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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 16, 1983
TO:
City Manager and Council
FROM:
Robert W. Jansen, City Attorney_
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RE:
Dlichael Waltz - On Iowa Sign -
630 Iowa Avenue
The subject matter of this memorandum deals with a request to the
Council from Dlichael Waltz, dated May 10, 1983, seeking permission
for the continued use of the "On Iowa" sign which is an off -premises
sign and is to be changed to the name of Dir. Waltz' new business.
A copy of that letter is attached.
Dir. Waltz' off -premises sign is located within the city right-of-
way and is attached atop a pole of substantial height. Indeed, it
appears that a sign advertising various businesses has been in that
location for many years - perhaps going back to the 1930's when a
gas station was established there.
In addition to Dir. Waltz's sign, there have been a number of locations
throughout the.city where signs are located within or encroach on the
public right-of-way. According to Dlr. Kucharzak, the Department of
HIS has ordered several signs removed from the public right-of-way,
most recently a sign located at the Kum and Go convenience store on
Gilbert Street, Lenoch's Standard station on Gilbert Street and Economy
Advertising on Dubuque Street. This whole matter is further complicated
by the fact that the Board of Adjustment on April 20, 1983, granted a
variance to a bicycle shop to continue an otherwise prohibited sign
that is located entirely in the public right-of-way.
Following the Board decision, Dir. Kucharzak requested a legal opinion
on April 28th asking for a clarification of the powers of the Board
in granting a variance under the zoning code and in so doing, giving
a citizen permission to use public property without the consent of the
City Council.
We responded with an opinion on Dlay 19th that the Board of Adjustment
lacked authority to grant a variance from a provision of the zoning
code which prohibits signs on public property. Sec. 8.10.35.3(E)
expressly prohibits off -premises signs located on public property.
In addition, we opined that pursuant to Sec. 364.12, Code of Iowa, the
Council as the governing body of the city is responsible for the 'tare ,
supervision, and control of public grounds, streets, sidewalks, alleys,
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bridges, culverts,
open, in repair, and free from nuisance '
and supervision of city right-of-way is exclusive oto1the yCouncil oandol
the Board of Adjustment cannot take action which invades the jurisdiction
of the Council in this area. The significance of this point is that any
placement of, or continued use of, off -premises signs in the public right -
Mr. Waltz would require Council approval, but
of -way such as requested by
for the reasons that follow that approval cannot be given.
In the first place, Council approval cannot be given since the Zoning
Code provision referred to prohibits off -premises signs located on public
property. To grant Mr. Waltz' request would require repeal or amendment
Of this provision.
It appears that earlier efforts to file charges for zoning violations in
the On Iowa sign matter were frustrated by the legal department staff.
Apparently this position was premised on the fact that a sign had existed
in the public right-of-way at this location for a number of years. There-
fore, the City acquiesced in this violation at least since enactment of
the sign regulations in 1973 and is estopped from taking action to have
the sign removed. I do not now believe that this interpretation is correct.
A city may not in any way surrender or impair its control over the public
ways. There is no right to use the public ways for private business pur-
poses. McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, Sec. 30.73. Long -continued use
oan obs r adverse possession cannot be invoked to support a right to maintain
02(newsstandnonrsidewalk).nuisance 1nSimiliarl lic way. Cowin Waterloo, 237 Iowa
that a city may not grant to an individualhthedpermanentupremuseourtof ahas held
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- motel sign in public right-of-way. Tyrolean Associates v.
Ketchum, 100 Idaho 707, 604 Ptd 717.
It should also be noted that the sign is not a non -conforming sign even
though the pole has been in that location since prior to 1973. Public
right-of-way would not constitute a zone and nonconformities only exist
within zones.
In summary, the Council cannot surrender its control over public ways for
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private
Purposes. Public ways of a municipal corporation are held in trust
PurMr. Waltz request should be denied.
Attachment
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Richard Boyle
Planning B Program Development
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May 10, 1983
Mayor and Members of the City Council:
As owner of the business at 630 Iowa Avenue and leasee of the sign
advertising the business, I request permission of the City Council to
use the public right-of-way of Iowa Avenue for the continued use of a
three -faced free-standing sign. This sign has been in place for a
number of years and has been used by the various businesses who have
been on this site.
In 1980, when I opened the On Iowa restaurant, I was informed by the
City that the sign was illegal and that I should request permission
of the Council to have the sign in the right-of-way. I wrote two
letters to the Council and received no response. This year I am
changing the business from the On Iowa restaurant to Speak Easy.
Again, I was cited for the sign and was informed that the City
Council was the proper body to authorize the use of the sign as it
stands. I would appreciate your granting my request at this time
for the continued use of the three -faced free-standing sign in the
right-of-way of Iowa Avenue.
Sincerely,
Mich6el Waltz
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May 10, 1983
Mayor and Members of the City Council:
As owner of the business at 630 Iowa Avenue and leasee of the sign
advertising the business, I request permission of the City Council to
use the public right-of-way of Iowa Avenue for the continued use of a
three -faced free-standing sign. This sign has been in place for a
number of years and has been used by the various businesses who have
been on this site.
In 1980, when I opened the On Iowa restaurant, I was informed by the
City that the sign was illegal and that I should request permission
of the Council to have the sign in the right-of-way. I wrote two
letters to the Council and received no response. This year I am
changing the business from the On Iowa restaurant to Speak Easy.
Again, I was cited for the sign and was informed that the City
Council was the proper body to authorize the use of the sign as it
stands. I would appreciate your granting my request at this time
for the continued use of the three -faced free-standing sign in the
right-of-way of Iowa Avenue.
Sincerely,
Mich6el Waltz
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
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Mr. Michael Waltz
1207 Tyler Court
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Dear Mr. Waltz:
I am in receipt of your letter dated May 10, 1983, to the City
Council regarding the free-standing sign on public right-of-way
adjacent to your business at 630 Iowa Avenue. This letter will be
formally received by the City Council as part of its agenda on May
24, 1983.
