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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 30, 1982
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
May 3, 1982 Monday
4:30 - 6:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M. - Special Council fleeting (Separate Agenda posted) - Chambers
5:30 P.M. - Council time, Council committee reports - Conference Room
6:00 P.M. - Executive Session
May 6, 1982 Thursday
7:3Q P.M. •- Meeting of the Hotel/Department Store Coordinating
Committee - Conference Room
I•lay 10, 1982 Monday
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Conference Room
4:30 P.I.I. - Review zoning matters
4:45 P.M. - Discuss Residential Mobile Home Park Zone
5:15 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports
PENDING LIST
Discuss Cable TV Extension Policy
Transit Fare Policy
Meet with Riverfront Commission regarding Stanley Plan - May 24, 1982
Recommendations regarding Traffic Signal Flashing Mode
Appointment to Resources Conservation Commission - May 11
Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission - May 25
Appointment to Riverfront Commission - June 8, 1982
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 29, 1982
To: City Council
From: cityager
Re: Noise Ordinance
Attached is a revised copy of the noise ordinance which is scheduled
for public hearing on May 11. Copies are now on file at the City
Clerk's office for public inspection.
Three changes have been made in the ordinance since your last
discussion. These are:
1. Page 7, Sec. 24.1-3. Exceptions.
Maintenance of trees has been added.
2. Sec. 24.1-9. Noise Generating Devices and Equipment in
Residential Zones has been deleted.
While the intent is laudatory and there is a problem, this
provision seems to be unworkable. The Planning & Program
Development Department will continue to review this problem to
see if an acceptable regulation is possible.
3.. Sec. 24.1-16. Penalty.
"b" has been added to specify each violation as a separate
offense.
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF IOWA CITY BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER
24.1, NOISE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
The Code of Iowa City be and is hereby amended by adding thereto a new chapter to
be known as Chapter 24.1, entitled, "Noise," as follows:
CHAPTER 24.1, NOISE
SEC. 24.1-1. POLICY, PURPOSE, TITLE AND SCOPE
(a) Statement of Public Policy. The city council finds and declares that:
(1) Excessive noise is a serious hazard to the public health and welfare
and the quality of life in urban society.
(2) A substantial body of science and technology exists which provides for
substantially reducing excessive noise without serious inconvenience
to the public.
(3) Certain of the noise -producing equipment in the city is essential to
the quality of life therein and should be allowed to continue at
reasonable levels with moderate regulation.
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(4) Each person has a right to an environment reasonably free from
disturbing noise or that which jeopardizes health or welfare or
unnecessarily degrades the quality of life.
(5) It is the legislative declaration of the city to promote an environ-
ment free from certain excessive noise, otherwise properly called
"noise pollution", which jeopardizes the health and welfare and
degrades the quality of the lives of the residents of the city,
without unduly prohibiting, limiting or otherwise regulating the
function of certain noise producing equipment which is not amenable to
such controls and yet is essential to the economy and quality of life.
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(b) Purpose, Title and Scope.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the control
of noise pollution in the city by setting maximum permissible sound
levels for various activities and to protect the public health, safety
and general welfare.
(2) This chapter may be cited as the "Noise Control Ordinance" of the City
of Iowa City.
(3) This chapter shall apply to the control of noise producing activities
and objects originating within the limits of the City of Iowa City or
originating from properties lying outside the limits of the City of
Iowa City owned or controlled by the City of Iowa City with a lease or
other similar arrangement, except where either 1) a state or federal
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agency has adopted a different standard or rule than that prescribed
within this chapter and has so preempted the regulation of noise from
a particular source as to render this chapter inapplicable thereto, or
2) the city council has determined that, by reason of public
acceptance of the activity producing a particular noise, such noise is
deemed acceptable to the residents of this city.
Sec. 24.1-2. DEFINITIONS.
Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different
intention, the following terms shall have the meanings shown. Definitions of
technical terms used in this subchapter which are not herein defined shall be
obtained from publications of acoustical terminology issued by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) or its successor body.
"Ambient sound level". The noise associated with a given environment,
exclusive of a particular noise being tested, being usually a composite of
sounds from many sources near and far, exclusive of intruding noises from
isolated identifiable sources.
"A -weighted sound level". The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a
sound level meter using the A -weighting network. The level is designated dB(A)
or dBA.
"Barking Dog" or Bird or Other Animal. A dog, bird or other animal that barks,
bays, cries, howls or emits any other noise continuously and/or incessantly for
a period of ten (10) minutes or barks intermittently for one-half (h) hour or
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more and the sound therefrom is plainly audible across a residential real
property boundary or within a noise sensitive area.
"Decibel (dB)". A logarithmic and dimensionless unit of measure used in
describing the amplitude of sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base
10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure,
which is 20 miscropascals (20 micronewtons per square meter).
"Motorboat". Any vessel which is designed to operate on water and which is
propelled by a motor, including, but not limited to, boats, barges, amphibious
craft, water ski towing devices and hover craft.
"Motor vehicle". Any motor -operated vehicle licensed for use on the public
highway.
"Noise". Any sound which disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause
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adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.
"Noise control officer". Any city employee(s) or city law enforcement
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officer(s),
designated by the City Manager as having respo
enforcement of this chapter.
"Noise disturbance". Any sound of such character, intensity and duration which
endangers or injures the welfare, safety or health of a human being, or annoys
or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or endangers or injures
personal or real property.
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"Noise sensitive activities". Activities which are conducted under conditions
of exceptional quiet including, but not limited to, operation of schools,
libraries open to the public, churches, hospitals and nursing homes.
"Noise sensitive area". Any areas designated in this sub -chapter for the
purpose of ensuring exceptional quiet and clearly posted with "Noise Sensitive
Area" signs.
"Person". The word shall have the meaning prescribed by section 1-2 of the Code
of Iowa City and shall in addition include any officer, employee, department,
agency or instrumentality of the state or any political subdivision of the
state.
"Plainly Audible Noise". Any noise for which the information content of the
noise is transferred to the listener, such as but not limited to understanding
of spoken speech, comprehension of whether a voice is raised or lowered, or
comprehension of musical rhythms.
"Powered model vehicle". Any self-propelled airborne, waterborne, or landborne
model plane, vessel, or vehicle, which is not designed to carry persons,
including, but not limited to, any model airplane, boat, car or rocket.
"Public right-of-way". Any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk, or
alley or similar place which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity.
This definition shall also include an area between the traveled portion and the
sidewalk or private property line if no sidewalk exists.
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"Public space". Any real property, including any structure thereon, which is
owned or controlled by a governmental entity.
"Real property boundary". An imaginary line along the ground surface, and its
vertical extension, which separates the real property owned by one person from
that owned by another person, but not including intra -building real property
divisions.
"Recreational vehicle". Any race car, motorcycle, snowmobile, or any other
motorized vehicle equipped for use in racing or other recreational events or
uses off of public right-of-way on public or private property. For purposes of
this chapter, a motor vehicle or motorized vehicle which is taking part in an
organized racing, endurance, or other coordinated sporting event shall be deemed
a recreational vehicle.
"Residential". Any property on which is located a building or structure used
wholly or partially for living or sleeping purposes. This definition shall not
include school, college or university dormitories or motels or hotels.
"Sound". An oscillation in pressure, particle displacement, particle velocity
or other physical parameter, in a medium with internal forces that cause
compression and rarefraction of that medium. The description of sound may
include any characteristic of such sound, including duration, intensity and
frequency.
"Sound level". The weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of a sound
level meter and frequency weighting network, such as A, B, or C as specified in
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American National Standards Institute specifications for sound level meters
(ANSI 51.4-1971, or the latest approved revision thereof). If the frequency
weighting employed is not indicated, the A -weighting shall apply.
"Sound level meter". An instrument which includes a microphone, amplifier, RMS
detector, integrator or time averager, output or display meter, and weighting
networks used to measure and read sound pressure levels, which when properly
calibrated complies with American National Standards Institute Standard 1.4-
1971 or the latest approved revision thereof.
"Used" or "occuoied". For the purpose of this subchapter either word shall be
deemed to include the words "intended, designed, or arranged to be used or
occupied".
Sec. 24.1-3. EXCEPTIONS.
The provisions herein shall not apply to:
(1) The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the time of
day, the existence of an emergency or the approved testing thereof.
(2) The emission of sound in the performance of emergency work, including snow
removal and maintenance of trees.
(3) Non-commercial public speaking and public assembly activities conducted on
any private property, public space, or public right-of-way, except those
activities specifically controlled by the provisions of this Chapter.
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(5) Agricultural activities, exclusive of those involving the ownership or I
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(6) Snowmobiles regulated by chapter 321G, Code of Iowa.
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(7) Rail and air transportation and public mass transportation vehicles.
(8) Emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances.
(9) Non-professional athletic events.
(10) Essential services such as electrical substations and safety devices.
(11) Construction and maintenance activities between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. `
Maintenance activities shall be non -routine operations, temporary in
nature, and conducted infrequently.
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Sec. 24.1-4. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED.
The following acts, among others, are deemed to be loud, disturbing, unusual,
unreasonable and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter, but any
enumeration herein shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
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(a) Sales by "hawking or barking". No person shall offer for sale or sell
anything by shouting or outcry within any residential area in the city,
except in conjunction with an event which is exempt from the provisions of
this chapter or for which a permit has been issued by the City.
(b) Loading and Unloading. No person shall so load, unload, open, close or
handle boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or
similar objects outdoors between the hours of 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. the
following morning as to create a noise disturbance across a residential
real property boundary or within a noise sensitive area.
(c) Vehicle or Motorboat Repairs and Testing. No person shall repair,
rebuild, modify, or test any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorboat either
within a residential zone in such a manner to cause a noise disturbance or
in any other zone in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a
residential real property boundary or outdoors within a noise sensitive
area.
(d) Powered Model Vehicles. No person shall operate or permit the operation of
powered model vehicles in a residential zone, in a public space or within a
noise sensitive area between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. the
following morning.
(e) Sound Trucks and Other Devices. No person shall operate or permit the
operation upon the public streets of a sound trunk, or other device for
producing, reproducing or amplifying sounds without a permit.
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Sec. 24.1-5. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SIMILAR DEVICES.
No person shall operate, play or permit the operation or playing of any drum,
musical instrument or similar device which produces sound in such a manner as to
be plainly audible across a residential real property boundary or outdoors
within a noise sensitive area.
Sec. 24.1-6. REGULATION OF SOUND EQUIPMENT AND SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT.
(a) Except for activities open to the public and for which a permit has been
issued by the city, no person shall so operate, play or permit the
operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, record player,
tape deck or player, loud speaker, amplifier, or other device for
producing, reproducing or amplifying sounds in any building or upon any
premises, public or private or any other sound producing equipment or
apparatus:
(1) In such manner as to create sound therefrom which is plainly audible
across a residential real property boundary or on any public street or
property.
(2) In such manner as to create a sound therefrom which is plainly audible
50 feet from the device, when operated in or on a motor vehicle on a
public space, or in a boat on public waters.
public right-of-way or
(b) Sound equipment --permit required. No person shall use, operate or cause
to be used or operated any radio, record player, tape deck or player, loud
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speaker, amplifier, sound truck or other device for producing,
reproducing, or amplifying sounds, hereinafter referred to as "sound
equipment", upon the public streets or in any building or upon any
premises, public or private, if the sound therefrom be plainly audible
across a residential real property boundary from any public street or
public place within the city, unless said person:
(1) First obtains a permit in accordance with this section;
(2) Complies with the conditions imposed by the permit, including the
maximum permitted sound level shown therein; and
(3) Complies with all other applicable provisions of this section.
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Sound equipment shall not include:
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(1) Equipment used for public health and safety purposes;
(2) Church or clock carillons, bells or chimes;
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(3) Parades, processions or, other public events for which a parade or
other permit has been issued, provided the conditions of the permit
are complied with;
(4) Automobile radios, tape decks or players, or other standard
automobile equipment used and intended for the use and enjoyment of
the occupants, provided the sound emitting therefrom is not plainly
audible for more than 50 feet from the vehicle;
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(5) Recorded music used in a non-residential zone in conjunction with a j
civil or religious celebration;
(6) Unamplified live music provided, sponsored, or funded, in whole or in
part, by a governmental entity.
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(7) Mobile radio or telephone signaling devices.
(8) Car or truck horns or similar devices when used to denote danger or a
warning or possible danger.
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(c) Fees. A separate permit shall be required for each type of activity
described below. Permits shall be nontransferable. The permit shall be
conspicuously displayed on or immediately adjacent to the sound eqiupment.
Fees for sound equipment permits shall be established by resolution of the p3
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(1) No fee shall be required for any sound equipment permit issued to'the
City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, or the Federal government or any
other governmental subdivision or agency.
(d) Information required. Application for permits required herein shall be
made in writing to the City Clerk, accompanied by the required permit fee
and such information as the City Clerk may require. If the application
contains the required information, is accompanied by the required fee, and
the proposed use complies with the requirements of this subsection, the
City Clerk shall issue the appropriate permit.
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(e) Application standards.
(1) Type A permit --general standards. A type A permit may be issued for
sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more
than 60 dB(A)'s when measured at the real property boundary of the
private residence nearest the sound equipment and measuring not more
than 100 dB(A)'s at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment.
Sound equipment permitted under a type A permit may be used only in
areas of the city zoned for non-residential use and only between the
hours of 9:00 A. M. and 9:00 P.M.
(2) Type B permit --sound trucks --general standards. Sound trucks may be
operated only under a type B permit. A type B permit may be issued for
sound equipment mounted upon a motor vehicle and intended for use upon
city streets provided that the sound equipment emits only music or
human speech registering not more than 80 dB(A)'s when measured at a
distance of 100 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment
permitted under a type B permit may be used only in non-residential
areas and only from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
(3) Type C permit--parks--general standards. A type C permit may be used
for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not
more than 60 dB(A)'s when measured at the real property boundary of
the private residence nearest the sound equipment and registering not
more than 100 dB(A)'s when measured at a distance of 50 feet from the
sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type C permit may
be used only in public parks owned and operated by the city, or public
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grounds owned and operated by another government body, from 10:00 A.M.
to 11:00 P.M. for events authorized and approved by the city or other
body having jurisdiction over the park or public grounds.
(4) Type D permit --public or parochial school ground -general standards.
A type D permit may be issued for sound equipment emitting music or
human speech registering not more than 60 dB(A)'s when measured at the
real property boundary of the residence nearest the sound equipment
and registering not more than 100 dB(A)'s when measured at a distance
of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under
a type D permit may be used only on school grounds, or in conjunction
with a school sponsored activity, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. for
events authorized and approved by the school authorities having
jurisdiction of the grounds.
(f) Commercial advertisin --sound a ui mentProhibited- No sound equipment
shall be permitted to be used on public streets or public places, in any
building, or upon any premises if the sound will be plainly audible from
any public street or public place within the city, when any such use is for
commercial advertising purposes, or for the purpose of attracting the
attention of the public to any building or structure for monetary gain.
Sec. 24.1-7. MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
(a) No person shall operate or cause to be operated the engine providing motive
Power, or an auxiliary engine, of a motor vehicle of a weight in excess of
10,000 pounds for a consecutive period longer than 20 minutes while such
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vehicle is standing on private property and located within 150 feet of
property zoned and used for residential. purposes, except when such vehicle
is standing within a completely enclosed building. This section shall not
apply to delivery or pickup vehicles that require the operation of the
engine to unload or load their vending loads.
(b) No person shall drive or move or cause or knowingly permit to be driven or
moved a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles at any time in such a
manner as to exceed the following noise limits at any time in such a manner
as to exceed the following noise limits for the category of motor vehicle
shown below. Noise shall be measured at a distance of at least 25 feet (7.5
meters) from the near side of the nearest lane(s) being monitored and at a
height of at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the immediate surface. Table
1 provides.corrections to observed noise levels at distances of less than
50 feet.
Motor vehicles with a manufacturers
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
or gross combination weight rating
(GCWR) of 10,000 pounds or more, or
Sound Pressure Level dB(A)
Speed limit Speed limit
40 MPH or less over 40 MPH
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by such motor vehicle.
Any other motor vehicle or any
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any motor vehicle.
Any motorcycle. 82 86
This section applies to the total noise from a vehicle or combination of
vehicles and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the
enforcement of any other provisions of this code relating to motor vehicle
mufflers for noise control.
(c) The measurement of sound or noise shall be made with a sound level meter
meeting the standards prescribed by the American Standards Association.
The instrument shall be maintained in calibration and good working order.
Octave band corrections may be employed in meeting the response
specification. A calibration check shall be made of the system at the time
of any noise measurement. Measurements recorded shall be taken so as to
provide a proper representation of the noise source. The microphone during
measurement shall be positioned as not to create any unnatural enhancement
or diminution of the measured noise. A windscreen for the microphone shall
be used when required. Traffic, aircraft and other transportation noise
sources and other background noises shall not be considered in taking
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measurements except where such background noise interferes with the
primary noise being made.
(d) No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle or motorcycle
by installation of a muffler cut-out, by-pass or other similar device and
no person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle which has been so
modified. A motor vehicle so operated shall be deemed equipped with a
muffler which emits excessive and unusual noise and which is not in good
working order.
(e) 1) No person shall operate a recreational vehicle or permit the operation
of one or more recreational vehicles, individually or in a group or in
an organized racing event, on public or private property in such a
manner that the sound level resulting from such operation exceeds 73
dBA for a total of three minutes in any continuous one hour period or
exceeds 90 dBA for any period of time during such operation. Sound I
levels which exceed the limits herein described at the real property
boundary of the receiving land use shall be deemed a noise
disturbance.
2) No person shall conduct or permit the conduct of any part of an L,
organized racing event which involves a contest between or among
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Sec. 24.1-8. ANIMALS.
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(a) No person shall own, possess or harbor any barking or noisy dog, bird or
other animal regardless of whether the dog, bird or other animal is
physically situated in or upon private property. However, the dog, bird or
other animal shall not be deemed a barking dog or noisy animal if, at the
time the dog, bird or other animal is barking or making any other noise, a
person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in
or upon which the dog, bird or other animal is situated or taking any other
action which would tease or provoke the dog, bird or other animal to bark
or otherwise be noisy.
