONMENT LAND USE TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC UTILITIES URBAN DESIGN COMMUNITY FACILITIES 76 77 78 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 --------x x ----- X x -------x --x x ---x x x---------x ------x ------x x -------x x -------x x ----- x X ---------X GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY PLAN (INTERIM) CITY PLAN GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT AREA PLANS, CENTRAL NORTH EAST' _' SOUTH WEST TREE PLANTING PLAN x A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PLAN ----x A x ---------x A x ---------x A x----------------- x A X ---------------------x A x -------x A 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 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS NEWSPAPER SURVEY SAMPLE SURVEY PUBLIC MEETINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS COORDINATION INTERIM ZONING ZONING ORDINANCE BIKEWAYS x ---------- ----------------------x A 9m x ---x X x x -------x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X------------------------------------------------ X_x x -------x A x -------------------x A -9- 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. The 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. 31 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 wive -eights time planning position has been eliminated. It is 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. �aq Aty of Iowa City 0 MEMORANDUM DUM DATE, May 20, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager ' FROMt Dennis E. Showalter, Director of Parke & RecreationGu REt H.C.D.A. Money Already Spent out of the $80,000 Neighborhood r / Park Allocation 1/ I. Trees w A. Villa Park - 75 trees $1,900.00 11. S. Hollywood Manor - 45 trees $ 985.00 C. Northeast Park - 35 trees $ 932.50 D. Willow Creek Park - 60 trees $ 568.50 $4,386.00 II. Seed and Fertilizer A. S. Hollywood Manor $ 731.06 TOTAL $5,117.06 We have plans and specs for the playground equipment, backstop, and bleachers written, which we are holding. /ef JUNE 1976 S M T W TH F S 1 2 8:30AM-11ousing 38AM-Magistrates q Comm (Eng Conf Rm) Court (Chambers) 1:30PM-Safety Com 4PM-P&Z Formal 4PM-P&Z Informal (Eng Conf Rm) (Chambers) (Conf Room) 3:30PM-Board of 7:30PM-Ralston Crk NO COUNCIL MEETING Adjustment Coord Committee (Chambers) (Conf Room) s 8 +7-Magfs -United Action 10 BAM-Magistrates 11 2 ) Youth (Friends Court (Chambers) ing House)Desi BAM-Sign Ordinance ) 9 n Review (Conf Room) (Conf Room) 3PM-Riverfront •-. - 7:30PM�Council '7-Parks & (Rec IR Comm (Conf Room) (Chambers) Comm ter) 7:30PM-Comprehen- Plan Coord. sive Committee (Conf Room) 14 8AM-Magistrates 15 17 BAM-Magistrates 18 19 13 Court (Chambers) AM-Housing Cort (Chambers) 4PM-P&Z Informal Comm (Eng Conf Rm) 4 M-P&&ZZ Formal (Conf Room) NO COUNCIL MEETING 7:30PM-Airport Comm (Eng Conf i 20 21 SAM-Magistrates 22 3 24 BAM-Magistrates 25 6 - Court (Chambers) Court (Chambers) _ SAM-sign ordinance 1:30PM-InFormal (Conf Room) Y. -- Council (Conf Rm) 4PM-Library Board 7:30PM-Council (Lib Auditorium) - (Chambers) 7:3OPM-Comprehen- - sive Plan Coord. Committee -_ (Conf Room) ',,F 27 128 8A_4-Magistrates 29 30 Court (Chambers)` 1:30PM-Informal ' Council (Conf Rm) 1.4 4PM-Mayor's Youth 7:30PM-Council -- Employment Board (Chambers).4a. (Trinit Epis- �3 copal C�iurch) 7PM-Human Relation .'sit THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEWSLETTER is to enhance communication between youth -serving agencies and to promote a closer Punpoee: working relationship between these agencies. The Newsletter will be published the last week of each month. The Newsletter Committee meets monthly to review articles submitted for publication. Persons wishing to submit articles or items of information are asked to send their contributions to Judy Kelley, Iowa City Public Library, 307 East College, Iowa City -- Phone 354-1264, or any Committee member. Your articles, comments and viewpoints are invited. It is the concensus of the Committee that all viewpoints should be printed, and the opinions expressed herein do not necess- arily represent those of the Newsletter Committee. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Eve Kripke, Iowa City Public Schools; Judy Kelley, Iowa City Public Library; Jean Spector, ASERP; Carol Flinn; Lois Kerr, Johnson County Dept. of Social Services; Linda Schreiber, City of Iowa City; Joan VanSteenhuyse,Mayor's Youth Employment Program. The next meeting of the Committee will be June 10, at 5:00 p.m. It is requested that all articles be submitted to any committee member prior to that time. This Committee is comprised entirely of volunteers. Since their time is limited, we would solicit your assistance in informing of activities and changes within your organization. You can mail articles to any committee member or call in items of interest or information. All articles will be printed! YOUR IELP IS NEEDED to keep the Newsletter interesting and use . JUVENILE JUSTICE by Dan B4ay Dan Bray, Assistant County Attorney, advises that all Johnson County Law enforcement officers have been instructed that, when evidence warrants, charges of "Possession of Beer" of a minor are to be filed in Magistrate's Court under Section 123.43 of the Code of Iowa. It is the opinion of the County Attorney's Office that this charge is exempt from the juris- diction of the Juvenile Court. Consequently, juveniles charged with "Possession of Beer" will be tried in adult court with a copy of the filing forwarded to the Probation Office. For more information, contact Dan Bray - 337-9688. • 0 176 SummeA Ceta by Joan VanS.teenl=y6e The Summer CETA Youth Fnq)loyment Program will be operating again this summer in Johnson County. The major goal of.the program is to;provide economically disadvantaged youth with an opportunity,to,earn needed, money and explore the world of work during the summer weeksr.by partici pating in a publicly subsidized youth employment program. Tlie:program will last for 8 weeks - June 14 throw h August 6 1976. Ther:eligibility guidelines of 'Summer C are: - years old and low-income youth. What does the CLIA Program have to offer: 1. A Job: Eligible youth will be placed in jobsites in public or private, non-profit organizations. The youth will work 28'hours per week - Monday through Thursday. The hourly wage is $2.30.Youth will'be placed in jobs that are similar to their interests. 2. A Look at Other Jobs: Career exploration activities will be scheduled every ri ay. ese activities will help the youth with future career planning. There will be group and individual activities.' Youth will be required to spend an average of -'4 hours per week participating in career exploration activities and 'they -will be paid for -these. hours. Youth will actually be paid for '32 hours per week. 3. A Fun Time: Recreational activities; such as campouts .will be held t roup out the program. Attendance at these activities is optional. Recruitment of summer enrollees has begun and interested youth should contact Joan VanSteenhuyse who will be coordinating the CLIA Program this summer. Referrals can be made to Joan at Job Services, 1810 Lower Muscatine. CL-rA applications can also be picked up at the HACAP office. RecAeati.on June S. 1:30 p.m. United Action for Youth is sponsoring a Frisbee Tournament! There will be approximately 8 events in Junior and Senior divisions (17 -and under and 18 and over). All prizes are not yet finalized, butifirst,prize for the senior division will be a keg, courtesy of Gabe 'N Walker's. Wham -o has been instrumental in supplying information and equipment_and'commit- tments have been received from the Green Pepper and-the.Crazy.Top Shop. Rain date -is June 6. Also, the U. of I. frisbee class would like to form a -club orr:group with a full scale tournament in the fall. For information -on the tournament,.and Iowa City frisbee club or on how to become a member.of theIIFA --'contact U.A.Y. (338-7518) or Kurt Hilleman, p.o. box 1591, 337-9044. The Iowa City and Coralville Recreation Departments will be offering tennis and swimming lessons for this summer. There is a fee charged and registra- tion must occur before the lessons start. Various levels of instruction are given for both sports, therefore, any potential registrant should contact the proper recreation department for more specific information. -2- y DEVELOPMENTS IN JUVENILE JUSTICE by Diane Denn" , Student at City H" h Schook The present juvenile justice system is under attack from many people., Included in the people who are criticizing the juvenile_justice,system is State Representative Tom Higgins, a member of The Interim Juvenile Justice Study Committee. Higgins called the. present system an '-abomination and a scandal" and said the present code dictates neither facilities nor time limit before a detention hearing is held. Higgins also.called.the present correctional system a "hodge-podge" where juveniles are bounced around from "system to system in a virtual tug of war. Because Representative Higgins is criticizing the system he also recommends alternatives to the present system. In the draft of his bill.which deals with the services before or mainly after a juvenile has come .in contact with the juvenile justice system, he plans to establish a new .juvenile justice department of Juvenile Services outside of the present Social Services Department. Higgins'draft consists of 13 youth service bureaus under the aegis of a youth services commission and would emphasize the least drastic alternative by providing community based rehabilitation programs..,The Youth Service Commission shall consist of a juvenile court:•judge, hree lay adult citizens, one representative of a private social service agency, one representative of the Department of Social Services, one professional educatn(is seventeen, a.t public school system, two minors betweQn the ages of twelve..fficervanteen, one member of a county board of supervisors, one probation officer and one law enforcement officer. A total of twelve members. This would enable all agencies to get involved and support the Youth Seryice Bureaus. 1. I suggest that you take time to write your opinion to Representative Tom Higgins. You can reach him at the State_Capitol,.Des Moines, Iowa, 50319, and be sure to include his box number which is Box 7. I am sure he would appreciate any reference materials on youth service bureaus. PROGRAMS PALS Pnognam_ The PALS program is growing steadily. The referrals of;boys needing male companions are running ahead of; the number of volunteers "recruited, sat the average time it takes to find a PAL for a boy is,.7 weeks. There are more female volunteers than referred girls, however; and Coordinator Julie Zimmer welcomes referralsof.girls,ages 6 - 14 who need adult companions. You can reach her at. the Johnson County Extension; Service -- 337-2145 with any questions. -3- At the Iowa City Recreation Center classes in arts and crafts and drama will be offered for children in grades 3 - 6. Youth in gra es -9 will be able to participate in classes in ceramics, painting, photography and printmaking. Sumner afternoons from 1 - 4:30 might be filled by attending oe of mus1cthe Iowa City playgrounds. Programs in arts and crafts, drama, , tumbling, archery, nature awareness and sports will be offered.. Special events such as the June 23 track meet as well as the talent show on June 29 will also be held. A program specifically designed for the mentally and physically handicapped will be sponsored this Sumner by the Iowa City Park and Recreation Department. also softball leagues for boys and girls. While.they.are not There are sponsored al the Iowa City Park and Recreation Department, any interested Center to receive information or how to.contact party may call the Recreation people for the specific leagues. Johnson County Extenaion SeAv.fce by Sue Obahi The Johnson County Extension Service is again sponsoring Camp will beche dY n 5� for 6-9 year old youth of Johnson County. The day Camp for 9 weeks, beginning day sessions June 14 and ending August 13 at the Rotary Youth Camp in Coralville. Children will be picked up by ,bus at neighborhood elementary schools in the morning and returned in the afternoon. A fee of $20.00 will be chargedto co er c Stsinsuincluding bus service„ staff salaries, milk and snack, camp Each week has a different theme and activities will center around lttheme. ther information may be obtained.bystepping y Registration blanks and fur ederal Building or phoning 337-2145. the Extension office, 251 F In the planning stages are programs for 8'We arernotasurethow much.willybe under the CSA guidelines. At the moment, available and when the program will start. The program wi1L be,recxAatvities. (t e eal in nature with field trips , overnights and short term Iftyou are working moment we are thinking of recruiting through HACAP). Y qualify with youth who may be interested in such activities and who would please notifyschedule, when developed, to me and I will get the program . the respective agencies. Cross Cultural Workshop or The Iowa State Extension Service is sponsoring a Cross Cung a-betterSiunder- youth 15 18 years of age who are interested in developing standing of other cultures. It will be from 10:30 a.m. fee will be $50.00 1:30 p.m., July 30 at the Iowa 4-H Center, Madrid. Campper person. They would like to have youth (equal number of males and females) with Hispanic, American Indian, Black, .White or.As'. backgrounds to participate. epted on a first-come,first-serve basis. Applications will be acc, There are a few scholarships available if these are needed. If.you know of any youth who is interested in participating, please contact the:Extension office for the necessary form. -4- 0 • SCILOOZ6 by Eve K.h,Cpke Following a very active and full school year, the summer is a quieter time for the Iowa City Community School District. Two programs will be offered for elementary school students. One, a skills maintenance program, will offer instruction in reading, math_ and kindergarten readiness. The second is a special program for the. gifted child. With an environmental theme, the students will experience a rather intense involvement in social science study. At the secondary level academic programs are being offered in English,; math, social studies and science. Also there will be full course of instruction in drivers education. The academic summer school program:: will be held at City High School. Drivers Education is offered at both {Vest and City High School. All of these programs begin on June 7,.1976. For some teachers several intensive weeks in the summer are devoted to curriculum development. Entire departments may meet for the writing of curricular goals and objectives and/or individual teachers may be developing activities and programs for the following year. Counselors may be involved in developing public relations programs or Career Guidance Week activities, or they may be setting up Career Centers in their scliools. West High School will have such a Center next year, the plans for which are being made this summer. The Career Center will bring together all career related materials in a special room in the Guidance Office for,; use by students and teachers. The funding for all these summer activi- ties participated in by teachers comes from monies allocated from the . Elementary and Secondary Education Act (dispensed through the State of Iowa Department of Public Instruction) and from shared funds from;our,' local school district. As for athletics, at the high school level the summer program includes sophomore and varsity boys' baseball and girls' softball. Games will, be played through mid-July. Spectators are urged to cheer on their Favorite teams. AT THE LIBRARY LET'S GO TO TI IL SI IOW! Showings of old feature films every Wednesday during the sunner. Beginning Wednesday, June 9, a different film will be shown each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, in the Iowa City Public Library Auditorium (air-conditioned) at College and Linn Streets. Admission is free and on a first -come -first - serve basis. The schedule is as follows (a free flyer listing.and des- cribing the films to be shown each month will be mailed to you upon _request): June 9: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944) with Judy. Garland._, June 16: ON THE TOWN (1949) with Gene Kelly and Frank:Sinatra.,;,; June 23: THE KING AND I (1956) with Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner. June 30: HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940) with Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. July 7: SECRET AGENT (Hitchcock thriller with Robert - Young and • Lili Palmer). _ -:-,: July 14: CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN with Clifton Webb and Myrna Loy.,.. July 21: !VEST SIDE STORY (1961) with Natalie Wood. -5- I:ic July 28: OF P1ICL' AND PSwith (1951)uwithS�'Meredith l�ciF dand M;irlonBettyld. August 4: STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Brando. August 11: NOTHING SACREI) with Carolo Lombard. August 18: RAIN (1932) with .loan Crawford and,lValtcr,ikiston. August 25: PLANIir OF TILE APVS with Charleton Heston and Roddy McDowell. t tonoetiitg Hobbiee: Check the south display June through August. Featured will be exhibits of hobbies which are currently popular with young persons as well as people' of all ages. Included are stamp collections, crafts and models, campaign displays are the work of buttons, bicycles, and CB radios. Puny of the Iowa City youth. C;la,s T0UAiucmejtt bon Youth The Iowa City Public Library and Recreation Center are having,a chess; tournament for persons under the age Time: Thursday, June 10, 1:00 p.m• to 5:00 p'm' Place: Library Auditorium (air conditioned) Applications available at: Iowa City Recreation Center; Iowa City Pub a. Please prc-register by June 7. LEARNING OPPORTUNITY, by Eve Kxi.pke "after A new publication on the single parent family will be available,., August 1, 1976. This 200 page book will bring tog familyeasla'maJor ciplinary overview of ideas regarding the single p alternative to the traditional family•,ill be a ers presented at the ion of Compiled under one covConference'aheld atI Coll tthe,Un papers of Iowa in "Single Parent Family s of society February 1976. The focus of thaspa unitaand the srelationships of, the_ parents , the child, the family to the single parent family. rehensive.bibliogiaphy...Thus, this Also included in this volume is a comp rofessional is not only an important coly ction:of the life, but it alsoghts servesdasda valuable; up- is in the area of family more,involved to -date resource tool for professionals who are increasingly with single parent families. Editors of this publication are Susan Burden, Campus Minister en Center East, Roger Simpson, Convenor,.of.the pdity Iioof this Program Associate at the university of Iowa.,Extension Division, Eve iripke, Counselor at West High School, Profe Changing Family ConferaTces ent of Home EconomicFred Stult� sSofsthe tUniversity of Iowaissor in . Development in the DeP -6- The price of this publication is $5. Copies can be ordered now from: Peggy Houston Division of Continuing Education C108 East Hall 522h2 Iowa City, Iowa (Checks should be made payable to The University of Iowa SWING INTO SUMMER by Mauxeen Da?-Y,Student at City High SehooE As summer approaches and spring is in full swingill , more and more time is Spent outside on the lawn at City tf gtofnentertainment,Frisbee and discussing summer plans are majorlike many "I`11 be very glad to get away from school," said Marty: Shei dans on working this summer. Some are choosing other students, 1 is pursuing an interest in plants with a future career in mind. Marty p n to "be.;a,farmer" by working at Flowcgonn Another olddemaatn'sa said s 901 may be farming it this summer. I m gonna be on my the rest of my life." others are only in it for the money - but there's a lot of different things ' lalling to learn how to learn instead that money will be -used for. Janis will be working this summer "in order to go to Pacific High School. Ism planning anything, You C; e learnt That's of this - public schools do not teach Y gonna learn about myself mostly- why I want to go to Pacific High - I'm g A parents can't afford it. And need abetter job to earn enough money. ]Y Pati -who just graduated; said;; anyway, I'm into earning it myself."enough money to move out to California "Hopefully, i can get a job and g this. summer- plany.students are working for'cars or.motorcycles or o support the ones they already own*1. vacationing on •their vacation. absolutely nothing to spending two months in Europe. Then there's the students who plan on really All the way from doing said one "I think I'll lay arotmd'and be lazy. Work when I'm energetic, Canada and California are; on, Grace will be travelling all the way, to Belgium student. Plans for travelling to hleXico, some students' minds . Mar , through AFS. She says she hasn't the "vaguest idea-.of,wbat it will e, like. I've never even been to summer camp- I don't know what its like to like. away. Iwo friends said, "We're planning on doing a lot of nothing this Sumer. Stay in Iowa City and hope something happens. 1 11 everything; including summer. A,lot of School has a way of influencing to -graduate early. Others going to summer school in order to u for nine students are g a good time this summer to make are fiercely intent on having a break -from school,. baseball; and months in school: Summer means reing,'work; frisbee; money," a deep tan, swimming, a time for experiences we can tell each other about next fall. -7- 0 CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM n LJ TO: Neal Berlin FROM: Dick Plastino v on Washington Street Construction RE: Maintenance of Trees Project Attached are the job specifications for all plantings. �a1 There was some concern about theSmaintenance responsibility that is on' the bottom of page the top of page DS -37. The sum total of all these specifications and addendum is to create the following conditions: The contractor will be totally responsible for the plantings up until the time the City accepts the 1976. work, which will probably be in July or Aug usi Thereafter, the City will maintain the plant material; however, the conti ractor can provide additional maintenance if he feels that the City's mantenance is in any way will havepr interest in deficien one (1) the outcome of the plantings foraperiod is the complete growing season after the City P plantings. if any of the plantings die, the contractor must replace them during this complete growing season following acceptance by the City. As noted in the last line of the addendum, final determination of all plant replacements will be by the City. We feel that the City is completely protected with this wording. If there tions, please contact me. are any other ques RJP:bz Attachment g, The functiona test for each street lighting system shall consist of an operational test for five consecutive nights according to the regular lighting schedule. 9. Shutdown caused by factors beyond the Contractor's control ` shall not constitute discontinuity of the functional test. 6.00 PLANTING L 6.01 --GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS well branched and i stock must be straight of trunk, L. All nursery for the variety. The show the true characteristics of form and undamaged. leader in a single stemmed tree must be straight to be grown locally or is to be chosen from areas All stock is Proof of within, or colder than, the local planting zone. L source of supply may be requested. All nursery stock, except Vinca Minor, is to be B. and B. L Container plants will not be accepted. The balls must be firm I and compact. Loose ties and torn burlap will not be acceptable. the twine around the As one of the final acts of planting, trunk of the plant will be cut. Otherwise, the twine must remain intact. DS -33 a• REE SPECIFICATIONS • 6.02 --still --- I 1, Caliper and Height Measurement round a• Caliper of trunk shall be taken 6 inches above B level up to and including 4 inch caliper size and d level for larger sizes. 12 inch above groun 2, Height of Branching a• Unless otherwise specified' trees are to be free of branches to a point about 50$ of their height. b. Trees with ascending branches and pyramidal in form may be branched one foot or more below the standard height. 3, Height Relationship to Caliper Standard Shade Trees a. 3-3h inch caliper average height 14-16 feet maximum height 18 feet note- certain trees such as some Linden and Oak will not usually attain the height measurement in relation to caliper. 4. Branching of Small Upright Trees branches a• Ornamental trees 6-8 feet height- minimum Of 8 8 feet and over - branched proportionately Minimum 5, Ball Sizes --Shade and OrnamentaMinimum Ball Height a, Tree Caliper Tree height Ball Diameter 7,011 32" 16" 3-3k" 24"13.5" 2-2h" 8' ft SPECIFICATIONS 6.03 --DECIDUOUS SHRUB ed and bushy with a form that is easily plants must be well shag recognized as normal for the variety. Branch Height 1, Shrub Height minimum branches -4k'minimum Pi -50 DS -34 2. Ball Size ® • Shrub Height Minimum Ball Diameter Minimum Ball Hight 4y' 14" 6.04--BVBRGREEN SPECIFICATIONS The quality of evergreen plants offered is to be normal for the species of variety; healthy in appearance, well shaped and tightly knit. Measurement should be average of plant -- not the extreme tip or greatest diameter. 1. Evergreen Spread Minimum Ball Diameter Minimum Ball Height 2 �- 3' 14" 9. 5,. 2. Evergreen Height Minimum Ball Diameter Minimum Ball Height 51 18" 1211 6.05--VINCA MINOR SPECIFICATIONS Two year clumps with 8 - 12 runners of 8 - 10inches in length. May be in peat pots or other containers. The root moss must be dense so as to hold the soil together and not expose the roots when planting. Peat pots only may be planted without removal, and these must have the pot rims broken so that the rim will not be near or above planted soil level. 6.06 --SOD SPECIFICATIONS 1. Sod shall be nursery grown and consist of a predominately blue grass blend, being weed -free and dense in growth. 2. Soil amendments: A complete fertilizer must be applied to the soil before the sod is put down. Apply a lawn -type, high in nitrogen, at the rate of 15 - 20 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. of area. Mix together with the top 5 - 6 inches Of soil and rake smooth,.removing all unbroken clods of soil and small rocks, etc. in the same process. DS -35 3. The sod must be aid in a careful manner with tight seams and should be rolled. Subsequent watering of the sod is the responsibility of the contractor until the section or sections are accepted by the City. 6.07 --PROPER PLANTING PROCEDURES L. Each tree well must have the present soil removed (and discarded) to a minimum depth of 1.5 feet deeper than the height of the ball to be planted. The diameter of the planting well must be a minimum of 1.5 feet larger at the top and 2 feet larger at the base than the ball to be planted. Pre-cut holes in existing cement may create special problems. These will be resolved by the Inspector on the site. 2. Soil replacement for the plantings will conform to the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service Texture Classification for Sandy Loam. (Augumented to include Canadian Peat Moss.) i (See section 6.09) 3. All plants will be installed at the proper planting level. Any sinkage or tipping of the plant will be corrected immediately by the contractor. 4. The plants will be properly watered and the backfill soil firmly tamped to eliminate air pockets at planting time and watered again as needed until the section or block is completely planted and accepted by the City. 6.08 --REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE All plant material is to be guaranteed for one complete growing season following acceptance by the City of Iowa City. Replacement of plants not in prime condition must be made during the first planting period following notification to the Contractor by the City. Replacements will be made with no additional charge to DS- 36 L i L. L the City. The Contractor will not be expected to replace plant material that has been damaged by vandalism. The City assumes the responsibility of watering and other care of the plant material after the initial planting care. It is to be noted, however, that this in no way limits the right of the Contractor to protect his investment by providing extra care in the form of watering or other procedures. 6.09 --U.S. VATI TE SI FICATI 1. Augumented slightly for a specific purpose by the addition of Canadian Peat Moss. 2. Sandy Loam is soil containing a high percentage of sand but having enough silt and clay to make it somewhat coherent. The individual sand grains can be readily seen and felt. Squeezed when dry, a sandy loam forms a cast that falls apart readily. If squeezed when moist, a cast can be formed that bears careful handling without breaking. Sand- minimum 43% maximum 85% Silt"- less than 50% Canadian Peat- minimum 5% Clay- less than 20% Percentages given by weight. * Fayette soil found locally are a source of silt. 6.10 --PAYMENT Basis of payment will be for contract price bid per unit, which price shall be payment in full for all materials and work complete in place including soil replacement as noted in 6.07-2, excava- tion of tree well and all other incidentals, and no additional compensation will be allowed. DS -37 0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET AMENITIES PROGRAM ADDENDUM NUMBER THREE TO ALL BIDDERS: 0 MARCH 16, 1976 The above entitled specifications for which bids are due on March 18, 1976, at 10:00 a.m., are hereby revised as follows: In "Detailed Specifications", page DS -37, lines 3 through 7 inclusive are deleted and replaced with . . . After acceptance, the City will maintain the plant material in accordance with good practice as established by the City Forester. However, such City maintenance or lack thereof will not relieve the Contractor of performance under the replacement guarantee. The City will allow the Contractor to perform additional maintenance if the Contractor wishes to suppliment City Maintenance. Final determination of plant replacement will be by the City Engineer. All provisions of the Specifications, except the provisions as amended in this Addendum Number One, shall remain in force as written. I hereby acknowledge receipt of this Addendum Number One. Signed: TName of Company Address: (Bidder shall either enclose this Addendum with the Proposal or return prior to the date for receiving bids which is 10:00 a.m., March 18, 1976.) T0: Neal Berlin City Council FROM: Dick Plastino RE: Joint Design • CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM 1 fooncrete Pavements •�s DATE: May 21, 1976 Cracking in concrete pavements is caused by four (4) primary sources. These are described below: 1. volume changes. To get the plasticity required for proper placing and finishing, concrete has more water added to it than is really necessary to make it harden. During the hardening process, most of the excess water is removed from the concrete and as a result, the concrete occupies less volume after it has hardened than when it was first placed on the ground. This reduction in volume is the initial source of transverse cracks in concrete sidewalks. 2. Temperature changes. After a concrete sidewalk has -ure hardened it is subject to stresses caused by temp changes in the concrete. In the bottom of a concrete sidewalk daily changes in temperature are limited to a fairly narrow range; however, the top of the sidewalk is subject to fairly large daily variations in temperature. At night, the top of the sidewalk will usually be cooler than the bottom. As a result, the top of the sidewalk will tend to contract and curl or warp the slab edges upward. This tendency to contract and the resultant upward warping are resisted by the weight of the slab. The restrained warping produces tension stresses in the top of the slab and compressive stresses in the bottom of the slab. During the day, the stress pattern is often reversed. The top of the pavement will usually be warmer than the bottom. As a result, the top of the sidewalk will tend to expand and warp the slab edges downward. The expansion subgrade producing tension in the bottom of the slab and compression in the top. in Iowa, with yearly variations of temperature of 100 F.+, these stresses become quite large. page 2. 0 MEMO: Concrete Pavements 3. Moisture Differences. Differences in moisture content between the top and bottom of a pavement produce similar stresses to temperature changes but they are less severe. Low moisture content causes contraction and high moisture content causes expansion. 4. Loads on the Sidewalk. In roadway pavement design the repeated loads of vehicles are also a pertinent factor in cracking; however, on a sidewalk these forces are negligible with the exception of an occasional light weight vehicle. Such infrequent loading of the sidewalk can be ignored for crack control purposes. Assessing the influence of restrained warping stresses on sidewalks is complicated because moisture and temperature differentials often produce opposite effects. It is known, however, that the first three causes mentioned above are known to be major factors in causing transverse cracks in concrete. To control cracking, joint designs have been designed to make adequate provisions for the effects of the warping mentioned above. Closely spaced contraction joints will, in most cases, control cracking. Transverse cracking may also be controlled by placing distributed steel between joints spaced too far apart to prevent cracking. In the case of a sidewalk with frequent contraction joints, the purpose of the distributed steel is not to prevent cracking between joints; instead, the steel is designed to hold the slab edges firmly together after the cracks have formed. It has also been suggested that distributed steel delays the formation of visible cracks; however, the light weight of steel used in sidewalk design would not serve this function. The major cause of the cracking on the sidewalk on Washington Street is due to the poor layout of the contraction joints. A concrete slab poured without any joints, whatsoever, will invariably crack in a pattern of.large rectangles. Therefore, good design to prevent cracking dictates that all contraction joints will be laid out at right angles. This obviously was not done on Washington Street, since it was determined that certain trade-offs needed to be made between design to prevent cracking and aesthetic design. It will be noticed on Washington Street, for instance, that a crack occurs at virtually every tree well where the round tree well tapers to a narrow section, next to adjacent slab. Cracks also show up at the corner of underground vault tops and across the narrow neck of triangular sections of concrete. Given this design of contraction joints, cracks can absolutely be guaranteed to occur. On a more subjective level, it can also be argued that the aesthetic design is sufficiently pleasant and the cracking is sufficiently minute that an adequate trade-off between aesthetics and crack -control has been achieved. page 3. • MEMO: Concrete Pavements There are alternate methods of design that could have been used to control cracking and still provide pleasant design. The use of brick placed hand -tight without mortar joints is an excellent method of controlling cracking since there are hundreds of fracture planes that will absorb the stresses. The use of cold joints is also moderately successful, although experience on the south side of Washington Street shows that this is not the total answer. The joint between every aggregate and plain concrete surface on the south side of Washington is a cold joint, yet cracking has occurred across the necks of triangular sections due to the stresses men- tioned earlier. In summary, it was expected that cracking would occur in the concrete sidewalks on Washington Street. Light mesh steel was used to prevent wide gap separation after the cracks occurred. In addition, contraction joints were sawed through the entire slab on approximately 75 foot centers. These mea- sures were successful to the extent that the cracking that occurred was expected. On one portion of the sidewalk, slight differential settlement has occurred on a contraction joint that was sawed through the entire pavement and steel. This was not expected. The materials that were used on the Washington Street job were thoroughly tested throughout the job and exceeded all quality requirements set by the City. The requirements set by the City were based on well established specifications used by the Iowa State Highway Commission. Inspection on the job was done by personnel in the Engineering Department and it can be said unequivocablely that inspection was superb. If future jobs are done in the downtown, Public Works would recommend that more extensive use be made of bricks so that concrete sections can be laid out in rectangles and a more traditional joint design used to control cracking. TO: FROM: RE: Ay of lows City ►r 1 ► i ' �1,61L X777 ►!i r Neal Berlin, City Manager DATES May 12, 1976 Dennis Kraft, Director, Community Development Lyle G. Seydel, Housing Coordinator u Per request the following information is submitted concerning Minimum Housing Code inspections. Period of time covered is February, March and April. Feb. Mar. Apr. Total 1. Number of inspections 153 176 151 480 (structures) Containing number of dwelling/rooming 561 767 899 2,227 units a. Out of 480 structures inspected, only 44 structures containing 89 units satisfied the Minimum Housing Code requirements. b. There have been 436 letters written to owners for those structures not in compliance. As a result of these inspections and follow-up letters 96 additional structures containing 153 dwelling units will be issued Certificates of Compliance. C. Single family dwellings are included in the figures above. A further break down of single family units follows. Single Family Dwelling units inspected = 186 Owner occupied = 112 Renter occupied = 74 32 meet minimum requi 23 meet minimum requirement 9 meet minimum requi Concerning single family dwellings, owner occupied versus rental units, it is significant to note that there is a difference in the letter issued. For rental units, corrective action is requested and reinspection is schedul ed. For owner occupied, the deficiency is noted and a Z�Aq 0 IWIC u suggestion made that the owner use the list as a check list of items to remedy in the home in order to get and maintain compliance with the code. Corrective action is not requested nor are the units scheduled for reinspection. d. During this three month period, inspectors have been refused entry to the following structures: 35 owner occupied single family dwellings 2 duplex rental units 1 four-plex unit Action will be initiated in the near future to obtain warrants to inspect these structures. 2. A brief analysis of the above figures reveals a startling number of non -compliances. This is tempered with the fact that many of the structures have minor deficiencies and will be in compliance when they are reinspected. Also, it must be re- membered that the area involved does contain a large percentage of older buildings. After the structure is inspected and deficiencies are noted, a letter is sent to the owner and a reinspection is scheduled: The period of time for corrective action varies from 30 days to six months. The inspections performed during this period may be considered as "initial inspections" and indeed a sizable area was covered. Future schedules will see less time being spent on "initial nspections" and more time on reinspections. The attached map depicts area in which the inspectors have worked during this three month period. The area is bounded as follows: on the north, south side of Burlington Street; on the east, west side of Summit Street; on the west by the Crandic tracks; on the south, north side of Benton Street then north along Gilbert Street to the Rock Island tracks then the Rock Island tracks are the southern boundry to Summit Street. This area is nearly completed and area 5 will be next. The eins ectionrea 5willin area 1 will start in late May and our progress considerably slower. 3. Five most frequent violations 1. Two outlets in every room, 2. Pressure and temperature extension on water heater. 3. Handrail on four or more steps.. 4. Fire extinguishers need recharging. 5. Fire separation between floors in multiples and rooming houses. 0 0 -3- 4. In this specific area we learned of 17 dwelling units for which compliance certificates were not requested or issued. These are not illegal conversions, merely units that the City was not cognizant of their existance. During this time frame complaints of two illegal conversions from single family to duplex were received. Both are in R1 areas and the structures were completed in the last five years as single family dwellings. Subsequent owners, without permits and in violation of zoning ordinances, converted these structures to duplex units. One of these units, on Arbor Drive, was converted to a duplex. A letter to the owner was sent notifying him of the violations. The dwelling is located on Western Road and the owner has taken in two roomers which is legal. Action will be pursued on both cases to insure compliance. 