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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 16, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
September 19 1983 Monday
5:00 P.M. - Council tour of new transit maintenance facility -
Meet at site
NO INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
September 20 1983 Tuesday
5:30 P.M. - Groundbreaking for Block 64 Hotel Project
September 26 1983 Monday_
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. Informal Council Meeting - Conference Room
7:30 P.M. - Meeting of City Conference Board - Separate agenda posted
7:45 P.M. - Review zoning matters
8:00 P.M: - Discuss Urban Fringe Issues
8:15 P.M. - Discuss Clear Creek Investment Company Development
8:45 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports
PENDING LIST
Priority A: Discuss Council Policy Resolutions
Priority B: Housing Inspection Funding Policy
Housing Market Analysis Recommendations
MECCA Funding Request
Lower Ralston Creek Parcels - Use and Configuration
Meet with Broadband Telecommunications Commission (October 17, 1983)
Discuss Amendments to Non -Discrimination Ordinance
Bicycle Lane Designations
Discuss Transit Interchange Report
Grant Proposal for Old Brick
Priority C: Meet with Design Review Committee (October 3, 1983)
Traffic Signals - Flashing Mode
Mandatory Parkland Dedication (Fall 1983)
Shamrock/Arbor Drive Drainage Area (November 1983)
Appointment to Housing Commission - September 27, 1983
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 14, 1983
To: City Council , /
From: City Manager �/��--�
Re: Iowa Community Development Loan Program - Proposal by Friends
of Old Brick, Inc.
Attached please find a copy of a memorandum from Jim Hencin, CDBG Program
Coordinator, regarding the above -referenced proposal. Based on the
information and recommendations presented by Jim, it appears that there
are two areas of consideration which Council should address prior to
making application (in the event that additional applications are
requested by OPP).
1. Since the program would provide a loan only to the city, the City of
Iowa City would borrow the money and in turn lend it to Friends of
Old Brick, Inc. It remains a question of policy for Council to
decide whether or not this type of arrangement would be desirable for
the City. The City would be wholly responsible for repayment of the
loan in the event of failure or inability to do so on the part of
Friends of Old Brick, Inc. As recommended by Mr. Hencin, in the
event that this is acceptable to Council, a loan and security
agreement must be negotiated and executed prior to the acceptance and
transfer of any funds.
2. It appears from the attached information that the eligibility of this
project for participation in the ICD Loan Program is questionable.
Some staff time, would be required for preparation of the application.
as well as discussion/negotiation of a suitable loan and security
agreement. Although it appears likely that this project would not be
eligible, Council does have the option of making application and, as
Mr. Harris has requested, allowing OPP staff to make a final
determination on eligibility.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 24, 1983
To: Dale Helling
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From: d1, Jim Hencin
Re: Iowa Community Development Loan Program
I have reviewed information from the Iowa Office for Planning and
Programming (OPP) concerning the Iowa Community Development Loan Program
(authorized by Senate File 548, 1983 Iowa Acts), along with the proposal
submitted by Jim Harris, Friends of Old Brick, Inc. I also spoke with
Mike Miller, OPP Program Manager. Following are my conclusions:
Program Purpose
The administrative rules for the Iowa Community Development Loan (ICDL)
Program are quite clear on the purpose and intent of the program: "to aid
Iowa communities in improving and developing adequate public works and
facilities needed to support local economic development projects."
Indeed, the application evaluation and rating system stresses economic
development by awarding the majority of points (200 out of 300) to two
factors: 1) the degree to which a proposed project is needed by the
community for economic development,and 2) the degree of economic impact as
measured by the number of jobs created or retained and other appropriate
factors. I am not certain that the renovation of Old Brick qualifies as a
higher community economic development need than other economic
development needs of the community, nor does it appear to result in a high
degree of economic impact through jobs created or retained. Mr. Miller
expressed similar concern by questioning whether any new, permanent jobs
would be created by this project.
Other points in the rating system are awarded for the following criteria:
Creation of job opportunities for women and minorities - 25 points
Local unemployment rate - 25 points
Local match - 25 points
Loan payback and security - 25 points
Proiect Elioibilitv
In order to qualify as an eligible project under the ICDL program, a
project must meet the "essential corporate purpose" or "general corporate
purpose" definitions of Section 384.24 (City Finance) of the Iowa Code.
The program also allows specifically the acquisition of property to be
developed as an industrial park.
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Section 384. 24 does not specifically address a project, such as Old Brick,
where the facility is not publicly owned. The only recognized exception
is where a project is part of an urban renewal project undertaken pursuant
to Chapter 403 (Urban Renewal Law) of the Iowa Code. Depending on the
strictness of interpretation, Old Brick might, however, qualify under the
general corporate purpose provisions for reconstruction and improvement
Of "community center houses" or other "facilities or improvements which
are necessary for the... health and welfare of its citizens." Again, Mr.
Miller questioned the Old Brick proposal on the basis of corporate
purpose.
Application Deadline
We recognize that the deadline for submission of an ICDL application has
Passed. Mr. Miller indicated that applications for about $8 million had
been received by the August 15, 1983, deadline. ($5 million was available
statewide.) When asked about a second round of applications for ICDL's,
Mr. Miller suggested calling him in September to see if perhaps one will
be held.
Recommendations
Assuming there may be a second round of applications in the near future
and the City determines the Old Brick project to be a priority community
economic development need, the following steps should be taken to apply
for an Iowa Community Development Loan:
1. Determine project eligibility within the definitions of essential
corporate purposes or general corporate purposes.
2. Negotiate a loan and security agreement between the City and Friends
of Old Brick, Inc. and Old Brick Associates. Since only cities are
eligible to receive ICOL's, the City needs reasonable assurances
that any loan received would be repaid and that there is a firm
commitment for the 50 percent local match required for the ICDL.
If you wish additional information, please let me know.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 1983
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Water Storage Facility - East Side
The capital improvement program approved by the City Council for Fi84
placed the construction of the east side water storage facility on the
pending list.
The attached memorandum from the Director of Public Works indicates that
construction should proceed in FY85. As the City Council knows, the final
plat for adjacent residential development has been approved.
Accordingly, the Director of Public Works and the City Manager recommend
that planning for this project proceed at the earliest opportunity.
I will schedule this matter for informal discussion at an early date. The
City Council could authorize preparation of plans at that time so that
construction will proceed in FY85 in a timely manner.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 1983
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Water Storage Facility - East Side
The capital improvement program approved by the City Council for Fi84
placed the construction of the east side water storage facility on the
pending list.
The attached memorandum from the Director of Public Works indicates that
construction should proceed in FY85. As the City Council knows, the final
plat for adjacent residential development has been approved.
Accordingly, the Director of Public Works and the City Manager recommend
that planning for this project proceed at the earliest opportunity.
I will schedule this matter for informal discussion at an early date. The
City Council could authorize preparation of plans at that time so that
construction will proceed in FY85 in a timely manner.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 8, 1983
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From: Chuck Schmadeke
Re: Water Storage Facility - Rochester Avenue
A long range program for water distribution in Iowa City, developed in the
late 1960's, included the construction of three storage facilities to
supplement the one million gallon storage tank located at Prairie du Chien
Road and Dodge Street. Two of the storage facilities (two million gallon
tanks at Sycamore Street and Crosby Lane and at Melrose Avenue and Emerald
Street) have been built and placed in operation. The City has, therefore,
five million gallons of distribution system storage.
