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City of Iowa CN,
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 25, 1978
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting' Schedule
September 4, 1978
Monday
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HOLIDAY - No Meeting
September 5, 1978
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7:00 P.M. - Short _informal session to review "last minute" agenda items -
Conference Room
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7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
September 11, 1978
Monday
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1:30 - 5:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - Executive session to consider an appointment to t he,
United
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Action for Youth Board
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. 0 P.M. - Review zoning applications
2:00•P.M.-Discuss Council agenda and Council time
2:30 P.M. ; - Discussion of airport leases with Airport Commission
- Staff
3:30 P.M. - Highlander ' Lift Station -Public Works
4:15 P.M. - Status of litigation -John Hayek
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Member 12, 1978
Tuesday
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
September 18, 1978
Monday
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September 19, 1918
Tuesday
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September 25, 1978
Monday
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1:30 P.M. - Executive session to consider. appointments to Johnson
County
Regional Planning Commission (2) and to the Board of
Electrical
Examiners and Appeals (1)
2:00 P.M, '- Review zoning applications
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2:30 P.M.''- Discuss' Council agenda and Council time
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City Council:
Informal Agendas
and Meeting Schedule
August 25, 1978
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September 26, 1978
Tuesday
7:30 P.M. -
Regular Council Meeting'- Council Chambers
October 2, 1978
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1:30.- 5:00 P.M.
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Review zoning, applications
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Discuss tans and specifications pec ifica
tions for. Block 83/84
Parking
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Garage -,Public Works
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Discuss Council ,agenda and Council time
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Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
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Pending Items
EEOC Update
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\ City of Iowa C'41y
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 25, 1978
Tp; City Council
FROM:' City Manager
RE:Material in Friday's Packet
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Informal agendas and meeting', schedule
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Program Development regarding
substantiation of financial assistance for subsidized low rent housing
report.
Copy of letter from Director of Public Works to IDOT confirming date and
time of meeting regarding Freeway 518. /6�9
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Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding construction of county .
jail on Capitol Street /620
Memorandum from Glenn Siders, Senior Building Inspector, regarding fences.
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Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Tony Kushnir regarding barbed wire '
fences.
Notice of Auction for the Arts from the'Iowa City/Johnson' County Arts Council
Minutes of staff meetings of August 9 and August 23, 1978 6 2
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The Ecumenical Housing Corporation, a consortium of 12 local churches, was established
for
the specific purpose ofproviding subsidized lower cost housing for elderly
residents in the Iowa City area. The Ecumenical Housing Corporation received an
allocation for 100 units of this type of housing under the Federal 'Section '2021,
housing Because
program. of the cost perimeters associated with this program, it
wasldetermined that the Ecumenical Housing. Corporation not
could pay the Fair
Market Value of this property, which was appraised to be $231,660.,- Section 403.A
(Low -Rent Housing Law) of the Iowa Code 'allows municipalities to provide assistance
to groups such as the Ecumenical Housing Corporation for this purpose. This report
has been repaired in,
order to comply with the Low -Rent Housing Law provisions,
An appraisal prepared by the Winegar Appraisal Company established a Fair Market ;
Value for the subject properties of $231, 660. This includes a parcel of land with
dimensions of 102 feet by 150 feet (15,300 square feet) immediately cast of the
old Iowa City Post Office (which is to become the Iowa City Senior Citizens Center);
and approximately 16,100 square feet of the Iowa Avenue parking lot which is located
on the north side of the alley northeast of the old Post Office. 1
The'Ecumenical Housing Corporation submitted a pro forma financial statement
substantiating their inability to pay the Fair Market Value for this property.
Subsequent
d contact with >he'Department of
analysis anHousing and Urban Development's
Area, Office in
Des Moines has indicated that tile maximum feasible amount -which HUD
is to for
,willing pay, both the parcel of: land immediately east of the Post Office
and the Iowa Avenue
,entire parking lot is $120,000. This includes an area of
39,300 square feet
or a per foot cost of $3.05. In that the City will need convenient
parking for the Senior Center,'it
is recommended that the minimum amount of parking
required b HUD b
q y e sold to the Ecumenical 1 Housing Corporation
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and tha
of the' lot be retained t the remainder
d by the 0ity specifically for the purpose of Senior Center
parking. Consistent with this approach, itisrecommended that the City sell
approximately 16,100 square feet of the Iowa Avenue parking lotto the Ecumenical
Housing Corporation. This would 'provide parking for 60 automobiles,' the minimum
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number of spaces that HUD has indicated must; be provided for this housing:project.
This would leave the City with room for approximately 25 parking spaces in the Iowa
Avenue parking lot'for
the Senior Center. The area of 16,100 square feet was'
stated as approximate, in that conceivably. Federal requirements local ordinance
or
requirements, such a s
9 the Tree Planting provisions of the Zoning -0rdinance might
alter this figure somewhat.
It has been determined that the approximate total area for the 100 units of housing
and the 50 parking spaces is 31,400 square feet. At.an amount of $3.05 per square
foot
this would result in a total cost of $95,770. Based upon a Fair Market Value
of $189,116 for the
31,400 square feet of land needed for this project,,a subsidy
by the City of $89,346 is
represented.
The City's adopted Housing Assistance Plan provides substantiation for additional
subsidized housing for the elderly in Iowa City. Table SI of the (lousing Assistance
Plan, p. 37, shows that 33' of the lower income households are comprised of
elderly or handicapped households.Specifically, 1168 of the households currently
requiring assistance are elder] homeowners s and 279 are elderly 7e households
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Among the elderly population (age 62 and over), housing needs are the result of a
variety of financial and', physical factors, The HAP Performance Report demonstrates
the assistance provided to elderly homeowners through the Rehabilitation program
(11) and to elderly renters through the existing Section 8 Subsidy program (132),
however, in many cases, new construction is the only viable alternative to pro-
viding adequate housing for the elderly. Iowa City has 64 new units of elderly
housing, and has encouraged the development of 81 new units by Old Capitol and
Mid -States, but 'the HAP shows a substantial need for additional elderly housing.
The Elderly Housing Marketability Study was undertaken to clarify the need for
elderly housing assistance as calculated from 1970 Census data. A surprising
number of survey respondents are homeowners anxious to move to accommodations with
less responsibility or renters who cannot find a ground floor apartment or a building
with an elevator. Among those who are eligible for federally assisted housing
'(by age and income), 151 renters and 463 homeowners expressed an interest in
movingt
elderly o
y housing. 210 people said they wanted to move to elderly housing
in the near future, while 480 said they would possibly move to elderly housing. A
total of 690 eligible people are interested in moving to an elderly housing
complex. For further, information, see Summary Report in'Appendix 1.''
Combined information from -the -Housing Assistance Plan and the•elderly housing
r surveywould indicate ndicate a necessity to'facilitate continued City .involvement in
housing for the elderly in order to maintain good performance in housing programs,
toaddress publicly stated needs, and to fulfill HUD approved goals and objectives
to.provide decent, safe and sanitary;,lhousing. There is a calculated and stated
need for approximately four times the number of units allocated d to Iowa City;
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therefore, it is recommended that the City assist the Ecumenical Housing Corporation
in developing a project for 100 units of elderly housing.
In that the City is subsidizing the sale of this land and in that there is a need
for vehicular parking space in Iowa City, it is',suggested that several conditions
be attached to; the sale of this land; should the Council decide to convey the
property to the Ecumenical'' Housing Corporation'. These conditions include the
following:
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1. A reversion clause which indicates that if, the Ecumenical Housing Corporation
is unable to or decides not to build this housing project', that all of the land
conveyed to them be sold back to the City for the same amount the land was
sold by the City.
2. Consistent with other development in downtown Iowa City, it is suggested that
both the building and the parking for be reviewed by the City's Design Review
Committee and that they make a recommendation to the City Council on this
project.
3. Because of the lack of parking spaces in downtown Iowa City, it is suggested'
that most of the Iowa Avenue parking lot which is 'intended to be conveyed
to the Ecumenical Housing Corporation be allowed to be used by the City as a
parking lot until actual occupancy of the elderly housing project. It is
recognized that probably a portion of the parking lot will have to be used
by the contractor for the storage; of materials for the construction of the
housing structure.
4.An understanding' should also be reached between the City and the Ecumenical'
Housing Corporation whereby the surplus parking spaces, if any, in the
Ecumenical Housing Corporation's parking lot can be used by elderly. residents
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The Elderly Housing Marketability Study was initiated at the
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re9 uest of the HUD Are a Office in order to document market
absorption of'181 units of federally-subsadazed elderly housing
in`lowa City:'. In a.surveyw.of,"elderly households, 895 respondents
said they would or would possibly move into an elderly housing
complex in ,Iowa City if such accommodations were available.
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This ;is more than twice the number of responses necessary
meet :,the HUD marketability criterion. -In addition, the; survey
rovided information useful in clarifying the demand for housing,
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METHODOLOGY
April, 1978; a questionnaire was sent to all persons listed as "retired" in the
In
City Directory. Since not all persons age 62 and over are listed in the City
Directory, the survey was publicized through church announcement, the Press Citizen,
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Involvement Newsletter and various organizations for
honedelderly
to becitizens
added to the mailing
did not receive a survey during', the first mailing, p
list: Over 2500 questionnaireseneratintUa responsern eraterofmapproximatelyailed and r60$ 0
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questionnaires were , returned, g g
All questionnaires received within three weeks'of the initial mailing were computer
1 tabulated for analysis. or
Since only persons, age 62 and over aersonsre gunder ible f62 years
federally -assisted elderly housing programs, responses from p
old were deleted.' The total number of responses used in this analysis.is 1376.
According el ted. Census data, there were approximately 3,745 persons age 62 and over
injowa City. Although this figure can be expected to fluctuate based upon migration,
deaths and progression of age groups, it is;nevertheleurvey ss, a valid estimation of espondents`
the elderly population in Iowa City: Thus, the 1376 sr, represent a
36.7% sample of the Iowa City elderly population.
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RESULT AN?LYSIS
The, urv.y form used in the study appears on the following
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percentage response for each question.
Most of the respondeentsnts owwnn
their 'own home,
drive their own car, are female, retired; and are not currently living with a spouse.
of the res ondenis have an income of less than $5000 per year and only
Over
25 P
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'15:6% have an income above $12,
ple said
Question 5 regarding elderly -housing shows bletand 46.8%or1644orespondents esaid
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to elderly housinglif iinterpreted as the
move in Y
possibly they would move, ,however these figures alone cannot be rP .
number of eligible applicants for elderly housing. Although income eligibility
involves several'factors,,an attempt to estimate eligibility was made by
cross
tabulating responses to Question, 11 with Question 5.' Table,l shows the number and
nswering the questionnaire who are probably eligible by
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income for federally -assisted e '50% of thentotal respondentsnsaids
percentage of persons aIderly twho are
hey would or
probably income eligible,
would possibly want'to move into an elderly housing complex.
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Table 2 further characterizes income eligible �ndPansizabledents Ymajorittheir e of thent tincome
housing. Most of the elderly are homeowners, then,
are also owner -occupants. It is not surprising,
ds 71.3%) o elderly
households ( move t Y
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that among those who are eligible for elderly h g
housing, the largest grutheare
thosend who
or e would
be trangfisrunmistakahlyering from ehigh, the
apartment living. o
asset determination could lower the number of persons eligible for federal rental
subsidies.
According to HUD area economists, the formula for determinining market absorption of
federally -assisted units involves a comparison of twice the number of allocated
units with the number of respondents ,indicating they would or would
s by 2possibl m move into
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181 Iow o
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elderly housing.
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comparing this number with 895, the number!of "Yes"
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criterion for market absorption since 895 is nearly 2:5 times the minimum requirement
of 362.
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Tables3 and 4 further demonstrate the demand for elderly housing by size of house-
hold. Surveyquestionnaires were sent to persons, not households, thus, the number
of persons' responding does not necessarily reflect the number of units needed.
Table 3 shows that 386 single persons who are income eligible said "yes" or
"possibly" to moving into an elderly housing complex.Table 4 shows the number of
persons living with a spouse who are income, eligible for 'elderly ,housing. Assuming
that each spouse answered the questionnaire, the figures in Table 4,can be "corrected"
by dividing by two. The resulting: 151 "yes" and "possibly" responses from couples ,
plus 386 "slTefromprovides an adjusted
y"possibly"
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demand for 537 unitsofederlyhousing, conservativeis also
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higher than the HUD. minimum. criterion of 362 responses indicating a willingness
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move to elderly housing.
The demand for elderly housing,far exceeds the current allocation of 181 units of
federal assistance even when adjusted for income eligibility and size of household.
Certainly some respondents will not be eligible, because of assets'or will change their
minds, however, it must also be noted that the survey respondents are only a 36.7%
sample of the total, elderly, population in Iowa City.
