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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
PENDING LIST
Priority A: Discuss Water Billing Procedures - August 15,•1983
Discuss Council Policy Resolution
Central Junior High, Use of Funds
CCN Recommendations - August 1, 1983
Priority B: Discuss City Council Majority Voting Requirements
Housing Inspection Funding Policy
Housing Market Analysis Recommendations
MECCA Funding Request
Shamrock/Arbor Drive Drainage Area
Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration
North Dubuque'Street Improvements
Meet with Broadband Telecommunications Commission
Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance
Clear Creek Investment Company Development Proposal
Discuss Transit Interchanqe Report
Amelia Earhart Petition
Priority C: Meet with Design Review Committee - October 3, 1983
Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode
Mandatory Parkland Dedication (Fall 1983)
Appointments to Riverfront Commission, Committee on Community
Needs and United Action for Youth Board - August 16, 1983
Appointments to Committee on Community Needs - August 30, 1983
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DATE: July 22, 1983
TO:
City Council
FROM:
City Manager
RE.
Informal
Agendas and Meeting Schedule
July 25,
1983
Monday
7:30 - '9:30
P.M.
Conference Room
7:30
P.M. -
Ordinance regarding power of Board of Adjustment
(City Attorney)
)
7:40
P.M. -
IDOTSp
Speed Study Iowa 1 (Traffic Engineer)
7:50
P.M. -
Highway Commercial Zoning, Highway 218 Relocated
and
Highway 1 Interchange (Fringe Committee)
8:20
P.M. -
Proposed Electrical Franchise with Iowa -Illinois
Gas
and Electric Company (Ad hoc Committee)
August 1,
1983
Monday
7:30
P.M. -
Special Formal Council.Meeting - Council Chambers
8:00
P.M. -
Informal Council Meeting - Conference Room
August 2,
1983
Tuesday
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
PENDING LIST
Priority A: Discuss Water Billing Procedures - August 15,•1983
Discuss Council Policy Resolution
Central Junior High, Use of Funds
CCN Recommendations - August 1, 1983
Priority B: Discuss City Council Majority Voting Requirements
Housing Inspection Funding Policy
Housing Market Analysis Recommendations
MECCA Funding Request
Shamrock/Arbor Drive Drainage Area
Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration
North Dubuque'Street Improvements
Meet with Broadband Telecommunications Commission
Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance
Clear Creek Investment Company Development Proposal
Discuss Transit Interchanqe Report
Amelia Earhart Petition
Priority C: Meet with Design Review Committee - October 3, 1983
Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode
Mandatory Parkland Dedication (Fall 1983)
Appointments to Riverfront Commission, Committee on Community
Needs and United Action for Youth Board - August 16, 1983
Appointments to Committee on Community Needs - August 30, 1983
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA / CITY
CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5CC)o
July 22, 1983
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person:
David Perret
Mayor Pro Tem
351-5350
Today, the City of Iowa City released the new proposed Grant of Electrical
Franchise. The terms of the new Franchise will be negotiated with Iowa -
Illinois Gas & Electric Company and will replace the current franchise,
due to expire in 1984. The Franchise will be subject to the provisions
of the Electrical Franchise Regulatory Ordinance, also released today.
The new Franchise and regulatory ordinance were carefully developed
through committee meetings composed of Councilmembers David Perret and
Kate Dickson, City Manager Neal Berlin, City Attorney Robert Jansen,
Michael Sheehan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban and
Regional Planning, University of Iowa, and Robert Singerman, Chairperson
of the Resources Conservation Commission. Input from individual members
of the City Council was included in the proposed Franchise and ordinance.
The new Franchise is distinguished from the old Franchise by a number of
changes - all designed to benefit Iowa City residents. These changes
include:
1. A reduction in Franchise duration from 25 years to 5 years.
2. Giving the City options to purchase electricity from other cheaper
sources.
3. Giving the City options to engage in cogeneration and in small -
power production.
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This fee will be rebated to Iowa Citians to help cut electrical
consumption through conservation and to provide for a City utility
specialist. The specialist will have experience in evaluating the
company's policies, in analyzing utility rates, and in representing the
public's interest in effectively opposing unnecessary increases. The
changes provide the City and its residents opportunities to take advantage
of changing utility regulations, court decisions, and new technologies.
The purpose of this Franchise and regulatory ordinance is to provide Iowa
City citizens greater accountability and a voice in coping with utility
policies.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 22, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Proposed Electrical Franchise '
Attached to this memorandum are copies of the proposed franchise and the
regulatory ordinance. This is scheduled to be discussed at the informal
Council meeting on Monday, July 25, 1983, at 8:20 P.M.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 22, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Proposed Electrical Franchise '
Attached to this memorandum are copies of the proposed franchise and the
regulatory ordinance. This is scheduled to be discussed at the informal
Council meeting on Monday, July 25, 1983, at 8:20 P.M.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
July 22, 1983
ARTICLE I. ELECTRICITY
GRANT OF ELECTRICAL FRANCHISE
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1. There is hereby granted a five year nonexclusive
franchise to Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company, an
Illinois corporation authorized to do business in the State
of Iowa, hereinafter called the "Company" and its successors
and assigns, the right to acquire, construct, erect, maintain
and operate in the City of Iowa City, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter called the "City," an electric light and power
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system including the right to erect and maintain, subject to
the requirements of this franchise grant and the Franchise
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Regulatory Ordinance, all poles, lines, wires, transmission
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lines, conduits and other appliances for the transmission and
distribution of electric energy along, under and upon the
streets, avenues, alleys and public places to serve customers
within and without the City, and to furnish and sell electric
energy to said City and its inhabitants.
2. The franchise granted herein shall be expressly
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Regulatory Ordinance to be enacted by the City Council of Iowa
City, Iowa, upon grant of this franchise to the Company.
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3. The rights and privileges hereby granted are subject
to the restrictions and limitations of Chapter 364 of the Code
of Iowa, and any successor provisions thereto, as well as any
other applicable statute or regulation promulgated by
administrative agencies under federal and state law.
4. The franchise granted herein shall not restrict in
any manner the right of the City in the exercise of any power
which it now has or which may hereafter be authorized or
permitted by the laws of the State of Iowa.
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5. The franchise granted herein shall apply to, insure
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assigns during the term herein provided that any assignment
by the Company be also subject to the approval of the City
Council of the City by resolution, which shall not be
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6. The Company and its successors and assigns shall
indemnify and hold the City free and harmless from any and all
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7. If any of the provisions of this franchise ordinance
are for any reason illegal or void, then the lawful provisions
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of this franchise ordinance, which are separable from said
unlawful provisions, shall be and remain in full force and
effect, the same as if the franchise ordinance contained no
iU egal,..or void provisions. In the event any provision or
provisions are ruled illegal or void by a court of competent
Jurisdiction, the City and the Company shall forthwith amend
this franchise to insert a successor provision that complies
with the applicable court ruling.
8. This franchise shall be effective for a period of
five years from the date of the filing of the written
acceptance by the Company with the City Council.
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9. The City Council of the City expressly reserves the
right to terminate the franchise
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for a breach of any of the provisions of this franchise.
Provided, however, that there shall be no termination unless 1
the City first notifies the Company, in writing, of the
specific acts complained of, and giving the Company up to
sixty days in which to correct and cure the breach or
breaches. It is agreed and understood that the subject matter
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Of this franchise is unique and may be enforced by specific
performance, at the City's option, since a remedy at law may
be inadequate.
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10. It is hereby imposed upon the Company and by its
acceptance of this franchise, it agrees to pay to the City a
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monthly rental fee for the use of the public streets and ways
in an amount equal to one (1) per cent of the gross revenues
derived by the Company from the distribution and sale of
electricity to customers within the corporate limits of the
City. The rental fee shall be paid to the City, at the office
of its Finance Director, within fifteen days following the
last day of the preceding month. At the time the rental fee
is paid, the Company shall also certify to the City, in a form
acceptable to the City, establishing such gross revenues for
that month. Such payment shall be in addition to any other
payment charged or fees owed to the City.by the Company and
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f property taxes levied by state, county, or local authorities.
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those living outside the City and said fees shall not be
surcharged to City customers.
11. The Company, by the acceptance of this franchise,
agrees to and does grant unto the City the right, during the
third year of this franchise, to purchase and take over, free
and clear of all liens and enrumhran,ne *6u
electrical system of the said Company, as then existing and
located within the corporation boundaries of the City, which
may be owned, used and maintained by it in carrying out the
terms and conditions of this franchise, including all
property which shall constitute the electrical system of the
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said Company, both at this time and at the time when such
right of purchase shall accrue to the City, together with all
renewals, improvements, betterments, repairs, and additions
thereto, and including all rights and claims of every kind,
character and description then owned by the Company and used
in connection with its electrical system and used or employed
in rendering the service required under the provisions of
this franchise. Such purchase shall be subject to any
existing contracts for electricity entered into previously in
good faith. In the event said City shall elect to purchase
under the provisions of this franchise, it shall serve
written notice of its election so to do upon the said Company
at least twelve (12) months before the exercise of such
option. If at the time of the exercise by the City of such
right to purchase, the Company and the City are able to agree
upon the purchase price, then such property shall be
transferred to the City upon the payment of the agreed
purchase price; but if the Company and the City, at such time,
are unable to agree upon such purchase price, then the amount
to be paid by the City for said property shall be determined
in accordance with the provisions of Section 472.46 to
472.51, both inclusive, Chapter 472, of the 1981 Code of Iowa
and all other amendments and substitutions which may be in
force in the State of Iowa, at the time of said purchase,
provided, however, that in determining said purchase price,
the said appraisers or arbitrators appointed under and by
virtue of said statutes shall place no value upon the
franchise herein granted.
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12.. Nothing contained in the terms of this franchise
shall be construed to prevent the City from purchasing
electrical power for its facilities from sources other than
the Company and to contract for same from these sources.
13. In the event that the City enters into small power
production or cogeneration activities by itself, or in
agreement with other producers, the Company agrees that it
shall purchase the excess electricity generated thereby that
is not needed by the City for its facilities during the term
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of this franchise.
14. The Company agrees that it shall, during the term of
this franchise, provide services for the conservation of
energy for the benefit of its cusomers within the City. These
shall include, but not be limited to load management devices,
solar energy system applications and all other feasible
energy-saving devices. The programs establishing these
methods of support and financing shall be subject to the
approval of the City. The Company shall prepare said programs
and present same to the City within six months after enactment
of the franchise ordinance and shall be in accordance with,
but not limited to, the terms -and conditions to be set forth
in the franchise regulatory ordinance or any future
amendments hereinafter enacted to said franchise regulatory
ordinance.
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15. The territories in the City embraced within the
following described boundaries shall be known as the "under-
ground district or districts," namely: Madison Street north
from Court Street to Washington Street, Washington east to
Clinton Street, Clinton Street north to Iowa Avenue, Iowa
Avenue east to Gilbert Street, Gilbert Street south to Court
Street, and Court Street west to Madison Street
and, in addition, as required by the City ordinances dealing
with the establishment of subdivisions. The territory to be
embraced within the "underground district or districts" may
be enlarged from time to time, by the City Council. The
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requirements for undergrounding electric distribution lines
are set forth in the Franchise Regulatory Ordinance.
16. Subject of the approval of the City, the Company
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shall have the right to erect all posts or poles and to place
thereon the wires, fixtures and accessories for the
distribution of electric energy in and through the City. The
right granted herein shall be subject to the requirements
contained in the Electrical Franchise Regulatory Ordinance.
17. Subject to the approval of the City, the Company
i shall have the right to erect all posts or poles and to place
thereon the wires, fixtures and accessories for the
transmission of electric energy in and through the City. The
right granted herein shall be subject to the requirements
contained in the Electrical Franchise Regulatory Ordinance.
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18. The Company, so long as it shall operate under the
terms of this franchise, shall furnish electric energy in
sufficient quantities to supply the demands of said City and
the inhabitants thereof. The energy furnished shall be of
reasonably uniform voltage throughout the City and at all
times up to the standard for efficient operation of lights,
motors and appliances. However, nothing stated in this
section shall be construed to prevent the Company from
adopting a cost-effective plan of conservation voltage
regulations. The service shall be continuous twenty-four
hours service, seven days a week, unless the Company is
prevented from doing so by fire, storm, acts of God,
unavoidable accidents or casualties, and in such event
service shall be resumed as quickly as is reasonably
possible.