Peak day use when these facilities were placed on line in 1970 was seven
million gallons per day. Normally cities try to provide storage capacity
approaching peak day use. However, based on the automated nature of our
water system, it is deemed proper to provide storage of somewhat less than
peak daily pumpage: Peak day pumpage this summer has been as high as 9.44
million gallons or nearly twice the amount of storage provided. In
addition the Iowa Department of Water, Air and Waste Management recommends
that a city the size of Iowa City have 7.7 million gallons of storage
based on our average daily flows.for fiscal year 1983.
There has been substantial growth in the eastern part of 4owa City since
1970 as can be seen from the attached copies of a portion of the City's
1970 and 1982 water distribution. system. Substantial growth of the system
throughout the city illustrates the need to expand storage capacity to
provide water at adequate pressure. In case of main breaks, power
outages, down time at one of the existing tanks, or high drafts on the
system during peak days, the eastern areas of the city experience
substantial loss of pressure. Several low pressure complaints have been
received during the past year.
The City purchased a site for the third water storage tank in 1978 on the
north side of Rochester Avenue and Post Road. On August 16, 1983, a final
plat of the area abutting the storage tank site on the west and north as
submitted by Plum Grove Acres was approved by the City. (See attached
plat.) Public improvements are being installed in the subdivision at this
time. Due to the existing topography on the storage tank site and the
amdunt of excavation required, construction will be much less difficult if
the facility is constructed prior to the construction of homes adjacent to
the site.
For the reasons listed above, Public Works recommends proceeding with the
design and construction of the Rochester Avenue water storage facility
(two million gallons) in fiscal year 1985.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 16, 1983
To: City Council
From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager ca
Re: Political Programming on Cable Television
.Attached to this memorandum please find:
1. A copy of the GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 29 GUIDELINES which include
references to political programming (#1, #2 and #3).
2. Copies of pages 1D and 11 from the COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING GUIDELINES
adopted by Hawkeye CableVision in cooperation with the Broadband
Telecommunications Commission and City Staff. This is the portion of
those guidelines which addresses cablecasting of political programs.
This information is being provided in responseto your request at your
September 12, 1983, informal meeting. If you have questions or wish
further information, please contact me at your convenience.
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CONTENT -
a) ' No advertising material designed to promote the sale of
commercial products or services may be cablecast.
b) No obscene or indecent material may be cablecast.
c) No advertisement of, or information concerning any lottery,
gift enterprise or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in
whole or in part upon chance or lot, or any 1ist.of prizes drawn
or awarded by means of any such lottery, gift enterprise, or
scheme, whether said list contains any part or all of such
prizes, will be cablecast.
CABLE CHANNEL 26 POLITICAL CABLECASTING GUIDELINES
Legally qualified candidates for public office desiring to use the
community channel must adhere to the following:
a) Programs featuring a legally qualified candidate for public
office will be scheduled at least two weeks prior to the first
cablecast in order that the programs be listed in the area
newspaper.
b) A maximum of five hours per month per office, with a minimum
length of five minutes per program, will be available for
programs featuring legally qualified candidates for public
office.
c) Programs featuring a legally qualified candidate for public
office shall be cablecast beginning after the last official
deadline for filing papers for candidacy has passed and ending
the Friday before the election.
In the event Hawkeye's Community Programming Director (or other
designated previewer) determines any program or part of a program is in
conflict with these rules and a satisfactory adjustment cannot be arrived.
at between the producer and that previewer, then the videotape will be'
reviewed by the Broadband Telecommunications Commission (BTC). The BTC, .
producer, previewer and company representative and any concerned citizens
will participate in a discussion to explore the various options available.
Those options include but are not limited to discussing the ramifications
of cablecasting and/or revising the program with the producer, running the
program ata time appropriate for its content, running a message warning
viewers of the presence of discretionary material. The BTC may recommend
which option should be followed. While any revision of the videotape is
the responsibility of the producer, Hawkeye CableVision reserves the
right to schedule videotapes to run' at a time the Company deems
appropriate for their content.
The COMMUNITY PRODUCER or Independent Producer bears sole responsibility
for the content and materials used in all programs live or videotaped.
The producer's signature on the indemnification clause on the Cablecast
Request Form must be on file with Hawkeye's Community Programming Director
before that program is cablecast on community access channel 26.
The COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING CENTER has a list of books and other materials
available to better inform you about obtaining copyrights for your own and
other's works as well as information about those legal issues such as
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libel and defamation that you as a producer should be aware of. The Iowa
City Public Library is another resource for this information. The Library
also has an ACCESS WORKBOOK" compiled by Drew Shaffer, Iowa City's
Broadband Telecommunications Specialist.
PROGRA�TTS _
Any program cablecast on Hawkeye CableVisiioayh chi sdualde edbus ness nsorod
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or underwritten, in part or in. full, by any
nonprofit organization, shall credit that support in the following
manner:
THIS PROGRAM WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH FUNDS
PROVIDED BY
Name of Supporter
No address, slogans or other descriptive phrases my be used. This message
will run for a maximum of fifteen seconds at the beginning and end of each
half hour program with an additional fifteen second run allowed in the
middle of hour long programs. The only audio allowed in this announcement
is a voice-over reading the above message.
Producers may ask the staff at the COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING CENTER or the
Broadband Telecommunications Specialist for help in preparing this
announcement.
All programs produced with Hawkeye CableVision's equipment -- portapaks,
PVOM, editing equipment, and/or studio equipment -- shall carry the
following announcement:
PRODUCED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING CENTER
HAWKEYE CABLEVISION/ATC
IOWA CITY, IOWA
PROMOTION OF YOUR PROGRAM
The more promotion that is obtained for your program, the better off you
are - and the more people will see it. Be sure and let the CPC know when
you want your program aired at least two weeks in advance of the airing
Try to tailor your aword-of-mouth is a ddition,
n for your target udod i ncto promote your program.
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iCheck the CPC bulletin ncrease viewership hroughpromotion offered on how to
of your prograecial m
CHARACTER GENERATOR PROGRAMMING
It is possible to have a typed -out message relayed to the he comwrittemunity on
community access channel 26. To do this, simply g
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 1983
To: All Board and Commission Chairpersons
From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Re: Iowa Open Meetings Law
Attached is a copy of an opinion from the City Attorney regarding
application of the Iowa Open Meetings Law to meetings of board/commission
subcommittees. It is being provided for your information and future
reference.
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Any future questions which may arise regarding application of the Open
Meetings Law should be referred to the City Legal staff for resolution.
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Attached is a copy of an opinion from the City Attorney regarding
application of the Iowa Open Meetings Law to meetings of board/commission
subcommittees. It is being provided for your information and future
reference.
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Any future questions which may arise regarding application of the Open
Meetings Law should be referred to the City Legal staff for resolution.
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City of Iowa city
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 6, 1983
To: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
From: Robert Jansen, City Attorney �•�J
David Brown, Assistant City Attorne
Re: Open Meetings Law
ISSUE:
When a committee is comprised of less than a majority of the members of
the full board, council, or commission, are the meetings of said committee
to be held in open session?
CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION:
The meetings of such a committee.are not required to be open unless the
committee is a multimembered body formally and directly created by one or
more boards, councils, commissions, or other governing bodies" as
provided in 828A.2(1)(c), Code of Iowa.
