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January 15, 1976
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk
Civic center
52240
Iowa City,
Dear Mrs. SCOlfus.
1 would like to take formal steps to purchase
from the City a piece of property which lies
directly north of my home at 427 Fersona venue.
appears on a City map
This property
extension of Grove St. on the west side of Ferson
Avenue.
land was, according to your records,
This strip of
vacated by the City Council some time prior to
1970 but was never sold by the City. Since I
1970, I have maintained
purchased my house in no responsi-
the property because the City claimed
bility for it. I don't know the exactha out 10to
but I would guess that it is a strip
12 feet wide and about 120 feet long.
Would you please advise me as to the necessary
steps to be taken in this matter.
Sincerely,
Jo n B. Harper
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CITY CLERIC
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February 23, 1976
W. John B. Harper
427 Ferson Avenue
Iowa City, Iom 52240
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We have received and placed on file your letter regarding the
purchase of a certnin piece of land owned by the City.
Your letter has been forwarded to the City Attorney's office a^.d
a reply will be prepared at an early date.
IE I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely yours,
Neal G. Berlin
City Tbnager
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?1rs. Wilford Stoumhton
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Apartment 94
Iowa City, Iowa J2240
Dear Pars. Stoughton:
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February 23, 1976 l
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foe have received and placed on file your letter expressing concer._
for housing for the elderly.
The Following events regarding housing for the elderly are t,- in
place:
1. Midstate revclopers' proposal for housing for the elderl
has been approved and their site selection is in northwest
Iowa City on American Legion Road and Willow. This is a
conditional corritrmnt from HUD awaiting MIA approval.
2. Old Capitol Associates has also submitted a proposal for
construction in the central business district and at the
T
resent time HUD has not ruled on the proposal. A decis:--n
should be forthcoming within the next 60 days.
Mlile acquiring elderly housing is indeed a slo+a and arduousr;pro-.;s,
nevertheless, making sure that the elderly housing program is suitable
for the needs of our elderly is also of parinount importance to s.
If we can be of fiirther assistance, please do not hesitate to co_- ct
this office.
Sincerely yours,
Peal 1. Berlin
City Manager
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January 14, 1976 1
Mayor and Council of lava City
Administrative Offices
Civic Center
loo -/a City, Iowa
Dear Madam Mayor and Members of the Council,
The Religious Society of Friends
United Action (Quakers) of Iowa City has provided
for Youth space for its offices, for meetings, and for
a classroom since tt-� summer of 1974 when UAY no longer had funds to
rent the necessary :;pace. We did this because we believed UAY to be an
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important souof help for young people who were having personal or
school difficulties. Knowing that UAY is now under a cloud and threatened
with the loss of its financial support we would like to tell you how we
feel on the issue.
Several of us work with young people in public schools or in a medical
setting and some of us have personally experienced the difficulties that
teenagers meet today- We know the services that UAY offers to young people
and are convinced that these meet a pressing need in our youth -centered
community. Although we are not involved in their daily activities
!-no:: of _
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children .a :.
�•�' �� .n•i liCS "i"O have beef, helped by them� a great
and we aiso know tnat young people In the city,s junior high schools have
come to believe that the staff of UAY cares a lot
result of tfor them. One importantthis belief is that junior high students have probably been more
influenced by drug counseling from Jim Swaim than from others that they
have listened to.
The staff of UAY and th•; g
Young people who have used our buildinhave
behaved responsibly and have wo-i-ked with us considerately. 4!e Have been
impressed with the dedication and integrity of Jim Stvaim's staff, and
with his ability to organize and lead their group -
We urge you strongly to continue to support UAY financially. We feel
that the community needs such a group, and if UAY's energetic committment
to children has led to mistakus in judgment, tr,e administration of the city
should help them to improve rather than abolish their service.
Yours respectfully,
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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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January 27, 1976
DISBURSEMENTS FOR APPROVAL
December 1-15, 1975
GENE- FUND
City of Iowa City
Dept. of Comm. Affairs
Office Supplies
Tire Culdes
Book
126.27
Connecticut Motor Vehicle Dept.
Book
1.00
LL. Pelling Co.
Title Information
13.00
Linda Ragland
Improvements
2.00
Iowa -Illinois Gas 6 Electric Co.
Travel Expense
17,995.41
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Gas 6 Electricity
41.25
Chief Kenneth R. Irving
Phone Service
1,343.62
Chief Robert L. Parrott
Firemen's Food Allowance
3'572.43
Chief Arthur C. Kloos
U.
Firemen's Food Allowance
400.00
S. Post Office
U. S.
Firemen's Food Allowance
400.00
Post Office
Postage
400.00
Animal Specialties, Inc.
Postage
100.00
Noel's Tree Service
Animal. Supplies
200.00
Iowa Lumber Co.
Nursery Services
21.60
Hawkeye Lumber Co.
Construction Materials
184.00
Communications Engineering Co.
Construction Materials
60.79
®Mr. R. Clifton
Equipment Maintenance
310.92
Mr- Patrick F. Wolfe
Miscellaneous
143.80
Sherman Nursery Co.
Damages
16.98
Fosters Inc.
Agricultural Material
522.47
Fay's Fire Equipment Inc.
Minor Equipment
367.85
Nagle Lumber
Equipment Maintenance
128.80
Iowa City Petty Cash
Maintenance Supplies
12.50
Johnson County Reg. Planning Comm
Recreational
65.26
Urban Renewal '
Study
56.07
Johnson County Agric. Assoc.
Building Rental
3,828.40
Gordon Russell Inc.
Building Rental
640.00
Freese-Notis Assoc., Inc.
Improvements
600.00
Goodfellow Co. Inc.
Professional Services
41,448.14
Lenoch 6 Cilek'
Office Supplies
87.50
Plumbers Supply Co.
Miscellaneous Supplies
75.40
Ed McGinnes
Construction Supplies
149.28
Old Capitol Motors Ltd.
Mileage Chargee Mila
70.41
Freemen Locksmith
Vehicle Repair
34.35
Mercy Hospital
Building Maintenance
871.57
Couch 6 Heyle
Medical
12.00
Barron Motor Supply
Minor Equipment
19.00
Mitchell Manuals, Inc.
Sanitation Supplies
139.56
National Record Plan
Books
96.89
Portal Publications, Ltd.
Serials
23.50
Publications International Ltd.
Art
14.00
• Rizzoli International
Books
190.50
Science Fiction Book Review Index
The Sporting
Books
5.50
News
Books
8.86
Books
4.00
5.69
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DISBURSEMENTS LIST
Page 2
GENERAL FUND (cont.)
TM Productions
Wayners
Books
Western Publishing Co., Inc.
Books
11.96
Mary Burton
Office Equipment
2.65
EBSCO Subscription Services
Books
17.80
Gale Research Co.
Serials
3.30
Iowa City Petty Cash
Serials
30.25
Baker 6 Taylor Co.
Miscellaneous Supplies
182.38
Mrs. Panafot Butchvarov
Books
54.27
Lee Farnsworth
Refund
291.91
Cindy Guzevich
Refund
5.95
Diane Hazlette
Refund
4.95
Mrs. Greg Heitland
Refund
10.95
Mrs. Glen F. Houston
Refund
4.95
Mrs. James Kacena
Refund
6.40
Jeanne Nelson
Refund
5.95
Mrs. Sherman Paul
Refund
6.95
Roger Sayre
Refund
4.00
Maureen Thomas
Refund
.5.95
Erica Thompson
Refund
4.95
Community Development Conference
Brenna
Refund
5.95
Davidson
Registrations
6.95
John Hancock
Travel Expense
75.00
Congressional Quarterly Inc.
Life Insurance
31.10
C. W. Associates
Serials
50.49
Dodge Building Cost Services
Books
8.50
Doubleday 6 Co,
Books
7.80
Government Date Publications
Books
19.80
Governmental Guides
Books
20.96
Iowa State UniversityIc.
Books
20.90
Jodetters Belly Dancing Acsd
Mainline 8 Acaemy
Books
5.50
Records
6.67
Florence K. Davidson
Serials
5.95
Edgar R. Czarnecki
Travel Expense
5.00
Harvey Miller
Travel Expense
7.50
Mary Neuhauser
Travel Expense
58.54
Neal G. Berlin
Travel Expense
70.73
Oscar H. Powell
Travel Expense
38.73
Stevens Sand 6 Gravel Co.
Equipment Maintenance
21.11
Interstate Shopper
Surfacing Materials
4.00
Radio Trade Supply
Outside Printing
224.26
Pyramid Service Inc.
Miscellaneous
8.00
Rocca Welding b Repair
Vehicle Repair
5.28
Sears Roebuck 6 Co.
Vehicle Repair
74.40
Pleasant Valley Orchard 6 Nursery
American
Minor Equipment
25.37
Management Assoc.
Hilltop DX
Agricultural Material
51.88
Carwash
.
Books
244.95
Saylor Locksmithing Inc.
Vehicle Maintenance
9.95
Equipment Maintenance
92.25
22.20
LIST
•DISBURSEMENTS
Page 3
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GENERAL FUND (cont.)
Littlewheels Ltd.
K -Mart
Vehicle Repair
University of Wisconsin
Photo Supplies
69.60
Johnson County Recorder
Registrations
63.01
Capital Implement Co.
Recording Services
160.00
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Vehicle Repair
9.00
Quad City Times
Publications
97.62
Iowa Bystander
Publications
180.28
International City ManagementPublications
' Assoc.
186.96
Darold F. Westphal
Dues
28.00
Joseph L. Fackler
Recording Services
152.13
Iowa Radio 6 Supply Co., Inc.
Kelly Heating
Building Maintenance
115.80
Service
Office Equipment
115.70
Mark W. Dixon
Construction Supplies
10.56
Nat. Purchasing Institue
Clothing Purchase
13.75
Northwest Fabtics,Inc.
Dues
7.21
Institute of Traffic Engineers
Recreational Supplies
50.00
Johnson County Treasurer
Dues
17.08
University of Iowa
Book
37.00
Charles Timmons
Registrations
8.00 -
Aquila Printing
Meals
100.00
J. P. Casway Co,
Office Supplies
9.90
Bill Kadera
Printing Supplies
309.25
James At. Miller
Technical Services
51.14
Wolf Construction Co.
Technical Services
14.50
Frohwein Supply Co.
Improvements
4.00
The Highsmith Co., Inc.
Office Supplies
8'622.24
Quill Corp.
Supplies
51.10
Jostens Library Supplies
Office Supplies
70.80
Kay Burford
Supplies
6.76
General Pest Control Co.
Refund
8.27
Midland Bindery
Building Maintenance
4.95
Iowa Parcel Service, Inc.
Book Service
16.00
The American Co.,
Freight
52.55
American Film Institute
Books
6.03
American LibraryBooks
Assoc.
252.00
Antique Trader
Books
7.70
American Federation of Astrologers
Alva
Book
8.30
Museum Replicas
Books
23.85
Back Packer
Art
6.75
Baker 6 Taylor Co.
Serials
616.50
Children's Press
Books
7.50
Radio Shack
Books
5.21
Madison Bionics
Minor Equipment
4.95
Nate Moore
Sanitation Supplies
5.98
Churchill Chemical Co.
Building Maintenance
115.15
Dictaphone
Sanitation Supplies
68.15
• Dick Blick
Equipment Maintenance
89.87
Brandt Money Handling Systema
Artifactory
Recreational Supplies
Equipment
25.40
27.36
Maintenance
Recreational Supplies
62.75
12.62
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DISBURSEMENTS LIST
Page 4
GENERAL FUND (cont.)
Warren S. Ferriss
Damages
250.00
Iowa -Illinois Gas 6 Electric Co.
Electrical Charges
11,284.30
Veterinary Assoc.
Veterinarian Services
46.94
John F. Locher
Judgments
7.50
Roxene Redenius
Judgments
72.00
International City Management Assoc.
Book
5.00
Certified Laboratories
Sanitation Supplies
95.30
Iowa City Flying Service
Janitorial Services
120.00
Holiday Wrecker, Inc.
Services
50.00
Hills Division Riviana Foods
Animal Supplies
704.38
Johnson County Clerk of Dist. Court
Court Costs
50.00
Little Wheels Ltd.
Book
3.55
Hargraves Engraving
Outside Printing
51.68
L. L. Pelling Co.
Surface Materials
973.50
W. R. Funkhouser, Inc.
Outside Printing
30.46
Economy Advertising
Outside Printing
166.40
Fredine Branson
Travel Expense
17.72
University of Iowa
Work Study
55.91
McGladrey,Hansen, Dunn 6 Co.,
Auditing
1,980.00
Engineering News Record
Books, Magazines
32.00
Fin 6 Feather Sports, Inc.
Recreational Supplies
306.96
Fleetway
Equipment Materials
293.10
Osco Drug
Miscellaneous Supplies
15.10
J. C. Penny Co., Inc.
Clothing Purchase
71.82
Republic Electric Co.,
Improvement Materials
3,612.00
Royal Marker Co.
Minor Equipment
53.65
Simplex Time Recorder Co.
Miscellaneous Supplies
45.16
Micheal Todd 6 Co., Inc.
Minor Equipment
45.12
Welt-Ambrisco
Notary Bond
27.50
D b J Industrial Laundry
Laundry Service
14.60
Clark's Carpets
Building Maintenance
75.00
Iowa -Illinois Gas & Eelctric Co.
Electrical Charges
227.90
Voss Petroleum Co., Inc.
Fuel
666.42
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Charges
6.75
Doane Agricultural Service, Inc.
Consultant Services
36.00
Crescent Electric Supply
Construction Supplies
890.00
All Makes Office Equipment
Equipment
3,165.95
Thomas Struve
Travel Expense
14.14
Richard J. Plastino
Travel Expense
141.91
Tri -City Blue Print Co.
Printing Supplies
14.75
Mid -State Distributing Co.
Supplies
28.62
Iowa City Ready Mix
Surface Materials
811.69
Aero Rental
Equipment Rental
24.50
River Products Co.
Surface Materials
62.11
P P G Industries
Construction Supplies
32.69
Red Carpet Travel Service
Travel Expense
151.34
Welt Ambriaco Insurance
Bond
72.00
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Council of Planning Libraries
Book
3.50
Dept. of Highway Safety 6 Motor Vehicles
Title Information
4.00
Victoria A. Gilpin
Damages
57.86
City Electric Supply
Construction Supplies
89.79
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
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Page 5
GENERAL FUND (cont.)
Hartwig Motors Inc.
University of Iowa
Vehicle Repair
Paul's Towing Inc,
Film Rental
702.61
Meacham Travel Service
Equipment Service
37.90
Breese's
Travel Expense
26.92
Johnson's Machine ShopInc'
Vehicle Repair
233.47
Rick Kibbee '
Vehicle Repair
119.98
Gerald Stockman
Safety Supplies
711.51
Ted Anderson
Safety Supplies
20.00
Bontrager Machine 6 Welding
Safety Supplies
15.00
Russ Mishak Agency
Equipment Maintenance
15.00
Consumers Cooperative Society
Comprehensive Liability
109.42
Jake Babcock
Fuels
150.33
Harris Truck Repair Inc.
Safety Supplies
2.590.00
Union Bus Depot of Iowa City
Vehicle Repair
19.05
Blackman Decorators, Inc.
Miscellaneous
235.10
Power Equipment, Inc.
Equipment Maintenance
24.50
Bob Zimmerman Ford
Vehicle Repair
60.65
McKesson Chemical Co.
Vehicle
Vehicle Repair
5,113.13
Kinney Fire 6 Safety Co.
Ice Control Chemicals
62'77
Mike Nicholson
Clothing Purchase
956.54
K -Mart
® Electric
Refund
Recreational
625.65
3.00
-Aire Corp.
Supplies
Marcy Williams
Minor Equipment
24.65
American Society of Plannin g Official
Safety Supplies
81.20
McGurk-Meyers Motors, Inc, s
Publications
7.94
Econogas Service Inc.
Vehicle Repair
94.50
Keith Wilson Hatchery, Inc.
Fuels
19.64
Hayek, Hayek 6 Hayek
Animal Supplies
4.90
Hospital Service, Inc.
Attorney Services
50.10
University of Iowa
Health Insurance
1,395.00
Cline Truck 6 Equipment Co.
Registration
14,364.82
U. S. Post Office
Equipment Materials
10.00
Krall Oil Co.
Postage
13.65
Contractors Tool 6 Supply
Fuels
40.00
American Public Works Assoc.
Equipment Service
55.67
Physicians Desk Reference
Dues
351.00
John F. Locher -J. G. McGinnis III
Book
25.00
Bill Sharer Kleen King Sales 6
Damages
10.25
Leo Eastwood Service
Equipment Maintenance
400.00
Callahan 6 Co.
Outside Printing
16.70
Jean Spector
Book
47.59
West Publishing Co.
Mileage
69.00
Answer Iowa Inc.
Books
5.10
Dept. of Public Safety
Equipment Rental
15.00
Animal Clinic, Inc.
Equipment Rental
25.00
Iowa City One Hour Cleaners, Inc.
Veterinarian Service
100.00
Wehner, Nowysz, 6 patschull
Laundry Service
70.50
D 6 J Industrial LaundryArchitectural
Services
4.60
Sieg Co.
Laundry Service
2.132.17
Thomas Decker, Sr.
Supplies
1,172.72
Courier Printing
Travel Expense
24.67
Outside Printing
79.90
18.00
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DISBURSEMENTS LIST
Page 6
GENERAL FUND (cont.)
American Public Works Assoc.
Des Moines Register & Tribune
Daily Iowan
Dwayne's Radiator Service
Means Service
New Process Laundry & Cleaning
DEBT SERVICE
First National Bank
First National Bank
Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.
Iowa Des Moines National Bank
The Merchants National Bank
Postville State Bank
First National City Bank
Albert Soucek
American Nat'l. Bank & Trust of
Iowa Des Moines National Bank
First National Bank
• Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.
Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.
Carleton D. Beh Co.
Steven C. Nelson
First National Bank
Iowa -Des Moines National Bank
CAPITAL PROJECTS
L. L. Pelling Co.
D. C. Taylor Co.
Powers, Willis & Assoc.
Iowa Road Builders
Barton-Aschman Assoc., Inc.
Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric
Metro Pavers
Metro Pavers
ENTERPRISE
Urban Renewal
L. L. Pelling Co.
Iowa -Illinois Gas & Eelctric Co.
• Northwestern Bell Telephone
Iowa City Glass & Mirror Co., Inc
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
Hawkeye Lumber Co.
Seaton Name Plate Corp.
Continental 011 Co.
U
Educational Supplies
25.00
Publication
381.96
Publication
146.00
Vehicle Repair
15.00
Laundry Service
170.17
Laundry Service
293.40
$149,336.94
Coupons
1,775.00
Coupons
251.00
Coupons
2,153.75
Coupons
200.00
Coupons
610.00
Coupons
100.00
Coupons
400.00
Coupons
17.00
Chicago Coupons
5,000.00
Coupons
425.00
Coupons
531.25
Coupons
7,532.50
C
Coupons
170.00
Coupons
34.00
Coupons
2,000.00
Coupons
425.00
Coupons
170.00
$21,794.50
Improvements
1,527.15
Improvements
5,074.15
Engineering Services
2,500.00
Improvements
4,368.00
Consultant Services
5,487.32
Improvements
3,757.68
Improvements
3,024.58
Improvements
62,592.65
$88,331.53
Refund
2.64
Improvements
1,177.06
Gas & Electricity
847.28
Phone Service
445.89
Vehicle Repair
128.36
Equipment Materials
672.80
Construction Materials
34.14
Safety Supplies
137.46
Fuels, Lubricants
28.10
DISBURSEMENTS•
LIST
Page 7
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ENTERPRISE FUND cont.
Boyd 6 Rummelhart Plumbing 6 Heating
Deeco, Inc.
Sun 011 Co.
Construction Su
Supplies
Nagle
8 Lumber
Equipment Materials
Fuels
1.76
Lenoch 6 Cilek
Plumbers
Construction Su
Supplies
37.40
16.30
Supply Co.
Phil Levitt
Construction Supplies
13.86
Verne Horme
Construction Supplies
Refunds
29.66
Jerry Florence
Refunds
315.63
4.41
Robert Roberts
G. Garland
Refund
3.98
Hershey
Barron Motor Supply
Refund
Refund
1.74
Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality
Hach Brothers,
Maintenance Equipment
5.69
9.49
Co.
John Nash Grocer Co., Inc.
Kelly Heating
Dues
Sanitation Su
17.13
16.00
John Stevens gTru
Sanitation Supplies
Supplies
20.50
Trucking
Harold F. g Co.CO
Equipment Materials
32.65
McCabe Equipment
9 pment Inc.
Consolidated
Equipment Service
Equipment Service
14.00
266.00
Freightways
Stevens
Equipment
1,118.00
Sand 6 Gravel Co.
® Utility Equipment
Miscellaneous
Surfacing17.45
182.00
Co.
Capitol Implement
P Co.CO
Materials
Improvement Materials
89.00
Thomas Lewis
Robert
Vehicle Repairs
242.32
Klaus
Four Seasons
Refund
Refund
55.47
Brent Wilson
Merlin
Refund
2.15
3.14
Stuat
Crisis Center
Refund
Refund
20.90
A 6 A Coins
James
Refund
10.56
15.00
R. Miller
Jack Young
Refund
2.44
Doug A. Busch
Refund
Refund
4.81
12.82
Ronald Raymond
Larry Render
Refund
6.00
Robert Beelner
Refund
Refund
5.81
16.44
David Flatt
Mary S.
Refund
5.33
Baumgartner
Neal Praty
Refund
5.30
Esther Hills Tate
Refund
Refund
11.26
2.28
John Bauers
Pete French
Refund
2,25
Frank Zinkula
Refund
Refund
32.43
Patrick Boudeways
Emma
Refund
7.93
4.08
Grizel
Mark Huelbeck
Refund
4.38
• Phil Levitt
Refund
Refund
11.08
M. F. Neuzil
Powers,
Refund
2.30
9.36
Willie 6 Assoc.
Renaud Beawens
Refund
4.41
Ruth M. Hennessey
Refund
Refund
4.41
40.57
Rochelle Tullis
Refund
9.55
Refund
1.00
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Disbursements
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40 ENTERPRISE
FOND cont.
Jim Plank
Greg Lewis
Refund
Paul Boyd
Sherwin
Refund
4.41
Williams Co.
Skogman Homes
Refund
Refund
3.79
The Highlander
Refund
2.30
4.83
First National Bank
Hospital
Refund
3,96
Service, Inc,
Iowa Public
Refund
2,68
Employee Retire.Syst
Iowa Employment
Health Insurance
IPERS
382.50
Security Commissionem
Krall Oil Co.
FICA
1,801.60
856.27
Contractors Tool & Supply,
Dept,
Fuels
1,966.21
of Environmental QualityMiscellaneous
William
Su
Supplies
374.23
Paul Nutt
George Knottneus
Tuitions
Safety Supplies
221.00
16.00
David Schendler
Safety Supplies
15.00
George Jurecek
Rozella Sorrenson
Safety Supplies
Safety Supplies
15.00
15.00
Ron Cousins
Safety Supplies
15.00
Dan Crandall
Wayne Stoner
Safety Supplies
15.00
Frohwein Su
Supply Co.
Safety Su
Safety Supplies
y Supplies
15.00
15.00
® D & J Industrial Laundry
Sieg Co,
Office Supplies
15.00
Novotny's Cycle Center
Laundry Service
Equipment Materials
7.51
553.15
Means Service
Miscellaneous
2.77
Iowa City Ready Mix, Inc.
River
Laundry Service
4.50
Products
P P G Industry
Surface Material
Surface Material
9.64
152.48
Power Drives & Rubber Inc.
Breese's
Construction Su
Supplies
141.90
Johnson's Machine Shop, Inc.
Equipment Materials
Vehicle Repair
10. 58
74.70
James Wells
Larry Funk
Vehicle Repair
22.30
Consumer's Co-op Society
Safety Supplies
Safety Supplies
434.08
15.00
McKesson Chemcial Co.
Fuels
15.00
Clow Corp,
Shay Electric Inc.
Ice Control Chemicals
Improvement
742.96
3'218.83
McMaster- Carr Supply
Globe
Materials
Equipment Maintenance
3.709.50
Machinery & Supply Co.
Grell Construction
Minor Eq ui
Equipment
Minor
744.29
Co.
Rockwell Mfg,
Equipment
Improvements
221.33
9.90
Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric
Iowa State
Equipment Materials
907.90
Bank & Trust Co.
Bearing Service Co., Inc.
Electrical Charges
Accounts ng
39.52
10,791.82
You Smash ' ,�
F�-I Fix
Hawkeye
ateri l
Equipment Materials
1,100.00
Safety Equipment
ISCO
Vehicle Maintenance
293.18
. Boyd & Rurtmelhart
Frantz
Safety Supplies
Equipment Materials
3.50
90'85
Construction Co.