19. Police regulations shall be adopted and enforced by
the City for the protection of the poles, posts, wires, lamps
and other apparatus of the Company, its successors and
assigns.
20. Meters shall be tested periodically in accordance
with rules and regulations approved by the Iowa State
Commerce Commission.
21. The Company shall not be excused from complying with
any of the terms and conditions of this franchise by any
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failure of the City upon one or more occasions to insist upon
or to seek compliance with any such terms or conditions.
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failure of the City upon one or more occasions to insist upon
or to seek compliance with any such terms or conditions.
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City of Iowa City
July 22, 1983
ELECTRICAL FRANCHISE REGULATORY ORDINANCE
Sec. _ Iowa City Electricity Review Commission
(a) Within 120 days of the granting and acceptance of
the electrical franchise, there shall be appointed a
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commission to be known as the Iowa City Electricity Review
Commission.
(b) The composition and term of members of the Iowa City
Electricity Review Commission shall be determined by the City
Council.
(c) "City" shall mean the City of Iowa City; "Company"
shall mean Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company.
(d) The duties of the electricity review commission
shall be as follows;
(1) Reviewing and auditing reports submitted to
the City as required.
(2) Conduct a bi-annual review of the franchise
and make recommendations to the City Council
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concerning operational responsibilities of
the Company in performing this franchise and
amendments to the franchise.
(3) Initiate inquiries or receive requests for
intervention by the City in rate increase
requests filed by the Company before either
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or
the Iowa State Commerce Commission, and
provide recommendations on such to the City
Council.
(4) Receive complaints from customers concerning
Company service or billings. The commission
may conduct a public hearing upon any
complaint concerning service or billings. The
hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the
Iowa City Administrative Code and following
such hearing the commission shall issue its
findings and if further action on the
complaint is warranted, the commission may
recommend to the City Council that the City
file a complaint, acting for the complainant,
with the Iowa Commerce Commission.
Sec. Utility Specialist
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The City Manager is hereby authorized to appoint a
Utility specialist for the purpose of exercising the City's
continuing regulatory jurisdiction over the franchise. Such
responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, the
following matters:
a) Advise and assist the Electricity Review Commission
in its duties as set forth in the Electrical
Franchise Regulatory Ordinance.
b) Monitor activities of the Company to ensure
compliance with the provisions of the Grant of
Electrical Franchise Ordiannce and of the
Electrical Franchise Regulatory Ordinance and make
recommendations to the Commission about same.
c) Under the supervision of the Commission shall
investigate such complaints, disputes or disagree-
ments as may be directed or referred to the
Commission between customers and the Company.
d) Report his or her recommendations upon complaints,
disputes or disagreements after investigation to
the Electrical Review Commission for the issuance
of finding.
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e) Review and audit reports, records and filings
submitted to the City, and conduct such inspections
of the Company's system as may be necessary in
support of such review as provided for in the Grant
of Electrical Franchise Ordinance and in this
ordinance and report on same to the Commission.
f) Coordinate City -managed energy conservation
programs.
g) Other such duties as the City Manager or the
Commission may assign.
Sec. Cutting and Trimming
The Company is empowered and authorized to cut and trim
in a careful and prudent manner, at its expense, any trees
extending into any street, alley or public ground so as to
prevent limbs or branches from interferring with the wires of
the Company. The obligation of the Company, however, shall
not extend beyond trimming trees sufficiently to clear the
electrical wires. No cutting or trimming shall be performed
in residential street areas without prior approval of the
City Forester and said cutting and trimming shall be in
accordance with standards to be established by the Forester
and only after a permit is obtained.
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Sec. Public Improvements
The Company shall, at its cost and expense, locate and
relocate its installations in, on, over, or under any public
street in the city in such manner as the City Council may at
any time require for the purposes of facilitating the
construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of any
public improvement on, in or about any such street or
promoting the efficient operation of any such improvement.
Sec. Maps and Proiectien
The Company shall furnish to the City Engineer a current
P map showing the location of all existing overhead and under-
ground electrical installations in the city streets and
alleys and on private property and shall thereafter furnish
the necessary data to allow the City Engineer to maintain such
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({r map on a current basis. This data shall be furnished monthly.
In addition, the Company shall furnish projections of all
proposed installations at intervals of five years with yearly
updates.
Sec. Excavations
In making excavations in any streets, avenues, alleys
and public places for the erection of poles and wires or other
appliances, the Company shall provide the City Engineer with
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24 hours notice prior to any excavation work being done. A
permit from the City Engineer shall then be issued. A
condition of said permit shall be that the Company agrees to
restore the original conditions and in grass areas the
surface shall be restored with sod. The permit shall not be
required in emergencies which require immediate excavation.
Sec. _ Reporting Requirements
The following information shall be furnished by the
Company to the City Clerk and filed in that office within the
times hereinafter set forth:
1. Annual Report to Stockholders
(within 30 days of
issuance).
2. Form 1, Annual Report, Electricity (FERC) (within
30 days of filing).
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3. Form 5, Monthly Statement of Operating Revenue and
j income, Electric (FERC) (by the 25th of the
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4. Form 423, Monthly Report of Cost and Quality Fuels
for Electric Plan (FERC) (by the 25th of the
following month).
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5. Form 3. Typical Monthly Electric Bills (FERC)
(within 30 days of filing).
6. 1OK-Annual Report (SEC) (within 30 days of filing).
7. Prospectuses of all future stock issues (within 30
days of filing).
8. Copy of Company's current rate manual and all
updates.
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9. Simultaneous written notice to the City of any rate
increase requests filed by the Company before
either the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or
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10. A copy of the Company's case in chief for any rate
increase proposed before either the Iowa State
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Regulatory Commission delivered to the City
simultaneous with service on either commission.
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11. Failure by the Company to timely furnish the
required reports shall subject it to a penalty in
the amount of $50.00 per day for each day that each
report is not filed within the specific time.
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Sec. _ Underground District Regulations
(1) When directed by the City, the Company shall
commence placing electric distribution lines underground, at
its expense, in the underground district or districts.
(2) Before commencing the work of placing electric
distribution lines underground, the Company shall file with
the City a written statement specifying the particular
streets, alleys, and public highway, or parts thereof, in
which conduits are to be located, the approximate size of the
! conduits proposed to be used and the distance from the surface
of the street to the top of the conduits.
(c) The statements required by Sec. (b) of this
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Ordinance shall be accompanied by a map, plan or specifica-
tions which shall show the proposed location of the conduits
with reference to the streets, alleys and surface of the
streets and the approximate dimensions of the conduits and
manholes to be used therewith. The proposed locations may be
changed by the Department of Public Works of the City if they
shall in any way interfere with other conduits, pipes or
sewers placed underground.
(d) The statement, map, plan or specifications, altered
as provided for in Sec. _ (c) of this Ordinance, after
being corrected or changed, together with the original
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statement, shall remain on file in the office of the
Department of Public Works of the City. All conduits and
manholes shall be constructed in accordance with the
corrected statement, map, plan or specifications.
(e) A permit to excavate in any street, alley or public
highway shall be issued by the Department of Public Works to
construct conduits and manholes as provided for in this
Ordinance, when their location has been approved by the
Department of Public Works.
f (f) In planning underground conduits, the Company shall
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duct in which the City may place its wires, free of charge.
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The City shall be allowed free access to such ducts at all
jtimes and shall be allowed facilities and privileges at
manholes for putting in or taking out wires in the space
allotted to the City, equal, in all respects, to those of the
Company.
(g) In the location, construction or repair of any
conduit, no excavation shall be unnecessarily made, placed or
continued. Any excavation or obstruction made or placed in
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any street, alley or public highway, at any time, or for any
such purpose, by anyone, shall be properly guarded. Any
pavement, at any time, or for any purpose whatsoever, torn up
or 'displaced by the Company, under the terms of this
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Ordinance, shall be. properly and speedily replaced and put in
proper order by it, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works of the City. The Company shall pay all damages
for injuries to persons or to the property of any property
owner or corporation, as well as to the City, resulting from,
occasioned by or growing out of negligence or improper
construction in laying, constructing or repairing conduits or
the maintenance and use of the same. The Company shall fully
indemnify and save harmless the City from and against all
claims, actions or suits at law, or in equity, of any nature,
for damages to persons or property, resulting from,
occasioned by or growing out of the omission of the Company to
properly guard any excavation obstruction at any time, or for
any purpose whatsoever made, placed or caused in any street,
alley or public highway, for the omission to replace and
repave properly and speedily any opening or to keep any such
pavement in proper repair, so far as such repair may be made
necessary by the interference with the pavement caused by the
location, construction, use or repair of such conduits. If
the Company shall fail or refuse to replace or repair any
pavement or curbing removed by it in any street or alley in
doing the work contemplated by this Ordinance, it may be
replaced or repaired by the City under the direction of the
Department of Public Works, at the cost and expense of the
Company.
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(h) The extension of electric distribution lines from
conduits to buildings or other locations above ground within
the underground district shall be approved by the Department
of Public Works of the City.
Sec. Review of Company
Conservation Pro ram
(a) Programs designed to provide services for the
conservation of energy, as required by the franchise, shall
be submitted to the Utility Specialist, who shall then review
same and then shall submit them to the Iowa Cit
Review Co Y Electricity
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Commission while they are being carried out and the Company
shall provide all reasonable requests for information to the
Utility Specialist concerning the programs and their
implementation.
(c) The Company shall not abandon or discontinue any
program without the consent of the Iowa City Electricity
Review Commission.
Sec, Distribution and Transmission Line Re uirements
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(a) For the purpose of this section, distribution lines
are defined as all lines for the distribution of electric
current within the city other than transmission lines.
(b) For the purposes of this section, transmission
lines are those lines carrying thirty-four point five (34.5)
kilovolts or more of electric current for light, heat or
power.
(c) Distribution lines and transmission lines shall be
built of strong and proper wires attached to strong and
efficient supports properly insulated at all points of
attachment; all wires, poles and other devices which by
ordinary wear or other causes are no longer safe shall be
removed and replaced by new wires, poles or other devices, as
the case may be, and all abandoned wires, poles or other
devices shall be at once removed. Where wires carrying
current are carried across, either above or below wires used
for other service, the said electric distribution lines shall
be constructed in such manner as to eliminate, so far as
practicable, damages to persons or property by reason of said
crossing. There shall also be installed sufficient devices
to automatically shut off electric current through said
electric distribution lines whenever connection is made
whereby current is transmitted from the wires of said
electric distribution lines to the ground, and there shall
also be provided a safe and modern improved device for the
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protection of said line against lightning.. In addition,
electric transmission lines shall at all times be located,
erected, adjusted and maintained so as not to endanger
persons or property nor to cause a reduction in value of the
surrounding private property without compensation to the
owner or owners. Provided, however, that if such lines cannot
be practicably located anywhere else then, in that event, the
compensation requirements shall not apply. All posts or
Poles shall be so placed as not to interfere with construction
Of any water pipes, drain or sewer, or the flow of water
therefrom which have been, or may hereafter be, located by
authority of the City. The post or poles and the wires
attached to or placed upon them shall comply with the National
Electrical Safety Code and the regulations of the Iowa State
Commerce Commission regarding construction and clearance
requirements. All of said poles or posts shall comply with
the height limits for buildings in residential zones as
provided in the zoning ordinances of the City.
(d) As a condition of City approval for the erection of
transmission and distribution lines, the following planning
requirements shall be met and submitted in writing:
1. The relationship of the proposed project to present
and future economic development of the area.
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2. The relationship of the proposed project to compre-
hensive electrical utility planning.
3. The relationship of the proposed project to the needs
Of the public presently served and future projections based
on population trends.
4. The relationship of the proposed project to the
existing electric utility system and parallel existing
Utility routes.
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7. The relationship of the proposed 'project to the
present and future land use and zoning ordinances.
8. The inconvenience or damage which may result to
property owners as a result of the proposed project.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 21, 1983
To: City Council
Hotel Steering Committee
Design Review Committee \I\
From: David Perret, Mayor Pro tem l-�LIVi1a Ik�
Neal Berlin, City Manager t
On July 14, 1983, Mayor Pro tem David Perret and City Manager Neal Berlin
traveled to Minneapolis to meet with Dr. Harry Johnson, owner of the proposed
Holiday Inn, Vernon Beck, the developer and owner's representative, Adolfson and
Peterson, the contractor, Mr. Ed Kinney, the architect, and Mr. Gary Korte of
CIDCO, the hotel management firm.
