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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 21, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule
March 24, 1980 Mond -
NO INFORMAL MEETING
March 25, 1980 1 Tuesda
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
March 31, 1980 Monda
1:30 - 5:00 P.M. Conference Room - Civic Center
1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications
2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports
2:30 P.M. - Discuss Third Year Small Cities Project - Planning and
Program Development
2:45 P.M. - Review Budget Process
3:30 P.M. - Executive Session - Pending Litigation
April 1, 1980 Tuesday
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers
PENDING ITEMS
Northside Study
Area Transportation Study
Undergrounding of Services in CBD
Appointments to Housing Commission, Human Rights Commission, and Planning and
Zoning Commission - April 8, 1980
Appointments to Mayor's Youth Employment Board, Resources Conservation Commis-
sion, and Board of Appeals - April 15, 1980
Economic Development Program
Old Capitol Nall Construction Schedule
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST, IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18(
March 17, 1980 .
Mr. Raymond L. Kassel, Director
Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mr. Kassel:
Attached please find a copy of Resolution 80-92 unanimously adopted by the City
Council on March 11, 1980.
The City Council strongly supports the concept of increasing accessibility of
rail passenger service to a greater number of Iowa residents. We feel that the
Rock Island Railroad right-of-way represents the best alternative and we feel it
would be in the interest of ell Iowans to pursue that goal.
We encourage you to ensure that this project continues to be afforded a high
priority in your department.
S cerely yours,
John R. Balmer
Mayor
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cc: Chairman, Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of Transportation
Office of Rail Public Council
The Honorable James Leach
The Honorable Berkley Bedell
The Honorable Charles Grassley
The Honorable Thomas Tauke
The Honorable Tom Harkin
The Honorable Neal Smith
The Honorable Arthur Small,
Iowa Senator
The Honorable Dale Hibbs,
Iowa Representative
The Honorable Jean Lloyd -Jones,
Iowa Representative
The Honorable John Patchett,
Iowa Representative
Iowa City Chamber of ComRerce
City Council
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RESOLUTION N0, 80-92
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR AND URGING
ACTION BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO RELOCATE AMTRAK SERVICES THROUGH IOWA CITY.
WHEREAS, a vast portion of our fuel resources is consumed in
passenger transportation, and
WHEREAS, major air carrier services are being reduced in many
areas, including our own, and
WHEREAS, air travel is less fuel-efficient than other land-based
transportation methods, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City views rail passenger service
as a most desirable alternative to air or auto travel, and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation is pursuing the
most accessible east -west route now in existence through Iowa,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, strongly supports the concept of AMTRAK service on
the Rock Island Railroad right-of-way and urges the State of Iowa and
the Iowa Department of Transportation to vigorously pursue this goal
In the interest of all Iowans.
It was moved by Neuhauser And seconded by Lynch
that the Resolution be a opte , and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Balmer
X Erdahl
X Lynch
X — Neuhauser
X Perret
x — Roberts
x Vevera
Passed and approved this 11th day of March , 19 80.
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ATTEST: Recatved E Approved
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 18, 1980
To: City Council
From: Cit�tAaJJnager
Re: Mandated Costs
Attached is information from various department heads relating to
mandated costs. In many instances it is extremely difficult to put an
exact dollar figure on these requirements. However, the information will
give you some indication of the extent and complexity of the requirements.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 5, 1980
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
Re: Mandated Costs by State & Federal Governme
Pollution Control Discharge standards set by blic Law 92-500.
Refuse Division Noise limits set by federal government will
increase the price of garbage trucks by several
thousand dollars.
Landfill Requirements for monitoring wells; requirement
for special permit to dispose of sewage sludge on
landfills.
Transit System Section 504 handicapped accessibility
requirements require interim SEATS type services
in three years; 50% accessible figure within 10
years; accessible shelters, bus barn etc.
Project FARE accounting procedures are required
by UMTA for Section 5 funding; State will
require; bookeeping work will be doubled;
ridership statistical work will be enormous.
Water Plant
Engineering
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UMTA planning and funding requirements require
much work on Section 18 now and Section 5 grant
applications in future.
State planning and funding requirements for
Yearly applications are very complex. Fair Labor
Standards Act requires overtime for temporary
employees.
EPA standards for eliminating sludge as discharge
to Iowa River.
Davis -Bacon wage scale is required on all federal
construction projects, thereby running up the
cost.
Bi -annual bridge inspection required by federal
law on all bridges greater than 20 feet. The cost
of inspections must be absorbed by City.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 14, 1980
TO: Neal G. Berlin, City Manager�- r� ,I
FROM: Patricia S. Brown, Director, Human Relations
RE: Mandated Costs
Per your request, I am supplying a list of Human Relations
functions that are mandated by the federal government.
Although no specific costs are assigned (it is hard to
assess), I think the list should provide you with some
idea as to probable expenses.
Personnel
Uniform Guidelines
Affirmative Action
- Age
- Sex
- Handicap
- Race
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sexual Preference
OSHA
Contract Compliance
- Compliance Review
- Monitoring
Program Development
Labor Relations
- Administration
- Grievance Resolution
Civil Rights
Complaint Processing
Complaint Resolution
Complaint Enforcement
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 14, 1980
TO: Neal G. Berlin, City Manager�- r� ,I
FROM: Patricia S. Brown, Director, Human Relations
RE: Mandated Costs
Per your request, I am supplying a list of Human Relations
functions that are mandated by the federal government.
Although no specific costs are assigned (it is hard to
assess), I think the list should provide you with some
idea as to probable expenses.
Personnel
Uniform Guidelines
Affirmative Action
- Age
- Sex
- Handicap
- Race
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sexual Preference
OSHA
Contract Compliance
- Compliance Review
- Monitoring
Program Development
Labor Relations
- Administration
- Grievance Resolution
Civil Rights
Complaint Processing
Complaint Resolution
Complaint Enforcement
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 14, 1980
To: City Council and City Manager
From: Michael Kucharzak
Re: Recent Legislation Mandating Additional Costs to the City
The administration of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services
has experienced additional costs in the operation of our City budget in
enforcing the following State mandated codes and ordinances:
The State Energy Code -- Prescribing design considerations and print
review procedures for all new construction projects in the city. The
duties are performed by the plans examiner and must be covered by a
plan examination fee. The plan examination fee is paid by the
applicant for the building permit.
The State Handicapped Code -- The State of Iowa specifies accessi-
bility requirements to accommodate handicapped citizens in all new
construction projects open to the public. The plans examiner must
review for compliance with the Handicapped Code at the time the
building permit is applied for. The plan examination fee must be
adequate to cover the additional costs for this review.
Other areas mandated by the State, although not recent, add a continuing
administrative burden to the City and are hereby included in this report.
State Liquor Licensing Procedures -- Building official must sign off
on all applications and renewals for liquor licenses. This obligates
a physical inspection of each building annually. The costs for this
are returned indirectly to the City in liquor tax revenue.
Chapter 413, the Housing Code -- Considerable discussion and
comments have been received by the City Council and the Department of
Housing and Inspection Services regarding the excessive burden being
placed by enforcement of the mandatory State Housing Code. All costs
for the administration of this ordinance are borne by the City and
although the City would probably have a housing code without State
mandation, about half of the $90,000 projected to operate the housing
inspection program for FY81 could be saved if the City would not be
obligated to perform such provisions as annual licensing.
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City of Iowa Cr=y
MEMORANDUM
DATA February 13, 1979
TO: Dale
FROM: Abbie
IF: Costs mandated by the State
The City Clerk's office is mandated by State Code, 372.13.3, so all
of our duties and costs to implement them, are mandated, including:
Minutes for Council meetings, publication of official version by a
deadline. Publication of disbursements, revenue; very costly. (Des
Moines does not have to publish.) Publication of employee's salaries,
yearly is NEW.
Minutes of closed sessions, have to attend to take detailed minutes,
and then write them up. Also tape-recorded. So this is a duplication.
If they are tape-recorded, why spend the time to write up minutes.
Detailed minutes take several hours to prepare. NEW
Public notice for meetings and agenda. We've had to purchase a locked
bulletin board, keys, and a stepstool,(board is so large to include
all public notices, it is out of reach for those posting). Takes time
to get key out for all those posting, and a file had to be set up
to keep the materials as posted. Extra proceedings re posting of
notices are now required by bonding attorneys.
Keep records, and open records. To find materials requested, we have
an indexing system and a reader/printer for materials microfilmed.
So we have the microfilm project to aid in retrieval. However, we
are losing our part-time employee who does the indexing and sets up
the microfilming, so next year is a question. We gets many requests
from the public, just yesterday Old Capitol wanted 214 pages of material
on industrial revenue bonds xeroxed. This takes time, and we will not
be able to comply with open records laws in the future.