Treasurer,
Maintenance Improvements
56.25
State of Iowa
Clifton Sumpter
Rental
124.00
Mrs. Vern R. Miller
Sales Tax
Refund
2,406.53
2,552.63
Refund
2,20
2.98
DISBURSEMENTS LIST
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ENTERPRISE FUND (cont.)
Fleetway Safety Supplies 23.05
Crescent Electrical Supply Co. Miscellaneous 110.80
Paul Nolan Travel Expense 19.14
$40,622.18
TRUST & AGENCY FUND
Petty Cash
Purchases for Resale
118.30
9.84
Iowa City Petty Cash
Food
13.57
Baker & Taylor Co.
Books
20.64
Coffee Time
Other Supplies
6.00
Nancy Seiberling
Books
Photo Supplies
12.00
University of Iowa
5,399.70
Iowa Public Employee Retire. System
IPERS
11,590.29
Iowa Employment Security Commission
FICA
14.42
Warren Rental
Tools, Rental
126.58
Nancy Seiberling
Postage
Agricultural Supply
73.56
Nancy Seiberling
Agricultural Supply
158.20
Dutch Gardens
$17,543.10
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE FUND
Bernard L. Shrader
Buildings
984.00
165.00
Cleo Kron
Travel Expense
Payroll Transfer
132,286.90
Hawkeye State Bank
28.86
City of Iowa City
Travel Expense
160.00
Linda Ragland
Travel Expense
Payroll Transfer
138,796.92
Hawkeye State Bank
Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Co.
Gas & Electricity
407.60
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Phone Service
235.27
57.39
Iowa City Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.
Vehicle Repair
62.50
Fountain's Transmission Materials
Equipment Materials
238.29
Iowa Lumber Co.
Construction Materials
115.27
Hawkeye Lumber Co.
Construction Materials
105.43
Communications Engineering
Equipment Maintenance
90.00
Neal Berlin
Travel Expense
692.78
Nagle Lumber
Construction Supplies
732.36
GMC Truck & Coach Div.
Equipment Materials
6.37
Iowa City Petty Cash
Other Supplies
138.88
Midwest Electrical Contractors
Building Maintenance
257.63
Northwestern Bell
Services
35.00
Goodfellow Co., Inc.
Outside Printing
9.42
Lenoch & Cilek
Office Supplies
19.62
Plumbers Supply Co.
Equipment Materials
22.95
Old Capitol Motors, Ltd.
Equipment Materials
673.61
Barron Motor Supply
Equipment Materials
30.00
Steve's Typewriter Co.
Equipment Maintenance
64.26
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Construction Supplies
95.28
Martin Brothers
Equipment Mateials
333.39
Grell Construction Co.
Refund
E
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DISBURSEMENTS LIST
Page 10
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE FUND (cont.)
Aquila Printing
Union Bus Depot
Stevens Sand & Gravel Co.
Pyramid Service Inc.
Hilltop DX Car Wash
Shank Office Furniture &Supplies
Little Wheels Ltd.
K -Mart
Capitol Implement
Dunlaps Motor Sales, Inc.
Hawkeye State Bank
Hospital Service, Inc.
John Hayek
Iowa Public Employee. Retirement System
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Cline Truck 6 Equipment Co.
Krall Oil Co.
Contractors Tool & Supply
Kurt Hames
Frohwein Supply Co.
Winebrenner-Druesicke Inc.
D & J Industrial Laundry
Sieg Co.
Dwayne's Radiator Service
Means Service
Aero Rental
Cook Paint & Varnish Co.
Dennis Kraft
Hartwig Motors, Inc.
Breese's
Johnson's Machine Shop, Inc.
Charles Singleman
Craig Lihs
Robert Stika
Consumer's Co-op Society
Wausau Iron Works
Commins Mid -West Co., Inc.
Union Bus Depot of Iowa City
Power Equipment Inc.
Bob Zimmerman Ford, Inc.
Kessler Distributing Co.
Grace Lockwood
Southern Police Institute
Holiday on Ice
Agnes Bowman
Union Bus Depot
Daryl Spivey
Midwest Electric Contractors
Craig Lihs
Robert Stika
Hawkeye State Bank
Chestnut Mountain Lodge
Outside Printing
Reimbursable Travel
Surfacing Materials
Vehicle Repair
Vehicle Maintenance
Office Supplies
Vehicle Repair
Office Supply
Vehicle Repair
Vehicle Repair
Payroll Transfer
Health Insurance
Travel Expense
IPERS
FICA
Equipment Materials
Fuels
Miscellaneous
Refunds
Office Supplies
Vehicle Repair
Laundry Service
Equipment Material
Vehicle Repair
Laundry Service
Equipment Rental
Construction Supplies
Travel Expense
Vehicle Repair
Vehicle Repair
Vehicle Reapir
Services
Services
Services
Fuel
Equipment Repair
Vehicle Repair
Miscellaneous
Vehicle Repair
Vehicle Repair
Rental
Refund
Dues
Reimbursable Travel
Refund
Reimbursable Travel
Services
Building Maintenance
Services
Services
Payroll Transfer
Reimbursable Travel
170.29
420.60
6.28
27.46
.75
6.12
63.10
3.32
207.87
76.50
52,605.23
1,348.47
225.47
211.70
395.68
79.85
5,967.75
156.00
34.60
51.91
35.50
260.90
54.30
35.00
32.04
66.50
154.80
50.00
1,347.82
2,147.56
434.08
64.98
35.24
78.09
1,285.49
150.08
2.76
2.55
377.66
88.39
26.00
4.00
300.00
182.50
4.00
125.40
69.87
1,674.11
74.39
78.09
140,896.02
1,000.00
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DISBURSEMENTS LIST
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INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE FUND (cont.)
Neal Berlin
Addressograph Machinery
Travel Expense
50.00
Elliott Equipment Co
Office Supplies
460.86
C.
Iowa Bearing Co., Inc.
o.,
Equipment Materials
96.12
Certified Laboratories
Equipment Materials
8.66
Satteries Co.
Fuels
243.58
Jerry Goodwin -B. Barber
Minor Equipment
6.93
Fleetway
Refund
1,010.98
Simplex Time Recorder Co.
Minor Equipment
23.88
Michael Todd 6 Co., Inc.
Miscellaneous
22.59
Crescent Electrical Supply Co.967.10
Equipment Materials
Mid -State Distributing Co.
Vehicle Maintenance
34.90
Equipment Materials
3.05
$492,97 070
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
Wolf Construction
Improvements
1024.24
$1,324.24
LEASED HOUSING
Various Landlords
® Rita Wise
December Rental
26,312.50
City of Iowa City
Refund
50.00
"K" Apartments
Utility Service
16.98
Cleaning Services
33.00
$26,412.48
HCDA
City of Iowa City
Reimbursment
402868.20
$40,868.20
URBAN RENEWAL
S.A.S. Equipment Co., Inc.
Washington Park, Inc.
Demolition Charges
16 061.09
Welton Becket S Assoc., Architects
Hoffman -Waters
Office Rental
Consultant Services
665.00
Safley Moving b Storage
Appraisal Services
31.36
300.00
Hayek, Hayek, 6 Hayek
Moving Charges
453.00
Hoffman-WatersProfessional
Services
401.00
R-14 Project Temporary Loan Repayment
p yment
Appraisal Services
Transfer
600.00
5,100.00
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URBAN RE -cont.
Washington Park, Inc.
Florence Fackler
Trott 6 Jansen
Bob Madget, Inc.
GRAND TOTAL
0
Office Rental
Relocation Payment
Legal Services
Demolition Charges
The preceding disbursements allocated by fund in
represent an accurate accounting of obligations
100.00
2,000.00
855.22
18--1
$44,778.17
923 982.04
the total amount of $923,982,04
Of the City of Iowa City.
I/
Patrick-
Strabala
Director
Department of Finance
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Iowa City, Ia. 52240 a
January 15, 1976 4
City Council
Civic Center '
Iowa City, Ia.
To the City Council:
The Dur pose of this letter is to express my support of
Carol Aenrossels action of challenging the legality of the city's
contract with Old Capitol Assodiatbs. I am sure that it took a
great deal of courage and stemmed from deep moral conviction. She
is to be commended. I hope that the Council will also support
her action.
At the same time, I would appreciate the Council's considera-
tion of the ramifications of Old Capitol's hiring of Nr. Klauss.
Conflict of interest certainly seems to be involved. Whether there
was, in fact, collusion is a matter which, I feel, the Council
noeds to investt7ate.
Sincerely yours,
Kossia W. Tomasiini
A13BIE S i OLFus
CITY CLERIC
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CHANGE TO STATEMENT OF POLICIES
During December 1974, the Section 23 Leased Housing Program was the
subject of a Coordinated Review of Management operations by repre-
sentatives from the Omaha HUD Area OfFice. One of the findings of
the review was that the Authority was not providing a full utility
allowance When computing rent for those recipients of Standard
Welfare Grants. This policy was followed by all Housing Authorities
in Iowa. Following research by HUD Legal Counsel, it wags determined
that the policy being followed Was in conflict with federal public
law and we were directed to provide an estimate of the effect the
determination would have on our program and to advise HUD of the
date the revised policy would be implemented.
By deleting the last sentence of Paragraph B, Part VI our policies
Will conform to federal requirements. It was estimated that rental
income for the program would be reduced by $1,015. per month. Imple-
mentation of the change was effective January 1, and will be
accomplished as each tenant's annual review is performed.
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PART VI
RENTS
A. Rents to be charged eligible tenants will be computed on an
individual basis utilizing the definitions and exclusions as
provided by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
(See Part II)
B. Rents will be computed as follows: Adjusted income for rent
determination provides entry to Table of Gross Rents shown
below. The associated monthly Gross Rent is then modified
according to the utilities provided in the unit being leased.
In the case of recipients of standard welfare grants, the
utility allowance for tenant paid utilities will be reduced
by the amount provided for utilities by the Welfare Department
in the payments to their recipients.
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Council Minutes
January 13, 1976
Letter from Larry E. Crane regarding burning of leaves.
This letter has been referred to Public Works Department
for reply.
Letter from John M. Oler of "That Deli_" regarding street
lighting. This letter has been referred to Public Works
Department for reply.
The motion was carried -by the followingroll call vote: eyes:
deProsse, Foster, Neuhauser, Perrot, Selzer, Vevera, Balmer.
Nays: none.
Mayor Neuhauser advised it was agreed at executive session
to defer filling the vacancy on the Board Of Adjustment- because
of lack of applicants and requested that this vacancy be read-
vertised. She also noted a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation
Commission to be filled. The Mayor announced Councilman Vevera
will serve on the Civil Defense Commission, and asked for Council
volunteers for the Legislative Committee. Councilmen Perrot,
Foster and Balmer Volunteered. Mayor Neuhauser asked for volun-
teers from the Council for the Rules Committee. Councilman
Selzer and Councilwoman deProsse: volunteered. The Mayor recom-
mended that Councilwoman deProsse be temporary chairman for the
Ad Hoc Committee for Youth Services.
Councilwoman deProsse read a statement .for the official re-
cord regarding the Urban Renewal Contract with Old Capitol Asso-
ciates, claiming illegal action on the part of the previous City
Council by not rebidding the urban renewal disposition proposal
after the failure of the referendum in March of 1974, as per the
advice from the City I,ttorney. It was moved by deProsse and_sec-
onded by Vevera to seek a declarator ud ment_,on _of
__R_ __R_ ].e alit 1-J �g
g y_ of the old Capitol nssocLi ates__Uxl�p�Renez•ral_cpiztrac.t
anti further that the City Attorney directed to immediately take
steps to' pursue this action for theCouncil. It �•� moved by
seiner anconded by Balm r to defer the matter for revte3�.___It
etas suggested that the matter be tabled or that it be deferred to
a specific time. It was moved by Selzer and seconded by Balmer
to table action. Roll call on the motion to table: Ayes: Balmer,
Neuhauser, Selzer. Nays: Foster, deProsse, Perrot, Vevera. Mo-
tion failed, 3/4. City Attorney Hayek urged Council to allow time
for a report from staff on possible ramifications. He noted that
acting on this tonight would be acting precipitously without a
staff report. It was moved by Balmer and seconded by Selzer that
the subject be deferred until Attorney Hayek's report is received.
City Attorney Hayek's report is received. City Attorney Ilayek
noted a report could Possibly be prepared in a week. It was
moved by Perrot and seconded by Selzer to amend the original motion
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Council Minutes I
January 13, 1976 L�T
to cider for one week (Tdonday) . It Was moved by Foster and Se-
conded by Selzer to a;aend tae amendment_ so that the c _
motion would read as follo:as: "To_ defer action ont_ e_ or_i _i_n_a1_
` iginaZ
motion to eek a declarator Sud
with a legal sta_£f report on
_gment to two c•�eeks__from tonight,
Contract and— _ the_ tatus_. _of. t11e_grban_ReneWal
�os_tbilitLcs of seeki� DeclaratorY_JudgmenYdue
u soon as POSSible, no later than _a c��n}'xom_ton.ight., " _ Ilo-__
tion carried, 6/1, deProsse votinn_ no".—Mayor Neuhauser sue this natter. be discussed in Informal Session.
4 -
City Manager Berlin noted it appears the City will be han-
dling the i•Act* s Youth Program payroll and accountin
for United Action Youth Program, we will receive a
budget, and other materials, When this is g' and that
to the Ad Iloc more detailed
committee and would become ther alis , it Would t ego
City would consider the payment of basis on which the
additional money.
It was moved by Balmer and seconded by ferret to a
the appointment Of Angela Ryan as Assistant
the City approve
} of. Iowa City, as recommended b• City Attorney for
at a salary of $13,000 a y the Legal Department,
"no", 6/l. year. Motion adopted, Selzer. voting
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Selzer to adopt
Resolution P?o_ 76-11, recorded in Resolution Book 34, page 13,
Accepting Sanitary Sewer for Business Development, Inc. Roll
Poll: Ayes: Neuhauser, Perrot, Selzer., Vevera, Balmer, deProsse
Zoster. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0'.
It was moved by deProsse and seconded b/ '
Resolution No. 76-12, recorded in Resolution
Acceptingto adopt
Accepting 1975 Store: Sewer Project tdo_ 1 on Gilbert Court b
Schmitt Construction. Roll call: Court 14,
ve
Balmer, deProsse, Poster Ayes. Perret Selzer,y era,
tioned the effect of � ,,call:
Councilwoman deProsse eques-
for of Public Works Plastipooject advised thereRalston
wasCreek,
problemlthis
time_
Il' . m76-13moved ):)Y Balmer and
lution T10seconded by Foster to adopt Reso-
, rer_orded in Resolution Book 34, page 15
Set-
ting Public (tearing on Proposed Plans, and Estimated CO:;t for
the Park g Set -
Road Bridge Deck Repair. Project at 7:30 P.M. on Janu-
ary 27, 1976. Roll call: Ayes: Selzer, Vevera, Balmer,
foster, Neuhauser, Perret. Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 7/0.
deProsse,
It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Perrot to adopt the
Resolution Establishing five 2 -hour parking spaces on the north
side de the College Street bridge. It was moved by Foster and
seconded by deprosse to amend the Resolution moved
substitute the
number 8 in the places cahere the number 5 is indicated and in
I have decided to maintain m i
Y Original position and vote in favor of the
City seeking a declaratory judgment as to the validity, or non-validity of
the contract between the City and Old Capitol Associates, My reasons for this
Position are: _.
1, Legal counsel of my choosing has given me reason to believe that there are
grounds to assume that the contract is not a legal document.
2. In my study of a letter from City Attorney John Hayek to the Iowa City
Council dated April is, 1974 I quote, "In conclusion, I believe that the
risk of harmful litigation is considerable if we proceed without a rebidding.
I can give you no guarantee that even if we do rebid litigation may not still
result but at least a considerable problem area will have been minimized or
eliminated, I therefore believe that a short rebidding would be best for
that reason,"
Litigation did result and was settled out of court without any kind of
judgment on the part of the court as to the legality of the actions of the Iowa
City Council, The plaintiffs withdrew the suit according to the information
I have.
g. In the same letter Mr. Hayek also says, "Also the Council must take into
consideration the fact that at the present time (April, 1974) there appears
to exist in the community persons with the resources and the apparent
inclination to litigate this matter with the City.,, I think the same fact
is in existence today and that there will be litigation brought. Therefore,
I respectfully submit that it would bode the City Council well to vote in
favor of this action and get the "air cleared."
I have no desire to delay this rebuilding any longer than possible, but
in my humble judgment it will take far less time to get a declaratory judgment
than it will to fight outside litigation.
L. P. "Pat" Foster, Jr.
January 27, 1976
DATE: January 23, 1976
TO: City Council
FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director, Department of Community Development
RE: Impact of a declaratory judgment on the R-14 Urban Renewal Project
Last week the City Council was provided initial comments on
the impact of a declaratory judgment on the City's Urban
Renewal Project. At that time it was indicated that City
staff members would be visiting the Omaha HUD area office
and additional information would be obtained. While the
staff does not have complete information on the impact of
this proposed action, we have been able to come up with
additional facts which should aid the City Council in making
its decision on this subject.
Under any circumstances, the Urban Renewal Project must be
closed out this year. Apparently, the latest time that this
action can occur would be in October. It also appears to be
to the City's advantage to sell as much land as possible as
soon as possible and to close out the Project this spring.
If this occurs, the City will save an appreciable amount of
money.
The amount of outstanding debt on the Urban Renewal notes as
of April 16, 1976, will be $4,793,000. As of that time there
are twoossible methods of
p paying off these notes. These
are (1) a HUD direct loan which will have an interest rate
of approximately 7-1/8 percent, or (2) a loan on the private
market. At this point it appears as though the private market
interest rate will be in the vicinity of 4 to 4-1/2 percent.
Initially it would appear to be clearly advantageous to go to
the private market because of the lower stated interest rates;
however, in certain instances this is not accurate. Variables
which will affect the amount of money paid for interest include
(1) the length of time for project closeout; (2) the timing of
the disposition of various parcels of land; and (3) the receipt
of the major completion grant (which will be approximately
$1,200,000).
Note: the major completion grant can be applied for only after
most of the activity on the Project has occurred. Specifically,
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January 23, 1976
Page 2
it will be necessary for the City to have sold sixt
ad [}te Project land and to have under contract of sale an
additional thirtent Y Percent
seek a decl.aratoryitidgme. In other words, if the Cit s
land to Old Capitol Judgment, and if the Cit y hould
Pitol Associates, it would not should not convey
receipt of the major completion qualify
have occurred. Brant until those activities
on an T$1, would mean the CLty would be
additional $1,200,000. paying interest
If the City is able to close out the Urban Renewal Project in
a relatively short period of time, the HUD direct loan a
to be more financially advantageous. UD direct
Specifically,
loan method will allow the amount of Outstandin ppears
reduced incrementally ever the direct
This method will y time a g debt to .be
not be available ifati1el ri land is sold.
used to fund the Project until closeout, private market is
private market will bear a definite ex Also, notes on the
Will be possible to pay off the HUD expiration date, while it
time. direct
loan at an earlier
If the City seeks a declaratory judgment and if the City does
not sell the major amount of the Project land b
Project closeout, the City Council will be forced h time
land from Y the time hof
e
the Local Public Agency. If this occurs, Y the
result in both a reallocation of funds from the fiscal
1976 t in b this will
g and Community If
Act as well as ear
Possibly tying up the entire $2,000,000 allocation for fiscal
Year 1977. quite
Another predictable outcome which will likely result if the City
seeks a declaratory judgment will be that the Cit
ownership of Urban Renewal parcels of land for a
Of time and will obviouslyY will retain
land during not receive longer period
g this period of time. In taxes on those Parcels of
financial condition, this could be looked upon as being
light of the City's present
If the City requests a declarator undesirable.
suit is filed against the Cit Y Judgment and
if a counter -
is no way to determine the length ofrtilellitigationt of this awhich may
Follow. If lengthy there
Contract is g y litigation does occur, and if the Old Capitol
subsequently broken, it is not possible at
to determine what impact this will have on the future sale of
desirable this point
parcels of Urban Renewal land. Experiences in other
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Cit; Council
January 23, 1976
Page 3
communities where land has been sold on a parcel by parcel
basis has indicated that while it is not difficult to sell
the more desirable parcels, less desirable parcels of land
often remain in public ownership for extended periods of time.
it is not possible to precisely quantify the impact of this.
If additional information becomes available, the Council will be
immediately made aware of this.
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TO:
FROM:
RE:
�ity of Iowa c ty
nnE�n®RAN IJ
DATE: J y
City Manager Neal Berlin
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus
Council statements on Freeway 518
February 7, 1969
February 2, 1971
f Je
Preliminary Resolution to Iowa State 1
Highway Commission --adopted by Council. (\//
Letter designating support by Council,
approved.
February 3, 1971 Public Hearing on Design. Iowa City's
letter was presented and is attached.
A transcript of the hearing is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
January 4, L973 Draft of Environmental Statement distributed.
A copy is on file in Clerk's office. In-
cludes Project Description and Purpose,
Probable Impacts, Alternatives, etc.
February 27, 1973 Council comments on Environmental Impact
Statement, adopted, 4/1, Councilman White
voting 'no'. Comments are attached.
�IiM SIL C..
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CITY OF IOWA A CITI
office of the mayor
February 2, 1971 Loren Hickerson
Re: Public Hearing
on Highway 518
Iowa State Highway Commission
Ames
Iowa 50010
Gentlemen:
The City Council of Iowa City wishes
proposed construction oto support the
f Highway 518 and the related work
of Route 1. The proposed improvements are consistent
with the City's own road and street planning and with
projected land use and development.
Ple.do wish to bring to your attention the fact that
improvements to the intersection of Highways 218, 1 and 6
are not included in this project and request assurance
that the intersection will be included in scheduled im-
provements to Route 218 immediately south of Highways 6
and 1.
Sinccrelly yours,
Laren Hickerson
Mayor
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IOWA CIN.IOWA 32J4t,
February 27, 1973
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS ON DRAFT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT FOR FREEWAY 518
Since 1thw there has been discussion of the need for a bypass around
the southwest side of Iowa City by the Iowa Highway Commission
mentalfagenc City,Withinntherast of Iowa and other affected
agencies the
Council's the past six months it has been the Cityrn-
P�sition that it was extremely important that this project
be started and that such a bypass he constructed now rather than
delayed even further. Not only is this delay causing increased
traffic congestion on streets within the corporate limits of Iowa
isa but it is fairly obvious that with the passage of time
}` a continuing increase in the cost of constructing such a highway there
},hway
it is important to keep in mind that with the Universityr
development of a state-wide medical complex on the Westside campus
it becomes increasingly de Iowa s
to the University Flos y important to provide quick and easy access
}his can best be achievedlthrougheconvenientd in the eaccessnter ffromaaCb p
around the southwest side of Iowa City such as is proposed with
the construction of Freewayitass
518.
T
n reviewing the draft document and the additional comments which
have been prepared by various individuals the City Council would
submit the following statements for consideration by the Iowa High-
way Commission.
1 On pages 7 through 12 considerable reference was made
to reports prepared
Planning Commissionby the Johnson County Regional
, 7'he impression is given that the
various studies and data included in this Environmental
Impact Statement had been approved by the Planning Environmental
mission. Clarification should be made he as to point
out that the data which the Highway Commission refers to
was really in the form of technical papers and memoranda
that were prepared either by the staff of the Regional
Planning Commission or by the Policy and/or Technical
Committees working on the Area Transportation Study, No
implication should be made that the information contained
in those reports has been accepted by either the Planning
Commission or by any of the governmental agencies,
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especially the City of Iowa Ci.ty. In addition, it is
suggested that each of the reports used as reference
material should be footnoted and included in the
bibliography found on page 60 of the Impact Statement.
Z. On page 14 there is reference made to channel changes
that would be required in the construction of the road-
way. It is our feeling that these changes are not
particularly significant and any changes to the channels
would be reviewed by the Iowa Natural Resources Council
and approved by them if the watershed drainage area
exceeded two square miles.
3. Some discussion was held on page 30 concerning the
impact of noise caused by traffic on the proposed free-
way. While there are no major residential developments
taking place now along the east side of Freeway 518
between Iowa Highway 91 and Melrose Avenue, nonetheless
it is felt desirable to plan for the planting of vegeta-
tion along this area so as to reduce the impact of
vehicular noise on residential properties that might
develop in that area at some time in the future.
4. In the section on fire protection discussed on the
bottom of page 31 it is pointed out that fire protec-
tion for the rural area outside of Iowa City would be
provided through contract with the City's Fire Department.