17, .0 jLP`A.ii All -- _- , _— -- --- — L AN D gcCl gity of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DAT11 May 24, 1976 TO: Mayor Neuhauser and the City Council FROM: Billie Hauber, Superintendent of Cemetery -Forestry REt Memorial Services On Friday, June 11, 1976, at 1:00 p.m. in Oakland Cemetery the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy will hold Memorial Services in remembrance of the donors to the Deeded Body Program. Due to the increasing attendance and the number of vehicles involved, this could be the last year that the Memorial Services r thiswill actually be held at Oakland.ght like toaattendnd because it's an impressive ceremony, y miB /ef d1kv o4 Iowa City 0 CO DATE: May 19, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager FROM: Dennis E. Showalter, Director of Parks 6 Recreation RE; Ideas on Priorities for City Park H.C.D.A. Projects In the event part of the City Park H.C.D.A. money is "unfrozen" before the total amount, I am submitting my ideas on priorities for City Park. 1. Log cabin restoration - $2,500. It is desirable to do this project early because of the Children's Museum idea as presented by Marilyn Nickelsburg. 2. Playground, Lower City Park - reduce to $10,000 from $30,000. 3. Trees - reduce to $5,000 from $15,000 - plant this fall. 4. Spray pool - $7,500. 5. Pond bank stabilization - allocate $10,000 and buy "grass paver" blocks and steel fence posts to anchor same. Contract to have the bank shaped and sloped (approximately $500). Lay grass pavers as we can with the Park crew. 6. Mercer Park tennis court lights - $12,500. TOTAL AMOUNT = $47,500. /ef 0 may 26, 1976 Ms. .Mary Pock, Chairman Board of Directors Johnson County Council on Aging 538 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Nis. Rock: At the regular Council meeting on May 4, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning the Council on Aging and on May 24 reviewed the Y.eritage Agency on Aging letter of May 18, 1976. The Council feels that funding should be provided to the agency directly serving senior citizens in Johnson County. If the Johnson County Council on Aging feels Heritage's request for matching funds has priority, then it would be appropriate for the Council on Aging to forward certain limited funds to Heritage for planning purposes. T7ne City believes that such a procedure will ensure local control and provide the greatest return for the tax dollars invested. Also the City desires to reduce the ninber of agencies that negotiate directly with t -he City for services for the same clientele. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager NGB/sd cc: Doris Bridgeman Rauxli 11. Youells City Council O city DATE% May 21, 1976 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager 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. Alsoincluded is a revised detailed work program tfor he lthe Infomprehen/Comment nsive Plan. Also included is a copy of rmati 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. ich the Department has as of this time Personnel vacancies wh include one Associate Planner, one Redevelopment Specialist, and one Senior Housing Inspector. Detailed Division reports of the Department are attached. /sc GOALS: I. 149 APRIL, 1976 MONTHLY REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Housing Division • UNITS. Convert 49VunitsJofLVSectionaUNITSdditional tosection SECTION 23 8 units and obtain approval of 100 to 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 for low income 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 support to the Iowa City Housing Commission. V. ENFORCE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE. In the interest of public health and safety .increase efforts and reviseplanfor enforcing the city's Minimum Housing Code. 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 Section 8 Program were received. Ten were 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 • -2- 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: I• 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 enhance lity of obtainingsomeadditional unitsunderSectiontheo8. 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 11, on the recommended revisions to the Minimum Housing Code. Two new commissioners should be appointed to the Commission. ® 0 -3- v. Housing Section. One hundred structures, 650 dwelling units, are scheduled to be inspected during May. Certificates of Compliance will be issued to approximately 95 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. GOALS: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION Urban Renewal LITIGATION. Under the direction of the City Attorney, to provide assistance, information, and participation in Urban Renewal litigation. II. PERSONNEL. To obtain adequate staff to carry out Division responsibilities. APRIL ACTIVITIES: Much staff time was taken with regard to the Bechtold vs. Iowa City, Urban Renewal litigation. I1. Modular property management involved several hours of time providing period interruptions to other Division activities. I11. 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: I_ Staffing for the Division is to be finalized as soon as possible and appropriate jobs advertised. 11. College Block Building land marketing documents should be completed and reproduced, and disposition proceedings to be initiated. II1. 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. 11 -4- 0 HCDA - Community Development Block Grant Program GOALS: REPORT. TO complete tto Grantee by April 16T,c1976. 1. GRANTEE PERFORMANCE to p HUD Report on HCDA-CDBG programout Division II. PERSONNEL. To obtain adequate staff to carry responsibilities. I[I. o prepare recommendations on the REHABILITATION PROGRAM. T Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program. APRIL ACTIVITY: 1. 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. plans were made. Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program p were III. Preliminary g Council, Housing It was recommended that a consultant be hired and two firms and Committee on Community Needs members in basic interviewed. It was decided to include City thus topics were Commission, governing the program design, policy decisions g for discussion at a formal identified and summaries prepared meeting• draft proposal was critique managers and IV. Architectural Barrier Removal Program citizens. It is now ready by appropriate building tinting. to be revised for final draft p PROJECTED ACTIVITIES: ablish work schedule to I. Housing Rehabilitation Program - Est identify goals and procedures for implementing program in Iowa City. manual II. Architectural Barrier Removal Program - Re -work program to prepare final draft for Council action. govern III. Administration - Establish administration procedures to g all projects completed with block grant funds in Iowa City. 1V. Accounting - Establish sound account procedures enabling monthly reports of HCDA-CDBG funds. V. Personnel - Project personnel needs within the Division and advertise appropriately for positions needed. VI. Establish record keeping system for environmental assessments and other related federal documentation. ADVANCE: PLANNING GOALS: I. COMPREHENSIVE: PIAN -- to continue work in five main areas of the Comprehensive Plan and initiate work in a sixth area with major work occurring in 'Free 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 - 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). dinance was IV. withT theMayn12T,g1976nandpubli0crmeeting ottakelplacefinalized Theree as scheduled. V. The Walkway Report and Plan was reviewed and finalized in April. It is now being reviewed by City Staff. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: 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 Ordinancewill be prsented to the Council for adoption. Additionally,population Report will be finished in May.. I II. It is expected that continued coordination work will be required for the Finkbine Bikeway. Ill. Pending the approval of the Revised Detailed Work candidrogra, it is expected that we may begin to identify ates 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 fjustification ocused on the of conflictinas of theCity material. This base mapping was east and south the central This verificationsof conflicting continuing as expected, however, justification and 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 contra ct negotiating, the report will be somewhat delayed. The population projection is now complete as well as the analysis of the census information. 0 0 -7- Land Use -- Tlie 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 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISED DETAILED WORK PROGRAM May 3, 1976 This report presents a revised outline of the comprehensive planning process. It specifies the work sequence and inter- relationships between the work elements which make up the plan. The report is divided into six major areas: I) Plan Preparation; II) Plan Elements; III) Citizen Participation; IV) Schedule; V) Intergovernmental Coordination; and VI) Personnel Requirements. Major changes from the previous planning process are noted with a " 0 " in the margin. I. PLAN PREPARATION It is essential that a comprehensive plan be based on sound and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the planning staff to collect and generate en rteauseful information concerning the natural, physical components of the community; so that as the plan is developed it will reflect the various assetsand con - one straints which need to be reflected in the plan information generated in this process will be of an objective, technical nature. As each area of inquiry is concluded a topical report detailing relevant planning information will be developed. The topical areas of inquiry are listed below with a detailed description of the components of each topic to be studied. A. POPULATION - The population report will develop a population forecast for Iowa City. Additionally, the report will analyze the population of the City by areas within the City, to determine areas of particular character and problem areas. The popu- lation report will also compare Iowa City to other cities within Iowa and compare Iowa City to other university communities in the Midwest. The emhasis in this analysis will be the potential, the problems and the unique characteristics of Iowa City and sub- areas within the City. 1WM 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 duality, 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 Ipatterns 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 ofenergy 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. -3 - TRANSPORTATION - Using the JCRPC Area Transportation the transportation report will add • E This report Study as a base, ro riate. desirable site planning detail as app p ating will supplement the ATS by investigating standards for transportation improvements that will stems energy efficient and the transporta- make the circulation sound. Additionally,pedestrian t systems, environmentally bicycle and tion report includes bicy ort and Plan and the included in the Bikewa s Re Sidewalk Re ort and Plan. complete g, ECONOMIC The economic report will be aarea. it economic base analysis of thesiSwofCeach employment will contain a detailed atheyreport will evaluate category. Additionally, the governments and the fiscal capacity of the the tax bases of the local governments. The utility report will survey the G. UTILITIES electric, sewer, existing infrastructure of wa It will evaluate gas and telephone utilities. e capacity or City utility segments whichDrt willinvestigate are near capacity. The rep development the potential for various densities of and the utility systems which are the most economical for each density- will evaluate H URBAN DESIGN - The urban design study the visual forms, visual character, histoscenic ric or architectural significant se study willddevelop qualities of Iowa City, The study such as n of faciggnage, streets and criteria for the design lighting, ment that parking lots, street lig h sical develop pedestrian ways, so that p v can be assured. is harmonious to human activity - The community I, COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES facilities and services report will useinformation generated from the other background reportsunit other sources in an evaluation of the comm y the City. The report of the facilities and servdesires of the residalns.Oft services will emphasize the community and the provision varying interests of the which are directed to the varying residents. artic- - An extensive citiP J. CITIZEN PICIPATIONhavI as one of its parts a ipation process survey. The citizen participation report community attitudes toward issues, will describe the community problems and alternatives which need to be addressed in the planning prnativ -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 influence 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. 0 0 -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. 0 • 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. 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. S. 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 development patterns to 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 wellasthe 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. a C. 0 -7- 0 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION - This part of detail the concerns of the residents including the following: The Community Survey response of the the sample survey. the plan will of Iowa City 1. Community Survey Report Report ,rill evaluate the residents of the City to 2. Goals and Objectives - As the planning process continues through this fall it is expected that the Comprehensive Plan coordinatitgo CommittGoals ee Will develop and pass on for adoption �— Ob'ectives for Iowa Cit This document will e a statement semi ar to the GenerionalaLand Useit Goals and the Goals of the Reg P D. UPDATE PROCESS - This part of the plan will to -d teate in a process by whic h the plan can be kept up- P - the future. o III, CITIZEN PARTICIPATION element of the participation has to be a primary Citizen Particlanning effort if it is to beeffectivein comprehensive planning will help develop' loping e 4 the long run. This P Comprehensive Plan Coordinating plan allowing the p orate comments of the residents of Committee tee to incorp Iowa City. The initial citizen participation process scheduled for this spring was postponed until this summer and It is expected that with more etdimeThl very ,cess has been process can be slowly develop scope and content. revised to be extensive in its process It is expected that the citizen participation p will consist of the following elements: community organizations A. Community Organizations - Contact as a source for citizen input into the plan. e most B. C. D. E. of the Newspaper Survey - A survey that will giv residents of the City a chance to express their opinions on planning issues* valid Sample Survey - A controlled statistically inions. survey to determine residents UP neighborhood level and issues Public Meeting - Meetings at the es at the City level to discuss . Public Hearings - Hearings will be held ofinalize plans before they are passed on for adoption- 0 0 ■ IV. SCHEDULE 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. WORK ITEM GRAPHICS BASE MAPS POPULATION o HOUSING �• ENVIRONMENT LAND USE h TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC a UTILITIES E URBAN DESIGN COMMUNITY FACILITIES 76 77 78 M J J A S O N D J FIM A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J --------x X ----- X x -------X --x x ---x x x---------x ------x -X --------x x -------x x -------x x----- x x ---------X GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY PLAN (INTERIM) CITY PLAN GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT AREA PLANS, CENTRAL NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST TREE PLANTING PLAN x A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PLAN ----x A x ---------x A x ---------x A x----------------- x A --------------------- ------x A x -------x A 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 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS a NEWSPAPER SURVEY SAMPLE SURVEY PUBLIC MEETINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS COORDINATION x---------- ------------------ ---- x A x ---x x x x -------x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x------------------------------------------------ ro- INTERIM ZONING x -------x A v ZONING ORDINANCE x -------------------x A BIKEWAYS x -x �• c H y E O 0 Wn 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. The 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. o 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. 231 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 land use analysis. In the future involved in preparing the interim is responsible for this planner will be 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. h 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 position has been eliminated. It is 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. E APRIL ACTIVITY: CURRENT PLANNING APRIL MONTHLY REPORT Staff reports were prepared for a rezoning application; an alley vacation request; three preliminary plats; a Planned Area Development Ian; an annexation request and a variance request. Two ordinances p were prepared, one revising duplex parking requirements in the Zoning Code and one revising the scale of subdivision plats in the Subdivision Code. In addition, procedures for the submittal, review and approval of rezoning applications, subdivisions, Large Scale Residential Developments, Large Scale Nonresidential Developments, Planned Area Developments, and vacation requests are beingdeveloped. revisions to the M1 and M2 Industrial Zones was completed and a pro- posed ordinance creating three new industrial zones was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. PROJECTED ACTIVITY: for zoning ordinance amendments, sub - No specific numeric objectives vision plat reviews, etc. are established due to the impossibility division the number of submissions which will be filed. A revised of Home e Will draft of an ordinance creating Junel,ashlwilleprocedures dfor enthesubmittal, be completed in either May ations submitted for consideration by review and approval of applic the City. 0 0 IcINFORWATION/COMMENT PART OF A SERIES OF ARTICLES DISCUSSING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. PLANNING DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF COMKUNITY 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. hE1GHBORH00D 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 -AW -II suburban development. Another neighborhood will contain mostly students, living in older houses converted to apartments or roaming 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 neighborhood. 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 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 without un- desirable side effects and provide for many of the immediate needs of the residents. Road, sewer, park, business, and other facilities are better utilized because not every- one is doing the same thing at the same time. Capital and operating costs of City services are generally lower. The Choice 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 struc- tures, 111d 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. 11 h, NEIGliBOR1i001) TWIT CONCEPT AS A BASIS FOR PLANNING IN IOWA CITY Every family understands to some extent the importance of the physical setting of its home. The question arises: How far do the surroundings of the dwellings extend? The Urban Land Institute agrees that housing environment comprises "that area which embraces all the public facilities and conditions which are required by the average family for its comfort and proper development within the vicinity of the dwelling." Standards for housing nnist 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 Concept The general concept that could be used in the formulation of the Iowa City Compre- hensive Plan is the neighborhood unit concept. Acceptance of the neighborhood concept 0 El no matter how consists not merely of individual nomesfacilities and implies that adequate housing but that all residential and community well planned or well located, health and convenience of to eravaaiable toits services required for the shelter, neighborhood must be included in the neighborhood or must be m. residents. planned area within the City The neighborhood unit may be defined as a natural daily P activities of the families b the radius a tl . . s may be grouped around the ele- whose limits are defined Y churches, or other neighborhood living in that section.( f the City• district, mentary school, the neghborhood shopping centers of social activities. Specific Elementsborhood unit Several types of categories: . These may elements, therefore, comprise the neigh be grouped in the following principle to dwellings and Buildings and land devoted exclusively surrounding' Residential Facilities: immediately directly accessory uses. 'these include houses and the space for gardens, driveways, garag Educational, social, cultural, recreational and on by families in the neighborhood. - Neighborhood Facilities: are used by one member or more of shopping facilities used in comm characteristics of these facilities is that they the family almost every day- telephone; storm Water supply, light and fuel supply;lice service. Utilities and services: disposal; fire protection; and P water, sewage, other waste disp transportation of aired for the surface to s Pnd c nity s and between dwelegtrians and streets Circulation: ods the and fromathe dwelions ling of walks for p persons and g rimarily elements such as facilities. 'These elements conation. They include related for private and public transpor circulation lighting - parking spaces, traffic control and neighborhood unit is the basic plan, the hbor Thus, in formulating a comprehensive P people and areas. The aswellas uaev valid for guiding the development of new land uses, measurement used to evaluate the elements which li p hood concept is equally the redevelopment of older areas. NFIGHBoWA00D MINI G S of cities have initiated processes to decentralize the ears a number what is popularly referred to as neighborhood mini - In recent y in theory, traditional units of governmental structure, forming o�ern- the delineation of and planning for these units has been done at City governments, Although neighborhood units have been, and the city planning, response to those issues, Hall. This interest insixties, ceche federal government's resp e sial issues city $ ments faced in efforts by local government to improve their accountability. Mini -government serves to involve citizens in local governmental 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) -- '}'he 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 held 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. Powers of Neighborhood Councils -- Appropriate funds shall be supplied as coordinated through the City Manager and as approved by the City Council. -- I lire staff. -- Contract with the city and its departments to provide various services including additional police and fire protection, community improvements, and park facilities. -- Tinct 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. -- propose amendments to any applicable zoning ordinance regulating property located in its neighborhood. -- Hold a hearing on fmy petition to amend the zoning of a parcel or parcels in its neighborhood, transmitting its written report and recommendation to the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. appeals with respect to Pxercise all the powers and duties of a board of zoning r ns for a ro er within its co unity.ngThe denial ofiances nd special entitledetoethe servicesnofpa hearing examiner community. ghearing variances a provided by the city's Planning and Zoning Commission to rocedurenfor appe variances and special exception petitions. There is also to be if its decision is contrary to the neighborhood council decision to a higher level body hearing examiner's recommendation. or code enforce- -- Hold a hearing on any urban renewal, redevelopment, rehabilitation,r�e the pro to any action, and approve or disapp er ment project in its community p vesproject the City Maanager the posed project. If the neighborhood councilionsmayr ppealhto the City Council, or Mayor or the Planning and overrule the neighborhood council. Council by majority vote may Accountability of Nei hborhood Councils actions Are responsible for general notification in the area about their meetings, taken, elections, and other events, of policy or Are responsible for recommendation to send toltha City by a proposed the views action before adopting -- Are responsible for recording and transmitting both the majority viewpoint and any dissenting viewpoints on the issues they are considering• person who is grievance procedure whereby any P appeal. is -- Are responsible for establishing a g council may adversely affected by a decision or recommendation of the community -- 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. -- Levy or collect taxes. -- Issue general obligation bonds• ermitting a lesser standard -- Adopt any regulation or ordinance in conflict with, or p 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. I 1: 0 0 903,q URBAN RENEWAL- PLAN - REVISED The attached document is a re -written draft of the Iowa R-14 Urban Renewal Plan. This draft incorporates into the text all prior modifications and amendments, as in effect June 1, 1976. Sections preceded by an asterisk (*) contain changes for City Council consideration. Within these sections, added words are underlined. Sections preceded by (ADD) are new sections, for Council consideration. Sections or lines preceded by (DEL) are proposed for deletion from the Plan: Sections denoted (M) have been moved within the plan. Following Council review of this document, the changes will be drafted into amendment form. Following Council action on the amendments, the Plan will be printed in changed form, but the 1969 plan and all amendments will also be retained for records purposes. 7/76 1 1 1 . . 0 • I Urban Renewal Plan A. Introduction The continual stability and vit:1ity of the heart of Iowa City as the rrnter 4 for business, governmental, institutional, and cultural activities is endangered by blight, deterioration and obsolescence. Recognizing this danger, t and considering the community pride and achievement focused on this area, the City of Iowa City, through its Department of Planning and Urban Renewal, R has initiated a program of Urban Renewal action in its Central Business District. 9 10 *'Phis Urban Renewal Plan was prepared with the assistance of the Federal 11 government. The primary objectives of the plan are to stimulate, through 12 public action and commitments, private investments in redevelopment and in re - 13 habilitation. In order to achieve the objectives of the City -University 14 Project, the City of Iowa City shall undertake the Urban Renewal actions 15 specified in this Plan, pursuant to the powers granted to it under Chapter 403 10 of the (change 1966 to 1975 Code of Iowa, as amended. 17 B. Description of Urban Renewal Area 18 1. Boundaries of Urban Renewal Area 19 Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Linn Street 20 and the south right-of-way of Court Street; thence in a northerly 21 direction along said centerline to the intersection of said 22 centerline and the centerline of Washington Street; thence in a west- 23 erly direction along the centerline of Washington Street to the 21 intersection of said centerline and the westerly right-of-way L5 line of Clinton Street extended; thence northerly along said 26 right-of-way line extended to the northerly right-of-way line of 27 Washington Street; thence in a westerly direction to the northwest 28 corner of Washington Street and Capitol Street; thence in a 29 southerly direction along the west right-of-way of Capitol Street 30 to the northwest corner of College Street and Capitol Street; 31 thence in a westerly direction along the north right-of-way of 32 College Street to the east line of the Cedar Rapids -Iowa City 33 Railroad right-of-way; thence in a southerly direction along the 34 said Railway right-of-way to the intersection of the north right -of - 35 way line of Burlington Street; thence in a westerly direction along 36 the north right-of-way of Burlington Street to the Iowa River; 37 thence in a southerly direction along the Iowa River to the south 38 1 right-of-way line of Court Street as extended to the Iowa River; 1 thence in an easterly direction along said line to the point of beginning. q 2. Urban Renewal Plan Objectives The following objectives have been established for the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the City -University Project: a. To eliminate substandard buildings, blighting influences, and environmental deficiencies in this important section of the City of Iowa City, and to establish conditions which will prevent the recurrence of blight and blighting conditions. *b. To strengthen central Iowa City as the retail trade business, financial, administrative, governmental, educational, and cultural center of the area. c. To strengthen the economic well-being of the central area and the City by increasing retail activity, taxable values, and job opportunities. d. To establish a pattern of land use activities arranged in com- pact, compatible groupings so as to enhance their efficiency of operation and economic inter -relationships. e. To provide for the orderly physical and economic growth of the central area through controlled redevelopment and rehabilitation. *f. To provide safe, efficient, and attractive public and private vehicular access to central Iowa City. (DEL) from major interstate and regional highways, from neighborhoods and communities throughout the metropolitan area, and from other major centers of business and employment in the region. *g. To provide a safe, efficient and attractive circulation system which minimizes conflicts between different forms of traffic such as pedestrians, bicycles, automobiles, transit and service vehicles. • 3 • 1 h. To encourage coordinated development of parcels and structures in order to achieve efficient building design, multi-purpose use of sites, unified off-street parking, trucking and service, and internal pedestrian linkages. 6 *i. To provide for off-street parking facilities in locations 7 easily accessible from major thoroughfares and central 8 area destinations alike including long-term parking 9 facilities on the periphery of the central area, and 111 including existing off-street parking outside the project 11 area boundaries. 12 13 j. To improve the appearance of buildings, rights-of-way and 14 open spaces, and to encourage high standards of design. is lb k. To aid the University of Iowa to expand in an orderly way, so the 17 University and the Business District can each perform its own 18 function with minimum conflict and mutual benefit. ADD 1. To provide for open spaces and pedestrian ways, which reinforce the pedestrian orientation of downtown Iowa City. ADD m. To provide for residential development within the project area, in order to enhance housing opportunities, especially for the elderly, in downtown Iowa City. ADD n. To provide an environment which improves the attractiveness of public transit in Iowa City, and which reinforces the viability of the public transit systems. 3. Types of Proposed Renewal Action Proposed renewal action will consist of a combination of clearance and redevelopment, rehabilitation, and the provision of public facilities and improvements. 36 a. Clearance and Redevelopment 37 Property identified on the Land Acquisition Plan Map, Exhibit 38 R -213-D1 attached hereto and made a part hereof, will be 1 1 • _,1- 0 l acquired by the Local Public Agency, cleared of all improvements 2 and either (1) sold or leased for private redevelopment, or (2) sold, leased or dedicated for constriction of public improvements or facilities. Properties are identified for 5 acquisition, clearance and redevelopment for one of the following 6 reasons: 7 (1) To remove buildings which are structurally substandard. 8 (2) To remove buildings, other than buildings which are structurally substandard, in order to effectively remove 10 blighting influences which are exerted on the area. Such 11 blighting influences include, but are not limited to the 12 following: 13 (a) Inadequate street layout. 14 (b) Incompatible uses or land -use relationships. 15 (c) Overcrowding of buildings on the land. 10 (d) Excessive dwelling unit density. 17 (e) Obsolete buildings not suitable for improvement or 1s conversion. L9 20 *(3) To provide sites for needed public improvements or 21 facilities. Such sites and facilities shall be so located 22 as to meet projected needs, and shall be designed to enhance 23 the downtown area as a whole. 24 (DEL) in proper relationship to the projected demand for 25 such facilities and in accordance with accepted design 26 criteria for such facilities. 27 28 (4) To clear basically sound and deficient buildings to the 29 extent necessary to assemble land into parcels of adequate 30 size and shape to meet contemporary development needs and 31 standards and to allow new construction to meet the objectives 32 of this Urban Renewal Plan. Acquisition of such buildings 33 will take place only when the objectives of this Urban 34 Renewal Plan cannot be met through rehabilitation. 35 36 b. Rehabilitation 37 Rehabilitation activities will include: 38 (1) Enforcement of "Property Rehabilitation Standards", as set 1 forth in Section D-2 of this Urban Renewal Plan. _' (2) Provision of technical assistance to property owners to .i facilitate and stimulate achievement of rehabilitation 1 standards and objectives. 6 c. Public Improvements and Facilities / The entire Urban Renewal Plan area will be adequately served g by public improvements and facilities including: 9 (1) Installation of new street improvements, utilities, 10 parking facilities, sidewalks, landscaping and other 11 physical features necessary to serve and improve the 12 Project Area. 13 (2) Provisions for achieving high standards of. design H construction and improvements consistent with the design f1, and development objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan. C. LAND -USE PLAN 1. Land -Use Map The Land -Use Map Plan Map, Exhibit R -213-B, attached hereto and made a part hereof, identifies proposed land -uses and public rights-of-way. Major land -use categories included within the development areas are retail, office, service, civic and clutural, medium and high density residential, institutional, public, and retail service. All thorough- fares and street rights-of-way are shown on the Land -Use Plan Map. Their locations are subject to minor modifications. 27 2. Land -Use Provisions and Building Requirements 28 a. Permitted Land -Uses 29 (1) Central Business District Core 30 The central business district core is the high density, 31 compact, pedestrian -oriented shopping, office, and entertain - 32 ment area in the heart of central Iowa City. 33 34 Permitted Uses: A broad range of compatible retail 35 service uses, including: 36 (a) Retail Trade. Those retail uses which serve the 37 county -wide market by virtue of their variety, quality, 38 or specialization of merchandise, including food, drugs 1 1 28 (e) Off-street parking. 29 30 (2) Central Business Service Area 31 The central business service area is intended to allow for 32 the orderly expansion of the central business district, and 33 to provide space for supporting retail and auto -oriented 34 uses. 3S 36 Permitted Uses: All uses otherwise permitted in the Central 37 Business District Core will be allowed in the Central 38 Business Service Area. In addition, auto -oriented activities • -6- and liquor; eating establishments and eating and drinking establishments, general merchandise; apparel and accessories, furniture, furnishings and appliances; hardware; art dealers, antiques; books, stationery and art supplies; sporting goods; toy and hobby shops; jewelry stores; florists; camera and photographic 7 supply; optical goods; cigar stores, news dealers; 8 gift, novelty and souvenir stores; and other pedestrian - 9 oriented similar and compatible retail uses. 10 *(b) Services. Those appropriate activities which serve the 11 daily convenience needs of employees, students, faculty, 12 and shoppers, including banks and other financial 13 institutions; photographic studios; beauty and barber 14 shops, shoe repair shops; instructional services; watch 15 and jewelry repair; hotels; transportation terminals; 10 theaters; travel bureaus; indoor recreational facilities 17 (such as bowling alleys); blue -printing and photostating; 13 and other similar and compatible service uses. 19 20 (c) Offices, business, and professional. Administrative 21 offices and office headquarters; insurance, finance, 22 and real estate offices; professional (e.g. legal, Z3 dental, and medical); business services; and other 24 similar and compatible uses. ZS 26 (d) Dwelling units, above the ground floor only. 27 28 (e) Off-street parking. 29 30 (2) Central Business Service Area 31 The central business service area is intended to allow for 32 the orderly expansion of the central business district, and 33 to provide space for supporting retail and auto -oriented 34 uses. 3S 36 Permitted Uses: All uses otherwise permitted in the Central 37 Business District Core will be allowed in the Central 38 Business Service Area. In addition, auto -oriented activities 0 -7- 9 will be allowed, including auto repair garages, auto service stations, parking lots Or garages, transportation depots, car wash establishments, motor vehicle sales, and other I similar and compatible supporting retail and auto -oriented uses. n 7 *Also permitted in the CBS district are multi -family R residential uses at the ground floor level and above, •� between Linn Street and the east half of Block 93, inclusive. In 11 (3) University Area 1Z The University Area will be limited to the development of 13 the academic core and supporting activities of the State II University of Iowa. 15 Io Permitted Uses: Classrooms, lecture halls, meeting rooms, L7 administrative offices, reserved facilities, and off-street 18 parking. 19 (DEL) (4) Office, Hotel, Institutional, arta Special Retail Area This area is intended to function as an appropriate transition area between the academic core of the State University of Iowa (west of Capitol Street) and the Central Business District Core Area (east of Clinton Street); activities in this area will be those which would strengthen or support both the academic and retail core areas, etc. which serve to maintain the functional separation between each core area. M Permitted Uses: Offices; hotels; motels; eating and 31 drinking establishments; entertainment; places of assembly, 32 such as conference halls and auditoria; specialty clothing 33 stores, bookstores, drug stores, and souvenir shops; personal 34 services, such as barber and beauty shops, photographic 35 services, watch repair and jewelry shops; University 36 Administrative uses limited, however, to Capitol Street and 37 Washington Street orientations; and off-street parking. 38 0 -8- • *b. Additional and Objectives 2 There are three development areas comprising the Plan Area (identified on the Land -Use Plan Map, Exhibit R -213B). Additional 1 controls and objectives for each development area include: S Central Business Core 7 Area 1 8 *The development of this area should: 9 -- Enlarge and strengthen the function of the Central Business 10 District Core as a (DEL - regional) shopping, business, and 11 entertainment center. 12 l3 I (DEL)-- Intensify the density to retain compactness while adding space. 1a 15 (ADD)-- Provide for redevelopment in compact groupings, in order to intensify the density of usable commercial space, while increasing lb the availability of open spaces, pedestrian ways, and Plazas. 17 18 -- Improve the attractiveness and convenience of the shopping 19 environment. 20 21 (M)*-- Provide a (DEL - arcaded) public plaza in (DEL - the heart of) 22 23 the Central Business District Core to be constructed largely 2a on and adjacent to the right-of-way of Dubuque Street at College Street, which will serve as an identifiable civic symbol and focal 25 point and function as a center for pedestrian movement. 26 27 28 (DEL)-- provide for a pedestrian mall connecting the public plaza 29 with the activities and uses orienting to Iowa Avenue to be constructed largely in the closed right-of-way of Dubuque 30 Street. 31 32 -- Provide for the expansion and new development of retail, 33limentary to office, and service activities which will be comp 3aof materials existing activities in use, scale, and quality 35 and surfaces. 36anded department -- Provide sites; for either one or two new or exp 37 stores to serve as primary retail generators. 38 1 -- Provide for the closing of Dubuque Street from Washington to L College Street in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. 