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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180
Flay 2 , 1980
fir. Robert V. Morris, President
IIAACP
Box 2493
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Dear Mr. Morris:
Thank you for your letter of April 29, 1980, to the City Council. I am
certain that, from your perspective, the City could always accomplish
more in these areas and I assure you that the City is vitally concerned
about and involved in these issues.
1. Affirmative Action. Your statement is that ". .there is and
has been no specific affirmative action program adopted by this city...."
Enclosed is a copy of the City's Equal Opportunity Policy and Affirmative
Action Program which was adopted by the City Council on January 2, 1975.
The review.of the operation of the Human Relations Department, which I am
currently conducting, will include both the City's Equal Opportunity
Policy and Affirmative Action Program. Specific recommendations will
relate both to policy/program revision and a mechanism for ensuring effec-
tive implementation.
2. Fair HousiRa. Your statement is that "....there has been no fair
housing plan implemented in Iowa City." I assume that you are referring
to the subsidized housing program which is periodically reviewed by various
Federal agencies. Attached is the 1979 report of the on-site monitoring
review by the Department of Housing and Urban Development which states that
HUD is "....pleased with the report of the positive effort the Housing
Authority is exhibiting in administering the equal opportunity requirements
of the program...." The last specific inquiry from a Federal agency
concerning this subject recommended that the fair housing marketing plan
be included in the City's affirmative action plan. However, the City is
waiting for a formal report from a more recent on-site review. As discussed
above, the City's affirmative action program currently is being revievu:d.
The question of the fair housing plan has been referred, by this letter, to
the Housing Commission for review, consideration and possible. recommendations.
You may wish to review your concerns with the housing Commission.
3. Revenue Sharing. In this instance I am unable to respond in a
meaningful way to your convents because of .the ambiguous nature of your
statement. If you are referring to the local distribution of revenue
sharing, you are welcome to review the revenue sharing files. If you have
concerns after that review, I will be pleased to discuss them with you.
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4. Minority Contractors. Your statement is that "there are no
minority contracting firms employed by the City..." The most extensive
construction project of the City currently funded by Federal money is the
$6.3 million River Corridor Sewer. The City is complying with EPA minority
contractor requirements.
The City staff is aware of other minority contractor requirements and is
taking positive actions to comply. The review of the operations of the
Human Relations Department, which I am currently conducting, is considering
the City's minority contract compliance program. Specific recommendations
will be made in this area.
I will be pleased to discuss these issues with you at your convenience.
Sinere,4 yours,
rNeal G. Berlin
City Manager
Is
cc: City Council
City Clerk
Rev. Thomas Mikelson
Joseph A. Penny
Emnitt Johnson, Jr.
Human Rights Commission
Housing Commission
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It It In •.dill.., S. loll, of Ihr CIrV to n.Ir, ludmarp •Ilwin ire
...it, .rad a put faith Or octN •ffart ie •:cure rn ........-
rpwl tyleT•ent .'tone.lalu. It at uKer.ten.1 shat Ur .(franer
tien of thi•'It" lw•elut war• thanlh[ .utrw.n: of tar 1^'t •V. ACtln+a r.
will watt. U., 11.1 xy:....... :rt., •. i,uu ...
whom will t• 1.
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•.11ehle on lir su.l. et Ut ..flu of ah. fob•Idu•I .M ..W-". ultra
lM City• poet[ a" tWt•Gle. for staff InI in tin• of twat:. u.i •Irollfl•
..pnwantot len an lh. CI,'. work tomo.
In iglowentlry UI. CID P11R• W Clap ed Iaw- City la.wrr• rrnduenan.tm+
In "'rum". h/rl,, Uda,. pl.:arnt, aduncemL ty.prmrtlT, ort„
Pr.dllleet..,.also.. I,gff am trnln.11on.
.no City will ".. iM want.., avp a moan tntt a:l erlwrcrw.t Nub .rd
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.O-r molal-.. and .11 punt 1.1 wwVlofn• .n ad•l.rd of 1.1t. All, It
non-dbeflelnaU.n, u•d of Uo city'. Intere.t In mtbelY An,; af(trowttvif
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I. t oriel •ulowant of Or fell" In .11 ad•. rsusenu tr: n.plal+tat.
1. plurlerllon of tM poll" O o,,h l}e •edl., nrw w.p:rywa arlrnutlen
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want Ol. fell" of Urlr nr{aniell aY .,th 1".e4 eo two WIICI.
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.pCLvtl•r Aatlon will roul.t of wt ire rwas .t tma e. Ud
..i .Imre, c•,Mld•P, for la skim. rlUt- Or CUY a •11 l.I•b.
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1. Aasirt recrvl.t will
A. ?flat aaiald.aatla. (.r fillip all •aernrb. In • brpArernt 0.:1
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b, fdentifzutlnn In :cva and other arras, when n"nsarv, of agencies
M prrrru. rantaned with educ.,iond AM emplaywnt rprollunila..
for fees 1. ant/Cir aan.,I" •abrn.
C. C.ery effort will b ode to contact a variety of a9emlu ani "I- -
vlduAle to Identify pruspeetive applicants. AM written notification
will be tent to su:n .".s.s OI all new positions W the r"aieewnks
of ..IN es Loon ase rash pos1U.n hem.• •+As {sole.
d. All vacancies aa.J n+ Mattlans in City deperoente Cir 09emus, no
Initially filled by a present City Capin". shell be publicly adver-
tbedt apo that Che sutevent •ne City of !era City " a earit,
affseww"ve action, peal Opportunity aylnuz nALt/TC shall
b •put Of ...h bwertisewnt r.,,diM aplyrlat.
1. The Qty will place eylol+enA bvettl.'" in rubl/ettlou with a broad
circulation As that a large nsnar Of f.ule AM almnty 9MOVS Can b
...eked. In addition, a Iayeent alvertlseeents rill b placed N ne..s-
papan rithi. she 9"grapnlc ...e at lay. City which the widely rod.
P. SptesaUt Contact will b kept rdtn the local State Dyleywnt Security,
embnon Cliffs. ow,,I, mile* Agency she the City, Nan "late.
Cmduton to encourage referral of applicants for positions whim eight
W. a.allable.
e. Pree..t apler..s the Cn-aurped to ..far, tressle or Cilcorp• applluno
shat. pouAi.. ate .vat %....