The City of Iowa City does not provide fire service out-
side of its corporate limits except on a special mutual -
aid arrangement with the City of Coralville. It is not
felt that there would be detrimental effects to the
property on the west side of Freeway 518 and within the
corporate limits of Iowa City through the construction
of the proposed freeway. This property could still be
served by the Iowa City Fire Department. Long range
planning for additional fire service would take into
account the Freeway location.
5. There is a brief discussion of alternatives to the pro-
posed design of Freeway 518 found on pages 37 through
43. It is our feeling that every alternative that the
Highway Commission reviewed should be listed within the
Impact Statement but not discussed in great detail. By
simply listing all of—tTe alternatives that were reviewed
it would provide for a more comprehensive understanding
of the complete analysis which the Highway Commi.-sion
design personnel investigated prior to arriving at the
present proposed alignment as the most desirable one to
build.
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6'• On page 43 reference is made to the fact that as develop-
ment occurs along the proposed project corridor it is
currently not subject to zoning regulations. Actually,
this statement is in error since all rural areas along the
corridor in Johnson County are subject to the provisions
Of the Johnson County Zoning Orainance.
7. It is felt that the section found on page 49 discussing
the total Freeway 518 project as it pertains to the over-
all freeway and highway system should be expanded. Specifi-
cally, discussion should be carried out in further detail as
to the impact that a major north -south highway facility will
have on eastern Iowa by providing a through link from
Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Saint Louis, Missouri. It must
be kept in mind that the Freeway 518 segment that is located
within Johnson County and bypassing Iowa City on the south-
west is an extremely important link in the entire highway
network system.
8. A minority report from the Policy and Technical Committee
of e Area
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posedfreewayrwouldrhaveoa serious n Study neffect donhthe at tSecondary
Road Department of Johnson County. Specifically, it made
reference to a possible reduction in Road Use Tax funds to
the County. It is our feeling that this particular comment
is not pertinent to an evaluation of the construction of
such a highway. For many years the municipalities in Iowa
have received far less than their fair share of revenue from
the Road Use Tax Fund to support not only maintenance opera-
tions but also the construction of new facilities.
9. The comment has been made that considerable mileage will
have to be constructed by Johnson County as a result of
the proposed freeway. Again, it should be pointed out that
the City of Iowa City is in the same situation but we do
not view this as a problem. In fact, specific plans have
already been made by the City to accommodate for the im-
provement of facilities that would be directly affected by
the construction of Freeway 518. In particular, on the
south side of Iowa City U. S. 218 is already under construc-
tion and will be widened to a four -lane facility so as to
accommodate the traffic off of the proposed interchange at
Freeway 518 and U. S. Z18. In similar fashion, the City .
planning to widen and pave that portion of Melrose Avenue
from the proposed interchange with Freeway 518 east to the
Present four -lane divided section on Melrose Avenue. The
City is also making plans, in conjunction with the University
Of Iowa, for the improvement of Melrose Avenue from the east
side of University "eights to its intersection with
Riverside Drive.
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10. Modification to Mormon Trek Boulevard will not have
a significant effect on the movement of traffic in a
north -south direction and, in fact, might even facili-
tate the movement of traffic u
road. tilizing that particular
11, The question has been raised in regard to the impact on
the Iowa City Municipal Airport by the construction of
the 518 Freeway. It should be pointed out that the
Municipal Airport is already restricted and bounded by
highways, rivers, and topography. The staff has re-
viewed possible expansion of the Airport in the past and
concluded that it was not feasible or desirable to
extend the length of any of the runways. Furthermore,
with the discussion underway of some type of regional
airport it is not considered that funds should be used
to expand the Iowa City Airport. In other words, since
this airport is already restricted the construction of
Freeway 518 would have no adverse effect on the airport.
12. If there is in fact concern about the fuel crisis and
making more efficient use of other transportation
systems as is mentioned in one of the drafts by a re-
viewing agency, then it appears to us that this is a
matter requiring an energy policy level to be adapted
at the national level and not by representatives of the
City of Iowa City,
13. Although the sewage lagoon presently serving the Johnson
County Home will have to be relocated it is our under-
standing that the Highway Commission would be construct-
ing a new lagoon for them. If, however, the County Home,
or other affected residents, desire to have sewer service
provided by the City of Iowa City it would be possible to
construct a sewer from the existing lift station located
in the Hawkeye Apartment complex westerly along the Clear
Creek watershed to serve this property. It should be
kept in mind, however, that the property owners would be
required to pay for the cost of such a sewer line in
accordance with the previously established City's policy
on extension of sewer services.
In conclusion it is the feeling of the City Council that the above
mentioned comments should be forwarded to the Iowa Highway Comm.i.ssion
and included in an Environmental Impact Statement which they must
submit in accordance with their requirements for preparing such Impact
Statements. Overall it is our feeling that the beneficial aspects
Of the proposed Freeway 518 project should be stressed in the report
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as well as the negative ones which do exist in some instances.
In summary, we would simply reiterate the City Council's position
adopted in August of 1972 -- that the proposed construction of
Freeway 518 be started as soon as possible and carried out to an
early completion.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. Brandt, Mayor
Adapted by the Iowa City City Council
at formal session after public hearing
on the 27th day of February in the year
of 1973.
johnson county
/ regional planning commission
221/2 south dubuque street, lo.vo city tp,,,o 52240 (3191351-8556 coroi deoro;;e
NIDIl January 21, 1976
TO: Johnson County Regional planning Commission Members
FROM: ,James Harris, Chairperson CACI
RE: F-518 Draft EIS
The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation, as a part of its
review process of the draft 518 Environmental Impact Statement
recently issued by the Highway Division of the Iowa Department of
Transportation, has developed a statement opposing the proposed 518
project. The CACT presented a short letter addressed to Leon Larson,
District Federal Highway Engineer, at the January 14, 1976, 518
public information meeting, briefly outlining our response to the
draft EIS. We forwarded copies of this letter to Mr. Larson and
the JCRFC. In the letter we informed the Iowa DOT that we intended
to develop an expanded statement which we would forward to the
Commission for its consideration.
The CACT has identified six areas of concern that we believe are
not completely addressed in the draft EIS. The six points are
identified by title below; the attached appendix provides more
specific detail for each point. The points are:
1. An evaluation of the stated goals for achieving a state-
wide freeway system, as they relate to the 518 proposal.
2. The inadequate treatment of alternatives to Freeway 518.
3. Accidents and safety.
4. The impact of 518 upon the Johnson County Secondary Road
and General Funds.
5.• A consideration of the impacts of 518 upon Melrose Avenue
and Highway 1.
6. The inseparability of the Environmental Impact Statements
for the Highway 1 improvement and the Freeway 518 proposal.
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johnson c• ty I
/ ® regional planning commission(MeI
®22®2 south dubuque street io•,vo city, u�,ve 52240 (3191351-8556 cord a Froze
ND)O: January 21, 1976
TO: Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Members
FROM: James Harris, Chairperson CACT
RE: F-518 Draft EIS
The Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation, as a part of its
review process of the draft 518 Environmental Impact Statement
recently issued by the Highway Division of the Iowa Department of
Transportation, has developed a statement opposing the proposed 518
project. The CACT presented a short letter addressed to Leon Larson,
District Federal Highway Engineer, at the January 14, 1976, 518
public information meeting, briefly outlining our response to the
draft EIS. IVC forwarded copies of this letter to Mr. Larson and
the JCRPC. In the letter we informed the Iowa DOT that we intended
to develop an expanded statement which we would forward to the
Commission for its consideration.
The CACT has identified six areas of concern that we believe are
not completely addressed in the draft EIS. The six points are
identified by title below; the attached appendix provides more
specific detail for each point. The points are:
1. An evaluation of the stated goals for achieving`a state-
wide freeway system, as they relate to the 518 proposal.
2. The inadequate treatment of -alternatives to Freeway 518.
3. Accidents and safety.
4. The impact of 518 upon the Johnson County Secondary Road
and General Funds.
5.• A consideration of the impacts of 518 upon Melrose Avenue
and Highway 1.
6. The inseparability of the Environmental Impact Statements
~ for the Highway 1 improvement and the Freeway 518 proposal.
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January 21, 1976
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In 'short, we are strongly o •
Project as identified as either
to the
Environmental Impact AltoFreeway518
the draft Env. Statement. in the
nmental Impact Statemee 1c Of the draft
benefits despite the extensive proposal and
costs.
itie are a environmentlal revealed no substantial
expensive concerned about the , social
improvementrmonieslm maJOr Impact that this extremely
plies for the general allocation of transportation
Potential disru In td state and
Melrose Ption and increased In our area. Despite
Avenue and Highway } traffic on such facilitiesnaslcant
within traffic Problems tin thehe e(}aS,5218bypass would solve
the urban area. in not so e
would represent a serious con siderationaof Ilighwa
Priorities for s misunderstanding this y 6 corridor
the Johnson ndeistanding of the project
follows, thorough consideration
Area. true transportation
and less environmentally
ideration should be given
the Planning
and less en
transportation ally damn given to g which
ging solutions to more feasible
current and future
The CACI believes that t}te views
City on January 14 , 1976 wereafair?resed a hearing in
Of Johnson t the
numerical distribution
both in the Presentation of Iowa
lstriUution of su, nature of the comments ache citizens
project. The Committee asks that
and o� the
Commission as a le that those viesltbnts of the 518
legitimate basis for considered b
The CACT makes the followin refecting 518. Y the
g recommendations:
1. That the JCRP
Freeway C formally
y 518 oppose the construction of
Alternates 1, 2, or 3.
2• That the JCRPC finds the draft
EIS document to be
impacts that 518 will consideration of tall
ro
cause. p
he
inadequate and unacceptable robable
TO: City Council)
FROt4: City Manager
RE: Senate Hearing
DATE: January 23, 1976
'f1te full Senate hearing on tltc proposed legislatio
expenditure cap will be held on Wednesday evening,
6:30 T'.AI. IVe will provide additional
information
n to provide a 6 percent
January 28, 1976, at
as we receive it.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC 11O�KS
M E M O R A N D U M
T0: Neal BeDATE: January
rlin 22 107p
City Counc:L1
FROM: Dick Plastino
RE: PLAZA CENTRE ONE PLAN CHECKING FEE
Recently plans were submitted for the design of PLAZA CENTRE ONE
- at the corner of College and Dubuque. Prior to issuing a building
Permit for this project, the City must review the
compliance with the Uniform Building Code, which the Cit
under. Tn most cases the Cit Plans to assure
in-house and then issues the y reviews
s the plans for y operates
large or unusual structures where checking all structures
building permit. In the case of
consume an inordinate amount he time and the
normal functions of Code amount
time
Plans re house would
Place s severe strain on
to the International Conference of Building Officals office in Kansas City.
In these cases, the City .i.s charms y sends the plans out
the plan review. The City i.n turn, charges ethe bby uil for B'0. for
an equal fee so that the City incurs no cost in having the
by an outside agency, plans checked
In the case_ of PLAZA CENTRE ONE, the City received the Plan check
fee from Old Capitol Associates on January 20, 1976 and on that date
the plans were sent to the Kansas City office of the I.C.B. p, After
the City receives the plans back from Kansas City, and assuming
are no major changes, the Ci Cy will be in a
there
building pei.7nit. There will be an add iti.onalochaIon
rge for the building
iSsue the
Permit and thrs e Char ges will in part, help defray the costs of
inspecting the building, dnri_izg construction. Such inspection will
be done with City Inspectors.
City of Iowa City* 11„�
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 21, 1976
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ht. PAUL ALEXANDER, REDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
RE: REVIEW OF IOWA STATE BANK DRIVE-IN
The Design Review Committee is meeting January 28,
1976, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. At
this time, Dale Johnson - Hansen Lind Meyer, will
present the site plans for the Iowa State Bank Drive -
In facility. As your approval is needed prior to the
issuance of a building permit, you are urged to attend
this meeting.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
AGENDA: JANUARY 28, 1976
4:00 P.hi. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1• Presentation of Iowa State Bank Drive -In Facility
Dale Johnson, Hansen Lind Meyer.
2, Washington Street Amenities Financing.
3. Review of Buildings in R-14.
4. Bicycle Parking in R-14.
I- Esbin's Resignation.
�Vity of Iowa Cit
ijo
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 6, 1975 r/n
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager + v
FROM: Richard E. Wollmershauser, Urban Renewal Director
RE: Site Plan Approval process for Old Capitol Associates
As a result of the Council discussion on Monday, September 29th, as
well as previous discussions concerning processes to be followed for
-review of proposed construction plans by Old Capitol, the following
two alternatives are presented.
Alternative A. This alternative follows the contract explicitly in
that to obtain approval by the City,
the agency, for approval by the agenc"the redeveloper shall submit to
y, plans, drawings, specifications,
and related documents, and the proposed construction schedule (... called
by the "Construction Plans") with respect to the improvements to be constructed
redeveloper
reasonablyextens venseteofrdocuments prioropertyfl. Thisrtouanydinddicationboft a
favorable approval by the City.
Alternative B. This alternative represents a modified course of
ise
priorntohich allows for the development a Oftanwextensive isetmoficonstruction planslysis
and specifications. This process allows for an early decision point
with respect to site plans, elevations of the building, preliminary
construction schedules and proposed land uses and space uses of the
buildings without having to develop a complete set of construction
Plans and specifications prior to an indication of approval by the
City of Iowa City. The steps of this proposed process are as follows:
I. Old Capitol Associates (OCA) submits to the Urban Renewal
Director/Redevelopment Coordinator 15 copies of a) site plan,
b) elevations, c) other pertinent data including a preliminary
construction schedule, proposed land and building uses, and
other information pertinent to making a decision as to whether
the proposed construction meets the Urban Renewal plan and the
redevelopment plan.
2. A presentation is made by Old Capitol Associates (or their
architects) to the Design Review Committee and the City
Council (either jointly•or at separate times).
3. Council reviews the proposed building and land use and makes
initial comments to the City Manager .for review and analysis
as part of the staff analysis.
Neal Berlin
October 6, 1975
Page 2
4. The City staff engages in an internal review of the proposed
development including reviews by the Urban Renewal Division,
Public Works Department (with respect to traffic and construction
plans), Fire Department, Finance, Police, Community Development
(from a zoning and planning viewpoint) and by the City Attorney
to determine if the submittal meets contract requirements. At
this time, the staff attempts to work out with Old Capitol Associates
the resolution of any obvious problems and difficulties that are
apparent as part of the analysis. The staff then prepares a report
for Council review.
S. The Design Review Committee makes recommendations on the design
to the City Council.
engage in
n as necessary
6 explorenthe proposed fdevelopment aand rresolve oany o
difficulties that
might be apparent.
7. The staff works out with Old Capitol any remaining problems that
need to be resolved as a result of the Council/staff work session.
8. Upon resolution of all remaining problems, the Council gives pre-
liminary approval to the proposed building and/or development.
9. OCA proceeds to prepare construction plans and specifications and
submits an application for a building permit complete with a
construction schedule and other detailed information necessary
under the contract.
lo. The Urban Renewal Director and the Urban Renewal Attorney prepare•
a brief report for Council giving the construction schedule and
indicating compliance with contract documents and the preliminary
approval of the proposed building. Council gives final approval
and the building permit is issued by the Building Official.
While the above procedure may seem somewhat cumbersome, with some diligent
effort it can be followed(1)alowing anlrly earlyhindirt cation to olderiod of ecapitollso has
Associates
the advantages of (1) g proposed
of City agreement with the proposed construction, and (2) that the
construction complies with the Urban Renewal plan and the contract documents.
cc: John Hayek
Dennis Kraft
Dick Plastino
Pat Strabala
REW:sc
CITY OF IOWA CITY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 10. 1975
TO: Design Review Committee
FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
RE: Proposed Sequence of Events for Design fa Review of College -Dubuque Mall
Below is a proposed sequence of events for design and review
of the College -Dubuque Mall and other public development of the
downtown area. This plan assumes retention of an architectural
consultant by about January, 1976.
1. Architectural consultant will review the plan developed
by Welton Becket.
2. The Consultant will get comments from Engineering and
the Design Review Committee concerning deficiencies.
3. Develop a plan basically utilizing the Welton Becket
plan, but with modifications reflecting input from the
City Engineering staff, the Design Review Committee and
the Consultant.
4. The Consultant will submit the plan to the Engineering
staff.
5. The Consultant, the Engineering staff and the Design
Review Committee will meet, discuss the plan and work
out compromises as necessary.
6. The plan will be transmitted to the City Manager who
will then arrange to have it presented to the City
Council in an informal session.
7. If necessary, the plan will be amended to reflect Council
decisions.
8. Engineering will start construction drawings.
Various design details encountered during preparation of
construction drawings will be worked out between the Consultant
and the Engineering Division. The Design Review Committee will be
informed if any major changes are necessary due to unexpected
conditions encountered during design of the construction drawings.
Design Review �0ttee _Z_
JOber 10, 1975
An agreement will have to be drawn up after consultants have
been interviewed. The Scope of Services will
must: state that the Consultant
1. Advise Engineering on architectural and engineering aspects
of the Mall
2. Attend meetings and present recommendations to the City,
the Design Review Committee and the Council
After preparation of a more detailed Scope of Services, the
agreement will be given to the Design Review Committee for final
comments.
cc: City Manager
Ity of Iowa City
ME ORAND?J
DATE: January 21, 1976 jb
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Comprehensive Plan
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Comprehensive Plan Committee has been
scheduled on February 2 (Monday) at 7:30 P.M. in the City Manager's Conference
Room to discuss the progress of the Comprehensive Plan, methods of obtaining
citizen input and obtaining status reports on land use, environment and
population.
Mayor Neuhauser and Councilpersons deProsse and Perret are members of the
Comprehensive Plan Committee; however, all Council members are invited to
attend this meeting.
TO:
FROM:
city of Iowa City*
MEMORANDUM
1"116NEAL BERLIN, CITY MANAGER DATE= January 21, 1976 I
M. PAUL ALEXANDER, REDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
WELTON BECKET CONTRACT'
1
This is to inform you that because of more pressing
matters which have come up-to-date, I do not
expect to have a report on the Welton BecceT�t contract
to deliver to the Council by Friday, January 23, 1976.
t the moment I am directing all my effort toward the
rt
Renewal close-out and HCDA application. I will
k ep you informed about when I can have the report on
th Welton Becket contract.
J
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OcIty of Iowa Cit e
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DATE: January 19, 1976
TO: Bob Bowlin, Assi. tant City Attorney
FROM: City Manager
RE: Airport Property - Highway H218
Your memorandum of January 13, 1976, provided recommendations to resolve
the Airport - 218 impasse. Please direct the efforts necessary to insure
that your recommendations are implemented at an early date. Obviously it
is preferred that the City pay the Department of Transportation at the same
time as payment is rendered to the City.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
cc: City Council
Director of Finance
Director of Public Works
City Attorney
city of Iowa City 0
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 13, 1976
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Bob Howlin, Asst. City Attorney
RE: Airport Property - Highway #218
Dear Neal:
With this memo please find copies of a congeries of letters and documents
concerning the proposed airport property purchase. I will briefly state the
facts as I see them, and then my step by step recommendations for resolving
this matter. George Bonnett's memo of July 7, 1975, to Dick Plastino will
provide useful background information.
FACTS:
1. The City and the United States of America (Army Reserve) have a 99
year lease on property near the airport. This lease was entered into
in 1958. There is an outstanding problem with regard to an access road
for the Army Reserve leasehold property. Apparently the lease provisions
need to be revised. I understand the U.S.A. will consent to this as
their access has not been impaired by the new access road. I understand
there will be some fairly substantial surveying problems in establishing
the lease descriptions, however.
2. In 1952 and 1964, the City entered into grant agreements with the
U.S.A. for purchase of airport property on a 50-50 basis. Regulations
Promulgated pursuant to the statutes authorizing these grant agreements
provide that as long as there exists an operating public airport owned by
the City, the total net proceeds of the sale or lease of airport property
must be reinvested in the airport, so the U.S.A. can protect its interest
in the airport.
3. The grant agreements are authorized by the Federal Airport Act,
60 Stat. 170. See also the headnotes under 14 C.F.R. 9155, "Authority".
The regulations that pertain directly to this problem will be found in
14 C.F.R. an, "Release of Airport Property From Surplus Property Dis
sal
Restrictions" (1975). 14 C.F.R. 8155.11(10) concerns the form and content
Of requests for release.
"If the release would allow sale of any part of the property,
a certified copy of a resolution or ordinance of the governing
body of the public agency that owns the airport obligating
itself to use the proceeds of the sale exclusively for develop-
ing, improving, operating, or maintaining a public airport."
Neal Berlin, City Managlo
-2_ • January 13, 1976
4. On page 2 of the contract for both Project #9-13-041-102 and
Project 09-13-041-05O3, the City obligates itself to obey these rules
and regulations.
5. On January 6, 1971, the Council passed resolution 71-251,
execution of an agreement with the Iowa State authorizing
Highway Commission for the
reconstruction of US 218 near the airport. The City then signed this
agreement.
6. The Iowa State Highway Commission approved the project on August 18,
1971. See a letter of that date to Abbie Stolfus from the Iowa State
Highway Commission.
7. The Iowa State Highway Commission, on January 6, 1972, offered to pur-
chase property for $84,749, an offer that has not yet been accepted by the
City by resolution.
B. The Iowa City Airport Commission approved the proposed sale on January 20,
1972.
9. The City proposed to set a public hearing on the proposed sale on
August 1, 1972, without having received a release from the Federal Aviation
Administration as required in the Federal regulations cited earlier.
10. In a letter of March 20, 1972, the Federal Aviation Administration
indicated that it had no aeronautical objection to the proposed sale.
11. On July 27, 1972, Fred Moore wrote to the FAA asking if we could grant
the property to the Highway Commission by easement rather than by sale. 1
do not know the exact purpose of this attempt to obtain FAA a
p
�QSdr4e r 'A°-� as opposed to a sale. By letter of Jul 26
Ray
Well sfor a
Richard Summerwill, Mr. Summerwill indicated that the 7 t from
theFAAwould have torrrelease
the property if the conveyance were by sale or by easement.
12. In a letter dated August 25, 1972, from Fred Moore to the Iowa State
Highway Commission, Mr. Moore granted the Commission permission to proceed
with the project, despite the fact that the City has been unable to convey
title to the land.
13. In a voucher dated April 25, 1975, the Iowa State Highway Commission
billed the City $81,767.75 for money due under the 1971 agreement.
14• On May 28, 1975, Joe Pugh, former Finance Director, wrote to d
Mr. Hilts of the Iowa State Highway Commission stating that we will pay the
money after the lease with the Army Reserve is cleared up.
15. On July l5, 1975, Mr. Hilts o
ent Of Trans
the Iowa State Highway Commission) wrote opJoe mPugh requestingtation immediateerly
payment.
16. In a letter of November 3, 1975, from a Mr. Callahan of the Department
Of Transportation to Pat Strabala, Acting Director of Finance, the Department
of Transportation closed the file on parcel 36, our project, on the basis that
the City had furnished them the land in question.
. Neal Berlin, City Manager® -3- January 13, 1976
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Assuming that the entire $84,749 to be received from the Department of
Transportation is for the sale of airport property, (and I believe that it is)
the City has no choice, in my opinion, but to turn this money over to the
Airport Commission, for use for purposes as approved by the FAA.
2. In my opinion, we owe the Department of Transportation $81,767.75 under
the terms of the 1971 contract with the Iowa State Highway Commission. This
amount is now due and owing.
3. The City should immediately move to acquire a release from the FAA for
conveyance of the airport property.
4. The City should immediately move to straighten out the property descrip-
tions with the Army Reserve in their lease.
5. We should convey the property to the Department of Transportation as soon
as possible. We should then request our $84,749 from them. We will need to
have a public hearing on this sale as provided by State law.
6. We should obtain written assurance from the Department of Transportation
that they will pay us our $84,749 upon conveyance of the property, if we pay
them the $81,767.75 we owe them.
7. If this assurance is obtained, I believe we should pay them as soon as
possible.
This situation has been drawn out for a long time. Basically the City Director
of Public Works gave the Iowa State Highway Commission permission to go ahead on this
project. At that time we did not have the matter of the release with the FAA and
the lease agreement with the Army Reserve cleared up and we still do not, two years
later.
I don't believe that there is any way that the City can avoid,having the pro-
ceeds of the sale of the airport property go to the Airport Commission. They would
need to go to the Commission under the regulations cited earlier in this memo. As
an independent legal ground, the sale or proceeds from an airport, where there is
an Airport Commission, go to the Commission under Iowa law. This conclusion is
based on an opinion of the Attorney General, but we believe that this opinion is
an accurate interpretation of the statute. I will be attempting to establish from
the Department of Transportation if they will be willing to give us our share of
money when we can convey the property to them, if we will pay them. I will let
you know the results of those attempted communications as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Bob Bowlin
cc: Pat Strabala, Dir. of Finance
John Hayek, City Attorney
*City of Iowa Cito
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 1976 I�j�
TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager
FROM: Dennis Showalter, Director of Parks & Recreation
RE: ASERP Reports
In answer to previous questions about the ASERP Program, I submit
the following information:
1. Receipts vs. Expenses
There was $1,835 collected for the fall ASERP. Direct operating
costs are as follows:
a. Jean Spector's salary
b. The cost of 18 leaders $1,924.00
c. The coat of 4 assistants $1,945.00
d. The coat of materials $ 511.00
334.00
$4,714.00
I am informed that the original concept which was approved by
the Parks & Recreation Commission and Council was that fees
should pay for leaders' salaries. We were $110 short of doing
this.