3 4 *-- Provide for the closing of Dubuque Street from College Street 5 to the alley between College Street and Burlington Street to permit land assembly for private development. 7 8 *-- Provide attractive public pedestrian link between the public 9 plaza and the activities and uses oriented to Burlington 10 Street, to be constructed parallel and adjacent to the 11 (DEL - closed) right-of-way of Dubuque Street. 12 13 (DEL)-- Provide for a publicly owned parking facility or facilities 14 I (structure) to accommodate approximately 600 to 800 parking spaces. 15 16 (ADD)-- Provide for publicly owned off-street parking facilities to 17 accommodate approximately 1600 to 2000 cars. 18 (Note: This provision combines two separate provisions in 19 the current plan.) 20 21 (M)-- Provide for speciality retail and service uses oriented to the 22 pedestrian -ways to accommodate the needs of students, faculty, 23 and visitors. 24 25 -- Provide for the retention of private off-street accessory 20 parking, now utilized in conjunction with and as part of 27 existing private uses; such parking areas to be provided with 28 buffering, screening, and/or planting as is deemed appropriate 29 to make them visually attractive to passersby and parkers. 30 31 -- Prohibit any new off-street parking unless granted by special 32 use permit by the City Council, and in that event, for 33 accessory parking only. 34 35 -- Provide for up to 100 percent lot coverage of all private 36 development parcels, and a floor area ration of up to eight times 37 the development area. Floor area ratio premiums may be granted 38 for the inclusion of plazas, open space, street arcades, internal • -10- • I arcades, canopies, passenger loading and consolidated freight z loading facilities. .i 4 -- Provide for consolidated off-street loading and service 5 facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from 6 screened public service alleys or courts. 7 8 (M)"-- Provide for the closing of College Street between Capitol and 9 Clinton Streets. 10 *(DEL) in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. 11 12 (M)-- Provide for a pedestrian linkage connecting the University and 13 Central Business District Core areas, to be constructed 14 largely on the closed right-of-way of College Street. 1s le (M)-- Provide for the closing of Capitol Street from Washington 17 Street to Burlington Street (consistent with the objectives 18 for Area 4) in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. 19 20 (M)-- Provide for a pedestrian over -pass area, Burlington Street 21 connecting the University area with the uses and activities 22 located south of Burlington Street, to be constructed in the 23 general area of the intersection of Burlington and Capitol 24 Streets. 25 26(ADD)-- Provide for a hotel -conference center designed to meet the 27 (Moved and reword- demands for transient housing in downtown Iowa City, readily ed -- See P-11, 28 L-3) accessible to the University of Iowa and the medical complex. 29 30 Of)-- Provide for consolidated off-street loading and service 31 facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from 32 screened public service alleys or courts. 33 34 (DEL _Office, Hotel Institutional and Special Retail Area Entire 35 Section) Area 2 36 The development of this area should: 37 -- Provide for new development which would effectively serve as 38 a transitional area between the Central Business District Core ® -11- 0 1 I and University Areas. Z 3 1 -- Provide for a hotel -convention center which, because of its 4 height, could serve as a focal point of the sky -line. 5 6 -- Provide for speciality retail and service uses oriented to 7 the pedestrian -ways to accommodate the needs of students, 8 faculty, and visitors. 9 10 -- Provide for office facilities in buildings of significant 11 height to accommodate private University -related and 12 professional service office needs. 13 14 -- Provide for University administration facilities, to be limited 15 to orientations on Capitol and Washington Street. 10 17 -- Provide for a multi -tiered off-street parking structure to 18 accommodate 1000 to 1200 parking spaces, access to be restricted 19 to Clinton, Washington, and Burlington Streets. Speciality 20 retail and service uses may be provided at ground -floor level; 21 private office and hotel -motel facilities, with meeting and 22 dining facilities, may be provided above the parking. 23 24 1 -- Provide for the closing of College Street between Capitol and 25 Clinton Streets in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. 26 27 -- Provide for a pedestrian linkage connecting the University 28 and Central Business District Core areas, to be constructed 29 largely on the closed right-of-way of College Street. 30 31 -- Provide for the closing of Capitol Street from Washington 32 Street to Burlington Street (consistent with the objectives 33 for Area 4) in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. 34 35 -- Provide for a pedestrian over -pass area, Burlington Street 36 connecting the University area with the uses and activities 37 located south of Burlington Street, to be constructed in the 38 general area of the intersection of Burlington and Capitol Streets. • -12- • 1 - Provide for up to 70 percent lot coverage of all development 1 parcels, and a floor area ratio of up to eight times the development area. Floor area ratio premiums may be Y granted 4 for the inclusion of plazas, open space, street arcades, 5 internal arcades, canopies, passenger loading and consolidated 0 freight and loading facilities. 7 8 -- Provide for consolidated off-street loading and service 9 facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from 10 screened public service alleys or courts. 11 12 University Area 13 I Area (* 3 to 2) 14 The development of this area should: 15 -- Provide sites for the orderly establishment and expansion of 16 the State University of Iowa; such uses north of Burlington 17 Street to be limited to classroom and faculty office activities, 18 and academic support facilities such as library, museum, 19 student services, and research relative to teaching. Uses 20 south of Burlington Street are limited to auxillary facilities 21 such as off-street parking, physical plant services, and research 22 not related to teaching. 23 24 -- Provide for the closing of College Street between Madison 15 and Capitol Streets in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. 26 27 *-- Provide for the closing of Capitol Street from Washington 28 Street to Burlington Street (consistent with the objectives 29 for Area 2) in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. 30 31 -- Provide for an internal pedestrian circulation network to be 32 constructed largely on the closed rights-of-way of College and 33 Capitol Streets. 34 35 -- Provide for a plaza in the heart of the academic core to be 36 constructed in the general area of the intersection of College 37 and Capitol Streets, to serve as a University focus and center 38 for pedestrian movement. . -13- 1 -- Provide for reinforcement of the linear quality of the Capitol 2 Street pedestrian way and its axial view to the Old Capitol 3 Building by use of strong, dominant University buildings and 4 appropriate tree planting. r 0 -- Provide for multi-level development which utilizes the sloping 7 topography between Capitol and Madison Streets. 8 9 *-- Provide space south of Burlington Street for off-street parking 10 facilities to accommodate University parking needs. (DEL - such 11 parking to be provided with direct access to the Burlington -Court 12 bypass and access ring.) 13 14 -- Provide for one or more pedestrian overpasses to be constructed 15 over Madison Street north of Burlington Street to effectively 16 unite the campus area and to achieve optimum, conflict -free 17 pedestrian movement. 18 19 -- Restrict building height to a maximum of eight stories, with 20 landscaped set -backs to be guided by existing University 21 development to the north. 22 23 -- Provide for consolidated off-street loading and service 21 facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from 25 screened service alleys or courts. 26 27 Central Business Service Area 28 I Area (* 4 to 3) 29 The development of this area should: 30 *-- Provide for the orderly expansion of the central business dis- 31 trict by permitting such activities as retail, office, and 32 (DEL - service uses) (ADD - multi -family residential uses.) 33 34 *-- Provide for the expansion or development of auto -oriented 35 activities. 36 37 (DEL) in proper relationship to the Burlington -Court Street 38 bypass and access ring. ® -14- • 1 (DEL)-- Provide space for eigher surface or structure parking to meet 2 the needs of employer and employee long-term ng- parking; such parking to be in proper relationship to the Burlington -Court Street bypass and access ring. r 0 (ADD)-- Provide space for either surface or structure parking to meet 7 the needs of employer and employee long-term parking; such 8 parking to be in proper relationship to Burlington Street and 9 the establishhd traffic pattern, so as to divert traffic from 10 residential streets. 11 12 (DEL)-- Prohibit accessory off-street parking for those uses otherwise 13 permitted in the Central Business District Core area, except 14 in such cases where the building floor area is of such size to 15 warrant such parking. Appropriate off-street parking require - 10 ments will be in effect where necessary parking is provided 17 for buildings with floor areas of sufficient size to warrant 18 such parking, and for all other activities permitted in this 19 area. 20 21 -- Provide for consolidation of off-street loading and service 22 facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from 23 screened public source alleys or courts. 24 25 I -- Provide for up to _ percent lot coverage of all development 26 parcels, and a floor area ratio of up to five times the 27 development area. Floor of plazas, open space, street arcades, 28 canopies, passenger loading, and freight loading facilities. 29 30 c. Initiation and Duration of Land -Use Provision and R irements 31 The above stated land -use objectives, provisions and requirements 32 shall be in full force and effect for a period of 25 years from 33 the date of original City Council approval of the Urban Renewal 34 Plan and shall automatically extend for five year periods 35 thereafter, unless changed by the City Council. 36 37 38 • -15- 9 1 d. Applicability of Land -Use Objectives, Provisions and Requirements 2 to Real Property Not to be Acquired 3 Every effort will be made by the City of Iowa City to apply the 4 above land -use objectives, provisions, and requirements to real 5 property not to be acquired. These objectives, provisions, and o requirements shall be applicable to property in the clearance 7 area which is not to be acquired when the owner thereof acquires 8 project land. 011 10 D. PROJECT PROPOSALS 11 1. Land Acquisition 12 a. Property Proposed to be Acquired 13 The real property to be acquired in the City University Project 14 area is identified on Land Acquisition Plan Map, Exhibit R-2131)1 15 Properties are identified for acquisition for the following ib purposes: 17 18 (1) To remove buildings which are structurally substandard. 19 20 (2) To remove buildings, other than buildings which are structurally 21 substandard, in order to effectively remove blighting in - 22 fluences which are exerted on the area. Such blighting 23 influences include, but are not limited to, the following: 24 (a) Inadequate street layout. 25 (b) Incompatible uses or land -use relationships. 26 (c) Overcrowding of buildings on the land. 27 (d) Excessive dwelling unit density. 28 (e) Obsolete buildings not suitable for improvement or 29 conversion. 1 30 31 (3) To provide sites for needed public improvements or facilities 32 in proper relationship to the projected demand for such 33 facilities and in accordance with accepted design criteria 34 for such facilities. 35 36 (4) To clear basically sound and deficient buildings to the 37 extent necessary to assemble land into parcels of adequate 38 size and shape to meet contemporary development needs and 0 -16- • 1 standards and to allow new construction to meet the objectives 2 of this Urban Renewal Plan. Acquisition of such basically 3 sound buildings will take place only when the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan cannot be met through rehabilitation. r� 6 (5) "To purchase vacant land in order to assemble land into 7 parcels of adequate size and shape to meet contemporary 8 development needs and standards and to allow new construction 9 to meet the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan." 10 11 b. Conditions Under Which Property Not Designated for Acquisition 12 May be Acquired 13 Property not designated for acquisition may be acquired by the 14 City of Iowa City if such property is not made to conform to the 15 Urban Renewal Plan, Property Rehabilitation Standards, and local 10 codes and ordinances, or if the acquisition of such property is 17 necessary for one or more of the purposes set forth in Paragraph 18 D., 1., a., of the Urban Renewal Plan. 19 20 c. Conditions Under Which Property Identified to be Acquired May Be 21 Exempted from Acquisition 22 Properties presently designated for acquisition in the Urban 23 Renewal Plan and which are not otherwise necessary to accomplish 24 the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan may be exempted from 25 acquisition by the City of Iowa City if the owner or owners enter 26 into suitable agreements with the city demonstrating conclusively 27 that the proposed redevelopment of such property, or the rehabili- 28 tation of the building situated thereon, conforms in all respects 29 with the design objectives, land -use provisions, and Property 30 Rehabilitation Standards of this Urban Renewal Plan. 31 32 Properties presently designated for acquisition in the Urban 33 Renewal Plan may be deleted at any time, without entering into 34 any agreement with the owner(s), if such deletion is determined 35 by the governing body of the Local Public Agency to be in the 36 best interests of the Project. 37 38 • -17- 2. Rehabilitation and Conservation a. The Urban Renewal Plan has set forth specific planning proposals which will improve the environment in the Project Area and encourage the physical rehabilitation of buildings designated to remain. *b. A continuous and vigilant enforcement of existing laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations of the City of Iowa City and the State of Iowa will be in effect and in force within the City University Project Area (Iowa R-14). These include, but are not limited to: (DEL) Zoning Ordinance -- adopted July, 1962 Housing Code -- adopted March, 1957 Building Code -- adopted July, 1956 Electrical Code -- adopted September, 1963 Plumbing Code -- adopted October, 1957 Food and Beverage Regulations -- adopted April, 1959 Heating Code - Under consideration Fire Prevention Code (State) -- adopted July, 1962 Subdivision Regulations -- adopted January, 1964 Signs and Bill- boards Ordinance -- adopted January, 1958 Garbage and Refuse Code -- adopted April, 1953 (ADD) Zoning Ordinance - adopted July, 1962, as subsequently amended Minimum Housing Standards - adopted March, 1957, as subsequently amended Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building Officials, as modified, adopted July, 1956, as subsequently amended The National Electrical Code; National Fire Protection Association, as modified, adopted January, 1970, as subsequently amended Plumbing Code, adopted October, 1957, as subsequently amended Fire Protection and Fire Prevention Codes, including the Uniform Fire Code; International Conference of 3 • -18- • Building Officials, as modified, adopted July, 1.962, as subsequently amended Subdivision Regulations, adopted January, 1964, as subsequently amended Signs and Billboards Ordinance, (see Zoning Ordinance Garbage and Refuse Code, adopted April, 1953, as subsequently amended c. Structures which do not meet applicable codes and ordinances and whose owners refuse to bring, or are incapable of bringing, them into compliance, may be acquired by the City of Iowa City. Upon the acquisition of such property, the City of Iowa City may sell such property to a private purchaser(s) at its fair market value, subject to its being rehabilitated to the Property Rehabilitation Standards, or the City of Iowa City will demolish the structure(s) thereon and dispose of the land, in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan, at its fair market value to a developer for redevelopment. d. There will be no acquisition of parcels for the purpose of demonstrating the kinds and methods of rehabilitation suitable for this area. e. The standards for the rehabilitation of all existing structures to remain in the project area are the achievement of not less than the minimum Property Rehabilitation Standards established for this project. Subject standards include applicable provisions of existing local codes and ordinances, as heretofore identified. In addition to the requirements of applicable codes and ordinances, the following specific requirements shall be in effect as Property Rehabilitation Standards for the City - University Urban Renewal Project: The provisions of local codes and ordinances will be enforced as the basic rehabilitation standards for the project area. In 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 0 -19- • addition, the following standards have been incorporated into the Urban Renewal Plan as minimum requirements for properties remaining in the project: (1) Non -Residential Rehabilitation ReouiremPnrc __ Improvement and Maintenance (a) Exterior Public Areas All public walks, steps, proches, drives, and parking areas, for convenient all-weather access shall be so constructed and maintained as to assure safety and reasonable durability. If any such area by virtue of its state of repair constitutes a danger to health or safety, it shall be replaced. (b) Enclosure of Storage All storage, except permitted "limited" display, shall be in completely enclosed buildings or obscured from public view by a solid fence or wall not less than eight (8) feet in height. "Limited" display shall be construed to mean immediate inventory goods or products intended for sale on the premises and necessary for sales stimulation. (c) Surfaces and Store Fronts Except where essential to the architectural design of the building, all exposed surfaces with unsightly appear- ance shall be painted o: otherwise treated to retard deterioration and improve the appearance. (d) Overhanging Structures All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, exterior stairways, fire escapes, standpies, exhaust ducts, and similar overhang extensions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored; and they shall be protected from the elements and against decay and rust by the periodic application of weather -coating material such as paint or other protective treatment. The use of combustible plastics in s' and i9ns 0ther 0 -20- 0 1 advertising devices shall be limited to letters and 2 decorations (not structure or structural trim). n S b 7 8 9 All deteriorated overhanging structures shall be removed or so repaired as to insure adequate anchorage. (e) Windows All windows exposed to public view shall be kept clean and in a state of good repair. No storage of materials, stock, or inventory shall be permitted in window dis- play areas or other areas ordinarily exposed to public view unless such areas are first screened from public view by drapes, venetian blinds, or other rendering of such windows opaque to public view. All screening of interiors shall be maintained, clean, and in a good state of repair. (f) Air Conditioners --Outside Elements All air conditioners and heating units shall be main- tained in a safe mechanical and electrical condition. All exterior air conditioners which are installed and operated directly over a public sidewalk shall be equipped with proper devices for the prevention of condensation drainage upon the sidewalk. (g) Site Improvements Open space shall be so designed and located as to: (1) provide for the immediate diversion of water away from buildings and disposal of the lot; (2) prevent soil saturation detrimental to structures and lot use and, (3) where needed, provide appropriate paved walks, parking areas, driveways, steps, and landscaping. All unpaved areas shall be provided with vegetation or other suitable cover to prevent erosion and improve appearance. Bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass shall be trimmed when necessary and removed when dead. 33 34 35 36 37 38 • -21- All fences and retaining walls shall be kept in good structural repair, removed, or replaced. All fences shall be periodically treated with chemicals or paints so as to retard deterioration and improve the appearance. All deteriorated accessory buildings shall be removed or rehabilitated. All accessory buildings to remain shall provide usable space and shall not harbor rodents, termites or other vermin. All unsightly alleys, rears of buildings, or other areas which may have a deteriorating effect on surrounding properties or public areas shall be screened from view by a fence, wall, or compact shrubbery, at least 50% opaque between two feet and seven feet above ground level. (2) Rehabilitation Requirements for Dwelling Units (a) Sewage Disposal All plumbing fixtures shall be drained to an approved sewage drainage system connected to a public sewer or other approved system. Substances which will clog pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy pipes or their joints, or interfere with disposal process shall not be discharged into the system unless provided with approved intercepting devices. Each fixture shall be equipped with a water seal trap. Adequate circulation of air shall be provided for in all vent piping to avoid the loss of trap seal. Vent terminals shall be maintained so as to minimize clogging, frost closure, return of foul air, or nuisance to neighbors. • -22- 0 Adequate air breaks shall be provided in sanitary drains to prevent contamination from sewage backup. (b) Fixture Conditions Complete bathing and sanitary facilities shall be provided within each dwelling unit, consisting of a water closet, a tub or shower, and a lavatory. There shall be provided an adequate supply of hot water to the tub or shower stall and lavatory, and cold water to all fixtures. Arrangement of fixtures shall provide for the comfortable use of each fixture and permit at least a 90 degree door swing. Wall space shall be available for a mirror or medicine cabinet and for towel bars. The bathtub shall not be less than four feet, six inches long. Shower, if provided, should have a least dimension of not less than 30 inches. All fixtures shall be located and spaced for reasonable accessibility and should be of smooth, non-absorbent surfaces. (c) Doors and Access openings (Exterior) Existing doors in sound condition and to remain should approximate in size the following, and the minimum size of new doors in new openings shall be: Width Height Main Entrance Door Width H ght Service Doors 216" 6'6" "Where serving 5 or more dwelling units --3'4" minimum. Where new doors are installed in acceptable existing door openings, the doors should approximate the sizes given above. 33 All exterior doors shall have safe locks. 34 35 (d) Doors and Access Openings (Interior) 36 A door shall be provided for each opening to a bedroom, 37 bathroom, or toilet compartment. Doors to bathrooms and 38 toilet compartments shall be hinged or sliding and shall 0 -23- 1 have locks. w Z 3 Existing doors in sound condition and to remain shall 4 approximate in size the following, and minimum size of new doors installed in new openings shall be: 1-a. Habitable rooms, 216" wide 1-b. Bathrooms, toilet compartments and closets other 7 than linen and broom, 2'0" wide 8 1-c. Service stair doors, 216" wide 9 1-d. Cased openings, 216" wide 10 1-e. To public stairway enclosures, single door = 11 310" wide; double door = 214" wide 12 1-f. Height of all interior doors, 6'6" 13 14 15 Where new doors are installed in acceptable existing 16 openings, the doors should approximate the sizes given 17 above. 18 19 (e) Closet Space Clothes closet space shall be provided within each 20 living unit on the basis of approximately 12 sq. ft. 21 for the first bedroom plus 6 sq. ft. for each additional 22 bedroom. The space provided should be, if possible, 23 divided into separate Closets serving each bedroom and 24 having one closet located so as to open directly from 25 a hall or living or dining roan. None of the minimum 26 clothes closet space shall be located within the 27 kitchen. 28 29 Where separate closets for each existing bedroom are not 30 possible, a closet elsewhere within the dwelling unit 31 is acceptable provided the minimum area is obtained 32 and is reasonably accessible to the bedroom. 33 34 Clothes closets shall have a shelf and rod. 35 36 Within each dwelling unit, a total shelf area or built=in 37 drawer space of at least eight sq. ft. should be provided 38 • -24- • for linens. This space should be appropriately increased for dwelling units having three or four bedrooms. (f) Light and Ventilation Habitable Rooms All habitable rooms, except kitchens, shall have natural light, provided by means of windows, glazed doors, or skylights. A glass area of at least 10 percent of the floor area shall be provided for new or remodeled rooms, or other spaces. Existing rooms not disturbed in the rehabilitation shall have a glass area not appreci- ably below a total of 10 percent of the floor area. An acceptable means of natural ventilation shall exist or be provided for all habitable spaces, except that for kitchens a mechanical ventilation system may be sub- stituted. A ventilation area of 4 percent of the floor area of the space shall be provided. Artificial light shall be provided and so distributed as to assure healthful and sanitary conditions in all rooms or spaces. An interior room not having its own source of natural light and ventilation is acceptable only where the room is adjacent to an outside room which has adequate natural light and ventilation, claculated on the basis of the combined floor area of the two rooms, and where separating wall between the two rooms has a clear horizontal opening approximately 6 feet wide. The interior room shall not be a bedroom. 34 Kitchens 35 Artificial light shall be provided, and distributed 36 so as to give effective illumination throughout. 37 38 Ventilation shall be provided by natural means in • 1 2 amounts as calculated for habitable rooms and not less 3 than 3 sq. ft., or by mechanical ventilation. Where a 4 kitchen is not separated from the living room by 5 partitions and door or permanent screen, mechanical ventilation shall be provided for the kitchen. r. rA Bathrooms and Toilet Com artments 8 Artificial light shall be provided. 9 10 Ventilation shall be provided by natural means in 11 amounts as calculated for habitable rooms and not 12 13 less than 1 1/2 sq. ft., or by mechanical ventilation, or by gravity -type ventilation equipped with a wind - 14 driven roof ventilator above the roof level. 15 16 Public c Spaces 17 General 18 19 Adequate artificial light shall be provided for all Public spaces. 20 21 22 Public Entrance Spaces to Building 23 a. All public entrance space should have natural light 24 provided by window, doorway or equivalent glass Z5 area of at least 10 percent of the floor area. 26 b. Either natural ventilation of at least 4 percent of 27 28 floor area or mechanical ventilation shall be provided. 29 30 31 Public Hallways and Stairways 32 a. Public hallways and unenclosed stairways shall be 33 provided with either natural ventilation (at least 34 4 percent of floor area) or mechanical ventilation. 35 36 b. Where dependence is placed upon natural light for 37 daytime use of hallways or unenclosed stairways, 38 windows, skylights or the equivalent shall be pro- vided containing at least 10 sq. ft. of glass area, 0 -26- • 1 l or its equivalent, for each floor so served. 3 4 c. Enclosed stairways shall be ventilated by a mechanical or gravity system to provide approximately 4 air changes per hour. 0 7 Habitable Rooms of Living, Units Below Grade A 9 For habitable rooms below grade, the depth of the finish 10 floor below its adjacent outside grade level shall not 11 exceed 4 ft. 0 in. Natural light and ventilation 12 standards for habitable rooms above grade shall apply. 13 14 Ventilation of Utility Spaces 15 Utility spaces which contain heat producing, air 16 conditioning and other equipment shall be ventilated 17 to the outer air, and air from such spaces shall not be 18 recirculated to other parts of the building. 19 Ventilation of Structural Spaces 20 21 Natural ventilation of spaces such as attics and enclosed 22 basementless spaces shall be provided with openings of 23 sufficient size to overcame dampness and minimize the 21 effect of conditions conducive to decay and deterioration 25 of the structure and to prevent excessive heat in attics. 26 2", 28 All exterior ventilation openings shall be effectively 29 and appropriately screened where determined needed by the City of Iowa City. 30 31 3. Redeveloper's Requirements 32 "The Redevelopers will be required by contractual agreement to observe 33 the Land -Use and Building Requirements and General Design Objectives 34 of this Urban Renewal Plan. The contract and other disposition 35 documents will set forth in detail the provisions 36 , standards, and criteria for achieving the objectives and requirements outlined in 37 the Urban Renewal Plan. The City of 38 on the basis of their proposalsIowa City will select redevelopers , their ability to carry out such 0 -27- 0 proposals, and the conformance of the proposals to the Urban Renewal Plan. This may be through fixed price offerings, mininum price offerings, (DEL - through negotiations where objectives are determining factors,) or by other means which, in the determination of the City of Iowa City, will best assure the attainment of the development and design objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan, in accordance with State and Federal law. Disposition documents will provide for achieving the unified develop- ment and maintenance of common areas, service access, walks, utilities, and driveways. (DEL) Redevelopers will not be permitted to defer the start of construction for a period longer than that required to prepare architectural plans, obtain satisfactory financing, and the review and approval of such plans by the City of Iowa City in order to establish their con- formance with the provisions of this Plan and the disposition documents. In addition, the following provisions will be included in each Agreement: a. That the Redeveloper will submit to the City of Iowa City a plan and schedule for the proposed development. b. That the purchase of the land is for the purpose of redevelopment and not for speculation. c. That the land will be built upon and improved in conformity with the objectives and the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan. d. That the construction of improvements will be commenced and completed within a reasonable time. e. That the Redeveloper and his successor or assign agree that there will be no discrimination against any person or group of persons on account of race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, • -28- 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 or enjoyment of the premises therein conveyed, nor will the Redeveloper himself, or any claiming under or through him establish or permit such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, lessees, subleases, or vendees in the premises therein conveyed. 4. Underground Utilities Existing and proposed utility distribution lines shall be placed underground wherever feasible. E. OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO MEET STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS 12 *Chapter 403 of the 1975 Code of Iowa, as amended, authorized cities to 13 exercise 'urban renewal project powers" and certain other powers for the 14 rehabilitation and redevelopment of blighted areas. Certain provisions 15 are to be fulfilled in order to exercise these powers. These requirements Ib are underlined, followed by the method of satisfying the requirement. 17 18 1. Resolution of Necessity Finding That Slum or Blighted Areas Exist 19 in the Community and That Rehabilitation, Conservation, Redevelopment 20 or a Combination Thereof is Necessary. 21 22 The Resolution of Necessity was adopted by the City Council on 23 September 2, 1969. 24 2S 2. Resolution Determining That the Urban Renewal Project Area is a Slum 26 or Blighted Area or a Combination Thereof and Appropriate for -an 27 Urban Renewal Project. 28 29 The Resolution designating the area as a slum or blighted area and 30 appropriate for an Urban Renewal Project was passed by the City 31 Council on September 2, 1969. 32 33 3. A General Plan for the Municipality 34 3S This constitutes the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Iowa City as 36 adopted by the City Council. The General Plan is continually under 37 review, with updating of major plan elements on a systematic basis. 38 The Workable Program for Community Improvement was most recently 0 -29- 0 1 certified on June 1, 1973. ra i 4. Planning Commission Recommendations as to Conformity of the Urban 4 Renewal Plan with the General Plan. S (, The Planning Commission recommendations were forwarded to the City 7 Council on September Sth, 1967. 8 9 *S. Public Hearing on the Urban Renewal Project After Public Notice Thereof 10 11 Public Hearings pursuant to State and local law were held on September 12 23, 1969, May 1, 1973, and , 1976. 13 14 6. Approval of the Urban Renewal Project by the Local Governing Body After 15 a Finding That: 16 17 a. A feasible method exists for relocating families 18 All families and individuals from the area will be offered decent, 19 safe and sanitary accommodations within their means and without 20 21 urdue hardship to such families. 22 13 b. The Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan of the 24 municipality Z5 26 The Urban Renewal Plan conforms and follows from the Comprehensive 27 Plan of the City of Iowa City. 28 29 The Resolution approving of the Urban Renewal Project was passed 30 by the City Council on October 2, 1969. 31 32 F. PROCEDURE FOR CHANGES IN THE APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN 33 If the City desires to modify this plan, it may do so after holding a public 34 hearing on the proposed change in accordance with applicable State and 35 local Law. 36 37 Any change affecting any property or contractual right can be effectuated 38 only in accordance with applicable State and local Law. \( \ \- °W N X \ - »-tn. _ All A 0 C. 0 E F 0 THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT I PROJECT NO. IA. R-14 IOWA CITY, IOWA TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction Description of Urban Renewal Area I. Boundaries of Urban Renewal Area 2• Urban Renewal Plan Objectives 3. Types of Proposed Urban Renewal Action Land -Use Plan 1. Land -Use Map 2• Land -Use Provisions and Building Requirements a. Permitted Land -Uses b. Additional Controls and Objectives C. Initiation and Duration of Land -Use Provision and Building Requirements d• Applicability of Land -Use Provisions and Building Requirements to Real Property not to be Acquired Project Proposals 1, Land Acquisition 2. Rehabilitation and Conservation 3• Redevelopers' Obligations 4• Underground Utility Lines Other Provisions Necessary to Meet State and Local Requirements Procedures for Changes in Approved Plan Modifications IV -1 • Modified 4/72, S/73 IV -2 IV -2 IV -3 IV -4 IV -5 Exhibit R-213 B IV -6 IV -13 IV -13 IV -13 IV -15 IV -23 IV -24 IV -24 IV -26 IV -27 L � • Code R-213 ._ Urban Renewal Plan A. Introionn L The continued stability and vitality of the heart of Iowa City as the center for business, governmental, institutional, and cultural activities is endangered by blight, deterioration Recognizing this danger, and and obsolescence. considering the community pride and achievement focused on this L area, theCity of Iowa City, through its Department of Planning and Urban Renewal, has initiated a program of Urban Renewal action in its Central Business District. L This Urban Renewal Plan was prepared with the assistance of the Federal government. The primary objectives of the plan are to stimulate, through public action and commitments, private invest- monts in redevelopment and in rehabilitation. the In order to achieve objectives of the City -University Project, the City City shall undertake of Iowa the Urban Renewal actions specified in this Plan, pursuant to the L powers granted to it under Chapter 403 of the 1966 Code of Iowa, as amended. I B. Description of Urban Renewal Area �-' 1. Boundaries of Urban Renewal Area Beginning at the intersection of the L centerline of Linn Street and the south right-of-way line of Court Street; thence in a northerly direction along said centerline to the intersection of said centerline and the center- line of Washington Street; thence in a westerlydirection along the centerline of Washington Street to the inter- section of said centerline and the L westerly right-of-way line of Clinton Street extended; thence northerly along said right-of-way line extended to the northerly right- of-way line of Washington Street; thence in a westerly direction Li to the northwest corner of Washington Street and Capitol Street; thence in a southerly direction along the west right-of-way of Capitol Street to the northwest corner of College Street and Capitol Street;westerlthence L ng in a College yStreettton th hCedarwRapids-Iowa oeast hline rof the the City Railway right-of-way; thence in L a southerly direction along the said Railway right-of-way to the intersection of the north right-of-way line of Burlington Street; thence in a westerly direction along the north right - of ldirectionton in aaY et to the Iowa River- southerly ealong the Iowa River'tohthee south right-of-way line of Court Street as the extended to Iowa River; thence in an easterly direction along said line to the point of beginning. IV -2 2. Urban Renewal Plan Objectives The following objectives have been established for the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the City -University Project: a. To eliminate substandard buildings, blighting in- fluences, and environmental deficiencies in this important section of the City of Iowa City, and to establish conditions which will prevent the recurrence of blight and blighting conditions. b. To strengthen central Iowa City as the retail trade business, financial, administrative, govern- mental,iand cultural center of the area. C. To strengthen the economic well-being of the central area and the City by increasing retail activity, taxable values, and job opportunities. d. To establish a pattern of land use activities arranged in compact, compatible groupings so as to enhance their efficiency of operation and economic inter -relationships. c. To provide for the orderly physical and economic growth of the central area through controlled re- development and rehabilitation. f. To provide safe, efficient, and a ttractiveAvehicular access to central Iowa City from major interstate and regional highways, from neighborhoods and com- munities throughout the metropolitan area, and from other major centers of business and employment in the region. g. To provide a safe, efficient and attractive circu- lation system which minimizes conflicts between different forms of traffic such as pedestrians,,; automobiles, transit and service vehicles. h. To encourage coordinated development of parcels and structures in order to achieve efficient building design, multi-purpose use of sites, unified off-street parking, trucking and service, and inter- nal pedestrian linkages. i. To provide for off-street parking facilities in locations easily accessible from major thorough- fares and central area destinations alike including long-term parking facilities on the periphery of the central area.. 1 s IV -3 j. TO improve the appearance of buildings, rights-of- way and open spaces, and to encourage high standards of design. k. To aid the University of Iowa to expand in an orderly way, so the University and the Business District can each perform its own function with minimum conflict and mutual benefit. 