Sec. 24.1-9. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
(a) No person shall permit—noise from any commercial or industrial use, as
defined in the zoning ordinance, to exceed the sound levels specified in
table 2, except that the decibel levels specified shall be reduced by 5
decibels at the boundary line of a zone designated as residential in the
zoning ordinance between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and at the
boundary line of a school located in a noise sensitive area between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when the school is in session.
For the purpose of measuring the intensity and frequency of sound, the
sound level meter, the octave band analyzer and the impact noise analyzer
shall be employed.
The flat network and the fast meter response of the sound level meter shall
be used. Sounds of very short duration, as from forge hammers, punch
presses, and metal shears which cannot be measured accurately with the
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sound level meter, shall be measured with the impact noise analyzer.
Octave band analyzers calibrated in the Preferred Frequencies (United
State of America Standard S1 6-1967, Preferred Frequencies for Acoustical
Measurements) shall be used in the table headed 'Octave Band, Preferred
Frequencies." Octave band analyzers calibrated with the pre -1960 octave
bands' (United States of America Standards Z24 10-1953, Octave Band Filler
Set) shall be used with the tables headed "Octave Band, Pre -1960."
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Sec. 24.1-10. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE NOISE CONTROL OFFICER.
(a) The noise control program established by this chapter shall be implemented,
administered, and enforced by the noise control officer who shall be that
person or persons, designated by the City Manager.
(b) To implement and enforce this chapter the noise control officer shall have
the additional power to:
(1) Conduct research, monitoring, and other studies related to sound.
(2) Conduct programs of public education regarding the causes, and
effects of sound or noise and general methods of abatement and control
of noise, as well as the actions prohibited by this chapter and the
procedures for reporting violations.
(3) Coordinate the noise control activities of all municipal departments.
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(4) Review public and private projects, including those subject to
mandatory review or approval by other departments, for compliance
with this chapter, if these projects are likely to cause sound in
violation of this chapter.
(5) Upon presentation of proper credentials, enter and inspect any
private property or place, and inspect any report or records at any
reasonable time when granted permission by the owner, by some other
person with apparent authority to act for the owner, or a tenant of
the premises. If consent to inspect is withheld by any person or
persons having the lawful right to exclude, the officer may apply to a
magistrate of the Iowa District Court in and for Johnson County for a
search warrant of the building. No owner or occupant or any other
person having charge, care or control of any structure or premises
shall fail or neglect, after presentation of a search warrant, to
properly permit entry therein 'by the officer far the purpose of
inspection and examination pursuant to the provisions herein.
(6) Issue sound variances pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(7) Prepare recommendations for consideration by the city council, after
publication of notice and public hearing, for establishing the
boundaries of noise sensitive areas.
(8) Designate any area for the purpose of ensuring exceptional quiet and
to be clearly posted with "Noise Sensitive Area" signs because of the
noise sensitive activities conducted therein. These areas may
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include, but are not. limited to schools, libraries, churches,
hospitals and nursing homes.
(9) Authorize the capture and impoundment of any dog, bird or other when
the noise made by the animal cannot be reasonably controlled by the
owner or other person on whose property the animal is located.
(10) Require certification by a registered engineer or other qualified
person that the performance standards for a proposed use can be met.
Sec. 24.1-11. DEPARTMENTAL ACTIONS.
All departments and agencies of the city shall carry out their programs so as to
further the policy of this chapter.
Sec. 24.1-12. SOUND VARIANCES.
(a) The noise control officer shall have the authority consistent with this
section, to grant sound variances from the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Any person seeking a sound variance under this section shall file an
application with the City Clerk. The application shall contain information
which demonstrates that bringing the source of sound or activity for which
the sound variance is sought into compliance with this subchapter would
constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant, on the community, or
on other persons. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the
amount established by the City Council by resolution. The fee shall not be
refundable.
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(c) In determining whether to grant, deny, or revoke the application the noise
control officer shall balance the hardship to the applicant, the community,
and other persons of not allowing the sound variance against the adverse
impact on the health, safety and welfare of persons affected, the adverse
impact on property affected, and any other adverse impacts of allowing the
sound variance. Applicants for sound variances and persons contesting
sound variances may be required to submit any information as may reasonably
be required. Applicants are required to give notice by certified mail to:
(1) the occupants of surrounding single or two family residences located
in an area that includes the next two homes in any direction, or those
within 100 feet of the noise source, whichever is less; or
(2) the owner or manager of multiple family residences, including hotels,
within such area.
In granting or denying an application or in revoking a sound variance
previously granted, the noise control officer shall place on public file a
copy of the decision and the reasons for granting, denying or revoking the
sound variance.
(d) Sound variances shall be granted by notice to the applicant containing all
necessary conditions, including a time limit on the permitted activity.
The sound variance shall not become effective until all conditions are
agreed to in writing by the applicant and placed on file with the Noise
Control Officer. Noncompliance with any condition of the sound variance
shall terminate it and subject the person holding it to those provisions of
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this subchapter regulating the source of sound or activity for which the
sound variance was granted. Termination for non-compliance shall be made
in accordance with Section 2-188, Emergency Orders, of this Code.
Sec. 24.1-13. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage, approval and publication in
accordance with law.
Sec. 24-1.14. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS.
Each section, and any and all provisions of this ordinance, is independent of
every other section and any and all provisions, and the invalidity of any
thereof, shall not invalidate any other section or provision.
Sec. 24-1.15. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance hereby are
repealed, with the exception of Sections 9 1-7(d), 23-137, 24-48 and 31-32 of
this Code.
Sec. 24.1-16. PENALTY.
(a) Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be a misdemeanor
subject to the penalties of Section 1-9 of this Code.
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Each instance of violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall
constitute a separate offense.
Sec. 24.1-17. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES.
Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance is deemed and declared to be a
nuisance, and as such may be subject to summary abatement by means of a
restraining order or injunction issued by the District Court.
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(Corrections to observed noise levels for distances less than 50 feet)
DISTANCE MEASUREMENT IN FEET
CORRECTION TO LEVELS
dB(A)
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Cycles/Sec.) (Cycles/Sec.) Impact Noise
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75- 150
150- 300
300- 600
600-1200
1200-2400
2400-4800
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250
500
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2000
4000
8000
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Maximum Permitted Sound Levels, dB (Re: .002 Microbar)
In C Zones and ORP Zone In M-1 and M-2 Zones
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R Zone Boundary,
C Zone ;
Recreational Area,
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or School Area*
Adiacent Lot
or School Area*
Boundary
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67
74
67
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59
66
59
66
52
59
52
59
46
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46
53
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40
47
40
47
34
41
34
41
32
39
32
39
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76
83
76
83
71
78
71
78
65
72
65
72
57
64
57
64
50
57
50
57
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45
51
45
51
39
46
39
46
34
41
34
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32
38
32
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 28, 1982
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To: All D�partment Heads
From: Cityanager
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Re: Agreements When Consideration is Involved
Recently a resolution appeared on the Council agenda whereby the City
acquired a permanent access easement. Neither the resolution nor the
agreement indicated that there was any consideration, when in fact
there was specific agreement as to the amount of consideration.
In the future, insure that all agreements in which consideration is
involved clearly state the nature and the amount of the
consideration.
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City Council
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
April 26, 1982
To:
City Council
From:
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Re:
Pistol Range
For several years we have discussed renovations to the existing
pistol range or the construction of another facility. The pistol
range is not being used because of OSHA's concern about lead
particulate:
The Police Department, in cooperation with Universal Climate
Control, has developed a plan to revise the exhaust and air exchange
equipment so that the pistol range will be usable.
The work will include the installation of new exhaust canopies,
ductwork, exhaust fans and the associated electrical work. It is
expected that the work will cost slightly less than $9,500. The
Bureau of Labor of the State of Iowa has reviewed the plans. While
they will not offer an absolute approval, they recognized the
improvement and offered a suggestion to revise the plan.
Because the bids on the new police cars were less than anticipated,
there will be funding in the Police Department for this purpose.
Unless the Council determines otherwise, this work will proceed and
the project will be deleted from the Capital Improvement Program.
cc: Harvey Miller
Rosemary Vitosh
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 30, 1982
To: All City Employees
From: Neain, City Manager
Re: Sto Smoking Clinic
During May, the City is offering you an opportunity to participate in a
stop smoking clinic conducted by the Johnson County Health Department and
the American Cancer Society with paid time off to attend during normal
working hours. Members of your family also are welcome to attend.
The City .invites you to this program during working hours because smoking
represents serious health risks, results in many preventable expenses to
the City in the areas of absenteeism, productivity, health care cost
increases and pension costs and is cause for complaint by the non-smoking
public and employees.
An introductory seminar consisting of two consecutive 1's hour sessions
will be held initially and will include information -on the effects of
smoking both on the smoker and on the non-smoker and distribution of "I
Quit" kits. Following the initial session a "support group" will be
formed for those employees seriously interested in quitting smoking. Both
groups will allow participants to attend during normal working hours (8-
5). Sessions will be scheduled for specific dates following your
indication of interest. You and your supervisor will be notified of the
specific dates and times sessions will be held.
If you are a smoker, please take this opportunity to gain both additional
information on the effects of smoking and help in quitting. If you are
interested in attending a session, please return this memo to Sylvia
Steinbach in the Human Relations Department by Friday, May 7.
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The Honorable Lavern Schroeder, Chairperson
Administrative Rules Review Committee
P. 0. Box 112
McClelland, Iowa 51548
Dear Mr. Schroeder:
The City of Iowa City takes strong opposition to the proposal by the Iowa Law
Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Council to adopt a rule extending its authority into
the area of decertification of peace officers. Certification of training is
clearly not, nor should it be construed to be, licensing. What the ILEA Council
proposes is to utilize its certifying authority as a licensing power. Iowa
City's position is that such action is clearly contrary to the intent of the
legislation and is a flagrant usurpation of local authority to determine the
suitability of employees to function as peace officers.
Mr. Callaghan has received a letter from Chief Hary Miller of the Iowa City
Police Department (copy enclosed). The City is in complete agreement with Chief
Miller's assessment of the proposed rule and its potential consequences. While
there may be certain valid reasons for decertification, the proposal to afford
ILEA staff complete discretion to develop a set of very general and very
subjective criteria, and to interpret and apply such criteria unilaterally, is
totally unacceptable. In the absence of both legislation creating such
authority and the establishment of an examining board with specific criteria and
appropriate procedures for the exercise of that authority, Iowa City remains in
strict opposition to any extension of the authority *of ILEA in this regard.
Iowa City strongly supports your efforts to insure that the proposed rule in
question is not implemented. Please contact me if I can be of any assistance.
Sincerely,
Mary C. Neuhauser
Mayor
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The Honorable Arthur Small
The Honorable Jean Lloyd -Jones
The Honorable Minnette Doderer
League of Iowa Municipalities
Joe Royce, Committee Staffinember
Gary Hughes, Johnson County Sheriff
Jack Callaghan, Director, ILEA
Chief Miller
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April 12, 1982
Mr. Jack Callaghan, Director
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
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P. O. Box 1S0
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Ilear Jack:
Last Sunday, . (4-11-82) I read an article in,the Cedar Rapids
G;I_ette that disturbed me. The article stated that the Iowa
Law Enforcement Council was to consider a rule to authorize
_ removal or revocation of ILEA certification of law enforcement
officers. While revocation or removal of certification may be
warrantod under some conditions, e.g., removal or discharge from
a law enforcement agency for cause; retirement; conviction of a
serious public offense; habitual and detrimental use of alcohol,
drugs' ere'; 1 believe such power should reside in the courts
rather than ;In administrative body. Frankly, under 8013.13 (3 f, 4)
State Code, the Law Enforcement Council has only the power of
;luthori_ation and recommendation, and not the power of suspension
or revocation. When and if the power of suspension or revocation
is authori--ed, the Law Enforcement Council becomes.a licensing
board, a power clearly not granted to them by the General Assembly.
To extend my contention a step further, if the General
lssellllYly did ill fact intend certification of graduation or diplomas
by approved law enforcement training academies to serve as or
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ubstitute for a "license to practice in the occupation of law
enforC"ClIt" there Vs no evidence of this intent in the Code.
Indeed, if this had been their intent it State Board of Examiners,
ur the equivalent would have been established and eligible
applicants could have been certified by prior qualifications or
conanun cxaminatiun.
In short, .lack, I oppose the extension of the power to revoke
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jrescind law ellful'cellle"t certification to the Council, without
Cial proceedings; hearing; or judicial notice in the absence
of a clearly stated leg islntive act permitting such revocation
ur rollluval. Cle;uly, certification is not licensing.
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I would appreciate your putting my concerns before the
Council when and if they consider this matter. For in the final
analysis the granting of this power is patently a usurpation of
the powers of the law enforcement authority responsible for the
hiring of officers.
Sincerely,
HARVEY D. MILLER
Police Chief
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Public Library Lolly Eggers, Director
V Information (319) 356-5206
123 South Linn, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Business (319) 356-5206
April 27, 1982
Mary C. Neuhauser, Mayor
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
1 Dear Mary:
At your request, the Library Board discussed the proposed amendment
to Chapter 20, Section 19 of the Iowa City Code. The proposed
amendment would prohibit a Library Board member from seeking
reappointment to the Board if the member had served more than half of
a 6 year term. At its regular Board meeting April 22, 1982, the
Board unanimously opposed this proposed amendment and requested I
convey to Council the following reasons explaining our position:
1. As the attached summary of appointments to the Library Board
indicates, during the past 1231 years, only one Board member of
25 has sought reappointment after serving a full term. Requests
for reappointment have not been a problem.
2. Wide disparity in Board tenure would be possible under this
amendment. A member could potentially serve up to 9 years, or
in the case of the most recent appointee, Ann Bovbjerg, be
forced off the Board after serving only 37h months.
3. This proposed amendment would prohibit Council from retaining
qualified continuity via the. Board in an increasingly
specialized and complex institution, if it wanted to do so. The
potential for Council to be increasingly dependent on library
staff as the source of continuity exists. (Council has recently
acted contrary to this proposed amendment by reappointing two
members of the Telecommunications Commission, as I understand,
to benefit from their experience and expertise.)
4. In the absence of this proposed amendment, Council would retain
unto itself all reappointment prerogatives. In the presence of
this proposed amendment, Council would be prohibited from
reappointing a full term board member even if that person should
be the best -qualified applicant or could provide needed
continuity following a series of unexpected resignations. For
instance, the Library Board has had five new members (a
majority) in the last six months.
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S. Library Board members serve long hours as uncompensated
volunteers because of their interest in providing high quality
library services to the citizens of Iowa City. A tradition of
commitment to excellence on behalf of the Library Board has
afforded Iowa City one of the best public libraries in America.
The Library Boad regards as fair and reasonable retaining the
option of seeking reappointment, should the Board member, on
the basis of merit, warrant Council appointment.
6. The Library Board respectfully requests Council consider
deleting the reappointment prohibition provision from the
Airport Commission and reappoint all Board members solely on
the basis of merit, rather than on the arbitrary basis of term
of tenure.
The Library Board appreciates your permitting our response to this
matter prior to Council consideration.
Since Dy.
Ed Zastrow, President
Library Board of Trustees
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City Council
Enclosure: Library Board Members 1969-1982
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I. FORMER BOARD MEMBERS:
FULL TERM (6 years) LESS THAN FULL TERM
Bywater
Downer -
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Trumpp
Caplan -
(4 years)
Canter
Fritsch
- (6 months)
Buchan
Bezanson
- (5§ years)
Newsome
Moore -
(3 years)
Farber
Immermann - (2� years)
Kirkman
Ostedgaard
Hyman
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Grimes
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25 people in 121 years
(21 if all were 6 year terms)
14 - Regular Term - 56%
9 - Less than Regular Term - 36%
2 - More than Regular Term - 8%
MORE THAN FULL TERM
S. Richerson - 10 years
PROBABLE MORE THAN FULL TERM
Cavitt - 7 3/4 years
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PARTIAL TERMS -
PROBABLE FULL TERM
UNLESS REAPPOINTED
Zastrow
Wallace - 2 years
Gritsch
Drum : 2 years
Bartley
Bovbjerg - 37k months
Lyman
Grimes
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(21 if all were 6 year terms)
14 - Regular Term - 56%
9 - Less than Regular Term - 36%
2 - More than Regular Term - 8%
MORE THAN FULL TERM
S. Richerson - 10 years
PROBABLE MORE THAN FULL TERM
Cavitt - 7 3/4 years
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 29, 1982
To: Mary Neuhauser, Chairperson and Members of the I7CitY
Conference Board
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From: The City Assessor Selection Panel
Re: Recommended Applicants for the Position of Iowa City Assessor
After interview and careful evaluation of relative qualifications, these
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applicants are recommended for your consideration for appointment to the
position of Iowa City Assessor, not listed in order of standing:
William Greazel, Deputy Johnson County Assessor
Dan Hudson, Deputy'City Assessor
Ernest Lund, Washington County Assessor
Prior to the meeting of the Conference Board, Anne Carroll, Iowa City
Director of
scussman Relations, will the selection process fornd a this position. your agency to
Respectfully submitted,
City Assessor Selection Panel
Kate Dickson, City Council
Dorsey Phelps, Iowa City School Board
Don Sehr, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 30, "'
To: City Cou it
From: Don Schmeis
Re: Colleqe Hill Park Area
Attached is a map of the R3A area within which the Colleqe Hill Park
area is located. The map illustrates the recommended land use patterns
as shown on the Comprehensive Plan Map. In addition, the bold line
shown alonq Burlinqton Street south between Johnson and Dodqe Streets
and east alonq Bowery Street to the boundary of the R3A area delineates
that portion of the R3A area which the residents had petitioned to be
rezoned.
As shown, there are areas shown for land consumptive commercial develop-
ment and for a higher density of development than R3. The Council may
wish to consider ellminatinq those areas from consideration of rezoninq
and possibly from a moratorium.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 26, 1982
To: City Council and City Manager
Fromr( Doug Hillstrom, Plaimer
Re: City Historic Preservation Ordinance
Attached is a copy of the draft historic preservation ordinance. The
Historic Preservation Task Force, City legal staff, and the Housing and
Inspection Services Department, have finished their review of the
ordinance. The ordinance has been transmitted to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review at P&Z's May 6 meeting.