2. Class Size
You will notice that there were a few times when class size
was small -5 to 7. For the spring sessions, minimum class size
will be 8 -the maximum will remain at 15.
I am attaching 12 copies of the fall ASERP Report.
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Enclosures
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IOWA CITY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Report
12/10/75
A S E R P
tall 1975
Jean Spector Recreation Supervisor
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The Iowa City Park and Recreation Department and the Iowa City Community School
district once again cooperated in the ASERP
gram
the schools and custhe proialgram
care while tl�e IowaoCity Parkeandhool dig
Recreationtrict providedartment was
responsible for the provided
his
all the Iowa City schoolsaatithelsamef. TtimeWas eeonlyst timeschoolsthat ASERP
nwas
ot offered in
to the program were orHorace
the Mann and the Catholic Grade School. The program was offered
to both principals for [heir schools, but because of participate
principals felt they could not have the program at theirschools during
space fa the
session.
g the fall
ENROLLMEN'r
1.1 Iowa City Schools participated in ASERP. There were 34 activities offered
with 367 children registered and participating in them. We did have several instances
Where children were registered for the ASERP class and then discovered that Scouts
would be held that particular time. In such cases refunds were requested and
because of this conflict. There was a capability of holding 42 classes with a
registration of 630. Not all the classes that were held were filled. We offered R Nature Awareness classes that had 97 children enrolled. We had the potential
enrolling 120. We offered 9 Arts and Crafts classes that had an enrollment of 85 and
Potential to take care of Potential of
135 children. There were 9 Physical Activity classes
for grades 1 - 3 with an enrollment of 131 and a potential enrollment of 141. We
had 6 Physical Activity classes for the upper grades with an enrollment of 46 and a
Potential of 90.
We considered a class filled when 15 children had registered for it. We found this
to be the Absolute maximum number the leaders were able to work with comfortably. We
did keep names on a waiting list and if their were facilities available in the school
we started another class. We had several waiting lists, but actually only one where
there were enough children to start an additional class.
At the outset we offered 42 classes.
34 classes with 1 class having 2 sections.
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
We cancelled 8 and therefore wound up with
Each principal was visited prior to the start of ASERP. At that time space
torae was
soughthtoideterminetthties daysand thesactivities couldsse. Te bedheldhprincipal's views were
at the school and the type
Of activities the principal felt were best suited for the school. Because of space
limitations two schools, Hoover and Twain did not offer all the activities. At Twain
we had an Arts and Crafts activity that was open to grades 1 - 6. Hoover had Arts 6
Crafts and Creative Dramatics for grades 1 - 6 and an additional Arts and Crafts class
for grades 1 - 3. Each PTA president was contacted so that they were aware of the
ASERP program and would appoint someone to be in charge of the registration at their
school. An orientation session was held for the PTA representatives so that material
could be distributed and procedures for registration explained to them. It was also
and the first one should be Held in
The
the evening to accomodate parents who would not be able to make it during school. hours.
suggested that there be two registration sessions,
al PTA"
therenwouldube and atwwhatthe
hourstheywouldbe
final
determiners
heldhow many registration sessions
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CLASS CONTENT
The program was loosely structured enough to allow the leaders to use the
course suggestions in ways that they felt would best suit their own classes. The
children did participate to some extent in all the projects listed for each activity.
In Nature Awareness the children talked about ecology, went on nature hikes,
made leaf collections, insect collections (most of the time insects were hard to
find or completely unavailable, so this led to discussion as to why we couldn't
find them), there was a visit from a zoo animal, they made small individual terrariums
and a large one that was presented to the school at the end of the session, they made
plaster casts of animal tracks plus throughout the session appropriate nature games
were played.
The Arts and Crafts activity was offered to the upper grades in most of the
schools. The exceptions were Hoover and Twain where the classes were open to all
grades and Sabin where the class was for grades 1 - 3 (also at Hoover). Projects
Included in this session were clay sculpture, making of sock puppets, print making,
paper mache halloween masks, scrimshaw art, halloween murals and a diorama emphasizing
the Indian motiff for Thanksgiving.
In Physical activities the children participated in gymnastics, tumbling, learned
sport skills in basketball, volleyball, played relays, worked with various rhythm
activities including the lemmi sticks in one class and played with parachutes.
In creative dramatics the children acted out songs and plays, learned pantomine
and made up and acted in their own stories.
PP.RSONNEI,
There were 18 leaders who were paid $1945.05 and 4 assistants who worked 5 hours
each week for a 10 week period and were paid $511.60. We held staff meetings every
other week plus an orientation session before the program began. At the meetings we
discussed problems that leaders were faced with as well as activities that would be
done during the time period between meetings.
In addition, we used 18 volunteers in the program. Some were mothers, some
townspeople and the remainder were University students. There was an orientation
session especially designed for them in which the purpose of the program was stated
as well as a description of the various activities. The volunteers were also encouraged
to attend all the staff meetings. There was one volunteer that did not assist in the
actual activities but actually came to the Recreation Center and helped in program
planning and development in the Arts and Crafts area. She came for a 9 week period
and spent 2 hours each week on this task.
PUBLICITY
Publicity for ASERP included two radio shows - one on WSUI's "Your Turn" and one
on the Dottie Ray show. Several articles in the Press Citizen including a feature
with pictures of the children participating in the various activities and a display
at the Recreation Center which spotlighted the children's work.
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There was a $5 fee charged for Participation in one activity for the 8 week
session. Arrangements were made through Johnson County Social Services to
Pay the
fee for any low income family who could not afford the mone
given assistance. Personnel costs for the 8 week session amounted to
cost of materials amounted to y• 16 children were
$334.07. Total costs amounted to $2456.65. The
$2790.72
ATTENDANCE
Arts and Crafts
1•
School
Hoover
Class Size
(Wednesday)
15
2,
Longfellow
2.
3.
Sabin
7
4-
Hoover(Monda y)
10
12
5.
}torn
Lucas
6-
Lucas
5
7•
Twain
5
B.
Lemme
12
9•
Lincoln
5
10
132
13
Attendance Figure
85% attendance during session
105
51
48
80
34
39
87
38
N A
100% Attendance
120
56
80
96
40
40
96
40
104
80
120
120
120
120
168
80
105
112
48
48
64
48
64
104
Physical Activity (grade 1-3)
1.
Roosvelt
2.
Longfeliow
1015
68
3.
Wood
15
104
4.
Lucas
15
120
5.
Lemme
15
102
6.
Lincoln
12
113
7.
Shimek
10
132
8•
Horn
15
59
9.
Sabin
14
88
N A
86% attendance
Physical Activity (grade 4-6)
1.
Shimek
2.
Lincoln
637
6 627
3.
Horn
4.
Wood
6
50
5.
Roosevelt
8
45
6.
Longfellow
13
49
90
79% attendance
100% Attendance
120
56
80
96
40
40
96
40
104
80
120
120
120
120
168
80
105
112
48
48
64
48
64
104
1•
School
Lucas
Class size
2•
Lemme
15
3.
Roosevelt
8
4.
Shimek
6
5-
Longfellow
9
6-
Horn
13
7•
Lincoln
15
8-
Wood
15
15
1
Hoover
U
NA Information not available.
4
Nature Awareness
76Z attendance
Creative Dramatics
0
Attendance Figure
76
55
19
57
80
102
%7
92
NA
1001 Attendance
120
64
48
72
104
105
120
120
64
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RVAI.UATI ONS
er 3
We hall96evkluatlonsmrbeturned.,l��All butationR w3rwerevextoout to all the
made on the form Participants.
Pertained to matters that were really Y punitive. Several suggestions
y not under our control.
1. Suggestions for more advanced types of arts and crafts were made. To
undertake such a program might create big storage
work would require more than one class period to complete and this is where
g problems. More intricate
storage problems come in. Many schools can give us only limited storage
space.
2. One negative evaluation stressed the fact that we had publicized
to be part of our physical activity program but the children had noneof that.
The reason for the change in gymnastics
was
hat we were
any equipment and therefore had otoachange tthe activitynfor ot athat eschool.
Every
Thelropinionsder cantbetworked in thsummariized asefollowsProgram filled out an evaluation sheet also.
1• They felt that the program was structured just about right. While specific
activities were suggested and demonstrated, they were able to adjust the
activities to their own class. If they needed additional help they were
-11)3e to rely on the assistants and supervisor.
2. The relationship with school personnel was very good. In almost every
si'hool the Personnel were extremely helpful and accommodating.
3. We also wanted to know which were the most successful activities and which
were the least successful. This information will be useful for future
planning.
4. We asked for comments about the orientation session and any suggestions they
may have for future sessions.
5. The leaders agreed that the staff meetings were beneficial. They did suggest
that we be more specific in describing and illustrating
will be doing with the children, they g the activities they
An additional part of the evaluation consisted of contactingprincipals and as
many PTA's as possible to get feedback from them. Most of the
felt that
ASIiRP was beneficial and really had not heard many comments from parents or children.
They all stated they felt this was a good sign since usually any rcomment sthey would
hear would tend to be negative.
MY own evaluation of the ASERP session was that It was Successful.
It did meet the goal of providing recreational ex
child in a 1 felt that
non -threatening and stimulating atmospherelenHoPefullto he elementary school
children to ideas or projects that they hadn't thought about
to see the schools allocate more storage space and room space to wns iItknow would
may
be an impossible situation in some schools and realize that our prosgr m I wthisould like
be adjusted accordingly. I would like to see all the schools allow us the use of
program would have to
6
non—consumable
equipment
thatASERPch as mats,
bestructured sothat inthe'�fall there tberonemeightpweek sessionland ein'thed
winter have two 6 week sessions. I would not like to see the session extended to one
twelve week period because i feel it would be too long to keep the children's interest.
Shorter sessions would allow the children to change activities and also enable those,
who could not participate because of filled classes,
for the program. I would like to recommend further that fees be reduced but not
to have another chance to register
eliminated. Until now the fee was used to cover the cost of the l
to see this policy changed. I believe a minimal fee is necesders, I would like
sary eaea that the
can remain structured along the same lines that it is right now.
create a feeling Program
( of responsibility to the program. I also believe Athat lclass sizefee d
should continue to be limited. 15 children in an activity is about the maximum number
that the leaders can handle well. I have had some requests from principals for an
expansion of the program at their school. They would like to have 5 activities instead
Of the 4 that we had been offering. I would like to see the program and budget
flexible `'110u911 so that we could do this in the schools that request it.
I would like additional. activities incorporated into the program such as bike
safety and bike hikes In the future. If we can solve transportation problems, 1
would like to be able to take Nature participants to various places of interest such
as Hickory hill, City Park, or other locations that would expand their knowledge about
nature.
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City of 90wa
TO: Neal Berlin, City DIanager
DATE: January 14, 1976
FROM: Steve Dforris, Transit Superintendent
RE: Investigation of Elderly Transportation Services
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I have talked with Ralph Oxford of Yellow $ Super Cab Companies concerning
his proposal for half fare for elderly residents' use of taxi cabs. We
will be getting together with the State Department of Transportation to
discuss operational and funding possibilities for this proposal. We will
try to prepare a program For Council consideration by the end of February.
I will also be meeting with Betty McNamara of the Johnson County SEATS
system to discuss coordination possibilities between the County and the
City. I believe that both the City and County recognize the need to avoid
proliferation of specialized transportation services in the area.
I will be sending you a memo late this week with some of my concerns about
both the taxi cab proposal and our own operation of a specialized transpor-
tation service. It may be appropriate to have the City Attorney consider
some of these questions. I
concerning elderly and handihave also heard a rumor that Federal guidelines
capped transportation may be finalized within
the next three to four weeks.
For: December, 1975
Passengers:
Vehicle Miles:
Passengers per Mile:
Iowa city transit
MONTfiLY REPORT
Date: January 14, 1976
Present Previous % Year to Previous %
Month Year Chane Date Year. Change
123,698 118,139 4.7% 1,431,775 1,413,410 1%
42,230 38,078 11% 493,072 475,057 4%
2.9 3.1 2.9 3.0
PROJECTS:
December ridership rose slightly to end the calendar year with a 1% gain in
yearly patronage. Initial budget preparations consumed much administrative
time. Rush hour increases in service were prepared for January implementation.
We should receive approval from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration
for the City's capital grant application in January. Ridership will increase
with the extra service and the resumption of classes on January 12. Work on
the FY 1977 budget will continue to require considerable time.
1W Iowa city transit
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NEWS RELEASE
Transit
1/27/76
Iowa City Transit carried more passengers on Monday than it has
transported on any single day since the city took over operation of the system
on Sept. 1, 1971. The total was 8,060.
was set on Feb. 17, 1975.
From:
Julie Zelenka
Community Relations Director
The previous record was 7,623 which
go
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OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES
January 19, 1976
AJOINTVENTURE of I ;IY
OLD CAPITOL BUSINESS CENTER COMPANY
and
MEADOW LINK INCORPORATED
Mr. Nate Ruben, Director
Department of housing and Urban Development
Federal Housing Administration
Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Reference:
7.4U (Van Fleet)
Subject: Housing for the Elderly,
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Ruben:
In response to your letter of January 9, 1976 we have
elected to take the following action on the subject project.
We have filed under Section 202 for direct financing
and a Section 8 allocation. A copy of the filing acknow-
leg7nent, dated 18 December 1975, is attached for your infor-
mation.
This action conforms to Alternative Number 3 in your
letter of December 16, 1975 to Lyle Seydel.
We hope that this action will not jeopardize or lose
the 62 unit allocation to the City of Iowa City,
Sincerely,
Don Scatena
OLD CAPITOL ASSOCIATES
DS:mh
DEDICATED TO REBUILDING AND BEAUTIFYING IOWA CITY
T'-IeDhune 319.3515775. 319 337-4770
Dawe, 1170
Iowa CGIY. Iowa 51140
Olr•Aryll.11'lll nr II iI'll; Atli '.• .
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December 18, 1975
UAlAp( F*A Of rnu••[o.v.,,.�.un ..
Mr. Jay C. Oehler
Systems Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 288
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
7n reply refer to
Request Number _550
Dear Mr. Oehler:
This is Co i.nfnr,,; •;,..1 l i1 •I .:.
for Fund h(aCfvali. h.'.,. 1'rrei•:rd your Applic!:inn
,"I nn•l,_r lh!• [iccLion :l202 Progr:un for (lousing
for the Elderly ;,,,:I IhnlJicappcd.
Li k. 1011 1" .,. ,
111j`lLfnn ,.'as found r:oulp.lcte all d t+as
ar•rvIIL,!,I by fhc Evaluation Conlrlittee for
conr;.fdcr;ILiun.
�.. k'nnr al,l.l ir.::li.on .:as inco... p.l.ecC, and br. fore
Or' I:,•a In:l l.iun Col:nu r0 Con L'II:e it miler
rn:: ilCrnlinn Lhn fol l.ni•itr• mild^C br. %u bmil'CCd
cilhi.m 1,J day;; 1111011 rcceipC or Chis letter:
Thant: you for your inl.crr::L In the SCeLion 202 prol;ranl• This
Office will inform yryu 1.lhen final action is Catcall on your request.
Sincerely,
UaviA
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Local Leagues in Action
IFAC!
A coal=:on was formed last summer
!a:sha�town at the instigation of L�t'V
President Sfary Schrader. Its prima.^
purpose is getting more women appointed
to city and county boards and commis.
Bions. Other o,ganuation; were contact-
ed. The coalition was named N,'for the
impact it hop�p-makr�ad-� ' f
��P me - A .Ln for
'_,h�altPonntme decided otoitilobby tthe
candidates for city offices for a more open \
method of appointment, including the use
Of application blanks to be available at the
court house and city hall for any
interested citizen. The application f
used in Iowa City ormwas obtained and
muni
adapted. Letters were sent to all
cipal candidates and questions were
submitted at candidates' meetings, turn-
ing the NAC cause into a minor campaign/
issue.
�—Lyomen_w
bacted. Ines had been submit-
ted were contacted and asked to fill out an
application form and to permit the
Coalition to recommend them for poli.
tions. By January, 1976 the names will be
compiled into lists, with'. areas and
qualifications, and submitted to officials
for use when appointments are made.
-\forty, Sklar is sbown at the wheel of his bus in Iowa City. -
Driver sa-ys it, e®uld
By a STAFF WRITER
IOWA CITY, IA. — Morty Sklar, an
Iowa City poet -bus driver, would like
to bring a smile, or perhaps a bit of
inspiration, to the folks who ride city
buses.
Ills plan is to have placards printed
with poetry posted above bus seats.
Before autumn, bus riders on the
way to work or en route home after a
weary day on the job may be reading
Sklars "Aly Pants" or other works of
the growing Iowa City poet community.
My Pants
Aly pants are getting old
In the tradition of the Beats:
No rainbow colors, no patches
And I
Reach for them getting out of bed
And put them on.
Sklar, 40, has applied for a grant
from the Iowa Arts Council to cover
the estimated $1,200 cost of printing the
placards and paying the contributing
Poets Si each. Action on the request
won't come until after a February arts
council meeting.
"I like to see people enjoying poetry.
Some poetry is very deep but there is
always something accessible for most
people — poetry on a human level,"
said Sklar who "started thinking of
myself as a poet six or seven years
ago.'
"After my true love left me, the poet-
ry just started coming out. I had to
write," added Sklar, who estimates he
has nade S o9 is the past sev a years
a� -;_ .It -.f. -
P.
bverse
buses and change the cards twice
monthly, . :
.Starting out small with 'poems of
about IO lines each on 11 inch by 16 inch
cards, Sklar said he may explore big-
ger poems — "poster poems on the
side of the buses."
"Move People,'
"The poems will convey some kind of
feeling, they would affect people and
move them in some way. They may be
serious or funny as long as they have
an impact on people and are well put
together, " said Sklar.
-Sklar, who came to Iowa City three
years ago, also publishes and finances.!
a poetry magazine "The Spirit That
Aioves Us."
Sklar's over-all philosophy is to ex-
pose the local poets to the people and
the people to the poetry.
"Iowa City is a wonderful city and
poetry is the thing that I love best,"
added Sklar.
I One Reservation
1 Sklar's plan has the blessing of the
city council in Iowa City, with one I
reservation.
Mayor MaryC. Neuhauser said Sklar i.
and the council agreed "lo have a
group look at the poems" to make sure
they are not "offensive."
"It will cost the city nothing and I
can't see that people would object — I
hope they would enjoy the poetry,"
added the mayor.
"We've had objections about city bus
drivers playing transistor radios and
we don't want to inflict things on the
public," she said.
Sklar, a New York City native, .said
he has received "lots of positive feed-
back" on the plan and even a contribu-
tion of poetry from an Iowa City resi-
dent. '
There is no advertising on Iowa City
buses now and Sklar's plan is to place
cieht poetry cards on each of the city
t / DES MOINES REGISTER a -Fd., Jan. 16, 1976
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Iowa City City Council Members
Civic Center
City of Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Council Members;
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January 7, 1976
I have been asked by the United Action for Youth Board of Directors
to provide the council with background information about -the -programs we
provide to young people in Iowa City. I hope this information will be
useful to you in considering the matter of youth services.
United Action for Youth is a non-profit agency controlled by a
community-based board of directors. U.A.Y. was organized in 1970 by a
concerned group of citizens who felt that traditional youth -serving
agencies (schools, churches, probation) were not meeting the"total needs
of the young people in our community. It began operating out of a drop-in
center on Market Street with funds provided by an L.E.A.A. grant.
that time it has provided a wide range of services Since
to the community through
its various programs. I estimate that over 1,000 young: 'people have
Participated in U.A.Y. at one time or another over the last five years.
The stated purpose of U.A.Y. is to provide assistance to:
especially those who are experiencing diffyoung people,
iculty in'the community, in
identifying their human and community needs and to help them develop
effective ways to meet those needs. Stated simply, we are -here to help
young people help themselves.
There are currently two major components to U.A.Y.; Youth Programa
yo
and Outreach. Youth Programs is an outgrowth of the drop-Yoin center and
seeks to promote youth involvement in the initiation, planning'end production
of educational, cultural, recreational, and.social activities for young
people. While participation in Youth Programs is open to any.intereated
Young person, the goal is to attract the involvement of those young people
in particular who do not usually participate in planned group activities.
Youth Programs include the following;
Tutoring; using volunteers, provides one-to-one assistance with
school work to secondary students in Johnson County.
^ime Exchanoe• a volunteer program that matches younger folks
lith o� elks to be companions, share ideas and experiences,
ind provides both groups an opportunity for personal interaction
n the community. The Idea for T/E;came from the'y6uth staff
t the drop-in center who wanted to improve relations between
dung people and the elderly.
edia; provides an opportunity for young people to gain firstvhand
Kperience in creative writing, reporting,.photography, video,
united action for youth
alternatives for young people
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City Coundil Members
January 7, 1976
printing, and drawing; currently producing a newspaper
(Homegrown) and assisting in the production of a,video
documentary to be aired on ILBN this spring ('Whatever
Happened to Juvenile Justice?").
iYout�Cs: an opportunity for young people to do research
n the area of juvenile rights, juvenile justice, and youth
opportunities; recently sponsored; three young people to
attend the National Conference on Delinquency Prevention in
Niagara Falls, sponsored one young person to 2tend the
Bicentennial Symposium on Juvenile: Justice in Des.: Moines.
Library; U.A.Y. maintains a lib
rnry providing resources
(educational, practical, and fun) for youth who may not usually
use their school,or public library.
Drup, S_ e`re: a multi -media show and other visual aids used
to facilitate a discussion among participants about the:problems
of drug abuse. Seminars have been given in the Iowa_City;schools,_
the Public Libary and local church groups and are available to
any group in the community.
Youth Workshops; focus on the roles young people play in the
community, their rights and responsibilities; organized the
recent youth panel at the Juvenile Justice Project sponsored
at Wesley House by the Iowa Humanities Council; currently
plena are to sponsor a youth caucus in the spring.
Recreational Activities; have ranged from camping and canoeing
to roller skating and frisbee throwing; included participation
in the SPI Halloween carnival (dunk tank).
The function of the Outreach Program'is to seek out young people in
the community who are experiencing difficulty and assisting them through
outreach services in resolving those difficulties. The outreach services
include;
Street Couhael , informal interaction in the.youth environment
(i.e., the parks, Burger Palace, John's Grocery, the Pentacrest,
etc.).
Crisis Intervention: includes working with.runsways. U.A.Y.
handled over 100 run away,situations last year.
Youth Ombudsman: assists young people in their encounters with
traditional agencies and institutions.
Information and Referral c
and activitioncerning other services, resources
es ,
available to
Mayot's Youth Employment. young people; includes referrals to
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City Council Members
January 7, 1976
anT�eFollow-up: after initial service to check service effectiveness
e if any additional support or resources may be necessary.
By seeking out those young people who are experiencing difficulty in
the community and providing outreach services to them, U.A.Y.
can of ton have enough impact to prevent a young person from developing more
serious problems. The outreach staff - is also available to the other
youth -serving agencies as a resource to them in providing the services they
offer.
In all of the above activities young people are not only involved as
participants but as planners and organizers as well. At the recent National
Conference on Delinquency Prevention that I attended, the -representatives
Of H.E.W. and the Office of Youth Development stressed time and again that
the only youth programs demonstrating a .real impact were to an that were
involving young people at all levels, including decision making and evaluation.
United Action for Youth has three young people as regular voting board
members including our current board president ,''Chris Heffner.
As you know, over 75 percent of U.A.L's funding the last two years
has come from city revenue sharing funds administered through the Youth
Service Coordinator. In planning for the remainder of fiscal i176 we iill
be facing a cutback in United Way funds and anticipate:a possible cutback
in revenue sharing due to limited funds. If such cutbacks occur, we will
be forced to make a reduction in full-time staff. The attached staff.
chart indicates the current staff structure.
I realize that this is a.lengthy description of our program but I
believe such information is necessary to any discussion of youth servi
U.A.Y. has provided a great deal for relatively little cost to:thces.
community.
We are currently seeking other funds from H.E.W., the office of Youth
Development, and the Iowa Crime Commission. In addition,;wo are: exploring
the possibility of private foundation grants. With support from the city
we could begin operating from those funds as early as'fiscal 177'0 'Until
then we will be operating on our United Way allocation, work-study
reinbursements, and a C,E.T.A, contract, in addition to our revenue sharing
allocation.