S. Tn. City will Ageullvtl, seta MCI (rale am wlnorlty randisit. in
.IS area at be epme..z,.n by bating it t+w,n to All re<Coltr•t
uremia chat feaala AM • nority easshaese w "I" sought for Consldm-
elm won m.it,. s.. available.
•. The City will Conun.tl...... tale. Me 1.11.1" to deterel.. ifr
s. Thar. are any lab Categories Mich, th practical eft"A, the
clt." an foal. am umrity group..
b. Meet C...... lees in:rdtf lhet.l1 appi,I.nu are Considered
"{el, m the Deet. at there mellfie.tl.ns for eh soh epnl"a
(Ie which the, hew. applied.
I. The Ins Lal )'V In hIIh amplayae Is placed Ia dera..esed
or aAterlally inl;umeed by whflher Or not he or the Is a soar
Of . etmnty "Cap.
e. hlnual entry gis.lest lou are m (Act ".it"
•All-, AM
Amdetermin In .feu at ce.eptabla aM rpulred per(O'une. kevds
Am determined enraaen haat And cot ansfpb.
11 ray .f the.. acedlttans uitt they will be Iaek.teelyresealed. _
y. rhe City .111 utablsan • 'paMN
ts thc9h IIt le po..Nb ee r..1ry the
vaebar of rlmrfty "placenta, W thA nsber .f slmnty wrlet. rawly
..,, pley.d or premted L. rvfarwme m uma
Ana nare .f AWflcatlA ..cwd
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1. 'raining W •S loy.nt th'wab ..In Iran'.. a hey".. lova tY101e..t
11agru, aea:IA•t'vwl Truth Carle, C w'.tlen mintr.u, ant a:n<r swah
pto,r+u .111 a given r. Terson, of f-11, uvn N', • Ji SU. Yt-:ani
,Coup for I. 1... within lust• of in, W.'ar er:la'd b+l;ef.
2. result am elrarier .piny... A well . -Inrn aft to vas Ciudad a
Lxress. chair •tilla and lob potential through paftacl; tun in iseafn9
aid education pr"rue am the City will r.9alatll• review sad `el; to
osure that .acn plug'... a Mavaare W .f., In fact, aI.tlazd. to
all tspla,vc.. Ce Cry vill sera to hart travel. .>. • :it• verznese
W e ad .... a9. of tr.inin9 appanunitl.s In n ,. Lh.t awe .....aouttee
.nen capered to the I.. of the wart tete.. Aad whoa realm. 1s e•asl-
able generally to other "Ployses In she waw CIA..If ieatioa.
1. As •any foal. ted dnceity ..War Gludrmtaq.d trainees N svefr pare -
U. ceptoyee. will bused A• wo't reed. pamst and .11. ,v
on at least a repras.nketly relationship to the gravest ceeantry.
a. ". tru enity of low and u.Awros coli". AM .ay other ".'.-
Ing Imtlta[se Chat are established will be advised of tnt stills And
tubl.ee. W the levels th..f that .leuld be ""he to .et tha era[n/OP
meds M elks City apinrea - ween and It sorb traening prcgra. ass
Instituted.
f.ElCT W. PVmIM. AMD eIOCTIDet
1. re leyseenA .mtt..tIa. [eras will be Irev of bass wren nfrie+.+ m es:e.
creed, costa. rational origin, .1191....... "t or Imntry .ce;: as
a Separate reference section of the 4mllut/m in order to leeuilf
Witter" lar rtporU" ted suAl..lc.l purpose.... regutrei by red ... 1.
stat. am Istat ton "Incise.
1. All qu.litic.tim far .gloyraA should b felly lob rrL:ed. ACT talks
91vn by the City will be "uitsble she Identical for all eCylitsats for
a glean poaltlm. Contenwa review at she tests given by the City small
W mMsc[tl to Lure tn.ir .alldity In taro of the purlo.e of Ihear
w.
1. Tar "Allficataahe of All eepinse., Inelud(rg f.aal.. Iad/a, Note of
alrarlty hecA,<aM, will b rreI , r.9aln1, to a.... chat the., are
mnsleered far pra.aliCv, aM ur-9radlro.
a. All Prarti.n. a<d/oa Lm.fers of repioyres fra mar lee to "Cham wilt
b able .1.ta•ut I"Ari m Ise., creed. color.. ..... I ertan, lettlaan.
ma, pe It .nave try.
S. all tale IML, Israeli, Reap Cepin... will r. Lv. b.pzau msidres-
Una far adva..f, e{par[unitie..
S. A" calla.Uva batgeial" .".wants wma ehr city say entar late wall ba
nstfr
Of eaardvece est I "rend W 'A", C11"ale mlor.me/vesal ael9sa,ear aseliilm.
Of , AIC .ee w " r
Cases, M et .watry' std seNll b ooulaerre NV AYl Ills.
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evade. ere ..esmt lY rq:oyad. tad trot b del<nloe Ne 1,.t for Sieh
e ltNlloN. vnen neco.ry, rww4l'l Off ... - Ny /anIwe such ¢tion
. the follwbq,
a. hers v19o1..s ftervitwnt of guallflwd female and/or ei or,t,
CAMldattl.
b. Spcl.l di.nst tan wish appnDrb. vaY9anent, supsr.twry- or other
p nanne 1, .....def the City'. paltry, AN it. des". b Insole full
uU11.UOn of gvabbed (Oval. aW., nnoftty 9vu.P "sono+ t
at .Il 104 bee I..
e. C..I.t1 9Ybflu[taN of Wt loves "n.I.. of Insult .nev., mlmelt,
9rOuP .Ploys to dnentn. whether their stills and .pabilitleA
.avid fsr e>. fully ueAluM at Alghe! Iib levels or would r Ant
their tum war to ether lyp.. of loco wore .ndlly I.O1W9 in dw.nsqp
aw.t.
