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Home My WebLink About1980-03-18 CorrespondenceNOTICE OF OBJECTIONS TO: CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that Albert N. Hieronymus and Freda Hieronymus, the owners of certain real estate upon which you propose to construct a dam or water detention facility do hereby object to the proposed "taking" as specified in the present plans for the following reasons: 1. The east line of the proposed taking is irregular and impossible of definition on the ground making it impossible for the adjoining land to be farmed without trespass and in any event creating a difficult farming situation because of point rows and other impediments. Of course, the same problen would exist to a lesser extent in any proposed subdivision development. However, future subdivision development of the remaining property after acquisition will have been irreparably damaged by the taking. 2. At the time utility easements were obtained, it was understood and agreed by the City representatives that Scott Boulevard would include the utility easement area. The present plan for Scott Boulevard is outside the easement area. 3. As a result of the taking, certain property belonging to the owners will be irreparably damaged by the use of it as a borrow area which will have the effect of lowering its elevation and reducing its value to such an extent as to constitute an uneconomic remnant. There is no satisfactory access to this property which would be located on the west side of the dam after the taking. For this reason, any proposed taking should include that area (consisting of approximately 6 acres). 4. The plans and specifications do not indicate fencing requirements and it is not clear whether the property owners will be responsible therefor. 5. The right of way for Scott Boulevard specified as 100 feet is actually 40 feet more than needed. ICEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I FMILDAR 1 Q 1990 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK s8� -2- 6. The proposed alignment of Scott Boulevard to have it traverse the dam will result in substantial delays for the construction of it, will result in additional distance being travelled to the north terminal of it, and additional cost for right of way to canplete it. 7. No specifications are proposed for landscaping the area being taken or for maintaining the area east of the dam. What use is proposed for this area? Will it be open to the public generally? Is it to be used for motorcycling, snowmobiling, campers? Is it to be used as a park? The owners object to the lack of any statement concerning the proposed use of the area. 8. The owners have been advised within the last week that additional right of way will be required along the west side of the dam. The present specifica- tions do not set forth the additional area or its use. 9. The proposed improvement is not in accordance with the Canprehensive Plan adopted May 30, 1978. 10. The proposed limitation of access to Scott Boulevard will prohibit or substantially delay any reasonable development of the general area. The owners have not attempted by this Instrument to set forth any claim for damages which will be increased or decreased depending upon the final specifica- tions and taking. DATED at Iowa City, Iowa, this 10th day of March, 1980. & HAYES 122 SoulAinn Street Iowa City, IA 52240 ATTORNEYS FOR ALBERT N. FREDA HIERONYMUS i -2- 6. The proposed alignment of Scott Boulevard to have it traverse the dam will result in substantial delays for the construction of it, will result in additional distance being travelled to the north terminal of it, and additional cost for right of way to canplete it. 7. No specifications are proposed for landscaping the area being taken or for maintaining the area east of the dam. What use is proposed for this area? Will it be open to the public generally? Is it to be used for motorcycling, snowmobiling, campers? Is it to be used as a park? The owners object to the lack of any statement concerning the proposed use of the area. 8. The owners have been advised within the last week that additional right of way will be required along the west side of the dam. The present specifica- tions do not set forth the additional area or its use. 9. The proposed improvement is not in accordance with the Canprehensive Plan adopted May 30, 1978. 10. The proposed limitation of access to Scott Boulevard will prohibit or substantially delay any reasonable development of the general area. The owners have not attempted by this Instrument to set forth any claim for damages which will be increased or decreased depending upon the final specifica- tions and taking. DATED at Iowa City, Iowa, this 10th day of March, 1980. & HAYES 122 SoulAinn Street Iowa City, IA 52240 ATTORNEYS FOR ALBERT N. FREDA HIERONYMUS CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E: WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180) March 11, 1980 i Wilfreda A. Hieronymus 3322 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: South Branch Ralston Creek Stormwater Detention Project Dear Mrs. Hieronymus: This letter will confirm our meeting with you on February 26, 1980, to further discuss the above project. The following information is provided to you in answer to questions which were raised at the meeting: 1. Public use of the taking area. Once purchased by the City, the land in the taking area will not be available for public use. i The area will be posted with "no trespassing signs and the Iowa City Police Department will have enforcement authority in the area. As a further deterrent to public use, this area will be planted in some kind of erosion -control grass or legume that will not make it an attractive site for any kind of recreational activity. With your permission, that planting could take place -early this spring to ensure that it gets a good start this year. 2. Size and length of pipe. As Dick Plastino indicated (and as shown on the fourth page of the plans sent to you), the pipe running through the dam will be 42 inches in diameter and 210 feet long from inlet end to outlet end. In addition, a stone- lined culvert will extend 20 feet from the inlet end and 80 feet from the outlet end. I 3. Nature of the borrow easement. Enclosed please find a scale drawing of a cross-section of the borrow easement area. Unlike j the drawing of this area included in the plans, the enclosed I drawing uses the same scale (one inch equals 10 feet) both horizontally and vertically. We hope that this drawing will better indicate to you the end result of the cutting and grading that will be done by the City in the borrow easement area, Please note that the exact grade of the new Scott Boulevard has not yet been set, so only the center line is shown on this drawing. 4. Access to and use of the borrow easement area. The existing portion of Scott Boulevard and Arbor Drive can both be extended I MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RL 13 CEDAR RAPIDS • OES MOINES ';;. -Us Wilfreda A. Hieronymous March 11, 1980 Page 2 to provide access to the borrow easement area once residential development begins. Because residential development can take place in this area, the City's appraiser did not consider this area to be an uneconomic remnant. For your information, enclosed please find a schematic drawing of possible residential development in this area. This sketch was prepared by the City's senior planner for use during consideration of the Scott Boulevard realignment. 