The survey data obviously supporta need for federally -subsidized elderly housings
and -would further -indicate. the. necessity,to,address, housing -related programs as a.';
means to',alleviate'the physical and financial difficulties of maintaining a home-
in lieu of the future availability of federal housing allocations.
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Please complete this questionnaire by placing a check (VII) in .the blank by your
answer. The information you give us will help 'us'to better meet the housing needs
of Iowa City's older persons.'
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X (1) UNDER 55 TOTAL RESPONSES FROM PERSONS
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AGE 62 YEARS AND OVER = 1376
x (2) 55-61
7.1% (3) 62-64
48.1 (4) 5 7 6 - 4
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8.4 (6)'85 AND OLDER
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PRESENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT
39.8.6' ., (1) I LIVE ALONE
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46.4 (2) WITH MY SPOUSE
2.8 (3) WITH MY CHILDREN
6.6(4) WITH ANOTHER RELATIVE
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4.1 (5) OTHER
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PRESENT TYPE OF DWELLING
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75.0$ '(1) HOUSE
21.6 (2) APARTMENT-,
0.9 (3) ROOM IN A HOUSE, HOTEL, ETC,
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2.2 (4) MOBILE HOME
0.4 NO ANSRBR
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MY HOUSING IS PAID FOR IN, THE FOLLOWING MANNER
18.2$ (1) TRENT MY HOME
73.4 (2) I OWN MY HOME
3.2' (3) 1 D NOT PAY FOR. MY LODGING
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IF AVAILABLE, WOULD YOU MOVE INTO AN ELDERLY APARTMENT COMPLEX IN
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IOWA CITY NOW OR IN THE NEAR FUTURE
18.2% (1)YES
46.8 (2) POSSIBLY
32.7 (3) N0
2.3 NO ANSWER
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IF MONEY FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE WERE AVAILABLE WOULD YOU APPLY FOR
AID? ;
17.3$''(1) YES
29.1 [(2) POSSIBLY
46.5 (3) NO
7.0 NO ANSWER
MY MARITAL STATUS IS
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47.2 (1) MARRIED
38.7 (2) WIDOWED
3.1 (3) DIVORCED-
10.0 (4) SINGLE
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FEMALE
1.2 NO ANSWER
MY.EMPLOYMENT STATUS IS
4.7% (1) EMPLOYED'PART TIME
EMPLOYED FULL TIME,
74.3 (3) RETIRED
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2.0 '(4) UNEMPLOYED
15.6 (5) HOMEMAKER
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MY SPOUSE'S EMPLOYMENT STATUS 1S
2.9% (1) EMPLOYED PARTTIME
EMPLOYED FULL TIME
32.7'' (3) RETIRED
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10.0 (5) HOMEMAKER
41.1 (6) 1 HAVE NO SPOUSE
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11; MY (OUR) TOTAL INCOME LEVEL PER YEAR BEFORE TAXES IS
25.3% (1) 0 - $4,999
8.4 (2) $5,090 $5,999
7.8 (3) $6.000 - $6.999
7.8 (4) $7,900 - $7,999
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6.7(5) $8,000 - $8,.999
6.e (6) $9,000 - $9,999
5.2 (7) $10,000 - $10,999
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2.6 (3) $11,000 - $11,999
15.6 (9) $12,000 AND OVER
13.8 NO ANSWER
12, WHAT TYPE'OF TRANSPORTATION DO YOU USE MOST OFTEN?
58.5% - (1). MY CAR
11.5 (2) SOMEONE ELSES CAR
2.5 (3) TAXI
15.4" (4)'CLTY BUS
2.D (5) SEATS BUS'
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2.6(6)WALK'I '
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13, "DO YOU NEED OR DESIRE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN YOUR
HOME?
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YES
NO ANSWER
TRANSPORTATION/ESCORT SERVICES
54.5% 36.4%
21.1
48.2 30.7
CHORE SERVICESjb
6.2
52.3 41.5
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NURSING SERVICES
9.7
51.2 39.1
HOMEMAKER SERVICES
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45.1 39.4
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FRIENDLY VISITORS
Please place your completed questionnaire in the stamped envelope Me
provided and
mail it back to the Civic Center assoon as possible. Thank you very much for
providing this information for us.
NOTE: Nearly all respondents who answered "NO" to Question 13 said
Therefore,
they did not need',
they encouraged
these services, now, but would need them eventually.
in: order that they be available
at adequate
development of the nbovo'services
levels in the future. Most prefer to pay for the services.
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TABLE 1
Income Eligibility by Preference for Elderly Housing
Yes, I want Possibly,I
No or No
to live in would live
Elderly Housing
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TOTAL 1
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210 480
334
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(15.3) (34.9)
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Non-Eligible
41 164
147
by Income
(3.0) (11.9)
(10.7)
352
(25:6)
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644
481
1376 1
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Income Eligible
Persons by Present Housing
Type and
Preference for Elderly Housing
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Yes, I would
Possibly, I
No, I would
OR
TOTAL
move to
would move to
Elderly Housing
not move
No Answer
Elderly Housing
87
37
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Presently living
64
(8.5)
(3.6)
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352267Owner-occupant
111
34.3
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(26.2)(10.8)
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30Other
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housing or
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4.0
( )480'
(2,g)No
Answer
(3.S)
210
334TOTAL
(32.7)
(20.5)
(46.8)
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TABLE 3
Income Eligible Single Persons by Present
Housing Type and Preference for Elderly Housing
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Yes, to
Possibly, to
No or No
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ElderlyHousing
Elderly Housing
Answer to
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Elderly Housing
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Rental Housing
47
63
28
138
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Owner -Occupant
49
158
161
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Other.Housing or
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36
28
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129
257
217
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Income Eligible Persons Living with a Spouse by Present
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Housing Type and
Preference for Elderly Housing
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Yes, to
Possibly, to
No or No
Elderly Housing
Elderly Housing_
Answer to
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Elderly Housing
Rental Housing
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Owner-Occupants
62
194
106
362
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Other Housing or
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TOTAL
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223
117
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City of Iowa city
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 24, 1978
TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
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FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public I4orksS \
RE: .Construction of County Jail on Capitol St"`rrree between
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and sanitary sewer. Both of these utilities are located
in Capitol Street. They may or may not be a problem to
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relocate but these items should: be checked out before
discussion;goes:too much further.
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A report on traffic circulation effects will be sent to
Council when Jim Brachtel returns from vacation on
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE, August 24, 1978
TO: Michael E. Kucharzak, Director, Housing & Inspection Services
FROM: Glenn Siders, Senior Building Inspector
RE: Fences ,��w�""
The City of Iowa City has 4 sections of code which regulate the erection of
fences. Section 7.14.16 of the,Municipal Code regulates electric fences
and reads as follows: "It shall be unlawful within the corporate limits of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa for any person, persons, firm or corporation to
erect, construct, maintain, operate or use an electric fence or similar';
apparatus for the purpose of transmitting an electric current or shock to
any living thing or person."
Section 1:14.17 regulates the use of barb wire and reads as follows: "No '
j person, shall use barbed wire to enclose in whole or part any,lot or lots
containing less than 3 acres of ground."
Section 8.10.18 of the Zoning Ordinance regulates screening of commercial
j_ properties and reads as follows: "Screening - where any commercial or indust-
rial use,, the open storage of any materials or equipment, or 4 or more off
street parking spaces are located along the side or rear of any lot adjoin -
Ing an existing or purposed residential development in an R district, adequate
screeningsufficient to obscure said use, open storage 'or parking
p g from view
within the R district shall be preserved,: planted or constructed, and main-
j tained in accordance with the following provisions:'
a.) Material
I.) ' Permanent type evergreen plantings of a variety hearty to
to Iowa climate shall be installed at an initial height of
at least 3 ft. and have a permanent height of at least 6'ft.
within 5 years after installation:
ii.) In lieu of a planting screen, a'6 ft. solid fence of heavy;
construction approved by the Building Inspector may be used
for screening purposes.
The. last section of code that regulates fences is found in section 8.10.27
which reads as follows:'' "Purpose.' The purpose of this ordinance is, to
promote theeneral health, safety
and welfare e o f the residents .of the Cityof IowaCity by re ulating„the height and setback distance of fences at
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street intersections' so that there exists an unobstructed view of the inter-
section:
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A. To maintain vision clearance at street intersections, no fence more than
20% solid and no fence or planting more than 2 ft. above curb level or
the pavement edge where no curb exists in a cross section of the right-
of-way shall be located within a triangle formed by a diagonal line
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or thing attached thereto; nor shall pull down, in-
jure or destroy any gate, post, railing, orPart
or cut down lap, break girdle, or other-
Sections:
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7.16.1 Sal
shade trees standing'or growing on any common or
7.16.2 Ap;
,public ground or on any street, avenue, alley,
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park, promenade, upon the premises of another,
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ror on land not his own or break, cut, injure,
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destroy, or deface in any manner any goods, wares,
merchandise, personal property of another, property
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of the City of'Iowa 'City, or of any person, assn-
7.16.7, Cor
ciation, or corporation without due authority from
7.16.1 SALE ACC
the City or owner of such property.
unlawful tose11
any firecrackers
7.14.16 Electric Fences:It shall be unlawful
other fireworks
within ',the corporate limits of the City of Iowa City,
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Iowa, for any person, persons, firm, or corporation'
of potash mixturl
to erect, construct, maintain, operate, or use an
7.16.2 APPLICAT�
electric fence or similar apparatus for the 'purpose
organization des
of transmitting an electric current or shock to
works said pers
any living thing or person.
before the date
the City Council
I 7,14.17. Barbed Wire. No person shall use
the place where
barbed wire to enclose in whole or part any lot
and time of sur.!
or lots containing less than three (3) acres of
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it, may deem advii.
7.16.3 TOY GUNS
any person to di!
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sling shot,,loadc
at anyi time or ur
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shall be unlawful
person any tov pi
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
August 9, 1978
The department heads met at the Iowa City Public Library to view a videotape
on municipal uses of cable television.
The departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of
August 7 and 8 were distributed to ,the staff (copy attached).
The City Manager asked that copies of the Procter and Gamble letter be made
for the agendaandthe news people. Also the letter on Hollywood Boulevard
should go in the, packet on Friday.
The City Council evaluation was briefly discussed. The Council prefers going
back to the schedule of having an informal and formal Council meeting every
week. Beginning in, September, we will go:,back to our regular schedule. The
staff was advised to come early on September 5 if they have anything to discuss
since there will not be an informal meeting on September 4 which is Labor Day.
r Relationship of the Council and board/commission members was discussed. The:
City Manager advised that the Council views the boards/commissions as a third
ants them to be independent branch of government. The
Council w and to express
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independent views. Then the Council can accept either the opinions of the ',staff
or of the boards/commissions.
The Human Relations Director discussed the Employee Assistance Program with the
staff. The Program was revised by a recent resolution adopted by the,Council.
It includes better documentation than previously. If additional copies of the
EAP are needed, the staff is to contact Candy Morgan. The EAP should be distributed
to first line supervisors.
The Human Relations Director also discussed theorientation program with the staff.
A brochure has been developed to hand out to new, employees. It is not a substitute
for
personnel rules but will help new
peoplele to'know who to call and where to
get information. The Human Relations Director distributed a check list of items
about which to talk with new employees. It is critically important that this be
filled out on the first day. The date, should be marked when items are reviewed.
This list should be sent back to Personnel Division to be put into the personnel
file. Ms. Morgan noted that the check list is slanted toward people who work in
the Civic Center. ,If more information is needed on the check list, the form will
be changed in the future'. Beginning in'September, -the Human Relations Department
will have a 30 -minute meeting once a month for all new employees who have started
during the last month or',anyone else who wants to come for an explanation in detail
of the Blue Cross/Blue'Shield, life insurance; and other benefits. The City Manager
emphasized that the department heads should ensure that all new employees attend
this meeting. It will also give new employees and the City Manager an opportunity
to meet.,
The City Manager mentioned the employee questionnaire. The original questionnaire
has been, split into three questionnaires, the first of which will be going out
within the next two weeks.
The City, Manager mentioned that the staff will be meeting with the new Assistant
h City Manager next week. The staff was urged to spend more time than the amount
scheduled if needed, i
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Policy for Rural Subdivisions
8-7
Planning &
City Manager to meet with dept head
Prrog. Dev.
and Don Schmeiser
Subdivision on Sycamore Street
8-7
Planning &',
Don Schmeiser to inform Manager
Prog. Dev.!
regarding this subdivision
Planning &
Estron Street Park `
8-7
Prog. Dev.
Inform Manager of status of park
Newspaper Recycling Program
8-7
Public Wks
Check Clemens Erdahl's house
There are 10-12 lights out in the
Street Lights
8-7
Public Wks
area of Burlington & Clinton: Problem
with reporting and repairing 1.