928A.3 provides that, as a general rule, meetings of governmental bodies
must be conducted in open session. 528A.2(2) provides that a "meeting"
means a gathering of a ma'orit of the members of a governmental body
where there is deliberation or action upon any matter within the scope of
the -governmental body's policy-making duties.
Only "governmental bodies," as defined in 528A.2(1) are subject to the
open meeting requirements, and it is our opinion that the above-described
committee would not be a "governmental body" unless it was "formally and
directly created" by a governing body'defined in either subsection (a) or
(b) of 928A.2(1). The applicable subsections provide as follows:
1. "Governmental body" means:
a. A board, council, commission or other governing body expressly
created by the statutes of this state or by executive order.
b. A board, council, commission, or other governing body of a
Political subdivision or tax -supported district in this state.
C. A multimembered body formally and directly created by one or
more boards, councils, commissions, or other governing bodies
subject to paragraphs "a" and "b" of this subsection.
In our opinion, the City Council is the only "governing body" of Iowa City
according to subsection (b), and the other various boards and commissions
of the City are "governmental bodies" pursuant to subsection (c) in that'
they are a "multimembered body formally and directly created" by the City
Council. Clearly, whenever a majority of the members of the City Council
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or the various boards and commissions (i.e., Housing Commission, Board of
Adjustment) meet to perform policy-making or decision-making duties, they
must do so in open session unless there is a valid reason for a closed
session pursuant to 528A.5.
However, when a board or commission created by the City Council appoints a
committee comprised of less than a majority of the members of the full
board or commission, the meetings of said committee need not be in open
session because said committee does not constitute a "governmental body"
as defined in 528A.2. By contrast, if the City Council formally appoints
a committee to perform policy-making or decision-making duties, the
meetings of this committee must be in open session when a majority of the
members of the committee meet. Such a committee would be a "governmental
body" pursuant to 528A.2(1)(c). [See A.G. Opinion, Weeg to McKean, State
Representative, 5/25/82.1
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or the various boards and commissions (i.e., Housing Commission, Board of
Adjustment) meet to perform policy-making or decision-making duties, they
must do so in open session unless there is a valid reason for a closed
session pursuant to 528A.5.
However, when a board or commission created by the City Council appoints a
committee comprised of less than a majority of the members of the full
board or commission, the meetings of said committee need not be in open
session because said committee does not constitute a "governmental body"
as defined in 528A.2. By contrast, if the City Council formally appoints
a committee to perform policy-making or decision-making duties, the
meetings of this committee must be in open session when a majority of the
members of the committee meet. Such a committee would be a "governmental
body" pursuant to 528A.2(1)(c). [See A.G. Opinion, Weeg to McKean, State
Representative, 5/25/82.1
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Date: September 9, 1983
To: City Council
From: Cheryl Mintle, Human Service Coordinator
Re: Emergency Joint Human Service Agency Hearing
This is to inform you that the United Way, City of Iowa City, and Johnson
County joint hearing of emergency service requests has been scheduled for:
7:00 p.m...........................Tuesday, September 20, 1983
United Way Office..................26 E. Market
(Old Brick)
Representatives are welcome to attend as two of the agencies have
requested funds from all three funding sources.
The hearing schedule is as follows:
7:00 United Way Meeting convenes.
7:15 Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens
7:30 Willowcreek Neighborhood Center, Mark IV
7:45 United Action for Youth
Please call if you have any questions or need additional information at
356-5242.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 12, 1983
To: City Boards and Commissions and Interested Groups and Persons
From: M1L Mickey Lauria, Chairperson, Committee on Community Needs
J Jim Hencin, CDBG Program Coordinator
Re: 1984 CDBG Funds
Once again, the Committee on Community Needs (CCN) will begin its annual
solicitation of ideas and proposals for federal funding through the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. All 1984 proposals must be submitted to
CCN by October 18, 1983. -
The City of Iowa City expects to receive approximately $824,000 in CDBG funds
for projects beginning January 1, 1984. Proposals for CDBG funding must meet
the following general criteria:
1. Be eligible for the expenditure of CDBG funds in accordance with
regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
2. Benefit low and moderate income persons; aid in the prevention or
elimination of slums or blight; or meet an urgent community development
need resulting from a threat to the health or welfare of the community.
3. Have a reasonable expectation of being compieted within one year.
In general, the City will not fund project operating expenses through the CDBG
program. But capital projects -- those involving the acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of facilities and
improvements -- which meet the above criteria; will be considered. If you have
a project that you wish to .propose to CCN, you may obtain a form for its
submission, along with other information, from the Department of Planning &
Program Development, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa
52240, telephone - 356-5244.
CCN will hold two community wide public hearings to receive funding proposals:
September 20 - 3:30 PM, Iowa City Public Library
October 18 - 7:30 PM, Civic Center Council Chambers
All persons are welcome to attend one or both of these hearings to submit their
proposals. Proposals may also be mailed to CCN at the Civic Center if it is not
possible for you to attend one of the public hearings.
For further information about the COBB program and the upcoming public hearings,
contact Jim Hencin (356-5244) or Marianne Milkman (356-5245).
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POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
August, 1983
Several categories of called for services (complaints) in-
creased moderately during August as compared to July. Assault,
burglary, motor vehicle thefts, vandalism, O.W.I., and motor
vehicle accidents accompanied by the predictable rise in the
number of parking complaints accounted for most of the re-
ported increase.
In general, arrests, citations and tickets followed the tra-
ditional seasonal variations in Iowa City during August. A
total of two -hundred twenty-two criminal arrests were effected
in August as compared to one -hundred ninety-three in July.
Traffic citations increased from 436 in July to 559 in August.
Parking tickets increased from 1223 to 1839, while eighty six
vehicles were towed in July as compared to one -hundred forty
nine in August.
O.W.I. enforcement continued to increase with thirty-six
arrests for the offense in August with only twenty-three in
July. Six O.W.I. arrests occurred as a result of accidents.
The four. recruit officers started basic training at the
Cedar Rapids Police Academy on August 16, 1983. All Crossing
Guard positions were filled and all guards received several
hours of training in the requirements of their post.
Statistical abstracts are attached.
It was a good month. but really would not qualify as a
great one.
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OWI ARRESTS
TOTAL NUMBER OF OWI ARRESTS: 36
Male 31
Female 5
AVERAGE AGE OF THOSE ARRESTED: 30
Oldest 64
Youngest 16
TOTAL OF THOSE UNDER LEGAL AGE: 2
Male 2
Female 0
TOTAL SUBMITTING TO BREATH/BLOOD 'I'liS'I'; 27
Male - Yes 23 No 8
Female Yes 4 No 1
r AVERAGE BREATH TEST RESULT: 187
Male 185
Female 196
AVERAGE BREATH TEST RESIII;1' OF THOSE
UNDER THE LEGAL AGE: 198
Male 198
Female
ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN OWI ARRES'T'S: 6
Personal Injury 1
Property Damage 5
DAY OF THE WEEK FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION:
Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.
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CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52210 (319) 356-5=
PRESS RELEASE - September 14, 1983
Iowa City Police Department
AAA PEDESTRIAN AWARD -TO IOWA CITY, IOWA
Iowa City has earned the Special Citation from the Iowa AAA
for its Outstanding Pedestrian Accident Record in 1982.