•• pb:,wnt• pra.otwr., am transfer activitlu at all levels Will W wnl-
cored to insvre that full o.lder.tlon, es r.9utred b'1' L,us City mll<y.
het been 9lels to g -Ilflbl I.I. eM/or sinerity group
IhZrw ctaiT••:tau-lov w mucy,
y.`s City will tate OPpnPrtail SCOP. b mugs that a.t employees Are advised
tr this Iolic, of mn•d.crinlMtiOn and of its interest In actively ane,
Arfleltatively providlnp ytal mpltrsant opp.unlly such ., 1
1. C'. znic.tim va4.. WclW,ng bulletin, employ. heY400., dtscusalon
or fila, 1c orient new ea1{oy.s, .ted In -how. publications will rep A....
Wit r•u;eot.
1. All m.Ngeaent am a>y others In A pensitLon to Implement this polity I
Inclu11h1 the. .".ged In r.ntln9. twining and OW., prwnnil Ostia-
-411 be fully .dWi.wr of the entic, And of their ..pis W,liu..
wish resleel to lt.
7. ate Clay aAmger will establish •system .f f.vck can[nl .,thin .Il
day. nos to asswr. SMI&TAtton of the pricy .row9heut the IAItle Cit,.
1. A pel,adW .pat to N Na1.n Relation. the Comm.. ion .hell W of.e by the
Cit'/ laN9!r i<n.rnl,a prn9rf<e O( the AM flrY[lrt Action r.9gf Y. i
f. T•.1 City will d..gnat. • .pa<tflt peon And fha.9e that paw. wlW Lwa
n,loYibillel of aww w.M the afli.wtiO. w[la. P.o.tn aid retard
t Kplri• The plasm in than. Lnould shave slur respadlbliiry 1,d elan
W trt.tl'/ AdeANant NO Aff,rvtlwt Action Pro7ran.
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:Re Clay rill .nand W[ ucho(f s, lleaMa.11 A aM Il. I.. I. oft. W Yde
onIV for itue, 1M that such ..road• Y null es .11or rem religion will 1
sa We without 11 -rd W rw-, need, Wloq Yl1oY1 origin. religion. .a.
Ameatry.
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the City will INun stat share to N dlsp.rlty Wl.tan tht aaeaad.tlen
retailed by tesla• "/Or einollly 9nq enploy.e. arwt at"' —1101-11, -1
that opportunity for peforsiry oelrt,an wort Of Otherwise 04tntrp tNlONld
comp.adatlon is .!forded without dlwr Imlvatloo to all otployees.
It is be City's pllcy that none of Its facllnt.. will M saSrp.ed on the
heal. of ... creed, to tarn national arigtn, nitg hoar ! age of .ntestrl
and the dean pllry will W oMlreed with reape<t to a" —ployso progeses
or atfi.lti. which an tpNerld or suppueted by the City.
�. CTMICK A=IM,
The, Cit, rill also erseur.N mlmllty Snap mntrartors. awWvntn:ten, aM
contractors wish minority rgresen.tlon man" their employees W Old fur
mntueting wort ane when re9ntstM, to tie dyfe. (1,a 141. wish., .h. tm
pderen<e, ...let -Lem wish aspect W ..IN /arfarannn bend., wrlt4,p
metric[... WI, Olde. 1
yarsuant W the Iowa City 9an.n Relation Chdi Yrne IIS>a, e9uad W lust trwAt`
sant shall be guaranteed by all stnieipal ap.rctes In perfonuq their se:.u.
W the public, std Wan Will be miWisQImW4m no .a basis of Co.*. creed,
slur, Ntlasal Origin, religion, r1,, ash of arct.ery in that us. ed k+l.pl
facilities. ihte. In hare of W ..Iona emlrlpl bCilitlo shall WO
special cane that m mndiclpal facility lm et.d lm that furshes. of any
dlserWYbry paeelw.
2. mltrflam,
1. minority Gr>up
any s.b,.W tri Wln • nIta . rM.b I. dlrtlpuls►WIm r!m the daiiunt
group 1. Wet niton aid W embiassed to ..I. .el.sima. dlacrlmto-
.glan. W offset differential trentifnt by n.. g„ of let., aloe, national
origin. nL9lm, subs, .P, anc.vy at amy mablYtim of the" factors.
1. hlnority Canto Applleanu
hems- wan eta mermen of -heeler 4.oM an deflred Abaw. W W .ply
for egloyan.t +itis tLa City of Ins City.
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REGION V.F.J...I DNI.. 13.11610,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Service KRSn09A OFFICE
FEDERAL BUILDING, 210 WALNUT STREET
DES MOINES, IOWA 50709
July 3, 1979
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284-4706
Mr. Lyle Seydel, Housing Coordinator
Iowa City Housing Authority
412 East Washington -Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dcar Mr. Seydel:
Ibis is a follow-up to the on-site monitoring review of the
Iowa City Housing Authority, conducted June 26, 1979, by
Mrs. Joann Williams, Equal Opportunity Specialist, of our
staff.
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We are pleased with the report of the positive effort the
(lousing Authority is exhibiting in administering the equal
opportunity requirements of the program, and encourage
continued positive efforts in this realm. Our appreciation
to you and Ms. Flinn for time relinquished and the cooperation
shoal during the review. We look forward to working with
the Authority in the future.
The updated versions of the ''Affirmative Fair (lousing Marketing
Plan'! and "Statement of Policies..., 11 are presently under
review. Comments will be provided in separate correspondence.
If there are any questions or we can be of assistance, please
contact us.
Sincerely,
r'/?01n�6Eaannj_u0rg_e_n_s_ ,
Supervisor
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REGION V.F.J...I DNI.. 13.11610,
VII W.I.M Soul
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Service KRSn09A OFFICE
FEDERAL BUILDING, 210 WALNUT STREET
DES MOINES, IOWA 50709
July 3, 1979
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IN REPLY NEF\11 TOI
7, 21!D
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284-4706
Mr. Lyle Seydel, Housing Coordinator
Iowa City Housing Authority
412 East Washington -Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dcar Mr. Seydel:
Ibis is a follow-up to the on-site monitoring review of the
Iowa City Housing Authority, conducted June 26, 1979, by
Mrs. Joann Williams, Equal Opportunity Specialist, of our
staff.
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We are pleased with the report of the positive effort the
(lousing Authority is exhibiting in administering the equal
opportunity requirements of the program, and encourage
continued positive efforts in this realm. Our appreciation
to you and Ms. Flinn for time relinquished and the cooperation
shoal during the review. We look forward to working with
the Authority in the future.