Also attached to this memo are "The Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings"
and "Questions and Answers" on the historic preservation ordinance. The
"Standards for Rehabilitation" would be used by the Historic Preservation
Commission in deciding whether to issue Certificates of Appropriateness.
The "Questions and Answers" were drafted in an attempt to answer many of
the queries about the ordinance which have•arisen.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DISTRICTS, AND DEFINING POWERS AND DUTIES IN ASSOCIATION THEREWITH.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this ordinance is to:
A. Promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the
public through the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of districts
of historic and cultural significance located in the City of Iowa City.
B. Safeguard the City's historic, aesthetic, and cultural heritage by
preserving districts of historical, architectural, and cultural
significance.
C. Stabilize and improve property values by conservation of historic
properties.
D. Foster civic pride in the legacy of beauty and achievements of the past.
E. Protect and enhance the City's attractions to tourists and visitors and the
support and stimulus to business thereby provided.
F. Strengthen the economy of the City, and
G. Promote the use of districts of historic and cultural significance as sites
for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the City.
SECTION II. DEFINITIONS.
A. APPLICANT. The party making application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness from the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission.
B. APPLICATION. A written request by a property owner or other party to the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission for a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
C. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. The document evidencing approval by the
Historic Preservation Commission of a proposal to make a change in
appearance which must be obtained before a Regulated Permit may be issued.
0. CHANGE IN APPEARANCE. Any change or alteration of the exterior features of
building
or
historicdistrict. alteration of
the
shallpepertainof a pertain to only ng swithin
in
appearance which are visible from the public way or from adjacent
properties, and for which a building, demolition, house moving or other
regulated permit is required for compliance with applicable city codes.
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limit normal repairs or maintenance which do not involve alterations or
changes in the exterior features of a building, for which no regulated
permit is required. For the purposes of this ordinance, changes made in
the color of the exterior surfaces of a building are considered to be
ordinary maintenance and repair.
E. CHANGE OR ALTERATION. The erection of a building on a site, the movement
of a building from or to a site, the demolition of a building, the
reconstruction or restoration of a building, or any action to change,
modify, reconstruct, remove or demolish any exterior feature of an existing
building.
F. COMMISSION. The Iowa City Historic. Preservation Commission, as
established by this Ordinance.
G. EXTERIOR FEATURES. The architectural style, general design and
arrangement of the exterior of a building, including the kind and texture
of the building material and type and style of all windows, doors, light
fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures.
H. HISTORIC DISTRICT.- An area that contains contiguous pieces of property
under diverse ownership which:
1. Are significant to American history, architecture, archeology and
culture or Iowa City history, architecture, archeology and culture,
2. Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials and
workmanship.
3. Are associated with events that have made a significant contribution
to the broad patterns of'our history, or
4. Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past or
5. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method of
construction; represent the work of a master; possess high artistic
values; represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual distinction.
6. Have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in pre-
history or history.
I. PROPERTY OWNER. An individual or group of individuals, corporation,
partnership, association, or any entity, .including state and local
governments and agencies which is the owner of real estate.
J. REGULATED PERMIT. A permit issued by the Building Official, or other
official of the City of Iowa City according to provisions of the building
code, demolition code, or other ordinance or regulation.
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SECTION III. IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
A. An Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is hereby established. The
Commission shall initially consist of seven (7) members who shall be
residents of the City of Iowa City.
8• Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. At least
one resident of each designated area of historical significance shall be
appointed to the Commission -Other members shall be chosen at large from
any part of the city and shall have some expertise in history, urban
planning, architecture, archeology, law, sociolo
related field, or shall demonstrate interest in the areatOfr hiclosel
storicpreservation. At least three of the members shall hold appointments at
large. Should the number of officially designated city historic districts
exceed four in number, a new member shall be added to the Commission for
each new district in excess of four districts. No more than one-third of
the members of the Commission shall belong to the City's Planning and
Zoning Commission.
C. The original appointment of the members of the Commission shall be two (2)
for one year, two (2) for two years, and three (3) for three years. The
members appointed from designated historic districts shall serve three
Year terms. After the initial appointment of members the term-
member shall be three years. 1
O• Vacancies occuring in the Commission, other than by expiration of term of
office, shall be filled only for the unexpired term. I
E. Members may serve for more than one term and each member shall serve until
the appointment of a successor.
F. Members shall serve without compensation.
G. A simple majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
SECTION IV. RULES OF THE COMMISSION.
A. The Historic Preservation Commission shall elect from its membership a
chairperson and vice -chairperson whose term of office shall be one year.
The chairperson and vice -chairperson may serve for more than one term. The
chairperson shall preside over the Commission and shall have the right to
vote. The vice -chairperson shall., in cases of absence or disability of the
chairperson, perform the duties of the chairperson.
B• The City Manager shall designate a person to serve as secretary to the
Commission. The secretary shall keep a record of all applications for
Certificates of Appropriateness, resolutions, proceedings, and actions of
the Historic Preservation Commission.
C. The Commission shall recommend rules or by-laws for the transaction of its
regular business to the City Council for adoption. The Commission shall
have the authority to adopt rules of procedure in connection with the
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approval or disapproval of Certificates of Appropriateness subject to
approval of the City Council.
D. The Commission shall keep a record, which shall be open to public view, of
its resolutions, proceedings and actions. The vote or failure to vote of
each member shall be recorded. The concurring affirmative vote of a
majority of those members present shall be sufficient for a Certificate of
Appropriateness to be granted, or for the adoption of any resolution,
motion or other action of the Commission. The Commission shall submit a
report on its activities to the Council and may make such recommendations
to the Council as it deems necessary to carry out the principles of this
ordinance.
SECTION V. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION
A. The Commission shall be authorized to conduct studies for the
identification and designation of Historic Districts meeting the
definitions established by this ordinance. The Commission may proceed at
its own initiative or upon a petition from any person, group or
association.
B. The Commission shall review and act upon all applications for Certificates
of Appropriateness, pursuant to Section VII of this ordinance.
C. The Commission shall cooperate with property owners and city agencies
pursuant to the provisions of Section VIII of this ordinance.
D. The Commission shall further the efforts of historic preservation in the
city by making recommendations to the City Council and city commissions and
boards on preservation issues when appropriate, by encouraging the
protection and enhancement of structures with historical, architectural or
cultural value, and be encouraging persons and organizations to become
involved in preservation activities.
E. The Commission shall not obligate itself or the City of Iowa City in any
financial undertaking unless authorized to do so by the City Council.
SECTION VI. PROCEDURES FOR THE DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
A. The Commission may make a report recommending that an area be designated a
historic district. Before any report or recommendation is submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for review, the Commission shall hold a
public hearing on any proposal to designate an area as a historic district.
The Commission shall give prior notice of the time, date, place, and
subject matter of such hearing. Such notice shall be served by ordinary
mail addressed to each property owner of land included' within such proposed
district at his or her last known address. If the address of any property
owner is unknown such notice shall be served by ordinary mail addressed to
"owner" at the street address of the property in question. The City Clerk
shall file an affidavit of mailing setting forth the names, addresses, and
date of mailing of all property owners notified pursuant to this section.
Such affidavit shall be filed with the clerk in the records of his/her
office. After this public hearing the Commission shall submit its report
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to the Planning and Zoning Commission and shall include a proposed
ordinance establishing such district and describing the boundary thereof.
B. Within sixty (60) days of the receipt of the report, recommendation and
proposed ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall report to the
City Council with respect to the relation of such designation to the
comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, proposed public improvements and
other plans for the renewal of the area involved. The Planning and Zoning
Commission shall recommend approval, disapproval or modification of the
proposed historic district. Upon submission of the report of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, or upon the expiration of the sixty (60) day period,
the matter shall be transmitted to the City Council.
C. The City Council shall submit a description of the proposed area of
historical significance or the petition describing the area to the Division
of Historic Preservatidn of the Iowa State Historical Department for review
and recommendations concerning the proposed area. The description of the
proposed area shall be submitted to the Division of Historic Preservation
at least 30 days prior to the date of any public hearing conducted by the
City Council on an ordinance establishing the proposed area as an historic
district. Any recommendations made by the Division of Historic
Preservation shall be made available by the City to the public for viewing
during normal working hours'at a city government place of public access.
D. Upon receiving the recommendation of the Division of Historic
Preservation, the City Council shall provide notice of such hearing as
provided by law and conduct a public hearing on the ordinance establishing
the proposed historic preservation district. The Council may adopt or
reject the ordinance or may refer the historic district designation to the
Commission for modification.
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SECTION VII. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.
A. After adoption of the Historic Preservation Ordinance no individual or
corporation shall undertake a change in appearance of a building or site
within a designated historic district, nor shall the Building Official
issue a regulated permit for a change in appearance of a building or site,
unless a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted by the Historic
Preservation Commission.
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B. Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be made to the
Building Official. The application should include drawings, photographs,
sketches and other exhibits portraying the work to be accomplished which
will aid the Historic Preservation Commission in the consideration of the
application.
C. Upon the filing of such application, the Building Official shall
immediately notify the Historic Preservation Commission of the receipt of
such application and shall transmit it together with accompanying plans and
other information to the Commission, unless the application pertains
solely to the interior of the structure.
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D. All applications received before the closing date, to be established by the
Commission, shall be considered by the Commission at its next regularly
scheduled meeting. The Commission shall review the application according
to the duties and powers specified herein. In reviewing the application
the Commission may confer with the applicant or the applicant's authorized
representative. In acting upon an application the Commission shall
consider whether the change in appearance to a building or site proposed by
the application conforms to standards set forth in the January 1979 revised
edition of the Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation."
The Commission may use the Secretary of Interior's "Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" or other guidelines adopted by the
Commission to aid in determining whether the proposed change'in appearance
to a building or site conforms to the Secretary of Interior's "Standards
for Rehabilitation."
E. The Commission shall approve, modify, or disapprove the application. The
findings of the Commission on each application shall be contained in a
written resolution setting forth the full reason for its decision and the
vote of each member participating therein. Such resolution shall be placed
on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk within five
business days after the meeting at which the application was acted upon.
Thereafter, a copy of the resolution shall be sent to the applicant•by
ordinary mail. If the application is approved or approved with
modifications acceptable to the applicant a Certificate of Appropriateness
will be issued, signed by the Chairperson, and immediately transmitted
along with the application to the Building Official. If the application is
disapproved it will be immediately transmitted, along with the written
resolution of the Commission's findings, to the Building Official.
Any applicant aggrieved by any decision of the Commission may appeal the
action to the City Council. Such an appeal must be in writing and must be
filed with the City Clerk no later than 10 business days after the filing
of the above mentioned resolution. The City Council shall, within a
reasonable time, hold a public hearing on the appeal, give public notice
thereof as well as notice to the applicant and to the appellant, if
different from the applicant, and decide the appeal within a reasonable
time. In deciding such appeal, the City Council shall consider whether the
Commission has exercised its powers and followed the guidelines
established by law and this ordinance, and whether the Commission's action
was patently arbitrary or capricious. In exercising the above-mentioned
powers the City Council may, in conformity with the provisions of this
ordinance, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order,
requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such
order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made, and to
that end shall have all the powers of the Commission from whom the appeal
is taken.
G. If not satisfied with the decision of the City Council the appellant may
appeal to the Johnson County district court within 60 days after the
Council's decision.
H. Certificates of Appropriateness issued on the basis of approved
applications authorize only changes in appearance set forth in such
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approved applications and no other changes in appearance. It shall be the
duty of the Building Official or his/her designee to inspect from time to
time any work performed pursuant to such a Certificate to insure compliance
with the requirements of such Certificate. If it is found that such work
is not being carried out in accordance with the Certificate, the Building
Official shall issue a stop work order. Any change in appearance at
variance with that authorized by the Certificate shall be deemed a
violation of these regulations and shall be punishable as provided in
Section X of this ordinance.
SECTION VIII. REMEDY OF DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.
A. Except for emergencies as determined by the Building Official pursuant to
the ordinances of the City of Iowa City, City enforcement agencies and
departments shall give the Historic Preservation Commission at least 30
days notice of any proposed order which may affect the exterior features of
any building within a historic district by directing changes or alterations
of such building for remedying conditions determined to be dangerous to
life, health or property.
B. The Commission shall have the power to require that changes of alterations
not adversely affect the axterior features of a building in cases where the
danger to life, health or property may be abated without detracting from
the exterior features of the building. In such cases it shall be the
responsibility of the Commission and the city agency or department to
cooperate with the property owner in an attempt to achieve a preservation
solution whereby the dangerous conditions will be corrected with minimal
adverse impact on exterior features. Such plan shall be approved by the
Commission and shall be signed by the Chairman of the Commission, the
property owner, and the head of the city agency or department.
C. If a preservation solution acceptable to the Commission, the City agency or
department, and the property owner cannot be reached within 30 days or a
period of time acceptable to the city agency or department, the agency or
department shall proceed to issue and enforce its proposed order.
SECTION IX. COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING ZONING REGULA7ION5. Any new building
shall conform to all set off requirements of the zone In. which it is to be built
or moved. If a building which has lost 100% or more of its assessed value due to
fire or other natural disasters is to be reconstructed as near as possible to
its original exterior design, it may be placed upon its original foundation or
the site of the original foundation.
SECTION X. ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
A. It shall be the duty of the Building Official to enforce these regulations
and to bring to the attention of the City Council any violations or lack of
compliance herewith.
B. Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply
with any provision of this ordinance shall be charged with a simple
misdemeanor to be prosecuted in a court of appropriate jurisdiction in
Johnson County, Iowa.
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C. Violations of Section VII and VIII of this Ordinance are deemed and
declared to be a nuisance, and as such may be subject to summary abatement
by means of a restraining order or injunction issued by the District Court.
SECTION XI. SEVERABILITY. Should any section or provision of this ordinance be
decided by a court of this state to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part
thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
SECTION XII. SHORT TITLE. This ordinance shall be known and may be cited as
The Historic Preservation Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa."
SECTION XIII. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION XIV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon passage and publication as required by law.
MARY C. NEUHAUSER, MAYOR
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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"Rehabilitation means the process of returning a property to
a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes
possible an efficient contemporary use
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portions and features of the property
to its historic, architectural, and cultural values."
The following "Standards for Rehabilitation" shall be used
by the Secretary of the Interior when determining if a
rehabilitation project qualifies as "certified rehabilitation"
pursuant to the Tax Reform Act of 1976 and the Revenue Act of
1978. These standards are a section of the Secretary's
ear in
"Standards for Historic Preservation Projects" and app
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1208 (for—
merly 36 CFR Part 67).
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible
use for a property which requires minimal alteration of the building,
structure, or site and its environment, or to use a property for its
originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building,
structure, or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The
removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive
architectural features should be avoided when possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as
products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical
basis and which seek to create an earlier appearance shall be
discouraged.
4. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are
evidence of the history and development of a building, structure, or
site and its environment. These changes may have acquired
significance in their own right, and this significance shall be
recognized and respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features or examplesof
skilled site shall
craftsmanship which characterize a building,
be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than
replaced, wherever possible. In the event replacement is necessary,
the new material should match the material being replaced in
composition', design, color, texture, and other visual qualities.
Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be
based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic,
physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or
the availability of different architectural elements from other
buildings or structures.
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7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the
gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods
that will damage the historic building materials shall not be
undertaken.
R. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve
archeological resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing
properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and
additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or
cultural material, and such design is compatible with the size,
scale, color, material, and character of the property, neighborhood
or environment.
10. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures
shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations
were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity
of the structure would be unimpaired.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR
REHABILITATION
The following guidelines are designed to help individual property
owners formulate plans for the rehabilitation, preservation, and
continued use of historic buildings consistent with the intent of
the Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation." The
guidelines pertain to buildings of all occupancy and construction
types, sizes, and materials. They apply to permanent and temporary
construction on the exterior and interior of historic buildings as
well as new attached or adjacent construction.
Techniques, treatments, and methods consistent with the Secretary's
"Standards for Rehabilitation" are listed in the "recommended" column
on the left. Not all recommendations listed under a treatment will
apply to each project proposal. Rehabilitation approaches, materials,
and methods which may adversely affect a building's architectural and
historic'qualities are listed in the "not recommended" column on the
right. Every effort will be made to uodate and expand the guidelines
as additional techniques and treatments become known.
Specific information on rehabilitation and preservation technology
may be obtained by writing to the Technical Preservation Services
Division, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, U.S.
Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20243, or the appropriate
State Historic Preservation Officer. Advice should also be sought
from qualified professionals, including architects, architectural
historians, and archeologists skilled in the preservation, restoration,
and rehabilitation of old buildings.
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THE ENVIRONMENT
Recommended
Retaining distinctive features
such as the size, scale, mass,
color, and materials of buildings,
including roofs, porches, and
stairways that give a neighborhood
its distinguishing character.
Retaining landscape features
such as parks, gardens, street
lights, signs, benches, walkways,
streets, alleys and building set-
backs that have traditionally
linked buildings to their environ-
ment.
Using new plant materials; fencing,
walkways, street lights, signs,
and benches that are compatible
with the character of the
neighborhood in size, scale,
material and color.
Recommended
Not Recommended
Introducing new construction into
neighborhoods that is incompatible
with the character of the district
because of size, scale, color, and
materials.
Destroying the relationship of
buildings and their environment by
widening existing streets, changing
paving material, or by introducing
inappropriately located new streets
and parking lots that are incompatible
with the character of the neighborhood.
Introducing signs, street lighting,
benches, new plant materials, fencing,
walkways and paving materials that are
out of scale or are inappropriate to
the neighborhood.
BUILDING SITE
Identifying plants, trees, fencing,
walkways, outbuildings, and other
elements that might be an important
part of the property's history and
development.
Retaining plants, trees, fencing,
walkways, street lights, signs, and
benches that reflect the property's
history and development.
Basing decisions for new site work
on actual knowledge of the past
appearance of the property found in
photographs, drawings, newspapers,
and tax records. If changes are
made they should be carefully
evaluated in light of the past
appearance of the site.
Not Recommended
Making changes to the appearance of
the site by removing old plants, trees,
fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and
other elements beforeevaluating their
importance in the property's history
and development.