5. Boundary markers for east side of the taking area. Upon your request, the City will mark the eastern boundary of the taking area with monuments, stakes, or other suitable markers so that your farmer will be able to distinguish the boundary of your property. 6. Agricultural easement. The City will consider any proposal you wish to make regarding a clearly defined access easement for agricultural purposes across the taking area. 7. Scott Boulevard right-of-way. As you know, the new Scott Boulevard is being planned as a secondary arterial street and access to it will be limited. No curb cuts and probably no local streets will be allowed. The currently planned 100 foot right-of-way for the new Scott Boulevard does not impinge on any curb cuts -along Muscatine Avenue. In addition, the City will investigate the feasibility of retaining as many trees as possible in the right-of-way area. 8. Farm access across Scott Boulevard. In our letter to you on December 6, 1979, we indicated that your farmer may cross the new Scott Boulevard with his farm equipment for access•to fields on either side of the road. Since there will be a distance of 34.5 feet from the back of the curb to the edge of the right-of- way, the shoulder grade will be gradual and should present no access problems for farm equipment. 9. Negative construction easement. Enclosed is a sketch of the area dowream from the dam, over which the Iowa Natural Resources Council will apparently require a negative construction easement. We will provide you with further information about this easement as soon as possible. 10. Nature of the detention dam. We are aware that it is difficult To visualize how the dam will look upon completion. We therefore asked Stanley Consultants to prepare an air photograph with an overlay of the dam to help demonstrate how it will look. Enclosed please find this overlay and a copy of the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i' F i Wilfreda A. Hieronymous March 11, 1980 Page 3 accompanying cover letter fro15 feet higher than the existm Stanley Consultants. Please ing note that the dam will be only orange -painted stakes ae now in creek banks. In addition, ate orang -p high water rr 100 year place at the site marking the app ed flood pool line (725.0 feet elevation). Looking you at this marked line nconjunction the project plans may also help y to bettervisualizethe natureof theproject. We hope that the information provided will help pago answer the next Your questions about this project. We will contact y 9 meetin with you. several days in the hope of arranging a follow-up In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. Sincerely, Larry Chiat Acting Development Coordinator bdwl/6-8 Enclosures cc: William L.•Meardon Richard J. Plastino 4 at�'--A- MICROFIL71jJORM MCEDAR RAPIDS 0 GROW TO REACH ENVIRONMENTAL VV ^T d EXCELLENCE NOW u P O U OJ K " G R E E N Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 March 7, 1980 Mayor John Balmer and Members of The Iowa City City Council The steering committee of Project GREEN wishes to ask the City Council for support of the work of the River Front Commission. We encourage the Council not to abandon the important work of this Commission to protect the development of the Iowa River corridor. Within this same format we support :bikeway planning along the river front and other places in the city. To this point in time the funding for the River Front Commission and bikeway planning have been federally funded. We feel that federal funds will continue to be available for this type of planning and thus, if the City of Iowa City can budget a planner's salary or time to write grant porposals, the necessary federal. funds will continue to come to our city. We urge you to give these areas continued financial sunnort in the budget to allow preparation time for federal grants. F I I E AL381C C"y CLEkrc Sincerely yours, Emilie Rubright, Co-chairman Project GREEN Steering Committee MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 58a March 25, 1980 Ns. Emilie Rubright Co -Chairperson, Project GREEN 10 Valley View Place Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear t•1s. Rubright At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter expressing support for the Riverfront Commission. The City staff is continuing to review this matter and to work toward a satisfactory solution. Your letter and Project GREEN's support for the work of the Riverfront Commission are certainly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk Don Schmeiser MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB 't CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Fo�E� �JIAR 10 1980 ABBIE s*rOLFUS CITY CLERK �5 A March 25, 1980 Mr. Dennis Ryan - 32B Meadowbrook Estates Iowa city, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Ryan: itsAt ed regular fileing of letter 18, 1980, the supportyforuthelSpousev andplaceCi Abuse Center and the lighting project for the north side of Iowa City. The Spouse Abuse Board at this time has a sales contract for a house on Iowa Avenue. The City is providing $80,000 from Community Develop- ment remainingBlock $10a009 forfunds, rehabilitation,000 is for of the housethe purchase and the The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAH) concerning possible funding for the northside lighting project and to develop an evaluation component for the project. Thank you for your support of these two programs. If you should have any further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk, / MICROFILMED OY JORM MIC Rf�LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 15 11Y161 90 qtr Nvned I)Mtb&s - am c-� l0w r&5.c6mb D ata (` . =�" kaU6 /l U �OWNJS A�ZcIs O -P -7�6Un . � wow�g� � �� )%- 7"wto pla8 o a 'leovoP lead . rbc � r i Q S 6118 Ll Gtr �Ul. (?l � 0;l�lC� C�I1 f�ZGInC�' I witz wcr--#Al2r,1e f�c up, 1 ww s 46 1224061 i COPE OtW) 00 00 a �l om/M z lopq -#jai oW �, j orrreii�n� �UC�� ( l� -�fIIG�Cdy► 0� 171IiC� j ash Fa 1s u MAR121980 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 h CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I n March 25, 1980 Ms. Kay Tippery 411 South Lucas Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Tippery: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 cc: City Clerk it MICROFILMED BY n JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I��1�.6L 5� I SSS FLIAR 1 0 1980 D ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK r J ain, ,Gari la Y�t d ,�'�iZL ��v Y%Le .�L.e�, 1� •�caD�'e 2Cr.�.��.,�cuZ�� GL tdtw,4 4 a�✓..a� ,e�,�sueQ,Q z -e�.�i VX 16e edla< 10A0uCCe glue dUtfcm, �c� CL/ss 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 u CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES March 25, 1980 Ms. Julia A. Natvig 960 -21st Avenue, Apt. 912B Coralville, Iowa 52241 Dear Ms. Natvig: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk ✓ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 4 e i i i S M.../`ck tSFo wr.