Design
Considerable discussion was devoted to design of the project and alternative
materials. Because of foundation problems and structural costs and the earlier
preference by the Steering Committee that alternatives to a brick facade be
considered, the developer is reviewing light -weight alternative materials. At
the present time they are considering stucco for the tower and at the entry
levels some type of natural material on the south face of the building, and the
glass, greenhouse on the north face. Dr. Johnson is still committed to a very
high quality project: in design, interior furnishings and quality of service.
We did view an alternative metal sandwich panel and agreed that more design
alternatives existed with stucco and would produce a building more compatible
with what we believe is the wish of the Steering Committee, the Design Review
Committee and Mr. Adrian Anderson, Director of the Iowa Division of Historic
Preservation. The sandwich aluminum panel provides a very modernistic look to
the building and does not provide cost-effective flexibility for detailing on
the face of the building. The owner and architect wish to design a building
which tends to be of a more traditional character and not stereotypical of a
particular date.
Responsibility
The owner has executed a contract with the architect and has agreed that
Adolfson and Peterson will serve as the design/build contractor. Much of the
structural and HVAC design work will be accomplished in Minneapolis.
Local Contractors
To the greatest extent possible, the contractor will utilize
Iowa City subcontractors provided that these subcontractors can meet the time
restraints of the project and offer competitive prices in the regional market.
Dr. Johnson wishes to expedite the project because of cost considerations.
Parking
We discussed specific arrangements concerning parking. We have agreed
tentatively to the general terms and conditions for payment and administration.
No delay is expected in the conclusion of this agreement.
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Timing
While it may not be possible for the contractor to break ground on September 1,
because of time required to complete the plans and specifications, Dr. Johnson
wishes to proceed with the project as expeditiously as possible. This will
require close coordination with City departments because of the removal of
amenities in the area and approval of the plans. Dr. Johnson plans to attend the
groundbreaking.
Information to Steering Committee
Dr. Johnson has agreed that during the building design and costing phase, the
architect and contractor will periodically provide information for the Steering
Committee. As the plans develop in the next several weeks the Committee will
review this information and offer input to the developer.
Operation
The hotel management firm will have representatives in Iowa City in the near
future to continue planning. This will include developing a process for hiring
initial management personnel and survey work to determine restaurant details
such as menus. The hotel will be equipped with the latest equipment for
satellite conferences and use of video equipment throughout the hotel for
conference recordings.
cc: Dr. Harry Johnson
Vernon Beck
Al Vijums
Douglas Westervelt
Gary Korte
Andrea Hauer
Mike Kucharzak
Glenn Siders
Dennis Showalter
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 21, 1983
To: City Council
From: City Manageror
Re: Highway Commercial Zoning, Highway 218 Relocated and Highway 1
Interchange
In the last couple of weeks the County Zoning Commission has approved
highway commercial zoning for several areas on the west side of the
Highway 218 Relocated -Highway 1 interchange. Because development west of
the freeway was discussed extensively by the City Council at the time of
the extension of sewer service to the County Home, it may be appropriate
that. the City Council and the Fringe Committee discuss this matter and
take a position prior to consideration of the rezoning by the Board of
Supervisors. The question of development west of the interchange has
never been resolved by the City Council. I bring this to your attention
because of the recent public notice in the news media. The item will be
included on the informal agenda for July 25, 1983.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 21, 1983
To: City Council
From: City Manage i' —2 " Z
Re: Clark Property, 624 South Gilbert Street, Formerly Moore Oil
Co.
At the City's request the developer, Mr. Jim Clark, had Shive-Hattery
prepare a plan for protecting the proposed residential structure from any
hazards which might exist on the site. The City's engineering staff has
reviewed the plan. In addition, City staff has had discussions with
members of the Public Technology Inc. staff. Our conclusion is that the
Shive-Hattery proposal represents the technology which is currently
recommended for such a site.
Representatives of Public Technology indicate that their preference would
be not to locate residential uses on this site. They would prefer
commercial or industrial use which would not require long term exposure by
individuals to possible fumes. In making this statement they are not
saying that there is a significant risk. However, their past experience'
with similar circumstances leads to the conclusion that some risk, while
nominal, does exist. They suggest that if the City agrees to rezone the
property for residential use, that the City should require a maintenance
bond to ensure -correct and permanent operation of the venting system and
secondly that the City should be permanently protected from any liability.
If the rezoning is not approved, construction, including residential use,
could proceed under the- current C-2 zoning without any assurance that a
venting system will be. installed.
This information has been conveyed to the City Attorney and the attorney
for Mr. Clark.
cc: Robert Jansen
Joe Holland
Don Schmeiser
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 21, 1983
To: City Council
From: City Manager///`�e�"f
Re: Comments by Mr. Eric Rose at meeting of July 19, 1983
At the City Council meeting on July 18, 1983, Mr. Rose suggested that
signs be placed on the buses indicating whether or not the air
conditioning is working. The Transit Manager, Mr. McGonagle, will
prepare signs for that purpose.
In addition, it was suggested that air conditioned buses be rotated
on the various routes to insure that all customers may benefit from
the air conditioned buses that are available. This is the current
practice of the Transit Division, and a review of the assignment
indicates that virtually every route has received the same level of
service from air conditioned buses since the beginning of June.
If you have any further comments concerning this matter please
contact me.
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Larry McGonagle
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Mr. J. Nicholas Russo
615 Iowa State Bank Building
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Russo:
Acting upon the advice of the City Attorney, the City Council, at its
informal session on July 18, 1983, decided to decline the request for
a public hearing and to decline to act upon the other matters claimed
in your "Petition for Declaratory Relief" filed on behalf of the
Cowittee of Concerned Persons for Iowa City Airport Safety.
The City Attorney has advised us that your petition is not authorized
by the City Administrative Code since the Code does not establish the
Council as an administrative agency for the purpose of issuing
rulings. We have been further advised that your petition appears to
ask for a judicial declaration which neither the Airport Commission
nor the City Council have any authority to render. In addition, it
appears that you are asking, after hearing, that the Council order
the City Manager to issue a ruling that the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy is not appropriate. The City Building Code confers the
duty of issuance of certificates of occupancy upon the Building
Official, and, consequently, the Council is without authority to
issue any orders to the City Manager under those circumstances.
However, the decision of the Building Official may be appealed to the
Board of Appeals pursuant to the provisions of $204 of the Uniform
Building Code, as amended.
You have also asked for "information and documentation regarding FAA
regulations, grant conditions, and records relating to any and all
negotiations and contractual agreements between the FAA and the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, and/or the Airport Commission of Iowa City,
Iowa." To the extent that such documentation exists, you are, of
course, entitled to copies under the Iowa Public Records Statute.
Sincerely yo
David Perret
Mayor Pro Tem
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City Manager
Chairman, Airport Connission
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5030
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July 18, 1983
GWG Investments
c/o Bruce R. Glasgow
834 N. Johnson Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Glasgow:
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The purpose of this letter is to summarize the results of the City's
meeting with GWG Investments on July 11, 1983. At that meeting GWG
Investments indicated that it intends to fully comply with all
applicable terms and conditions of the agreements and the prospectus
for the Old Public Library. This includes the provision that GWG
Investments will expend at least 300% of the purchase price of the
building prior to July 17, 1984, for improvements.
If this summary is not consistent with your understanding, please
contact me as soon as possible.
Si�ours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 21, 1983
To: City Council
From: Fred Zehr, Airport Manager
Robert W. Jansen, City Attorney
Re: Tall Structure Overlay Zone
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Council with background
information concerning the proposed amendments to the Tall Structure
Overlay Zone provisions in the Zoning Code.
The tall structure overlay zoning ordinance amendment currently being
considered is basically the same as the one you adopted on September 8,
1982, except for the new restrictions on prohibited uses in the clear
zones and the 34:1 approach slopes to runways 24, 30, 35 and 6 imposed
because of the instrument approaches to those runways. The 34:1 approach
slope on runway 6 will now be reduced back to a 20:1 approach, because of
ground penetration on the Westside Company property, for a distance of
2,200 feet from the inner edge and then level to 3,740 feet from the inner
edge where it intersects the required 34:1 approach slope. The proposed
amendment now being considered by the Council contains the 34:1 slope
ratio but that will be changed to a 20:1 slope ratio for a distance of 2200
feet at the time of first reading.
These approach slope requirements are not anything new and have been in
effect under Federal Aviation Regulations, part 77, since its adoption in
1965 (before that time even more restrictive approach slopes were in
effect - 40:1). The approach slope on runway 6 (extended 1,000 feet) with
the 20:1 approach was, in fact, adopted with the master plan after public
hearing on October 27, 1982. Federal regulations have thus been 16 effect
for quite some time establishing approach slopes to airports.
The purpose of the related airport height zoning map is to give a visual
representation of the verbage of the ordinance. It shows in detail the
periphery of the approach overlay (OA) zone to enable individuals to
determine if their property is affected.
To determine the height limitations of a particular property site, one
must determine the distance from the end of the runway and the property
site elevation. This information is readily available from U.S. Geodetic
Survey topographic maps kept in the City Engineering Department and the
Planning Department. The USGS maps are also available for purchase from
the Geological Survey office in Iowa City for $2.00 a copy.
These figures are then applied to the criteria of*the ordinance to
determine the height limitations.. An illustrative example is as follows:
Assume the property site is 2,200 feet from the inner edge of runway 6,
and the maximum site elevation is determined to be 755 feet Mean Sea Level
(MSL). From the ordinance language one finds that a 20:1 approach slope
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then applies. Divide the 2,200 feet to the site by the 20:1 approach and
the result is a height increase of 110 feet over the established runway
end elevation of 681 feet MSL. Next add the 110 feet to the runway end
elevation (681 + 110) to get the approach slope height of 791 feet MSL at
the property site. Now to get the maximum height building allowed there,
simply subtract the maximum ground elevation (755 feet as determined from
the USGS map) from the approach slope height. In this case (791 - 755 =
36) and thus a 36 foot building would be allowed. The height
determination is strictly a mathematical function and, again, the only
purpose the map serves is to determine whether or not an individual's
property is affected and to show the approach overlay zones.
The attorney for Westside Company claims that the height restrictions
constitute a compensable "taking" of Westside property. The City Attorney
disagrees with this contention. For a taking to occur, all reasonable
economic value of the property must be destroyed. The height restrictions
imposed do not prohibit development in the approach zone from taking
place - the only restrictions apparent are height of structures and
restrictions on residential or people - assemblage uses.
It will be recalled that the change proposed in the amendment reducing the
slope ratio of 34:1 to 20:1 for a distance of 2200 feet is for the purpose
of eliminating a problem where the highest point on the Westside property
did, in fact, penetrate the zone. Had this change not been recommended,
there might be a question of a taking.
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IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGFO
N ST IOWA C111'. Ir�Aln, -;??40 (319) 3F,6 -ACCO
15 July 1983
Mr. R. Scott Barker, Chair
Iowa City Board of Adjustment
310 Savings & Loan Building
Corner Clinton & College Streets
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Barker:
In response to the Board's request of July 14, 1983, I have
been asked by the Planning and Zoning Commission to extend an
invitdtion to Board members to attend its informal meeting of
July 28, 1963, at 7:30 p.m., in the Civic Center, for the pur-
pose of discussing the City's proposed new zoning ordinance.
The Commission will have only a few more meetings on the new
ordinance before setting a public hearing, and July 28 is the
last date available before a revised draft of the ordinance
goes to the printer.
The Commission would appreciate receiving a proposed agenda
beforeon or
Planningand Programming Department orethe eeitherred to
undersignedforhde-
livery to Commission members.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Boye
Assistant City Attorney
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Mr. Robert Randall
Ms. Marcia Slager
Ms. Lea S. Vander Velde
Planning & Zoning Commission Members
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MEMORANDUM -
Date: July 20, 1983 %4,0
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager V
From: Chuck Schmadeke
Re: Wastewater Treatment Works Construction Grants Priority List
The City of Ames recommends that the following criteria be used by the
Iowa Department of Water, Air, and Waste Management in order to determine
the wastewater treatment works construction grants priority system and
the project priority list.
1. Limit State allocation to any individual city to 50% of the Federal
allocation to the State.
2. Reduce the Federal share to 55% of grant eligible costs.
3. Revise the priority list as follows
a. Des Moines,
b. Iowa City and Ames,
C. the rest of the State.
4. Each project should stand alone. Plant and interceptor sewers to the
plant should be considered separately from trunk sewers.