The updated versions of the ''Affirmative Fair (lousing Marketing
Plan'! and "Statement of Policies..., 11 are presently under
review. Comments will be provided in separate correspondence.
If there are any questions or we can be of assistance, please
contact us.
Sincerely,
r'/?01n�6Eaannj_u0rg_e_n_s_ ,
Supervisor
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IOWA CITY BRANCH
70 = NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
\' Box 2493
, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319.354•5669
April 29, 1980
lobert V. Morris Iowa City Council:
President
Iev. Thornes Mikelson We the Iowa City Branch of the Ilational Association
Vire Presideni for the Advancement of Colored People have become
,ou0h A. Penny aware of a serious problem affecting Iowa City.
Treasurer
It is our observation that federal contract compliance
Sec iltJohnsonJr, is not being adequately practised by the City of
eiary Iowa City in the following areas:
Affirmative Action - there is and has been no specific
Affirmative Action program adopted by this city and
the consequenses of this fact are obvious.
This city which employs hundreds of people not only
has an inadequate number of black employees but has
only workerne we black
feelabove
thisthe
factbasic
notlevel
onlyfinjustclerical
has
racial connotations involved.
Pair HoueinP - there has been no fair housing plan
implemented in Iowa City.
Revenue Sharing - the distribution of revenue is both
unfair and inadequate.
P]inorittCConnttractors - there are no minority contracting
firms emp eyl ed by the City, even in light of the intense
construction efforts underway around the city.
We are aware that federal guidelines which have been set
are apparently not being followed by this city.
We are also aware that certain governmental agencies
including those listed below have been assured that
federal contract compliance was being perfo2vned in
Iowa City - thus making the city eligible for these
federal funds.
Equal Economic Opportunity Commision ();I:OC), Office of
Federal Contract Conlpliance(OFCCP), Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
We encourage the City to take action to rectify this
situation immediately.
Sincerely,
C
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Robert V. Morris
MICROFI L7DES
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City of Iowa City
Fr== MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 1, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: Cite r
RE: Lin a Eaton
Enclosed is correspondence concerning the investigation of the allegations
of Clara Oleson. Action previously has been taken and additional action
initiated, as follows:
I. Several weeks ago when some of these matters were brought to the
attention of the City, the legal staff, the Fire Chief, Linda Eaton and
Clara Oleson met with representatives of the Fire Union to discuss the possible
serious consequences of such actions. The Fire Chief has followed up that
meeting with discussions with the command officers and virtually all members
of the Fire Department. The Fire Union has conveyed to all members the serious-
ness of such actions and the possible consequences of additional events.
2. As a result of the most recent allegation, the following actions are
being taken:
a. The Fire Chief will meet with all members of the department and
provide each member with a written statement indicating that the
Perpetrators of such incidents will be subject to disciplinary
action, including the possibility of dismissal.
b. The Fire Chief and the City Manager will meet with all command
officers.
c. Training resources in the area of human relations are being
explored for the Fire Department.
d. A letter from the City Manager will be provided to the Fire Union
concerning this issue.
e. Secure protection and inspection will be provided for Linda
Eaton's fire fighting gear.
f. The City Manager has directed the Fire Chief to explore a
reassignment of the shifts.
cc: Clara Oleson
Fire Chief Keating
John Hayek
Roger Scholten
Sophie Zukrowski
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IOWA CI1Y IOWA 1>224O (319)3,5418(0)
April 30, 1980
Mr. Gerald Shanahan, Director
Department of Criminal Investigation
State of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Dear Mr. Shanahan:
Enclosed is a letter alleging certain acts which may have been
taken against an employee of the City of Iowa City, namely Linda
Eaton. The letter reports that she was "physically abused" and
other actions "threatened her life."
Because of the seriousness of these charges the City requests that
the Department of Criminal Investigation initiate an immediate investi-
gation to determine the validity of the charges, whether any criminal
action has been undertaken related thereto, and to attempt to identify
the perpetrator of any such action.
Your cooperation and immediate assistance in this matter will be greatly
contactaPolicelChief Harveyou have nMillertians concerning this matter, please
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cc: John Balmer
John Hayek
Larry Lynch
Dale Helling
Clemens Erdahl
Mary Neuhauser
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David Perret
Roger Scholten
Harvey Miller
Glenn Roberts
Clara Oleson
Robert Vevera
Nathan Hopkins
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IOWA CI1Y IOWA 1>224O (319)3,5418(0)
April 30, 1980
Mr. Gerald Shanahan, Director
Department of Criminal Investigation
State of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Dear Mr. Shanahan:
Enclosed is a letter alleging certain acts which may have been
taken against an employee of the City of Iowa City, namely Linda
Eaton. The letter reports that she was "physically abused" and
other actions "threatened her life."
Because of the seriousness of these charges the City requests that
the Department of Criminal Investigation initiate an immediate investi-
gation to determine the validity of the charges, whether any criminal
action has been undertaken related thereto, and to attempt to identify
the perpetrator of any such action.
Your cooperation and immediate assistance in this matter will be greatly
contactaPolicelChief Harveyou have nMillertians concerning this matter, please
Syours
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City Manager
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John Hayek
Larry Lynch
Dale Helling
Clemens Erdahl
Mary Neuhauser
Sophie Zukrowski
David Perret
Roger Scholten
Harvey Miller
Glenn Roberts
Clara Oleson
Robert Vevera
Nathan Hopkins
Robert Keating
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LAW OFFICES
403 South Gilbert Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
April 29, 1980
Willard M. Freed 14s. Angela Ryan
PhII1pM.ReiseMer Assistant City Attorney
MlcliaelMegan City of Iowa City
DuaneRohovlt Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 351-2330
Dear Angie,
ClaraOleson This is a confirmation letter to a telephone conversation
(319)354.4056 with Roger on 4/29, due to your unavailability due to
trial.
It is my understanding that today Linda Eaton's rubber
gloves were slit.' Given the use of this piece of
eugipment we have now reached the point where my client's
life ie in danger.
Ms. Eaton has reported this event to her superiors. However,
this letter is to put its recipients, personally, on
notice. Since January, 1980 the firefighters have
effectively had a verbal and social boycott in effect
against Linda Eaton. They have salted her orange juice,
defaced her picture and physically abused her. These
actions are juvenile. Today's action threatened her life.