3. Types of Proposed Renewal Action Proposed renewal action will consist of a combination of clearance and redevelopment, rehabilitation, and the pro- vision of public facilities and improvements. a. Clearance and Redevelopment Property identified on the Land Acquisition Plan Map, Exhibit R -213-D1 attached hereto and made a part hereof, will be acquired by the Local Public Agency, cleared of all improvements and either (1) sold or leased for private redevelopment, or (2) sold, leased or dedicated for construction of public improvements or facilities. Properties are identified for acquisition, clearance and redevelop- ment for one of the following reasons: (1) To remove buildings which are structurally substandard. (2) To remove buildings, other than buildings which are structurally substandard, in order to effectively remove blighting influences which are exerted on the area. Such blighting in- fluences include, but are not limited to the following: (a) Inadequate street layout. (b) Incompatible uses or land -use relationships. (c) Overcrowding of buildings on the land. (d) Excessive dwelling unit density. (e) Obsolete buildings not suitable for improve- ment or conversion. (3) To provide sites for needed public improvements or facilities in proper relationship to the projected demand.for such facilities.and in accordance with accepted design criteria for such facilities. IV -4 n U 0 (4) To clear basically sound and deficient buildings to the extent necessary to assemble land into parcels of adequate size and shape to meet con- temporary development needs and standardsand to allow new construction to meet the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan. Acquisition of such buildings will take place only when the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan cannot be met through rehabilitation. - b. Rehabi-litation Rehabilitation activities will include: (1) Enforcement of "Property Rehabilitation Stan- dards", as set forth in Section D-2 of this Urban Renewal Plan. (2) Provision of technical assistance to property owners to facilitate and stimulate achievement of rehabilitation standards and objectives. C. Public Improvements and Facilities The entire Urban Renewal Plan area will be adequately served by public improvements and facilities including: (1) Installation of new street improvements, utilities, parking facilities, sidewalks, landscaping and other physical features necessary to serve and improve the Project Area. (2) Provisions for achieving high standards of design construction and improvements consistent with the design and development objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan. C. LAND -USE PLAN Land-Use_Map The Land -Use Map Plan Map, Exhibit R-213-13, attached hereto and made a part hereof, identifies proposed land -uses and Public rights-of-way. Major land -use categories included within the development areas are retail, office, service, civic and cultural, medium and high density residential, fares and institutional, public, and retail service. All thorough - street rights-of-way are shown on the Land -Use Plan Map. Their locations are subject to minor modifica- tions. IV -S Land -Use Provisions and BuildinR Requirements Permitted Land -Uses (1) Central Business District Core The central business district core is the high density, compact, pedestrian -oriented shopping, Office, and entertainment area in the heart of central Iowa City. Permitted Uses: A broad range of compatible retail service uses, including: (a) Retail Trade. Those retail uses which serve the county -wide market by virtue of their variety, quality, or specialization of merchandise, including food, drugs and liquor; eating establishments and eating and drinking establishments, general merchandise; apparel and accessories, furniture, furnishings and appliances; hardware; art dealers, antiques; books, stationery and art supplies; sporting goods; toy and hobby shops; jewelry stores; florists; camera and photographic supply; Optical goods; cigar stores, news dealers; gift, novelty and souvenir stores; and other pedestrian -oriented similar and com- patible retail uses. (b) Services. Those appropriate activities which serve the daily convenience needs of employees, students, faculty, and shoppers, including banks and other financial institutions; photographic studios; beauty and barber shops, shoe repair shops; instructional services; watch and jewelry repair; hotels; theaters; travel bureaus; indoor recreational facilities (such as bowling alleys); blue- printing and photostating; and other similar and compatible service uses. (c) Offices, business, and professional. Administrative offices and office head- quarters; insurance, finance, and real estate offices; professional (e.g. legal, dental, and medical); business services; and other similar and compatible uses. (d) Dwelling units, above the ground floor only. •`` (e) Off-street parking. IV -6 .— 1� (2) Central Business Service Area The central business service area is intended to nllow for the orderly expansion of the central business district, and to provide space for supporting retail and auto -oriented uses. Permitted Uses: All uses otherwise permitted in the Central Business District Core will be allowed in the Central Business Service Area. In addition, auto -oriented activities will be allowed, including auto repair garages, auto service stations, parking lots or garages, transportation depots, car wash establishments, motor vehicle sales, and other similar and compatible supporting retail and auto -oriented uses. (3) University Area The University Area will be limited to the development of the academic core and supporting activities of the State University of Iowa. Permitted Uses: Classrooms, lecture halls, meeting rooms, administrative offices, reserved facilities, and off-street parking. Office, Hotel Area nstitutional, and Special This area is intended to function as an approp- riate transition area between the academic core of the State University of Iowa (west of Capitol Street) and the Central Business District Core Area (east of Clinton Street); activities in this area will be those which would strengthen or support both the academic and retail core areas, etc. which would serve to maintain the �t functional separation between each core area. Permitted Uses: Offices; hotels; motels; j' eating and drinking establishments; entertainment; places of assembly, such as conference halls and auditoria; speciilty clothing stores, bookstores, drugstores, and souvenir shops; personal services, such as barber and beauty shops, photographic services, watch repair and jewelry shops; University Administrative uses limited, however, to Capitol Street and Washington Street orienta- tions; and off-street parking. IV -7 h. Additional Controls and Objectives -4 ,vr There are four- development areas comprising the Plan Area (identified on the Land -Use Plan Map, Exhibit R -213B) Additional controls and objectives for each development area include: Central Business Core Area 1 The development of this area should: -- Enlarge and strengthen the function of the Central Business District Core as a "gienad- shopping, business, and entertainment center. -- Intensify the density to retain compactness while adding`;space._ , - Improve the attractiveness and convenience of the shopping environment. -- Provide -for a pedestrian mall connecting the (putil�c-plaza) with the,activities and uses orienting to Iowa Avenue to be constructed largely'\in the closed -right-of-way of Dubuque Sereet. Provide for the expansion and new development of retail, office, and service activities which will be complimentary to existing activities in use, scale, and quality of materials and surfaces. Provide an-areeded public plaza i4*-the-4teart Q4 the Central Business District Core to be constructed largely on and adjacent to the right-of-way of Dubuque Street at College Street, which will serve as an identifiable civic symbol and focal point and function as a center for pedestrian movement. r7 -- Provide sites; for either one or two new or expanded department stores to serve as primary retail generators. -- Provide for the closing of Dubuque Street from Washington to College Street in order to n facilitate pedestrian circulation. -- Provide for the closing of Dubuque Street from College Street to Burlington Street to permit land assembly for private development. IV -8 0 LI -- Provide nttractive public pedestrian link between the public plaza and the activities and uses oriented to Burlington Street, to be constructed parallel and adjacent to the closed right-of-way of Dubuque Street. -- Provide for a Publicly owned parking facility or facilities (structure) to accomodate approximately 600 to 800 parking spaces. -- Provide for the retention of private off-street accessory parking, now utilized in conjunction with and as part of existing private uses; such parking areas to be provided with buffering, screening, and/or planting as is deemed approp- riate to make them visually attractive to passers- by and packers. Prohibit any now off-street parking unless granted by special use permit by the City Council, and in that event, for accessory parking only. -- Provide for up to 100 percent lot coverage of all private development parcels, and a floor area ratio of up to eight times the development area. Floor area ratio premiums may be granted for the inclusion of plazas, open space, street arcades, internal arcades, canopies, passenger loading and consolidated freight loading facilities. Provide for consolidated off-street loading and service facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from screened public service alleys or courts. Office Hotel Institutional and S ecial Retail Area Area 2 The development of this area should: 1_ Provide for new development which would effectively serve as a transitional area between the Central Business District Core and University Areas. -- Provide for a hotel -convention center which, be- cause of its height, could serve as 2 fecal point of the sky -line. IV -9 -- Provide for speciality retail and service uses oriented to the pedestrian. -ways, to accom- modate the needs of students, faculty, and visitors. -- Provide for office significant height University -related office needs. facilities in buildings of to accommodate private and professional service -- Provide for University administration facilities, to be limited to orientations on Capitol and Washington Streets. -- Provide for a multi -tiered off-street parking structure to accommodate 1000 to 1200 parking spaces, access to be restricted to Clinton, Washington, and Burlington Streets. Speciality retail and service uses may be provided at ground -floor level; private office and hotel - motel facilities, with meeting and dining facilities, may be provided above the parking. -- Provide for the closing of College Street be- tween Capitol and Clinton Streets in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. (ovAeegv&W -- Provide for a pedestrian linkage connecting the University and Central Business District Core areas, to be constructed largely on the closed right-of-way of College Street. -- Provide for the closing of Capitol Street from Washington Street to Burlington Street (consis- tent with the objectives for Area 4) in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. -- Provide for a pedestrian over -pass area, Burlington Street connecting the University area with the uses and activities located south of Burlington Street, to be constructed in the general area of the intersection of Burlington and Capitol Streets. ?' -- Provide for up to 70 percent lot coverage of all development parcels, and a floor area ratio of up to eight times the development area. Floor area ratio premiums may be granted for the inclusion of plazas, open space, street arcades, internal arcades, canopies, passenger loading and consolidated freight and loading facilities. IV -10 0 0 Provide for consolidated off-street loading and service facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from screened public service alleys or courts. University Area Area 3 The development of this area should: -- Provide sites for the orderly establishment and expansion of the State University of Iowa; such uses north of Burlington Street to be limited to classroom and faculty office activities, and academic support facilities such as library museum, student services, and research relative, to Leeching. Uses south of Burlington Street are limited to auxillary facilities such as Off-street parking, physical plant services, and research not related to teaching. -- Provide for the closing of College Street be- tween Madison and Capitol Streets in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. -- Provide for the closing of Capitol Street from Washington Street to Burlington Street (consistent with the objectives for Area 3) in order to facilitate pedestrian circulation. -- Provide for an internal pedestrian circulation network to be constructed largely on the closed rights-of-way of College and Capitol Streets. -- Provide for a plaza in the heart of the academic core to be constructed in the general area of the intersection of College and Capitol Streets, to serve as a University focus and center for pedestrian movement. -- Provide for reinforcement of the linear quality of the Capitol Street pedestrian way and its axial view to the Old Capitol Building by use of strong, dominant University buildings and appropriate tree planting. -- Provide for multi-level development which utilizes the sloping topography between Capitol and Madison Streets IV -11 0 9 -- Provide space south of Burlington Street for off- street parking facilities to accommodate Univer- sity parking needs, such parking to be provided with direct access to the Burlington -Court bypass and access ring. -- Provide for one or more pedestrian overpasses to be constructed over Madison Street north of Burlington Street to effectively unite the campus area and to achieve optimum, conflict - free pedestrian movement. -- Restrict building height to a maximum of eight stories, with landscaped set -backs to be guided by existing University development to the north. -- Provide for consolidated off-street loading and service facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from screened service alleys or courts. Central Business Service Area Area X The development of this area should -- Provide for the orderly expansion of the central business district by permitting such activities as retail, office, and services uses. -- Provide for the expansion or development of auto -oriented activities-i.n_pxoper=reiIrtiunship to the.:Burlington-Court Street-bypa-s's"=d=access ring. -- Provide space for either surface or structure parking to meet the needs of employer and employee long-term parking;!such=park-ing=to-be-tn-praper r-elationstiip-to-ttte`BaTT-ington _CourtStreet-by- pass-and_access Ting:) r -- Prohibit accessory off-street parking for those uses otherwise permitted in the Central Business District Core area, except in such cases where the building floor area is of such size to warrant such parking. Appropriate off-street parking requirements will be in effect where necessary parking is provided for buildings with floor areas of sufficient size to warrant such parking, and for all other activities permitted in this area. IV -12- 0 0 -- Provide for up to 100 percent lot coverage of all development parcels, and a floor area ratio of up to five times the development area. Floor area premiums may be granted for the inclusion of plazas, open space, street arcades, internal arcades, canopies, passenger loading, and freight loading facilities. -- Provide for consolidation of off-street loading and service facilities wherever practicable; access to be provided from screened public source alleys or courts. C. Initiation and Duration of Land -Use Provision and Requirements The above stated land -use objectives, provisions and requirements shall be in full force and effect for a period of 25 years from the date of original City Council approval of the Urban Renewal Plan and shall automatically extend for five year periods thereafter, unless changed by the City Council. d. Applicability of Land -Use Objectives, Provisions and Every effort will be made by the City of Iowa City to apply the above land -use objectives, provisions, and requirements to real property not to be acquired. These objectives, provisions, and requirements shall be applicable to property in the clearance area which is not to be acquired when the owner thereof acquires project land. D. PROJECT PROPOSALS 1. Land Acquisition a. Property.Proposed to be Acquired The real property to be acquired in the City University Project area is idwified on Land Acquisition Plan Map, Exhibit R-213 Properties are identified for acquisition for the following purposes: (1) To remove buildings which are structurally sub- standard. (2) To remove buildings, other than buildings which are structurally substandard, in order to effec- tively remove blighting influences which are exerted on the area. Such blighting influences include, but are not limited to, the following: IV -13 0 0 (a) Inadequate street layout. (b) incompatible uses or land -use relationships. (c) Overcrowding of buildings on the land. (d) Excessive dwelling unit density. (e) Obsolete buildings not suitable for improve- ment or conversion. (3) To provide sites for needed public improvements or facilities in proper relationship to the pro- iected demand for such facilities and in accord- ance with accepted design criteria for such facilities. (4) To clear basically sound and deficient buildings to the extent necessary to assemble land into parcels of adequate size and shape to meet con- temporary development needs and standards and to allow new construction to meet the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan. Acquisition of such basically sound buildings will take place only when the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan cannot be met through rehabilitation. Conditions Under Which Property Not Desi¢nated for Property not designated for acquisition may be ac- quired by the City of Iowa City if such property is not made to conform to the Urban Renewal Plan, Property Rehabilitation Standards, and local codes and ordinances. itions Under Which Property Identified to be tion Properties presently designated for acquisition in the Urban Renewal Plan and which are not otherwise necessary to accomplish the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan may be exempted from acquisition by the City of Iowa City if the owner or owners enter into suitable agreements with the city demonstrating con- clusively that the proposed redevelopment of such property, or the rehabilitation of the building situated thereon, conforms in all respects with the design objectives, land -use provisions, and Property Rehabilitation Standards of this Urban Renewal Plan. IV -14 2. Rehabilitation and Conservation a. The Urban Renewal Plan has set forth specific planning proposals which will improve the environment in the Project Area and encourage the physical rehabilitation of buildings designated to remain. h. A continuous and vigilant enforcement of existing laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations of the City of Iowa City and the State of Iowa will be in effect and in force within the City University Project Area (Iowa R-14). These include: Zoning Ordinance -- adopted July, 1962 Housing Code -- adopted March, 1957 Building Code -- adopted July, 1956 Electrical Code -- adopted September, 1963 Plumbing Code -- adopted October, 1957 Food and Beverage Regulations -- adopted April, 1959 Heating Code -- Under consideration Fire Prevention Code (State) -- adopted July, 1962 Subdivision Regulations -- adopted January, 1964 Signs and Bill- boards Ordinance- adopted January, 1958 Garbage and Refuse Code -- adopted April, 1953 C. Structures which do not meet applicable codes and ordinances and whose owners refuse to bring, or are incapable of bringing, them into compliance, may be acquired by the City of Iowa City. Upon the acquisition of such property, the City of Iowa City may sell such property to a private pur- chaser(s) at its fair market value, subject to its being, rehabilitated to the Property Rehabilitation Standards, or the City of Iowa City will demolish the structure(s) thereon and dispose of the land, in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan, at its fair market value to a developer for redevelopment. IV -15 0 o I. 'Ihero will he no acquisition of parcels for the purpose of demonstrating the kinds and mothods of relinhilitntion suitable for this nren. c. The standards for the rehabilitation of all existing structures to remain in the project area are the achievement of not less than the minimum Property Rehabilitation Standards established for this project. Subject standards include applicable provisions of existing local codes and ordinances, as heretofore identified. in addition to the requirements of applicable codes and ordinances, the following specific requirements shall be in effect as Property Rehabilitation Stan- dards for the City -University Urban Renewal Project: The provisions of local codes and ordinances will be enforced as the basic rehabilitation standards for the project area. In addition, the following standards have been incorporated into the Urban Renewal Plan as minimum requirements for properties remaining in the Project.: (1) Non -Residential Rehabilitation Requirements— Prem e uirements-- Prem ses Improvement and Maintenance (a) Exterior Public Areas All public walks, steps, porches, drives, and parking areas, for convenient all- weather access shall be so constructed and maintained as to assure safety and reasonable durability. If any such area by virtue of its state of repair constitutes a danger to health or safety, it shall be replaced. (b) Enclosure of Storage All storage, except permitted "limited" display, shall be in completely enclosed buildings or obscured from public view by a solid fence or wall not less than eight (8) feet in height. "Limited" display shall be construed to mean immediate inventory goods or products intended for sale on the premises and necessary for sales stimulation. (c) Surfaces and Store Fronts Except where essential to the architectural design of the building, all exposed surfaces with unsightly appearance shall be painted or otherwise treated to retard deterioration and improve the appearance. IV -16 (J) Overhanging Structures All canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, exterior stairways, fire escapes, standpipes, exhaust ducts, and similar overhang exten- sions shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored; and they shall be protected from the elements and against decay and rust by the periodic application of weather -coating material such as paint or other protective treatment. The use of combustible plastics in signs and other advertising devices shall be limited to letters and decorations (not structure or structural trim). All deteriorated overhanging structures shall be removed or so repaired so as to in- sure adequate anchorage. (e) Windows All windows exposed to public view shall be kept clean and in a state of good repair. No storage of materials, stock, or inventory shall be permitted in window display areas or other areas ordinarily exposed to public view unless such areas are first screened from public view by drapes, venetian blinds, or other rendering of such windows opaque to public view. All screening of interiors shall be maintained, clean, and in a good state of repair. (f) Air Conditioners --Outside Elements All air conditioners and heating units shall be maintained in a safe mechanical and electrical condition. All exterior air conditioners which are in- stalled and operated directly over a public sidewalk shall be equipped with proper de- vices for the prevention of condensation drainage upon the sidewalk. (g) Site Improvements Open space shall be so designed and lo- cated as to: (1) provide for the immediate diversion of water away from buildings and disposal of the lot; (2) prevent soil satur- ation detrimental to structures and lot use IV -17 and, (3) where needed, provide appropriate paved walks, parking areas, driveways, steps, and landscaping. All unpaved areas shall be provided with vegetation or other suitable cover to prevent erosion and improve appearance. Bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass shall be trimmed when necessary and removed when dead. All fences and retaining walls shall be kept in good structural repair, removed, or replaced. All fences shall be periodically treated with chemicals or paints so as to retard deterioration and improve the appear- ance. All deteriorated accessory buildings shall be removed or rehabilitated. All accessory buildings to remain shall provide usable space and shall not harbor rodents, termites or other vermin. All unsightly alleys, rears of buildings, or other areas which may have a deteriorating effect on surrounding properties or public areas shall be screened from view by a fence, wall, or compact shrubbery, at least 50% opaque between two feet and seven feet above ground level. (2) Rehabilitation Requirements for Dwelling Units (a) Sewage Disposal All plumbing fixtures shall be drained to an approved sewage drainage system connected to a public sewer or other approved system. Substances which will clog pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy pipes or their joints, or interfere with disposal process shall not be discharged into the system unless provided with approved intercepting devices. Each fixture shall be equipped with a water seal trap. Adequate circulation of air shall be pro- vided for in all vent piping to avoid the loss of trap seal. IV -18 0 • Vent terminals shall be maintained so as to minimize clogging, frost closure, re- turn of foul air, or nuisance to neighbors. Adequate air breaks shall be provided in sanitary drains to prevent contamination from sewage backup. (b) Fixture Conditions Complete bathing and sanitary facilities shall be provided within each dwelling unit, consisting of a water closet, a tub or shower, and a lavatory. There shall be provided an adequate supply of hot water to the tub or shower stall and lavatory, and cold water to all fixtures. Arrangement of fixtures shall provide for the comfortable use of each fixture and permit at least a 90 degree door swing. Wall space shall be available for a mirror or medicine cabinet and for towel bars. The bathtub shall not be less than four feet, six inches long. Shower, if provided, should have a least dimension of not less than 30 inches. All fixtures shall be located and spaced for reasonable accessibility and should be of smooth, non-absorbent surfaces. (c) Doors and Access Openings (Exterior) Existing doors in sound condition and to remain should approximate in size the following, and the minimum size of new doors in new openings shall be: Wf.dth • Height Main Entrance Door 3;011' 616" Service Doors 2`6" 606" "Whore serving S or more dwelling units -- 3' 4" minimum. Where new doors are installed in acceptable existing door openings, the doors should approximate the sizes given above. All exterior doors shall have safe locks. IV -19 0 0 (d) Doors and Access Openings (Interior) A door shall be provided for each opening to a bedroom, bathroom, or toilet compart- ment. Doors to bathrooms and toilet com- partments shall be hinged or sliding and shall have locks. Existing doors in sound condition and to remain shall approximate in size the following, and minimum size of new doors installed in new openings shall be: I -a. Habitable rooms, 2' 6" wide 1-b. Bathrooms, toilet compartments and closets other than linen and broom, 2' 0" wide 1-c. Service stair doors, 2' 6" wide 1-d. Cased openings, 2' 6" wide l -e. To public stairway enclosures, single door = 3' 0" wide; double door = 2' 4" wide 1-f. Height of all interior doors, 6' 6" Where new doors are installed in acceptable existing openings, the doors should approx- imate the sizes given above. (e) Closet Space Clothes closet space shall be provided within each living unit on the basis of approximately 12 sq. ft. for the first bedroom plus 6 sq. ft. for each additional bedroom. The space provided should be, if possible, divided into separate closets serving each bedroom and having one closet located so as to open directly from a hall or living or dining room. None of the min- imum clothes closet space shall be located within the kitchen. Where separate closets for each existing bedroom are not possible, a closet elsewhere within the dwelling unit is acceptable pro- vided the minimum area is obtained and is reasonably accessible to the bedroom. Clothes closets shall have a shelf and rod. Within each dwelling unit, a total shelf area or built-in drawer space of at least eight sq. ft. should be provided for linens. this space should be appropriately increased for dwelling units having three or four bedrooms. IV -20 0 0 (f) Light and Ventilation Habitable Rooms All habitable rooms, except kitchens, shall have natural light, provided by means of windows, glazed doors, or skylights. A glass area of at least 10 percent of the floor area shall be provided for new or remodeled rooms, or other spaces. Existing rooms not disturbed in the rehabilitation shall have a glass area not appreciably below a total of 10 percent of the floor area. An acceptable means of natural ventilation shall exist or be provided for all habitable spaces, except that for kitchens a mechanical ventilation system may be substituted. A ventilation area of 4 percent of the floor area of the space shall be provided. Artificial light shall be provided and so distributed as to assure healthful and sanitary conditions in all rooms or spaces. An interior room not having its own source of natural light and ventilation is accept- able only where the room is adjacent to an outside room which has adequate natural light and ventilation, calculated on the basis of the combined floor area of the two rooms, and where the separating wall between the two rooms has a clear horizontal opening approximately 6 feet wide. The interior room shall not be a bedroom. Kitchens Artificial light shall be provided, and distributed so as to give effective illum- ination throughout. Ventilation shall be provided by natural means in amounts as calculated for habitable rooms and not less than 3 sq. ft., or by mechanical ventilation. Where a kitchen is not separated from the living room by parti- tions and door or permanent screen, mechani- cal ventilation shall be provided for the kitchen. IV -21 • Bathrooms and Toilet Compartments Artificial light shall be provided. Ventilation shall be provided by natural means in amounts as calculated for habitable rooms and not less than 1 1/2 sq. ft., or by mechanical ventilation, or by gravity - type ventilation equipped with a wind -driven roof ventilator above the roof level. Public Spaces General Adequate artificial light shall be provided for all public spaces. Public Entrance Spaces to Building a. All public entrance space should have natural light provided by window, door- way or equivalent glass area of at least 10 percent of the floor area. b. Either natural ventilation of at least 4 percent of floor area or mechanical ventilation shall be provided. Public Hallways and Stairways a. Public hallways and unenclosed stair- ways shall be provided with either natural ventilation (at least 4 percent of floor area) or mechanical ventilation. b. Where dependence is placed upon natural light for daytime use of hallways or unenclosed stairways, windows, skylights or the equivalent shall be provided con- taining at least 10 sq. ft. of glass area, or its equivalent, for each floor so served. c. Enclosed stairways shall be ventilated by a mechanical or gravity system to provide approximately 4 air changes per hour. IV -22 Habitable Rooms of Living Units Below Cradc For habitable rooms below grade, the depth of the finish floor below its adjacent out- side grade level shall not exceed 4 ft. 0 in. Natural light and ventilation standards for habitable rooms above grade shall apply. Ventilation of Utility Spaces Utility spaces which contain heat producing, air conditioning and other equipment shall be ventilated to the outer air, and air from such spaces shall not be recirculated to other parts of the building. Ventilation of Structural Spaces Natural ventilation of spaces such as attics and enclosed basementless spaces shall be provided with openings of sufficient size to overcome dampness and minimize the effect of conditions conducive to decay and deterioration of the structure, and to pre- vent excessive heat in attics. All exterior ventilation openings shall be effectively and appropriately screened where determined needed by the City of Iowa City. 3. Redeveloper's Requirements The Redevelopers will be required by contractual agreement to observe the Land -Use and Building Requirements and General Design Objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan. The contract and other disposition documents will set forth in detail the provisions, standards, and criteria for achieving the objectives and requirements outlined in the Urban Renewal Plan. The City of Iowa City will select redevelopers on the basis of their proposals, their ability to carry out such proposals, and the conformance of the proposals to the Urban Renewal Plan. This may be through fixed price offerings, through negotiations where objectives are de- termining factors, or by other means which, in the determin- ation of the City of Iowa City, will best assure the attainment of the development and design objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan. Disposition documents will provide for achieving the unified development and maintenance of common areas, service access, walks, utilities, and driveways. IV -23 ® 0 Redevelopers will not be permitted to defer the start of construction for a period longer than that required to prepare architectural plans, obtain satisfactory financing, and the review and approval of such plans by the City of Iowa City in order to establish their conformance with the provisions of this Plan and the disposition documents. In addition, the following provisions will be included in each Agreement: a. That the Redeveloper will submit to the City of Iowa City a plan and schedule for the proposed development. b. That the purchase of the land is for the purpose of redevelopment and not for speculation. C. That the land will be built upon and improved in conformity with the objectives and the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan. d. That the construction of improvements will be commenced and completed within a reasonable time. e. That the Redeveloper and his successor or assign agree that there will be no discrimination against any person or group of persons on account of race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoy- ment of the premises therein conveyed, nor will the Redeveloper himself, or any claiming under or through him establish or permit such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, lessees, subleases, or vendees in the premises therein conveyed. The above provisions will run with the land disposed of within the Urban Renewal Area by the City of Iowa City. 4. Underground Utilities Existing and proposed utility distribution lines shall be placed underground wherever feasible. E. OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO MEET STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS Chapter 403 of the 1966 Code of Iowa, as amended, authorized cities to exercise "urban renewal project powers" and certain other powers for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of blighted areas. Certain provisions are to be fulfilled in order to exercise these powers. These requirements are underlined, followed by the method of satisfying the requirement. IV -24 i. Resolution of Nt-cessity rindin That Slum or Blighted Areas Exist in the Commun ty and That Rehabilitation Conservation Redevelopment or a Com enation Ineraut is Necessary. The Resolution of Necessity was adopted by the City Council on September 2, 1969. 2. Resolution Determining That the Urban Renewal Project Area_ is a Slum or Blighted Area or a Combination Thereof and Annropriate for an Urban _Renewal Project. Tile Resolution designating the area as a slum or blighted area and appropriate for an Urban Renewal Project was passed by the City Council on September 2, 1969. 3. A Ceneral Plan for the Municipality This constitutes the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Iowa City as adopted by the City Council. The General Plan is continually under review, with updating of major plan elements on a systematic basis. The Workable Program for Community Improvement was most recently certified on June 1, 1973. A. Plznning Commission Recommendations as to Conformity of the Urban Renewal Plan With the General Flan. The Planning Commission recommendations were forwarded to the City Council on September 5th, 1967. S. Public in 1learg on the Urban Renewal Project After Public Notice 'rhereof Public Hearings pursuant to State and local law were held on September 23, 1969, and May 1, 1973. 6. Approval of the Urban Renewal Project by the Local a. A feasible method exists for relocating families All families and individuals from the area will be offered decent, safe and sanitary accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families. b. The Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan of the muntctpailLy The Urban Renewal Plan conforms and follows from the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Iowa City. IV -25 0 0 'rhe Resolution approving of the Urban Renewal Project was passed by the City Council on October 2, 1969. i. PROCEDURE FOR CHANGES IN THE APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN If the City desires to modify this plan, it may do so after holding a public hearing on the proposed change in accordance with applicable State and local Law. Any change affecting any property or contractual right can be effectuated only in accordance with applicable State and local Law. 1V-26 MODIFICATIONS TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NO. IOWA R-14 The Urban Renewal Plan for Urban Renewal Project No. Iowa R-14 is hereby amended as follows: Under Section C., 2., a., (2), "Permitted Uses", "Central Business Service Area", after the words "...and other similar and compatible supporting retail and auto -oriented uses...", add "...and dwelling units on the ground floor and above, if constructed for senior citizens, in the western half of Block 103." Section C., 2., b., of the Urban Renewal Plan is amended by adding the following under "Central Business Service Area, Area 4." "The development of this area should...": "Provide for residential redevelopment in that area shown on Land Use Map, Exhibit R -213-B, with density up to 100 dwelling units per acre." Under Section D., 1., b., "Conditions Under Which Property Not Designated for Acquisition May be Acquired", after the words "...Urban Renewal Plan, Property Rehabili- tation Standards, and Local Codes and Ordinances...", add "...or if the acquisition of such q property is necessary to accomplish the objectives and goals of the Urban Renewal Plan and the acquisition of such property is necessary for one or more of the purposes set forth in subparagraph D., 1., a., of the Urban Renewal Plan." Under Section D., 1., a., "Property Proposed To Be Acquired" add a new subsection (5) as follows: "To pur- chase vacant land in order to assemble land into parcels of adequate size and shape to meet contemporary development needs and standards and to allow new construction to meet the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan." April, 1972 Iv -27 MODIFICATIONS TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IOWA R-14 As Modified The Urban Renewal Plan for Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14 as previously modi- fied is hereby further modified as follows: Under Section C.,2.,a.,(2) Central Business Services Area, the second paragraph thereof beginning, "Permitted Uses:" is hereby amended by deleting the following words at the end thereof: "...and dwelling units.on the ground floor and above, is constructed for senior citizens, in the western half of block 103." Said paragraph as modified shall read as follows: Permitted Uses: All uses otherwise permitted in the Central Business District Core will be allowed in the Central Business Service Area. In addition, auto -oriented activities will be allowed, including auto repair garages, auto service stations, parking lots or garages, transportation depots, car wash establishments, motor vehicle sales, and other similar and compatible supporting retail and auto -oriented uses. Subsection C.,2.,b., Additional Controls and Objectives, is hereby amended by deleting from the subparagrap entitled Central Business Service Area, Area 4 the following sentence: -- Provide for resident al redevelopment in that area shown on Land Use Map, Exhibit R -213-B, with density up to 100 dwelling units per acre. Subsection D.,l.,c., Conditions Under Which Property Identified to be Acquired May be Exempted from Acquisition, is hereby amended by adding after the last sentence thereof the following sentence: -- Properties presently designated for acquisition in the Urban Renewal Plan may be deleted at any time, without entering into any agreement with the owner(s), if such deletion is determined by the governing body of the Local Public Agency to be in the best interests of the Project. The Land Acquisition Map, designated as Code R -213-D1, shall be modified to show the deletion of the following parcels from those to be acquired by the Local Public Agency: Block Number 65 81 82 93 94 101 103 Parcel Number S 14,16 16,17,18 4,5,6,8,9,10,13 4,6,7,8, 1,2,3,16 2,10,11,12 The Land Use Plan Map, designated as Code R -213-D, is modified to show the block bounded by Burlington on the north, Capitol on the east, Court on the south and Madison on the west to be in Development Area M4 instead of Development Area 43. Said block shall also be changed in subsection C.,2.,a. and b., of the Urban Renewal Plan from the "University Area" to the "Central Business Service Area." IV -28 May, 1973 0 0 MODIFICATIONS TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IOWA R-14 As Modified The Urban Renewal Plan for Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14 as pre- viously modified is hereby further modified as follows: Under Section C.,Z.,a.,(2) Central Business Service Area the first paragraph thereof beginning, a centra usiness sere u e area" is hereby amended by deleting "...and..." in the third line and by adding ...and to permit multi -family residential development.." " after the words "..auto -oriented uses..." Said paragraph, as modified shall read as follows: The central business service area is intended to allow for the orderly expansion of the central business district, to provide space for supporting retail and auto -oriented uses, and to permit multi- family residential development. The second paragraph of Section C.,2.,a.,(2) Central Business Ser- vice Area, beginning, "Permitted Uses:.. is ere y amen e y t e ac ition of the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Also permitted in the CBS district are multi -family residential uses at the ground floor level and above, between Linn Street and the east half of Block 93." Section C.,2.,b., Additional Controls and 0 ectereivesy Central by Business Service Area rea , paragrap , and e eting an .. an uses.amen e ." from line three and by adding the following phrase at the end of the sentence modified,multi- shall family residential uses.. Said paragraph, read as follows: --Provide for the orderly expansion f the Centrtiesas Business District by permitting retail, office and multi -family residential uses. IV -29 September, 1973 Land Acquisition Plan • pj College St. 95 • 92 U) 6 0 m U Ii 1Washington r— 81 ). 