I have forwarded a copy of your letter to the City Attorney and
requested that he be prepared to advise Council on the legal aspects
of considering this request. At such time as the City Attorney has
completed his review of this question, this matter will be scheduled
for City Council discussion and you will be advised.
Please do not hesitate to contact me in the interim if you have any
further questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
cc: Robert Jansen, City Attorney
City Clerk
Michael Kucharzak
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Section A. Purpose
The purpose of this tree policy is to provide standards and
procedures for establishing, maintaining, and preserving public
trees in Iowa City. The urban forest is a very valuable public
asset, providing shade, beauty, wind protection, noise buffering,
and other desirable qualities.
Section B. Tree Planting
A systematic long-range tree replacement program using the following
criteria will be developed:
1. The highest priority will be given to older sections of the city
in which trees have had to be removed. Careful consideration
will be given to planting the proper species for the location.
The following factors will be considered:
a. Species of existing trees in the block, and in the
surrounding area.
b. No more than 10% of any species of tree should be planted
because of possible future epidemics (such as Dutch Elm
disease, Oak Wilt, etc.).
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C. Size and shape of mature tree, root characteristics and
susceptibility to salt damage, and other factors
contributing to "urban stress".
d. Width of the parking area.
2. Next priority will be given to older sections of the city where
the parking is 8' or wider which need more shade. The same
criteria as listed in item 1 above, will apply.
3. The lowest priority will be given to all other sections of the
city where the parking is at least 8' wide and few street trees
are present. The same criteria as listed in item 1 above will
apply.
Specific five-year plans showing projected plantings will be
developed for each area, which include a list of preferred trees.
The City Manager will appoint an ad-hoc advisory panel of
knowledgeable persons to assist the Director of Parks and Recreation
and the City Forester in the development of the arboriculture program
described herein.
Section C. Tree Trimming.
Criteria for determining priorities.
1. The City will trim younger, healthy trees first.
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2. Other healthy middle-aged and specimen trees, of a
desirable species and favorably located, so that they have
an excellent chance of achieving maturity, will be second
priority.
3. Lowest priority to all other trees. Trees which are
obviously deteriorating and dying should not have trimming
money spent on them. Exceptions may be made for a
dangerous and or dead limb.
Section D. Removals.
Trees will be cut down when the following conditions are present.
1. The tree is dead or more than 50% of the tree is dead.
2. The tree is weak structurally and dangerous to people and
property. The Forester will declare these trees an
"imminent peril".
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CITY OF
IOW, CITYCIVICCENTER 41O E. WASHINGTON
ST IOWA CIN. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-500D
June 16, 1983
Robert Downer
Meardon, Sueppel, Downer & Hayes
122 S. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Downer:
The City, is in the process 'of preparing a reply to your letter of
June 6, 1983. The completed reply will be sent to ou at the
earliest possible date. y
Sincere yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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WILLIAM L.MEARDON
WILLIAM F. SUEPPEL
ROBERT N. DOWNER
JAMES P. HAYES
JAMES D. MCCARRAGMER
THOMAS J. CILEII
MARK T, HAMER
THOMAS D. HOBART
MARGARET T. LAINSON
ANGELA M. RYAN
DOUGLAS D. RUPPERT
MEARDON, SUEPPEL, DOWNER 6 HAYES
LAWYERS
122 SOUTH LINN STREET
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
Ms. Andrea Hauer
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
June 6, 1983
Re: Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1b (Hotel)
Dear Andrea:
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I am sure that you are aware of Mr. Berlin's letter to me dated
June 2, 1983. In order to formulate a response to that letter it is
necessary for me to have certain documentation that apparently has been
filed with the city and which is referred to in Mr. Berlin's letter.
I am taking the liberty of delivering this letterto you through one of
my clients, Gene Mueller, and would request that you deliver these
items to him as soon as possible. The items which I feel we need to
respond to Mr. Berlin's letter, are as follows:
I. A copy of the completed IRB Application filed March 24, 1983.
Any portions of this Application included in the "Application to the
Urban Development Action Grant Program" may be omitted.
2. A listing of the hotels for which Zuchelli, Hunter F Associates
has provided a financial analysis, along with a copy of the analysis
provided of the proposal by Mid -City Hotel Associates -Iowa City.
3. A copy of the personal history of Dr. Johnson included in the
bid packet submitted to the city on November 8, 1982, the Curriculum
Vitae of Dr. Johnson submitted to the city in early April, 1983, and
a copy of any letters of reference for Dr. Johnson.
4. Any items furnished to the City Council with respect to this
project on April 22, 1983, to the extent not included in the preceding
paragraph.
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26, 1983, A copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council on April
6• A copy of any analysis by the city staff or otherwise of the
impact which this project will have on the city sewer system.
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7. A copy of all information provided by Dr. Johnson relative
to his other projects.
8. A copy of the letter submitted by Mr. Beck from a local bank
dated December 7, 1982.
9. A copy of any extension from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development relative to a deadline for submission of data by the
City of Iowa City or for any amendments to the Application.
10. A copy of any industry standards utilized in reviewinc the
Application or otherwise regarding the costs of FFE per standard hotel
room.
11. List of the March, 1983 local motel rates furnished to the city
by the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. i
12. A copy of any analysis or projection of property tax and other !
tax revenues.to be generated from this facility, for the first ,year of
operation or otherwise.
13. A copy of any staff report on the costs of additional levels
to be constructed to the Dubuque Street parking ramp, the revenues to
f be generated from the expansion and the source of those revenues.
I 14. A copy of any proposed Holiday Inn International Franchise
Agreement.
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CIDCO.
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16. Data documenting the conventions and meetings lost by Iowa City
due to inadequate facilities.
17. Any documentation supporting the citv's unsuccessful efforts
to reserve adequate meeting and dininq facilities.
18. A copy of any financing commitment from Mid -West Federal Savings
& Loan Association or other verification of such commitment.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 9, 1983
To: City Council and City Manager
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance KO
Re: Status of Iowa State Bank & Trust Project, IRB Application
Ben Summerwill, Chairman of the Board of the Iowa State Bank & Trust,
has confirmed that site work on their project will be starting soon.
