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1974-02-26 Regular Meeting
I t R 0 L L CALL METING OF PRESENT ABSENT BRANDT i CZARNECKI y DAVTDSEN ✓ dePROSSE WHITE ✓ §e ƒ§ \ \ @r s §t:'Brandt i < 3 n �o O � � n m m 70 � O � o �) f� :. W � o � r D 0 m � v z n Staff l: reseii l ! 1 ( l X. t 1 5 INUTESiOF(�A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING fEBRUARY 2&, 1974' = 7030.-P, M, City;City CouncilI.met iri regular session on the - ebruary1974•,at 7•:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers Center. ,_ resent •Brandt,` (Cz`arnecki, Davids6n, _deProsse., , - present-.--none- t� none. Mayor Czarnecki presiding. The meeting RRadio; portions to be :broadcast later screfion of 'the: radio ; and in no way con- •station _:. e City or ',,-the-. Council. oved_by deProsse and seconded,by Brandt to.approve f the. regular ;Council meeting. of February 13, 1974 erection. :Motion carried. owed by'Brandt.and seconded by Davidsen that the e meetin s" of l:ahe .Ai'r 'ort.Commission, 1/17/74; tsoi < Commission,• ; - CATW Committee, 1/74; t ns`Coimdies 'on,='1/28/74 arid `2/4/74;':Housing.Com- 74, .P.larnnq 6 Zbnnq Commission, 2/14/74 and X1_7 yYRegional_ P1ihhina `Commission, 1/16/74 be re-: ? led.' Motion carried:.Mayor.,Czarnecki announced ng with new Council :policy, ..they, would take up reation'Commission'recomaendations: Parks and " nutes concerning recommendations on the second es,1 to reaffirmi.ts previous: position to con- x n'4 Pl An `haA hsapn t the in the ` 4 Council, Minutes. r, `February '26, 1974' ' White and seconded by deProsse that the Teeple;``-.750_,Grant Street, concerning e `Mun 'cioii Code= of ,'Iowa=: City (street. e<rece ved`and-filed and 'recommendation. 3Gtbe referred to-she CitV.Attorney for edf. In answer to,.Councilman Brandt's tsto the Ordinance, Attorney Hayek noted :< 70 Brandt..'and-seconded by White that the Robert�_Rav-concerning`regional meetings_ v�Betterment`Program be received and a i'ect.'.Green.•-Motion carried. The Mayornoted r: can attend,` to advise the. City Manager. Davidsen 1.andseconded by Brandt that the Kir`sYiliaum. `Mayor; City of Davenport: con- 75'he r- iv-d and filAwl •and rPf rrPd fn iittee -o£ the�'Council._ Motion carried.-:; Brandt.and'.sdconded by Davidsen that the zzo. Mayor, '+Ci`ty.'of Philadelphia concerning in `con-1 unction' with ': thenation's bicen- >e receive :and filed and referred to the White"and by Brandt that the .seconded ind :'.the =third= reading'of 'the Ordinance 1Q 4b3and 9 10.4c'of the Plumbing Code. -given;-by -title' only. Upon roll call )avidsen .deProsse', White voted 'aye'. n -eve hard readin b Y title only. It was ieconde&, by 'Davidsen, to; adopt the ordinance. iecki; Davidseni;,',-deProsse, White,, Brandt i `carri`ed. , . -Section' 910.4b is amended to says,`.the Plumbing Inspector shall' of`the';:Board enabling members of the eltheir:own chairperson. 3xaminers to ect;_' amended"so that appointed members of the 3xaminers shall be=Able'to be reappointed re .terms. on ,the,;Board.- ;;Mayor Czarnecki � ritment:= of Benao Donat- and wi l l iam Causer if :Examiners,:=_:terms texpiring January 1, 1424. zdt and :seconded by deProsse that the Mayor's �qed Motion' carried. LNV.ba^vLa'%..�. Page ... -4 = _ ' February 3randt-and seconded by_ White that the itiie':fust-'-readnci of the Ordinance i_.Area,LDeveloement Plan for MacBride even by ti tle only Upon roll call rite, _Brandt, Czarnecki voted '`aye'. rst reading: given by title only.- ilhite and seconded ,by Brandt that the . ,. _.. ithe'"`fir'st readin goof the Ordinance tArea-Development"for MacBride Addition tle r only. Upon troll ' call White, Brandt,, teProsse voted ''_aye'. Motion carried n by title only; Irandt and seconded by White that the l the fIrst reading of the Ordinance' it By Products';From -RIA: to Ml , be given o cazarnec r, DavidsefiT 'rosse ;-voted:Motion carried and itle only, leProsse and seconded; by :Davidsen to cuthorzing`,the:Si natures of the Mayor n the'*Settlement:zAgreement Between the the `U3'S. Equal Employment 0pportunity� explained,c_anges in,=:Council's copies. !tri, Davidsen deProsse .White voted..: , , o' Motion carried 4/1: ;Mayor Czarnecki t on the following:, 1)`:advertizing policy ng----7,`_goals4_) �oY'.classifications, 'review eport' 5) policystatement and issuance r'andt `and seconded .by White to .adopt ng}Phans-and°Specifications, Form of eel;:Type,A Cubic Yard -Ca acity Street Division and Setting Date for Rcanci vLnn ._ Upon roll ca1l.Davidsen, deProsse, Y S tri voted aye. Motion carried. heand ;seconded by .:deProsse to adopt d<'of Bid .for a->55Aniorse ower Industrial ;- Front End .Lowder •and ->Back oe _to Ca ito1 he amount of S9,-998.'00for �iTater" call;deProsse, _White;-Brandt,:Davidsen, Motion carried.:, s- l:GT ..W1��Y'",Mt`:P Page 5 ;Kraft,_Director, Depart :d the four parcels`' others,; south'of I-80 .8 recommended` that the would s :atdd he would have m , eeting. Mayor !msof February and if tctthe City Manager xormar.meeting. Councilman White ve,-J�ilasonl meeting Saturday at 0 ftt' menof Transportation _ uebtioned;-what,, if any, position cern . ingvthethree non -returnable t wasmoved by Czarnecki �Resources be interested -"in reporting out dii-,---.biV--'-'-.'the ::Legislature this session. ite, sk6d ifthere was any way to se ue-,,... -city Manager wells dxtweek-.I: ..Mayor Czarnecki re- oimail'tiscussion, they vacancies7-oni;the Airport Com - 4116* f.Adjustment and epr-,d-s,s,e"."�-co'mtfte'h'ted that previously ut,the veksoiYs- knowledge or at the-.Couhcil discussed the .7 6,tifig,_"inc UA ng 1) future to e!DeRartment Of Transportation, n would be on the agenda next week. 47J h`e'"-Hum*ah_ Relations Commission. , oufid1 , k . 1, -,to discuss Affirmative Action Council requested that. the city. to set ,.-.a_.date after the annual. signs. City Manager Wells reminded .with ththe. University and -a meeting to Friday, March 1st, 7 ft slbohtract�.ke'ady. The Mayor discussion :of.A.he Capitol ImProve- 66:kftand Commissions. The City d:-'-n6t_ed-`that Department He—ads .'.Boards and 'Commiss ions. j - r 5 4' Council Minutes' �aT February 26p14 ssented the resolution approving ill Scott_Blvd.":Part IIj, as approved t w88`moved by Brandt andsecondedLutIon . Upon roll call deProsse,_ )avidsen "voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Lution=Dedicating a Walkway. It :onded: by ,deProsse to adopt -the Lkway.in.'Court 'Hill -Scott Blvd Part II it, Dap sen,,.C.zarnecki, deProsse: d. The ty Manager exp? a; nac` +-�, im tent`withWelton-Beckett &'Assoc. ►ith changes as 'recommended by Council was moved; by ,Brandt and seconded agreement. Motion carried,"deProsse_ lelsh 8ppeared-:concerning an addition sted authorization to broreed.with erect in 'for j' oint meeting with the Idtaitinc the minor amendments to � s moved by Brandt and seconded by ;7A A ger be instructed to proceed. ting ;! .,no , 4/1: sed that. he was `'still investigating er ,West Branch =Road 'and concernin c 1. ServieC g s ion _The City iv,StArtinq the sidewalk d attention to two bills in Housing..Authority for the ---� ion.. It.was moved by Brandt WelsW-S recommendation be ' Cbmm-ittee. Motion carried. pinded by'deProsse to Aiica carried: :'�� J1I ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1974 7:30 P.M. 1. Meeting to order. 2. Reading of minutes of regular Council meeting of February 13, 1974. 3. Public discussion. 4. Receive minutes of Boards and Commissions. a. Airport Commission minutes of January 17, 1974 meeting. b. Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of February 13, 1974 meeting. c. CATV Committee minutes of January 21, 1974 meeting. d. Human Relations Commission minutes of January 28, 1974 meeting and February 4, 1974 meeting. e. Housing Commission minutes of February 6, 1974 meeting. f. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of February 14, 1974 meeting. 5. Consider ordinance amending sections 9.104b and 9.10.4c of the Plumbing Code, Code of Iowa City. (Third reading) 6. Consider ordinance amending final planned area development plan for MacBride Addition, Part I. (5-6919) (First reading) 7. Consider ordinance adopting final PAD for MacBride Addition, Part II. (5-7321) (First reading) 8. Consider ordinance rezoning Streb-National By -Products from RlA to M1. Z-7316 (First reading) 9. Consider resolution authorizing the signatures of the Mayor and the City Manager on the Settlement Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 10. Consider resolutions approving plans and specifications, form of contract for a four wheel type, 4 cubic yard capacity street sweeper for the Street Division and setting date for receiving bids. 11. Consider resolution on award of bid for a 55 horsepower industrial type wheel tractor with front-end loader and backhoe. 12. Consider resolution accepting work on Muscatine Avenue culvert project. 13. Consider resolution approving final plat of Court Hill - Scott Blvd. Addition, Part II. (S-7401) 14. Consider resolutions concerning the Issuance of Urban Renewal Bonds. 15. Informal hearing on the proposed noise ordinance. 16. Public hearing on proposed resolution of necessity for con- struction of 1974 concrete pavement repair program #l. 17. Consider setting public hearings on the Uniform Building Code, 1973; Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973; Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1973; and the Uniform Fire Code, 1973, for March 19, 1974. 18. Consider setting public hearing for vacation of an alley in Block 6 County Seat Addition. 19. Business from the City Council. 20. Report on miscellaneous items from the City Manager and the City Attorney. 21. Public discussion. 22. Adjournment. INFORMAL COUNCIL SESSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1974 4:00 P.M. DAVIS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM 1. Discussion of the Iowa City bus system. 2. Executive Session for discussion of urban renewal. IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1974 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER 410 EAST WASHINGTON I• • AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1974 7:30 P.M. 1 ll �� as o b e Item No. 1 - MEETING TO ORDER ��ccerJ�l�d b.t kYtCj�r✓ns�o �a,ns� Iater, ROLL CALL 411 �Yps.-.f, / 4YE Q, Il.. `/ISC �14n1 t ro. ) v r0 W .v y i� K e v Item No. 2 - READING OF MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF COU11 G(l' FEBRUARY 13t 1974. cQa % 1�i1 b fa c, e.lV n cf�i/o A I c Cle Y C' cvv-<c I ^ 1 • - Item No. 3 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION Item No. 4 - RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. a. Airport Commission minutes of January 17, 1974 meeting. b. Parks & Recreation Commission minutes of February 13, meeting. C. CATV Committee minutes of January 21, 1974 meeting. d. Human Relations Commission minutes of January 28, 1974 meeting and February 4, 1974 meeting. • e. Housing Commission minutes of February 6, 1974 meeting. -_ - - Lo C 4• � it_ C : r�� • page2 Work Agenda February 26, 1974 Item No. 4 - (Continued) f. Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of February 14, 1974 meeting. g. Johnson County Regional Planning Commission minutes of January 16, 19/74 meeting. Action: Da , Item No. 5 — CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMIS- SION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF MACBRIDE ROAD TO MACBRIDE DRIVE IN MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART I. Comment: Continuous streets which run in different directions are named "drives" according to the City's street naming system. Since MacBride Road, a north -south Street, is now designed to curve concave northwesterly and extend east -west, the Planning and ZoningCommission recommended, le approval of the change by a 5-0 vote. 10- ,< Action: �I eL-i4 Q �J Item No. 6 - CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. a. Letter from William A. Graf, 717 Clark Street, con- cerning enforcement and publicity of ordinances controlling dogs. ct-1 Action: p (fit tJ C� Jc� i-+ l• C' NA _ �` u e_,r«_ t (, r�_< , b. Letter from Kathie Ann Henneberry, Mark Four Apts., concerning the necessity o sidewalks for the safety of blind pedestrians. C//J° •����2i' • ° ` :•.cam,.. ^'.�n.ti:".y Action: 1 z.: 1L l C.rM •� ', r� -fir �, �_ .�, C. t ( ate; , V � o C. Two letters from D. R. Stichnoth, Iowa-Illipois x..21' iDh. o -• r� Gas and Electric Compa,y, cncerning�interim gas and electric rates effective March 4, 1974. Action: !AJ �- JL ! Z C i �.,+,Ij e_ r�� page 3 • Work Agenda February 26, 1974 Item No. 6 - (Continued) d. Letter from Iowa City Library Employees a cost -of -living salary adjustment.d--IHai be" e( -%s 6a vY ade .4 Action: RA' Oa- &/f. Action: tit ay r� Action: requesting 1Kcf,ea S; 'd :red.ceA C/ Loj� rs-4,_+ Y A. A l/ moi. -r/ e e. Letter from D. G. Findlay, Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company, transmitting Mr. C. H. Golliher's comments regarding the proposed noise ordinance. 0 f. Letter from James R. Teeple, 750 Grant Street, con- cerning Section 6.16.9 of the Municipal Code of Iowa f.7 City - street storage ordinance. i3 Q1 -, 1 — Action: e� �-�T:�F�p�• �Fo� ky Letter from Governor Robert C� meltings on the Iowa Comm i•1 U' G�1�*�:/.t��.^ � d.c..,-i. .fist Ray concerning regional Letter from Kathryn Kirschbaum, Mayor, Davenport, concerning House File 575. City of i1 / /1 '- £ Action: R -C 1_ ✓Y. _ � ji �� c _:f r / J i. Letter from Frank Rizzo, Mayor, City of Philadelphia concerning the planting of trees in conjunction with the nation's bicentennial observance. Action: 8'- I alt- 1L! �• /L /��:r,4eO. _�.," L, � S:, - f A j' Item No. 7 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9.10.4b and 9.10.4c ✓/� OF THE PLUMBING CODE, CODE OF IOWA CITY. (THIRD READING) Comment: \ Section 9.10.4b is amended to delete the section which says the Plumbing Inspector shall also be Chairperson of the Board, enabling members of the Plumber's Board of Examiners to elect their own chairperson. Section 9.10.4c is amended so that appointed members of the Plumber's Board of Examiners shall be able to be reappointed and • * serve consecutive terms on the Board. T - Action: J?, Y Gl we. / Gl. � �_A. � �Q Z GZ_.CJGL.a.,� "a% � � �i• � �"n^ ,r' -'f ��/ V�_ �a �C u r !ii , 3: • _ 4 __ • Page 4 Work Agenda February 26, 1974 Item No. 8 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING FINAL PLANNED AREA DEVELOP- MENT PLAN FOR MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART I. (S-6919) (FIRST READING) Comment: MacBride Addition Inc. Company has submitted and amended final Planned Area Development (PAD) plan for a portion Of MacBride Addition, Part I which provides for exchange of park land along MacBride Road and a replatting of two lots and a portion of MacBride Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission on December 13, 1973 recommended approval by a 5-0 vote. This PAD is in conjunction with the following item. Public hearing was held February 19, 1974. Action: 5 � &) /,J ,�_ �a i % f (� ��// ,n Ct / at � / Item No. 9 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING FINAL PAD FOR MACBRIDE ADDITION, PART II. (S-7321) (FIRST READING) Comment: MacBride Addition Inc. had submitted a Planned Area Development Plan for 23.5 acres containing 32 lots and 104 apratment units. The Planning and Zoning Commission on January 10, 1974 recommended approval by a 7-0 vote. Public hearing was held February 1974. Action: J19, W / I 5� - Item No. 10 - ------------- CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING STREB-NATIONAL BY-PRODUCTS FROM R1A TO M1. (Z-7316) (FIRST READING) Comment: Mr. Al Streb the contract purchaser of the 13.27 acre tract from National By -Products (as pointed out in Mr. Downer's letter of January 17, 1974 there is no Option to purchase) has requested a rezoning from RIA to M1. The ownership of the property should have no bearing on the land use considerations as related to rezoning. The Riverfront Commission upon referral from the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended at the December 20, 1973 meeting that "P&Z Commission recommend disapproval of all requests to rezone tracts fronting on the Iowa River until July 1, 1974, pending completion of a Riverfront Plan" by 4-0 a vote. The City Manager and staff had recommended denial of the M1 request in order to develop protection for the adjoining mobile home park, K] page 5 Work Agenda February 26, 1974 Item No. 10 - (Continued) a residential use. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 4-3 vote on January 10, 1974. Public hearing was held February 19, 1974. Action: � K/ � � AJ `v' � � /t ej6!1 jj pp n') O AA /. .. o k n -- !1 L1 J' 4-40 !1. ��. ,. �:,c. fi -t 1 is- l I Item No. 11 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SIGNATURES OF THE L MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER ON THE SETTLEMENT AGR -EMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. K•Ma-«-^1 F�azFn.. ccs. "-"�-' '^^ Action: bod DAI r S Item No. 12 - CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT FOR A FOUR WHEEL TYPE, 4 CUBIC YARD a CAPACITY STREET SWEEPER FOR THE STREET DIVISION AND /_ --y -- SETTING DATE FOR RECEIVING BIDS? 4111-/73. Comment: This resolution approves the plans and specifications and sets the date for receiving bids for a Four Wheel Type, 4 cubic yard capacity street sweeper for use by the Street Division of the Department of Public Works. The date for receiving bids will be Thursday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. This equipment will replace an existing street sweeper, which was purchased in 1970. Funds were provided in the 1974 budget in the amount of $19,000 for the purchase of this street sweeper. Action: � I �.Ci IJA_ ) � f -�Ig 1i Item No. 13 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ON AWARD OF BID FOR A 55 HORSEPOWER INDUSTRIAL TYPE WHEEL TRACTOR WITH FRONT-END LOADER AND -�I L % * BACKHOE. Comment: This resolution approves the award of bid to the Capitol Implement Commpan3z.of Iowa City, Iowa, in the amount of $9,998.00. The bids received on this end -loader are as`sToI>_ows : page 6 •Work Agenda February 26, 1974 Item No. 13 - (Continued) Capitol Implement Company $ 91998.00 Martin Brothers Equipment & 11,500.00 Supply Company Cline Truck & Equipment Co. 11,630.00 Power Equipment, Inc. 12,990.00 The Capitol Implement Company was the lowest of the four bidders submitting bids on this equipment. The 1974 budget for this equipment was $10,500. The bid for this equipment is $502 below the budgeted amount. Action: Item No. 14 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK ON THE RALSTON _ ZY— CREEK CULVERT AT MUSCATINE AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE. Comment: This resolution accepts the work done_.by F.&._.S_Construc_- tion Company, Inc. of Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the construc- tion of a culvert on Muscatine Avenue and Ralston Creek. The final contract amount on this project is $72,478.79 and:the contractor has completed all of the work in substantial accordance with the plans/and specifications. Action: T) g J rl P_ b_) ( CF i I ct'tq C SICK Item No. 15 - DISCUSSION OF EXCESS LAND HELD BY THE IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION. Comment: On February 19, 1974 the City Council received correspon- dence from the Highway Commission concerning the sale of certain parcels of land. Those parcels described which are within the City limits of.iowa City have been ma ed for Council presentation. Action: fCirat f"- `% r�ctvice�S° 1� C'�a'� li�� SoF -I-E,0 D(Avuu-0 Sf Y � �� j1 C' !ljG t1_ -i t x.i VL-/` �. �.• � , r ,(' � {a c i r Drl ✓f , �y.+"" V„' t \ �[... _ :',/`""tel "� ��'.{,.,� `� .'• � `! 1 ... � t,; 1 ;• G(-"t-'t-GL_ry... C>•Gi-L 4,^` :Y...wi 1, _..h yt..--n C:... �.. -�{ ,Q e-L.—F J � C•. 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U--ck-'._-.�_.(i t. -F %` .i'. { rw t:..e,� s r — 0 I \e page / Work Agenda February 26, rf /Item No. 16 - Comment: Action: Item No. 17 - 1974 z CONSIDER RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL BONDS.--- 2- ` �.`.�..`�` This resolution would call�for a special election on the ' issuance of general obligation urban renewal bonds not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of providing funds to pay a part of the cost of aiding in the planning; undertaking and carrying out anlurban renewal project -`, in Iowa City. Clpvti Vk ` P.d QUI'•;;- , C If 111J0. ! U 1 tin. -R /V a'lt � 2 E, ` 4 B ) a- 0-w- • �/� Comment: The City Council established February 26, 1974 as the date to hold a public hearing on the proposed noise ordinance. Action: ua p 1. ( ft . r✓ ti y Item No. 18 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 1974 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM #1. A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY. PUBLICIHEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR 1974 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM #1. b-) D cc. �D a_ j a (/ n,../ a / A. CONSIDE�RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Comment: The above resolutions are necessary for the 1974 Concrete Repair Proqram No. 1. Under this project streets on Windsor Drive, Prairie du Chien Road, Eastwood Drive, Southlawn Drive and Hollywood Boulevard will be repaired. It is estimated that this project will cost approximately $45,000. This item was previously considered during the regular Council meeting of February 5, 1974, as Item No. 14. Action: ect L�;.<_ 11 .-1 t) 5:IIAL- - -- _. - - ___ �L_'_Er1e' — 1 1' 1.+�-.wt.-L.r-�..Y � . `�---_l: f_. _ �'lr_CY�...; � �1.-tC; ✓ r . f�. 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I f' C' ./ / L_ page 8 ® Work Agenda February 26, 1974 Item No. 19 - CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1973; UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1973; UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1973; UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1973; AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1973 FOR MARCH 191 1974. Comment: The 1973 editions of these national uniform codes re- presents a periodic updating of the regulations involved and should be adopted by reference to update Iowa City's ordinances. Action: Item No. 20 - CONSIDER SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 6, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION. (V-7401) ,4_t, �u E - Comment: The University_of Iowa has requested that the alley in Block 6-0 f County Seat Addition bounded by Harrison, Madison, Prentiss and Capitol Streets be vacated. The University owns the entire Block and there are no exist- ing utilities or easements in said alley. 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'!_ _'__L. �f w.1_L_5__ii^•�.c4.•__IL 1_ . �"Tt_L Y �1'`��i._— �.__ �. 6�L__ i'w`Yf t rt-� �;•_. �•o t l..,l t... {, -•... L � .. Gt r ri T l ' f // i F r i • =MINUTES OF-P►;REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - FRRUAW 13, :`19741. 7`:30 P M, The Iowa City City;Councll -met: in regular session on the 13th day of February,":1974 at 7,30'P.K. in the Council Chambers at the Civi&. center _ Members,,prese.nt :'Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen,`deProsse, - White-Absent .-: none., Mayor Czarnecki presiding. The Mayor noted that the meeting.was`::being;.`recorded by Radio Station KXIC. Joyce Dostale_, ISPIRG,appeared concerning material presented on .nuclear ower, -, and nformed:'the Council of a P,. public hearing scheduled tomorrow in ,the :Senate'_' Chamber, Des Moines at which both sides of the- issuer will be'presented: - It":was moved'by Brandt'; and seconded by Davidsen to approve the disbursements_in'the amount_:of;$272-826.81 subject to audit. Motion carried -It,; was moved. by deProsse and seconded; by White that the minutes. of-;the meeting°s of ':the Board of Electrical Examiners - of 1/31%73., :CATV Committee, of 1/_7/74;,and Housing Commission . _-. .. of ;1/16%74 be received" and -filed. ; Rev. Welsh appeared. After discussion,^it was moved--by-;;Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to-refer the ;minutes of the;CATV1 Committee to the City Manager and-.City Attorney: Motion `adopted; .White voting 'no'. Roll call was taken onthe'-motion as°`amended. Motion carried, White voting ,Inot.- ". -` It.'was moved'by White and seconded by Brandt to adopt the Resolution Approving Cigarette�Permif-Application for Holiday Stataoristores, Highway#6 Rocky Shore`Drive. Upon roll call Brandt,;:Czarnecki'; Davidsen; derrosse White voted 'aye'. -Motion carr.-ed. _ It was-moved,;by'deProsse and seconded by White toadopt Resolution ApprovingClass.'CBeer and Liquor Control License Application `for `Eugene,''Bresler .and .Stephen Thompson dba/Gene's, 1134 South Gilbert Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, White,=Brandt voted 'aye'.,'Mot'ion.carried: It :was` moved; by Brandt and seconded %by. White to adopt the Resolution Approving Class ,;A' Sunday Sales-Beer &Liquor Permit Application .for V F W.`;:Post1..#3949,rHwy,. 6yBy-Pas s. Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse, White, ;Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried . Flb s `-'S 1; •c-"'y�,!ucf .K.. kY' .c +.nr•`T+.:- a tx`yh4 ;- �' ..T `.+5 .,_t_.k n..._r,_ s�n�rn :a.s_..-.,i'7' : .w.--=- Regu fy -Council :ke ting v»»... \1a»?l 4 /y ran t \n\- /cond d by White that the . ~ Xmma Jean wit b§ 1 $ams Chairperson, mayor's -« ,_. \/R� ttee dcon erni g<the appreciation for <, I o # Youth . . rm }§�¥)t Program beereceived ... . . .. � ... .. , , a... %nom a »IAd .�. � , , ... y /r \\t and seconded y White that the \ : © «» � . . &?St c§no h ..,_. 'resident z. . . .>«y \ % ice \f«\Secleta£y, ,» concern- ing s a e\orC §Ee to be ) for r Porte n L tes t Cha \Bo ri 3o in, er 2 .2 v� age ;3 p Regular Council Meeting•, r . . . . . . . . . . . . --Fe ru bi cary 13' 1974 aw. After a -',pre sentat' 'i6ii':by"'th,e,,Clty- Manager: outlining the project,--and-..-th'e-l�'-p.ubl*icity-:tok it *.:(Item #14), it was moved by Brandt' and:'se'conded- by White:. -6 -.ad t opt the Resolution Approving Notice-. to.-BiAd e*'rs,,-: P -and Collection System for roposa, -Form, :the, City 0 . 1ow&-,.C1ty_'.:s Newsprint Recycling Program. Upon roll _6aVj-d call Czarnecki, en:j:idep 'aye', Brandt -rq_sseF-White:voted voted 'no' - ion ..was- moved by deProsse and seconded_hy,..iWhite;-to authorize the -Ct-y': Manager to expend funds i, -to jublciz6_--th&-`--project�� I = Page 4 Mayor Ci concerning su hadrecommend requested'tha Iowa City''usl this. emo'from the Johnson County iceland Human Relations uss, the letter from Rod urinal, penalties for the -ijuana at their 2/27/74 meet - e had received a copy of the ty, of Iowa Student Senate : the next meeting on the -ted,`on Senate File #531, the ioted that it had been drafted of ,the City Council and read t of legislation to recognize hen -.outlined several changes. 2. 1. It--,was-moved by White and :ment as recommended by the be -adopted by the Council with pions as 'discussed. Motion ie .informal agends of February 'discussion with Planning and 3 parks, riverfront, parking ?rodu'cts rezoning. Councilman.White,.=announced=?the Saturday>morning meeting with the Legisl'ators:'at.9r_30 A;M "and a; noon 'meeting of the East Central -Iowa Associa'tionof= Regional;- Planning Association for discussion of bylaw.'amendments-: it page 5" Regular CouncilMeeting February `, 1'3' ; 1974 The City Manager..commented�=on a- press release and stated ` that he did ;not; express the opinion ;of :.,the Council on, Madison . streetand _,that e.. -did say'`thatthe ;contemplated egress and ingress at .the approach .to<"Burlington Street Bridge would not be<.tolerable'r City Manager Wel s presented' .a proposed agreement to ' determine, whether or;not.eligible employees would be represented by AFSCME l6cal>,183, ;andoutlined several insertions ` and amend- ments,'oneof which w.as the date set for the"election, March 7, 1974,"and asked._Council's approyal".of.document to be signed. ` It was. °moved by White•:and seconded .by-dePros`se that the agree- ment between; the City=of Iowa ,City and AFSCME Local 183 be signed. Motion -carried.=.- After -inforiial meeting we.th the Library Board and as discussed, was.moved,by_deProsse-and seconded by White that the City Manager: be.'authorized;`to increase :allocation` to the Library - Board by the amount of insurance`='increases. ;Motion carried. City Attorney Hayek advised'. that the case of Douglass vs Iowa City"was set_for=argument en. the Supreme Court March 18th. Mayor Czarnecki noted 'a fee.s&hedule report from the Citv Attorney Hayek -".City=:Manager Wells. recommended adoption of the Engineering" -Society schedule of"'fees,,.'after discussion, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by:Davidsen"to approve the fee schedule Motion defeated;. deProsse,,Czarnecki, White voting 'no'."C ..Councilman, noted that there was nothing improper with talkingto and dealing`with,individual consultants on the ' terms. -an Afee schedules that they choose, but the City. of Iowa City ought not takeformal .'action adoptingior approving of any sort of fee 'schedulesbecause the Anti -Trust Division of the Depart- ment of.`Justce-is taking a':very'strong position on the illegality of these" things. Robe"rt Welsh ;appeared. Mayor Czarnecki'announced the availability of his State of the City message, covering his perspective of the operations of the City and.' a checklist Zof, items pending., He suggested estab- lishment of;a Transit :Board=arid a Social Services Board. The message;encluded'an anal of :the _Urban Renewal posture of the Council;; comments on the Noise'.Ordinance, CATV, _Landlord Tenant ordi.nance,`Housing,'Parks and Recreation, Library, long range implicate ons_of.financing, the Capitol Improvements=Program,:.Revefiue Sharing, efficiency of the City Jv, li ration. randt.and 'seconded by deProsse to adjourn M ;Motion carried Minutes of Iowa City Airport Commission January 17, 1974 Members Present: Full,- Hartwig, Summerwill Members Absent: Peterson, Perkins Others Present: Jones Chairman Full called the _meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the December meeting were presented. It was moved by Summerwill, seconded by Hartwig that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried. Jones presented the bills for January. It was moved by Hartwig, seconded by Summerwill that the bills be paid as presented. Motion carried. The Finance Department Report was presented and discussed. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Next meeting: February 21, 1974, Civic Center, 7:30 P.M. ■ 1 MINUTES IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 1974, 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Jim Roegiers June Davis Sarah Fox Virginia Hebert Jim Lindberg Jim Sangster Robin Powell Orrin Marx Joan Buxton Richard Wollmershauser Donald Schmeiser Anthony Osborn H. Eugene Chubb Bob Lee GUESTS: Mary Newhauser University of Iowa Recreation Class -Agency Orientation The Iowa City Park & Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Sarah Fox on February 13, 1974. A Department of Community Development Report, entitled, "Neighborhood Park Study Hollywood Manor Area" was presented by Dick Wollmershauser, giving background into the study and answering any questions. This report is intended to examine the immediate and future need for Parks in the Southside Iowa City Area. A second report submitted subsequent to this study, will analyze methods for procuring suitable open space for Park and Recreation use. Mr. Chubb indicated that in his opinion, the idea of the neighborhood concept mentioned in the report was not an idea of serving the general city such as Mercer Park but to supply active use areas for the immediate neighborhood within walking dis- tance. His main concern was getting parks too small and too crowded. A motion was made by Jim Lindberg and seconded by June Davis that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Council that the Staff present cost figures for the three alternatives in the Hollywood Manor Park Study for use at a special meeting on February 27, 1974. Motion carried. A motion was made by June Davis, and seconded_ by Jim Sangster, that the minutes of January 9, 1974 be approved with the following correc- tions: Page 3 ----Paragraph 3 ----Should read, "Provide parameters within which." Page 4 ----Paragraph 6 ----Should read, "Congressman Mezvinsky's office." Page 5 ----Paragraph 4 ----Should read, "Parks designated be furnished." Motion carried. Pa ge 2 Park and Recreation Commission February 13, 1974 Jim Roegiers reported on the Johnson County Open Space Committee Meeting which discussed a proposed additional land acquisition at Kent Park which will include frontage on Highway #6. Local approval is needed before applying for Federal Funds which are available. Following a discussion as to how to handle communications between the Council and Commission it was decided that using the Council agenda as a guideline, Chairperson Fox would be in contact with Commission Mem- bers as to when they should be a representative at Council Meetings. A letter was presented from Dennis Kraft with answers to questions pre- sented to him at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting of January 92 1974. It was requested that the answers be placed with questions regarding Ralston Creek Planning of the previous meeting. Mr. Chubb reported in regard to the Tennis Courts Project. The City Engineer was progressing with the plans, that staking for location is being done at the present time and that these will determine the actual number and location of the courts. The Commission requested the Direc- tor of Parks and Recreation to report in two weeks on the status of the Space limitation for the tennis courts. Jim Lindberg moved and Virginia Hebert seconded that the Park and Rec- reation Commission reaffirms its previous position to construct six (6) tennis courts in Mercer Park, as its' number one Capital Improvement Project for 1974. Motion Carried. Chairperson Fox stated that the City is considering employing a Consul- tant for a River Corridor Study for Burlington Street to just South of the City Limits. The study would coordinate River, Park, Iowa City's South Entry, and Urban Renewal Planning. Mary Newhauser gave background into how the Riverfront Commission came into existence and it's recent activities. Some of the items presented are listed below: 1. The Riverfront Commission Exists for the purpose of devel- oping plans for the River banks and controling the use of the River. 