I hope this information has been helpful in understanding our program.
Young people are the most valuable resource we have today and the people at
U.A.Y. continue to work toward providing effective services to them and
the community. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, and if
You have further questions please feel free to call on myself or the U.A.Y.
Board.
For the Board, Staff and Clients
of United Action for Youth,
Jim Swaim
Director/outreach Coordinator
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Secretary
Bookkeeper*
Programs
Coordinator
U.A.Y.
Board of Directors
Polly Arp Adrien Myers
Maureen Burns Rev. Tom Mikelson
Dennis Hedges Roberta Patrick
Chris Heffner Jeff Schabilion
Mary Larew Robin White
Director
Assistant Assistant* Assistant*
(Youth Rights, (Tutoring) (Time/
Media) Exchange)
Ou treal
Worker I
Outreac
Aid*
* Part=time or work study -- 10-15 hours/week.
Outreach
Worker
Outreach
Aid*
Outreach
Worker
Outreach
Aid*
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BUDC?T AS APPRO v.D BY UAY BOARD
FOR JAN. 1 - JUNG 30, 1976
During the month of January 1976, U.A.Y. used part of its 1975"`allo
cation from United Way to pay the January salary'of the fulltime out-
reach position which is being terminated. '".This position was retained
during the transition from county to city in order that'the staff''
reduction would have less impact on the outrea
work lord to the ch clients and to-faci-
itate a smooth united action for youth transfer of the"
wremai in g outreach staff.
alternatives for young people
Salaries by Position:
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Director/Outreach Coordinator (Fulltime)
1lonth2z
y 825"
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Programs Coordinator (Fulltime)
625
Outreach Worker (Fulltime)
525
Outreach Worker (Fulltime)
500
Programa Assistant (Fulltime)
500
Programs Assistant (Work -Study, 15
hra./wk.)
180
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Programa Assistant (Work -Study, 15
hrs./wk.)
180
Programs Aide (10 hrs./wk.)
100
Outreach Aide (10 hrs./wk.)
120
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Outreach Aide .(10 hrs./wk.)
'V-
Secretary (Work -Study, 15 hrs./wk.)
100
180
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1.
Total Salaries:
b months X 3,835
e 23,010
2.
F.I.C.A. (5.85%)
CV
3.
Insurance Benefits (Fulltime staff
only)
1,350
800
CN
4.
Support Services (Accounting, etc.)
300
U-)
5.
Mileage
6.
Unemployment"
250
3
7.
Staff Development
500
600
0
8.
Total Administrative:
26,810
9.
Maintenance and Repairs
-150
10.
Utilities
i.,11.
Phone
210
5
12.
Furniture/Office Equipment
250
90
13.
Advertising/Public Relations
100
14.
Office, Supplies
230'"
3
15.
Postage
6 0
16.
Recreation
0
17.
Programa
26
2000'
18.
Miscellaneous
100
N
(`
19.
Total Operational:
1,820
8.
Total Administrative:
-26 810
CD
20.
Total Cost Jen. -June 30, 1976#
28,630'
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Income:
0
21.
United Way
22.
C.E.T.A..Roimbursement
2,500
23.
Work -Study Reimbursement
775
2,592"
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24.
25.
City Revenue -Sharing
Total Income Jan. -June 30, 1976
2
2817T3-0
During the month of January 1976, U.A.Y. used part of its 1975"`allo
cation from United Way to pay the January salary'of the fulltime out-
reach position which is being terminated. '".This position was retained
during the transition from county to city in order that'the staff''
reduction would have less impact on the outrea
work lord to the ch clients and to-faci-
itate a smooth united action for youth transfer of the"
wremai in g outreach staff.
alternatives for young people
I. See individual job descriptions. In addition to the reduction of one
fulltimo staff position, the salary of the Director will be reduced by
$150 and the salary of one outreach aide will be reduced by $.60 for
the time period involved.
2. 5.85% of salaries.
3. Pays the full cost of basic Blue Cross coverage for six months "as
estimated by the County. This also.included"Delta Dental coverage'
but may not cover it under the new group plan. Insurance benefits"
are paid for only the five fulltime staff persons.
4. After discussions with Tom Eilers (accountant. for J.C. R.P.C. and
I.S.P.I.R.G.), it is estimated that his services for six months would
cost $50 _ $100, Cost of computer service (printing checks) would be
:'P100 - $200. An audit by a C.P.A. could cost $200 - $400; however,
Tom felt that the city could include U.A.Y. in the regular city audit
for no cost. Depending on the final cost of accounting services, some
of this money will be used to pay honorariums to consultants who do
staff training sessions or evaluations.' This also may include Pees
paid to the Iowa Youth Advocates Coalition in partial payment for
technical assistance.
5. 1670 miles ® l Wmile - $250
1000 in county -- includes transportation during match -ups "for tutoring
and time exchange; visits to the schools for the programs; travel for'
the outreach workers;
670 out of county __ travel by the Director to conferences in -Des Moines,
Ames, and Davenport, and staff development trip to Ames Shelter House,:
This also includes travel to I.Y.A.C. meetings.
In the past, U.A.Y. staff members have coordinated rides for out -of -
county travel with other agencies in order to cut costs. During warmer
weather, staff are encouraged to use bicycles whenever possible or to`
walk when reasonable. Also, use of masa transit is encouraged.
6. As a private, non-profit agency receiving public funds,,U.A.Y. is
required to cover its employees for unemployment benefits. After
calling 'Employment Security Commission, it is MY estimate that $500
would cover all employees for the six-month period, however I"am unsure
whether that figure is accurate because I have not been able to get
complete information:
7. U.A.Y. encourages all staff to increase their skills in the area`of
human services. Staff development funds are used for tuition 'costs,
conference fees, and workshop fees. Staff development funds are
available to any staff member with approval of the Director.
Last year U.A.Y. participated in several major conferences including
the Bicentennial Symposium on Juvenile Justice'in.Des Moines`and'the'
National Conference on Delinquency Prevention'in Niagara Palle." By
providing workshops and utilizing_support,'scholarships we ,were able
to. defray 90% of the conference expense in Des'Moines'and 75%'of 'the
cost in New York.
S. Total of items 1-7.
9. Covers cost of maintaining the office at 311 N. Linn. In the spring.the
Friends (Quakers) do a spring clean-up and U.A.Y. pays some of,the cost -
such as rug shampoo, repairing storms, fixing the furnace, painting the
porch, etc. In addition we have tried to improve the basement in order
to utilize the additional a ca. Cost of repairing some.equipment
(vacuum cleaner) typewriterria also included.
10. The Friends Meeting donate the use of their meeting house to U.A.Y'. for
rent-free office space. As part of the lease agreement U.A.Y. PaYs,$35
per month to help defray utility cost (water, heat,lelectricity). In
addition U.A.Y. cleans the meeting house for; Sunday: meetings and maintains
the yard and premises. U.A.Y. also uses -the kitchen of the -apartment up-
stairs for privacy or small meetings and has reimbursed the tenants for six-
month use of kitchen facilities.
11. U.A.Y. has one business phone for the entire office. Covere.monthly._ser-
vice charge for b months ($18/mo.) plus long distance ($20_25/mo.).-rU.A-Y.
has access to the state WATS phone at J.C.S.S, which might.eti,ll:be, pos
sible to cut costs or we may have access to the I.S.P.I.R.G. WATS line..
Also as part of the use of the kitchen U.A.Y.,is allowed to.,use:the'tenantai
phone for local outgoing calls. .(Both tutoring,and time exchange_ -require
extensive use of the phone and access to the tenants' phone keeps the U:A.Yo
line open for other business.)
12. U.A.Y. has an Underwood manual typewriter which should be traded for 'an elec-
tric. Also we have finished one of .the basement,rooms and would -like, -td,
use it as a reading and rap room, which would require.some furniture as
well as additional desk space which is needed upstairs,. As Via' United Way
agency we might be able to utilize Goodwill furniture ata diacount,
13. U.A.Y. would like to print up a brochure similar to the,one at Y.E.S.'
or Shelter House in Ames, which describes the agency and briefly explains
the programs and services available. Estimates from the printers (3)
range from $50-100 depending on the actual layout and design. -The-re-
mainder of this money will include cost of advertising for volunteers
in the school newspapers and other publications, cost of publicity
flyers for individual activities.
14. Includes the cost of stationary and miscellaneous office supplies
(pens, pencils, paper clips, staples, etc). In the past J.C.S.S, al-
lowed us to use their copying equipment at.no-cost. We.have,made an in-
formal arrangement to pay for the use of,the copying equipment at
Johnson County Reg11 Planning Commission. We receive a 10-15% discount on
supplies at Iowa Book and Linde Art store.
15. The post office box rental is $8 for six months. The remaining
for stamps and mailing. 'pays
16. The key factor in U.A.Y. a program and recreational activities is
17, involving youth in the development, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of each activity, as well as involving them as participants.
We seek to involve those young people especially who are not usually.,
involved in planned group activities elsewhere (school, church groups,
recreation centers etc.). Ideas on how to spend Program and Recreation
funds aro actively solicited from young people and their `input is part
of the decision process in determining which activities we will-spend
money on. With this in mind the following.is a projection of what.
activities we anticipate spending money for;
Programs:
Tutoring end Time Exchange: ($10420) for one group activity and the
cost of one training workshop (materials, etc.)
Youth Rights: ($75-$125) for a trip to the Legislature, guest speakers,
cost of a youth caucus, and sponsoring youth attendance at workshops
and conferences.
Media: ($100-$125) for video equipment rental, printing costs of the
youth newspaper, video tape, film, and other materials, other equipment.
rental (cameras, projectors, etc.), and film rental.
Workshops: ($20-$50) for speaker expenses, travel costs, and miscella-
neous workshop expenses (materials, films, food, etc.). -
Library: ($604100) for new materials and subscriptions (much of the
current inventory is donated materials),
Drug Seminars: ($2D-$40) for equipment rental, use of materials, purchase
of some new materials.
Now Ideas:- If young people have ideas on new programs, and activities that
require funds -- some mentioned include sponsoring a coffeehouse.,,an. '-
adolescent group, or more field trips. It should be noted,here:that if
a group of young people wish to plan a new activity, every effort is made
to refer them to existing programs that may already offer such,activitieIa.
(e.g. some youth wanted to do something for Halloween 1975; rather than
plan a separate activity, U.A.Y. worked with Special Populations Involve-
ment in involving young people with the Halloween Carnival.);:
Recreation: $15-25.Canoe Trip $20-30 Cam .Tri
$10-25 Hike Tri P� e
P $25-SO Spring Dance
$30-50 Cross-Country Skiing $60 Union Rec. Facility
$5-10 Ice Skating (bowling,pool)
$5-10 Toboganning $10-15 _Kite Contest
$5-10 Frisbee Tournament $10-25 Crafts
$10-25 Pinball Tournament $30-50 Roller Skating
$5-15 Swi=ing
18. Miscellaneous Sunda cover cost of non-office supplies (toilet paper,
light bulbs) food items for activities, petty'cash ($20) and emergency
funds for youth.
19. Total of items 9 - 18 "
20. Total of items 8 and 19.
21. 50% of the 1976 (calendar year) allocation to U.A.Y.
22. U.A.Y. has an O.J.T. contract with C.E.T.A. for one outresch.worker.
23. Work-study reimburses 802 of the salaries for the three work-study staff
members.
24. From the youth services coordinators' letter to the city.
25. Total of items 21 - 24 .
TLINE OF SIX-MONTH GOALS •
Administrative Goals
I. Continue to explore possible sources of funding.
A. Complete L.E.A.Ae grant by February 1.
B. Submit application for O.Y.D. and H.E.W. grants when applications
are asked for (early spring).
C. Complete and submit letters of introduction t
by March 1. o private foundations
II:.. Manage ;and supervise the staff and programs of U.A.Y.
A. Complete M.B.O. by January 16.
B. Hold weekly staff meetings.
C. Complete staff evaluation (performance review) by March 30.
D. Weekly staff meeting with outside facilitator.
E. Weekly consultation with Programs coordinator.
III. Yonitor and supervise budget and spending.
A. Set up accounting procedure with Tom Eilers by January 16,
B. Submit monthly financial report to funding source and,U-.A.Y. board,
C. Submit final 6 -month audit at the and of fiscal t76,
Youth Proprams Goals
I. Continue tutoring program.
A. Maintain 20-30 active matches throughout school year.
B. Evaluate and report program effectiveness to school personnel and
U,A.Y. board.
II. Continue TYme Exchange.
A. Maintain 30-40 active matches.
B. Sponsor 1 or 2 activities for all participants to have chance for
group interaction.
C. Sponsor one workshop for volunteer training in both tutoring and time
exchange.
III. Continue to involve young people in youth rights research.
A. Sponsor one visit to the state leg].alature.
B. Continue at least three young people in research.
C, Sponsor one workshop on youth rights research methods and school advocacy.
IV. Continue to support and involve young people in using the media to
express themselves.
A. Continue support of youth newspaper.
B. Complete assistance in production of video presentation (ISBN).
C. Sponsor one workshop on using video.
D. Sponsor one workshop on reporting techniques,
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V. Provide five drug seminars prior to June 30,
VI. Sponsor youth caucus.
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A. Develop core group to plan caucus by February 1.
VII. Provide recreational activitios to youth that involve them in
initiating, planning and carrying out leisure activities.
A. Sponsor five planned activities that. involve 10 or more young people.
B. Coordinate any recreational aotivities with person in otherrrecreation.J.
programs. (SPI, ASERP, etc.) and refer young people to those programs
when appropriate.
C. Continue to support spontaneous recreational activities as they occur.
VIII. Continue to maintain resource library for youth and oonsult with Public
Library personnel about progress and use of materials.
IX. Solicit new ideas for creative youth programs from other professionals,
young people, and the community and develop new programs as directed by
U.A.Y. board
Outreach Goals
I. Maintain an active caseload of 50-65 clients and provide outreach
services to them.
II. Solicit evaluation of outreach from outside source (or University students).
III. Supervise young peoj)le on independent living status in conjunction with
agreement with State Department of Social Services.
IV. Reduce the number of youth referred to court by 10-15 percent.
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In 1975 U,A.Y.. utilized six procedures for evaluating its
programs and-•effectiveneset through the U.A.Y, bogrdl through
the United Way budget_divisioni through tho`United Way planning
division) through the Youth Sorvico Coordinators through staff,e
solf-ovaluationj and finally through tho built-in niochaniom
of the McBaO, developod. In addition theC; component (now
P.S. IV) was evaluated through an evaluation ootmnittee, pre_
post testing, and two questionnaires. Also'it was 4 understanding
that Lee Hood Capps, special Consultant to`the city, wad to sub-
mit an evaluative report on U.A.Y. to the city manager'a office
in September, 1975.
In terms of accountability for the next six months, I will
address myself to the first six procedures mentioned,
I am accountable to the U.A.Y. board of directors for the
entire program and its effectiveness. Since June of 1974 I have
submitted quarterly statistical reports on the number Of, of aI have
served, ,and cli Contacts, services providod;.piograms offered,'.
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budget, and oliont identification data. In addition, a`narratide
report was given to the board on the effectiveness and problems
encountered with each of the three componentat oatroach; E.E,C.,
and youth programs. I also report to them at the monthly board
meeting, This is not the most desired form -Of 'accountability"since
it is a forth of pin -house" but it is accountability nederthela
(Board meetings are open to anyono.) ss.
I am hold accountable for the U.A'.Y. program at the annual United
Way budget division hearings. Since June, 1974 I have appeared`before=
the budget Committee five times. At each of those meetings was sub-
mitted an itemised budget, program objectives and descriptions, statistics
on Clients served, nature of the.servioas, and a
rper unit" coat "analysis'
for each of the program components. While this prooedure.is'still not
as effective as M.B.O.-in `terms ofaccountability, it has`been-a
measure ofour effectiveness and has been the basis of our United Way
allocution.
In late 1974 United Way planning division also developed an
agency evaluation procedure. An aBency evaluation form was developed
and administered to each agency in United Way'in February'and`again
in December. It included our statement of purpose, our short term goals,
our long term goals, statistical information about clients and services,
and feedback from other agencies. In addition, program effectiveness
and problems are regularly reported and discussed at monthly planning
division meetings. Again, this is still not as effective as M.B.O.,
but it in some measure of accountability.
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Accountability
page 2
Since June, 197+ the Youth Service Coordinator has submitted an
evaluation report on the youth programs, incluiiing U.A.Y.,every.six
months. It is spr understanding that those reports included some
statistical data about clients, oto., evaluation of effectiveness and
recommendations for improving services and program effectiveness: "In
terms of accountability this method was (is) fairly effective, however,
because it was narrative reporting, it is still less desirable than
N.B.O. which is an empirical method for measuringsuccess.
Every three months the staff submits a self -;evaluation of the
program as part of their performance review. Included are what they'
feel program strengths and weaknessed are, ways to improve service
effectiveness, and ways to improve job performance.' As 'this is'wery
much an in-house evaluation, this method would be least desirable `in -
terms of outside accountability.
Finally, in June of 1975 I was instructed by Lee Hood'Capps on
methods and process of developing Management, by Objectiv' gas a ' -
desirable form of accountability. Measurable 'gosls were 'listed; 'action
steps developed, and�zuccess determinants incorporated to measure
whether stated goals were achieved. The last M.H.O. was divided into
Administration, Programs, and Outreach. Because most of the criticism -
from Johnson County Social Services it the time centered around r -W
abilities as an administrator, Lee. suggested that' this, should be' the `
strongest part of the M.B.O. Specific objectives were achieved IK all
areas with the exception of the development of the outreach queationnaire `
(page 7). This was to be developed by four praoticum students in the
School of Social Work and their report should be available ,in February.
I feel that the M.B.O. is the most effective form of accountability
becauseit in specific and measurable. Lee Hood Capps.has volunteered'
his sorvices to help me develop an M.B.O. for the second half -6t F7&
While I am more knowledgeable about the process this- r.`his'assistance
should further help me strengthen the accountability of U.A.Y.through a
better M.B.O. I have included an outline'of'tbe M.B10. which'ahould be
in completed form by February 2.
In addition to these forms of accountability, the city's ad•hoc
committee; should be another method which can hold U,A.Y.'accountable
and evaluate its effectiveness.
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In addition to Time Exchange and Tutoring, U.A.Y. could operate
Uncles and Big Sisters at an additional cost of under $1,000,00
Because the work required for that program is similar to that of.
tutoring and Time Exchange, the coat of operating the program could be.
reduced utilizing one additional work-study person supervised by the
Programs Coordinator. Operational costa could be covered in the U.A.Y.
budget.
Since Johnson County Extension has submitted a proposalforPALS
I have not drawn up a formal proposal. However, if interest was..
expressed in U.A.Y. operating such a program, a formal proposal:oould
be drawn up by January 12 and the program operational by January 19.
U.A.Y. operated the Uncles program for aevoral=weeks in 1974.until,d
full-time staff person was hired. Support services for -:the -program could
be provided by the outreach staff. If the program is administered by
Johnson County Extension, U.A.Y. would continue to aupport.it through
referral and coordination of efforts (volunteer recruiting, -etc.)'.
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Current Outreach Clients
December 1975
Total number of clients: 48
Male: 20
Female: 28
In School: 37
out of School: 11
Iowa City Resident: 37
Johnson county Resident: 9
Non—residents 2
14 years of age or younger: 21
over 14 years of ages 27
Referral Source:
Social Services: 2
Schools: 11
Probation: 2
Child Psych; 1
County Extension: 1
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Self: 2
Peer: 6
Parent/family: 6
Staff: 12
MYEP/YES/Uncles: 2
Other: 3
Number of formal referrals to UAY: 12
Schools: 3 Peer: 1
Probation: 1 Parent: 2
Child Psych: 1 MYEP: 2
County Extension: 1 Other: 11
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alternatives. for young people
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To racroation:
To newspaper:
RECREATION
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Uncle's --4
YES—.5
Psych. Hospital --1
Planned recreational activities --8
0
To tutoring: 24
To time exchange: 9
total referrals to ro ram
Event
SPI carnival
No. of-narticinants
Apple booth
b
Helping handicapped
2
2
Dunk tank
Canoe trip
15;
Horseback riding
20-
Concert in park
300
Pool and bowling
15
Roller skating
45
TOTAL ---- _ -__
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- - - -410
United Action for Youth also promoted spontaneous recreational activites.
During the time period June -December, United Action for Youth provided %
equipment and staff Support for an average of 4 informal recreational
activities per week with a range of 2-15 and an.average of 5 youth
Participating. Activities included basketball, volleyball, football,
pool and bowling.
YOUTH RIGHTS (Youth narticivation)
National conference on delinquency prevention --3
Bicentennial symposium on juvenile justice ----1
___-_-15 (Of 2 Youth attending)';
What happened to juvenile
Justice
—- 15 youth rights 3
Note: One youth rights workshop wee
conducted at Regina High School.
united action for; youth
alternatives for„young
.,,People..,,-__,
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YOUTH WORKSHOPS
Two youth panels were conducted at the Iowa City symposiums What happened
to juvenile justice, on December b. 15 young people discussed their
views on the family, schools and the police.
MEDIA
Number of newspaper issues --2
Number of paper workshops ---3
Fundraisers for paper ------1
Number of youth involved with newspaper --range of b to 20
Number of youth involved with fundraiser --10
Number of youth in newspaper workshops ----14
Number of youth involved in video production --3
(helping with filming of "What happened to juvenile Justice")
DRUG SEMINARS
Number conductedi
Northwest Jr. High -4
West High School ---1
Approximate number of youth involved- 110
united action for youth
alternatives for young people-
LIBRARY
Total Books in UNITED ACTION for YOUTH Library- 4 -
Circulation - approximately 37 books (si13
nce file of circulation completed
in November.
to UAYAto ppro used asla0bbooksranch haveserybeen donatAY ed by the Iota City Public Library
sed about'
from funds appropriated for the library. The reatrofathe books -were fired
from private donations, including a large number of books from the'American
Freinds Service Committee.
Supplemental to the library is a collection of resource materials
ranging from information on Alternative Educational Opertunities to.dru&
UAY is
Information to recreational data to other youth programs -around the country.
interests, alsoe keeping a Periodical file of publications pertaining to.youth
8•- EPS, Youth Alternatives, Soundings on Youth, Youth. Reporter,
Intercom, Workforce, etc.
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Tutoring and Timo Fxchanao
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A- NUM3ER OF CURRENT MATCHES
tutoring - 14 Time exchange - 18
B. NUMBER OF MATCHES (July -Dec 75)
tutoring - 20 time exchange 30
C. REFERRALS NOT YET MATCHED
tutoring - 6 time exchange - t.e. needs volunteers
D. REFERRAL BREAKDOWN
tutoring
West_ H.S- - 4
City H.S. - 10
Regina H.S. - 1
Central J.H. - 5
SE. J.H. - i
Rap, Psych. Hospital- 1
HACAP - 1
Johnson Co. Extension Service -
time exchange
vbluntehr ServiO6 Bureau
Regina H:S."- 2
West H.S. - 2
E. CURRENT TIME EXCHANGE SERVICE AREA
Oaknoll
Iona City Care Center
Extended Care Center
Mary 0"Cauldron Home
Senior Citizen Center
Psychopathic Hospital - Outpatient Department
F. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON CLIENTS AND VOLUNTEERS CONTAINED IN
TUTORING AND TIME EXCHANGE FILES
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITIEt Director
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Under the supervision of the U.A.Y. Board of Directors; supervises
the operation of U.A.Y. in accordance with the policies of the Board
and provides direction to the staff of U.A.Y.
CHARACT:'.RISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop program objectives and action steps to carry 'out
objectives subject to approval of the U.A.Y. Beard.
2. Develop forms, record keeping, and evaluation procedures
for accounting purposes.
3. :'olicit funds and develop grants to fund the operation of
U.A.Y.
4. Supervise and coordinate the delivery of U.A.Y. cervices
and programs to the community.
5. Monitor and supervise U.A.Y. budget and report spending to
the U.A.Y. Board and its funding sources.
6. Develop and supervise a program of staff development for
U.A.Y. staff members.
7. Act as a spokespereWliaison for U.A.Y. in its relations
with the community, other agencies, professionals, and
funding sources.
RELATED DUTIES:
1, rtaintains thorough knowledge of resources and opportunities
for young people in the areas of juvenile ri3hts, juvenile
justice, le;islation. education, employment. recreation and
citizen involvement.
2. Develops an promotes youth involvement in community affairs
especially in the areas of youth services and youth needs,
3, Haintairm thorough knowledge of theories, trends, and alAer-
native approches to youth services, and youth programs in
other communities.
4. Promotes public awareness of the needs, problems, and opportun-
ities encountered by young people.
j. Advise the board regarding U.A.Y. policy and programa.