65 s 71 Prepared By: Department of Community Development L_ City -University Project Project Number Iowa R-14 City of Iowa City, Iowa Legend Block Number Parcel Number Rights -of -Way Vacated Parcels To Be Acquired Project Boundary Not To Be Acquired N EXHIBIT R-213DI • .'•Y i i > lr•^' �a0 i wwf•� 1 ♦idd Prepared By: Department of Community Development L_ City -University Project Project Number Iowa R-14 City of Iowa City, Iowa Legend Block Number Parcel Number Rights -of -Way Vacated Parcels To Be Acquired Project Boundary Not To Be Acquired N EXHIBIT R-213DI � X 3 j 1•'_ t V ivy 2 > _.-.. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DEPARTMENT SYS COMMUNITY D 0 ' PLANNING STAFF INVOLVED: Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner CITY 01- IOWA CITY, IOWA (Project Planner) Morris Dicker, Technical Assistant CITY COUNCIL. PLANNING COMMISSION Mary Neuhauser, Mayor* Robert R. Ogesen* ' .John Balmer Richard Blum* ' Carol deProsse* Patricia Cain* ' Pat Foster David Perret* N. William Hines, Jr. Jane Jakobsen* Max Selzer John K. Kammermeyer Robert Vevera Juanita Vetter * Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee F This document was prepared as a joint effort by the Department of Community Development and the Public Works Department for the City of Iowa City, Neal Berlin, City Manager. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Dennis R. Kraft, Director PUBLIC WORKS Richard Plastino, Director ENGINEERING STAFF INVOLVED: Eugene Dietz, City Engineer Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Frank Farmer, Civil Engineer PLANNING STAFF INVOLVED: Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner Anthony Osborn, Associate Planner (Project Planner) Morris Dicker, Technical Assistant Jorge Rendon, Graphics Jeanne Somsky, Graphics Sherry Child, Secretary Janell Palmer, Clerk/Typist ' Vicki Brei, Clerk/Typist PUBLIC WORKS Richard Plastino, Director ENGINEERING STAFF INVOLVED: Eugene Dietz, City Engineer Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Frank Farmer, Civil Engineer J 1 1 ' ABSTRACT ' Title: Author: Subject: ' Agency: ' Address: Number of Pages: IOWA CITY PLAN Walkways Report and Plan Anthony Osborn and Rick Geshwiler Development of Plan and Program to Correct Sidewalk Deficiencies Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa Civic Center, Iowa 29 The Iowa Cit I Y Plan: Walkwa s Report an' evaluation o t e existin the City, develops g con recti e the Cit p goals and objectives sidewalk deficiencies anished a drdevelops iority yatfii and program for correcting the most seri The five-step priority system, approxima step, is preference lgiven dtooschool-walking route: elderly and handicapped populations and activity areas. The plan recommends priorities for approx the deficiencies noted in thesidewalk inventory, with remaining deficiencies to be reevaluated in the future. 1 -2- 1 1 PREFACE 1 1 Sidewalks provide more than just a pathway for walking. They are safe play areas for children playing hopscotch, riding tricycles and roller skating. They provide a place for neighbors to meet. Also, sidewalks are a place for physical recreation for older residents of the community. Sidewalks are a people place, and as such deserve the careful attention of the City. INTRODUCTION It is the purpose of this report improvement of walkways within t presents a survey of existing of the issues and policies program, illustrations or safe and more pleasant ment of sidewalks. Ti• estimates for the man BACKGROUND Presently the only C is the Subdivision G developing areas. In or programing of wal by the public. This to an uncoordinated they are lacking or lack of coordination have been overlooked ineffective. ide of direction owa City. tions. an for the The report outline lk improvement esigned to be Lthe improve - and cost nts. construction policy for scheduling requests ants has led r"j"Idiuwalk ,as where sit of this needs :provements becomes Recognizing a responsibility for the improvement, maintenance, and construction of sidewalks in the City, the City Council has requested that the City Staff prepare a report showingareas where sidewalk improvements are needed. The Council has further requested that the report include recommended policies for side- walk construction as well as a plan recommending priorities for the physical improvement of sidewalks in the City. 1 -4- z n 0 Tm r rn ' Agency: ' Address: Number of Pages 11 11 IOWA CITY PLAN: Walkways Report and Plan Anthony Osborn and Rick Geshwiler Development of Plan and Program to Correct Sidewalk Deficiencies Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 29 The Iowa Cit Plan: Walkways Re ort and Plan presents an evaluation o t e existing con ition o si ewalks within the City, develops goals and objectives for walkways within the City, established a priority system for evaluating sidewalk deficiencies and develops a five-step priority plan and program for correcting the most serious deficiencies. The five-step priority system, approximately $100,000 per step, is directed toward providing sidewalk improvements with preference given to school -walking routes, concentrations of elderly and handicapped Populations and high pedestrian - activity areas. The plan recommends priorities for approximately one half of the deficiencies noted in the sidewalk inventory, with the remaining deficiencies to be reevaluated in the future. 1 -2- 1 ' ABSTRACT ' Title: Author: Subject: ' Agency: ' Address: Number of Pages 11 11 IOWA CITY PLAN: Walkways Report and Plan Anthony Osborn and Rick Geshwiler Development of Plan and Program to Correct Sidewalk Deficiencies Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, Iowa Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 29 The Iowa Cit Plan: Walkways Re ort and Plan presents an evaluation o t e existing con ition o si ewalks within the City, develops goals and objectives for walkways within the City, established a priority system for evaluating sidewalk deficiencies and develops a five-step priority plan and program for correcting the most serious deficiencies. The five-step priority system, approximately $100,000 per step, is directed toward providing sidewalk improvements with preference given to school -walking routes, concentrations of elderly and handicapped Populations and high pedestrian - activity areas. The plan recommends priorities for approximately one half of the deficiencies noted in the sidewalk inventory, with the remaining deficiencies to be reevaluated in the future. 1 -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface -------------------------------------- 4 Introduction --------------------------------- 4 Background ----------------------------------- 4 Sidewalk Inventory --------------------------- 5-7 Goals and Objectives ------------------------- 8-9 Plan----------------------------------------- 10-22 Program -------------------------------------- 23-24 Appendix 1 ------------------------------- 25 Appendix 2 ------------------------------- 26-27 Appendix 3 ------------------------------- 28-29 -3- I ' PRE_ H SidSidewalks provide more than just a pathway ' play areas for children playinghose walking. They tricycles and roller skatin pa place , riding neighbors to meet. Also g' They provide a place for g ' recreation for older residentswofks are a place for are a eo ld the communit physical dewalks of the city. place' and as such deserve the carefulattention ' INTRODUCTION It is the purpose kw this report to provide direction for improvement of walkways within the City of Iowa Cit the ' presents a survey of existing sidewalk conditions, an outline of the issues and Y• The report program, illustrationscofshow vwalkways canolved in a lbewdesiined to be safe and more pleasant, and a plan and program forthe to be ment of sidewalks. The plan specifies the improve - estimates for the many proposed sidewalk improvements.es and BACKGROUND Presently the only City policyfor is the Subdivision Ordinance,whichgonlye sidewalk construction ' developing areas. In the remainder of theCity,Policy for or programing of walkway improvements is based ,u the scheduling by the public. This system of scheduling ' to an uncoordinated provision of sidewalslforoareas twhere led they are lacking or are in poor repair. As a result of this lack of coordination in the process, critical sidewalk needs have been overlooked and ineffective. the scheduling of improvements becomes ' Recognizing a responsibility for the improvement ' and construction of sidewalks in the Cit requested that the maintenance, City Staff prepare a report showinguareas ncil has where sidewalk improvements are needed. ' requested that the report include recomm,eThedCouncil has further walk construction as well as a plan recommending priorities for the physical improvement of sidewalks in the City. 1 -4- SIDEWALK INVENTORY In order to determine tlrc exextensive sidewalk ethe,hys_ical condition of ensi This inventory was conducted durinthesu sidewalks, an and Environmental was part of the Iowa Cit the summer Of the sure Survey' completed in Au Io y Land Use ' survey Process is presented August, 1974• A summary Iowa Cit in Appendix 1. open Ci y has approximately 150 public traffic, miles of street rights_of-way ' determined that approximately the sidewalk survey Of-wayPProximately 111 miles s y It was 39 miles had sidewalks in good or fair (74°) of this rights- good les of street rights-of-wa condition. The remaining Approximately 35 miles (2;$) of yr have the following deficiencies: 4 miles (38) of the ri ghts-of-wa Poor condition; and a ghts-of-wa y have no sidewalks; PProximately have sidewalks which are in have discontinuities y 1 mile Map) • The (See Table 1 and (1 °) ew lk Condition 1974 Sidewalk Condition Map1974 Sidewalk Condition characterized by good and fair illustrates areas lacking sidewalks, Discontinuities asidewalks, Poor sidewalks or , and no sidewalks for ease of illustration. grouped both with poor IAB1,L• 1: IiXISTING SIDEWALK CONDITION ' - 1974 CONDITION MILES/KILOMETERS s,, Good F, Fair OF TOTAL 114 179 74 Discontinuous 4 6.4 None 35 1.6 1 Total 5622 ' 1S0 243 102 The areas of sidewalk categories for analysiseandlla deficiencies were separated into 1) developed areas Plan Preparation two , expected to where sidewalk def expected (See Table 2je corrected without a coordinated Cit effort be can be ) and ed)todeveloPing areas where sidewalk deficien- cies ' (See Table 3 be corrected as development comlted information is The plan that has been P is completed in the directed toward Prepared from this ed areas, correcting the deficiencies noted 1 and update work will In the developing areas, future survey ments are either be required to assure that incorporated into made as to is these improve - the sidewalk completed or are ' improvement program, -5- 1 1 As shown in the above table, the large majority of the side- walks in Iowa City are in good or fair condition. However, the deficiencies in the sidewalk system do need to be corrected to provide a safe and continuous pedestrian walkway system. The remainder of this report deals with the policies,;pl'ans and programs which can help to correct these deficiencies. ' fAB1.1: 2: SID1:WAI.K DEFICIENCY DEVIAMPED AREA - 1974 NUMBER OI: TYPE OF ' DEFICIENCIES DIT ICIF.NCY FEET MILKS COST 208 No Existing 126,695 24.0 $760,170 Sidewalk 28 Discontinuities 2,900 O.S 17,400 114 Deterioration 21,735 4.1 130,410 Total 350 151,330 28.6 $907,980 ' TABLE 3: SIDEWALK DEFICIENCY IN DEVELOPING AREAS - 1974 NUMBER OF TYPE OF ' DEFICIENCIES* DEFICIENCY FEET MILES COST 46 No Existing 57,850 10.96 $347,100 Sidewalk 4 Discontinuities 485 .09 2,910 ' 1 Deterioration 120 .02 720 Total 51 58,455 11.07 $350,730 ' * A deficiency is counted as a project, noted in the plan. As shown in the above table, the large majority of the side- walks in Iowa City are in good or fair condition. However, the deficiencies in the sidewalk system do need to be corrected to provide a safe and continuous pedestrian walkway system. The remainder of this report deals with the policies,;pl'ans and programs which can help to correct these deficiencies. V Ll naaaoa o C3 L= a r� a v pQq Lel I� ` O L,c�� ♦ Cj?QcSWAL.ICC. CAW BE F-MPHASIZSO BY BOLD PAIQTIQ601Z r3W S%DEWALr, ENDIIzoN AC -PT. iul ♦ TEAFFIC- pIVEQTE2S CAN fdE USED To P -i -t l"4TE 5T2EE'T CROSSIF,-16S NF -AP- SCHOOLS AMU PAP -k --S. r s A 4w To u I I I 1 I [I I TeEE6 AND/Oa SGO MS CAN f6C PLAcRD IaVrIOEEAI S-reF-E'T'S , SIGEWAI_KS Ft�2 PF}WSICgL SAFE -r4- ¢ pQ4CA401-OCe(C I- COMFOOT. -7- I ' GonL=OpJi;c:rTVFS The following goals and objectives for walkways in ' are presented as a guide for the development Iowa City system to meet the needs walkway of the residents of a of Iowa City. The goals are broad statements of policy which outline the intent 1 of the City, while the objectives should be interpreted as definitive statements established goals. of how the City plans to reach the ' OVERALL GOAL - The Cit shall encourages y Provide a walkway system which 'Rent and whircheprovidesformov in a safe and pleasant environ - pedestrian circulation. Pedestrian access to property and ' GOAL 1: The City shall on need through I I 1 OBJECTIVES: correct sidewalk deficiencies based a sidewalk improvement program. A• The City will periodically evaluate the condition of sidewalks in the City and establish sidewalk improvements. priorities for B. The City will establish priorities based on the following factors in the order of their importance: I) designated school route; �) Proximity to schools; or elderly; 5) proximity to a facility for the handicapped 4) high pedestrian use areas; s) discontinuities; and 6) arterial and collector streets. C. The City will establish a plan and program for the improvement of sidewalks based on priority for annual capital improvement budgeting. D. Where possible, improvements the City will advance scheduled revenue, to maximize use of State and Federal E. As appropriate, the City will advance scheduled improvements to coordinate with other capital improvement projects. F. Sidewwill be alk deficiencies rioted in developing or undeveloped areas low priority unless they are other - G• Sidewalk deficiencies located along cul-de - sacs less than 600 feet long and in areas characterized by residential lot sizes greater than 16,000 square feet 1 -8- should not be considered as priority improvements unless otherwise warranted. GOAL 2: The City shall provide safe walkway facilities. OBJF.CTTVF.S: A. Adequate separation, either distance or physical barrier, between pedestrian traffic and vehicular traffic shall be provided to assure both the physical safety and psychological comfort of pedestrians. B. Crosswalk signs, signals and painted crosswalks will be provided as necessary for pedestrian safety. C. At intersections with high volumes of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, pedestrian signalization will be considered as a possible solution. GOAL 3: The City shall provide walkway facilities in harmony with natural features. OBJEC'rIVEs: A. Where existing trees are in the path of the proposed sidewalk, the City will make reasonable effort to preserve the tree by curving the sidewalk around the tree. B. Where existing rights-of-way, obstruction or topography constrain sidewalk development severely, sidewalks will not be required on both sides of the street, but will be provided in a manner consistent with pedestrian safety and walkway continuity. e�C �o X00 4"ago O Ips 0 As 06 wept P0 0 I:r CONCE.w'-r-E cAN (bE STAmrG70 ANID [AWED -tom GtUE SPECIAL '3UQFACE 'TF—XTU2E C CHAeA --rEV-- WIi1L£ 2erAIN1N& 1+t64-1 QE914N'b'rAIQIDAR?-'P G -9- I 1 J I I login IBM as IrW �mmlow* wow r . Irei' 11 T_ h w w w w w w w w re w w w mm w w m m m �<• O o p NO O�no yEc OO [ lA� I • • ■ ■ I O V Z O v CO) O Owr CL CL A ;, o .. I ' PLAN Priorities were established for correcting sidewalk deficiencies as established in the Goals and Objectives, with a detailed ' description of the process outlined in Appendix 2. The side- walk deficiencies were then separated into ten priority ranges of relatively equal cost. The Sidewalk Plan (Map 2) shows the ' location by priority group of the first five priority ranges. Table 4 presents a summary of the number of projects and cost per priority grouping for the first five priorities. A ' complete listing of the priorities is available from the Department of Community Development. The Plan will be imple- mented by providing sidewalks at standards established by the Department of Public Works (See Appendix 3). 1 TABLE 4: SIDEWALK PRIORITY SUMMARY NUMBER OF PRIORITY PROJECTS COST 1 36 $ 94,050 2 39 96,300 3 38 99,990 4 46 87,690 5 29 77,220 Total 188 $455,250 It is anticipated that the sidewalk priority groups can be treated as yearly objectives. For example, by the end of the fifth year of implementing the plan, the first five priority, groups would be completed. However, the plan is flexible as. long as the priorities assigned to deficiencies are observed. Thus, it might take two or three years to complete a priority group. If the priorities are not observed in implementation, the plan will need some adjustment in the future to keep it current. Additionally, this plan will need to be updated as the fourth priority is completed so that progress can be evaluated and additional improvements can be programed. Priorities for the projects recommended in the Plan were established by the rating technique described in Appendix 2. The first five priority groups were established by assembling five relatively equal cost groupings of similar priority. -10- � M M ® m TABLE 5: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN, PROJECT DESCRIPTION - FIRST PRIORITY PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT LENGTH IN FEET ESTIMATED COST** PRIORITY STREET* FROM TO 1 2 3 - 4 N -Jefferson N -Court ti -Muscatine Ave. S -Court Linn Moringside Drive South Lawn Drive Upland Ave. Van Buren Fourth Ave. Willow Street Elmridge Re air New Constr.' New Constr.- Repair - 80 150 635 120 S-'"`"-480 - -`900 3,810 720 175 - -175- - -175-- 155`-- 5 E -Rocky Shore Drive Highway 6 Park Road New Constr. 2,250 13,500 155- - 6 S -Rochester Ave. First Ave. Post Road 315 1;890 1.45--" 7 E -Governor Church Brown 720 - .4;320 145-- 9 S-Kirkwoed Ave. Gilbert Ct. Van Duren " 100 600 140---- 9 W -Governor Bowery CRI6P RA " 120 720 135 --- 10 E -Willow Muscatine Ave. North -455 Ft. 205 1,230 135-- 11 Woodlawn Muscatine Ave. End of Street 250 11500 135---- 12 S -Court Kenwood Drive _Raven Street 255 - 1,530 135--- 13 S -Court Kenwood Drive 265' East 265 1,590 135-- - 14 W -Willow Muscatine Ave. Eastwood Drive 350 2,100 135 15 -::a rket Governor Clapp 600 3,600 135-- 16 ti -Dewey Brown_ End of Street New Constr. 900 5,400 135- 17 N -Muscatine Ave. Willow Maplewood Lane 185 11110 130-- i8 E -Gilbert Kirkwood Ave. Benton 150 .900 130-- 19 W -Lucas Davenport Fairchild Repair 150 900 125- 20 E -Linn J•ef_erson Market 150 .900 125.. -- *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W). "Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction cost. i r L , M TABLE 5 CONTINUED: SIDEWALK P;PROVEMENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS - FIRST PRIORITY TOTAL: 115,675 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E,.W)• **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction costa PROJECT LOCATION TYPE OF LENGTH ESTIMATED PRIORITY PROJECT IMPROVEMENT IN FEET COST** NUMBER STREET FROM TO 21 S -Burlington Summit Muscatine Ave. Re air 175 ^ 1 0 125 22 S -Clover Friendship Brookside Drive 65 3990 23 S -Jefferson Evans East 695' " 135 __810 115 24 S-Ronalds Van Buren Dodge 145 870 115 . x. 25 S -Brookside Drive Eastwood Drive Brookside Drive 195 - 1 170 115 26 S -Jefferson Evans 695' East New Constr. 320 1,92 is - 27 E -Fourth Ave. Court City High " 440 - 2,640 110..... 1 750 4,500 110. 28 E -Greenwood Drive W. Denton CRI&P RR - 29 W -Prairie du Chien Dodge Kimball Ave. 1. 40 240 110- -- �� 30 N -Friendship Upland Terrace Road Repair 65 90 110----- y 31 E -Prairie du Chien Dodge420 Kimball Ave. • 2,520 110- '�- ,+ 32 S -Kirkwood Ave. Diana Carroll New Constr. 95 - 570 110----- 33 K -market rket Union Place Clapp Repair 320 1,920 110------ _ Road Kenwood Drive Hew Constr. 910 5,460 110 -- - 34 S -Court Terrace " 950 5,700 110 - 35 tP-Prairie du Chien Kimball Ave. Caroline Ave. 5 -Park Road Rock Shore Drive y N. Riverside Drive 2;700 16,200 110--- -� 36 TOTAL: 115,675 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E,.W)• **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction costa o®� M M M M M M r TABLE 6: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN 1 PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT LENGTH IN FEET ESTIMATED COST** PRIORITY STREET* FROM TO 1 W -First Ave. Court Rochester New Constr. - 3,000- $ .18,000 llo 2 N -Washington Johnson Dodge Repair 40 240. 105_,. 3 Lee St. Rider Park Road : Few. Constr. 60 360 105 4 N -Nevada Ave. Union Road Miami Ave. Repair 70 420 105 S-.r'endship Norwood Circle Kenwood Drive 75 450, 105 �. 6 F -Third Ave. "D" St. Friendship New Constr. 150 900 105 - 7 Muscatine Ave. College Court Repair 180 .1,080 105 8 N -Bloomington Clinton Johnson 320 1,920. 105 9 Omit 10 Lee St. Rider St. Park Road 1,830 10,980 105 ll Woolf Ave. Bayard Mc6ean Repair BO 480 100 12 i�-Heokuk Highland Ave. Laurel 85 SID 130 13 E -Gilbert Des Moines Prentiss New Constr. 215 1,290 100 1.4 Woolfe Ave. Bayard McLean 1,000 6,000 100 15 S -Davenport Cedar End of Street 690 4,140 95 16 E -South Lawn Drive Muscatine Ave. Eastwood Drive 165 990 95 Seymour Clark Oakland Ave. 170 1,020 95 .Iowa Ave. Van Buren Lucas Repair 220- 1,320 95E L -Third Ave. "G" St. "F" St. New Constr. 230 - 1,380 95W -Parkview Dover End of Street - 230 1,380. 95 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W). **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction cost. TABLE 6 CONTINUED: SIDEWALK IMPROVEtIEN'T PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTION - SECOND PRIORITY 4 PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION TYPE TYPE OF LENGTH IN FEET ESTIMATED PRIORITY COST STREET FROM TO 21 E -Third Ave. "F"' St. "D" St. New Constr. 320 $ 1,92C 95 22 23 24 N-RLver St. N -River St. F: -second Ave. Rocky Drive Rocky Shore Drive "G" St. Woolf Ave. •• Repair - P< Now Constr. -570- 650 ... 3,420: ,..95...,.., - - _._.. 3,900 _,...: 95._ .---- 4,380 _. 95 25 E -Second Ave.730.:.. "G" St. .,D.. St. 950 - ,. 95 26 :-Melrose.-5,700 Court Melrose Ave. M}•r Lle Avc. - „ 1,230 7,380 90 _ 27 :+-College Seventh Ave. ,v, orningside Drive 60 -360 90 28 29 30 31 ::-Y:a Shington t:-Collcye Gilbert Washington 9 Muscatine Ave. seventh Ave. Bowery Fiuscatino Ave. End of Street Morningside Drive Court End of Street Repair New Constr. •• ' - 70 420. 90 100 600- 90 110 660 90 - - 150 - 900 -- 90. _ 32 33 :-Washington N -Washington Muscatine Ave. Muscatine Ave. End of Street End of Street Repair " 245 .1,470 _ 90 250 . .. 1,500 - 90 34 35 36 S -College W -Gilbert 11 -Gilbert Seventh Ave. Brown Brown Morningside Drive Kimball Road Kimball Road New Constr. Repair New Constr. -250 1,500 90 _ 120- 720 90 120 .720 90� 37 _ 38 39 �'-Reno E -Reno S -Da venpor[ Davenport Davenport Alley N End of Street- N End of Street E End of Street Repair New Constr. •• 335 550 2,010 95 3,300 95 .._... 430 2,580 95 SWIM" • 1 io,UDu *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W). **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction cost. TABLE 7: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTION - THIRD PRIORITY PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT LOCATION TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT LENGTH IN FEET ESTIMATED COST**" STREET} FROM TO 1 E -Gilbert Bowery Court Repair 260 $ - -1,560-- 2 W -Gilbert garrison Court New Constr. 300 1,800 3 W -Second Ave. .CRISP RR "G" St. 945 5,6704 ]RIORITY E -Second Ave. CRISP RR "G" St. 1,075 6,4505 Dill St. Rocky Shore Drive Teeters Court 1,860 11,160 - 6 Mullin Ave. River St. Park Road 2,040 12,2407 Dlackhawk River St. Highwood 740 4,440 B S -Iowa Ave. Lucas Governor 40 240 - 85 9 Brown Dubuque Gilbert •' 60 360 - 85 10 N -Davenport Lucas Governor Repair 60 360 65 - 11 N -Davenport Linn %'an Duren 80 460 85 12 N -Fairchild Governor Rcno 130 780 85 13 W -Friendship Terrace Road Meadow Street 140 840 85 14 W -Third Ave. Friendship Court New Constr. 140 840 65 15 E -Third Ave. "I" St. "ti" St. 150 900 85 16 Raven Kenwood Dr. Court Repair 150 900 85 17 W -Third Ave. "E" St. Friendship New Constr. 160 960 85 18 E -Lucas Bowery Burlington Repair 170 1,020 65 19 Bro•,m Dubuque Gilbert 370 2,22085 - 20 Fifth Ave. 'I" St. '•H•' St. New Constr. 600 3 600 95 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W). **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction cost. TABLE 7 CONTINUED PROJECT NUMBER 22 S -W. Benton 23 N-Ronalds 24 W -Kenwood Drive 2i W -Upland Ave. 26 N -Lafayette 27 S -Fairchild 28 E -Seventh Ave. 29 S- Washington 30 w -Clinton , 31. Seventh Ave. 65 390 32 S -Forest Glenn 33 Glendale Terrace 34 N -Lowell 35 N -Wilson 36 S_Wilson 37 s -Wilson 38 W -Fourth Ave. SIDEWALK I?IPROGENIENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTION - THIRD PRIORITY PROJECT LOCATION FROM TO "J" St. Willow Creek Pk. Lucas Friendship Friendship Dubuque Lucas Seventh Ave. Court Bowling Green Benton „r„ St. Whiting Ave. Glendale Road Wilson Ave. Seventh Ave. Seventh Ave. Seventh Ave. "F" Street TYPE OF I LENGTH I ESTIMATED PRIORITY /.PROVEMENT IN FEET COST TOTAL: 16,665 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, 19). **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction cost. New Constr. 600 S 3,600 St. „ 1,000 6,000. Denbigh Drive _ 60 360 Governor Repair , „ 65 390 Court , „ 75 450 Court ti , New Constr. 150 500 Clinton 160 _. 960. Governor Repair New Constr. 230 1,380 bfu scatine Ave. 265 .1,590 Dartmouth 300_ 1,800 Lafayette „ 320 1,9.20 "E" St. 450.. ._2,700 End of Street 460. ._2,760. Glendale Road 420. ._2,520 Morningside Drive „ 480 2,860. Morningside Drive 520 _. 3,120 Morningside Drive „ 820 4,920 Morningside Drive 820 4,920 Friendship TOTAL: 16,665 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, 19). **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction cost. I® , , , ti , N 00 TABLE 8: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS - FOURTH PRIORITY PROJECT LOCATION TYPE OF LENGTH ESTIMATED PRIORITY PROJECT FROM TO IMPROVEMENT IN FEET COST* NUMBER STREET'S 1 2 3 4 5 0 7 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 19 20 W -Meadow W -Oakland S -Sheridan E -Dover S -Bayard S -Sheridan E -Third Ave. :1 -Fairchild s -Jefferson E -Van Buren W -Lucas Lucas Walnut W-.Sarcy N -Lafayette W -Clark N-Prentiaa Friendsh Parkview Woolfe Ave. Friendship Dubuque Prentiss Kirkwood Ave. Iowa Ave. Page Lucas Benton Ferndale Drive Rundell Wayne Ave. Lusk. Rundell Court Linn Harrison Lucas Jefferson CRISP RR summit Florunco Linn End of Street Linn Repair so 4uu 100 600 75 ^ 160 960 75 New Constr. 480 2,880 75 ^ 490 2,940 75 ^ 660 3,960. 75 ^ 665 3,990.. 75 SO 300 70. ._ ,Repair 50 300 70 60. 360.. 70 - 60 360 70 - 60. 360 70 New Constr. 120 720 70 Repair 120 720 70 125 750 70 New Constr. 150 900 70 100 600 70 Acpair -- - ---- iin - 660 70 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W). **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction costa 900 'CABLE B CONTINUED PROJECT NUMBER STREET* 21 4] -Fifth Ave. 22 E -Fifth 23 N -Bowery 24 W -Summit 25 N-ilichwood 26 Lucas 27 E -Seventh Ave. 26 S -Kirkwood Ave. 29 W -Lucas 30 E -Clark 31 W -Fourth Ave. 32 E -Clinton 33 E -Sixth .Ave. 34 Jetterson 35 W -Fifth Ave. 36 N -Page 37 W -Fifth 38 E -Fifth Ave. 39 E -Fourth Ave. 40 Fourth Ave. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS - FOURTH PRIORITY PROJECT LOCATION FROM _ "G'• St. G" St. Summit College Mullin Ave. Burlington Muscatine hla rcy Vn hington . RR or t.rtineSt.St. RR TO "F" St. "F" St. Clark Washington Lee Washington Friendship R,,owe e. od Ave. t. d of Streetndshipndshipndship St. *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W)• **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction costa LENGTH ESTIMATED PRIORITY TYPE APRUVEMENT IN FEET COST 150 5 900 70 New Constr. „ 1.150 900 70 160 960 70 - Repair _ 70 160 960 180 1,060 70 New Constr. - -:' 70. 200 1,200 Repair 70- 220 1,320 New Constr. „ 240 1,440 70 „ 300 lr Boo ` 70 350 2,100 70 Repair 350 2,100 70 New Constr. 70 360 2,160 360 2,160 70 380 2,280 _ 70 Repair 70 380 2,280 - New Constr. 70 450 2,700 460 2,880 70 700 4,200 7-0-- 1,150 6,900 70 „ 44 1,0 8,640 70 �® *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W)• **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction costa SIDEWALK li\iPROVDIENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS - FOURTH PRIORITY TABLE 8 CONTINUED: PROJECT LOCATION TYPE OF LENGTH ESTIMATED COST** PRIORITY PROJECT TO IMPROVEMENTI IN FEET NUMBER FROM 41 E -Rundell Center Muscatine Repair 50 300 65= 42 W -Dearborn Jackson Sheridan 50 0 5 43 w -Grant Grant court Court 130 960 65 14 Dearborn Sheridan Center 160 Rundell Dearborn New Cons 0 1 19130 45 Jackson Ave 5 ,100 65 46 Third Ave. First Ave. - FIFTH PRIORITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS TABLE 9: TYPE OF LENGTH ESTIMATED PRIORITY PROJECT LOCATION IMPROVEMENT IN FEET COST** PROJECT FROM TO NUMBER STREET* 40 $ 248 60 Repair E -Dodge Burlington College „ - 60 _ 360 60- 1 2 E -Lucas Walnut Page ., 60 360 ' 60 _-- -" I. 3 Webster Page CRI&P RR New Constr. 60 -360 60 w -Gilbert Prentiss Iiarrison „ 75 -450 '.60 q .I -Laurel Itighland Ave. Keokuk „ 180 5 Kirkwood Ave. Repair 6 E -Marcy Highland Ave. H 220 7 Dodge Court Bowery New Constr. 290 1,740 60 -- --- g myrtle Ave. w -Riverside Drive Y CRI&P RR Repair 80 qgp - 60 _ '- E -Clark Sheridan Seymour 150 900 ,. 60 g 10 W-Templin Road Park Road Gould New Constr. 160 960. . _.60 . _ Pe Page CRI&P RR 165 990 60 .- - N 11 Van Buren CRI&P RR Repair 12 van Waren Page New Constr. 295 1,770 60 Page CRI&P RR .� 300 1,800 60 --- 13 Webster Prentiss „ 14 E -Linn Des Moines 300 1,800 60-.. -- Washington Park Road End of cul-de-sac 1,800 60 _... _.. 15 Buena Drive „ 300 -- Drive Park Place City Park „ 340 2,040_ 60 16 :favor Washington 17 E -Washington Park Court 380 2,280 CRI&P Bowery 450 18 Van Buren �------ Repair Sunset Miller Ave. `- 19 5-W. Benton End of street - New Constr. ; 20 Ronalds Reno --- --z indicated by direction (N, S, *Includes both sides of street unless construction cost. - preparation and escalated **Does not include e ng ineering PROJECT NUMBER NU STREET*' PROJECT LOCATION FROM TO TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT LENGTH IN FEET TABLE 9 CONTINUED: SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Fourth - FIFTH PRIORITY PROJECT NUMBER NU STREET*' PROJECT LOCATION FROM TO TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT LENGTH IN FEET ESTIMATED COST*'*' PRIORITY 21 S -Jackson Ave. Sixth Ave. Fourth Ave. New Constr.550- 3 3 0 60 22 Fifth Ave_ Friendship"D" St. 590 3 540 60 23 Gilbert Court BentonaN. to End of Street 685 4.110 60 24 S.W. Benton Sunsetiller Ave. 700 - 4,200 - 60 25 S-Bloomin ton Pleasa. to Davenport 790 4,740 6 26 Rid eland Al---- 790 4 74027 Oakrid a Ave. Al ----6,540 60 28 "I" St. Fifth Ave. First Ave. 1 470 8 020 60. 29 "D" St. Fifth Ave. First Ave. 1 820 10,920 60 " TOTAL: 12:870 5. 77.220 *Includes both sides of street unless indicated by direction (N, S, E, W). **Does not include engineering preparation and escalated construction cost. I 1 1 PROS local 1 For the most part sidewalks may be regarded sidewalks a S eciCically, the need for aprovisions of improvement. P ro erty and the P Thus, generated by the adjacent p P passed 1 sidewalks directly benefits the avis most property. ro properties* In only a few circumstances the cost of sidewalk development is most equitably ew c category, directly to adjacent p P property but 1 does sidewalk development not fit into this majority links in a sidewalk system. While the maj Y such as sidewalks which do not offer access to special assess-` arc connecting 1 of sidewalk deficiencies can be correctin the latter ed by ment program, the sidewalks which arespecial assessment but the financed h the General Fund or other general. cannot,be expected to h uhte P 1 will require funding g tax source. details the special assessment The remainder of this reportwhich reads: 1 procedure for financing sidewalk improvements as established in Section 9.60.511 of the Iowa City constructed, The cost of permanent sidewalks c may if reconstructed or repaired by the City it is so directed by the City Council, be Paid from the general funds and shall be n assessed ,against the lot or parcels of land to and if aid shall be of which the same shall be cwhen paid , such is done thssessme when cost of any 1 placed in the general shall be paid by the City and all grading assessed the grading fund but shall not be against the property owners. 1 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE as The City Clerk directed by ' and the Engineering Division, the City Council, have most of the procedural responsibility Special Assessment Program used for-, for preparation of the Sp ublic improvements such as sidewalks. 1 scheduling and financing P 1975 As The special assessment process has been somewhat altered by the process is detailed and time consuming. The the new Home Rule Amendment to the Code °f IOWa' 1975, is 1 in the past, recess as per the Code of Iowa, special assessment p summarized in Table 10. 1 -23- - 1 I 1 luncil Meeting 1 tunc i 1 eting TABLE 10: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE COUNCIL ADOPTS PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION (384.42) - Description of property - Proposed improvement - General location - Filed with the City Clerk ADOPTION OF PLAN (AS FILED AS AMENDED) (384.48) - Citizens voice opinion for or against improvements - Location of lot - Amount of assessment Set date for public hearing 7 Days PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (384.89) - Description of property - Estimated cost Publication date Certified Mailing to Property Owners ' Two Publications 21 Days ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION NOTICE TO BIDDERS (362.3) VicOFNECESSITY (384.51) Vic Hearing - Council may adopt, - The contract may be P amend or prepared and received approve resolution - Date of opening of proposals ' Publication of Notice to Bidders 14 days ACCEPTANCE OF BID Council directs the staff to One Or Two prepare a contract with the Council lowest bidder. ' Meetings - Council passes resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contract. J 1 -24- 1 I -25- 1 , APPENDIX 1: sim:..WALK iNVE.NTORY PROCEDURE. walking survey. Field crews conducted by a o of rating ' The inventory o[ was three-person teams. 1'or the purpose to develop consisted the conditions of it was necessary sidewalks, major and minor deficiencies. The below: ' criteria for categorizing sidewalk conditions are criteria used for determining Condition: good have a Sidewalks rated as smooth and 1. Good level surface and a minimum of structural defects. l=air Sidewalks rated as fair have a relatively of sidewalks ' 2, smooth surface. An inspection evidencef one or a rated as fair revealed defects: of: the following physical combination, (1) minimal cracking, (2) minimal amount of. tilting. surface missing, and (3) minimal Sidewalks rated as poor have an undesirable of , 3, Poor of oeorsidewalks walking surface. An inspection evidench rated as poor revealed sicaledefects: the following physical ' combination of missing (1) substantial uplift,(2)tilting. or broken sections, (3) substantial that there is no existing sidewalk. , 4. None Indicates -25- 1 J APPENDIX 2: SIDEWALK PRIORITY RATING PROCEDURE ' Developing a wor by deoping a kable sidewalk improvement program be Priorities wen°piorities for Fog determined sidewalk improvements. began according sidewalk projects. These applying ' 8 various Warrants Pedestrian to their proximit warrants were weighted used to do generation y to a Project a etermine potential. The four and their ' Projects are: the various major warrants 1) Pro. Priorities for sidewalk Schools and FacilitieS1mity t° Elementary 2) Designated School ftotfor the Handicapped and Secondary 1 the Iowa City Communit tentatively and Elderly, "as Public and High Use p y School District y approved" by Street.* ped 'strict, Areas 3) Public, Semi- , and 4) Type of Other warrants can to adjust also be included in the curb Priorities for special rating cuts and bikeways• improdements g system in this Report is The Sidewalk eta such as described bel Ow ting System used 1• Proximity to schools - (elementary and andlic and private) and Facilities elderly• secondary and for the handicapped Distance of Facility from Deficient Sidewalk Area Priority ' 'I"thinPoints 1 block 1-2 blocks SO ' 2-3 blocks 40 3-4 blocks 30 4-5 blocks 20 10 2 aosid 1'Oints - 25 priority, 'sidewalk deficient Points shall be assigned "School Route' as area that falls to Community School District. sura tentatively a on a designated isntati pprOIIed by the Iowa City * For more information refer to the re on the warrants used the Department port' Sidewalk Polic in this report, 1 of Community eve o Stud prepared by pment, 974• 1 -26- 3. Proximity to public, semi-public and high use pedestrian areas - examples: Parks, recreation facilities, public buildings, medium and high density multi -family residential buildings, churches, hospitals, commercial areas, direct approaches to bus routes, etc. Distance of Facility from Priority Deficient Sidewalk Area Points Within 1 block s0 1-2 blocks 40 2-3 blocks 30 3-4 blocks 20 4-s blocks 10 4. Type of street adjacent to sidewalk deficient area. Priority Type of Street Points Arterial s0 Collector 25 Resi.dcntial 10 -27- J I APPENDIX 3: 91DI'WAJ,K STANDARDS Width 1. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in ' width except in the Central Business District or ica theother areas speciflly approved by the City where wiin dth may be greater. 1 2- Sidewalks shall be located one (1) property line. foot from the 1 Cross Slope 1• All sidewalks shall slope to the street one-fourth (1/4) inch per foot. at a rate of 1 2• Sidewalks shall be required on both sides streets except industrial streets. of all 3. The street edge of the sidewalk surface shall be located above the curb one-third (1/3) i every foot horizontally from the curb. Inch for Material and Thickness 1 1• Sidewalks shall be constructed of four (4) inch thick non -reinforced Portland Cement concrete conforming to the Iowa State Highway g y Commission C-3 mix. ' 2• Sidewalks crossing driveways shall be constructed of six (6) inch non -reinforced Portland Cement concrete conforming to the Iowa mix. State Highway Commission C-3 1 -28- Curb ' 1• All sidewalks shall Of the handicapped provide a curb ramp for accommodation 2• at all intersections. Curb ramps shall be located sidewalk as shown in Figure in with the public 3. Curb 20.line ramps shall be at least forty-eight (48 inches ) 1 1 -28- wide and should be sloped at not greater than one (1) inch of rise per twelve (12) inches lineal distance. A slope no greater than one inch of rise per eight (8) inches lineal distance may be used where necessary. 