I brought these actions and others to your attention; and,
significantly, today's event followed the application
of the City's "solution." Today's event, combined with
the "jokes" about "getting her" will not be tolerated.
I have no alternative but to bring to bear every
resource at my command for the protection of my client.
The Injunction from the J.C. District Court reaches to
all members of the Fire Department, the City Council,
the Chief, the City Manager, yourself and John Hayek.
This letter is a demand that you provide immediate work
conditions which are minimally safe for Linda Eaton.
That demand is made to all of the named defendants personally.
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tragedy.
I expect an immediate and personal response from each
of this letter.
recipient
R spectfulp.
Clara Oleson
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Balmer
Berlin
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Hayek
Helling
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Neuhauser
Perret
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C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
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110 LAST WASHINOTON STREET 337.0008
IOWA CITY. IOWA 32240
April 30, 1980
Ms. Clara Oleson
Attorney at Law
403 South Gilbert Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Linda Eaton
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I have received a copy of a letter dated April 29th
addressed to Ms. Angela Ryan of my staff concerning Linda
Eaton. Naturally I am quite concerned about the situation
indicated by the letter. I met with City Manager Neal
Berlin this morning to discuss the letter with him.
Your letter raises serious concerns and makes very
serious allegations concerning actions of persons at the
Fire Department. Obviously these matters should be fully
investigated immediately. Secondly, because your client
and my client are currently involved in litigation, I
believe it would be highly advisable for the City to ask
an outside investigative agency to immediately look into
Ms. Eaton's complaints in an attempt to determine who the
actors are, exactly what was done, and any other relevant
facts and circumstances so that the City can take prompt
and appropriate action. Accordingly, I have recommended to
the City Manager that the Iowa Division of Criminal Investi-
gation be contacted immediately, that your letter be
referred to them, and that they be asked to conduct an out-
side investigation as soon as possible. The DCI is about
the only external agency that I can think of at this time
that would have the investigative ability and personnel
able to investigate a situation of this sort. If you can
think of some other agency that you feel ought to be
involved in this process, please let us know, we will give
any such suggestions every consideration.
In the meantime, if there are other steps that you
think we ought to consider, again, I would encourage you to
let us know. While the City and your client obviously differ
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as to many legal issues concerning her rights, responsibilities
as well as our rights and responsibilities, there is certainly
no question about the fact that Ms. Eaton is entitled to our
fullest possible support insofar as the work atmosphere and
her own personal safety are concerned.
Very truly yours,
John W. Hayek
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 23, 1980
To: Steering '0�Igitt L l
on Reorganization
From: Don Schmeiser, " tinelo entg Director, Department of Planning and
Program Dev
Re: Organizational Structure and Costs
The purpose of this memorandum is to present for discussion purposes
various alternatives for the organizational structure of a combined or
joint intergovernmental planning agency, the location of the staff for the
agency, and to present preliminary cost estimates for the support of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Since the City and the County have specific interests in regard to
planning support for various functions and activities, .it seems
appropriate to organize a Metropolitan Planning Organization and a Rural
Planning Organization (see attached organizational chart). The MPO would
manage a transportation and human needs planning program for Iowa City,
Coralville, University Heights, the County and the University. .The RPO
would manage a program of land use planning and assistance to the County
and non -urbanized communities. The staff for the organizations should be
located where they are most accessible to the agencies for which they will
be providing planning support. On this basis, the MPO staff would most
appropriately be located with the City staff and the RPO staff with the
County staff presumably in the office of the County Zoning Administrator.
The MPO staff could be housed within the Davis Building, office space
presently leased for City offices. The Department of Planning and Program
Development (PPD) presently occupies the second floor, the Housing
Programs Division of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services
occupies the front part of the first floor, and the East Central Iowa
Council of Governments (ECICOG) occupies the rear part of the third floor.
There is limited space on the second floor of the Davis Building with only
additional space for a draftsman or graphics person and one additional
Person. Alternative to the location of the staff on the second floor,
ample space will become available on the third floor after May 30, since
ECICOG will be vacating this space. This office space, with a total of
800 square feet, would be sufficient to accommodate two transportation
Planners
a human services planner, and planning interns. These persons,
in addition to a graphics technician which could be located on the second
floor, and personnel in PPD would comprise the staff needed for the MPO.
It is rather apparent that there are considerable cost savings in
combining the staff of the MPO with the personnel in PPD. In particular
the secretary, minute -taker and director of PPD would provide the needed
support for the MPO staff as a division in the department. In addition,
the vacant planning technician's position in PPD could be filled by the
graphics technician of the JCRPC to share in the responsibilities for PPD
and the staff. Attached hereto is a tabulation of major expenditures
anticipated by the MPO staff.
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MPO MAJOR EXPENDITURES
The following estimated expenditures and revenues are based upon the tab-
ulation of expenditures and revenues indicated in the JCRPC budget for FY 81
and comparable expenditures for divisions in PPD.
EXPENDITURES
Personnel Costs
Director (q) **
$ 6,500
Secretary (q) **
3,039
Word Processing
2,000
Minute Taker (1/8)
1,186
Graphics Technician ('-z) **
6,860
Transportation Planner
23,338
Transportation Assistant
18,400
Part-time Planning Assistance
*** 5,600
$ 64,203
Office Space
Rent $ 3,920
Utilities (electricity only) 720
Other Expenses
Travel
Office Supplies
Graphics Supplies
General Office Supplies
Computer Service
Telephone (Watts Line)
Printing
Xerox
Postage
Legal Fees
Audit
Publications
$ 4,640
$ 1,600
1,000
1,000
800
800
750
3,000
2,700
1,750
200
1,600
200
$ 15,400
Total $ 84,243
* This figure represents an amount estimated for anticipated
expenditures and for which costs could be estimated. It
does not include expenditures which are uncertain at this
time but which would be included in a final approved budget.