6. Participates in youth service plannin:; and coordination offotto
on a local, state, and national level. (United Way, H.A.C.A.P.,
Iowa Youth Advocate Coalition, National Fadoration of Youth
Service Bureaus).
Supervision received: U.A.Y. Board of Directors
Supervision excerised: Programs Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Out-
reach and Programa Staff, secretary, students and volunteers.
Qualifications: (1) M.A. in human service field or B.A. in human service
field and 2 years experience in youth work or (2) two years of college and
three years experience in alternative youth programa,
Job Descriptions Direos
Pato 2
U
2. Experience in staff supervision and program organization,
3. 13xporionce in writing grants.
4. High level of inter-orsonal skills (empathy, communications,
counaolinq)i ability to rolate well to young people, families,
institutions, agenoies, profeaaionala, teachers, and others in
tho community.- - . .
5. Familiarity with/or experience in alternative.youth programs
and techniques.
6. r:xpsrienco in identifying, organizitsg, and utilizing community _
reaOUXC0A.
7. Familiarity with Management by Objectives techniques and other
methods of accountability.
0. Public speaking skills.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Programs Coordinator
Basic function and responsibility:
Under the supervision of the U.A.Y. Director, to implement and
administer youth programs in accordance with. -the needs and.
desires of young people end the U.A.Y. Board.
Characteristic duties and responsibilities:
I. Assess the needs and desires of young people, in the community
in carrying out current U.A.Y. youth programs 'and`establishing
new ones.
2. Develop maximum youth involvemont.in -the planning and imple-
mentation of youth programa.
3. Supervise U.A.Y. youth.programs and,activities.
4. Develop and maintain forms., records; and evaluations of
Youth programs and youth programs staff.
5. Communicate with schools, recreation center, institutions,
and agencies about U.A.Y. youth programs and coordinate
service efforts.
6. Make referrals to agencies and other resources in the community
when other services are needed.
7. Make recommendations to the Director on current programs,
spending, new programa, and programs budgeting.
8. Maintain close contact with youth and outreach staff as a
mechanism of assessing youth needs'end desires.
Related duties:
1. Assist Director in doing research on other programs and
funding sources.
2. Participate in the screening, training, and-evaluetion of
volunteers, parttime staff, and practicum students...
3. Be aware of resources helpful to the staff and youth.
Supervision received: Director, regular meetings
Supervision exercised: Supervise programs assistants and program aide
Qualifications: H.A. in human services, or 2 yeare.experience;
1. Familiarity with, interest in, and sensitivity -to young
Peoples their concerns, their values, their environment, and
their needs.
2. High level of interpersonal skills ;(empathy, communication,
listening); ability to relate well.with youth, families,
institutions, agencies, school personnel, and others in the
community.
3. Familiarity with alternative programs and alternative approaches
to youth needs.
4. Ability to identify and utilize resources in the community.
5. Ability to create and maintain organizational structures
sensitive to and flexible with human needs.
6. Familiarity with outreach practices.
7. Familiarity with problem -solving skills.
8. Ability to work in non -structured atmosphere, and provide
human services in accordance with program philosophy and
policy.
E
M- SrHOIi DLSCRIl rION
TIT1 i Outreach Coordinator
BASIC FUNCPION AND lZ@ PONOIDILI'CI: , t
n
�J
The banic rooponnibility of tho outruach coordinator is to nupor-
vino the ouLruach pro,;ram and staff in`providln, ontrouch'noivico:
CNARACrEHISTIC DUrIt AND RE0rONUIUILI'rI1,Zt
1. Culwrvino tho U.A.Y. outroach program and staff.
2. Communicato and coordinate outreach efforLc with othor youth
serving professionsala in tho.'community and make referral's when
appropriate.
3. Re viows individual cases with outreach workers and helps develop
service goals for Individual cases..
4. Develops and maintainsforms, records, and evaluations of the
outreach program and staff.
5. Develops and maintain., an intimate.knowledge of resources
available to the outreach staff and young'people. `
6. ;Maintain trust and rapport with the ,young community through
outreach contact and visibility in the community. '
2ELATED DUTISS t
1. Make recommendation to the director on outreach e-ffectiveness
and new techniques.
2. Provide outreach services on a limited basis to individual youn3
people.
3. Consult with Programs Coordinator about the needs and desires
of youth as they relate to current or new youth' programs.
4. Train outreach staff in the areas of outreach skills (counselig3,
Crisis Intervention, etc.)
Supervision roceived: Director
Supervision excercisod: Outreach Workorn and outreach aides
QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. in human services field and,I years experience
or two (2) years experience in outreach.
1. Intorost in, and nensitivity to young people, theiroconcerns,
their values, their environment,.and their:needs.
2. Iiigh level of inter -personal skills (empathy, communication,
listonini;, otc.)► ability to relate well with others,:families,
institutions, agencies, teachers,and youth in the community.
3. Familiarity with outreach practices and services.
4. Experience in crisis intervention, street counseling, problem
solving, and youth work.
5. Ability to supervise and coordinate outreach°staff,
6. Familiarity with developing and utilizing resources.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Outreach Worker
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The basic responsibility of the outreach worker is to help young
People identify th-eir needs in the community and provide crisis intervention,
ombudsman, counseling, information, and referral services to those
People in need of human services. young
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and maintain trust and rapport with the young community through
regular outreach contact and high visibility in the community,
2, Develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of resources available
to young people in the community.
3. Be available and easily accessible to young people and the commun—
ity in order to provide effective crisis intervention, ombudsman,
and counseling services.
4. Hake refferals to agencies and other resources in the community
when other services are needed,
5. Do regular follow—up (daily—monthly) to check on results of services
or need for more services,
RELATED DUTIES,
1. Participate in UAY programs and inform young
People available. of UAY pro -
2. Consult with members of the community about youth affairs and gen—
eral youth needs,
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Outreach coordinator, regular staff meetings
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
QUALIFICATI0NS:
Supervise outreach aide
1. Familiarity with, interest in, and sensitivity to young people,
their concerns, their values, their environment, and their needs,
2. High level of inter—personal skills (empathy, communication, listen—
ing, etc,): ability to relate well to youth, families, institutions,
agencies, teachers, and others in the community,
3. Familiarity with alternative programs and alternative approaches to
Youth needs,'
4. Familiarity with crisis -intervention skills.
POSITION DESCRIPTO CONT.
5. Familiarity with problem solving skills.
6. Familiarity with outreach practices.
7. Familiarity with street counseling.
8. Ability to identify and utilize resources in .the community.
9. Ability to work in a non—structured atmosphere, and provide human
services in accordance with program philosophy and policy,
SALARY RANGES $5500-6600
OITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE, Outreach aide
PASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIPILITY,
The bnsie r"aponslbillty of the outreach aide is to help the
outrAACh
wpole in ned oforker
utreach and
ombudsman, counseling, information, and referral services to those
Young people in need of human services.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES,
1. Develop and maintain trust and rapport with the young community
through regular outreach contnet and
youth environment. high visibility in the
2. Develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of resources available
to ,young people in the community.
3. Pe available and easily accessible to young people in order to
assist the outreach worker in providing effective crisis
intervention, ombudsman, and counseling services.
�+. YAke referrals to agencies and other resources in the community
through the outreach worker when other services are needed.
S. Do regular follow-up (daily-Tonthly) to check on results of
services or need for more services,
RELATED DUTIES,
1. Participate in UAY programs and inform young
programs available. people of UAY
2. Consultwith members
general
youth needs. of the community about youth affairs and
gs
SUPERVISION RECEIVED, Outreach coordinator, regular staff meetings,
Outreach Worker as direct supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS,
1. Capacity to a -ern about, interest in, and sensitivity to young
People, their concerns, their values, their environment, and
their needs.
2. High level of interpersonal skills(eroathy, communication,
institutions
listening, etc.), ability to relate well to youth, families,
, agencies, teachers, and others in the community.
3. Interest in alternative programs and alternative approaches to
Youth needs.
4. Capacity to learn crisis intervention skills.
DATE: January 23, 1976
TO: City Council b
FROM: City hfanager
RE: Reading File
A reading file for Council members is maintained in the Council office.
Your office has been combined with the Administrative Assistant's office.
The reading file contains information on various topics of interest to
you as Council members. 111is material is not included in your Friday
Packets. Information in the reading file is current and is frequently
changed.
1 H 4,1h
,,to johnson county
regional planning commission
='
22%2 south dutxGue ,teet lOwO city iowa 52240 (319)351-8556cberotnee arg
MEMO: 1/20/76
TO: Technical and Policy Committee Members - ATS
FROM: Bob Donnelly
RE: Summary Traffic Service Analysis - Freeway 518
Following the request of the Technical and Policy Committees at their
joint meeting of January 14, 1976, staff of the Regional Planning
Commission has assembled and summarized relevant forecasted traffic
information which has been developed in the area transportation
study.
In reviewing the information presented in the attached tables,
several important considerations need to be kept in mind:
I. The future travel forecasts developed and applied
throughout the area transportation study, have
been 1995 Average Spring Weekday Travel (ASWT).
The traffic counts projected in the draft environ-
mental impact statement for Freeway 518 are
Average Annual Daily Traffic (ADT). Average
Spring Weekday traffic was used for modeling
purposes in the ATS because of the important
factor of the University school year and lowered
traffic volumes in the summer. The relationship
developed by the Iowa Department of Transportation
to translate average spring weekday travel to
average annual daily travel is: (ASWT = ADT/.831).
2. The 1995 travel forecasts developed and applied to
the analysis of the existing street system and
alternative improvements during the first two phases
of the ATS, are the upper level, "auto -dominant"
travel forecasts for vehicular travel. The transit
and other non -private auto element of the ATS will
address itself to transportation improvements and
policies which might reduce these auto forecasts.
The auto -dominant travel forecasts are useful in
delineating the travel demands which might be
expected under the "worst possible situation".
Memo to Technical 8 policy Committee i•iembers
Page 2
January 20, 1976
i
3- As documented in Appendix E of ATS Report 11 the External -
Through and the External -Through Traffic Forecasts do
not include a trip generation or inducement factor
based on the presence of a freeway design for 518.
Table 1 shows a comparison of the forecasted traffic counts for
both Freeway 518 and existing U.S. 218 drawn from the Environmental
Impact Statement and the ATS assignment of the future travel me
the existing plus committed network. Representative counts foto
r
major segments of each of these facilities are shown. Estimated
Level of Service C design capacity, -
is shown in parenthesis below forecasted volumes. Averageexisting or proposed,
Daily Traffic and Average Spring Weekday Traffic is Annual
both Freeway 518 and U.S. 218. shown for
Table 2 presents the forecasted 1995 traffic forecasts for Freeway 518,
U.S. 218, and other urban arterials which would be potentially
affected by the construction of a westerly bypass of the urban area.
The length of the major road segment considered is shown in column one.
In column two, the forecasted travel volumes based on the capacity
restrained assignment to the existing plus committed network (with
Freeway 518) is shown. In column three, the 1995 travel projected
for the existing plus committed system under the free assignment
technique is also shown. Assignment of future travel to the
existing•street system without 518 is shown in column four.
Column five shows the 1995 free travel assignments to the two lane
westerly bypass facility tested in Assignment Test Network n6,
located within the proposed diagonal right -6f -way for Freeway 518
from I-80 to Highway 1 West, and connecting with U.S. 218 in the
vicinity of the airport, approximately one mile north of the
518 S.
218 Interchange. In the last column the two lane alternative
-bypass following north -south county section line roads includedin
Assignment Test Network #7 and identified as "Alternative C" in the
draft EIS, is also summarized. Estimated Level of Service C design
capacities for all existing or proposed segments are shown in
parenthesis. These estimates are based on the same capacity estimation
procedures which have been used in the area transportation study.
TA3LE 1 - COMPARISON OF TRAFFIC FORECASTS:
G
AREA TRANSPORTATION STUD(AUTO- ENUIROJJMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR F-
518 AND THE
ppp11NANT CONDITION)
PART A: Freeway 518
1• Average Annual Daily Traffic (ADT)
To the Existing and Committed Network
FREEWAY 578 SECTION
LENGTH
(MILES)
County Road F-62—�
To US 218 Interchange
4.0
US 218 Interchange
To Iowa 1 1.9
Iowa 7 to Melrose Avenue
2.3
Melrose Avenue to I-80
3.4
2• Avera �L'
To to Average
ESpring Weekday Traffic
xisting and Conynitted (twor)
FREE! -JAY Network
513 SECTION
LENGTH
(MILES)
7
County Road F-62 (Hills)
To US 278 InterchangeT3.4
US 218 Interchange to Iowa
Iowa 1 to Melrose Avenue
Jelrose Avenue to I-80
EIS
(1980)
5,200
(50,000)
2,500
(50,000)
7,800
(50,000)
9,100
(50,000)
EIS
(7980)
6,300
(50,000)
3,000
(50,000)
9,400
(50,000)
11,000
(50,000)
ATS
(1995 -AD)
(50,000)
2,900
(50,000)
8,100
(50,000)
9,100
(50,000)
ATS
(1995 -AD)
(50,000)
3,400
(50,000)
9,800
(50,000)
11,000
(50,000)
EIS
(2000)
7,700
(50,000)
3,700
(50,000)
11,800
(50,000)
13,900
(50,000)
EIS
(2000)
9,300
(50,000)
4,500
(50,000)
14,200
(50,000)
16,800
(50,000)
I
(Table 1 coni)
PART B: Existing US 218
1. Average Annual Daily
US 218
Traffic to
the Existing and
Committed Network
SECTION
LENGTH
EIS
(MILES) _
(1980)
ATS
(1995 -AD)
EIS
S.C.L. Iowa City Interchange
Iowa 1 and US 6
1.18
�
1-,900
(2000)
(16,500)
7,700N/A
(16,500)
Iowa 1 and US 6 to Iowa 1
(16,500)
(Burlington Int.)
.73
18,300
26,500
Iowa 1 (Burlington Int.) to
(16,500)
(16,500)
N/A
(16,500)
Int. First Avenue
1,96
21>400
(16,500-19,800)
20,300-32,100
N/A •
Int. First Avenue
(16,500-19,800)
(16,500-19,800)
to JCT. U.6
2'31
13,500
26,400
LCT. US 6 to Interchange
(1b,500)
(16,500)
N/A
(16,500)
I-80
•21
8,100
9+000
(16,500)
(16,500)
N/A
(16,500)
2. Average Spring Weekday
Traffic (ASWT)
to the Existing and Committed
US 218 Section
LENGTH
Network
(MILES)
EIS
(1
(ATS
1995)
EIS
S.C.L. Iowa City Int. Io:•ia 1
(2000)1,
and US 6
15,500
Int. Io:va 1 and US 6 to
'
(16,500)
(169,300
,500)
N/A
(16,500) •
North JCT. Io,:a 1 (Burlington)
73
22,000
(16,500)
32,000
N/A
Iowa 1 (Burlington Int.) to
1,96-
(16,500)
(16,500)
Int. First Avenue
25,800
(16,500-19, 00-19, 800)
24,400-38,600
N/A
Int. First Avenue to
(16,500-19,800)
(16,500-19,800)
JCT. US 6
2.31
16,300
31,800
JCT. US 6 to Interchange I-80
(16,500)
N/A(16,500) (16,500)
.21
91800
(16,500)
10,900
N/A(16,500)
(16,500)
PART B: Existing US 218
US 218 SECTIO:
S.C.L. Iowa City Int.
I 0,..a1 and US 6
In. Iowa 1 and US 6 to
Porth JCT. Sawa 1
(Burlington)
Iowa 1 (Burlington int.)
to Int. First Avenue
I. -,t. First Avenue
to JCT. US 6
JCT. US 6 to I-80
LENGTH R:�
F-518
MILES1995-AD
1995(FREE)
(Ci,PA
(RESTR
9,300
1.18 (16,(16,500)
.73 2232,000-
(16(16,500)
1'96 700 24 400-33,600
(16.300 (16,500-19.800)
2.31 1431,800
(1(16,500)
700 10,900
.21 (1(16,500)
2 -LANE ALT.
ATN -7
1995 -AD
(FREE)
2,800
(12,200)
5.100
(12,200)
5,800
(12,200)
T
2 -LANE ALT.
TRAFFIC FORECASTS,
1995 AVERAGE
SPRII4G WEEKDAY
AUTO -DOMINANT
TABLE 2 - TEST NE7rXR(5:
COMPARISON OF
00
(16,500)00
10,000
16,50000)
PART A: proposed Freeway
518
00
T
(16,500)5,400
35.600
16,500)
500)
WITHOUT
2 -LANE ALT.
FREEriAY 518 SECTION
(16,500-19,800)
WITH F-518
F-518
1995 -AO
ATN"
1995 -AD
35,500
MILES
MILES
1995 -AD
1995 -AD
(FREE)
(FREE)
(FREE)
15,000
(10,500)
,500)
(CAPACITY)
(RESTRAINED)
_ _
�O
3; 00-
----
4.800
(12,200)
US 218 Interchange Iowa 1
1.9
4,100
(50.000)
(50,000)
10.000
Iowa 1 to Melrose Avenue
2.3
7,000
(50,000)
3,400
50,000)
----
(12,200)
11.800
Melrose Avenue to I-80
3_q
9,000
(50,000)
11,000
(50,000)
----
(12,200)
PART B: Existing US 218
US 218 SECTIO:
S.C.L. Iowa City Int.
I 0,..a1 and US 6
In. Iowa 1 and US 6 to
Porth JCT. Sawa 1
(Burlington)
Iowa 1 (Burlington int.)
to Int. First Avenue
I. -,t. First Avenue
to JCT. US 6
JCT. US 6 to I-80
LENGTH R:�
F-518
MILES1995-AD
1995(FREE)
(Ci,PA
(RESTR
9,300
1.18 (16,(16,500)
.73 2232,000-
(16(16,500)
1'96 700 24 400-33,600
(16.300 (16,500-19.800)
2.31 1431,800
(1(16,500)
700 10,900
.21 (1(16,500)
2 -LANE ALT.
ATN -7
1995 -AD
(FREE)
2,800
(12,200)
5.100
(12,200)
5,800
(12,200)
T
2 -LANE ALT.
2 -LANE ALT.
AD
L-
1995 -AD
1595 -AD
FREE)
E)
(FREE)10,400
00
(16,500)00
10,000
16,50000)
00
T
(16,500)5,400
35.600
16,500)
500)
20,700-28,800
28.100-42,600
(16.500-19,800)
9,800)
(16,500-19,800)
800
19,200
(16,500)(16,500)
35,500
500)
9,300
(16,500)
15,000
(10,500)
,500)
,
PART C: Other Arterial Roads Affected
OTHER ARTERIALS
LENGTH
I WITH
F -518r
T
•.;ILE51
F -U4
1995 -AD
(CAPACITY)
1995 -AD
(FREE)
1995 -AD
(RESTRAINED)
(FREE)
Melrose
(East of Sunset)
17
1000
9,700
8,800
(18,500)
( 8,500)
( 8,500)
low,] 1 (SS)
=xisting 2 -lane
.93
7,400
20,200
_ 15,100
(East of Sunset)
( 6,000)
( 6,000)
( 6,000)
Forth Dubuque15
(North of Church)
27,500
19,400
26,000
(16,400)
(16,400)
(16,400)
Interstate 80
1st Avenue (Cpralville) to
1.33
37,800
(50,000)
30,400
32,700
Interchange North Dubuque
(50,000)
(50,000)
"Assures 4 -Lane improvement
project on Melrose
and diagonal
connection to
Burlington
2 -LANE ALT
12,200
(18,100)'
17,600
(16,500)
21,300
(16,400)
20,400
(50,000)
2 -LANE ALT.
8,700
(8,500)
15,400
( 6,000)
21,500
(16,400)
32,500
(50,000)
■
rr,
IF
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
PROPOSED
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
FOR
THE RALSTON CREEK WATERSHED
IOWA CITY, IOWA
JANUARY 26, 1976
POWERS-WILLIS & ASSOCIATES
IOWA CITY, I OWA
AND
LINDLEY AND SONS, INC.
HINSDALE, ILLINOIS
0 0
STATEMI-NT (IF P111I_OSOPHY AND INTENT
The basic philosrjp1,'; of Lhi.s ordinance affirms the storm water manager,ent
concel.t which holds, as its goal, the elimination of the storage or transportation
of excess; storm water in or through habitable structures. Methods used to
implement this management concept are designed to apportion the liabilities
and benefits of excess storm water to both dominant and servient land in an
equitable manner; this occurs when the rate is decreased at which storm water
runoff proceeds by gravity flow from high ground to low ground.
Improvement of the landscape with pavements and rooftops tends to accomplish
just the opposite effect. In order to manage storm water runoff in a responsible.
manner during and following the improvement of a site with roofs and pavements,
this ordinance require: that the project in question retain or store a portion of
the excels storm water runoff by restricting the rate at which it is discharged ,y
downstream. The parameters chosen to accomplish thio: purpose attempt to balance
the advantages and disadvantages of storm water runoff in such a manner that
dorai.nant and servient- land are treated in an equal manner..
It is not the intent of this ordinance to remove areas from use for the sole
purpose of storing excess !:torn water. It is also not intended that land use be
restricted but that: acceptable locations for the temporary storage of excess storm
water runoff be provlded.
.. CJ
Y� L'c
CHAPTER
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORDINAiNCE
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PATE 0:' DISCHARGE 01" STORM MATER RU::OFF; SPECIFYING
CRITERIA FOR UETE'R1.INTNG RUNOFF RA'Z'ES; ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STA.IdDARDS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUNOFF CONTROL FACILITIES; SETTING FORTII PROCEDURES FOR THE
ADr1INISTRATION THERi;OF AND PRESCRIBING PEMALITIES FOR T11E VIOLATION OF THE
ORDINANCE.
SECTIONS:
1. Title
2. Purpose and Intent-
3-
ntent3. Authority and Jurisdiction
4- Defini-ions
5• General Requirements
f- Dry Bottom Storm Water Storage Areas
7. Wet Bottom Storm Water Storage Areas
B. ttiscellaneous> ` r
Storm Water Storac r_ Arca
J ' � 1
Control in Excess of Requirements : i 'f,,r` . S .�`= ` `l i
lo. Administration and Enforcement .1
J1. Violation and Penalty
12. Effective Date
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, JORNSON COUNTY, IO`rtA:
SECTION 1. TITLE
I..1 Title. This ordinance Shall be
known as and may be cited as the "Storm
Water Management Ordinance of Iowa City, Iowa."
SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT
2.1 Purpose and Intent It is the purpose of this ordinance to establish maximum
rates for the discharge o4 storm waters into various watercourses of the
1
0
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City for the purpose of promoting the health, safety and general welfare
Of the »pulL,L.ion by minimizing or climi.naLing dangers of flooding to life. ..
and prop -arty.
It is further the intent. of this ordinance that runoff control devices be
Provided as areas of land are developed or redeveloped for urban use.
It is not the i.nLent of this: ordinance to utilize areas for the sole
Purpose of storing or detaining excess storm water, but to permit such areas
to be used for other compaL-i.ble urban uses as well. -
SECTION 3. AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION -
3.1 Authority_. This ordinance an(7 the provisions contained herein are adopted
in accordance wit), chapter of the Code of Iowa and under the Home
Rule Charter of the City of IOb/a City, Iowa, all for the purpose of pro-
moting the health, safety and general welfare of the population and to secure
safety from the dangers of fl -c-1 and economic disaster.
3.2 Jurisdiction. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to those water-
sheds or portions thereof lying within the City of Iowa City as are desig-
nated on the accompanying map which is hereby adopted by reference and made
a part- of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS
4.1 Storm Wato-r Runoff. water that results from precipitation which is not -
absorbed by soil or plant material.
4.2 Natural Drainage. Water which [lows by gravity in channels formed by the
surface topography of the earth prior to changes made by the efforts of man.
4.3 Excess Storm water. That portion of storm water runoff which exceeds the
transportation capacity of storm sewers or natural drainage channels serving
a specific watershed.
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3.1 Auti_ioriLy
3.2 Jur�;;�i—ction.
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The basis for establishing this ordinance
The area covered by thi; ordinance includes the entire water-
shed of Ralston Creek. tA)-. __
(2t is important Co note that this ordinance could readily be adopted for
other water_;hcd' affecting the City).
4.3 Gxcecs Storm dater. Ploodcuater. That water which cannot ba contained
carried) within the banks of a creek or within a storm sewer.
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4.4 Excess Storm water Passanr_. A floodway. A natural or man-made channel, pipe
or other means for carrying floodwater (excess storm .water) through a specific
area.
4.5 :for;-� 1:aer ;:.:noEJ` !•al%•a�: ittt�.�. ;'hc rate, .in cubic feet per second per acre
at which storm water (s released from on.2 property onto another. The release
rate per acro is the same for the entire watershed.