I have noticed that since Affirmative Action, etc. we are interviewing
more applicants and the process takes much longer. Just that much
less time to do other duties. Recodification is now also mandated.
The filing of applications for PR is also done by our office. I
would like to figure out a way that only the final preliminary or
the final final is filed with us, not the dozen submissions inbetween.
We also record material at the Courthouse, publish legal notices,
publish ordinances, process beer & liquor applications. We are
custodians of the contracts, deeds and abstracts.
I can't think right now of other things mandated, and as I re -read this,
I have touched on irrevelant things!
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 30, 1980
TO: Deal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief 4\/\,
RE: Mandated Costs
The only mandated cost increase the Police Department
should experience in the coming fiscal year is $600
annually for the teletype. Costs will increase from
the present $1200 annually to $1800.
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City of Iowa Ci`' V,
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 15, 1980
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From: Angela Ryan, Assistant City Attorney,
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Re: Mandated Costs
The Legal Department does not have mandated costs in the sense of other
departments, e.g., the annual inspections for multiple dwellings.
However, the Legal Department provides support services for these
mandated programs. If the Housing Inspector finds violations, the Legal
Department must assist in bringing the property into compliance. Most
federal programs require astatement by legal counsel that certain
requirements have been met. For example, the sewer project required a
statement that the City's legal counsel had reviewed the title to all
property where the sewer line would be installed and that the City had
appropriate deeds and easements. Projects like urban renewal require
compliance with complex procedures and therefore mandate a high degree of
involvement by the legal staff. In addition, the Rules of Civil Procedure
require service of pleadings by the sheriff and court costs which cannot
be avoided.
Please contact me if you have further questions.
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K MORANDUM
DATE: February 21, 1980
TO: Dale Helling, Asst. City Manager
FROM: Rob=MandatedCost
Chief
RE: State
The Fire Department is virtually free of any state
mandated cost, other than those addressing the
Pension System and related costs.
There are Federal regulations which do require
us to hydrostatically test all pressurized
containers every five years, which results in
costs of several hundred dollars each five years.
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March 18, 1980
Ms. Sharon Lust, Chairperson
DPO Safety Committee
Rural Route 2
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Lust:
The City Council has received confirmation from the Iowa City
Community School District that supplemental funding will be provided
for the School Crossing Guard program for FY81. It is expected that
a formal agreement between the City and the School Board will be
finalized in the near future.
As a result of this agreement the City Council agrees that the City
will fund the program at its present level for the remainder of the
present school year. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to address
the issue of eliminating certain positions before the end of the
current school year. The staff will rely upon input from your Safety
Committee for administering the most efficient and effective program
possible in the future.
I appreciate the attention you have given this matter and I am happy
that a final solution has been reached which will be to the benefit
and satisfaction of all parties concerned.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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Nicolas Karagan
David Cronin
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MIR 14 1980 HOUSE FILE
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(Formerly Study Bill 747)
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1 An Act relating to housing in cities, by requiring cities to
2 establish a housing code or be subject to the uniform
3 housing code, establishing an interim committee to
4 study housing codes and related areas, repealing the
5 state housing law and authorizing penalties.
6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
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1 Section 1. ,Chapter three hundred sixty-four (364), Code
2 1979, is amended by adding the following new section:
3 NEW SECTION. CITY HOUSING CODES.
4 1. A city with a population of fifteen thousand or more
5 may adopt by ordinance one of the following housing codes
6 before January 1, 1981:
7 a. The uniform housing code promulgated by the
8 international conference of building officials.
9 b. The housing code promulgated by the American public
10 health association.
11 c. The housing code promulgated by the building officials
12 and code administrators. Q
13 d. The standard housing code promulgated by the.southern
14 building code congress international.
15 e. Minimum property standards promulgated by the United
16 States department of housing and urban development.
17 A city which has adopted a housing code listed in this
18 section before January 1, 1981, is no longer subject to chapter
19 four hundred thirteen (413) of the Code.
20 2. Every city.with a population of fifteen thousand or
21 more which has not adopted another housing code under this
22 section by January 1, 1981, is subject to and shall be con -
23 sidered to have adopted the uniform housing code promulgated
24 by the international conference of building officials, as
25 amended to January 1, 1980. A city which reaches a population
26 of fifteen thousand, as determined after the effective date
27 of this Act, has six months after such determination to comply
28 with this section.
29 3., A city which adopts or is subject to a housing code
30 under this section shall adopt enforcement procedures, which
31 may include but are not limited to the following:
32 a. A program for regular inspections and certification
33 of inspected housing.
34 b. A schedule of civil penalties or criminal fines for
35 violations.
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1 c. Authority for the issuance of orders requiring viola -
2 tions to be corrected within a reasonable time.
3 d. Authority for the issuance of citations pursuant to
4 sections eight hundred five point one (805.1) through eight
5 hundred five point five (805.5) of the Code upon a failure
6 to satisfactorily remedy a violation.
7 e. Authority, if other methods have failed, for an offi-
8 cer to contract to have work done as necessary to remedy a
9 violation, the cost of which shall be assessed to the viola -
10 for and constitute a lien on the property until paid.
11 f. An escrow system for the deposit of rent which will
12 be applied to the costs of correcting violations.
13 g. A receivorship system to provide for correcting viola -
14 tions.
15 h. Mediation of disputes based upon alleged violations.
16 i. Injunctive procedures.
17 The enforcement procedures shall be designed to improve
18 housing conditions rather than to displace persons from their
19 homes.
20 4. A city which is subject to the uniform housing code
21 or which adopts another housing code under this section may
22 provide reasonable variances for existing structures which
23 cannot practicably meet the standards in the code but are
24 not.unsafe for habitation.
25 5. Cities may establish reasonable fees for inspection
26 and enforcement procedures.
27 6: Cities with populations of less than fifteen thousand
28 may comply with this section.
29 7. A city may adopt housing code provisions which are
30 more stringent than those in the housing code it adopts or
31 to which it is subject under this section.
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33 1. The legislative council shall establish a joint sub -
34 committee of the senate and house standing committees on
35 cities to study subjects related .to city and state housing
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1 codes during the 1980 interim.
2 2. The joint subcommittee shall be composed of five mem-
3 bers from each house, no more than three from each house to
4 be from the same party.
5 3. The subcommittee's study shall include, but need not
6 be limited to the following subjects:
7 a. Possible reorganization of state government to provide
8 for administration of housing codes, building codes including
9 rehabilitation codes, and fire prevention codes under one
10 state agency.
11 b. Whether there is a need for a state housing code and
12 state housing code administration.
13 c. whether there is a need for the state to mandate
14 specific housing code enforcement procedures by cities.
15 d. Whether cities with a population of less than fifteen
16 thousand should be required to adopt housing codes.
17 e. Consideration of the need for statutory guidelines
18 regarding nuisance abatement procedures by cities as applied
19 to housing which constitutes a nuisance, including procedures
20 for the demolition of condemned buildings.
21 f. The most desirable state role in the areas of housing,
22 building, rehabilitation and fire prevention codes, balancing
23 the state's concerns against the concept of'home rule for
24 cities.
25 4. The subcommittee shall present its conclusions and
26 recommendations, in the form of a final report with necessary
27 bill drafts, to the legislative council upon its request and
28 to the general assembly which convenes in January, 1981.
29 Sec. 3. Chaptpr four hundred thirteen (413), Code 1979,
30 is repealed effective January 1, 1981.
31 EXPLANATION
32 The bill repeals the housing law in chapter 413 of the
33 Code, effective January 1, 1981, and requires all cities with
34 15,000 or more population to adopt one of several nationally
35 recognized housing codes or become subject to the uniform
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DATlI March 21 , 1980
T0: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: The Iowa City Human Rights Commission
RE: Linda Eaton Decision
At the monthly Commission meeting on March 20, 1980, the Iowa City
Human Rights Commission discussed the State Civil Rights Commission's
decision regarding Ms. Eaton's complaint of discrimination against
the City.
In.p.rocessing Ms. Eaton's complaint, due process was afforded by the
State Commission to both Ms. Eaton's complaint and the City's
position. The hearing officer found, after consideration of the
testimony at public hearing, and the State Commission concurred,
discrimination against Ms. Eaton. Continued litigation would be
embarrassing to the City in light of the due process afforded. Further-
more, given these circumstances at this time and impending personnel
cuts, the cost of litigation in times of budgetary constraints is
unjustified.
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission strongly recommends to the
City Council that the State Commission's ruling be accepted and
that further litigation not be pursued. We trust that the City
Council will accept this recommendation as you have in the past
deferred to our judgment in discrimination cases provided due process.