Leaving plant materials and trees in
close proximity to the building that
may be causing deterioration of the
historic fabric.
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Recommended Not Recommended
Providing proper site and roof
drainage to assure that water
does not splash against building
or foundation walls, nor drain
toward the building.
Archeological features
Reconnended
Leaving known archeological
resources intact.
Minimizing disturbance of terrain
around the structure, thus reducing
the possibility of destroying unknown
archeological resources.
Arranging for an archeological survey
of all terrain that must be disturbed
during the rehabilitation program.
The survey should be conducted by a
professional archeologist.
Recommended
Not Recommended
Installing inderground utilities,
pavements, and other modern features
that disturb archeological resources.
Introducing heavy machinPry.or equip-
ment into areas where their presence
may disturb archeological resources..
BUILDING: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Recognizing the special problems
inherent in the structural systems
of historic buildings, especially
where there are visible signs of
cracking, deflection, or failure.
Undertaking stabilization and repair
of weakened structural members and
systema.
Replacing historically important
structural members only when necessary.
Supplementing existing structural
systems when damaged or inadequate.
Not Recommended
Disturbing existing foundations with
new excavations that undermine the
structural stability of the building.
Leaving kno•.m structural problems
untreated that will cause continuing
deterioration and will shorten the
life of the structure.
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Masonry: Adobe brick stone terra cotta concrete, stucco and mortar
Recommended *
Retaining original masonry and
mortar, whenever possible, without
the application of any surface
treatment.
Repointing only those mortar joints
where there is evidence of moisture
problems or when sufficient mortar
is missing to allow water to stand
in the mortar joint.
Duplicating old 'mortar in compost -
tion, color, and texture.
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Duplicating old mortar in joint
size, method of application, and
joint profile.
Repairing stucco with a stucco
mixture that duplicates the
original as closely as possible
in appearance and texture.
Cleaning masonry only when necessary
to halt deterioration or to remove
graffiti and stains and always with
the gentlest method possible, such
as low pressure water and soft
natural bristle brushes.
Not Recommended
Applying waterproof or water repellent
coatings or surface consolidation treat-
ments unless required to solve a specific
technical problem that has been studied
and identified. Coatings are frequently
unnecessary, expensive, and can accel-
erate deterioration of the masonry.
Repointing mortar joints that do not
need repointing. Using electric saws
and hammers to remove mortar can
seriously damage the adjacent brick.
Repointing with mortar of high Port-
land cement content can often create
a bond that is stronger than the
building material. This can cause
deterioration as a result of the
differing coefficient of expansion
and the differing porosity of the
material and the mortar.
Repointing with mortar joints of a
differing size or joint profile,
texture or color.
Sandblasting, including dry and wet
grit and other abrasives, brick or
stone surfaces; this method of cleaning
erodes the surface of the material and
accelerates deterioration. Using
chemical cleaning products that would
have an adverse chemical reaction with
the masonry materials, i.e., acid on
limestone or marble.
* For more information consult Preservation Briefs: 1: "The Cleaning and
Waterproof Coating of Masonry Buildings" and Preservation Briefs: 2:
"Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Brick Buildings" (Washington, D.C.:
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, 1975 and 1976). Both are
available from the Government Printing office or State Historic Preservation
Officers.
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Masonry: Adobe brick stone terra cotta concrete stucco and mortar
Recommended Not Recommended
Repairing or replacing, where Applying new material which is inap-
necessary, deteriorated material propriate or was unavailable when the
with new material that duplicates building was artificial brick siding, constructed, such
as
the old as closely as possible. cast stone or brick veneer.
Replacing missing significant
architectural features, such as
cornices, brackets, railings,
and shutters.
Retaining the original or early
color and texture of masonry
surfaces, including early signage
wherever possible. Brick or
stone surfaces may have been painted
or whitewashed for practical and
aesthetic reasons.
Removing architectural features such
as cornices, brackets, railings,
shutters, window architraves, and
doorway pediments.
Removing paint from masonry surfaces
indiscriminately. This may subject
the building to damage and change
its appearance.
Wood Clapboard weatherboard shingles and other wooden siding
Recommended
Retaining and preserving
significant architectural
features, wherever possible.
Repairing or replacing, where
necessary, deteriorated material
that duplicates in size, shape,
and texture the old as closely as
possible.
Not Recommended
Removing architectural features such
as siding, cornices, brackets, window
architraves, and doorway pediments.
These are, in most cases, an essential
part of a building's character and
appearance that illustrate the contin-
uity of growth and change.
Resurfacing frame buildings with new
material that is inappropriate or was
unavailable when the building was
constructed such as artificial stone,
brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt
shingles, and plastic or aluminum
siding. Such material can also
contribute to the deterioration of the
structure from moisture and insects.
Architectural Metals: Cast iron steelpressed tin aluminum and zinc
Recommended Not Recce
Removing architectural features that
are an essential part of a building's
character and appearance, illustrating
the continuity of growth and change.
Retaining original material, when-
ever possible.
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Architectural Metals: Cast iron steel pressed tin, aluminum and zinc
Recommended Not Recomnended
Cleaning when necessary with the Exposing metals which were intended to
appropriate method. Metals should be protected from the environment. Do
be cleaned by methods that donotnot use cleaning methods which alter
abrade the surface. the color, texture, and tone of the
metal.
Roofs and Roofing
Recommended
Not Reconmended
Preserving the original roof shape.
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Retaining the original roofing
Applying new roofing material that is
material, whenever possible,
inappropriate to the style and period
of the building and neighborhood.
Providing adequate roof drainage
and insuring that the roofing
materials provide a weathertight
covering for the structure.
Replacing deteriorated roof
Replacing deteriorated roof coverings
coverings with new material that
with new materials that differ to such
matches the old in composition,
an extent from the old in composition,
size, shape, color, and texture.
size, shape, color, and texture that the
appearance of the building is altered.
Preserving or replacing where
Stripping the roof of architectural
necessary, all architectural
features important to its character.
features that give the roof its
essential character, such as
dormer windows, cupolas, cornices,
brackets, chimneys, cresting, and
weatbei vanes.
Windows and Doors
Recommended "
Not Recommended
Retaining amd repairing window and
Introducing or changing the location
door openings, frames, sash, glass,
or size of windows, doors, and other
doors, lintels, sills, pediments,
openings that alter the architectural
architraves, hardware, awnings and
and historic character of the building.
shutters where they contribute to the
architectural and historic character
of the building.
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Windows and
Recommended*
Improving the thermal performance
of existing windows and doors
through adding or replacingweaovsr-
stripping and adding o
and doors which are compatible with
the character of the building and
which do not damage window or door
frames.
Replacing missing or irreparable
windows on significant facades with
new windows that matchthe untinal
in material, size, general
and mullion proportion and con-
figuration, and reflective qualities
of the glass.
Not Recommended
Replacing window and door features on
significant facades with historically
and architecturally incompatible
materials such as anodized aluminum,
mirrored or tinted glass.
Removing window and door features that
can be repaired where such features
contribute to the historic and archi-
tectural character of the building.
Changing the size or arrangement of
window panes, muntins, and rails where
they contribute to the architectural
and historic character of the building.
Installing on Significant facades
shutters, screens, blind's, security
grills, and awnings which are histori-
cally inappropriate and which detract
from the character of the building.
Installing new exterior storm windows
and doors which are inappropriate in
size or color, which are inoperable,
or which require removal of original
windows ana doors.
Installing interior storm windows that
allow moisture to accumulate and damage
the window.
Replacing sash which contribute to the
character of a building with those that
are incompatible in size, configuration,
and reflective qualities or which alter
the setback relationship between window
and wall.
*For more information consult Preservation Briefs: 3: "Conserving Energy in
Historic Buildings" (Washington, D.C. Heritage Conservation and Recreation
Service, 1978). It is available from the Government Printing Office or
State Historic Preservation Officers.
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Windows and Doors "I
Recommended Not Recommended
Installing heating/air conditioning
units in the window frames when the 1
sash and frames may be damaged.
Window installations should be con-
sidered only when all other viable
heating/cooling systems would result
in significant damage to historic
materials. .
Storefronts
Recommended Not Recomnended
Retaining and repairing existing
storefronts including windows, sash,
doors, transoms, signage, and
decorative features where such
features contribute to the archi-
tectural and historic character of
the building. .
Where original or early storefronts Introducing a storefront or new design
no longer exist or are too deterior- element on the ground floor, such as
ated to save, retaining the commercial an arcade, which alters the architectural 1
character of the building through and historic character of the building i
1) contemporary design which *is com- and its -relationship with the street or
patible with the scale, design, its setting or which causes destruction
materials, color, and texture of the of significant historic fabric.
historic buildings; or 2) an accurate \
restoration of the storefront based
on historical research and physical
evidence.
Using materials which detract from the
historic or architectural character of
the building, such as mirrored glass.
Altering the entrance through a signi-
ficant storefront.
Entrances porches, and steps
Recommended Not Recommended
Retaining porches and steps that Removing or altering porches and steps
are appropriate to the building and that are appropriate to the building's
its development. Porches or development and style.
additions reflecting later archi-
tectural styles are often importaht
to the building's historical
integrity and, wherever possible,
should be retained.
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Entrances porches, and steps_
Recommended
Not Recommended
Repairing or replacing, where Stripping porches and steps or original
necessary, deteriorated architec- material and architectural features,
tural features of wood,. iron, cast such as hand rails, balusters, columns,
iron, terra cotta, tile, and brick. brackets, and roof decoration of wood,
iron, cast iron, terra cotta, tile and
brick.
Exterior Finishes
Recommended
Discovering the historic paint
colors and finishes of the
structure and repainting with
those colors to illustrate the
distinctive character of the
property.
Recommended
Enclosing porches and steps in a manner
that destroys their intended appearance.
Not Recommended
Removing paint and finishes down to
the bare surface; strong paint
strippers whether chemical or
mechanical can permantently damage
the surface. Also, stripping
obliterates evidence of the historical
paint finishes.
Repainting with colors that cannot be
documented through research and inves-
tigation to be -appropriate to the
building and neighborhood.
BUILDING: INTERIOR FEATURES
Retaining original material,
architectural features, and
hardware, whenever possible,
such as stairs, elevators, hand
rails, balusters, ornamental
columns, cornices, baseboards,
doors, doorways, windows, mantel
pieces, paneling, lighting
fixtures, parquet or mosaic
flooring.
Repairing or replacing, where
necessary, deteriorated material
with new material that duplicates
the old as closely as possible.
Not Recommended
Removing original material, architec-
tural features, and hardware, except
where essential for safety or efficiency.
Replacing interior doors and transoms
without investigating alternative fire
protection measures or possible code
variances.
Installing new decorative material and
paneling which destroys significant
architectural features or was unavailable
when the building was constructed, such
as vinyl plastic or imitation wood wall
and floor coverings, except in utility
areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.
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BUILDING: INTERIOR FEATURES --continued
Recommended Not Recommended
Retaining original plaster, when- Removing plaster to expose brick to
ever possible. give the wall an appearance it never
had.
Discovering and retaining original Changing the texture and patina of
Paint colors, wallpapers and other exposed wooden architectural features
decorative motifs or, where neces- (including structural members) and
sary, replacing them with colors, masonry surfaces through sandblasting
wallpapers or decorative motifs or use of other abrasive techniques to
based on the original. remove paint, discoloration and plaster
except in certain industrial or ware-
house buildings where the interior
masonry or plaster surfaces do not have
significant design, detailing, tooling,
or finish; and where wooden architec-
tural features are not finished, molded,
beaded, or worked by hand.
Where required by code, enclosing Enclosing important stairways with
an important interior'stairway in ordinary fire rated construction
such a way as to retain its which destroys the architectural
character. In many cases glazed character of the stair and the space.
fire rated walls may be used.
Retaining the basic plan of a Altering the basic plan of a building
building, the relationship and by demolishing principal walls, parti-
size of rooms, corridors, and tions, and stairways.'
other spaces.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Recommended Not Recommended
Keeping new additions and adjacent
new construction to a minimum,
making them compatible in scale,
building materials, and texture.
Designing new work to be compatible Designing new work which is incompatible
in materials, size, color, and with the earlier building and the neigh -
texture with the earlier building borhood in materials, size, scale, and
and the neighborhood. texture.
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Not Rec�ed
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Using contemporary designs compat-
Imitating an earlier style or period
farchin
ible with the character and mood of
of
except inrarenewhereiaicontempo-
the building or the neighborhood.
racy design would detract from the
architectural unity of an ensemble or
group. Especially avoid imitating an
earlier style of architecture in new
additions that have a completely
contemporary function such as a drive-
in bank or garage.
Adding new height to the building that
the
changes the scale and character of
in height should
building. Additions
when viewing the prin-
not be visible
cipal facades.
Adding new floors or removingt
floors that destroy important architec-
tural details, features and spaces of
the building.
Protecting architectural details
and features that contribute to
the character of the building.
placing television antennae and
Placing television antennae and
mechanical equipment, such as air
mechanical equipment, such as
conditioners, where they can be seen
air conditioners, in an incon-
from the street.
spicuous location.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: HEATING, AI
C CINUITIO ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING,
PROTECTIONNING,
Reeomnended
Installing necessary mechanical
systems in areas and spaces that
will require the least possible
alteration to the structural
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integrity and physical
of the building.
Utilizing early mechanical systems,
including plumbing
and lighting fixtures, where possible.
Not Recce d
Causing unnecessary damageat tthe
plan,
materials, and appearance
he
building when installing mechanical
systems.
Attaching exterior electrical and tele-
phone cables to the principal elevations
of the building.
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Insuring adequate ventilation of
attics, crawlspaces, and cellars
to prevent moisture problems.
Installing thermal insulation in Installing foam, glass fiber, or cellu-
attics and in unheated cellars lose insulation into wall cavities of
and crawlspaces to conserve energy. either wooden or masonry construction.
This has been found to cause moisture
problems when there is no adequate
moisture barrier.
SAFETY AND CODE REQUIREMENTS
Recommended
Complying with code requirements
in such a manner that the essential
character of a building is preserved
intact.
Working with local code officials
to investigate alternative life
safety measures that preserve the
architectural integrity of the
building.
Investigating variances for historic
properties allowed under some local
codes.
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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING,
£IRE PROTECTION --continued
Recommended
Not Recommended
Installing the vertical
runs of Installing vertical runs of ducts,
ducts, pipes, and cables
in closets, pipes, and cables in places where
service rooms, and wall
cavities. they will be a visual intrusion.
Concealing or "making invisible"
mechanical equipment in historic walls
or ceilings. Frequently this conceal-
ment requires the removal of historic
fabric.
Installing "dropped" acoustical ceilings
to hide mechanical equipment. This
destroys the proportions and character
of the rooms.
Insuring adequate ventilation of
attics, crawlspaces, and cellars
to prevent moisture problems.
Installing thermal insulation in Installing foam, glass fiber, or cellu-
attics and in unheated cellars lose insulation into wall cavities of
and crawlspaces to conserve energy. either wooden or masonry construction.
This has been found to cause moisture
problems when there is no adequate
moisture barrier.
SAFETY AND CODE REQUIREMENTS
Recommended
Complying with code requirements
in such a manner that the essential
character of a building is preserved
intact.
Working with local code officials
to investigate alternative life
safety measures that preserve the
architectural integrity of the
building.
Investigating variances for historic
properties allowed under some local
codes.
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Recommended Not Recommended
Installing adequate fire prevention
equipment in a manner that does
minimal damage to the appearance or
- Fabric of a property. i
Adding new stairways and elevators Adding new stairways and elevators
that do not alter existing exit that alter existing exit facilities ;
facilities or other important archi- or important architectural features
tectural features and spaces of the and spaces of the building.
building. 1
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U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20243
January 1980 (rev.) I
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Q: What would the Historic Preservation Ordinance do?
A: The Historic Preservation Ordinance has four main provisions:
1. It establishes a City Historic Preservation Commission with a set of
specifically defined powers and operating rules and procedures.
2. It provides a set of procedures to be followed in recommending and
designating City historic districts.
3. It specifies that a building or demolition permit cannot be issued for
changes to the exterior of a building within a designated City
historic district until the Historic Preservation Commission reviews
the proposed -changes and issues a document called a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
4. It requires that when any City department or agency issues an order to
correct a dangerous condition of a building in a historic district
that the Historic Preservation Commission is provided time to review
the order and to work with the owner and the City agency to try to
implement the order without adversely affecting the exterior of the
structure.
Q: If I am interested in historic preservation, would it be possible for me to
be on the Commission?
A: Yes. The membership of the Commission will be appointed by the City
Council just as the Council currently appoints members to other Boards and
Commissions.
Q: Will the Commission be able to offer grants or loans for the rehabilitation
of historic buildings?
A: The Commission will surely wish to search for foundation grants and other
sources of funds to rehabilitate and restore historic structures. The
Commission may also want to encourage the use of City housing
rehabilitation funds to.restore historic buildings. It should also work to
publicize the tax credits which are available for the rehabilitation of
structures in historic districts.
Q: Will the Commission conduct any educational activities or campaigns?
A: Yes. One of the most important jobs of the Commission will be to educate
the public. The Commission may wish to encourage other City groups to
become involved in historic preservation. The Commission will advise other
City Commissions and City staff on historic preservation matters. It will
try to convince property owners to restore their properties and to
rehabilitate them in an historically correct manner.
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Q: I can see the need for a Historic Preservation Commission to educate the
public and promote the restoration of historic structures, but why should
the Commission be able to tell me what I can or cannot do with my property?
A: The City Zoning Ordinance
your property. The Zoning
number of persons who can
yards, the size and type
parking spaces required,
regulations are designed
harm other property owners
already tells you what you can and cannot do with
Ordinance regulates the height of buildings, the
live in a building, the size of front and side
of signs which can be displayed, the number of
and numerous other details. All of these
to protect people from development which would
or the general public.
Compared to the complexity of the Zoning Ordinance, the Historic
Preservation Ordinance is extremely simple. It merely requires that before
an owner makes any major change in the exterior appearance of a building
that he/she gets approval from the Historic Preservation Commission. The
ordinance does not regulate changes to the interior of structures or
ordinary maintenance and repair.
Q: The Historic Preservation Ordinance may be less complex than the Zoning
Ordinance, but why add more regulations on top of those we already have?