4.9 Dry Bottom Storm water Storage Area. An area designed to store storm water
temporarily as contrasted with a pond or permanent body of water. A dry
bottom storage area may include a parking lot, athletic field, a segment of
streets, yards,,open spaces, temporary detention basins, etc.
4.9 wet Bottom Storm Water Storage Area. A pond or lake that normally contains
water throughout the year but at a reduced level. Available storm water storage
would be the additional amount needed to fill the pond to capacity.
4.12 Safe Storm water Drainage capacity. The maximum amount of water that can be
transported without causing flood damage to adjacent buildings. (This may in -
elude the temporary flooding of open space and is not limited to waters carried
within a channel.
4.4 Ex_c`'SS Storm Water
storm water runoff
1'as:age, A channel formed
th::ough a specific area.
in the ground surface to carry
4-`1 Storm Water
Runoff
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ltel.C, s stat •
c,The rate at
which storm water runoff.
is relea:ocd
from dom-innnt
to servient land.
4.5 Storm t•7atec
storm water.
SCora_qu
R_rca. An area designated
to temporarily accumulate C7;CCSS
4.7 Tributary F:
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4.13 Volume_ The transport or flow of a typical or common volume of storm
WIj-..er as opposed to a hLgh or peak volume which would utilize overflow
ac i.Lities.
4.14 City. The City of Iowa City, Johnson County, State of Iowa.
SECTION S. GENERAL REQU.CRE"iENTS
5.1 T,Aol Lcation of p-qulations. This ordinance :;hall apply to any residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, utility or other
dcvolopment or redevelopment comprising a gross aggregate area of two (2)
acres or more including streets and other dedicated land.
5.2 Safety Precautions. 'fhe entire storm water storage area shall be designed
and constructed to fully protect the public health, safety, and welfare. If
a condition occurs in a sto cot water storage area that is determined to present
a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare, the agency, person, or
porsons r<nspousible for the condition will be required to provide approved
corrective measures. in the event corrective measures are not employed, the
City of Iowa city will. cause to have the hazard corrected at the expense of
the agency, party, or parties involved.
5.3 Frosion control. During the construction phase of land development, approp-
riate steps shall be taken to prevent the erosion and transportation of soil
downstream. Siltation of the downstream areas shall. be prevented through the
strategic use of stilling basins, sodding of drainage channels, limiting
the period of time that the earth is stripped of vegetationorby -other methods
approved by the City. In the event the storm water storage area functions
as a sediment trap, it shall be thoroughly cleaned and restored to its original
design storage capacity following the completion of the majority of land-
scaping and acceptance by the City.
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5.1 Application of Regulations. Applies to all development or redevelopment
comprising an area of 2 acres or more. (Also see section 10.1).
5.2 Safety Precautions. A statement regarding the correction of hazardous
conditions which might occur.
5.3 Erosion Control. Rcquir-s temporary erosion control measures to be taken
while land is undergoing development
as necessary (if used).
Requires cleaning of desilting basins
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5.4 Storm tinter
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2'n, is release
rate is based
on the safe capacity of
the downstream cyst%m. It
i:; the ..amt, thr.r y;r_ ut
is expressed
in cubic feet-
ersh�a].
per second per acre and
In computing the release rate for a given structure, the computation shall be
ba.^.ed on the sLoragc E.cci.l.iLy bci.ng at 50 porcent capacity.
The release of ;storm water shall not exceed 0.15 cubic feet per second per acre
drained. In tl,e event a Proposed development- has additional watershed tribu-
tary to .it, the total release rate shalt be computed as a direct ratio of the
area drained.
:-:here it is not feasible to store storm water at a specific location, oron a
specific site, the owner may, upon approval by the City, provide compensating
storage (stora(Je for a like an,,unt) elsewhere.
S.S F,xcess ;Corm Slater P_L2a_Z. Floodwa ). This provision requires all future
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developments to Provide a channel, Pipe, ditch, etc, to carry eycess storm
water through the development-. Such passage (which is necessary irregardless
of this ordinance) must have sufficient capacity to accommodate the upstream
runo£E from a 100 -year ;;Conn as--;umi.nry further that all upstream areas are
deve.Loped in accord with the City's land use plan.
`c•4 Storm Water.Reld:ase Rate. The controlled release rate of s-
form water
runoff shall not exceed the existing safe storm water drainage capacity of
the downstream sys.tem. Thu release ra!:e shall be the average value com-
puted with excess storm waLcr representing 502 of the available storage
volume.
Such release rate shall be computed as a direct ratio of the area of the
tributary watershed and shall not exceed
cubic Peet per second per
acre drained. For areas which drain to an existing storage area, deter-
mination of the release rate shall be made in such a manner so that soil
erosion in the downstream channel
is a).leviated.
Where a proposed development contains only a portion of a watershed or portions
Of several watersheds, the release rate and storage requirements shall be
based upon the proportion of the area being developed as compared to the
entire watershed tributary to the proposed storage area. In the event
compensating storage of excess storm water is necessary for the orderly
management of the proposed development, the feasibility and details of storm
water control shall be approved by the City. As a watershed is improved
with a series: of storm water storage areas, consideration shall be given to
the allowable storm water runoff release rate and the safe storm water
drainage capacity.
5.5 Excess Storm Water Passage. An excess storm water passage shall be pro-
vided for all. storm water storage areas. Such passage ssage shall have adequate
capacity to convey through the proposed development the excess storm water
from the tributary watershed. The capacity of such excess storm water
Passage shall be adequate to transport the peak rate of runoff from a 100
Year return frequency storm assuming all storm sewers are inoperative, all
upstream areas are fully developed in accordance with the City's current
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land use
watershed_ plan, and that antecedent rainfall has saturated the tributary
Nu bn ilding at
be constructed within such passageh
ever, streets, packing , ow -
lots, playgrounds, park, areas, pedestrian Walkways,
I casement'% and other open ;;Pace ;res shall be considered compatible
uses.
Design of th,, er:cess storm water passage shall include control of storm
water velocity to cl.imin.,te soil erosion or other damage which
From t}+e prirary use, of the area. could detract
Ease,nents for excess; storm o:ater passages shall be granted to the City
L+ the -_vent such passage;✓ay is reshapedor its capacity to transport
excess storm water oLherW;F;0 resLricted, the City will cause to have an
restrictions removed at the e-- y
expense of the: agency, party, or parties
causing said restriction.
Should the proposed development contain existing natural drainage, approp-
riate land planning shall be undertaken to preserve said natural drainage.
as part of the excess storm water passage.
5.6 D^termination Of Stornce
The volume of required storm water
storage shall be calculaL-ed on the basis of the runoff from ,100 year
ance with
return frequency storm_ Such calculation shall be accomplished in accord-
t;ethod for the accomplished
method of analysis as discussed in "A computerized
the ttydrOl-Ogic Design of Culverts," I.Ft.R.Lt.Y. IIR-164 published
1'y the Engineering Research Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Russrailler and Dougal., February, ].974. The applicable storm water runoff
relec+sc rate shaLl be consid,.red when calculating the required storm water
storage capacity. The control structure selected shall be designed to
mrintain a relatively uniform floc;, independent- of storm water storage volume.
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Easements for such passages shall be granted the city for possible future
maintonance or alturation.
5.6 Determination of st.ora<e cd�nc.it .
The storage capacity or volume will be
calculat,.d on the basis of a 100 year storm and will include the rate of
inflow from th^ upstream watershed and the rate of outflow or discharge from
control ::tructnre as previously e_:tablished by this ordinance.
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serv,other or: ,n sp.-iCo X10:e> 4: ili.r,21
occasional inwtdaLion will not adversely affect. (Although this
states other uses .,, ordinance_
water sL-orayc, many other- j "u rnat of storm
u_es, succi
etc., as .recreation areas, parking lots,
would in fact become the dominant or principal use).
3• D::ain S stem. The drain :;ysLcm is .i-ut-ended to completely drain dry -bottom
table,
storage areas and to transport low flow drainage .resulting from high water
!:prangs, seepage or other sources that might cause a creek or stream
to continue fl.nwing long after storm waters have been removed.
C. Storaaga Duration. It is �-
IloPosed that storage areas will be completely
drained within 48 hours after n 100 year storm ends.
D. Grades. Criteria for grades for turf areas are established to assure
adequate drainage of storage areas to Prevent erosion of embankments and
Lo .lessen adverse visual impac'.
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SECTION 5. DRY BOTTOM STORM 14ATER STORAGE AREAS
G.1 Design Criteria_
A. Piimary end $('.Co-p(i_:._J ll; ;i___, Dry 1Y). I'.Ui9 si(')rlll WAIter storage areas
shall be designed to serve a secondary purpose Por recreation, open
space, or similar types of use that will not be adversely affected
by occasional intermittent flooding.
B. Drain System. A system of: drains shall be provided to transport low
volume storm water runoff through storage areas. Such drainage systems
shall have a positive gravity outlet tt, a natural passage or storm
drain with adequate capacity as described in Section 5.2.
Multiple out-lcts from a storm water storage area are to be avoided
if the outlets are designed to be less than four (4) inches in diameter.
C. Storage Duration. The combination of storage of excess storm water
runoff from a 100 year return frequency storm and the allowable release
rate shall not result in a storage duration in excess of forty-eight
(48) hours.
D. Grades. where turf areas are used for the bottom of dry bottom storage
areas, Lhu minimum grades for such areas shall be two (2) percent (50
units horizontal to 1 unit vertical). Maximum side slopes for turf
shall be twenty-five (25) percent (4 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical).
Storage area side slopes shall follow the natural ].and contours as
closely as pr.-Act.ical in order to minimize the amount of earth work
necessary to create the storage fa• :1ity.
E. Erosion Control. Suitable erosion control measures consisting of mulch,
hydro -seeding, nurse crops, sod installation or other approved means
shall be utilized to control soil movement within and around the 'storage
basin.
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Adequate st.illiny basins shall bo..Provided to ensure that do•.mstream
soil. erosion ir< all^vi.a Led „nd thr roai^•,• of- tiledrainage
<kransLrcam
facility i. s not di._,turb:!+l.
Coptrnl Str�cture;. Control. structures shall be dusigncd as sime
pl
,,
normal operation.
as possible and shall not require manual adjustmentc for
Inlet structures shall he constructed in such a manner to Prevent high
ption of trash turd debris
velocity f.Low; to Provide for. the interce
ol. Inlets shall be designed to eliminate
and for soil erosion contr
turbulent floe+ condi.tion:i during any Portion of the storm water storage
cycle.
(;. Over.floa+s. Each storm storage arca shall he Provided with an
overflow in the event a storm i.n exec-
s of the design capacity occurs.
Such overflow shall. be constructed to function without specific attention
the excess storm water passage.
and shall b^_come Part of
SI.:CTIoid 7. WFT BO'I"PO?i STORii 19ATER STORAGE AREAS
criteria. 1•let bottom storm water storage areas shall be designed
7..1 Design—
in accordance with the design criteria governing the const-nrction of dry
for drains as required by Section
bottom storm water storage areas, except
follo•++ing additional regulations shall apply=
A. Consr- _ruction- Tile water :,ur!:ace_ arra shall not eyceed J./10 of the
tributary watershed. t-linimum normal water .depth shall be. four (4) st 1/4 of the Pond
feet.
if fi::il are Lo be used to keep the pond clean, at lea
area shall have a minimum depth of ten (10) feet_
Facilities shall be Provided to lower the pond elevation by gravity flow
for cleaning Purposes and land/water interface maintenance.Protection
of the land/water interface shall be provided to alleviate soil erosion
due to wave action.
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F. Control Strtrctures.
Controls should be designed to function without
occassional adjustment, clogq_ing and without creating turbulent flow
aCroct the capacity of the structure and
which might cause erosion at the
outlet.
G.
Overflows. Overflowsare '
necessary to accOnunodate runoff in excess of a
100 -year storm which would be beyond the capacity of a storage structure.
SFr^IOV 7 l•JFT I3O4"PO:i STORAGg AR7 ,'tS. It is anticipated that wet bottom storage areas
(ponds) would most likely be developed by a public agency i.e. SCS, City, or
countY park agencies n,-
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water.operation where the
arca would serve a primary function i.e. recreation, stock watering,
fish rearing.
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------- Construction_ Wet _ bottom storage'provide an optional means of
trolling storm water. if-
Lhis option is selected, con -
the water area should
deep. Ot}rer Prov not exceed one tenth of the watershed area and should be at least four feet
ision;; arc included to help ensure a pond which is useable
for other purposes and will not become a stagnant mudhole.
COPIMBNTAFRy
�• nr'tcrmination of. Storage Ca acity. Only that amount of
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above the normal or Permanent water level can be considered as pro-
viding storm water storage capacity.
8.1 Paved Surfaces R'hcre
— --_ Paved surfaces such as Parking lots are used for
storm water storage, they shouLd be constructed in such a manner so as to
minimize Potential damageto the facility as well. as other uses.
B- Control Strutt,
rr=_-• Control
be dO qa structures for. storm water release shall
. Jn_d to or,erat.e nt their niax;-mil m rate with only minor increases
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in the water surface .1^_ve:L• Phis feature i:; intend^d to minimize the
c7 surfnc• wetted by frecluent minor runoff conditions and to he
minimize 1p
f.I nctuat inns in pond
C• SCagnatiou Control. I4easures shall be .included
Pond in the design to prevent
stagnat.i,-r:. Such mcasnros may include fountain aeration or other
approved means to en.^.ure aerobic l,ond conditions.
D- Determination of
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7hen calculatinc
of wet bot torn -7 the storage capacity
storage areas, only the volume available to store excess
storm water shall be considered. Permanent water. storage does not con-
s �i tut^ control. of excess storm water runoff.
SL;CTIOPI a- NISCELLAIJEOOS STOFV.1 WATER STORAGE' AREAS
8•1 Paved surfaces ,
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Posed storm slater r:torage areas shall have minimum grades of one (1) percent
(100 units horizontal to one (1) unit vertical) and shall be limited to
storage depths Of one and one-half. (1-1/2) feet maximum. Pavement base
design and construction shall be accomplished in
damage such a manner as to prevent
from flooding. Control- structures in paved areas shall be easily
accessible for maintenance and cleaning. The use of vortex control facilities
at inlets to ensure that the maximum allowable release rates are being
devel.opad shall be required as necessary.
Where parking areas are used to store storm water, the areas of greatest
depth shall be restricted to the more remote, least used areas of
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with pernnanent-type control, inlets and parapet walls to contain excess
storm water. Adequate structural roof design shall be provided to ensure
that roof defloction does not occur which could cause roof failure. Over-
flow areas must be provided to ensure that the o:eight of stored store water
will never exceed the structural capacity of the roof.
8.3Uncier.1round Storage_ Underground storm water storage facilities shall be
designee'. for easy access and removal of. accumulated sediment. Such facilities
shall be provided with positive gravity Outlets -
SEC U10,
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utlets.
SEC"rI01 9. CON'CROL IN EXCESS Oc^ REQUIRGi•IENTS
9.1 Provision of Control Exceeding Requirements. In the event storm water runoff
control can be provided in excess of the requirements of this ordinance and
the benefit of such adcli.ti.onal control would accrue to the City of I0•.va City
at large, the City shall retain the right to provide public participation
in the increased co_;t of the control of storm water runoff in proportion to
the adclit.i.onal benefits received.
SEC'r ION .10. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFO:;CMENT
10.1 AdmIni.strat.ion. This ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the
Building Code Official. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the
construction of any building or structure on the site
llo such permit shall be issued until. the plans, specifications and all cal-
culations for the control of storm water runoff as required by this ordinance
shall have been approved by the appropriate agency or agencies designated by
the City manager.
l.acil.iti.es for. the control of storm water runoff shall, insofar as practical,
be constructed prior to tite start of, any bui.ldiug construction or the site.
Construction of the storm water control. system is intended to be accomplished
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8.2 aooftoo Surfaces.
Rooftop storage
of excel, storm water shall
be designed
with pernnanent-type control, inlets and parapet walls to contain excess
storm water. Adequate structural roof design shall be provided to ensure
that roof defloction does not occur which could cause roof failure. Over-
flow areas must be provided to ensure that the o:eight of stored store water
will never exceed the structural capacity of the roof.
8.3Uncier.1round Storage_ Underground storm water storage facilities shall be
designee'. for easy access and removal of. accumulated sediment. Such facilities
shall be provided with positive gravity Outlets -
SEC U10,
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utlets.
SEC"rI01 9. CON'CROL IN EXCESS Oc^ REQUIRGi•IENTS
9.1 Provision of Control Exceeding Requirements. In the event storm water runoff
control can be provided in excess of the requirements of this ordinance and
the benefit of such adcli.ti.onal control would accrue to the City of I0•.va City
at large, the City shall retain the right to provide public participation
in the increased co_;t of the control of storm water runoff in proportion to
the adclit.i.onal benefits received.
SEC'r ION .10. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFO:;CMENT
10.1 AdmIni.strat.ion. This ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the
Building Code Official. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the
construction of any building or structure on the site
llo such permit shall be issued until. the plans, specifications and all cal-
culations for the control of storm water runoff as required by this ordinance
shall have been approved by the appropriate agency or agencies designated by
the City manager.
l.acil.iti.es for. the control of storm water runoff shall, insofar as practical,
be constructed prior to tite start of, any bui.ldiug construction or the site.
Construction of the storm water control. system is intended to be accomplished
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0.2 R.)oftop Surfaces. POOftop storage is particularly applicable for other than
detached single family dwelling units. Large buildings could be modified
during construction to serve as storage areas. This section also contains a
c'.anse intended to relieve the city of liability in the event of roof failure.
0.3 Underground Stora. use of underground storage appears very limited, but
does provide an additional alternative.
SECTION 9 CONTROL IN EXCESS 01' REQUIREMUNTS. obviously certain areas are well
suited and easily adaptable for storm water storage. Where a developer
is willing to provide excess storage (if it would in fact- provide a
benefit to the city) the city should participate in its cost.
10.1 Administration. The Building Inspector reviews applicaton for building
permits and is therefore in an excellent position to administer this ordinance.
where runoff determinations arc necessary, the proposal can be referred to the
appropriate agency for review.
Runoff control facilities should (where practical) be constructed during the
initial phases of land development in that they may also serve to control
erosion when the land is most vulnerable.
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Where a proposed subdivision is involved, or a planned area development as
provided for in the zoning ordinance, provisions for storm water management
could be reviewed simultaneously by the City Planning Commission.
t!;];I:—' j ':ui: ✓.._ �� ,..:dc �:h„City l3mitc, but within the 2 -
mile u,ntrol Irea, wirL i.hie: oziii.ncnce could lm n�Ide a condition
of plat approval. Fortunately the entire Ralston Creel: watershed lies within
the two-mile ::ubdivi.sion control area.
SECTION 1.1 VIOLATIO11 AID PENALTY. Violation would be a misdeameanor.
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entirely as Part of the cost of land development or redevelooment.
where: the proposed dcv!.lopment- involves the subdivision of land or the
dcvelolm Blit Of a Uev
�loment as provided for in the zoning
ordinance, the ,_ p
Propos%ed Plans shall also be referred to the City Planning
Commission for review and recOlmnendation.
SECTION 11. VIOLATION AND PENALTY
11.1 Violation and Penalities
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
or fail to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one hundred
dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days. Each
day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 12. EFFECTIVE DATE
12.7. Effective Date. T"'S O'2DltJaNCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AFTER ITS
PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION AS PROVIDED BY LAI. -I.
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INTRODUCTION
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The Ralston Creek Watershed has
developing i. been Iowa most rapidly
P area over the past two decades. New residential areas
such as Court Hill, Bel Air
Washington Park, Oakwoods and Windsor
Heights have both increased and accelerated
rate. As theirthe storm water runoff
runoff passes through previously developed areas
such as Morn-ingside Addition, The Longfellow area,
Business District and the Central the South Gilbert Street area, it encounters
limited channel capacity due to obstructions by past development
and street crossings. The net result has been an increase in the
magnitude and frequency of flooding. This has been studied and
documented by a number of sources
Including the Corps of Engineers,
Soil Conservation Service, and Iowa Natural Resources Council.
The City and especially the citizens residing in close proximity
to the channel are well aware of the problems. The basic decision
has been made to develop a Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan.
The philosophy old concept of that plan will determine its success.
A program of study that is both innovative and realistic, both
effective and econo:ni_ca7, both comprehensive and achieveable
developed_ It is based on has beenthe premise that no one single solution
is available, but that a sound total
watershed management plan is
a combination of structural and non-structural measures in the pro-
portions determined to be most effective, beneficial, and feasible
for the Ralston Creek Watershed.
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one of the basic concepts used 'in developing this plan of study
is to �'rovide stv..-m wni:cr. mun.. jement by "controlled Clooding"
in alternative locations outside of habitable structures and in
a manncrr which can be tolerated by the affected parties.
Throughout the planning process a series of: sequential steps will
be undertaken which involve data collection, public education,
studying and conceptualization solutions and coordination with
several agencies. Through frequent meetings and discussions with
the Ralston Creel: Coordinating Committee and City staff the scope
of the study will be continuously re-evaluated and re -directed as
further facts and ideas become formulated.
The plan which follows represents the initial plan as developed
by Powcrs-Willis and Associates and Lindley & Sons, Inc -
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I GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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The formulation of the overall goals and objectives which
establish a priority for subsequent planning must occur
first in the development of a watershed management plan.
Because such goals and policies cannot be generated in a
vacuum, Lhis planning is continued throughout the rest of
the planning process. It is an evolutionary process sub-
ject to revision as details concerning costs, benefits and
the consequences of a1L-ernat.ive types of action are made
clear from subsequent planning activities. This is particu-
larly true when social and environmental impacts must be
measured and described in terms meaningful to the general
public.
B. Formulation with Respect to:
1. Flood damage to public and private property
2. Utilization of land for human habitation and enjoyment
3. Environmental compatibility of solutions
4. Beneficiaries of solutions
5. Conservation of natural resources
6. Cost effectiveness of solutions
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II INTERI14 SOLUTIONS
A. Ob jcctivcs
The primary objective of the interim solutions is to quick-
ly
identify
presently known
or readily identified flood-
ing
problems
and implement
solutions to minimize flood damage.
A secondary objective is to begin the process of public
awareness of the overall planning, problems, and real
solutions to watershed management by early implementation
of a few key concepts.
B. The budgetary limitations for implementation of interim
solution;; .is $100,000. The study would consider and rec-
ommend other potential interim solutions which might ex -
Geed the budgetary limit for further consideration.
In order to be effective as an interim solution and to
develop public awareness. the activities should be complete
and functional within 12 to 18 months.
This phase of the study is to be completed within 90 days
after initiation of the contract.
C. Investigate Alternate Solutions
A brief study and summary of the various reports prepared
by other agencies in the past should reveal several gener-
al and specific problem areas which have been clearly
defined.
The initial examinations of the drainage basin and maps
should indicate any recent modifications to problem areas
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identified in the past.
"his field inspection should also
serve L -o .identj.r'Y arias for early implementatio
potential sol.ut.ions, n of other
On the basis of presently known
Solutions may information,four general
tions. Y be specifically evaluated for interim solu
1. L_�2islat.ivc Action
-= - review current City codes and or-
dinances and consider potential changes to implement
runoff. control with subsequent changes in land use or
structures.
*2• Runoff Control
maps and
review drainage basin and storm sewer
field conditions to
identify those
afford an opportunity to areas which control runoff from the tribu-
tary watershed,
3 Channel
to determine ?movement
inspect the_ main drainage channels
Possible restrictions which may be modified.
Bob" runoff control and channel improvement solutions
I"ou.ld be evaluated on a COSL-/benefit analysis which
Wou
those result• The benefits identified would include
th' ed
would be
gained downstream. The projects thus iden-
according
be or.4ani ed in proper economic order
to the cost
/benefit ratio for further approval.
`}• Flood Proofin /F].°od Fi htind - study the feasibility
of gathering and
distributing information which has
already been prepared by the several Public agencies on
Inclicates
the subject of flood proofing and flood
k
modification fighting
o r ScoPe u E Work. See :-Itis t tag° .
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techniques• Consider the creation of a public office
to collect information regarding local flood damage and
to di.ss(�mi.nate information. Consider public educational
meetings and workshops to discuss and educate residen-
tial and commercial owners and contractors. Consider
the development of a local plan for flood fighting and
training persons in flood fighting techniques,
D. Recommended Action
Prepare a draft of interim solutions for review and comment
by the Committee and City. Furnish 30 copies of the final
report following receipt of final written comments on the
review draft from the City and Committee,
%• Public_ Information Meetings
Attend monthly meetings with the Ralston Creek Coordinating
Committee and periodic meetings with the City staff for
coordination of activities.
Assist with a public information meeting after the comple-
tion of the report for interim solutions to initiate public
awareness and assist with the implementation of the solu-
tions.
