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Time Event
8:00 A.M. Leave Des Moines (by bus)
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j 10:15 A.M. Arrive Amana Manufacturing Co. - tour plant
Eldon B. Pugh, Vice President- International
Amana Refrigeration Inc.
(Manufactures consumer products, including --- ..
refrigerators and microwave ovens)
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12:00 noon Lunch at Ox Yoke Inn in Amana
1:15 P.M. Leave Ox Yoke Inn by bus
2:00 P.M. Arrive Iowa City - check into Iowa House, University of
Iowa, Memorial Union.
2:30 P.M.Leave Iowa House for tour of Iowa City industries
1 i 2:45 P.M. Visit Procter & Gamble
i Jack Newman, Manager
(Procter & Gamble manufactures personal care products,
including Crest toothpaste)
4:00 P.M. Visit Thomas & Betts or i
I Westinghouse Information Services, Division of
Westinghouse Learning Corporation.
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Thomas & Betts
Marty Kelly - Manager
(Thomas & Betts manufactures electronics and
electrical parts)
Westinghouse
Don Gibson - Vice President
(Westinghouse provides computer services)
5:15 P.M. Return to Iowa House
6:30 P.M. Reception, Art Museum
Remarks:
Robert Anderson, Lt. Governor of Iowa
Mary C. Neuhauser, Mayor of Iowa City
James 0. Freedman, President, University of Iowa
Les Batterman, President, Greater Iowa City
Chamber of Commerce
8:00 P.M. Dinner & Entertainment, Hancher Auditorium
10:30 P.M. Return to Iowa House
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7:00 P.M. Individual cars arrive for dinner at private homes. (Name
and address of host will be provided.)
SUNDAY - MAY 22
Morning free - Leave Iowa House at 10:45 a.m. for Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Airport
for Ozark Flight #781, leaving at 12:15 P.M., arriving Chicago 12:59 P.M.
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8:15
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Leave Iowa House by bus to University Hospitals
t8:30
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Tour of University Hospitals & Clinics
John Staley, Senior Assistant Director,
University Hospitals
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(Morning refreshments will be provided)
10:30
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Bus to downtown Iowa City
10:45
A.M.
Informal discussion with City Council members
and City
staff in meeting room
11:30
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Tour of Iowa City Public Library
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Lolly Eggers, Director
12:00
Noon
Tour of Iowa City Senior Center
Bette Meisel, Director
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Lunch - on your own in downtown Iowa City.
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1:30 P.M.
Afternoon open - with alternative opportunities
a. Discussions with Iowa industries. If you
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continuing discussions with businesses or industries I
you met in Des Moines, you may wish to
schedule
additional time to meet with them. Rooms
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provided at the Iowa House, Rooms 215 and 217.
b. Visit a working farm in the Iowa City area
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Memorial Union at 2 P.M.
C. Shop, as you wish, in downtown Iowa City.
7:00 P.M. Individual cars arrive for dinner at private homes. (Name
and address of host will be provided.)
SUNDAY - MAY 22
Morning free - Leave Iowa House at 10:45 a.m. for Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Airport
for Ozark Flight #781, leaving at 12:15 P.M., arriving Chicago 12:59 P.M.
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May 18, 1983
IMs. Lynne Cannon
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Iowa City Community School Board
509 South Dubuque
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Dear Lynne:
j The City Council considered your recent offer to settle the question j
Of title to the Central Junior High School property. The Council
continues to believe that any settlement by the City must fulfill the
E public purpose requirement of state law. Although a cash settlement 1
would be one way of satisfying public purpose, the Council believes
ofat e the proceedsate of sale tofftheeproperty.ntIf the schooldistrictagrees to compensate the City of Iowa City in the amount equal to ten
w percent of the proceeds realized, the City of Iowa City would
relinquish its claim to the reversionary interest in the property.
Very truly yours,
Mary C. Neuhauser
Mayor
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 19, 1983
To: City Council and City Manager
From: David Perret >�
Re: City Funded Sidewalk Improvement Policy
Attached is a proposed policy concerning criteria to be applied in
determining when the City should fund sidewalk improvements. The
Director of Public Works, Chuck Schmadeke, has reviewed the proposed
policy.
This policy arises from a Council request for standards to help
determine when the City has a responsibility to fund a sidewalk
improvement. The request was made in the context of whether or not
to fund the Melrose Ct. project.
Melrose Ct. is a substandard street with a substandard sidewalk,
which was previously constructed through a special assessment. The
street varies in width, most of the length of which is 16 to 18 feet
wide. The two -directional traffic count is approximately 1,300 {
vehicles/day, making the street a collector, a 100% increase since
the street was reopened in 1980. The street is in disrepair, with
missing curbs and poor drainage.