-t w.rl t-= u' 1e- to w�a�udz -f.C4— G.L. R. S. S. 9� r;S C" 1v.0.W. srru3 l,�lnx w� rr➢ycci eJ `7 yln�-vt.c, Would �fgn.1'. S i'�:n••k- hcti'er S-rreai I• J I y b✓ .1 C.'f' —No 1' 1, kKrrkSS rleNt�r�..Pa Prn b�Zrn v+-. SpvJK , t,�sc tlti rt + • 9 + 44 -f0 w.xN+lr` allow wtN ruvplm -�-o ce2 wh. e.r� t�ey r2 + ' .}-: aJoi� i•r.p(�wc� p`n. wv.Q,✓Q.V\ •s+cS2w..��CS �' �.?r t�^2 Id co�s�c�ar itstlE /`espodsiG.IQ j- T 6�C.Qua �.i Slnau z tiel zuz *l'.s x+47 iso IN �we.C� IN d1 et_ Spm« oN� lnw^r7ssv eNY prbler S. c✓��LM G.5 ¢ 5 Sv.c se.v_N Nn. -Tb j" -o.r el1¢WHQrL. c" .,IaL4IQ JG i n to +✓� 00 , i ��r C•i+T nNs -kJuE usa.- i w✓tp amp l�+l¢S "Pl Ad- A, reSu li' .uereu5 eco i t+Ma ,Iw+- po+�tt a+i GL`s walk Cts lou) r..u.�� ta..Q. VjJs Sty P , to www 1 bus \ . Tlvi s Nuri✓n , � Ap.S},.Jal 1✓h ..Jl`a'q' JM W�.I.GO :C7 Es rU1nn' G.il'2rvt. rt.l 1A. /0 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK 9dbi clu�at I MICROFILMED BY - JORM MICR+LAB \ CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ..,;� N March 25, 1980 Ms. Walker 926h Church Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Walker: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA)• concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk ✓ i 0 I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 1 i i I. I, _i I 1 A ' a7�'�� -�-��' .G�.�a�i5. -�• � � cum (,, �,��p�� c7 w `%nom +, c t. A --s a Lo tj 1 NIAR 10 1980 D $ a H 0 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERIC i, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i March 25, 1980 I Ms. Eileen Grady 211 E. Church #2 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Grady: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. ` r If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, r Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk v � q 1 I k ti d I r tl MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB ' H CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ...,i�.. A 4 d � fiLa�� s �D * ABa�TvS I ORF US r "i �yU G1rC l.ti � l,-�� YLlr' C1vr", vt/N— V l.ct%v� �fivt. •��vs�il L�/ur-5 0 lilt MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I 4 d � fiLa�� s �D * ABa�TvS I ORF US r "i �yU G1rC l.ti � l,-�� YLlr' C1vr", vt/N— V l.ct%v� �fivt. •��vs�il L�/ur-5 0 lilt MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n %y'✓��. �" `�� L'� d� ,�-��L (ter. S� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES SZZgL) m r r-, March 25, 1980 Ms. Linda Long 923 Iowa Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Long: n At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk ✓ i; MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � _,a i i i; MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+LAB J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � _,a I JA eel llf� elbl Lac.. L JR ILO 19!UO ABBlir STOLFUS C: -i';' CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 7- I 7 A 1 March 25, 1980 Ms. Becky Flores 32 Bon -Aire Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Flores: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 cc: City Clerk MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M n IV iz�"La/ e4 wv- ct C, S- �4 TS A401 ,z " a of F Lvc� MAR 71980 ,ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MIC1111LOIE1 17 JORM M CoRiLA13 CEDAR RAPIDS ES DINES m 574 March 25, 1980 Ms. Jean Hagen 212 E. Bloomington N3 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Hagen: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager i bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerkt" I MICROFILMED 8Y JORM MICR;LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES u I � CZe 6 lo�e,,L q�'o. Gt, fn �n�vn-z,ec� Q MSR 7198080 D A11131E STOLFUS CITY CLERK 7i2 %'f, n MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES t D March 25, 1980 Ms. Susan Jaecques 712 N. Gilbert Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Jaecques: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk v MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M w T /," I- rtx , F I L . E D AR 71980 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAF! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I. t 3 FmlLF0 AR 71980 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES T r March 25, 1980 Ms. Mary Halverson 731 Michael Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Halverson: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk ✓ L I F I I E. MAR 71980 LuJ A13BIITE STCILERKOL.FLIS CY MICROFILMED BY 'JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES I /Z?4— 'si/i�iti C 17- �s BEZ rEvF F� fly Ce n7 j ��✓c2 �I �_ c. /�/f J / 2C--J/�n Av L.-�LL"7�'�`x iiit/ f.7V✓1/1.0.✓/..c c n�� /"�{,.a-� /.( /F3 I I . cf/�E SIS QOSS�3Ue=. �,Br/Fa✓Jc.� d[�7Ly( I i' LLl�7�-[' cc -acv': �SoL.u� �cc_ �/f P.C�E9GtnrS /F ig s ra%/nye �� /f z/ms s e r� C1� 1 � [�/!� .of�'S i C� �5=�7'L ,t ->C» J�/.�T':I /--G•�'�a Bc Fml d [� AR 71980 D G�ND/L Z. ABBIE STOLFUS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES id March 25, 1980 Ms. Mary Anne Klahn 1154 E. Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Klahn: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk v MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3 i March 25, 1980 � � I i Ms. Linda L. Albright 741 Grant Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Albright: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAH) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk ✓ -. MICROFILMED jL JORM MICRA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DESOINES 1 I. 1 r^ n To Tb , G;�y Ga�, --Q I urge +C.4. 6,r-�0" "n '-'Ac yea a,hy TV,._ s t\ e_ t- I; h h\,)3 i n t�� ✓ co �v $, I to -j i1 I 0-0 C4 Vo ca.�- oCtLj -Kw GMwA u �M L yhi`l� Cw,D- S.D. s�e.u'ts Tor ✓ o Ir Cvv) , S + t� ib W� UQv` $ S 0r11 rue. ,n✓vlawt- �S IIu,J �Ul Q 1I'D J, U: — i- e/Y� CITY CLERK S;�\ cl�II /�u-I- 1 /Y)-/ � Y30 4,Ji 0— 7�Pa L LDIMAR 71980 ASSIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I March 25, 1980 Ms. Kathy McKirchy 430 Iowa Avenue, N2 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. McKirchy: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa. City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 / cc: City Clerk ✓ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i I� S 1 1 I n k -L.7- `rU A -L,,, ��'(� L.� L3 -w...:....1.., w�,.� �+tu�..a.-. ...Sty+-9-.S2J--•.Q MAR 71980"�-��'^ ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 58� i i ^r' 1 r i\ 1 I� S 1 1 I n k -L.7- `rU A -L,,, ��'(� L.� L3 -w...:....1.., w�,.� �+tu�..a.-. ...Sty+-9-.S2J--•.Q MAR 71980"�-��'^ ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 58� i i 1 r i I. 1l March 25, 1980 ` V Ms. Jill Jack 815 Iowa Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Jack: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager bdw2/3 cc: City clerk / MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n f Ci , CIu na 5L 2yU n l L E 0 MAR 71980 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK U a d on, I i 1 MICROFIL71jJORM MCEDAR RAPIDS m 'J 1 i I March 25, 1980 � Ms. Sue Dugger i i Rural Route 1, Box 119 I West Branch, Iowa 52358 # " r Dear Ms. Dugger: At its regular meeting of March 18, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning increased lighting in the north side of Iowa City. The City Council has directed the Police Chief to contact the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration ` (LEAA) concerning possible funding and to develop an evaluation j component for the project. If you should have further comments or questions, please do not " hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin -"' City Manager bdw2/3 ✓/ I" cc: City Clerk I, i i 1 i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA13 Y CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ;1 .. City of Iowa Ci MEMORANDUM Date: March 10, 1980 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Alteration to Parking Meter Zone - 10 Block E. Bloomington St. As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-274 of the Municipal. Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will authorize that parking meters designated as BLB, BL10, and BL12 be removed and replaced with a parking prohibition sign. This action will occur on or shortly after 15 May 1980. Parking meters will be replaced in late August of 1980 and the parking prohibition will be removed. COMMENT: This action is being taken to facilitate University of Iowa construction efforts to the loading docks of Burge Hall. Meter removal and parking prohibition will facilitate freight delivery access to the south side of Burge Hall from Bloomington Street during the construction effort. bjl/11 cc: Joseph Fowler �'.D MAR 1% 3 19E80 ABBIE STOLFU� CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I .. City of Iowa Ci MEMORANDUM Date: March 10, 1980 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Alteration to Parking Meter Zone - 10 Block E. Bloomington St. As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-274 of the Municipal. Code of Iowa City, the City Traffic Engineer will authorize that parking meters designated as BLB, BL10, and BL12 be removed and replaced with a parking prohibition sign. This action will occur on or shortly after 15 May 1980. Parking meters will be replaced in late August of 1980 and the parking prohibition will be removed. COMMENT: This action is being taken to facilitate University of Iowa construction efforts to the loading docks of Burge Hall. Meter removal and parking prohibition will facilitate freight delivery access to the south side of Burge Hall from Bloomington Street during the construction effort. bjl/11 cc: Joseph Fowler �'.D MAR 1% 3 19E80 ABBIE STOLFU� CITY CLERK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES U -CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER. 410 E. WASHINGTON ST - IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 35 MICROFILMED BY - JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES — April 24, 1979 1 Helen Kavanaugh 1 1830 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Kavanaugh: On -behalf of the Committee on Community Needs, I would like to thank The Committee appreciates all you for your letter of April 41 1979. itizens input. SuppoCommitteephelpsotofkeepc comments and citizen Creek Coordinatingating projects and the Ralston moving and clarify priorities. —1 Since funding of the lower Ralston Creek Project (Small Cities Grant) creek south of Harrison Street now seems likely, improvements to the should be in the works next year. Again, thank you for your interest and support. — i Yours sincerely, l Marianne Milkman Planner/Program Analyst — bdw2/6 — j .J 82 �9 0 MICROFILMED BY - JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES - CITY OF CIVIC CEN(ER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST June 1, 1979 John Anderson 716 Fifth Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 Dear Mr. Anderson: IOWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240-(319)35a.lCy_� The following is in response to our phone conversation of May 17, 1979. First, in regards to your concern over the repairs which you are required to make to meet the Housing Code; a proposal has been recommended to the City Council to place a moratorium on Code enforcement on those properties which have been proposed for acquisition until December 1, 1979. This will allow time for the City to obtain approval on the Small Cities Application from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). You will be receiving a letter with more information on this from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services in the near future. The second item you were concerned about was how your property will be appraised. Briefly, recent comparable property sales from as close to the same area as possible will be used, along with the present value of the future operating income (income and expenses are estimated to arrive at an operating income which can be expected). This information is then put together to determine the fair market value of your property. You will not be able to receive loss of income monies since the income is taken into consideration in the sale price. We will be holding a meeting on this subject sometime ,in early July at which we hope to have an appraiser and an acquisition speaialist from HUD present to answer your questions in more detail. Your third concern was that you had a balloon payment coming due in April of 1981. Because of this fact you wished to start negotiations as soon as possible. This should be no problem as we plan to begin acquisition procedures in the early spring of 1980. This should leave plenty of time to complete the acquisition of your property before your payment is due. I hope this information answers your questions, if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Bruce A. Knight Planner/Program Analyst bj4/8 LK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 5'9a J n i June 1, 1979 John Anderson 716 Fifth Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 Dear Mr. Anderson: IOWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240-(319)35a.lCy_� The following is in response to our phone conversation of May 17, 1979. First, in regards to your concern over the repairs which you are required to make to meet the Housing Code; a proposal has been recommended to the City Council to place a moratorium on Code enforcement on those properties which have been proposed for acquisition until December 1, 1979. This will allow time for the City to obtain approval on the Small Cities Application from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). You will be receiving a letter with more information on this from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services in the near future. The second item you were concerned about was how your property will be appraised. Briefly, recent comparable property sales from as close to the same area as possible will be used, along with the present value of the future operating income (income and expenses are estimated to arrive at an operating income which can be expected). This information is then put together to determine the fair market value of your property. You will not be able to receive loss of income monies since the income is taken into consideration in the sale price. We will be holding a meeting on this subject sometime ,in early July at which we hope to have an appraiser and an acquisition speaialist from HUD present to answer your questions in more detail. Your third concern was that you had a balloon payment coming due in April of 1981. Because of this fact you wished to start negotiations as soon as possible. This should be no problem as we plan to begin acquisition procedures in the early spring of 1980. This should