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P&PD
Clarify role of DRC and have Chamber
Design Review Committee
8-7
Paul Glaves
of Commerce and Downtown Association
involved. Brochure aimed at existing
Number of staff people at informal
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8-7 =
All depts
UU11dings send to all bus i nesses—.
sessions
Riverfront Commission overlay, zone
8-7 _
Planning &
Prog. Dev.`
For review and development
proposal
Legal
Draft policy for Council relationship
Council relationship with Cable TV
8-7
Dale McG.
with Cable TV applicants - ask if
applicants
financial interest - appear before Coy'
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DEPARTMENT
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..,Housing,InsPectors calls
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Housing &
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Council Chamber Air Conditioning
8-8'
Parks & Rec
Showalter)
Re P it - eaks
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No -smoking signs for, Civic Center
8-8
Parks & Rec
Showalter)
When will Civic Center be posted
for no, smoking?
Copper Dollar
8-8
Police
Public hearing set for September 12
(Miller)
Status of report and date it will be
Penny Bryn Subdivision - storm
8-8
Public Wks
submitted to Council. Also develop
water drainage
alternatives.
Bryn Mawr Heights water run-off
8-8
Public Wks
Check run, off from Bryn Mawr.Heights
addition as it adversely affects
Penny':Bryn
Kirkwood and Lower Muscatine truck
8-8
Public Wks
Develop proposal to,.,reduce major
traffic
truck traffic, specify specific area
develop embargo;proposal.;,Also
nor, y r. n ony:in advance wen
it will be discussed again'by Counci
What:about Sycamore Street?,'
Did Council make a decision last yea
Truck routingplan
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City Clerk
and direct staff to take,any action
or make recommendations.
Sheller -Globe preliminary and final
8-8,
Approved
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There is no road sign on Old -Dubuque;
OldiDubuque Road
8-8
Public Wks
Road when the gravel road begins
(CharlielRuppert)
Proctor & Gamble letter
8-8
Public Wks
Send copy to, Council and prepare
a written response.
Sewer ordinance establishing standards
8-8
Lorraine
To be on 'agenda of August 22 for
third consideration
Prepare memo to employees regarding
Driving vehicles
8-8
Legal
Section 25-152 of Code
Freeway 518
8-8
Public Wks
Write letter to Federal Highway
Administration
Skateboard ban
B-8
Police
Enforce skateboard ban on downtown
sidewalks.
Lorraine
Prepare press release
Skateboarding
8-8
Parks & Rec
Status of planning with EthanlFox
on skateboarding
Hotel/Motel Tax
8-8
Parks & Rec
Check on Coralville re hotel/
motel tax
Moving Hollywood Boulevard
8-8
Public Wks
Notify DOT and Hy -Vee on desirability
ofmoving Hollywood Boulevard'
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DATE
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Check minutes of previous discus
Hy -Vee
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Cit y Clerk
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of H Vee. What was Council action:
Prepare ordinance amendment to have
Resources Conservation Commission
8-8
Roger :
Tinklenberg
Director of 'Public Works, Director of
Housing and.Inspection'Services
;'membership
one Council'member or designated
representative appointed as'ezofficio
members.
Contract approved subject to obtaining
Court -Muscatine Bridge contract
8-8
Public Wks
easements.
Resident regulations for cemetery'
8-8 -
Legal
Defer resolution to August 22 meeting.
Liquor License Ordinance
8-8
City Clerk
Passed on all three readings.
Legal
Legal age ordinance
8-8
City Clerk
Passed on all three readings
Legal
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Board of Adjustment variance granted
Council will not appeal decision
made by Board of Adjustment. Consider
to Terry. and. Ann Smothers
8-21
Legal
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change to zoning ordinance.
Application from Hawkeye Real Estate
Schedule ordinance for two readings
the 9-5-78 meeting and final,,,
Investment Company for rezoning
8-21
Lorraine
at
reading at 9-12-78 meetin .
Planning &
Put on next agenda
Wagner -Murphy property information
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8-21.
Prog Dev
Amendment to Ordinance establishing
Legal
Take off agenda. Change to a resoluti
add wording "Director or his
Resources Conservation Commission
8-21
Roger ,Tinkl
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and
representative"
Steve Lombardi is no longer serving
8-21
H&IS
Appoint another representative from
on the CCN
the Housing Commission
Explanation of completion of Human
Human Needs'Plan
8-21
Planning &
ProDev
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Needs Plan by June and `intent to
continue program
P&PD
Does City have title?
Capitol Street from
.,Closing of, r
8-21
Legal
Effect on traffic circulation.
Cai.
n to' Court to allow for con-
Harrison
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Public Wks
nf County jail
Natural Resources Council meeting
8-21
Public Wks
Glenn Roberts will be attending'meetin
on 9-5-78.
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Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Wray
8-22
City Manager
Send reply to the Wrays regarding
Council position and .Glenn Roberts'
attendance at upcoming,meeting.
Air,:conditioning in Council
Chambers
8-22
Parks & Rec
Repair squeak in air conditioning
Housing for`.transients and zoning
City Manager
Linda Raybourn of C.O.A.T. to be
implications
8-22
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scheduled at informal meeting with
Council.
Airport Master Plan
8-22
11 Depts
First public hearing scheduled for
9-7-78 at 7:30 PX at Rec Center
Reason for inspection of established
-egal
Council would like copy of applicable"
fences for height and use of barbed
8-22
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ordinance and chance to review with
wire.
staff. (Balmer)
What was
John Hayek's letter, regarding idling
8-22
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type of ordinance intended?J"
locomotive _
Willow Creek Shelter
8-22
Parks & Rec
Why are restroom doors locked? (Robert
Window requirements for kitchens
8-
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Public hearing set for 9_12-78.
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Ordinance deleted o ion approve c
Ordinance amending Resources' Conserv,
g_p2
arks & Rec
add advisory members - 3 directors anc
Commission membership
ublic Wks
Mayor or designated representatives
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Weed Ordinance
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Meeting with DDT Commissioners
8-22
City Mgr
DOT Commissioners regarding 518 -.
River. Corridor Trunk Sewer Project
8-22
All Depts
Public hearing set for 9-12-78 I'
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Ordinance regarding adult
businesses
8-22,
All Depts
Public hearing set for 9-12-78
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Public hearing set for 9-12-78 on play
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Assistance to Ecumenical
Housing
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All Depts
Public hearing set for 9-12-78
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MEMORAN UM
DATE: September 1 , 1978
TO: City Council
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
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a. ,Parking Ramp Schedule /lll
b. Employee Questionnaire /626 wac/ compla-d :y fjfSOME
c. Proposed Development of Curt Hames Trailer Park /627
J. Building Permits for Non -Conforming Buildings /1621?
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Iowa Avenue'Bridge. /6217
r71.
Copy of letter from City Manager to Director of IDOT requesting meeting
with DOT Commissioners on October 3, 1978.
Copy of, letter from Mayor Vevera to Docket Clerk, Office of the General
Council, U. S. Department of Transportation, regarding proposed Section
504 regulations regarding transit accessibility for the handicapped.
Letter from Natural Resources Council regarding postponement of meeting
regarding realignment of Ralston Creek. 16 3 2
Copy of letter to City Manager from U. S. Department of'Transportation
in reply to City Manager'sletter regarding Freeway 518. /633
Copy of letter from Mechanical Contractors, Inc. expressing appreciation'
to City Manager and staff for assistance regarding Sheller -Globe's prelimi-
nary and final plan for ,their plant development. /63q
Minutes of August 10, 1978, City -University meeting.
Monthly report for Planning and Program Development Department for the months
of May, June, and July 1978. /63 6'
Agenda for September 6, 1978, meeting of the Riverfront Commission/63 7
Calendar for September 1978 '
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 31, 1978
TO:
City Council
FROM:
City Manager
RE:
Parking Ramp Schedule
1. .'Attached to this memorandum is the schedule for the design, sale of
bonds', and construction start for the Block 83 parking ramp. It
has taken: Carl Walker and Associates longer to resolve the design
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of the interface between the parking ramp and Old Capitol Centre
:than was originally anticipated,' and we have accordingly had a two
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make it. The schedule calls for the resolution approving plans and
specifications to occur at the same Council meeting as the public
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hearing on those plans and specifications. The schedule also calls
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bonds:to occur at the same Council meeting as the public hearing on
that sale of bonds:
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If minor changes are deemed necessary as a result of the public
hearing on the plans and specifications, these chang"Lean be made
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to the plans and specifications be discovered at the public hearing
we might then'need to revise the schedule. However, thelstaff will
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therefore feels that the major changes will have been, identified
prior to the public hearing.
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3.- The schedule calls for the execution of the construction contract
immediately upon determination of the acceptable low bidder. This
will occur prior to the sale of the bonds. The contract will
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authorize the contractor toP roceed with shop drawings s and other
time consuming, incidental tasks immediately. However, the contract
will provide that the balance of the construction work shall not
proceed without written notice from the City which will be sent
after the sale of the bonds.- This is consistent with the option
selected by the Council when this matter was discussed at informal
session.
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Municipal Parking Ramp
Block 83
Project Execution Schedule
Monday, September 18, 1978
Walker provide City with draft, final plans
and specifications for 83 ramp.
Friday, September 22, 1978
Staff provide notice of hearing on"plans
and specifications to newspaper.
Tuesday, September 26; 1978
Council set hearing on plans and specifications
for October 3.
Wednesday, September 27, 1978
Staff complete review of draft final plans
and specifications.
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Wednesday, September 27, 1978
Publish notice of 10/3 hearing in newspaper.
Friday, September 29, 1978
Staff send notice of Advertisement for Bids
to the newspaper.
Tuesday, October 3, 1978',
Council hold hearing on plans and specifications.
Tuesday, October 3, 1978,
Council adopt resolution approving plans and
specifications and authorizing Advertisement
for Bids.
Wednesday, October 4, 1978
Walker complete final plans and specifications.
Thursday, October 5, 1978
Publish Advertisement for Bids. `
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Walker notify prospective bidders:
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Construction bids received on Ramp A.
Thursday, October 26, 1978
City telephone Speer with final cost per
bid on Ramp A and final Carl Walker and
Associates (Walker) estimate on Ramp A.
Friday, October 27, 1978
Speer finalize bond data to Ken Haynie.
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Monday, October 30, 1978
Speer mail news release regarding the
'sale.
November 22, 1978, bond
Tuesday, October 31, 1978
City adopt Notice of Bearing on November 7,
1978, and place Bond Resolution on file.
Tuesday, October 31, 1978
City adopt resolution awarding 83 Ramp
construction contract.
Wednesday, November 1, 1978
Publish Notice of. November 7, 1978, hearing
on BondResolution.
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Week of October 30, 1978
Start shop drawings on ramp.
Friday, November 3, 1978
Speer mail draft of Official Statement to
City for review and telephone comment by
Tuesday, November 7, 1978.`
Monday, November. 6, 1978
Speer receive printing bids on official
Statement, Official Notice of Sale and
Official Bid Form.
Tuesday, November 7, 1978
(a) City hold hearing on project, adopt bond
resolution and set sale date.
(b) Walker provide Speer and City with final
copies of Poasibility Report.
Wednesday, November 8, 1978
Speer receive first proofs and mail all
information including final Walker
necessary
Report to Moody's Investors Service, Inc.',
for rating.
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Wednesday, November 8, 1978
City publish Notice of Sale locally.
Friday, November 10, 1978
Speer give proof approval on official
Statement, etc.
Monday, November 13, 1978
Speer mail Official' Statement,' Official
Notice of Sale, etc. to prospective
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Tuesday, November 14, 1978
Summar Notice of Sale of bonds published
in 771e.Bond Buyer.
Wednesday, November 15, 1978
City publish Official Notice of Sale locally
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Wednesday,, November'22, 1978
(a) Bond bid opening at 1:00 P.M.
(b) Award bonds at special Council meeting.
Week of November 27, 1978
City notify contractor to proceed.
Week of December 11, 1978
Deliver bonds to purchaser and receive
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-city of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
OAI/1 September 1, 1978
To: City Council
FWMI City Manage
(NI Employee Questionnaire
Enclosed are three, employee questionnaires. Questionnaire number one
concerning compensation and evaluations has already been sent with
the cover memorandum. The other two questionnaires will be sent at
a later; date:
- At the time we considered these questionnaires, it was recognized
that the employee unions might protest.The prohibitive practice
complaintfiled with the Public Employment Relations Board is
attached. There are cases within the State of Iowa and under the
National Labor Relations Board which severely restrict the free
speech of'the employer and apparently of the employee who wishes
to respond to a questionnaire of this nature. However, it is believed
that knowing the attitudes of City employees concerning these matters
has a very, significant bearing upon the way in which service is !
provided to'the public and therefore is of vital importance to, the
City.
Also enclosed is a memorandum being sent to all employees indicating
that the information obtained from the questionnaire is available to
any employee; union that wishes to use it.
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MEMORANDUM
August 18, 1978,
DATE:
TO: All Employees
Neal Berlin
FROM:
RE:' Employee Opinions and Suggestions
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The City is interested .in receiving your opinions and suggestions in a
more formal way. Over the next several mont s'a number of questionnaires,
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identify you personally. However, the information will be very useful
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satisfaction for all employees.