Only one sidewalk services the street; it varies from 2 feet 9 inches
to 3 feet in width, well below standards, and is located 2 feet from
the street. Over 1,000 pedestrians use the sidewalk/street daily.
The sidewalk is connected to the Brookland Park sidewalk which, in
turn, is linked to Greenwood Dr., which funnels pedestrian traffic
from the Michael St., Benton St., Oakcrest/Woodside St. apartment
areas. The nearest alternative sidewalk going north and south is
one-half mile away at George St.
The Melrose Ct. sidewalk is a vital pedestrian link in the City's
sidewalk system. It was the unanimous decision of the Melrose
Corridor Committee and the staff that the sidewalk be built to a
width of 5 feet to accommodate the traffic. The Committee
recommended, unanimously, that the City fund the entire project.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 19, 1983.
To: City Council and City Manager
From: David Perret b
Re: Proposed Policy for City Financed Sidewalk
Improvement Outside of CDBG Area
It is in the public interest to reconstruct and improve at City — - -
expense public sidewalks in the right-of-way of a public street when
the following criteria exist:
1. Documentation showing that unsafe pedestrian/vehicle conflicts
exist, due to large volumes of vehicles and pedestrians
utilizing an extremely narrow street and sidewalk, resulting in
pedestrian spillage into the street.
2. Documentation showing that the street, carrying two lanes or
more, is a substandard width of 21 feet or less and carries a
collector traffic load of 1000+ vehicles/day. }
3. Documentation showing that the existing sidewalk width was
built narrower than the City -accepted standard of 4 feet and
which carries a minimum of 700 pedestrians/day.
4. Documentation showing that the sidewalk provides the only
improved pedestrian connection between a densely populated and
geographically large residential area (for example, 20 acres or
more) and a major nearby educational and/or employment service
area, which connection serves to funnel large numbers of
pedestrians in both directions, and which connection is not
within a reasonable walking distance from the next nearest
pedestrian access. In such a circumstance, the proposed
sidewalk improvement should be regarded as an improvement in
the connecting link of the city-wide sidewalk system. See Iowa
City Plan: Walkways Report and Plan", adopted in 1976.
5. Documentation that ahigher than normal width standard is
necessary for the proposed sidewalk improvement in order to
accommodate pedestrian volume.
6. Reconstruction and repair of existing paved streets and
sidewalks, as a joint project, has not been previously financed
by a property assessment procedure.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM '_i
Date: May 13, 1983
To: Department Heads
From: City Manager...
Re: Agenda Items
In recent weeks the agenda has been overwhelming. If there are
optional matters which your department is considering which should
be presented to the City Council, please discuss them with me in
advance so that appropriate scheduling may be arranged. Also, I
recognize that many of you are starting to "short circuit" because of
the large number of current projects and issues. The City Council
also is cognizant of the need to minimize the number of non-essential
projects and referrals.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 13, 1983
To: Mike Kucharzak, Charles Schmadeke, Don Schmeiser, Glenn Siders,
Anne Carroll, Robert Keating, Larry Ki nn
From: Neal G. Berlin, City Manager/ y /
Re: Building Permits
The following changes are being implemented in the issuance of building permits.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
1. The Department of Housing and Inspection Services will immediately begin
segregating permit applications into two major groupings.
a. minor residential projects - such as porches, decks, garages, etc.
b. major projects.
2. Major projects will be further classified as either
A. Remodeling and Occupancy Group R3 (single family and duplex)
B. R1 - other residential buildings, commercial projects, institutional,
industrial, etc.
3. Group "B" buildings will be reviewed by the Department of Planning and
Program Development for LSRD, LSNRD, PAD and all zoning. Once PPD has
reviewed a permit application and all zoning questions have been
satisfactorily answered to PPD's satisfaction, PPD shall mark the prints
"okay to excavate and set footings." The Building Official shall then
issue a permit for excavation and footings. PPD will have two days to
satisfactorily complete their zoning review and will notify the Building
Division if there will be a delay and the reason therefor. All contacts
with the builder/developer regarding zoning compliance shall be
coordinated and be the responsibility of the Department of Planning and
Program Development, with PPD noting corrections on the plot plan and
providing an approval signature on the zoning/plot plan.
4. Group "A" buildings shall be reviewed by the Building Division. All single
family dwellings and duplexes shall be reviewed within seven calendar days.
Should the volume of permit applications prevent a complete review within
seven calendar days, at least an excavation/foundation permit shall be
issued within seven working days.
Minor residential projects shall be reviewed at the permit counter upon
application or shall be reviewed within three working days following
submission.
5. Field inspections and office hours
Field personnel will be in the office from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM only.