leave plenty of time to complete the acquisition of your property before your payment is due. I hope this information answers your questions, if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Bruce A. Knight Planner/Program Analyst bj4/8 LK MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 5'9a - CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER • 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. ' IOWA CITY IOWA 52240' (319) 354.180, June 1, 1979 J Dick Davin 1509 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 5224D Dear Mr. Davin: This is in response to our phone conversation regarding the repairs on your property required by the Housing Code. A proposal is currently being recommended to the City Council to place a moratorium on Code .enforcement until December 1, 1979 for those properties proposed for it acquisition. This will allow time for the City to obtain final approval on the Small Cities Application from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. You will be receiving a letter with more information on n this subject from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services. J I hope that this information answers your questions on this subject. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. — Sincerely, Bruce A. Knight ;I Planner/Program Analyst bj4/11 rl i I — 84 .S96 MICROFILMED BY a - JORM MICR+LAB °t CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M - CITY IOWAUI _ Q-j-y CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 35,6 182 i - June 1, 1979 I i IMrs, Kathleen H. Boggs 506 South Linn Street - Iowa City, Iowa 52240 y Dear Mrs. Boggs: ' I � As you are aware, your property at 506 South Linn Street is in the project area �1 for improvement using federal Community Development Block Grant-Small Cities Grant funds. Even though our planning maps propose your acquired, we cannot commit funds for property acquisition puntil taftery asaasdetailed ite to e -7,77 environmental impact analysis of the proposed improvements has been completed. Funds will then be released by HUD and the acquisition procedures will begin. nIn order to acquire your property prior to Flarch 1980, a budget amendment would S have to be submitted for HUD approval. At this time, this does not seem likely. I� Thank you for your interest in Cooperating with our plans. I am sorry we cannot move more quickly or complete steps out of order to expedite your relocation. Nike Flaherty is the primary planner of the Small Cities Grant project. Feel free to contact him for additional details. Sincerely, I Julie Vann JV/ssw y 85 .S90 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ■ U n Committee on Community Needs September 5, 1979 — Page 3 i Whether the City should be encouraged to capture 312 funding. After some discussion, McCormick moved and Owens seconded that as much money in the form of 312 loans be captured as is feasible with the available staff. Motion carried with a vote of 7-1 (Pecina opposed). ew and discussion l Citie— s— pr—' oject: Environmental Review Record for Mike Flaherty, Planner/Program Analyst, explained the budget for the Small Cities project and also explained the adjustments that had been made to comply with HUD recommendations. After a brief discussion, Horton moved and Hall seconded that the budget for the Small Cities project be approved as distributed. Motion LJ carried unanimously. 'j Jim Hencin, CDBG Program Coordinator, explained the purpose of the Environmental Review Record. After a brief presentation by Mr. Hencin, he turned the program over to Kevin Laverty who presented a slide show of the project area. Following -the slide show, he explained the various maps showing the effect of the proposed _;improvements to the area and answered questions from Committee members. Laverty also briefly explained the outline environmental review distributed to CCN members. The discussion centered on the parcels to be acquired, which are not essential to the Ralston Creek Channel improvements. These parcels include most of the 900 _ block.of S. Dubuque and most of the 200 block of E. Benton Street. Committee I felt that residents should only be displaced if absolutely essential Thoe flooding. to reduce I - Staff pointed out that some of the amenities making that area convenient for .residents (Hy -Vee and Laundromat) would soon be gone, and that the area was slated for land consumptive commercial use on the City's Comprehensive Plan. Any remaining dwelling units in the area would therefore become non -conforming uses under the new zoning ordinance. J CCN members suggested that retaining these housing units would decrease the chief i adverse impacts of the project, namely net loss of dwelling units. CCN members also agreed that the property on the corner of Harrison and Linn Streets should be acquired (particularly since the owner appears to wish to sell) even though it is — not essential to channel improvements, since it is important to retain a site for assisted housing. _.Another reason for not acquiring other non-essential parcels in the area was the suggestion that the property owners might be able to get a better price than the - made and the area is more attractive to commercial enterprises. current fair market price for their properties, after creek improvements have been Following this discussion, Casserly moved and Pecina seconded, that properties on the 900 block of S. Dubuque Street and the 200 block of E. Benton Street which are not necessary for channel improvements not be acquired unless the property owners _ wish to sell. Motion carried unanimously. 86 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I, I d _ MEMORAN"M Date: September 21, 1979 To: Small Cities File (Citizens' Participation) From: Michael Flaherty, Planner/Program Analyst Re: Neighborhood Meeting A neighborhood meeting for the Lower Ralston Creek Neighborhood was held on Wednesday, September 12, 1979 at 7:30 PM in the National Guard Armory. Staff present: Hencin, Laverty, Milkman, Flaherty. CCN member: Johnson Residents and property owners: Gillespie, Busch, Graham, Alexander, Foster, M. Jones, C. Jones, H. Adair, J. Adair, Petersen. This informal meeting was called to discuss the Environmental Review of the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Project. Staff explained the federal requirements concerning environmental assessment and presented a summary of the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Environmental Review Record. A meeting agenda and an outline of the presentation is attached. Questions and concerns expressed by residents and property owners included the following: 1. Ron Johnson, 2195 E. Benton Street, pointed out that the project preapplication had indicated that fill was required over the area in the 900 block of S. Dubuque adjacent the creek. Staff responded that the Ralston Creek Storm Water Management Plan, which was completed after the preapplication was submitted, recommended the construction of an earthen dike along the creek's west bank rather than filling the area. 2. Clark Jones, 930 S. Dubuque Street, asked if engineering studies were complete and accurate in showing which properties would need to be acquired for creek improvements. Staff replied that the engineering for the Small Cities Project was done in conjunction with the Storm Water Management Plan for the Ralston Creek watershed, prepared by Shoemaker & Haaland. The improvements proposed for the Small Cities Project are a part of the recommended improvements of this plan and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. 