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According to Benjamin H. Butler, District Representative, I
more than 2,500 cities and 29 states participated in AAA's
44th Annual Pedestrian Protection Program. The AAA survey i
evaluates and recognizes outstanding safety achievements of
participating communities for the calendar year.
The AAA pedestrian program focuses attention nationwide on
pedestrian related programs. Recognition is given to cities
and states that have demonstrated successful pedestrian safety
programs.
Mr. Butler noted that in 1982 pedestrian accidents accounted I for over 17 percent of all traffic fatalities.
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Communities participating in the AAA program are judged with i -
others of comparable size and characteristics. Programs
evaluated include maintenance of accident records, safety
legislation, enforcement traffic engineering, quality of
school traffic safety programs and active public information
and education programs.
Harvey Miller attributes much of the success of the program
to the School Crossing Guards, to the Traffic Engineers and
to the Police Department for their dedication to. safety.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
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City Council
Assistant City Manager
Lunch and Tour at Procter & Gamble
September 23, 1983
is is to serve as a reminder about the invitation by Procter & Gamble
lunch and a tour on Tuesday, Septenber 27. A bus will be available
provide transportation for the Council members and department heads
11:45 A.M. and will return to the Civic Center at 2:30 P.M.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 20, 1983
To: City Council and City Manager
From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer '� )1
Re: Status of the Rundell, Dearborn and Center Storm Sewer
Improvements
The storm water management plan completed in 1979 called for a storm water
lift station with a capacity of 10,000 gallon per minute along with
minimum storm sewer and intake improvements. This would handle a ten year
rainfall event and would not greatly improve the flooding condition at the
intersections of Rundell, Dearborn and Center.
The project as proposed to Council in May of 1983 included a storm sewer
lift station system of sufficient size to handle the runoff in a 100 year
return frequency storm without any street storage of water. The estimated
project cost was $234,000 for construction with an additional $21,000
alloted for engineering and inspection, for a total of $255,000. At
completion of B&B Engineering Services' initial report, it was determined
the construction costs -for a dry intersection during all storms would be
approximately $300,000.
Since this cost is well over the original estimate, design parameters were
revised to allow a certain amount of flooding during the larger storms.
The system, as now designed, will be capable of pumping excess runoff from
the 25 year rainfall and not allow street flooding. During a 100 year
rainfall event, the depth of water will reach a maximum depth of 18 inches
for two hours. The estimated construction cost for the design allowing
ponding in the street is approximately $270,000.
The new storm sewers and pumping station will not prevent flooding in the
neighborhood as a result of overbank stream flow from Ralston Creek
immediatley downstream from Sheridan Avenue following a very severe
rainstorm in the upper watershed. The new facilities will help
considerably, however, and as further Ralston Creek improvements are
made, the protection afforded by this system will improve.
The system is vulnerable to extended power outages and of course is
dependent upon proper operation and maintenance. The design provides for
manual transfer of electric power to a portable generator. Screening and
debris chambers have been included to protect pumping equipment.
The status of this project will be scheduled for review at the informal
Council meeting of September 26, 1983.
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MEMORANDUM
DATI: Sept. 23, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance 0
RE: Parking Permits, Capitol Street Parking Ramp
Since school started this fall, the number of Parkers using the Capitol
Street Parking Ramp has been higher than ever before at this time of
year. In fact, parking usage has been at approximately the same level
as existed during the Christmas shopping season last year.
This parking usage has remained stable during the past month
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shows
no signs of decreasing in the near future. The extra p
dend
during the upcoming Christmas shoppinn season will only increase park-
ing usage further.
Parking permits for the months of October thru December will go on
sale next week. Although we have said that up to 125 permits would be
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Street Ramp. In order to maintain as much p 9 P
short-term parker, I recommend that we freeze the number of available
per for the Capitol Street Ramp at 91 permits.
We will continue to sell up to 125 permits in the Dubuque Street Park-
ing Ramp. Currently 93 permits have been sold for that ramp.
I will proceed with the freeze on parking permits in the Capitol Street
Parking Ramp unless the Council directs otherwise.
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MEMORANDUM
DATI: Sept. 23, 1983
TO: City Council
FROM: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance 0
RE: Parking Permits, Capitol Street Parking Ramp
Since school started this fall, the number of Parkers using the Capitol
Street Parking Ramp has been higher than ever before at this time of
year. In fact, parking usage has been at approximately the same level
as existed during the Christmas shopping season last year.
This parking usage has remained stable during the past month
nand
shows
no signs of decreasing in the near future. The extra p
dend
during the upcoming Christmas shoppinn season will only increase park-
ing usage further.
Parking permits for the months of October thru December will go on
sale next week. Although we have said that up to 125 permits would be
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sold in each ramp, there are currently only arkPnrmaseits ossiblein the Cfortthe
Street Ramp. In order to maintain as much p 9 P
short-term parker, I recommend that we freeze the number of available
per for the Capitol Street Ramp at 91 permits.
We will continue to sell up to 125 permits in the Dubuque Street Park-
ing Ramp. Currently 93 permits have been sold for that ramp.
I will proceed with the freeze on parking permits in the Capitol Street
Parking Ramp unless the Council directs otherwise.
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City of Iowa City _
MEMORANDUM _
Date: September 19, 1983
To: Members of the Conference Board
From: City Assessor Evaluation Subcommittee
Re: Recommendation Regarding Reappointment of the City Assessor
The Evaluation Subcommittee has reviewed the performance goals
established by the City Assessor, Dan Hudson, and the record of his goal
accomplishment during the previous fiscal year. The Subcommittee
recommends re -appointment of Dan Hudson to a full six year term as City
Assessor, effective January 1, 1984. The following reasons are given for
this recommendation:
1. Statistical measures of the accuracy and uniformity of assessments
(coefficient of dispersion and the median) are found to be in the
excellent category when compared to those measures in other
jurisdictions in Iowa. Additionally, both of these measures
continue to evidence improvement. The Iowa City Assessor's office is
ranked among the top ten jurisdictions in Iowa.
2. Although there were a substantial number of appeals of the valuations
of commercial properties, the accuracy of those valuations has; been
upheld by the sales prices of appealed properties sold since the
appeal.
3. The Assessor and his staff demonstrate a public service philosophy in,
working with the public.
4. Activities of the Assessor's Office are conducted in a timely and
cost effective manner.
5. Mr. Hudson has satisfied the educational requi rements.establ i shed by
State Code.
The Subcommittee recommends that Mr. Hudson continue to establish annual
performance goals for the City Assessor's office, as part of the budget
process, and forward an annual report of goal accomplishment to the
Conference Board at the close of each fiscal year..
Respectfully submitted,
Kate. Dickson, Iowa City Council Member
Dorsey Phelps, Iowa City School Board Member
Don Sehr, Johnson County Supervisor
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City Council andf r om• T. Allen Cassady,
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re: University of Iowa cooperation- date:
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The University of Iowa Athletic Department and the City of Iowa'City Parks and Recreation
Department have agreed to delay the purchase and installation of heating equipment at
City Park Pool.
The project will be reviewed again before the 1984 outdoor swimming season.
A recent temperature drop and extended cold weather prediction has caused staff to close
City'Park Pool for the year effective Thursday, September 22.
City Park Pool was available for public swimming 16 days beyond the normal Labor Day
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CITY/COUNTY URBAN FRINGE COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1983 8:00 A.M.