Please fill out the first of the series of questionnaires which is
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side, and drop in the mail. No postage is necessary.
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6.
DO YOU KNOW FOR CERTAIN, OR AT LEAST HAVE A GOOD IDEA ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES IN PAY BETWEEN
YOU AND THOSE YOU WORK WITH? Yesno
7.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE REALLY CERTAIN, CONSIDER THE PAY YOU RECEIVE AND THE PAY YOUR CO-
WORKERS RECEIVE, WOULD YOU SAY THAT (please check one response):
Your co-workers receive about the same pay as you and ,this is as it should be.
Your co-workers receive less pay than you and this should be,because you are more
experienced a worker.
Your co-workers receive less pay than you and this should not be.
Your co-workers receive more pay than you and this is as it should be since you are
not as experienced as they are.
I have no opinion to offer.
Other (please state)
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ARE WAGE DIFFERENTIALS ADEQUATE FOR THE HIGHER SKILLED LEVELS?
Yes no Not sure
9.
DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE MANNER IN WHICH EVALUATIONS AND MERIT RATINGS AFFECT YOUR SALARY?
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Yes No Not sure
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DO'YOU BELIEVE MERIT RATINGS AND EVALUATIONS ARE FAIR AND EQUITABLE.a
Yes No Not sure
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IF NO OR NOT SURE, WHAT CHANGES COULD BE MADE TO MAKE THEM FAIR AND EQUITABLE.
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ARE EVALUATIONS KEPT UP TO DATE?
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HAVE, YOUR EVALUATIONS BEEN BASED ON THE ACTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS STATED IN YOUR JOB
Yes No Not sure I have not',yet been
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evaluated
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HAVE EVALUATIONS BEEN INSTRUCTIVE FOR YOU, HELPING YOU TO REMEDY PROBLEM AREAS IN YOUR
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'IN YOUR LAST MERIT RATING DID YOUR SUPERVISOR EVALUATE YOU FAIRLY?
Yes No Unceratin I have not had a merit rating yet.
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QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR EVALUATIONS:
a. WERE YOU AWARE OF THE STANDARDS USED TO EVALUATE YOU?
Yes No Not sure
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b. ,DO YOU FEEL THAT THE EVALUATIONS ARE FAIR?
_Yes No Not sure
17. IF NO, CAN YOU GIVE A GENERAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WAS NOT :A FAIR EVALUATION?
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18. COMPARED WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRIES, WOULD YOU SAY THAT IOWA CITY'S FRINGE BENEFITS ARE:
About the same as private
— _Better than private
Less than private
Not sure
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19 DO YOU OU FEEL THAT EMPLOYEE'S NEEDS ARE CONSIDERED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BENEFITS?
Very much so Somewhat_A little Not
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20. DO YOU FEEL YOUR NEEDS ARE MET?
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21. IS THE RETIREMENT PLAN OFFERED BY THE CITY SUFFICIENT?
Yes NO No opinion
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22. .PLEASE LIST IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE THE TWO OR THREE BENEFITS YOU THINK THE CITY SHOULD
OFFER TO ITS EMPLOYEES (THESE MAY BE INCREASES IN BENEFITS YOU ALREADY HAVE, OR NEW
BENEFITS)?
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EMPLOYEE SURVEY
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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DEPARTMENT OR DIVISION IN WHICH YOU WORK:
PLANNING & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC WORKS
FINANCE ENGINEERING
FIRE POLLUTION CONTROL
HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES WATER
LIBRARY EQUIPMENT
PARKS STREETS ,
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RECREATION REFUSE
CEMETERY TRANSIT
POLICE ALL OTHERS
1. DID YOU EVER REQUEST OR APPLY FOR A PROMOTION? Yes No
2. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROMOTION, WHY NOT?
3. DID THE DEPARTMENT OR DIVISION HEAD DISCUSS THE REASONS WITH'YOU? Yes No'
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4. DID YOUR PROMOTION RESULT AS AN APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT?'
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5. DID THE SUPERVISOR INITIATE THE PROMOTIONAL MOVE? Yes No
6. ARE PROMOTION POLICIES EVER ,DISCUSSED WITH YOU? Yes No Not sure
7. DOES THE CITY OR YOUR SUPERVISOR ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS FOR HIGHER SKILLED JOBS?
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Always' _Usually Sometimes _'Never Not sure
8. DO YOU FEEL YOU,ARE NOW READY FOR A PROMOTION? _Yes No
9. WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOUR CHANCES OF ADVANCEMENTIIN YOUR DIVISION/DEPARTMENT ARE?
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IF YOUR CHANCES FOR ADVANCEMENT ARE LESS THAN EXCELLENT; WHAT COULD BE DONE TO IMPROVE
YOUR INTEREST IN CONTINUING YOUR CAREER WITH THE CITY? (PLEASE WRITE THE N1 NEXT TO THE
ITEM YOU FEEL WOULD BEST PROVIDE SATISFACTION: N2 THE NEXT BEST: ETC.)
Longevity pay increases On the job training to improve your job
Increased overall wages skills.,
—Improved benefits Financial assistance from the City to
Other; specify, Pursue high school, college, or vocational;-
training at night.
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HOW LONG ARE YOU PLANNING TO CONTINUE YOUR CAREER WITH IOWA CITY?
retirement Until better opportunity outside Iowa
_Until
Planning to leave as soon as possible City government comes along
Don't know
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IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, HAVE YOU LOOKED FOR A JOB OUTSIDE OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT?
No
—Yes, with another city or state government
Yes ,with a private employer
Yes, both in public and private sectors
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THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB, WHAT PERCENT OF THE TIME DO YOU MAKE
,CONSIDERING
DECISIONS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT YOUR TASKS AND/OR THE TASKS OF OTHERS? STATED DIFFERENTLY,
WHAT PERCENT OF THE TIME DO YOU ACT IN A SUPERVISORY' MANNER?
0% than 10% of the time
-_Less
Between 10% and 25% 25% and 50%
_Between
Between 50% and 75% Between 75% and 100%
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WHEN YOU MAKE AN INDEPENDENT DECISION, DOES YOUR SUPERVISOR USUALLY SUPPORT YOU IN IT?
Yes No
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HAS YOUR SUPERVISOR ENCOURAGED YOU TO MAKE INDEPENDENT DECISIONS?
Yes No
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IN YOUR OPINION, SHOULD YOU BE MAKING MORE, OR FEWER DECISIONS ON YOUR JOB?
More Less ` _' The 'same amount I do now No opinion
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EMPLOYEE SURVEY
MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
-DEPARTMENT OR DIVISION IN WHICH YOU WORK:
PLANNING & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
FINANCE ;
FIRE
HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES
LIBRARY
PARKS
RECREATION
CEMETERY
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ALL OTHERS —
I 1. WHEN YOU APPLIED FOR YOUR FIRST PERMANENT JOB WITH IOWA CITY, HOW DID YOU LEARN'
A JOB WAS AVAILABLE? (Please check one
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From,a newspaper ad
Saw a posted announcement
Informed by an employment service
Own Initiative, i.e., inquired at personnel,
1Ad in a professional periodical
Told by a friend or relative employed
by the City.
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2. WHEN ,YOU `FIRST APPLIED, DID YOU HAVE
3. AFTER APPLYING FOR YOUR FIRST ,JOB, ',HOW
FRIENDS AND/OR RELATIVES WORKING FOR
LONG DID YOU HAVE''„TO WAIT BEFORE THE CITY
THE CITY; OF IOWA CITY?
OFFERED YOU EMPLOYMENT?
Yes, more than one
I was offered a job immediately i
Yes, only one :friend (or relative)
Less than one week
No
_One to two weeks
Dont recall
Two weeks to one month
One to two months
Longer, than two months
—Don't recall
4. WHEN YOU TOOK YOUR FIRST JOB, COULD YOU HAVE TAKEN OR KEPT A JOB WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYER?
Yes„with another City government
Yes, with a County government
Yes, with a State government
Yes, with a private employer
No, I had no other job or job
_Don't recall
offer at the time
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5. IN GENERAL, WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU WERE GIVEN A SUFFICIENT ORIENTATION CONCERNING YOUR
NEW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES? _" Yes No _Other (comment)
6.
IF NO, WHAT CHANGES OR ADDITIONS WOULD HAVE MADE THE ORIENTATION SUFFICIENT?
7.
WHEN YOU WERE FIRST INTRODUCED TO YOUR JOB (most recent job) WAS YOUR SUPERVISOR CLEAR ON:
very not very not clear don't
clear clear clear at all recall
Your job i
Responsibilities -
City &,Department rules & regulations
How your job.relates to others
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in the City,
Other
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WHEN BEING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR NEW JOB, DID YOU FIND YOUR SUPERVISOR?
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:Diffiult to -talk to „,ususelly I',solicited information ,from other persons.
Often very impatient with me'.
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THE GROUP WITH WHICH YOU WORKED, WERE THEY
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with, the tasks of your new job.
Sometime difficult, letting you
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APPROXIMATELY, HOW MANY TRAINING HOURS (FROM 11. DO YOU PERSONALLY BELIEVE'THAT THE JOB l
THE CITY) DID YOU RECEIVE BEFORE BEING ORIENTATION YOU RECEIVED WAS BENEFICIAL
ABLE TO FULLY ASSUME YOUR NEW JOB RESPON- TO YOUR TASK KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE
SIBILITIES? LATER ON?
Yes, very much so.
Yes, somewhat. j
No, not at all.
No opinion.
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DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AS IT RELATES TO EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS?'
Yes No i
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IF NO, WHAT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?
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HAVE YOU EVER HAD A GRIEVANCE ABOUT YOUR JOB OR YOU WHICH HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOUR
SUPERVISOR'S ATTENTION? -
Yes No
15.
IF THE GRIEVANCE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR, HOW WAS IT RESOLVED?
_Through the Department Head Through the City Manager Arbitration
— with personnel'-
Yes
WERE YOU SATISFIED WITH ITS RESOLUTION? _' No
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REGARD TO RACE, SEX AND AGE, DO YOU FEEL THEREARE, ELEMENTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN
"NO" OF THE BLANKS: IF YOU
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES? (PLEASE WRITE "YES" OR IN EACH
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IN GENERAL, DO YOU FIND THERE IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN IOWA CITY FOR WHITE WOMEN?
Yes _No _No opinion
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FOR OLDER PERSONS? ! Yes' No No opinion
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FOR -RACIAL MINORITIES (MALE AND FEMALE)? Yes No No opinion
FOR WHITE MALES? Yes No _No opinion
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IF YOU HAD A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT, DO YOU FEEL CITY ADMINISTRATION EQUITABLY i
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DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE SENIORITY SYSTEM AND THE WAY IT AFFECTS YOUR EMPLOYMENT STATUS?
Yes -No, not sure
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Before the Public Employment Relations Board
(AFSCME) American Federation )
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State. County, Municipal Employees- ) Case NO.
Local 183-Council 61 )
Complainant )
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and ; NOTICE OF,APPEAR/1NCE
City of Iowa City ) OF DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE'
Respondent )
COMES NOW Clara Oleson, attorney for Complainant and pursuant
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to Rule GGD-7..6(20)`files a Notice of Appearance of Clara Oleson,
Attorney nt Lala, Olsson b Eikleberry, Suite G, Paul-Helen Building,
Iowa Lily, Iowa 52240,'1(319) 3511-4056 as the designated representative
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of the. :Complainant An the above entitled matter.
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STATE 01: AIWA
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PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT REL BOARD
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PROHIBITED PRACTICE COMPLAINT
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DO NOT WRITE CASE NO. DATE FILED
SPACE::. INTHIS SPACE: _
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pLint must serve the party against whoin the complaint is Service must made
receipt requested nr in the manner of all original notice. Service must be made within live days of filing this complaint, and proof I
of service must be forwarded to the Director of the Board. For further explanatiuii, sec rules 2.15 and 3.4.
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a. NAME- (Give full name of agency, organization or person clurged.)
City of Iowa City
b. ADDRESS (Street Number, City, State, Zip Code) I
Iowa 52240
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
c. PARTY AGAINST WHIT THIS COMPLAINT IS BROUGHT IS (Chuck Onc)
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2. (IASIS OF COMPLAINT — The undersigned alleges that the above-named party leas engaged ill ter is engaging in ivoliibilcd prac•
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as follows; (Clearly state the facts supporting this complaint including sanies; dates and phis involved in thealleged violation.
Use additional sheets if needed.)
Complainant states that:
1. Complainant is an employee organization under Sec. 20.3(4) of the Public
Employment Relations Act.
2, Respondent is a public employer under Sec. 20.3(1) of the Public
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Employment, Relations Act.
3, Complainant has been certified by the Public Employment Relations Board
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as described in PERB case numbers 543 and 544 of February 9, 1976.