A: The purpose of zoning is to protect property owners and the public. The
Historic Preservation Ordinance would make it possible for historic
districts (like zoning districts) to be established to protect historic
structures. Just as the single-family homeowner wants protection from
industrial, commercial, and multi -family structures which might (without
zoning) otherwise locate near his property, owners of historic structures
need to be protected from the demolition and ruination of nearby historic
structures. Without such protection it would be impossible to create a
spirit of neighborhood improvement. After all, why should a person restore
his historic property if his neighbor can tear down a house or ruin it with
an inappropriate addition, thereby destroying the neighborhood? The
owners of historic properties need the protection which a historic
preservation district can offer. ,
Q: But why should we save these buildings anyway? Aren't they old and worn
out?
A: The buildings in historic districts are an important and irreplacable part
of Iowa City's heritage. They help give Iowa City its distinct character
and charm. Many of these structures were constructed when Iowa City was
the State Capital of Iowa and have state as well as local significance.
Some of the buildings are aesthetic masterpieces. Many of the buildings
certainly are old although they are actually quite young when compared to
"old" buildings in other parts of the U.S. or in Europe. They are
certainly not "worn out"; many people enjoy living in them.
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Q: How much danger are these historic structures in anyway?
A: Every year several historic structures are torn down. Every year a number
of historic structures are covered with aluminum siding or are disfigured
by inappropriate additions. This process of destruction is not nearly as
swift as it was during the apartment boom of the late 60's and 701s. Yet,
it continues. The Historic.Preservation Ordinance would halt the process
of needless destruction and would allow the Historic Preservation
Commission and City government to concentrate on rehabilitation and
restoration of historic neighborhoods.
Q: The Historic Preservation Commission will regulate changes which can be
made to the exterior of buildings. But, how do we know that the Commission
won'.t be completely arbitrary in its decisions?
A: The Historic Preservation Ordinance requires that the Historic
Preservation Commission use the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's
"Standards for Rehabilitation" in making its decisions. These standards
describe what kinds of changes should and should not be made to historic
structures. The Commission's decisions would be based on these standards
and other guidelines. They would not be arbitrary.
Q: Would the Commission allow me to put an addition on my house?
A: Yes. The "Standards for Rehabilitation" specifically state that:
"Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties
shall not bediscouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy
sig in fent histoTI, architectural or cultural material, and such
design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material and character of
the property, neighborhood or environment." There are many examples of
good contemporary additions to historic structures in Iowa City, such as
the additions to the First United Methodist Church and the Alderman-Galiher
building.
Q: What if I apply to the Commission.for a Certificate of Appropriateness and
get turned down? Do I have any way of appealing the decision?
A: If you disagree with the Commission's decision, you have the right to
appeal to the City Council. If you disagree with the decision of the City
Council, you may appeal to the Johnson County District Court.
Q: Will the Historic Preservation Ordinance affect the number of apartments I
can have in my building?
A: No.
Q: What other cities have historic preservation ordinances?
A: Des Moines, Dubuque, Chicago, Madison, Wisconsin, Rochester, New York,
Santa Fe, New Mexico, to name just a few of the scores of cities which have
historic preservation ordinances.
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Q; Would the adoption of a Historic Preservation Ordinance be in conformance
with the Comprehensive Plan?
A: Yes. In fact, one of the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan
(adopted in 1978) was that the City should enact a historic preservation
ordinance.
Q: Which areas of Iowa City would be designated historic districts by this
ordinance?
A: No areas would be designated SLtZ historic districts �y this ordinance.
The ord1nance establishes a City Historic Preservation Commissi� oon and
procedures for establishing City historic districts. Actual designation
of an area as a City historic district would be by separate- ordinance.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 27, 1982
To: City Council
From: Doug Boothroy, Senior Pla
Re: Melrose Corridor Committee Findings & Recommendations
Pursuant to your request, please find attached a copy of the
resolution approved by Council accepting the findings and
recommendations of both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Melrose Corridor Committee and the minutes of the final meeting of
the Melrose Corridor Committee held on April 1, 1981.
If additional information is needed regarding these de liberations,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING, THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COM14ISSION
IMAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MELROSE CORRIDOR COMMITTEE BE ACCEPTED.
WHEREAS, the Melrose Corridor Committee, a subcolmnittee of the Planning and
Zoning Commission, has made certain recommendations regarding traffic needs in
the Melrose Avenue Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at a regular meeting held April 16,
1981, recommended to dissolve said committee and by a unanimous vote to forward
the following recommendations of the Melrose Corridor Committee for approval.
The Committee finds, based on information presented to us including traffic
counts and films, -and our ensuing discussions, that there does not appear to
be an unacceptable traffic congestion in the Melrose Corridor at this time.
Therefore, the Committee makes the following recommendations:
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1. That the implementation of the Melrose traffic circle not be considered
as a future option to solve traffic problems in the area.
2. That the currently planned widening of South Byington/Grand Avenue inter-
section to two lanes would appear to be an adequate improvement to meet
_ the current traffic needs.
3. That further, improvements need to be considered to accommodate pedestrian
traffic on Melrose Court and across Melrose Avenue at Melrose Court and
to specifically reconsider our previous recommendations concerning these
issues.
4. That if in the future increased traffic demands on the Melrose Corridor
would necessitate a major new traffic facility, then the Committee would !
recommend that the Melrose diagonal without median should be 'included 9
among the options considered to remedy the traffic congestion. This
should be considered an acceptable option only at such time as there are ! l
no longer private properties fronting on Grand Avenue Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that the recommendations regarding traffic needs in the Melrose Avenue
'Corridor be approved.
It was moved by Perret and seconded by vevera that the
resolution as rea�a2_opteff—,and upon roll cal there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Balmer
x Erdahl
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x Lynch
x Neuhauser
x Perret
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Abstain Roberts
x Vevera
Passed and approved this 19tiday of Ma 1981.
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MELROSE CORRIDOR COMMITTEE
APRIL 1, 1981
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Perret, Kammermeyer, Turner, Gibson, Hart, Roberts,
Wolraich, Vetter.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bezanson.
STAFF PRESENT: Brachtel, Boothroy, Tyler.
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO PLANNING AND ZONING
The Committee finds, based on information presented to us including
traffic counts and films, and our ensuing discussions, that there does not
appear to be unacceptable traffic congestion in the Melrose Corridor at
this time. Therefore the Committee makes the following recommendations:
1. That the implementation of the Melrose traffic circle not be
considered as a future option to solve traffic problems in the area.
2. That the currently planned widening of the South Byington/Grand
Avenue instersection to two lanes would appear to be an adequate
improvement to meet the current traffic needs.
3. That further improvements need to be considered to accommodate
pedestrian traffic on Melrose Court and across Melrose Avenue at
Melrose Court and to specifically reconsider our previous `
recommendations concerning these issues.
4. That if in the future increased traffic demands on the Melrose
Corridor would necessitate a major new traffic facility, then the
Committee would recommend taht the Melrose Diagonal without median
should be included among the options considered to remedy the traffic
congestion. This should be considered an acceptable option only at
such time as there are no longer private properties fronting on Grant
Avenue Court.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
The minutes of February 11, 1981 were amended as follows:
Page 1 add "This would cover rounding the two corners to new lanes on
Melrose Avenue, from South Grand to Wolf and a bus lane on South Grand."
Page 2 - the time of the filming was from 3:45 to 4:45 P.M.
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Page 5, last paragraph, substitute Columbus, Ohio for Chicago.
Minutes were approved as corrected.
FILM STUDY ON BYINGTON AND GRAND AVENUE TRAFFIC FLOW
Brachtel presented a film of traffic flow taken from the top of Reno dorm
from 4:30 to 5:28 P.M., Thursday, May 19. Brachtel pointed out that the
two lanes on Byington were inefficiently used and that widening will make
a significant difference. He noted that after the widening takes place
traffic engineering will have to study the flow, checking to see if there
are more conflicts for traffic moving south on North Byington and
attempting to cross Grand. Members indicated that the film appears to
show that the traffic problem was not as great as they had anticipated.
GRAND AVENUE -SOUTH GRAND-MELROSE ARTERIAL
Boothroy noted that this plan was essentially the S-shaped alternative
previously discussed by the Committee. He stated that both PPD and the
University were opposed to the plan because it puts a major street betewen
the dorms. This would require a pedestrian overpass. PPD considered .it
an undesirable land use. Gibson agreed saying that the University would
consider this.alternative a negative change.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS STREET IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Boothroy stated that University Heights plans to make some street improve-
ments during the summer. This includes improving the intersection of
Melrose Avenue and Koser, reconstruction of Golf View, and widening
Melrose to three lanes throughout University Heights. In addition the
intersection at Melrose Avenue and Koser will be wired for stop lights.
GRADING PLANS
Boothroy stated that the estimated grading needed for the diagonal would
be less than originally anticipated. It would be an 8% grade with a A
foot cut at the deepest point (this would be at Grand Avenue and
Byington). A 3h foot cut would mean that no additional land would be
needed to accommodate the cut; it could be done within the right-of-way.
Brachtel noted that dirt would have to be purchased but that dirt was a
relatively small cost of the project.
PPD REPORT ON IMPACT OF THE VARIOUS ALTERNATIVES
Boothroy pointed out that the report did not represent a cost -benefit
analysis. He explained that he considered three alternatives in creating
the report - the diagonal, the traffic circle, and doing nothing beyond
l the improvements at Grand and Byington planned for this summer.
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He stated that his assumptions in compiling the report were:
1. Traffic in the area will increase.
2. The Law College will be constructed (Gibson noted that construction
for next spring looked good).
3. Necessary additional right-of-way will be provided by the University "
if the diagonal is constructed.
I 4. Neighborhood integrity should be maintained and the residential
I environment kept intact.
5. A traffic problem does currently exist.
6. The corner of South Byington and Grand Avenue will be improved.
7. If the Melrose Diagonal is constructed, a pedestrian overpass will be
built.
8. Two separate neighborhoods exist, orie south of Melrose Avenue and
north of Melrose Avenue. one
9. The alternatives were compared as to their impact regarding improve=
ments proposed east of Melrose Court to Riverside Drive.
10. Byington Street (under diagonal alternative) would be filled in and
revert to open space.
Boothroy noted that the problem that existed in creating the matter was
amtrying biguo s. Thrto ee h the benefits and costs and l
e people, Don Schmeiser, Bruce Knight and Boothroy
othoy worked
on the matrix. Every item was equally weighed, which some people might
disagree with.
The general conclusions which Boothroy stated were:
That the traffic circle is only a slight improvement over doing nothing.
It would benefit transit circulation some but would hinder internal
circulation. It costs more than doing nothing, but on the other hand, is
cheaper than the diagonal.
The diagonal offers the greatest potential for improvement but also
carries the highest cost.
The Diagonal is preferable in terms of traffic circulation and
environment, especially in regards to noise and air quality, and in land
negativeuse. Its affects
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Uvparking possibly open initial costs wllbehigh but mantenanewil
be lower than the other proposals.
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The Do Nothing option leaves no opportunity for improvement in the area.
Given the increase in traffic, a negative impact on the environment and
property values can be anticipated. Boothroy noted that the neighborhood
would suffer from the maze of traffic.
He summed up saying that he recommended that the Melrose Traffic Circle
not be pursued because it did not provide the benefits sought and would be
costly for the few beneifts which would accrue from its construction. The
Diagonal will be very costly, it does have greater potential but the
potential might not be that significant when weighed against the costs.
Finally, he stated that the films indicated that the traffic problem is
not accute. Boothroy added that with the Byington corner improvements
scheduled for this summer, he saw no justification for the traffic circle.
Perret stated that he had some disagreements with the matrix. Boothroy
responded that he had tried to be objective but that some of the
convulsion might be subjective.
Kammermeyer pointed out that the Diagonal is a long-term solution. He
stated that traffic problems are not great enough at the present time to
justify construction of the Diagonal. However, in the future, with the
building of the new Law College, the expansion of University Hospitals,
the construction 518, etc., such a facility might be needed. By then the
University will probably have acquired the necessary land.
Wolraich expressed concern over approving a designated alignment for the
Diagonal because of possible negative impact on property located in the
proposed alignment. Gibson stated that he felt that being designated as
property the University would like to acquire did not generally lower
property value. Boothroy responded that the construction of the Diagonal
would improve property value in some areas of the neighborhood and hurt it
in other areas.
Perret stated that the major goal of any facility is to move traffic
smoothly and efficiently down Melrose Avenue to the river. Currently, the
intersection at Riverside Drive is a major constraint. At optimum
operating conditions, perhaps 40 cars can move through the intersection
during a cycle. Whether the Diagonal or the Traffic Circle or nothing is
done, still only 40 cars can move through the intersection. He asked why,
under these circumstances, the Committee was even considering the
Diagonal.
The members discussed how much traffic could move through the
intersection. Wolraich summarized saying that after this summer and the
improvements of the Byington corner, they would have a better idea about
how the intersection functions and what kind of improvements might be
made.
Kammermeyer moved and Turner seconded that the implementation of the
Melrose Traffic Circle not be considered as a future option to solve
traffic problems in the area.
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Perret stated that it might be possible to make some selective
improvements from the ideas presented in the Traffic Circle in order to
improve traffic flow without that much cost. He stated that he was
opposed to the motion because the Traffic Circle was the least expensive
and least disruptive option. He also stated that he feared piecemeal
improvements without any overall plan in mind.
Gibson agreed that money could be wasted in making incremental
improvements.
Motion carried with 5 ayes, Gibson abstaining, Perret voting nay.
Kammermeyer moved and Roberts seconded that the currently planned
widening of the South Byington/Grand Avenue intersection to two lanes
would appear to be an adequate improvement to meet the current traffic
needs. Motion carried with 7 ayes, Gibson abstaining.
Wolraich moved and Perret seconded that further improvements need to be
considered to accommodate pedestrian traffic on Melrose Court and across
Melrose Avenue at Melrose Court and to specifically reconsider our
previous recommendations concerning these issues. Motion carried with 7
ayes, Gibson abstaining.
Members discussed recommending the Diagonal. Wolraich emphasized that
the University is not presently planning on the Diagonal. He stated that
he saw no need to recommend the Diagonal in the future as the only short-
term effect would be to needless worry the property owners. He added that
the Committee's official approval of the alignment could have negative
impacts. Perret added that the Diagonal was not in the Comprehensive
Plan. Previously, it had been rejected after considering the land use and
the impact on the neighborhood. Hart stated that she could only support
the Diagonal if the.neighborhood is no longer in existence.
Turner moved and seconded that if in the future increased demands on the
Melrose Corridor would necessitate a major new traffic facility, then the
Committee would recommend that the Melrose Diagonal without median should
be included among the options considered to remedy the traffic congestion.
This should be considered an acceptable option only at such time as there
are no longer private properties fronting on Grand Avenue Court. Motion
carried, 7 ayes with Gibson abstaining.
Turner recommended that the motions be preceded by the following preamble:
The Committee finds, based on information presented to us including
traffic counts and films, and our ensuing discussions, that there does not
appear to be unacceptable traffic congestion in the Melrose Corridor at
this time.
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The preamble was accepted by consensus.
Meeting adjourned.
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The preamble was accepted by consensus.
Meeting adjourned.
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Approved by:
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Secretary
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MEMORANDUM =
Date: April 26, 1982
To: City Manager & City Council
From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer✓
Re: Railroad Crossings at Gilbert Street & Highway 6
Attached are two memos to Chuck Schmadeke concerning the railroad
crossings on Gilbert Street and Highway 6.
To reiterate, the two crossings on Gilbert Street, located at
Lafayette Street and at Napoleon Park and the crossing on Highway 6
are ultimately the responsibility of the Crandic Railroad. All three
crossings were constructed under contract with the City, with no
expense to the Crandic railroad.
The crossing located at Gilbert Street and Lafayette Street was
constructed during October of 1981 and the contract requires the
contractor to return and make adjustments within a year. Engineering
staff will be contacting the contractor to make necessary repairs
during the months of August or September of 1982. After this
adjustment, the crossing will become entirely the Crandic's
responsibility.
The crossings on Highway 6 and Gilbert Street at Napoleon Park, which
were part of the Gilbert Street realignment project, have been
accepted, thereby becoming the responsibility of the Crandic
Railroad. The estimated cost to repair the crossings for the city
through a contract is $5,000 each.
I have been in contact with Al Courtney of the Crandic Railroad
regarding adjustment of these two crossings (as per the
March 23, 1982 memo) and will be contacting him again after the 1st
Of May. At that time I will confirm Crandic's willingness to perform
the repairs and their proposed schedule.
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Date: November 16, 1981
To: Chuck Schmadeke n
From: Frank Farmer Q �,�J/�1
Re: Settlement of Rubberized Railroad Crossing on Eastbound Lanes
of Highway N6 Bypass just East of Gilbert Street
For some background information, this crossing was installed in 1980 in
conjunction with the City's Gilbert Street realignment project. Another
crossing was installed on Gilbert Street south of Highway q6 Bypass using
the same construction techniques. The crossing on Gilbert Street south of
Highway N6 Bypass and the westbound lanes of the Highway N6 crossing have
not settled noticeably. The construction method used was the same in all
cases and therefore would not appear to be the problem.
The crossing in the eastbound lanes was raised by the contractor at his
expense in 1980 before acceptance of the project and again in the spring
of 1981. The method used the first time was to remove the outside rubber
panels, raise the tracks, and then vibrate additional rock under the ties
with a hand vibrating tamper. The second attempt was the same except the
center panel was removed. The removing and replacing of the log bolts
holding the rubber pads in place is very hard on the railroad ties and if
done too often will cause the'ties to rot out.faster and loosen the ties
enough so that the lag bolts will not hold.
I have visited the site and had Will Zitterich of the'I00T maintenance
office also look at the tracks We felt that the tracks have not settled
enough to warrant raising at this time. Also, I have visited with Al
Courtney of the Crandic Railroad, who is now responsible for the
maintenance of the crossing. He indicated that he is aware of the
responsibility but would not have time to do any repairs this year and
appears to be reluctant to perform any repairs unless absolutely
necessary.