5. Phase construction to coincide with a city's ability to fund.
The City of Ames also recommends that Iowa City, the University of Iowa,
and Iowa State University support these criteria.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 18, 1983
To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: IDOT Speed Study on Iowa 1
In late spring of this year the City Council requested that a speed study
along Highway 1 be conducted by the Department of Transportation to
determine if the present speed zone in the area was appropriate. IDOT has
completed its study and has forwarded to the City a copy of the study and
their recommendations regarding the speed limits. A copy of the speed
study is attached to this memorandum. In summary IDOT recommends that the
present 20 mile per hour speed limit on Burlington Street from the
intersection of Burlington Street with U.S. 218/U.S. 6 east to a point
east of Van Buren Street be increased from 20 miles per hour to 25 miles
per hour; it recommends that the present 25 mile per hour speed limit from
Van Buren Street east and north to a point just northeast of Dubuque Road
(this would include Dodge Street and Governor Street) be increased from 25
miles per hour to 30 miles per hour; and it recommends that the 45 mile per
hour speed limit on Dodge Street/Iowa #1 from Dubuque Road northeast to
the city limits be kept the same at 45 miles per hour.
This memo requests to know if Council wishes to pursue any or all of the
Iowa DOT study recommendations. In order to implement any of the changes
recommended by IDOT both the City Council and the Iowa Department of
Transportation commissioners must act upon the changes. If Council wishes
to proceed with IDOT's recommendations, 1 will prepare the necessary
amendments to the City Ordinance and forward a request to the IDOT
commissioners requesting that they take a similar action.
Any direction that you give in this matter will be appreciated.
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MEMORA DV
Date:
July 20, 1983
To: hm
Neal Berl
From:
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From: Don Scei UJI
Re: APA Video Award
Last fall, the CDBG staff produced a video-taped program about CCN and the
City's CDBG program for broadcasting over local -access cable TV channels.
The program was organized by Associate Planner Pat Keller with assistance
from the Broadband Telecommunications Specialist's staff.
In January of this year, the American Planning Association (APA) announced
a competition for video-taped materials produced by "planners, planning
agencies, or citizen groups concerned with planning issues." The staff
responded to APA's announcement by entering a copy of the CDBG video for
competition.
We were pleasantly surprised to read in the June/July 1983 issue of "APA
News" (see attached) that the City had won a Certificate of Merit for its
CDBG video production.
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Divisions
Show & Tell at
Planners' Video Festival
What were those two closed-circuit televi.
sion sets doing in Seattle Center's Exhibition
Hall during the APA conference? Did they
enable security -conscious planners to keep
a watchful eye on conference proceedings?
Or help traveling planners keep up with the
soaps?
None of the above. In fact, the sets were
installed by APA's information Systems
division for two purposes: to present con.
tinuous showings of winning entries in (ho-
division's first annual Planners' Video Fes.
tival, and to air excerpts from the division's
workshop on "The Uses of Video in Plan-
ning; ' taped an the spot at the 1982 Dallas
conference.
'Video is "an extraordinarily important
planning tool, particularly when used over
cable television with phone-in capability,"
says actingdivision chair William Rushton,
who is the special assistant to the Electronic
TechnolosyTask Force of the PortAuthor-
ity of New York and New Jersey. He calls
video an Ideal medium for communicating
Planning issues because many of the issues
tend to be "visual," and are difficult to con.
vey in other ways, The technique also lends
Calendar..
July 20-23. Second Annual Western Re-
gional P/onners' Confer: ce, Black Hills
State College, Spearfish, South Dakota.
On -campus sessions and'field trips on a
wide range of subjects, including flood re.
covery, historic preservation, environmental
Planning, economicde'velopment, and rapid
growth management. The conference is held
by the state planning associations and APA
chapters that sponsor The Western Planner
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itself to citizen participation in the planning
process.
Cochairing the Seattle festival was Philip
Wallick, editor of the division's quarterly
newsletter, APAiq/b TEXT, and assistant
executive director of the New York plan.
ning department. Winners of the festival
follow.
Documentaries
First Prize:
• "Stormwaler Runoff:The Clean
Water Crisis," by the Volusia Council of
Governments in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The 18 -minute film examines the effect of
stormwaler pollution on Florida's delicate
ecology and the way of life dependent on
It.
41 "Community Gardens and Open
Space," by Pat Cadavid for the New York
City Council on the Environment.
e "Loisada: A Movement on its Own
Accord," by George Pessin and EdgarPrice.
A widely -acclaimed video-veriti look at in.
novative neighborhood renewal strategies
on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
Both "Loisada" and "Community Gar-.
dens" were produced by The Channel L.
Working Group, Inc., New York City's non.
profit, govemment-access cable television.
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Public Service
Announcements
FirstPrize:
theme. Contact the society at 7515 North-
east Ankeny Rd., Ankeny, IA 50021;
515-289-2331.
August 1-4, Community Development
Society annual meeting, University of
Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada,The So-
cle(y is -open to any individual or organiza.
tion, from the public or private secior, inter.
ested in community development. Tho con.
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Space Administration and the.U.S. Region
of the Remote Sensing Society. Contact
division chair Yale Schilfman, P.O. Box
2787, Springfield, VA 22152; 703-455-
0368.
September 22-25. Toronto: Yesterday,
Today and Tomorrow, Royal York Hotel,
Toronto. The tenth anniversary conference
of the Heritage Canada Foundation, a non.
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• "Around the Highlands," by the New.
ton Highlands Community Development
Corporation and George Mansfield, AICP.
The film shows how this Boston suburb
addresses affordable housing.
' To see these tapes, contact the producers
directly. For a copy of the taped Dallas
session, send a blank 60 -minute U-MATIC
tape to Beverly Williams, ManhattanCable
TV, Public Affairs, 120 E. 23rd St., N.Y.,
NY 10010. '
A Neighborly
Resource Center
Resources for neighborhood groups have
been in short supply these past few years,
but APA's Neighborhood Development di.
vision Is still a good neighbor. The division
recently beefed up its information clearing
house at the University of Illinois' Center
forNeighborhood and Community Impmve-
ment. Center staff will try to honor requests
for information on specific topics and will
lend or sell copies of bibliographies, books,
articles, and other materials.
Contact Bill Peterman, director or the
Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and
Community Improvement, University or
Illinois -Chicago, Box 4348, Chicago, IL
60680:312-996-6671.
Alex Haley whose family lived in Tennessee.
There is no registration fee.
Contact Terry Field, Norris Vice -Mayor,
Committee on Town of Norris, 50th An-
niversary Celebration, Norris City Hall,
Norris, TN 37828; 615-494-7645.
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• "Dome Project," An excerpt from the
Second Prize:
longer documentary"Communfly Gardens
u "Architecture and Video: Tool of the
and Open Space." ,
,
New Professional," by Amin Houry and
Certiricates o Ararit:
Robert Wojcik. The film describes the Uni- iIC
a "Community Development Block
v tory. f Michigan's video planning lobo-
story.
Grant Fund," by Iowa City, Iowa'sCDBG
• "Environmental Modelling: A Case •
Study," by UCLA planning student Susan
staff,
. • "Dial -A -Ride;' by John Herrick for
Cloke. This master's thesis depicts panic.
Modesto, Celifomia's Dial-A-Rideservkcs.
"Air
ipatory planning techniques furfarnworker
a Rights Over New York," by in.
tem Michael Routh for APA's New York
housing in South Texas. • -
McIm chapter.
theme. Contact the society at 7515 North-
east Ankeny Rd., Ankeny, IA 50021;
515-289-2331.
August 1-4, Community Development
Society annual meeting, University of
Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada,The So-
cle(y is -open to any individual or organiza.
tion, from the public or private secior, inter.
ested in community development. Tho con.
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Space Administration and the.U.S. Region
of the Remote Sensing Society. Contact
division chair Yale Schilfman, P.O. Box
2787, Springfield, VA 22152; 703-455-
0368.
September 22-25. Toronto: Yesterday,
Today and Tomorrow, Royal York Hotel,
Toronto. The tenth anniversary conference
of the Heritage Canada Foundation, a non.
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• "Around the Highlands," by the New.
ton Highlands Community Development
Corporation and George Mansfield, AICP.
The film shows how this Boston suburb
addresses affordable housing.
' To see these tapes, contact the producers
directly. For a copy of the taped Dallas
session, send a blank 60 -minute U-MATIC
tape to Beverly Williams, ManhattanCable
TV, Public Affairs, 120 E. 23rd St., N.Y.,
NY 10010. '
A Neighborly
Resource Center
Resources for neighborhood groups have
been in short supply these past few years,
but APA's Neighborhood Development di.
vision Is still a good neighbor. The division
recently beefed up its information clearing
house at the University of Illinois' Center
forNeighborhood and Community Impmve-
ment. Center staff will try to honor requests
for information on specific topics and will
lend or sell copies of bibliographies, books,
articles, and other materials.
Contact Bill Peterman, director or the
Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and
Community Improvement, University or
Illinois -Chicago, Box 4348, Chicago, IL
60680:312-996-6671.
Alex Haley whose family lived in Tennessee.
There is no registration fee.
Contact Terry Field, Norris Vice -Mayor,
Committee on Town of Norris, 50th An-
niversary Celebration, Norris City Hall,
Norris, TN 37828; 615-494-7645.
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City of Iowa Citi
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 21, 1983
To: City Council
From: Karin Franklin, Planner
Re: Rezoning - 624 S. Gilbert Street (V-8307)
The enclosed letter from the Department of Environmental Quality
dated July 18, 1983, was received recently in response to an inquiry
from me regarding any distinctions which could be made between the
behavior of gasoline and that of the N2 fuel oil spilled at 624 S.
Gilbert Street. The letter is forwarded to you for your information.
The agreement that is currently being negotiated between the City and
Mr. Clark addresses the issue raised in paragraph 5 of this letter.
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July 18, 1983
Karin Franklin, Planner
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Franklin:
I regret that I was not able to respond to your request for information from
Mr. Earl Voelker by your Council meeting of June 20. Our department reorganiza-
tion and the research necessary to attempt to answer your questions have
required more time. Nevertheless, I hope I can provide information that will be
of some use to you.
The following is a list of underground leaks involving number two fuel oil that
have been reported to our depa;•tment since October of 1980:
Date Location Responsible Party Amount (Gallons Effects
1/8/81 Audubon Unknown 1500 Polluted 61
6/15/81 Creston Burlington Northern Unknown
8/11/81 Duncombe Williams Brothers
9/4/81 Mason City Jefferson Lines
10/19/81 Edgewood
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1000
2000
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Grass Creek
Polluted a
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sanitary sewer
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11/16/81
Oelwein
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Oelwein
2/22/82
West
Des Moines
Valley High School
9000
Polluted Fair
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3/31/82
Cedar
FMC Corp
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The resulting effects of spills in many cases depend on the circumstances.
Amount of material, climatic conditions
measures taken, and the amount of time betweenotheaoccurrenceaofmatspillnand the
initiation of remedial actions are just some of the factors that can influence
Potential hazards. A petroleum product can remain in the soil for several years
without any noticeable problem, and then gradually begin to produce undesirable
effects due to fluctuations in the water table.
There are currently no established federal standards for levels of petroleum
products in regard to human health. Therefore, regulatory agencies must adopt
policies based on working experience and precedents set by their counterparts in
other states. In addition, there is no definitive information on the health
effects of long-term exposure to petroleum products. Therefore, it is
impossible to provide absolute assurances that future problems will not develop
at the site of a spill. In any case, if all other factors remain the same, the
characteristics of gasoline and number two fuel oil are not so different that
there should be any appreciable variation in effects.
You should also be aware that civil action could possibly be taken against a
responsible party without demonstrating a threat to the public health.
Situations in which the product has reached the threshold of taste and odor
might result in law suits alleging a nuisance condition or infringement upon a
person's lifestyle without a need to substantiate a health hazard.
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Again, I am sorry that I was unable to supply you with this information earlier.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact this office or our
regional office in Washington.
Sincerely,
FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Ran Kozel
Environmental Specialist
Emergency Response
cc: Merritt Van Lier, Region 6
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 15, 1983
To: City Council
From: Anne Carroll, Director of Human Relations
Re: AFSCME Health Care Incentives Committee - Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Utilization
During negotiations with AFSCME for FY84-85, the following language was
negotiated with regard to employee health insurance:
"The parties agree to actively pursue incentives and/or other alternatives
to the existing health care plan and pledge their mutual cooperation to
achieve this end. However, no such programs will be implemented except
upon mutual agreement by the City and the Union."