2. Environmental surveys of the River are being performed with the help of law students investigating various means of ac- quiring land, resulting in an eventual "River Protection Zone." 3. The City Manager is in favor of planning the entire River Corridor from Burlington Street to below the City Limits including Sturgis Ferry and the old land fill along 218. 4. The Official Riverfront Commission could get the benefit of an additional 3/4 Mill levy above the 30 Mill limit for the purchase or development of land along the River. This 3/4 Mill levy is available every year once the plan is completed. A motion was made by Lindberg and seconded by Jim Sangster that the ?' Park and Recreation Commission enthusiasticly endorses the idea of employing a consultant for the purpose of planning the South River Corridor, and if that planning involves the delay of development on Mesquakie and Sturgis Ferry, the Commission concurs in that delay. Motion carried. A motion was made by June Davis and seconded by Jim Lindberg that the Park and Recreation Commission wants to be involved in the selection of the consultant and wants to have an official, active, participa- tory role in the planning process. Motion carried. A motion was made by Jim Roegiers and seconded by June Davis that the Park and Recreation Commission endorses the Riverfront Commission's motion asking to defer all zoning requests relative to property front- ing on the Iowa River until completion of the Riverfront Plan. Motion carried. At this point in the meeting two members, June Davis and Jim Roegiers, left resulting in the number present being below a quorum. The Chair- person asked that the members of the Commission bring to the next meeting a list of ideas for projects and how the Commission should pro- ceed in regard to new C.I.P. proposal. Virginia Hebert announced that she had been contacted about erosion along Emerald and Keswick Drive in the area of West Gate Apartments. It- was stated that since erosion was not on Park land it would be better to refer the party to the Code Enforcement Division or Dennis Kraft. Chairperson Fox appointed Jim Lindberg to write a summary of the let- ters in regard to the Winter Recreation Activities Add in the news- paper and to present it to the Commission at a later date. There was discussion in regard to a letter from Mrs. Sam Becker, stat- ing that existing programs do not accomodate the handicapped. A sub- committee was established of Virginia Hebert and Orrin Marx to study further action. Chairperson Fox, in response to a notice from Joan Buxton, requested Bob Lee to look into the conditions of the locker rooms and showers at the Iowa City Recreation Center. Page 4 Iowa City Park and Recreation Minutes February 13, 1974 After discussion, it was decided that the Commission would prepare it's new C.I.P. recommendations in the style of the Commission's "Five Year Park and Recreation Plan, 1972-1976." Chairperson Fox read a list of questions to present to a Subcommittee on Memorials but deferred further action until a Subcommittee could be established at the next meeting. The Park Tour scheduled for Saturday, February 16th, was expanded to include Hickory Hill Park. Chairperson Fox reported on the impact to Brookland Park of the Pedestrian Campus, but deferred any action until plans were further developed. The Commission members present discussed the need for a Staff Report on the Zoo in relation to the new C.I.P. In response to Commission inquiries, Mr. Chubb indicated he could duplicate the Brauer Zoo Report and have cost figures by the March meeting. Mr. Chubb gave a list of some of the projects he felt should be studied: 1. North Market Square neighborhood. 2. Nature of College Hill Park due to loss of Elm Trees. Virginia Hebert proposed two projects: 1. Senior Citizen Center Downtown Iowa City. 2. Leasing Lincoln School as a Recreation Center if it's vacated. Chairperson Fox stated that the next meeting, Special Meeting, would be February 27,,1974. Those present requested that the regular March meeting be moved ahead to March 6, 1974 due to the University vacation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Catharine W. Eisenhofer Secretary L 1 MINUTES Iowa City CATV Committee January 21, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Eskin, Hubbard, Prediger, Russell, Welsh MEMBERS ABSENT: Cordier, Ehninger STAFF PRESENT: Kay Maune GUESTS: Lewis D'Vorkin, Harry Baum The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. The proposed agenda for the meeting was as follows: 1. Approval of minutes 2. Discussion of private franchise ordinance provisions 3. Discussion of workshops 4. Other business The minutes of January 7, 1974, were reviewed and several corrections and additions were made. It was moved that the minutes as corrected be approved. The Committee next dealt with the review of the ordinance provisions and corrections made were as follows: Page 2 IV. G. should read, "To state in the ordinance the responsibilities of the Council in such a manner to make it clear to all that neither the Council nor the City Administrative Staff shall have the authority to censor any programming." Page 4 4.a. (2) delete "or equivalent capacity" to read, "to service the University of Iowa and other municipalities when deemed advisable and ..." Page 6 d.(4) "video/tape" should be stated as "video/audio" in both instances in this paragraph. Also, d.(1) on the same page should have the final sentence, "Rates may give preference to non- commercial users" struck from the paragraph. Page 13 8.c, should read, "In the case of any emergency or disaster the management may interrupt signals otherwise being distributed and upon request of the City Council make available its facilities for emergency use." Some discussion followed regarding when transmittal of the ordinance provisions should take place and in what form it should be in. Rev. Welsh reminded the committee of the intent to send a copy of the provisions to Mike Holland at the Cable Television Information Center for review. A.letter addressed to John Hayek, Iowa City City Attorney, concerning the provisions was read by the Chairman. • January 21, 1974 A motion was made by Dick Blum and seconded by Sandra Eskin that the Committee transmit the measures at a date to be decided upon in the near future to the City Council as a final report on ordinance provisions for municipal ownership accompanied by applicable minority opinion reports. The motion was voted down in a 4-2 vote. Sandra Eskin made a motion and it was seconded by Russell that the Committee take-up the subject of minority reports at the second meeting in February. It was voted down in a 2-3-1 vote. The Chairman then requested and it was generally agreed by those present that anyone having a minority report should circulate that report by the February 4 meeting or at least have it ready for that meeting so that the Committee may be able to determine whether any future action is necessary or warranted. Rev. Welsh presented a report to the Committee on the recent developments on the workshops. (See Appendix A) It was decided in a 5-0-1 vote that this report be accepted and that no further scheduling of workshops be done at this time. The Committee then turned its attention to the development of provisions for private franchise. It was decided to use the Boulder, Colorado permit as a basic guide in making such changes as deemed appropriate. The first four sections were then discussed as follows: Section 1. Short Title Section 2. Intent -- agreed with this section Section 3. Definitions -- all terms needed Section 4. Grant of Permit 4.1 agreed 4.2 agreed 4.3 voted 3 in favor of 15 years, 2 in favor of 10 years, 1 in favor of 7 year 4.4 agreed 4.5 question as to whether or not this is enforceable. Chairman to check with Mike Holland. 4.6 agreed 4.7 to check along with Section 9.2. Some feeling towards using our IV. B. 1. It was requested that an outline of the Boulder permit be typed to aid us in the review of the ordinance provisions. The Committee will discuss these provisions further at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. TO: CATV Committee January 21, 1974 FROM: Bob Welsh RE: Workshops Sandy and I met January 14 and discussed the workshops. Some items of agreement were: 1. Emphasis in two areas: What is cable? It's potential and desirability. Ownership Alternatives 2. Who should be invited and that an open door invitation should be extended. Some items where we were not in agreement were: 1. Use of outside resource persons 2. The exact time committment for the workshop We agreed to meet again this morning to finalize a recommendation. Flo Beth attended. Sandy was busy with other considerations for CATV. Flo Beth convinced me that the first priority of the committee should be to get the provisions for a private franchise in order and a report to the City Council. And that at that time, the Council might wish for us to assist in public hearings and workshops but that we should do this at the direction of the Council and that we get to the Council as soon as possible our report. Recognizing that it would mean each or at least most of us committing ourselves to 40 hours or more of preparation, and recognizing our first reponsibility, I concurred. Thus the report I bring to you is that we not schedule any workshops at this time. 0 1 Jim Roegiers MEMBERS PRESENT: June Davis Sarah Fox Virginia Hebert Jim Lindberg Jim Sangster MEMBERS ABSENT: Robin Powell Orrin Marx Joan Buxton STAFF PRESENT: Richard Wollmershauser. Donald Schmeiser Anthony Osborn H. Eugene Chubb Bob Lee GUESTS: Mary Newhauser University of Iowa Recreation Class -Agency Orientation The Iowa City Park & Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Sarah Fox on February 13, 1974. A Department of Community Development Report, entitled, "Neighborhood Park Study Hollywood Manor Area" was presented by Dick Wollmershauser, giving background into the study and answering any questions. This report is intended to examine the immediate and future need for Parks in the Southside Iowa City Area. A second report submitted subsequent to this study, will analyze methods for procuring suitable open space for Park and Recreation use. Mr. Chubb indicated that in his opinion, the idea of the neighborhood concept mentioned in the report was not an idea of serving the general city such as Mercer Park but to supply active use areas for the immediate neighborhood within walking dis- tance. His main concern was getting parks too small and too crowded. MVA motion was made by Jim Lindberg and seconded by June Davis that the ` Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Council that the Staff present cost figures for the three alternatives in the Hollywood Manor Park Study for use at a special meeting on February 27, 1974. Motion carried. A motion was made by June Davis, and seconded by Jim Sangster, that the minutes of January 9, 1974 be approved with the following correc- tions: Page 3 ----Paragraph 3 ----Should read, "Provide parameters • - within which." Page 4 ----Paragraph 6 ----Should read, "Congressman Mezvinsky's office." Page 5 ----Paragraph 4 ----Should read, "Parks designated be furnished." Motion carried. Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission February 13, 1974 Jim Roegiers reported on the Johnson County Open Space Committee Meeting which discussed a proposed additional land acquisition at Kent Park which will include frontage on Highway #6. Local approval is needed before applying for Federal Funds which are available. Following a discussion as to how to handle communications between the Council and Commission it was decided that using the Council agenda as a guideline, Chairperson Fox would be in contact with Commission Mem- bers as to when they should be a representative at Council Meetings. A letter was presented from Dennis Kraft with answers to questions pre- sented to him at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting of January 9, 1974. It was requested that the answers be placed with questions regarding Ralston Creek Planning of the previous meeting. Mr. Chubb reported in regard to the Tennis Courts Project. The City Engineer was progressing with the plans, that staking for location is being done at the present time and that these will determine the actual number and location of the courts. The Commission requested the Direc- tor of Parks and Recreation to report in two weeks on the status of the Space limitation for the tennis courts. Jim Lindberg moved and Virginia Hebert seconded that the Park and Rec- reation Commission reaffirms its previous position to construct six (6) �! tennis courts in Mercer Park, as its' number one Capital Improvement Project for 1974. Motion Carried. Chairperson Fox stated that the City is considering employing a Consul- tant for a River Corridor Study for Burlington Street to just South of the City Limits. The study would coordinate River, Park, Iowa City's South Entry, and Urban Renewal Planning. Mary Newhauser gave background into how the Riverfront Commission came into existence and it's recent activities. Some of the items presented are listed below: 1. The Riverfront Commission Exists for the purpose of devel- oping plans for the River banks and controling the use of the River. 2. Environmental surveys of the River are being performed with the help of law students investigating various means of ac- quiring land, resulting in an eventual "River Protection Zone." 3. The City Manager is in favor of planning the entire River Corridor from Burlington Street to below the City Limits including Sturgis Ferry and the -old -land fill along 218. 4. The Official Riverfront Commission could get the benefit of an additional 3/4 Mill levy above the 30 Mill limit for the purchase or development of land along the River. This 3/4 Mill levy is available every year once the plan is completed. A motion was made by Lindberg and seconded by Jim Sangster that the 2 Park and Recreation Commission enthusiasticly endorses the idea of employing a consultant for the purpose of planning the South River Corridor, and if that planning involves the delay of development on Mesquakie and Sturgis Ferry, the Commission concurs in that delay. Motion carried, A motion was made by June Davis and seconded by Jim Lindberg that the Park and Recreation Commission wants to be involved in the selection of the consultant and wants to have an official, active, participa- tory role in the planning process. Motion carried. A motion was made by Jim Roegiers and seconded by June Davis that the Park and Recreation Commission endorses the Riverfront Commission's motion asking to defer all zoning requests relative to property front- ing on the Iowa River until completion of the Riverfront Plan. Motion carried, At this point inthemeeting two members, June Davis and Jim Roegiers, left resulting in the number present being below a quorum. The Chair- person asked that the members of the Commission bring to the next meeting a list of ideas for projects and how the Commission should pro- ceed in regard to new C.I.P. proposal.- - - Virginia Hebert announced that she had been contacted about erosion along Emerald and Keswick Drive in the area of West Cate Apartments. It was stated that since erosion was not on Park land it would be better to refer the party to the Code Enforcement Division or Dennis Kraft. Chairperson Fox appointed Jim Lindberg to write a summary of the let- ters in regard to the Winter Recreation Activities Add in the news- paper and to present it to the Commission at a later date. There was discussion in regard to a letter from Mrs. Sam Becker, stat- ing that existing programs do not accomodate the handicapped. A sub- committee was established of Virginia Hebert and Orrin Marx to study further action. Chairperson Fox, in response to a notice from Joan Buxton, requested Bob Lee to look into the conditions of the locker rooms and showers at the Iowa City Recreation Center. Page 4 Iowa City Park and Recreation Minutes February 13, 1974 After discussion, it was decided that the Commission would prepare it's new C.I.P. recommendations in the style of the Commission's "Five Year Park and Recreation Plan, 1972-1976." Chairperson Fox read a list of questions to present to a Subcommittee on Memorials but deferred further action until a Subcommittee could be established at the next meeting. The Park Tour scheduled for Saturday, February 16th, was expanded to include Hickory Hill Park. Chairperson Fox reported on the impact_ to Brookland Park of the Pedestrian Campus, but deferred any action until plans were further developed. The Commission members present discussed the need for a Staff Report on the Zoo in relation to the new C.I.P. In response to Commission inquiries, Mr. Chubb indicated he could duplicate the Brauer Zoo Report and have cost figures by the March meeting. Mr. Chubb gave a list of some of the projects he felt should be studied: 1. North Market Square neighborhood. 2. Nature of College Hill Park due to loss of Elm Trees. Virginia Hebert proposed two projects: 1. Senior Citizen Center Downtown Iowa City. 2. Leasing Lincoln School as a Recreation Center if it's vacated. Chairperson Fox stated that the next meeting, Special Meeting, would be February 27,;1974. Those present requested that the regular March meeting be moved ahead to March 6, 1974 due to the University vacation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Catharine W. Eisenhofer Secretary 10 MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION JANUARY 28, 1974 The Iowa City Human Relations Commission met in regular session on January 28, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Building Conference Room. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Richard Braverman Paul Neuhauser E. J Means Mori Costantino Celia Roberts Sally Smith Bettye Balfour Elizabeth Diecke Phil Jones Nancy Vollertsen Jack Klaus Nancy Nelson Kay Maune Past Chairman Don Hoy opened the meeting with the introduction of new Commissioners, Balfour and Diecke, to the Commission. Hoy then expressed his feelings that it had been a pleasure to serve on the Commission both as a Commissioner for three years and as Chairman for the past two years. The floor was then opened to nominations for Chairperson. Neuhauser nominated Jones; Means nominated Neuhauser who declined; Roberts nominated Costantino. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Smith that nominations for the office of Chairperson be closed. The motion passed with a unaminous vote. The first ballot resulted in a tie vote; the second ballot resulted in a tie vote. Chairperson Hoy then opened the floor to nominations for a temporary Chairperson who would act as Chairperson until a Chairperson could be elected. Means nominated Neuhauser. It was moved by Braverman and seconded by Costantino that nominations be closed. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Diecke and seconded by Costantino to defer the election of all officers until the next meeting of the Commission. Motion passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Braverman and seconded by Means that Don Hoy be sent a letter of commendation for his efforts as both a member and Chairman of the Human Relations Commission. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. 1 • • • page 2 Human Relations Minutes January 28, 1974 It was moved by Braverman and seconded by Roberts that the Commission extend its appreciation to John Balmer for his time and willingness in filling an unexpired term on the Commission. It was moved by Costantino and seconded by Smith to approve the agenda after deleting item #8 -- discussion of the proposed organization of the Commission. Motion passed on unanimous vote. It was moved by Costantino that the minutes include the names of all visitors and members of the news media present. Motion died for lack of a second. The Commission requested that the minutes reflect when members arrive late or leave early. The Commission approved its minutes of December 17, 1973 and January 71 1974. The next item of business was discussion with Jack Klaus, Director of Urban Renewal, concerning EEO Contract Compliance on federally assisted City contracts. Klaus explained that any contract involving federal funds in excess of $2,000 must contain EEO guidelines. In construction contracts involving over $10,000 three sets of guide- lines apply: 1) Davis -Bacon wages and hours guidelines; 2) affirma- tive action guidelines; and 3) EEOC guidelines. Contracts for professional services are exempt from these requirements. A contract bidder is required to submit three copies of its affirmative action program. Award of the contract is subject to both City approval and HUD approval of the contractor's affirmative action program. (Sub- contractors come under the same regulations as do contractors) Klaus presented the bid kit used by the Department of Urban Renewal which explains the requirements and presents affirmative action guidelines. The Commission expressed an interest in further discussion of using such a bid kit to explain affirmative action guidelines for all City contracts. The Commission decided to review the information in depth before making a recommendation to the City Council. When questioned about the monitoring of affirmative action compliance, Klaus indicated that it becomes extremely difficult to monitor con- tractors because of the short duration of the projects for which contracts have been let so far and because of the use of union labor by contractors. Means left the meeting. The Commission received a letter from Robert L. Huber, Equal Opportunity Planner, DavenportHumanRelations Commission, concerning the possibility of forming an association of municipal civil rights commissions in Iowa. The Commission requested that response be made • indicating initial interest in pursuing such an association. The Commission also asked that inquiry be made about human relations funding from the HUD Management Assistance Grant Program. • Human Relations Minutes January 28, 1974 0 The next correspondence was from George Garcia concerning member- ship in the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRAJ. It was moved by Braverman, seconded by Costantino, that appropriate steps be taken for the Commission to join IAOHRA. The motion passed by unanimous vote. The Commission received correspondence from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights concerning a Regional Civil Rights Conference in Saint Louis on February 11-13, 1974. The Commission asked that Vollertsen, Maune, Diecke, and Costantino be authorized to attend the conference. Costantino brought the City advertisement for a water meter reader to the Commission's attention. The Commission asked for a report on the affirmative action taken to encourage parking meter readers to apply for the job. The Commission also requested a complete breakdown of City personnel by classification, sex, minority status, and salary. The Commission then discussed their meeting times. They decided to have their regular meeting on February 18 and to have a special meeting on February 4 to elect officers and discuss commission organization. The liason committee meeting with the school officials reported on their visit with the Superintendent of Schools. They indicated that the school system was holding a workshop on human relations February 5-6. Celia Roberts would be representing the Commission at this workshop. The committee also reported that the sex stereo- typing in the home economics and industrial arts programs appeared to be solved. The Commission indicated that they would be available to school officials for counseling on human relations/civil rights matters. Braverman reported that he had attended the Goodwill Industries Open House and that this organization would like to work with the Human Relations Commission. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Costantino, to go into closed session for consideration of complaints of discrimination and cases under conciliation. Upon a roll call vote - Braverman, Neuhauser, Costantino, Roberts, Smith, Balfour and Diecke voted yes. • MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RELATIONS FEBRUARY 4, 1974 DAVIS BUILDING CONFERENCE MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: COMMISSION ROOM Phil Jones Paul Neuhauser Richard Braverman E. J. Means Mori Costantino Celia Roberts Sally Smith Elizabeth Diecke Bettye Balfour Kay Maune Chairman Neuhauser called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. Smith suggested that a Steering Committee consisting of the Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson, and one member of the Commission be established to set the meeting agendas. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Means to create such a Steering Committee. The motion passed by a 7-1 vote. Neuhauser announced that Costantino and Jones had been nominated for the office of Chairperson. By secret ballot the Commission voted 7-0-1, with Jones abstaining, in favor of Jones as Chairperson. Jones chaired the remainder of the meeting. The Chairperson opened the nominations for Vice -Chairperson. Neuhauser nominated Costantino. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Smith that nominations be closed. Motion passed. A unanimous ballot was cast for Costantino as Vice -Chairperson. The Commission asked to retain Maune to serve as Secretary to the Commission and Vollertsen to serve as the in- vestigative attorney for the Commission. The Commission discussed the proposed organization of the Commission into committees. Although the functions of the various committees are extremely interrelated, they could be broken into three policy committees -- education, affirmative action, and complaint procedures -- and three administrative committees -- staff, ordinance review, and inter -agency cooperation. The Chairperson indicated that the Steering Committee would meet with Maune and Vollertsen to generate more definite proposals and objectives for the committees before the next meeting. Means indicated that he hoped in the future the general meeting of the Commission would be a reporting session of the committees and not a forum of extended debate on many.topics. Jones stated that the organization of the Commission should allow the Commission to set obtainable objectives, follow them through, and evaluate the results. It was moved by Means, seconded by Diecke, that the Commission adjourn to closed session for discussion ofcomplaintsof discrimination. Upon roll call vote - Jones, Braverman, Means, Costantino, Roberts, Smith, and Diecke voted yes. 0 AGENDA IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION February 6, 1974 1. Approval of Minutes of the Preceding Meeting January 16, 1974 2. Public Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda 3. Coordinator's Report Federal Register, Vol. 39, No. 15, January 22, 1974 Part II - 4. Old Business Discussion Part XI Statement of Policies Draft Discussion "Your Turn" Draft 5. New Business Selection of Sub -committee for Questionnaire for the Elderly 6. Next Regular Meeting February 20, 1974 7. Adjournment C� IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES February 6, 1974 MEMBERS PRESENT: White, Hamer, Frimml, Sheets MEMBERS ABSENT: Duncan, Branson, Bosserman STAFF PRESENT: Seydel 1. Chairman White called the meeting to order. New member Susan Sheets was welcomed and introduced to the other Commissioners. Following introductions, Hamer moved the minutes of January 16, be approved as written. Frimml seconded the motion,_Motion passed 4/0. 2. The public brought forth no discussion. 3. Coordinator's Report All 209 units are leased and occupied. There were 10 applicants placed in units during the month of January. The LHP will lose a duplex in March and two units in April; there are replacements available for these units. Discussion of Federal Register, January 22, 1974 - included the differences_1n administration of present LHP and proposed program. The important differences are as follows: a.) Functions of the LHA (Local Housing Authority) would be to; 1.) certify tenant eligibility and designate amount of rent tenant must pay owner. This is bound on 25% of adjusted income; 2.i to inspect the tenant selected unit to insure compliance with minimum housing codes prior to leasing and annually thereafter, 3.) approve of evictions; and 4.) conduct annual income reviews. ® b.) Present responsibilities of LHA to be charged to the owner are; 1.) tenant selection; 2.) management functions; 0 c.) The base lease would no longer be between the owner and the LHA with sublease being between the LHA and the tenant. The lease would be between the owner and eligible tenant, with the owner applying to LHA for remainder of rent not paid by tenant. In the case where the tenant breaks the lease, the LHA ceases payments. Specific reasons for the changes are not known, but the purpose of altering the Section 23 Program is to rid the program of abuses thought to be found in larger metropolitan areas. The changes as listed in the Federal Register may cause the Iowa City program to collapse. Seydel doubted the programchangeswould be implemented in FY 1974. On behalf of the Iowa Chapter of N.A.H.R.O., Seydel is responding to HUD concerning the publication. White requested copies of this letter be made available to the Commission. A letter dated January 23, 1974, from Senator Harold Hughes as a reply to Mayor Brandt's letter of November 1, 1973, was directed to the Commission for their information. In essence, the letter stated that the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee are attempting to combine various provisions into an omnibus housing bill. In the interim, a proposed bill to allocate funds for housing, housing assistance and community development programs authorized by Congress to be carried through at the 1972 funding level is pending before Housing, Banking and Currency Committee. 4. Old Business Part XI of the Statement of Policies - a note from Vollertsen stating the revision should meet with HUD specifications prompted Frimml to move the revision be recommended and forwarded to Council for approval. Hamer seconded the motion, motion passed 4/0. "Your Turn" - White would send a memo to the Commissioners requesting their comments and changes along with a schedule of rehearsals and possible taping time. Frimml and Sheets volunteered to accompany White and Seydel for the taping of the program. 5. New Business is White appointed Branson as Chairperson of the sub -committee to study housing needs of the elderly. Other members are Hamer and Sheets; more members may be added. Duties of 0 the sub -committee are to; 1.) design questionnaire with help of resource persons, 2.) administer questionnaire, 3.) gather and search for supportive information. Sheets suggested Thea Sando — Office of Retirement Education, Kirkwood Community College, be contacted for help. 6. Commissioners were reminded of the next meeting scheduled for February 20, 1974. 7. Frimml moved the meeting be adjourned. Hamer seconded the motion, motion passed 4/0. MEMBERS PRESENT: Madsen, Cain, Horner, Larew, Ogesen MEMBERS ABSENT: Gailher, Henry STAFF PRESENT: Wollmershauser, Schmeiser, Dicker, Child Chairman Madsen called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the January 24, 1974 meeting. A motion to approve the minutes as written was made by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Ms. Larew. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Madsen reminded the Commissioners that the P & Z Commission would meet jointly with the City Council Tuesday, February 19, 1974, at 4:00 p.m. in the Urban Renewal Conference Room. 5-7401. Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part 2, filed by Plum Grove Acres, Inc. (vic. north of Court Street and east of back lot lines along east side of Dartmouth Street). Date filed: 1/24/74; 45 -day limitation: 3/10/74. Mr. Ed Lucas, Attorney representing Plum Grove Acres, Inc., indicated that he would submit a quit claim deed for a 10' cross- walk between Lots 33 and 34. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Ms. Larew and seconded by Dr. Ogesen to recommend to the City Council approval of item S-7401, Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part 2, subject to dedication of a 10' crosswalk between Lots 33 and 34 and the submission of corrected copies of the plat showing a bearing of N 86 55' 00" E. The motion carried unanimously. S-7402. Resubdivision of a portion of Macbride Addition, Part 1, by Macbride Addition, Inc. (vic. west of Macbride Drive and south of Lot 40, Part 1, Macbride Addition). Date filed: 2/4/74; 45 -day limitation: 3/21/74. It was moved by Ms. Cain, seconded by Dr. Ogesen, to recommend to the City Council approval of S-7402, resubdivision of a portion of Macbride Addition, Part 1, by Macbride Addition, Inc. subject to the acreage being shown on the plat. The motion carried unanimously. .• • A motion was made by Ms. Cain and seconded by Dr. Ogesen to recommend to the City ,Council that Macbride Road in Macbride Addition, Part 1, be changed to Macbride Drive. The motion carried unanimously. S-7403. Replat of portion of Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 30, East Iowa City Addition (vic. bounded by I Street, Fourth Avenue and CRI&P RR). Date filed: 2/5/74; 45 -day limitation: 3/22/74. Mr. Don Schmeiser, Associate Planner, indicated that some interest had been expressed by the Commissioners in replatting the entire Block 30. Mr. Bill Meardon, Attorney representing Mr. Stanley Cross, said he would be willing to explore the possibility of replatting the entire block but at the present time he would have no way of compelling such an agreement. Chairman Madsen suggested deferring the matter until the next P & Z Commission meeting, February 28, 1974. A motion to defer S-7403, replat of portion of Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 30, East Iowa City Addition, was made by Dr. Ogesen and seconded by Ms. Cain. The motion carried unanimously. V-7401. Request for vacation of alley in Block 6, County Seat Addition, said block being bounded by Harrison, Madison, Prentiss and Capitol Streets. Request made by University of Iowa. Referred to P & Z by City Council. Date filed: January 29, 1974. Moved by Mr. Horner and seconded by Ms. Larew, a motion to approve V-7401, request for vacation of alley in Block 6, County Seat Addition, carried unanimously. 