4. That. Neal Berlin is the City Manager of the City of Iowa City, Respondent.
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STATE 01: AIWA
:Ani f1 B B I F S T O L F U S
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT REL BOARD
CITY CLERK
PROHIBITED PRACTICE COMPLAINT
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DO NOT WRITE CASE NO. DATE FILED
SPACE::. INTHIS SPACE: _
h•i'f RucTIONS: Submit an original and two (2) copies of this cumpla int tothe Board in Des Moines. The parly filing this com-
brought. be by either restricted certified mail, return
pLint must serve the party against whoin the complaint is Service must made
receipt requested nr in the manner of all original notice. Service must be made within live days of filing this complaint, and proof I
of service must be forwarded to the Director of the Board. For further explanatiuii, sec rules 2.15 and 3.4.
1. PARTY AGAINST WHICH THIS COMPLAINT IS BROUGHT
a. NAME- (Give full name of agency, organization or person clurged.)
City of Iowa City
b. ADDRESS (Street Number, City, State, Zip Code) I
Iowa 52240
Civic Center, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
c. PARTY AGAINST WHIT THIS COMPLAINT IS BROUGHT IS (Chuck Onc)
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2. (IASIS OF COMPLAINT — The undersigned alleges that the above-named party leas engaged ill ter is engaging in ivoliibilcd prac•
tic within [hu meaning of scctimt(s)1 PA -L-10 $(a,.alg) and_(fL— of thin Public Employment Relations Act
as follows; (Clearly state the facts supporting this complaint including sanies; dates and phis involved in thealleged violation.
Use additional sheets if needed.)
Complainant states that:
1. Complainant is an employee organization under Sec. 20.3(4) of the Public
Employment Relations Act.
2, Respondent is a public employer under Sec. 20.3(1) of the Public
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3, Complainant has been certified by the Public Employment Relations Board
as the exclusive bargaining representative of certain of Respondent's employees
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as described in PERB case numbers 543 and 544 of February 9, 1976.
4. That. Neal Berlin is the City Manager of the City of Iowa City, Respondent.
5• That on or about August 18, 1978, in Johnson County, Iowa, Neal. Berlin
did distribute or cause to be distributed to all city employees a written
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a NAML'. (AFSCKE) American Federation of. State,. County, Municipal Employees, Local
183, Council 61
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1027 Hollywood, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 __�__.___.._�..-_ ••-- - --•-•-
a. Z314j'll` OLIUMIlal. - -----
I hereby declare that 1 have rend the nmtents of this complaint and shut fire stalrrments rr contains ire true and correct to
rhe best, of my knowledge and belie
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16. That the distribution of the written interrogation and the use
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of responses from same is In violation of Sec. 20.I0(2)(f) of the Public
Employment Relations Act In that it is a denial of the Complainant's rights
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accompanying certification and exclusive representation.
17. That the attached document is ,the "first of a -series" of ;
additional written interrogations planned for distribution by Respondent
to all employees.
COMPLAINANT ASKS FOR THE FOLLOWING RELIEF:
1. That a time, place and date be 'set for a hearing In Johnson
County, Iowa on the above Complainant ant Pur-uant to Sec.20 I1 , Pub]
Employment Relations Act.
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2. That Respondent be found to have committed a prohibited practice
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in violation of Sections 20.10.1; 20.10(2) (a),(e) and (f) of the Public
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3• That Respondent'bu prohibited from distributing written interrogations
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as attached to the Complainat herein and similar interrogations to any
employee represented by' Complainant.
4. That ftespondant'.advise in writing all employees represented by
Complainant that the written interrogation distributed on or about
August 18, 1978 is not to be answered and that all responses previously
received will either be destroyed or given to the Com laInant.
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5. That any and all responses received by the Respondent to the written
interrogation from departments represented by Complainant be given to the
Complainant, or, in the alternative, destroyed and any, reliance on said
responses by the Respondent be prohibited.
6. That Respondent be taxed costs and attorney fees of Complainant.
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Staff Representative
Dan Fitzsimmons, Stf R f itzsimm s
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A FSCME-Lora L 183-Council 61
STATE OF IOWA )
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COUNTY OF JOHNSON'
I, Dan Fitzsimmons being first duly sworn on oath, do depose and
state that I have read the foregoing Complaint and know the contents
thereof and that the statements contained therein are true and correct
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city of Iowa city
MEMORANDUM
CAnI September 1, 1978
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TOCity Council
FFRW: City Manager 9
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This past week the staff met with1edDately eastaniel eofnScott Boulevad Mr. Curt
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concerning the proposed rezoning Il
of 80 acres of land for an additional 440 mobile homes. Currently,
Mr. Hames has developed 23 acres with 125 units. Immediately adjacent 1
another
40 acres of land which could be
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to clop aures mobi it is our underst B+
developed for a mobile home hepark.
property, that the land could not easily
because of the location of the property, Y+
be developed for a mobile home park without city sewer service.
In the rezoning proposal, Mr. Hames provides for the use of sewage
lagoons.Since our discussion' with Mr. Hamehsejthe main ofagainshas
been reviewed with the staff. Generally, without, urban services is
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development
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is .that such in
not desirable.
At the meeting, the question of annexation; was raised. The, Council
is being asked whether it would consider annexation and the extension
area. The comprehensive plan ;
development in this ar wish to
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provides for;l dwelling', unit per acre in this area.. You mey
utter at the informal session.
discuss this m
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City of Iowa City
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TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
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RE: Iowa Avenue Bridge
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On December 14, 1977, the City of Iowa City entered into an agreement with
Shive-Hattery and Associates to provide design services for the bridges of:
Governor Street, Court and Muscatine, and the Iowa Avenue bridge. You are
- aware of the status of the first two bridges but lately have not been updated
on the status of the Iowa Avenue.,bridge. The Consultant did begin design
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top priority had been given to the Governor and the Court and Muscatine projects.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 29, 1978
TO: Neal Berlin and City Council
FROM: Eugene A. Dietz, City Engineer
RE: Iowa Avenue Bridge
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On December 14, 1977, the City of Iowa City entered into an agreement with
Shive-Hattery and Associates to provide design services for the bridges of:
Governor Street, Court and Muscatine, and the Iowa Avenue bridge. You are
- aware of the status of the first two bridges but lately have not been updated
on the status of the Iowa Avenue.,bridge. The Consultant did begin design
procedures on the Iowa Avenue bridge but had not progressed very far since
top priority had been given to the Governor and the Court and Muscatine projects.
In late May, 1978, I had some extensive conversations with our Consultant
concerning the proper approach to the project. As you may recall; the budget
estimate to repair the Iowa Avenue bridge was set at $155,000.On June 9,
1978, I ordered the Consultant to cease design procedures on the, repair of
the project and to prepare a short report to determine the cost effectiveness
of ,the, minimal rehabilitation project that had originally been planned versus
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a major reconstruction project of the structure. A letter addressed to myself
from Shive=Hattery and Associates dated July 28,'1978, is the results of mys
request and is attached hereto.
Once you have read the attached report, you will see that three alternatives
were studied -- 1) maintenance type construction,` 2) total reconstruction, and
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3) complete removal and replacement. The recommendation contained in the
report is, for total reconstruction which would; basically only salvage the
foundation of the bridge and the arch itself.
Also included in this report is a reproduction of:a magazine article which was
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printed in the 1960's showing an identical project which was done in Cedar
Rapids. The engineer for the project was Ned Ashton who was assisted by
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Bob Lentfer. Mr.'Lentfer. is a structural engineer With the firm of Shive-
Hattery and Associates and is very well versed in this type, of reconstruction.
Shive-Hattery's recommendation for the bridge is the alternate similar to the
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process Cedar Rapids used and has the concurrence of Public Works.
We have not budgeted for a project of this magnitude and therefore couldn't
expect to fund it earlier than FY80:' However, if a decision were made in
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the near future to follow the recommended rehabilitation of this structure, we
could begin the design process and have it ready for bid 'letting early in our
next fiscal year. This of course` presumes that the project would be accommodated
in our upcoming budget process.
The information contained in this report is not detailed to the paint of
answering all your questions on the matter. Therefore, I would expect to make
a presentation at an informal session of City Council to discuss the matter
further.
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City of Iowa City Re: Iowa Avenue
Civic Center Bridge Reconstruction
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Attention: Mr. Eugene Dietz E 1978
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City Engineer
Your letter Of June 15,1978, authorized us to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of
a major reconstruction program for the above captioned structure as Opposed to
the otherwise required periodic maintenance programs over the course of useful
life of this b'rldge..
Inursuit of this evaluation, P 1 atlon It important to establish h ce rtaln user criteria
with probable projected usage characteristics. The present vehicular usage is
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limited, totally to traffic of local origin and/or''destination. It,,serves ri i
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as a vehicular connection between the east and west f [ as campus ohe University as i
well as a viable extension of the Market - Jefferson streets one way couplet 'to
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northeast Iowa City
The present structure also provides a very significant pedestrian connection
between the Universityleast campus and the west side dormitories and similarly
connecting the University Medlcal-Dental-Science Complex and athletic facilities
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The present Crandic Viaduct east of the Iowa River creates certain vertical
'clearance traffic limitations on this bridge. This "buffered” 'entrance to the
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University n
Y pus limits the usage to local traffic consisting of '
automobiles, light trucks, and busses. Mr. 0. R. Woods, Superintendent of the
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Crandlc Railroad, confirms that'th e Railroad anticipates no 'changes that would
effect this usage. The 'only 'projected modification in their structure might
provide additional horizontal clearances but would not significantly change the
vertical clearance limitations:
Mr. Robert Henely, District Engineer, Iowa Department of, Transportation, Is not
awareof any; planning that would seriously alter traffic usage on: the Iowa Avenue
Bridge.The development of 518 west of the City will significantly modify usage
of Riverside Drive as a route for through traffic but should not appreciably
affect' usage of the structure under consideration.
The University of Iowa anticipates a continuing growth of their campuses on both
sides of the Iowa River. This will continue to be a major traffic generator for
usage of this facility. The University Is presently ev aluating the needs for
improvements to the existing pedestrian overpass over Riverside Drive to encourage
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July 28, 1978
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usage of this facility., As these plans are developed, we ,would anticipate a growth
of pedestrian usage of the Iowa Avenue Bridge. Longer range planning could include
bikeways on the west campus funneling to the Newton Road — Riverside Drive intersection.
Thus, from these considerations, we can project an Increased pedestrian and
vehicular usage of this Iowa Avenue Bridge. The type of using traffic is pro-
jected to remain essentially unchanged.
Having concluded that the need for a bridge crossing at the present location exists i
and will continue to exist, we may consider the following possible courses of action:
1), remove existing structure and construct anew facility at the same site; 2) totally
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reconstructthe existing bridge similar to the 'technique of rehabilitation used by
the City of ',Cedar Rapids In the early 1960's; and.'. 3) utilize the maintenance type
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reconstruction as proposed in September„ 1977 report with periodic maintenance.
The final evaluation of these possible courses of action requlres'a consideration
of>the financial aspects for each. The following monetary figures are based on
the present day construction costs with an estimated quantity base. The assumed
interest rate for comparison purposes is 6% and the assumed annual rate of infla-
tion is 10%.r The detailed considerations are further enumerated for each choice
in the following paragraphs.
1. The removal of the existing structure plus the construction of a new '
four lane bridge with two sidewalks is estimated to cost $800,000. The 'interest
cost for 6% compounded on a 20 year period is $1,760,000 or a total investimate
cost equaling $2,560,000. With a 50 year projected life, .the straight line
annual cost Is $51,200.
2. The complete reconstruction anticipates salvage of the existing arch
ribs and substructure with reinforcement and construction of new superstructure
above the arch ribs. The present ,day estimated construction cost for this work
Is $580,000 and interest cost of $1,280,000 totaling $1,860,000. Assuming this
rehabilitation effort will provide a 40 year life, the annual cost 'isj$46,500.
3. The maintenance type reconstruction Is the most difficult to estimate
but is based on the following assumptions: '1) a first cost of $155,000 as proposed
in September. 1977; 2) a second major maintenance effort of, $120,000 in 10; years; '
and 3) an, average annual maintenance cost of $3,000/year. For convenience we
will assume this: annual maintenance cost ofr$3,000for 20'years ,equals'.$60,000
also all occurs at the end'of 10 years. Thus, we have $155,000 plus interest of
$340,000 and $180,000 plusflnflatlon of 10% per year equaling $360,000;plus
interest of $285,000 or a total cost of $1,140,00. With an estimated life of
20 years this is an annual ;,straight line cost of $57,000.
These estimated figures then show the high annual cost of maintaining the existing
structure. Obviously, we also may, point out that the varying life expectancies
are estimated but reflect the probable, need for major expenditures for reconstruction
or new construction at the end of these probable life periods. °The major reconstruc-
tion poses the least average cost per year but also has a lesser'usable life. The
selection of either choice I or 2 has added safety benefits, in that these estimates
are based on )O foot wide, lanes In lieu of the present 8 foot lanes.