He anticipates that demolition of the old building will begin before
the end of June with new construction work scheduled to start in
September. The closing on the bond issue will be sometime this
summer and will occur after receiving the Council's final approval on
the bond issue.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 15, 1983
To: City Council and Neal Berlin
From: Denny Gannon D6
Re: Construction by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company on
Burlington Street, Grand Avenue and Byington Road
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company will be relocating and upgrading
telephone lines on Burlington Street (from Madison Street to Grand
Avenue), on Grand Avenue (from Riverside Drive to Byington Road), and
on Byington Road (from Grand Avenue to Melrose Avenue). A portion of
this relocation is necessary before construction can begin on the
Burlington Street bridge (serving' eastbound traffic) over the Iowa
River.
During the telephone company's construction, traffic lanes will be
limited on the aforementioned streets throughout the project. In
particular, at the intersection of Burlington and Madison Streets,
traffic will be restricted to two lanes on each street and turning
movements will not be permitted except for right turns from
Burlington Street.
Construction is estimated to entail seven (7) weeks at the Burlington
and Madison Streets intersection, five (5) weeks across Riverside
Drive, and three (3) weeks at the Grand Avenue and Byington Road
intersection.
with completion Construction
work at s the scheduled above-mentioned in about
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September 1, 1983. Completion of the entire project is scheduled
for November of this year.
If the City Council so desires, the engineers for Northwestern Bell
Telephone can meet with the City Council and describe their project
in further detail.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 10, 1983
TO: Wastewater Facility Committee Members
FROM: Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
RE: June Meeting of the Wastewater Facility Committee
Enclosed for your review are the following items:
1. A waste water treatment alternative developed
by the Burns and McDonnell engineering firm.
2. Comments on the Burns and McDonnell alternative
by Veenstra 8 Kimm.
3. The proposed agreement with the University of Iowa
to study various processes for upgrading the existing
waste water treatment plant.
4. An option paper provided by Richard R. Dague, PhD,
P.E., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
at the University of Iowa.
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INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
BURNS & McDONNELL
The Burns & McDonnell system, as shown in the documents attached to
Neal Berlin's memorandum of April 28, 1982, would replace the primary
clarifiers, aeration basins, final clarifiers and return sludge pumping
station in the Iowa City plant. The remaining units of the Iowa City plant
would be the same. Replacement of the primary clarifiers with fine screens
has been discussed numerous times. The primary clarifiers serve three major
functions wnich include:.l) water plant sludge removal, 2) removal of
industrial and domestic 8005 and suspended solids and 3) scum removal.
The use of screens in lieu of primary clarifiers has been practiced for quite
some time. Deletion of primary clarifiers from small activated sludge plants
has been practiced for over 20 years. remove BODS and in the aeration
suspended solids which reduces loadings of these materials Primary clarifiers remem
basins. Aeration basin costs increase with BODS and suspended solids
loadings. The greater the BODS and suspended solids loadings, the greater the
amount of oxygen required for treatment. Deletion of primary clarifiers can
l reduce construction costs, but results in increased 0&Fi costs. Water plant
4 sludge is not compatible with biological activity in aeration basins and
should be removed before wastes are discharged to aeration basins.
The ditch configuration of aeration basins has been used for many years and is
(' commonly referred to as an "oxidation ditch". The first oxidation ditches
were extended aeration (activated sludge process). The activated sludge
process has been used for many years. Current tank designs are not changes in
the activated sludge process, but are attempts to provide required tankage
more economically. No matter what tankage configuration is used, a basic
volume of tankage is required for the activated sludge process.
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The Iowa City design includes the ditch configuration. The design
incorporates four aeration basins for flexibility in operation and maintenance
of the plant. The design incorporates less wall length than is shown in the
Burns & McDonnell illustrations. Common wall construction is used to reduce
wall length.
The aeration equipment used in the Burns & McDonnell design was evaluated for
use at Iowa City. IDEQ, by letter of March 23, 1982, agreed the jet aeration
system proposed for Iowa City is more cost-effective than the aeration system
used in the Burns & McDonnelI design. Factors other than cost-effectiveness
were considered in choosing jet aeration. The Burns & McDonnell aeration
system praseveral drawbacks
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The major difference between the Burns & McDonnell plant and the Iowa City
plant is the final clarifiers. The Burns & McDonnell design incorporates the
clarifiers into the oxidation ditches, whereas the Iowa City design has these
clarifiers separate. The oxidiation ditch capacity with the Burns & McDonnell
design is increased to provide clarifier capacity. The Burns & McDonnell
clarifier sizing is on the basis of surface area which at first glance leads
to the conclusion that construction is considerably more economical than
construction of separate tanks. The Burns & McDonnell clarifiers are
constructed to the same depth as the oxidation ditch channel. Clarifier
design at Iowa City is for the clarifiers to be about six feet shallower than
the oxidation ditches.
The concept of designing clarifiers for sludge return to the aeration basins
without pumping is not new. There are several package -type plants which have
been on the market for years that employ this concept. Observation of these
plants in operation indicates there are problems with the settled solids being
returned to the aeration tank mixed liquor. The use of a squeegee has been
required in some instances to move the settled solids back into the aeration
basin.
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setup was determined to be cost-effective when compared to the type aeration
used in the Burns & McDonnell plant. A cost-effective analysis includes
operating expenses which are on-going expenses paid by the City and in the
case of activated sludge plants are greatly influenced by the power
requirements for furnishing oxygen to the process.
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Burns & McDonnell show several cost comparisons with other types of activated
sludge plants. However, they do not show design construction features of the
other plants. We cannot compare costs without first knowing the details of
various plant designs used by Burns & McDonnell in their cost conparisons. We
do not believe there is anything really new in the Burns & McDonnell design
and we question the cost savings they indicate. Our experience indicates the
time wouldst gbefrequiredrtoented checkare thelBurnsed. & McDonnellnounts claimsoinedetail We do
not believe the Burns & McDonnell design would result in any large cost
savings compared to current design. The activated sludge system requires a
certain amount of oxygen no matter what tank configuration is used and large
reductions in operation costs are necessarily related to power costs.