On behalf of the Human Rights Commission,
Sophf1-4
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Secretary
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MEMORAND
Date: March 18, 1980-
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From; Roger Scholten, Assistant City Attorney
Re: Heslinga Complaint on Woodfield's 1
After reviewing Chief Miller's report on Mr. Heslinga's complaint
regarding an alleged liquor law violation at Woodfield's, I must
concur with the Chief's conclusion that the evidence is insufficient
to substantiate a violation. Significantly, the complaintant and
another witness are unable to specify a date for the incident.
Moreover, neither saw alcholic beverages dispensed or consumed on
the premises. Without such specific information and testimony it
would not be possible to prove the necessary elements of the
violation.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 19, 1980
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council
From: Linda N. Woito, Assistant City Attorney
Re: Amerex Corporation vs. City of Iowa City
As you know, the decision in the above -entitled matter was entered
against the City on March 10, 1980, after trial to the court last
year. John Hayek and I have reviewed the judge's decision, which I
understand has been made available to you.
I will proceed to file a Notice of Appeal within the required 30
days, unless otherwise directed by you.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 19, 1980
To: City Council
From: Dick Plastino
I Re: Melrose Avenue Cor dor Traffic Improvements
The following memo will detail the chronological sequence of events in the
Capital Improvement Program for Melrose Avenue.
November 2, 1978 - Public Works turns in request for $10,000 for FY80
budget to widen Grand Avenue east of Byington to
provide two through traffic lanes.
February 28, 1979 Public Works sends memo to Council asking that the
amount be amended from $10,000 to $29,325 for FY80
budget. A copy of that memo is attached.
August 22, 1979 - Public Works prepares suggested Capital Improvement
Program for other improvements in the Melrose Avenue
corridor including: a) widening Melrose to four lanes
between Woolf and South Grand; b) widening for a third
lane on South Grand between Melrose and Grand. The
amount of this second phase was budgeted in FY82 for
$250,000.
February 4, 1980 - Council Capital Improvement Project meeting. Council
discusses projects and consensus is reached to delay
the -first phase (widening of Byington and Grand
intersection) to FY81 and speed up other improvements
from FY82 to FY81.
In summary -the total project budget is $280,000. By Council consensus verified
by tape_ recording..of- February .4 meeting, the entire $280,000 is budgeted -in
FY81. Budgeting in FY81 rather than FY80 has several advantages. First, the
University will have a chance to do site design for the law school. Second, a
number of institutional issues on land acquisition can be discussed with the
University. Third, with the formation of a task force to study traffic on the
west side, plans that may differ from this concept can be explored prior to any
expenditure of money.
At the present time the projected schedule for the improvements would result in
contract letting during the summer of 1981 at the earliest assuming land
acquisition proceed expeditously.
After all of the improvements budgeted for $280,000 are completed there will be
two full lanes of traffic in each direction from Riverside Drive to Woolf
Avenue; however, these improvements will not alleviate the problems of large
volumes of traffic passing through residential living areas near the University
dormitories. The traffic capacity of two lanes in each direction with sharp
right angle turns is not equivalent to a well designed Melrose Avenue diagonal.
It does represent a partial solution or an interim solution as the case may be.
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Date: February 28, 1979
To: Neal Berlin and City Cou i
From: Richard Plastino
Re: Grand Avenue Widening
Early in the budget process I had listed an amount of $10,000 to
widen Grand Avenue so two full lanes of traffic could turn from
Byington onto Grand Avenue.
Engineering has completed a more refined cost estimate. This
estimate is $29,325. The additional cost is due to:
L A short length of retaining wall is needed.
2. Concrete prices will run high due to the small nature of the
job.
Unless Council states otherwise, Financewill prepare a budget
amendment for Council consideration to allow funding the extra cost
Of this project by bonding.
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Gene Dietz
Rosemary Vitosh
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March, 14, 1980
To: Neal Berlin and City Council
From: Chuck Schmadeke, City Engineer
Re: The Ridge Road Drainage Problem
Street improvements, including pavement and storm sewer, were installed
along the 1600 block of Ridge Road during the summer of 1958. Subsequent
to this installation, erosion has developed downstream from the storm
sewer outlet. Enclosed you will find a report prepared by Christopher M.
Stephan of M.M.S. Consultants, Inc. detailing the problem and suggesting
several solutions..
Engineering's comments on available options are as follows:
I. Do nothing - With this option, erosion will continue unless adjacent
property owners take steps to control it.
2. Build a deep manhole adjacent to the existing inlet and extend an
outlet pipe to a point downstream from the erosion. - This option
would merely move the point of erosion sufficiently downstream from
the homes along Whiting Avenue to eliminate any potential for
foundation damage. The estimated cost of this option is $16,000.
3. Construct a storm sewer system to North Dubuque Street. - This option
would eliminate the erosion problem from the storm sewer on Whiting
Avenue. - However, --the storm sewer -construction would disturb the
existing ravine and increase erosion potential along the entire
drainage _channe.l.::In addition, erosion-problems.along North. Dubuque:_
Street would=develop:=x The estimated:cost.of:this -option `is:$40;500: --
4. A modification of option N3 using pressure pipe (water main pipe)
instead of storm sewer pipe. - This option eliminates the possibility
of erosion problems at pipe joints which become critical when
constructing sewer on steep slopes. The same erosion problems along
the drainage channel and at North Dubuque Street would exist,
however. In addition, periodic flushing of the line would be
required to remove debris from the several bends in the line. The
cost of this option is $49,000.
5. Construct a half -pipe channel from the existing outlet to North
Dubuque Street. - The advantage of this option over options 3 and 4
is that water from the drainage area south of the inlet will flow in
the half -pipe rather than in the disturbed channel. Half -pipe has a
tendancy to separate and maintenance would be a continuous problem.
The erosion problems at North Dubuque Street would be the same as
with option 3. The cost of this option is $35,000.
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In conclusion, then, each option has its own set of problems and no
solution will completely stop erosion. Also, erosion is a natural
condition with Iowa City's topography and soil types and, although
aggrevated by a storm sewer pipe, would probably have occurred anyway with
the construction of homes along Whiting Avenue.
Unless Council requests otherwise, the Engineering Division will not
proceed further.
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REPORT
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RIDGE ROAD DRAINAGE PROBLEM
FOR
CITY OF IOWA CITY
IOWA
FEBRUARY, 1980
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RIDGE ROAD DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Location and Nature of Problem
Ridge Road is located in north Iowa City and may be reached via access
from North Dubuque Street or Whiting Avenue. The problem area is
located on the west aide of Ridge Road approximately 350 feet north of
its intersection with Whiting Avenue and Forest Glen. Mr. Howard Lambert
(1685 Ridge Road) is the home owner on the north side of the problem area
and Mr. Charles Cuttler (1691 Ridge Road) is the home owner on the south
side of the problem area.
On October 2, 1979, I visited the area to observe the nature and extent of
the problem and also to visit with Mr. Cuttler regarding the history of
the problem as he saw it.
There are two storm water intakes located at the low spot in Ridge Road.
These intakes are the curb inlet frame, grate, curb box type. An intake
is located on each aide of Ridge Road. Each of the intakes appears to be
in reasonably good condition and seems to be functioning properly with no
visible signs of,plugging,or blockage.- The intakes.are interconnected -by -
storm sewer pipe and the discharge from both intakes is conveyed in a
westerly direction via another storm sewer pipe. Utilizing contour -mapping
of the area, it was determined that the drainage area tributary to the two
intakes totals approximately 1.1 areae.
When Ridge Road was originally constructed, the subject intakes were con-
structed and the storm water intercepted by the intakes was conveyed to an
outlet located approximately 20 feet west of west back of curb of Ridge
Road. A small headwall was constructed at the outlet utilizing limestone
and mortar. Storm water flows discharged from the outlet then followed•
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Location and Nature of Problem
Ridge Road is located in north Iowa City and may be reached via access
from North Dubuque Street or Whiting Avenue. The problem area is
located on the west aide of Ridge Road approximately 350 feet north of
its intersection with Whiting Avenue and Forest Glen. Mr. Howard Lambert
(1685 Ridge Road) is the home owner on the north side of the problem area
and Mr. Charles Cuttler (1691 Ridge Road) is the home owner on the south
side of the problem area.
On October 2, 1979, I visited the area to observe the nature and extent of
the problem and also to visit with Mr. Cuttler regarding the history of
the problem as he saw it.
There are two storm water intakes located at the low spot in Ridge Road.
These intakes are the curb inlet frame, grate, curb box type. An intake
is located on each aide of Ridge Road. Each of the intakes appears to be
in reasonably good condition and seems to be functioning properly with no
visible signs of,plugging,or blockage.- The intakes.are interconnected -by -
storm sewer pipe and the discharge from both intakes is conveyed in a
westerly direction via another storm sewer pipe. Utilizing contour -mapping
of the area, it was determined that the drainage area tributary to the two
intakes totals approximately 1.1 areae.