I suggest that we wait until next spring to see how much more the crossing
settles. If settlement continues, the City with the aid of the IDOT can
then pressure the Crandic to raise the crossing. I also suggest that both
the outside and center panels be removed so that a larger track -mounted
compacter can be used to compact the rock under the ties; this method was
used for the installing of crossing on Gilbert Street at Lafayette Street.
The compaction should continue south beyond the paving and rubber panels.
These suggestions should be passed on to the Crandic unless the City
intends to perform the work with its own contractor.
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Date: March 23, 1982
To: Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
From: Frank Farmer, City Engineer
Re: Rubberized Railroad Crossings on Crandic Line at Highway N6 &
South Gilbert Street
I have contacted Al Courtney regarding the above-mentioned railroad
crossings. He indicated that they would be willing and able to repair the
crossings sometime after May 1, 1982 and to contact him at that time for
scheduling the work. Traffic control was a concern of Mr. Courtney's and
he asked if the City would be willing to supply traffic control. Since
maintenance of these crossings is crucial,I committed the City to handle
the traffic control and signing if the Crandic was doing the repairs at
their expense.
I will be contacting Mr. Courtney again around the first of.May and will
update you as to their schedule and progress at that time.
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Date: April 23, 1982
To: Department and Division Heads
From: Anne Carroll
Re: Training for Clerical and Public Contact Employees
During May, training courses in public relations and an English "refresher" will
be conducted for City employees by staff from Kirkwood Community College.
Courses will be held in City facilities at no cost to departments or employees.
It is anticipated that further training courses in such areas as work group
leadership, time management/goal setting, public speaking, effective listening,
stress management and other areas as requested will also be available following
the summer vacation season.
For the initial two courses, you may send any employee who you feel will benefit
from the courses as outlined, with consideration for your staffing needs and
employee preference. Course content will be geared primarily for non-
administrative employees.
Specific course content and times are as follows:
English Refresher, May 4 and 11, 9:00-12:00, Library Meeting Room A (enter
College Street door)
Participants should attend on both dates. This course is designed to aid
word processors, secretaries and typists or those who may be interested in
future promotion to those positions. The workshop will answer the
mechanical and format questions and problems connected with typing,
transcribing, writing and mailing business letters and reports.
Participants will receive and be trained in the use of a "How to" manual
for office workers.
Public Relations, May 24, 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00, Library Meeting Room A
(enter College Street door)
Participants will attend a morning or an afternoon session. This course is
designed for employees in positions requiring a good deal of public
contact. The course will be conducted by Dr. Jane Sanders, a clinical
psychologist, and has been designed around the types of public contact
situations experienced by City employees. Participants should gain
knowledge and skills in listening and understanding the public,
communicating clearly, coping with emotional or stressful situations, and
accomplishing the public contact objectives.
At your discretion, employees may be registered for both courses, however double
enrollments may be curtailed due to maximum enrollment limitations for the
courses.
Please indicate the employees who will be attending each session and return to
Sylvia Steinbach in Human Relations by Wednesday, April 28. Employees will
receive a reminder of course date and time prior to the course.
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STAFF MEETING
APRIL 21, 1982
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Referrals from the informal Council meetings of April 19 and 20, 1982, were
distributed and discussed (copy attached).
Items for the Agenda of April 27, 1982, include:
Setting a public hearing regarding plans and specifications for the North
Branch Dam.
Setting a public hearing regarding CBD alley paving, Phase III.
Resolution approving amendment to the 1981-83 AFSCME agreement.
Resolution authorizing a bicycle auction..
First consideration of an ordinance to rezone Country Kitchen property.
Public hearing to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding awning signs in
commercial zones.
Setting a public hearing on an ordinance regarding interpretation of the
zoning ordinance.
Setting a public hearing to prohibit off-street parking of vehicles in
other than valid parking areas.
Public hearing on a new lease for the Union Bus Depot.
Final consideration of an ordinance regarding the placing of loose
materials on the parkway.
First consideration of an amendment to the ordinance governing the use of
City Plaza.
Second consideration of the Weed Ordinance.
Appointments to the Committee on Community Needs and the Airport
_ Commission.
The City Manager advised that the Hotel/Department Store Committee will meet on
Thursday, April 22, at 7:30 PM. He further advised that the department store
prospectus has been sent out and the meeting on Thursday will begin to deal with
design concepts and timetables for the Hotel project.
Prepared by:
Dale Helling
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DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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Public
Update Council on traffic
Melrose Court
4/19
Works
counts
Send Melrose Corridor Committee
Melrose Corridor
P & PD
info from June & July, 1981 to
Council. Include Committee
recommendations.
Report to Council re: impact on
Public
traffic if narrowed to 41 feet.
Dubuque Street Downtown
4/19
Works
Also include feasability of making
one-way.
-Also trees within exising width.
City
Memo from P & PD
1 Old Brick
4/19
Manager
re: parking
OK re: proposal to hire
Parks &
Forester/Horticulturalist
City Forestry Program
4/20
Rec
Discuss selection process with
Send draft copy to Council when
Historic Preservation Ordinance
4/20
P & PD
in P & Z for review.
Send to Council as proposed
for formal action to approve.
Permit Fees
4/20
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Noise Ordinance
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Manager
Matron to set public hearing on
April 27, 1982 agenda.
Add definition of separate
repeated citations.
Check with air conditioning
installers - re: rear vs. side
Exemption for tree spraying.
Dubuque Street Improvements
4/20
Public
Works
Consider 10 block of South Clinton
when looking at sidewalk width,
etc. -- include trees in front
of Seiferts andhow the affect
pedestrian ow, vau s ruc ures,
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APRIL 28, 1982
Referrals from the informal Council meeting of April 26 and the regular
Council meeting of April 27 were distributed to the staff for review and
discussion (copy attached).
Items for the agenda of May 11 include:
Appointment to the Resources Conservation Commission (no
applications have been received thus far).
The City Manager advised the staff that it may be necessary to schedule
several special Council meetings during the summer relative to various
special projects which will require formal Council action. These include
the downtown redevelopment projects, the North Branch Stormwater
Detention Facility, as well as other capital projects. The City Manager
will meet with department heads in the near future to assemble a calendar
of critical dates for all projects. This will allow staff to schedule
vacation time or other time away from the City taking these various dates
into consideration.
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Report to Council on process of
construction re: concern for trees
and erosion, etc.
Is there any state or local law
governing shipment thru the City??
Send 8 1/2" x 11" map of parkland
near South Branch Dam showing
soccer fields, etc.
Check N. Dubuque Street
Report to Council:
1. Use "minimum open space
dedication" rather than mandatory
parkland dedication.
2. Which park sites are suitable
for this type of dedication?
3. Draft ordinanace w exam les.
Can light be required for posted
license so rider can see name of
driver and rate card? Send copies
of draft ordinance to all Cab
Company owners.
Replace if it cannot be repaired.
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SUBJECT
DATE
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DATE
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COMMENTS/STATUS
North Branch Dam
4/26
Public
Works
Send copies of Environmental Review
for N. Branch Dam to Council.
Taxi Cab Ordinance
4/26
City
Clerk
Discuss changes with City Manager.
Library Board and Airport Commission
Meetings
4/26
Asst.
City
Manager
Letter from Mayor re:
tapes of meetings - How long kept
and where? Should be in City Clerk's
nffira
Include note to Airport Commission
re: meet in Civic Center Conference
Room and Law Library only if
onference Room if not available,
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April 27, 1982
DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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Check deck for broken asphalt.
Summit Street Bridge
4/27
Public
Works
Report to Council on condition,
nature of problem, possible solution.
Keep applications active for 90 days
Board/Commission Applications
4/27
Cit
Clerk
after appointment. Change form to
indicate this.
City Plaza Ordinance
4/27
P & PD
Passed & Adopted
Pubic
Ordinance reducing speed limit
First Ave. Speed Limit
4/27
Works
passed and adopted.
Parks &
Weed Ordinance Ammendment
4/27
Rec
Passed and Adopted
Notify bars near Ecumenical Towers
of noise complaints by residents.
Noise Problem
4/27
Police
City
omplete & send to Council in Friday's
Noise Ordinance
4/27
tanager
/30/82 packet.
hack problem re: Stormwater
ublic
etention basin near north end of
Erosion Problem
4/27
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Soil Erosion
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DEPARTMENT
REFERRALS
4/27 City
Manager
4/27 Public
Works
4/27 Public
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Fbnday, May 3, 1982, 4:30 p.m.
1) Set public hearing on rezoning
of College Hill Park area.
2) Set public hearing on construction
moratorium for College Hill Park
area.
Include description of entire
R3A area in each resolution.
Make terms of all property and
easements changes, etc, known to
Council. City Manager will issue
4 4amant
Report to Council on problems
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Ordinance adopted.
Prepare written regulations and
send notices to appropriate `
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Wedlles"Y Morning, April 28, 1982
Mayor sees job as jigsaw Ozzle
BY JERALD HETH
a rr t4e,wr, w. rJr aw,w
IOWA CITY, IA. — There was the
time when she was 7 that Mary
Neubauaer learned a lesson of
Patience.
set
in Saae hack afor
Connec�ticut
antique shop while the painter
bantered with her mother,
These was the time,al
weeks ago,, that euida
halearned a
ease of perseresancic
She spent I'Doll and
writing as sF report aero model
of administrative taw for local gov
ernmeotL She's intrigued by the
subject, but no chistOnes report is
finished until the dreaded footr„te
Are added — a laborious Utak.
Patience and Perseverance. have
helped Neuksosea graduate from the
University of Iowa's College of Law
At the age of 47.
The two cluractalatla also have
helped her achieve a sem of prat.
matem am mayor here, a city known
tal of
Iowa.' Or, N uhamersome as the puts it-lbe
energy of the City is heightened by a
diversity of viewpoints-
Neuhauser. elected to her pat by
other members of the City Council, is
in her secsod term as mayor. The
first years, 1975 and 1077, were to.
mulluoos, with the urban reanrai
Issue dominating the meandering
course of City politics, she gild.
But with urban renewal virtually
complain and the taming of Ralatco
Creek — aaolber local I"@ — withia
reach, the shooting has subsided.
"In some ways, It's not quite as
exciting," said Neuhauser. That,
however, is not why sbe'a laving
office when bar term expires At the
end of next year.
She wants to combine a law
Practice with her experience from
Public service. She wants to become
more Involved in partisan politics as
a registered Democrat Shea not
quite ante when those Ideas will take
the New Yak City native.
Jim Rainier, who tank a sal ore
the council the same year Neuhauser
did, said his conservative views
sometimes conflict with Neuhau3ee3
liberal leanings,
"But we have a good waking rola,
lionahip," maid Balmer. "She is not
rigid In her thinking and attempts to
strike a worthwhile balance. I en.
cuuraged her to run for mayor Ithis
terml. She don very effective work
west two competing groups."
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Balmer Doted that Neuhauser is In
line to become president of the Iowa
League of Municipalities when it
meets in September. "When you talk
to other member cities, she has a
good reputstim," be said. "She's well -
thought of."
Beside, Balmer said, swing Iowa
City and getting a law degree at the
same Ume Is no easy chop. "My hat
is off to her," be said.
Paul Neuhauser, a legal specialist
In 3K%dtks and corporations, said
the amount of time his wife spot an
W law studies and city duties In the
last three years meant less time of
"Miss together. There were teas
trips to HAncher Auditorium and
fewer get-togethers with other
faculty members.
Slid, he encouraged his wife to
attend law aehool, and as a resell,
became more Involved In household
dulls 'T was tespoDaible for many
meals, but I didn't learn to cook," he
old, "I boil water very well and
consequently anything you can cook .
ts boiled wale, I did welt. I also cook
Beak and hsmhurgea"
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e eadd 6e Deva helped with hts
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Fourth in a series
Neuhauser became acquainted with
most of the U of I'S law professon
through her husband. '4he coloration
O t1v edm quickly. I felt like a student
d,It was
rsaprtststly nary for we to forget
that we wen fill I thick It was
tarda for the Pnfeoors 1.
Neuhauser was raised in Stamford,
Conn., where her father was an
executive for a national life Insurance
company. She later went to Radcliffe,
An all -female private college In
Cambridge, Masa. She met her
husband — Paul Neu auser — while
there. He was a student at nearby
Harvard, graduating from Harvard's
law college in 1959.
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Five years later, after practicing
law and teaching It, Neubsuser
accepted an appointment at the
U of I's law college. The family
moved to Iowa City.
Within a decide, Mary Neuhaauer
was getting the feet for city politics
here. She was a member of the
League of Women Voters and she
worked on several political
campaign. She was the chairwoman
of the Riva -front Cammissioa As
Part of her commission dutla, she
regularly attended council matings.
Her interest In municipal affairs
grew.
In early 1975, Neuhauser applied
for a vacancy on the council. Then
were other applicants, and they all
faced a barrage of questions at a
haring. "After what seemed like 49
ballots, the council chose me," she
a" lata that year, she successfully
ran for a four-year term.
"So much of what we do in govern.
mat Is like fitting a jigsaw puzzle
together, at lead in major policy
decialons," she said.
"Right now, we're finishing up the
major problems we faced when I first
went 00 the council — urban renewal,
the flooding of Rabtoo Creek. It's just
that they took much longer than
anyone anticipated," she said.
"Generally, government operates
very slowly."
But Neuhauser viewed the slow
Process as beneficial to Iowa City, er
perlally when it pertains to the
downtown area here. "We wanted a
24-hour environment, we wanted
people living downtown, we wanted It
attractive and we wanted a mix of
bosinnss," she said. "Other communi•
ties might not realize the amount of
time it takes. You just can't plant a
few tree and close a street"
With an adequate supply of view•
points here, "we're sure of getting
both sides of an issue," she said. "The
results aro is a good long-term city.--
Ile
ity."The biggest difference she's noted
between her two elms as mayor Is
attitude. "The city had a bad feeling
about Itself. Now, despite the bad
economy, there's a strong upbeat
feeling," she said. "There's civic pride
now. Before it was civic apology."
Neubsuser, In fact, believes that
Iowa City's reputation in the state has
changed. "I don't think the offbeat
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she said. But, she added, "Our city
likes to be a leader. I hope people
don't resent that_"
For example, the council recently
passed a resolution calling for a
freeze on nuclear weapons. It was
believed to be the tint city In Iowa to
do so.
On the other hand, the council is
now considering a noise ordinance
that would control barking dogs, loud
music and Sunday morning. ;awn
mowers.
Despite the demands of law school
and her mayoral duties, Neuhauser
and her husband do gel to spend some
relaxing time together. It's at their
summer home near Spruce Head,
Maine, on the Atlantic Coast. "I like
that; I like the ocean," she said. "But
Iowa City is a special place."
UI
Iowa City Mayor Mary Neuhauser learned learning experience. She had to sit still in a
patience when she was 7 years old and room while her mother bantered with the
Perseverance when she was 47. The paiater. The perseverance came from
portrait beniad her is from her early adding footnotes to a 30 -page report.
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Date: April 27, 1982
To: Iowa City Manager and Iowa City Council
From: Pam Ramser, Human Services Coordinator
Re: Agency Program Reports, Second Quarter FY82
All outside human service agencies funded by the City are now asked to
file statistics with me on the forms included in this report. This is the
first year that this is being done in a comprehensive manner. Thus, it
has taken some time for the agencies to complete their reports and for my
office to process them..
You will be receiving a similar report for the third quarter of FY82 in
about a month. Thereafter, you will receive quarterly reports for the
agencies on a regular basis.
Richard Kujawa, a graduate student assistant who is working with me this
semester, has prepared a five-page summary highlighting certain features
of the agencies' reported statistics. This information focuses on changes
in service demand or client characteristics from the first to the second
quarter. The reports follow the summary, in alphabetical order.
These reports are intended to assist you in keeping up-to-date on agency
activities and changes in demand for services. I also hope, by providing
a more thorough year-end assessment of the agencies' annual statistics and
financial outlook, to simplify the annual human services budget process
for all parties involved.
The categories used on the reporting forms are, hopefully in all cases,
self-explanatory. Three columns of figures are shown: first quarter
(July through September 1981); second quarter (October through December
1981); and Year -to -Date, which combines the two.
You may notice that there is no report for the Rape Victim Advocacy
Program. This is due to a misunderstanding with the agency. You will
receive a report from RVAP for the third quarter of FY82.
I shall be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding the
specific agency reports or the process itself.
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HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY QUARTERLY REPORTS
Second Quarter - Fiscal Year 1982
Iowa City Crisis Intervention Center
Total contacts at the Center decreased 13 % in the second quarter (from 1753 to
1525). Crisis Intervention program contacts decreased almost 12% (from 1074 to
950). Transient Service contacts decreased and Food Bank contacts increased;
both trends are discussed in detail under separate headings.
Call -ins remained the major form of contact, with similar proportions between
call-in, walk-in and on call emergency contacts.
Gender composition did not alter significantly, though in age terms there were
proportionally more middle-aged and elderly clients during the second quarter.
In the breakdown of problems encountered, most categories showed decreases in
keeping with the general trend. However several categories showed increases
worthy of note: these were 'depression' with a 25% increase in contacts, parent
- re: child' with a 43% increase in contacts and 'school' connected clients which
more than doubled. Other categories showing increases were 'legal', 'overeaters
anonymous', 'spouse abuse', 'suicide' and 'runaways'.
Crisis Center Food Bank Program
Requests for assistance increased by 52 percent in second quarter, while
assistance provided increased by 59 percent. The proportion of female clients
increased from 30 percent to 46 percent.
The number of unemployed clients increased by 43 percent, employed clients
almost tripled and numbers of disabled and retired clients also increased
slightly. Clients receiving public assistance increased: Food Stamp clients by
80 percent, A.D.C. clients by 65 percent, W.I.C. clients over three -fold (from
five to 17), Social Security recipients from three to 20.
In terms of REASON FOR ASSISTANCE, clients waiting for public assistance
decreased 33 percent, whereas those requiring assistance for more "chronic"
reasons increased: Unemployment over four -fold, insufficient wages three -fold,
medical bills increased by 20 (from two to 22), spouse abuse victims also
increased significantly. Referrals to the United Way almost doubled in second
quarter. (The United Way provides Salvation Army vouchers for food and other
types of assistance.)