Storm Lake, Iowa is considering the Burns & McDonnell design and cost
comparisons contained in newspaper articles indicate some cost savings but
much less in magnitude than Burns & McDonnell claims. IDEA approval of the
Burns & McDonnell design would be required and has not yet been given at
Storm Lake. Use of the Burns & McDonnell design without plant scale
experience contains a high degree of risk. We would not recommend its use
until additional experience is available.
Should you have any questions, please contact our office at 515-225-8000
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Report On
EVALUATION OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
For
The City of Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa
By
Richard R. Dague, Ph.D., P.E.
June 10, 1983
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EVALUATION OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREAIJENT
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
By Richard R. Dague
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
1. The City of Iowa City has been in the process of developing
comprehensive plans for improved sewerage and wastewater treat-
ment for several years.
2. Recently, -there have been some significant reductions in the avail-
j ability of Federal funding for water pollution control projects
s in Iowa and throughout the nation. This reduction in funding has
been a primary motivating factor for the City of Iowa City to re-
evaluate its plans for water pollution control improvements.
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3. Another significant development has been some relaxation in the
effluent standards applicable to discharges from the City of Iowa
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City to the Iowa River. The City must now achieve the equivalent
of secondary wastewater treatment rather than advanced treatment
with nitrification, as was required when the current plans for a
new wastewater treatment plant were developed. The new criteria
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now applicable to Iowa City will require the achievement of an
effluent BODS and suspended solids of 30 mg/L and 30 mg/L,
respectively, on the basis of monthly averages. Most significantly,
there is no current requirement for nitrification at Iowa City.
4. As a result of the developments described above, a large number
of alternatives have been suggested regarding how Iowa City
Might proceed in achieving the goal of satisfactory wastewater
collection and treatment over both the short range (S to 10 years)
and long range (over 20 years) periods. As is common in major
public works developments, there is a wide divergence of opinion
regarding what is the most cost effective and environmentally
sound plan for Iowa City wastewater collection and treatment.
This divergence of opinion has lead to uncertainties on the part
of responsible City officials and concerned local citizens re-
lative to what is really the best plan for Iowa City.
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5. The concerns noted in No. 4 above have led to a request that
the writer evaluate the plans that have been developed and to
suggest alternatives as appropriate. Specifically, the writer
was asked to evaluate two major elements of concern as follows:
a) In general, is it best for the City of Iowa City to move
toward a new wastewater treatment plant at a downstream
site with provision for outfall and interceptor sewers
to properly serve the entire contiguous Iowa City area in
accordance with the City's comprehensive plan for develop-
ment? If not, what are the alternatives?
b) What are the best approaches to wastewater collection and
treatment to serve the needs of Iowa City within the limits
of the conclusions of Item S -a above?
B. Basic Premises
I. The existing wastewater treatment plant serving Iowa City (the
"old plant") is in a very poor location to serve the long term
requirements of the City. There is no question but what the
plant could be upgraded to meet current and future criteria for
wastewater treatment. That is to say, it is "technically feasible"
to do so. The problem is that if the City would still have a
treatment plant that is not properly located to serve the needs
of the City as it grows and develops in the future. Continued
use of the old plant over the long term would require that wastes
be pumped back "upstream" to the old plant site or that satellite
plants be developed to serve the growth areas.
2. For cities of moderate size, such as Iowa City, it is always best
to confine wastewater treatment to one site if at all possible.
Primary reasons for this are the economics of scale that accrue
as a treatment plant becomes larger, case of operation, and im-
proved reliability of performance. In addition, there are envir-
onmental reasons for confining treatment operations at one site.
These include the potential for odors that are always a potential
problem at a treatment plant and, in the event of a failure at a
satellite plant, the potential for significant water pollution
in the receiving streams (which normally carry a lower flow in
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the remote locations), however, justification for satellite
plants may outweigh the above concerns in cases where sewer
systems become too extensive and costly to be served by a
single plant. This occurs quite commonly in cities that cover
a large geographic area, especially when the topography is flat
or where there is considerable near -surface rock, significant
topographic divides, or other natural boundaries such as a major
river. Most of these undesirable conditions do not exist in the
Iowa City case, although there are some rather deep interceptor
sewers that are of concern relative to the existing plan.
3. Given the current financial constrains, it will be necessary to
develop the sewer system and wastewater treatment improvements
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in a phased construction program. The number of phases and the
improvements included in each phase will be dictated by what is
feasible from both a technical and financial standpoint.
4. Given No. 3 above, the financial resources that are sunk into
new facilities or repairs that do not fit the long-term plan
should be minimized.
II. PROPOSED PHASED CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
A. General
I. The writer has reviewed the various reports and other documents
that have been developed by the City's engineering consultant,
Veenstra $ Kimm, and materials generated by others that are
pertinent to the current wastewater collection and treatment
problem.
2. The writer has concluded that it is in the best long-term interests
of the citizens of Iowa City to move toward a new wastewater treat-
ment plant at or near the site previously proposed by the City's
engineering consultants.
3. The wastewater treatment system that has been proposed for con-
struction at the new site should be carefully reviewed in view
of the new water quality criteria that apply to Iowa City, as
noted in I.A.3, above. Some suggestions for consideration are
presented in Section III of this report.
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4. The proposed program presented herein is based primarily on
engineering judgement,after a general review of the documenta-
tion developed to date, and on the writer's knowledge of waste-
water collection and treatment in general and of the Iowa City
situation in particular. Thus the concepts should be interpreted
as ideas for discussion and further analysis, not as views that
are already set in concrete.
D. Proposed Phased Program
Phase I:
1) Build portions of the southeast interceptor to serve the
immediate needs of this area of the City. Exact portions
to be built initially will depend on financial constraints
and technical feasibility.
2) Build a lift station to serve the southeast interceptor
pumping wastewater (about 6 mgd) to the new plant site near
the Iowa River. Evaluate the use of a lift station to a
gravity sewer or a force main from the pumping station to
the new plant site.