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROOM B
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ockenfels, Donnelly, Erdahl
MEMBERS ABSENT: McDonald
STAFF PRESENT: Te*Paske, Franklin, Jansen, Leahy
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m. Donnelly moved and Erdahl seconded
approval of the minutes of August 10, 1983. Erdahl referred to page two of the
August 10 minutes and statements made by Te Paske relating to the approach which
the County would take to potential hazards within the Airport Overlay„ Zone. Te
Paske had stated that the County would resist allowing any conflicting
development and Erdahl questioned exactly how the County would do that. Te
Paske responded that with the planned commercial district designation, any i
development would have to conform to the PAD performance standards which would
consider the location of the airport and its approach zones as a limiting factor
for some uses.
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Erdahl questioned whether the whole concept of the planned commercial district
and rezoning to it being dependent upon conformance with standards was contract
zoning. Te Paske argued that he did not believe that the proposal was contract
zoning but that this question had been raised before the County Zoning i
Commission by a local attorney. He stated that the standards and conditions
which would be expected would be clearly delineated at the outset.
Erdahl responded that,he felt that the use of rezoning for site planning was
questionable. He pointed out that he felt personally it was a very good idea but
that legally there may be problems in making this a one-step process rather than
separating the two actions. Te Paske stated that he had asked the. County
Attorney for an opinion on this matter. Te Paske went on to state that
conditional zoning is legally acceptable and conceded that there was a fine line
between conditional and contract zoning.
The minutes were approved as submitted.
DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL/BOARD RESPONSES TO DRAFT OF "AREA DEVELOPMENT
POLICES":
Franklin reviewed the memo she had sent to the Committee regarding the City '
Council's discussion of the Area Policies. The Committee agreed with the three
points made by the City Council. It was suggested that the annexation
provisions in the implementation strategies for Area 5 and Area 6 be revised to
delineate consideration only if an area was within one mile of the corporate
limits.
Erdahl suggested that one factor which the Committee should discuss at some
Point was the time period over which the City and County would wish the 28E
agreement to run, and how many years should transpire between review periods.
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Erdahl asked for the County's response to the Area Policies proposed. Te Paske
stated that there was concern on the Board regarding the Airport Overlay Zone.
Te Paske stated that the County was in an awkward position, trying to
accommodate the City's concerns and interests, the interest of the rural
property owners and the needs of the County; however, the County was not sure of
exactly where the City stood in terms of how it was going to handle the airport
matters. Donnelly agreed. Erdahl questioned Jansen as to whether the City
could'state a coherent approach to the airport at this time. Jansen responded
that the proposal which had recently been adopted by the City Council, which
dealt with development around the airport and suggested ways in which the City
could satisfy the concerns of the FAA had been sent to the FAA and that this was,
in fact, the coherent policy established for the City. Erdahl asked what the
next step was in the process. Jansen responded that a draft of an ordinance to
establish a City/County airport zoning commission would be forwarded to the
County legal staff within a week and that passage of the ordinance would
establish the commission which could in turn adopt an overlay zone. He
anticipated that this would take a little over one month: Jansen qualified this
time limit by stating that if the FAA delayed review or approval of the proposal
submitted to them, consideration of this ordinance would be held up. He stated,
however, that the FAA had told the City they would give the statement prompt
review and consideration.
Te Paske stated that overall the Board's response to the draft of the Area
Development Policies was positive. The Board had no major problems with any of
the area policies on which the Committee had reached consensus. There was some
concern, however, with the planned commercial district and the extent to which
limitations were being placed on commercial uses within the district. Te Paske
stated that there had not been enough discussion to reach a consensus on the
part of the Board at this time regarding that proposal. Donnelly stated that
the Board was concerned that the property in question was very,yaluable and that
it should be able to develop. .Erdahl questioned whether the County was looking
at general retail type of development near the Highway 1/218 interchange.. Te
Paske responded that this was not included in the proposal, but that the County
expected there would be some pressure for small commercial enterprises which
would be spin-offs from the Kirkwood Community College development. Franklin
pointed out that the City Council had objected to the motel/hotel use being
included in the planned commercial district.
Te Paske pointed out that in Area 4 the position of the Board regarding
development along paved roads was still unclear. He felt that some Board
members would continue to have problems holding the line on residential
development along Rapid Creek Road.
Erdahl questioned whether the Board would have problems 'with implementation
strategy N1 in Area 7 which required the rezoning to Al of "prime" agricultural
land and land farthest from the city limits. Members of the Board responded
that there definitely would be problems with this particular strategy.
DISCUSSION OF AREAS 1 AND 9:
Franklin presented the background material on Area 1 and stated that the City's
position regarding the annexation of this area would probably hinge on how
viable the City Council felt an office research park development was in the
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area. Te Paske stated that the appropriate use for that portion of Area 1 in the
County might be low density residential with rural design standards.
Discussion then followed of the problems accompanying development of this area
and the provision of services to it. There was no consensus reached by the
committee regarding the area and it was agreed that some indication from,the
City Council regarding the City's posture on future development of the area
should be explored.
Discussion of Area 9 centered on previous discussions of the de -annexation of
the southwestern corner of the current city limits, as defined by the watershed.
Erdahl stated that there had been discussions in the past with the City staff
advocating such de -annexation and that this might be an appropriate course to
follow. It was suggested that if this de -annexation were to occur, the County
should consider zoning that area agricultural which would be consistent with the
use and zoning of land directly west of it.
The committee agreed to take discussion of Area 1 and Area 9 back to their
respective bodies prior to the next meeting. A meeting was then scheduled for
October 5 at which Area 10 and administrative procedures would be discussed.
The October 19th meeting was targeted as the time at which a draft of.all.the
area policies and the administrative procedures would be compiled for the first
draft of the agreement.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Minutes submitted by Karin Franklin.
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area. Te Paske stated that the appropriate use for that portion of Area 1 in the
County might be low density residential with rural design standards.
Discussion then followed of the problems accompanying development of this area
and the provision of services to it. There was no consensus reached by the
committee regarding the area and it was agreed that some indication from,the
City Council regarding the City's posture on future development of the area
should be explored.
Discussion of Area 9 centered on previous discussions of the de -annexation of
the southwestern corner of the current city limits, as defined by the watershed.
Erdahl stated that there had been discussions in the past with the City staff
advocating such de -annexation and that this might be an appropriate course to
follow. It was suggested that if this de -annexation were to occur, the County
should consider zoning that area agricultural which would be consistent with the
use and zoning of land directly west of it.
The committee agreed to take discussion of Area 1 and Area 9 back to their
respective bodies prior to the next meeting. A meeting was then scheduled for
October 5 at which Area 10 and administrative procedures would be discussed.
The October 19th meeting was targeted as the time at which a draft of.all.the
area policies and the administrative procedures would be compiled for the first
draft of the agreement.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Minutes submitted by Karin Franklin.
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AREA #1
DRAFT 9/14/83
Background: The area encompasses approximately 1,500 acres of the western
limits of Iowa City. Part of this is within the corporate boundary and the
balance lies in a one-half mile wide strip adjoining to the west. The terrain
slopes northerly and northeasterly towards Clear Creek and is interspersed with
woods, cropland and pasture.
The area is zoned. for low density residential use but has not undergone any
residential development. Present land use is principally farming though this
too is somewhat limited by the sloping topography of the area.