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July 28, 1978
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The life expectancy of any major structure must be based on the adequacy of the
load supporting elements. In this case, the total usable life of the existing
Iowa Avenue 'Bridge is dependent upon the retention of adequacy in the piers,
abutments,.and arch barrels. - The recent inspection reports note the existing
considerable deterioration of the piers abutments and the arch intrados at the
springing line near the pool level. The unknown aspects occur on the extrados
of the arches which are 'presently concealed. We can presume that this part of
the arch rib is subjected to a continuing and accelerating deterioration. This
is caused by the deicing agents used on the roadway surface penetrating and '
ponding In the sand fill over the arch. This constant reservoir of contaminated
moisture is known to be highly detrimental to concrete construction.
At this point in time we have no way of estimating the degree of deterioration
j and/or the rate of deterioration of the concrete in the arch ribs. :Past experience
would suggest that this deterioration has not yet reached the 'critical stage and
we would expect to be able to, salvage these structural components as suggested
in Option 2., We would also suggest that the selection of Option 3 now wlth.an
eye towards electing Option 2 a;few years lienee may reflect poor judgement.Five
years of continuing and accelerating deterioration in the arch 'ribs may 'render
{ them, to a condition where, the proposed salvage is no Ioner ustified.
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barrels with the defined options. The quoted ,figures are Intended to be
generalistic in nature and not confirmable but are based on our best Judgement.
To explain our reasoning,in assigning the life expectancies; we must examine
the normal stress pattern of the arch theory under vertical and horizontal load.
Typically, all vertical loading creates thrust in the arch
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small compressive stresses. These are re modified b
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temperature stresses' which' add or subtract from the other load' stresses.'' With-
out an analysis of these arches, we expect the arches even with deterioration to
be adequate for these low stress levels for 15 to 20 years.
The proposAl of Option 2 eliminates large amounts of the present dead load and
thus some of the compressive thrusts.The proposed reconstruction concentrates
these loads in certain areas and creates' additive local stresses in the much
more flexible'
arch rib: This reconstruction t coon also eliminates tes the reservoir of
contaminating and deteriorating moistures and exposes the extrados of the rib.
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The exposed concrete surface can be sealed so that the weather elements do not
contribute to deterioration. Thus
we canexpect to retaln'
'a usable life up to
h0 years:A final conclusion on this Is dependent on the existing condition of
the arch rib as well as the stress level of the structure as reconstructed. A f
future election of Option 2 retains a gamble as to the:degree of deterioration
in the ensuing years and ,thus the adequacy for,the changing stress pattern of
the rehabilitated structure. This arch structure possibly could become inadequate
for this changed loading condition In only'a few years.
With these facts in mind and recognizing the benefits of financial saving in
salvaging, reusable segments of an existing structure, we would recommend, the
choice'ofsOption 2 at this time.
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Mr, Eugene Dietz
July 28, 1978
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This concludes our
report and we anticipate the opportunity'to discuss this
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New bridges
Threc concrete arch bridges in Cedar
of open corstruclion underneath the
Rapids. loaa, ranging from 48 to 62
y rete del rabuion
icor% cads mill
Old bridge on First Avenue
founded
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alai because al concrete JaWmration
and it need hit audening. l ha ral.nisc•
1 he First Mollie Bridge. 697 It
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sly well documented iceords of the
long and 41 II d in, wade. Baas built
old bridges tell a great deal about the
ill 1920. It consisted of use %eparale
life. expectancy of modern bridges.
segments, a thrca span arch
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Consulting Engineer
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In dnnsings and comiruu
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.Bridget theyare joined at midstream
strea
Iowa City, Iowa
made before and during rccimsiruc•
'by a common pier than is. located on
lion. the st,rus of the ,fit Midge, after
a mud -siren i Wand.
In reconstructing and widening
halt a cen•my 11 "ell d,iellnenled,
1 he is arch spans are all dupli-
three old bridges, some $2million
The old tievond Asenuc Ihidge in
Cade.: ,silk clear spans of lot II and
was saved by using the original
Cedar Rapids uas dedianed. in 1906
ar rise of ;C if Ill': in. from the -
concrete piers and arches. In
as ..the finest ssagon bridge in the
oerage loel of the sprmgine. there
counln—buih of cement it, land for
re ti,c open•sp:mdrel ouch ribs in
placeslhe48 to62yearold -
'..a lifetime --on Inundations sat gavot
c.ich sImn.:in each of the tsso riser
concrete had deteriorated to the
that il.will he cserlasting and no cracks
ah.toiiel,.:ire two piers:. each 10 ft
consistency of loosely cemented
'should appear." Its cost wan WARM.
,life hY 105 (1 long.
gravel; in other places, it was
The old third .Ascnuc Bridge sva%
'I'ne east abutment and the', cant
perfectly sound. The reasons for
':built in 1911 to replace., an 1871.
channel pies are founded on rack,
these variations are told and'.
wrought iron howetnng truss bridge.
sshile the hell' ahutinent. the island
provide ideas useful to engineers
The old Fitt Ascnuc Bridge leas built
ahuuncnt and the %test channel piers
today. Also described are
lin 1920 to replace an 1885 iron and
are (,limited on limber piling driscn _
: posttensioned rods which were lied
'steel bridge.
21 ft below the bouont of the pier
around the old piers and
Thea bridges have. rcinforced•eon-
'Crete
banes into a blue clay formation.
posttensioned tendons which lie
arches with clear spans ranging
from 75 to 10.1 ft. All three bridges:
old concrete badly deteriorated -
the parallel arches together at
had solid concrete spandrel walls, and
11y. 196:; the condition of the First
their crowns. Together the
railings of hemy'stone and concrete.
Accnue (fridge was much work than
posttensioned elements insure',
The roadways on bath Second and
viould he c%pected in a bridge of this
that the arches of a span work
Third Avcnucs were supported nn
type 42 years old. 'fire entire rein -
together.
sand fill; the First Ascnuc Bridge w,us
forced coacretc deck, with'.the .excep-
tion of a double-
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middle. was
found completely _
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sisfcncy of Inow-
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was no bond rc• :
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maining between
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m:alning concrete
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and the rcinforc•
sing steel. The bars
Isere all heavily
Corroded and civ.
creel with a white
suMtance. Dur•
ing lire recon.
Cedar Rapids' three new bridges. Beneath
the bridges, and beneath space between
structiim the bars
them, is an underground parking lot,
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Ingel her at their crowns by
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each fixture anchors three cables
above arches and three below.
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On old First Avenue Bridge, the
deck slab and thebong res below
had deteriorated. Among reasons
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for disintegration holden were a
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,ft,41✓�T` ,r y �. drainage in the decM use of
- ice fighting chemicals and heeze
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- Ihaw susceptible coarse aggregate.
— rte.. . However, the old concrete in the
arches was generally sound.
Apparently the arch IhmSI
r contributes to preservation of the
i concrete in the old arches by
p ��' closing all tshrinkage .
-• J' cracks• and hnldmg the surfaces
in
in compression tile same as In
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prestressed concrete ,
were simply pulled out of the Jock unit.
loaded into trucks to he hauled away.'
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Several thousand cubic p:rds.. of old
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' coticrele, or rather loose "gravel,
showered down into the fixer Outing
demolition..
Iht+ rapid deterioration war,caused
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by the complete lack of p1mision+ for
drainage'. In the deck except hy' run -
oil to the cmlq of the bridge. the:'_•in..
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sand cu+hion,under the brick 'paving.
famished a continuous Tcserxnir of
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moisture that gradually seeped do"n
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through every crack and crevice in
the concrete and dc%troycd (he con.
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trete slab, fL,urbeams. cross
columns, and especially espan+ion•
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joint Iluorbeams, to depths of a to s',
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It below the surface of the roadway,
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as shown in aphoW.
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Ili% type of deterioration. acccler•�
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acrd by the use of deicing chemicals:'
In renovating the old piers, unsound concrete the surface was removed. New
On the loadway surfaces, "as progresw
ter thickness and to therequired -
was poured extend One pier out to greater
ing all the xray down into file arches
greater roadway width. '. Ushaped bars. ends extending from the new pier noses,
greater
in some instances. 1 tic piers (unrcin.
were coupled to bars which were then postlensloned by lacks• as shown.
forced) were broken so that separate
portions of the picas under the in.
ing the pier, +ides and nose+. See crmxn of the archer in c.tch spam.
dkidual arch rihs were, under folly
photo. the decks are made fully cuntinunus
loaded condiliom, acting independent.
The general contractor' gambled nn for the full length and breadth cif
by of the rest of the pier,..
using large cranes and other hcav) each span with esp:m+ion joints only
Repairing the piers
equipment winking right in The riscr mer the piers• and with hinged sup•
hed, and wonthe prr,rnce of the mid- porn In the cr os+„alls of the', WI, of
Ibis action was arrested by ranting
river island made it possible to Miert the arches. i Cher each spam the en•
new upOrcam and downstream nm•
the river front unP.+Wr of Ihr island lO fire dcck is po%lic•n,ioned lugdher
ings and side surfaces around the pica
the other hiring Io„ waicr. Ibis per.' tran,%er,0% at the arch cio,sns. See -
after the old concrete wa,-reromed
milted doing "unJcm.afrr" ,,orf. on phnhh
ha sound surfaces. 1 hen the remaining
the piers w till only earthen colleidarim
pollinn+ of the'. piers were lied buck
Expansion joints
iogcher by surrounding them with
New decks the expansion jninn, as shoan'in
posue'Woned cables More r concio.
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This new aluminum expansion joint was drawings such as these
designed by the author. It is reported of the old Second s that it provides for 2 in. of movement. Avenue Bridge were a
is waterllght slrnnR, and dors not rat. P made to indicate i- +—e•6'—
Ile. The new joint is also being installed bridges' condition. ^I_ to—:
on bridges in six other states. Need for .--1r--
reconstruction was Ipp'p't1791'-+ J' ;• :
j of male) aluminum eslrmions. They dear. P., 7.nao[m•-�' c'
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Iwo '..side 1ppo l+. the expallsu'll
II joini'
is strong and. rugged, with nosh-
ing w break 11w.e (itrattle. 1 Sp I +'.•�.
Unlinunately sonic of the joints as coo -• !"y.
were nal fully supported on both sides'
"hen flieswere concreted, some were :
I not prupul7 >culcJ inside al the lime xpP'pe'7 Iv n,I•'u 7e l'
I of file shop os.emhly. and some were
.sat :1t improper spacings and with sur-.
:flees .that were notmade smooth.
across the joint Thus, as is not. un-'
' common. irresponsible workmanshiprt:•I ,'.. I':
j has detracted (rum the full benefits
that could hxse been achieved by us- 1 1
t ing this new design lo' help solve the 1'9-j I L spwp, round enc p. J II
most common bridge deterioration ps• . p, 71 ^`
problem. -- 19 [pYtl PI T6"Iw 20 ton of PFn1.1T6"
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1'11h. new espansion joint, made by
the Reynolds Metals Co. and designed
1w 'tile wntci, is now . on trial in
hriJgs Juk:mstnHatinns in six other section and Stnuchural condition nl on acct piling Driven In refusal on
, slates, f he "titer has developed the Second Avenue Bridge. 1 he bridge
d an- rock al considerably greater depths.
uthcr joint: of similar design that will uas built in 19111 under patents of The. old bridge has a }B -ft roadway
;d.n he "oteiprouf ;Intl capable of the Concrde•Stecl'lingincering (-o. of supported on arch fill front the top
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-in. movement II mill he cm. New York. Ifconsists of I"o separate of the barrel arches and redlined hp
phiyl:J :d both endo of file IiJgc"and
four -span arch bridge.. on barrel solid spandrel "ills Dolle sides.
Haat liridge oo"' under conslruclion arches 44 it wile, with 75•1 dent Concrete after 62. years
over the ('edam River in north"rat spins, and a IB•(t rise from springing' •the tops of the :oehcs "etc Pro•
('nlnr Rapids. to clown.
` The original foundations are all on tected by w,drrprualing that ".is still
Second Avenue Bridge" timher pilings that"ere drn'cn about. Intact and in gaud condition alter b?
Pig. I is line of the 1917 sun'ey' 25 if down' into ;I lough blue clay %cars ul scnicc.', ., the composition of
Jl.ovings dial sho"'s Ihc apical cross formation. The ne" pier additions arc the waterproofing is not known: it
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m .round. high ucn;ll, ho ntonit
tugs found I,) he +mooth•mirlac"]. very in.•
and 1,,,-r%acre
flood.. Aho the
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had, dense ;Ind ',, Ill! • in. thick. In.
to fad in IIIc neat
the raaJway Ncrc hc-
cul, til the old pier, Nilh threaded
" comae, the unprotesicd pier udcs
.sand till, under
ing sca,hcd :m.,) through the clunk..
ul r1 cod, on Ihc pan prolecung our
well: crumpling and the S.in. (nncrelc
of the .concrete The Ghon at np-
\lop Underneath the prick paving had
.ling lascl:"
-pr,Nile end, of .I pier Nuc connected
completely': lust il% integrity.