3) Build the storm -water overflow ponds at the new plant site,
as previously proposed, and use as activated sludge aeration
basins for an interim period until further treatment is
developed at the new site. The 10 million gallon ponds, as
previously sized by Veenstra B Kimm (4 ft. operating range),
would provide nearly 48 hours detention time for the flow
from the southeast side of Iowa City. This is more than
adequate to achieve the required degree of treatment. This
plan would also involve the construction of final clarifiers
to serve the interim activated sludge aeration system. These
clarifiers would eventually become a part of the total plant
at the new site. Very little sludge will be generated from
the aerated lagoon (activated sludge) system over the interim
years. What little sludge is produced could be applied to
land near the new plant site or truck hauled to the old plant
for disposal.
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4) Repair and upgrade the existing old plant as required to
meet interim criteria.
Phase II:
1) Build the outfall sewer from the old plant to the new
plant site. Provide for stormwater diversion around the
old plant to the new plant site and lagoons. Evaluate
potential impact on activated sludge system being used at
new site of the added flow. Consider possible use of shallow
or deep bed granular media filters to treat stormwater over-
flow with filters eventually to be incorporated into main
treatment scheme.
Phase III:
1) Build the secondary portion of the new plant at the new plant
site. Primary treatment to remain at old plant for the
interim period.
2) Convert one of the aerated lagoons at the new plant site
to an aerobic digester to stabilize waste secondary sludges
generated at the new site.
3) Divert the flow from the southeast interceptor into the
previously built clarifiers (for primary settling) with
this primary effluent to go into the new secondary treatment
units. Treat the primary sludge that is generated in the
aerobic digesters (the converted aerated lagoon) for the
interim period.
Phase IV:
1) Build the primary portion of the new plant and shut down
the old plant.
2) Build ancillary facilities at new plant, including offices,
laboratories, etc.
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C. Commentary
I. The various phases as outlined above minimize wastage of
financial resources on facilities that do not become a part
of the eventual treatment system.
2. The size, in terms of dollars, of the various phases that are
proposed may not be satisfactory and may require adjustment.
This can only be determined after careful cost estimates are
prepared and financial alternatives evaluated.
III. TREATMENT CONCEPTS
A. General
1. As noted previously, the treatment requirements have been re-
laxed since the existing plan for a new treatment system was
developed by the City's engineering consultant, Veenstra F, Kimm.
The criteria established by DEQ for the 30 -day average effluent
discharge are now as follows:
a) Five-day Biochemicl Oxygen Demand (BODS) 30 mg/L
b) Suspended Solids (S.S.) = 30 mg/L
c) Nitrification : None required
Note: Discussions with DEQ engineers responsible
for waste load allocations and discharge
permits indicated that Iowa City could dis-
charge up to about 22 mg/L of ammonia nitrogen
without violating stream standards in the Iowa
River. Thus, since the City's effluent normally
contains less than this amount of ammonia, no
ammonia removal should be required.
2. It is the writer's view that the City of Iowa City can now avoid
the use of the expensive and operationaly complex activated sludge
process for its long term treatment needs. It is felt that the
City should adopt a "fixed film" process for secondary wastewater
treatment (rock or plastic media or rotating biological contactors).
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3. Avoidance of the activated sludge process is especially attractive
since Iowa City's wastewaters are quite weak, even when compared
with average domestic wastewaters which have a BOD5 of 200 mg/L.
The average BOD5 of Iowa City's wastes in on the order of 140 to
150 mg/L. After primary clarification, the wastewaters have a BOD
strength of only 90 to 100 mg/L. Thus the Iowa City wastes are
ideal for the application of shallow -bed filters following primary
clarification. The shallow -bed, granular -media filter approach
could well achieve a BOD in the 40 to 50 mg/L range or lower. This
greatly reduces the size of required secondary facilities and the
quantities of secondary sludge produced.
4. It is the writer's opinion that the new water pollution control
plant should make use of the anaerobic digestion process for the
stabilization of excess primary and secondary sludges. The process
is by far the most cost effective process for cities the size of
Iowa City and even much larger. Consideration should be given to
the liquid disposal of digested sludge on the land. This would
require the use of relatively large digested sludge holding
facilities, much like the sludge lagoons used at the existing
plant. Such an approach has proven to be much more cost effective
than the mechanical dewatering of sludges with disposal in land-
fills. In addition, the land application approach enables the
recovery of some valuable nutrients from the sludges.
S. Careful consideration should be given to the use of the proposed
storm -water overflow ponds at the new plant site as in-line flow
equalization ponds following primary clarification in the new
treatment scheme. This could result in considerable economics
in the size of the secondary portion of the new plant, especially
the final clarifiers, and result in imporved overall treatment.
6. Consideration should also be given to the use of granular media
filters for effluent polishing, especially if rock or synthetic
media trickling filters are used as the secondary treatment
method.
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IV. CONCLUSIONS AND RECMMENDATIONS
A, Conclusions
1. The City should move toward the development of a new wastewater
treatment plant at a new downstream site along with the required
outfall and interceptor sewers to transport the wastewater flows
to the new downstream site. In view of financial constraints,
the improvements should be developed through a phased program,
somewhat along the lines proposed in this report.
2. The City should re-evaluate the wastewater treatment concepts
that have been applied in the past with consideration of the new,
relaxed effluent criteria.
B. Recommendations
1. It is recommended that the City proceed with a more detailed
study to evaluate the concepts that have been proposed in this
report. Emphasis should be on the costs of the various phases
and a critical examination of the technical feasibility of each
phase.
2. It is recommended that the City proceed with the study of the
performance of the old wastewater treatment plant, as previously
proposed by the writer. The results of this proposed study will
add greatly to the understanding of the potential of the various
approaches to treating the Iowa City wastewaters, either at the
old plant for the interim period or at the new plant over the
long period.