Crisis Center Transient Service
Requests for assistance for this service decreased 42 percent in second quarter
(from 488 to 285). This is largely attributable to a regular seasonal decrease
which occurs in the winter months. Of these the proportion to whom financial
assistance was denied increased slightly, from six percent to ten percent. All
of the sub -categories of financial assistance decreased with the exception of
"bus ticket allowances" and "miscellaneous" allowances. The bias towards male
clients increased slightly; 83 percent of clients in second quarter were male.
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There were less hitchhiker and motorist clients, though clients traveling by bus
- increased by 29 percent. In the REASON FOR TRAVEL breakdown, points to note are
that although the number of clients here for treatment at the University
Hospitals increased, the total number of hospital -related clients (i.e.
treatment and visitors) decreased slightly. Almost all of the categories
decreased but assistance to "undefined reasons" more than doubled. Perhaps the
most significant decrease was among clients journeying to find or start jobs.
This is a seasonal variation, exhibited last year as well. It should also be
noted that figures in this category for both quarters are substantially higher
than those for last year. In the REASON FOR ASSISTANCE breakdown, notable
changes were a 43 percent decrease in clients needing money for car repairs and
a 30 percent decrease in the "ran short of money" category.
Domestic Violence Project
The number of single women served in the shelter decreased from 20 in the first
quarter to 12 in the second. This lower number spent more days in the facility
as total shelter days increased by 49 percent. Shelter days for all women and
children housed in the shelter increased by 69 percent.
Counseling services increased slightly, by seven clients, and 12 sessions were
— held in total. Four of these clients were "new", the expansion in counseling
sessions was consumed by the nine carry-over clients. The age composition of
the clients using the shelter was stable, the majority being in the 18-50 year
old group. The number of adults served in the shelter decreased slightly, from
41 to 34. The number of Iowa City and Out -of -County clients decreased, though
Johnson County residents (outside of Iowa City) served increased by four. The
average length of stay rose from five days in the first to ten days in the second
quarter, giving an overall average stay of nine days.
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In the community education section there were ten more presentations in the j
second-quarter; the number of contacts through these increased by 93 percent. f `
There were less media presentations, though individual information contacts
actually increased slightly.
Elderly Services Agency - Information and Referral Program
Total contact in this program increased by 60 percent during the second quarter,
though this increase was strongly biased towards male clients. "Information
only" contacts fell by 31 percent, "request for service" contacts fell by 30
percent, but "information with referral" contacts increased by 33 percent.
— The large increase apparent in the number of drop-in visitors is due to the
adoption of more accurate recordkeeping procedures in the second quarter. The
large variation in "other areas of need" and "general information" are also due
! to the institution of better recordkeeping measures. In terms of "requests for
services", the bias towards female clients and Iowa City Metro residents
-- remained intact. There were no rural residents served in second quarter of this
fiscal year.
Elderly Services Agency - Chore Service
Client contacts increased by 33 percent, while the number of clients served
- decreased by ten percent, thus indicating an increase in the number of service
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contacts per client during the second quarter. The number of males served
showed a large decrease (45 percent), while the number of females served dropped
only two percent. There was a 46 percent increase in the availability of
volunteers and an almost commensurate increase in hours donated. The majority
of these hours went towards "chore services" as "supportive assistance" actually
declined by 55 percent (55 to 13 hours).
Elderly Services Agency -_Outreach Program
All types of contact in this program decreased, also referrals decreased by 87
percent.
The number of direct service contacts increased by 14 percent. This was
constituted by increases in counseling, financial help and "other services"
while simultaneously crisis intervention contacts fell by 90 percent (52 to 5)
_ and transportation/escort contacts also decreased slightly. Direct service
clients decreased by 44 percent (57 to 32) implying that .services per client
increased. The strong female bias in the clientele continued. No rural
residents were served by this program in the second quarter (there were three
- rural clients in the first quarter).
The decrease in contacts for this program is likely to be attributable at least
_ in part to the somewhat seasonal demand for the services, there not being a paid
outreach coordinator with the time to counter the winter elements and reach out
'to people in their homes.
'Elderly Services Agency - Advocacy Program
Individual advocacy contact fell by 37 percent, the attrition being in the
female section of the clientele which fell from ten to four while male clients
remained constant. The decrease was totally in clients from the Iowa City metro
area, as rural clients remained constant. The .nature of advocacy problems
covered a spectrum in the first quarter; in the second only "adult protective"
and "finances" are listed.
— Mayor's Youth Employment Program
The ten -fold increase in youth employed in the second quarter can be attributed
to the fact that the ram does
eferrals in the
second quarter showed ragn operate
decrease;this esummer
is againrelated to the seas nal nature
of the program.
In terms of "other services provided" employment counseling decreased by 60
percent, but "career development" and other "work skills" have new clients. The
director of the program has indicated that it has been difficult to keep
completely accurate records of these services and, therefore, any apparent
trends here may not be significant. Males constitute two-thirds of clients
overall, though the proportion of females increased in the second quarter; this
was due to a higher attrition rate among male clients.
Pals Program
New matches in the program decreased by 46 percent (from 22 to 12). Although
child inquiries decreased in total, the 50 percent drop in male inquiries (from
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12 to 6) was counter -balanced by an increase in female inquiries (from five to
seven). This would seem to be a good trend as there is always a surplus of
female and shortage of male adult volunteers available for matching. The number
of girls on the waiting list increased while the number of boys decreased. The
proportion of Johnson County residents (as opposed to Iowa City metro area
residents) on the waiting list increased, as County children waiting rose by
three while Iowa City metro area children on the list decreased by four. The
average length of matches remained at 18 months throughout the two -quarter
period.
United Action For Youth -.Outreach Program
Total number of clients served by the program during the second quarter
increased by six percent -over the first. Intakes increased by 30 percent. The
Proportion of females increased by seven percent, and more rural clients were
served. The clients in Iowa City's metro area declined by 13 percent. The
number of Outreach clients also involved.in the synthesis program increased by
50 percent.
The client breakdown section is fairly self-explanatory. Points to note are
that school contacts are low in the first quarter, as schools are actually out
of session for the majority of that time. Also, the "no conflict" statistics
refer to contacts where no one specific problem was addressed.
- On page two of the report there are a number of points worthy of attention. All
types of service rendered/contact increased except for "crisis intervention"
which fell from 27 to 20. Prevention services rose 59 percent to 808 total
contacts. Follow-up contacts increased by 40 percent (from 335 to 469).
Referral sources fluctuated slightly overall but there was a decrease in
referrals from schools from 14 to one. In terms of location of client contacts,
all locations showed increases except for "youth hangouts", telephone and
through the'synthesis program. The fact that schools were in session for all of
the second quarter accounts for the very large increase in contacts at school
sites. There were no drug seminars in the second 'quarter but activities and
peer helper sessions and other group activities expanded.
-. United Action for Youth - Synthesis Program
The proportion of females involved in this program increased in the second
quarter. Also, there were five more rural clients and eight less clients in the
Iowa City metro area. Studio hours open increased only slightly, yet sign -ins
increased by 41 percent. Check-out hours for the video equipment increased by
J 54 percent and, correspondingly, completed video projects more than doubled.'
The number of workshops decreased and participants also decreased; this is tied
to a drop (from seven to four) in volunteer staff.
Willow Creek Neighborhood Center
In the EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE category total contacts increased slightly in the
second quarter. Nineteen out of the twenty clients were provided with clothing,
the other with food. There were no short term loans in the second quarter. All
clients were adult, female residents of the Mark IV complex. There were
_ proportionally more non -refugee clients in the second quarter.
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COUNSELING/SUPPORT contacts increased slightly, the increase being in persons
involved in the 'International Support Group'. The majority of clients were
Mark IV residents. All clients were adult females, and the proportion of
refugees seems fairly stable.
Persons using_the RECREATION/SOCIAL SERVICES decreased 38%. This decrease can
be explained in terms of the high numbers of children using the facilities
during the summer vacation. Almost half of the number engaging in summer
activities did not attend after school sessions. The number of senior citizens
served decreased by ten (from 35 to 25). Again the majority of people were Mark
IV residents, the proportion of refugees remaining stable.
In the COMMUNITY OUTREACH/INFORMATION category, 'friendly visiting' increased
by 30% (from 40 to 52) in the second quarter and the numbers served by the
'welcome wagon' service decreased slightly. Senior visits, which are made to
each senior once a quarter, and the newsletter, which is sent to all Mark IV
residents, remained constant.
In the EDUCATION category total contacts decreased by 65% in the second quarter.
The most radical decrease was in childcare, which fell by 83%. It should be
noted that this childcare is provided for children of those attending English
classes, and that the number of English classes provided at the Center by
Kirkwood Community College was halved between the first and second quarters due
to funding cutbacks to the College. The majority of clients were Mark IV
residents.
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Quarterly Program Report Form
(FY82)
7/81-9/81 10/81-12/81 1/82-3/82 4/82-6/82
TOTAL CONTACTS
Crisis :Only
Crisis with Referral
� Info. & Referral Only
• By Program:
Crisis Intervention
Tj Transient Service
III! ( Food Bank
I r CRISIS INTERVENTION
• Type of Contact
- Call-in
Walk-in
On-call emerg. transport.
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• Time of Contact
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 2 P.M.
_ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
5 P.M. - 8 P.M.
8 P.M. - 11 P.M.
- 11 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Monday - Friday
— Saturday - Sunday
• CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS
I
Male
Female
Pre -teen
13-17 years
18-30 years
31-50 years
51-65 years
Over 65 years
IST
QTR
I 2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(A)
1,753
1,525
3,278
521
472
993
780
704
1,484
452
349
801
1,074
950
2,024
488
285
773
191
290
481.
1,074
950
2,024
941
826
1,767
126
118
244
7
6
13
98
73
171
194
201
395
189
197
386
216
133
349
240
175
415
137
171
308
816
707
1,523
258
243
501
470
405
875
604
545
1,149
5
3
8
54
45
99
751
625
1,376
247
247
494
15
25
40
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Alcohol —
Child re: parent
Child Abuse
Death of Sign. Other
Depression
Dissolution (divorce)
Drugs (other than alcohol)
_.. Family Life
Female -male Relationship
Financial/Employment
Gay/Lesbian issues
_ Housing (non -transient)
Legal
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- Marriage
Medical
Overeaters Anon.
Parent re: child
Pregnancy
Psychiatric -
_ Rape/Sexual Harrassment
Relat. w/Sign. Other
School
Sex
Single Parent
— Social Relat. (friend,etc.)
Spouse Abuse
Suicide
V. D.
Other: Abortion
Rel. with x-spouse/sig. oth
Runaway
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QTR DATE
I,v..
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
-- - --
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(�)
37
30
67
25
22
47
13
6
19
9
6
15
86
108
194
32
21
53
51
38
89
23
19
42
38
36
74
120
117
237
29
21
50
32
25
57
19
20
39
79
65
144
44
34
78
32
26
58
27
30
57
16
23
39
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13
12
25
28
30
58
11
7
18
37
25
62
11
23
34
64
49
113
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30
27
57
68
76
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1ST
QTR
AGENCY REFERRALS
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
Comm. Mental Health Ctr.
ANNUAL
Domestic Violence Project
Dept.of Social Serv. (JC)
Emma Goldman Clinic
Free Medical Clinic
Gay People's Union
Legal Services Corp.
Hera Psychotherapy
Job Service
MECCA
Psychiatric Hospital
Univ. Counseling Service
UI Hospital
WRAC
Other
As of July 1, 1981 we have
discontinued maintaining
statistics on the number of
referrals we make to other
agencies.
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2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
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Assistance Provided
Food bank provisions
Voucher for groceries
Assistance Not Provided
Food bank depleted
Used Limit/Abused Service
Other Resources Identified
— Information & Referral only
• CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS
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Families/No. of Persons
Couples/No. of Persons
0-5 years
6-12 years
13-17 years
18-30 years
31-50 years.
51-65 years
Over 65 years
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UI Student
Employed
Not employed
Resident
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Unemployed
Disabled
Retired
Others or Not Indicated
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Quarterly Program Report Form
Fiscal Year 1982
IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
-QTR
ANNUAL
(�)
191
290
481
159
253
412
144
241
385
41
48
90
6
12
18
0
0
0
2
7
9
4
5
9
26
25
51
44/18
47/38
91/56
?/89
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?/235
4/8
11/22
15/30
27
39
66
24
23
47
13
33
46.
64
99
163
27
46
73
4
8
12
0
5
5
5
0
5
0
0
0
5
0
5
22
64
86
113
162
275
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16
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Social Security
Unemployment compensation
Veteran's Assistance
Disability
_ Appointments pending
Other
• REASON FOR NEEDING ASST.
Waiting for public asst.
Unemployment
Wages insufficient for
inflation
Waiting for 1st paycheck
Illness/medical bills
High or unexpected bills
Spouse abuse victim
Other
REFERRALS PROVIDED
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Dept. of Social Services
WIC
HACAP
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Other resources
Total number of residents at
Domestic Violence Project re-
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(These statistics are not in-
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FY 82 Prollram Report
1ST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DENIED
Other Resources Identified
Used Limit/Abused Services
Center Resources Depleted
Declined Assistance Offere
Other
• CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Individual: Male/Female
Familes/No. of Persons
- Couples/No. of Persons
0-5 years
-" 6-12 years
13-17 years
18-30 years
31-50 years
51-65 years
Over 65 years
• MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
Bus
Car
Hitchhiking
CRISIS CENTER TRANSIENT SERVICE
Quarterly Program Report Form
Fiscal Year 1982
1ST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(X)
488
285
773
347
224
571
77
65
142
140
80
220
170
81
251
34
44
78
39
52
91
110
43
153
31
28
59
18
18
36
4
3
7
1
0
1
1 7
7
14
1
0
1
110/35
90/18
200/53
?/1
?/86
?/24
21/42
15/30
36/72
38
20
58
41
18
59
11
14
25
135
98
233
102
52
154
17
18
35
3
4
7
35
45
80
229
135
364
83
44
127
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Treatment - UI Hospital
- VA Hospital
- - Mercy Hospital
Visiting Family
_ - UI Hospital
- VA Hospital
- Mercy Hospital
On way to seek/start job
On way to live w/relatives
Illness/death in family
Legal reasons
Vacationing
Spouse abuse victim
Establishing residence
Attending U. of I.
- Due to job here
Relatives in area
Transient lifestyle
Other
i
• REASON FOR NEEDING ASSISTANCI
Money used for car repairs
Money stolen/lost
Ran short of money
Ill/injured along way
Hospital -related
Missed bus/ride connection
Unable to find spot jobs
Unable to find job-ret.hom
Stranded due to weather
Waiting for money wire
Other
Page 2
Transient Service
FY82 Program Report
IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(X)
27
17
44
15
14
29
0
5
5
19
22
41
0
0
0
0
0
0
164
77
241
47
22
59
11
2
13
10
4
14
13
5
18
10
5
15
3
0
3
5
4
9
21
49
70
95
54
149
23
14
37
152
105
257
4
7
13
31
22
53
0
0
0
6
2
8
8
2
10
0
1
1
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1
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23
16
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Transient Sol -vice
FY82 Program Report
IST
QTR
I 2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(%)
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SERVICES PROVIDED
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In-house/No. of days
-7 Single women/days
Women with children/days
Children/days
Volunteer homes/days
Counseling (w/out shelter)
- New clients/sessions
Carryover clients/sessions
No.in Support Group/Session!
Referrals
Shelter
Other resources"
a CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS
i
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Female/Male
Under 18 years
18-30 years
31-50 years
51-65 years
'Over 65 years
Iowa City resident
Johnson County resident
Out -of -County
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HnuJECT
Quarterly Program Report Form
Fiscal Year 1982
IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(%)
107
107
214
79/443
7/750.143/
1193
79/443
7/750
same
21/81
2/121
33/20
20/119
22/23037/349
38/243
43/39973/642
28/42
5/54
63/96
22/34
26/34
48/68
6/8
9/20
15/28
NA
NA
NA
39
25
64
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24
58
41
34
70
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34/0
70/0
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17
14
31
19
12
31
0
3
3
0
0
0
20
14
34
4
8
12
14
7
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5-8 years
9-12 years
13-17 years
--• DISPOSITION OF SHELTER RESI[
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Return home
Return home w/conditions
_ Other housing locally
Moved from area
Other
In shelter at end of qtr.
i
• Length of Stay
Shortest
Longest
Average
with children
without children
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Presentations/No. contact
Media presentations
Individual info contacts
Page 2
Domestic Violence Project
FY82 Program Report
IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR T0.
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(S)
17%�
15/20
32/41
21
13
34
9
12
21
5
3
8
2
8
10
I.
9
5
14
6
3
9
7
8
15
7
10
17
6
3
9
5
4
1 day
1 day
1 d
30 d
48 d
48 'd
5 day
10 d
9 d
4 day
10 d
6d
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16/32
22/498
6
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9
7
12
19
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Male/Female
NATURE OF CALL
Information Only
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Request for Services
AREA OF NEED
Advocacy/Legal
_Chores
Finances
Health
Housing
Outreach
I — Drop—in Visitors
i
General Information
_. Other areas of need
REFERRAL FROM (Intakes Only)
Family/friend
Self
Agency
Other
REFERRAL TO
ESA Service
_ Visiting Nurse Assn.
J Dept. of Social Services
Lutheran Social Service
HACAP
SEATS
Congregate Meals
AARP
Senior Center
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Other
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INFORMATION & REFERRAL PROGRAM
Quarterly Program Report
Fiscal Year 1982
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IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TN ANNUAL
QTR
(X)
228
3G7
595
38/190
110/257
148/447
74
51
125
112
149
261
40
28
68
3
G
9
87
HG
171
8
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14
6
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14
14
11
25
20
35
55
15
139
154
61
9
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81
2
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9
36
l0
54
1
3
4
0
0
0
103
111
214
2
9
11
5
5
10
1
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3
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Request for Services only)
Male
Female
Iowa City metro resident
Small town/rural resident
FOLLOW-UP CONTACTS
Referral met need
Need unmet -action taken
Need remains unmet
Page 2
Elderly Services Agency
FY 82 Program Report - I & R
1ST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
--4fH.