72-08. Zoning & Subdivision Fee Study. Study completed by Department of Community Development. Referred by City Council to P & Z -- 2/5/74. Mr. Richard Wollmershauser, Senior Planner, explained that the Zoning & Subdivision Fee Study was a study that the City Council directed the City Manager to initiate in December, 1972. Upon completion of the study, the City Council referred the study to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their review, comments and recommendation. Some of the questions asked by the Commissioners included the following: 1. Is there any cost differential between commercial rezoning and residential rezoning? 0 2. How important is it that fees in Iowa City be similar to those of surrounding communities so that Iowa City can develop at the same rate as those communities? 3. How much of the zoning and subdivision costs should be covered by the petitioner? 100%? 75%? Should taxpayers help cover some of the cost? 4. Should the City be responsible for paying publication costs? 5. Could any of the zoning and subdivision procedures as outlined in the Zoning and Subdivision Fee Study be simplified in order to reduce costs? 6. Should the petitioners of small plats pay the same as petitioners of large plats? Chairman Madsen indicated that the Zoning and Subdivision Fee Study would again be reviewed at the next Planning & Zoning Commission informal meeting, February 26, 1974. P-7319. Office & Research Park Zone (ORP). Mr. Schmeiser indicated that the Office & Research Park Zone proposal, as revised, would be sent to American College Testing Program, Inc. and Westinghouse Learning Corporation. 73-1526. Neighborhood_ Park Study, Hollywood Manor Area. Chairman Madsen stated that the Neighborhood Part. Study would be on the agenda for the next informal meeting. He asked the City Staff to explore the possibility of having a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Election of officers. Don Madsen was nominated for Chairman by Dr. Ogesen. Ms. Cain - moved and Ms. Larew seconded a motion that the nominations cease. Mr. Madsen was unanimously elected Chairman. • Dr. Ogesen was nominated for Vice Chariman by Ms. Larew. Ms. Cain moved and Mr. Horner seconded a motion that the nominations cease. Dr. Ogesen was unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Ms. Larew was nominated for Secretary by Ms. Cain. Mr. Horner moved and Dr. Ogesen seconded a motion that the nominations cease. Ms. Larew was unanimously elected Secretary. The meeting adjourned. j 7 n I F. duw n _ _ _ . . Louise Larew, Secretary �l %i,:Fi CI,Tbuy'ue street, iow'o city, iowa 522,10 (319);51-8556 r:a�r •: 3i,L fianniA Commission 'or.thl:r Meeting ry L0 1974 7:3O p.m. .: s C.: istian Cijurch , \v. -nue, Iowa City ?-lichael Kattchee, Chairperson est.r:t: Linda Dole, J. Patric',c 1Vhite, C. L. liranc t, Dorothy Douglass, Glenn Shoemaker, Ory tl Y'o _e: R chard Bartel, Paul Huston, Richard Gibson, Jo'm 110s L�lrry 111"ieland, John Reyhons, Isabel Turner F, .`.bscnt: Allan Vestal, Donald Madsen, Carol Jci'rossc, Carl Goetz, Patricia Meade, Faith I:nowler, S, -.dA' o - s _-. sent: :. 1'7't:sollt Penny Davidsen, Susan Sheets, Don Kirch10r, llllocmberg, Holcanson, ;•Iintl.e, lfosl.t, L'1:mtu;1 _r:n— ir1i.:ioduced noW 7IIemf)ers o:L -cne 1:Cglonal 1').annii1 �: •:'...,' Dorothy Douglass, and Orval Yoder. He noted t;:•.. _:'rJ I::c;:: i' rS IhOt In attendance Were Patricia Neade aIle .Sad i, Si or AiI? UT%s li`; nberr; stated that as Secretary he Would reco11rmeud a co.'; 11e �cember 19, 1973 minutes of the Commission, on pa„ e c :i,, .. is ctuotcc as saying, "...'that 'tile County aj,I;oirlt Csc:-:.: ai_1vr s acting on functional. committees and on the C:o,...r� stated It should react, "... that the County icn rcpresentati.ves on the Commission frons various Jur:LS�.i:.� TLir;iCr Stclted that on page two of the salile 111inUteS, tiCc0ilc, i Bartel explained references in the CAC: I'.11Tll1tc�. .' �. t-i_Gt 1t should read, "Mr. Bartel referred to the CAC: %L1J:i L1OVC:C1 to approved the ntlnl.iteS of December 19, 1973, as `,';l:i.�e seconded the motion; the motion carried. i; S REr; _'0RT reported that tho 171C1I1bCrship of the Colas .. :i U .11 of t:Yenty-Seven YOt7.71g ntcinbers. lie also I-c'!Tortoc!-i.... ..... t11Flt total must be present L. vote -0n a71 alTiC'11(I:flC'.liL ,hi.ch is eighteen. 'Mr. lliloenberg noted that -store ,:rO- :jirds requirement Were in attendance. i1'}i.;_t ]ilOVCd -the adoption of the Resolution amendl_ng the Artic.I.('s or: '`• ":�C'i.; z: (1 ': ll By -Laws by chang"J_Ilg -tae last .sentence of p;t.rja ,cap? i sl:, of tion I 1: i4embership, to read as Collows: "?• •_':;li?BT �Ovv'rnmentS wlt1 more than one rcpresenl atiirC: a'v(z: no nore than three-fourths elected officials, or !Li_ dii•ectly responsible to them, witli the remainingTh?T lsc:n ii- t_�ves being citizens." Leiser seco ded the (notion. Mr. Kattchee stc(ted t}ult or.i, ''.1'.: _. ,:. ,ri-.,z the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, would btl a cit. r,_: }1an"C from t:vo-thirds to three :fourths elected of.Eic.i;ils. }: :> ineci that it ivas the only agency with four 11 "Lilat agency was the only one that presently could (lot. h'xl - .. o _ representation because three members would cscec;l tllu i *i : ':. . : i-1 d �:lected representatives. Ile stated that the - office with the Board oC Supc:rvis()rs, 1ine1: ,FIs. Cilek too'AX citizen representati\re from the County on tile' ComM.)S"9 U. Kattche;e stated that the E\eCLl't1VE LO ird d1SCi : .; :•_ -_- Ri1C CC'lt It was eSsentlal that tl-10 TepreSen':at .\-C; of ,.,.._ , rl"150rs be members of the Commission; _therefore:,,•.- �:c:.; r):0posed. In response "to a question, i`Ir. White scl.id t}:at. i}:;: ion 0� "persons directly responsible to elected of f icials" by -lavas . called for a roll call vote on the mot _on C, Zdo}1 _:.O uU, L , dmendlnu the Articles of Agreelnent and By-i.;i,Vis. T(..: L:,,L ioL unanimously. ?0`.:: 0I :O. INATI\'G COMMITTEE reported t}lilt 't}lE', l:011Ohdlnb 1JC1'SOI1S bud mc -L O;l ..:: ,,::! .'• `r , nominatinu committee: Ed Czarnecki, tc:L, JO ry Zaiser, Fran Bullard, and Robert c0r.,,,i tee determined two priorities :Cor select in the no;a ;_c•::, : -C'11 C; p : Son should be extremely familiar with the Co::unissioa, t}1,ut the person should have a strong interest in the pl ;, acn0c':i reported that the committee unanimously votcc' tc) Patric; White nor the position of Chairperson. He staced ti:.t Live -%oted to nominate two persons for the position of- i?erson: Jerry Zaiser and Richard Bartel. _.,I stated tient lie wished t0 withdraw his nlllie I.ron 110;a:::'.J_; "' ' tee i.Ii.: fact that the County 7.S considering two itc;iis I)0;- ;1 ' 11,1;' 1- :-,-n V1'1_ J.o:lal Planning Commission: 1) 'Clic goveCll(nCilt Space stlici ", nr�e r,ember committee originally established to research. 1_:'. i.: i -h lcil there }las been no report :Crone that committee; aTul 2) j.;!.;u -,!so i1.I11I1i:1;r and the possibility of the County doing it on their 0-.-.;.. .i:". _ .rtcl stated that the County's sentiments 110 With tho (: )i.:;,;;. o;,' C ;iOn2:I concept, however, the County 1S In the process of ;1:"•:;i' J i l ;'. } valua of tie Commission to the Johnson County Board of Stil+c vi Cilcl\ stated that she had not participated in those disco>ston -3 ;Czar-.Ic:Cii moved to nominate J. Patrick ltfl-lite as Chair,)ersOII ry° i:.er as Vice -Chairperson; Nir. Gibson seconded the motion. JO1.;: i,:ioVC'1 that nomina'tions be closed and 'thoseI101i?"Li]�.ii"Cci U•_� •:.�ti--L. `t;HOLiS action; Mr. Brandt seconded the motion; tfic -1e se ;ter esources jilt •en erg re,orted that the corunittee ]lief to discuss Talc' 0. t,1e UjA.d3te Oi the j'Ja'ter-Sewer plana He StLiti3G. i:i1:-i; "•i' ebe reportin.g on the updated plan in %clarcll a; 'gars. Recreation and Open Space -�S Pairil .4 Of RLissell Addition to p 4V. Kent hark !" l c^bare reported that the Commission }Tad rcccilrod et I,0t i..:" v: J r. C ; rt)III the Johnson County consolation Board COIiCe i'il. +? : 1•_ :c<lu is i tion to ; N. hent Pall:. Mr.. llol:anson reporter'. q;i„g ? ii Ci acquisition is seVi an—en acres and reasons for the purchase. 11 to act as a bu"t cr .r.Ile; e aluable woodland resources on the parcel; and 3j to pi eve tL:v.^_iopi�nt of that land. ,dr. Floicanson that the PRO CO. lot i.ttO O il13 CL< 5 the proposed project. lie stated that it WaS i-il C<::.,7 i1 •i C.O^ 17 tee, :in the abscise of a quorum, to Yecc) l7;lo77d ile said the staEf also reconllnenderf ?' "•:;i:,•� t _ Mr. HolCanson stated that the total L;Tan't 1 e({L1C'St 7.5 .i G t -o::isair.ely a?°,000, of: which $10,950 iaill be prov.tlec: b; t,. i c.1 Lt OS Citltdoor i:ecrcation; the price per acre is j}.,o.l -� he seventeen acres is SO 1-L' 1 Illl;l•.Cr .:::,•. t.. a�. i•Jhy t e price .1_or t. ],'OV10LI_i.`.- acquired, Mr. Holkanson S'�a'teCl t111S 1S the land also with the location of 'the highway, the l;ilhti Iia: moi•. •:: va ap„= nt potential. He said tlere there are some ;:.1C lirop�rty including a mobile home, Water system,ailCi ruiatct< .....:_:.....___ Gi�)son stated tllat he felt this to be the most si,'Iri; aa, n= 1orTa : property accluisi�tion cons:i_dered thus far in t}l,� ar ;l. 1 Gibson ;coved that the Commission consider tfie p o; c_ consistent with good regional planning; Mr. Brandt secoaa:c iu;1. lr. 1',Ie11s questioned the possibility O[ GrLi Ilam Dow,: ; is c county land acquisition so that the courts could deter:7int` lticlls stated that lie had no .17 SlUMell- With tfl<c� c:': )Lit hJlth the price Since It h�'a5 TlOL c0nS1StC71t •'L� `- i+ Ions Mr Brandt asked if the :Federal funding as;cnt .., i.�le property and investigate the acclu:LSition Ue1:0:' -a le a;:plkation. i1r. White stated that this would be part o1. :;r::+ _ application, which r:ould come before the Commission for cc: :_I: ala .er stage. called :For a Vote On tho. niOti011 to ai]pr(]vC C.Lrricd with three votes aga:i.nst aTld one abstcnt icl) A mol -ed that the Commission adopt a policy to include: res: t;nsiunty a$ the leV1C1J1ncr a�enCy thl'. ;la't"tet' 0.11- -7 prOicc r Ct.:- :.. arc a con S7.delRtiOT1 OE goo'.l T c};l.onal plannarl,' i;. . SC COilded 'till 1i10tion; the Motion carried. Mr. Kattcllee-' stat -cd 2�7 i lc 1:1F1.'LteT' Bill be referred t0 laic ExeCL1t1VC li0arC1 t0 1!r is 1hC)1' 7.Uc 'f the lana acquisitionon to i;ent }'ark to the appraisals o . 7 ;ti _ic<, i1Ci DuFiiall Relations aber" reported tlha't the JHR Commit tee met to ci:! for Johnson County as deter -mined by the staff or -Laic rJ;dil _:SLC;l. i•}s. Dole Stated that the returned progr Ilii iiGu t<) lec(1, aild if rejected, no funds would be avaal!tD-1-e. S 1u t.l:: ti -,o Com:.ittee had voted to ;approve the program as rc i:u1 :,:•d . ; 1 . i _cricr�te� that the Committee also voted_ to. indicate pGCedures required by the Crime Commission since it die! C L_:,n�L inDut from the county. She said the Committee also tae reprCSentatives, to the East Central Iol•ra Area Crime : ulil;niss:ic:r, t.ilo 1: i ll the committee's concerns, convey them to the 1:CT;V-:i: Zc: repo that the nest ll:ee'i.l.11l{ Of t}10 LiC.11\C.l; 30, r. f. -:a2 ,1 Ckl 41Skecl i' the Sex Crime Preveni:7.0]'1 Ihlit � 7' :111 .:a. b -en submitted. 'NIs. Mintle _,tated that it had bvca s:1L:., ccc; n - Commission on January 15-th and that it would Inc (i ..s ,ems i ae l;e�t La -w Enforcement Co„imittee meeting in February. 'ens' Ad-ri.sory Committee iu_71er reported t hat the following motions' were l,asSr3d ,_:z r.i •.i.:i%Li.li y meeting of the CAC: 1 l .- r 1 p i%,as :\t the lust meeting o� thy. CAC the. membership a aS beln” Open t0 all. reside -tits of Johnson County, exc'i!(�' ti,ose persons listed in section II paragraph f i.ve of ch.-, Iy-Lars for the .JCRPC, and members and staf'[ of i:he Jt."I'i:." meetings are open and non-members are free to S.Pc an appropriate place on the agenda only to convey "OL!r duly elected representative is the only person rlucllUc.i to sneak on the behalf of eh CAC to the Executive Board and the Regional Planning Commission."- :':'-7CHTTVE BOARD REPORT ih' tail].-tL moved that Mr. Bartel's letter and propo-.- 3J. be l.cl",::ii'tt�c; i:fl IS::CCiltl\"e Board aI d discussed bar that Board anal tihe li:Ci of Supervisors; Mr. Zaiser seconded the motion; the Ii,oL-io1!._- �i� ttcilee asked that COmmission 1110111bers indicate t}IC:LI' Ci'C=iCC on the handout sheet at this meeting and sub"'J L T. 11CIi7 t0 l iC .Ioc 'c:tary. :. .: t;.c}lee reported t}lat at the public hearing in lova Cit)- o;l ,_t.,au r i' ith, the Coiiimiss ion's posi.tion on the land use prel-ented, to the interim Legislative Committee. Mr. ^.at t-cia i�.Xecutive Board had formulated a more detalleci pos lc:lo;i ;? U0iP:i:Lttee. He Voted that Mr. hattchee made the preseiltaEio:l e 1 1Sla tors and the comments here Nell received and tile 1 _; +-:11 ittea seemed interested in the comments. Air. bihi.te note(I �Oard -.,ill continue to pursue the position and will report to the Commission. i•Ir. Nhite reported that the Commission's s presented to the Iowa League of 'Municipalities unci it )Ic1_. ni.c:est and support from other cities. it Ch ee report-- "that d letter fromISPIRG ha.s Lae i1 I,-co"-.,- 1.;:;� t}le ;]nVlrOnmental Impact SI_atcmeni: for t}le Air "'- .1:` 1^tier will he Forwarded to the E-xccutive }ioard ni' cI-1 _; ta5` ,: 1 a report bac; to the Coinmission. . ir. ,K t Che e reminded the -melllbers of the Commission o" the i,01-.+i11.3s1.0n dinner scheduled for january 25th. ..,? ._hine;' of Riverside asked 1.f there is a Iil.cchiinism Ll TepTESelltatlVeS t0 the Commission.'Mr. iiilltl _..'ttt_'1re amead:ing the By -Laws. Air. Wieland movocl t..lat aiie C „Oai Ct C!.EC?C into the possibility of alternate Tej?TeSU1l ll :L'tre`5 'til .;l'J \e giona' Planning Commission; Air. Hester seconded the motion; tae lilt 1G 1123:1\ R'NEWAL ENVIRON',14ENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Ir. 1 ft.Lte reported that the final GnVlrOnInental Impact J-tatC at For - tirb.n Renewal Project had been received. Afr. Bra.;dt ;aocli ES for the R-14 Urban Renelval Project be received and placed on ir. ; ? :\'`•iti ;T SPACE NEEDS STUDY CO1MMITYEE i:i;_e stated that as t]le new Chairperson, he -re•1;,,;;ilrtir,- flee to study government space needs in w<ts Johnson tea folio:•ring Will be members of that committee: Cuuiifl-". J. l'c. «L 12T)c soil' ]:da . 7':iCi _ , ,ar Czarnecki, MlLyOr of Iowa City- -rpe.son of t':he Board of Supervisors. Riche ,,i A[r. -� �y of TO-' cl City, Johnson County, 1,111ite sta cc, Cil theZ and other cerned about the space problems and that this agencies have• 'I):,erl c-ort- ant;lusias;n and report to the Commission with colnnlittee '.rii]. -'- specific s ecifir. .plans. nronosal S a,L !r. ;;bite stated that he Mould personally and on behalf r.. _. to thank Michael Kattchee for his time and effort C( -)r 1 s �Crvlce anti for the service in years before, al.Ci r .tOCVCr :-i=i1i.is Ile 1 -as done or the Commission. ;`Is. Cilek moved that the C�nlm.iss.io;i ;tn1:Li:; WILLIAM A. GRAF • J� 717 CLARK STREET --- - - - - - IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240' February 17, 1971: Mayor Edgar R. Czarnecki Mayor of Iowa City Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Czarnecki: Can't something be done about the dog situation in this City ? I believe the City has laws concerning dogs, but apparently no attempt is made to enforce the laws! Yesterday afternoon while down -town, I was appalled to see the amount of dog pollution on the sidewalks. This is disgraceful! You may have seen the two recent letter to the Editor of the Iowa City Press Citizen in regard to the dog situation in Iowa City. It is a subject that a great many citizens are concerned with, and it seems to me that we have a right to expect that our City Officials do something about the dogs barking d and ni ht, and the amount of pollution left on our sidewalks and lawns. Last summer I addressed a letter to the City Manager on the subject. (I have enclosed a Xerox of that letter) It appears to me that the situation is worse now, than it was then. It would seem to me that if some publicity were given the laws of the city concerning dogs, that about 90 % of the problem would be corrected.9 because I think the great majority of the people of Iowa City are law abiding. I urge you to do something about the problem. With best wishes, I am, Respectfully yours, ■ Iowa City, Iowa 52210 • Iowa City Council Iowa City Civic Center Bub Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear City Council Members: I am a totally blind person and am living at the Mark Four Apartments and I am writing to you to find out if it would be possible for . the people that own the farm house just before you get to the Christ and King Lutheran Church to put..a side walk in, as the blind people have to walk in the street., and the drivers to not pay very close attention to the white cane. I was walking down this particular street andpracticallygot hit, as apparently this particular spot is a blind spot coming over the top of the hill, makin g it hard for the drivers to notice the persons walking on that streetch of land that does not have a sidewalk. I notice that the people here at Mark Four have taken some of the • recidence down to the council meetings, but because they were not blind, there was nothing done about this. I understand why there wasn It , as the sighted can help themselves, but the blind must have sidewalks to walk on if they are expected to get around. ■ this would not be hard, as you could allways think that you would• see agin, but for we who are totally blind and well never see, this is impossible. Help the blind to help themselves, so that we may safely walk down to the bus stop. Please write back and let me know do not put us off. Sincerely, Kathie Ann Henneberry • t y Consider the fact that -if you were blind and tried to walk somewhere that does not have a sidewalks with your eyes closed, for you ■ this would not be hard, as you could allways think that you would• see agin, but for we who are totally blind and well never see, this is impossible. Help the blind to help themselves, so that we may safely walk down to the bus stop. Please write back and let me know do not put us off. Sincerely, Kathie Ann Henneberry • OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT February 20, 1974 To: Mayor of Iowa City Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Subject: Notice of Revisions to Gas Rate Schedules to be Made Effective March 4, 1974 Notice was given February 5, 1974, that on January 25,;1974,_ we filed with the Iowa State Commerce Commission proposed increases in our gas rates, to become effective March 3,_1974.Pursuant to Commission's order dated January 31, 1974, we have filed interim rates at a lower level than those propos"ed in our January 25, 1974 filing, which interim rates are to be made effective March 4, 1974. Very truly yours, D. R. Stichnoth Vice President and Secretary DRS:nb POST OFFICE BOX 4350 206 EAST SECOND STREET OAVENPORT,,IOWA 67101 9.976.7100 DAVENPORT, IOWA OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT February 20, 1974 To: Mayor of Iowa City Iowa City, Iowa -52240 Subject: Notice of Revisions to Electric Rate Schedules to be Made Effective March 4, 1974. Notice was given -February 5, 1974, that on January 25, 1974, we filed -with the Iowa State Commerce Commission, proposed increases in our electric rates, to become effective March 3, 1974. Pursuant to Commission's order dated January 31, 1974, we have filed interim rates at a lower_level;_than'::those proposed in our January 25, 1974 filing, which interim;rates'are to be made effective March 4, 1974. Very truly yours, D. R. Stichnoth Vice President and Secretary DRS:nb 319.326-7100 ■ February 15, 1974 To: Iowa City City Council Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees From: Undersigned Iowa City Public Library Fmployees The cost -of -living during 1973 increased 8.Lr%. Other city employees received a 5% cost -of -living adjustment January 1, 1974; library em-oloyees have received nothing. We are addressing this letter jointly to both bodies because, frankly, at this point we don't know to whom we should appeal. While the library board and the city council argue over how the library budget should have been constructed, the already modest salaries of library employees lag 8.4% behind the annual cost -of - living increase. Because the recent decision by the city council to allow money for increased medical benefits for library employees was not retro- active to January 1, 1974, library employees have already lost a -portion of the medical benefits received by other city employees. We request a cost -of -living adjustment equal to that granted other city employees and retroactive to January 1, 1974• In addition, we request that the increased medical benefits, also, be made retro- active to January 1, 1974• Why must library employees be penalized financially for decisions over which they have no control? We urge you to grant these increases immediately and work out your administrative problems later. 16�7 LAC - %7 el r Ink y V' IOWA CITY. IOWA D. G. FINDLAY VICE PRESIDENT -DISTRICTS February 21, 1974 To The Honorable Mayor, and City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa Attached for your review is a copy of a letter prepared by Mr. C. H. Golliher, of our engineering staff and addressed to Mr. J. V. Roegiers, which summarizes our thoughts on the proposed Noise Ordinance concerning the utility industry and noise measurement. It is our desire that Mr. Golliher's comments be considered in your discussions regarding the proposed ordinance at the public hearing on Tuesday, February 26. DGF:F Attachment Yours truly, D. G. Findlay F oL[P FEnc2 1 1974 ABBt- STOLFUS CITY CLERK JAMES R. TEEPLE 750 GRANT STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 FEBRUARY 19, 1974 EDGAR R. CZARNECKI 230 WINDSOR DRIVE IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 DEAR MR. CZARNECKI., ON FEBRUARY 7, 1974 I WAS ISSUED A CITATION NOTICE FOR ILLEGAL STREET STORAGE OF MY CAR, LOCATED AT 750 GRANT STREET IN IOWA CITY. THE CITY ORDINANCE STATES, "NO PERSON SHALL LEAVE ANY VEHICLE UPON ANY STREET, ALLEY OR PUBLIC GROUND AT ANY TIME FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN 12 HOURS, EXCEPT ON CERTAIN STREETS..." I AM CONTENDING THIS CODE ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS WITH SUPPORTING ARGUMENTS. MY FINAL RECOMMENDATION TO YOU IS THE IMMEDIATE MODIFICATION OF CODE #6.16.9 TO BRING IT IN LINE WITH THE CURRENT FUEL SHORTAGE, ECONOMIC AND CIVIC SITUATIONS WE FACE. I AM A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF IOWA CITY AND HAVE LIVED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS FOR TWO YEARS. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN IOWA CITY WHO PARK THEIR CARS IN FRONT OF THEIR RESIDENCES OUT OF NECESSITY, FOR THE SIMPLE LACK OF OFF-STREET PARKING. THE MAJORITY OF THESE PEOPLE ARE COLLEGE STUDENTS LIVING IN APARTMENTS, SUCH AS MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. THERE IS, TO A DEGREE, STEREOTYPING OF THOSE REQUIRED TO PARK ON STREETS TO STUDENTS WHO PARK THEIR CARS ON STREETS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STORAGE. IT SEEMS QUITE EVIDENT THAT MANY CIVIC MINDED STUDENTS AND WORKING CITIZENS ARE BEING HELD IN CONTEMPT FOR THOSE WHO VIOLATE THIS CODE ON PURPOSE. THE BUILDING CODE FOR OUR ZONE, OFF STREET PARKING. SINCE OUR CHANGE, OFF STREET PARKING WAS PROVIDED. R, AS OF 1962 MAKES PROVISIONS APARTMENT WAS BUILT BEFORE THIS NOT A REQUIREMENT AND THEREFORE FOR NOT THE IOWA CITY COUNCIL HAS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THE USE OF MASS TRANSIT TO AND FROM THE DOWNTOWN AREA. SINCE THE FUEL CRISIS HAS BECOME OF MAJOR CONCERN TO MOST PEOPLE, MYSELF INCLUDED, AND BECAUSE THE PRESIDENT HAS ASKED IN ALL FAITHFULNESS FOR PEOPLE TO CONSERVE FUEL, MY WIFE AND I HAVE UNDERTAKEN A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE TO HIS AND YOUR WISHES. WE NOW USE MASS TRANSIT DAILY. MY CAR, IN TOWN, RUNS 5.5 TO 7 MILES PER GALLON - AN AVERAGE WEEKLY FUEL CONSUMPTION OF 13 GALLONS, DRIVING BETWEEN GRANT STREET AND THE DOWNTOWN AREA TWICE A DAY AND FOR NECESSARY REASONS. LIKE MANY WE DRIVE OUR CAR FOR NECESSITY AND NOT CONVENIENCE. THIS PAST MONTH WE HAVE DECREASED OUR FUEL CONSUMPTION BY 48% TO 27 GALLONS PER MONTH, WHICH IS LESS THAN THE PROPOSED FUEL RATIONING LIMIT OF 35 GALLONS PER MONTH. 1wm AS YOU CAN SEE, BEING VICTIMS OF AN ANTIQUATED PARKING CODE AND ATTEMPTING TO FOLLOW THE ECONOMY MEASURES YOU HAVE EXPRESSED TO YOUR CONSTITUENTS, WE HAVE THUS BECOME SUBJECT EACH DAY TO A STORAGE VIOLATION. IN ADDITION, EVERY WORKING PERSON WHO PARKS HIS VEHICLE FROM 5:00 P.M., THE TIME HE ARRIVES HOME FROM WORK, UNTIL 8:00 A.M., THE TIME HE LEAVES FOR WORK, IS ALSO IN VIOLATION OF THIS CODE. I ASK YOU IN ALL SINCERITY, IS THIS JUSTIFIABLE IN THE PUBLIC'S BEST INTERESTS? MY RECOMMENDATIONS TO YOU ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. DO NOT IMPLEMENT A PROPOSED TWENTY-FOUR HOUR CODE, BUT INSTEAD A THIRTY-SIX HOUR ONE. AFTER THIRTY-SIX HOURS ONE CAN BE CERTAIN BEYOND A DOUBT THAT A CAR IS BEING ILLEGALLY STORED. TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IS NEARLY AS BAD AS TWELVE HOURS FOR THOSE WHO USE MASS TRANSIT. 2. REVIEW YOUR OTHER PARKING CODES TO INSURE UNIFORM COORDINATION TO KEEP IN STEP WITH YOUR URBAN RENEWAL GOALS WHICH INCLUDE MASS TRANSIT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE 6.-16.13C, "THE COUNCIL MAY DETERMINE ANY OTHER STANDARDS TO BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST..." TO INCLUDE CHANGING EXISTING ONES. IF YOU WILL NOT MODIFY THE CODE TO BECOME MORE COMPATIBLE WITH TODAYS DILEMMA, YOU WILL BE EXHIBITING THE STIGMA LONG ASSOCIATED WITH POLICY MAKERS: INDECISION, WORDINESS, WORTHLESS DEBATE AND NO ACTION. YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED YOUR FORETHOUGHT THUS FAR BY URBAN RENEWAL AND AN IMPROVED MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM TO MAKE IOWA CITY A MODEL CITY FOR ITS SIZE. DO NOT EXERCISE YOUR HINDTHOUGHT BY FORGETTING OR NOT ACTING ON CODES SUCH AS 6.16.9. THIS WILL INSURE AND INSTILL AN ATMOSPHERE OF FAITH AND APPROVAL AMONG YOUR HARD WORKING, HONEST CITIZENS, CONSTITUENTS AND STUDENTS. I SHALL GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR REVIEW AND POSITIVE ACTION ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE AND SOLICIT A RESPONSE AS TO YOUR FINDINGS. SINCERELY YOURS, AAMM R. "TEEPLE JRT/PT ROBERT D. RAY GOVERNOR Nice of #ITE (5aiiexrtar STATE CAPITOL OES MOINES. IOWA 80319 February 20, 1974 The Honorable Edgar Czarnecki Mayor of Iowa City Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Czarnecki: The Iowa Community Betterment Program, now in its fourth year, pro- vides incentive for communities to enhance their quality of life with local resources and initiative. The State Office for Planning and Programming, with the cooperation of the Iowa State University Extension Service, will be conducting a series of twelve (12) regional meetings in March to explain the Iowa Community Betterment Program. The purpose of these meetings will be to encourage Iowa communities to participate in this state-wide community improvement program. Enclosed you will find a booklet ment projects undertaken as part programs in Kansas, Nebraska and contained in this booklet serve Iowa is capable of improving its citizen pride and involvement. that explains some of the improve - of state community improvement Iowa. The local success stories as proof that every community in environment and facilities with Please review the enclosed schedule to decide which meeting would be most convenient for you to attend. A member of the Iowa Community Betterment staff will be present at each meeting to explain and answer questions about the Program. When I initiated the Iowa Community Betterment Program in 1970, 1 believed that it would serve as a unique vehicle for encouraging Iowa communities to improve their local conditions without relying on outside assistance. The past three years have confirmed this belief and I hope that your community will choose to participate in 1974. Sin ely, Robert D. Ra Governor RDR:ksl DATE: March 13, 1974 TO: Nancy Seiberling, Project Green FROM: Iowa City City Council RE: Letter from Governor Ray At their regular meeting on February 26, 1974, the Iowa City City Council officially received the attached letter from Governor Robert Ray concerning regional meetings on the Iowa Community Betterment Program.. The Council directed that a copy of the letter be sent to Project Green. I wish to apologize for the long time it has taken to get this memo to you. IOWA COMMUNITY BETTERMENT REGIONAL MEETINGS CITY DATE TIME PLACE Clear Lake March 4 2:00 p.m. Clear Lake City Hall Hampton March 4 7:30 p.m. Coonley Apartments (Hotel) Creston March 5 7:30 p.m. Room 220 Southwestern Community College Fort Dodge March 7 7:30 p.m. Webster County Agricultural Center (New 4-H Building) Highway 169, two miles south of intersection of Highway 169 and Highway 20 Mount Pleasant March 11 7:30 p.m. Nome Economics Room Mt. Pleasant High School Postville March 12 8:00 p.m. Pos'.ville City Hall Oakland March 13 7:30 p.m. Meeting Room Citizens State Bank Spencer March 14 7:30 p.m. Clay National County Bank 126 Grand Des Moines March 18 7:30 p.m. Assembly Room First Floor Iowa Power and Light Company 823 Walnut (enter through west door) Correctionville March 19 7:30 p.m. Basement of Community Building Cedar Rapids March 20 7:30 p.m. Lobby of Joint County School Bldg. (across from Hawkeye Downs) 4401 Sixth Street, Southwest Waterloo March 25 7:30 p.m. Meeting Room Iowa Public Service Company 422 Commercial Street Ottumwa March 26 7:30 p.m. Area Extension Office Second Floor, Flight Building Ottunwa Industrial Airport Five (5) miles north of Ottumwa on Highway 63 KATHRYN KIRSCHBAUM. MAYOR February 21, 1974 Mayor Edgar Czarnecki City Hall Iowa City, Iowa RE: HOUSE FILE 575 to Dear Mayor 'erneckT, - - CITY HALL 82801 - 319 - 326-7701 Proposed amendments to section 362.26, subsections 5 and 7 of the 1973 code of the State of Iowa will deny. Iowa cities the opportunity to provide orderly growth and development and will perpetuate unwise, uncontrolled waste of Iowa's pre- cious farm land: Cities and towns presently have legislation and professional staff to provide for orderly growth and development while most counties do not. It is essential that sufficient land be included within corporate limits to accomo- date predicted growth, provide control and avoid wasteful use of land. It is to- tally impractical to require that all services be provided within five years of an- nexation. Developed land should be provided necessary services, of course, but the cost and practicality of providing these services for undeveloped land would be prohibitive. These amendments would encourage either leap -frog development, substandard, underdesigned development, immediately outside corporate limits, or both. If the intent of the legislation is, indeed, to preserve Iowa's farm land resource, municipal corporations should be allowed to annex large undeveloped areas so they may properly use their tools available to provide growth and development in a logical and orderly fashion. We feel this is a crucial item for urgent at- tention by Iowa cities. Sincerely yours, �C_ `_' / Kathryn Kirschbaum, Mayor KK:wh P.S. We hear the House Cities and Towns Committee will hear this question on February 28, at 4 p.m. Requests to testify should be made to Chairman John Clark. C I T Y February 20, 1974 Honorable Edgar Czarnecki Mayor 410 East Washington, Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Czarnecki: F R A N K L R I ZZO M1I A Y O R As part of our nation's Bicentennial observance, a program has been initiated to plant 10,000 new trees in Philadelphia's Fairmount Parks and 33 satellite parks. Fairmount Park is the oldest and largest city park in our nation, forming a 4,078 acre green wedge in the heart of the city. This re- forestation program is the first since 1876. Within the park, P groves will be planted such as a memorial grove, school children grove, and international, state and city groves. When residents of your city visit Philadelphia during the 200th birthday celebration of the United States, they will be able to see your city's grove of trees - a lasting contribution to the city and to future generations. Trees planted in the "101000 Trees'' program rg am will remain true to original species in the area during William Penn's time. I hope that you will take this opportunity to participate in the Bicentennial and initiate action on the part of your city to be rep- resented in the Grove of Cities. The Grove would be identified with an appropriate plaque. you will be hearing from the 10,000 Trees Committee of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society in the near futurej'*th information on how your city can participate in this worth -while" p$oject. FLR:am AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION V(B) AND SECTION V(C), ORDINANCE NO. 73-2669 (IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.10.4(B) and 9.10.4(C); AND EXACTING NEVI SECTIONS (IOWA CITY 9.10.4(3) and 9.10.4(C)) PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS FOR PLUMBING BOARD EXAMINERS. y BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to he Plumbing Code to allow members of the Examining Board to succeed themselves in consecutive terms. SECTIiON II. AMENDMENT. The Municipal Code of Iowa Ci-�y, is hereby amended by the following: ME_'•BERSHIP (9.10.4(B)) The Board of Examiners o;' ..."