Recently a committee comprised of AFSCME employees and .management
representatives was set up to implement this language. The Committee's goals
are:
I. Short-term: Develop and implement incentives to encourage employees to use
health insurance benefits in as low cost a manner as .is medically
appropriate, e.g. incentives to shorten hospital stays, encourage out-
patient surgery, etc.
2. Long-term: Educate committee members so that a well informed discussion of
potential cost effective changes in insurance plan design can occur during
collective bargaining.
3. Ongoing: Coordinate an employee education program to provide employees
with information concerning low cost health insurance benefit uses.
During our first meeting the City's Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative
presented a utilization review of the City's group during 1981-82, a summary -of
which is attached. As the summary indicates, very efficient use of health care
services is now occurring within the Iowa City group, which is performing
significantly better on almost all measures in comparison to state-wide
averages. While there is still room for improvement, our BC/BS representative
feels that we are starting from a position which precludes the dramatic cost
changes which may be possible in a plan which has experienced abuse in the use of
services.
In the future we hope to include representatives of the other bargaining units
in these efforts.
The Health Care Incentives Committee will keep the City Council informed of its
progress. Please contact me if I may provide any, additional information at
this time.
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PATIENT DAYS/1,000 MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
BLUE CROSS
• Your patient day use rate decreased by 15% to a new level
of 456 days per 1,000 members.
Plan -wide, the patient day use rate fell by 8% to a level of
716 days per 1,000 members.
***The patient day use rate is a function of how frequently individuals
***are admitted and how long they stay in the hospital.
93 • The admission rate for your membership decreased by 12% to 93.
-i The Plan -wide rate of admission decreased by 8% to 126.
GROUPa 126 ***The admission rate can be perceived as the probability of being
"' ***admitted to the hospital.
ADMISSIONS/1,000 MEMBERS
• For The City of Iowa City, the average length of time spent in the
hospital decreased by 2% to 4.9 days.
4,9 Plan -wide, the average length of stay in the hospital remained constant
at 5.7 days.
...GROUP i>',t, 5.7 ***Short average lengths of stay may imply frequent admission for one and
***two day stays, while long average lengths of stay may imply many
***admissions for severe illness episodes.
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The average charge per admission for your members increased
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Plan -wide, the average charge per stay increased by 19% to $2,107.
***The average charge per admission is affected by the average Length
***of stay of your members and the average per diem charge.
• The average per diem charge for The City of Iowa City rose by 7% to
$372.
The Plan -wide average charge per day increased by 19% to $371.
***This charge is influenced by the hospital's costs for providing
***services and the intensity with which those services are provided.
• The rate of visits to the outpatient setting by your members increased
180 by 7% to 180.
Pfan-wide, the number of outpatient visits per 1,000 members increased
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CROUP 172
***An increase in outpatient usage coupled with a decrease in inpatient
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CURRENT PERIOD
BLUE SHIELD
• The rate of inpatient procedures performed for this membership
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258
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decreased slightly to 518.
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518
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GROUP:: ;y: 707
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
July 21, 1983
Mr. Neal Berlin
Council Members
Planning and Zoning Commission
Members of the City Staff
Civic Center
410 S. Aashington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Sirs;
On behalf of Iowa -Illinois Partners I would Like to invite you to a private
showing of Iowa -Illinois Manor on Thursday, July 28th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
We really appreciate all the cooperation and support frnm everyone involved.
TTh
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League of Iowa Municipalities
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Robert W. Harpstm
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zty Official: Please read this letter at your next council meeting:
This is a special invitation for you, your mayor, your city council
and other city officials to attend the 85th Annual Convention of the
League, Sept. 2Z-23 in Des Moines.)
June 30, 1983
Dear Fellow City Officials:
"Strength Through Leadership" is the theme of the 85th
io of the League of Iowa Municipalities to be ht!!!!
er
21-23 at s Moines' Hotel Savery.
On behalf of the League Executive Board, I invite officials in your
city to join us in Des Moines in September. You have valuable in-
formation and experience that we want you to share with us, and others
want to share with you what they have learned. That has been the whole
purpose of the League since we began 8s years ago --to share ideas, to
learn, and to become stronger together.
What better way for us to celebrate our 85th year than by having
representation from every member city at our convention this year.
Registration information for the convention will appear in the July
and August issues of Iowa Municipalities, the League's monthly magazine.
Don't miss this opportunity to help yourselves and your colleagues.
Miryy C.eNeuhauser, League Pres
and Mayor, Iowa City
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PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Mary Neuhauser VFloyd Hall PAST PRESIDENT
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Mayor, laws City E. J. Giovannetti
Mayor, Le Men Mayor, Urbandale
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.. Tall WWII tail tt Moines of the $117.paIlllon It's now slated to recelveor r dse
sae: 2 L e�� 9 nest flue assn: but would spread those payments over. an
AMES — On behalf of the University of ISwi dhd wa additional six to seven years, the regents weretpld.Thursday.
State University, the State Board of Repnts decided Thuraday ' Another proposed amendment to the rules wesrW.aWa' iF
to seek modifications in the distribution of federsl'gnnts for ' 'impossible for any city to iecelve more than half of the federal
municipal sewage treatment projects,sewer hinds available for Iowa during any year
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hat construction of sewage treatment hcltlBes' subsidies,
subsidy level reduced to 66 percent to allow available i
Both Iowa City and Ames were passed over tart fill when a farads to be distributed to more than a few communities
decision has made to allocate to -13@3 Moines the full $21.7 Warren Madden, ISIPs :associate vice ;president and.'.
million to' $24.1 million in sewer project ' subsidles the state treasurer, estimates Iowa State's payments to the city.o f Ames
will receive In each, of the nest five years. for aewage'treatment will Increase by more thin $10 million "
• • Both communities had hoped for up to, 76 percent federal over the nest decade if the city doesn't get cut Into the federal
fbnding for proposed overhauls of city sewage treatment' .sewer, 6�t.p�R�
facilities that also serve the U of I and ISU. Iowa City was '
planning to spend S72 million to replace its aging sewer plant, Casey Mahon, the U'of I's associate vice president for
while the Ames project was budgeted at about S40 million. ,Mance, said Iowa City's failure to woo a federal grant would
The changes being proposed to the state commission that cost the U of I "several million dollen" given the fees the
alloutas federal sewer funds In Iowa wouldn't deprive Des university pays the city for handling and processing sewage
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bonding policy than is required by state
standards. The Iowa City Council has
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City's binds rate "Triple -A" with the
determined that the city can bond to
only 80 percent of what is allowed by
film. Fd Kerman, vice president and
the state, she said. In Iowa, the
atsoclata dileclar of the municipal
department at Noody's, said the
bonding level has been set at 5 percent
_Triple -A" decigatim is the highest
of the market value of taxable property
in city limits.
rating the firm can give.
"Bodcally, it moa they have our
Vitosh said the council's strict
guidelines leave the city with a m per.
highest long-term credit rating," Ker-
man said. He added Iowa City has been
cent bonding reserve for emergencies.
able to achieve this rating because of
She said although Iowa City could issue
approximately $38 million In bonds, the
its varied economic base. ,
"The city reties on an important
city only has $15 million in bonds Issued
educational and madicalservice center
at the Present time.
"it just hasn't been the city's policy
balanced by divers fled manufactur.
to issue a lot of bonds," Vitosh said. "I
Ing, which affords them a strong and
think the council has been conservative
stable economy," Kerman said.
in issuing them."
IOWA CRY ALS04%as "competent"
The city has never defaulted on a
bond It has Issued, Vitosh said. "We
tdebt nam"meni and "excellent" tax
cdlecWn service, he cold.
wouldn't be 'Triple -A' If we had."
Two other Iowa cities,, Des Moines
Councilor Larry Lynch described the
city as "very, very careful and very,
are and Dubuque, aalso listed by
Moody's as having exceptional credit
very cautious" when budgeting and ad-
ded that councils have been especially
ratings, '
Iowa Lily officials said the city's
careful about over -borrowing.
good credit standing comes from a con-
"Iowa City is a fairly dynamic and
servative fiscal policy,'
growing city and I think we've been
"We've maintained basically a con.
very cautious about how we handle that
Aervauve fiscal policy which allows us
situation here," Lynch said.
the latitude not to borrow for short.
Ferret added that the city mainly
term obligations," Councilor John
Balmer sold. "I think with the
bonds larger street projects and
municipal facilities, while it dis.
ecgbomic problems focused on other
cities in the past to years, it Isacredil
courages bonding on smaller street
projects and maintenance and
to the oommanilythat we've been able
operating expenses for programs,
to maintain this kind of rating and be
Able to keep financing projects."
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Administration
JUL 2 21983
The Honorable Mary C.
Neuhauser
Mayor of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 Bast Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Neuhauser:
Iowa City Municipal Airport
Iowa City, Iowa
Status of Noncompliance
The city of Iowa City has entered into Project Noe. 9-13-0417101, -102,
and C503 for development of the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The latest
agreement, Project No. 9-13-041-0503, res executed by the city on September 9,
1964. The city is obligated under the terms of these agreements to maintain
and operate, in a safe and serviceable condition, the airport and all
facilities therewith which are necessary to serve the aeronautical users
of the airports The city agreed, and is obligated under paragraph 11
of the latest grant agreement and paragraph 7 of Part III, "Sponsor's
Assurances," that insofar as ie within its powers and to the extent reasonable
to take action to restrict the use of land adjacent to or in the vicinity
of the airport to activities and purposes compatible wi
operations. Paragraph 12 of Part IIIairport
, "gponsor'th normal s Assurances," attached
to, and aside a pert of, Project No. 9-13-041-0503 requires the city to
Plan keep up to date at all times a master layout (now called Airport Layout
Pshoving
ries and proposed aditions,
with the locationoftall aexistingoand irport aproposed nonaviationdareas. together
clear zones for each runway would be shown on this plan. The city aAp
lsolcable
agreed not to make or permit any changes other than in conformity with
the plan approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if such
changes or alterations might adversely affect the safety, utility, or
efficiency of the airport.
The city of Iowa City entered into an agreement with the Federal Government,
Project No. A-19-0047-01, executed June 9, 1978, to prepare a Master
Plan Report and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the above airport. These
Plans were approved by the Airport Commission on October 27, 1982, and
by the FAA on February 1, 1983. Sheet 8 of the ALP entitled "Land Use
Plan" Shows the land area in the approach to runway 17 as "commercial"
and states this use was taken from "a comprehensive plan map for land
use, traffieways and community facilities adopted by the City Council,
City of Iowa City, Iowa, on May 30, 1978." The Master Plan Report on
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page 22 states that "land consumptive commercial use includes warehousing,
light industry and other commercial activities that require large storage
or display areas." Our review and approval was based on this description
of the type of development that could occur in this area. We were not
advised, nor was it possible to determine from the material submitted,
that residential type construction would be allowed in the clear zone
area.
It is obvious that residential type construction or other development
that causes congregation of persons is not a compatible use, especially
when it is located in a clear zone. The city has bad the obligation
and the authority to take the necessary action to protect this area since
1964 but failed to do so. The proposed R Plaza Development is contrary
to statements made in the Master Plan Report, and the residential development
is not compatible with airport operations and creates a potential safety
hazard. You were advised by letters dated March 30, April 13, and May 18,
1983 (copies enclosed), of our objections to this proposal and requested
you take action to prevent this proposed development from being completed.
The city has not taken the necessary action to restrict and control the
use of the land in the vicinity of the airport and has approved and permitted
this development notwithstanding our objections.
We have reviewed the "Iowa City Airport Report" submitted by the city
on June 23, 1983, and additional documentation forwarded on July 15,
1983. Based on the information currently available to us, we cannot
agree with the City Attorney's position in the Report (SECTION II) to
the effect that the city bad no reasonable alternative to tbe•approval
of the development plan and the issuance of a building permit.
Based on the foregoing, the city of Iowa City, Iowa, is currently considered
to be in a status of noncompliance with their agreements with the Federal
Government. Action has been taken to withdraw the tentative allocation
of $295,322 issued to the city by letter dated March 17, 1983 (copy
enclosed). Additional airport development projects will not,be programmed
to the city while in a status of noncompliance.