F• Adopti.o�a Implementation
It .is important to undertake the implementation soon to
realize the benefits of minimizing flood damage and develop-
ing Public awareness,
I:CI IDENTIPy WATERSIIL'D PROBLEP.IS AND 14EEDS
A. [listcry Or Flood Damac7c.
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1. 1_r_onom5.c Lo___s - The history of flood damages must
be surv•eycd, recorded and summarized early in th-
Pl.
nning process to provide the basis for any cost/
benefit analysis, identify specific flood prone areas
and of equal significance, identify the flood produc-
ing areas. The history would be assembled from avail-
able records and a survey of residents and commercial
Property owners. The history would be essential to
develop Public support of potential solutions to
flooding problems.
Economic_ losses are the primary reason for concern wittl
flooding Problems. The losses may include property
damage, decreare in real estate values, loss of income
or productivity while diverted from the normal course
of business, reduction in tax base for the community
and expenses due to disruption of community or utility
services.
2 • P.nvironmen tal D<imac e
—_—- to vegetation, soil and wildlife
should he documented to identify the measure of this
problem. Environmental damage includes personal and
Public losses to the natural and man made environment
which cannot be included in any monetary evaluation.
Examples would include the aesthetic reaction of an
individual to a .Large deposit of sediment or sewage
solids on their Property as a consequence of flood
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waters.
3• Social Coots
-- -� - (in nonmoneta.ry terms) should be
fied if possible to determine the sn
ignideti-
ificance of Parti-
ncularly troublesome social problems related to flood
evets. Lxamplt,s t.�hiclt may be appropriate include
traffic disruption,
employees unnecessary diversion of public
crud individuals from their normal activities,
Personal
sc,fety threat of illness, injury or loss of
life.
h• Socia Concern,
There are a number of watershed
ed
as Problems that may be classi-
social concerns. The extent
must be to which these exi t
cstab.l..ished and used as one of
judthe criteria for
;ring potential. solutions and recommendations.
1. Land utili.,,t.
-- -On - Have flood events altered land use
Patterns, affected marketability of land, caused a
transition from otaner to renter
occupied dwelling
or inhibited maintenance and/or improvement
values? Thof unit,
Property
The study will attempt
ansteer these and other
relevant questions,
2. Trans ortation
Needs -
also within the watershed area must
for btisn con 'thin
not only for the automobile. ses, bicycles, and pedestrianbut
:iss. frequency of-
drupt.i.on, is -ion of properties, and alternate
methods of access should be examined. Of importance
also are opportunities to improve capacity of the flood
channel by eliminaLinq some transportation crossing.
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3• Recreo,i rI=ds _ "to be met in the watershed area
gay a:L o Pl-Ovide « ducil. opportunit} of usi.nu ares
for temporary storage or otherwise slowing down
runoff. Acceptability of this dual use must be care-
full}' considered with respect to possible damage,
maintenance costs, and safety hazards.
4. Aesthetic Values
Of the community must be considered
both from the standpoint of losses Or damage through
flooding and preservation and enhancement of community
tural solutions.
��PPear.ance through controlled flooding or. other struc-
Existing appearance problems may be a
reflection of unwillingness to invest in improvements
trhile periodic flood damage is a recurring event,
5• Safety Considerations
- involve a wide range of concern
to be examined. These include personal hazards of
flood waters, swift currents at bridges and culverts,
and contamination of water supply as well as limitations
on access Of fire, police, ambulance and other emergency
services during time of flood.
An evaluation of the extent to which problems exist or
ma} occur under various flood conditions would be made
and po-r:.ible soLution and recommendations would be con-
sidered in the light of their potential effects in each
Of these areas Of social concern.
C• Environmental Concerns
While the development of a watershed management plan is
concerned Principally with improving the Human Environment
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as the affected area, hurna
n values also dictate that
cerin tr e%:crcircd
aver the con-
_gctatioit as 1101 .tem aff:ecLing -'-l—
and Ve
----_ a result of flood conditions. An
fildijt.ion of the Prob.l.ems and needs facing the human.
tvildl.i.fe, and vegetation
environments would he made and
utilized in developing acc
effects ePtable aPDroaches to minimizing
of flooding on each environment. g
D. Potential rutu
r
-- e Problems
Left unclle:ckerl, watershed
Problems will
pound themselves. The study continue to com-
would briefly address the
forcasting of. future condition
not adopted andif viable solutions are
complemented,
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IV INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Pit sical Char cleri<,iics of Watershed
This planning sten _involves collection, study and summary
of the pertinent- ph_•;sical features of the watershed in
descriptive and map drawing form. The resources for the
study would include primarily the studies preparedin the
past reinforced with new or additional information if
necessary.
1. Tonography - Topographic maps at an excellent scale are
available for most of the areas. Additional USGS or
other topographic mapping may be required.
2. Boundaries and Sub -Areas - would be identified to facili-
tate isolation of problems and solution analysis.
3. Natural and Man Made Features - would be identified
if they relate to problems or potential solutions.
4. Hydraulic Features - Dimensions, geometry, and hydraulic
related features of the main drainage streams would be
documented.
13. Existing Hydrologic and Hydraulic Studies
The existing hydrologic and hydraulic studies prepared by
several public and private organizations in the past would
be reviewed and summarized as they relate to the plan. These
studies include:
1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - 1966 Detailed Project
Report & 1963 Reconnaissance Report
2. Iowa Highway Research Board. - Bulletin No. 16
3. U.S. Geological Survey - Flood Plain Mapping
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4. U_S. Soil ConservationService - Studies and investiga-
tion.
5- Iowa natural Resource Council - 1972 Determination of
Flood Plains and I•'loodwav Limits
6. Engineers Club of Iowa City - 1952 Report -
7. Others
C. Land Resources
The resources of the land which is affected by runoff and
flooding or which might be affected by or would influence
selection of solutions to watershed problems would be inven-
toried and studied,
1. Aesthetics of Natural and Man Made Features - Aesthetic
qualities of both natural and man made features would be
noted, identifying both those features to be preserved
and protected and those problem areas to be improved.
2. Geol.ou-y - the geologic structure of the watershed would
be studied and factors such as soil absorption capability,
type, depth, and location of bedrock, location of aqui-
Fier wells, water table variations. and structural bear-
ing capacity would be noted, from existing records and
surveys by the Iowa and USGS and information from con-
struction activity where available.
3. vegetation - The location and distribution of various
types of vegetation throughout the watershed would he
examined and mapped from aerial photograph and field
i.nvestigat.ions.
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4. Wildlir-e - habitat o:ould be locate
d and its importance
"aluai.eci WiLL rcSP�cL to ].imitations imposed upon
Watershed management proposals.
D. Land tlti.li.zation
Through sound waterShed utanagement, optimum utilization of
the land by man can be achieved in harmony with the natural
environment. A thorough inventory of Present utilization
P<<tterns and related factors is an essential base,for plan
development. Among the data that would be gathered and anal-
ized from existing sources and field observation are:
1- Existing Land Use
2. Public and Private Ownership Patterns
3. Population Characteristics including number, location,
density, and composition with respect- to age -sex, income,
and length of residence.
4. Trends in Values of Land and Variation of Land Values
With respect: to location within the watershed
5• Existing regulatory measures such as zoning, subdivision
control and building codes and their relevance to flood
Prone conditions. Aoalicablc state or federal statutes
would also be examined.
The resulting information would be carefully analyzed
and the findings discussed or written text as Well as
illustrated graphically.
E. Social Characteristics
1. Life St le/Social Environment.^ The social character
of the population of the watershed would also<be observed
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and sirjniEi cant features noted. Of particular impor-
tance arc the .i.�`c s[.,ls and social environmen'!s of
the people, the ways in which they utilize their pronerty
for thei-r enjoyment and social activities, or the limi-
tations the., watc,rslied location may impose upon them.
2. Emp1o'✓ment/Education - The employment and education
characterist=ics o the population must be considered
also. They may be indicators of the acceptability
of solutions, capability of undertaking individual
activities, or potential mobility of the population.
3. Health _and Safety - Incidence of health problems,
accidents, or safety hazards in the study area would
be e::amined to determine correlation of such condition
with flood incidence and flood prone locations.
F• Water Quality
The nature of water quality under normal and flooding
conditions will be researched briefly and discussed in
regard to water pollution related problems of water
transported through a rural and urban watershed.
The most significant flood related water pollution pro-
blems are erosion and sedimentation. Systems which con-
trol soil erosion and sedimentation by their nature will
control. storm runoff and help with flood control. This
Plan would include an analysis and summary of erosion
and sedimentation aspects in descriptive and map drawing
format.
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Other forms of cratoYk pol.lution which may be significant
and �: i-1 ? b', const Lo include gross pollution from
debris and foreign substances, pathogenic organisms,
h .rbic.jde:: or pest".i.ci.de from rural and urban sources
and .indusLr.i.al or domesl-ic waste discharges if encountered.
The pollution sources and depositories will be investi-
gated and identified as broad classes in general areas
or in detailwhere specific sources can be easily isolated.
G. Sever utilities
It is essential to have accurate, current and complete
storm sewer utility mapping information including location,
size, and slope to determine specific capacity to transport
storm runoff. This mapping together with detailed hydro-
logic analysis and the survey of historic problem areas
will give insight to causes of flooding and potential
areas for runoff control.
Sanitary seder mapping will be studies in conjunction
with other consultants studies to determine flooded
areas which are potential sources of excessive inflow
into the sanitary sewers or where the sanitary sewers may
overfloca to cause stream pollution.
11. Legal Issues
In the course of this study, a legal firm would be con-
sulted to review and write on pertinent issues with
regard to watershed management. These issues will in-
clude water rights and responsibilities, drainage laws,
* Indicates modification of Scope of Work. See last page..
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easement or property acquisition
eas rights, flood damage
"nE=nts, rind dominant
}
servient and intermediate
propert , oc:ner.s rights and responsibilities,
The .1ey.11 reVlew will be addressed
authority to the statutory
case law allowing for undertaking activ't•
and defining responsibilities
'1es
also tO carry them out. It will
to
to define the constraints placed
viduals and the public from Upon indi-
certain activities,
1. Governmental Admin'
------� mini,-trative structure
SePrivate veral public andand Jurisdict'
ton.
and intcrta"epG1es will hand
contacted
o determine their specific le a1, ad_,,,,,_as
strat.i.ve and funding capabilities ziliLies agal,
they responsibilities
relate to watershed management of Ralston
These agencies include; Creek,
7-• City of Iowa City
Z• Johnson County
3, Regional Planning Agenc9.es
4' Iowa Natural Resources Council
5. U.S. Dept-. OF Agric
ulture/Soil Conservation Service
6' U•S• Army Corps of Engineers
7- U.S. Geological Survey
$• Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality
9• Local Citizens Groups
J. Analysis and Summar
y of Sinifica
A review p t nt Findinqs
report
or. 11 be p parcrl and
the Coordinating re submitted to
comments.
committee and the City for review and
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A public meeting wi11 be held to present the findings
of the InvcwLory 01 Existing Conditions, to keep the
public informed of progress, continue the public educa-
tion of watershed management concepts and possibly gain
further input_ or emphasis for the report.
The preliminary draft would be reviewed with several
coordinating regulatory and Potential funding agencies
for. completeness.
The final report will then be prepared with sufficient
copies furnished to the City for their use and distribu-
tion.
Six months will be required to complete the Inventory
Of Existing Conditions after the Interim Solutions
report is completed.
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V DEV-T�LOP 1'iICCEIiSiiEDtih:'iAGE-iEP P PL fit
A. Inves
�—tJ�[:c�iiJ_te-_rttcti ✓e "t t't c'tur�
[r1ve:,tigat, —1 1 Solutions
study and consider s
to flood;n several structural solutions
g and Other related watershed problems.
concept- dracaings, description;
Prepare
ably and map locations
3 practical new structures for reason -
accordance cI.i.t11 or '.^,tructural modifications tions in
Y recognized engineering principles.
Structural solutions will
be considered with regard to
impact on envirunmental and socia
-al
the
detriment 1 needs and potential
.resu.l-ts. Landscape
es -en architectn.re will- be an
tial role -i-11 conjunct with hydraulic, structural
and soil engineering.
The general goal for structural
runc,f solutions is controlledi
f and flooding tO mi-nimize effects on residential commercial areas. and
The alternative structural solutions
to be considered will
includes
Channel
deepening Widening, straightening, clearing,
7.. 13r— .idc` and Culvert
]m rovements - enlargement, rest'
removal, control devices
r..cation
3 RotinL'i-011 Reservoirs
___'------_ - multipurpose. "wet" or "dry.,
or modiLy existing land new
use
4. Storm
S _gr,c:er
-- new construction, restriction or control
Stream Div
—--__�rsioll - c1WIngel or tunnel- to other watersheds
is
or "short cut"
Floodera:(1.s - where levees are difficult to construct
&. Pum inc talions - t:here absolutely necessary and in
conjunction with levees
9. Runoff Control - in small tracts, where possible, in
storm sccver.s
10. Soil ErosionControl.
in rural and urban areas
11. Sedimentation Cunrr.ol - to maintain channel capacity
12' Enerly Disci ators - to prevent erosion and structural
damcige
R• Investigati_ vc Alternative Non -Structural Solutions
Solutions to causes of flooding or other related watershed
problems of legislative or administrative nature will be
considered. Such solutions are generally intended to remove
or protect the property being damaged or provide for long
range actions to prevent future increases in factors contribu-
ting to the problem. These solutions include:
1. Relocat-.ion - of affected land users
2. Flood Insurance - programs, benefits and Possible result
for property owners
3. Rui.lc._ ting Codes - to prevent additional construction in
flood prone areas or to provide minimum level of con-
struction for structures modified
4. Subdivision Regulations - to control future encroachment
on drainage and provide runoff control from flood pro-
ducing areas
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5. Zoning - to location and type of future development and
gradually encuuraye el..imination of conflicting use patterns.
6. Flood Proofing - to protect properties remaining in flood
prone areas
7. 11.003 hi<;}itinq - plans, procedures. equipment and training
Of public employees and private individuals
8. Data Systems - public, continuous, accurate record keeping
Of woather conditions, stream flow and drainage areas and
amounts for evaluation of the management plan.
C. Draft .latershed Management Plan
Prepare a preliminary working draft of the possible watershed
management plans solutions for committee and City review and
comments.
D. j-'ya-Luat�e_Propn;in P. an
Evaluate the proposed solutions individually and in selected
groups .For economic, environmental, legal and administrative
assessment.
Economic analysis of proposed solutions will include capital
cost, operation and maintenance costs, annual costs and cost/
benefit analysis. Sources of potential funding will be
included..
Environmental and social assessment- will be conducted to the
extent necessary to determine significant beneficial and
detrimental effects of all solutions.
An evaluation of the significant legal and administrative ac-
tivities or consequences for each solution will be included.
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and Recommendations
Pr. eL are.
pre:u ;:j
.n' - j review draft of
the prpposed water-
shed mana:;e:nent plan for Committee and City review. Alloor
suffic.iont time for comments, response and revisions.
hold a public information meeting to present the plan and
further educate the general public in watershed management
concepts. Undertake a statistically reliable sampling of
the residents and ta:;payers to obtain feedback on proposed
actions.
Review the plan of action with the several coordinating,
regulatory and funding agencies.
Revise and complete the final watershed management plan
report. I•'urni;;h sufficient copies to the City for .heir
use and distribul-ion,
This portion of the study should be accomplished within
6 to 9 months after completion of the inventory phase.
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vl RECO:-IMENDGp ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
FblloA'Jing COMJ)leti.on of the plan by the consultant, the City,
Other public agencies and general public will be responsible
for the adoption and implementaL-ion procedures.
The appropriate legislative
new or modified leactions are taken to create the
gal framework required for some of the non-
structural soluL-i.ons.
Each implementation agency prepares detailed plans for struc-
tures and PI'ovides the funding and administrative system to
carry out the now construction and operation.
Tlie non-structural solutions are established through appropriate
institutional ar.r.anclement
s.
An administrative orclanization is charged with the responsibility
to develop and monitor the implementation process. Select
committees would review the development of each set of plans
and encourage those modifications which improve the benefits
to be derived from each action.
Periodic review, appraisal and reports on the results of
actions the
would be necessary to evaluate the costs and benefits
and guide further. projects. New records of flood damage or
lac], of damage' and storm water runoff would be important appraisal
factors.
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Excerpts from the Engineering agreement which modifies the scope
of work:
Paye 5, Paragraph 2 shall be deleted and shall read as follo-,7s:
2. kunotE Control - The Consultant shall prepare a storm water
detention ordinance suitable for application to all undeveloped
land lying in watersheds which contribute to water flow through
Iowa City. As part of this ordinance a report shall be pre-
pared analyzing the following factors related to storm water
detention.
a. Degree of effectiveness in preventing or reducing flooding
b. Advantages and disadvantages of storm water detention
C. Ease of implementation
d. Initial construction costs and operation and maintenance
costs
C. Legal basis (to be coordinated with City Attorney)
f. Public acceptability of storm water detention
Pie 15, Section if
1. Legal Issues - This section shall be amended to read as follows:
Throughout the course of the Study the City Attorney will be
consulted to review and write on pertinent issues with regard
to watershed management. These issues will include storm water
detention, water rights and responsibilities, drainage laws,
easement or property acquisition rights, flood damage easements,
dominant, subservient, and intermediate property owner rights
and responsibilities.
The legal review will be addressed to the statutory authority
and case law allowing for undertaking activities and defining
responsibilities to carry them out. It will also attempt to
define constraints placed upon individuals and the public from
certain activities.
The legal implications of the various financing methods foi
interim and long range solutions will also be coordinated with
the City's legal staff.
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Mr. Itubu'rl 1.. llun; xey
Prnjrcf. Planing f:u;;inecr
Ihr p:c rt m••nL of Transp;urta i.inn
Ili gl r: -:y I)i ,inion
R26 Lincoln W,,y
Amies, low, SOOab
Upar Ph'. Iln••;plrl't•y:
In responqu to your requesL for comments, on the Kn•✓i.roumental ImpacC
Statement prepared for the proposed Freeway 5.1.8 route. in .lohnsoo
County, the C/ity Council. of the City of Iowa City would like to 1`091;t•er
61 .t. U 00- r_d 6- /r = 1 _ , f -L
-t Ln opposition to the construction of this expressway. The City Council
is of the opinion that Lhc proposed Freeway route will not suEf.icient'ly
allevlab• fulnry traffic c•ongostiou which is projected for R veruide.
Drive (Ili };1n:ay- 6-218) arca nI town City. 7:hc Council. :is also concerned
abuut the ''Pact the pruposcd freeway would have on other streets in
Iowa City, and specifically the impact- on My l rose Avenue,.
Upposi Lion by rhe city Counr iJ to this project should not he const -rued
nlq,osLtion to Chu rouKiruction of a bypass load around the west,rly
!:ide of the Iowa City nl;,;!Il n. Thu Council docs: recognise Lhat it
in iiad,•simlc for through IPuck traffic using Ili.ghways< 6 :u:d 218 to go
lnuu;•.h a hi;;hly cuog.•.ted pert of Iowa City and to traverse the Uni.v:r-
::iLy of 101%1 campun.
She C""neil sPerifically requests that both the State and Federal.
Uepartuent._ of Transportut Eon reevaluate this proposed freeway construction,
and that th"Y give greater consi.deratLion to other modes of transportation.
SL,.,cific niternrrl i.vc•: ,.which tnil•hC he WorUty of
_I. invc-sCi1[:rti_on :Lncludc:
the rc•ns[r;:rLion of a hro—Inns• facility in pincc of Clic pr,'Iro.ecd
fvur--Irtnc
��• Lhc can"trur'I:]un of
I'YI'rtcos rouLc which ahaul(l ho located
furthr:r wc:.i of ]c,;.;n C].L}' nod \which \couldrIl.ro not
Cho go thruq•}t
Lndi.an Luo:couC nt_ •a :rad Lhc
3. ncnrh}' mnhile hoc:c
Lhc• construc•l.i.on of n faei I ity which taou]d nuC rosult 'in Lhc
Fenc rat ]em o[ nn : tppr;.•c inh iJ' l,ren Cct" voluGre of t,:nfCic on
:Ic.l rose /\vcn•;::;
fir• the gi inl; ol. a t;rcaLc', degree of cons ra ti o° Lu providing
:rdd]Cion',1 t:.iunnr:irt1. ::upp<'t-t to t:hc' railCo,9tl sl':^,Coati.n 1o•,.�a
ChnC :r Gro re effici.r•nf r,:i.l Ct:ut:oPctrt s)'sCetn could J,, developed
tt
tw i.th Chr' o1iJ r'r'tive of r,xluci]Is'Che ;unu,tnL
Lhu oC troch Cr:tfLi_c on
I�ri,:rr"Y and ir.Cor::t:rCc roods Lhrr,ughouL Cite ::talc; and
i. Phr• Ir rrrvisinn rrf ol,o rnl :nt; nuLn idic.:: fn
I: r:r II::iI ,Y::Lvm:: in
r.ir,li rrrn :;irr• cit ir•
City.
1,: you would lil: c• nd!li tonal
inforrnat:ion on nn}' oC Che .c points of
ni.f
�•uu would .lil,r• LYlow:.t Gi:
dr,
nut hcsit;etc Co ty, p'caso r�on�::
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HIGHWAY DIVISION
826 LINCOLN WAY AMES. IOWA 50010 515-296-1101
February 5, 1976
RE'• RO• F-518-3, Washington
F -518-y., Johnson
518 Arterial Improvement
Ms- Mary C. Neuhauser, Ma
City of Iowa City Yor
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Neuhauser:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter conc
the recent action by the City Council of the City oferning
Iowa City in voting to register its opposition to the con-
struction of the 518 Arterial Improvement,
The
epartment Of
g all asuubmittals whichrhaveobeenlreceivedrforon 'Is t
Y reviewec
-
ing
comments will be thorou hl ca -
is made on the future course gofytheviewed beforealdecisiont�
be included it, the Final EnvironmentaloIpa It will also
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Very truly yours,
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Project Planning Engineer
COMbIISSIONERS
DONALD K. GARONER STEPHEN GARST WILLIAM F. MCG RATH !WN PELLEGRENO ROBERT R. RIGLER
Cane• Rap;tlf Coon ReP;tls
ntehme Stor L. STgNLEY SCNOELERMAN
StoryCity New Hampton ALLAN THO MS
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January 30, 1976
.4r. Robert L. --=, phrey
Project Planning Engineer
Department of Tranaportaticn
Highway Division
826 Lincoln :day
Aeras, Iowa 50010
Dear Mr. M=Whrsy:
In responses to your request for.comments on the Environmental Impact
Statement prepared for the nrcoosed Freeway 513 routs in Johnson
County, the City Council of the City of Iowa City elected by a vote
of 5 to 2 to register its opposition to the construction of this
=Prossway as follows:
"The City Council of Iowa City records its 0000sition to the
construction of the proposed .reexay 518 and fu_ --'-.her moves
that the Depart= is of Transportation at both the State and
Federal levcla be officially requested to reevaluate this
proposed freeway construction. ire City Council further'
tsor_s that the Dopar ants of Transportation be regcssted to
give greater consideration to modes of transnor+-anon otter
than fou—lane freeway construction in plan. -ling alternatives
to the proposed Freeway 512."
The City Council is of the opinion that the proposed freewav route will
rot sufficiently alleviate -future traffic congestion which is Projected
for Riverside Drive (Highways 6-218) area of Iowa City. The Council
is also concerned about the impact the proposed freeway would have on
Other streets in Iowa City, and specifically the impact on Melrose
Avenue.
Opposition by the city Council to this project should not be const-aed
as opposition to the construction of a bypass road around the westerly
side of th., Iowa City urban area. The Council does recognize that it
is undesirable for through truck traffic using nichways 6 and 218 to go
U=Ough a highly congested part of Iowa City
city of Iova carpus. and to traverse the Dnivar-
The Council z2ecificalfy rocuests that both the State ars Federal Depart_
nenta of Tr1.3port<ition reevaluate this proposed freeway construction,
and that they give greater consideration to other modes of transportation.
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mr. P.abet L. uu=hrey
January 30, 1976
Page 2
specific alternatives which might be worthy of investigation include:
1. The construction of a two -lana facility in place OZ the
or000ea.l four -land facilityr
2. The construction of a bypasa route which should be located
fu�her :test of Iowa City and :+nidi would also not co -h--ot gh
the Indian Lookout area and the nearby rcbile hcas parkr and
3. The construction of a facility which would not result in the
generation of an appreciably greater volur-a of traffic on
Italroae Avenue.
If you would like additional in=ormation on any of these pointz, or if
you would like assistance by the staff of the City of Iowa City, Please
do not hesitate to contact me.
sincerely yours,
Alary C. tleuhausar
mayor
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