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In order to plan travel, maximize staff time and minimize fuel costs,
contractors will be encouraged to follow the code requirements for advance
notice of inspections. During this period of heavy construction, it is
wasteful to be crossing back and forth from the east to the west portions
of Iowa City in order to do footing br framing inspections when advance
scheduling would allow a clustering of inspections. Inspectors have been
reminded that they must leave an inspection card in a conspicuous place in
the structure and they must sign the inspection field "hard card".
Contractors will be reminded that (a) they are to display the construction
"hard card" on the job site for signature and (b) a set of approved plans
have to be on the job for reference by the inspectors.
6. After 5:00 PM and Saturday inspections
Footing inspections may be made after 5:00 PM on weekdays and from 7:00 AM
until noon on Saturdays provided that arrangements for late inspections are
called in by 3:00 PM of the same day and by noon on the Friday preceding the
Saturday inspection request. No inspections will be performed on Sundays
or legal holidays. Inspectors shall be offered first opportunity for
overtime and Saturday work and any additional help required shall be
provided by staff from the City of Iowa City Engineering Division. The
Director of Public Works will temporarily assign personnel until the
Building Division can hire an additional temporary inspector. Overtime and
Saturday calls shall be paid time and one-half as specified in the AFSCME
contract and shall not be allowed -to accumulate as compensatory time off.
Existing backlog of print review
Measures shall be taken by the Director of Housing and Inspection Services
and the Senior Building Inspector such that by 9:00 AM Monday, May 16, the
only permits awaiting plan checking in Housing and Inspection Services are
those which were received on or after 9:00 AM, Monday, May 9. Overtime
shall be encouraged and paid so as to accomplish this goal. Further, since
court appearances, zoning interpretation meetings, Board of Adjustment
attendance and other duties are interfering with major building print
review, the Senior Building Inspector shall keep Wednesdays free of any
appointments or commitments and shall reserve such time exclusively for
building permit print review.
8. Additional help
The Director of the Department of Planning and Program Development and the
Director of Public Works will provide the necessary interdepartmental
assistance previously discussed to accomplish the goals outlined in this
memorandum. In addition, the City Manager has authorized two temporary
part-time positions so as to provide one person to assist in plan checking
and permit issuance procedures and another person to assist in field
inspections. The Director of Human Relations will provide whatever
assistance is necessary to expedite the filling of these two positions by
capable persons.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
CENTRAL REGION
601 EAST 13TH STREET t•�� 1v/�
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Honorable Mary C. Neuhauser
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Mr. Emmit J. George, Chairman
Iowa City Airport Commission
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Neuhauser and Chairman George:
Your effort to develop an airport ordinance and proposed City Council
Resolution 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.
We 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 met, and the aviation service capabilities of
the airport has suffered substantially. This fact is most exemplified by
the greatly improved wording in the proposed ordinance and resolution; which
would have been of incalculable benefit had they been established many years
ago.
The concept of assurances in the grant of Federal funds assistance is to
assure the assistance will result in a beneficial 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 a condition which has reduced the usefullness of
the facility and will be extremely costly to rectify. Our position there-
fore indicates that those actions necessary to resolve the problem areas
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 matter and to assist you to the limit of our resources to plan and
design any improvement actions at the airport.
Sincerely, /
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CWDIENTS/RECOMMENDATIO:iS PROPOSED AIRPORT ZONING ORDINANCE
Section 1 PURPOSE: Revise to say "The purpose ------------ clear overlay
zone within which uses which would be incompatible with the airport are
prohibited." This ordinance also prohibits the establishment of sanitary
land fills within the entire area underlying the airport overlay zones.
Section 2 AMENDMENTS OK
8.10.50. OK
8.10.50.1 Findings. Add d. Because of the propensity of sanitary
landfills for attracting birds, which in turn are hazardous to aircraft
in flight, establishment of land fills is prohibited within the entire area
tnderlying the airport overlay zones.
8.10.50.2 Definitions
(g) Instrument Runway. Change to read: "A runway with an existing
FAA approved straight -in instrument approach procedure, or a runway
for which planning for such procedure is included on a current FAA
approved Airport Layout Plan.
(1) delete the words "a military services approved military Airport
Layout Plan."
(m) Add: "Airport Master Plan - a comprehensive plan for development
of the airport over a 20 year time period. The Master Plan includes
among other things, aviation activity forecasts, determinations of
needed airport facilities, a financial plan & proposed time schedule
for developing facilities included in the Master Plan, and recommen-
dations for use of land on and adjacent to the Airport. The Airport
Layout Plan is a component part of the Master Plan.
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(n) Add: "Airport Layout Plan" - A drawing (or set of drawings
depicting existing and future property lines and facilities including _
but not limited to runways, taxiways., aprons, buildings & clear zones. ,
An FAA approved NLP is a prerequisite for receiving Federal grants
for Airport development projects.