The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Update designates the area within the City for
agricultural or rural residential use in the short range and in the long range
since development is' not expected or encouraged due to the lack of
infrastructure and the topographic difficulty of providing it. The Rural
Development Policy proposes mutual agreements to ensure compatibility with the
city's growth strategy. Two factors within this area - the construction of F-
218 and the interchange planned for Melrose Avenue - combine to suggest that
unless strong planning efforts are made, uncontrolled growth could occur.
Policy Discussion: Past discussions of this area have included proposals to 1)'
deannex the area from Iowa City and rezone the entirety to (Al; 2) deannex the
area and permit low-density residential development with special subdivision
regulations being applied; or 3) to maintain the existing jurisdictional
boundaries and permit low-density residential development in the City and the
County.
The proposed zoning map for Iowa City and the adopted Comprehensive Plan meld
two of the previous proposals by designating the area 'as AG, or agricultural,
and retaining within the corporate boundaries that portion of Area l which is
currently incorporated. Due to the fact that Freeway 218 will offer attractive
visibility and accessibility for office research park development, the City may
wish to ensure that sparse residential development, which would hinder the
possibility of future redevelopment to a higher use, does not occur. This can
be achieved through AG zoning.
That portion of Area 1 which is in the County is currently zoned RS. In order to
achieve consistency with what is proposed in the incorporated area in the short
range, the encouragement of agricultural uses in this area is suggested.
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FRINGE STUDY
AREA #9
Background: This area, located on the western fringe of Iowa City is mainly
included in the Willow Creek watershed. It is all located within Iowa City's
corporate limits and is zoned for low density residential use. To date however,
it has undergone only limited residential development, specifically the
Hunter's Run Subdivision.
The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan Update addresses Area 9 in a special area study
(attached). The discussion under the subheading "Deannexation" is particularly
germane to Area 9. The study outlines the eventual residential development of
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SOUTHWEST AREA STUDY
STUDY AREA
The intent of this area study is to view both
g-range
development patterns for the Southwest Area r
ea ofIowanCity. This short-range
includes
the land located south of Melrose Avenue and generally west of Sunset Street to
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the north and the municipal airport to the south. The long-range p
lan an ultimate land use pattern which, at this time, seems best able to serve the
future needs of a growing Iowa City.
For over ten years, extensive residential development has been occurring on the
west side. While much of this development has been spurred by the expansion
of employment at University Hospitals, area growth is made possible by available
sewer service capacity. Plans for the construction of Freeway 218 along the
Iowa Department of Transportation alignment with interchanges at Melrose
Avenue and Highway 1, the subsequent reconstruction of Highway 1 West as a
four -lane limited access facility, the realignment of Mormon Trek Boulevard, and
the Willow Creek sewer extension to the Johnson County Home are creating both
residential and commercial development pressures in the study area.
Due to the imminent impacts of these developments, a reassessment of land uses
in the arisen and tsuggest hwest rboth long- and short - range lend uses
splans for uthe ares lch have
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The 1978 Comprehensive Plan has envisioned development in the Southwest Area
as primarily in low- to medium -density residential use, with a large portion of
land in the far west outside the Limits of Urban Development line and in
agricultural use. In anticipation of the Freeway 218/Highway 1 interchange,
large areas have been designated as • Highway and Land Consumptive
Commercial. The Development Sequence of the 1978 Plan indicates Phase I, II,
and III development for only part of the Southwest Area. This study will
consider the continued proposals for the Southwest r
Area these development
eaas part of theComprehens Comprehensive Plan update.
(SSUES
1. Sewer Availability
The Willow Creek trunk sewer extension to the Johnson County Home has
increased development opportunities in the study area. An 18" sewer line
has been extended; however, this potential capacity is limited by a 10"
trunk line at the point of hook-up creating a bottleneck situation which
effectively limits the sewerage capacity at the present time. Although the
sewerage from approximately 438 acres of undeveloped land could naturally
drain to the 10" trunk line, this line has the ability to accommodate
development at only two people per acre for this entire area due to current
constraints.
Two policies which determine the development sequence for any area of the
City are: 1) maintaining compact and contiguous growth and 2) maximizing
efficiency in the provision of municipal services. If these considerations
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10" line is most desirable in the area east of Freeway 218. Approximately
95 developable acres of land lie east of the Freeway 218 right-of-way and
within the 10" trunk sewer service area. Taking the balance of the
capacity of the 10" line into consideration, these 95 acres can develop at 11
people per acre. Development can occur at only two people per acre if
land both east and west of Freeway 218 is developed. Consequently,
development could be reasonably limited to the area east of the Freeway 218
right-of-way. Unfortunately, the Hunter's Run Subdivision, located to the
west of Freeway 218, has already received preliminary approval. Any
future requests for subdivision approval west of 218 should be carefully
evaluated in terms of the limited capacity available. This should not,
however, negate the original goals of compact and contiguous growth.
2.• Freeway 218 Interchanges
The location of proposed Freeway 218 stirred controversy for nearly two
decades prior to the April 1980 agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), Freeway 218 will now
be built on the alignment originally designated by IDOT. At one time,
Iowa City's preferred alignment for Freeway 218 was approximately one mile
southwest of IDOT's alignment. In the Trafficways Report prepared in
April 1977, as part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, several negative
"urban development implications which could be expected from the TOOT
alignment for Freeway 218 were enumerated.
One of those implications identified commercial development pressure due to
the Freeway's interchange with Highway 1 as a potential problem. With
revised plans including a second interchange at Melrose Avenue, attention
must be given to both interchanges.
a. Melrose Avenue interchange
Residential development continues to be encouraged in the area
surrounding the Melrose interchange in accord with the
Comprehensive Plain's recommendation. While access to the freeway
makes commercial development attractive, both commercial and
industrial uses have been discouraged in order to direct this
development to the Highway 1 interchange. The City may not be able
to support full development of commercial and industrial land uses at
both interchanges. And since ample, sewerable land is available at
the Highway 1 interchange for these more intensive land uses, it Is
the recommended location for commercial and industrial growth.
Implementation of this land use recommendation may be difficult,
however, since portions of the land surrounding the interchange are
owned by Johnson County as part of the County Home. A joint
agreement has been proposed to restrict the sale and re -use of that
land for uses other than the current County uses or low-density rural
residential.
b. Highway 1 Interchange
Residential development is discouraged in this general area due to its
location near the airport and its proximity to two main traffic
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facilities. Commercial and industrial uses are better suited to this
location. Presently, several commercial establishments are located in
the NE quadrant of the Freeway 218/Highway 7 interchange and the
realignment of Mormon Trek Boulevard provides access to this area
from the north while providing a frontage road for the freeway. With
the availability of sewer service, the NE quadrant is a logical choice
for controlled commercial development.
The NW and SW quadrants are located within the County's jurisdiction
and are not considered appropriate for annexation because of the cost
prohibitive nature of extending sewer service to the area. It is
recommended that a joint City -County agreement be negotiated in
order to control land use in these quadrants of the interchange.
The short-range plan suggests the SE quadrant be zoned agricultural
to reflect its present use and the fact that the area is not presently
sewered. The long-range plan for this area indicates an industrial
classification that could be developed as sewer service is extended or
the demand for industrial uses is felt.