** These positions are presently funded in the City's FY 81
budget (the amount shown for the Graphing Technician is
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k,k lhk Figure. includes Contributed servir.D, nF Universil.y Rrsoarch
Assistants (3 @ t, time)
REVENUES
Grant Funds
UMTA Section 8
FHWA 'A" (second year)
Local Funds
Iowa City
Coralville
Johnson County
University of Iowa
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
First Year
Second Year
$ 36,244 *
$ 32,643
4,000
4,000
2,000
2,000
5,600
5,600
$ 64,243
$ 44,243
* This figure does not include $ 16,399 in personnel costs presently
included in the City's FY 81 budget.
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MEMORANDUM =
DATE: April 21 1980
TO: Meal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief
RE: Central Business District Patrol
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In regard to CBD patrol, I think we can operate with
a reasonable level of effectiveness under normal
conditions and use of the area. However, if vandalism
or rowdyism increase in the area something must give
in order to service the CBD. Either some duties must
wait or be left undone if the CBD demands any great
amount of police services.
Of special concern to me is summer and fall. The
downtown receives increased use during these seasons.
However, we normally operate on short shifts in the
summer because of scheduled vacations and military
leaves. Fall, as is typical in Iowa City, is a time
Of high jinks among some of our seasonal residents
and requires a greater amount of municipal police
resources than at almost any other time of the year.
While I really do not have any grand design in a
period of resource shortages, I imagine we will as
always, muddle through.
My intent in the newspaper interview was to point out
that much of the uptown activity is occasioned by
University events, sports, etc. and that with reduced
personnel and material resources the University and
not the general property taxpayer should shoulder a
great deal of the financial liability occasioned by
these events. When additional officers are require(]
for crowd handling and traffic control Occasioned by
for-profit events, the sponsor should assume the eosin,.
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MEMORANDURI
Date: April 30, 1980 I
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From: Roger Scholten, Assistant City Attorney
Re: Sewer Tap -on Fees
From 1969 to 1975 municipalities were granted explicit authority in
Chapter 393 of the Code of Iowa to assess tap -on fees as a means of
financing sewer construction. That provision, however, was removed by the
Iowa Legislature in the 1972 home rule bill, effective January 1, 1975.
The question presented is whether cities have the authority to assess tap -
on fees pursuant to their general home rule powers.
In the City's recent case against Braverman Development, District Court
Judge Horan ruled in the City's favor. "The court finds that the
Plaintiff has authority to assess and collect sewer tap -on fees subsequent
to July 1, 1975, pursuant to its general home rule powers." In so ruling,
the court found that such fees did not fall within one of the three major
limitations to municipal home rule. The court held that the construction
of sewer facilities was within the realm of "local affairs," that the fees
did not constitute a tax, and that their assessment was not inconsistent
with State law. In particular, Judge Horan ruled that although cities are
specifically granted the authority to levy special assessments and
genera obligation bonds for sewer construction, such grants do not limit
a city's general home rule authority to assess tap -on fees.
Despite its counsel's recommendation to appeal the decision, Braverman
Development did not appeal. Therefore, the decision has only a persuasive
effect, and would not be binding upon future challenges. While I feel
fairly comfortable with the decision, there is certainly no guarantee that
a new tap -on ordinance would be upheld.
It should also be noted that the ordinance under which Braverman Develop-
ment was assessed has been repealed. When the Iowa City ordinances were
codified in 1978 the tap -on ordinance was not included. Therefore, it
would be necessary to draft and approve a new ordinance before proceeding
with any project to be financed by tap -on fees. If you have any questions
regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me,
bjI111
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Date: April 23, 1980
To: City Manager and City Council
From: Michael Kucharzak
Re: Property Rehabilitation Program
The following is a status report regarding property rehabilitation
activities for the fifth year of the Community Development Block Grant
Program.
312 Loan Activities:
Summit Apartment Cooperative - 228 S. Summit Street.
Sixteen apartments and one rooming unit. 312 loan approved,by HUD in
August 1979 for $140,550. All interior work completed, only painting
and caulking of, exterior remaining. All work scheduled for
completion by June 30, 1980.
Iowa Apartments - 108 S. Linn Street.
Thirty-two apartments. Tentative 312 loan approval from HUD on
February 13, 1980 in the amount of $556,800. Plans and
specifications are out for bids with bid opening scheduled for May 2,
1980. Final application due at HUD May 8, 1980.
Bu'rkley Apartment Building - 130 E. Jefferson Street.
Twenty-eight apartments. Preliminary inspection work completed,
including engineering structural study. Consulting contracts to be
let for assistance in completing specifications and construction
cost estimates. Loan should be submitted to HUD this summer.
1411 Sheridan Avenue
Single-family dwelling, owner -occupied. Amount of 312 loan -
$27,000. All construction completed in fall of 1979. Case closed.
710 S. Summit Street
Single-family dwelling, owner -occupied. Amount of 312 loan -
$15,050. Only exterior painting remains to be done and is scheduled
to be completed this spring:
839 Roosevelt Street
Single-family dwelling, owner -occupied. Amount of loan applied
for - $27,000. Final work being completed on application and will be
mailed out to HUD on May 2, 1980.
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630 E. Washington Street
Single-family dwelling, owner -occupied. Amount of 312 loan applied
for - $20,000. We anticipate completing paperwork and mailin
application around May 9, 1980. g
937 E. Davenport Street
Single-family dwelling, owner -occupied. Preliminary work almost
completed for 312 loan application.
Forgivable Loan Program:
Five cases have been approved for forgivable loans having a total
dollar amount of $56,499. Of the five cases one is completed, and
construction continues on the remaining four. Two additional cases
are presently being prepared by staff and will soon be submitted to
the Housing Commission for approval. All monies identified for the
forgivable loan program will be encumbered before June 30, 1980.
Spouse Abuse Shelter:
Rehabilitation staff has worked closely with the principals involved
in the Spouse Abuse Shelter both in their real estate search
activities and currently in the rehabilitation program development
for the Shelter. Inspections have been completed and presently staff
is completing the preliminary cost estimate for the rehabilitation.
It is expected the shelter will undergo rehabilitation during the
summer of 1980.
In addition to the above-mentioned cases the staff has assisted the
Department. of Planning and -.Program Development in performing field
surveys on potential replacement housing sites for persons being
relocated in the small cities grant area.