8.10.50.3
(a) (1) a. The runways identified should be 12, 30 and 17.
i (a) (1) b. The runways identified should be 6, 24, and 35.
(c) (1) b. 1. Runways identified should be 17, 12 and 30.
(c) (1) b. 2. Runway identified should be 35 and 6.
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add: (c) (1) b. 3. - 4000' for runway 24.
(c) (1) c. 1. The identified runways should be 12, 30, and 17.
(c) (1) c. 2. The identified runways should be 6,
24, and 35.
(d) (1) a. Runway 6. Dimensions should be 1425' wide at a distance
of 1700' from the inner edge.
(d) (1) b. Identified runways should be 12, 30, & 17.
(d) (1) c. OK
(d) (1) d. Identified Rwys should be 6 & 35.
(d) (2) Revise to read: "It is highly desirable that there be no
structures or natural objects or traverse ways within the clear zones.
In any event the following land uses shall not be permitted:
a. Residential dwellings of any type.
b. OK
c. OK
d. OK
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f. OK
g. OK
h. Any use which would attract a concentration of people such
as stadiums, fairgrounds,etc.
i. Storage of fuel or other hazardous materials.
OTHER COMMENTS
See 8.10.50.2 Definitions (c)
Suggest you use FAR Part 77 - Subpart C instead of Sections 77.21, 77.23 and
77.25, etc. There is also a Section 28 and 29. These paragraph numbers may be
revised bot Subpart C will probably remain.
(d) airport primary not properly defined i.e. turf runway primary ends at
the end of runway.
(g) unclear - you could clarify by eliminating the words "utilizing air
navigation facilities or area type navigation equipment" and add the
word or before for which an etc.
(h) Add "Decision height" and define
See 8.10.50.4 b (2) Delete entire last sentence.
See 8.10.50.5. Special exceptions.
The last sentence of this section is subject to misinterpretation. It could be construe,
to mean that an exception shall not be granted unless the FAA shall have indicated that
such structure ----" is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off of aircraft.
We suggest that this section be revised to eliminate this possible result.
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See 8.10.5.2 Definitions -
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See 8.10.50.4 (b) (2) \
Change Advisory Circular Number to 70-7460-1F _
No reference made to marking of obstructions.
Consider adding para. - all proponents of structures defined under -
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FAR 77, Subpart B should file notice as required with the FAA - we
recommend you consider adding a disclaimer i.e:, "This zoning ordinance {
does not relieve the sponsor of any compliance responsibilities relating
to any law or regulation of other governmental bodies."
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 19, 1983,
To: City Council.
From: Don Schmeisere,Director of Planning & Program Development
Re: Disposition of Parcel D
The City Council will consider a resolution on the May 24 formal
agenda which would initiate the sale of the property located at
Harrison & Linn Streets in the Lower Ralston Creek Area, designated
as "Parcel D." Parcel D has been reconfigured to include a 15 foot
wide portion of the rights-of-way of Harrison Street and Linn Street.
The property thus contains 27,751 square feet and is described in the
attached Disposition Prospectus.
As outlined in the Prospectus, the following stipulations would
apply to the sale of Parcel D:
I 1. The required use is an institution as defined in the Zoning
Ordinance.
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easement along the bank of Ralston Creek. It is referred to as
being approximately 20 feet wide in order to allow some
flexibility in the placement of a building on the site.
3. The property must be developed according to current flood plain
standards.
4. A minimum bid to be accompanied by a $500 bid security deposit
is required. The minimum bid should be established by the City
Council. A recently revised appraisal would indicate the
market value of Parcel D to be $97,500; but because of the
restricted use and limited useable land area, the value could
reasonably be placed at 60-75% of market value ($58,500-
73,125).
With the Council's concurrence in the disposition of Parcel D,
certain other required actions would be initiated by the City:
1. Publication of a notice of public hearing to be held July 5 to
consider proposals and the disposition of the parcel.
2. Vacation and disposition of the portion of Harrison and Linn
Streets right-of-way. (This item will be referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.)
3. Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance's parking requirements for
institutions.
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Iowa City is seeking a developer for property located on the
southeast corner of Harrison and Linn streets in the Lower Ralston Creek
Neighborhood Redevelopment Area. This property is known as "Parcel D" and
consists of a portion of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 20, County Seat
Addition, and a 15 foot wide vacated portion of the right-of-way of
Harrison and Linn streets. The City desires to have this site developed
for institutional use, as defined in the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance.