When Ridge Road was originally constructed, the subject intakes were con-
structed and the storm water intercepted by the intakes was conveyed to an
outlet located approximately 20 feet west of west back of curb of Ridge
Road. A small headwall was constructed at the outlet utilizing limestone
and mortar. Storm water flows discharged from the outlet then followed•
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the naturally occuring ravine until eventually reaching North Dubuque
Street.
The ravine into which the storm flows are discharged,is densely wooded,
which severely retards the establishment of any ground cover which could
be expected to help fight the effects of erosion. Over the years since.
the paving of Ridge Road and the installation of the intakes and storm sewer,
discharges from the storm sewer have slowly eroded away a considerable por-
tion of the area below the storm sewer outlet. At the present time, it is
estimated that a gully approximately 20 feet wide by 15 feet deep by 50 feet
long exists immediately below the Storm sewer outlet.
Mr. Cuttler and Mr. Lambert have tried to stop the continued erosion by
causing concrete rubble and large wooden logs to be dumped into the eroded
area. This dumping appears to have had little effect on stopping the erosion.
In another effort, two lengths of ADS tile were connected to the storm sewer
outlet. The ADS the was then strung through the eroded area and allowed to
discharge at a point downstream from the eroded area.- This measure was also
found to have little effect on stopping the erosion.
After -viewing the present extent'of.the erosion, my -initial reaction was
that the intakes in Ridge Road and their outlet pipe had insufficient capacity
to handle storm flows during severe rainfall events, thus causing the in-
takes to surcharge and eventually causing the Storm flows to top the west curb
and flow overland to the eroded area. I thought that this might be the major
cause for the extensive erosion. During my conversation with Mr. Cuttler,
I asked him if the storm flows ever go over the top of the curb and then
down the ravine. Mr. Cuttler indicated that he could not recall any instance
where the storm flows ever went over the top of the curb. Thus -we must
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conclude that the erosion problem as it exists today is primarily due to
storm water discharges from the original outlet and not from flows over the
top of the curb.
The extent of the erosion hes become so severe that Mr. Cuttler believes
that his horse foundation is being threatened. Because of the direction
in which the storm water is discharged from the original outlet, the erosion
does indeed appear to be slowly moving in the direction of Mr. Cuttler's
house. While no formal foundation analysis was performed concerning the
potential threat to Mr. Cuttler's house foundation, visual observation of
the problem leads to the conclusion that the house foundation may indeed
be threatened if the erosion is allowed to continue.
The solution, in simplest terms, is to move the storm sewer outlet to a
location where it will no longer cause erosion problems. Effecting this
solution however is made difficult due to the existing ground slope and the
number of trees immediately adjacent to the eroded area. Another major
obstacle will be the removal of the concrete rubble and logs which have
been dumped into the eroded area in an effort to arrest the erosion.
Whichever method is selected .to relocate the storm sewer outlet, it must
permit backfilling of the eroded area with selected material in order to stabl—
Ize the existing banks and return the ground elevation to levels approximat—
Ing those at the time that Ridge Road was paved and the storm sewer was can—
strutted.
One possible method for relocating the storm sewer outlet would be to con—
struct a manhole Just west of the west curb of Ridge Road and drop the storm
flows to a much lower level and then pipe the flows to the lower edge of the
eroded area. This scheme would permit backfilling of the eroded area.
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It should be noted, however, that erosion may begin to occur at the new
location for the ourlet unless the ground surface below the outlet is pro—
vided some form of protection. The ultimate solution appears to be that of
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piping the storm flows all the way to North Dubuque Street. Figure 2, Follow—
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efforts and escalate normal construction costa rapidly.
An to the stepped storm sewer system described above might
alternative
utilize water main or pressure pipe materials to convey storm flows from
the existing catch basin to some downstream location. By utilizing these
types of materials, we could reduce the number of manholes by substituting
fabricated bends whereever a horizontal or vertical bend in the pipe might
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be required. This would also permit the system to operate under surcharged
p,
conditions without having to worry about the eventual erosion of soil at
every pipe joint. Manholes could be provided at selected locations to
facilitate removal of obstruction in the pipe system.
Another alternitive might involve the use of pressure pipe materials but
would outlet the storm flows at a location just below the presently eroded
Outletting storm flows at an intermediate location such as this would
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require the use of a stilling basin to reduce the velocity of flow prior to
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After installation of the storm sewer, we still have the problem of backfill—
ing the eroded area and stabilizing it so that erosion does not occur again.
Because of the steep nature of the terrain immediately west of Ridge Road,
it may be necessary to construct some sort of retaining wall at .the lower end
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A concrete crib wall six to eight feet high and approximately 25 feet long
might be utilized to construct the above—mentioned retaining wall. The storm
sewer would outlet just downstream from the retaining well.
In addition to filling the eroded area, consideration must be given toward
protecting the elopes of the filled area to prevent the erosion from occur—
ing once again. The area where the erosion has occured is in the midst of
numerous large and small trees and as a result the ground surface is in
shade virtually all of the time. This will prohibit the use of sod as per—
menant ground cover. Because of the nature of the area, it would seem
appropriate to find a ground cover plant which can grow in shade and at the
same time provide the necessary erosion protection. Several plants which
can provide the needed slope protection and will also grow in shaded areas
are:
1. Bugle—weed (Ajuga reptans)
2. Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis)
3. Crown Vetch (Coranille Varia)
Numbers..1 and 2 should.be set on 11..to 11-611 centers to provide complete
coverage in a minimum amount of time.
In addition -to -the plant.materials described ebove:it also-reccommended.that
consideration be given toward utilizing some sort of matting or filter
fabric over the backfilled area, behind the face. of the crib wall and in the
channel downstream from the stilling basin. These types of materials would
protect the bare ground surface from the effects of water falling on or run—
ning across it until the plant materials can establish themselves.
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A concrete crib wall six to eight feet high and approximately 25 feet long
might be utilized to construct the above—mentioned retaining wall. The storm
sewer would outlet just downstream from the retaining well.
In addition to filling the eroded area, consideration must be given toward
protecting the elopes of the filled area to prevent the erosion from occur—
ing once again. The area where the erosion has occured is in the midst of
numerous large and small trees and as a result the ground surface is in
shade virtually all of the time. This will prohibit the use of sod as per—
menant ground cover. Because of the nature of the area, it would seem
appropriate to find a ground cover plant which can grow in shade and at the
same time provide the necessary erosion protection. Several plants which
can provide the needed slope protection and will also grow in shaded areas
are:
1. Bugle—weed (Ajuga reptans)
2. Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis)
3. Crown Vetch (Coranille Varia)
Numbers..1 and 2 should.be set on 11..to 11-611 centers to provide complete
coverage in a minimum amount of time.
In addition -to -the plant.materials described ebove:it also-reccommended.that
consideration be given toward utilizing some sort of matting or filter
fabric over the backfilled area, behind the face. of the crib wall and in the
channel downstream from the stilling basin. These types of materials would
protect the bare ground surface from the effects of water falling on or run—
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A concrete crib wall six to eight feet high and approximately 25 feet long
might be utilized to construct the above—mentioned retaining wall. The storm
sewer would outlet just downstream from the retaining well.
In addition to filling the eroded area, consideration must be given toward
protecting the elopes of the filled area to prevent the erosion from occur—
ing once again. The area where the erosion has occured is in the midst of
numerous large and small trees and as a result the ground surface is in
shade virtually all of the time. This will prohibit the use of sod as per—
menant ground cover. Because of the nature of the area, it would seem
appropriate to find a ground cover plant which can grow in shade and at the
same time provide the necessary erosion protection. Several plants which
can provide the needed slope protection and will also grow in shaded areas
are:
1. Bugle—weed (Ajuga reptans)
2. Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis)
3. Crown Vetch (Coranille Varia)
Numbers..1 and 2 should.be set on 11..to 11-611 centers to provide complete
coverage in a minimum amount of time.
In addition -to -the plant.materials described ebove:it also-reccommended.that
consideration be given toward utilizing some sort of matting or filter
fabric over the backfilled area, behind the face. of the crib wall and in the
channel downstream from the stilling basin. These types of materials would
protect the bare ground surface from the effects of water falling on or run—
ning across it until the plant materials can establish themselves.
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Cost of Rehabilitation
Of the several alternatives presented above for solving the severe erosion
problem, the one involving construction of a crib wall and outletting the
storm flows dust below the crib well through a stilling basin appears to be
most feasible. This is based on viewing the problem from a construction
logiatice point of view. Most of the area involved in the construction is
close to the edge of Ridge Read and is on property owned by either the
City of Iowa City or the two property owners who most want to see the problem
eliminated.