4. Ramps shall be sloped from the sidewalk intersection to the curb as shown in Figure 1. APPENDIX 3 - FIGURE 1 I P I I -29- 1 1 1 1 DATE: June 4, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Dlanager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Packet Containing Urban Renewal -Information Diemorandwn from City Manager to City Council' -regarding lhlemorial Day Fiasco �l�S Memorandum from Richard Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding qp Solid Waste Container Notice Procedure Dlemorandum from City Manager to City Council regarding University Heights Contract DS.nutes of Staff DTeeting of play 19, 1976 qo53- `io7 Dflnutes of Staff Meeting of June 2, 1976 C G q Dlemorandum from City Manager to City Council regarding Bus Stop Competition, Design Review Committee 9 /O Diemorandwn from Richard Plastino to Neal Berlin and City Council regarding 91/ South Riverside Drive DlemorandLIM Erom Richard Plastino to Neal Berlin regarding South Riverside Drive Q/Z Letter from Neal Berlin to Dir. George A. Chambers regarding reconstruction of y/ 3 the Jefferson Building vault and sewer charge problem with the University. Letter from Richard Plastino to Robert Tyson regarding Iowa State Code and 1711 the State Building Code Dlemorandum from City Dlanager to City Council and Department Heads regarding Productivity Dlemorandum from Dick Plastino to Neal Berlin regarding Landfill Fence 9/C-� Dlemorandum from Harvey Dliller to Neal Berlin regarding monthly report 9, Dlemorandum from City DTanager to City Council regarding reduced Service Charges News Article from the Cedar Rapids Gazette regarding renewal in Iowa City =7 9/4 Letter from Parent Teachers Organization, for North i•larket Square Park Improvements, '01faa �,-,t i Horace Mann School, regarding Proposal specifically, playground equipment. yZC PCP.I')h ttije,L1SR1'i)IQF.t ��CN I?cN�N�'j"�INC1 [)hwUmlC��EE 5 , X1'_4: •� C.�.O"L -%r. &1101-7'6 Gl{LIC' li��C�C�F 6h J1- qz/ -CCu,vuc;uy�_ q�18 Aty of Iowa city 0 ' � t F T �'.. -k ,_ DATE: June 3, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: City Dianager IV"� i/ RE: Memorial Day I}iasco All of us have received very irate feedback concerningthe which the cemetery staff attempted to regulate the placing of arti- ficial flowers in Oakland Cemetery manner in tenacity rather than common-sens°n Memorial Day. Unfortunately, has been reviewed with governed the situation. dents in the future• the staff in order to This matter preclude similar inci- In 1965 the City Council adopted rules and regulations for Oakland Municipal Cemetery which state that: "Artificial decorations are prohibited in the summer months and when used, will be treated as Fresh flowers and potted plants. Artificial pieces may be used between November I5 and hfarch 15 only.,, This regulation generally had not been enforced. Ibwever, last year the cemetery staff started enforcing the provision because the materials from the artificial flowers, particularly wires, repre- sent a hazard to equipment, employees and the public. A provided in the local news media employees anin Policy- Unfortunate) notice was Yof tile , the word really did not get oaround tand the staff did not provide notice of the policy change at the cemetery entrances. When it became apparent that there was a lack of under- standing concerni ferable not tong the policy, it obviously would have been pre - enforce the restriction. Shortly the City Council will receive a revised cemetery together with rules and procedures. It will be recommended b manager that artificial flowers be ordinance the winter months and on several e permitted.in the cemeteryy the i,femorial Day. Y preceding during 8 and following cc: Director, Parks and Recreation Cemetery Superintendent C�D� 0 CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORXS MEMORANDUM 70: meal Berlin City Council FROM: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public I� Solid waste Container Notice Procedure DATE: Works I over the next three months the Solid Waste Division will be encouraging customers to replace their beat up, worn out solid waste containers. It is necessary to ask that they be replaced since defective containers are unsanitary and are dangerous to the collectors. The procedure is as follows: week #1 Tag container with green tag.such as the one attached to this memo. A letter immediately' follows to the occupant. Week a2 Tag defective container with red tag, such as the one attached to this memo. Week #3 r� aC)e If occupant has not asked for an administrative hearing, dispose of can and contents. This memo is to make you aware of the fact that some individuals in the community are not concerned about the danger that is presented to a solid waste collector by sharp, jagged edges, bottoms rotted out of cans, etc. The health aspect of defec- tive containers is also of little concern to then. With this attitude, as you might expect, certain customers become extremely belligerent when we tag their can. Enforcing City ordinances is not one of the enjoyable parts of City Government, but it must be done. You may have occasion to talk with constituents about this matter and perhaos this memo will be of some help in explaining why it is necessary to have pc, --iodic campaigns to upgrade the quality of container in the community. We believe the administrative hearing page. • Solid Waste Container Notice opportunity adequately protects the customer from un- reasonable seizure of a container and of course, we will make deligent attempts to tag only the most obviously defective type of containers. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me. RJP:bz City of Iowa city DATE: June 3, 1976 TO: City Council / FROM: City hfanager WI RE: University Heights Contract Attached is University Heights counter-offer. Basically the position of University Heights is that it does not have the financial resources to pay for all municipal services and the cost of services should be predicated upon the property tax support to the services rather than upon the cost of providing those services. Consideration of University Heights' proposal is not recommended. The staff will prepare a complete analysis of this proposal together with a counter-offer for the Council's consideration. AVI May 27, 1976 Mary C. Neuhauser, Mayor City of Iowa City 0 This letter, prepared at the request and behalf of the University Heights City Council, outlines proposed concepts for the purchase of services by University Heights from Iowa City following the expiration of the present service contract. Sewer Contract. Sewage treatment will be provided to residents of University Heights by the City of Iowa City under a contract having the same expiration date as the present water contract. User rates will be equal to those rates charged to Iowa City users. However, a fixed monthly charge will be made to University Heights users to cover University Heights pro rata share of debt service on the new sewage treatment facility. Such fixed monthly charge will begin when Iowa City's debt service expenditures commence. Service Contract. It should be noted that University Heights is an indepen ent municipality and, although surrounded by the City of Iowa City, is not a part of Iowa City. Under this contract, University Heights will be purchasing selected services from Iowa City and will be responsible for only its fair share of the cost of those services. Services and facilities not included in the contract will be made available to residents of University Heights on the same basis as for residents of other areas and communities. Police Protection. The fee to University Heights will be pro rata to population applied to the property tax revenue portion of the Iowa City police department and police pension and retirement costs. Fire Protection. The fee to University Heights will be pro rata to assessed valuation applied to the property tax revenue portion of the Iowa City fire department and fire pension and retirement costs. Sanitation. The fee to University Heights will be pro rata to the number of garbage collection stops applied to the property tax revenue portion of Iowa City sanitation service costs. Mass_ Transit. Tile fee to University Heights 'gill be pro rata to Population applied to the property tax portion of Iowa City mass transit costs. Further details regarding future contracts between University Heights and Iowa City can be considered once the major concepts are agreed upon. /,S1'ncerely your ; Thomas R.'Br cse Councilman City of University Heights - • • clog Minutes of Staff Meeting May 19, 1976 Agenda items were discussed: The Ferson Avenue matter has been referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A letter should be writtten by Community Development to the interested parties concerning the fee. The Director of Public Works was requested to call Council- man David Perret concerning the effects of the David -Bacon Act on construction funding. The Director of Public Works was requested to write a paragraph on the maintenance of trees on Washington Street at the request of Councilperson Carol deProsse. The Director of Public Works was requested to prepare a report on the construction standards on Washington Street. Concern was expressed about the cracked sidewalks. It had been suggested that the construction inspection was inade- quate. Cracking is also occurring on Clinton and Dubuque. The question of monthly reports from the contract with Powers -Willis on Ralston Creek was raised. The Council has received only one report. The Director of Finance and the City Manager will meet concerning the capital improvement program. Public Works was requested to check out the possibility of an ordinance to deny new building connections when sewer lines are overloaded. The Director of Human Relations was requested to send to the Council, in summary form, information on the City's EEOC Agreement and other items which are relevant to our obligations. The revised ordinance on off-street parking requirements for two-family dwellings should go on the agenda for June 8. Tuesday morning at 7:30, a two-man refuse crew and truck were seen going down the wrong side of the street on Dubuque. The Director of Public Works will talk with the crews. The street signs on Mayfield Road and Shamrock are gone. Also the street light is out on Shamrock. The Des Moines Register has called again about the bike ride. The Director of Parks and Recreation was instructed to get the information in writing to the City Manager so that we can tell them what will be provided. 0 0 Minutes of Staff Meeting May 19, 1976 Page 2 The Director of Community Development was instructed to schedule a meeting on minimum housing standards. The City Council is to be notified and furnish a list of people from the Committee on Community ,Needs and Housing Commis- sion who are interested. Also, furnish a tentative outline to the City Manager of items to be discussed, tentative date, and people who will attend. Bikeway application from the University was approved. The Director of Finance, Assistant City Attorney (Tony) and the City Manager will meet on the water ordinance. The sign ordinance was deferred. The motion concerning the Johnson County Council on Aging was deferred. A meeting should be set up with Heritage and the Johnson Cow ty Council on Aging with city staff. Motion funding Explorer Scouts was passed. The department heads were asked to leave information on where they can be reached during their vacation. They were assured they would be contacted only in case of an emergency. The City Manager advised that when a citizen or department head complains about something that another department or employee is involved in, that matter should be reviewed and investigated by the department head or the division head. Parking fees in the Civic Center lot were discussed. It was decided to follow up on providing some permit parking in Library lot and let the Civic Center parking remain as it is. The City Council has evaluated the performance of the City Manager. Some of the comments are relevant to other departments. Prior to the next evaluation, we should establish a criteria on how the Manager is to be evaluated. Comments of the Council members were discussed. They included a carry -through of information from department heads, City Manager and City Council; a lack of sufficient policy in a number of areas; more work in productivity area; budget procedures and the role of the Finance Department including mrving the department to a stronger staff position instead of policy making department; and concern that the Council is not active in the initial policy proposals. Beginning at next week's staff meeting, a series of cassettes will be presented on organizational development. 0 Minutes of Staff Meeting Jame 2, 1976 • . of It has been suggested that the City Manager and department heads meet periodically with division heads and employees, The purpose of the meetings would be to relate city activities and problems that we encounter. Discussion indicated meetings would be bene- ficial if specific items were identified for discussion, In the past, the most successful meetings covered labor-management areas, Suggested topics were flex -time, performance appraisal and breaks, Department heads were reminded to minimize the number of employees who work on holidays. The staff discussed the second tape "Today's Bewildered Manager', TO: City Council I FROM: City 6tanager � RE: Bus Stop Competition, of Iowa City* L f - DATE; June 1, 1976 Design Review Committee At the end of March the Design Review Committee sent the enclosed proposal for a bus stop competition, as requested by the City Council. The Design Review Committee now is prepared to proceed with this Process. This item will be mentioned at the next informal meeting. 0 0 March 30, 1976 TO: NEAL BERLIN AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: DESIGN RhVIEW COMMITTEE RE: BUS STOP CCMPETITION PRELIDIINARY GUIDELINES The sub -committee met on Thursday, March 4, 1976, to begin to develop a set of guidelines for a competition to design a bus shelter suitable for use both downtown and at various sites throughout Iowa City. The discussion centered around six basic areas of concern that we felt should be covered prior to acceptance and judging of entries. Those six areas and our early thoughts about each of them are described below: 1) ELIGIBILITY OF ENTRANTS - It is our opinion that the competition ought to be open to anyone who wished to participate. We did not feel that the response would be adequate if it were opened only to architects or other design professionals. A group such as a design class from the University might be interested. 2) CRITERIA FOR BUS SM TER DESIGN - This is basically a program statement to the participants stating the objectives to be met by any submittal. Some elements we feel are important follow: a) Materials chosen should be compatible with the rest of the civic construction taking place downtown (we'll supply a list of those materials). b) Must have a flat surface with easy access for the handicapped. c) Should be modular and able to be expanded in increments to fit the requirements of where it will be placed (determination of module size is at the designer's option). d) Materials should be chosen for durability. e) May have some partial enclosure such as walls but must still remain open to easy visual inspection from the street (people within should also be able to see oncoming buses) f) Seating should be planned for and able to be in- cluded in the unit where necessary. Neal Berlin City Council March 30, 1976 Page 2 g) Must be able to be lighted for night use. h) Should have a place for graphic display (precise requirements here are negotiable at this time). i) We probably should provide a diagram of a typical site (example -Washington f Clinton). 3) TIME FRAME FOR COMPETITION - As follows: Announcement by April 1, 1976 Close entry applications on ) These are not Entries to be in by June 15 96 15, 1976 ) arbitrary, perhaps 'wait until fall. 4) SUatitITTAL REQUIREMFNPS - Minimum of one plan and elevation (to scale) along with a written statement of concept and materials and general method of construction. Optional submittal of perspective sketch or scale model. 5) SELECTION PROCEDURE - Entries will be narrowed to the top three by the Design Review Committee. These will be submitted to the Council with a recommendation from DRC of which should be selected. 6) CMPENSATION - A prize of $250.00 to the winner. The documents for constriction will probably be prepared from the winning concept by city staff and should be allowed to vary depending on buildability. The foregoing statements are our preliminary thoughts on the matter and should be revised pending consideration by Council. /vb CITY OF IOirA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS M E 14 0 R A N D U M TO: Veal Berlin FRay: City council RE: Richard J, Plastino South Riverside Drive. 9 DATE: June Z 1976 zn was deCPdedlt i prOvemOf ent me Cit ouoJecth Rivers deat hpriveYin Would Some fta p rY 'P-grad- Present I It p grads 9 Pres 1n n final 9raae Plans antics 9 assessment Th Ratherlmatedacosnd tu- 9 .1ntroad1ngln9 this ro deplete than taIS ,ke th. n the ran side ditches and ad to funds thatlw °peratingoac Of an culverge of ts. which which ere Ing ac .Oan, ded ont' 2 would 1. c count d the cos °unc.il delllOcated the bud t of Of Ike to use the salt Public 1%101__k the imor°Vents r two 9 t the eThis cootreaders. approval frs would feel ld cover comf doing do tth15 tone Job. Lheelinedi thm bu funds tsi.In ormal dget for we FY 77 Rip:b2 cc: Gene Dietl 0 CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS M E M O R A N D U M TO: Neal Berlin FRGM: Richard J. Plastino RE: South Riverside Driv DATE: June 3, 1976 In order to acquire enough funds to do South Riverside Drive, I will submit a budget adjustment to Pat Strabala for a change in FY 77 funds. Money will come from unallocated road use tax funds and will be put into the 7000 and 8000 accounts to buy road rock, storm water pipe and pay a contractor to move approximately 3,000 cubic yards of dirt. This will be done in respect to the FY 77 budget and some- time in July, Pat will put an item on the agenda to approve this and other budget amendments. RJP:bz : J� June 3 , 1976 J� ?Ir- George A. Chambers Executive Vice -President' 101 Jesse Hall All University OF Iowa Iowa City, Irn,a 5_242 Dear Kr. Chambers: / This .letter serves as a reminder of our conversation of this date of the follmriny: 1. The city is interested in e_Xneditinq the reconstruction Of the Jefferson Building vault to facilitate the com�le- tion of the Landscanino on Washington Street. 2. Tile ses;er charge problem with the u- vers�ity appears to be headed for confrontation. The primary obstacle seers to be the uirrillingness of the University to recognize that the study presently being conducted by the Univei- sitY is only one factor to be considered in detercin�ng an equitable rate structure rather than the sole factor. Sincerely yours, Real G. Berlin. City 1!anager cc: Pat Strabala Richard i'lastino np • M__ • //�/7 ,/ •CIVIC. CENTER. 410 E WASHINGTON ST. is (V �/C,,/ V ( e 6�?i( I KI71' gYIA CITU, IOWA 522,0ti/153 �(/ GT/ (I � row cit . low hoM110I / /, June 1, 1976 1/l//A•/A//It/-I Mr. Robert Tyson office of Planning 523 East 12th Des Moines, Iowa Dear Mr. Tyson: and Programming 50319 The City of Iowa City has been attempting to interpret Chapter 104A of the Iowa State Code and Chapter 5 of the State Building Code with regard to handicapped. We have received various written and oral interpretations of the above regulations from various officials in the building code section. Specifically, a letter of May 7, 1975 from G.R. Weisner, directly conflicts with oral interpretations now being given from personnel in the building code section, on May 27, 1976. Iowa City's only interest in this matter is enforcing State Law and regulations, therefore we are completely dependent upon the State for an official interpretation which can be used in making decisions. If there are violations of any codes or regulations, we will file charges under State Law and will be working with the County to prosecute; therefore, it is essential that we receive authoritative and final decisions regarding several matters asso- ciated with the Iowa State Code and the State Building Code. The questions we would appreciate receiving policy statements on are as follows: 1. If Table 506A in the State Building Code requires that only the first level of a three story apartment build- ing be made accessible to the handicapped, and yet a builder puts in an elevator, does the elevator have to be accessible to and useable by the physically handicapped at all levels, as stated in Section 510 of the Iowa State Building Code. Do all the doors on the second and third level of this hypothetical three story apartment then have to be made accessible to the handi- capped even though Table 506A states that only the first floor must be made accessible? page 2. 0 Tyson 2. The letter of May 7, 1975 from Mr. Weisner has the following paragraph: Section 104A.2 of Chapter 104A states that in ever multiple dwelling unit buildings containing five p the requirements or more individual dwelling units, olapartments shall be of this chapter which apply unit or by at least met by at least one dwelling units, whichever ten percent (10%) of the dwelling and on each is greater, on the groun�°Or level,ich are of the other floor physically in the handicapped The reference ngs wh accessible to phy refers to to the number of units which must comply the number of units at each level which is accessible and not to the total number of uniwithnsixe(6)lunits Therefore, in an 18 unit building and three (3) levels, one level must be accessible e o and only one unrothat level is req uired to hav the apartment pvisi Is this paragraph stated in the May 7, 1975 letter correct, or does the ten percent (108) requirement refer.to all ofthe apartments artments on the bottom level and eight (8) on the in a building? For instance, if somehow an apartment building had four (4) aP ht on the third level, would the apartment building second level and eight physically handicapped, require only one apartment accessible to orwouldit require two based -on four units on the g artlnents in the entire building? units based on the total number of aonly one; however, this would The letter of May 7th would require2ev 1, 6. .The not agree with an oral interpretation given Mayl7 were divided letter of May 7th also states that if a eight -p would be two lexes by a two hour fire wall this, in esseacel Lble to the.handicapped. and would not require any apartmentsOfficials on This would seem a be a clear conversation1with1State Buildingnt of the law; however, the p May 27, 1the revealed this is still the interpretation. Is this the correct interpretation? If a 40 -unit apartment house on three ed units be put on the levels had an elevator which made all three floors accessible o the handicapped, could all of the hand: between all three bottom floor, or would thyhave situation?to e spread floors, in a balanced typeprivate walks 3. Section 504(a)(3) states that public and p shall be at least 48 inches wide and have a gradient not_ greater than five percent (5%)• The definition in -, Section 518 of the State Building Code states that a walk would be the exterior pathway leading to or from a build- ing. if the topography of a site simply will not allow a sidewalk as flat as five percent (5%), does this fr signify that the City must deny a building - rovisionsn apartment house on such site. Arethere any prequirements? to allow flexibility in the five pe Can a ramp at 8.338 be used in place of a walk? page 3. • Tyson 4. In Section 506(b) it states that "the primary entrance or entrances at grade level to each facility shall be useable to individuals in wheelchairs and other physically handicapped pexsons. We have apartment buildings in town in which there is one special entrance for the handicapped and another primary.entrance for other individuals. Since the primary entrance might be defined as the one for able-bodied individuals, and yet there is a separate entrance for the physically handicapped, do these apartments or do they not, meet Section 506(b)7 5. It states in Section 507(a) that "thresholds, as much as possible should be flush with, the floor." Has any policy ever been set on what is a reasonable height for the sill and what its configuration should be? 6. Section 516(b) states that kitchens "shall meet or be adjustable to meet the following: The question revolves around the phrase "or be adjustable". Can a normal kitchen be built and if a handicapped person moves in the kitchen, rebuilt to comply with Section 516. In other words, what does the phrase "or be adjustable mean, exactly? 7. Section 516(c) has the same phrase "or be adjustable" regarding bathrooms. One builder put in a lavatory, for the handicapped to comply with the finale inspection requirements of Iowa City and then took out the lavatory. Is it even necessary for the builder to play this charade? Who makes the determination of what is acceptable and not acceptable as far as the phrase "or be adjustable"? 8. I£ an apartment house requiring an accessible apartment has a garage with it, Table 506A would not seem.to require any ramp up to the apartment from the garage. Is this correct? It would be most helpful to us if you could determine your. policy . on the above questions, particularly the one regarding percentage of apartment units required for the handicapped and on which floor these apartments must be. We will use your answers as official policy from the State of Iowa and will enforce them as the official interpretation. We realize that considerable time and effort will be spent on your part in answering these questions and we do appreciate your aid in this difficult matter. Sin rely, ichard J. P1 s ino, P.E. Director of u lic Works RJP:bz d1hy o4 Iowa City • DATE: June 1, 1976 TO: City Council d Department Heads FROM: City Manager RE: productivity 00� a U increase employee morale and hence motivation. Sometimes money will be saved (garbage trucks de- signed to pick up larger quantities of refuse); sometimes the amount of money spent will not de- PROATE crease, but service will improve both in quantity and quality without increasing costs. In either case the result is improved productivity --a bet- ter result for the money spent. That is what the new "productivity movement" is all about. The National Center for Productivity and the sommunit Quality of Working Life (NCOP) and its forerunner, a national commission with a similar name, were JISS � created by Congress to promote an awareness of the need for greater productivity both in Private industry and in government, primarily state and local government. Its Public Sector Division No. 3 serves as a clearing house of information about January 1976 productivity efforts that are being carried out suchby various cities. It works with professional or - PRODUCTIVITY CAN IT KEEP City PUBLIC COSTS DOWN, QUALITY UP? mentzations Association,athehNationalational Association ofnage- In the 1960s local Counties, the Urban Institute and universities on creased 135%. In 1970mL 13%, special projects. Locally raised In to meet these costs jump- The National Center publishes a "Jurisdictional ed 145% between 1963 and 1973. Guide to Productivity Improvement Projects." A Taxpayers are sayin nfew citations from this and other sources: much." They are turning bond issues attheProblem: Must each type to building and code Polls and have made local political leaders fear- inspection require a separate inspector ful of proposing tax increases. trical, plumbing, structural et aP)? (ution The taxpayers, ahead di In Phoenix and Scottsdale, Ariz. and Raleigh,oN.C. Y digging in heels against each inspector is note trained to handle all build - spending more money for local government services, ing and construction inspection. Productivity of have a gut feeling --justified or not --that they inspector's time is increased; cars are used less, are not getting their money's worth for the taxes resulting in lower maintenance costs and gas con - they are paying. They ask: sumption; Why does it lake five men inspector's job is more satisfying. to Till a pothole? ❑ Problem: How can management and maintenance Ozat good will it do to call the police when four cost of parks and recreation facilities be mini- pur:,e is snatched? mized? Solution: Salem, Ore. established an agency 142f ^an 't library hours he adjunted for the eon- crreationhfacilritiessfordthreetjurisdparks ictionsa Each venionce, of people "h„ "ork art "ell as tho:;e "rah jurisdiction pays a share based upon the amount more Free time? Sint -;c the recreation center on the me::t aide „ of labor and supplies used. - town used very little "kiln_ the f L Problem: Can traditional side is packed .much of the t::„r,,, on.- on the errrt be modified to improve Personnel procedures An increasing number OfjurisdictionsaPeuemploy- »ry r have to stun,.% in Zine no long? ing police paraprofessionals to perform certain Apparent inefficiencies and routine tasks, such as accident investigation, vice are not limited es and Poor quality of fyser- traffic control and dispatching, freeing trained had quality control and cost problems that it police officers for crime prevention and detec- must correct or risk going out of business, tion. Another Solution: St Petersburg, Fla. can we allow government to but has three centrally located "flying squads” of Solutions for high costs andunsatisfactory p six persons each that move rapidly to a fire in fonnance must be found within its operation. per - vans. Theirgeted usefiremenadeait unnmakecessary to hire 47 proving productivity" is put forth as one answer. open two new fire stations with existing staff. Possible to Improvement results from finding better ways of 0 Problem: Can modern technology effect savings doing things --better methods, better over traditional methods skills, ini- ? Solution: The same Droved equipment such as more use of newtechnol- city anticipates saving over 5500,000 by using trainingvfor employeesl, schedules, management techniques to new heat detection devices and automatic nozzles. © ge 1976 by League of Women Voters Education Fund, 1730oMtSt., NW , Pashin9)ton ?C 20036 Pub. .J + o.652 25G 0 PRODUCTIVITY (Continued from Page 1) Elementary, my dear Watson? Quite. Why then doesn't every local government immedi- ately embark on a productivity improvement effort? Some reasons and possible solutions: 0 Mayors and council members are elected for re- latively short terms. Successful productivity im- provement projects take time. Why should an elec- ted official promote a concept that will accrue to the benefit of his successor? Short term, more visible actions and goals may be politically more rewarding. LocrZ officials in St. Petersburg give credit to proc:1424ivity achievermvnts for the citizens' fa- vorable_ respon,ne to five separate bond issuer, -- the first approved in 49 years. Evidence that product±vitt' improvement may be - corn, : politically advantageous is found in the moms of a forcer New York City official: "The ravl,7, voZitician knows that there is gold to be minod from, the demonstrated capacity to deliver more cervice for the taxpayer's dollar..." 0 Until municipal employees understand that "pro- ductivity" can be a positive force for job im- provement and satisfaction, the word frightens them. They have visions of across-the-board lay- offs and unreasonable work speed-up programs. Municipal unions become suspicious and old time, venerable Civil Service regulations are used to prevent revision in procedures. As :z ;neons of inruroving morale among the Zow- pre:;tige solid waste collection crews, Inglewood, Cal';". eneoura3es , sanitation workers to be3in Zoo:ing for another job in city govercvnent the day they begin work. The city provides in-service training and rubcidi.;:es outside education. Bene- fit:; in addition to higher morale: accidents have bee^ reduced and equipment i:; better maintained. 0 There are fess, if any. rewards for increasing productivity --cash bonuses, out -of -the -ordinary salary increases or promotions. Zn !irconzin nroductfvity i;; tied to a recent -on- trajt between the r,tate and i.ts pui,Zi�� emp7oyces. In -radi tion to a 6`s annual, wage increace for the bie.rr:incm, it has new provisions that could result in zdditionaZ page increases if productivity is improved. A joint labor-mauqgemnent commission is estzbZished to identify and effect savings in state gover mcut operations. Once savings cre ver Pied and achieved, part of the saving:; will be ."irtri.buted to represented employees. Sam Zagoria, Director of the Labor-management Re- Zatiors Service of the National League of Cities, U.L'. Conference of %klyors and National Acsocia- ticn of Counties, says there is a growing reali- zat on on the part of workers that wage and bene- fit inrprova�nents will Inoue to come, in large mea - sur.;, from more efficient and economical munici- pal uerformancc: Savings in use of materials and man.-;owcr can be used to fund wage increases. 2 0 0 Many department heads are specialists intheir fields, not ir. business management. Sunnyvale,, Calif. has developed.techniques to give the management staff a new perspeetive.and. revitalize their jobs. Longtime employees -;can have up to one year of leave for training or'dd- ditionaZ education, with compensation;fZexib,Ze,. depending on how closely related the training is to the job. Nanagement people are rotated'so a department head may act as assistant. city manager for a two or three month period: - Over athree year period, every management person,: from fore- mat to department head, rotates town assignment in a different clot in another department. Iowa has provided training: seminars; and: workshops or top state government managers. 0 Productivity experts and professional manage- ment people say that local governments do not have within their structures and operations the capability to perform the analysis, recommenda- tions and measurement of results that are neces- sary to do a sound productivity improvement job. Ilonprofessionals may not believe that such tech- nical management expertise is necessary in many cases, that common sense can often suffice. But, in any case, there must be a commitment to chang- ing the mays things are done in order to achieve efficiency and effectiveness --a rare commodity in: many local governients. 0 For all the reasons cited above, there is a strong need for citizen support for instituting productivity improvement, but it is hard-tn get lay groups to focus on productivity as a "cause." Taxpayer groups tend to demand cuts without al- ways evaluating the need for or 'he quality of service. Issue -oriented groups have one-track minds and press for more money for their pet ser- vices without being concerned about where the mon- ey is to come from or what other services will have to be neglected or cut back, to make up the difference. "Productivity improvement" needs a constituency of its own. The National Center for Productivity, in an at- tempt to define a role for local organizations of lay citizens in productivity efforts, is sponsor- ing pilot projects that are being carried out by Leagues of Women Voters in Albany, Buffalo, West- chester County and Rochester in New York State; Lexington, Kentucky; Arlington, Virginia; and Dade County and Jacksonville in Florida. infor- mation about results will be available in they fall of Z976. Is the productivity movement a significant new trend in public administration or is it only the latest fad? Only time will tell, of course, but Alan Campbell of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University considers it to be "the most signifi- cant thing that has happened in public administra- tion in the last five years" because it marks a major departure from traditional emphasis on the processes of government to the substance of how it actually operates in the field. 0 •• Here's help from TAX BASE SHARING TO EASE the IN -BOX FISCAL DISPARITIES - A z719i779 o." publications from the LWV State ,� Vnrn the Widget N,anufacturing Company decided to Local Goverrmc7it ouzZd Deozrtment'a I✓✓ -BOX that ma;, prcve useful in ctz,dles a plant in the metropolitan area, its offi- cials close a location of icsues in ,out. are 7 in a rural community out - side the city where taxes were lower. JUVE'rIILTICEt Two state LSIVs have issued re- FatviZZe, where the new plant was built, gained a big boost ports on the subject. Juvenile Justice in Indi- ''' its tax base. t✓earb- Leanville had a brief ana features building boon sample questionnaires for inter- view, on detention, in moderate and lower priced homes for Widget police, probation, courts, Youth service agencies. Order from Lwil employees, but in time the cost of ro ds, schools, sewer and water linea, of Ind., 619 Illinois Bldg., 17 1.1. Market St., Indiana- Ill police arzd- fire Protection and other public services out - polis 46204. l9pp. .60 plus Postage. Juve- nile Justice stripped property tax revenues from the, home- owncrs. in Washington State is the result Taxes in Learville kept inereanino. ur an extensive study of courts, including a survey in which LWV members The story --hypothetical as it is interviewed judges, attorneys, social workers. Provides in-depth --is all too fam- iliar in metropolitan areas. Outlying communities study of pajor in juvenile justice bibliography. scramble in competition to attract new industry (and to avoid related OrdersfromLWVof Washington, 1406 18th Ave., Seattle new housing.) Industry leaves the cities for the WA 98122. 30pp. $1. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS: Does suburbs. As a conse- quence, the assessedvaluation of central cities suffers legal status for them provide a better mechanism for while suburban valuations vary widely. citizen participation in localgovernment? The Portland LWV The Minnesota legislature has tried to do some - thing to analyzes that city's experience with an or- dinance that reduce gross fiscal disparities the Minneapolis-Stwithin supports a cit,7rwide network of as- sociations to serve as liaison between . Paul area and such consequent ccmpetition for tax producing business citizens and government. 14pp. 50. Order from LWV of Portland, and indus- try among jurisdictions. Aseven-county area con - taining some 300 579 S.W. Third St., 610 Dekum Bldg., Portland OR taxing units has completed its first year's 97204, experience with the Minnesota Fiscal Disparities Act. Under IMPROVING MUNICIPAL PRODUCTIVITY: WORK MEASURE- dIENT FOR the new law, all commun- ities share in the entire region's BETTER MANAGEMENT. Describes techni- growth. Each is required to put into a pool IV measure and improve local govt. perfor- mance and how to some of the in - crease in valuation resulting from commercial/in- apply them. Somewhat techni- cal but useful for dustrial development in its town. The is citizens interested in un- derstanding productivity pool then distributed among the 300 units according to Population programs. 34pp. 1975, Free from National Center for Productivity, '1 and need. (Its sponsors are careful to Point out that this is tax St. NW, Suite 3002, Washington DC 20036. nue2000 base sharing, not reve- sharing, and that the TEXTBOOK SELECTION is a working paper procedure terfere with the autonomy of local does not in - jurisdictions.) prepared by Oklahoma State LWV for its local Leagues in Here is how the act works: on-going study of what is the best way to aselect the ® Forty percent of each jurisdiction's then cilly prescribed bodysofhat knowledgeent school inoannual net signed u"pooltria"' agezchild- ren are expected to master. Suggests criteria to arowth metropolitan oflvaluations. for evaluating texts and compares selection processes of several Lea>=ville experienced some commercial growth dur- ing states. 14 pages. Order from LWV of Oklahoma, 400 N.W. 23rd the year and contributed to the Pool of the valuation St., Okla- homa City OK 73103. .35 plus postage.o. of this growth. Its million con- lio tribution represented about SCHOOL FINANCE REFORI1: A LEGISLATOR'S HAIlDB00K. s% of its total com- mercial/induetriaL valuation. Fatville's valu-_ Survey of school finance laws enacted since 1971 Widget plantation wan ethereatandathettownaprovid prepared by National COnf, of State Legis- latures (NCSL) for provided mil - lion to the pool --g0% o its of use of state legislators useful to other groups interested its total comnerciat/in valuarowth tion. of in sub- ject. Available free from NCSL, 1150 17th St., NW, Suite 602, Washington a Each municipality receives back a proportionate share the DC 20036. of pool, based mostly on its population but weighted to favor A LEGISLATOR'S GUIDE TO THE MEDICAL M.1LPRACTICE ISSUE analyzes '75 areas with a smaller tax base per person. This share becomes a part of the state legislation dealing with soaring liability insurance community's assessed valuation in the same way as rates for doe- tors, hospitals. Pub. Property physically located within its boundaries. by NCSL & Georgetown U. Health Policy Center. 