_a= consist of four members. Three members of tl-.c Board sha ca :pointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City o.:eys:=all be a master plumber; one shall be a journeyman plurr.ber; c-nd o -_e shall be a representative of the public. The fourth :-bar s_^_all be the Plumbing Inspector. All appointer members of e Board shall be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, -3-...7 a. and shall serve without compensation. B. TERMS (9.10.4(0)) The term of office for each appointee a:ber shall be two years, and appointed members shall be able to succeed themselves in consecutive terms on the Board. A11 terms S:-- commence on January 1 of the year of appointment. ree be_2s of said Board of Examiners shall constitute a quorum o: , a transaction of all business. SECTION III. REPEALER. All other Ordinances or parts of �_ dinarces in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are ereby _^epealed, as is Section V(B) and Section V(C), Ordinance NO. 7D-2009 (Iowa City Municipal Code 9.10.4(B) and 9.10.40C).. SECTION IV. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision, o, dart of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstit:.:- t- .1--, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of t:.e ^finance as a whole or any section, provision, or part tl-e- evf r.ot adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. -0�i V. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become Q Z., 11 1 effective. after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. it 1f. -as :roved by White and seconded by Davidsen that c: ^,e Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there IM NAYS: CITY CLERK ABSENT: Brandt Czarnecki Davidson deProsse White AYOR� lsz Heading 2-:d Reading — /9- ZAI 7`0 Mrd ?eading - a (o - 7 4% O Passed and approve this 26th day of Febru19 74 February NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSEDAMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING: 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE; 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE; 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE; 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; 1973 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m. on the 19thday of March, 1974, in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. At which hearing, the Council will consider arguments for or against the proposed adoption of the 1973 Editions of the above named Uniform Codes, together with the ordinances setting forth other modifications. A copy of said Code and said Ordinance is now on file in the Office of the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, for examination by persons interested therein. Dated this «it day of ���i�il -, , 1974. ,,"/, 1 / Abbie Stolfus, Citi Clerk Published twice - March 2nd and March 9th RESOLUTION NO: 74=71 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has negotiated a settle- ment agreement with the United ,States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a copy of said agreement being attached to this Resolution and by this reference made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to enter into said contract. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. 1. That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 2. That the City Clerk shall furnish copies of said Agreement to any citizen requesting same., It was moved by g oaa _ and seconded by navidsPn that the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: _X Brandt X_ Czarnecki x Davidsen yt deProsse x White Passed and approved this 2b ATTEST: CITY CLERK l*' MIRAGER s ME11 owa City )RANDOM DATE: Februar 281 1974 TO: ALL DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION HEADS-: FROM: RAY S. WELLS, CITY MANAGER RE: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Attached is the settlement agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If in reviewing this agreement any questions are raised, please bring them to the attention of either Nancy Vollertsen, Kay Maune, or myself. Equal employment opportunity is a serious matter and should be treated as such. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. -911 WALNUT.STREET-ROOM 600. - \(�NJ KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64106 TELEPHONE NO. - -ARCA COOS 914 374-8773 OR 374-6961 March 13, 1974 Mr. Ray S. Wells, City Manager Civic Center 410 East Washington Street- Iowa treetIowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Wells: Attached is your copy of the executed agreement for your file. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Marilyn Skinner Equal Employment Conciliator Enclosure In the Matter of: U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION and Iowa City, Iowa Charge Nos. `1'KC3-1470 Respondent TKC3-1471 TKC3-1472 TKC3-1473 Charges having been filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as'amended, with the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor- tunity Commission, by the Charging Parties against the Respondent, and the charges having been investigated, the parties do resolve and conciliate this matter as follows: Page 1 Charge Nos. TKC3-11170 thru TKC3-1473 SECTION I. STANDARD PROVISIONS 1. It is understood that this Agreement does not constitute an admission by Respondent, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (herein- after referred to as Respondent) of any violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; and this Agreement is etered withncurrentnto lawsyandeparties in regulations,aagndod faith amicablyetoocomply resolve existing disputes. 2. All the parties to this Agreement hereby acknowledge and confirm that all facilities on Respondent's premises are presently available for the use of any employee without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin; and further agree that there shall be no discrimination against any employee on said grounds with respect to the use of such facilities and that the notice required to be posted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of ted spodent in places such �asScustomarily sare sused bforrethen conspicuous posting of notices. 3. Respondent agrees that all hiring, job assignment, progression and regression of employees, compensation, and all other terms and conditions and privileges of employment shall be and have been conducted and maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 4. Respondent agrees that there shall benodiscrimination oppo- retaliation of any kind against any _person sition to any practice of the Respondent which may be in viola- tion of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, or because of the filing of a charge, the filing of a court action, giving of testimony or assistance, or particippationint any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearingp ursto Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 5. Respondent agrees that the Commission may review compliance with this Agreement. As a part of such review, the Com- mission, after giving reasonable notice to Respondent, may re- quire written reports concerning compliance, may inspect the premises, examine witnesses, and examine and copy 6. The parties to this Agreement expressly agree that all rights and protection afforded by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, are reserved by the Charging Parties.' 7. The Commission agrees that on its own motion, it will not issue any Notices of Right -to -Sue under Section 706, of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, conditional upon com- pliance by the Respondent with the terms of this Agreement. SECTION II. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION A. Advertising 1. Respondent agrees vertising media of to give females equal Iowa. Statements that Opportunity Employer" this paragraph. B. Recruiting to inform the public through any ad - its own choice of their new policy consideration for hiring in Iowa City, the Respondent is an "Equal shall not suffice for purposes of 2. Respondent agrees to actively recruit and consider per- sons of both sexes and every race for all new job opportunities, training programs and other career develop- ments for the same rate of compensation except those positions where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification within Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 3. Respondent agrees to promulgate their new hiring policy to every outside source for recruitment utilized by Respondent. C. Hiring Goals 4. Respondent agrees to attain the goal of having female representation constitute at least 33 percent of its work force within two years after the signing of this Agreement. Further, Respondent agrees to fill the next three (3) vacancies available in Grade 23 to 30 of the classification plan adopted by the Iowa City City Council in January, 1974, with qualified females. If this goal is unobtainable, Respondent will document the reasons. 5. The Commission recognizes that Respondent has been continuously hiring minorities but also realizes and agrees that the city shall hire four (4) more minorities within one year of the signing of this Agreement. If this goal is unobtainable, the city shall document the reasons. D. Job Classifications 6. Respondent agrees to continue to open all job class- ifications, specifically but not limited to, Grade 19 and up to any qualified individual regardless of race, color, sex, religion, and national origin. 7. Respondent agrees to review the Griffenhagen-Kroger Report and conduct a factor analysis on the entire classification system and make any necessary adjustment of inequities in the system. E. Dissemination of Polie $. Respondent agrees to disseminate the following state- ment of Equal Employment Opportunity by including it in each employee's pay envelope following the execution of this Agreement and by posting it upon all bulletin boards: "We wish to emphasize the city's fundamental policy of providing Equal Opportunity in all areas of employment practices. This policy is based on Federal law which requires that there shall be no discrimination against any person on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. This policy extends to recruitment, hiring, assign- ment, working conditions, employee treatment, training programs, promotions, use of company facilities and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employees should feel free to exercise their rights under this policy. • Page 4 Charge Nos. TKC3-1470 thru TKC3-1473 The importance of fulfilling this policy cannot be overempha:-ized. The City of Iowa City cannot permit - any violation of it. Therefore, any violation of the letter, or the spirit of this policy by an employee of this city shall result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge." SECTION III. REPORTING 1. Respondent agrees to report in writing to the District Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Room 500, 911 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, when it has com- pleted its undertakings hereinbefore set forth. This report shall be submitted not later than 90 days from the date of this Agree- ment. 2. Respondent further agrees that for every six months, until which time their hiring goals are met, it will submit: a. Number of existing vacancies denoting if it is an entry level job or promotion from within. b. Number of applicants denoting sex and race of each applicant. C. List of new hires denoting sex and race of employee, position into which hired, and rate of compensation. SECTION IV. SIGNATURES I have read the foregoing Conciliation Agreement and I accpet and agree to the provisions contained therein: DATE -�7G DATE �`. ��- /% 1 Iowa,,/City, Iow/.� Mayor ResA: dent J Iowa City, Iowa City Manager Respondent I recommend approval of this Conciliation Agreement: DATE /5 Marilyn Skinner Equal Employment Conciliator I concur in the above recommendation for approval of this Con- ciliation Agreement: A DATE ,., r'' .?. �'7% oherty of Concili APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSION: Franc W. Herndon, Director Kansas City District Office DATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT In the Matter of: U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION and Iowa City, Iowa Respondent Charge Nos. TKC3-1470 TKC3-1471 TKC3-1472 TKC3-1473 Charges having been filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, with the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor- tunity Commission, by the Charging Parties against the Respondent, and the chEsges having been investigated, the parties do resolve and conciliate this matter as follows: SECTION I. STANDARD PROVISIONS 1. It is understood that this Agreement does not constitute an admission by Respondent, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, (herein- after referred to as Respondent) of any violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; and this Agreement is entered into by the parties in a good faith effort to comply with current laws and regulations, and amicably to resolve existing disputes. 2. All the parties to this Agreement hereby acknowledge and confirm that all facilities on Respondent's premises are presently available for the use of any employee without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin; and further agree that there shall be no discrimination against any employee on said grounds with respect to the use of such facilities and that the notice required to be posted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, is posted by Respondent in conspicuous places such as customarily are used for the posting of notices. 3. Respondent agrees that all hiring, job assignment, progression and regression of employees, compensation, and all other terms and conditions and privileges of employment shall be and have been conducted and maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 4. Respondent agrees that there shall be no discrimination or retaliation of any kind against any person because of oppo- sition to any practice of the Respondent which may be in viola- tion of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, or because of the filing of a charge, the filing of a court action, giving of testimony or assistance, or participation in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 5. Respondent agrees that the Commission may review compliance with this Agreement. As a part of such review, the Com- mission, after giving reasonable notice to Respondent, may re- quire written reports concerning compliance, may inspect the premises, examine witnesses, and examine and copy documents. 6. The parties to this Agreement expressly agree that all rights and protection afforded by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, are reserved by the Charging Parties. 7. The Commission agrees that on its own motion, it will not issue any Notices of Rigght-to-Sue under Section 706, of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, conditional upon com- pliAnce by the Respondent with the terms of this Agreement. IM go C. SECTION II. AFFIRMATI"VE ACTION Advertising 1. Respondent agrees to inform the public through any ad- vertising media of its own choice of their new policy to give females equal consideration for hiring in Iowa City, Iowa. Statements that the Respondent is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" shall not suffice for purposes of this paragraph. Recruiting 2. Respondent agrees to actively recruit and consider per- sons of both sexes and every race for all new job opportunities, training programs and other career develop- ments for the same rate of compensation except those positions where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification within Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 3. Respondent agrees to promulgate their new hiring policy to every outside source for recruitment utilized by Respondent. Hiring Goals 4. Respondent agrees to attain the goal of having female representation constitute at least 33 percent of its work force within two years after the signing of this Agreement. Further, Respondent agrees to fill the next three (3) vacancies available in Grade 23 to 30 of the classification plan adopted by the Iowa City City Council in January, 1974, with qualified females. If this goal is unobtainable, Respondent will document the reasons. D. E. L • • Page 3 Charge Nos. TKC3-1470 thru TKC3-1473 5. The Commission recognizes that Respondent has been continuously hiring minorities but also realizes and agrees that the city shall hire four (4) more minorities within one year of the signing of this Agreement. If this goal is unobtainable, the city shall document the reasons. Job Classifications 6. Respondent agrees to continue to open all job class- ifications, specifically but not limited to, Grade 19 and up to any qualified individual regardless of race, color, sex, religion, and national origin. 7. Respondent agrees to review the Griffenhagen-Kroger Report and conduct a factor analysis on the entire classification system and make any necessary adjustment of inequities in the system. Dissemination of Policy 8. Respondent agrees to disseminate the following state- ment of Equal Employment Opportunity by including it in each employee's pay envelope following the execution of this Agreement and by posting it upon all bulletin boards: "We wish to emphasize the city's fundamental policy of providing Equal Opportunity in all areas of employment practices. This policy is based on Federal law which requires that there shall be no discrimination against any person on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. This policy extends to recruitment, hiring, assign- ment, working conditions, employee treatment, training programs, promotions, use of company facilities and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employees should feel free to exercise their rights under this policy. The importance of fulfilling this policy cannot be overemphasized. The City of Iowa City cannot permit any violation of it. Therefore, any violation of the letter, or the spirit of this policy by an employee of this city shall result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge." SECTION III. REPORTING 1. Respondent agrees to report in writing to the District Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Room 5002 911 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, when it has com- pleted its undertakings hereinbefore set forth. This report shall be submitted not later than 90 days from the date of this Agree- ment. 2. Respondent further agrees that for every six months, until which time their hiring goals are met, it will submit: a. Number of existing vacancies denoting if it is an entry leveljobor promotion from within. b. Number of applicants denoting sex and race of each applicant. C. List of new hires denoting -sex and race of employee, Position into which hired, and rate of compensation. SECTION IV. SIGNATURES I have read the foregoing Conciliation Agreement and I accpet and agree to the provisions contained therein: DATE Iow Ci y, I a Respondent DATED Io ty, Iowa Respoirdent I recommend approval of this Conciliation Agreement: DATE I concur ciliation DATE Marilyn Skinner Equal Employment Conciliator in the above recommendation for approval of this Con - Agreement: T. Gene Scroggins Supervisor of Conciliations APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSION: DATE Franc W. Herndon, Director Kansas City District Office • A RESOLUTION N0. RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BIDDER'S CHECK AND ORDERING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND FIXING A DATE FOR RECEIVING SAME BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That one (1) new and unused Four Wheel Type, 4 Cubic Yard Capacity Street Sweeper. Trade-in of one (1) 1970 Wayne 1-984 Street Sweeper, City Equipment No. 275. For Street Division of Department of Public Works. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the specifications, as prepared by Jim Brachtel, Asim. Engineer in the Public Works Department of the City of Iowa City and the form of contract and Notice to Bidders, as prepared by the City Attorney, be and the same are hereby approved; and are hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of the check to accompany each bid shall be equal to five (5) per cent of the bid of each bidder. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids on the above equipment, bids to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the office of the City Clerk in the Civic Center until 10:00 o'clock A.M. CDT on the 4th day of April, 1974, and opened then, and thereupon referred to the City Council for action upon said bids at a meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, on the 9th day of April 1974, 7:30 P.M. Notice to Bidders is to be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the Iowa City Press Citizen, a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, the first publication to be not less than fifteen clear days prior to the date fixed for said letting. White It was moved by n,-ana+- and seconded by 90,PwAkk that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Brandt X XXwwjK Davidsen X Czarnecki X EHx*eww= deProsse X White Passed and approved this 26th day of February 1974. l J Mayor ATTEST: �lil c ct City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 74-73 RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR One New 55 HP Industrial Type Wheel Tractor With Front -End Loader and Backhoe BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That the bid of capitol Tmplament•a .. of Iowa in the amount of $ 9998. , for the purchase of One (1) New & Unused 55 HP Industrial Type Wheel Tractor with Front -End Loader and Backhoe. Trade-in of one (1) 1967 Allis Chalmers 600 Industrial Type Wheel Tractor with Front -End Loader and Tamper, City Equipment #12 described in the specifications heretofore adopted by this Council on January 15 , 19 74 , be and is hereby accepted, the same being the lowest responsible bid received for said work The Finance Director is hereby directed to execute a purchase order with the said Capitol Implement Co. , of Iowa Cit for $9998. for said equipment. It was moved by -White and seconded by deP rosse that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Brandt Czarnecki Davidsen deProsse White AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X X X X Passed and approved this 26th day of Februa Mayor ( i i. ATTEST: v City Clerk 19 74 Sealed bids will be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the Director of-Finance in the Civic Center until ten (1Q o'clock, a.m. Central Daylight Time I , Thursday , on the 21st day of February , 19 74, to be opened by the City Manager immediately there- after for furnishing and delivering the following equipment in accordance with the specifications now on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa. One (1) New and Unused SS HP Industrial Type Wheel Tractor with Front-End Loader and B Trade-in of one (1) 1967 Allis Chalmers 600 Industrial Type Wheel Tractor with Front-End Loader $ Tamper , City Equip. #12 Copies of the specifications and proposal forms may be obtained at the Office of the Administrative Engineer, Department of Public Works. All bids shall be filed on forms furnished by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, soaled and plainly marked "Bids for 55 HP Industrial Type Wheel Tractor with Front-End Loader and ' Each bid must be accompanied, in a separate envelope, by a cashier's check drawn on an Iowa bank made payable to the Treasurer of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, in the sum of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid as security that the bidder will enter into contract with the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Said check shall not contain any conditions either in the body of the check or endorsement thereon. The envelope must be addressed to the City Clerk and be endorsed with the name of the bidder and make reference to the equipment being bid. In the event that the successful bidder should fail to enter into contract or furnish bond acceptable to the City Council as required by law, said check shall be forfeited to the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as liquidated damages. Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, but no bid may withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) calendar days thereafter. The cashier's checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned within three (3) days after award of contract. The check of the successful bidder will be returned after execution of the contract in the form prescribed by the City Council. Payment for the unit will be made within thirty (30) days after acceptance by the City Council. The City of Iowa City reserves the right to waive any irregularities when by so doing it would be in the best interest of the City, and to reject any or all bids. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA C - Attest: City Clerk�, RESOLUTION NO. 74-74 RESOLUTICN ACCEPTING THE WORK MUSCATINE AVENUE CULVERT WHEREAS, the Engineering_ Department has recatmended that the im- provement covering the oonstructicrn of the work on the Ralston Creek Culvert at Muscatine Avenue and Fifth Avenue as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and F & S Construction Co., Inc. of Oskaloosa, Iowa dated 10/17/72 , be accepted, ' AND WHEREAS, the Council finds the improvement is in place and does ocmply with the requirements rements for such inproverrents , AND WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that said improvements be hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. It was moved by naviAGan and seconded by (1PPrnssP that the reoluticn as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Brandt Czarnecki Davidsen deProsse White Passed and approved this ATTEST: City C AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X X X X X 26th day of February , 1974 7 Mayor ENGINEER'S REPORT RALSTON CREEK CULVERT - MUSCATINE AVENUE AND 5TH AVENUE February 26, 1974 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City Iowa Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons: I hereby certify that the improvements, as constructed in a contract between the City of Iowa City and F & S Construction Company, Inc. of Oskaloosa, Iowa, dated October 17, 1972, has been completed by said contractor in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications governing said improvements. I further certify that the improvements, as constructed, included the following amounts. TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $ 72,478.79 TOTAL PREVIOUSLY PAID 65,_230_91 TOTAL DUE CONTRACTOR _ $ 7,247 88 Respectfully submitted, George R. Bonnett, P.E. 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I ,-:�- I � -, , , i,� - , , - . , , 11 : : - �, , , , * 4 k-�, � '--- � 14 I 11 -_ Iz . ,. , Q --- -�&-e-4� !.-�- tt� : � ; .:r , �l ti -,�- � , . �, _,rit � -W. ,"7;,:� ---- I �� - � � . . - I � , I j � ,: ,;., - - I 74,17 A. 4 * - -ji- I ; , .r � -.- : ,.Z, v t �:J:,�%,,,,, I .-, � � I , .� I � :�. __ X',,,�r ... 3x��_k _--,,�, ._ �� � . � - �, f 47 � ,...•. . tt:� " - - 11 I � _, , I I � I -�, : �,, ,,, - � , , -, , I 1. .- - - - - .� , - , _,_"�,_.: 1 Iowa City, Iowa, February 26 , The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session in the Civic Center at 7:30 o'clock P. M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Czarnecki named Councilmen: in the chair, and the following Brandt. Davidsen, deProsse; White Absent; ' ' None The Mayor announced that this was the time for meeting on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds of the Municipality for the purpose of providing funds to pay a part of the cost of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14, and that notice of intention of Iowa City, Iowa, to issue and of this meeting had been published in the Iowa City press Citizen , on February 8 , 1974, as provided by Chapters 408A and 23, of the Code of Iowa, 1973, and the Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any written request or petition had been filed with him as contemplated in Chapter 408A of the Code of Iowa, 1973, and the Clerk reported that a petition had been presented, requesting that the question of issuing said bonds be submitted to the legal voters of said Municipality. The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any objections had been filed with him to the proposed issuance of said bonds as contemplated by Chapter 23 of the Code of 1973, and the Clerk reported that such objections to the proposed issuance of said bonds had- not been filed_ Councilman Brandt- introduced and read the Resolution next hereinafter set out entitled "RESOLUTION CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION'URBAN RENEWAL BONDS" and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman White After due consideration thereof by the Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said Resolution and the roll being called, the following named Councilmen voted: AYES: Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, White. . NAYS: None ANLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE h HAYNIE, LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA • Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 74-75 RESOLUTION CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, a petition requesting that the question of issuing not to exceed $6,000,000.00 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for the purpose of providing funds to pay a part of the cost of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14, be submitted to the legal voters of said City, has been filed in the City Clerk's office; and WHEREAS, this Council has examined said petition and finds that the same is signed by qualified electors of this City equal in number to 2% of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last preceding general election as shown by the election registers or poll books; and WHEREAS, said petition is sufficient and complies with the provisions of Chapter 408A of the Code of Iowa, 1973, and should be granted, and this Council has jurisdiction thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: Section 1. That there is hereby called a special election of the qualified electors of Iowa City, Iowa, on the 28th day of "March , 1974, at which election there shall be submitted to the qualified electors of said Municipality the following question, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000,00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" Section 2. That the voting places for said election, and the hours the polls shall be opened and closed shall be as set out in the "Notice ,and Proclamation of Special Election", hereinafter set out in full in this resolution. Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at said election shall be printed on yellow colored paper substantially in the form set forth in the "Notice and Proclamation of Special Election". Where voting machines are to be used at said election, the entire public measure proposition shall be printed and displayed prominently in at least two (2) places within the voting precinct, and on the left-hand side inside the curtain'of each voting machine, said printing to be in -2- AHLERS. COONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE & HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES, IOWA i O n � n m 7o Z O v Z W � T� O O r D 0 r� � v z n Iowa City, Iowa, February 26 , 1974 The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session in the Civic Center at 7:30 o'clock P• M., on the above date. There were present May or Czarnecki , in the chair, and the following named Councilmen: Brandt, Davidsen, de-Prosse; White Absent; ' None ' The Mayor announced that this was the time for meeting on the matter of the issuance of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds of the Municipality for the purpose of providing funds to pay a part of the cost of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14, and that notice of intention of Iowa City, Iowa, to issue and of this meeting had been published in the Iowa City Press Citizen , on February 8 , 1974, as provided -by Chapters 408A and 23, of the Code of Iowa, 1973, and the Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any written request or petition had been filed with him as contemplated in Chapter 408A of the Code of Iowa, 1973, and the Clerk reported that a petition had been presented, requesting that the question of issuing said bonds be submitted to the legal voters of said Municipality. The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any objections had been filed with him to the proposed issuance of said bonds as contemplated by Chapter 23 of the Code of 1973, and the Clerk reported that such objections to the proposed issuance of said bonds had- not been filed_ Councilman Brandt introduced and read the Resolution next hereinafter set out entitled "RESOLUTION CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS" and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman white After due consideration thereof by the Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said Resolution and the roll being called, the following named Councilmen voted: AYES: Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, dePross White NAYS: None AHLERs. COONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE & HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 74-75 RESOLUTION CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, a petition requesting that the question of issuing not to exceed $6,000,000.00 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for the purpose of providing funds to pay a part of the cost of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14, be submitted to the legal voters of said City, has been filed in the City Clerk's office; and WHEREAS, this Council has examined said petition and finds that the same is signed by qualified electors of this City equal in number to 2% of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last preceding general election as shown by the election registers or poll books; and WHEREAS, said petition is sufficient and complies with the provisions of Chapter 408A of the Code of Iowa, 1973, and should be granted, and this Council has jurisdiction thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: Section 1, That there is hereby called a special election of the qualified electors of Iowa City, Iowa, on the 28th day of "March , 1974, at which election there shall be submitted to the qualified electors of said Municipality the following question, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal projectofsaid City designated as number Iowa R-14?" Section 2. That the voting places for said election, and the hours the polls shall be opened and closed shall be as set out in the "Notice ,and Proclamation of Special Election", hereinafter set out in full in this resolution. Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at said election shall be printed on yellow colored paper substantially in the form set forth in the "Notice and Proclamation of Special Election". Where voting machines are to be used at said election, the entire public measure proposition shall be printed and displayed prominently in at least two (2) places within the voting precinct, and on the left-hand side inside the curtain'of each voting machine, said printing to be in -2- AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE & MAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA conformity with the provisions of Chapter 49 of the Iowa Code. In preparing the ballots to be used in said voting machines the provisions of Chapter 52 of the Iowa Code shall be followed; provided, however, said inserts shall be made up from clear, yellow material, of such size as will fit the ballot frame. Ballots to be cast by absentee voters shall be prepared in the usual manner prescribed under Chapter 49 of the Iowa Code. Section 4. That the Election Board for the voting precincts shall be appointed by the County Commissioner of Elections, not less than 15 days before the date of said election, a certified copy of which appointment shall be officially placed on file in the office of the Clerk of the Municipality. Section 5. That the Auditor of Johnson County, Iowa, being the County Commissioner of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the "Notice and Proclamation of Special Election" in Iowa City Press Citizen , a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published in Iowa City , Iowa, and of general circulation in said Municipality, once each week for three (3) consecutive weeks, the last publication to be not less than five nor more than twenty days prior to the date of said election. Section 6. That the "Notice and Proclamation of Special Election" shall be in substantially the following form: -3- AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLOEE & HAYNIE, LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA NOTICE AND PROCLAMATION OF SPECIAL ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a special election of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will be held on the 28th day of March' , 1974, at which election there will be submitted to the voters of said Municipality the proposition of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14, and contracting indebtedness therefor in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00, and issuing bonds for such purpose in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00. The polls will be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. until 8:00 o'clock P.M., and the polling places will be at the following locations: First Precinct Roosevelt School 724 West Benton Street Second Precinct University Fieldhouse Trophy Concourse Third Precinct Quadrangle Main Lounge Fourth Precinct Lincoln School 300 Teeters Court Fifth Precinct Iowa City Water Plant Madison Street (Bloomington St. entrance) Sixth Precinct Memorial Union East Lobby Seventh Precinct Music Building-Hancher Hall Connecting with Clapp Recital Hall Eighth Precinct West High School 2901 Melrose Ave. Ninth Precinct University Baptist Church 1850 West Benton Tenth Precinct National Guard Amory 925 S. Dubuque Street Eleventh Precinct Courthouse 400 Block So. Clinton St. Twelfth Precinct Grant Wood School Main Hall, 2340 Sycamore Thirteenth Precinct Dunlap's Motor Sales 1911 Keokuk Street -4- AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLSEE h HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA Fourteenth Precinct Fifteenth Precinct Sixteenth Precinct Seventeenth Precinct Eighteenth Precinct Nineteenth Precinct Twentieth Precinct Twenty-first Precinct Twenty-second Precinct Twenty-third Precinct Twenty-fourth Precinct Mark Twain School 1355 DeForest S.E. Junior High School 2501 Bradford Drive Robert Lucas School 830 Southlawn Drive Hoover School 2200 E. Court St. Longfellow School 1130 Seymour Avenue Recreation Center 220 South Gilbert St. Central Junior High Gymnasium, 503 E. Market Horace Mann School 521 N. Dodge Street Shimek School 1400 Grissel Place Regina High School Rochester Avenue City High School 1900 Morningside Drive Twenty-fifth Precinct Helen Lemme School 3100 Washington St. The ballot to be used at said election shall be in substantially the following form: (FACE OF BALLOT) OFFICIAL BALLOT (Notice to Voters: For an affirmative vote upon -cross any (x) question submitted upon this ballot, make a mark or a check (V) mark in the square after the word "YES". For a negative vote make a similar mark in the square following the word"NO".) SHALL THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEASURE BE ADOPTED? "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its YES general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $61000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carry- ing out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" -5- AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE & HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA (On the back of each ballot shall be printed the following:) OFFICIAL BALLOT PUBLIC MEASURE BALLOT SPECIAL ELECTION 1974 IOWA CITY, IOWA PRECINCT NO. POLLING PLACE: ON QUESTION OF aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14, and issuing bonds therefor. (FACSIMILE SIGNATURE) Johnson County Auditor and County Commissioner of Elections Judges of Election Where voting machines are'to be used at said election, the entire public measure proposition shall be printed and displayed prominently in at least two (2) places within the voting precinct, and on the left-hand side inside the curtain of each voting machine, said printing to be in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 49 of the Iowa Code. At which election all of the legal voters of said Municipality are hereby notified to appear at said time and place hereinabove set out'. All voters are also advised as to the requirements of voter registration in order to be eligible to vote at said election. The above Notice and Proclamation of Special Election is given by order of the Council of Iowa City, Iowa, and the County Commissioner of Elections. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this day of , 1974. Huaitor of Johnson County, Iowa, and County Commissioner of Elections AHLERS. COONEY, DORWEILER. ALLBEE & HAYNIE,. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA Section 7. That the County Commissioner of Elections, pursuant to Section 47.2, Code of Iowa, 1973, as amended, is requested to designate the Clerk of said Municipality as a Deputy County Commissioner of Elections, and said Clerk is hereby directed and authorized to assist the Commissioner in administering the election conducted by the Commissioner for said Municipality. Section 8. That the County Commissioner of Elections shall cause to be prepared all such ballots and election registers and other supplies as may be necessary for the proper and legal conduct of said election and the Clerk of said Municipality is hereby authorized and directed to cooperate with said Commissioner of Elections and to do and prepare all of the necessary proceedings in order to make said election legal and valid. Section 9. That the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa, shall meet at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the first Monday after the day of said election and shall open and canvass the tally lists and shall prepare an abstract of said election results pursuant to the provisions of Section 50.24, Code of Iowa, 1973, as amended. Section 10. That the Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution in the office of the County Commissioner of Elections. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 26th day of February , 1974. ATTEST: -7- AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE a HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess Of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for'the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds _in - the -amount -of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" NAME Q �AJ I � � ' l J1n L[.UVi 11'\ILrf14 ADDRESS �'3 2 E C J'5.._. ,/J, � z L- AHLEg6. COON EY. Don WEI LER. ALL"EE 9 HAYN IE. LAW YEH9. DEA MOINES. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the _provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of -Iowa, 1973, for.the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?11 ?NAME ADDRESS U� eel44 1 r / 6.05 tii J ]pit o V1 j. t 1 eel44 1 r / 6.05 tii YA- AHLER6. GOONEY. DORWVLER. ALL©EE 6 HAYME. LAWYERS. DE's Mo1f1Ea: Iq'ih/A),� •:. ••`� FEB 1^;:t t - YA- AHLER6. GOONEY. DORWVLER. ALL©EE 6 HAYME. LAWYERS. DE's Mo1f1Ea: Iq'ih/A),� •:. ••`� FEB 1^;:t TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA n We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for,the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" CC . -/ Q12 -� AHLER6. GOONEY. DORWGILER. ALLBEE d HAYNIE. LAWYERSGDt-o! A 107N Es: 1OWA- '=✓ COUhITY nU�iiC� ADDRESS j C. L 4L Z2 ^ca L4 {� zy�.n LIL(7 li?GLGrdzuwy� �"� /3/d7771a y (ce cce-c -7`l N> ice•"li.�) J FED 1 "u., Iowa FEB 19 lg, TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE�FITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; c We, the undersigned, qualified electors of%Yf�it�1�R of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to'the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, -Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6',000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-147" tav✓au+uv /� c �. r NAME/- � t 7 / Ae Z,// /7 zL (l .� / .� � : �, s'•�,y e'er _ ,.: 2 40 ` • F / - (} (� e G ' I B A`ML$Rtt. coONEV. DORWryEILER. ALLd HAYNIE. wW YERS.CEDE?L`OINEs, IOWA �_IJ_�,•� r .J��,�.N� I f'IC (iZ S. is •lv!•-I. �.t �c\. r_•�•� 01�b Z7 111,0 • TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do her6by petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" ox/ NAME �Qal(vd CO)}R, 1,_I l Lc./uc- 7tom. N t 49 ADDRESS �.owcc C.�iTOw�(, 1 �077� V ' 13 'ki AHLERS. COONEY. DORWEILCR. ALLBEE 6 HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA f pCCLI-�� S41 /`/ % 1,/ 'ki AHLERS. COONEY. DORWEILCR. ALLBEE 6 HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA f TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office- of Governor at the last general election in said City, o hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit; "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" a. r Son AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLSEE a HAYNIE• LAWYERS. bEs hlolMEs. IOWA . :o• _0U 1Y ALTHOR TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA we, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to cal' a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following_ proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-147" NAME ADDRESS f/)a A- 14 All 7/ l fi> 7/17 ice- �� ✓ . FL5 1 AHI1[11G. GOONZY. DOn WZILCIV. Au®ct d HAYNiz. LAWYiRG. DEA M(V"C4.-.IOW^ -� TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City Of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Lowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" NAME !�j1 �j'�t-t_ -�� l�•' Cil is � -l� �,Z. , I //l (�Nl&ezou 0 ADDRESS l , I'a- 6el ( a U 1, s i—cL. P 1 a ra - '?& \) -j-�' ,C4,L l S-1 P/ 7 C/ Johnson Co., lova FEB 19 ?g,,, C0Uh:7.y AUOi for? AHLERS. GOONEY, DORWEILER. ALLOSE 6 HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DER NiOiNEs. IOWA I TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA - We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for.the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" NAME b O�I� ,0 G1 �hlfr Ir 7 ANLERS, GOONEY. OORWEILER. ALL"EE 6 HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DER MOINES. IOWA FEB B ?I't n ADDRESS/ l� A I t. -71 -7 171 - I/--7'� z ,� t D •- Ti 2 -r o -7 a��('� Cr�„p;lY �'.t i fOR L� �C' l� A I t. -71 -7 171 - I/--7'� z ,� t D •- Ti 2 -r o -7 a��('� Cr�„p;lY �'.t i fOR We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do here'6y petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-147" ADDRESS �LL �u7C�, 13 ya"J�la7 '/�' y �� •= /may/l -,/�X-7 /71 <— 1 //D .�• Cl CfiLl� ��/ s� > v Sf �13,11"TzA �diZ G �ecS _0 z -/V- 61 �f ANLIC"Y. COON.CY. Don WMILQM. ALLI6QG i i4 AVN lit. LAW Vaita. Dc• NiolN ic, iown _ 'i COU%TY '_'i)JOR TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do herdby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for -the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $5,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking andcarryingout an urban renewal projact of said City designatad as nLria^r `owa R-1011 NAME ADDRESS J -` J -,- ��/ i r 210 ^f�f ' i s ,,ice v ✓r / G- 0'°,. • ' 7 1: J� '% //7�o� '��`-fir..«_ � �� yip. 4 1 AMUCAS. COONILY. 00AWVILiCR. ALLbiC u ri^yN11:. �_MWYiAN. JER MOIN i6. fow� r,OUiyTY AUUiTJR TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-147" NP.ME ADDRESS = a / , CIA., �c L i FEB 19 AHLft014. COOHILY. 17011W[IL11R. AI.L092 i1 HAVNii• LAW YQ"O. DEG 7J{OINCC. IOWA 'iR FEB 25 1974 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCff"&� �?ORCITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of -Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general, obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?11 NAME Q��l etch ez� ADDRESS z rT c /h -c )�) A T E_ 7 -2/12-17 AHLERS, COONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE d HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IQWA 10� AHLERS, COONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE d HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IQWA TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND IOWA CITY, IOWA FEB 25 1974 _ .j'A rd POUN Y AUDITOR CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF We, the undersigned,'qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governorat the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" NAME oN �5,, �i,atice� X10, �D clr� P- & t ADDRESS 33c) 9/ AHLER6. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLSEE b HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DE9 MOINES. IOWA i �r Fe G- Ic77V Fels o f J /I 7q - 2 y2 J I, / q c( I «V7 Lk eQr_ l3� lq 7�_ 'Fo�, t3, P57� �ILED Johnson Co., Iowa FEB 22 1974 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF TF�e0`�„_ ) IOWA CITY, IOWA COUNTY. AUDITOR We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" AHLCRO. COONEY. DORWEILER. ALLOSE 6 HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA 4 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA gpuqu Aun.irQR We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for'the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $61000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban _.renewal project of said City designated as :number NAME Ile G,crmQ''ANo t ADDRESS 11007 9,1C- C\ l z. o C�`. PA. D r 7y „2 _ i_�- 7y a-/3-r/y AHLCRG. GOONEY. DOIIWCILCR. ALLBEE & HAYNIE. LAWYERS. Des MOINES. IOWA I TT Johnson Co., Iowa TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OFF�RE'diti'40F IOWA CITY, IOWA ,We, the undersigned, qualified electors of he of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number PRU�&*6ftbQR of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" NAME ADD RE SS /y /,��.C��t-c-�-c�c-c( .c•LrL..-.c/u<�t—C_ f � �-`% � ��" "t) � �) , , � L/ Cc. Il t,Cy� JU f � / ,,'" . ,�� j� � /i i � �C�•J�J 15� I //•/� �� yL � �GucL' ���; ice/ ��/y y �J r �; ( �� .,� ��� � ��.�� ►SCG' c�ti � �� ._� �l� ' � � � � � �l C� ji2 , R, LID AHLERI. COO461. DORW EILER. ALL©E£ Bi HAYNIE. �WYER S. DEA MOINES. IOWA� A` Jj ; FEB 22 1974 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THEO&Xr, Ap.q, IOWA CITY, IOWA COCOUNTY.AUDIDI TOR ,We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constitutinga number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of - Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council'of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition -to t)ie,,voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" NAME 'ADDRESS DATE J J e O u tZc.�z 7 L/ Pd f 3a G�< CGzstz-� AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLREF & HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. ION I♦ 9 TO THE HONORABLE mAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the o_«ce G:� Governor at the last general election in said C'ty, co hereby petition the City Council of said City to c_=�_ a special election pursuance to the provisions of C".ap-cer 3 nor the ur ose o� su"-mit n5 408A, Code of Iowa, 197311 P p the following proposition to the voters of t;.e City o� Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: 11shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount -of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose o:: aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying ouc aM.: of said City designated as urban renewal project T- � _n"1 711 CI NAMLIE1 J0011), ADDRESS 7i 7�� '7- '2 - r ✓VAI P '` TQ Johnson Co., lel.r� FFA - l' COUT:ly AUDI IOR AMLERS. COONEY. DOFiWEILER. ALLSEE C. HAYNIE. LAWYER5. Das .Ni OINES' 10%" � TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND IOWA CITY, IOWA , COUNTY AUDITOR CITY -COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess; of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for'the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: NAME N G�LLtto� "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $,6,000,000-00 forthe purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewa_1.project of said City designated as number Iowa R-ls?" t ADDRESS 3 0 S .el 3r U / L /y .( i a 3 JJ Ci _P,4&d �2 -12 -9�_ � •/! v LER3. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE & AY 'LAW YER4. DES MOINES. IOWA r lohn5 Co" Iowa E E B 25 197' I.• y �;!o!7OR TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF�fi CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in exceS-s of two (2) percent of those who voted forthe_office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for -the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number.,. Iowa, i( -1y?" NAME ADDRESS 715 17 b �3 y ��C .ALF/��I `D Tow b� 7th V Ily 7)- ��-f���1 n1A Qct O L AHLERS. COONEY. DORWEILER, ALLSEE 6 HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA Johnson Co., owa FEB 25 1974 TO THE HONORABLE N ,YOR AND CITY COUNCaLWT_DRULVEM CI^Y 0? IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the oftice o:: Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose o� sliym -cting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the -amount ^of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose Of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" 1 NAME 1 / I U) �5cvzt> j �I Cie - IL ADDRESS AHLEA5. GOONEY. DORWEILCR. ALLEit & HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES h4OINES. IOWA I I COUNTY AUDITOR TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: NAME "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an of (A1M City`designated as nuinber�Zowa' R"1`4?"` ...... ADDRESS DATE 16) Y z -22 - 7 1` AHLKR8, COONEY. DOnW1ILEA. ALL13911 i HAYNIE. LAWYI117. DEN MOINCN. IOWA 1 ADDRESS DATE 16) Y z -22 - 7 1` AHLKR8, COONEY. DOnW1ILEA. ALL13911 i HAYNIE. LAWYI117. DEN MOINCN. IOWA w AJ Johnson CO., 10M FEB 25 197-} COUNTY_ AUDITOR TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: NAME "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds -in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-147" .ADDRESS DATE /11 N.�^�; r....rr��; (InnW�ll �9: rr 1 w.• w• 11 /'. I111 �: 1.!. Y/ 1.n �. Ir.-+ �'1 ^In ��, i^ •, 1. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF 4'-HEI-KDZMYo0F IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?" NAME ADDRESS J ciCl�ems- Q • - ' '�^-�- ��" 7 z z, Lo J� a./ 7 prta, 2PJb� j)ATZ� LJZ��74 AHLEn6. GOONEY, DOnWE1LER. ALLREE 6 HAYNIE. LAWYEn S. OE9 MOINES. IOWA TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA OF THENr6IAiVrbl�_ We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for -the purpose of submitting the following proposition _to -the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as rivnb`^r Ib_14a R-14?" NAMEADDRESS DATE ec 0 11 A111wng. Co1�n•Y. DOn WffII Pn, ^iA.Awr ft IIAYHI•.i LAWY/ne. ova t4um-a, IgwA TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUN&Lt4d � I0-� TY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA CoUKTY. AUDITOR ,We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-147" \\ NAME \U Q, . w . , ADDRESS DATE- '? 7 f Ys AHLERe, COONEYI DOnWEILER. ALLREE & HAYNIE. LAWYE119. DEe MOINES, IOY,A 0 cn Zr TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIJ"FCTV21P tTY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two,(2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-147" NAME ADDRESSfJ c..bvp -�G-cc-aw ��l uCz�-tom M 2l (��,ate! C 1� }J !J I7 L �7 Jlc 1j '617 ��t' 61) ?.� � gra 7 �4�:; �:«-_.—✓ Cir' = i-.' ^'C l / LJ1 tv '. 6 L/ / AA ANLER6. GOONEY. Donal EILHR. At. t.e EE & HAYNIE. LAW YEi19. DEA h\OIN E4. IOWA rr ` •.' _ 1 fir. � . , ' % �:`.] , � •-1 �_ �• � �'� / 4. � , 'r' J � + ' +�'/� Aw \V / ��. ../r ♦ % 1i tl�>t /•'y�, �.� �� i� Yr 1. :•,�.t � /�'. _ l / 1p�' J , r 1 e lot FEB 25 19-4 V COUNTIX AUDITOq TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR IOWA CITY, IOWA - onnson uo., iowa FEB 25 1974 AND CITY COUNCIL OF TIJEiur�.��L :� we, the undersigned, qualified electors of the City of Iowa Citv, Iowa, constituting a number in excess of two (2) percent of those who voted for the office of Governor at the last general election in said City, do hereby petition the City Council of said City to call a special election pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 408A, Code of Iowa, 1973, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the voters of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: "Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, issue its general obligation Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out an urban renewal project of said City designated as number Iowa R-14?II GLS; �L.•-cam I- e - ADDRESS a. c� J -o �,jk 15 [.0 CnIA-.- Sfi �7 -17 C—AK EFS. GOONEY. DO WEILE ALL9EE d HAYNIE. LAWYERS DES MOINES. IOWA �`C _`j(L� �[ //"'/�/'r/ S - � r MGo!11iYier,�i t 5 w . rte `- e��IMft30rdlnance I tlzougYittYiat� perhaps tit would Ue beizeficial coni=,ey do ;;you o"vr thoughts oii'the noise;'ordinance as. 1 as ;to o -rex, somen�genera.L>�dffi nts concerning the '1Lty,4'j ndus_try an'1�ngls'e measurement The revisions that •e made,in ;the propas;ed ordinance ans�,iexf;.'a few of the st �orisr whl cli�4 may haveyt come =up, fbutj`; It is still far f rom ng` w'raf, could pe�'considered an acceptab_=1e regulation. y s Pelz'ap's jthe�}bes�t' place to begin is with a section sectionappraisal; of itne;ire�r sed proposed ordir_ance. er,=�s`ome�general comments�willbe ofiexed. 'The, rew signs riri °this section 'are re?na.rkat�le z commendable Many _of�trie a�nbzguoizs terms that would re lea covr,Tdely3, aryzng^Triterpretatiphs.hatie:`been'replaced :concise klanguageF 'Usuallyx;, the statement of purpose s=4the mood $of a xegulatioii�#�=; Thus`,' one ��tould- expect a very ar r.AA exp..l CIt %Tegiilatxgn to follocJ. Such is not the ae as to be zeviclencedSVy(IAtte_r } r s {{ s` AF r tf erha s the most important .ti'on -Ir•� ;,The deft nitrons, ares p p ctzoms rof°'the ,reulations`E�ien vague, ambiguous terns VII be rtoleratecl s d�za1nedf eap icltly in:.the definitions. veaei 'note that tze uterms umia -ur a1, unusual and unnedessary, ch areF used in �slxbsequen, portions_ of the ordinance are - t°°' def ned: peri apFs it ,�toVIUa not aifi cult be= too ` to disce2.�-r LtmayTconsti`tu eZ'an3�unnatar�al noise. Yet, determining .*hat t�nnecessarys;or rurzusual; wo��ldbe, svb�ec,t to varying degrees `intespretattlon: N9r- �-.,i �yY" _; a•?'o-ea +A t_ S U ^y -rip v5 =at',i I may be` ph Ylosophica`1zfor Ya' iuoment, noise �_s define 3 undesirable sotuzd Y Thus'= �innece s'ar�r noise is unnecessary.... aesixab16 T�;n oud7Yet,a. a' zecessry :undesirable sound is stl;ll risidered o,he 'nog �e Thei�� ��re many i�e.:cessary STet uideslrble ands tnat cin =bPeermEde�t,rer naLucal of unnatural. The, andz3=nvolv�3n;Ll�es�sel'ecion5of terminology is obvious. ;would be impo,ssi�e fto�riznlfori�ly enforce a.,regul�tion'tat ntazns wording so5aubjectEAo,f mpldciu mea ing. F - < K ..,- �} 4•l. r `'+Yi 1 <f � � Y- Yt' _.rte _ 5 .} Y 1 l - ,n TO: •; • ^mow" R V. ti_.'' a N >_ `.L .. C-e DATE: March 14, 1974 Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality FROM: ,Iowa City City Council RE: Noise Ordinance discussion ti At their regular meeting on February 26, 1974, the Iowa City City Council scheduled further discussion of the Noise Ordinance for the March 26th informal session and requested that the Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality be so notified. The informal session will be at 4 o'clock P.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council on Feb. 26 , 19 74, at 7:30 P. M. T, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, on a proposed Resolution of Necessity for the construction of within the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 1974 Concrete Pavement Repair Program #1 At said time and place, last above mentioned, any interested persons` may appear and file objections thereto 1974 . Dated this 5th day of February Abbie Stolfus, Cit, Clerk 2 RESOLUTION NO."'74-76 RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY 1974 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM #1 WHEREAS, plans, specifications and form of contract and an estimate of the total cost of the following public improvement, Windsor Drive, Prairie du Chien Road, Eastwood Drive, Southlawn Drive and Hollywood Blvd. (the removal, replacement and/or repair of various sections of existing concrete streets, sidewalks, driveways, and storm sewer inlets and necessary incidental facilities related thereto) are now on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, notice of this Resolution of Necessity was duly published as required by law, and WHEREAS, the following objections have been filed to said Resolution of Necessity, None NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA! 1) That it is deemed advisable and necessary to construct certain street improvements, hereinafter described on the following streets, avenues and alleys, or portions thereof, within the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to -wit: Windsor Drive, Prairie du Chien Road, Eastwood Drive, Southlawn Drive and Hollywood Blvd. (the removal, replacement and/or repair of various sections of existing concrete streets, sidewalks, driveways, and storm sewer inlets and necessary incidental facilities related thereto) 2) The type of improvement will be as above set out. 3) The method of construction will be by contract. 4) The cost of the improvement shall be paid for by such funds of the City as may be legally used for such purposes. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Brandt Abstain Czarnecki x Davidsen X deProsse g White Passed and approved this 26thday of February , 19 74 Mayor ATTEST• ' / �� City Clerk , -J NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPE CIF:ICATIONS..AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE Igt'nQ C1pNCRETE PAVEMENT RE'FATR PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract for the construction of The 1974 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM in said City at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on the 26th day of February , 1974 , said meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center.in said City. a i -r Said plans, specifications and form of contract are now on file in the office of the Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, and may.be:inspected by any persons interested. Any persons interested may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purposeof making objections to said plans, specifications -or contractor the cost of making said improvement. This notice given by"order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City,: Iowa: . ADDle_DLUALUa City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa WHEREAS, on the 5th day of February , 1974 plana, specifications and form of contract were filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, for the construc- tion 1974 Concrete Pavement Repair Program #1 within the City of Iowa City, Iowa; and WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract was published as required by law: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That the said plans, specifications and form of contract are hereby approved as the plans, specifications and form of contract for said 1974 Concrete Pavement Repair Program #1 It was moved by White and seconded by Davidsen that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYES: ABSENT: Brandt X Czarnecki X Davidsen X deProsse X White X Passed and approved ,this -26t-h day of February 19 74 ATTEST: /_fitc�c%t Ci Mayor ■ B tisin esS Office IOWA CITY, IOWA 52242 January 22, 1974 Mayor & City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Gentlemen: The University has recently completed the purchase of all properties located in Block 6, County Seat Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. More specifically, this is the block bounded by Madison, Capitol, Prentiss and Harrison. The purpose of this letter is to request the City of Iowa City to vacate the alley in Block 6 to the State of Iowa for the use and benefit of the State University of Iowa. RBM:jld Very truly yours, Ray B. Mossman Business Manager & Treasurer _ AiLx; _ ,..u. s CITY 1973-74 STE'EHING COMMITTEE lieu. Robert Welsh President Dorathy Douglass Vice -President John Harper Secretary -Treasurer Eleanore Bowers Donald Bryant Linda Dole Flo Betiu Ehninger .lack Esbin Henry Fos William Gillespie Barbara Baring Frieda Hieronymus Dallas Ilog.m Joseph Bowe .John Kamp Faith nnowler Dean La\laster L. IL Lundquist Leslie Moeller Warren Paris Clayton liinggenberg .Janet Shipton Richard Sununerwill Rev. Roy Wingate City Council City of Iowa City Iowa City, Iowa Members of the Iowa City City Council: CITY February 25, 1974 The attached petitions are presented to the City Council with the following understanding:. 1. They are presented in response to the City Council's request and are not intended to bind the council to any action or actions it does not feel is in the best interest of the com- munity. 2. Although the petitions contain wording proposed by the City Council, it is not the intent of the petitioners to tie the Council's hands on this matter and it is our understanding that the presentation of these petitions is not contrary to this intention. We welcome this opportunity to be of service. Sincerely, Robert L Welsh I WHEREAS, said plat and subdivision is found to conform with Chapter 409 of the 1973 Code of Iowa and all other statutory requirements. WHEREAS, said.platand, subdivision was examined by the zoning and planning commission which recommended that said plat and subdivision be accepted and approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE' IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa; that said plat and subdivision located on the above described property be and the same is hereby approved, and the dedication of the streets and parks as by law provided is hereby accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE' that the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa. NAYS: None AYES:Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, White Passed and approved this 26th- day of Februar UA F"2 19 74 U ATTEST - City Clerk ja t V , 1974 1 RESOLUTION :NO. 74.78 WHEREAS, the owner' and proprietor, Plum Grove Acres, Inc. has filed with the City Clerk plat and subdivision of the following described premises located in Johnson County, Iowa, to -wit: Commencing at the south4 corner of Section 12 Township79 North, Range. 6 West, 5th P -M. ; Thence N 89°57100"IT 1301.06 feet; Thence N 00.°19'00"E:165. 00 feet to the point of beginning: Thence N -00'19'001!,E 610.00 feet; thence N 89°30130_" E - 470.00 feet; thence N.86°55'00" E 66.07 feet; thence N 8903013011 E. 130. 00 feet; thence S 00'19100" W 743. 00 feet; thence S89'30!30" W 291. 00 feet; thence N-00' 19' 00" E 130. 00 feet; thence S 89030130" W 375. 00 feet; .to the point of beginning said tract contains 10.20 acres more or less. WHEREAS, 'said property is owned by the above named corporation and the dedication has been made with, the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the proprietor. - WHEREAS, said plat and subdivision is found to conform with Chapter 409 of the 1973 Code of Iowa and all other statutory requirements. WHEREAS, said.platand, subdivision was examined by the zoning and planning commission which recommended that said plat and subdivision be accepted and approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE' IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa; that said plat and subdivision located on the above described property be and the same is hereby approved, and the dedication of the streets and parks as by law provided is hereby accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE' that the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa. NAYS: None AYES:Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, White Passed and approved this 26th- day of Februar UA F"2 19 74 U ATTEST - City Clerk ja t V , 1974 1 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION FOR WALKWAY - COURT HILL SCOTT BOULEVARD ADDITION PART II WHEREAS Plum Grove Acres, Inc. has by quit -claim deed dated February 26 1974 estate described as follows: ' dedicated real Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 33 Court Hill - Scott Boulevard Part II an Addition to Iowa City, Iowa thence north 10 feet to the southease corner of Lot 34 thence west to the southwest corner of Lot 34 thence south 10 feet to the northwest corner of. Lot 33 thence East to the place of beginning. Actual consideration less than $500.00. WHEREAS, said real estate was conveyed to the City of Iowa City, Iowa for walkway purposes in the City of Iowa City, Iowa; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: that said dedication as above identified be'and the same is hereby accepted, and said premises thereby conveyed are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa for use as a walkway and the same are hereby accepted as street property of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by the Resolution as read be adopted and upon roll call AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Brandt X OMMXXX Davidsen K X Czarnecki 1fi XXKM d deProsse White deProsse there were: 1974. Passed and approved this 26th day of February }$X ATTEST _ L/�Lt� iL�(7 , Mayqt Ci Ly. C1erI. tha t • r 1 m N1 O p°`O CC r w'- coo ro ha O o b O'0 0 0 H_ N o in a ~n M m M�°•� xw aaM c.a m n N. °�„ a M M rai fD W W n W CLW W G H ID ID o N :r+ C1 QI r• N. rt 1' r 0 0 y H 0 0 ct c- I 10 00 w r•cn �p 0 m IAD MID w 0 0 MMH 00 MMMMH vw cl a r•�p C1 g1 na•na O H a r C N H & H :v ul t*1 th �' N O a a r+ In ��q'NM 0) (+ V ul c k Imo aX U no ly f+r H. 0 N f`+• Hff+fDfVA N+m �rn+aGxN H k 0ti I�Daala-+�C"07FFulpo.10 m m O ID Ic 0 H FAN a N C p r• 1 WID r+0 AC] N N r a �y N 0 O r•r+(n ctz 0 a r M N H f1 p Nma.i°r• a ID r+ 9m m a..