Improvements to Second Avenue Bridge
Luer M1y additional straight ban. rtn
Ilowever, in the original 6 -in. \Nlc-
of wnJ
The IdaJway on Second Asenue
both sides
CI'IIpICd
walk \labs, the concrete. made
wolCned llom 30 III 61111 by .IIID-
Ibe stlaighl Isar\, NCR
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lhr uyh %laggered hoe% in '. tension.
. limcsbmc aggregate uwJ chew'here on
a1. the milbno rl 1,land and than
'.mi hcarn (h Ih.d each I
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the hridge..Na+ in c\ccllenl condition
side
bodge Uaak to the ,III
\'I It•. pu+Ik n,olned by mean, of a
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.dirt hU yi•ai+ Ialihough srlckrJ he-
allgling Ihc
al the and,. 'The n, Ids, ,,l
Pulling I.Iek.. In 1] ilih III. ;Ind locked
c:sine of ulticment, and Jj,pIaccmcnI%
centerline
'Nus bec.iu�a (iq. Hall. nn the
,oh .n iake-up nut. .(See earlier
,if the lse is Nall%l, All other eon-
anpled
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total
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blJ.ln•h. n,eJway.
hold, together oppn+iLL`� cn of
stone. aggregate, hall disintegrated to
the
Thus: the Ncrc' mittened by
'.IIIc old pier +halo. Then nc+e can-
the emend that portion+ til the fascia
piers
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crere sides were caa in back of the
.' walla had fallen into the river• more
.Variable
on rhe north side t,ce phnwl
'' armor. plate:-
fell off during demolition..
arch
new 10.1 t•oolJe arch nil On the
Itl e old ends
oil
The original concrete mixture, were
and a
ole nc%j0Jllion% the
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aI%o a contributing factor because they
, south +life.
The deck :mJ the fill% sa rc•
! are single one,
ld rc cN
did not measure up. to modern re-
old
ar
do" Ill the top of the .oche+
are
and the old. anile\ are confined. M10-
the
- yuiremcots except in the arch ribs•
mooed
Jed, of ',open %pandrel
muco new arch .IJJnion% on both
The concrete mix in the arch rips
and the new
top of the
Nide,.Slmiharl%. the. arches arc tical
was specified nx L•2:a, in the sry'mJlcls
comtructhnl „a+. Ichuilrbn
after they had
together at the arch crowns by means
! 1 :3:6, :Ind in the pier, and ahulmcnts
old pias and , Tell
ul,t.nuialh rcnedlcncd':mJ Ic•
of oNflenaioned steel cable.
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1:3 55:7-'.. When this mi\ :Ind the
been ,+t
as Icyuired.
The new deck is: 78 it wide and
quality ofthe coar,c .aggregate are
conditioned
I fbe hri,ge n 7k5 It 7'e. in. long from
considered, the condition Of the con-
Pian reconditioned and enlarged
race In face of the 'call and west
: crete Na%, about al a\pl'etell after 63.
sleet
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ccan of service .nlJ oclT little main-
'Inn% ace pier ,e'a'llnll\ till .
• oil the. ,Inch
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1JI�6 II }.. m. long. g
:alliance.'.
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\heel pile,ouve aJJld
Piet'. and oco\ \real
end, all of Ihc 1
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• scoured away, leaving Only the Piles-
hearing pile lainnlnlinn. xelc Nldc,l
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b1of dead uaN
LhUN, 1.335. le
5 'The swift current had reduced solid
on the. north end, os idl tea\ pier II..r
'Ihc I,scl+c I
IPlllnaa•d front aIch Inicrior pier Thi+,
1?•in -diameter oak piling+ bl only 7
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•s\ Riveted steel arch
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truss is the mels
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reinforcing in the
old concrete
arches on Second
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2 extended by ,
varying amounts;
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widened roadway
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City Hall. right
rear, which is on
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so that both the new and the old con•
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load on the foundations.
der all other conditions.
Third Avenue Bridge
The new concrete soffitsshould he
The Third Avenue Bridge was built
added in the springing areas during
of above -normal ambient' air
in 1911 and 1912 at a cost of $148,000
periods
temperature, so that theoriginal arch
- exclusive of thehandrail and paving
soffit is in tension when the new gunite
' on the roadway. :
The' 1912 roadway was 48 If wide.:'
is added.
Under normal temperature and/
- The 1912 structure is two
or other loading conditions, the proper
idencontical three -
separate end identical
-filled, barrel -arch bridges that
stress conditions ': for gunning were
spandrel
Lire %cparaled for 269 it in the middle
.established by placing heavy cyuip-
menl live loads in the proper po%i--
uf the. river.. by - May's Island. The
lions whenever it was practical to do
arch spans are 96 it clear with a rise
of I I it above the springing, and the
so'ln the Third Avenue Bridge certain
- intermediate piers are 10 it thick at
portions of some spam had to he en-
tirely removed and replaced. A mottled
temenl•Ilme.asphab coating
appearance of the concrete surface and
good after 50 years
a hollow sound in response to tapping
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Thee. quality of the concrete in the
blows with small hammer were used
.il
arch ribs of the Third Avenue Bridge
as evidence that concrete needed re-
locations the detest•
was like that in the. arches of the
'• other bridges, successfully preserved
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placing. In such
ing operation extended through the
any sound
for the most part. The."secret" was
arch, without encountering
d
a semi-liquid mating of cement and
co Then arch additions were placed
". The
two coats of, liquid asphaltum. .The
multi -layer coating was still in good.
new
outside lhe.oW arches 3t these areas:
- condition. after: 50 years of: service,
and then all of the. rotten concrete
replaced with new
although the unprotected edges of the
wasremovedand
around the original re-
s arch ribs under the fascia had deterior•
seriously and several of the canti•
arch ,concrete
inforcing. To provide full continuity,
ated
leverbrackets under the sidewalk had
all of the orginial arch reinforcing
with
failed completely. -
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barswere. coupled .together
threaded nut couplings: reinforcing
New concrete for. arches
bar trusses in the extra widths added
' Some of the old arches required
were el together at the splices.
welded
extensive repairs. The poor. concrete
Summary
quality apparently was the result of
This three -bridge project requited
poor, construction practices, substan•
dard materials used in certain isolated -
the removal of 10.0W cu yd of old
masonry, 30,000 cu yd of excavation.
mason.
location, and vulnerability }omots•',
and provision of 2,850 tons of steel,
tura.
' In such cases, after removing the
21.000 cu yd of oorttrem masonry,.
3.000 lin ft of aluminum expansion
rotten concrete new sides were cast.
joints, If of aluminum handrail;
on the original arches. Provision was
ons ofasphah: It provides for
4,000 tons
i' made'. for jacking and wedging pro-
17 lanes of traffic on the same right.
portional dead -load reactions into the
i . crown, be•
new arch additions at the
of•way. where only 12 lanes were pro -
fore closing the keystone sections with
vided before..
began in April 1963
more concrete. The deformations in-
The project
was completed in September 196.7
. volved are so small that it was hard to
and.
at ■ total of 53e II is
convince contractor that this maneu•.
maintenance.
believed that the future maintenance•
t t
ver was justifiable. t
In the asst ire
In' other cases
free life of Ihce bridges is now ex -
(underside) of certain arch ribs
tended far another 40 or 50 year %,
soffit
had to be: scaled off 'replaced
The saving to the City was more
than $2 million a% compared to cost of
ere
after the new sides were in plea.
This can be safely done in the crown
replacement with new bridges, and
the riverchannel 'It
areaswhen the ambient air tempera•
the paciyimproved a% a flood ay.0
tY
tures are below normal, and in the
.springing areas when they are above
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Then by guniting the new soffit back
This project received an honorable
in the crown areas while the arch
mention in the U. S. Consulting En -
Council's competition for the
has positive moments at the crown,
gineers
1968 Award for Engineering Excel.
under lower than' normal tempera.
- tures; the new concrete will be bonded
lance.
to the old under low stress conditions
THE READERS' WRITE
(Contin ted irnm page 31 )
Dnft. status of engineers
To iin: linitoa: It was with mixed
emotions that 1 read the Executive Secre-
tary's letter to the President of the Unit-
ed Slates, dated February 29, concerning -
draft status for engineers, 1 must disagree
with the ASCE policy statement to the
President. The issue at slake is whether.
every able-bodied man calline the United
Stales his home must take the chance of
facing the extreme dangers of defending
national policy, %hether or not the indi-
vidual agrees with that policy- In fact,
it would seemthat those who stand to
gain the most in the U.S should be wil-
ing to lake greater risks. F„rj example,
the engineer has far more to look for-
ward to in hisfuture life than many:
youngmen icss'fortunate, either finnn-
cially or intellectually.
' If the engineer is so valuable (what
percentage end up in sales, management,
and other non -engineering. jobs?) then
let him join the ]me] ROTC unit, through
which his talents (whatever they may be
at age 21-23), can be put. to use. As for
the argument that lengthy intervals of
time are harmful' between obtaining the
B.S. and M.S. degree. my experience has
shown that a delay can be advantageous
rather than detrimental.
lone T. Ghreev 11, \f. ASCE
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APO 96309 San Franclimc
Tapered columns
To nlr. Eortoa Most of your readers
must have felt that their common sense
and professional pride were offended by
the briefreport concerning tapered
columns (Do You know That, August
1968. P 29)..
To solve chis elementary problem in I
strength of materials—buckling strength
vs amount of tapering, the amount of
material and the cross section shape re-
maining constant -the teamwork of two i
respectable whole”. however impressive,
is not needed. It can be done without a
National Science Foundation 'grant
only a sheet ofpaper and a slide rule
are needed. Columns are usually built to
carry loads and .not onlytheir own
weight The three digits rifler the decimal i
point in an index such as 2.034 strongly
discredit its value and indicate figure-
. fetishism. Tapered column% can save but
a fraction of the material costs and are
likely to increase the comtruclion costs.
The price paid to I make the columns
tapered, by whalever shop or field meth -
oaf, will far exceed the savings in me•
Icrials:
I would not be surprised tri learn that
the two researchers arrived at their. find•
ing% via compader became this lends con•
%iderahle status to this kind. of pseudo -
research.
CnaNrl. SOMOQy
Armnation of American Railroads
Resenrrh Center
Chicago, 111.
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CIVIC CENIL•Il 41C� E. WASHINGTON Sl: loWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 3.54.1$0)
August 25, 1978
Docket Clerk, Docket No. 56
Office of the General Council
Room 10100
U. S. Department of Transportation
400 -7th Street, S. W.
Washington D.C. 20590
Dear Sir or Madam:
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public transit s
The City of Iowa City,aperates a p stem which, although Y
The cityonly 18 coaches, carries over 1.5 million passengers per
ittcconsists of
year.'also offers its .elderly and handicapped citizens'idial-a- I
ride service with a fleet of vans. Several of these vans are equipped
for use by wheelchairs. `
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are very concerned about the
possible ssi
ble ramifications of the proposed
, Section 504 regulations regarding transit accessibility for the handi-
i _ capped. It appears that if the regulations were implemented as written
the City of Iowa City would be required to retrofit a number of its
huses.so that they are accessible to wheelchair patrons. Our interpreta-
tion is,hat'I2 of our buses would need to be,'equipped,with lifts and
wheelchair restraints', at a cost well in excess of $100,000.
In a small city demand -responsive transit can provide a very high level
1 of service.`' Because the urban area;is Yelatively',small a'door-to-door
trip by van is often a more attractive transportation alternative than
fixed route -fixed schedule buses'. This is borne, out by the fact that
the Iowa City vans are continually operated at capacity.
Iowa City's conventional transit system has become very well accepted in
the community, and ridership is "very high. Many, buses are loaded:aliove
capacity during peak periods; and the heavy patronage strains schedules
Co the breaking point. The inclusion of handicapped accessible service
into our regular operation will be detrimental to the overall system in
three ways: 1) the cost of retrofitting the buses will be_enormous,r,and
will require us to defer other acquisitions and perhaps curtail services;
2) the inclusion of lifts and wheelchair restraints on the buses', will
require the removal of seats, reducing passenger _capacity that isalready
in short supply; i 3) the cycle time involved in boarding and debarking
handicapped' individuals may further'burden rush hour schedules, which
are at present almost impossible for the drivers to maintain.
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The City of Iowa.City is deeply committed to providing public transpor-
tation to all of its citizens. At the present time this is accomplished
through the combination of fixed route -fixed schedule service for those
able to use conventional transit coaches, and demand -responsive dial -a -
ride service for those who cannot. It is our position that the requirement
of providing accessibility to the handicapped on all or'most of our:
large vehicles would severely diminish our overall :level of service,
while at the 'same time providing the handicapped: with service inferior
to thaL,which they now enjoy.