3. Ron Johnson said he felt that property owners and residents are uncertain about the project because the City seems uncertain about what property should be acquired. LYA MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 590 _ ^ 2 Staff pointed out that while the application called for the on the 900 block - acquisition of all properties adjacent to the creek for displacing residents from properties not of S. Dubuque, concerns actually needed for creek improvements had been expressed in the environmental review, by CCN and the City Council. As a result of these concerns, City Council has directed staff to pursue alter- natives to acquiring and displacing owner-occupants. ' One alternative might be to acquire only those structures actually to ! needed for creek improvements, allowing time and market pressures would replace the remaining residential uses. A second alternative be to purchase the structures but allow residents to continue occupancy under life estate arrangements. �I 4. John Gillespie, 1027 Hollywood, owner of commercial property at 311 he not relocate E. Harrison Street, expressed the concern that could the City would pay him for his present property. his business at what Staff responded that until appraisals are made, no determination of just compensation could be made, and that he would be assisted in A t locating a replacement site. Staff will work with him and others their 1*I displaced, determining what is available and suitable to needs. _ 5. Gillespie also stated that a similar problem would exist in relocating homeowners. Staff replied that while values of residential property in the project area might be lower than values on a city-wide basis, until is. The appraisals are made, we won't know how great the spread the Uniform Act allow the City to provide up federal requirements of to $15,000, in addition to the acquisition price, in the form of a replacement housing payment to displaced home owners. City Council that the City may exceed this has also indicated that, if necessary, $15,000 maximum as allowed under CDBG programs. � 6. Gillespie stated that he felt the life estate arrangement for owner- j occupied residents was a good idea. 7. Ron Johnson suggested that we ask property owners present at the meeting if they were willing to sell their property. Staff replied that while this could be done, that at a later date people might feel differently. B. Inez Foster, 916 S. Dubuque Street, said that she would like to sell Marie her property at 926 South Dubuque, but that her aunt, like to retain her property if Alexander, 916 South Dubuque would possible. i i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB - CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3 Staff replied that Mrs. Alexander would be able to continue to live in her home if she desired. 9. Ron Johnson asked that if one or more residential properties remained on the 900 Block of South Dubuque, wouldn't it be more difficult to resell for commercial use? Staff replied that it would be, however, the first priority of the project is to be flood control. Commercial redevelopment is a lesser priority. City Council has indicated that home owners should be permitted to continue residing in their homes if that is their preference. Staff pointed out that the neighborhood had lost much of its residential character and that the closing of the Hy -Vee store would diminish its residential character further. Eventually, market factors are likely to replace residential uses in the area. 11. Johnson asked if it were possible for current property owners to retain ownership while improvements were made, or if not, to purchase the property after improvements were made. Staff replied that federal requirements would not permit public improvements of this nature on private property. In reselling the property the City must follow State law which requires a bidding process. Current owners could bid on property but could receive no preference. 12. Johnson asked if the land would be resold in small parcels or as a package, stating that if the land were resold in large parcels small businesses would effectively be eliminated from bidding and that large developers would benefit. ' Staff responded that the disposition plan for the project has not been established but that his observation was probably valid. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES X90 10. Johnson stated that he had originally purchased his property because of the M1 zoning, and that he had intended to eventually convert his properties to commercial use. Johnson also pointed out that the area was the only available commercial area that remained near the downtown, and that because of the rising cost of automobile transportation, commercial development in this area would be particularly important. Johnson also pointed out that because of the demand for housing in Iowa City, particularly after the down zoning of the north side, the development of housing in the area should be '1 considered. Staff pointed out that in order for the land to be developed for uses _ other than land consumptive commercial the Comprehensive Plan would have to be changed. However, in the process of developing the City's new Zoning Ordinance, some changes could possibly be expected. Staff suggested that Mr. Johnson become involved in the development of the new Zoning Ordinance. 11. Johnson asked if it were possible for current property owners to retain ownership while improvements were made, or if not, to purchase the property after improvements were made. Staff replied that federal requirements would not permit public improvements of this nature on private property. In reselling the property the City must follow State law which requires a bidding process. Current owners could bid on property but could receive no preference. 12. Johnson asked if the land would be resold in small parcels or as a package, stating that if the land were resold in large parcels small businesses would effectively be eliminated from bidding and that large developers would benefit. ' Staff responded that the disposition plan for the project has not been established but that his observation was probably valid. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES X90 4 13. Johnson asked if the current commercial property not needed for creek improvements could be retained by current owners. Staff responded that purchase offers would be extended to all property owners. Any additional changes in the original plan to acquire properties would have to come from City Council. 14. Denny Petersen, 932 Oakcrest, owner of commercial property on Lafayette Street, asked what a Small Business Investment Corporation would do. Staff explained that a SBIC was a non-profit organization that would provide incentives, in the form of low interest loans, for small and minority businesses to be initiated in the area. This concept could be developed and carried out using CDBG and SBA funding as seed money. 