Construction of either of the other alternatives would involve the securing
of temporary or permanent easements from property owners who are not present—
ly experiencing any effects from the erosion problem upstream from them.
Such easements may be difficult if not impossible to secure.
The cost estimate presented below is based on the most feasible alternative.
This alternative would involve the removal of all of the rubble which has
been dumped into the area in an effort to stop the effects of erosion. It
would include the construction of a short retaining wall across the lower
end of the eroded area.- This retaining wall could be constructed using
precast concrete- cribbing- and would -serve - to provide a stable base against- —
which to begin backfilling of the eroded area. This alternative would also
include the construction of a short length of storm sewer utilizing 12— inch
diameter pressure pipe materials to convey storm flows from the existing catch
basin on the west side of Ridge Road down under the proposed retaining wall
and discharge the flow into a proposed stilling basin. Also included are
k plant materials and matting or fabric cover over the affected area. Figure
;1 3 following shows a schematic profile view of the proposed improvements.
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Cost of Rehabilitation
Of the several alternatives presented above for solving the severe erosion
problem, the one involving construction of a crib wall and outletting the
storm flows dust below the crib well through a stilling basin appears to be
most feasible. This is based on viewing the problem from a construction
logiatice point of view. Most of the area involved in the construction is
close to the edge of Ridge Read and is on property owned by either the
City of Iowa City or the two property owners who most want to see the problem
eliminated.
Construction of either of the other alternatives would involve the securing
of temporary or permanent easements from property owners who are not present—
ly experiencing any effects from the erosion problem upstream from them.
Such easements may be difficult if not impossible to secure.
The cost estimate presented below is based on the most feasible alternative.
This alternative would involve the removal of all of the rubble which has
been dumped into the area in an effort to stop the effects of erosion. It
would include the construction of a short retaining wall across the lower
end of the eroded area.- This retaining wall could be constructed using
precast concrete- cribbing- and would -serve - to provide a stable base against- —
which to begin backfilling of the eroded area. This alternative would also
include the construction of a short length of storm sewer utilizing 12— inch
diameter pressure pipe materials to convey storm flows from the existing catch
basin on the west side of Ridge Road down under the proposed retaining wall
and discharge the flow into a proposed stilling basin. Also included are
k plant materials and matting or fabric cover over the affected area. Figure
;1 3 following shows a schematic profile view of the proposed improvements.
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Item Description Estimated Cost
Removal of rubble and debris from
eroded area S 1,00D
Storm sewer and stilling basin 4,400
Cribbing -type retaining wall 9,100
Backfilling and site grading 1,800
Plant materials and planting 6,300
Fabric cover over disturbed area 800
and below the stilling basin
Construction contingencies 3,500
Estimated Construction Cost S 26,900
Engineering Services 3,800
Legal and Administrative Costs 1,300
Estimated Project Cost Z 32,000
The estimate detailed above are based on construction reccommended occur-
ing in the 1980 construction season. It is suggested that detailed plans and
spedifications be prepared for the proposed rehabilition work so that the City
can solicit and receive bids for the work.
Summery and Conclustion
The discharge of storm flows into the ravine to the west of Ridge Road has
caused a serious erosion problem. The major cause for this erosion is the
manner in which the flows are presently discharged. The plan outlined above
will convey the storm --flows intercepted -by the intakes-on-either.side of
Ridge..Road and safely convey the flows to a stilling basin to be construct-
ed in the ravine. The stilling basin will serve to diminish the velocity of
the storm flows, thus removing the destructive• force of the storm flows
prior to discharging them into the ravine.
It is not expected that the recommended alternative will completely elimin-
ate th possibility of erosion from occuring in the future. Continued periodic
inspection and maintenance will be required to prevent any future erosion
.from reaching the proportions that the present problem presents.
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18030
March 14, 1980
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Re: Northside Street Lighting Study
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Dear Ms. Ward:
As you know the City Council is interested in proceeding with the
northside street lighting study. One of the elements of the study
would be a measure of effectiveness. As you have suggested in your
proposal, LEAA NEP Phase I Report does ouline an evaluation technique
which might be suitable for this project. The City is interested in
attempting to secure LEAA funding for the evaluation portion of this
study. Prior to submitting the funding request it is felt that a more
detailed study outline is required. i
This letter requests that you submit a more detailed proposal for a
street light project evaluation design. As suggested by the LEAA NEP
Phase I Report it would include quantified project rationale,
objectives and hypotheses.- The desired measurable lighting levels
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should also be quantified.
As per the LEAA Phase I Report impact measures should also be addressed
in the street light evaluation design. The project's hypotheses
statementshould be .able to forecast measurable post implementation
impacts not only in the target areas but also in the control areas so
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that a predetermined level of impact can be used to determine the
project's success or failure.
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Both I and Police Sergeant William Cook will be happy to meet with you
at your convenience, to further explain these'needs and assist you in
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
March 14, 1980
Merle J. Neubauer
2203 E. Court
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Neubauer:
Thank you for your attendance at the City Council meeting of March
11, 1980. As you may have heard at that meeting, the water retention
structure in Hickory Hill Park is not scheduled for construction
until December of 1981. The fluorescent paint marks you noted on the
trees in Hickory Hill Park were put there so that the designer could
keep track of which trees had been counted. It is our intent to
absolutely minimize the number of trees that are taken and to do this
we are doing an extensive tree counting program.
We marked far more trees than would actually be taken by the dam.
The marked trees include all trees that would be under the dam plus
all trees 200 feet north and 200 feet south of the dam. In addition,
we marked all trees 50 feet on either side of the creek for a
distance 600 feet north of the dam and 700 feet south of the dam.
Attached is a copy of the Environmental Review Record required for
this federally funded project. The review record is an attempt to
study the impact of the project on the park. I have marked several
locations in red ink that may be of interest to you. Figure one is of
particular interest - -since -it shows- that- the dam and much of the
stored water are located on land owned by Regina High School. It is
a common misconception that much of the land owned by Regina is part
of Hickory Hill Park.
The maximum pool shown on figure one is the 100 year flood pool which
would actually occur once every 100 years on an average. The 25 year
pool would occur once every 25 years on an average and the ten year
pool would occur every ten years on an average.
The dam itself has a pipe under it that is placed in the existing
channel of the creek. The only time water would be stored behind the
dam is when rainwater comes into the impoundment area faster than it
can get through the pipe. Water would actually be impounded behind
the dam only a few times a year depending upon weather conditions.
We have additional material on this project. There are design
reports and land acquisition reports which are available for your
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
March 14, 1980
Merle J. Neubauer
2203 E. Court
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Neubauer:
Thank you for your attendance at the City Council meeting of March
11, 1980. As you may have heard at that meeting, the water retention
structure in Hickory Hill Park is not scheduled for construction
until December of 1981. The fluorescent paint marks you noted on the
trees in Hickory Hill Park were put there so that the designer could
keep track of which trees had been counted. It is our intent to
absolutely minimize the number of trees that are taken and to do this
we are doing an extensive tree counting program.
We marked far more trees than would actually be taken by the dam.
The marked trees include all trees that would be under the dam plus
all trees 200 feet north and 200 feet south of the dam. In addition,
we marked all trees 50 feet on either side of the creek for a
distance 600 feet north of the dam and 700 feet south of the dam.
Attached is a copy of the Environmental Review Record required for
this federally funded project. The review record is an attempt to
study the impact of the project on the park. I have marked several
locations in red ink that may be of interest to you. Figure one is of
particular interest - -since -it shows- that- the dam and much of the
stored water are located on land owned by Regina High School. It is
a common misconception that much of the land owned by Regina is part
of Hickory Hill Park.
The maximum pool shown on figure one is the 100 year flood pool which
would actually occur once every 100 years on an average. The 25 year
pool would occur once every 25 years on an average and the ten year
pool would occur every ten years on an average.
The dam itself has a pipe under it that is placed in the existing
channel of the creek. The only time water would be stored behind the
dam is when rainwater comes into the impoundment area faster than it
can get through the pipe. Water would actually be impounded behind
the dam only a few times a year depending upon weather conditions.
We have additional material on this project. There are design
reports and land acquisition reports which are available for your
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use. In addition, I will be happy to meet with you either at the
Civic Center or at your home to discuss other aspects of this
project.
We understand that there can be real differences of opinion about the
trade-off between flood control and damage to the environment in and
around Hickory Hill Park. It is our intent to provide you with all
the factual information you need to form an opinion on this project
and we will take any steps necessary to satisfy any request for
information you might have.
If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at your
convenience.