We encourage the city to take any action necessary to preclude incompatible
use of land in the clear zone area, including the denial of occupancy
permits.
Enclosures
Sincerely,
Wm. S er
Man r, Ai ports Division
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Icwa City :!unicipal Airport
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Deer Mr. George:
Iowa City, Iowa - Municipal Airpurt
Proposed Coastruction Borth of Airport
Cocpatible Land Use Assurance
We have received a notice of proposed construction for two buildings located
mpprozia.ately b35' north of the north cud of runway 17/35 at the lova City
Municipal Airport. One of the buildinga would be on the extended runway
centerline of Runway 17/35, and the other would be faredfately to the west
of centerline. Accordin& to the notice received, the buildings would be
two-stury structures with eora.ereial and residential apartne.nt space on the
first floor and apartment dwellings only on the accord floor.
The proposed buildings would be within the runway 17 clear tone ns established
during your recent Airport Master Plan Study. Residential dcvelopmaut
within this arca would be incompatible with airport operations, and we urge
that your Airport Commission use any and all means available to them to
prevent this construction.
Section 511(a)(5) of the Airport and Airway Improvecent Act of EiU requires
thnt the Fponsor of an airport development pro,eet uudur thr. Act render
assurance in writing to the Federal Aviation Adciniatration (FAA) that
appropriate action, including the adoption of zoning laws has been or will
be taken, to the extent reasonable, to restrict the use of land adjacent to
or in the irticdidtc vicinity of the airport to activities and purposes
cuupatible with norul airport operations, including lauding and takeoif of
aircraft. This assurance will be required in any future grant agreement
butween the FAA and the City.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
Wm. Jack Sasser
Hm. Jack Sasser
HanaGer, Airports Diviuion
cc: 11r. Glenn Miller, office of Program Management, IDOT, 800 Lincoln Way,
Ames, Iowa 50010
Mr. Harry lioovar, Director, Aeronautics Division, IDDT, State (louse,
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
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?Sr. Emit George, Chairman
Iova City Airport Ccrcission
Iowa City l:unicipal Airport
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Georges
Iowa City, Iowa - Municipal Airport
Proposed Construction in Clear Zone of Runway 17
A request for an airspace determination was subnitted to our Air Traffic
Division by the developer of a proposed project to be located adjacent to
the Iowa City Municipal Airport and was coordinated with our division. The
proposed 6 Plaza development project is located within the clear zone of
P.unway 17 and contains proviafons for a miniex= of 36 residential apartments.
According to the plat, additional areas are designated for future development.
The City of Iowa City, Iova has received several grants for ecvelopr--nt of the
Iowa City Municipal Airport. According to the terra of the latest agreement
(Project No. 9-13-041-0503, executed by the City an Septerler 9, 1964), the
sponsor is obligated, insofar as it is within its powers and to the exteat
reasonable, to take action to restrict the use of land adjacent to or in the
itmadiate vicinity of the airport to activities and purposes compatible with
normal airport operations, including landing and take -off of aircraft. The
city boa bad 19 years to establish the zoning which would provide it with
the ceana to restrict land in the vicinity of the airport to uses that are
compatible with the airport.
An Airport Layout Plan (ALP) was prep.7red with Federal funds under Project
lis. A-19-0047-01 executed June 99 1978. This plan was approved by the Air-
port Cocniasfon on October 27, 1982, and by FAA on rebruary 1, 1983. Sbaet
No. 6 of 10 of this plan entitled "Land Use Plan" &bows the land area in
the approach to Runway 17 as being "comnercial" end states that this use
was taken from "a conprcbensive plan cap fur Iand use, traffieways eud co—unity
facilities adopted by the City Council, City of Iowa City, Iova on May 30,
1978". The Haster Plan Report on pace 22 atates that "Land-conoucptive
eours_rcial use includes warehousin-,, light industry and other eoncurcial
activities that require large storaga or display areas". Our acceptance of
the aster plan and our approval of the airport layout plan was made with
the understanding that present land use tuning would not purzit coy residential
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units or a congregation of persons in the clear zone area. In our letter of
February 1. 1983, to Mr. Dennis Saeugling, which accepted the master plan and
approved the airport layout plan. we strongly recommended that the master plan
recom andatfons with respect to land uses be followed so that many of the
problems which now exist at the airport would not be repeated In the future.
The proposed R Plaza development project is not consistent with statements
made in the raster plan regarding the intended use of the lend in question and
is clearly not compatible with the operation of the airport since residential
development within the clear zone creates a potential safety hazard.
The city has bad ample time to take actions necessary to protect the airport
from encroachment of uses that are not compatible with the operation of the
airport. Most of the encroachment/compatibility problems that face the city
today have coma about because of their failure to develop and enforce the
necessary land use and height restriction controls.
On March 17. 1983, we advised the airport cooaission that $295,322 bad tenta-
tively been allocated for a project to repair Runway 17/35 and to acquire
additional clear some easements for Runways 17, 35, 12, 30 and 24. If the
city permits the R Plaza development to occur in its present fora (i.e., with
residential units). we would have to commence action which could result in the
city being determined to be in default insofar as its obligations under previous
Brant agreements. Since we cannot issue Federal grants to sponsors in default. ' 1
we would then have to withdraw the tentative allocation.
Sincerely,
Original signed
Wm. Jack s• _d b7
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Eta. Jack Sasser
Manager, Airports Division
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Honorable Hary C. Neuhauser
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 R. Washington St.
Iowa City. Iowa 52240
Hr. Edit J. George, Chairman
Iowa City Airport Co missiou
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Neuhausar and Chairman Ceorges
Your effort to develop an airport ordinance and proposed City Council
Eesolution of support for the airport is commendable, and generally very
appropriate to the needs of your community. We have suggested some
relatively minor additions and revisions to the material on the attached
sheet, and believe that they will serve the City very well in protecting
the existing facilities against further encroachment, assuring that needed
expansion can be accomplished.
tie have a problem with your rationalization of the situation that now exists,
and previous actions of the City; although we must admit to lacking any more
practicable solution to your problems. This is not to say that we are
agreeable to "wiping the slate clean and starting over" without regard to
the actions that have led to the present situation. We, of course, cannot
establish whether "good faith in attempting to comply with the assurances
made in past grant agreements was present in taking past actions; however,
we know that the intent and objectives of those assurances, and the more
recent master plan, were not net, and the aviation service capabilities of
the airport has suffered substantially. This fact is most exemplified by
the ireatly improved wording in the proposed ordinance and resolution; which
u-ould have been of incalculable benefit had they been estnbliahed many years
ago.
The concept of assurances in the grant of Federal funds assistance is to
assure the assistance will result in a beneficinl end product, and that
the product's usefulness will be protected -during the life expectancy.
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It is our opinion that the City has not respected these assurances and
has therefore caused ■ condition which has reduced the usefullnese of
the facility and will be extremely costly to rectify. Our position there-
fore indicates that those actions necessary to resolve the problem areae
should be the responsibility of the City. Pending resolution of the
problem, the tentative allocation set forth in our letter dated March 17,
1983, is hereby withdrawn. In addition, we will not consider any further
participation in the development of this airport until such time that these
conditions are remedied.
We are most willing to meet with your representative to further discuss
this cutter and.to assist you to the limit of our resources to plan and
design any improvement actions at the airport.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
Am.. Jack Sasser
Wm. Jack Sasser
Manager, Airports Division
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Iowa City Airport Ccrnissioo
1.4(:l South riverside 1'rivc
Iowa City, Iowa 51,240
licar ;tr. Zehr:
The Adrinistrator has allocated $295,322 under tLe toms of the Airport
and Airway IL.rrovr.;.wnt Act of 19,32, for a project at the Iow, City lum icipa'
Airport to perforr. the folluvinF de elopr.ent uu,iur the Fircal Ycar 15.23
Airport Ir.proverert Prcrran:
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Acquire land (64.4 acres, clear zone enuor.ente, r.nnways 17, 35.
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12, 30 and 24); recont•truct failed paverrnt sections in Nnways
17/35, 6/34 and 12/30 (appro>:itrately 5.40U s.y.).
This allocation of funds is the first step lea2lnl: to the issu:nu•e of a
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grant offer 4111th is cnRtiarent upon all appllcthln Ferieral requirements
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Nein!:, ret. Tim forra lation of the project rust be carried forverd t.-ith
eill);eoce so tint n Crnnt Anrevrent cap Le esecuteu and the project cturl:
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cor.:r.,r.nced at the earlieht feasible- tiro. T!ecu funds are to be used
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only for the developannt specified r.bcvo and ray not be used for any
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Other dcvclopr..ent witlinut tiro prior approval of the FAA.
1'au uill be contacted in the hour future, by i4iron T'hr+alkill for the pur-
pose of estubliehing a realir•tie schedule for the es:I:edittous subr,ittal of
the Project Arpliection, plans and rpecificotions and related nocurieots,
end far proreveing vith project pt:rfurtance.
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'Phe scheduled dates agreed upon for project forrulatfon v.*ill ht• con..41Nred
to be dcaeMnes, and f.11ure to root thea will autoratically nnkt the
allocation subject to being wlthdratn.
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X?oA ih;. Jack Snsscr
Lanarer, Lirports Division
cc: ACE -1; ACF. -5; ACE -9; ACE -200; ACE -400;
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 29, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding
the proposed three-story apartment complex at 624 South Gilbert Street.
Memorandum from the Human Services Coordinator regarding the funding requesty
from the American Red Cross.
Memorandum from the Transportation Planner regarding pending Section 3 Grant
for transit equipment.
Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding locations of BICYCLISTS
USE SIDEWALK signs.
I Minutes of the July 13 meeting of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee
Report regarding the Special Theatre Arts Program.
Article: 'Bridgeport Gaffe
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 29, 1983
To: City Manager
From: Michael KucharzakX4r/e '
Re: Proposed three-story apartment complex at 624 South Gilbert
Street
I have reviewed the attached letter dated July 27, 1983, from Bob Lentfer,
consulting engineer to James Clark, regarding the above -referenced
project. In reviewing the correspondence from Mr. Lentfer, I have
concluded that the consulting engineers are aware of the appropriate
sections of the City of Iowa City Building Code regulating open parking
garages, and I have further concluded that it is the intent of the design
engineers and the developer to construct an open parking garage in full
accord with the City codes.
Should the project proceed to the final design stages, the Building
Official would expect to see an open parking garage constructed in such a
manner as to be in compliance with the City codes, that is, a garage
designed that would not re uire any supportive system of mechanical
ventilation, but one that would rely on the proper percentage of open
space in the exterior walls to allow for a free flow of air to naturally
ventilate the structure. Of course, the developer may choose to
supplement the minimum code requirements with mechanical ventilation as
proposed in Mr. Lentfer's letter.
As you are aware, the City of Iowa City has constructed municipal parking
ramps utilizing the same code sections that would apply to the Clark
proposal. In addition, Mercy Hospital has recentlyreceived permission to
construct an open parking garage and therefore, we believe the staff has
sufficient experience in code review and administration regarding open
parking garages to perform adequate assessment of the Clark proposal when,
and if, it ever approaches final design stages.
Should you need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact
me.
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Highway 1 & Interstate 80. P.O. Box 1050 Cedar Rapios
Iowa City. IA 52240 Davenport
319-354-3040 Des Moines
Dubuque
Rock Island
July 27, 1983
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Attention: Mr. Neil Berlin, City Manager
Dear Mr. Berlin:
Re: Proposed Parking
Garage at 624 South Gilbert Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Please find enclosed a schematic drawing reflecting the preliminary design
concept for the proposed parking garage under a three-story appartment building
at the above captioned location.
If we execute the final construction documents, the parking facility will be
of Type I or 11 construction and will have perimeter wall openings on two sides
and one end. These openings will vary in size but are expected to be between
50 percent and 60 percent of the total wall areas. A mechanical fan will be
incorporated into the closed end construction to prevent development of "dead
air" space with the possible resulting accumulation of carbon monoxide.
The parking garage is intended to be single level with entrance at finished
grade with nominal slope (for drainage) within the facility.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the proposed construction, please
contact our office.
Yours very truly,
SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS i
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Bob Lentfer, 4PE.
FL:ceh
cc: Mr. Jim Clark
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Date: July 26, 1983
To: City Council
From: Cheryl Mintle, Human Services Coordinator
Re: American Red Cross Funding Request
The attached letter was received from Mr. Lary Belman, Executive Director
of the Johnson County Chapter of the American Red Cross asking Council
consideration of the pending $3,000 Red Cross request from Aid to Agencies
funds.