Staff proposes to continue to aggressively seek out all 312 loans, both
owner -occupied and investor-owned that can be processed according to HUD
guidelines. This means that priority must be given both by the City of
Iowa City and by HUD to properties that are either owned and occupied by
low-income property owners or in the case of renter housing, properties
occupied by lower income tenants. To date, our success rate in seeking
out these properties have been very good. The staff would like to expand
the rehabilitation 312 activities, and is willing to seek additional staff
support from Council, however, a greater commitment from HUD regarding the
future funding of the 312 program must be given before the staff can
consider expanding the program. As soon as information is obtained, the
staff will inform the Council and the City Manager.
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
APRIL 23, 1980
Referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings were distributed to
the staff for review and discussion (copy attached).
Items for the agenda of April 29 include:
Set public hearing regarding electrical code amendment
Motion to appeal Linda Eaton decision
Amend fees and charges at Cemeteries
Urban Renewal hotel project
Oak Meadows addition - recommendation from P&Z
Set public hearing amending Zoning Ordinance - setback requirements.
Adoption of fourth City Code supplement.
Chief Miller will convene the advisory committee on Personnel Rules revision
on April 24.
Mike Kucharzak raised the issue of the street lights not functioning on the
Benton Street Bridge. Public Works will check further.
the Bette Meisel suggested that the volume of vehicular traffic across areas of
indicated a that this hsituation�will was
be monitoredaas problem.
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Dennis Showalter indicated that the Parks Department will wash down bthe
entire Plaza surface in June and that an effort is also being made to improve
performance of the mini -sweeper.
Dale Helling explained that a seniority list for all job classifications
which may be affected by the upcoming reduction in force will be distributed.
In addition, Department Heads will be advised of all persons in their
respective departments who are in positions slated for termination and whose
situations have not previously been resolved. Layoff and bumping procedures
are being established by the City and the Union and these should be prepared
in the near future. Helling will meet with individual employees involved
after May 7, 1980,
Regarding upcoming bids for Public Housing, Mike Kucharzak indicated that a
staff committee will do a preliminary review of the proposals for the purpose
of evaluating site eligibility criteria.
Prepared by:.
Dale Helling
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DEPARTMENT
REFERRALS
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Action on agreement deferred until
a contingency date can be determined
Hills Annexation
q/pl
pgpp
re: Section 4. Jay Honohan will
Washington Street Bridge
4/21
Public
Rebid repair project immediately.
Works
P&PD/
Could County recover partial cost in
County Home Sewer
4/21
Legal
future with Tap -On fees?
Will DEQ require oversizing under
requirements for trunk sewers?
Could Washington Street be realigned
Senior Center
4/21
Bette M.
to allow drop-off zone on north side
of present street?
Check on feasibility of a cane'-"
to drop-off area.
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Is extension from Melrose to Myrtle
Byington Extension
4/21
Public
feasible?
Works
Letter will come from U of I (Randy,
College St. Vacation
4/21
P&PD
Bezanson) re: University's intent to
consider College St. vacation when
negotiating future City -University
business.
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April 21, 1980
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COMMENTS/STATUS
Most sidewalk blocks are marked,
Kirkwood/Lower Muscatine
4/21
HUS
some
some which seem still good. Will a
good blocks be replaced when
most of a length of sidewalk V
replaced?
Isn't this cheaper?
Public
Can sidewalk on north side be widene
Benton St. Sidewalk4/21
Works/
for bicycles?
H&IS
Why is this sidewalk being marked?
Northside Lighting
4/21
Police
Provide Council with project update p
and grant status.
Provide Council with map showing
Foster Road
4/21
P&PD
all land owners involved.
Sidewalk Assessment - Benton & Estron
4/21
Public
Can City assess for sidewalk w,lout
Works
difficulty?
Scott Blvd. R.O.W. Annexation
4/21
Public
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DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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Re: problems with recreation area
Westwinds Development
4/22
P&PD
not being constructed -
1) Was this part of development
approved by City?
2) Can City take any action if`this
was part of the approved plan and
Bicycle Auction
4/22
Police
Resolution adopted.
Rail Passenger Service
4/22
Asst. Cit3
Check with Chamber of Commerce and
IDOT re: status of current effort.
Manager
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
April 30, 1980
Referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of April 28 and
29 were distributed to the staff for review and discussion (copy attached).
Items for the agenda of May 6 include:
DDI - Whiting Company plat
Newport Park Addition plat
Public hearing on amendment to Electrical Code
Resolution on fees and charges for cemetery
Public hearing on plans for neighborhood curb and sidewalk repairs
Resolution approving plans for neighborhood curb and sidewalk repairs
Set public hearing to vacate College Street
The agenda for the informal meeting on Monday, May 5, will include a briefing on
the bid opening for public housing, information on the Rehabilitation Program,
and a discussion of the Whiting Company plat.
The Finance Director gave a brief status report on the personnel policy.
Three meetings have been held to review the policy and another meeting will
be held on Thursday. Another week and a half will probably be needed to complete
the review. At that time an amended draft will be furnished to the City Manager.
The next step would be to furnish a draft to department heads for review. It
was requested that copies of the draft be furnished to division heads also. The
final policy will be furnished in a binder for easy updating. Each employee
will receive a copy of the policy.
The City Manager advised that some changes will be made in the City's Affirmative
Action Policy. Some thought is being given to having department and division
heads involved in reviewing the policy. The City Manager asked the staff to
give thought to this policy and asked if any are interested in being involved
on an ongoing basis. The group will be a task force responsible for the develop-
ment of the program and establishing goals and procedures as well as monitoring
the program.
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Lorraine Saeger
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Informal Council Meeting
April —28 , 1980
DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
SUBJECT
DATE
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DUE
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COMMENTS/STATW;,
County Home Sewer
4-28
Cit Mgr/
PublicWksMay
Schedule for informal session on j
12.
Lincoln School Siren
4-28
Assistant
City Mgr
Memo to Council - status, when.
report will be received and
when siren is ready.
Urban Renewal -Block 64
4-28
Larry Chiat
a. Legal opinion - cAange in
proposals.
b. Report on desirability of
additional
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DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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Letter from Bob Morris
4-29
City Mgr
Report to Council on issues
raised in the letter.
Block 64 Project
449
City Clerk/
Resolutions deferred (Items 911�.
10, 11) for two weeks until May
Lorraine
13, 1980.