It is, therefore, the recommendation of this report that commercial and
industrial development be encouraged at the Highway 1 interchange leaving
the land surrounding the Melrose Avenue interchange in residential use.
This recommendation is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and reflects the impact Freeway 218 will have on the study area.
3. Annexation
In order to control development, especially to the east of Freeway 218,
annexation of a rather large tract of land is recommended. This will enable
zoning of the Highway 1 interchange for commercial and industrial use,
thereby limiting. residential use in the airport's flight path.
A key purpose of annexation is to promote orderly urban growth. Interde-
pendence between a developing community and its undeveloped fringe areas
is obvious. Although boundary lines are no guarantee against substandard
development, the extension of these boundaries through annexation brings
the fringe 'areas within the City and widens the application of coordinated
development practices.
The area proposed for annexation meets the general criteria for annexation
stated in the 1978 Comprehensive Plan:
1) the area is contiguous to the present city limits;
2) the 'area has a natural "unity" with the City because of the
existing extension of major streets to and through the area and
the availability of sewer service presently or in the future with
minimal capital improvement costs;
3) numerous municipal services will be readily available to the area
without substantial capital outlay for the provision of these
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By annexing this crucial area on the Southwest side, the City has the
ability to direct and stage orderly and compatible growth patterns more
successfully and with greater certainty.
4. De -annexation
A city should annex only that area of land which can be provided municipal
services (e.g., city water and sewer) within a reasonable time. With the
recommendation to annex a large portion of potentially developable land,
the City should assess whether there are tracts of land in the study area
which are not developable in the foreseeable future and should possibly be
de -annexed.
One area has been identified where the provision of utilities is unlikely.
The area of land bordered on the north by Rohret Road and the south by
the city boundary line is located in a watershed which drains to an area
outside- of the present city limits. To extend utility service to this area
would not only be expensive, but would also open up development of a
large area outside of the city limits.
jDe -annexation of all but a 300 foot wide strip fronting Rohret Road should
be considered. This proposed de -annexation would have the desired effect
of directing frontage development along Rohret Road while limiting a cost
li prohibitive municipal service commitment to that area.
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The analysis carried out for this study indicates both higher potential total
papulation and elementary school population in the Southwest Area than
were predicted by the Comprehensive Plan. A number of factors could
influence these calculations, including the rate of residential growth,
family size, housing type, and the effect of growth in unincorporated
areas.
The Comprehensive Plan's recommendation of two elementary school sites is
not consistent with School Board plans. Because elementary school enroll-
ment in the district as a whole is seen as declining, no new construction is
anticipated. As the need for additional elementary school facilities in the
Southwest Area develops, students would be assigned to. alternate
elementary schools to maintain the viability of existing facilities and to
increase overall operational efficiency within the Iowa City school system.
While such a scheme conforms with planned efficiency, it would depart from
the Comprehensive Plan's concept of the neighborhood school.
No elementary school site will be designated for the Southwest Area in
recognition of the School Board's policy. By not committing the City to a
school site, residential patterns will not be encouraged based on a future
unknown service.
6. Green Space
Open green space should continue to be encouraged along Willow Creek and
its tributaries. This recommendation both encourages green space and
serves to limit development in the flood plain.
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In the area proposed for annexation east of 218 and northwest of Highway
1, an open space buffer along natural features is suggested to separate
residential and Highway Commercial uses.
7. Proposed Land Use
Two maps have been prepared which identify both the long-range and
short-range land use patterns for the Southwest Area. The long-range
plan reflects the ultimate desired land use pattern for the area. The long-
range view will help guide development, allowing both public and private
interests to anticipate the likely growth patterns.
The land use pattern recommended in the short-range plan identifies the
development anticipated in the next 15 years. All of the area shown for
residential and commercial development in the short-range may develop
during Phase 1 (1983-88). The density of residential use proposed reflects
a predominance of single-family residential use with the possibility of some
duplex development; development between the West High property and i
Mormon Trek Boulevard is seen as developing at a higher density with
townhouses, condominiums, and low-density multi -family housing. Areas
designated agricultural reflect the current use pattern and should be
.designated for more intensive use in the long range 9 as growth
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develop and/or municipal services can be efficiently provided.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. With the exception of the already platted Hunter's Run Subdivision,
residential development should be confined to areas east of Freeway 218 to
promote efficient, compact and contiguous growth.
2. An area of land generally east of the Freeway 218 and Highway I
interchange and extending north to the city boundary line should 'be
annexed in order to focus commercial and industrial development at this
interchange.
3. Commercial development pressure should be resisted at the Melrose Avenue
interchange with Freeway 218, and an,agreement should be reached with
the County to restrict sale of their land at that interchange for uses other
than residential.
4. Deannexation of land which will require future commitments of cost
prohibitive municipal services should be considered.
5. No school sites should be designated in the study area. The School Board
anticipates no construction and assumes busing is a realistic and economic
necessity.
6. Open green space should be promoted where possible.
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AREA #10
9/14/83
Area 10 lies between Areas 6 and 7 south of Iowa City along old 218 and the Iowa
River Corridor. A majority of the area is devoted to agricultural use, however,
there are limited residential, commercial, and extractive light industrial uses
along the west side of 218 from Indian Lookout Mobile Home Park north to the
corporate limits of Iowa City.
Most of the area to the south of theseuses is zoned Al or A2; a frontage strip
along the west side of 218 north of the 4-H Fairgrounds is zoned CH; and the
remainder of the area is designated RS. A large portion of this area is effected
by the approach zones to Runway 34 of the Iowa City Airport. This fact alone
calls for careful scrutiny of the long-term land use in this area.
This area is unique in that it falls within the jurisdictions of the County,
Iowa City, and the City of Hills. In 1980 , Iowa City and Hills entered into a
28E Agreement concerning development within the area. This agreement was
precipitated by the action of Hills to annex the railroad right-of-way which.
runs between the two cities. The policy developed for Area 10 will need to
consider this prior agreement and the fringe policies currently being developed
by the City of Hills.
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AREA #10
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Area 10 lies between Areas 6 and 7 south of Iowa City along old 218 and the Iowa
River Corridor. A majority of the area is devoted to agricultural use, however,
there are limited residential, commercial, and extractive light industrial uses
along the west side of 218 from Indian Lookout Mobile Home Park north to the
corporate limits of Iowa City.
Most of the area to the south of theseuses is zoned Al or A2; a frontage strip
along the west side of 218 north of the 4-H Fairgrounds is zoned CH; and the
remainder of the area is designated RS. A large portion of this area is effected
by the approach zones to Runway 34 of the Iowa City Airport. This fact alone
calls for careful scrutiny of the long-term land use in this area.
This area is unique in that it falls within the jurisdictions of the County,
Iowa City, and the City of Hills. In 1980 , Iowa City and Hills entered into a
28E Agreement concerning development within the area. This agreement was
precipitated by the action of Hills to annex the railroad right-of-way which.
runs between the two cities. The policy developed for Area 10 will need to
consider this prior agreement and the fringe policies currently being developed
by the City of Hills.
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D.M. share - of
sewage funds
By wMLIAM RYBERG
uw ere wnw
DUBUQUE, IA. — Des Moines'
shag of federal money for sewage
treatment projects would be slashed
from $20 million to notbing in fiscal
1984 under a recommendation
prepared by the staff of the Iowa
Water, Air and waste Management
Department.