88pp, S3.Order When the pool was redistributed, LeanvilZe had NCSL. (See addresfrom s above.) net a pain, receiving $3 million in valuation for (Continued on Page 4) 3 _ • TAX BASE SHARING (Continued from Page 3) the S2 million it had contributed: with a rela- tively Low commercial/inductrial valuation and a large population since the influx of Widget em- ployees, Leanville's assessed valuation per per- son is tower than the metropolitan average. Neigh- boring Fatville got back less thwi it contributed, however, because its economic growth was so great compared with its neighbors. a Local jurisdictions decide how much money each must raise from its total tax base. Two rates are set: 1) a local rate based on local valuation, 2) an areawide rate based on the metropolitan pool. After preparing budgets for the coming Liam, the town boards of FatviZZe, Leanville and all other jurisdictions determined how much money each must raise fr:r..^. property taxes to operate mwzicipal services. A formula provided by the laii resulted in a local rate of 50 mills for LcanvilZe, 30 for Fatville and an arcawide rate of 90 miZZs. ® Each piece of commercial/industrial property -- whether pre-existing or new --is assessed at the local rate for part of its taxes and at the area - wide rate for the rest. All residential property owners are assessed only at the local rate. In Leanville, each homeowner paid taxes at the local rate of 50 mills; each business paid at the local 50 -mill rate on 95% of its assessment and at the cool rate of dO mi. Its on the other 5%. (5% is the percentage of the toian's total conmer- cial/in.iustrial valuation contributed to the area pool.) It was a different story in Fatville, how - ..ver. %lomeowners pay at the low 30 -mill local rate, but Widget and all other businesses had to pay at the higher area rate of 40 miltr, on ZO% of their assessment and at the local 30-mLIZ rate on 90% of its assessment. In actual practice in 1975 the areawide rate was 121 mills, compared with a local 135 mill rat or more in the central cities and 105 mills or less in a typical suburb. In time the law's supporters believe the attrac- tion for industry to move to lower tax areas in the suburbs will abate as the area moves gradu- ally toward equalization of tax base and rates. n u Ted Kolderie, executive director of the Citizens League, a nonpartisan public affairs organization that has supported the law, says the program al- ready has begun to make the tax rates on commer- cial/industrial property more uniform from munici- pality to municipality in the metropolitan area. Another fall -out they anticipate is that planning can proceed on a more rational basis. "Fiscal zon- ing" rather than orderly planning has dictated lo- cation of new industry and housing, the Citizens League contends. Some communities have adjusted ordinances to attract industry (even in flood plains) or to discourage lower -valued housing in efforts to build a favorable tax base. The Citi- zens League hopes such attitudes will shift in fa- vor of better planning when each community real- izes it will benefit from total regional.growth whether or not revenue producing industry is lo- cated within its boundaries. The act, not unexpectedly, has been and probably will continue to be controversial. It was passed in 1971 and was in litigation (because of alleged discrimination against certain units of govern- ment) until 1974 when it was upheld by the state Supreme Court. In any given year there will be some communities that benefit and others that con- sider themselves losers. Some of this year's "winners" may become next year's "losers" and vice versa. Despite the year-to-year controversy resulting from such conflicts among winners and losers, Kolderie says the act has stood its first year's test well and that the Citizens League re- mains convinced that tax base sharing will prove to be good for every community in the long run. Other states with similar fiscal imbalances among metropolitan jurisdictions are expressing inter- est in tax base sharing. For additional informa- tion contact Duane Scribner, Office of the Gover- nor, State Capitol, St. Paul, HN 55155. SO YOU WANT..:? The following how-to publications.for citizens interestedA n,studying.local government issues may be ordered from the State R Local Govern- ment Dept _::L'eague'of Women Voters'Educatioo 'Fund, 1730 M St N'W.,'Washington,"DC'20036. So:.You're Interested in:Your Police Department,. Pub. No..5 4:; .25,centss... So'You Ylant'to Do`Sometliino about Recreation, Pub. iJo. 580. .25 cents. So You Want to Do Something about Your Library, Pub. No. 651 .25 cents. UPDATE' O'! COMMUNITY ISSUES is, a seA es;of news -7, etters for citizens ,concerned 'With local ands.: state,, government issuesiand rvices,;structures and'pr.o e'ssesse that affect,them, and avenues for, making ;their, .:opinions, known It is produced. 'y LWVEE's State and LocaT,Government Department..;, GRANTS OFFERED The Florence,Eagleton Grants Program is offering from four to six grants of S5,000-510,000 each to persons of diverse backgrounds to examine the role of women in local government. The,focus this year is.on the way women influence or par- ticipate in community decision-making, barriers to their participation and the nature of women's political activities in different kinds.of com- munities. Deadline for application is March 31, 1976. For information and application forms, con- tact Center for the American Woman and Politics, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers Univer- sity, New Brunswick, N.J. 08901. 4. TO: FROM: RE: CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Ma 4 !6 Neal Berlin Dick Plastino Landfill Fence A suggestion has been made to move the fence from the old landfill to the new landfill site to control loose paper. While a perimeter fence would be effective if the new landfill site were relatively flat, this is not the case. For example, in our present fill location, often times we will be working on a fill site that is 40-50 feet higher than a perimeter fence would be. By far, the most effective solution in controlling paper is portable fences set up at the working face. Although we do have portable fences at the present time, they are mounted on flimsy bases and as a result, personnel are reluctant to move them since they bend and break. We are modifying these fences and are mounting them on automobile frames so they can be pushed around and jerked around by the bulldozer. This will result in a more durable fence and employees will start using them. In summary, the idea of a perimeter fence would be partially effective at the flat site, but with the very hilly site at our new landfill, the answer is movable fences at the working face. Given the very large expenditure of labor that would be required to move a fence and the marginal benefits, I would recommend that the fence not be moved from the old landfill. RJP:bz 3 •Ci U 1 DATE: June 4, 1976 TO: tical Berlin, City lianat;er FROM: HarveyD. ;ii.11er, Police Chief RE: Attached Please find the monthly report for May, 1976 attached. Monthly i:eport: Police Department May, 1976 Activity: Citizen generated requests for police services totaled 2,054 for the month of May. Twenty-two people were charged with public intoxication; fifteen for 0.1•1.V.U.I.; and three for the possession of scheduled items. Fifteen hundred and one traffic charges were filed, of which 1,157 were parking violations. Motorist assists totaled 208 additional contacts. Twenty-one criminal ca :es were closed by investigation/arrest. Two officers announced their resignations from the De- partment. Some 300 + school children toured the during the month. Police facility Linoleum blocks in the path of travel of these herds will have to be replaced; probably by emergency appropriations. City Council agreed at an informal session to lease new Police vehicles. And, finally Mary Coburn got her driver's license re- newed. - It was a precedent shattering month! The activities of the personnel at the Animal Shelter held about on par with the same month of the prior year. Goals: Accomplishment Of stated goals continued sputter contingent upon moon-cyclesto Fit and , money and mood. Lots Of conversations take place, but little action. A new record system has been designed; is in operation; and seems to work. Preliminary designs for the locker room for women officers seem to have found a home in some pigeon hole and have not been seen for a couple of months. The ing of Plans and their relationship to the original tcontract owithg the architects firm was supposed to be researched somehow by someone, someplace, but the effort seems to have fallen through the cracks. The Police Department staff will follow- up on this in June. Nothing has been done on the air exchange system for the firing range. Increasing grumbles of discontent are heard in the Police Department because of this. The air exchange system should be a part of the working plans for the down- stairs renovations. A proposal for a drunk driver control program was written and submitted to the Federal Highway Safety Office. The proposal requests $30,000 annually for each of the next three years. Preliminary approval has been received from the local coordinator's office. If fully approved and funded, the program will be fully implemented in October, 1976. Motor vehicle operators stopped by selected Iowa City Police Department Officers for observed violations after 3:00 P.M. and on through the hours of darkness are upon indication of possible use of alcoholic beverages, requested to take an alcometer test. Few refuse. Data compiled will be used to indicate the extent of drinking drivers contacted by the police in Iowa City and utilized for future program development. TO: Chief Harvey 1'liller Mo: a Cssie Williamson RE: Pfonthl y Activity Summary DATE: June 3 1976 Below you will find a listing of investigated by the Iowa City DetectJcases opened and five Bureau. Forgery Closed 4 f:vr 1 ged Prescri.Ptions Closed 3 Contributing 1 Minor to Del. of Closed 2 B&E 2 Closed 5 Assault 1 Closed 4 Rape 4 Unconfirmed 4 ATL 1 Closed 1 Criminal1 Closed Trespass 1 Attempted1 Assault Defraud'1 Closed g Inn Keeper 1 Juvenile1 Problems Closed 4 Quick Chan 4 ge Artist stolen Gun 1 Closed 1 1 • Possession of Marijuana Closed C.B. Theft 2 Theft Harrassment l Threats 1 Closed Bicycle Thefts l • 'Flits Hontli Phis Month 0 This Year Last Year r., n'. f- n.... Dog Compla tuts 'fatal Co•nplainut / �., !l — /�, !, �-. /✓ ! Impounding Record Voluntary (D)f(s) Pick uP (Doss) O:cner (fats) _ %.� `-'1 i "j _ / �i i -' Disposals Dogs Adopted Dogs Reclaimed Cats Adopted Cats Reclaimed SUI /o 9 R Ff, 5' - y / - "j :{ .4/ P.T.S. Dogs .T.S. Cats q/ evenue (in dollars) Adoptions sill: Im oundin g /C / n ' 1 /, 5 0 x"701 5-r• > i /7. SO .51 /• `: nO / S r / J 5/: S' Oc 'ickets Issued (dogs) 9 then Animals Picked Up Raccoon Opposum Bats Birds, Fowl Wild, other Skunk Livestock Other n n 1 fz/7 9 _ /7 / , 3g Bites it Bites bies Confirmed ad Animals Picked U Q 9 ) Aty ®t Iowa City DATE: June 1, 1976 TO: Ci ty COLUIC i I FROM: City Ptanager VJVI"" RE: Reduced Service Charges '!he City has heen toying with the idea of charging reduced water/sewer rates to members of disadvantaged households. An opinion issued in November 1915 by Bob 1lowlin concluded that the :,tate code expressly prohibits charging reduced water and sewae rates for a special group of persons. g "Ihc City of Cedar Rapids has been giving a rate "break" to the lot., in- conx; elderly (over 62) and (under 6000) disadvantaged since 1973. those qualifying for the reduction must fill out a short form detailing their income from all sources. This form must be signed and notorized. Periodically a spot check is made of the files, and a sangPle of those receiving the reduced rates are called and asked to bring in their records, to assure continued coutpliance with the income guidelines. Cedar Rapids, like Towa City, has a "minimimr' utility charge for all users. Tn Cedar Rapids, for those persons in the low income, elderly/ disabled category, the minimum fee is waived if the household falls below the minimum use/charge. 'rhe household is charged only for that amount that is used. However, if the use exceeds the minimum, the regular rates are charged and no "break" is given. 1110 City thus re- mains within their existing rate structure. "Ihe recently imposed $3 charge for refuse collection was reduced to $1.50 for those persons in the low income elderly/disabled category. 11te City officials estimated that an elderly couple would produce approximately one-half as much refuse as a younger household, thus rationalizing the 50% reduction. Even though Cedar Rapids has remained within their existing rate structure in billing charges, they realize that tite preferential treatment given to the low income elderly/disabled may open the doors for discrimination charges. Up to this ti-ae, the City has received a few complaints concerning this procer'ure, but there has been no law- suit, neither real nor thrr.atened. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 BY ADDING NEW PROVISIONS THERETO MAKING GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION DIANDATORY ON HOUSLHOLD OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS, AND PRESCRIBING RATES THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING A METHOD OF COLLECTION OF RATES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, as C Section 1. That Section 24.01 is amended by deleting the first para- graph therefrom relating to the definition of "household" and inserting in lieu thereof the following new subsection: "Household. Any permanent Premises on which is located a residential building containing four (4), or less separate residential units." Section 2. That a new section is added to Chapter 24 as follows: 1124.12 Mandatory Household Collection Service. That the collection of garbage, refuse, and solid waste by the City of Cedar Rapids is mandatory for all households wherein a residential unit or units is located. (a) A residential building for purposes of this section is defined as any building, not including mobile homes and licensed mobile home parks, containing four (4) oar less separate residential units. A residential unit shall be each room or combination of rooms used for living or sleeping purposes by one or more persons either as a family, or as a rental room or rooms. A building is defined as a separate structure fronting on a public street or pub- lic way with a separate entrance, and not attached to any other building con- taining a residential unit or units. (b) The collection rate which shall be mandatory on each residential unit shall be $3:00 per unit per month, except, $1.50 per unit per month for elderly and disabled, as hereafter defined. (c) A11 properties for which the collection service as provided in this section is not made mandatory, shall not be furnished collection service by the City of Cedar Rapids, and shall be responsible for private collection of 0 such g:u bage, refur.e, and solid waste as provided in Chapter 24. That the rates provided In this Ordinance shall be billed to each individual residential unit along with the water bills as provided in Chapter 12 of the Municipal Cocle, City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (d) Oi::abled and elderly shall be as defined in Section 12.37 of the Municipal Code, City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and such persons shall comply with the same procedure provided therein to obtain the reduced rate. (e) All rates and charges for the collection of garbage, refuse, and solid waste if not paid as provided by Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, shall constitute a lien upon the premises for which collection has been made, and shall be certified to the County Auditor by the City Clerk, and collected in the same manner as taxes." Section 2. That the aforedescribed section shall be included as part of the replacement pages of the Municipal Code, City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and made a part of said Code as provided by law. Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. Introduced this _ day of 1976. Passed this day of , 1976. Attest: , City Clerk , Mayor 0 - o 0 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1? OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, BY REPEALING A SECTION THEREFROM RELATING TO WATER CONSUMPTION RATES, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION IN LIEU THEREOF RELATING TO CONSUMPTION RATES OF WATER FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY, AND ALSO RELATING TO GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, as follows: Section 1. That Section 12.37 of the Municipal Code, City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa be and the same is repealed, and the following new section enacted in lieu thereof: "12.37 Actual Consumption Rates. The rate charged a person 62 years of age or who is totally disabled with a total annual household income of $6,000.00 or less shall be based on the actual consumption of water including sewer services, if the usage is less than 500 cubic feet per month, provided an affidavit hereafter described is filed. Such person may obtain the aforestated rate by filing an affidavit on a form furnished by the Water Department, at such place or places prescribed by the Water Department, stating the total income received, including earned and non -earned income, social security, pension and any other benefits received, for the preceding calendar year. The applicant may be required by authorized City employees to produce documents and/or other information to verify and substantiate income datci reported or unreported. The reduced rare ch�ii ti be charged for each billing period commencing 30 days or more after the filing of the affidavit, for the fiscal year commencing July 1 of each year. Affidavit for the continuation of the reduced rate must be filed before June 1 of each year. Any usage of 500 cubic feet per month or more shall be charged at regular rates. The foregoing rates and procedure are also applicable to garbage, refuse, and solid waste collection service as provided in Section 24.12 of the Municipal Code, City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.It 9 E St•:t ion ..'. Th.]i Che included afure'leScribed replacement section shall be as part of the rcplac:c•ment pales of the Municipal Code, Cedar Rapids, Cown, City ofand made a part of said Code as provided by law. Section J. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passabc and publication as provided by law. Attest: Introduced this day of Passed this 1976. clay of 1976. , City Clerk , ?:ayor STATE C MARION • ENTERTAINMENT • FARM 0 BUILDING • FINANCIAL • NEWS FEATURES CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1976 Renewal in Iowa City: C edeIi�ainsir By Mary Wallbaum IOWA CITY — What should Iowa City be in the year 2000? last week in a This question, posed rs from Maymemor Neo council uhauser, vividly reveals Mayor Mary facing the city the complex quandary following Judge James Carter's May 4 ruling declaring the city's contract with its urban renewal developer illegal. The signing of the March 19, 1974, contract with Old Capitol Associates for sale and redevelopment of 111/2 acres a large ex- tent prime downtown property tent locked the city into a certain con- cept for its future. This concept, formulated around the city's 1969 urban renewal plan, called for a large hotel, a."super block rof ree- - taif stores and parking ramp, residential tail and office buildinn residial apartments and a pedestrian -oriented downtown area. But following Carter's ruling that amendments made to the contrive bid- ct with dingCapitol frustrated comps ding procedures required by law and the city council's decision not to appeal the ruling, Iowa City must start all over again. June 7 Meeting The only exception is the Plaza Centre One retail and office complex which Carter allowed Old Capitol to complete. The council will begin tackling the -. complex matter at its June 7 informal meeting. Future Uncertu"ftwin Until then, Mayor Neubauser is tak. ing nothing for granted. She has suggested the council con. sider some very fundamental questions about Iowa City and what purpose the downtown should serve m the total ;theme. She also has proposed for corsidera. tion whether the city should retain its urban renewal plan or change it, wheth. er to proceed with or without the de- partment of housing and urban develop- ment and whether single or multi -devel- opers should complete the urban renew- al project. If multi -developers are chosen, Neu. hauser lists a host of other areas of in- quiry, some of which are how many par- cels should be bid and when, installation of utilities, and legal and financial impli- cations of various alternatives. The single vs. multi -developer ques- tion alone may prove difficult for the council to resolve. In discussing this matter, council members will consider which method will best produce an ur- ban renewal package most acceptable to all parties, how much control the city wants to retain over urban renewal de- velopment, if more than one developer can be persuaded to develop the land, which method would be financially best for the city, how quickly land could be developed by each method and when it could be placed back on the tax rolls. Since amendments to the contract with Old Capitol (which resulted in the lawsuit) apparently were necessary se that a single developer could take or. the project, the bidding documents will have to be changed if the single develo- per method is chosen. That would re- quire HUD approval and it is unknown how HUD might react to the request. Although the estimates differ on the Lime needed to make these decisions and reappraise and rebid the land, no one doubts these efforts will mean a de- lay for urban renewal. The implications of this alone raise serious financial questions for the city. For example, the cost to the city re- sulting from the suit and subsequent de- lay in the project could not be deter- mined by persons Interviewed by The Gazette, but Neuhauser noted Iowa City currently owes HUD about $4.6 million, primarily for the purchase of renewal land and other costs incurred in Ahe project to date. The city had planned to pay its debt with $2.4 million owed it by HUD and about $2.2 million more that it expected to get from Old Capitol for the sale of the land. That plan now 1s moot. New Options sold by the city and proceeds channeled into these programs. Among these are improving the M- ston creek water shed, removing archl- tectural barriers to aid the physically handicapped, the rivertront project, re- habilitation of housing and creation of neighborhood centers. The extent to which these programs are funded will have an impact on fu- ture grant requests by the city, accord- ing to Neuhauser. One consideration used by HUD to determine how much grant money the city will receive is based on the amount of HCDA funds which actually have been spent on com- munity programs. Another financing option cited by City Manager Neal Berlin is a HUD guarantee of loans negotiated by the city for the urban renewal land which would be paid back as the land is sold. Funds Withheld Among new financing options in light of the change In the renewal situation is that the city could purchase renewal land with community development block grant (HCDA) funds owed the city by the federal government (a plan fa- vored by HUD). But Neuhauser said if this plan is fol- lowed, the community development programs for which the funds were in- tended would suffer until the land is 0 In addition, the city is being pres- sured by HUD to close out the urban re- newal project quickly. HUD has with- held 20 percent of its grant to the city this year and will withhold 20 percent of next year's share unless the city takes firm action to settle matters. The city also faces additional costs if It decides to market the land. Other financial factors are bow quickly the urban renewal land can be sold and at what price. As long as the land stays off the tax rolls, Iowa City loses a substantial sum. One more piece in this huge puzzle IS • Stmt Reveals Disagreements ..vnnrrucnon nos not yet resumed on Plaza Centre One whether Old Capitol will appeal Carter's ruling. If it does — and Old Capitol offi- cials admit this is under consideration — the city's efforts would .again be stymied. The risk all parties involved in the suit would run In appealing the deci- sion, however, is great. For example, Old Capitol might be faced with having the decision upheld, but Judge Carter's exemption of Plaza Centre One over. turned. The city's staff currently is gathering information and data on all these issues and •many others for future considera- tion by the council. Whatever course the city takes, per- sons involved agree the key to a suc- cessful future for .the urban renewal project is unified, swift and well -con. sidered council action. This could be hampered by several factors: Only one current city council mem- ber was serving when the contract with Old Capitol was signed In 1974. As a re- sult the council has little background on Please Turn to Page 6B Continued(rom Page i. the matter. Neuhauser is seeking. to rectify this problem by asking the. city staff to compile an urban renewal history for study. The .urban renewal staff had changed' dramatically Jack Klaus lett the, post of urban renewal director to join Old Capitol. His successor, m. Paul Alexander; recently re- signedafter serving only six months. The post Is vacant. .The: urbanrenewal :tawudt.*.Wd.bare disagreements within the community and among city office boldersre- garding the urban renewal question. These open sores will be hard -Coaled during rite pressure -packed months ahead. The bask contention of the suit was that the renewal contract was Illegal, llnderlyirig.that claim (substantiated by the court) was a sharp disagreement,by. plaintiffs Charles Eastham. Jeanne Smithfield and Harold Bechtoldt with the future concept for downtown Iowa Citycontained In Old Capitol's renewal package, and possibly with the city's renewal plan. Better, Not Bluer "Think small better, not bigger," said Bechtoldt, in describing his view that renewal plan should work to re- tain Iowa'. City's "smallness" and unique character rather than Incorporating Into it major metropolitan characteris- tics. Eastham. adds that urban renewal should mean more than additional. retail'establishments:-Hecites a -need for more housing, parks and open 'spaces in the city which he wants to see stressed in an urban renewal plan. Councilwoman Carol deProsse, who brought the three plaintiffs together and has been a vocal opponent of Old Capitol's package, added other problems she sees with the former plan. She believes a single developer denies the city the flexi- bility -It should have in a renewal program and sets a dan- I gerous. precedent.for one group: controlling a major portion of the downtown area.. She also contends. the city didn't attempt to sell parcels i properly prior, to the Old Capitol contract and as a result, a "myth" developed that the city had to accept the Old Capi- tol offer. - - Therefore, she claims not only is the downtown land marketable, but enough developers could be found that the city could pick and choose what It wants in its renewal package and hence come up with a far better plan than that advanced by Old Capitol. 0 • Several Developers Voicing serious douhts about whether Old Capitol could have completed the project, Mrs. deProsse believes the city can reappraise, rebid :md resell the land relatively quickly and have several developers building at the same time — thus getting the, project completed more quickly than Old Capitol would have done. She and plaintiffs in the case also claim the city was gypped in the "air -rights swap" in which the city traded nonurban renewal land to Old Capitol for air rights over the proposed "super block." This factor was brought out in detail by the plaintiffs' attorney, Bruce Washburn, a graduate of the University of Iowa law college, in testimony before Judge Carter. Carter agreed the city did not receive fair market value In the trade, but allowed It was within the city's power to make the deal. The city could make at least $600,000 by selling the land directly -to the savings and loan company and bank which had scheduled to construct buildings this summer under Old Capitol's plan, Mrs. deProsse said. She also claims the city could have saved $1.1 million on the parking facility planned by Old Capitol and could gain up to S3 million on sale of rr.newal land considering in- creased land appraisals and lack of land price discounts, if more than one developer is involved. "Some city program may suffer in the immediate fu- ture, but the city will benefit immensely in the future (as a result of Carter's decision)," she said. Old Capitol officials, understandably, completely disa- gree with hits. deProsse's assessment of the situation. On Schedule Wilfreda Hleronyfnus, executive director of Old Capitol Business Center Co., a general partner with Old Capitol As- sociates, contends the development firm was on schedule at the time of the suiL This year would have seen construction of Plaza Centre One. the savings and loan and bank build- ings — adding $7million to Iowa City's tax rolls. She also believes multi -developers could not complete the project any quicker than Old Capitol's 1980 deadline, especially considering the delays created by the lawsuit's outcome. Other officials also stand behind the single developer concept. Donald Scatina, vice-president of Link Programs, Inc., another general partner, sold, 'The plan we put to. gether would benefit the whole community. There Is conti- nuity to it — it -brings together all the functions of the downtown area." They say their package for Iowa City emphasized "max. imum utilization of space" with an eye to the overall needs of the city which could not be achieved if several develo- pers were working on piecemeal parcels — especially if the city had trouble attracting developers. Jay Oehler, president of Investments, Inc.; third general partner, says he is not aware of any other developers who wanted.a part of the project.-He.feelsthe land cant be j effectively merchandised in individual parcels and. there- fore, the city couldn't get a better deal by attempting this route. Blame HUD Concerning the recent lawsuit, they say -neither the city nor Old Capitol was at fault, but place the blame on HUD which approved the amended renewal contract. They contend theamendments were necessary. For they claim It was Impossible 'or them to obtain a ' loan this year. for a building they planned to.construct in 1979, yet such financing was. required, by land marketing documents and HUD project closeout deadlines. Old Capitol's future with Iowa City Is uncertain, -offi- cials say, depending in large measure on when bid specifica- tions are ouL what they are and what concessions HUD will make the city. Berlin and Neuhauser will be juggling these. diverse views and attempting to develop a workable and acceptable plan. .. Whether the lawsuit ruling was a- boon or near disaster for the city is a question that can't be answered at this time, Neuhauserbelieves, because: them meso many unknowns confronting,the council —including land appraiiaL-wheth- er developers can be attracted and,what price the land can be sold for and haw quickly. Her response to the different opinions presently voiced by council members concerning the future of renewal is: 'The council must come to grips with. this .(renewal question) and be incomplete agreement. Stress placed on one councilman saying.'I.want this' and'another.saying'I want this' is totally unproductive. Everyone gets put in cor- ners and can't get ouL "There are many, decisions that. must be made, but, they can be surmounted." - - Berlin adds: "The overriding consideration Is to get the council to reach a strong concensus. Unless the council is willing to make a strong commitment we are not going to have urban renewal." PARENT TEACHERS ORGANIZATION Horace Mann School Iowa City, Iowa 52240 TO Parks Commissioner City Offices Iowa City, Iowa THRU: Mayor Mary Neuhauser and City Council City Offices Iowa City, Iowa SUBJECT: Proposal for North Market Square Park improvements, specifically, Playground equipment. Background: For years this park has been sadly lacking in playground equipment of any kind. The limited playground area equipment presently on the Horace Mann School property is all that has been available during the past few years. In the interest of improving the overall recreational facilities of the park for school age children as well as for all other citizens on the North Side, a combined effort was made during the past few months. Jointly with the North Side Neighbors Organization the Horace Mann Parent Teachers Organization has met with the Parks Commissioner and recommended and requested long overdue park upkeep and improvements. Tree plantings and other grounds improvements in the park were made as the result of these efforts. On February 11, 1976, members of the North Side Neighbors Organization and Horace Mann Parent Teachers Organization representatives spoke before the HCDA Commission in the City Council chambers. Use of HCDA funds for further necessary North Market Square Park improvements was recommended. The HCDA Commission concurred with this and advised that's funding committment of HCDA funds would be recommended to the city. This was made a matter of record during the Commission's proceedings as a top priority City Parks expenditure for the coming fiscal year. Early in the past school year the Horace Mann Parent Teachers Organization planned to budget at least $400.00 specifically for school or park playground equipment. Additional fund raising events were scheduled for this purpose. A great deal of individual time and effort was donated by parents, students and faculty. As the result of this effort, sufficient funds were raised to make possible the following proposal: PROPOSAL: The Horace Mann Parent Teachers Organization is prepared to issue a check to the City Parks Commission in the sum of $1,200.00 for the specific purchase of the "Challenge Course" playground E 0 June 4, 1976 page 2 equipment listed below. It is asked that the city reciprocate with the purchase of the three other pieces of equipment listed below. If it is possible for the City to be more generous in response to the generousity being offerred, the "North Side" citizenry would be the benefactors. All of this equipment would be purchased by the Parks Commissioner and placed in appropriate locations on the North Market Square Park grounds. Equipment: Model 108-3 (Junior Tornado), P.45, City 1 $1,459.00 Model 404-2 (26" Geodesic Limla), P.52, City 2 799.00 Model 112-188 (Satellite U4), P.I1, City 3 669.00 Model 805 (Challenge Course #31), Horace Mann School PTO 1,199.00 Source: Miracle and Jamison Company P.O. Box 275 Grinnell, Iowa 50112 The Horace Mann PTO would appreciate a response to this proposal as soon as possible since it is most important that these hard earned PTO funds be used in some other positive manner if this proposal is not accepted by the city. Sincerely, omas J. Neuzil� President Horace Mann PTO Phone: 338-5926 E • (0 Agenda Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee City Manager's Conference Room 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 1976 I. Revised Detailed Mork Program II. Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance III. Sidewalk Report and Plan IV. New Business V. Adjournment Meeting Objectives: 1) To adopt the Revised Detailed Work Program. 2) To review and return the Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3) To discuss and decide on an adoption process for the Sidewalk Report and Plan. Next Meeting: Thursday, June 24, 1976, 7:30 p.m. eCOMMCM"E ) l • 0I' I�I LU// O/�lJ// J//%� �• CIVIC CENTER. 410 ETY. . WASHINGTON ST. zI IOWA CIIOWA W240 319-354.1900 m 'IOWA CITY. IOWA. June 10, 1976 Mr. John T. Nolan Nolan, Lucas and Nolan 405 Iowa State Bank Building Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Nolan: City Council has referred your letter concerning the Ralston Creek Bridge on Governor Street to Public Works. The Iowa State Highway Commission has assumed authority for Governor Street as part of Hwy. rl. Their bridge inspection revealed that the bridge was deficient for the legal allowable ;oeight limit and they have closed the bridge down to one lane to reduce the maximum possible load. The City of Iowa City will be doing an inspection on all bridges in the community this summer and then a priority list for improvements will be prepared. We are unwilling to rebuild this particular bridge without knowing the condition of other bridges, since it is possible that several other bridges in town may be in far more critical need of repair and/or replacement If I can answer any further questions about this, please contact me. Sin ely, . hard IT. . R'chard J. P1 /Sn Director of uWorks RJP:bz Cc: Abbie Stolfus Neal Berlin I r! r 4 � Y � A v 1 - Noil 1 ON � S . A 1 � t � s GO YkMy i my M j � v t ' I r! r 4 � A v b. � S � A I 4 � 3 t ) GO i � v • INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION JUNE 7, 1976 1:30 P.M. � X31 The Iowa City City Council ` 7th day of June, y Ci at 1;30 Pmet in info the Civic M. - anal session on the dePrCivi Center. Councilmembers the Conference Selzer, Balmer Present were; Room at Present: Berlin Foster, Vevera Neuhauser, Hayek, Stolfus, Schreibererret. Staffinembers COUNCIL TIME Concerning the memo from Director Plastino on Riverside Drive, Councilman ck the Council °f Public Works give some direction to the Balmer suggestedlthat Manager Berlin noted t�hnentthis would comettoMCouncr. form of a budget amen City and work would begin before nJule stall Councilman Selzer requested that y l� ation Of the tornad the staff in advised that the o warning_deyices. The move on next week, specifications for City Manager is looking He also reported the Poles would be ready 4 to.see how that the Public Works_ justed and will the traffic De ar soon_ report on t S13nals on_Burlin--�-��-went he status of their investigatcan ion be ad - Councilman Balmer commented Robert Tyson of the Office that Plastino's in the of Chapter Planning and Progr letter to Chapter 5 of the pter 104 a_ n concern_ S_t_te A of the Iowa State Code and was an excellent B°y- laing Code with re some concrete letter, and he—was-looking ford to han=icapped, answers from Opp forward to AGENDA getting Item Autumn 5-c.3. Arae Scale — s 'ark Apartments Res i_dential_D__evelo _,_Midstates,Develo- -- questioned provision Pment Plan for commented that for storm water Pment. Councilman Foster - been no increased costs for runoff. The Cit taken into account storm water �' Manager HUD, and advise3 • and this proposal has beep have cern to the that the Staff would communicate p through developer. Councils con - Item 10. Ordinance amending man It" 10- g subdivision ordinance Selzer discussed co anti final subdivision_ by r� Development Ordinance. mbining of all requirements Plats. Council - on the work list The City Manager into one commented that but not a hipriority advised that this was this Ordinancehchangeo for Staff. Also he oilers, change does accommodate the devel_ Council Discussion Page 2 June 7, 1976 Item IS. Application from _Iowa/Illinois_Gas & Electric Co. for installation of overhead transmission lines at Highway 6 sked for bypass and Industrial Park Roadepartmentnandmquestionedan Selzer apossibility a recommendation from the department of requiring underground lines. n recommendation will be forth- coming. Items 22 and 23. Leasin of automobiles for, Police _Depart- ment use. Councilman Selzer asked if the leases Managerhad not dethatcom the mended by the Legal Department. The City 9 legal department has been working on them. Item 9. Ordinance amending zoning ordinance by revising_ off-street parkinq_reguirements.for two-family.dwellings- Cdi oun- cilman Perret noted serious reservations concerning this Oof nance. There was further discussion of the ramifications of several suggestions. Councilman Vevera suggested that in the future concerning nt issues in Iowa City, if outvoted, Council votes on importa he would change his vote to back the majority and wmahod Neuhauser the other Councilmembers woud do the douncilmansamePerret commented that and Councilman Balmer agreed. united voice, and noted that eachperson Council should present a does represent various continggencies, but that once a decision is made, all Council should support DISCUSSION OF URBAN RENEWAL FpgggI_NG _PLAN Mayor Neuhauser stated that the Council should make City Managerdecision ans. concerning the urban renewal financing p tion 1 Berlin presented eleven enclosures, then explained Opti in En - which represented the Staff recommendation, as tion n2, closure n4. Finance Director Pat Strabala explained Capital_�_r�T3 Progress Payments_ The City Manager by HUD, whichdiscussed closesOout the pro - Enclosure the recommendation by ed. In answer ject one year earlier, and intere that because oft costs are ano.appeal by Old to Councilman Perret s question, tion of Plaza Capitol, the City, or. the Plaintiffs, and the he Ci Manager Centre_One, would HUD change their decision, the Cityiears oflack replied that their decision was baon tandthenaid not think of direction and success of this project, e their attitude. that this one single incident would chang The City Manager commented that if th6, HUDd cwoulil es not not under - the tdecision to withhold $412,O000 inhEY '- take a retroactive withholding, but a�lfinancialhcloseout.amoptionenlurepresentsealbalanceoofxkindse 0 0 Page 3 Council Discussion June 7, 1976 of considerations to be taken into account. Also Council could move ahead with both Urban Renewal and H.C.D.A_._ procrrams._ Councilman Selzer stated that he did not see any advantage to pay off any sooner than the City had to, and the City Manager pointed out that it was a question of how quickly Council wanted to close out their obligation to HUD. The City Manager explained paragraph 2, page 2, of Enclo- sure 3, stating that Column #4 first subtracts the amount of $180,000, necessary for continuance of planning and program development from the total amount of $2,061,000 of HCDA funds available, then subtracts $560,000 allocated for urban renewal program needs, plus $215,500 for urban.renewal program admini- stration, etc., and subtracts $45,000 for code enforcement pro- gram, which leaves $1,060,500. Then after subtracting $412,200 debt application deduction, $648,300 is available for program implementation. After discussion of contingency and difference in interest rates with HUD or from private market, the Finance Director pointed out that as it is close to the end of the fiscal year for 176, Council could move the '76 funding over to the next year, and they would have more flexibility. Council;nan Vevera stated that he favored Option_ 2, as the City would be out from under HUD earlier; Neuhauser, Perret, deProsse and Balmer stated that they favored Option 1, so with 4 votes, Option 1 was chosen. REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR HCDA Mayor Neuhauser advised that if the '76 funding is added to '77 funding, the total amount for reallocation wouldibe $969,600. She asked that Council take into consideration the June 3rd memo from the Committee on Community Needs, which is Enclosure 9. Foqr Councilmembers agreed to cut the $198,000 the�Riverfront Acouisitipn Item ##10. Concerning Neighborhood Rehabilitation, Item #2, the City Manager explained that $325,OOO.had been allo- cated in FY '77, and out of it, $50,000 had been allocated for program development,iso $275,000 was left. Out of the '76 allo- cation of $200,000, $5,000 had been spent, leaving $195,000. The total for the two years would be $470,000. Council discussed taking out the $100,000 in purchase and rehab and adding it to the loan and grant program. It was decided that Architectural Barriers would be left in at the amounts on the chart, $115,000. Roxanne Haldeman was present' to explain the Ralston__Creek Committee recommendations. Page 4 Council Discussion June 7, 1976 Powers -Willis had advised that $125,000 was the amount that could be expended for projects to be done in the next fiscal year, the study costing an additional $80,000. She pointed out that every project would need an Environmental Assessment. To cut funds they postponed one of the two large retention areas north of the city, at a cost of $150,000, now putting two smaller ones out past Scott Boulevard and Court. A proposed pilot project on Rundell Street area was explained. Concerning the Neighborhood Center, the Mayor commented that the elderly citizens think that the Council has forgotten them. After discussion of whether or not the Comprehensive Plan would address the whole question of neighborhoods, four Councilmembers agreed to postpone the planning for the Neighbor- hood Center and also for Skills Unlimited. Mayor Neuhauser urged funding for the neighborhood park where the children have collected money for equipment (North Mar- ket Square Park). The City Manager advised that the Parks & Recreation Director had advised that it would be covered in re- allocations. Finance Director Strabala explained that $35,000 for acquisition of park land from Glasgow was committed in the Urban Renewal amount of $560,000 in FY 177. Councilwoman de- Prosse's list included $18,000 for Human Needs Planner, .