Sincerely yours,
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Neal Berlin
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 20, 1980
To: City Manager & City Council
From: Hugh Mose, Transit Manager ��aC
Re: Bus Service to Hy -Vee Store on North Dodge Street
In the past several weeks we have received a number of inquiries,
both from the public and from the store management, requesting that
service be provided to the new Hy -Vee store on North Dodge Street.
The North Dodge bus route has always been one of our less well
utilized routes; not only are there relatively fewer people riding
this bus, but there is more than adequate lay -over time at the end of
the route. Also, our layover spot at the corner of Caroline Avenue
and Prairie du Chien Road had been a long-standing source of
unhappiness with neighboring homeowners.
Therefore, it is the Transit Manager's recommendation that the North
Dodge bus route be extended to the Hy -Vee store. Not only will we
increase ridership on this route, but we will also make transit
somewhat more desirable for off-peak shopping trips.
Unless directed otherwise, the Transit Manager will make the
necessary preparations and implement this change as soon as
possible,
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MEMORANDUM;,
Date: March 20, 1980
To: • Neal Berlin, City Manager ll
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance (Z v
Re: 1980 Census
The League of Iowa Municipalities has informed us that for FY81 both road
use tax and municipal assistance will be distributed based upon the
current population figures for the first six months of the fiscal year
(July -December, 1980). The second six months' distribution will be based
upon the new population figures obtained through the 1980 census. Since
there will be a redistribution of available monies, it is impossible at
this time to project what the net effect will be for the City of Iowa City.
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MEMORANDUM;,
Date: March 20, 1980
To: • Neal Berlin, City Manager ll
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance (Z v
Re: 1980 Census
The League of Iowa Municipalities has informed us that for FY81 both road
use tax and municipal assistance will be distributed based upon the
current population figures for the first six months of the fiscal year
(July -December, 1980). The second six months' distribution will be based
upon the new population figures obtained through the 1980 census. Since
there will be a redistribution of available monies, it is impossible at
this time to project what the net effect will be for the City of Iowa City.
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MEMORANDUM =
Date: March 21, 1980
To: City Council
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From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance
Re: Road Use Tax Revenue for FY80 and FY81
In a recent letter from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) we have
learned that there will be a reduction in road use tax receipts for FY80 and
FY81. The reasons are:
1. 'Increased use of gasohol.
2. Reduced motor fuel consumption due to high prices and product
availability.
3. General state of the economy.
4. Vehicle registration revenue and use tax are falling 4% short of
projections.
The following table shows a comparison of budgeted road use tax funds and the
new per capita projections of IDOT for FY80 and FY81 as well as the shortfall for
each of those years.
Budget 3/10/80 Letter Shortfall
FY80
�— 1,532,582 1,386,963 145,619
Per.Capita $32.10 $29.05 $3.05
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FY81
_$ 1,408,448 1,396,512 11,936
Per Capita $29.50 $29.25 $.25
The attached chart shows how the FY80 budget for Road Use Tax needs to be
revised. Road use tax revenue has been reduced based upon the current
projection from the IDOT. Interest income is lower than projected because of a
lower beginning balance than expected and the reduced road use tax revenue being
received has not kept that fund balance at a high enough level to allow for
continual investment of idle funds.
Information is provided at the bottom of the chart which details the revisions
needed to the transfers to Traffic Engineering and Streets. The reduction in
asphalt resurfacing was approved by Council last May in order to cover a portion
of the deficit in the Street budget in FY79.
The bikeways' projects were originally budgeted for funding with road use tax
monies contingent upon receiving federal funding. Since federal funding will
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for these projects be used to cover a portion of the anticipated deficit in the
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The FY81 general fund budget included a transfer from the General Fund for
funding of the moving and reconstruction of the Iowa Plate Glass Building to be
used for City vehicle storage. The Public Works Department has determined that
the building is not worth trying to salvage and has recommended against
proceeding with that project. Therefore, Finance recommends that the funds
budgeted for that transfer from the General Fund in FY81 ($96,160) be used
instead to cover the deficit in the road use tax fund.
Any remaining deficit in both FY80 and FY81 will need to be covered by a
reduction in the asphalt resurfacing FY81 budget (originally set at $250,000).
Finance and Public Works will review the road use tax fund status again late in
May to determine how much funding will be available for this summer's asphalt
resurfacing project. At that time a report will be made to the Council
apprising them of the status.
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ROAD USE TAX FUND
FY80 BUDGET REVISIONS
BEGINNING BALANCE (6-30-79)
RECEIPTS:
Road Use Tax
Interest Income
TOTAL RECEIPTS
EXPENDITURES:
General Government Operations:
Traffic Engineering
Street System Maintenance
Capital Improvements:
Service Building Addition
City Park Bike Trail
Bikeway & Handicap Curbcut
Bikeway Eastside River
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
ENDING BALANCE (DEFICIT)
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*REVISIONS NEEDED:
Current Budget
Prior Year Encumbrances
Reduction in Asphalt
Resurfacing Budget
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT
BUDGET
$ 174,016
$1,535,582
24,000
$1,556,582
$ 383,887
1,173,666
REVISED
BUDGET
$ 174,016
$1,386,963
4,649
1,391,612
$ 394,119*
1,096,086*
172,825
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FY80 BUDGET REVISIONS
BEGINNING BALANCE (6-30-79)
RECEIPTS:
Road Use Tax
Interest Income
TOTAL RECEIPTS
EXPENDITURES:
General Government Operations:
Traffic Engineering
Street System Maintenance
Capital Improvements:
Service Building Addition
City Park Bike Trail
Bikeway & Handicap Curbcut
Bikeway Eastside River
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
ENDING BALANCE (DEFICIT)
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*REVISIONS NEEDED:
Current Budget
Prior Year Encumbrances
Reduction in Asphalt
Resurfacing Budget
REVISED BUDGET
CURRENT
BUDGET
$ 174,016
$1,535,582
24,000
$1,556,582
$ 383,887
1,173,666
REVISED
BUDGET
$ 174,016
$1,386,963
4,649
1,391,612
$ 394,119*
1,096,086*
172,825
172,825
9,000
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MINUTES
STEERING COMMITTEE ON PLANNING REORGANIZATION
Thursday, March G, 1980
4:00 P.M.
Recreation Center - Room A
Iowa City, IA 52240�
DELEGATES \/
PRESENT: Herbert Jordan, Casey Mahon, Michael Kattchee, Don Sehr,
J. Patrick white, Lynne Cannon, David Perret, David Roberts
ALTERNATES
PRESENT: James Lindberg, Cheryl Doty, Neal Berlin
DELEGATES
ABSENT: None
CYPHERS: Barry Hokanson, Dixie Collins, Press
Mr. Jordan introduced himself and noted that he was convening this organi-
zational meeting as a temporary chairperson.
Mr. Hokanson made a brief presentation on the present organization of
planning in Johnson County. He described the various agencies' planning
programs and the responsibilities of JCRPC. Mr. Hokanson noted that the
principal motivation for re-exa:nining the planning. structure was the
question of possible consolidation of the three local planning staff groups:
Iowa City, Johnson County, and JCRPC. He also presented tabulations of the
questionnaires which were filled out at the Workshop meeting of February 13th.
Mr. Jordan suggested that the next order of business would be to elect a
Chairperson for the committee.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Sehr, to nominate :•:r. J. Patrick White as
Chairperson of the committee.
Mr. Kattchee discussed the idea of rotating the Chairperson. After discussion
it was decided that due to the short term of the coraitteo's charge, it would
be best to retain one chairperson.
Motion carried.
Mr. white asked for nominations for Vice -Chairperson.
Moved by Mahon, secor;ded by Kattchee to nominate vs
Chaircerson. Mat:= carrie3.
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Mr. White suggested that the group discuss meeting schedules and the general
direction the committee wished to take.
Mr. Berlin suggested establishing a deadline for the committee's work.
Mr. Roberts said the different agencies are busy with their budgets but he felt
the time limit should be approximately three months. He felt that would allow
the delegates enough time to communicate with their respective agencies at their
d normal meetings to discuss the work of the Steering Committee.
M After discussion it was moved by Kattchee, seconded by Perret to meet each
Thursday at 4:00 P.M. with a target completion date of June 1. Motion carried.
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4 Mr. White said the committee should each week select agenda items it would like
to see at the next week's meeting. He asked for suggestions Z 44estions on upcoming
discussion subjects.
Mr. Roberts said his main concerns were what are the legal requirements, what are
we going to have to do; for example, in the transportation area. In other planning
areas,'he said he would like to see what types of consolidation are possible from
the standpoint of efficiency and coordination.
Ms. Mahon said she felt transportation issues were of major concern.
Mr. Sehr said he agreed with Mr. Robert's comments.