Minutes of the February 7, 1983, Informal Council Discussion at which Aid
to Agencies funding was discussed, stated the following:
13,000 was requested and recommended as a one-time funding.
Guidelines for new agencies would help determine 'one-time funding
Policies. The local Red Cross had not paid money to the national
organization. If the dont begin sending money, they lose the
support of the national. If the local Red Cross fails, local relief
costs will go up for the' City and County. The $3,000 will be put in a
Human Services contingency fund pending a decision by the Council on
whether funding is appropriate."
The staff recommendation to the Council at this time was as follows:
"Once again, this is not a new agency requesting start-up funds, but
an existing agency which is seeking to stay viable within the Iowa
City community.
The agency's statistics show a dramatic increase in services
provided in the past two years. It is felt that this agency provides
much needed emergency services to our community and that temporary
funding should be provided to allow them time to develop more stable
funding sources for the future. Red Cross received a significant
United Way allocation for 1983 ($11,000). One-time City funds can
give them time to re-establish themselves as a United Way agency.
It is hoped that with next years United Way allocation City funds
will not be needed.
Therefore, the request amount is recommended for funding."
It should be noted that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors funded the
Red Cross for the $3,000 which they requested of them for FY84 during
their funding process this year.
Since February the attached New Agency Guidelines have been developed and
distributed to the
Attachment8, Page 5ouofiltheBG idelines,lplists rcoard of riterdia Ufore agen annitd y
acceptance. Staff feels that the Red Cross meets these criteria and that
an allocation is warranted from Contingency Funds on a one year basis for
reasons outlined above which are compounded by the National Red Cross
experience this year as detailed in Mr. Belman's letter.
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JOHNSON COUNTY CHAPTER
170 N OUBUOUE STREET
PHONE (718)777.21IS
IOWA CITY. IOWA 57740
July 12, 1983
1441 Berlin, City Rnager
410 But Ashington Street
Iaws City, zcm 52240
Dear Mr. Berline
I OR vriting.to YOU regarding the pending dispasition of 13,000 rec-
Onwded by the City for the Johnson Canty Chapter ad the ,000rAmerican
14d Crass for FS 1983-84.
Is I as acre yon are arare, the Johnson Canty Abd Cross has provided
moo allot disaster assistance serrieOf to oar area and has boon strong.
17 NgMortsd in this by the American National Red Cross. Da the past
tubo YOM the Rational Red Crass has sent this Chapter over $14,000 to
help in the provision of wwzl acy food, clothing, shelter and other
forts a[ assistance to local disaster victim. Nur, tho»gh, as a re -
felt of as anasaally severe disaster year in teras of tornado, flood
and asrtbgosks desege, National Red Crass resaurces.have been strained
to the limit. Greater local support for local disaster services is
i greatly nfeded.
20 light of this, I as seeking your help in getting the funds recom.
marded for the Chapter to support its disaster ssaistesce program, but
currently assigned to the Contingency Fund, placed on the City agenda
for consideration regarding its disposition to the Johnson County Ameri-
can Red Crass.
Sincerely yours,
Lanz S. Belson,
Esacutite Director
sob Pbry Neuhauser, Cheryl Mantle, Iew WOO (Chapter Chairman).
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CONDITIONS OF ASSOCIATION
I. PREAMBLE
The United Way of Johnson County, the City of Iowa City, and
Johnson County believe in the principle that each person's worth as a
human being is in a large degree the responsibility of the community
itself. As funding bodies, we have a legitimate and overriding concern
for people, the problems they face, and the community's role in resolving
them. Accordingly, the chief goal of the United Way of Johnson County,
the City of Iowa City, and Johnson County is to provide the means by
which a cross section of citizens and agencies, governmental and volun-
tary, may join in a community -wide effort to deliver efficient human
I service programs that target on current needs. To this en, the United
I di
Way of Johnson County, the City of Iowa, and Johnson County has identi-
fied the following minimal criteria as "Conditions of Association" for i
all who desire to join or to maintain their current affiliation with
United Way, Iowa City, and Johnson County.
II. SERVICE GOALS
A) The agency must be an organized tax exempt body which
addresses one or more of the human services goals out-
lined by the United Way of America Services Identifi-
cation System (UWASIS II). (See Attachment A).
B) The need for the agency's services (mission) have been
documented on the local level. (See Attachment B).
III. AGENCY MANAGEMENT
A) The agency must be managed by a responsible, active
volunteer Board of Directors which:
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I) Meets at least 4 times a year.
2) Represents the agency's geographical service area
with regard to such factors as race, sex, age and
economic status.
3) Assumes responsibility and accountability to the
public for the administration of the agency's program
through the creation and maintenance of Articles of
Incorporation and bylaws which comply with local,
state and federal regulations.
4) Has a viable committee structure and elected corporate
r
officers.
B) The agency Board must have initiated action which definitively
discerns the role of each staff position.
IV. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
I A) The agency -s books and financial records shall be open and
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available on demand for examination by United Way, Iowa City,
or Johnson County officials or any other responsible citizen
during the course of the normal work day.
B) The agency must comply with the Standards of Accounting and
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nation as
revised.
V. VOLUNTEERS/BOARD SUPPORT
A) The agency must elicit and maintain broad community support
for its mission through the effective use of volunteers.
B) The agency must have written internal evaluation procedures
which attempt to measure its ongoing effectiveness in meet-
ing community needs.
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VI. FUND RAISING (United Way Agencies only)
A) An agency shall not conduct independent fund raising
efforts in the United Way soliciation area nor shall
it permit its name to be identified with a fund raising
project of any kind without the written approval of
the Allocations/Agency Relations Committee. (See
details on enclosed Inclusiveness Policy Sheet C)
B) Agency board and staff members shall be willing to
render financial, volunteer, and resource support to
the annual United Way Campaign unless undo hardship
would result to the agency and/or United Way as a re-
sult of said participation.
VIII. GENERAL INFORMATION
A) An agency shall submit a copy of the following documents
to the appropriate funding body before admission into
the federation:
(1) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; (2) Personnel
Policies and Procedures; (3) Job Descriptions for all
Management Personnel; (4) A list of all funding sources
(public and private), complete with total dollar amounts,
activities and time frames funded, and copies of appro-
priate contracts; (5) A current Board Roster and Staff
Organization Chart; (6) A Program Need Narrative, com-
plete with demographic or other data which addresses the
agency's mission and purpose in the local community.
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IX. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
A) Agencies shall comply with all federal, state, and local
non-discrimination regulations pertaining to the employ-
ment of persons regardless of race, sex, religion, creed,
age or handicap.
X. AMENDMENTS
A) The United Way of Johnson County, City of Iowa, and
Johnson County reserves the right to modify these condi-
tions as events and time may warrant.
B) All amendments will be mailed to each agency within ten
days after their approval by the United Way Board of
Directors, Iowa City City Council, or Johnson County
Board of Supervisors.
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Goal I: Optimal Income Security and Economic Opportunity
Goal II: Optimal Health
Goal III: Optimal Provision of Basic Material Needs
Goal IV: Optimal Opportunity for the Acquisition of Knowledge and Skills
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Goal V: Optimal Environmental Quality
Goal VI: Optimal Individual and Collective Safety
Goal VII: Optimal Social Functioning
Goal VIII: Optimal Assurance of the Support and Effectiveness
of Services, through Organized Action
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ATTACHMENT B
1. Does not duplicate an existing service agency in service or
clients served.
2. The service could not be appropriately provided by another
existing agency.
3. The requestor has exhausted and explored every other funding
source available.
4. This request is the least expensive way and most effective
way to accomplish the program goals.
5. Incorporation of this service into an existing agency has
been explored and it is determined that such is not possible.
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1. Does not duplicate an existing service agency in service or
clients served.
2. The service could not be appropriately provided by another
existing agency.
3. The requestor has exhausted and explored every other funding
source available.
4. This request is the least expensive way and most effective
way to accomplish the program goals.
5. Incorporation of this service into an existing agency has
been explored and it is determined that such is not possible.
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Date: July 21, 1983 /
To: Vfleal Berlin, Mike Kattchee, Mike Finnegan — 1
From: John Lundell, Transportation Planner N
Re: T Pending Section 3 Grant for Transit Equipment
Tom McCormick of the U14TA Region 7 Office called me to relay his
preliminary comments on this area's recent Section 3 grant application to
transitpurchase hequipment.
His most
comments erethatcthemaxim m federal share mustbe $1,450,000irather
than the $1,470,150 as was originally submitted and that a contingency
line item should be added. He suggests that we eliminate the purchase of
any bus shelters and thus reduce the total federal share while including
the remaining balance (;63,133) as contingencies. On the attached project
budget sheet I have written in these changes. These changes would have
the following effect on local match requirements:
A enc Original —.3_ Revised
City of Iowa City 5
5260 31
+ $258,292
City of Coralville 92,608
90,369
University of Iowa 136,911
134,672
Tom suggests that we use future UMTA Section 9 funds or State Transit
Assistance to purchase the bus shelters.
Please contact me as soon as possible if you disagree with these changes
or have some other ideas. Otherwise, I will submit the necessary
revisions to the UMTA Regional Office.
Thank you. !
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UMTA Section 3 Funds Requested:
Local Share Provided:
Total Funds:
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$1,320,000
$510,000
$12,000
$13,200
$7,500
$7,500
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PROJECT BUDGET
Capital Grant Project
No. IA -03- pending
Applicant: City of
Iowa City
The project budget
and corresponding cost estimates are
as follows:
Project Budget
Line Item Code
Description
Cost Each
Purchase eight (8) 40' ADB
$165,000
transit coaches with fareboxes
Purchase two (2) 60' artic-
$255,000
ulated transit coaches
Purchase ten (10) mobile
$1,200
radio units
Purchase one (1) spare
$13,200
engine assembly
Purchase one (1) spare
$7,500
transmission
;x,989
Grant Administration
$7,500
Estimated Gross Project Cost
Revenue Financing
Estimated Net Project Cost
UMTA Section 3 Funds Requested:
Local Share Provided:
Total Funds:
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$510,000
$12,000
$13,200
$7,500
$7,500
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 22, 1983
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineech
Re: Location of BICYCLISTS USE SIDEWALK Signs
The Council has requested a list of the locations where BICYCLISTS USE SIDEWALK
signs are located throughout the City. Below is a table which lists the streets
where these signs are posted, the number and width of the lanes of the streets and
which side of the streets that the sidewalks are on.
Should you have further questions or require further information regarding the use
of BICYCLISTS USE SIDEWALK signs, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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From
To
Sidewalk
Lane Width
Park Road
Rocky Shore
Riverside Dr.
North
2/13
Park Road
Riverside Dr.
Dubuque
North & South
2/13
lst Avenue
H Street
F Street
East & West
3/12
lst Avenue
Court St.
Rochester
East
2/12
Muscatine Ave.
1st Avenue
Carver
South & North
3/12
Muscatine Ave.
Dover
Juniper Dr.
South & North
2/15
Muscatine Ave.
Juniper
Scott Blvd.
South
2/15
Mall Drive
L. Muscatine
1st Avenue
West
2/12
Should you have further questions or require further information regarding the use
of BICYCLISTS USE SIDEWALK signs, please don't hesitate to contact me.
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RALSTON CREEK COORDINATING COMMITTEE
JULYULY13, 1983
MEMBERS PRESENT: James Hall, Jane Jakobsen, Helen Kavanaugh
STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Schmadeke, Frank Farmer
OTHERS PRESENT: Leigh Vaughan, Jerry Tennant
DISCUSSION: Faer
on of the Lower
1. Completed Projects.ectsrmanddthe North iscussed hBrancht Dam 1project. These
Ralston Creek p j
projects have been completed and the beneficial effects will e
le
observmduringafuture ma:rem ntsms. at the The location
storage
jorBranch Dam were
pool and
discussed.
projects for future
Council. Projects recommended in the
p. Future Projects. Committee members discussed
consideration by the City
"Stolynwat.r Management Plan for the Ralston Creek Watershed" should
be included in the capital improvements recommendations submitted to
the City Council.
The Committee feels the purchase of the Dryer property located on the
west side of Johnson Street adjacent
nt to RalntRalstonon kCreek west othe f
of the overturned retaining
Johnson Street, and channel improvements upstream from Muscatine and
Court should be given the highest priority.
The meeting adjourned.