15. David Busch, 223 East Benton Street, asked about the bike path mentioned in the environmental review. Staff replied that a bike path could be constructed in the area along the newly constructed west bank of the creek. The Comprehensive Plan encourages this use. The construction of a bike path would also facilitate access needed to maintain the creek and the creek bedding. 16. John Gillespie stated that he would prefer to see the area developed as a park rather than for commercial use. Staff replied that a bike path would in effect provide a linear park, and that some commercial uses might even benefit from having such a use in their backyards. 17. Josephine Graham, 205 E. Benton St., suggested that the creek should be deepened rather than widened and that banks be stabilized with brick. Staff pointed out that the creek will be dredged in some area, but that in order to provide sufficient capacity the width of the west bank would have to be increased. 18. Several residents stated that they were much more comfortable with the project as it now was stated. Attachments: 1. Agenda 2. Outline of Environmental Review Record cc: Neal Berlin, City Manager _ 590 I Cn i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES City of Iowa C1, MEMORANDUM Date: Octr6nr 22. 1979 To: V11Small Cities File (Citizen Part;clpation) From: Michael Flaherty, Planner/Program Analyst Re: Neighborhood Meeting A neighborhood meeting for the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Neighbor- hood was held on Wednesday, October 17, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the National Guard Armory. Staff present: Flaherty, Sandro, Milkman, Knight. CCN Members: Swisher, Johnson. Residents and Property Owners: J. Callahan, M. Blakley, S. Huddleston, P. Quigley, M. Alexander, B. Campion, J. Graham, I. Foster, M. Jones, C. Jones, J. Gillespie, W. Hieronymus, K. Boggs, D. Busch, P. Cary, T. Leverch, J. Croker, J. Fisher, M. Fisher, D. Petersen, J. Vedepo. This informal meeting was called to discuss the timetable for acquisition of properties required for the Small Cities project and relocation information and procedures. Mike Flaherty opened the meeting with a status report on the project. Flaherty next described the acquisition schedule and required procedures. Susan Sandro explained relocation eligibility, benefits and procedures. A meeting agenda and an outline of the presentation is attached to the memo. Questions and concerns expressed by residents and property owners include the following: Concerning Acquisition: 1. Ron Johnson, 219h E. Benton, asked if property owners could make appointments with the appraiser. John Gillespie, property owner, 311 E. Harrison, stated that this is . private property and that the appraiser woulL have to come at the property owner's convenience.. 2. James Callahan, owner, 900 bk. S. Dubuque, asked if federal regulations required that appraisers be certified. Staff responded that federal regulations do not specify that appraisers be certified, however, the City must have evidence of an appraiser's qualifications. Therefore, City policy requires that certified appraisers be used. 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .5- 6 I I I_ I I' City of Iowa C1, MEMORANDUM Date: Octr6nr 22. 1979 To: V11Small Cities File (Citizen Part;clpation) From: Michael Flaherty, Planner/Program Analyst Re: Neighborhood Meeting A neighborhood meeting for the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities Neighbor- hood was held on Wednesday, October 17, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the National Guard Armory. Staff present: Flaherty, Sandro, Milkman, Knight. CCN Members: Swisher, Johnson. Residents and Property Owners: J. Callahan, M. Blakley, S. Huddleston, P. Quigley, M. Alexander, B. Campion, J. Graham, I. Foster, M. Jones, C. Jones, J. Gillespie, W. Hieronymus, K. Boggs, D. Busch, P. Cary, T. Leverch, J. Croker, J. Fisher, M. Fisher, D. Petersen, J. Vedepo. This informal meeting was called to discuss the timetable for acquisition of properties required for the Small Cities project and relocation information and procedures. Mike Flaherty opened the meeting with a status report on the project. Flaherty next described the acquisition schedule and required procedures. Susan Sandro explained relocation eligibility, benefits and procedures. A meeting agenda and an outline of the presentation is attached to the memo. Questions and concerns expressed by residents and property owners include the following: Concerning Acquisition: 1. Ron Johnson, 219h E. Benton, asked if property owners could make appointments with the appraiser. John Gillespie, property owner, 311 E. Harrison, stated that this is . private property and that the appraiser woulL have to come at the property owner's convenience.. 2. James Callahan, owner, 900 bk. S. Dubuque, asked if federal regulations required that appraisers be certified. Staff responded that federal regulations do not specify that appraisers be certified, however, the City must have evidence of an appraiser's qualifications. Therefore, City policy requires that certified appraisers be used. 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .5- 6 I I a . 2 y 6. IP I i be used because they are famiiiarwr�h Iowa City. without paying taxes on any capital gain. �j 7. ,I r, I; r later than the timetable indicates.- 4. Wilfreda Hieronymus, owner, 700 bk. S. Dubuque, asked if the City I•i would pay for appraisals and legal fees of property owners. C Staff responded that the City would pay such expenses only in requested a change the City would explore 'hat possibility. a . 2 y MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES 6. IP � F•,- :.1^.<,-- �c lr.,• :' F_;4 ...y:,r.., .�6.' a•. ;i..hs• C: vun' .�,�a i.. be used because they are famiiiarwr�h Iowa City. without paying taxes on any capital gain. �j 7. Staff answered that appraisers involved in Urban Renewal work had r, I; been requested to submit proposals on the Small Cities appraisals. later than the timetable indicates.- 4. Wilfreda Hieronymus, owner, 700 bk. S. Dubuque, asked if the City I•i would pay for appraisals and legal fees of property owners. C Staff responded that the City would pay such expenses only in requested a change the City would explore 'hat possibility. condemnation cases in which the award exceeded 110 percent of the City's purchase offer. El 5. Jim Croker, owner, 201 E. Benton, asked for an explanation of life property acquired sooner than indicated on the timetable. estates, which will be offered to some owner -occupants. Staff explained that a life estate payment is computed on the age of P' the owner. The owner would be paid the value of his or her property h.� less an amount deducted for economic rent for the remaining life Relocation: expectency of the owner. Staff also explained the details of life 1. estate arrangements would be worked out by the City's legal staff for u each individual case. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES 6. Ron Johnson pointed out that owners whose property was purchased under threat of condemnation would have three years to reinvest without paying taxes on any capital gain. �j 7. Wilfreda Hieronymus asked if property could be acquired sooner or later than the timetable indicates.