Mr. Kattchee emphasized the need to discuss the proposed budget for JCRPc and the
anticipated revenues, doubting whether the status quo could be maintained. He
suggested that the government bodies participating in JCRPC make it known what
they are
the memberrepared to spend. He noted the importance of equitable support from all
Mr. Perret recommended the committee -start with the legal requirements - what is
the least that must be provided, for example, transportation planning and the
funding eligibility tied to SMSA status. He felt we should have a proposed
budget showing the extent of committment to JCRPC. He also felt that the future
agenda should include developing a list of the needs of each agency.
Ms. Cannon felt the committee should look at examoles from other localities with
consolidated planning, especially how they are organized and funded. She also
felt the transportation was one of the first things the committee should discuss.
Mr. Berlin said that each agency should indicate its interests and concerns,
what resources are they willing to supply and the extent of their long term
financial con;nittment beyond the first year.
\ In discussing the next week's agenda, Mr. Sehr felt transportation planning
\ should be discussed as a first priority. Mr. White said a discussion of transpor-
tation would probably consume the next meeting, with the subsecuent session
(March 20) reserved for individual agencies to make ,presentations. Mr. Kattchee
said each agency should be prepared to discuss what the•; must have, i.e., land
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Mr. Kattchee asked for a future presentation on whether there is a legal
requirement for an agency such as JCRPC and if there is, the option of
eliminating it.
Mr. Perret said he felt it was generally understood that some change is inevitable,
that JCRPC will not be continued as it is now, and that the area is moving toward
SMSA status which will impose certain new requirements.
Mr. Berlin said he felt the sequence of the committee's work would be significant.
He suggested the following order: 1) what is required? 2) what do we want to do
optionally? 3) what are some alternative structures? 4) what structure best fits
the framework of the needs we have identified?
Mr. White said there appeared to be a concensus that next week's agenda would
be on transportation planning, and that John Lundell (JC?,PC Transportation Planner)
should be invited to make a presentation. He said those agencies which have
transportation programs should also bring their resource people as necessary to
add to Mr. Lundell's presentation. Mr. Berlin said the presentations shbuld
clearly differentiate between the needs that have to be met by the City of Iowa
City, the County and small cities.
Mr. White asked if after next week's meeting the committee would want to hear
from the individual agencies concerning their planning programs?
Mr. Berlin said he though the discussion should emphasize what agency's needs
are not being met now, or what efficiencies are possible.
After discussion, it was agreed that the committee members would be responsible
for contacting whatever resource people from their respective agencies should
come to specific meetings of the Steering Committee in order to ease the load on
JCRPC staff during this busy period.
Mr. White suggested that at the end of each meeting, the committee should agree
on a proposed agenda for the following week.
Mr. Perret said we should rely on staff from each jurisdiction to the extent
that they are directly involved with certain aspects of the discussion. He
wondered to what extent should we have the Executive Director of Regional
Planning here. He felt he would be helpful in giving an overall perspective but
he knew that Mr. Hokanson was quite busy.
Mr. Roberts felt Mr. Hokanson should attend all the meetings since he has the
knowledge. Also, because of the short duration of the committee he would like
to see him here.
After further discussion, it was agreed to ask the JCRPC Executive Board to
authorize Mr. Hokanson to attend the Committee meetings, with the understanding
that any requests for staff research, etc., would require further Board approval
Mr. White asked if tentative contacts should be made with other consolidated
planning agencies to arrange presentations to this committee. Xr. Berlin said
he felt we should interview others only after we deter -nine the level of local
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committment and interest in consolidation
should be delayed for a few weeks.
It was agreed such invitations
Mr. Roberts said he would like to see information on assessments required by
multi -county agencies, particularly the Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission
and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments.
Mr. White said that for fiscal year 1981, the ECICOG wants approximately
$9,000 from Johnson County governments, $3,000 which is in-kind services.
He said the EIACC for the period from July 1 - Dec. 31 wants approximately
$3,400 with the assumption that a like amount or perhaps more would be
necessary for the period of January, 1981 to June of 1981.
Mr. Kattchee said the JCRPC draft budget might be helpful. Mr. Hokanson said
he would send out budget materials in the next packet.
There was discussion about communicating committee work to interested agencies.
Mr. Roberts said he would contact representatives of the small cities through
various meetings.
Ms. Cannon inquired if the transportation discussion will center around federal
funding. She wondered if school bus representatives should be invited to next
week's meeting and if the focus will be on services or on funding. Mr. White
replied that both would be discussed. Mr. Perret said we may also want to
invite the traffic engineers.
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M.
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committment and interest in consolidation
should be delayed for a few weeks.
It was agreed such invitations
Mr. Roberts said he would like to see information on assessments required by
multi -county agencies, particularly the Eastern Iowa Area Crime Commission
and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments.
Mr. White said that for fiscal year 1981, the ECICOG wants approximately
$9,000 from Johnson County governments, $3,000 which is in-kind services.
He said the EIACC for the period from July 1 - Dec. 31 wants approximately
$3,400 with the assumption that a like amount or perhaps more would be
necessary for the period of January, 1981 to June of 1981.
Mr. Kattchee said the JCRPC draft budget might be helpful. Mr. Hokanson said
he would send out budget materials in the next packet.
There was discussion about communicating committee work to interested agencies.
Mr. Roberts said he would contact representatives of the small cities through
various meetings.
Ms. Cannon inquired if the transportation discussion will center around federal
funding. She wondered if school bus representatives should be invited to next
week's meeting and if the focus will be on services or on funding. Mr. White
replied that both would be discussed. Mr. Perret said we may also want to
invite the traffic engineers.
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M.
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STEERING COMMITTEE ON PLANNING REORGANIZATION SIIiI
Thursday, March 13, 1980 Je tt0 Approval
Recreation Center - Room A
Iowa City, IA 52240
DELEGATES
PRESENT: Herbert Jordan, Casey Mahon, Michael Kattchee, Don Sehr,
J. Patrick White, Lynne Cannon, David Perret, David Roberts
ALTERNATES
PRESENT: James Lindberg, Neal Berlin
DELEGATES
ABSENT: None
OTHERS: JCRPC: Barry Hokanson, Dixie Collins, John Lundell; Iowa DOT:
Angelo Stefani; City of Iowa City: James Brachtel, Kevin
Laverty, Doug Boothroy; University of Iowa: David Ricketts,
Michael Finnegan; Iowa City School District: Richard Lahr;
ECICOG: James Elza
Me. Lynne Cannon, Committee Vice -Chairperson, called the meeting to order and
asked for introductions of transportation representatives from the various
agencies.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 14ARCH 6, 1980
(M) Moved by Kattchee, seconded by Roberts to approve the minutes of March 6,
1980, as distributed. Motion carried.
Mr. J. Patrick White, Committee Chairperson arrived and presided for the
remainder of the meeting,
2. DISCUSSION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Mr. Lundell summarized material which had been distributed with the Agenda
packet, and presented an outline of funding categories, planning require-
ments, a likely schedule for funding eligibility, and the steps for
designating a Metropolitan Planning Organization. Ile noted that 5!•ction 5
(UMTA) for mass transit operations would be the largest single funding
amount, in the range of $500,000 to $600,000 per year, dlthough there may
be a slight increase in the highway category through the Federal Aid
Urban Systems (FH -IA). Mr. Lundell also explained the two sources for
tranportation planning funds, Section 8 (UMTA) and P. L. (FHWA), which
would provide between $40,000 and $50,000 per year.
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Mr. Lundell reviewed the major planning requirements for eligibility,
including a Unified Work Program, a Long Range Transportation Flan, a
Transportation System Management Plan (TSM) and a Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). He explained that the recent emphasis of
the U.S. DOT is more toward short range planning and programming.
Concerning the possible dates when eligibility could be achieved and
funding available, Mr. Lundell said that UMTA Section 8 funds are
i anticipated beginning July 1, 1980, but that the other programs will
generally be dependent on urbanized area designation by the U.S. Census
Bureau. He further explained that this designation may be possible
prior to October 1, 1980, but that it was more likely to occur later in
the year thus making the area eligible for FY 1982 funds, commencing
! October 1, 1981. He noted that every effort should be made locally
however, to achieve this early designation.
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There was a brief discussion concerning the designation of a Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO). Mr. Lundell explained that this would be
a policy body made up of representatives from all the affected communities
c within the urbanized area. He said this entity would guide the planning
program and determine the distribution of federal/state transportation
funding within the urbanized area.
F In response to a question from Mr. White, Mr. Stefani listed other
MPO's in Iowa: Des Moines, Council Bluffs/Omaha, Sioux City, Waterloo,
Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Davenport/Bi-State RPC. He noted that the
procedure for designating an MPO requires a local proposal in cooperation
g with the Iowa DOT, prior to official designation by the Governor. He
noted that the regional agencies in Cedar Rapids (LCRPC) and Des Moines
(CIRALG) function as the MPO's for their respective areas. Mr. Stefani
also explained that each MPO is required to have a committee structure
including such elements as a technical committee and a citizen committee.