QTR
'ANNUAL
5
7
12
34
23
57
36
30
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3
2
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2
0
n/a
n/a
0
n/a
n/a
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— CLIENT CONTACTS
CLIENTS SERVED
- Male/Female
New client/carryover
Iowa City metro resident
Small town/rural resident
Live alone
With elderly spouse/rel.
With adult child
With non -relative
Other
Private home
Rental unit
- Other
i SERVICES PROVIDED
Indoor
Outdoor
Snow removal
FOLLOWUP CONTACTS
Service satisfactory
Problem with service
— Resolved
Remains unsatisfactory
ti VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
Volunteers available
New
Carryover
Volunteer hours donated
Chore services
Supportive assistance
ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY
CHORE SERVICE
Quarterly Program Report Form
Fiscal Year 1982
1ST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH'
QTR
ANNUAL
(�)
156
208
364
134
121
255
24/110
13/108
37/218
_
131
119
250•
3
2
5
99
93
192
22
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40
3
3
6
9
7
16
1
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1
110
105
215
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17
38
1
1
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54
50
104
80
71
151
0
23
23
89
120
209
88
119
207
1
1
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0
0
0
1
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13
19
32
7
4
11
6
15
21
131
183
314
76
170
246
55
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Contacts
— Site visits/N persons
Home visits/N persons
Other visits/N persons
Nature of Contact
- Info. on services
Assessment of need
i
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- ESA Service
- Visiting Nurse Assn.
- Dept. of Social Servi
- Lutheran Social Servi
- HACAP
-- - Congregate Meals
- Senior Volunteers
- Senior Center
- Other
Direct Services Provided
Counseling
Help with Finances
Transportation/escort
Crisis Intervention
j J Other
Total Direct Service Clients
_ New clients
Carryover clients
Mal a/Femal'e
Iowa City Metro resident
Small town/rural resident
ELDERLY SERV ..,S AGENCY
OUTREACH PROGRAM
Quarterly Program Report
Fiscal Year 1982
IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(%)
2/50
0
2/50
104/52
88/31
192/83
6/15
3/2
9/17
2/50
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2/50
8
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14
31
4
35
1
3
4
7
7
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7
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1
0
0
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
13
13
118
125
243
32
43
75
5
17
22
26
25
51
52
5
57
3
35
38
57
32
89
10
4
14
47
28
75
8/49
3/29
11./78
54
32
86
3
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ADVOCACY
I
Individual Advocacy
Male/Female
-' New client/carryover
I
i Iowa City metro resident
Small town/rural resident
Nature of problem
1 V
Alcoholism
Conservatorship
- Tenant/Landlord.
Adult Protective
- Homemaker
Transportation
Finances
Status of problem
Need met
In process
Need remains unmet
GROUP ADVOCACY
Instances/# directly involve
Status
_ Need met
In process
Need remains unmet
I
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ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Quarterly Program Report
Fiscal Year 1982
IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(�)
16
— i0
26
6/10
6/4
12/14
16
10
2u
14
u
22
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
1
1
5
6
11
1
1
1
1
1
4
s
11
9
2u
4
0
4
1
1
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0
3/3
3/3
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
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761
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'S YOUTH EMPL. .TENT PROGRAM
Quarterly Program Report Form
Fiscal Year 1982
1ST
YOUTH EMPLOYED
3RD YR TO
At beginning of quarter
ANNUAL
At end of quarter
QTR
Her, participants
QTR DATE
Tormiiia tions
REh' CONTACTS
0
Employed
-•
Waiting list
I
Ineligible
4
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I;eferral Sources
Juvenile Court
'rept. of Social Services
21
—
United Action for Youth
Other social service
1
Grant Wood AEA
4
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1i;wa City Schools
Parent
4
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1
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32
32
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—
Self
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—
moved from area
Dropped otherwise
_
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5
Added to waiting list
—
Leff orporam
to Losm cal Schools
_, ans`ere,, to CETA - !'EP
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'S YOUTH EMPL. .TENT PROGRAM
Quarterly Program Report Form
Fiscal Year 1982
1ST
2ND YR TO
3RD YR TO
4TH
ANNUAL
(%)
QTR
QTR DATE
QTR DATE
QTR
0
4
-•
4
39
43
62
21
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1
3
4
4
39
43
53
32
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33
41
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1
0
1
0
0
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Employment counseling
Career counseling
— Career development
Other work skills
• LF•IPLOYFIENT PROVIDED
'Job Classifications/N Youtt
Clerical
Custodial
Library Aide
Teacher's Aide
_ Maintenance Worker
Patient Escort
Anir.al Care Aide
_ ^ietary aide
Ped Cross Aide
I
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Wurk Sites/; Jobs
City of Iowa City
Schools
Libraries
Childcare Centers
Hospitals
U of I
JSocial Service Agencies
Private Sector
UAY
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Air Force
.:ational Cuard
I
Page 2
Mayor's Youth Employment
Quarterly Program Report
IST
2ND YR TO
3RD YR TO
4TH
ANNUAL
(%)
QTR
QTR DATE
QTR DATE
QTR
50
20
70
0
0
0
0
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20
20
0
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2
16
10
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2
2
1
3
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5
5
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
10
1
5
5
2
2
1
2
3
2
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2
14
14
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Fla le
rL-mal e
14-15 years
16-18 years
19-21 years
In school
Out of school
Potential dropouts
Delinquent/pre-delinquent
i
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Emotionally Disabled
Low-income w/ pub. asst.
Low-income w/out pub. asst
Minorities
o Subsidized Employment
Average Hours/Week
Range Hours/Week
Average Pay/Week
Range Pay/Week
e Hun -subsidized Employment
j Average Hours/Week
r Range Hours/Week
r.I
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Range Pay/Week
I
Page 3
Mayor's Youth.Employment
Quarterly Program Report
IST
2ND YR TO
3RD YR TO
4TH
ANNUAL
(%)
QTR
QTR DATE
QTR DATE
QTR
45
11
56
17
10
27
29
12
41
27
10
37
6
2
8
62
19
31
0
2
2
1
2
3
3
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11
13
6
19
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1
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22
2
24
7
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16
12
5
17
8
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26.00
26.00
26.00
26.00
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Quarterly Program Report Funn
Fiscal Year 1982
IST
OTR
TOTAL MATCHES
_
Boys/Big Brothers
105
Girls/Big Sisters
117
Boys/Couples
Girls/Couples
(51)
Boys/Big Sisters
(63)
At Beginning of Quarter
—
At End of Quarter
(44)
—
Na Matches
Terminations
(1)
( 2)
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New Inquiries - Children
(0)
( 0)
Nile
Female
(3)
( 3)
New Inquiries - Volunteer
-
Nile
83
88
Female
Couple
88
-
Applications Rec'd - Vol.
Nile
—
Female
-.
Couple
Chilldren Ineligible
17
Volunteers Not Accepted
J
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13
30
Child Psych
HACAP
( 6)
(18)
CMHC
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Research 8 Trng. Clinic
(5)
Volunteers for Youth
J
D,A,Y.
D.S.S.
56
Lutheran Spa Serv.
J!
*Other
Quarterly Program Report Funn
Fiscal Year 1982
IST
OTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
OTR DATE
4TH ANNUAL (i)
QTR
105
100
117
(51)
(56)
(63)
(44)
(39)
(49)
(1)
( 2)
( 2)
(0)
( 0)
( 0)
(3)
( 3)
( 3)
83
88
--
88
88
--
22
12
34
17
12
29
17
13
30
(12)
( 6)
(18)
(5)
( 7)
(12)
56
84 .
140
(16)
(28)
•(44)
(37)
(54)
.(91)
(3)
( 2)
( 5)
15
15
30
(6)
( 5)
(11)
(8)
( 9)
(17)
(1)
( 1)
( 2)
4
2
6
0
0
0
6
8
14
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Girls '
Iowa City Metro Area
Johnson County
6-7 years
'8-9 years
10-11 years
12-14 years
Children Partic. in GAP
Volunteers in GAP
TERMINATIONS
Graduated from Program
— Child Moved/Parent Remarried
Volunteer Withdrew -Full tern
Volunteer Moved
Volunteer Withdrew -Early
Agency Request
Parent/child Request
Children to Rematch
Volunteers to Rematch
MATCH LENGTH
Average of Existing Match
Average at Termination
SERVICE CONTACTS
Page 2
Pals
FY82 Program Report
IST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DALE
3RD YR TO 4TH
QTR DATE QTR
ANNUAL (i)
60
61
(46)
(41)
(14)
(20)
(48)
(44)
(14)
(17)
(18)
(18)
(16)
(17)
(15)
(13)
(l 1)
(13)
28
31 31
25
25 '25
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4
3 7
1
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7
1 8
3
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2
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10
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18mos. --
16 mos.
20mos. --
560
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this quarter, after 3 years of service. We are currently in the process
of hiring a replacement and expect the new caseworker to begin work in
February. The loss of Diana and the disruption of the holidays account
for the low number of new matches for the quarter.
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Referrals In
Intakes
Crisis Intervention
Referrals Out
• Client Characteristics
Male
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Small towns/rural
In school
Dropout
Out of school (grad)
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RECORDED CLIENT CONTACTS
r Area of Conflict
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School
Employment
Self
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No conflict
UNITED ACTION FOR 1�,H
OUTREACH PROGRAM
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Fiscal Year 1982
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Ombudsperson
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Intake Needs Assessment
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Prevention
— Other
• Referral Source
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School
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Individual
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Synthesis
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1ST 2ND YR TO 3RO YR TO 4TH
QTR' QTR DATE QTR DATE QTR ANNUAL (A)
YOUTH PARTICIPATING 66 66
Phase I 32 34
Phase II 14 12
Phase III 11 8
Drop-ins 9 12
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— Small towns/rural
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Out of school (graduated)
—0 WORKSHOP/STUDIO USE
Days open
Hours open
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Staff hrs. outside wkshop
Hours video checkout
'j Sound studio checkout
Hours photo eq. checkout
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Video
Animation
Photography
- Traditional Art Pottery
Other Dance
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13
18
49
41
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43
44
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6
6
4
42
47
89
169
171
340
244
345
589
74
93
167
78
120
198
157
145
302
31
31
25/8
29/18
54/26
9/3
11/5
20/8
5/3
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16/9
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2/2
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Jul -Sep Oct -Dec Jan -Mar A:;r_.liin
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QTR ANNUAL
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Refugee
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Non -refugee
20
22
42
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Contacts/Persons Served
610
504
1314
Children's after school
N/A
Adult
321
22
22
22
546
Children's summer
429
N/A
429
Senior citizen
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25
60
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202
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99
198
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125
336
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379
978
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH/INFORMATION
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Contacts/Households Served
Welcome Wagon
10
8
18
Friendly visiting/outreach
40
52
92
Senior visits
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1/3
2/35
Bi -weekly newsletter
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7/75
13/75
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1ST
QTR
2ND YR TO
QTR DATE
3RD YR TO
QTR DATE
4TH
QTR
ANNUAL
(%)
750
750
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85
85
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429
429
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371
371
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222
222
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149
149
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120
120
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 30, 1982
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert W. Jansen J� G+ d
RE: Interim Zoning --(Building Permit Moratorium - Reclassification)
The purpose of this memorandum is to furnish the Council with a review of
the legal principles and authorities concerning the interim zoning measures
now before the Council and which may possibly be acted upon at the special
meeting this coming Monday.
Interim zoning is zoning to maintain the status quo of an area pending the
completion of a permanent zoning ordinance under a comprehensive plan. Interim
zoning, during the period necessary to enact the new ordinance, is designed
to prevent the issuance of building permits for construction for uses which
would be impermissible under the proposed new ordinance. This is more commonly
referred to as imposing a moratorium.
This purpose can be accomplished in two ways. Interim zoning may take the
form of either a freeze on the issuance of building permits, or a reclassifi-
cation of the area to a use classification that would allow only uses that
would be consistent with the proposed ordinance. These are, of course, the
two options now before the Council for its consideration in the College Hill
area.
Iowa does not specifically authorize interim zoning in its zoning -enabling
legislation, Chap. 614 of the Iowa Code. The Iowa Supreme Court has considered
the validity of interim zoning only one time in the 1929 case of Downey v
Sioux City 208 Iowa 1273, 227 MV 125 (1929). In that case the Supreme Court
invalidated an ordinance amending the "Sioux City Building Code". Since this
was pre -home rule when all police power rested in the State and such power
could only be delegated through the Legislature, the Court found that the
State zoning -enabling statutes did not specifically grant the power to interim
zone.
Since Downey, Iowa law has changed considerably. Cities now enjoy home. rule
(Iowa Code Sec. 364.1) and statutes are no longer strictly construed, but in-
stead are liberally construed to effectuate their purposes. (Iowa Code Sec. 4.2,
362.8). These changes undermine the continued validity of the Downey decision.
These factors, along with a general consensus among other State courts that
interim measures may be necessary to facilitate permanent zoning, may be
enough to convince the Iowa Supreme Court that power to enact interim zoning
ordinances is not per se beyond the scope of municipal power. The majority
of cases in other states have found power to enact reasonable interim zoning
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measures under general zoning -enabling legislation without reliance on any
specific statutory authorization.
If the Supreme Court determines that Iowa law does not bar cities from taking
measures to maintain the status quo, the Court most likely will also decide
what procedure the city should follow in taking the interim measures. The
question is whether the city is required to follow the formal procedures necessary
for enacting or amending a regular zoning ordinance or whether the city may,
instead, pass the measure in the form of a resolution. The Supreme Court may
well decide that the regular procedures for passing a zoning ordinance are re-
quired, including the requirement of notice and public hearing before the
ordinance takes effect.
Should the decision be made to rezone the area, the Council has properly indi-
cated that the formal amendment procedures specified in City Code Sec. 8: 10:
32 will be followed. In the event that the Council decides to impose a moratorium
on the issuance of building permits, it is expected that this too will be by
ordinance rather than resolution. Previous moratoria efforts were enacted by
ordinance since this is an exercise of zoning power by the City.
As the Council is now aware, the motion or resolution establishing the date set
for the public hearing on the adoption of the proposed ordinance (rezoning or
moratorium) is crucial since the date of this motion or resolution invokes the
sixty day suspension of building permits issuances provided in City Code Secs.
8: 10: 32: D & E. The setting of the hearing date may be by either motion or
formal resolution. This assumes that the matter has been published as part of
the tentative agenda for the meeting.
The question has been asked if the Council may set the date for the public hear-
ing (thereby immediately triggering the sixty day suspension of permits) at the
same time that it orders rezoning or a moratorium and referral of same to the
Planning and Zoning Commission? Or, must the Council wait until after the proposed
ordinance has been recommended to it by Planning and Zoning before the hearing
on the ordinance can be set?
The scheme outlined for amending the zoning ordinance set forth in City Code
Sec. 8: 10: 32 A states that the proposal shall be first submitted to P1'anning
and Zoning and then after recommendation to Council from Planning and Zoning,
the Council shall set the amendment for hearing with at least fifteen days notice
The argument can be made that the terms "first submitted" do not preclude the
Council from acting to set the hearing at the same time it refers or "submits"
the proposal to Planning and Zoning. The 1977 moratorium ordinance was handled .
in this manner by motion, on September 27, 1977, to refer the interim ordinance
to Planning and Zoning and to set a public hearing on October 25, 1977. However,
it should be pointed out that neither the moratorium ordinance nor the procedures
establishing it were ever attacked in court.
Substantial property rights will be affected if the Council takes either of these
actions. It is possible that litigation will be instituted and the courts will
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have to pass on the substantive validity of the interim zoning measure. The
court should sustain its validity on substantive grounds unless it can be
shown as clearly unreasonable. An interim ordinance may be attacked on the
same ground as any other zoning measure: that it violates equal protection, or
that it deprives a landowner of property without due process of law. The court
may also examine the overall purpose and effect of the interim -measure to deter-
mine if it truly is a measure to preserve the status quo pending passage of a
final zoning ordinance. Length of time is important and the duration of the
moratorium period must correspond to the time estimated to complete the enact-
ment of the new ordinance.
Due process requirements of notice and opportunity to be heard will be met since
the affected property owners will be afforded a public hearing before Planning
and Zoning during its deliberation and also before the Council in its hearing on
the proposed ordinance. More troublesome, however, is the question of setting
the Council hearing on the proposed ordinance at the same time that it refers
it to Planning and Zoning as was done in September, 1977, on the earlier moratorium.
This, of course, immediately triggers the sixty day permit suspension period.
Affected owners will have an opportunity to appear before the Council and to ob-
ject at Monday's meeting, but that will be their only chance to object to the
immediate freeze. If a moratorium or rezoning ordinance is ultimately passed,
the sixty day freeze will not then have mattered. If, however, an attack can
be mounted immediately on the proposed ordinance as violative of due process
due to inadequate notice or opportunity to object to Monday's proceedings imposing
the sixty day freeze, it probably would take the form of an attempt to obtain a
temporary injunction to restrain going further with the interim zoning measures.
It may be more prudent to wait and set the hearing after Planning and Zoning has
recommended the ordinance to the Council.
An additional consideration is whether the recent Colmmunity Communications Co.
v City of Boulder antitrust decision has any impact on interim zoning measures of
the type contemplated here. The U.S. Supreme Court extended liability under the
Federal antitrust laws to cities as a result of this decision. The City of Boulder
enacted a three month moratorium ordinance prohibiting cable TV installations
while the City negotiated with alternative cable operators. Its long-time CATV
franchisee challenged the adoption of the ordinance maintaining that the moratorium
was enacted in furtherance of a conspiracy unreasonably to restrain trade. The
Court held that Boulder's action was not carried out "in furtherance or implementa-
tion of clearly articulated and affirmatively expressed state policy" and thus was
not immune from liability under the antitrust laws. I£,however, state legislation
directs or authorizes cities to act in a certain way which is anti-competitive and
contrary to the antitrust laws, there may be an exemption from liability. Since
one of the goals to be obtained by the interim zoning measures is neighborhood
preservation, it can be argued that Chap. 303 of the Iowa Code authorizes cities
to establish historic preservation districts and may then establish a basis for
immunity: However, the full implications of the Boulder decision are not at this
time knownand it would reanire more time to adequately research the implications
of that decision as it may affect a possible basis for liability in the interim
zoning measure proposed to the Council.
cc: Neal Berlin
Don Schmeiser
Linda Iloito
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