�.0�~ P* rt M M Nr 700 rt. w o: a 0 H 0 • a H m c t I i h h b .. ., a-�I WC ILIF, V11"Jl 1UU1n-- The insect. over winters in"the egf; stage. The eggs hatch into caterpillars as the leaves unfold in the spring (April-llay). The caterpillars feed for ahrui; 2. mnnths-during which time they may strip entire trees or forrsts of their Pupation, lasting 10-:k7 days, occurs in cocoons fastened to trees or other nbjce-.t.s. The adults emerge in late July and the female deposits the eggs to instigate another cycle. rr!C '."ASS - 1 -2" long --containing 100-1,000 eggs--average-L400-500- Egg mass is rnrr;rrr) :•riith velvety, tan -colored hairs and can be found on trunks of trees, buil-li 1ICs or any stationary object. (Chief method of hitch -hiking has been by eggs laid on recreation -type vehicles.) i.;ATi;RPTT,LAR-- Full grown -2-211' long, covered with tufts of long, brown hair and having 5 pairs of blue tubercles along the back followed by 6 pairs of red tubercles. ADULT I `::ot.h- Buff or lighter in color with prominent V shaped markings on winCc. ?emale doesn't fly over a foot or so. She lures the male with a strong scent. A.DULT IIALE-- :,:oth-Brown in color with a wide flying range. 3ACyG.RCT71D The Gypsy i::oth was first discovered in America in Bedford, "lass. in 15160. It. was active in Rhode Island before the 1900's and was seemingly content to survive in the Eastern States. However, the tourist traffic with the camping typr., vehicle has been the means of spreading the pest into the Midwest. ` (IST TREES --- Onks are a special favorite. In fact, they will feed on anythi.ncr exce;)t. :ash, catalpa and yellow poplar. While a. one year defoliation of a decidi ous tree won't necessarily kill the tree, a second defoliation, the next year, will. �.nnifcrs will die after a single defoliation. • nab �, .L_ In the beginning, Lead Arsenate, followed lrj DDT. Since the banning of I no one specific chemical. The answer seems to be one of management. not control, of concentrating on the individual tree or trees that are: most important; and are i. he saved. Reasoning and experience indicate that the forest will. be lost--hnt individual trees can, perhaps, be _saved. Scent or lure traps are not working with 6-reat efficiency. SAD -717 TRUE— Dr. Hugh E. Thompson, Entomology Dept., Kansas State University states as a proven fact that, 3 years after the presence of the first larva is noted in a trap --there will be a full blown situation. • :Ve can expect to receive help, research wise, or at least; in the initial. detection of the problem from an organization called APHIS, (Animal, Plant, :.'c.zlth, Inspection, Service.) This group is currently involved, a.moung other projects, with the establishment and checking of the traps and lures. 0 MEMORANDUM TO: Ray S. Wells FROM: Dennis R. Kraft RE: Letter from Dr. regarding Sign DATE: February 22, 1171 John John Greenleaf dated February 12, 1974 Ordinance The reason the City's Sign Inspector contacted Dr. Greenleaf is that we have no record of him ever having applied for a permit to install his sign. The sign he has on his building is in compliance with the provisions of the Sign Ordinance, except that he has failed to secure a valid permit and to meet the insurance provisions of the ordinance. I would agree with Dr. Greenleaf that it is necessary for him to have a sign in order to identify his place of business. It is not the intent of the Sign Ordinance to prevent him from having a sign but rather to have him inform us as to the nature of the sign he proposes to install. Relative to the insurance requirements of the Ordinance (Section 8.12.23), it is correct that the Ordinance does require evidence of a liability policy with coverage limits of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $10,000 insurance for property damage liability. It is conceivable that he already has this type of coverage on his premises and that if he does not have insurance that specifi- cally relates to signs, he could obtain this by merely having a rider attached to his policy. I would also agree with Dr. Greenleaf that it is very unlikely that "a chipmunk, toad, stray cat, raving rat, or a writhing reptile" would have the necessary financial backing in order to subsidize the amount of legal assistance necessary to sue him for an amount even approaching $100,000. U] 0 Mr. Ray Wells February 22, 1974 Page 2 - It is unlikely that he actually needs relief from the provisions of the Sign ordinance, but rather that he must file a valid sign permit application. In response to his postscript of whether it would be permissible for him to mount indoors a blinking neon symbol of his profession, I assume he can do this provided that his blinking neon light is not readily visible from the public right-of-way. My comment on this latter mentioned subject relates only to the provisions of the Sign Ordinance and no way should assume that the City has any liability toward his loss of medical practice for advertising in this manner. DRK•sc 1/15/74 In response to an inquiry from the Mayor, the following will summarize our relationship with Elbert & Associates, First Avenue Building S. E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1968 the City initiated an arrangement with Measurement Research Center in Iowa City for the provision of accounting data and the purchase of voter register and election processing. .MRC provided the design development work and program definition for both activities at cost and the City was charged for the actual computer time necessary for report generation. After living with this situation for awhile after I came here, I soon realized that MRC was in no position to assist the City in expanding and modernizing its data processing activities. Even after the company was purchased by Westinghouse, MRC management considered its arrangement with the City to be more of a courtesy to local government rather than a serious attempt to provide services. Also, the per unit cost of the service was ridiculously high. With the need to greatly expand our data processing activities, it was necessary to seek another source for this service. We enlisted the assist- ance of McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn, a Company in looking at various possibilities. After a rather short investigation (made possible by the dearth of qualified service bureaus in this area), we began serious negotiations with Mr. Von Elbert for the purchase of services to include payroll distribution and re- porting, financial accounting, and systems design and reporting. We also discussed the eventual applications of utility billing, although a landfill reporting system was actually on line first. As of October 1, 1972, the initial systems were up and running and our arrangement with MRC was termi- nated. The City's relationship with Elbert & Associates is on a purchase of services basis. In addition to the actual processing of data, the company has been of valuable assistance in working out systems design problems and providing accounting control functions. Design costs are billed as required and monthly processing charges are based on a per unit cost. For instance, the complete payroll system including checks, registers, and reports is provided at a cost of 25� per check. The initial systems development was provided at 15� per employee.as a one-time charge. On the other hand, the financial reporting system involved an initial system development cost of $950 and monthly charges not to exceed $400. A summary of monthly charges is as follows: Payroll $ 235 Financial Reporting 325 Landfill Reporting 140 utility Billing 10200 TOTAL $1,900 • 0 Ray S. Wells -2- January 1S, 1974 At the present time a specific agreement to cover the utility billing arrangement is being drafted by the City Attorney's office upon our instructions. In this case we felt that ownership of the programs was essential and the protection of the system was required. Because of these special conditions, we felt a specific agreement in writing was necessary. This activity was converted as of December 1, 1973. Our relationship with Elbert $ Associates has been very satis- factory at a level of cost that is extremely reasonable and competitive. It has allowed the City to develop an electronic data processing capa- bility at a low level of financial outlay of approximately $23,000 per year while at the same time allowing for a substantial planning time leading up to the eventual acquisition of our own equipment. If you have additional questions, I will be happy to discuss them with you at your convenience. iCJ . B. ¢ugh', Jr. Director Department of Finance /cb o." Brandon Oto N 3rd Vice -President NORMAN L. SQUIER Creston 1st Vice -Presided 21111 Vick! -pry!;idellt GEORGE HOLDER AI(Tf ILJ 1; C, It c11"1111011 hwz;:i(). 4th Vice -President 501 vicc-m-Usiticilt MIKE R. SCHECHINGCR CAM—SVENSON wcstpllalia Oocor.:h V THE VOICE ON 101v,4 S A 0FL1i,121 f i D. V.1. "Matt" Mathisen, Secretary -Treasurer, P. O. Box 186, AtIntitio, Iovo:i Ii.i.) rt -ating, Chic, —I _Friro Demartmerit C;J a 5-240 b -n Ore -ani -/ud a Join -L Coilljoil 01 1'.i -1`t' 0-A v LC; - cc-.sist of the iovva Pire Cilic,_L, - % s A s L.j. o -ial !1,el ig,h -c ers, lily Ila%--keye St jili Of Pira; lnstrucfors ctnd the J-o.j Of your fire departiijajj� 6 1 _v -Lr- ian s Associatiox-, ork -this C as of this Council. -a various mcetirlo-s of the Counci-1- 1hroLtrh ojx t the year it is our Lend �q limily of VU fu U tho, C)TI o.t this (jouncil is a., sij„ p fo-r- I A. _1 e•;, mayor & City council Sincerely, VIathisen. s.,c,,, 96th ANNUAL IOWA 1:WTI 1975 L. Iij :- z,i U `,. ! I iti •�1 t �i t . , s. c �, � �' > - ' , � `� ' .r• ®t ,�� / r 90i , % s i. � I� r� ;fir; A iam ;sms Qk • , r.,.... , $rs�f "`�7"�" %V �� '-'/%I/.: `.r•"ri0 011 ll%i.e"�Yla.r�' a lFPARTM'E_NT, OF COMM_U'NI.TY:._DEVELOF • Tentative Agenda Planning $ Zoning Commission Iowa City, Iowa February 26, 1974 -- 4:30 p.m. Department of Community Development- Conference Rm. A. Call to Order by Chairman B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes 1. Meeting of February 14, 1974 D. Zoning Items 1. Z-7402. Request for rezoning a tract of land, R1A to RIB, filed by Dean Oakes (vic. continguous to and just south of I-80 and west of Prairie duChien Road). Date filed: 2/6/74 45 -day limitation: 3/23/74 2. Z-7314. Parking provisions for CB and CBS Zones. Council referral. E. Subdivision Item 1. S-7403. Replat of portion of Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 30, East Iowa City Addition (vic. bounded by I Street, Fourth Avenue and CRIU RR). Date filed: 2/5/74 Deferred: 2/14/74 45 -day limitation: 3/22/74 F. Council Referral 1. 72-08. Zoning & Subdivision Fee Study. Study com- pleted by Department of Community Development. Re- ferred by City Council to P � Z -- 2/5/74. Deferred by P & Z -- 2/14/74. G. Discussion Items 1. P-7319. Office & Research Park Zone (ORP) . 2. 73-1526. Neighborhood Park Study, Hollywood Manor Area. 3. P-7317. University Zone. Preliminary draft. 4. Report of Riverfront Commission meeting held on 2/21/74. • H. Adjournment Next regular meeting -- March 14, 1974 SUBJECT: east of Prairie du R1A, Single Family Zone. Date filed: .Z-7402. Application submitted by Dean G. and Evelyn Oaks to rezone 83.3 acres of undeveloped land located Chien Road and south of Interstate 80 from an Residence Zone to an R1B, Single Family Residence 2/6/74; 45 -day limitation: 3/23/74. STAFF The only basic difference ANALYSIS: between R1A and R1B is in the permitted density of development or the number of single family dwellings allowed per a given area of land. In the R1A Zone, lots are required to have a minimum area of 10,000 square feet per lot permitting a density of development equivalent to 4.4 units per acre, and in the R1B Zone, lots are required to have a minimum area of 6,000 square feet per lot, a density of development equivalent to 7.3 units per acre. The most significant underlying factor of the R1A Zone is its function as a "holding zone" to preserve land in its present state until it is capable of being developed for the best use intended. These factors are important considerations in reaching a decision to change the present zoning. With the exception of portions of the subject tract lying along Prairie du Chien Road and Dubuque Road, much of the property has wooded areas and rugged topography with differences in elevation as much as 70 feet. For this reason, the "Preliminary Land Use Plan" developed by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission illustrates the future development of the entire tract in a residential land use with a density of three units or less per acre. A narrative description of the Plan states: "Within a close perimeter of the developed urban area are numerous sites which offer especially desirable environments. Generally, because of the rugged topography or the extensive tree cover, very low densities are appropriate in these areas. Low densities are appropriate because only small portions of these areas may be buildable without major reshaping of the natural landscape. While these sites may be relatively expensive to develop, it is expected that the higher cost will be offset by the demand for the attractive features of the land. The narrative goes on to say: "The prime consideration in the use of this land should be the environmental effect of urban development. These areas should be given a special zoning classification to require a systematic process of design review to assure that the essential features of the land are not disturbed and that the development reflects and complements the landscape, particularly in the • building of roadways and the siting of buildings." On rugged topography, the results can be disasterous if, for example, homes are placed on hillsides incapable of supporting foundations ■ 0 by reason of flooding or improper drainage and objectionable earth and rock formations; it is virtually impossible, although attempts have been made, to plat small buildable lots adjusted to the contour of land under such conditions. With the exception of portions of the subject tract lying along Prairie du Chien Road and Dubuque Road, the property lies within the Rapid Creek watershed and is incapable of being serviced by existing sanitary sewer facilities. To accommodate residential development within the near future would require the installation of private septic tanks on lot sizes not less than one acre or the installation of a pumping station and force main to carry sewerage to existing facilities. For large scale residential developments, it has been the City's general policy to discourage the use of septic tanks in favor of a more viable system of a more permanent and sanitary nature. A pumping station is also a poor substitute because of their cost to install and operate. It could be concluded, therefore, that the subject tract is not yet ready for urban development. Several separable portions of the subject tract along Prairie du Chien Road and Dubuque Road, unlike much of the property, is relatively flat, serviceable by existing sanitary sewer facilities, located amidst existing residential development, and ready for urban development. The applicant had previously submitted a pre - preliminary plat for review by the staff to subdivide approxi- mately the west 110 feet of the subject tract along Prairie du Chien into nine lots each having approximately a frontage of 60 feet and an area of 6,600 square feet. Where housing currently exists, it is necessary to insure that property values are not hindered but stabilized and preserved which zoning is designed to protect. Presently, across the street from the site there are two duplexes, one high quality single family home, one lower quality single family home, and a nonconforming mobile home park in a comparatively substandard condition and a retail service establishment all on lots with frontages of 80 feet. In fact, of the 25 lots having frontage along Prairie du Chien Road within the three subdivisions encompassing the site on three sides, five have frontages of less than 70 feet, six have frontages of 70 feet or more but less than 80 feet, and 14 have frontages of 80 feet or more. In a report prepared in 1968 by the Iowa City Planning Depart- ment concerning future land use and development of the northern sector of the City and entitled "The North Side Study", the proposed land use plan illustrates the future development of the Prairie du Chien corridor in a residential land use of a "low density • Applicable objectives enumerated in the report were "to hold the overall population of the area in line with normal single family densities, to preserve and maintain the basic character of the existing residential areas, and to increase compatibility between established and developing land uses throughout the area". By general observation, there appears to be a general upgrading of the corridor, but until existing nonconforming uses are eliminated, complete revivification of the area in question or the subsequent construction of higher cost housing is inconceivable. The resulting dilemna is a difficult decision to make. After thorough analysis, the staff concluded that it was best to require lot sizes more in with existing subdivisions in hopes there will be an incentive to construct higher cost housing than housing typical of smaller lot developments. Logically, any action which would inhibit the quality develop- ment or redevelopment of the corridor or that would adversely affect existing property values should be prevented. Portions of the subject tract located along Dubuque Road may be appropriate for an R1B Zone because of more favorable topographic conditions. Future consideration, however, should be given when the applicant has definite development proposals. STAFF For the reasons above - RECOMMENDATION: mentioned, it is the Staff's recommendation that the application be denied. COMMENTS: This application points out the need for a study to determine whether the minimum lot size in the R1B Zone should be increased. There is a definite correlation, as past development trends would indicate, between lot size and the quality of housing because of land costs. If there is a demand for low cost housing, perhaps the more recent innovative approach of "clustering" housing together to provide sufficient accessible open space for common use should be incorporated. There is a definite cost saving in this type of development and more usable open space than on lots as small as 6,000 square feet. SUBJECT: • STAFF REPORT Planning & Zoning Commission February 28, 1974 Z-7314. Urban Renewal Zoning Code Changes. STAFF COMMENT: Attached is a copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment establishing the CBS Zone and amending the CB Zone substantially as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 11, 1973. Your attention is called to the parking provision on page 21 item C.7 "Public and commercial parking lots and structures of a minimum 10 spaces". A recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on this parking provision for the CB Zone would be appropriate, as the City Council has set a public hearing on the entire proposed amendment as attached for March 12, 1974. • 1 • 0 ORDINANCE NO. • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY CREATING A NEW "CBS" ZONE; AND MAKING APPROPRIATE CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW ZONES; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to create a new zone, "CBS" zone, in Iowa City, Iowa. Further, this Ordinance repeals all ordinances or parts thereof that are in conflict. SECTION II AMENDMENT. A. (8.10.4 A) DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF. In order to classify, regulate, and restrict the location of residences, trades, industries, businesses, and other land uses and the location of buildings designed for specified uses, to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings hereinafter erected or structurally altered, to regulate and limit the intensity of the use of lot areas, and to regulate and determine the area of yards and other open spaces around such buildings, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby divided into four districts, to wit: V District — Valley District R District — Residential District C District — Commercial District M District — Industrial District which districts are further subdivided into specific zones to wit: VC — Valley Channel Zone VP — Valley Plain Zone RlA — Single Family Residence Zone R1B — Single Family Residence Zone R2 — Two Family Residence Zone R3 — Multi—Family Residence Zone R3A — Multi—Family Residence Zone R3B — Multi—Family Residence Zone C1 — Local Cbmmercial Zone CH — Highway Commercial Zone C2 — Commercial Zone CB — Central Business Zone CBS — Central Business Service Zone M1 — Light Industrial Zone - M2 — Heavy Industrial Zone IP — Industrial Park PC — Planned Commercial Zone B. (8.10.6 D2) 2. Premises in the Valley Plain Zone also may be used for the purposes specified for the residential, commercial, or industrial district in the particular zone, as follows: (a) VP(RIA) and VP(RIB); the uses as regulated by 8.10.7. (b) VP(R2); the uses as regulated by 8.10.8. (c) VP(R3); the uses as regulated by 8.10.8.1. (d) VP(R3A); the uses as regulated by 8.10.9. (e) VP(R3B); the uses as regulated by 8.10.10. (f) VP(C1); the uses as regulated by 8.10.11. (g) VP(CH); the uses as regulated by 8.10.12. (h) VP(C2); the uses as regulated by 8.10.13. (i) VP(CB); the uses as regulated by 8.10.14. (j) VP(Ml); the uses as regulated by 8.10.15. (k) VP(M2); the uses as regulated by 8.10.16. (1) VP(IP); the uses as regulated by 8.10.17. (MY VP(PC); the uses as regulated by 8.10.17.1. (n) VP(CBS); the uses as regulated by 8.10.14a. C. (8.10.14) CB ZONE USE REGULATIONS Premises in the CB Central Business Zone shall be used for the following purposes only: 1. Retail Trade - including food, drug and liquor stores; eating and/or drinking establishments, general merchandise, apparel, custom tailoring and accessories stores; bicycle shops; furniture, furnishings and appliance sales outlets; art, antique and book dealers; hardware and hobby shops; florists; jewelry, cigar, gift, novelty and souvenir stores; optical goods, camera and photographic suppliers; news dealers and other uses similar to the above, subject to the approval of the Council after receiving a report of the Commission. 2. Services - including hotels and motels; drive through banks and other financial institutions; photographic studios; beauty and -barber shops; shops for repair and servicing of bicycles, typewriters, shoes, watches and jewelry; churches, religious, instructional, educational and institutional services; schools and daycare centers; libraries, theaters, travel bureaus, indoor recreational facilities, public parks and playgrounds; printing, newspaper publishing, blue printing and photostating; physical culture and health services; clubs and lodges; laundromats and dry cleaning outlets; and other uses similar to the above, subject to the approval of the Council after receiving a report of the Commission. 3. Offices (business and professional). 4. Government and Community Buildings. 5. Multiple dwelling units, above the ground floor only. 6. Transportation depots. 7. Public and .commercial parking lots and structures of a minimum 10 spaces. D. (8.10.14a) CBS ZONE USE REGULATIONS Premises in the CBS Central Business Service zone shall be used for the following purposes only: 1. The uses set forth in 8.10.14. sales. 2. Auto repair garages, auto service stations, auto parts 3. Multiple dwelling units. 4. Accessory parking facilities. 5. Car wash establishments. 6. Undertaking establishments. 7. Motor vehicle sales. • 8. Dry cleaning plants. 9. Other uses similar to the above, subject to the ::i:t•'�'."::i:L of the Counoll gfl:v,- it llr-vort of. the Commissl ter,. E. (8.10.18 A) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. The following performance standards shall be observed in the CB, CBS, M1, M2 and IP Zones: A. SCREENING. A green belt planting strip consisting of evergreen ground cover with hardy shrubs shall be used to screen any commercial use and the open storage of any materials or equip- ment along the side or rear of any lot adjoinging an R district. Such planting strip shall be of sufficient width and density to provide an effective screening with shrubs not less than 8 feet in height. In lieu of planting strips, a 6 foot solid fence of masonry or heavy wood construction, or other material approved by the Building Inspector, may be used to screen said uses from any adjoining R district. ORDINANCE PAGE 3 NO. F. (8.10.22 A4) In M2 zones said buildings shall not exceed 100 feet, provided where a lot in M2 zones is adjacent to a lot in an R District, the building shall be setback from such a line one foot for each 6 feet of building height. G. (8.10.22 A5) 5. In the CB Zone, said buildings shall not exceed fifteen stories and shall not exceed 170 feet. H. (8.10.22 A6) 6. In the CBS Zone, said buildings shall not exceed 8 stories and shall not exoeed 100 feet. I. (8.10.23 A) YARD REGULATIONS. A. Except as specifically provided in Sections B and C, yards shall be provided for buildings as shown in the following tabulation: ONE FRONT YARD TWO SIDE ONE REAR HAVING A DEPTH YARDS HAVING YARD HAVING ZONE OF WIDTH OF A DEPTH OF RlA 30 feet 8 feet 30 feet R1B 25 feet 5 feet 30 feet R2 25 feet 5 feet 25 feet R31 R3A 20 feet 5 feet 25 feet R3B Cl 20 feet None 20 feet CH 40 feet None None C2 None None None CB None None None CBS None None None M1 25 feet None None M2 None None None IP 25 feet None None PC 40 feet 20 feet 20 feet J. (8.10.24 A) AREA REGULATIONS. A. Except as provided in Section 8.10.24B1 there shall be minimum lot frontage, minimum lot width, minimum lot area, and minimum lot area per family as shown on the following tabulation: (AREA PER FAMILY IN SQUARE FEET) LOTS DWELLINGS FRONTAGE WIDTH AREA IN SINGLE TWO MULTI- ZONE IN FEET IN FT. SQ. FT. FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY R1A �0 80 10 00 0,000 R1B 35 6o 6,000 6,000 ® R2 35 50 5,000 5,000 32000 R3 35 50 53000 5,000 3,000 33000 R3A 35 50 5,000 53000 23500 12000 R3B 35 50 52000 5,000 2,500 750 Cl 35 35 None 10,000 10,000 10,000 CH None None None 10,000 10,000 103000 C2 None None None 6,*00 3,000 2,000 750 CB None None None 750 CBS None None None Ml None None None 6,*00 6,000 6*000 M2 None None None IP None None None * Indicates not permitted in district K. (8.10.25 A8) 8. For hotel or motel uses, one parking space for each unit plus one space for every three employees. ORDINANCE NO. • PAGE 4 L. (8.10.25 A9) 9. For all commercial uses in CBS Zones, one parking space for every 500 square feet will be provided. M. (8.10.25 A10) 10. For commercial uses in the M Districts, one space for each 300 square feet of floor area; for industrial uses in M and IP Districts, one space for each two employees of maximum nember working at any one time or one space for each 600 square feet of floor area, whichever is the greater. N. (8.10.26 A.) 4. In the C2,CBS,M Zones there may be any accessory use. SECTION III REPEALER. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION IV SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: • Cl ATTEST: Nays: Absent: City Clerk 1st Reading 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Brandt Czarnecki Davidsen deProsse White MAYOR A.D. , ..s: �>. and Approved thin (Inn ref' - _ 1-�_ _ v COUN FEE The Iowa City City C 23rd day of -.:-February, :., at the_,Davis Building: Councilinembers presf Brandt°'absent.. ;staff- :p Zelenka = Mayor Czarnecki pre: thoing wifficials of nt Discussionincua for early approv%al of ';aj contract, 'andirconcernf< -_ discussed was -what woulc Urban "Renewal Direcl Library, Lindquist Cent the 'yCitneeds.-.to docum7 that -costs for relocatii by use of ,hardship fun -Director'Joe Pugh state only $26,000 of relocat; -next year we will need- there -are: nation=wide._;p; our.'kind,-of .urban new Mayor Czarnecki sta Welton. Beckett would "go phases: I, 'design. ;for.' information'. Council then discus possible Council option advised Concil_,.to =no_t: by March .28th. it -- t - moved by.Dav to executive session:.ta Renewal area; .and the -'pe deProsse, ',White'and?,.Cz,a carried. 10:20 -P.M. i z3 Mayor's News Conference -on meeting with officials of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at Kansas City, Mo., on Feb. 21, 1974. On Thursday, February 21, Councilperson Penny Davidsen, the City Manager, two staff members and the Mayor met with officials of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the Regional Office of HUD in Kansas City, Missouri. Our trip was prompted by several items concerning the Urban Renewal Project which we felt could best be handled on a person-to-person basis. We were well received by the HUD personnel and the meeting could certainly be termed successful. As many Iowa Citians know, HUD asked us to substantiate our financial status with regard to urban renewal in March of 1973. We did this formally in an application for an amended loan and grant contract which we submitted to the Omaha Area Office of HUD in August of 1973. we wanted to convey to the HUD officials in Kansas City, the Council's concern for an early approval of the amendments in order to enter into a redevelopment agreement with the developer. We were assured by the Regional Officials that upon updating of financial data contained in the application for an amendment, a letter of approval would be forthcoming from the Area Office in Omaha. lie anticipate such approval within the next 15 to 30 days. We were assured that there would be no withdrawal nor increase of federal funds. Part of the request made by the Omaha Office of HUD for further financial information involved a -clarification of funding credits claimed by the City for properties purchased by the University of Iowa for institutional uses. Technically, these are known as "Section 112 credits". Mayor's News Conference on meeting with HUD on 2/21/74 Page 2 We were assured the City will receive its 112 credits for land purchased by the University as soon as we certify that the University will use those properties for institutional purposes as required in federal Urban Renewal regulations. The HUD officials told us the review of our request for these credits was the result of a region -wide review of HUD administrative procedures regarding approval of claims for 112 credits in all urban renewal projects under jurisdiction of the Kansas City Regional Office. Another item discussed with the HUD officials was our continuing concern for those people who are being dislocated by urban renewal. Our budget for relocation did not anticipate the increased costs for relocation brought about by the Uniform Relocation Act passed in 1971. HUD officials reaffirmed that costs for relocation are to be born 100 per cent by the federal government and that they would make every attempt to provide for sufficient funds to complete our relocation program. One of our major concerns was about what happens if the pending referendum fails. Failure would cause HUD to seek the quickest way of disposing of project land and closing out the project with the minimum financial burden to both HUD and the City. As far as the urban renewal concept for Iowa City is concerned, failure of the referendum will mean that Iowa City will not achieve a people -oriented downtown redevelopment program that has been contemplated for many years. This means: No pedestrian malls. No street closures. No removal of onstreet parking. r Limited amounts of landscaping and open space for public use. The federal government, in anticipation of special revenue sharing Mayor's News Conference on meeting with HUD on 2/21/74 Page 3 legislation (the Better Communities Act), is in the process of terminating all conventional urban renewal projects. There are no additional funds available for this kind of urban renewal. HUD officials are aware of previous efforts to dispose of land parcel -by -parcel, including the unsuccessful parking ramp referendum of April 1972. HUD has encouraged our efforts to dispose of land under the unified development concept. To be successful, this concept must be approved by a vote of the people. If this vote is negative, HUD will not look favorably upon subsequent plans which are subject to referendum. Specifically, HUD will ask the City for a schedule which will assure the quickest sale of project land. It will review that schedule to determine if the city can continue to meet its financial obligations. Approval of the proposal before the voters next month will insure an investment of approximately $46.6 -million in downtown Iowa City. This investment includes approximately $12 -million in federal funds ($9 -million already spent); $10.6 -million in City funds ($1.1 -million already spent); $24 -million in private development funds. No estimate is available of the millions to be spent by the University on new facilities and by private property owners on new and improved facilities in a redeveloped downtown Iowa City. In contrast, if we are limited to selling land parcel -by -parcel we can expect the total investment in the downtown area to be far less. M i i scuss i ori 26, 19.74 P. A;: d§ The t \§)}\a a fem «c kik&\ {\e }§L for n n¥ Iad {ii�§ and.w # re&&i d } Fin for : §P actual---, and /e cost \o nine ¥o .., co 4 u! «¥pla e oats reserve;' 2 5 / .Council*.'Discu'ssion�-�'� --- ---- --- vn� February 26:, .1514 � ,V )n6f-'.w-bid i fig i on. page 1 a number 3 was T 0 . ithout.,written work orders from ,words'', added,'.0 when so:directed by the City" ,.4bconded:by White to adjourn ,i.