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
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IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18GO
July 22, 1983
REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM
FEDERAL GRANT NO. G008202647
In September 1982, the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department was awarded
funding for year one of a three-year grant proposal under Section 316 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (84.128J). The purpose of the proposal
was to facilitate participation by disabled citizens in the fine arts, and
to teach to this population the utilization of the Iowa City community's
wide range of fine arts resources. The focus of this first year of the grant
is theatre arts.
The program actually began December 1, 1982, with the hiring of the Project
Coordinator. On March 3, 1983 we received word that our grant would definitely
not be extended through proposal years two and three, but that our funding
termination date would be extended to November 30, 1983.
The following is information regarding the history, facts, and figures of our
Special Theatre Arts Program.
In December, I initiated contact with all agencies and organizations serving
the disabled in our area of Iowa; contacted the media to make them aware of
our program; contacted local organizations, groups, and theatres whose services
we would desire; drew on the university and all other organizations to gather
volunteers; and hired two drama instructors.
In January, transportation was arranged; I conducted an outreach campaign to
inform and interest participants in our program; and 73 disabled persons
registered to be in our Special Theatre Arts program. I also began networking
with other Special Theatre Arts programs around the nation to share resources,
ideas, and teaching materials. Contact was also made with local performance
and fine arts centers to choose appropriate performances and negotiate the
accessibility of the buildings.
At the end of the month our four sections of drama classes began. Though
only two sections were specified in the grant, my earlier research and contact
with organizations such as the Iowa City Vocational Rehabilitation Office
indicated that there were disabled persons whose special needs were either not
being met by existing programs, or their needs were unsuitably met when they
were pushed in with other special populations. Thus we started the following
four theatre arts classes.
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Page two
All of the people in the following four
age as the grant was designed for adults
from 15 to 68 in the program.)
groups had to be at least 14 years of
. (We now have people ranging in age
Group A: This group's curriculum is designed for individuals who
function generally in the category of severely mentally retarded.
Some are also autistic, or have physical disabilities as well.
There are ten people registered.
Group 8: These folks range generally from trainable to educable
mentally retarded. Though there are some minor physical disabili-
ties, all are ambulatory and have use of their hands. There are
30 adults registered in Group B.
The main body of the grant was designed specifically for these two groups,
A and B. With federal approval I added classes for Groups C and D.
Group C: The folks in this group are of "normal" mental function
with a wide range of physical disabilities. Some of the disabili-
ties found in this group are total deafness, sight impairment,
cerebral palsy, stroke, and paraplegia. Other than our theatre
program, there appears to be no organized recreational programming
to meet the needs of this group in Iowa City. For this reason the
Group C drama class was added. Because there is no handicapped
bus service in the evening, I have chartered Bionic Bus from the
University of Iowa's Cambus to run Group C participants back and
forth from their drama class and to and from performances.
Unfortunately, Cambus is withdrawing service as of August 22
because: (1) they do not have sufficient handicapped buses to
continue serving the community as well as university students;
and, (2) they believe it is the City's responsibility to provide
evening bus services for their disabled as well as able-bodied
citizens. Without a vehicle with a wheelchair lift, we are
temporarily stuck. There are 21 people registered in Group C,
presently 11 of these attend regular drama classes and rehearsals,
the remaining 10 took the option of just registering to go to
shows with us.
Group D: This group was created because some parents and Systems
house parents suggested that their clients' special needs often
led to them being overlooked, or even left behind when they tried
to participate in recreational programs. Because they are all in
wheelchairs, as well as being mentally retarded, so-called main-
streaming often results in their ending up as spectators rather
than participants. Some have upper body control, some do not.
Some can speak, others cannot and use word boards. Thus we added
Group D and have designed a special curricula in theatre arts for
this multiply disabled group. There are 12 people registered
in Group D.
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Special Theatre Arts Program
July 22, 1983
Page three
We trained twenty volunteers from the community and from various university
departments such as Recreation Education, Dance, Physical Education, Theatre,
and Arts Administration; and have used them with all of the groups; A, B, C,
and D. The total number of registrants in the Special Theatre Arts Program
is 73. Presently we have six active volunteers.
In March the Evaluation Committee was formed. It meets monthly to assess
how effectively the goals of the grant are being carried out by the Special
Theatre Arts program. It is composed of Steve Goff, the original grant writer
and intern supervisor for Recreation Education; Gretchen Lucht, director of
the Association for Retarded Citizens of Johnson County; Jim Rice and Steve
Myers from the University Affiliate Facility; Rick MacNeil, Chair of Recreation
Education; Lori Rohovit, program participant; Imogene Rohovit, parent of
participant; Cindy Coffin, our grant project director; and myself, Anna
Carbrey, project coordinator.
Since the beginning date of the grant, the four groups have in total gone to
twelve shows. This high number of fairly expensive tickets was made possible
by my savings on the amount allotted by the grant for transportation, and by
the kind cooperation of the Hancher Ticket Office, the Arts Education Outreach
Office, and the Iowa City Community Theatre. We saw the following shows at
Hancher, E.C. Mattie, Space/Place, and the Iowa City Community Theatre:
Annie, Charlie Brown, Frankenstein, Talley's Folley, The Crucible, Barnum,
were rather inexperienced with handling disabled populations, especially
wheelchair folks, but they all eventually demonstrated a great deal of willing-
ness to learn.. The above-named theatres are to be lauded for their cooperation.
We are about two-thirds through our allotted year, and have at this time
accomplished 15 of our 22 project tasks listed in the grant. The remaining
tasks all relate to the mounting of a major theatrical production, to be
performed both to educate and increase the general public's awareness, as well
as to provide pleasure and leisure skills for Groups A, B, C, and D. So far,
Group B has done a short dramatic presentation in April at the Iowa City Very
Special Arts Festival which was very well received, and Group C has been
invited by the Executive Director of Very Special Arts Iowa to perform at the
Governor's Special Arts Festival, August 19, at the Iowa State Fair.
We are in production now and have converted from a drama class schedule to a
rehearsal schedule for all the groups. We were very fortunate to contact Rod
Lathim of Access Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. He has given us rights
and much ace on how to stage his musical "Through Our Eyes". This singing
and dancing dramatic presentation was put together by script writers on the
basis of theatrical improvisations done by a group of disabled persons in
Santa Barbara,very much like our groups here in Iowa City. They also started
out on a small grant like our own, and now have become an institution in Santa
Barbara, and a nationally touring company.
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Special Theatre Arts Program
July 22, 1983
Page four
Our staff and participants, led by our drama instructor Kevin Reeves, who
has twelve years of theatrical experience as a director,
and technical directorerformer
related task objectiv, is now gearing up to finish theseplast perfodesig
the Robert Adesigner,
es. We hope to put the show on in the Social Hall at
. Lee Recreation Center on the evenings of October 27, 28, and
29. As the play can do a great deal towards educating and sensitizing the
Public to lding disabled persons, (as well as providing recreational and self
Publicityicampaignptoibring asences rmany communthe iltysandwuniversitto do a massive
perfoance as possible. Tickets will be free, courtesy ofythergranttb the
rm
We have not given up here, but have submitted another grant proposal for next
year. April 21, 1983 our grant supervisor with the Rehabilitation Services
Administration, Frank Caracciolo, informed us that though there were no
continuations for FY1982 projects, $7,000,000 had just been received for
FY1983-1984 to fund one-year Special Recreation for Handicapped Individuals
projects. He said our proposal last year had ranked 14th out of 245, and
he encouraged us to re -work the material of our three-year grant into a
fresh proposal that would "draw on our successful history with this year's
grant" so, we are in the process of doing so. This one-year grant will have
a team of teachers in music, dance, and visual arts, as well as drama, who
Will under the supervision of a project coordinator, put together another
educational musical to be widely performed throughout this area of Iowa.
We have applied for $77,830 in federal monies to make this possible. We
obtained letters of support for our grant proposal from the University of
Iowa departments of Dance, Music, Drama and Visual Arts, from the Hancher
Complex, the Local Vocational Rehabilitation Office, the Iowa City Community
Theatre, Association of Retarded Citizens of Johnson County, the Museum of
Art, and the statewide Very Special Arts Iowa.
We are enjoying completing the remaining specific objectives of our present
grant, and have high hopes of securing another grant so we may continue to
facilitate participation by disabled citizens in the wide variety of fine
arts resources offered by the Iowa City community.
Anna Marie Carbrey
Project Coordinator
Special Theatre Arts
Recreation Division
Iowa City Department
of Parks and Recreation
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abilities of the disabled
By Ann Mittman
Gazette Johnson County Bureau
IOWA CITY — When the curtain
rises on Iowa City's premiere pro-
duction of '"Through Our Eyes," the
audience win see a cast portraying
themselves.
The actors and actresses don't
have theater agents. They don't
worship one acting method over
another and they've never stood
nervously on stage before a de-
manding director during auditions.
They've chosen their own parts -
because they feel comfortable per.
forming the roles and they recog•
nize their abilities.
Some of the performers also
recognize their disabilities — a
word Anna Carbrey says is a
misnomer because "we're all disa•
bled. We all have abilities and
disabilities."
Carbrey, the Iowa City recreation
department project coordinator for
special theater arts, is the adminis.
L trative force behind the production
of the musical drama written in
1980 for performance by develop•
mentally disabled children and
adults from schools and Institutions
Play
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handicapped persons come in different
visible and invisible fortes.
"If we look at someone and say they
have Down's Syndrome, we can't forget
they still have abilities," she said.
With a master's degree in therapeutic
recreation, Carbrey began working on
the city's special theater arts program in
December with a three-year grant from
the federal government that has since
been reduced to one year and ends in
November. Currently, 73 adults ranging
in age from 15 to 68 participate in the
program that Includes the upcoming
production, a theater appreciation class
and trips to theatrical performances at
Hancher Auditorium, E.C. Mabie Thea.
ter and the Iowa City Community
Theater.
To make organizing the classes and
rehearsals easier, Carbrey said she
divided the participants into four groups
including individuals who are severely
m,.nt,illy n tardo�d ind +h,,.,. •.vhn m
in the Santa Barbara, Calif., area.
Director of the California produc-
tion, Rod Lathim, has allowed the
Iowa City group to use his play
without paying royalties and has
offered advice ana long-distance
assistance. Carbrey said.
THE PRODUCTION is a chance
for the participants to express'their
feelings toward themselves, their
individual handicaps and society.
But,the actors and actresses won't
be asked to say or perform anything
they find distasteful.
"It's important our people don't
do anything they don't want to do,"
Carbrey said. "We'll change it (the
script) if there's something they
particularly like or dislike."
And there are no auditions. "We
ourselves have personally suffered,
and so have they," she said. For this
reason "we're telling the class to let
us know what they like to do best; if
they can sing then they should let us
know."
THERE WILL probably be nu.
merous changes to the original
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The cast, left to right, Archie Greene, Steve Moran, Leslie
a scene from "Through Our Eyes," a play which SITE
educable, individuals who have "nor•
mal" mental functions, but have a wide
range of physical disabilities and 12
individuals who are mentally retarded
and confined to wheelchairs.
"Our labels and categories are very
inadequate, but were necessary to
design the curriculum for their needs,"
she said. "Otherwise the labeling is a
very negative thing."
WITH HELP from Kevin Reeves of
Iowa City, who'll be directing the
musical, and Melissa Visser, an Iowa
City drama instructor, Carbrey said she
hopes the production will open in
September In the Robert A. Lee Recrea•
tion Center's social hall,
Besides the administrative duties and
the logistics of organizing four groups of
handicapped adults so that each group
benefits from participation In the pro-
gram, Carbrey says she and her staff
have become students as well.
"We've had to examine our own fears,
our awn oreiudices. nur awn reactions."
she said. "And we have felt we've
learned as much as we've taught."
The preparation behind the produc•
lion hasn't been easy. The staff, the cast
and the volunteers have had to deal with
emotional extremes in order to make
what Carbrey calls an "incredibly brave
and courageous play" a success.
So far It's been challenging, but "we
found we had a lot more hesitation than
they did," she said. "We felt more
protective."
THE PLAY is a series of vignettes,
with serious and comic moments, sing.
ing, and dancing to music written by 1.
Denny Moore, with a theme song that
says it all:
Why can't you just see me as I am?
Yes I'm special, try to understand.
You be you and I'll be me.
Now you see the world the way we
see it.
Now you feel it. Now you touch it.
.Vow you <ee it through our eyes.
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