$475,000 for Neighborhood Rehabilitation, $115,000 for Architectural Bar- riers, $125,000 for Ralston Creek, $100,000 for Park Improve- ments_, $47,500 for City Park, $5,000 for Committee on Community Needs and $84,100 for Contingency, which totaled the $969,600 available for reallocation. Flo Stockman asked that planning for the neig:-borhood center be included. After further discus- sion the Mayor noted that the public hearing on amending the allocations would be tomorrow at the regular meeting. Although there was not enough time remaining to finish the item of discussion concerning the Urban Renewal Plan, the Mayor announced that Council would start hearing the comments in general and on the closeout. Harold Bechtoldt appeared asking that the plan be updated, and advised that he favored the multiple devel- oper_t:pl_. William Dennis spoke in behalf of the Committee or. Cmuomnity Needs stating that there was not the association be- tween their committee and Old Capitol Associates as implied by Bechtoldt. Don Hebert, Vice President of the Chamber of Com- merce pointed out the Chamber's support of the October 1969 Plan, and asked Council to address themselves to the best implementation of this plan. Charles Eastham discussed revisions and suggested using outside arbitrators to settle the conflicts. Tom Summy appeared, representing We the People. This group believes in the sing -la -developer concept, the 1969 Plan, and ha_. -lade contributions to implement the Plan. He listed resource data used by them and outlined a chronology of events concerning Page 5 Council Discussion June 7, 1976 urban renewal and presented a written memo. He pointed out several questions that should be answered. One observation made was that public improvements in Sycamore Mall cost 2 1/2 million dollars (sewer, lift station, paving and traffic signali- zation). Jeanne Smithfield was present to discuss the disadvan- tages of the single developer concept in terms of political philosophy. She expressed concern over the Council turning over approximately 1/2 of the 11 1/2 acres of urban renewal area in the Central Business District over to one small group of people. Councilman Vevera stated that although he favored the multiple developer concept, he had not heard of anyone who is interested in getting property back on the tax base. Tom Wegman, owner of Things and Things stated that no matter what happens downtown, there will be no builders unless it is contemplated that the business will make a profit or will make a return on their in- vestment. He noted that the Iowa City prime area has not grown in the last 30 years, which to him means there is not the pur- chasing power downtown to rebuild. The Mayor noted that as it was time for the executive ses- sion, and announced that the public discussion would continue on Wednesday, June 16th, at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Selzer asked for information on how many property owners were relocated out of the urban renewal area. It was moved by Foster and seconded by Selzer to adjourn to executive session for discussion of litigation concerning the William White Boulevard Storm Sewer Assessments and concerning Simmons/CRI&P RR/City of Iowa City. Upon roll call Balmer, de- Prosse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perret, Selzer and Vevera voted "aye". Motion carried, 7/0. Meeting adjourned, 4:50 P.M. / RESOLUTION NO. ii - 72 -229 RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 71-184, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2245, AND ESTABLISHING WAIVER OF SERVICE CHARGE FOR THE USE OF THE RECREATION CENTER AND PARKS OF THE CITY WHEREAS Resolution No. 2245 established certain policies relating to the use of the Recreation Center and set charges for the use of the facilities of said center, and IYHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa deems it in the public interest to waive said charges for certain groups, - NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IO1VA: 1) That Resolution No. 71-184 is hereby repealed. 2) That Resolution No. 2245 is hereby amended as follows: "That Superintendent of Recreation shall have the authority to waive the service charge for use of the City Parks or Recreation Center for local, nonprofit organizations conducting a public service, welfare, ght cultural or recreational activity that the City mi otherwise be expected to finance for the benefit the entire commun. it of to the public witityAny befsuch activity must be open hout charge." It was moved by White and seconded by .... .. that the above resolution be adopted. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Brandt X Connell X Czarnecki /`� Hickerson Mayor x White ATTEST: City Clerk PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of June, 1972. URBAN RENEWAL - JUNE 4, 1976 Enclosures I. Council Urban Renewal Schedule and June 7 - Informal Council Session 2. Re -financing options Statement 3. (ICDA Reallocations Statement 4. Re -Financing option H1 5. Re -Financing option N2 6. Re -Financing Assumptions 7. }ICDA - CDBG - Option 1 8. HCDA - CDB6 - option 2 9. CCN Deeting Recommendations 10. Brief Chronology of Urban Renewal 11. General Chronology of Urban Renewal '/.2/ :3 Council Urban Renewal Schedule A. June 7 1. Decision concerning financing plan 2. Decision concerning 11CDA reallocation 3. Discussion of urban renewal plan 4. Citizen comments B. June 21 0 Enclosure 1 1. Decision concerning urban renewal plan 2. Discussion and decision concerning method of land disposition Informal Council Session - June 7 Fleeting Purposes A. Decisions Required 1. Adoption of urban renewal financing plan 2. Reallocation of funding within HCDA programs B. Staff Recommendations on Required Decisions 1. Close-out of project under Financing Option H1 2. Planning and Program Development of HCDA programs continue 3. HCDA Program implementation be guided by CCN priorities C. Discussion 1. Initial discussion of urban renewal plan 2. Citizen comments concerning urban renewal ® ENCLOSURE LOSURE 2 Refinancing Plans Attached are two urban renewal financing plans. option 01 represents the staff recommendation. option N2 is in accord with [IUD letter recommendations of May 24, 1976. specifically, it is recommended that option H1 be adopted because: 1. Postponement of. [ICDA programs is reduced. 2. opportunities arc provided for increased program flexibility both in urban renewal and [ICDA. 3. The utilization of option 01 increases the income generated by the City's purchase of LPA lands through the use of (ICDA funds while maintaining IIUD's involvement and shared risk of .land sale. 4. Although the information presented demonstrates that option Yl will create a $41,798 net increase in interest cost over option NZ, the assumption of land sale on a level five-year basis is extremely conservative and the analysis does not consider additional project income, both considerations will offset the interest differential. option 91 provides for close-out in December of 1978 rather than in December of 1977 as proposed by HUD. -rhe justifications for proceeding with the program, through financial close-out, under IICDA rather than Urban Renewal requirements arc: 1. it appears that the land disposition process is simpler under the HCDA program guidelines rather than under the Urban Renewal Program guidelines. However, in that no official interpretations have yet been made relative to this procedure by [[ND, it is not possible to comment in any great detail at this time. Enclosure 2 • • Page 2 2. Project administration appears to be less complex under the Block er the Urban Renewal Program. e Urban Renewal land is acquired by the City, sequently closed out, project administration uming and less complex because the staff will ne Federal program. gal requirements under the Block Grant Program 9 ENCLOSURE 3 HCDA Reallocation Certain changes are required in the amounts allocated for the HCDA Progran for fiscal. y-ais 1976, 1977, and 1978. HUD has indicated that if the City does not voluntarily take out an additional amount of at least $412,200 per year for the purpose of paying off the outstanding urban renewal obligation, f1UD will automatically deduct these amounts from the Block Grant allocation (this is allowed under Section 11ZA of the Housing and Community Development ACT). Any monies transferred from the HCDA program to urban renewal will be chanelled back to HCDA activities when the proceeds from the sale of urban renewal land are realized. The attached enclosures also depict both fiscal year 1976 and fiscal year 1977 allocations as made by the City Council. It should be recognized that these options do represent estimates at this time, and that attainment of a high degree of accuracy is not possible at this time because of many unknown variables such as administrative expenses, impact of future HUD decisions, impact of future legislative changes, awards to be made by condemnation juries, pace of land resale activities, value received for resale of land, and future market interest rates. The financial documenta- tion provided, however, should give the City Council a fairly accurate estimate of HCDA and Urban Renewal financial considerations. Option No. 1 represents the impact of the allocation of twenty percent of the annual Block Grant allotment or $412,200 per year for fiscal years 1976, 77 and 78 and additional balance needed from FY 78 to complete final settlement of the project. linclosure 3 Page 2 Columns one and two on the option 1 chart depict the amounts of funding allocated by the City Council to various 11CDA projects. Column No. 3 represents the amounts which were either not expended or are not expected to be encumbered as of June 30, 1976. The total amount of unencumbered funds for fiscal year 1976 (Federal fiscal year allocation 1975) is $773,500. If twenty percent of the allocation of $412,200 is subtracted from this amount, an amount of $361,300 remains to either be allocated to projects in the fiscal year 1976 program or an additional amount which can be utilized by the City to purchase land from the Local Public Agency (LPA). It is recommended that this amount be transferred to the FY 77 HCDA program. It is recommended that planning and program development of all HCDA programs continue in FY 77. Column M4 eliminates the .amount of $180,000 which is deemed necessary fo ,planning and program development. An Additional amount of $S60,000 has been allocated for urban renewal program needs, $215,500 has been allocated to urban renewal program administration, related studies and other contingency' expenses, and $45,000 has been allocated to the code enforcement progiam. The' balance of $648,300, after the $412,200 debt application deduction, is then available for program implementation. Column five represents the amount to be received under the HCDA Program in FY 78 and the deduction needed to be applied to the urban renewal project. Column N8 represents the total minimal amount to be withheld, and the total amount which could be applied to other HCDA type programs. Emclosure 3 • Page 3 u Option No. 2, attached, represents a schedule of funding which was recommended by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in their letter to Iowa City dated May 24, 1976. In this option, additional amounts of funding are utilized for the Purpose of purchasing Urban Renewal land. T7uis option will initially result in a greater degree of curtailment of adopted IICDA programs Option No. 2 indicates an amount of $551,200 to be allocated out of the fiscal year 1976 program for Urban Renewal purposes. This would leave an amount of only $222,300 to be devoted for other as of yet unencumbered HCDA programs. For the fiscal year 1977 an amount of $824,'100 was subtracted from the total program implementation amount of $1,060,500. The amount remaining for program implemen- tation under this option is $236,100. Column N5 indicates the remaining HCDA allocation required to close out and financially settle the urban renewal project by Purchasing any remaining unsold land from the LPA. The subsequent columns on this form depict no additional funds to be subtracted for the final three fiscal years. To assist the City Council, the Committee on Community Needs has developed a chart of priorities for the program reductions. • ENCLO(k 4 OPTION 91 URBAN RENDVAL PROJECTIONS First Series 1976 - Project Notes $4,472,000 Issued 6/8/76, maturity 12/10/76 672373 Interest expense (2.98% for 185 days) $4,539,373 Total debt incurred (412,200) Operating Budget FY 76, 1ICDA allocation FY 75 (21,771) (June 30, 1976) (412,200) Operating Budget FY 77, HCDA allocation FY 76 492,666 (July 1, 1976) (17,976) Interest Income (11CDA purchase of land) 157 days at 5% (316,156) Capital Grant Progress Payment - Urban Renewal 107,334 expenditures equal maximum UR -14 budget as of 12/76 (107,334) Urban Renewal cost overruns by 12/7/76 FY 77 Operating Budget 12,389 year, 1ICDA FY 75-76 allocation $600,000 (1,820,910) Special authorization capital grant paymeni (420,477) (20% previously withheld) 12/76 $1,559,931 Outstanding Debt to Be Refinanced - 12/7/76 Second Series 1976 - Project Notes: $1,560,000 Issued 12/7/76, Maturity 12/16/77 51,949 Interest expense (3.25% for 374 days) $1,611,949 Total debt incurred (412,200) FY 78 Operating Budget, FY 77 (ICDA Allocation (July 1, 1977) (420,477) Sale of Land 5/10/77 (estimate) (21,771) Interest income (IiCDA purchase & other purchases of land 163 days 5%@ $9,932 - 213 days 5%@ - $12,439 492,666 Urban Renewal Project overruns through 12/16/77 (492,666) FY 77 Operating Budget, HCDA allocation FY 75-76 balance of $600,000 for project overruns $ 757,501 Outstanding Debt To Be Refinanced 12/13/77 First Series 1977 - Project Notes: $ 758,000 Issued 12/13/77, maturity 6/16/78 12,389 Interest expense (3.25% for 185 days) $ 770,389 Total debt incurred (420,477) Sale of Land 5/10/78 (estimate) (24,833) FY 78 Operating Budget, HCDA Allocation FY 77 to purchase remaining Urban Renewal land for close-out (455,227) Final capital grant payment $ (130,148) Gross surplus to be transferred to HCDA program after final financial settlement with [IUD and prior to offset of any Urban Renewal administrative and land disposition expenses. ENCLOSURE 5 OPTION N2 URBAN RL'NDVAL PROJECTIONS First Series 1976 - Project Notes $4,472,000 Issued 6/8/76, maturity 12/.10/76 67,373 Interest expense (2.98% for 185 days) $4,539,373 Total debt incurred (551,200) FY 76 Operating Budget year, IICDA allocation FY 75 (June 30, 1976) 5/24/76 IUD Letter $412,200 20% Reserve 35,000 North Side Park 100,000 Contingency 4 000 South Side Park Surplus (824,400) 551,200 Budget FY 77 Operating Budget year, IICDA allocation F1' 76 (7/l/7(,) 107,334 Urban Renewal cost overruns by 12/10/76 (107,334) FY 77 Operating Budget year, FY 75-76 HCDA allocation $600,000 (316,7.56) Capital grant progress payment (Urban Renewal expenditures equal maximum UR -14 budget as of 12/76) (1,820,910) Special authorization ca italrant a previously withheld) 12/76 g payment (20% (29,996) Interest income (tICDA purchase of land, 157 days @ 5%) $ 996,711 Total debt incurred 12/10/76 Second Series 1976 - Project Notes: $ 997,000 Issued 12/7/76, maturity 12/16/77 33,200 Interest expense (3.25% for 374 days) Y� ) $1,030,200 Total debt incurred (420,477) Sale of land 5/10/77 (estimate) (306,310) FY 78 Operating Budget, HCDA allocation FY 77, July 1, 1977 (amount required to purchase remaining Urban Renewal land) (455,227) Final capital grant payment 492,666 Urban Renewal project overruns through 12/16/77 (492,666) FY 77 Operating Budget Year, HCDA allocation FY 75-76 Balance of $600,000 for project overruns (20,132) Interest income $ (171,946) Gross surplus to be transferred to 1ICDA program after final financial settlement with 1 -IUD and prior to Offset of any Urban Renewal administration and land disposition expenses. DEPAR'mi iNT OF FINA\'CE JU,IIE 4, 1976 • CITY OF IOWA CITY ENCLOSURE 6 URBAN RENEWAI. R-14 PROJECT REFINANCING ASSLZWIONS 1. The Department of Housing & Urban Development, Omaha Area Office, in its letter of play 13 and May 24, 1976, intends to exercise its right Wunder tction lthe Housing � hholdtwentypercentof theCityoE Iowa a1tyDevelopment velop ent AcCityt to for Purpose of Urban Renewal project close-out. Two variations of close- out procedures have been suggested: (a) the withholding of twenty percent per year for the full five year entitlement period, and (b) voluntary withholdings for a period of three years. HCDA table below which reflecNote the ts the total allocation, 20% withholding, and the maximum voluntary withholding suggested by HUD. 2. The City of Iowa City, on June 8, 1976, will issue $4,472,000 in Project Notes with a maturity date of December 10, 1976. Interest payment on these funds will amount to $67,373, at an interest rate of 2.980. 3. The City of Iowa City will apply for and is anticipated to receive a special authorization grant for project expenditures incurred to date in the amount of 95% of total expenditures, rather than the current 75% of expenditures per the HUD memorandum dated April 27, 1976. This special authorized should dapproximately wtes'teionswthDnilHuberJr., and Mr. Ted Starrt of the $1,831,000. sCity Regional Office indicate that the funds will probably be available to the City on December 7, 1976 as drawdown on its present outstanding project notes. !• The City of Iowa City, since it desires to maintain .its Housing F, Community Development activities on a reasonable and continuing funded level, will continue to refinance the Urban Renewal project through the private market financing mechanism to as great an extent as possible. The information presented in Option N1 assumes the City will commit 20% of its HCDA allocation as required by law, $600,000 as previously identified for potential condemnation and cost overruns, and administrative expenses for the Urban Renewal projects out of its HCDA funds. The information presented in Option a2 assumes, as identified in the Omaha Area Office letter, dated May 25, 1976, that the City will commit maximum HCDA funds to hasten Urban Renewal close-out. CHART I HCDA FUNDING SUMMARY ENTITLE- ALLOCATION PERIOD M¢N WITHHOLDING HUD SUGGESTED HCDA 75/FY 76 $ _ 20 $ 412'200 WITHHOLDING200 HCDA 76/FY 77 2,061,000 412,200 $ 551,200 HCDA HCDA 77/FY 78/17Y 78 79 2,061,000 412,200 824,400 824,400 (ICDA 79/FY 80 1,373,332 686,666 274,663 _ 137,333 _ $8,242,998 $1,648,599 $2,200,000 2. The City of Iowa City, on June 8, 1976, will issue $4,472,000 in Project Notes with a maturity date of December 10, 1976. Interest payment on these funds will amount to $67,373, at an interest rate of 2.980. 3. The City of Iowa City will apply for and is anticipated to receive a special authorization grant for project expenditures incurred to date in the amount of 95% of total expenditures, rather than the current 75% of expenditures per the HUD memorandum dated April 27, 1976. This special authorized should dapproximately wtes'teionswthDnilHuberJr., and Mr. Ted Starrt of the $1,831,000. sCity Regional Office indicate that the funds will probably be available to the City on December 7, 1976 as drawdown on its present outstanding project notes. !• The City of Iowa City, since it desires to maintain .its Housing F, Community Development activities on a reasonable and continuing funded level, will continue to refinance the Urban Renewal project through the private market financing mechanism to as great an extent as possible. The information presented in Option N1 assumes the City will commit 20% of its HCDA allocation as required by law, $600,000 as previously identified for potential condemnation and cost overruns, and administrative expenses for the Urban Renewal projects out of its HCDA funds. The information presented in Option a2 assumes, as identified in the Omaha Area Office letter, dated May 25, 1976, that the City will commit maximum HCDA funds to hasten Urban Renewal close-out. E Project Refinancing Assumptions June 4, 1976 Page 2 • S. For purposes of calculation and financial estimation, the sale of the remaining Urban Renewal land has been forecasted on a five year straight line estimate basis. We have received $533,720 for the sale of land and improvements to date and anticipate receiving $303,960 additional from the University prior to the close of FY 76. The remaining $2,102,30, anticipated receipts are forecasted at an annual rate of $420,477. 6. The first anticipated sale of land is projected as May 10, 1977 based on preliminary reviews of time requirements for appraisals, compilation of bidding documents, marketing times, proposal reviews, HUD concurrences, and appropriate public notices. 7. All future private market financing assumes an interest rate of 3.211, while any investment of idle City funds within the Project Temporary loan account are estimated at a rate of 5.0%. 7Ile ment datesgarerbid thosesspecifiedsinathcrlNDeFlandboclosing, andPrivate maturity urkeyFinancing.for MPARIMENT OF FINANCE .JUNE 4, 1976 H C D A- C D B G R U n r. F T S T A ACTIVITIES LISTING (1) Application FY 1976 (2) Allocations FY 1977 (3) Amount Un exp 6/30/76 I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 190,000 130,000 a) comprehensive plan development 90,000 x b) human resources :0,000 x 18,000 c) river corridor study 30,000 d) commercial recycling x e) day care needs x E) zoning evaluation x g) sludge treatment x h) Ralston Creek study 50,000 x 2. NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION 200,000 325,000 a) purchase and rehabilitation 100,000 100,000 b) loan and grant program 100,000 x 95,000 c) resource center x d) site improvements, i.e., trees, x bus shelters, etc. 3. CODE_ ENFORCEMENT 50,000 45,000 4. ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER REMOVAL 50,000 70,000 45,000, a) city -owned buildings 50,000 x b) other public buildings x c) housing opportunities x S. NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 75,000 200,000 73,500 a) skills unlimited 75,000 b) center to meet human needs x 6. RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL --- 390,000 7. PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS 360,000 120,500 a) City Park 195,000 95,000 b) neighborhood parks 80,000 4,000 c) park additions 85,000 35,000 8. URBAN RENEWAL PRO.lECT 800,000 560,000 9. COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS --- 5,000 10. RIVERFRONT ACQUISITION 200,000 --- 198,000 11. ADMINISTRATION 36,000 160,000 12. CONTINGENCY 100,000 55,500 70,000 HCDA ALLOCATION 2,061,000 2,061,000 y3 REALLOCATION POTENTIAL� (773,500) (1,060,500) 773,500 URBAN RENEWAL OPTION 01 (412,200) UNCOMMITTED HCDA BALANCE 36d-;300 .3A), 3o6 \ E T S T A T U S OPTION I - Enclosure 7 (3) (4) CS) (6) (7) (8) FY1977 Program Amount Unexpended Implementation FY 1978 FY 1979 FY 1980 6/30/76 Amounts Program Program Program Total 18,000 275,000 100,000 95,000 45,000 70,000 73,500 200,000 390,000 120,500 95,000 4,000 35,000 5,000 198,000 70,000 1,060,500 2,061,000 1,373,332 686,666 8,242,998 773,500 1,060,500 --- (412,200) (412,200) (437,033) 1,261,443 --3617300 648,300 1,623,967 1,373,332 686,666 4,693,S6S .1 H C D•A - C D B G B U D G -E T S T A (1) (2) (3) Application Allocations ACTIV[TIES LISTING FY 1976 Amount Unez FY 1977 6/30/76 I. COMPREIIEN81VE PLAN 190,000 130,000 a) comprehensive plan development 90,000 b) human resources 20,000x x C) river corridor study 30,000 18,000 d) commercial recycling el day care needs x E) zoning evaluation x g) sludge treatment x h) Ralston Creek stud Y 50,000 x x 2. NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION 200,000 325,000 a) purchase and rehabilitation 100,000 b) loan and grant program 100,000 100,000 c) resour.:e center x 95,000 site improvements, i.e., trees, x bus shelters, etc. x 3. CODE ENFORCEMENT 50,000 45,000 4. ARCHITECTURAL. BARRIER REMOVAL 50,000 70,000 45,000 a) city -owned buildin-us 50,000 other public buildings x C) housing opportunities x x 5. NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 75,000 200,000 73,500 a) skills unlimited 75,000 b) center to meet human needs x 6. RALSTON CREEK FLOOD CONTROL -- 390,000 7. PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS 360,000 120,500 a) City Park 195,000 b) neighborhood parks 80,000 95,000 c) park additions 85,000 4,000 35,000 8. URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT 800,000 560,000 9. CODIMITTEE ON CORL'•IU\ITY NEEDS --- 5,000 10. RIVERFRO\T ACQUISITION 200,000 198,000 11. AD,%jINISTRATION - 36,000 160,000 12. CONTINGENCY 100,000 55,500 70,000 IICDA ALLOCATION 2,061,000 2,061,000 REALLOCATION POTENTIAL (773,S00) 1,060,500) 773;500 URBAN RENEWAL OPTION NJ 551,260 UNCOPC4IrrED IICDA BALANCE 222,300 E T S T A T U S OPTION II. - En (3) Amount Unexpended 6/30/76 (4) FY1977 Program Implementation Amounts (5) FY 1978 Program (6) FY 1979 Program (7) FY 1980 Program (8) Total {1 'r 18,000 1,;,ro JIMA, , , 275,000 100,000 95,000 45,000 70,000 //S')+•' 73,500 200,000 390,000 !Z= c 120,500 9s,000- 5,0004,000 4,000 35,000 5,000 --' 198,000 s,n . 70,000 2,061,000 1,373,332 686,666 8,242,998 773,500 1,060,500 551,200 824,400 306,310 1,681,910 222,300 236,100 1,754,690 1,373,332 686,666 4,273,088 t1fty 00 of o ;a � K DATE: June 3, 1976 TO: City Council FROM: Juliann Vann, Redevelopment Specialist RE: Committee on Community Needs Dieeting on HCDA Funding of the Urban Renewal Program The members of CCN met to discuss the impact of the Urban Renewal project finance situation on HCDA-CDBG programs. With the understanding that the City Council would be reallocating 20 to 40; of HCDA funds into Urban Renewal programs, because of financial consequences and pressures from HUD, the committee divided the programs into four categories as follow: Rationalization Comprehensive Plan This is a basic document which will help the planning of city programs for years to come. The groundwork for future decisions must continue. Housing Rehabilitation This program will help many Iowa Citians improve their housing. It will be a good program. Many citizens are anxious for its implementation. Code Enforcement This program works hand in hand with housing rehabilitation. Architectural Barriers The final draft of the program will be released shortly. The planning is finished and the program can be easily implemented to aid an important portion of our citizens., the physically limited. Urban Renewal This funding cannot be altered. It is based on data gathered only a couple of months ago. The information remains basically unchanged, * nitia p ementation Ralston Creek The EIS and/or Environmental Review must be com- pleted before major improvements can be made. If major improvements are tabled, a firm commitment must be made toward solving flooding problems at a future date. Interim improvements should be carried out as soon as possible. 90 •0 Wage 2 City Council HC1A Project Cuts it ann� y Rationalization Neighborhood Center There is a crucial need for but in view of the neighborhood center,:, demands that a stafflperson beehiredtto doneighbor- hood center research and problem solving, but will allow other funds to be diverted until needed solutions are identified. a am Park Additions F, Improvements These three projects, many citizens, but the negativeeffects Riverfront Purchase of stalling are less than would be incurredg implementation funding bliCCN other programs. Because of the currentaconsseequences, these programs should be cut before the others. Hopefully these programs will be r future. e -funded in the During the discussions no funding levels were mentioned. When the Dim fR�enewal financing plan is identified, CCN will help reorganize ng levels to balance the budget and allot adequate fdriiing to meet individual project needs. 00 ?sure 10 HRLE'F CHRONOLOGY OF URBAN RENEWAL, IN IOWA CITY December 18, 1963 City Council asks federal government to certify Iowa City as eligible for federal planning money June 24, 1964 Federal certification for planning funds is September 17 granted Recommendation for resolution of necessity by Planning and Zoning Commission September 21 Resolution of necessity Resolution directing passed by Council eHHFAtion of application for survey and planning funds from November 6 Planning consultant sees 20 -block November 18 area as urban renewal zone Council asks $172,000 in planning funds July 14, 1965 Council doubles city's proposed renewal area by adding second project between Iowa Riv4r and Van Buren, running south to the tracks January, 1966 LWV consensus supporting urban renewal October 19 Meeting in City High Auditorium for renewal plan public presentation of December 6 LWV letter to Council "challenges" council urban renewal to go ahead with March 7, 1967 Resolution authorizing filing Loan of and Grant A in two sections: Application Phase A 13 block area between Washington and Court and between Linn Street and University of Iowa Phase B 10 block area one block either way from Gilbert running between Court Street August 17 and Iowa Avenue Council sets September 12 for public hearin on proposal g $16 million September 6 Iowa Supreme Court refused to order delay hearing as in September 12 was requested by 7 Iowa City businessmen September 8 Twenty businessmen asked Johnson County District Court to stop Council from further urban September 12 renewal action District Court issues temporary injunction halting all work on urban renewal March 23, 1968 District Court issues permanent injunction against working on urban renewal projects due to conflict of interest by Council members 00 -2- • 0 March 11, 1969 State Supreme Court upholds District Court and any further urban renewal work is prohibited April 4 Swift state legislative action amends conflict of interest section of Iowa urban renewal law which allows Iowa City to resume urban renewal planning April 29 Councilmen and city officials met with federal officials in Chicago to discuss possibilities of again pursuing urban renewal May 6 Council again voted to go ahead with federal urban renewal August 11 HUD approved procedures to reactivate city's renewal plans September 2 Council approved 19 resolutions covering original urban proposal and set public hearing for September 23 September 23 Public Hearing held at 7:30 p.m. in City High Auditorium with nearly 600 attending; pro and con views presented October 2 Council passed resolution approving urban renewal plan and feasibility of relocation October 10 Resubmission of Part II Loan & Grant Application May 26, 1970 News Conference - Representative Fred Schwengel announces federal grant of $9,538,605 for R-14 Urban Renewal Project $9,104,547 -- Project costs 434,058 -- Relocation costs July 27 Received Loan and Capital Grant contract (dated July 22, 1970) September 16 Signed contract for Loan and Grant received (dated September 2, 1970) August 10, 1971 First property acquisition March, 1973 One developer concept for urban renewal area endorsed by Council March 23 R-18 project abandoned because of freeze on federal funds July 10 Advertise land for sale for redevelopment August 8 Amendatory Contract for Loan and Grant (reducing scope of project) submitted to HUD August 9 Draft Environmental Impact Statement on R-14 Project released by HUD October 18 Received one proposal for redevelopment from Old Capitol Business Center Company ®• !0 Enclosure 11 General Chronology of Urban Renewal in Iowa City (unless noted from Iowa City Press Citizen) Jan. 25, 1963 Chamber of Commerce dinner, call by President of Chamber of Commerce for action on downtown redevelop- ment and renewal Dec. 5, 1963 Redevelopment Committee of Chamber wholeheartedly endorsed urban planning Dec. 18, 1963 Council asks federal government to certify Iowa City as eligible for federal planning money June 24, 1964 Federal certification for planning funds is granted November 6 Planning consultant sees 20 block area as urban renewal zone November 18 Council a:.ks $172,000 in planning funds July 14, 1965 Council doubles city'. - adding second proj ctbetw en Iowa River and by Van Buren, running south to the tracks Oct. 19, 1966 Renewal plan for CBD presented to public at City High Auditorium Dec. 6 League letter to Council "challenges" council to go ahead, pointing out that only 8.5% contribution of cbd to fax base "deplorable' and low assessed valuation due 'in large part to the quality of the existing building'. Therefore, new buildings must be constructed to increase land value and volume of business. "We still think that you should investigate the overall housing needs of Iowa City.,, Dec. 12 Volgel said League is running city council and supports D. M. Register urban renewal and is made u views U. teachers with no permanent Interest rin Iowa City and perhaps has been infiltrated with communist ideas -2- Dec. 13 Municipal election on council-manager form of government 55% in favor (LWV tried to keep u.r. and form o¢�govt. separate) Feb. 16, 1967 project divided: Phase A 13 block area between Washington and Court and between Linn St. and University of Iowa Phase B 10 block area one block either way from Gilbert running between Court St. and Iowa Ave. March 8 Renewal plan for 13 sq. • blk. downtown area submitted to fed government for review Aug. 17 Council sets Sept. 12 for public hearing on $16 million proposal August 24 Planning Zoning Commission l plan conforms to In e t of the comp comprehensive plan Sept. 5 Article on financing: local share of $16 million is $5, 09, 027 to include U. of I. ($2,319, 488) and parking ramp ($2,262,500) (U. of I. portion is money already spent for new facilities bordering project) ramp to be supported by revenue bonds (income from meters) and assessment of benefittpd businesses, therefore, will not add to local taxes taxpayers would support two projects: 1) bridge Melrose & Court Sts. 2) College and Dubuque St. Plaza, and (City share of bridge 2.2, million Federal share $250,000) another city cost is 5 year rent supplement Program costing $16,920 per year) although local officials say more likely 8-900 per year will be allocated with funds available "only on a very limited high need basis" Sept. 6 Iowa Supreme Ct. refused to order delay in Sept. 12 hearing requested by 7 Iowa City businessmen 0 • -3- •0 Sept. 8 20 businessmen asked Johnson County District Court to stop Council for further urban renewal action Those filing suit: John B. Wilson (Wilson's Sporting Goods Daniel L. Berry (Joe's place) Clarence B. Roberdee Joseph G. 18ayner (Wayner's cards) Roy A. Ewers (Ewer's shoe) Bessie Smith (Studio of Swedish Massage) A. M. Lambert (Redwood and Ross) Harold M. Donnelly (Donnelly's) Alfred J. McDonald (McDonald's Optical) Kenneth Belle (Belle and Short) Frank Boyd (Boyd and Rummelhart) Emery L. Kelley (Kelley's Cleaners) Frank Vogel (downtown property owner) Llyle B. Jones J. Wendall Thomas Sept. 12 District Court issued temporary injunction stopping four councilmen from acting on any renewal project in any way Sept. 19 Iowa Supreme Court refused to order Iowa City to make Public the property appraisals, upholding Judge Hamilton's dismissal of a petition filed by seven businessmen Nov. 21 LWV opposes businessmen's ram p proposal, present urban renewal ly ktl iobjectie proposal, since major of plan Is provision of site for major department store Sept. 22 HUD Extended deadline for survey and planhing 1, 1968 work to May Jan. 2, 1968 New councilmen C. L. Brandt, L. C. Butherus and Robert J. Connell were brought into the urban renewal suit as defendants, on petition of city Mar 23 Judge Hamilton ruled that councilmen line Hickerson cannot act ' Connell, on renewal personal interests Protect because of Mar 28 City Council decided, 4-1, to appeal ct Court ruling to Iowa Supreme Court. Connelll cast dissenting vote. The vote on appeal was reaffirmed April 3. Sept 24 Public Hearing 7:30 nearly 600 attended pro and icon views prey-tY High um Sept 30 Presented Unofficial Jaycee Straw Poll results in favor of urban renewal 1610 to 1418. Oct 1 Three councilmen stated that poll results showed sign to continue with renewal Public Oct 3 4 - 1 vote to Proceed with urban renewal plan (Connell voting against) 00- • • 4- Mar 11, 1969 Iowa Supreme Court upheld District Court ruling and voided all Iowa City Council actions on urban renewal dating back to 1964. March 18 Mayor Hickerson urged Iowa legislature to consider changes in state laws dealing with conflict Interest of April 4 Two urban renewal bills signed into Law b Y Gov. Ray after passing in both house and se nate, cleated way for present Iowa City council t protect. o continue on urban renewal April 29 Councilmen and city officials met with federal officials in Chicago to discuss possibilities of again pursuing urban renewal May 6 Council again voted 4-1 to go ahead with Urban Renewal Federal Aug. 11 HUD approved Procedures to reactivate city's renewal plans Aug. 20 Jaycees announced plans for unofficial cit on urban renewal Y -wide vote Sept 2 Council approved 19 resolutions covering original urban renewal proposal and set public hearing Sept. 23 for Sept 24 Public Hearing 7:30 nearly 600 attended pro and icon views prey-tY High um Sept 30 Presented Unofficial Jaycee Straw Poll results in favor of urban renewal 1610 to 1418. Oct 1 Three councilmen stated that poll results showed sign to continue with renewal Public Oct 3 4 - 1 vote to Proceed with urban renewal plan (Connell voting against)