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We will be pleased if you would consider the impacts of the proposed
Section 504 regulations on small city transit operations, and include
provisions that would exempt such systems from the accessibility requirements.
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Sincerely yours,
Robert A. Vevera
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CITY -UNIVERSITY MEETING
AUGUST 10, 1978
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PERSONS, PRESENT: RuMene Dietz,RlrhnrdGibson, neont.s.Kraft,l.
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Urban Renewal:
The Bell -Short property has been cleared and the contract for the
acquisition of the property by the University will go to the Board of
Regents meeting in September.
The City's design consultant, Jack Leaman, met with Mr. Gibson and
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provided him with an update of plans for the design of Clinton, Washington
and Capitol Streets, the area contiguous to blocks 83 and 84.
Mr. Dietz provided an update of a meeting held last week with the
City's ramp consultant, Carl Walker and Associates, Hansen Lind and
Meyer, and a representative of Old Capitol Associates. The major
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items to be discussed at this meeting was the bus loading -staging g . area
for the three transit systems. While no decisions were made at this
meeting, a summary of the minutes of the meeting compiled by Ames
Engineering Company, will he given to either Mr. Mossman'or Mr: Gibson.
Mr. Gibsonindicated that on August 25th the, University will be
Interviewing five landscape architecture firms, one of whom will be
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hired for the purpose of conceptual development for the block south of
the University Library, the Lindquist block, and to work on the urban
renewal University; interface along Capitol Street.'
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Mr. Kraft raised the question about the availability of University
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parking for 8 !'
P g public use south of Burlington Street.; Mr. Mossman
indicated that the demand in that area exceeds available space',during
the academic year. Like other University parking facilities, these
spaces are available after 3:00 p.m, for public use. j
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Mr. Dietz then questioned whether the University has sprinkled any of
its parking ramps. The response was negative. The 'ensuing ,discussion
indicated that no one was aware of any municipality or institution in Q
Iowa ever havingsprinkled '
P a,parking ramp,. even though 'the '_state
building code apparently requires this to be done for any ramp higher
than four stories. i
Comprehensive Plan:
Mr. Kraft indicated that the Comprehensive Plan has been printed, that
the maps, are presently being printed, and that he anticipates' that the
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2-Interstate.80 Signing: ..
Mr. Gibson provided brief history ofmeetings which have been held
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.during the past one to two years between representatives of the Iowa i
.Department of Transportation, the 'City, the University, Coralville,
and Mercy Hospital relative to providing a compatible signing program
along Interstate 80. The specific intent being to provide one which
would, be compatible with the University's recently initiated signing
program. After a year's delay on reimplementation of the program. Mr. i
Gibson discovered that the federal government refused to approve the
plan that had been formulated and that the new signing program, which
will be initiated very soon along Interstate 80, will be totally
consistent with the present standards used throughout the State of
Iowa by, the Iowa Department of Transportation.
'i River Corridor Sewer:
Mr. Dietz indicated that the River Corridor Sewer plans are presently
99% completed but :that hefore,the plans can be implemented it is i
necessary that the City Council ,give formal approval and that subsequent
approval be obtained by the Environmental Protection Agency and the
Department of Environmental Quality. The optimistic starting.time,for j
the River Corridor Sewer Project is in October, however the December -
January timeframeappears to be mole' realistic.
It was also indicated that the City has sent an infiltration identifica-
tion map to the University,' that this is presently' being reviewed by
the University, and that the University will be initiating a program
l in the near future to remedy the infiltration problem.
Tornado Warning System:
Ms. Vitosh indicated a problem with the Tornado Warning System which
L has been recently discovered is that the sirens were not properly
grounded. This has resulted inseveral damaging lightening strikes on
various sirens and an improper functioning of the system. It is
anticipated that these will be repaired in the near future. It was
also reported that the siren which is located on the Lincoln School
playground will possibly be moved slightly west on the same site, and j
that the warning volume will be perhaps diminished somewhat.
Iowa Avenue Bridge Splash Guards:
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Mr. Dietz indicated that a recent meeting with Shive-Hattery' Associates
has indicated that the physical condition of the Burlington Street'
bridge (eastbound lanes) is probablyjworee than that of the Iowa
Avenue bridge,, even though the latter has been scheduled for 'repair at
this time. Mr. Dietz also indlcntedithat the engineer has indicated
another method of repairing the bridge, i.e., thaU'of complete reconstruc-
tion, which is quite possibly, the most effective long-range solution
to the current bridge problem. Mr. Dietz also indicated that he is
presently investigating the possibility of the State of Iowa paying,
for the repair of the Burlington Street bridge.
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d. Completed an agreement with Iowa -Illinois regarding the installation of
transformers and the installation of service conduit within City Plaza.
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Administration:
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a. Corresponded with HUD regarding disposition of the modulars.
b. 'Processed two relocation cases,
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PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
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Complete land disposition.
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Complete design reviews.
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Complete design and coordination'iactivity for the first parking', ramp.
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Complete the parking policy and the Central Business District parking
recommendations for transmission'to the City Council.
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MONTHLY REPORT
June 1978
GOALS:
I:
Carry out project management procedures and prepare management documents,
and records consistent with City Council policies and HUD requirements.,
II.
Carry out a program of land marketing consistent with', City Council decisions
and HUD requirements.
ACTIVITIES:
1.
':Planning:
a. began developing alternatives for the timing and construction of Old
Capitol Centro, Ramp A, and the hotel on Block 64.
b. Reviewed preliminary design for Ramp A.
c. Received financial analysis of parking system from Carl Walker.
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!aJ Completed design review of the elderly housing,project ect on Parce1,1O3-3.
b. Completed a review of the preliminary design plans for Old Capitol
Centre mall.
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Administration:
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Complete land disposition.
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Complete design reviews.
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Finalize time schedule for constructionstrut
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Finalize timing for the construction and development,of the hotel on Block 64.
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MAY - JUNE 1978,'
GOALS:'
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Program Administration`: To continue the establishment of CDBG
Project administration procedures -- environmental review processing,
financial monitoring, compliance procedures, and sound record
keeping.
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Project Development: To monitor the development of CDBG funded
projects to better insure CCN, City Council, and HUD satisfaction
with programobjectives, and progress.
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Program Coordination: To coordinate all CDBG projects to accentuate
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L MAY ACTIVITIES:
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The staff met with the Committee on community reviewing,
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CDBG projects carried out throughout FY78. _
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Progress in the Longfellow School area Neighborhood Site'Improvements
Project was continued: alley repairs were completed, the sidewalks
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in the area were surveyed,brick work and shrubbery plantings in
the mini -park were completed.'
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The staff assisted the Housing Commission in, drafting a scope,
outline of a housing information pamphlet.
IV.
An elderly housing marketability survey was completed and the
data analyzed.
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Publications for the south branch environmental review record '
were placed.
VI.
The City Council held a public hearing regarding the north side
moratorium on zoning.
VII.
The City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan for the City of
Iowa City.
VIII.
The staff continued to work with the Council of Elders' regarding
program development for the Senior Center.
IX.
A workshop was held to assist human service agencies in establishing
performance indicators to evaluate their programs,, therefore
increasing their capacity to justify program expenses.',
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The staff worked with the architects to develop preliminary
schematic drawings for the Senior Center. These drawings were to
-be included in the Title V application.
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ACTIVITIES:
I.
The Committee on Community Needs reviewed progress for the
Senior Center, the Urban Renewal Program, and the Site
Improvements Program,
II.
The comprehensive plan final copy was continued. Layout was
established. Graphics and text typing were completed.
III.
The, Zoning Ordinance text was continued. The 'first draft was
distributed to P&Z and department heads.
IV•
Site improvements in the Longfellow School area continued,
V.
Neighborhood input meetings were held in the'north'side neighborhood.
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the Iowa Commission on Aging was prepared. Both of.these'applications !
requestedlfunding'to acquire furniture and equipment for the i
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A -chart of all activities to be completed by CDBG project directors
between the months of July and December 1918 was drafted,
reviewed, typed in final ,form, and posted in the City Manager's
conference room. This chart provides ,City Council persons the
opportunity to monitor CDBG program activities on a monthly
basis.
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A financial detailed budget booklet was drafted. It compiled all
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information about regulations through which the CDBG programs
should be carried out. It also listed detailed information for
each CDBG budget line.
X.
A new filing system was established for all Planning and Program
Developments maps.
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CURRENT PLANNING
MONTHLY REPORT
Julie 1978
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JUNE ACTIVITIES:
The Current Planning Division prepared Staff Reports for the following items: a
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rezoningapplication, county' preliminary plat, two preliminary plats within the
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City,.and two variance' requests. ,Other work activities during the month of June
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included (1) final revision of a proposed ordinance for family care facilities,
(2) final revisions of theproposed Trec Regulations, (3) preparation of yearly
reports for tlic:Planning and Zoning Commission, (4) preparation of a new zoning
map, (5) a considerable amount of time in the review and preparation of the first
draft of. the new Zoning Ordinance.
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No specific numeric objectives for subdivision plat reviews,` rezoning application
reviews, ,etc. are established due to the impossibility of predicting the number
of submissions which will be filed.'; Other projected work activities will
include (]) continual review and revision of,the new proposed Zoning Ordinance,;
(2) preparation,of'thenew'Zoning Map, (3) development of new subdivision regu-.
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lations, (4) preparation of a neighbrhood development plan for the Village
Green South area, and (5) preparation of a recommendation regarding Scott Boulevard
relocation in the Wash!ngton-Court Streets area.
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Agenda
Iowa City Riverfront Commission
Wednesday, September 6, 1978 -- 7:30 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
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7:30
Meeting to Order.°
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Review and approval of minutes.
7:35
Old Business _
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1. Comment from Dick Plastino (Director of Public Works) re
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landscaping of service building area.
2. Action taken by Parks Department on weed cutting along Iowa River
requested by Himie Voxman.
3. Johnson County Board of Supervisors response to letter.
A. Letter to Gordon Russell re screening car crushing operation.
7:50
S. Report by John McLaughlin on Waste Water Facility, Committee.
6 Brief reports from P$Z, PFR, University, Coralville and Johnson
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County representatives on activities=relevant to the river, corridor.
North CorridorStudy..7: Response to Barry Hokanson re
8. 'River Corridor Overlay Zone
(a) Response to City Council with regard to intent.
(b) Request for staff funding.!
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8:15
New Business
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Discussion of airport property leasing to Hartwig Motors.
8:25
Progress', reports on priorities in different sections of the River
Corridor.;
8:40
Status of Bikeway planning in relation to the River Corridor and Iowa
City as a whole.
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October meeting date and time. Wednesday, October 4, 7:307
9:00
Adjournment.
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court (Chambers)
4PM-May6rlsYouth
12noon-CCR (Rec Ct
7:30PM-P&Z Formal
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HOLIDAY
.Chamber of
3:30PM-Housing. Cc
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Commerce.Office)
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7:30PM4ublic Mtg
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7PM-Informal I7(30PM-Riverfront
on Airport Master
Council.i(Conf Rm)
Comm (Conf Room)
- Plan (Rec Center)
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7:30PM-Council
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SAM Magistrates
9-10AM-EAP.Trainin
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8AM-Magistrates.
Court (Chambers)
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4PM-Design Review
Court (Chambers)
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1:30-2i30PM-EAP
Com (Rec Center)
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Elders (Rec Ctr)
Train ng (Chamber
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•30PM-Informal
4PM-Resources Cons
Meeting Room)
Council '(Conf Rm).
COMM (Conf Room)..
7:30PM-Parks & Rec
7:30PM-Council
Comm (Rec,Center)
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(Chambers)
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21 RAM-Magistrates
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8AM-Magistrates
(Conf Room)
Court (Chambers)
Court (Chambers)
2:30PM-Council of.
IPM-Day Care Com-
mittee (Conf Rm)
mittee
7:30PM-Council
Elders (Rec Ctr)
7:30PM-Airport Com
Council (Conf Am)
'. (Chambers),
4:30PM-Board of
(Airport, office)
7:30PM-P&Z.Informa
Adjustment (Chamb
(Conf Room) .
7(Chambers Formal
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(Chambers)
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26 SAM-4PM-Sr Ctr
7 LOAM-Staff Mtg 2 8AM-Ma?
30.
SAM-Magistrates
Task Force, Staff
(Conf Room) Court(Chambers)
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Cour (
&.architects
4:15PM-Library Bd
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8 lOAM
1:30PM-Informal
(Conf Room).
ctr'Task Force, (Lab Auditorium)
council (Conf Rm)
4PM-Resour4es Cops
Comm Con -Roomy
Staff, & architec 4PM-Desi Review
7PM-Human Rights
(Conf Room) Com (Rec Center)
Comm (Conf Rm)
7:30PM-Council
(Chambers)
4PM-Sr Ctr Task-
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Force (Conf Room)