-.',.DaiVi.dseii;..'��-and i to discuss,-.ur an. -renewal litigation. Upon ParnecklDavldsdhi deProsse, White voted ped 7 xl N • 1:IVIC U NIM.41111 WASIIINOION SI ��c���� vv IOWA CI(Y. IOWA 5'1'l. All r'6' 319.354.1600 February 25, 1974 Mr. Frank C. Herringer, Administrator Urban Mass Transportation Administration Department of Transportation Washington, D. C. 20590 Dear Mr. Herringer: .� MU Attached,please find a preliminary application for a Capital Grant under the provisions of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. The purpose of this grant will be to enable the City of Iowa City to both improve and expand the level of mass transit service it is providing to residents of the City and to the adjacent city of University Heights. Subsequent to a review of this preliminary application, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with members of your staff for the purpose of expediting the prepar- ation of a final Capital Grant Application. If you have any questions on any parts of the application, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, Ray S. Wells City Manager RSW:sc • PRELIMINARY CAPITAL GRANT APPLICATION Proposed Facilities and Equipment to be Purchased Three 45 -passenger diesel -powered transit coaches equipped with air conditioning, radios, and other essential equipment. One central business district bus shelter: this will include the necessary architectural design work as well as site preparation for the construction of a 1,600 square foot shelter to be located at the focal point of all of the City's transit routes. Four medium bus shelters: to include the design and construction of shelters with an approximate area of 100 square feet and with a maximum design capacity of 25 persons. Fifteen minor shelters: to include an area of approximately 50 square feet and a maximum capacity of 10 to 12 persons. Communications equipment: to include 16 mobile radio units and one base station transmitting facility. Bus garage: to be constructed as a part of a proposed central maintenance service facility for the City of Iowa City. It is estimated that approximately 12,900 square feet of area in this proposed facility will be utilized for the City's transit operation. Covered space at $30 per square foot. Maintenance space. Outside storage. Total cost $500,000 (This amount will be reduced by an amount equaling approximately 2/3 the value of the existing transit building which would be approximately $89,000). Net cost differential Route signage: 500 signs at $50 per sign installed. 01HUFT $135,000 12,000 30,000 16,000 390,000 90,000 20,000 411,000 25,000 _2 - Hoist equipment. Bus washer. • Equipment for existing 45 -passenger buses to include: 12 sun visors Type C injectors for more efficient exhaust emission control Total cost 80% federal share 20% local share The Transportation System $926,600 741,280 185,320 50,000 50,000 M 10,000 The above mentioned facilities and equipment will be for the purpose of both improving and expanding the Iowa City transit operation. The additional vehicles will make it possible to add two additional routes and to thereby provide better coverage for the community. This will also enable the City to alleviate the overcrowding conditions that exist during peak hours on some of the routes at the present time. The existing transit system provides a radial pattern of service to all parts of the community. All routes focus on the central business district of Iowa City in an area which is immediately adjacent to the University of Iowa main campus. The University's campus shuttle bus system and the City of Coralville's transit route also provide service at this same location. There is a Transit Advisory Committee, which is a part of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. This Committee is specifically charged with the responsibility of coordinating the operation of all the transit systems serving the area. The proposed bus washing facility will enable the fleet to be maintained in a more efficient manner than is now done. This will appreciably reduce the labor costs involved in cleaning the buses, and will subsequently result in a reduction of the deficit the City presently experiences in operating the system. The City of Iowa City is proposing to put the transit mainte- nance facility into the City's Central Service Facility in order to provide the most efficient utilization of maintenance personnel. Under present conditions, whereby the bus facility is located somewhat more than one mile from the City's maintenance facility, a considerable amount of time is spent moving equipment back and forth from the bus facility to the City's maintenance shop. Benefits of the Proposed Facilities and Equipment The above mentioned facilities and equipment will enable the City to provide a higher level of transit service. This will both enhance the level of service being provided and will also reduce the amount of overcrowding which is presently experienced on some routes during peak hours of operation. In light of the present problems surrounding the availability of gasoline, this will also assist in providing a suitable alternative means of travel for those persons not wanting to utilize private automobiles. Estimated Project Cost Transit coaches. Bus washing facilities. New maintenance facility. Bus stop shelters. Bus stop signs. Hoist and other equipment. Potential for Revenue Financing In that the Iowa City transit system is a deficit operation, the City has provided an operating subsidy from the general fund for the purpose of financing this deficit. Therefore, there is no means of utilizing a -revenue -based financing method for the increased capitalization of the system. Source of Local Share for Federal Grant As mentioned above, there are no surplus revenues available for the purpose of financing any of the proposed capital expenditure. The local twenty percent of the above mentioned costs will most likely come from general tax sources of the City of Iowa City. The City Council will take the necessary measures to provide this local share. The amount will be allocated in the City's operating budget. Efforts to Obtain Private Revenue Financi In that the revenues generated by the system are not adequate to meet operating expenses, no form of private revenue financing is feasible. Area -wide Planning Agency Johnson County Regional Planning Commission 223, S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Director: Mr. Robert Hilgenberg Telephone (319) 351-8556 This Commission presently functions as the area -wide planning organization for the Johnson County -Iowa City area, and has also been designated as the (A-95) area -wide clearing house. A copy of this preliminary application will be forwarded to the Regional Planning Commission for their review and comment. The Regional Planning Commission will take the necessary subsequent actions in order to meet other OMB Circular A-95 review procedures. Transit Development Program (Area -wide) A transit development program was submitted in February, 1973, to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. This document, which provided commentary for the three transit systems operating in this area, described the incremental expansion steps which were considered feasible as of that time. This transit development program is now being updated. The up- dating includes: A. Ridership trends and new transportation priorities have resulted in a potential change in the transit needs for the area. Therefore, the level of service provided, including headways, hours of operation, days of operation, and geographic area of coverage are being evaluated. B. A long-range mass transit study, which has received UMTA financial support, is presently being conducted by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission and its transit consultant. When completed, this study will provide the means to develop a fully integrated transit program. This will be based upon a thorough analysis of many feasible alter- native transit possibilities. C. The original transit development program is presently being updated. This is being done in light of current ridership and economic data for the above mentioned systems. It is anticipated that these revisions will be completed within the next nine months. At that time the area -wide program will be transmitted to the various local transit agencies for their review, comment, and subsequent action. The proposed capital improvements, which are included as a part of this preliminary application, are consistent with both the existing and the transit development program which is presently underway. Standardized equipment specifications are being utilized, where possible, in order to facilitate the highest degree of compatibility for future possible inter- system cooperation. Arrangements for Continuing Public Control A Transit Coordinating Committee, which has representation from all of the local transit agencies, has been formed for the purpose of providing a continuing high level of coordination between the operation of all of the area transit systems. All of the systems are publicly owned and operated. Long- range planning is being provided by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. This Planning Commission receives advice from several advisory groups. Each transit agency has member- ship on the Regional Planning Commission as well as on the Transit Advisory Committee. These coordinating procedures have been previously documented to UMTA. Adverse Impact on Transit Empl ees, or Relocation Impact The proposed improvements will not adversely affect any current employment conditions. They may well result in an increase in the number of employees of the transit system. The proposed improvements will not result in the relocation of any families, individuals, businesses, or non-profit organizations. If there is any change in the above, this will be mentioned in the final application. Draft Environmental Analysis A. 02erational Impact The environmental impact of the expansion of the Iowa City transit system will be a positive one. The operation of additional buses will most likely result in a reduction in private automobile usage in the urban area. This should also result in the reduction in the amount of energy consumed. As mentioned previously, additional buses will also result in a greater geographic coverage for the City's transit system. The purchase of radios will enable a higher degree of communication between the various buses in the system. This will also result in a higher level of transit service in that problems relating to street conditions or vehicle breakdown can be made readily known and remedial steps can be initiated more quickly. B. Construction Impact Final determinations have not been made nor have final designs been drafted for the bus shelters and bus stop signs as of this time. Additional information will be gathered prior to the sub- mission of the final Capital Grant Application. This additional information will be included as a part of the final application. Exhibit A, attached, provides information on the monthly revenue passengers since the time of the City take-over of the transit system in September of 1971. This data also depicts both increases and decreases in ridership beginning with the second full year of operation in September, 1972. Exhibit B, attached, is a route map depicting the proposed system for the Iowa City urban area, provided that the requested capital needs are funded. • or CIVIC CENTER, Ito E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 62240 319.36 -ISM RAYS WEIIS. CITY MANAGIR MAYOR EDGAR CjARNECBI COUNCIIM(MBERS C I T. BRAND) PENNY DAVIDSEN CAROL d.PROSSf 1 PAIRCKWHITE March 12, 19 7,4 Mr. Frank C. Herringer, Administrator Urban Mass Transportation Administration Department of Transportation Washington, D. C. 20590 Dear Mr. Herringer: Attached please find a preliminary application for a Capital Grant under the provisions of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. The purpose of this grant will be to enable the City of Iowa City to both improve and expand the level of mass transit service it is providing to residents of the City and to the adjacent city of. University Heights. Subsequent to a review of this preliminary application, we would welcome the opportunity to meet with members of your staff for the purpose of expediting the prepar- ation of a final Capital Grant Application. If you have any questions on any parts of the application, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly ours? Ed ar arnecki Mayor EC:sc Proposed Facilities and Equipment to be Purchased Three 45 -passenger diesel -powered transit coaches $141,000 equipped with air conditioning, radios, and other essential equipment. One central business district bus shelter: this 98,000 will include the necessary architectural design work as well as site preparation for the construction of a 11600 square foot shelter to be located at the focal point of all of the City's transit routes. Four medium bus shelters: to include the design 12,000 and construction of shelters with an approximate area of 100 square feet and with a maximum design capacity of 25 persons. Fifteen minor shelters: to include an area of 30,000 approximately 50 square feet and a maximum capacity of 10 to 12 persons. Communications equipment: to include 16 mobile 16,000 radio units and one base station transmitting facility. Bus garage: to be constructed as a part of a $390,000 proposed central maintenance service facility for the City of Iowa City. It is estimated that approximately 12,900 square feet of area in this proposed facility will be utilized for the City's transit operation. Covered space at $30 per square foot Maintenance space Outside storage Total cost Route signage: 500 signs at $50 per sign installed. 90,000 20,000 500,000 25,000 • -2- Hoist equipment 50,000 Bus washer. 501000 Equipment for existing 45 -passenger buses to include: 12 sun visors 600 Type C injectors for more efficient exhaust emission control_ 10,000 Total cost 932,600 80% federal share 746,080 20% local share 186,520 The Transportation System The above mentioned facilities and equipment will be for the purpose of both improving and expanding the Iowa City transit operation. The additional vehicles will make it possible to add two additional routes and to thereby provide better coverage for the community. This will also enable the City to alleviate the overcrowding conditions that exist during peak hours on some of the routes at the present time. The existing transit system provides a radial pattern of service to all parts of the community. All routes focus on the central business district of Iowa City in an area which is immediately adjacent to the University of Iowa main campus. The University's campus shuttle bus system and the City of Coralville's transit route also provide service at this same location. There is a Transit Advisory Committee, which is a part of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. This Committee is specifically charged with the responsibility of coordinating the operation of all the transit systems serving the area. The proposed bus washing facility will enable the fleet to be maintained in a more efficient manner than is now done. This will appreciably reduce the labor costs involved in cleaning the buses, and will subsequently result in a reduction of the deficit the City presently experiences in operating the system. The City of Iowa City is proposing to put the transit mainte- nance facility into the City's Central Service Facility in 0 order to provide the most efficient utilization of maintenance personnel. Under present conditions, whereby the bus facility is located somewhat more than one mile from the City's maintenance facility, a considerable amount of time is spent moving equipment back and forth from the bus facility to the City's maintenance shop. Benefits of the Proposed Facilities and Equipment The above mentioned facilities and equipment will enable the City to provide a higher level of transit service. This will both enhance the level of service being provided and will also reduce the amount of overcrowding which is presently experienced on some routes during peak hours of operation. In light of the present problems surrounding the availability of gasoline, this will also assist in providing a suitable alternative means of travel for those persons not wanting to utilize private automobiles. Estimated Project Cost Transit coaches. Bus washing facilities. New maintenance facility. Bus stop shelters. Bus stop signs. Hoist and other equipment. Potential for Revenue Financi $141,000 50,000 S00 ,000 140,000 2S,000 76,600 TOTAL � In that the Iowa City transit system is a deficit operation, the City has provided an operating subsidy from the general fund for the purpose of financing this deficit. Therefore, there is no means of utilizing a revenue -based financing method for the increased capitalization of the system. Source of Local Share for Federal Grant As mentioned above, there are no surplus revenues available for the purpose of financing any of the proposed capital expenditure. The local twenty percent of the above mentioned costs will most likely come from general tax sources of the City of Iowa City. The City Council will take the necessary measures to provide this local share. The amount will be allocated in the City's operating budget. Efforts to Obtain Private Revenue Financing In that the revenues generated by the system are not adequate to meet operating expenses, no form of private revenue financing is feasible. Area -wide Planning Agency Johnson County Regional Planning Commission 22;j S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Director: Mr. Robert Hilgenberg Telephone (319) 351-8556 This Commission presently functions as the area -wide planning organization for the Johnson County -Iowa City area, and has also been designated as the (A-95) area -wide clearing house. A copy of this preliminary application will be forwarded to the Regional Planning Commission for their review and comment. The Regional Planning Commission will take the necessary subsequent actions in order to meet other OMB Circular A-95 review procedures. Transit Development Program (Area -wide) A transit development program was submitted in February, 1973, to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. This document, which provided commentary for the three transit systems operating in this area, described the incremental expansion steps which were considered feasible as of that time. This transit development program is now being updated. The up- dating includes: A. Ridership trends and new transportation priorities have resulted in a potential change in the transit needs for the area. Therefore, the level of service provided, including headways, hours of operation, days of operation, and geographic area of coverage are being evaluated. B. A long-range mass transit study, which has received UMTA financial support, is presently being conducted by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission and its transit consultant. When completed, this study will provide the means to develop a fully integrated transit program. This will be based upon a thorough analysis of many feasible alter- native transit possibilities. C. The original transit development program is presently being updated. This is being done in light of current ridership and economic data for the above mentioned systems. It is anticipated that these revisions will be completed within the next nine months. At that time the area -wide program will be transmitted to the various local transit agencies for their review, comment, and subsequent action. The proposed capital improvements, which are included as a part of this preliminary application, are consistent with both the existing and the transit development program which is presently underway. Standardized equipment specifications are being utilized, where possible, in order to facilitate the highest degree of compatibility for future possible inter- system cooperation. Arrangements for Continuing Public Control A Transit Coordinating Committee, which has representation from all of the local transit agencies, has been formed for the purpose of providing a continuing high level of coordination between the operation of all of -the -area transit systems. All of the systems are publicly owned and operated. Long- range planning is being provided by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission. This Planning Commission receives advice from several advisory groups. Each transit agency has member- ship on the Regional Planning Commission as well as on the Transit Advisory Committee. These coordinating procedures have been previously documented to UMTA. Adverse Impact on Transit Employees, or Relocation Impact The proposed improvements will not adversely affect any current employment conditions. They may well result in an increase in the number of employees of the transit system. The proposed improvements will not result in the relocation of any families, individuals, businesses, or non-profit organizations. If there is any change in the above, this will be mentioned in the final application. Draft Environmental Analysis A. Operational Impact The environmental impact of the expansion of the Iowa City transit system will be a positive one. The operation of additional buses will most likely result in a reduction in private automobile usage in the urban area. This should also result in the reduction in the amount of energy consumed. As mentioned previously, additional buses will also -6- result in a greater geographic coverage for the City's transit system. The purchase of radios will enable a higher degree of communication between the various buses in the system. This will also result in a higher level of transit service in that problems relating to street conditions or vehicle breakdown can be made readily known and remedial steps can be initiated more quickly. B. Construction Impact Final determinations have not been made nor have final designs been drafted for the bus shelters and bus stop signs as of this time. Additional information will be gathered prior to the sub- mission of the final Capital Grant Application. This additional information will be included as a part of the final application. Exhibit Al attached, provides information on the monthly revenue passengers since the time of the City take-over of the transit system in September of 1971. This data also depicts both increases and decreases in ridership beginning with the second full year of operation in September, 1972. 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TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY MANAGER The attached information was prepared to assist in the Council's discussion of the Mass Transportation System at its informal meeting of February 26, 1974. In anticipation of some discussion on the immediate expansion of the system to include the proposed Rundell -Mark IV route pair, a statement of expenditure com- parison is included which reflects this expansion using buses that are currently being leased from Ottumwa Transit Lines for the annual twenty -minute peak head- way service. Some relevant assumptions are as follows: 1. The projection reflects the lease and/or purchase of four (4) transit coaches for both a nine-month period ending December 31, 1974, as well as an annual cost comparison. 2. The annual cost comparison has been adjusted to reflect a revision in the equipment replacement schedule made necessary by the substantial increases for new equipment. 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W lD O w Ul N N N r O r 00 (D k ro (D + + + + F•• H (D r r r N r w Ul ON (D p a J V) {n to N W r r r J l0 w o Ul w r r r r r r r r O N N I V r J 00 00 00 r r N N J O U7 w O% w J N lD w Ul m O .A w w m m rn O w OD 00 OD to r O W N J Ul lD of Ul 00 • N J J N w w Ul w O OD r Ul .P O w %D .P. Ul r .A r cn N w o Ul co ON CD J 00 + + I + + + + + + + I 1 1 H r r N .P O .P .P W Ol o O 00 Ol Ul N 00 r r A : p in :,i rn w o a a dP r r X�- Ul 0 Cl C) w O lD r ar I ro U2 t1i z G) tri r J dv -t� C) x z G) tr1 ROUTE % ROCHESTER 6.0 MALL 12.3 HAWKEYE 16.8 N. DUBUQUE 4.6 MANVILLE 9.0 E. COLLEGE 12.4 W. BENTON 9.4 TOWNCREST 12.0 N. DODGE 6.7 LAKESIDE 10.9 ANNUAL TOTAL: DAILY AVERAGE: 1,303,824 4,250 RIDERSHIP DAILY' AVERAGE _78,200 255 160,300 522 219,000 713 59,900 195 117,300 382 161,700 527 122,500 399 156,400 510 87,300 285 142,100 463 MEMORANDUM DATE: January 21, 1974 TO: Ray S. Wells FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, 4Director, Department of Community Devel and Steve Morris, Acting Transit Superintendent RE. Comments on letter written to the City Council by Della Grizel and filed with the City Clerk on January 15, 1974 In the cover letter it is stated that "some of the newer Council members may wonder why so many citizens have been unhappy with the operation of the bus system". I would initially dispute this point, in that a majority of the citizens of Iowa City do not appear to be unhappy with the City's operation of the bus system. From past observations, there appeared to be a much, greater degree of disenchantment when the bus system was under private operation than under City operation. This opinion is substantiated in part on the assumption that there is a positive correlation between bus ridership and satisfaction with the transit system. One general comment relating to the letter is that there appears to be a dichotomy in the interest between elderly riders and working and student riders. Apparently the elderly riders are most concerned about close geographic proximity between their places of residence and the bus route and are less concerned about time, whereas persons going either to work or to school are more concerned about time and are less concerned about having to walk an extra block or two in order to ride the bus. In that Ms. Grizel is an elderly rider, her frequent comments about route location becomes more understandable. This is also a criticism the Staff has heard many times in the past. This is illustrated in this letter where Ms. Grizel states that Mr. Pappas "favored giving a part of the people double service and part of them 'nothing'". She also states that some of the iniquities were promptly corrected by the Council and that some -of -these corrections stay corrected whereas -some were not corrected at all. I believe this reflects somewhat of an unfair bias against the City Staff in that virtually all substantive changes which have occurred in the transit operation were done with the knowledge, if not the consent, of the City Council. The following responses are prefaced with page numbers and specific points which are mentioned in Ms. Grizel's letter. 7 Page 1, #1. North Dodge route. The major reason that this route is a loop route is that both Dodge and Governor Streets are one-way streets. Also, the street system in that part of Iowa City is characterized by -a fair _number of discontinuities in terms of the street system itself. Another reason for the scheduled layover at the end of the North Dodge route is that the other end of this route (the Lakeside route) is a very long route. The reason for scheduling layovers is that during peak travel times and times of inclement weather, this allows the bus to once again get back on schedule instead of consistently getting further and further behind. A point which is mentioned here will be periodically applicable to various points mentioned in this letter: i.e. at the time the initial routes were established in 1971, it was recognized that quite possibly some adjustments would have to be made based upon the experience that thesystemencountered. There- fore, merely because persons contacted the Council and voiced either disapproval (or approval), as was sometimes the case,) does not mean that mistakes were made in laying out the bus routes. Obviously, when the City got into the bus business, established three new routes, and made other route re -alignments, it was realized that certain individual travel patterns would be affected and that some of these people would in turn make comments to the City. It is indicated here that under private ownership, the bus traveled on two sides of the Towncrest Medical Center and that once the City took the system over, there was no bus on either side. At the time the Towncrest route was established, the bus ran along Muscatine Avenue (American Legion Road) within one block of the Towncrest Medical Center. At this time the City also expanded service to the growing residential area which is in and around Village Green. This route decision was based upon the opinion that it was more important to serve the residential area east of Towncrest than it was to run buses through the Towncrest Medical Center in both northerly and southerly directions. it is true that subsequently the bus was rerouted to once again run through the Towncrest Medical Center. Page 2, #3. Once again, as was pointed out earlier, if a loop route were to be initiated (as is referred to as a "short-cut" route) this would in turn double the travel time for some persons who would be living on the route. This once again gets into the question of persons riding the bus in order to save time vs. persons most interested in close geographic proximity of routes to their places of residence. Statistics which were gathered on this route both during the time the private operator was running the system and during last year yield interesting information. During the month of October, 1969 the Rundell route carried 7,536 passengers. During October, 1973 the Towncrest route (the new name for the Rundell route) carried approximately 13,100 persons on what Ms. Grizel describes as the "crazy time schedule". It would appear from these statistics that although there are some persons who are not happy with the new routing, nevertheless the ridership on this route has nearly doubled. This would seem to indicate that many more people are happier with the new alignment rather than, as is stated in the letter, disenchanted with the new routing. Page 4. It is stated that on May 2, 1972, without the consent or apparently previous knowledge of the Council, the Town - crest bus was once again routed to travel outbound and inbound over the same route. It is my understanding that at the time the "experiment" was initiated in November, 1971, it was decided that this would be done for a trial period of time (approximately six months, I believe) and that within that time an analysis would be prepared, and a determination made as to the most desirable route alignment. After the data was analyzed, it was decided that the original routing which was in effect prior to November, 1971 was more desirable in that it served a greater number of people in a more efficient manner. Page 4. Comments relative to the Towncrest bus not being on schedule during the winter of 1972-1973 -- there are no definitive records indicating the number of times the bus was or was not on schedule. Obviously, in some instances, the bus was running behind schedule. The major factor responsible for this was the great amount of construction activity which occurred in and around the University medical complex. This activity included the closing of various streets and the rerouting of traffic as well as the normal congestion that typically accompanies construction projects. The Towncrest bus is connected with the West Benton route and the latter mentioned route traverses the medical campus. Page 4. It is alleged that on April 2, 1973 that, without the consent of the Council, the buses were once again scheduled to run on "crazy time". The major reason for this was that, as of this date, the twenty -minute peak time headway was eliminated on all routes and the normal April through December time schedules were once again adhered to. Another comment on "crazy time"; the thirty-five minute headways which were initiated were done so in order to allow the bus to run on schedule. During the thirty-five minute headways, the Town - crest bus left downtown at 5:10. This was a convenient time • for those persons who ended work at 5:00. In response to the comment that "Mr. Pappas had to change the spacing from thirty to thirty-five minutes in order to 'make it legal'", I believe Mr. Ray S. Wells January 21, 1974 • Page 4 it is recognized that there is no question of legality or illegality in any of the routings or headways that are discussed in this letter. Page 4. Point #5 on this page indicates that with bus trips running at a thirty-five minute headway during the rush hour, there is one less trip each weekday. This is true, however, in that it was not possible for the buses to remain on schedule at thirty minutes, it seems much more realistic to provide a reliable thirty-five minute service than to provide an unreliable and unpredictable thirty -minute service. Page 6. It is indicated on this page that the people of Muscatine Avenue once again petitioned the Council to run the bus over the "short-cut route" after the opening of the new bridge on Ralston Creek as it had been done the previous 33 years. It must be understood that during the past 33 years there has been a very significant amount of residential growth in this area, and that the shape of Iowa City and the borders of urbanization were much closer to the central business district 33 years ago than they are now. As the City grows it will dictate necessary changes in transit routings in order to accommodate this growth. Page 6. In response to the comments as to whether many bus drivers tried their "level best" to persuade Mr. Pappas to permit them to change the bus routes, it is conceivable that some drivers would have spoken to the Transit Superintendent on this subject. In many instances probably, drivers prefer to drive routes that are easier than other routes, however, the prime objective of the transit system is to serve the greatest number of residents of Iowa City, not to provide the easiest route for the drivers to drive. Page 6, point #4. This comment relates to the routing of the Mall route. It is stated that the bus route initially went south on Keokuk Street and then eastward on Highland Avenue, then circled through the Sycamore Mall and then went back along the same route. The major reason for not running the bus on Kirkwood and Lower Muscatine Avenue is that this is near the edge of the service area for this bus. The Rock Island Railroad tracks are within a block of Lower Muscatine along much of this alignment and provide a definitive "edge" to the service area for this bus. By running the bus down Highland Avenue, it provides a much better level of service for this particular area. The commentary on page 7 relative to this once again is another indication of an attempt made • to determine whether the routing along Lower Muscatine would, in fact, be more desirable. After having done this for a period of time and after having analyzed the results, it was 0 • Mr. Ray S. .Wells. January 21, 1974 Page 5 decided that the routing along Highland was more desirable, _ and that it served a greater number of people in a more efficient manner. Page 7. In response to the comments on bus service to the Bon Aire Trailer Court, as of this time no definite route alignment has been determined. The letter also speaks to the point that there was a promise made relative to the specific routing for the bus which will serve this area. As of this time, I am aware of no final decision having been made as to a route alignment to serve the Bon Aire Trailer Court. During the past three years, many different route alignments were drafted on maps and discussed with the City Council and with various members of the City Staff. Also, during many of these Council discussions, many of the possible route alignments were made known to the public. Quite possibly, there has been some misunderstanding which has arisen from these discussions. Page 8, point #5. It is alleged that the private operator provided a high level of service ontheWest Benton route and that once the City took over the service, the level of service was depreciated. This statement appears to be inaccurate. In conversations with the operator of the Iowa City Coach Company, he indicated that the West Benton route was not a "good route" for transit in Iowa City. After experimenting with this on a "full-day" basis, Mr. Negus decided to provide only morning and afternoon service, and to eliminate service during the middle of the day because of low ridership figures. During October of 1969, the West Benton route carried approximately 4,475 passengers. That same route during October, 1973 carried approximately 13,000 passengers. This route, which was one of Mr. Negus' most marginal routes, is now a well patronized route. In this particular instance, I believe the response of the patrons on this route speak for their acceptance of its present alignment. Page 8. Detailed comments relative to the ability of Mr. Pappas vs. the Negus family in laying out and operating a bus system will not be made. Obviously, there is a great difference between running a profit motivated bus system and running a not-for-profit bus system which is designed to provide the highest level of service to the greatest number of residents in Iowa City. I believe the dramatic increase in the ridership figures speak quite adequately on this subject. There can be no valid analogy made between Iowa City and San Francisco relative to transit. 