Colonial Lanes Liquor License
4-29
City Clerk
Notify owner - action deferred.
Discrimination
4-29
City Mgr
Letter to Jean Cater, 325 7th Avenue'
re. incidences of discrimination cit
Clara Oleson Letter
4-29
Legal
Prepare response
HACAP
4-29
Bette Meisel
Contact Manager regarding discD5sIion'
with Luther Trent
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CITY OF IOWA CITY REPORT
Willoworeek Neighborhood Center
Mark IV Apartments
Included with this report is the updated Handbook concerning the services
offered by the Willowcreek Neighborhood Center to the residents of the
Mark IV apartments and surrounding area on the West side of Iowa City.
JANUARY/FEBUARY/MARCH 1980
The half-time recreation worker# Roxanne Wardj has been a good asset to
the Center's outreach to the youth of the complex.
New programs include a pre-school group which meets at the Center on
Mondays from 2l00 to 3:30. A girls teen group was organized to meet on
Monday afternoons for rap sessions including discussions about family relation-
ships# boyfriends# running away from homes and other relevant topics.
Films obtained at the Iowa City Public Library are shown at the Center each
Thursday afternoon. A women's excercise group began meeting on Thursday
evenings.
The women's support group continues to meet on Friday mornings. Baby-
sitters for the kids are provided so that the mothers can enjoy the guest
speakers which have included Charlotte Young from the Extension Office
speaking on stretching money# an Eicher florist representative who explained
care for sick plants# and Jane Cronin who discussed the subject of childhood
sexuality.
Senior Citizens have enjoyed monthly noon lunches together at local
restaurants to celebrate those having birthdays that month. They also had the
opportunity to attend the Voices of Soul concert at the University of Iowa
on March 13th. Young people continue to do odd jobs for the elderly which
has been coordinated through the Center. The director has assisted the
Senior Citizens in filling out their Department of Revenue Rent Reinbursment
forms.
Bi -weekly newsletters continue to inform residents of the complex about
upcoming Center events and miscellanious items of concern. The visiting
nurse continues her visits to the Center and residents of the complex.
English classes for the Indo-Chinese boat people continue four tines
a week at the Center. Tutoring for the children is provided by practicum
students and volunteers.
The RACAP office provided staff people to help residents fill out the
Energy Rebate paper work which assists the residents in the form of a rent
reduction.
Currently five students from the University School of Social Work are
working at the Canter to complete practicum requirements.
The Board of Directors continues to meet on a monthly basis on the
third Wednesday at noon at the Center. City officials are invited to attend
any of. these meetings or visit the Center at any time.
Submitted by:
Royal Benjaminj Director
(Please excuse the combined report for three months. Individual monthly reports
will be given in the future.)
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WMLOWCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
MARK IV APARTMENTS
Q+carter ending Jan. 80-_FY8o
JANUARY
Payroll
947.49
Taxes
782.15
Office exp.
74,97
Phone
70.67
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60.00
Newsletter/Print
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Travel
34.60
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77.42
MARCH
20909—
Payrcu
1173.59
Taxes
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WMLOWCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
MARK IV APARTMENTS
Q+carter ending Jan. 80-_FY8o
JANUARY
Payroll
947.49
Taxes
782.15
Office exp.
74,97
Phone
70.67
Recreation
60.00
Newsletter/Print
52.08
Travel
34.60
HY-Vee
77.42
MARCH
20909—
FEBRUARY
Payroll
1128.54
Taxes
286.82
Office exp.
35.13
Phone
56.72
Recreation
31.27
Newsletter/Print
47.08
Improvements
29.39
MARCH
Payrcu
1173.59
Taxes
256.79
Office exp.
10.80
Phone
10.00
Recreation
59.58
Newsletter
11.50
HyVee
52.72
Sen. Cit. Cards
11.93
Prof. Services
50.00
Milage (Jan/Feb)
57.60
Operating Expense $369.74
Operating Expense $199.59
Operating Expense $264.13
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City of Iowa Ci
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 1, 1980
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James L. Robeson, Thermography Instrument Operator
Roger Tinklenberg, Energy Program Coordinator
Re: Report on the Infrared Scanning for the FY80 Heat Loss
Identification Project
The scanning of homes commenced on January 24, and ended on April 17.
During this time, a total of 284 units were scanned.' 15 were paying
clients. The requests for the scan came in response to 1,184 letters sent
to property owners. Approximately one-fourth of the Community
Development Block Grant area received letters. Approximately one-fourth
of those receiving letters requested a scan (284 units scanned/1,148
letters sent X 100 = 24.7%).
The energy scan usually took about 45 minutes, depending upon the size of
the house and the problems encountered. The walls were inspected both
visually and with the infrared scanner. This was to determine both the
amount of insulation generally present and to locate any specific trouble
spots.
Windows were inspected visually from the interior and exterior.
Recommendations for specific problems included weatherstripping and
caulking.
The ceilings and attics were checked both visually and with the scanner.
Due to the ease with which corrections in the attic could be made, the low
cost involved, and the energy saved, the amount and quality of the attic
insulation was the area of primary concern during the scan.
Exterior doors and storm doors generally proved to be an area of
considerable heat loss. Inspection here was done visually. Almost always
corrective action that could be done easily and inexpensively was
recommended.
Basements were inspected also. Usually, the box sill was uninsulated and
this was pointed out as an area of great heat loss. The recommendation to
insulate this area was made because it is easily insulated as well as
saves a lot of energy. Also, corrective action to insulate walls and
install storm windows was recommended many times.
On the exterior, the insulation of the garage and corrections around
siding, joints, and seams were recommended.
Further, many miscellaneous items were covered in the energy scan,
including fireplaces, wood burning stoves, the use of styrofoam, crawl
spaces, window air conditioners, furnaces, hot water heaters,
refrigerators, and freezers.
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As part of the scanning program, each homeowner was given the two City
fliers on energy conservation and a copy of the Home End Saver's Manual
which shows how to correct heat loss problems.
Follow-up phone calls to 25 home owners, picked at random, reveal that 12
had already undertaken some corrective action and that the other 13 were
planning action. Also, each home owner stated that the program was
worthwhile and of value.
cc: Resources Conservation Commission
Committee on Community Needs
bj4/16-17
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