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June 9, 1983
TO: Johnson County Resource Coordinating Committee (CRCC) Members
FROM: Everett L. Winborn, Ward 6 Member
Iowa -Cedar River Conservancy District
BE: Request fc:�--, Meeting to Review the Draft Action Plan
The Iowa -Cedar River Conservancy District Board has reached a point where
informal local input on the Draft Action Plan would be helpful. The
Board would like to complete the informal review steps before it starts
the formal review process.
The Johnson County Soil Conservation District Commissioners have planned
a meeting July 7, 1983 at the district office at 517 Southgate Avenue,
Iowa City. Time will be 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. prior to the district's
regular monthly meeting.
It is important that you take this opportunity to review the Draft Plan
of Action and contribute your input before the formal review process.
To make this plan work at the local level it is imperative to have the local
people participate in its development. The CRCC is open to all interested
people of the county. I hope you will be able to participate,
Thank -you.
Everett L. Winborn
R.R.#1, Box 60
Kalona, IA 52247
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 17, 1983
TO: City Clerk
FROM: City Manage %Z,0___Jp _
RE: Statement of Disclosure
I have filed this statement of disclosure with the City Clerk
indicating that I have an interest in real estate at 3305 Arbor
Drive and at 1826-1828 Hollywood Court. This action is taken
because I recently acquired an interest in the latter property
and wish to minimize the possibility of any concern of a conflict
with my official city duties in matters such as the new zoning
ordinance and land development. There are no requirements for
disclosure.
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Clinton, the Quad -Cities, Sioux City
and•Storm fake (with a population
Of only 8,500). Cedar Rapids and
Waterloo rank next with budgets of
$40;000 ayear. (See accompanying
chart).•
Under the budget drawn up for
the Committee of 100 effort, the
$500;000 -would be spent this way-
0$190,000
ay:•3190,000 for promotion and
marketing, including such things as
broohures and advertising. ,
4.560,000 for business prospect
development, including two annual
ViR-Programs, two annual "mini.
blitz" trips, corporate headquarters
visitations, business recognition and
prodilpt shows, and hosting for
corpq(ate board meetings.
6.;21,000 for activities at proles.
sional' trade shows and seminars.
• 59,000 for professional organi-.
zalibtr' membership dues, subscrip
hens" and research materials:
• 521,000 targeted for Intema-
tiondl' business development, In-
cluding work with the state of
fowa's-forelgn offices.
1' $196,000 for administration,
stafr'travel and contingency.costs.
Aclually, the name"Committee of
100"'uses a nice round number to
show that many 'people are in.
volved.
Elms explained that the actual
group Is expected to be much larger,
hopefully several hundred, and
made up of persons who give money
to Z: fund. It will be. a working'
group•as well.
Members of the committee, the
spokesmen said, will be called upon
to help the professional staff with
vaM.Vb projects, host prospects in
the–area, make personal visits to
corporate 'officials, provide assist.
ane6 for existing businesses and
conduct feasl611iry-sludles on Jar,
ious subjects.
On hand to field questions in
addition to Evans were Liu, Hattery,
Peremsky, Robert, F.. Kazimour, a
member of the group's ,advisory
board, and Larry Waller and Ken
Caldwell of the chamber staff.
They conceded that Cedar Rapids
has some drawbacks In the eco-
nomle development field — one
being that It Is not In the Sun Belt
— but said It has some powerful
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arguments to overcome the draw.
backs.
Among them are the area's educa.
tional facilities — including the fact
that the University of Iowa is
nearby; plenty of sewage, water and
energy capacity; good ,transporta•
tion facilities; and a good labor force
— "the work ethic in Cedar Rapids
is very good."
The fund-raising effort Is ached-
uled to be completed by July 15,but
the spokesmen said a lot of work
already has been done. Caldwell,
they pointed out, as economic
development specialist on the cham-
ber staff, had spent most of the
Previous day and a half with an
Industrial prospect. .
Also announced Thursday were
the members of an advisory group
appointed to help set up the
program.
In addition to the Committee of
100 officials already listed, the
advisory group Includes: Peter Be.
zanson, James L Churchill, Tom M.
Collins,- Sutherland -Dows, Wayne
Engle, Bill Fletcher, Dr. John R.
Huey, Abbott Lipsky, Charles E.
Loomis Jr., Bill Munsell, Forbes
Olberg, Robert H. O'Meara, Dr. Bill
F. Stewart, Richard B. Stimple,
Arthur Swarzentruber and William
P. Whipple.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 20, 1983
TO: City Attorney
FROM: City Manager,, ��✓�--
RE: Notice and Petition for Declaratory Relief from City Manager
Attached is a Notice and Petition for Declaratory Relief from City
Manager which was filed this date. Please provide at your earliest
opportunity a legal opinion which indicates whether or not the City
Manager has the authority to act in accordance with the request of
the petition.
In addition, the petitioner has requested a public hearing within ten
days. Please provide me the legal basis for holding the public hearing
and the process to be followed.
As you can see, an early response is necessary. Thank you for your
cooperation.
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ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I. NEAL BERLIN, City Manager, Iowa City, Iowa
hereby acknowledge that I was personally served with a two (2)
page document entitled 'Notice and Petition for Declaratory
Relief From City Manager- on the 20th day of June, 1983.
NEAL BERLIN
CITY MANAGER
IOWA CITY, IOWA
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CITY OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA
IN THE MATTER OF ONE- ) NOTICE AND
CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF PETITION FORDECLARAT DECLARATION RELIEF FROM
OCCUPANCY FOR 461 HIGHWAY )
it WEST, IOWA CITY, IOWA.CITY MANAGER
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MANAGER, HEAL BERLIN, IOWA CITY, IOWA
COMES NOW, the Petitioners and pursuant to Sections 2-180
et. seq. and Section 8.10.29 of the Iowa City Code, state:
You are hereby given notice that the undersigned, residents
of Iowa City, Iowa, federal and state taxpayers, and users,
Pilots and flyers at the Iowa City Municipal Airport do hereby
demand by manner of declaratory relief that you cease and desist
from issuing a certificate of occupancy for a building, to -wit:
461 Highway /1 West, Iowa City, Iowa, on the grounds that the
issuance of said certificate of occupancy would allow a high
density residential.use in the building in question and the
resultant residential use would constitute an extreme safety
hazard to the occupants Of the building, and further, the
taxpayers of the City would be exposed to and burdened with the
obligation to pay any judgment against the City by reason of the
resulting harm or death caused by the creation of the foreseeable
and recognized hazard described above.