- Staff replied that the timetable was flexible and that if an owner C requested a change the City would explore 'hat possibility. Inex Foster, owner, 916 S. Dubuque, stated that she would lika her El property acquired sooner than indicated on the timetable. Staff will explore that possibility. LConcerning Relocation: �i 1. John Gillespie asked if comparable housing payments would be based on u actual Iowa City sales. Staff replied that an upper range would be established based on actual sales but that the replacement housing payment would also r� depend upon the replacement housing actually purchased. 2. Clark Jones, 930 S. Dubuque, asked if replacement housing payments _ and/or rehab funding would be available outside of Iowa City. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS a DES MOINES Staff responded that if an owner or tenant chose to move outside of Iowa City they would be eligible for replacement housing payments or rental assistance payments, but that it would be based on Iowa City cost or actual cost at the other location, whichever was less. Rehab would be available under some circumstances in Iowa City and might be worked out in another location eligible for CDBG funding. 3. John Gillespie asked if down payment assistance would apply to mobile homes. Staff did not have an immediate answer, and will research the question. ked if advanced 4 Marlene available,Blakely, e.g y, 51deposits on asreplace replacement apartment. would be Staff replied that advanced payments could be worked out on a case-by-case basis as necessary. 5. Denny Petersen, owner, 700 bk. S. Linn. asked if there is an established maximum for actual moving expenses. Staff replied that there is not a maximum, but that all expenses would have to be documented. The City might also request one or more bids prior to a move. 6. John Gillespie asked what benefits would be available for non -retail businesses. Staff responded that relocation assistance was the same for all types of businesses. 7. David Busch, 223 E. Benton, asked if any loan assistance would be available for those displaced. Staff answered laced businesses, but that staff sloans wasunaware could of similar le lowinterestto ploans available to residents. B. John Gillespie complimented staff on the excellent quality of the graphics used in the presentation. bdwl/11-142 Attachments: 1. Meeting agenda. 2. Presentation outline. cc: Neal Berlin, City Manager Acquisition File Relocation File 93 S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. n IOWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 i NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE COMMISSION 1 vacancy - Three-year term March 21, 1980 - March 21, 1983 This Commission was established by the City Council to manage the Governor Lucas Square fund. The City Council shall approve all projects and programs Arior to majority hofethe nCommission diture of fmay sdirect an expendi- ture. A Commission shall spend the monies con- tributed to the fund for the development of a focal point in the urban renewal area of Iowa City. Funds may also be spent as necessary for expenses related to the securing of contributions to the fund or for maintenance of the focal point. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 18, 1980 meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being con- sidered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Appli- cation forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 59! r '1 CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. n IOWA CITY IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 i NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE COMMISSION 1 vacancy - Three-year term March 21, 1980 - March 21, 1983 This Commission was established by the City Council to manage the Governor Lucas Square fund. The City Council shall approve all projects and programs Arior to majority hofethe nCommission diture of fmay sdirect an expendi- ture. A Commission shall spend the monies con- tributed to the fund for the development of a focal point in the urban renewal area of Iowa City. Funds may also be spent as necessary for expenses related to the securing of contributions to the fund or for maintenance of the focal point. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 18, 1980 meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being con- sidered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Appli- cation forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 59! rag March 18, 1980 GOVERNOR LUCAS SQUARE COMMISSION - one vacancy for a three-year term March 21, 1980 to March 21, 1983 Loren N. Horton 515 East Jefferson St, #20 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i 1. i r I R ADV. .2Y BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATIO1. JRM Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. The City Council announces advisory board vacancies 60 days prior to the date the appointment will be made. This 60 -day period provides for a 30 -day advertising period and a 30 - day training period for new members. The training period allows new members to become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the advisory board before becoming a full voting member. After a vacancy has been announced and the 30 -day advertising period has expired, the Council reviews all applications during the informal work session. The appointment is announced at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk no later than one week prior to the announced appointment date. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC. ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD. DATE 5 March 1980 ernor Lucas Square Commis ADVISORY BOAR COMMISSION AME TERM 3 year term NAME Mr. Loren N. Horton ADDRESS # 20, 515 East Jefferson Street OCCUPATION Historian EMPLOYER State Historical Society PHONE NUMBERS: RESIDENCE 351-5842 BUSINESS 338-5471 jl EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: I have served a 3 year term on the Riverfront Commission, and a 2 year term on the Committee on Community Needs. I have also written several articles on historical architecture and the history of urban planning. I am a member of several state and national organizations related to these subjects. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I know several of the people on this Commission, and have worked with them In other capacities. I know the purpose of the Commission, the framework within which In operates, and its guidelines. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? I have knowledge of the general subject matter, I have a great Interest In the area, and In urban planning In general, as well as the architectural ramifications of the rojec . Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest in Urban Renewal project or as defined in Chapters 362.6, 403A.22 of the Code of Iowa. Should you be uncertain whether or not a potential conflict of interest exists, contact the Legal Dept. Will you have a conflict of interest? _YES X NO Knowing the length of term, are you willing to serve this term? X YES NO If you are not selected, do you want to be notified? X YES _NO D rDI If you are not appointed for the current vacant do1 vacancy? X YES NO y. you wish to be consFerWRor`5a1Kiur'e-� A B B ISnEiTD 91§U S CITY CLERK 59/ MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES