HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-09 Regular MeetingCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COU(JCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 9, 1975
7:30 -P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in Regular session on the
9th day of December, 1975, at 7:30.P.M._in the Council Chambers
at --the Civic Center. Present: CorrCzarneckivpresidingProsse,
Neuhauser. Absent: Brandt. :May
It was moved by deProsse-and seconded by Neuhauser'to con-
sider the amount read thus `far .to be a full; reading and to ap-
prove the minutes of the Official Actions of the Council meeting
of November 25, 1975, subject to correction. Motion carried,
unanimously.
Mayor Czarnecki pointed out that in the Informal Minutes
of -November 25, 1975, he wanted to add that he did object to
the method of reviewing the extra items in the budget to the
discussion of unfunded activities on page'2.
May Czarnecki proclaimed the week of December 7-13, 1975,
k -for Goodwill Industries.
as Thanks -for -Giving Wee
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen that
the -minutes of the meeting of the Public Library Board of Trustees,
11/6/75 and 11/13/75, be ,received and filed. Motion carried,
unanimously.
The Mayor noted receipt of (1) a letter from the Highway
Division of the Iowa Department of Transportation asking Council
to name a representative for the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee of the Iowa Department of Transportation----ando(2)
Czarnecki noted he would check with the City Manager,_
a'request from Dorothy Douglass concerning the replacement for
Penny Davidsen on the Transit Advisory Committee -of
e he Retionthatal
Planning Commission. Council concurred in the sugg
the appointment be deferred for the new Council's' action.
The Mayor informed Council of a letter addressed to the
City Engineer on inspection of the bridge carrying Highway l
over Ralston _Creek and the study shows the structure to be in-
adequate`for 2 -lane legal loads at allowable operating stress.
Mayor Czarnecki inquired about
the
Tuesdayl.g'Afteru
le since
tdiscussion
there ,are appointments coming upnex
_
it was decided to have an executive session after theInformal
session on Monday,_ December 15th, to discuss the app
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.Council Activities
December 9, 1975
The Mayor called attention to the request from the Arts
Council for (1) an additional $250-00 for -incidental -expenses
and (2) Council approval of the form fortheapplication; now
that CETA- money -is available,., the -proposal', needs to be for-
mally accepted. Ater discussion, --it was decided there was
not support for; the allocation of the $250.00.
The Mayor inquired on the status of the Union negotiations.
City Manager Berlin commented he would be getting back with
Council after the negotiation meeting.
Council noted that the Steering Committee of Housing and
Community Development was still short several members. Council-
woman Neuhauser pointed>out that the question of citizen finan-
cial participation in, the -HCDA Grant was brought up at the
recent National League of Cities meeting., --City Manager Berlin
noted that instead of the way Iowa City is -;interpreting this
participation, the intent is to mobilize private resources so
that they may be added on to public resources, so that if
Federal resources are no longer available in the future, there
would be a program in the private community that would carry on._
Mayor Czarnecki noted a letter received in the packet from
Director McKinney, Real--Property-Division of the Public Building
Service of General Service Administration, informing the City
that furthernegotiationsare not feasible concerning the $200,000
offer for the Post Office, unless the City.would'make a`sub-
stantial ;,increase in the offer.
After discussion it was decided to defer review of the
Policy on street lights for the new Council.
Council discussed the island on Court Street, east of Summit
Street and the problems involved. Councilman -elect Vevera was -
present offering suggestions.=There_was_not a consensus to
proceed with the project.
Mayor Czarnecki inquired as to the status on the Urban Re-
newal Elderly Housing. City Manager Berlin replied that no
word had been received from FHA at this time, and the matter -
would be discussed at the next Old Capitol -City Staff meeting.`
Councilwoman Neuhauser commented on the Comprehensive Plan
process. She noted all agencies in RegionalPlanningwould
receive copies of the study design to`see =if they wanted to
participate and in which: areas, so they could talk about these'
internally and have representatives go tothe Regional Planning
Commission. A work program "could be started to decide which'
portions Regional Planning would be interested in funding. The
P
ossibility of contracting out, to do certain-elenents was also
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December 9, 1975
discussed Mayor Czarnecki suggested that it is the :role of
the new ;Council to determine Council's role and if contract
- ing out.should`be authorized.
Councilwoman deProsse commented on the National League
of Cities meeting where she attended Land Use, and Transporta-
tion meetings.
It was moved -by Davidsen and seconded ;by_Neuhauser to
defer proposed Ordinance No. 75-2791, Rezoning a Tract of Land
from.RlA,to R1B and R2 for Frantz Construction in the Mt. Pros-
pect III addition, and give all three` readings on December 16,
1975. Roll call: Ayes:- Czarnecki, Davidsen,_Neuhauser_. =Nays:
deProsse. Absent: Brandt. Motion adopted, 4/1.
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by deProsse that the
- letter from Coalition on`.American`Rivers regarding impact of
Lock 26 on the, Mississippi River be received and filed and re-
ferred to the City Manager. Motion adopted, Brandt absent. '
- It was. movedby,Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser that
_the letter -from Sister Cities International regarding a sister
city affiliation for 'Iowa City =be= received "and filed and re
ferred to the City Manager. Motion adopted,_ Brandt absent.
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen to con-
cur with City Attorney Hayek's recommendation regarding Town -
crest Mobile Home that the City not -pursue -'-their request for
the Court granting a permanent injunction. .Motion adopted,
Brandt absent.
It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by deProsse to adopt
the following permit resolutions -recorded in Resolution Book -33 -
Approving Class
ook 33:ApprovingClass B. Beer Permit Application, regular and
Sunday Sales for Hamburg Inn, 119 Iowa Avenue, Resolutions
75-421 and 75-422, recorded on pages 161 and 162.
Roll call: Ayes: Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser.
Nays: none. Absent: Brandt. Resolutions adopted, 4/0.
It was moved by deProsse-and seconded by Neuhauser that-
the disbursements in the amount of $864,773.60, be approved --=sub-
ject to 'audit.' Motion adopted, 4/0,_,Brandt absent.
" Andrea Hauer, 5624 Kate Daum, appeared requesting Council
contact Senators Clark and Culver regarding_Lock-26 on the
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DECEMBER 9, 1975
7:30 P.M_.
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The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the
9th day of December, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. in __the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Present: Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse,
Neuhauser.- Absent: :Brandt. MayorCzarnecki presiding.
It was moved -by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser to con-
sider the amount read thus far to be a full reading and to ap-
prove the minutes of:the Official Actions oftheCouncil meeting
- of November 25, 1975, subject to correction. Motion carried,
unanimously.
Mayor Czarnecki proclaimed the week of December 7-13, 1975,
as Thanks -for -Giving Week for Goodwill Industries.
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen that
the minutes of the meeting of the Public Library Board of Trustees,_
11/6/75 and 11/13/75, be received and filed. Motion carried,
unanimously.
The Mayor called attention to the request from the
rts
Council for (1), an additional $250.00 for incidental -expenses
and (2) Council approval of the form, for the application; now
that CETA money is available, the Iproposal needs to be for-
mally_accepted. After discussion, it was decided there was
not support for the allocation of the $250.00.
It was -moved by Davidsen and seconded-by-Neuhauser to
defer proposed Ordinance No. 75-2791, Rezoning a Tract; of Land
--from RIA to RlB and R2 for Frantz Construction in the Mt. Pros-
pect III addition, and give all three readings on December 16,
1975. Roll call Ayes: Czarnecki, Davidsen, Neuhauser. Nays:
deProsse. Absent: Brandt. _Motion adopted, 4/1.
_ It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded, by deProsse that the
letter from _Coalition on American Rivers regarding impact of
Lock 26 on the Mississippi River be received and filed and re-
ferred to the City Manager.' Motion adopted, Brandt absent.
It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser that
the letter from -Sister -.Cities International regarding a sister
re -
city affiliation for Iowa city be received and filed and dt absent.
ferred to the City Manager. _Motion adopted, Bran
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 9, 1975
- 7:30 P.'M,
The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the
9th day of December, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. -in- the _Council Chambers
at the Civic Center. Present: Czarnecki, Davidsen,_'deProsse
Neuhauser. Absent: Brandt. Mayor Czarnecki presiding.
It was moved b J
y deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser to con-
sider the amount read -thus far,to be a -full reading and to ap-
prove the minutes of the Official Actions of the Council meeting
of November 25, 1975,',= subject to correction. Motion carried,
unanimously.
Mayor Czarnecki pointed out that in the Informal Minutes
Of November 25, 1975, he wanted to add that he did object to
the method of reviewing the extra items in the budget, to the
discussion of unfunded activities on page 2. '.
Mayor Czarnecki proclaimed the week of December 7-13, 1975,
as Thanks -for -Giving Week for Goodwill Industries.
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded bp,Davidsen that
the minutes of the meeting of the Public Library Board of Trustees,
nanimously Motion car6 75 and 11Z13/75, be
unreceived 'and filed ried
The Mayor noted receipt of (1) a letter from the Highway
-7 Division of the Iowa_ Department of Transportation asking Council
to name a representative for the In Relations`
Committee of the Iowa Department of Transportation --, Mayor
Czarnecki noted he would check with the City (2)
Manager, 'and`
a request from Doroth -Dou lass conc
Peernin `the 're lacement for
nn Davidsen on -the -Transit Advisory Committee of -the Regional
Planning Commission. Council concurred in the suggestion that
the appointment -be-deferred for the`new-Council's action.
The Mayor informedCouncilof a;letter addressed .to -the
City
Engineer on inspection of the bridge carrying Highway l
over ,Ralston Creek and the study shows the structure to be in -
de uate for 2 -lane legal loads at allowable operating stress.
Mayor Czarnecki inquired about the meeting schedule since
there are appointments coming -up next Tuesday. After discussion
it was decided to have an executive session after the, Informal
session on Monday, December 15th, to `discuss the appointments.
Page 2 CouncilActivities
- December 9,=1975
The Mayor called attentiontothe request from, the Arts
Council for(1)an additional $250.00 for incidental expenses
and -(2) Council approval of the form for the application; now
that CETA money is available, ,the proposal needs to be for-
mally'accepted. After discussion, -it was decided there was
not support for the allocation of the $250.00
The Mayor inquired on the status of the Union negotiations.
City Manager Berlin commented.he would be getting back with'"
_ Council after the negotiation meeting
Council noted that the Steering Committee of Housing and
Community Development was still short several members. -Council-
woman Neuhauser pointed out that the question of citizen finan-
cial participation in the HCDA`Grant was brought -up at the
recent_ National League of Cities meeting.` City Manager Berlin
noted that instead of the way Iowa City is interpreting this
participation, the intent
is to mobilize' private resources so
that they may be added onto public resources, so that if
Federal` resources are no longer -available in the future, there /
would-be a program in the private community that would carry.on../7%
Mayor Czarnecki.noted a_letter received in the packet from
Director McKinney, Real Property Division of the Public Building
Service of General Service Administration, informing the City
that further negotiations are not feasible concerning the $200,000
offer for the Post Office, unless the City would make a sub / Zff
- stantial increase in the offer` Y
After discussion it was decided to defer review of the
policy on street lights for the new Council. --(
Council discussed the island on Court Street, east of 'Summit r
Street and the problems involved. --Councilman-elect Vevera_was
present `offering ,suggestions. ' There was not -a consensus to
proceed with the project y
Mayor Czarnecki inquired as to the status on the Urban Re-
newal Elderly Housing. City Manager Berlin ,replied that no
word had been received from FHA at -this time, and the matter_
would be discussed at the next Old Capitol -City Staff meeting.
Councilwoman Neuhauser commented on the "Comprehensive Plan
process. She noted all agencies in Regional Planning would'
receive copies of the study;' design: to see if they wanted to
participate_ and in which areas, so ,they could talk about these
internally and haverepresentativesgo to the Regional' Planning
Commission. A work programcouldbe started to decide which._
portions Regional Planning would be interested in funding.-, The
possibility of contracting out to -do certain clemento waw alao
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Council Activities
December 9, 1975
discussed. Mayor, Czarnecki suggested that it is the role of
the new Council to determine Council's role and if contract-
ing out should be authorized.
Councilwoman deProsse comme
of Citiented on the National League
s meeting where she attended Land Use and
Transporta-
tion meetings.
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It was moved by Davidsen and seconded b D/
defer proposed Ordinance No. :75-27s by to
from RIA to , Rezoning a Tract ofLanditi and R2 for Frantz -Construction in the Mt. Pros-
pect iii addition, and give all three readings on :December ros
1975.' Roll call: Ay esc Czarnecki bavidsen16
eProsse. Absent: Brandt. ' . Neuhauser. Nays:
Motion -ado ted, 4/1.
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by deProsse that the
letter from Coalition on American -Rivers an and
regardingbyde
Lock 26 on the Mississippi River be received and filed aandore-
ferred to the City Manager. Motion adopted, P , Brandt absent.
It was moved by ravidsen and seconded by the letter from Sister'Cities International regarding _Neuhauser that
:city affiliation for Iowa Cit g g a sister _
ferred to the Cit Y'be'received and -filed and re-
y_Manager. Motion adopted, Brandt -absent. -,.p
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It was moved by Neuhauser and -seconded b
cur with City AttorneyHayek'y Davidsen to con -
Ha ek;s recommendation regarding Town -
crest Mobile Home that the City not pursue their request f
the Court granting a permanent or
Brandt absent. inJunction: Motion adopted, G
as w
It moved b 101L�J `
the fIt was
y Davidsen and seconded b �
g Permit resolutions recordedY deProsse to adopt
in Resolution Book 33:
Approving Class B Beer Permit Application, regular and '
Sunday Sales for Hamburg Inn, 119 Iowa Avenue, Resolutions
75-421 and 75-422, recorded on pages 161 and 162.-
Roll call: -Ayes-
- Czarnecki, Davidsen G
Nays: none: Absent: 'Brandt: deProsse, Neuhauser. J -
Resolutions adopted, 4/0.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser that
the disbursements in the amount of $864,773.60 be approved
•ect to audit. Motion adopted, 4/0, Brandt absent. -sub-
Andrea Hauer 5624 Kate Daum
contact Senators Clark and appear— Med Council
Culver regarding Lock 26 on the
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- November,-25, 1975
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Lines and byRepealing Section 9.50.5A.4j of the Subdivision
Code be passed and adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes:
Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse,- Neuhauser'.Nays:
none. Absent: none.. Ordinance adopted, 5/0.
It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser that
Ordinance No. 75-2788,-recorded in Ordinance Book 9, pages
65 67the Municipal Code by Establishing ,Provisions
for Non-Conforming,;,Uses:and by`Repealing Sectionsr8.10.3.56,
8.10.5C, 8.10.5D, 8.10.21B, and 8.10.24C of Said Chapter be
pa-sed and adopted at this time. Roll; call:;, Ayes:. Czarnecki,
Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt. Nays: none. Absent:
/0.
none.` Ordinance adopted, 5/0.-
It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded--by Davidsen that
It
Ordinance No. 75-2790, recorded in Ordinance Book 9, pages
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70-77, Regulating Storage, Collection, etc.; and-Disposal of
Solid Waste be passed_and_adopted at this time. Roll call:
Ayes:-Davidsen, deProsse; Neuhauser, Czarnecki. Nays: •Brandt.
Absent: none. 'Ordinance adopted, 4/1. -
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser to
adopt Resolution No. 75-413, recorded, in Resolution Book 33,
-page 153, Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into Contract with
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Powers-Willis and Associates for the Ralston Creek Watershed
Management Plan. Roll"call: Ayes: Davidsen,;deProsse, Neu- -''
hauser. Nays: Brandt. Abstain: Czarnecki. Resolution
adopted, 3/1.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser .to
adopt Resolution No. 75-4141 recorded-in Resolution Book 33,
page 1541 Authorizing City Manager to Enter'-into a Lease to-
Rent a'Building at the 4H Grounds for storage of equipment,
covering a'period of 7°months at a rate of $300 month for -
7,500 square feet of storage. Roll call: Neuhauser,;Czar-
necki;`Davidsen, deProsse. Nays: none. -Abstain: Brandt.
Resolution adopted, 4/0.'
It was moved by deProsseandseconded by Neuhauser -to
adopt the Resolution-Authorizing the Closing of a Portion of
Madison Street to All Vehicular Traffic Except Emergency
Vehicles and Buses for a One-Year-Trial Period.. Motion de-
feated, Brandt voting "aye", Czarnecki abstaining;" deProsse, -
Davidsen, Neuhauser voting "no", 1/3.
It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser that
the Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract to Purchase
Land Located at 526 Reno Street from Mrs. Roy Solnar for parks
and recreational purposes be deferredandreferred to the City
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Manager to schedule for discussion at an informal session.
"no".
Motion adopted, Czarnecki -voting
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It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to
Book 33,
adoptResolutionNo. 75-415, recorded :in Resolution
the Joint Agreement Between'Iowa City.
page 155, Approving,
Library Board of Trustees and city Council of Iowa City::to
of Collective
Coordinate Negotiating Procedures for -Purposes
Davidsen,:deProsse .f
Bargaining. Roll call: :Ayes: ,Czarnecki,
Resolution adopted, 5/0.
Neuhauser; Brandt. Nays: none.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to ap-
prove the Certified Copy of the'.Official Canvass for the Iowa
1975, received "
City Municipal Primary Election of:October 21,
Commissioner of Elec tions, Dolores Rogers
- County
from Johnson
follows: At Large:` John Balmer,`2,382;'Robert Vevera,
as
2,028;.Caro1 deProsse, 2,019; Louis Eichler,. 1,899; Edgar
L,413; Atcherson,
Czarnecki, 1,602; L.P. "Pat" Foster, ,Esther
1,038; Barbara Bouschl.icher, 800; Dale
1 171;,Gene Porter,
785; John Morrissey, 2; Penny Davidsen, 1. District
Hoogeveen,
- C:- Mary Neuhauser, 859; _Harry Baum, 288; John Gordon, 195;
Don Riley, 122. - Motion adopted, unanimously.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to ap-
for the Iowa
prove the Certified Copy 'of the Offical Canvass
November-4, 19751..as follows: At
City Municipal Electionof
Carol deProsse, 4,890; John Balmer,'4,514; Robert
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Large:
Vevera, 41370; L.P. "Pat" Foster, 4,032; Louis Eichler, 3,881;
Porter,
Edgar Czarnecki, 3,362; Esther Atcherson, 3,103; Gene
3,935; Clark, 3,583.
2,198. District`A: David Perret, _David
Selzer, 3,959; Warren Block, 3;057. _District
District B: Max
C: Mary Neuhauser, 4,710; Harry Baum, 2,744. Motion adopted;
unanimously.
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It was moved by Brandt and seconded by:Neuhauser'that the
letter-from Iowa City-Johnson County-Arts-Council requesting
permissiontocontinue to'display-sculpture on the street
and filed and
right-of-way-in downtown Iowa City be received
to ofliability and other legal impli-
approved subject waiver
cations. -Motion -adopted, unanimously.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser that '
requestingthe
the letter from Frantz Construction Company,,
Mt. Prospect Addi.
Council to act on ,their request for"rezoning
Section 23-79-6, from R1A:ao R1B°and R2,
tion, ,Part 3, part of
be ,received and filed and the ordinance be put on the 'agenda-,_.
4/1, Brandt
next week for first consideration. Motion adopted,
voting no.',
It was moved by deProsse and `seconded `°by Neuhauser to ap-
prove the Petition for Suspension of Taxes for Mildred Jennings,
815 River. Motion adopted, unanimously.
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It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser that
closing of
the letter£rom Linda.:Stevenson'regarding the
filed and.made part of the
the letson
street be received and
public,hearing: Motion adopted, unani-
Madison Street closing
mously.
moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt`
It was
Resolution No. 75-416, recorded in Resolulicattion ionkfor�BMFge
156, 'approving Class C Liquor License -App _+
Laundry, 211-213 Iowa -Avenue. Roll Call:
'Inc. dba/C.O.D. Steam
Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki. Nays:
Ayes: Davidsen, deProsse,
adopted, 5/0..
none. Resolution
Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road, -appeared concerning
Rev.
from Director;of Public Works Dick-Plastino on snow
the memo
on Washington Street sidewalks. After discussion,
the'eristin 9
-' removal
it was the consensus of the Council not to change
which nowown requires the re -
ordinance regarding snow removal
snow by the abutting property, owners.
moval of
Zt was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to
unanimously--
adjourn the meeting, 9:10 P.M.- Motion adopted,
Amore detailed and complete description of activities
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of Council is available in City Clerk's Office.
Mayor
b
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk s
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Council Activities
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November 25, 1975:
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse that the
request from Transit Superintendent
to operate Saturday bus- _
schedules on the day -after Thanksgiving and the day after
Christmas with the ,exception _of Roc hester_-_Mall route, be
granted. Motion -carried,
unanimously, a
City, Manager Berlin announced the appointment of Pat St ra-
bala as Director of: Finance „
noting he has the knowledge,philo-
sophical_understanding and experience necessary
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to serve the -
City well as the'Director of Finance. Councilman Brandt com-
plimented the City Manager on the choice.
It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser that
Ordinance 'No. recorded
_75-2789, in; Ordinance Book 90 pages
68-69, Amending the Municipal Code by Establishing
the Angle
of Intersection Between the Side Lines ofLotsand
Straight
Lines and by Repealing Section 9.50.5A.4j of the Subdivision
Code be
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passed and adopted at'this.time. -Roll call: .,Ayes:
Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen,Neuhauser.
_deProsse, Nays: :.none. -
Absent: none. 'Ordinance adopted, 5/0.
It was moved:by Davidsen and seconded ;by Neuhauser that
Ordinance No. 75-2788, recorded
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in Ordinance Book 9, pages
65-67, Amending the Municipal,.Code'by Establishing
Provisions,.
for -Non -Conforming uses and by'Repealing Sections;
8,10.3.56,
8.10.5C, 8.10.5D 8.10.21B, and '8.10.24C of Said Chapter be passed
and adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Czarnecki; David -
sen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt.
Nays: none.` Absent: none.
Ordinance adopted, 5/0.
It was moved by Neuhauser;:and seconded by Davidsen that
Ordinance No. 75 -2790,
---recorded in Ordinance Book 9, pages 70-77,
Regulating Storage, Collection,
etc., and Dissal f Solid- Waste
poo
be passed and adopted at -this time. -Roll call:-
Ayes:" Davidsen,
deProsse, Neuhauser, Czarnecki. Nays: Brandt. Absent: _none.
Ordinance adopted, 4/1. -
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt
Resolution No. 75-413, recorded:in
Resolution Book 33, 'page .153,
Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into
Contract with Powers -Willis
and Associates for the Ralston Creek Watershed
Management.Plan:
Roll call: Ayes: Davidsen, ;deProsse, Neuhauser. Nays:. Brandt.
Abstain:
Czarnecki. Resolution adopted, ,3/1. -Rev. Robert
Welsh, Councilman -elect "Pat".
L P. Foster, Director of Public
Works--Dick;Plastino, and Roxanne Haldeman were
present for dis-
cussion. Mr. Foster asked the present Council to not act
this
resolution: on
Selzer, 3,959; Warren B oc ,, .
hauser, 4,710; Harry Baum, 2,744. Motion adopted, unanimous
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser that the
letter from Iowa City Johnson County Arts Council requesting
permission to continue,to display sculpture; on the street
right-of-way in downtown Iowa city be received and filed`: and
approved subject to waiver of liability and other; legal impli
cations.Motion adopted, -unanimously.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser that.
the letter from Frantz Construction Company, requesting.the
Council to act on their request for rezoning Mt. Prospect Addi,-
tion, _Part 3, part of Section.23-79-6, from'R1A to he aIged R2,
-be received and filed and the ordinance be put on the ageBrandt
,next week for first consideration. Motion adopted, 4/1,
voting no.
It was moved -by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser to ap
prove the Petition for Suspension of Taxes for Mildred Jennings,,
815 River. Motion adopted,' unanimously.
' • It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser that
the letter from Linda Stevenson adiso
regarding the closing of Mn
iled and made part
Street be received and f ; of the Madison Street
'Motion adopted, unanimously.
closing public hearing.
n representing C.O.D. Steam Laundry
Attorney Joe Johnsto
was present regarding the liquor permit for that establishment
which was deferred on November 18th. Rev.'Welsh,;2526 Mayfield
Road, was also present. After;discussion,it was moved; by
Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt ResolutionCNo, 75-416,
recorded' in Resolution Book 33, page 156, approving,
Liquor License Application for BMF,-Inc..;dba/C.O.D. Steam Laun-
dry, "21T-213 Iowa Avenue. Roll Call: Ayes: Davidsen, deProsse,
Neuhauser,, Brandt,' Czarnecki. Nays: - none. Resolution adopted.,
5/0. -
David Smithers and John'Kammermeyer appeared with suggestions
concerning traffic on Madison Street., The Mayor suggested that
the Staff bring up these suggestions, at the joint discussions
with the University,
Rev. Robert-Welsh,,2526 Mayfield Road, appeared concerning
the memo.from`Director of :Public Works Dick Plastino on snow
removal on Washington Street sidewalks. After discussion, it
was the consensus of the Council not to change the existing
ordinance regarding snow removal which now requires the removal
of snow by the abutting property ownero.
•
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 1975 7:30 PM
Item No. 1
- MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL ,
Item No. 2
- READING OF MINUTES OF OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 25, 1975. 1� ,Q w� {c
Item
wrrr�i .iME`orw.i� LISu„�ax c.a e.i.�{�_!/C'z,
No. 3
--PUBLIC DISCUSSION
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Item No- 4 -
RECEIVEMINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. 'Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees meeting of November
6, 1975. 13t
Action:
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BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
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Regular Council
Meeting
• -- lccembcr 9, 1975
7:30 P.M. _
Page 2
6 - REPORT ON ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
Item No.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO REZONE A TRACT OF LAND FROM AN Rl-A ZONE TO AN
Item No. 7 -
R1B AND R2 ZONE.= Z-7505_(first -consideration). ,
• Comment:
This item was deferred from dthe
edNcemberr2 Counci from Mr. Frantz e
Council received a letter,
item be reconsidered by the Council._ The Planning
0
requesting this
by FraantzaConsed truction a 7 -to
and Zone Commission on
vote approval of an app lipationrsubmitte&
of land located south of Highway
Company to rezone a.31.5 acre -tract
6 -Bypass and east of Sycamore Street from an R1A Zone to an R1B'
is the stipulation
and R2 Zone. Contingent upon the approval
be'subdivided--into more lots than shod onthe
that the tract not efore
of. Mount Prospect Addition Part 3 (pending
preliminary plat
Commission). Public hearing was held October 14.
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Action:
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CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Item No. -8
from The Coalition on American Rivers regarding impact
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a. Letter
of Lock 26 on the Mississippi River.'
Action:
Citics International regarding a sister city
•
b.' Letter from -Sister
affiliation -for Iowa City.
Action:
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
• I)ccembcr 9, 1975 7:30 P.M.
Page 3
Item No. 8 -
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL (continued).
c.• Letter from John W.
Hayek, City Attorney, regarding Towncrest
Mobile Home Court Case.`
Action:.
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Item No. 9
OF ,PERMITS.
,�'JSSUANCE
75-- `/d /
a. Consider resolution
approving Class B Beer Permit Application
I for Big Ten Inn and
Hamburg Inns, Inc.`, doing business at
Hamburg'Inn, 119_:Iowa.Avenue, -
Action:
b. Consider resolution.approving
Class B; Sunday Sales License
Application for Big
Ten Inn and Hamburg Inns, Inc., doing
business at Hamburg
Inn, 119 Iowa Avenue.
•
Action:
Item No. 10 -
APPROVAL OF BILLS.
Comment:
Bills in the amount of
$864,773.60 for the period of October 16-31,
1975, are submitted for
Council approval. ;
Action:
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Item No. 11 -
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Item No. 12 -
ADJOURNMENT
• MINUTES OF INFORMAL MEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOVEMBER 6, 1975
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE --
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Hyman
Carol Fritsch
Louane Newsome
Ronald Farber
Vivian Buchan -
MEMBERS ABSENT: - Robert Downer
_ David Kirkman -
Suzanne Richerson
Linda'Ostedgaard
STAFF PRESENT: Lolly Eggers
Susan McGuire
GUESTS PRESENT: William Tucker _
- Edwin,Green
• Karl Kammermeyer
Ardith Melloh
(all former Library Board members)
Summary of Discussion
President Farber expressed appreciation to -the former board mem-
bers for taking the time to -attend the meeting , outlined briefly
some of the reasons for needing 'a new building and explained what
steps have been taken toward this goal
Formerboard' members offered many suggestions and comments based
on their experience with the 1962 building` addition. Principal
areas covered were sources and methods for funding, ideas for
buildingcommunitysupport-and problems associated with choos-
ing and working with an architect.
Specific suggestions included the need to keep school -related and
parent groupsinformedand working for the issue; the advantages
of a'single issue election_;the need for a carefully planned in-
formation program and the strong support'which should come from
the university community, including students Also discussed.was
the role of the building consultant and the concept& prospects _
• foftrj,a county library.
u CA
Vivian Buchan,'Secretary
•
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
-NOVEMBER 13,-1975
-
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vivian Buchan'
Ronald Farber
Carol Fritsch"
_ Richard Hyman`:
LouaneNewsome
Suzanne Richerson -
Linda Ostedgaard
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Kirkman
--
Robert Downey
STAFF PRESENT: - Lolly Eggers
Hazel Westgate
Mary. Burton
Maureen Moses
Carol Spaziani
Susan McGuire
Jeanette' Carter' -
•
Summary of Discussion
President Farber announced the two items on the agenda: l)
into stipulation agree-
-=Consideration of a resolution to enter
Local Consideration, of the proposed
ment with AFSCME, ,#183._2)
goals statementandthe building consultant's "assumptions".
- -
s, union steward for "described
Maureen Moselibrary employees,
other members
the agreement reached between library employees and
-#183. Four were agreed to: '1- to'bar-
of AFSCME, Local points
"jointly with the-city_bargaining unit; 2- to elect a library
gain
representative to all negotiating teams; 3- to elect a>library
4 --to elect a --
representative to all grievance committees and
ofAFSCME.- Following
-vice-president to the executive committee
'discussion,the motion to enter into stipulation with Local €183,
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees"
"union was approved. Fritsch/Richerson.
Discussion followed concerning procedures and policies to issue
if the Library Board agrees to bargain
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adequate input and control
jointly with the City Council. A proposed agreement is being
prepared.
inspection„report;is a= :_vI ►pm.--•
id;by:our lnt_eesivebridge'_inspection and resultant analysis. ,fin
study<,show; theatructure4Eo be inadequate for trio lane ls�al�la
wable operating stress t -
a N,^ :t
a-g;.of Lha rport 11sts reccrnsendatlons M61ch aay ;be considered a�
ry ro6sedial; actions,"although replacessent of the=strucwrii 1s necina
viable -_ cc
to"ahi s
3ecause zne,maInLenanc.e V•. ►s..a"Coonci
)f�qoxa.City•xe-request this natter==be reviewed with the_,. Y,,
determine the action which Is:;to be taken. lie w111 appreciate early
41
sent of.`tfi6'-City;s.deciSion* in this problem area.�� K ;jar v �"
Dy,a copy of this letter I aro forwarding a�copy of the report to l4ay
Czarnecki. =
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VerY .truly urs T -.'nth T
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John J:- unQars i=
01stric Maintenince Engineer
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fta r;Czarnecki
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fialnt 1
;k RECEIVED NOy;
( F 4
13ric? to ;do. 5207.00001 Pace 9
.Item No. -8, Condition summary
The listed design load for this bridge is 11-15 and the total
sufficiency rating is 46. The 1972 ADT of 6090 included 4%
trucks and busses. rhe funct.i.onal classification of this section
of hig,11way.is--arterial. In the 1975 -80 -Program, reconstruction
is listed as a "critical need
The Design .do.(none). The bridge was originally built in 1929
as a 29' x 30.' -"There are no I.S.13.C. Road or Bridge Plans
available.__ There is a set of bridge plans available from city,
given as Governor street plans.
The condition 01) tile date of inspection was:
Waterway: Plot _inspect -d. -.
Substructure: _Spalled area with minor loss of bearing under right
- exterior beam at near abutment and medium vertical crack with some
staining about center of near abutment.
Su_��t=fracture: All interior beams are covered with light rust,-
right e:•aerior-beam =1G and left side walk sunport beam`16A is
covered with moderate to severe rust-, light to moderate loss of
section �:•as noted on these beams.
Roadon,y: Areas of the corrugated metal _on bottom of: deck is very
rusty_
Very heavy sea l i n<j
along IJAICS
entire top of .deck, large deep spallec?
areas
Inventory Rating (55% yield) - HS
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L ACT10w
ON
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In May, the Senate Appropriations Committee attempted to authorize
Lock 26 by attaching an amendment to an appropriations bill.- -If this
had succeeded,.public hearings'.on the Issue would have been avoided.
The Senate passed this amendment despite objections to the lack of
hearings by Senators Gaylord Nelson (Visc.), William Proxmire (wise.),
Adlai Stevenson (111.). Richard Clark (Iowa), John Culver (Iowa), and
Walter Mondale (Kinn.). Senators Charles Perry (Ill.), Stuart Symington
(No.). and Thomas Eagleton (Mo.) did not object.
In the House the amendment was defeated 168 to 179 in a floor fight,
-lead by Illinois Congressmen Robert Michel and Abner Mikva. Since then,
bills authorizing Lock 26 have been introduced by Stevenson and Percy
and Congressmen Price and Findley. Action on the - as bills is expectee
in the fall. The way Members from the Upper Hissisrippi states voted
In the House Is recorded below. Those with a (+) voted to delete
the amendment and block the authorization attempt. Those with a (0)
voted for the amendment, and those with an (A) did not vote.
KINIMSOTA IOWA
Pls+rlct
1. (0)
Albert
Herold Quie (0) 1- Edward MezvInsky
2. Thomas Kichael.Ragedorn 2. Michael'T. Blouln
3. - Bill Frenzel (0)
3. --Charles E. Grassley (0)
4. Joseph Z. Xarth 4. Neal Smith (0)
5. Donald MacKay Prager S. Thomas A. Harkin
6. Richard Nolan (A) 6- Berkley W. Bedell
7. Bob Bergland (0)
8. James L. Oberstar (0) MISSOURI
kSCONSIN 1. William L. Clay (A)
2.-- James W Ston (0
Sullivanul1. Les Aspin W Leonor .
�A
2. Robert W. Kastenneler 4. .William Randall
0
Alvin J. Baldus (0) 5. Richard BollIrA
(0)
Clement J.-Zablocki 6. Jerry Lon Litton (0)
3. Henry S. Reuss 7. Gene Taylor
.6. William A. Steiger W B. Richard H. Ichord (0)
• 7. David R. Obey. M 9. William L. Hungate
0)
8. Robert J. Cornell I()- Bill D. Burlison
9. Robert/ W. YLaaten. Jr.
ILLINOIS ..........
1. Ralph H. Metcalfe W 13. Robert McClory (0)
• 14. John N Erlenborn (0)
2. Morgan F. Murphy W
Martin A. Russo (0) 15. Tim L. Hall.
Edward J. Derwinski W 16. John B. Anderson (A)
5. (Vacant) 17. George M. O'Brien
6. Henry J. Hyde. 18. Robert H..Kichel W
7. Cardiss R. Collins 19. Thomas F. Railsback (A)
8. Dan flostenkow-ski 20. Paul Findley (0)
9. Sidney R. Yates 21. Edward B. Madigan(A)
10. Abner J. Mikva
22. George E. Shipley (0)
• It. Frank Annunzio 2). Melvin Price, SO)
12. Phillp M. Cnino 24. Paul Simon (0
THAEPLACEMENT OF •
ASTON LOCKS ANDDAM26
• An Advisory Report of
the Department of Transportation
to
the Senate Commerce Committee
September, 1975
SUMURY
The replacement of Locks and Dam 26, as proposed.by the Corps of
Engineers, involves financial, transportation and public policy con-
siderations reaching.far beyond the immediate needs of this single
facility. Among these considerations are the future character of the
total transportation system in the Aidwest-region;,the appropriate
division of trafficamongthe different modes; andthepublic role and
--policy, particularly that of Federal government; in financing and build-
ing transportation infrastructure.
This study, done at the request of the Senate Commerce -Committee
attempts to place these considerations in perspective; to provide an
• overall assessment of existing transportation facilities in the area
of the proposed project; to Identify potential effects of expanding the
upper Mississippi and Illinois waterway systems; and to comment on the
information necessary to make dost -effective decisions on the investment
of public dollars in transportation to meet future demands -in thin are'..
A The Department didno --- t - attempt empt to develop.nevi data in the study's
short span (120 days). Existing data sources were used, particularly
the Corps of Engineers' Alton Locks and Dam 26 design memoranda. In
addition, our study did not address the issue of collection of appro-
priate waterway user charges, nor the effect this could have in the
analysis concerning the rehabilitation or replacement of Locks and Dam 26.
The major findings of the present study are a:; Follows.
1. Lntermodal Impacts of the Locks and Dam Replacement Proposal
Decision as to the Corps' Locks and Dam 26 proposal will have
a substantial impaft on the future role of water navigation
in the Midwest.
o A decisionto expand the capacity of Locks and Dam 26 to
meet projected -traffic for the next fifty,years will result
in expansion of.the inland navigation system's volume of
traffic over that period.
o Conversely., a decision_
not to increase the Capacity of
Locks -and -Dam 26 will prevent the barge industry from
continuing its historic growth rate in the area.
o A decision not to correct the deterioration problem of
Locks and Dam 26 could have the effectof-sharply reducing
the present level of water traffic in the river.
The ezpansion.of inland navigation capacity that would result
from the Locks and Dam 26 replacement program would signifi-
cantly affect the financial stability of some Midwest railroads.
•With modest additional investments (which could be private or
Public money), the railroads in the Midwest would have suffi-
cient capacity available to carry the "growth" traffic that
an expanded Locks and. Dam 26 could handle. ,Such investments
should be viewed as part of the 'larger 'Program of railroad
rehabilitation and revitalization favored by;the -Administration.
2. Locks and Dam 26 Pro ect EvaluationProcedure
The benefits of the Corps of Engineers' present Locks.and Dam
26 replacement proposal cannot-be accurately_assessed using
Corps' data because: -
o The Corps' rate differentials'do not appear to reflect all
transportation costs._ The rate differentials do not ade-
quately reflect the realities of bulk commodity marketing
• practices, especially for grain movements. In particular,
*prior-and subsequent movements by truck are often _ignored.
o The Corps' use of average rate_ differentials tntials s^rueso quantify
delay costs rather than marginal rate differe
to overstate the total `amount of 'delav c
Even with the most
not nsophisticated predictive techniques, It is
ossible to make confident forrrast; ,, rf
years hence. Therefore - :•:._�
flexible adaptation to different levelsalternanfvfuttha,tre perrmi t ,
reduce the need to rely upon long-range fcrecasts should b�
favored. -
--- A uniform methodology should be dcvelnPed-to determine bene-
fits and costs for all waterway projects. :This methodology
should include the treatment of rate dff:rreot.ialr., delay
costs and commodity-projections.
An integrated analysis of the entire river navigatiun system
should be undertaken to identify and eval,.,atr
constraints as well as-to ensure that all-project costs and
benefits are appropriately allocated. The Corp!,' inland
navigation system approach (INSA) program is a useful step
in this direction.
Conclusions and Recommendations
The available data, supplied by the Corps of Engineers, do not
.support, the -Corps' proposal for an expanded facility. Since the expan-
O on of Locks ,and Dam 26 would have an adverse effeCt on the financial
condition of the area's railroads, care should be taken so as to ensure
that the; government, does not proceed with such an:expansion unless it
is economically warranted:- Locks and Dam 26 is in=a•state of_deteriora-
tion, and some engineering action 'is`required -to maintain its present
capacity. The growth represented in�the most probable traffic pro-
Jections does.not exceed the capacity, of the present Locks and Dam
26 and 'the•railroads,-given modest additional investment in the
railroads. Such modest additionalinvestment in the railroads can
be provided by the private or-the,public sector. -:It should also be
noted that ,any increase in capacity of -the -waterway where the cost
is not recovered from the water carrier would result in an increase
in the level of Federal subsidy to that mode. This is contrary to a
basic principle of our National Transportation Policy.
As stated above, since some engineering actionisrequired to pre-
vent further' deterioration of the present Locks and Dam 26,'action*should
be taken following further analysis. -
• 1. What is the least cost solution to the deterioration problem
of Locks and Dam 267
2. Is enlarging the capacity of Locks and Dam 26 the least cost
solution for handling the forecast commodity traffic?
3. How can the cost to the general taxpayer of transporting the
- forecast commodity, traffic be minimized?
4._ How can the, governmentbeeven-handed in its treatment of
competing modes while Federal assistance is being provided
for waterway improvement.
5. .To what extent could the collection ofiwaterway user -charges
lessen or avoid inequitable treatment of -the -competing modes?
EXCERPTS FROM DRAFT SUPPIEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT YOLUME I
LOCKS AND DAM NO. 26 REPLACEMENT
. June 1975
Available frome_ St. Louis District, Army Corps of, Engineers
210 N. 12th St. St.'Louie,_Miesourl 63101
A LACK AND DAM AT ALTON; ILLINOIS WILL HURT YOUR'CITY'S FUTURE
"Impacts on interior communities associated with the proposed
project principally', take the form of foregone future opportunities
to provide locations forindustrialdevelopment." ,(p.;4-89)
NOT BUILDING THE DAM PROJECT WILL ENHANCE INLAND_CITIES
"The.relative social values of economic';growth`in river communities=
induced by the project versus the.social value of economic growth in
the inland communities resulting from`the no project course is largely
determined by the relative amounts of 'economic growth for the two
scenarios." (p. 4-78) -
CORPS IMPLIES THAT ECONOMIC GROWTH IS MORE IMPORTANT IN RIVER CITIES
THAN IN INTERIOR CITIES
"The smaller river communities, having low growth rates, can readily
accommodate further-economic growth.In addition, as has been, noted,
the river communities; have hadhigherunemployment rates than the-sam-
ple of inland communities. This fact increases the desirability of
economic growth in the river communities." (p. 4-77),
LOCK 26 COMA REsULT IN DECREASED RAIL`SERVIOE IN YOUR AREA
"In the present case, to the extent that the revenue that accrues
%
to waterway interests instead of rail interests is crucial to the financial
health, of railroads,-increases in petitions to cancel rail service
along unprofitable' lines can be expected to result."- (p. 4-97)
LOSS OF RAIL SERVICE IN YOUR COMMUNITY COULD CAUSE INDUSTRY TO CLOSE OR RELOCATE
"...I£ as predicted by the railroads, the` competition of barge
lines forces cancellation of_.service.along`unprofitable rail.routes,-minor _
decreases :-In-the .--standard of--living-.,.ofresidents in--communities-affected'
in thismannermay occur in association with higher transportation
charges. In some cases higher transportation charges occurring with
cancellation_ of rail service may force'some__marginal Industries out of
business. In this •case:employmentdislocations would occur." (p. -5-9)
INCREASED RIVER TRAFFIC WILL IMPACT ON RECREATIONAL USERS
"Increased traffic _levels on the waterway inerease.the possibility `
of barge-recreational vessel accidents. The use of the Upper Mississippi
and Illinois Rivers for recreation may be impaired-to-be-the-extent-that
Increased numbers of tows•or larger tows interfere with recreational -
boaters." (p. 5-9)
. CONCLUSIONt BUILDING LACK 26-WILL CHANCE THE TRANSPORTATION STRUCTURE
Or THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI _BASIN IN A WAY THAT COULD SERIOUSLY Zig4C
THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF; COMMUNITIES NOT LOCATED ON THE: RIVER.
PEOPLE IN THESE COMMUNITIES SHOULD ATTEMPT TO BECOME INFORMED.
J.
• `" RIOEIVED`DEC 1 " 1915
Wle Coalition on- cA merican Ri vers
- P.O. BOX 2667 STATION A .CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61820 (2 171 384.5831
November.1975
MEMO TO: Iowa Mayors -.
- RE: Impact of Lock 26
FROM: John Marlin
The planned replacement of.Lock 26 on the Mississippi River near
Alton, IL will have`a tremendous impact on the future economic welfare
of inland cities such as Des h;oines, Atlantic, Spencer, and Mason City.
The Corps of Engineers plans to.spend:$435 million`dollars -on a new, lock
and dam that is intended to quadruple the amount of barge traffic on the
river.
The Corps predicts that the-new locks will cause industry to locate
in river towns because subsidized barge transportation is cheaper than
rail. A recent Corps report_ states, "Impacts on interior communities_
associated with the >proposed =project principally take the form of fore-
gone future opportunities to provide locations for industrial develop-
ment" (see attached sheets.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation has warned that "The ex-
pansion-of inland navigation capacity that would result from the Locks
and Dam26replacement program would significantly. affect the financial
stability of some Midwest Railroads The Corps of Engineersitself "
estimates that the railroads will lose 1,382 million in potential annual
s revenues if the project is built.
Navigation, expansion will take business from railroads such as the
Rock' Island,' Illinois Central Gulf,-Burlington Northern, and Missouri
Pacific. The result will undoubtedly be more pressure for closing
branch lines and an increased potential for bankruptcy. As rail lines
shut down, interior industries will have to switch to trucks or relocate.
Increasedtrucktraffic associated with grain movements will-put an
intolerable burden on roads and bridges.
The U.S. Senate Water Resources Subcommittee of the Public Works
Committee is about to consider legislation authorizing' a' new-Lock 26.
Senator John Culver is on this'suocommittee. Both Iowa senators helped
block an attempt to authorize Lock 26 in May. They are under pressure'
from waterway interests to support the'project. How your Congressman
voted on an attempt to authorize the dam is shown on the back of this memo.
_. A reasonable alternative to a new project is to repair the old
lock and dam and moderately increase its capacity. If you want more
information on this matter, contact the Coalition on American Rivers.
- - -.: 77ah generation udU decide if something untrammeled and free remains
- -_). a, testimony that,we had love /or gho,e who /ottnw, .,
TIOEPLACEMENT OF •
ALTON LOCKS ACID DAM 26
An Advisory -Report of
the Department `of- Transportation
-
to
the Senate,Commerce'Committee --
September, 1975
- SUK4ARY
The replacement of Locks and Dam 26, as proposed by the Corps of
Engineers; involves financial, transportation_:and public policy con-
- siderations reaching far beyond the immediate needs of this single
facility. Among these considerations are the future character of the
total transportation system in the Pi&rest region-, the appropriate
division -of traffic among the different modes -,'and the public "role -and
policy,particularly that of Federalgovernment;'infinancing and build-
ing `transportation -infrastructure.
This study, done at the request of the Senate Commerce_ Committee,
attempts to place these considerations in perspective torp rovide an
overall assessment of existing transportation facilities in.the,area
of the proposed project; to identify potential effects of expanding the
upper Mississippi and I.11inois,wa_te nray systems`; and to comment on_the
information necessary to make cost-effective decisions on the investment
of public dollars in transportation to meet future dem'-nds in this area.
a The Department did not attempt to develop new data in the study's
short span (120 days). Existing data sources were used-. particularly
the Corps of Engineers' -Alton Locks and Dam 26 des
it moranda. In
addition, our study did not address the issue of collection of apprn-
priate watentay usei charges, nor the effect this could have in the
analysis concerning the rehabilitation or replacement of Locks and Dam 26.
The major findings of the present study are as follows. '.
1. ::Intermodal Impacts of the Locks and Dam Replacercn=Proposal
-- Decision as to the Corps' Locks and Dam 26 proposal will have
a substantial impact on the future role of water navigation_
in the Midwest.
o A decision to expand the capacity of Locks and Dam 26 to,
meet projected traffic for the next fifty years will result
in expansion of.the inland navigation system's volume of
traffic over that period.
o conversely _ a decision not. to increase° the c._vacity of
Locks and Dam 26 will prevent the barge industry rcm
continuing its historic growth rate in the area.
o A decision not to correct the deterioration problem of '
Locks and Dam 26 could have the effect of sharply reducing
the present level of water traffic_in the river. - -
December 15,
1975
Mr. Jerry L. Drew
Associate Director
Y3Whasis Africa Program
Suite 202, City 31ildinE
1612 I; Street, :I.7�,'
Washington, D.C.--20006
Dear ttr. Drew:
At its repular Ming of Decerber 9, the
on file your letter regardingcaster ci
city
Ci tY Council received and placed
M-a-
Ifte Ci . Thin matter will MQMt action
affiliation for the City of
by the
new Council-sometime --
after the bopinnf.np, of the ncv: Saar, Ive will be in contact with
the first
of thn'year.
you after
Thank You for bringing this matter to the
he of additional service
Council's attention. If
to }roa, please do
we can
not hesitate to
Sincerely yours, ,
contact us.
'Neal G. Berlin
City Manager -
Is
CC: Dr. Philip -IrAWS
Vice President for Administstive Services
105 Jessup hall
University of. Iowa
- lowa City, Iowa 52246
City C1-11, =�
RECETvCD DEC 1 1975.
U.S. SISTER CITY
SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL
P R O G R A ,fit A creative force for international cooperation and understanding acoonwn
through citizen involvement and community participation
- -Tb PrniEent of the Uniled StiMS
... .. Hormnry Chairman
November 21 1975
- The Honorable Edgar R. Czarnecki
Mayor
City of Iowa City' -
Civic Center 410 E. i'lashington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Czarnecki:
Thank you for your letter of November 11 1975 indicating your
Personal interest, in Sister Cities International.
I have been in contact with Dr. Philip Jones attheUniversity of
Iowa about our "Emphasis Africa" Program and think he may be able to
help you get a program off the ground for Iowa City. Dr. Jones is
enthusiastic about a Sister City affiliation for Iowa City and is willing
to coordinate such a program. He can be reached of the University of -Iowa,
Iowa Memorial Union Special Support Services, 2nd Floor (tel: 353-4619).
Perhaps the two of you can meet to discuss your ideas on a Sister City
Tor -Iowa City.
Please do not hesitate tocontactme if I can be of any assistance.
I look forward to working with you on a Sister City Program.
qBet-wishes
ry L. Drew
ociat• Director
Emphasis Africa Program
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20TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE - mobile. Alabama — Auguat 2b26. 1976
s
MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL-
OUNCIL
December
December 9, 1975
DISBURSEMENTS
FOR APPROVAL
=
October
16-31,
GENERAL FUND
U. S. Post Office
Postage
100.001
-
American Management Assoc.
Books
42,28'
Iowa City Press -Citizen -
Advertising
18.48-+
Wilton Enterprises
Book
1.75
Tulsa City -County Library System
_
Book-
1.00
Supt[ of Printing
Book
120.00
`Stryker -Post Publications
Book.
12.00
Rizzoli International
Book _ _
5.25
Prison Law Project
Book-
2.50
Virginia Noir
Book
3.00
-- -
--N._-Iowa Library EXtension -
Book
2,193.94
Monitor Book Co.
Book
15.74_.
High Fidelity
Book
3.00
Hennepin County Library
Serials
7.00': .
Ceneralnl;ical Institute _
Books __ ,.-_
6.25
Gaylord Brothers, Inc.
Art
150.00
Farm .Journal
Rooks- _
2.75
Educational Facilities Lab.
Books'
3.00
• r
Drug raiz
nooks:
3.27
Commerce Clearing House
Books
6.10'
C. W. Associates
Books
30.40
Chambers' Record Corp. _.:
_-: RecordsCenter
for for Study of Demo.'Instit.
Serials
18.00
R. R. Bowker Co.
Books
- 133.30
-A. M. Best Co.
Books
15.00 '
Potomac Appalachian Trial Club
Books"
12.15
American Library Assoc. -
Books '
1.35
American Council of Education
Books_.
5.50
The American Companies
Books
362.12
American Bar Assoc.
Books`
5.00 ,-
American Bar Assoc. --
Books-
AFG Legal Publications
Books
8.00`
University of Iowa
Work Study
_160.25
Northwestern Bell -
Phone Charge
146.47
Iowa Parcel Service
Freight
1.03'
Iowa -Illinois Cas 6 Electric
Gas -&_Electric Charge
738.38
Iowa City Alarm Co.
Equipment
90.00
-D 6 -J -Industrial Laundry ,,
Laundry Service
17.90
Chenoweth -Kern Elevator Service
Inspection
30.00
Quill Corp.
Supplies
20.25
Linds
Supplies -
4.05'
The Highsmith Co._
Supplies
41.79
Crescent Electric, Supply
Supplies
19.60
Churchill Chemical Co.-
Sanitation Supplies
69.21
•
The'Childrens Book Council
Supplies
33.35
Frohwein Supply
Office' Supplies
,?7.213
L. L. Pelling co.-
Asphalt Resurfacing
4,332.75
Old Capitol Motors, Ltd.
Vehicle Repair
428.90 `
DISBURSEMENTS LIST-- ---:
-.. - -
Page `2
•
GENERAL FUND (cont:)
632.05
Supplies
Industrial Supp
219.50
Hach Brothers Co. _
Supplies
2.15
Dan R. Tesler
Books
2,754.34
Supt. of Documents
Sand & Rock -
200.00
River Products Co.
Clothing Allowance
_
23.50
Dave Harris
-Veterinarian Services
22.12
Veterinary Associates -
Professional Services
17,50
Jane Blake
Orthopedic Supply
Equipment Repair.
120.00
Grimms
Kirkwood community College
Tuition
Laundry Service
- 53.20
128.79
-
Kirkwood -Kwik Kleen
Travel; Expense
.
- 160.47
Richard L. Worth
Travel Expense
261.84'
James J. Caruso-
Travel Expense
345.00-
Daniel E. Kotulla -
Registration
American Management Assoc.
Court Costs
-30.25_
62.50
Angela Ryan _
Maintenance Agreement
85,45
Power Equipment Inc.
Chemicals
25.06 -
Henry Louis Inc.
Animal Food
9.18
Brenneman Seed & Pet Center
&Supply
Office Supplies
102.33
Shank Office Furniture
Building Repair
243:10
Nate Moore 'Wiring`service
Animal Food
5,908.77
Cringer Feed & Grain
Diesel Fuel
30.00
Consumers Co-op Society,
Reference Material
549.70
•
West Publishing Co.
Office Supplies
880.00
Acme Visible Records Inc.
Postage
275`,44
U. S. Post OfficePlanning
Census Payment
70.00
Johnson County Reg.
officers Assoc.
Membership
439.25
Municipal Finance
Operating Equipment
25,00
Hooker Supply Co.
Towing Service
64:85
Holiday Wrecker Service
clothing Purchase
202;50
The Home Place
Office Equipment
74.25
`Iowa Book &'Supply
Court Costs,.
295.97
Clerk of District Court
Miscellaneous Supplies
187.-00
Michael Todd & Co.
Furniture
186.40
MacKenzie Interiors Inc.
Industrial Supplies
102.61
National Chemsearch
Edational Supplies
uc
97.86
National Fire Protection Assoc.
s
-Books
64.82
Baker -& Taylor Co.
Books
63.19
Baker &_'Paylor Co.
Travel Expense
80._77
Carol Spaziani
Expense
Travel Exp
66.80
Lolly Eggers
Travel Expense
1,904:68
Hazel Westgate
Asphalt 6 Sand
34.95
L. L. Pelling Co.
Safety Supplies
88.90
Kinney Fire & Safety Co.
Miscellaneous Supplies
577.44
Globe Machinery & Supply Co.
Office Furniture
72.80
Ahern -Pershing -
Office Equipment
2,094.00
Burroughs Corp.-
Construction Supplies
140.40
•
Bensdorf--& Johnson Inc.
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Advertising Expense
38.00
The
Advertising
80.38
Iowa Bystander
Purchases for Resale
24.77
-Meyer.&_Wenthe
Miscellaneous Supplies
25.65
Fleetway
Building Repair
-'
Larew Co.
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
• _ Page 3
_GENERAL FUND (cont.)
F.lnKhouae Inc.
Osco Druy,
Books
J- C. Penney
Supplies
24.98
Platt Parrott 6 Sons Co.
Miscellaneous Supplies
24.82
National'Rec.6 Park Assoc.
Purchases'for Resale
12.54
Union Bus Depot
Book
50:40
Fountains Transmission Spec.'
Freight
10._45
Chief Arthur C. Kloos
"Vehicle Repair
32.00
Robert L. Parrott
November Food Allowance
432:18 ^s
Kenneth R. Irving
November Food Allowance
400.00
Linder Tire Service
November Food Allowance
400.00
Equipment Guide Book
Tubes 6 Tires
400:00
American La France
Subscription
1,257.25
Nagle Lumber Co.
Vehicle Repair Supplies
514:50
University of Iowa
Miscellaneous Su461.48
Iowa-Illinois Gas d Electric
Work Study Wages
72.79
72.79
Doane Agricultural Service _
Electric Charges
164:25
Northwestern BellTelephoneManagement=,Service
270'26
Iowa City Flying Service
Phone Service
36.00
D 6 J Industrial Laundry
Janitorial, Service
6.75'
• Johnson County Social Services
Laundry Service
120.00
U. S. Post Office
Youth Services Contribution
14.60
Plumbers supply Co.ceePlumbing
pFP
Postage
29,998.00
American La Fra
'Su
Supplies
1,000.00
Sydney Lanier 6 Co.
Vehicle Repair Su
Supplies
141..12,
University Of Iowa
Recreation Supplies
" 188.14`
Dennis Kraft -
Veterinarian Services
61.30
Abbie Stolfus
Travel Expense
17.25
Catherine V. Raczka
Travel Expense
- -
84.68-
Communications Engineering
Travel Expense
- 32.21_
Iowa City Petty Cash
- Equipment Maintenance
182.47`
Economy Advertising
Miscellaneous Expenses
333.40'
K-Mart
Outside Printing
- 57.96-
7.96'Payless
PaylessCashway-Lumber
RecreationSupplies
1,042.30,-
Traf-O-Teria Systems
Construction Supplies
228.29
Certified Laboratories
Supplies
171.54 "
Fay's Fire Equipment -
Cleaning Supplies
1,701.36
Ken's
Equipment-Maintenanceppliea `
42.90
Rapids Reproductions
Miscellaneous Supplies
73.00
Lee Grabin
8 Supplies Su
377.20
'.
Pitney Bowes
Safety Supplies
257.90
Becky Wernich
Equipment' Rental
19.53
League of Women Voters of Johnson Co.
Refund
54.00
W. H. Yakish
Books'
5.00
Humane Information, Service
Refund
51.72
Florida Dept. of Transportaion
• Wayne Christenson
Membership
Technical
13.00
5.00
Services
Stout Video Systems
Refund -
4.00
Internt'l.. Assoc. or Chiefs of Pol.lcc
orrice Suppli�_n
5,00
MCCormick--Paint b Wallpaper
Munbership
r.ef.
Saylor Locksmithing -
Paint '& Supplies
35.00
Miscellaneous Supplies
57.90
14.58
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
'4
Page
-,
GENERAL FUND (cont.)
West Music -
Iowa City Assoc. of Ind. Ins:
William Preucil
Agents Supplies'
Transit Liability
3.55
Deweys Crane Service
Refund
2,406.00
APWA Education Foundation
Crane Service
41.68
Red Carpet Travel Service
Registration
32•_50
Contractors Tool '& Supply
Air -Fare -
170.00
Hawkeye Lumber Company
Barricade' Rental
554.41
IBM
Lumber 6 Hardware
417.63
American Bar Assoc. _
Office Equipment Rental
956.11
Linds Art Supply -
Subscription
-'1,210.50
Labor Management Rel. Service
Office Supplies
15.00
West Publishing Co.
Books
44.50
W• W. Grainger Inc.
Books
-16.00
Shay Electric-
Minor Office Equipment
40.00
Warren Rental Inc.
Building Repair
12.03
APWA Education Foundation
Tool Rental -
167.67 >`
Nat']-. Civil Service League--
Registration
`Registration
23.00
Motorola, Inca
275:00
Elbert Associates, Inc.
Equipment
150.00.
Ward La France Truck Corp.
Data -Processing
1.292.00
• Bruce Gautnbein
Vehicle Repair Supplies
3.205.81
Tri State Toro Co.
Safety Supplies
62.51
Des Moines Register
Accessories-
18.35
Medical Associates
- Subscription.
96..32 -
Iowa 'City Press Citizen -
Physicals
18.70
Iowa City Petty Cash
Publications
258.95
_
Miscellaneous supplies
1,711.67
135.71
DEBT SERVICE
_
$b4,07.14 ,
Merchants National Bank
-
Merchants National Bank
Bonds 6 Interest
Merchants National Bank
Bonds 6 Interest
15,243.75
Davenport Bank '& Trust Co.
Bonds 6 Interest
-3,000.00
Iowa Des Moines Nat'l Bank
Coupon Interest
40,800.00
Traders National Bank
Coupons
300.00
Central State Bank
-Bond
1,828.75
Coupons
5,000.00 ,.
66.00 ;
CAPITAL PROJECTS
$66,238.50
L. L. Pelling Co.
Game Time by Toro
Asphalt Resurfacitg
Iowa City Press -Citizen
Recreation Su
Supplies
149,357.33
Publications
113.50
56-62
5149,527.45
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
_
Page 5 -
- ENTERPRISEFUND
L. L. Pelling Co.
Asphalt Resurfacing
a 4L
13,415.90
River' Products`'
Sand6 Rock
412.90-
Kelly Heating Service
Equipment Repair Supplies
4.00,
Montgomery Wards
Supplies
36.00
Consumers Co-op Society'
Heating Fuel-
384.06
City of Cora1v111e
Water Refund
20.43.
Jerry Rogers
Water Refund
2.57
Rebecca. Johnson
Water Refund
7,70
Thomas McBride
Water Refund
3.05
Chu Fang Liu
Water Refund :
26.53
Cenalie Swaim
Water Refund
3.60
Goodwill Industries -
Miscellaneous Supplies
24.00
Hach Chemical Co.
Chemicals
60.41 -
Orion Research inc.
Chemicals
31.76
Larry Rotenburger
Building Repair
60.00
American, Cyanamid Co.
Chemicals
_
2,010.55
Economy Advertising
Outside Printing
150.00 --
Day -Timers
Office Supplies
7,87
Fleetway
Repair Parts
2.66 `
U. S. Pipe it Foundry Co.'
Repair: Parts`- -
-166.25
- Water' Products- Co. _ - -
Improvement: Materials.
•
Linder Tire Service
Plumbers Supply
Repair
Plumbing supplies
2.50
62.21
Coldak Co., Inc.
-Equipment Repair
Certified Laboratories
Cleaning Supplies
63.95
Fays Fire Equipment
Safety Supplies
- 16.50
Kens
Miscellaneous Supplies
130.10
W. G. Jaques Co.
_ImprovementRepairs-
165.00 .'
Leo M. O'Connor -
Refund:
25.00 :
American Water Works Assoc.
Membership _ _
97.50 -
-.University of .Iowa -
Water Service -
50.68
_Autocon
_:Equipment Repair Supplies
126.73
Iowa Bearing Co.
Equipment Repair Supplies
11.61
Craig Cuddy
Water Refund
7.77
Kenneth Wahlstrand
Water Refund
12.94
Mrs. 'Leone °Pearson
Water_ Refund;,_ _
10.88
`-
Mrs.'Geo.Scanlon
--Water -Refund -- -
---98.92--
Dewey's Crane Service -
Crane Service-:
90.00
Vincent Brass 6 Aluminum
- Construction Supplies
14.87
Contractors Tool 6 Supply
Tool Repair
182.70
Hawkeye Lumber Co. -
Supplies -
8.46
Curtin Matheson Scientific _
..Chemicals &Supplies
_:-205.44
Municipal Supply Inc.
Supplies 71,066.19
Lammert Industries
Equipment Repair Supplies
209.63
Neptune Water Meter Co.
Meters
10;549.12
John Garner
Safety Supplies
15.00
Shay Electric
Building Repair
15.50
•
Warren Rental Inc.
Equipment Rental
36.00
Iowa Clty Petty Cash
Miscellaneous Supplies-
1.7,02
Treasurer, State of Iowa
_ September Sales Tax _,
2,306.96
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
Page 6
ENTERPRISE FUND (cont.)
Iowa Public Employees Retirement Syst.
IPERS
1,035.76
Iowa Employement Sec. Commission
FICA Taxes
2,023.44
$35,931.63
TRUST S AGENCY FUND
Shank Office Supply
Supplies
19.80
Iowa City Press -Citizen
Advertising Expense
7.75
Interstate Shopper
Advertising Expense
2.00
Frohwein Supply
Supplies
36.90
Iowa Employment Security Comm.
FICA Taxes
4.91
Iowa City Petty. Cash - _
Miscellaneous. Supplies- _ _..
82.50 - �-
Oscar Mayer S Co.
Food
18.80
Nancy Heaton, Treasurer _
Transfer Police Retirement
4,727.16
Nancy Heaton, Treasurer
Transfer Fire Retirement
5,886.11
- Iowa Public Employeees Retirement Sys.
IPERS
5,957.03
Iowa Employees' Security Commission
FICA Taxes
11,957.86
$28,700.82:
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE - -
Hawkeye State Bank
Payroll Transfer
130;695.38
•
Hawkeye State Bank
Payroll Transfer.
59;957.71
Xerox Corp.
Xerox Rental
270.84
Old Capitol Motors, Ltd.
Vehicle Repair Supplies
31.75
Dan It. I�esler
Uniform Purchase -
44.10
All-Amertcan Inc.
Freight
9.07
Bob Zimmerman Ford, Inc.
Vehicle Repair Supplies
271.07
Plum Grove Acres, Inc.
Refund
-690.80
Lyle Miller
- Refund
50
Bruce Glasgow -
Refund
973.00
Penny Bryn, Inc.
Refund -
1,999.50
Robert Osmundson
Refund
600.00
Power Equipment, Inc.
Vehicle Repair Supplies
137.60
Shank Office Furniture 6 Supply
Office Supplies
9.18
Consumers Co-op Society -
Diesel Fuel
514.30
" Kessler Distributing Co.
Miscellaneous Supplies
154.53
CMC Corp.
Vehicle Repair Supplies
4,367.19
Prybil Landscaping 6 Sodding
Sod
33.00
Mainline Equipment Co. -
Vehicle Repair Supplies
985.21
Klauer Mfg.' Co.
Vehicle Repair Supplies
400.84
Christian Retirement Serv.
Refund'
3,015.00
Beeler Dev. Co.
Refund
250.00
Iowa Book.'& Supply
Office -Supplies
•70
Koch Brothers
Office.Supplies
73.68
Michael Todd S Co.
Miscellaneous Supplies
321.47
Quill Corp.
officeSupplies544.50
.
Multigraphics Div.
Printing Supplies
696.23
-
--Elliott '.Equipment -Co. - -
Equipment Materials
I,550.38 .�
i.arew Co.
Building Repair -
119.25
Osco Drug
Safety_Supplies
4.64
U. S. Pencil 6 Stationery Co.
Office' Supplies
68.97
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
Page 7
•
INTRACOVERNMENTAL SERVICE (cont.)
Union Bus Depot
Freight
Linder -Tire Service
Tubes 6 Tires
2.10
NagleLumber-
Lumber
80.15
Pioneer Office Products2.16
Office Supplies
Plumbers Supply Co.
Plumbing Supplies
160.18_
Barbara's Bake Sho a
PP
Xerox Corp.
ReimbursableExpenses26:88
6.15
Kens
Supplies
798.19
Tows Bearing Co.
Miscellaneous supplies
40.89
Danny Lynch
Vehicle Repair Supplies
57.83
Robert Stika
Travel Expense
17.00
bale Helling
Housemove ,Services
8.22
Satterlee Co.'
Housemove Services
27.36`
Red Carpet Travel Service
Tools
Air Fare
118:74
Contractors Tool & Supply
Tools
247.47:
Hawkeye Lumber
mber
Lumber '
35.65
-
-,PatrickHarney _.. _._-
Travel Expense
3.44-. _...
William Cook
Trave l Expense
39.00`
IUM
John Furhmeister-
_
Office Supplies
33.00
490.62:
IowaIllinois Gas -& Electric ,--
- Safety Supplies
- Housemove Services
15.00
•
Warren Rental
APWA Educational Foundation
Equipment Rental
106.58 `
30.00`
Xerox Corp.
Registration
85.00
Mr. C. R. Beckley
Equipment Rental
1,323.94' '.
lows City Press -Citizen
Refund
Publications
312.00
Iowa City Petty Cash
Lows Priblic Employ. Retirement System
-
Miscellaneous Supplies
IPERS
59.59
28.44 -
-
Iowa Employment - Sec. Commission-
- FICA Taxes
199.46..:
Hawkeye State Bank
-
Payroll Transfer
379.69
2,821.87_`:
$ 216,346.99
URBAN RENEWAL
S.A.S. Equipment --Co. _ _
Rebel Motel
Demolition 6 Site Clearance
16,970.76
Paul Wagner
Tax Rebate
191.52
Charles Swisher
Tax Rebate
14.46
Clerk of Court
Tax Rebate
4
416.10
Hayek, Hayek, 6 Hayek
Court Costs
Services
7.25
Shive-Hattery 6 Assoc.615.50
Clow Corp.-
Demolition 6 Site Clearance
4,614.65
Voss Petroleum
Minor Equipment
235.74
_
Shell Oil Co.
Immovable fixture
f
8,650.00
Real Estate Purchase
61,500.00
$ 93,315.98
HCDA
•
City of town City
I'rnnnfcr oC Funds
158,4/6.52
$158,496.52
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
• ;- Page8
.' LEASLEAS=ING
M 6 M Investors
Barrows 6 Breazeale
Plumbing Repairs
Joan Vrchoticky
January;Rent
22.95
Lila Edmondsen
Cleaning
840.00
Phil Wertz
Deposit 'Refund
23.14--7--
3.14
Jerry
Jerry Bertelli
Deposit Refund
20.00 -,
Carol Parker :
Deposit Refund -_-
50.00
City of Iowa City
Cleaning_,
30.00
Wilma Vance
July Expenses
20.00
Orietta T. Solnar
Deposit Refund
4,320.55
Carol Vance -
Cleaning,
50.00
James Redmond Gen. Contracting
Services
11:00
Gilpins Paint 6 Glass -
Repairs _ --
41.34
City of Iowa City
Maintenance Supplies
276.99
General Pest Control Co.
Water Services
54.92
Iowa-Illinois'Gas 6 Electric-
Services
9.18
Orletta T. Solnar
Gas 6 Electricity
36.05
Charls Worden
Cleaning
7.13
Various Landlords
DepositRefund11.00
November -Rent
1 82
26,292.50
• GRAND TOTAL
$32,118.57
$8642773.60
The preceding disbursements a llocted
a
represent at
by fund in the total amount of
an accurate accountIng obligations
$864,773.60
of the Cit of
Y Iowa
City..
Patrick J.:Strabala
Director
Department Of Finance
�': 1
-� Tentative Agenda-
•
- Planning and Zoning Commission
Iowa City, Iowa
December 2, 1975 -- 4:00 p.m.
Dept. of Community Development Conference Room
A.
Call to Order by Chairman
B.
= Roll Call
C.
Consideration of minutes -of 'regular meeting held on November 6, 1975.
D.
Zoning Item:
-
Z-7508. " McFall, Shubatt rezoning, Cl to M1. Rectangular tract,
134' x 650', located on South`' Riverside Drive immediately south of
Streb South Industrial Park. Requested by Jim.McFall and Jack
Shubatt; Robert U. Downer, Attorney. Date filed: 10/28/75.
45 -day limitation: 12/12/75.` -
E.
Subdivision Items:
l.a. 5-7524. Revised preliminary plat of Streb South Industrial
•
Park located east of South Riverside Drive, south of the
CRI&P Railroad, and west of the Iowa River; date filed:
11/11/75; 45 -day limitation: 12/26/75.
b. 5-7526. Final plat of Streb South Industrial Park; date
filed: 11/21/75; 45 -day limitation: 1/5/76.
2. 5 -7525.' -Final plat of Washington_Park Addition, Part 9
located east of Mount Vernon Drive and north of Princeton
-
Road; date filed: 11/18/75; 45 -day limitation: 1/2/76.
F.
Discussion Item:
Discussion of the proposed widening of Muscatine Avenue.
G.
Other Business
H.
Pending Items:
1. 2-7502. Rezoning, of three sub -areas in northernsectorof
original R3A Area Study.
2. Z-7507.: Consideration ofzoningchange to accommodate Housing
-
for Elderly as a Special Use. Initiated by P&Z: 9/11/75.-
3. 5-7505. "1750 Rochester" -- preliminary plat (vic. 1700 'block
on north aide of Rochester Avenue).. PAD submitted, by PlumGrove
Acres, Inc. P&Z referred to.Parks and Recreation Co-amlaolon.
Date filed: ` 4/21/75. 45 -day limitation: -waived._;
-2-
4.
S-7510. Large Scale Residential Development -- Preliminary and
Final Plats. Elderly Housing -Project on northeast corner of
Dubuque and CourtStreets." Submitted by Old Capitol Associates.
Date filed: 7/2/75. 45 -day limitation: waived.
5.
Z-7426. Rezoning of tract, CH to C2, east side of First; Avenue
north of American Legion Road. Requested by John-Lee'and-Harding`
Construction Co. Date filed: 11/26/74.
6.
P-7317. Creation of University Zone (U).
7.
P-7410. Creation of Mobile Home Residential 7.one (RMH).
8.
C-7405. Objections to prohibited and non -conforming signs in
Sign Ordinance.-. Council referral: 1/10/75.
9.
Possibility of residential' uses -in CO Zone -as -a special use.
Initiated by P&Z.
10.
'Valley Plain (VP) and Valley Channel (VC) Zones to be shown
-
on Zoning Map for entire length of Iowa River within corporate
limits of- Iowa "City. , Initiated by P&Z.
• `
11.
Request of a status report concerning a program be established
to define and identify buildings: and neighborhoods of historical
or architectural significance' and possibility that provisions be,
incorporated into City Code to preserve and protect theee'sites.
Request made to City, Council: 9/26/74.
12.
Request for a no -action policy on River Corridor untilfinal
action on River -Corridor Study. Request made by Riverfront
Commission: 5/29/75.
13.
Consideration of an amendment to Chapter 9.51 of the City Code
which would allow minor modifications of LSRD plans to be made
without resubmittal of the plans for approval by- the -P&Z
Commission and the City Council.
Regular meeting -- December 4, 1975
•
- STAFF REPORT`
_. -- ---- --- Planning & -Zoning -Commission {
December -4, 1975
SUBJECT: S -7524. -.Revised preliminary plat
of'Streb South Industrial Park
located ;east _of South Riverside
-
Drive, south of the CRI&P Railroad,
and west of the Iowa River; date filed: 11/11/75; 45 -day limitation:
12/26/75:_ -
STAFF The subject plat is a revision of
ANALYSIS: the -preliminary -plat of-Streb
South Industrial Park -(S-7511)
approvedbythe Planning and Zoning
Commission on August 12, 1975. A staff analysis of the previous submission
is includedina Staff Report dated July '24,=1975.
The only change,in.the approved plat is in the configuration of the rear'
lot lines of Lots 11 through 17. Previously, said rearlotlines were .
common to a straight line from the northeast corner of Lot 11 to the
southeast corner of Lot 17. The rear lot lines are now being altered
to provide a uniform 100 -foot width strip of land along the Iowa River
and greater depth for Lots 11; through 17:
• `.:
In earlier discussions with the Riverfront Commission, it was requested "
that_a 100 -foot strip of land lyingalong' the Iowa -River be dedicated
to the City for the beautification and utilization of the riverfront.
The staff finds the amended plat to:be:consistent 'with ;the Riverfront
Commission's_ request.
- According to the recently amended Section 9.50.5A.4.j. of the Subdivision
Code, the lot lines common to Lots 1, 2 and 3 should intersect with
Commercial Drive between angles of 80 and 100 degrees.,, -,To comply with
this requirement, however, would 'result in,"pointed" lots.to-the rear
if the lots are maintained at a uniform width. The subdivider has
indicated a desire to -keep the side lot lines at"right 'angles with the
rear lot lines to facilitate better__ utilization of the rear -yard -for --
off-street parking and other ancillary purposes. ""If -it is assumed that
there are fewer problems inherent in the site location of a building on
a rectangular lot as compared to an irregular shaped.or pointed lot,
- the intent of Section 9.50.5A.4.j. is obvious. In this case, however,
the problem is unavoidable. - Where in the case "of "non self-inflicted"
conditions, the requirements of Section 9.50.5 of the Zoning Code would
result in extraordinary hardship to the subdivider,`. the.: Commission,
according to Section 9.50.6, may waive those requirements.
STAFF It is the "staff's recommendation -
ANALYSIS: - that the subject plat be referred
_ totheRiverfront Commission for .
•
review and comment relative to the
change in the configuration of the rear lot lines of Lots '11 through 17
and that action be deferred: F
STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
•
December 41' 1975
SUBJECT: S-7526. Final plat of Streb
SouthIndustrial Park locatedeast
- of South Riverside Drive, south
of the CRI&P Railroad,,and west
of the Iowa River; date filed: 11/21/75; 45 -day limitation: -1/5/76.
STAFF The subject 13.83 acre final plat
ANALYSIS: submitted by: Mr. Alvin F. Streb
- is consistent with the revised
preliminary plat presently before`
the Commission for consideration. The changes to the originally approved
preliminary plat are indicated in the staff-analysis,of that plat included
- with this Staff Report.
The Planning and Engineering Divisions have reviewed the subject plat
and find that it conforms with all the requirements of the Subdivision Code
relative to a final plat with the exception of the: following minor
discrepancies:
1. The length of the lot markers should be indicated.
2. The length and width of the respective 10 and 20 -foot utility ease-
ments within Lot 21 should be noted.
3. The storm sewer and access easement between Lots 16 and 17 should be
labeled such.
4. The legend ,should state "utility' easements except as noted".
-In addition tothe modification of the above"discrepancies'the .Comission-
should grant a waiver of Section 9.50.5A.4:j. (see.staff analysis of the
revised preliminary plat) or require the lot lines common to Lots 1,
2 and 3 -intersect with Commercial Drive at angles between 80 and 100
degrees.
STAFF It is the staff's.recomendation
- --
RECOMMENDATION: - - -- _--that consideration of.:the .subject
: - plat be deferred pending modifi-
cation of the above noted
discrepancies and the Commission's approval of the revised preliminary
plata ,
•
STAFF REPORT Commission'
Planning and Zoning
December 4, 1975
• 5-7525• Final plat of Washington
Park Addition, Part 9, located
SUBJECT:eagt of Mount Vernon Drive and
north of Princeton Road; date
filed: 11/18/75; 45-day limitation:
1/2/76.
The subject 15.57-acre subdivision
submitted ;by Mr._Bruce Glasgow
and Mr. Frank'.Boyd is a final
STAFFpreliminary
ANALYSIS: plat of the revised P sis of
24, 1975. The staff iy 1 1975•
Plat approved by the Commission on July Staff Report dated July 10
the preliminary plat was presented in a
plat, the staff noted that the approved
UponUpon examination of the final p different from the aP4
lots and lot configurations were markedly
lat. The resu
preliminary P ltant differences are as follows:
lieu of 14.
1 13 lots along Green Mountain Drive in
along the northwe in lieu of
esterly side of Columbia Driv
2. 13 lots lieu of 9•
12. of Columbia Drive in
• 3. 10 lots along the southeasterly side
4• 42 lots total in lieu of 41:' in the event the
to Section 9.50.4C of the Subdivision submitted does not
According approve and the finalplat
by the City
preliminary powa
lat is PP lat,and,insp for the consideration
preliminary P ecifications the final plat
deviate from the P lans and sP have been met, l t
City reveals that all Aired by the City waive this req
of impre-
and the owner limited and
improve as requited
must be approved unless b=ah deviate - lthe which is merely a
" above has rather
ment in,writing
ean
i e e W4 by definition , final P lat, cannot be
of the lots proposed in the preliminary P
restricted meaning, Plat-
from survey reliminary-P
different from the P the staff would consider it
preliminary plat be submitted and approved
Because of the obvious differences noted,
that a revised P ect,plat.
mandatory royal of the-subj
theTplanningand Engineering Divisions,
-prior to the app
The subject plat, upon review by uirements of the Subdivision Code
conform with all other req on to the
_ is found t° _ the angle of intersection Mine iscommon
lot line `
with the exception of Because said lot Commission
Park; it of
recommended that the
Of Lot 220 and Concord Circle. the Subdivision Code.
boundary line of Washington
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 4, 1975
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Signal Lights at Riverside Iowa Ave.
Several members of the City Council have asked why the signal lights at
Riverside Drive and Iowa Avenue have not been:operating,;properly. There
have been a number of problems of different origin at the location. 'A
new controller; was installed about four =weeks ago. It;is'a -solid state
device and normally any defects occur during a 400 hour -"burn -in" period.
We began having malfunctions, intermittently,;after -the 400 hour burn -in
period expired The traffic engineer now has located'a relay which we
believe was causing the malfunction and we anticipate no further trouble
from the controller.'`
However, last ,weekend when University of Iowa crews set out barrels of
sand near the pedestrian overpass, a"spike was driven into the ground
that damaged the electrical cable for `the 'light and 'caused another outage.
The cable in this area isnot installed in conduit. We believe that during
the next construction season we should install conduit and new wiring for
the lights at this intersection. This unshielded cable is subject to
rodent and weather damage, as well asbeingmore susceptible: to damage
such as that caused by the University crews.
is
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67 DEPARTMEN�F HOUSING
_
AND URBAN DEVELO NT
-- -.OMAHA AREA OFFICE
I I'll e• UNIVAC BUILDING, 7100 HEST CENTER
ROAD
OMAHA. NEBRASKA 68106 - -
;: REGION vll.
December 1, 1975
tent" City, Mbto url 64106 -
- -.
IN "[PLV RIVER -TO, -�
7.2CM
-'
HonorableEdgar Czarnecki
Mayor of Iowa City,
-': City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 '
Dear Mayor Czarnecki:
The second year of the Community Development Block Grant Program ie now
with us. The first program year, I believe, went better than most.had
anticipated. Nonetheless,
t
there have been CDBG issues that are unresolved,
and there are changes contemplated in the
program for the second year.
While the appropriation for-the:CDBG program has been made, the final,
allocation of funds by City
has not yet been made. The'.target funding
level in Fiscal Year 1976 for
your City is $ 2,061,008 This target`
amount,is estimated' using FY.1975 allocation
cycle data, -and is subject
to change based upon updated Bureau of the_Census-;tape
data files to be
received for the FY 1976 allocation cycle. The updated Census
-include
will
changed demographic values' resulting from boundary and
annexation
surveys, new incorporations, and consolidations in Government occurring
In -1973 1974.
and
With this target amount, only one of your questions on the program has
been addressed. Other items which
you may have, questions about may be
any of the following: annual performance
report,` audits,' environmental
review of 'activities, financial
management of CDBG Program, financial`
settlement of urban renewal projects,
program amendments,. program
._monitoring, program year periods, public service eligibility,
second
year application requirements and procedures, and section 312 policy for
i FY 1976. I;.
recognize' this:. is not an exclusive listing of concerns or
items you would like answers
to prior to applying for second -year funds.`
e
In order to assist the continuation of your community development program
using CDBG funds, I have
scheduled a working session with entitlement/
hold -harmless cities for Thursday, December 18, 1975,
in the Omaha Area
Office. This session, beginning at= -10:00 a: III
., and'_ending.at 5:00 P.M.
is intended to provide answers to the topics given 'above, in
addition to
items you would like to have discussed. Attendance from
your City is
urged for yourself and one other representative. 'It is planned that
there will be
concurrent sessions on agenda items so the day will be
of maximum benefit to all
attendees.
DEPARTMENT OF. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
FEDERAL /LOUSING ADMINISTRATION
�� IIIIIIII o' DES MOINES INSURING OFFICE
FEDERAL BUILDING, 210 WALNUT STREET_
DES MOINES, IOWA 50309
-_ REGION VII - -
F..t ,.t nll... DYudnm November 28 1975
911 W.InYl 5n.r, _. ,
K.n... Clt Y. MI.wud 6.106 - - - --- -- - -rr. .. IN REPLY REFLn tot _
7.4UH
_ (McMullin -
515-284-4687)
Midstates Development Co.
412 Pavonia
P. O. Box 1350
Sioux City, Iowa 51102
. Fenticmen:
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION OF PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL
_- Section 8_Housing Assistance Paymcntn Program --New-Construction
Proposal IA05-0003-010,
Iowa City, Iowa -
You are hereby notified that your Preliminary Proposal dated September 19, 1975,
to provide 64 units of newly constructed housing at American Legion Road and
Willow Street, Iowa City, Iowa has been approved. Annual contributions authority
in'the "amount of $211,200.00 has been reserved for this project Subject to the
fulfillment of all administrative and statutory requirements,an Agreement to
Enter -into housing Assistance Payments Contract will be prepared and executed for
the number and size of units described below: -
Unit Size No. of Units Contract
(No. of Bedrooms) Total _ Family _ Rents-
1 Bedroom 64 Elderly $275.00
You are requested to submit to HUD, not later than December 28, 1975, a Final
Proposal in accordance with the requirements of the provisions of 24 CFR, Part
880, Section 20?. Attached are the forms required to be Submitted with your
Finnl Proposal. ;f you have any questions as to Final`Proposal. requirements,
please call Richard N. McMullin, Multifamily Housing Representative, telepr,one
(515) 284-4687 to arrange for a meeting. -
See Attachment "A" for special conditions or requirements.
Your acceptance of this Notification constitutes a certification and agreLment
that. (a) there will not -be made- -any -sale, assignment,-conveyan_e, or any other
form of transfer of this Notification, the property, or any inLcr;:st therein,
without the prior written consentofHUD (an assi;lm,ent to a 1:r.i.Led pnrtne:thip
of which you are the general partner shall not be consf:lcred an asaig:.acn!- for
The City Manager's draft of a memo to all City employees, concerning the financial
situation was discussed._ It was suggested
that information be; added regarding
the work now in process come up with savings
,to
of 10
was 'instructed to set up meetings with division heads
- 20%. -Personnel `Division
'discuss
it is distributed to the ._ employees. This will enable
to this memo before
answer any -questions the employees may raise.
the division heads to
The City Manager reiterated that the departmentheads'
Council .should give goals, objectives,
presentations to the
and programs, and not dollars and cents.'
The Council should know what we are doing now
„what we
how .they can monitor what we are doing. Based on
plan for future and
a
this
establish some priorities.
information,,tuture
2
By DAvf P. GANIwo
eight W to oaspier. ladsRnI cion'
rtehb d �, h tee try-which
And ODN]vtE 8. HARRISON
lag down ertd fico qrw, for sa
-'
�� orpeeetors PaY part- ti not all. of -1v1
arsnl Rlror/m of Tet w.LL srsrsr Jat RIVAL
-: ALTCN, Ill. -Nd only does politics make.
long as three years. � It would Iatilt In flsurway
atchens soballm'much Hka drrome•plat•.
-cam- e ern also dln•t \ -
wLy taxes on tirtr bar's••• teldch
- for avenge Dedfelbes, but so apperentiy do_
a Mosel T: 'Cal. Tho+rsld Pefeetor. 8L
-'.:Y
plop
Ps7 properrY
arc considered to have a flostlnt domicile:
economics and ecology. -.,:_. -
-Thus, railroads : and environmentalists
Louts District. eWr eye, says. : :-..
_ A-.replacement structure, the Corp esti-
on am oUw Mand. pal taxes on
_have Joined force. to battle a U.S. Army
mates; would cast about feta mtUltin.-based
equipment.
egNPrn•nL --
A 8e}arak lswNT. -
,Corps of Engineers Proposal to MPlaa a set
-Mississippi
on 1974-prices.-Anew fadRty would Include
-.-Tia cry about UNC tees Is Qulplyd a rad
of : locks and a dem on the
-':
two :110•toot•by-1.YDtoot locks.: kipping
herring Into the tort and dun project, tons
River near here- ,. ' -
-- -Until the marcs is and envir nmartalisla.
lanes would be reratted it Una to time
during comtnction, but the Aver. would rye
tends Harry. R. kforley Jr., executive vies
. got together.-. there Seemed to be Uttle dim-
rbaln open.-
presidentof the R; Louis Area Reglad
Association.catr'lees
geminates--and..)ML
-=which
greement that :the 27-year-old facility.
known as lacks and Dam- Y;. wsa trade-
Even Facts In Dispute
-_ -controversy sable, etre bade
TIM leets ee Nes -.-
• the Dr n
quate and structraltY deficient. 7be rail'
apposition — an. Alli-.