Mr. Kattchee inquired about the definition of comprehensive planning with
regard to MPO activities. Mr. Stefani explained that the requirement for
{ comprehensive planning means that transportation plans must be closely
coordinated with physical development plans (land use), and must also
1 incorporate other functional planning such as air quality, energy contingency,
and capital programming.
Mr. White asked that the committee be provided with a list of these require-
ments.
There was a discussion of the criteria for urbanized area boundaries and
the types of population areas which would be included. Mr. Stefani
estimated that Iowa City, Coralville and University Heights would be
included, plus small population centers which were directly adjacent to
these cities, but that probably the City of North Liberty would not be
included. He further explained that beyond an urbanized area, the urban
study area would be slightly larger and would be included in the trans-
portation study since all or part of that area may become urbanized
within a twenty year period.
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Mr. White asked if a transit service which operated both in the urban
area and the rural area would be partially eligible for Section 5
funds. Mr. Lundell said there would be a possibility of pass-through
funds via contract from recipient agencies, such as the current
arrangement for SEATS to be funded in part by Iowa City and Coralville
state transit assistance funds. Mr. White noted that it would be
important to pursue the question of benefits to County government by
Participating with the MPO and the Section 5 program.
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There was discussion of procedures by which an MPO may distribute
funds to various agencies. Mr. stef:,,,l noted that some areas distri-
bute on the basis of population, whereas others attempt to establish
priorities and criteria for funding within an urbanized area. Mr.
S Perret asked about the current status of meeting minimum planning
requirements. Mr. Stefani noted that the I.D.O.T. and JCRPC had been
operating a cooperative program, essentially a scaled-down "3 C"
program, for the past ten years, in anticipation of SMSA and urbanized
area designation. He said that more work would be required, but that
much of the planning had been started. Mr. Lundell said that the
required five year program of projects would represent a substantial
work effort, as would the transportation system management program.
Mr. Stefani noted that I.D.O.T. would continue to provide quantitative
f data and technical assistance for the program.
Mr. Berlin said it was his impression that based on the work program
being described, the available funds (approximately $40,000 per year)
may not be sufficient, particularly during the start up period. Mr.
Stefani explained that all requirements could not be met in the first
4 year and said planning priorities would need to be established. He
I said that after the initial planning period, most agencies have found
the planning grants to be sufficient to cover costs.
In response to a question from Mr. Perret, Mr. Stefani said that local
school districts are not usually direct participants in MPO activities,
' but that participation would be possible, depending on the local need.
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(� Mr. White asked about the eligibility of the University. Mr. Stefani
! said that representatives of the University could participate in policy
and technical matters, but that the voting formula would be a matter
for local discussion when the MPO is being formed. It was noted that
the University is currently eligible for UMTA Section 3 capital grants
and would likely be considered an eligible participant in future programs.
Mr. Finnegan said the University is currently investigating its eligi-
bility for Section 5 funds.
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In response to a question from Mr. Elza, Mr. Stefani said that the
resulting transportation plans must be adopted by the ItPO, and by its
constituent agencies, although it may be unclear whether one agency
can block certification of a plan by refusing adoption. Fie noted that
urbanized area status carries with it the previously discussed planninq
requirements, and that failure to meet those requirements can result
in sanctions by the federal agencies.
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Mr. White asked Mr. Hokanson to research the question of alternative
MPO structures so that the committee could have three or four examples
to consider, including such elements as voting formula and relationship
to other planning activities. He also asked University representatives
to provide any new information which may become available concerning
Section 5 eligibility.
Mr. Perret said it was his impression from the discussion thus far that
an MPO would need to be established in order to be eligible for the
federal funds under discussion, and that it would be very important to
carefully design this entity because of the many important decisions
it would be making in the future.
3. BUSINESS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
It was generally agreed that next week's agenda should deal with the
subject of land use planning, and that the respective agencies should
bring their staff members familiar with land use programs.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Hokanson described a handout sheet comparing examples of consoli-
dated planning agencies, and asked whether the format was appropriate.
The committee indicated that the material would be useful in this form
and asked for additional examples when available.
Mr. Perret noted that at the last meeting Mr. Kattchee had suggested
that each agency should begin by identifying the level of funding
available to JCRPC. Mr. Perret said he felt that although this subject
should be discussed as soon as possible before the start of the next
fiscal year, the better approach would be to identify the planning
needs such as at this meeting on transportation planning, after which
the committee can identify priorities and different ways of meeting
those priorities.
5. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MARCH 20, 1980
As previously discussed, the next meeting will deal with land use planning
with presentations by JCRPC, City of Iowa City, City of Coralville,
Johnson County, and the University of Iowa.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
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Mayors and Council .Members: Iowa City, Coralville, University Heights
County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Barry Hokanson
RE: SMSA Criteria
The attached letter from Mr. Duncan of the U.S. Department of Commerce is in
response to our request for clarification on policies regarding the 1980
Census and Johnson County's recent designation as a Standard Metropolitan
Statistical Area (SMSA).
The key phrase of Mr. Duncan's letter is in the fourth paragraph, stating in
effect that we must meet the criteria... "under which it was originally
designated." In other words, the combined population of Iowa City and
University Heights will be used in meeting the 50,000 population minimum,
thus making it quite likely that SMSA status will be retained following the
1980 census count. The Census Bureau's latest estimate for these two cities
was 50,331 (99,159 + 1,177) as of July 1, 1977.
Although not now relevant to the local situation, it is interesting that the
sixth paragraph of the letter implies that the criteria for SMSA's are being
separated from the criteria for urbanized areas. This would seem to create
further confusion during the 1980's, especially for cities approaching the
50,000 population mark.
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Mr. Barry Hokanson
Executive Director
Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Hokanson:
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This is in reply to your letter of January 30 concerning the new
standards for establishing metropolitan statistical areas.
To qualify for recognition as a metropolitan statistical area
under these standards, an area must either have a city with a
population of at least 50,000 within its corporate limits, or it
must have a U.S. Bureau of the Census urbanized area of at least
50,000 population and a total metropolitan statistical area popu-
lation of at least 100,000.
Iowa City qualified for designation as a standard metropolitan
statistical area on the basis of 1977 population estimates pre-
pared by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Under the new standards, Iowa City would lose its designation if
the 1980 census data show that the area did not meet the criteria
under which it was originally designated. This would require
that Iowa City and University Heights town have a total of 50,000
persons, with a density of 1,000 persons per square mile for
University Heights. Johnson County must have a total of 75,000
persons (See Criterion lb enclosed).
An annexation of additional territory by Iowa City could be
undertaken after the 1980 census, but arrangements would have to
be made with the Census Bureau for a special tabulation of popu-
lation in the affected area. If Iowa City thereby achieved
50,000 population, it would retain its status under the new
standards.
Under current plans for 1980, which are not yet final, the Bureau
of the Census will define an urbanized area if there is a popula-
tion over 50,000, even if there is no metropolitan statistical
area designated.
If I can be of further help to you in this matter, please let me
know.
i Sincerely,
�i308 PH W. DUNCAN
Director
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March 10, 1980
Mr. Barry Hokanson
Executive Director
Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Hokanson:
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UNITED STATE'- IEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
"i Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards
3,e �dk Washington. O.C. 20230
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This is in reply to your letter of January 30 concerning the new
standards for establishing metropolitan statistical areas.
To qualify for recognition as a metropolitan statistical area
under these standards, an area must either have a city with a
population of at least 50,000 within its corporate limits, or it
must have a U.S. Bureau of the Census urbanized area of at least
50,000 population and a total metropolitan statistical area popu-
lation of at least 100,000.
Iowa City qualified for designation as a standard metropolitan
statistical area on the basis of 1977 population estimates pre-
pared by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Under the new standards, Iowa City would lose its designation if
the 1980 census data show that the area did not meet the criteria
under which it was originally designated. This would require
that Iowa City and University Heights town have a total of 50,000
persons, with a density of 1,000 persons per square mile for
University Heights. Johnson County must have a total of 75,000
persons (See Criterion lb enclosed).
An annexation of additional territory by Iowa City could be
undertaken after the 1980 census, but arrangements would have to
be made with the Census Bureau for a special tabulation of popu-
lation in the affected area. If Iowa City thereby achieved
50,000 population, it would retain its status under the new
standards.
Under current plans for 1980, which are not yet final, the Bureau
of the Census will define an urbanized area if there is a popula-
tion over 50,000, even if there is no metropolitan statistical
area designated.
If I can be of further help to you in this matter, please let me
know.
i Sincerely,
�i308 PH W. DUNCAN
Director
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