An issuance of a certificate of occupancy and the residential
occupation of the building in question, located North of the .
airport in the clear zone of Runway 17, would create a safety
hazard to the residential occupants of the building because of
the operations, flights and landings on said runway. Petitioners
seek declaratory relief from the City Manager declaring whether
the certificate of occupancy will or will not issue for the building
in question.
You are hereby further given notice by the undersigned that
the occupancy of said building hereinabove referred to by
increasing the population density at said airport approach
presents a patent and imminent threat and danger to life of
monumental proportions.
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You are hereby further given notice that the undersigned
are demanding that you take the action of withholding the
certificate of occupancy pursuant to the authority imposed upon
You to grant or withhold the certificate of occupancy.
Petitioners seek declaratory relief and request that you
issue a ruling that the issuance of the certificate of occupancy
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under the condition hereinabove set out in regard to the building
in question would violate any and/or all of the following:
(1) The spirit and language of contractual commitments
made by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to other public authorities;
(2) The federal Policy declared by 49 U.S.C. 2201(a) (1),
that "the safe operation of the airport and airway system will
continue to be the highest aviation priority" and/or 49 U.S.C.
. 2208 (1) (A);
(3) Chapter 330.13, 1983 Code of Iowa;
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(4) Iowa City Municipal Code, Preamble, Page 1, Paragraph 5.
This petition for declaratory relief is necessary in order
i that all interested Persons may have reasonable time and
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opportunity to avoid the creation of an airport hazard or public
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1 nuisance causing Potential injury or loss of life to those served
by the airport and those who may occupy the building in question.
You are hereby notified that the undersigned request a
Public hearing upon this Petition within ten days (10) and that
f you fix and establish and give notice of the time and place thereof.
ATTORNEYS FOR r PETITIONERS: PETITIONERS:
NAME: COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED
( / % PERS NS FOR IOWA CITY
a c as Russo ASAFE
(•, 615 Iowa State Bank Building BY:�—
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N cholas Russo, Chair
615 ISB1,T Building
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Jon M. kinnamOn NAME:
615 Iowa State Bank Building
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ADDRESS/828 N. Dodge
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Dubuque, Iowa 52001 C D
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
JUNE 20, 1983
INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: June 20, 1983, 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room
at the Civic Center. Mayor Mary Neuhauser reporting.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Neuhauser, Balmer, Dickson, Lynch, McDonald, Perret.
Absent: Erdahl.
STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Jansen, Franklin, Karr.
TAPE-RECORDED: Reel 83-20, Side 1, 1 -End. Side 2, 1-137.
APPLICATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
223 S. Riverside Court, RIB to R3A.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. A previous protest has been
withdrawn. Before this property can be developed either a variance must be
granted or the lot be combined with another property. Previous complaints have
been about maintenance of the streets which has been resolved privately. The
street is substandard but unless it is dedicated as a street it would not have to
be brought up to standard.
Rolling View Acres, Approving the preliminary and final subdivision plat.
The agreement should be finalized before the final vote at the formal Council
meeting. The heirs to the property have asked that it be subdivided.
Windsor Heights 6th Addition, Approving the preliminary and final subdivision.
Staff recommends against approval because of inadequate sewer capacity while the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. The Commission has a policy
to allow subdivisions such as this based on the platting history of the
property. Franklin explained that the City has made certain commitments to
allow plans that preceded the 1979 study that made the sewer capacity problem
clear. Dell Richard, attorney for the developer, explained the developer's
Position and asked for a consensus from the Council on the issue of the
approval. Neuhauser suggested that since two Councilmembers weren't present,
Mr. Richard should be present at the formal meeting.
Development Policy for East and Northeast Iowa Citv
Franklin showed what areas would be affected by the proposed policy. Areas that
have prior platting are exempted. The Council referred to the map to be sure
what areas would be affected. Areas available for development were also shown
on the map. Franklin explained that what the resolution actually does is serve
as guidelines for the Council and perspective developers. There is an annual
review provided in case sewer capacity problems worsen. Balmer and Neuhauser
expressed concern that developers would sprawl into the county if the City
cannot provide developable land. Bruce Glasgow suggested that the City allow
construction as per county regulations and rural standards. Neuhauser said that
it would be very expensive to 'require city standards for the one acre -one house
lot. Berlin emphasized the need to resolve the sewer problems.
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624 S. Gilbert Street, C2 to R3A. First consideration.
Max Selzer is no longer going to purchase the property. Jim Clark has made a
purchase offer. If the property were rezoned he would agree to provide an
aeration system in the basement of the apartments upon development of the
property. McDonald expressed a concern about rezoning the land without a
guarantee that the development site will be made safe. Franklin said that the
legal staff is researching an agreement that would be approved along with the
rezoning. Jansen explained that the agreement would need to be independent of
the rezoning. Neuhauser asked if there was any way of holding the City
harmless. Jansen that a blank harmless agreement would be appropriate. Perret
suggested that an independent verification about the safety of the soil be
required. Jansen explained that the developer should be responsible for that
verification. Franklin suggested that the agreement include a required review
by the DEQ. Berlin explained that the PTI would test for the percentage of
petroleum in the soil and review the developer's construction plans.
Councilmembers agreed to defer rezoning. Berlin will meet with Jim Clark.
Rezoning of property north of Rochester and east of First Avenue, R1A to R1B.
There was no discussion.
Rezoning a portion of First and Rochester Addition, R1A to R3. There was no
discussion.
Rezoning 510 S. Clinton, R3B to CBS. There was no discussion.
Wheaton Road
iResidents requested a public hearing on rezoning of a property on the east side ti
of Wheaton Road from R3 to RIB. A resident requested that the Council hold a
special meeting on Monday, June 27, at 7:30. Jansen assured Councilmembers that
certified letters could be mailed out by next week.
I Property across the street from 624 S. Gilbert
Perret asked what the status of the application for rezoning was. Planning and
j Zoning has considered and deferred it. The applicant has waived the 45 -day
limitation period. The Commission discussed R3B zoning. They did not want CBS
zoning for that area. The applicant would like a mixed use zoning. Franklin
said that CBS zoning would allow a hundred units to be built.
Melrose Median
Neuhauser inquired about the letter to Frank Farmer from Project GREEN about the
development on Melrose and Mormon Trek. The median in that area would be opened
and all of the plantings would be removed. Berlin said that Public Works
approved the construction plans which allowed for the work to be done. Franklin
explained that the meeting cut is shown on the PAD plan. The legal staff will
review the policy that allows City staff to approve construction projects.
Private signs on public right-of-wav
Jansen explained that if the Council permits Michael Waltz's (Speak Easy)
restaurant sign to remain, the City zoning ordinance will have to he amended to
permit off -premises signs on public property. Councilmembers discussed
alternative locations for placement of the sign. M. Waltz explained that the
sign is• located 4'2" from private property and it would cost about $4,000 to
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move and rewire the pole. He explained that moving the sign would block the view
of it from Dodge Street. The Council requested City staff to determine the
number of noncomforming signs that exist in Iowa City. A decision would be made
at next Monday's informal meeting.
Wastewater Pollution Control Plant Study
Berlin explained that during the development of plans for the wastewater
treatment, there have been changes in standards and new processes developed.
The Sewer Study committee has approved a phase program and are trying to
determine the most cost effective process that the City can use in the
wastewater treatment plant. The Committee and Jim Kimm are looking at the
existing site, a new site, and using a trickling filter system with new filters
and clarifiers. Berlin explained that the first stage would offer some solution
to the southeast interceptor sewer and some construction at a new site of an
interim process. The new construction could be utilized in subsequent stages.
The Sewer Study Committee, including Richard Dague, is looking at long-term
alternative processes, how the City can make the transition to a new process,
and how long the City can stay on the present site. Berlin said that Mr. Dague
has agreed to work on an on-call basis with the City to consult with staff and
Jim Kimm.
Tree Maintenance Policy
Dickson expressed discomfort with the way priorities are set up in the proposed
tree policy. She doesn't feel that the lower priorities are justified. Perret
explained that the priorities are based on actual needs where trees have been
removed from older sections of the city. The older part of the town is in the
CBDG funded areas. Berlin stressed that the tree policy should be a long-term '
plan. Lynch suggested that the new City Tree Specialist develop a detailed plan
for tree plans. He also said that the key could be provided by the City for
planting by citizens. Neuhauser suggested the possiblity that the City could
maintain its own nursery although expense could be high. Berlin said that staff
could make recommendations to Council on a long-term reforestation plan and a
specific budget for reforestation each year would take into account long-term
needs as well as areas with specific needs. Past policy has varied on whether
the City purchase trees for private planting. The tree trimming policy is not
recommended by the City Forester but he can live with it. The Forester would
take a much more liberal view about tree removal and trimming and would prefer
to be allowed to make his own decisions. Berlin said that the City's response to
a property owner's request for tree removal depends upon the nature of the
problem. Neuhauser pointed out the city council in Sheridan, Iowa, decided to
remove all trees on parking because of blocked sewers. Balmer mentioned that
Burlington Street between Summit and Governor is in need of trees. Lynch said
that a well -coordinated program could make better use of City money by utilizing
volunteers and organizing efforts. Neuhauser said that the Council will wait
for the input from Perret on tree planting but go ahead with other aspects of the
tree policy including removal of trees which the Forester determines to be in
"imminent peril."
Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees and LAY
Berlin pointed out Richard Pegnetter works with the City in mediation and
arbitration. Since he would represent a bargaining group by being on the
Library Board it may be inappropriate to appoint him to the Board in spite of his
qualifications. Berlin will report back to Council after discussion with Mr.
Regnetter. Council agreed to appoint Charles Drum and Nancy Willis to the two
Library Board vacancii• ai i postpone appoint.ment to the third vacancy.
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There were no applications to LAY.
Agenda
1. Balmer asked about the letters from the auditor asking about the County
Compensation Board. Neuhauser explained that cities are asked to serve on
county compensation boards. The City dislikes serving on the board because
it involves collective bargaining and setting county employee salaries at
the time when they were negotiating with City employee salaries. Consensus
was that the Mayor should attend.
2. Neuhauser said that if a Councilmember serves as a representative on a
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board of an organization that is seeking funding from the City (such as
HACAP) they should be a non-voting member.
3.
Council discussed the letter from Della Grizel about the congregate meal
program. Neuhauser has been in contact with Della Grizel. Berlin
explained that the Senior Center does have sufficient sign -in procedures
for the program and that the City Attorney has written an opinion about
Grizel's concerns.
4.
Balmer inquired about an update on the FAA situation. Berlin said that the
chairman of the Airport Commission and Mr. Jansen are preparing a letter to
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send to the FAA detailing the City's position on the airport and what has !
been done. Council raised concerns about who is actually accountable to
the City for prompt attention to the FAA problems. Lynch suggested that
the Airport Commission chair, Airport Manager and City Attorney Jansen
attend next Monday's informal meeting. Neuhauser will write a letter to
the Airport Commission stating that the Council wants a progress report and
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would like to meet with them on Monday. i
5.
Neuhauser inquired about the Human Rights Ordinance. Helling said he spoke
with the City Attorney about the procedures. He is still working on it and
realizes it is a high priority.
6.
McDonald expressed concern, that although Iowa Book & Supply acted in good i
faith during their request and then withdrawal of their request for revenue
bonds, City staff was used and other people might be encouraged to utilize
City staff without sincere intent. Berlin explained that the City has a
deposit from Iowa Book & Supply to cover incurred expenses. Neuhauser said
the deposit should be non-refundable to discourage people from backing out.
Meeting
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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