An the
facts become biurred: �: ..
a Mat natio shouldn't
ts n matter for national pokey sad d s. The
Coley: CaMrrdlos, Ne adds. The ! lsarae -.
. road-environmentahst
ante that barge interests scorn as "a mar-
--generated. -
The-. railroads .ennd environmentalists
lac
maintain that the Garp•' pian for'reP replacing
generally
Corps d-6>Klneen_generaRy arras• rV
ng's I -
l0. nt� tees, that's .... lir
rings: of convenlsrLue" —.has
among other things. a lawault,_a coal in•.
the Alton facility And Increasing Its Capacity
deepening the channel to
-law.*'A -
line. feel tt a am e
"We
-. juncUon, a seven-volume environmental Ion•.
-
Includes
Although
1? feetfrom nice feel: AlthaKh the Carpe
to
; spoken says, t;�w::
Carps apokeenuu says. lQesslrtg.
-
matrW to aq dlort." :..
psci statement and praise resit r crlti-
-
dentes- It .hes such plan at Nis tine, the
Aren't
_. _ Iture an ideation, however: that the .:
0
clam. of the Corps d Englnsim.-- :.:
Since barges primarily carry. bulk Items
railroads and anrlranmeNahMo have yet W
- :-
rantroyerey lo emit. dYoad colour the
Board d Engl- Q
ach - r-grate. petroleum. bulk chemicals
be convinced. .
The key- to the phrase "at this time,"
Com•._ R,�tiy .tiro: Army
neera fa.. Rlvatf aid Harbors, wtdttu aver• .
and coal. farmen' . marketing groups and
favor the replacement
John Qmningbarn. a.yokssman lot the en-
sees merle. ac�� eatlonwde, esid It wW ..
y - �,
utilities generally-
act. Some shippers. teener. back fes
vlronmentaltst'1lerra• Club' says:.' If they
-
to "
it adds that N hasn't my
review the pro}cL .
Prof
environmentalist-railroad learn.:
aren't considerbrg R thd'suet ry o
.,.The'.Assoslsllatl..d:. Warsrn"BaUroede
••preoorcM'red settees" u to the Dalt edu- �•
-
� � '
An Old Argument :.
tsa
epmpasaerthe:Iset.aM Can gsenu of the
VO A mcwrt DepartmentOf Tnnrportation P
The = Alton - contrl"MY reheating
upper Mississippi! to a dour-ifs strength V
report on the Alton project indicated the
Iong•runnIng argument Over national ureter-
Railroads argue. they suffer an-
limited by Ili weakest lint. Increasing the
UWOUIttn the replace'
,
controversy, Is DNng• heeded.-. Beoognidng
to •
ways policy.
heavily
Alton facility'scs It
-
acden j -
report
that ,some ersant'
fairly from waterways projects. The
menu project to 190 million lora annually
P -
6n6
a
n','-.. nt' eapa a also, r`I tri''.
taxed roads . charge - that barge lines get a
-
from the current practical capacity Of 46-5
in twreport
�� Nu any fnetMr lowatenray tapas- : mer
noted t any i
free ride." and they have umsucceeeully
million is relatively;. useless It other seg-
Ity, withoft leom'ery d the cat from Water -
campaigned for fees for use Of the water-
ments of,the system have significantly les
s �•' `_J
melissas federal subsidies to Q
esat
ways. -.. _ -.-... -..
And F. M. Dowling. director d market
argues. - Thus, the rail-
rapacity, the group.re-
f0°d• Insist. the Carpe to ene.tiryt the ration-.
"contrary
'Nal 1farlsportafion _ Denude,-. "carvery t0 a i
U* WW
basic. principle d our rational trseporta
research for the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
rillleve to rales rates to,
ale for. a. meadva navigation works program
tion,pdky'- g� observtn think the rall•ew
.claims railroads
-d is
along the,entlre upper,.Nlritesippl at a cal
road; eventually may lose-the-battle over
make up for lose cargo R more freight
bargee. -
exceeding fa INUIon. ' -
construction of Locks and Dam 29 but win O i� •.
0 '
diverted to Mississippi River.
Its
' Debate Over Capacity
the tar with lepositl� d ter lees for
•'the Corps o[.lOtgineera admits that
will deprt" the railroads d YY
Also In dlspte Is how much tonnage the
26 can ao:ommo-
barges..
proposal
mltilon annually b desperately needed rave'
pneaat LocksandDam
rte. Ratirneds and other opponents d the
GRT'atrl Dasye _ .. (/i -
nue,".: Mr. Dowling sys. "It would tie&"
-
'
replacement proposal Calm a significant fn--
n-
"' what anvhageatwim consider the In-
over 25,000 potential tall leas; he wide.
over-35,000
ereaee-:le: poptOM through-such -. modUlcs•
adsopsdee.d tint Must NO are minor coon• ,.,�
. Barge operator rRoy .that the. Present
tions As Deter ttnedWing: Proponents,of the
pared with the alleged effects d the Corps' = '<
locks And dam facility Already creates a hot-
the upper: Nlasiadppl Brtgft,
pro A- ate that 55 million to e0 million
fa-
j1prent.. activities. - however.." there's one Fra
Of lot of damage gi[4 on now" from
tkneck on
tole of WI pose through the Alton
a
-which Includes the Illirrols RivK old Phil
cllity ilea year—thot�ti at the lost d fie-.
dredging and other.mdntenahoe oeedrd to
mundaslppi River north d Cairo, Ill: Barges.
q wat,detaye-up they'foreran traffic of
preserve the navigation channik'Yr. Qin• - w_
Incur costly delays _d. up to 48 hours at
Dom 28, operaton contend. and
1 m4Yon tons In 1980 end 1Tr.1 million In
ninWs sari. ... d_' ..
For
Locks and
5000 -4"' r 1
example,
they predict the delays will lengthen as ton-
t)tl A�•� 117e :bye• lire the (blips
a backwaters.edged
w ichVerenvi-
Is dusn0ed In the 6sckartfees. etch envi-
-:, nags Increases. lin WAstnbgloe lest week.
es. (In
Increases.
hh4t
was to open b{di,for.6asiu7wYn d the Al-,
ronmentallsts consider the productive area efts. O
.the ntinif !sued a re-
flat Issued
a e -
tow Project. 21 oy'elerll ravio the Sierra
of a river; where fids, aikMfe And benthic O -
Bsetiltf
Port on the Inland aye
Club Aad the Isaak.WaltogWgue,fanother
Orgasms"; WWI"., . organisms—
that the delays at the Alton facility cast YM
environmental lawsuits seeking
snalls..wermi and otter-'tio creattrva that an
barge Indtutry reality Y million r 1D'74.1�;.�`'`
�- ityuncflon agalet Oonretruteliioru iR the re•:
, live • In the rand—"aren't, vary say." Mrs. _
"Pia s Grin/"! s'
placement project. = -
Record says,'*t "they're the teNs' d a
- Waterway Interests argue that barges d•
ter greater efficiency. fuel advantages and
-: In granting the Injunction. FederallDi�s-
Vice Judge C arles R. Richey in Ws"W.
food chdn." : - •-" : lest t.,h .:
--- The various Corps activities an turning p►r O .
-etch
lower rates than railroads. The railroads'
tan, D.C.. wrote Nat although the Carpi had
the Aver: into a :'WrUe IW,. 6stges." l'ftme-
-"Opposition to !tie replacement do Lock 26
*..
'denied it was tsnOsrtal a-. xystem;wfds
dralning It away !ran ofhw isles Midi am
- ernvlrolinsntallsfe Iealruteln.
Is based on pure greed•" says John Date=
ProjeLt.-^Ne record Y with cOrtkary
:..
.racnatlon,-
"Ms•lsel It should los 'Our river, loo," Mr. el
bort. President and chairman of a St. Paul.
Indications."
Minn.. barge company. "'!fie-propaganda
:Judge-Richey AW: sodepted opponents'
�rKkern says:-. S;In- .any. .event,
campaign for them Im't focused on Lock 26
arguments that the torr• stasis the spsctfo
-replan
cawtRsetbn can't 110" Until JtIdV Richey
OorP',
but. on the destruction d competition. RAU-
consent ot-Congress fOr.ibeOmt,
aPPs/Rea arrlronmenW .stats•
roads have always harbored a fetish toward
hArges. -:
but haxn't L obtained It, cud, that the tops'
d and economic
meta. Yui &j*A'lae• the project.
:
transportation monopoly: '.:be
assessment envi onment>b
at tsfrtly waterway
The preasnt Locks and Dain 28, was
impact was Inadequate. Judge R1cheY s d•'
shippers, inslaw
pay operation so iF
opened to river traffic In.19Y..TAe facility
Million- bent the:dotpe.laeJo the drashig
nanae axpomm d inland __a.
'
has two locks,.the matin one Ij0 lest wide
Warts. Inst summer the Carps submitted a
pn•�y bow. by wipayyselYy.—i recur-
and 600 feet long.. AM the auxiliary lock 110
wanly'. enlarged Bevan-vdtmw.: 2,00"0
rkug,therne' ks- WA,tack• Rod Dam 21 re•
1tet by 3M feel. According to the Carps d
environmental Impact sta2sment,--' :
:' lraads,,.which pale
lsaent:delabital
7am
Engineers, lis `stnxaure hr'a hlatory. of
mollify ee•
--:- Even thateffortfailed b A
abet 00 mlllke is property farM o life - -_ -
problems associated with Its eat And
-
'nento-sad, Indeed,-ralaed new crltklasta.
"sold must raise capellal to maintatn on* -
'gravel fwndstlon and shifting lock wells. .
"It's as If that'. Hent into the library and
-:'After considering alternatives. Including
pulled out - IIII lad cceneclad WMtl f1a
expansion and rehabilitation of Ifue present
subject. It's p~ with MlaarMt OW."
_
site., the Corps settled on a replacement
says Patricia g. Record, a fawns Club am•-
structurs downstream.-
tial.
According to tM torp+ _ealeulatlona.. re-
-
_ jq
', habilitation would cod Yr0 million and take.::..
c
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east central :iowas.:
association of regional planning commissions0_001'
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- DECEMBER 1975
NON -METROPOLITAN COiN1MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
HUD has changed the pfeapplication deadline for Community Development
- Block Grants.Preapplications may be submitted to the Omaha Area
office any from December 1,_'197.5•_through"February 13,`-1976. How-
ever,,compliance with OMB Circular, A-95 is required. This means that
an applicant must allow at least 30 days for State and Areawide Clear-
inghouse review. State Office of Planning and Programming would
like preapplications to be submitted on or beforeJanuary13th, 1975.
The=State-.cannot guarantee a preapplication will be reviewed in time if
itissubmitted after January 13th.
Once a'review is completed by the State and Areawide Clearinghouse,
a Sign -Off letter will be sent--to--the-applicant.: The applicant
should then submit its ,:preappli.cation, and -the Sign -Off letter.to the
HUD' Omaha 'Area 'Office for consideration.
The East Central Iowa Association of Regional Planning'staff.is
assisting in the preparation of preappl icat ions. .If your community Or
county wishes assistance, East Central should be -notified -immediately.
RIVER BASIN PLANS
Communities in the Northeastern Iowa Basin, this --includes -the Maquoketa
and the Wapsipinicon Basins in our area, are _reminded _that the De-,
partment of Environmental Quality will hold a -hearing on the Basin
Plan on December 30th at 7:30 p.m. at the 9th Street Fire Station,
9thland Central, in Dubuque. -'Basin plans set up. -wasteload allocations
and •sewage treatment::plant construction priorities for the future..
" Copies -:of --the Basin Plans are on file at the City Hall,; of the county
seat'of each county inthe:Basin and at the East Central Iowa Association
of .Regional_Plannijig-Commissions office.
YOUTH CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Hawk eye'Area Community Action Program has been funded to deliver
a
Career Development Program for, youth ages 16-21. The program is
aimed 'at'highschool dropouts and juvenile-delinquents.r, The purpose
of the program is to reorient: and develop job ,skills and work habits
in theseoith in order to bring them into the mainstream of the job
matht,Phe- pfogI°gm Will bd adttlinistdred iti" BBttCon, Io%;a, Johnson,
Jones and Washington Counties.', The HACAP Outreach Workers will be
screening individuals for the program.
information newsletter
NEXT`AtEETING
The East .;Central;Board will=,meet:in"theIV
st Conference-Room
of the Cedar Rapids
Airport on December 11th
-at 12: 30;p.m:
The 'meeting is open
to anyone wishing to
attend.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!! M
EAST CENTRAC 104/A ASSOCIATIOrl
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