This property is well-suited for a variety of public or semi-public
institutional purposes, being close to the central business district
(four blocks from City Plaza) and a wide range of community facilities and
services. The City wishes to encourage the redevelopment of this property
j following the completion of the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood
i Redevelopment Project and encourages innovative, well-designed proposals
for this site.
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Location:
Surrounding land use:
Parcel size and topography:
Minimum bid price:
Zoning:
Required use:
Utilities:
Other:
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The map on the following page shows the
location of Parcel D at the intersection of
Harrison -and Linn streets.
North - multi -family residential, north of
Harrison Street
South - commercial, south of Ralston Creek
East - vacant land and Ralston Creek
West - mixed single- and multi -family
residential, west of Linn Street
27,751 square feet including 6,015 square
feet from the vacated portion of Harrison
and Linn streets right-of-way. The City
has initiated the vacation and disposition
of the 15 foot wide portion of right-of-
way. Those procedures are expected to be
concluded at the same time that final
action is taken to sell Parcel D.
The topography of this site is generally
level and is located above the adjoining
street grades. The site elevation ranges
between 652 and 655 feet above mean sea
level.
Current zoning is C2 (commercial) which
permits a variety of commercial and low -
and medium -density residential uses, as
well as "institutions."
An institution, which is defined as a
building occupied by a non-profit
corporation or non-profit establishment
for public use.
Water, sewer, telephone, electricity, and
natural gas services are available.
Floodplain - construction on this parcel
R subject to the terms and conditions
detailed in the City's Flood Hazard Overlay
Zones Ordinance (Section 8.11.02 of
Appendix A of the Iowa City Code of
Ordinances).
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Easements - This parcel is subject to the
reservation of land for a non -buildable
conservation easement, approximately 20
feet wide, along the bank of Ralston Creek.
A legal description of the easement will be
made available prior to the time of
conveyance. (See map for the approximate
location of the easement.)
Condition of site - The City makes no
representation as to the surface or
subsurface conditions of this property. It
should, however, be noted that an abandoned
sewer line crosses the site in a
southwesterly direction, and it may be
removed or filled as appropriate.
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Easements - This parcel is subject to the
reservation of land for a non -buildable
conservation easement, approximately 20
feet wide, along the bank of Ralston Creek.
A legal description of the easement will be
made available prior to the time of
conveyance. (See map for the approximate
location of the easement.)
Condition of site - The City makes no
representation as to the surface or
subsurface conditions of this property. It
should, however, be noted that an abandoned
sewer line crosses the site in a
southwesterly direction, and it may be
removed or filled as appropriate.
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PROCEDURES
This prospectus constitutes the official solicitation of offers to
purchase the portion of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 20, County Seat
Addition, and a 15 foot wide vacated portion of the Harrison and Linn
streets right-of-way, designated as Parcel D in the Lower Ralston Creek
Area.
Bids must be submitted by 1:30 p.m. on June 28, 1983, to the City Clerk's
Office, Iowa City Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City,
Iowa 52240. No bids submitted after this time will be considered. All
bid documents become public information, and there will be no attempt to
withhold the names of those submitting proposals after the opening of
bids.
During the period when proposals are being accepted, no official oral
interpretation or clarification of this offering will be given. Requests
for official interpretation or clarification must be submitted in
writing. All replies to such requests will be issued as addenda to this
prospectus and sent to all concerned parties.
Upon receipt of the bids, City staff 'will review and evaluate all
proposals. The City Council will, after recommendation from the staff,
designate a preferred developer. Designation of the preferred developer
will be made by the City Council as expeditiously as possible; on or after
July 19, 1983. The City expressly reserves the right to reject any or all
bids received and to waive any irregularities.
During the course of review and evaluation of the bids, the City may wish
to meet with one or more of the developers for further clarification of
the bids. The City reserves the right to initiate such meetings. These
meetings may be conducted on an individual or collective basis involving
one or more of the prospective developers. Following the receipt of the
development bids, the City also reserves the right to negotiate with
developers concerning the times and conditions of their bids as long as
any of the agreed upon changes do not materially affect the conditions
stated in this prospectus.
After the designation of the preferred developer, the developer so
designated will be required to enter into a real estate contract within 60
days unless this period is extended by the City. If the real estate
contract has not been executed at the conclusion of this 60 day period,
the City reserves the right, at its sole option, to rescind the
designation of the developer or to extend the time period allowed for the
negotiation and execution of the contract. Should the City exercise its
option to rescind the developer's designation, the City may initiate
negotiations with one or all of the developers who submitted a proposal,
or the City may begin a new selection process. All materials submitted to
the City shall become the exclusive property of the City and shall be
utilized as the City deems proper.
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The bids submitted to the City should consist of two (2) copies of each
item detailed below. Bids should be submitted no later than 1:30 p.m.,
June 28, 1983, at which time the prdposals shall be opened. After that
time, no new proposals will be accepted and no modifications to those
submitted will be allowed unless specifically requested by the City.
All bids must be submitted in substantially the same format as the forms
furnished by the City and must be complete in all respects. Any
additions, deletions, or modifications of the Offer to Purchase must be
justified and explained in full detail in the narrative statement attached
to the offer.
Prospective purchasers/developers may obtain a complete bid packet from
the Office of the City Clerk upon payment of $5 (non-refundable) per
packet.
Materials and forms to be included in the proposal are:
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2. A bid security deposit of $500 (certified check or money order
payable to the City of Iowa City).
3. A written narrative describing the proposed development (use, size,
cost, appearance, etc).
4. A sketch and layout of the proposed project on the site.
5. A written narrative stating financial assumptions (e.g., use of
conventional financing). Include a written commitment from the
financial institution if private financing is proposed.
6. A development schedule (not to exceed two years).
7. A Redeveloper's Statement of Qualifications and Financial
Responsibility.
Proposais must be submitted to the City Clerk with all supporting
documents in a sealed envelope or other container marked:
Offer to Purchase Parcel 0 - Lower Ralston Creek Area
City of Iowa City, Iowa
To be opened June 28, 1983
No proposals may be withdrawn except by written request by the developer
prior to the opening of the proposals. After the opening of the
proposals, all offers shall remain valid and irrevocable for a period of
120 days from the date of opening.
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MEMO
Date: May 13, 1983
To: Neal Berlin
From: Don Schmeis'er
Iowa City
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Re: Schedule for Amending the Zoning Ordinance, Vacation and Disposition of a
Portion of Harrison and Linn Streets and Disposition of Property - Project
HOPE Facility
Listed below is a proposed schedule for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
City Council to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance, the vacation and disposition
of a 15 foot wide portion of Harrison and Linn Streets, and the disposition of
"Parcel D" located at Harrison and Linn Streets. This schedule is very tight
considering the series of actions required to make the proposed Project HOPE
facility work on the Harrison and Linn Street site. All ordinances addressed in
this schedule will require that the Council suspend the rules with regard to the
readings. Because the schedule coincides with the Council's summer schedule, it may
not be possible for the Council to waive the readings, and therefore the schedule
will need to be extended as necessary.
In addition, Council needs to provide direction as to whether the City will initiate
the application for vacation of the right-of-way and waive the application fees or
the prospective purchaser (e.g.Project HOPE) is to make application for the
vacation.
May 16 Council discussion and direction regarding the vacation and
disposition of right-of-way.
May 20 Complete draft staff report on vacation. Receive appraisal for
right-of-way and revised appraisal for Parcel D.
May 24 Council authorizes the solictation of offers and sets a public
hearing for July 5 on the proposed disposition of Parcel D.
May 31 Informal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to consider vacation
of right-of-way and zoning ordinance amendments.
June 2 Planning and Zoning Commission makes rcommendation on vacation of
right-of-way and zoning ordinance amendments.
June 7 City Council sets public hearings for amending the Zoning Ordinance
and the vacation and disposition of City right-of-way for July S.
June 28 City Clerk receives offers to purchase Parcel D.
July 5 City Council holds public hearings on amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, vacation and disposition of right-of-way, and
consideration of offers to purchase and disposition of Parcel D.
July 19 City Council considers an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance -
readings waived; considers an ordinance vacating a portion of
Harrison and Linn Streets - readings waived; considers a resolution
authorizing the disposition of the right-of-way; and considers a
resolution to enter into a contract for the disposition of Parcel D.
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Chairman, Economic Development Committee
FR;:d: Joe Puch,
Chairman,
Subcommittee Office/Research Parx Development
DATE: May o, 1993
RE: Office/Research Park Locations
'Enclosed is cur report on office/research park locations in Iowa
City. We would appreciate your sharing this report with all Economic
Development Committee members at the next regular meeting.
'...t retort completes cne of our cbiectives for 1983. Given what
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clarificaticnand/or direction regarding the balance of this sub-
committee's work plan for the year.
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DATE: April 1983 -
RE: O£fice/Research Park Locations - Iowa City j
iAs a first step in identifying possible locations for office/research
park (ORP) develoo_ment in Iowa City, the subcommittee members met with -
Don Schmeiser and his staff at the City. As it so happens, Don was
able to provide us with a copy of the enclosed memo which summarizes
very well several possible locations for ORP development and some
analysis of the pros and cons for each. At this point in histo r_: or,l :•
a part of Area A is now zoned OR?. j
i In addition to the factors listed for the sites included in the memo,
other general characteristics of ORP sites might be listed this way:
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2. Building to land ratio is usually 15:85 --residential in
nature.
3. Motels/Restaurants/Support facilities are permitted.
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Based on our review of this information, we have reached the followinc
conclusions:
1. An expansion of the current ORP zoning at Area A would be
desirable as a notification to potential developers that
already existing ORP zoned land is available. The new zoning
ordinance will probably leave this area zoned agricultural
bec3use Of its present use.
2. Given that ORP development is most condusive to large scale 1
uses of the type now found in Area A (ACT and Westinghouse)
and the probability of finding new industry of a similar type
is small, the subcommittee believes that a greater need orooaoly
exists for smaller planned area developments) within the
Commercial Office zoning concept. one such location that would
be suitaole for such a designation is Area C. A planned
development at this location would offer a more appropriate
solution for small commercial enterprises of the type and
character more likely to be attracted by the economic develop-
ment plan.
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In August the City Council is scheduled to approve its new zoning ordinance
(a schedule for review is enclosed). This subcommittee recommends that the
Steering Committee take interest in this process as it relates to the
suggestions herein and present a case for zoning changes that would compli-
ment the overall economic development plan.
Respectfully Submitted,
j Joe B. Pugh, Chairman
John Balmer
Chuck McComas
Harry Wolf
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 8, 1982 —�
To: Don Schmeiser j
From: Karin Franklin-
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ranklinRe: ORP Development Sites
Selection of the areas for ORP development shown on the attached map are
based on the assumption that the following factors are desirable:
1. Proximity to a major thoroughfare to
provide high visibility to '
regional and/or interstate traffic and to expand the potential labor
pool.
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2. Sufficient blocks of land to allow for parks which may involve either
one major tenant or a number of small research or high-tech
facilities.
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3. Accessibility to the main campus of the University.
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4. Topography and surrounding land uses which provide amenities and are
compatible with office/research park development.
Consideration has not been given to short-range sewer constraints city-
wide. In each of the areas which meet the factors listed above, capital
improvements in terms of major sewer lines would be necessary. The
suggested areas are addressed below with the pros and cons for each
enumerated.
Area A - Hienwav 1/Interstate 80 Interchanae
Pros:
Expands on existing ORP uses.
Topography is manageable and allows for extensive landscaped areas
characteristic of research park development.
High visibility off I-80.
4 Accessible from I-80.
` Cons:
Full development would require construction of lagoons or the expansion of
proposed lift station, whicn would increase impacts on downstream sewer I
surcharging.
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Local access roads would be necessary off Highway 1 and Scott Boulevard.
Area B - Freeway 218/Melrose Avenue Interchanae
Pros:
Area will ultimately be close to residential development.
Topography is hilly, offering some surrounding amenities.
Accessible from Freeway 218.
Within easy access to west side campus of the University.
Cons:
Requires extension of major sewer lines through watershed to the north.
Freeway 218 will not provide the high visibility provided on sites along
I-80.
Area C - South of Highway 1 Near the Airport
Pros:
Proximity to airport.
Frontage access along Highway 1.
Access from Freeway 218.
Cons:
Sewer service must be extended prior to development.
The topography is relatively flat, making construction easier but
offering few amenities.
Projected land uses across Highway 1 include intensive commercial and
highway commercial uses.
Area D - University Property
Pros:
Topography is such that extensive landscaping and provision of amenities
would be possible.
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FROM: ZUC8ELLI, HUNTER 6 ASSOCIATES, INC.
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DE: Meeting with UD&G Staff at HUD Regional Office,
Omaha, Nebraska, May ll/ 1983
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application. The OD8G reviewers (Rosalyn D gget and 8iII
Clements) made several general comments and reiterated earlier
requests for additional information on specific elements of the
application. The overall impression was that the application
is substantially complete and competitive with other projects
in this round, but that the exact terms will be subject to
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scrutiny and, probably' revision as the reviewprocess moves
along.
�^GENERAL NOTES
General comments oIferred by Mrs. Dogget were the
following:
(l) Total project oost is high in relation to
achievable room rates;
(3) The UD8g amount regoaatod is a high proportion
(%1 1 percent) of total project cost; a lower
proportion, on the order
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MEMO-- May 12, 1983
Messrs. Beck, Berlin & Dr. Johnson
(S) Financing fee: review cost o` financing, estimated
at 5 percent of IRB amount in application (P. 145 a,
line 6) and provide supporting information (City);
(9) Franchise fee: provide letter/agreement from Holiday
Inn, stating project commitment, fee, coverage and
market study preparation (VBA);
(10) Arbitrage: evaluate potential to arbitrage loan.d
funds in order to reduce interest expense during
construction period (ZHA);
(11) UDAG repayment terms: write up the repayment terms
more clearly, explaining each aspect of the agreement
(ZHA);
(12) Detailed construction cost breakdown: the breakdown
should be submitted in greater detail than is shown
in the application (P. 145) (VBA);
(13) Site plan: make minor revisions to site plan (p. 86)
to show service alley and eliminate "proposed
department store" (City);
(14) Cost/rate disparity: address HUD'S concern that the
project is too expensive for the market by summarizing
reasons for costs (ZHA).
D. SCHEDULE
As agreed between City, developer and consultant, additional
material which satisfies each of the points outlined above
should be submitted to the City not later than May 23, so that a
coordinated letter with all supplementary materials can be
prepared and submitted to HUD before June 1.
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Messrs. Beck, Berlin & Dr. Johnson May 12, 1983
(3) The equity kicker (15 percent) to the City is low -
25 percent would be desirable, in HUD'S view;
i (4) The UDAG amount requested exceeds the equity
f commitment - these should be roughly equivalent in
a 'typical" project;
(5) HUD will not commit UDAG funds to a project in which
permanent financing is "subject to" review of a
market study
C. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
In addition to these general issues, we also discussed
specific pieces of information which HUD will require in order to
complete its final review. These are summarized below, with
assignments to the City, developer and consultant identified in
parentheses:
(1) Management team: submit copy of management agreement
with CIDCO and brief description of the company (VBA);
(2) Financing: submit appropriate letters of commitment
from lenders ensuring that commitments are not "subject
to" review of a market study (VHA);
(3) Market respond to questions on market from
HUD area economist, James Laskso ("HA);
(4) Bonds: provide summary of I•lay 24 hearing on bond
issuance (City);
(5) Bond counsel opinion: submit revised or supplemental
letter which addresses the restrictions which TEFRA
places on commercial projects (City);
(6) Hotel construction costs: provide summary of 1983
development costs based on national survey (2HA);
(7) FF&E: provide detailed breakdown of $12,000 estimated
per room cost (VHA);
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BULLETINlw
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First Session, Bulletin No. 11
May 16, 1983
This will be the last legislative bulletin for the first session of the 70th General
Assembly.
The 1983 session of the General Assembly was not a landmark session for Iowa cities.
Although traditional programs such as municipal assistance, sewage aid construction
revenue and transit assistance were all maintained, in the face of growing pressure
to stabilize the State's general fund failure to finalize action on sidewalk liabil-
ity,civil service reform, small cities' police training, vets' preference andlocal
option taxes left the cities with an unfinished agenda.
Despite strenuous objections and intensive lobbying on the part of city offieialsand
the League, the legislature proceeded to pass legislation which will divert much-
needed revenue from the road use tax fund in the next fiscal year and set intonation
what may become permanent diversion.
Also passed in the final hours of the session was legislation which could seriously
jeopardise the cash flaw of cities. This legislation will change the distribution
of certain tax credit money from semiannual to annual payments to county treasurers.
On a positive note, a majority of the legislation against which the League had taken
a position failed to pass. This list includes manufactured housing, collective bar-
gaining, compensation for outdoor advertising devices, reduced hours forfire fighters
and the original $200 million road bonding program which diverted revenue from the
cities' portion of the road use tax fund.
STATUS OF PENDING LEGISLATION
For those bills that have passed both the House and the Senate in different forms,
they will be returned to the chamber in which they originated under a joint posses-
sion rule and retain their place on the calendar until next session. Bills which
passed one house but not the other will be returned to the committee of origin and
have to be passed through the committee structure again next session.
SPECIAL SESSIONS)
The present adjournment may only be temporary depending on whether the Governor ve-
toes the unemployment insurance legislation. If that happens, and it appears likely
that it will, a special session will be necessary in the interim to re -debate the
issue. Depending on the manner in which the special session is called, other issues
may be eligible for debate during the special session.
LEGISLATION RELATING TO CITIES
A complete analysis of all legislation affecting cities will be featured in the July
issue of IOWA MUNICIPALITIES magazine. Some legislation is very detailed and we ere
just now beginning the process of piecing it all together.
INTERIM LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY
All interim legislative and special session activity will be reported in the League
magazine unless special attention to a particular issue is needed, in which cost wt
will issue a bulletin.
As of this writing there are numerous issues which are of interest to cities and
which could be studied during the interim. Included in this list are investment of
idle public funds (HCR 27); cost of collective bargaining to cities/taxpayers
(SR 13); funding of Iowa road programs (SCR 46); use of public employees in contracts
(SCR 4S); and property tax committees.
COPIES OF LEGISLATION
Copis of all ng or
use
Roome(515/281-5436)lor the l Senate s can b Bill Room d(515/281151731 orlthroughpthe l
League
office. (over)
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