AmW shag would Jump from zero
to $IS mNloe, paper peed by the
departmeMatallshow. •
But the eontroverrial two of bow
the federal money will be divided
among Iowa cities win simmer for at
least another montit, The 13 -member
commission that overseers the depast-
meat voted 8.5 Tuesday afternoon to
table action 00 the iww until Its
October meeting.
The action displeased officials
from Des Moines and Iowa City who
had driven to Dubuque for the
meeting held in the public library
beg as part of tbe•date's continuing
effort to have state boards occasion -
any mat outride Da Moines.
The city officials left the mating
not knowing what the staff had
pinned to recommend. Commlwl0o-
er Anon Thome of Dubuque made W
motion to table the matter before de•
paAment Su eetrtiw director Stephen
Bans bad a chance to present alter•
native$ -and a recommendation
prepared by the staff.
However, atter the meeting BAIIOG
pw no Des�beRegister copies
of the paperstP
mnW to M In
his paesutlsUoe,.
but declined to
d*m them in de"
Des Moines' share of fiscal 1981;
money would evaporate under the
recommendation because of A new;
system used to rook sewage
treatment projects in the stats.
Under the old plan, Chariton would
receive 14.99 million and Raymond
would reedve $580,000 in flecal 1984.
Under Ballou's recommendation,
fiscal 1984 money would be divided
this way: Dayton, $320,000; Story
City,11.1 million; Ames, $15 milBoq
Marshalltown, $7.97 mililoo; and
Oskaloosa, $010,000.
Under the old plan, Iowa City
would not have, lwgun receiving
money for its $49 million project until
fiscal I1t90.Under the staff rec0113-
mendation, the city would begin
receiving money In fiscal 1988 and
would receive Its find papmeat In
fiscal 1989. The recommended plan
cuts the federal noaxfN level from
75 percent 01 the project's cost to 05
percent
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JOHN D. CRUISE
MICHAEL W. KENNEDY
JAMES D. HOUGHTON
DAVIS L FOSTER
Mr. Neal Berlin
City Manager
Civic Center
410 East Washington
Iowa City IA 52240
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BARKER, CRUISE & KENNEDY
LAWYERS
311 IOWA AVENUE - P.O. BOX 2000
IOWA CITY, IOWA
82244
September 27, 1983
Re: Plum Grove Acres, Inc.
Court Hill Part 16
City Council Discussion
Dear Neal:
AREA CODE 319
TELEPHONE 351.8181
At last night's informal City Council meeting in the City
Manager's conference room, an extended discussion was held con-
cerning Stem S-8308, Court Hill Part 16, a subdivision submit-
ted.. -for approval by Plum Grove Acres, Inc. In my opinion, a
number of the statements made by Mayor Mary Neuhauser were
unwarranted and unsupported by the facts. In fact, the state-
ments made may very well have been Defamation as related to
Plum Grove Acres, Inc., its employees and agents.
{ As is the usual practice, this meeting was tape recorded
by the City Clerk. I would ask that those tape recordings be
preserved and made available to us for review and duplication.
Later this week, or early next week, I will contact the City
Clerk to devise a procedure for duplicating the tape.
I would also like to know whether or not the City held a
Closed (Executive) Session to discuss the subdivision plat or
any related matter since the open discussion at last night's
meeting, if so, I would like to know the stated reason for the
Closed Session and the votes of the Council members on the
question of holding the Closed Session.
V t u yours,
hn D, Cruise
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JOHN D. CRUISE
MICHAEL W. KENNEDY
JAMES D. HOUGHTON
DAVIS L FOSTER
Mr. Neal Berlin
City Manager
Civic Center
410 East Washington
Iowa City IA 52240
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BARKER, CRUISE & KENNEDY
LAWYERS
311 IOWA AVENUE - P.O. BOX 2000
IOWA CITY, IOWA
82244
September 27, 1983
Re: Plum Grove Acres, Inc.
Court Hill Part 16
City Council Discussion
Dear Neal:
AREA CODE 319
TELEPHONE 351.8181
At last night's informal City Council meeting in the City
Manager's conference room, an extended discussion was held con-
cerning Stem S-8308, Court Hill Part 16, a subdivision submit-
ted.. -for approval by Plum Grove Acres, Inc. In my opinion, a
number of the statements made by Mayor Mary Neuhauser were
unwarranted and unsupported by the facts. In fact, the state-
ments made may very well have been Defamation as related to
Plum Grove Acres, Inc., its employees and agents.
{ As is the usual practice, this meeting was tape recorded
by the City Clerk. I would ask that those tape recordings be
preserved and made available to us for review and duplication.
Later this week, or early next week, I will contact the City
Clerk to devise a procedure for duplicating the tape.
I would also like to know whether or not the City held a
Closed (Executive) Session to discuss the subdivision plat or
any related matter since the open discussion at last night's
meeting, if so, I would like to know the stated reason for the
Closed Session and the votes of the Council members on the
question of holding the Closed Session.
V t u yours,
hn D, Cruise
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Mr. Michael Cox, Administrator
Property Tax Division
Department of Revenue
Hoover State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Mr. Cox:
This is to inform you that the City Conference Board of Iowa City
has reappointed Dan L. Hudson to the position of City Assessor for
a six-year term beginning January 1, 1984.
Sincerely,
Mary C. Pleuhauser, Mayor
and Chairperson, City Conference Board
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Mr. Michael Cox, Administrator
Property Tax Division
Department of Revenue
Hoover State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Mr. Cox:
This is to inform you that the City Conference Board of Iowa City
has reappointed Dan L. Hudson to the position of City Assessor for
a six-year term beginning January 1, 1984.
Sincerely,
Mary C. Pleuhauser, Mayor
and Chairperson, City Conference Board
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CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
City Conference Board: September 26, 1983, at 7:30 in the Conference Room at
the Civic Center in Iowa City. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
Iowa City Councilmembers Present: Balmer, Neuhauser, Dickson, McDonald,
Erdahl. Absent: Lynch, Perret.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Myers, Donnelly.
Iowa City Community School Board: Phelps.
Staffinembers and Others Present: Hudson, Berlin, Jansen, Karr, Carroll.
Tape-recorded: Reel 83-28, Side 2, #580-605.
Neuhauser stated that a quorum was present and the Board had received a copy of
the recommendation of the subcommittee to evaluate the performance of the City
Assessor. Neuhauser praised the work of the subcommittee. The City, moved to
reappoint, the City Assessor to a full six year term effective January;1, 1984.
The County seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The County
moved and the City seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35.
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CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
City Conference Board: September 26, 1983, at 7:30 in the Conference Room at
the Civic Center in Iowa City. Mayor Mary Neuhauser presiding.
Iowa City Councilmembers Present: Balmer, Neuhauser, Dickson, McDonald,
Erdahl. Absent: Lynch, Perret.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Myers, Donnelly.
Iowa City Community School Board: Phelps.
Staffinembers and Others Present: Hudson, Berlin, Jansen, Karr, Carroll.
Tape-recorded: Reel 83-28, Side 2, #580-605.
Neuhauser stated that a quorum was present and the Board had received a copy of
the recommendation of the subcommittee to evaluate the performance of the City
Assessor. Neuhauser praised the work of the subcommittee. The City, moved to
reappoint, the City Assessor to a full six year term effective January;1, 1984.
The County seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The County
moved and the City seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35.
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