0 0 Mr. Ray S. Wells January 21, 1974 Page 6 While it is realized that some residents of Iowa City do have some criticism of the bus system as it is now beinq operated, we are of the opinion that the overwhelming number of City residents prefer the present system to that system which was in operation immediately previous to the City assuming control. This can be most ably demonstrated by the dramatic increase in ridership since the system has been operated under public control. For example, there was a 265% increase in transit ridership in 1973 over the last year of service provided by the private operator in 1970. These statistics appear to indicate a much higher level of support for the transit sytem, not a greater degree of dissatisfaction. DRK:sc TRANSPORTATION: Where the billions for buses and trains should really go Making mass transit work 74 BUSINESS NECK. F ro "y IG, 191 0 1 U F t1 Ai For years, environmentalists, muni ci- ways, and commuter rail lines have been losing at a 4% to 6% pal officials, and urban experts have ar- passengers since 1950, the final tabulation for gued that improved mass transit is one -associated rate 1973 shows a modest 1.4% gain—the answer to the automobile ills that have been plaguing our first increase in ridership in recent Helped by federal financing, society: congestion, pollution, resource decay of the central city. memory. hefty fare reductions in a number of depletion, and Now, rather suddenly, the energy crisis cities, new services, and fear about has added new force to their argu- gasoline shortages, many transit sys- have been able to hang onto old ments. As President Nixon told the na- tems and attract new ones. (The tion last week, "We have become in- conscious of the effect of our passengers cost has been high -operating deficits I creasingly transportation systems on the environ- jumped more than 5070 between 1971 to $680 a ment. We must now give equal atten- and 1973, -million year. Despite this relatively favorable tion to the need for energy conserva- showing (mass transit is still dropping tion." Backing Nixon's words, the Adminis- as a percent of total trips), many econ- tration this week sent to Congress a omists and transportation experts are dubious that soaring energy costs and new Unified Transportation Assistanee It will some $16-bit- greater federal transit financing will Program. provide lion over the next six years, including produce any substantial shift to public $2.5 -billion in the coming year. About transportation in the foreseeable fu - "Those who expect Americans to $12 -billion of this money will come ture. break dramatically with their lifestyles from reshuffling existing programs, but UTAH does include some significant are whistling in the dark," says John increase for public transit. In fiscal Meyer, president of the National_ Bu - Economic Research. Martin 1975, for example, the government's for reau of Wold, professor of transportation sys- capital assistance program mass transit will jump 40%, from $1 -billion, tem planning at Carnegie-Mellon Uni- "There it will climb another $100 -million versity, is even more emphatic: and in each of the two following years. In will be a lot of sound and fury, but addition, the program will seek to in- very, very little change." Extrapolating from studies of consu- crease the amount of highway money local can elect to mer behavior, a number of experts que- that communities spend instead on mass transit improve- ried by BUSINESS WEEK make the fol- from $800 -million to $1.1 -billion. lowing points: ments UTAr will work like this: Federal ■ Higher gasoline prices by themselves funds will go to states and cities on the are unlikely to spur many drivers to basis of population. For the first time, switch to mass transit for work trips. the localities can use up to half of what ■ While an absolute shortage of gaso- they get for operating subsidies to line and the imposition of rationing in struggling transit systems. They can may result in a noticeable rise the demand for transportation (as also choose to use it for subways, buses, public has already occurred in some shortage - or even highways. As the flow of federal funds quick- plagued areas), most riders would prob- ens, communities that have been ably return to their autos once the queasy about financing the expansion shortage has eased. a Two the major trends in public of mass transit are likely to approve bond issues and tax measures that they of transportation -the construction of formerly turned down. "The pend- new rail systems and the movement free transit or drastically re - ulum," declares Albert Engelken, direc- toward information at the American duced fares—may be of dubious eco - tor of Transit Assn., "is finally beginning to nomic wisdom in terms of costs and benefits secured. Instead, the stress swing in the right direction." Engelken's enthusiasm seems borne should be on more extensive bus sys- out by mass transit's performance last tems and on improved mass transit year. Although the nation's buses, sub- service in terms of travel times, fre- 74 BUSINESS NECK. F ro "y IG, 191 0 1 U F t1 Ai • uene c of service, and more convenient the apparently unshakable grip of I Y collection and distribution points.;; the automobile on Americans' tmagina- ■ The optimal strategy for promoting tions and pocketbooks.'One measure of mass transit patronage (and more ra this stranglehold is the extent to which tional use of the auto) is a multifaceted changes in the cost of auto usage in - approach: the application of a range of fluence demand. Economists call this economic incentives and disincentives the price elasticity of demand. And a (tolls, parking fees, etc.) to influence number of studies regarding the effect auto use, combined with the develop- of price hikes on car travel all point to meat of public transportation that can the same conclusion: Automotive de - compete with the service character- mand is relatively inelastic; it takes a istics of the automobile. very large increase in price to produce Behind the experts' skepticism re- a meaningful drop in demand. gardint; a major shift to mass transit e unassailable auto w colkre or less constant. Moreover, problems such as pollution and conges- tion are likely to he mitigated." Although many social critics regard Americans' passion for cars as an irra- tional affair, economists point out that consumers know exactly what they are doing. Given the dispersion of resi- dences, shopping centers, and job loca- tions, there is no feasible alternative for many auto trips. Even where public transportation exists, the automobile offers unique service characteristics. These include not merely speed and economy but comfort, privacy, schedule frequency, flexibility, and such in - Economists estimate the short-term tangible qualities as status, a feeling; mand elasticity for gasoline, for ex- of power, and sheer pleasure (a Univer- tple, at roughly -.2, which means sity of Michigan Research Center Sur- at a 10% rise in the gas pump price vey some years ago turned up the not spires a mere 2% drop in consump- surprising finding that most car own - in. To be sure, auto travel in recent ers actually enjoy driving). "Choosing onths has been down more than to travel by car rather than public ight be expected if one applies this transit is not much different than rmula to recent price hikes. But this choosing to cat in a restaurant rather spears to be the result of several than a cafeteria," observes Wohl. her factors: 55 -mph speed limits, gas- The choice is even more clear-cut if as Sundays, actual shortages in many cafeteria service has been getting eas, and public attention focused on worse. For the past 20 years, the na- e energy crisis. tion's public transportation system has Auto usage seems similarly unres- been caught in a vicious cycle of rising msive to parking charges. In 1970, for costs, fare hikes, declining ridership, :ample, San Francisco imposed a 25% and service cutbacks. And though this tx on all nonmetered commercial process has been halted or reversed in irking in the city (the tax was low some cities in recent years with the -ed to 10% in 1972). According to help of federal funds and greater local amian Kulash, an expert at the Ur - an Institute, the hefty tax caused a hitt from long-term parking to reaper short-term parking and cut ga- ige revenues but had no noticeable npact on traffic flows. One reason that gasoline prices and arking charges have such a small im- act is that they represent only a small art of a car owner's expenses. The iggest bite comes from such fixed osts as depreciation and insurance. 2oreover, the average commuter -trip sixorseven miles, requiring only a Tallon of gasoline for a round trip. You could double gasoline prices with- out significantly affecting commu- ,ation patterns," says Wohl. Nhat are the choices? Over the long run, of course, the de - nand elasticities for gasoline are prob- ibly considerably higher. But John Meyer points out that this doesn't ne =essarily mean a change in travel pat- terns. "The obvious answer is smaller .ars with greater mileage," he says. "By shifting to small cars, people will be able to retain most of the conve- nience of auto travel while keeping Spacial rush-hour lanes for buses, like this one heading Into Manhattan from New Jersey, are one mass -transit Ides that's working In many cities. support, mass transit remains to a sorry state in most areas. Indeed, one of the ironies of the present situation is that the specter of shortages and gasoline rationing is en- couraging people to use mass transit at a time when its amenities and capacity to absorb them are limited. The Ad- ministration has indicated that gaso- line rationing, if it comes, will vary ac- cording to the level of public transit in a given area, with people in cities like New York, Boston and Chicago getting 20`6 less gas for coupons than those in Los Angeles, Dallas and Detroit. Yet the American Transit Assn. estimates that the nation's public transit systems on average can now accommodate 15% more passengers during the peak hours, which is equivalent to just 5% of those who travel to work by car. More- over, in many cases the extra patron- age will mean more crowding, stand- ing, and general discomfort than transportation experts deem wise. "A lot of people will discover just how lousy public transportation can be," predicts one observer, "and once the shortages ease, they will be only too happy to climb back into their cars and pay higher gasoline prices." Loosening the auto's grip All this does not mean that mass transit is a lost cause. Rather, it sug- aeCINESSWEEV. tn1,1Ud PV 11, I414 rs - Looking for the mfoo la a is fola that.wlll attract people. out of tv automobiles _ • ....., gests that its expansion is a far more cate around them, experts are dubious. 15¢, a 621h% cut. Michael Kemp of the difficult task than most people imagine. "Since World War II," says Martin Urban Institute's Transportation Stud - The automobile is not likely to lose its dominant role in American life, though it will undoubtedly evolve into a smaller, less commodious vehicle than the gleaming gas -guzzling behemoths of today.The best that can be hoped for, say many observers, is to lessen Americans' dependence on their cars, to achieve a modest but significant shift to public transportation, and at the same time to reduce the social costs associated with automobile use. But this cannot happen overnight, and it will require more than just the massive infusion of federal funds. "The an- .9wer," says Wohl;' is to offer people the kind of service they need and want." What that service should be is under debate. In his book, Ride Free, Drive Free, W. H. O'Connell points out that transit engineers consider population density a basic yardstick in justifying a rail transit system. Using an arbi- trary figure of 8,000 people a square mile, he concludes that there are 26 cities in the U. S "whose population density may be sufficient to warrant serious contemplation of an off-street rapid transit system." Of these 26, eight already have such systems, and three more—Atlanta, Bal- timore and Washington are digging them or have plans approved. More than a dozen other cities—including Honolulu, Denver, Baltimore and Roch- ester—are considering similar net- works. It is not difficult to understand the attraction of new rail systems.- They Wohl, "Boston has increased its transit rail mileage by 40%, but ridership has dropped over 30% and is still falling." One reason for cities' new love affair with rail systems is the fact that the billion -dollar -a -year federal largesse for mass transit has thus far been available only for capital improve- ments. And building a new rail system can soak up a lot more federal money than adding new buses. "By providing money only for capital improvements," says Columbia Univer- sity_economist William Vickrey, "the government has run the risk of encour- aging a misallocation of resources, of stimulating the construction of rail fa- cilities that turn out to be white ele- phants." In fact, economist John Kain of Harvard University has calculated that the annual interest costs on the rail system that Atlanta is building could cover the cost of boosting bus ser- vice in the city by 50% and cutting the bus fare to zero. Thus, rather than construct huge ex- pensive new rail lines, many experts opt for expanded bus service. "It is cheaper, more quickly instituted, more flexible, and probably less polluting and more energy conserving," says John Meyer. Perhaps most important, bus routes can be easily modified to an- swer the shifting travel needs of the population. Less than one-fifth of the work trips in the 10 largest metropoli- tan areas outside New York City, for example, are currently made from the suburbs to the central business district. not only have the highest potential passenger capacity—between 40,000 The reduced fare and 70,000 riders an hour—but their bil- lion -dollar construction (paid mainly Another popular idea that draws fire out of federal funds) can bolster a local from economists is the gambit of slash - economy and create a focus for civic ing fares or providing free transit to pride. attract riders. Several cities such as Many observers, like Wohl, question, Seattle and Birmingham are experi- however, whether there are more than menting with free public transit in a few areas that have the high residen- downtown areas, and others such as tial and workplace densities to justify Atlanta have cut fares substantially. the expense, particularly where new While some officials argue that dras- rights-of-way have to be established tically reduced fares will pull people and union pressures bar cost-cutting out of automobiles, the evidence is automation. Los Angeles, for example, hardly conclusive. Numerous studies which will vote on a subway proposal indicate that transit fare elasticities this year, ranks a lowly 21st among are fairly small -that it takes a very U. S. cities in population density. In- large fare cut to stimulate any signifi- deed, only two mass transit systems in cant rise in demand. Moreover, the new the country, those of New York and riders are not all refugees from the au - Chicago, carry peak loads that ap- tomobile. When the city of Rome ex- proach the much -vaunted capacity of perimented with free transit in 1972, rail transit. for example, it found that ridership While some observers claim that jumped but that most of the new pas - rapid transit lines will eventually sengers were former pedestrians. Traf- create the densities and demand that fic congestion was unaffected. would justify their construction—by Atlanta is another case in point. In inducing people and companies to relo- 1972 the city rolled back bus fares to 76 BUSINESS WEEK_ FoMumy 16, 1974 _ - tes Group reports that passenger traf- fic jumped about 20%as a result of the cut, and research suggests that per- haps 40% of the added bus riders would formerly have used cars. The cost to Atlanta in terms of transit income for- gone, says Kemp, was at least $3 for each car trip removed from the road. What particularly galls many econo- mists about the low -fare strategy is that virtually every study of transit fare and service changes indicates that demand elasticities are significantly greater for service improvements—that is, ridership is more sensitive to changes in levels of service than to changes in fare. Riders appear partic- ularly responsive to reductions in door- to-door travel times. Thus, a study by Charles River Associates, a Cambridge (Mass.) consulting firm, suggests that the reduction in auto trips that free transit would be expected to produce in Boston could be achieved at a fraction of the cost simply by offering more ex- tensive and convenient routes. Although most economists are dubious about wholesale fare cuts, many do advocate fare reductions in off-peak hours. For one thing, price elasticities during these periods appear greater than during rush hours. For another, as many as 20% of the riders in the rush hours are on shopping trips or errands that could be diverted to other times with some price incentives. Because the equipment and personnel needs of a transit system are geared to its peak usage, a smoothing of the peaks could result in tangible savings to the system. Moreover, since the cost of carrying additional riders during the non -peak hours is very low, fares could be set at rather modest levels. A number of cities have experimented with reduced fares in off-peak hours, including Louisville and Boston. Economist William Vickrey also ad- vocates using incentive pricing to pro- mote efficient use of highways and divert some drivers to public trans- portation. Since the social costs of auto traffic, such as pollution and conges- tion, are very high during rush hours, he would impose higher tolls during these periods. At present, he notes, the bridges and tunnels running into Man- hattan actually work in the opposite di- rection. By providing suburbanites with lower-cost commuter tickets, they encourage the very congestion that ur- banologists lament. Service is the key Pricing is clearly one strategy that can influence travel habits, promoting iRAHSPOfn A710N efficient use of both highways . and The subway is _operated by the city's years' service. Many of the most skilled transit modes and stimulating a shift Transit :Authority, which; in turn is a people, including key maintenance per - to public transportation. But econo- wing of the monster of all public trans- sonnet, took advantage of this option, mists warn that such a strategy will be portation agencies: the New York Met- leaving the TA with extraordinary costs •most effective when public transit pro- ropolitan Transportation Authority. for training their replacements in the vides a viable alternative to auto The MTA also runs the problem -ridden next few years. Still earlier, before the travel. "You can raise highway tolls, Long Island RR, a fistful of publicly MTA took over and began plowing huge but good service—comfortable, owned bus systems, and commuter ser- sums of capital into the subway ays- frequent, and fast—is what will get vice on several railroads. On an aver- tem, management had tried to hold people out of their cars and into buses age weekday, the MTA carries more fares down by curtailing maintenance. and trains," says Ronald Kirby of the than 7.8 -million riders on nearly 9,000 These factors combined to undermine a Urban Institute. trains and 81,000 bus trips. But its la- good record of operational safety and As the following six case histories bor costs for its approximately 60,E °nToda ptheesutway service is slowly suggest, achieving that goal is a formi- employees are equally staggering. i y dable but not impossible task. While The Transit Authority alone, run- improving, though it is hard to see the older cities such as New York and Chi- ning the subways and elevated and shiny new cars under the graffiti. A cago face substantial obstacles in ex- many bus lines laid out $602.4 -million new subway line on Second Avenue has panding and upgrading mass transit, for wages and benefits in 1972. Total finally been started to relieve the pres- and the success of San Francisco's new revenues that year came to only $525.3- sure on the city's oldest and least ex - Bay Area Rapid Transit system re- million. The situation is not improving. pandable line, the one under Lexington mains uncertain, the examples of In the current fiscal year, ending in Avenue. And a new tunnel is being dug Philadelphia, Denver, and Toronto in- June, the TA is budgeting salaries and under the East River to bring com- dicate what can be accomplished when wages alone at 96.8% of total estimated touters from Queens and Nassau transportation provides high- revenues. When fringe benefits are Counties into Manhattan by both sub - public quality service. ■ thrown in, labor costs come to 126.29'0 of way and Long Island RR. estimated revenues. New York: A mountain Fares have been increased time after Chicago: Getting down of staggering deficits time, always with a loss of passengers to Coordinated planning gg g if not total revenue. Obviously, there is t i In the cold light of statistics, the New York City subway performs a hercu- lean task. Each day, the country's larg- est subway system hauls 3.9 -million passengers around 232 mi. of routes. But few subway riders look at it sta- tistically. Instead they see only the ris- ing fares, declining service, filthy sta- tions, and they worry about the all too common assaults and robberies in the trains and stations. In sum, New York's subway is the country's con- spicuous example of the crushing diffi- culties of providing quality public transportation in a socially and finan- cially plagued metropolitan area. i Data: New York City Transit TRANSPOAIAT1oN a limit to fare increases it the sys em s to serve the poorer people. Yet the TA has an accumulated deficit of $519 -mil- lion on the books, a loss of $152 -million for fiscal 1972 before a special credit, and worse losses inevitable for fiscal 1973 and 1974. So the present 35¢ fare is in deep trouble without federal help, on the order of $200 -million a year. Meanwhile, the MTA aifd its TA are fighting a prolonged battle to improve service and perhaps recapture their lost customers. The transit system suffered a great blow in 1966 when, after a brief strike in Mayor John V. Lindsay's first weeks in office, workers won the right to retire at a high pension after 20 Chicago's public transportation, de- spite some of the most ancient equip- ment in the country, has long been re- garded as among the country's best. The subways, elevated trains, and buses of the Chicago Transit Author- ity, plus six private commuter rail lines and 16 suburban bus lines, transport one million passengers around the area daily. About 45% of the workers pour- ing into the downtown Loop area ar- rive and depart on public trans- portation. Users, despite grumbling, generally give the system high marks. The buses are usually too crowded." says a secretary climbing off one at the John Hancock Center, "but they run every three minutes and that's terrific. I have lived in Los Angeles and Hous- ton, and believe me, transportation here is fantastic." i Still, the system's commuter rail- roads show an annual deficit of about $6 -million. And the transit authority is in worse shape. A Regional Trans- portation Authority is up for vote on Mar. 19. But even if the RTA is ap- proved and takes over mass trans- portation, the CTA will need $58 -million in federal funding to make up its loss. The system got into this mess be- cause the area has suffered from a serious lack of coordinated transit planning. The state has been notor- iously slow on rate increases needed to meet higher costs. And the city has spent millions on expressways to make car travel more appealing. Also, the CTA has had to pay its own way ever since its founding in 1947. Until 1970, revenues from fareboxes paid for operating expenses and pro - BUSINESS WEEK February 16. 1974 77 • re Denver'so ular.buss stem'< P P y vided $200 -million to buy new capital equipment. And the CTA was able to substantially retire long-term debt. But beginning in 1971, the authority got caught in a squeeze caused by higher labor costs and fewer riders, even with city and state subsidies of $80 -million since 1971. To meet a budget that will creep past $245 -million this year, the CTA has raised fares. From 1956 through 1964, the base fare stayed at 25¢. But the fare went up, to 45¢ in mid -1970, and higher zone fares were inaugurated in the suburbs, ranging up to 85t. But this chased riders, and between 1964 and 1973, their numbers declined nearly 20% (although they have gone up 5% since the gas shortages hit in January). The six rail commuter lines are in a somewhat better condition. Formation of mass transit districts has paved the way for their obtaining funds to im- prove and modernize equipment. They are largely shut off from operating sub- sidies. But riders have increased 7% to 10% in the past four months. ■ Denver: Buses are back in style "A conveyor belt for losers" was how one Denver Metro Transit official de- scribed the privately owned city bus system before voters in 1970 approved a public takeover. Schedules were met haphazardly, buses were dull and dirty, and the bus company had reduced runs and raised fares to make up for an ex- odus of riders, who were deserting the buses at an alarming rate of 15% a year. Nov all that has changed. Passen- gers are sped from suburb to office on new white, blue, and green express buses and whisked around the down- town area on minibuses called Darts (fare:10t). There are specialrates for the elderly and for students, and buses meet more frequent schedules with easy regularity. Denverites are discov- ering that riding the bus is not only the socially conscious thing to do, in view of pollution and the energy crisis, but the fastest way to get around. After voters approved a $4 -million bond issue to buy the bus system with the help of federal funding, the city hired Cincinnati-based ATE -Manage- ment & Service Co., which operates 16 other bus lines, to run the Denver sys- tem. ATE dropped the fare a nickel, to 35¢, changed the name to Denver Metro Transit, jazzed up its image, and launched a campaign asking riders to "tell us where to go." It received 10,000 responses, answered every one, and put many of the suggestions into effect. With a promotional budget of BUSINESS WEEK Foxy y 16..1974 Toronto's , integrated transit BA•'s technical bu _9 $100,000 a'year, I)MT advertising plugged mass transit with such slogans as: "Our riders left their cars home to- day. We can all breathe a little easier." It printed easy -to -read bus schedules and encouraged the public to phone DMT for information regarding routes and services. (The private tramway company, fed up with irate calls about service, had dropped its phone number from schedules.) The results have been dramatic. With bus ridership in the nation rising at a mere 2% annual rate, the Denver system has grown about 15% a year since 1971. And this year, with the energy crisis, usage is up 22%. The improved bus service, DMT offi- cials believe, helped persuade voters last September to tax themselves to form a Regional Transportation Dis- trict (RTD), which will allow the Denver system to swallow six suburban bus lines and form a single area -wide sys- tem. (Denver also hopes to eventually build a $1.56 -billion personal rapid transit system.) Denver's bus system, of course, does not pay for itself. DMT will lose & to 84 per passenger, or a projected $2.5 -mil- lion this year. The deficit is made up by the city and RTD through the increased sales tax. But better schedules and ex- press buses are attracting the Denver suburbanites who traditionally es- chewed mass transit for long, solitary automobile rides. ■ Toronto: `The GO•Traln Is the only way to go' Few if any urban travelers in the U. S. today have a choice between efficient mass transit and good roads plus plenty of gasoline. But this option is available in neighboring Canada's sec- ond largest city—Toronto, with 2.2 -mil- lion population—and a large number of travelers choose mass transit. "Despite its problems," says an executive who lives in affluent Oakville, 21 mi. west of the city, "the GO -Train is the only way U-) travel to work." Go stands for "Gov- ernment of Ontario," which put the 42 - mi. rail system into service in 1967 on existing Canadian National Ry. tracks. The biggest of the problems the executive refers to is the acute lack of adequate parking facilities for those who want to commute by G0. The sys- tem carries 22,000 passengers on an av- erage business day, feeding into down- town Toronto where the Toronto Transit Commission operates North America's most highly integrated ur- ban transit network. In this system, north -south and east - west subway routes totaling 23 mi. run together at two downtown transfer points. Street routes using electric buses, trolleys, and motor buses cover another 660 mi. of routes that feed the subways from outlying areas and at some points are physically integrated with them. Transfers are free. So, for 25¢, a rider can go anywhere within the 240 sq. mi. metropolitan area. Last year, the TTC carried 330 -million riders, up 36 -million from 1972. Look- ing for the same kind of sharp increase in coming years, a TTC official notes: "Since about 1962, we've had an up- ward trend of riding here that is to- tally the reverse of the trend in most North American cities." The subway, opened in 1954 and since extended, runs on three-minute headways during rush hours and five- minute headways at other times. Sub- way cars are often packed, but all cars and stations are immaculate, in sharp contrast to the dirty, graffiti -defaced rolling stock and stations in such U. S. cities as New York and Philadelphia. (The TTC offers a $100 reward for turn- ing in scribblers.) The last 3 -mi. extension of the north - south subway will open this spring, bringing the line almost to the north- ern boundary of Toronto's Metro gov- ernment. New bus routes are fre- quently added, and a long -debated 61h - mi. subway spur to northwest Toronto has finally been approved. The effectiveness of Toronto's public transportation can be traced directly to policy of the province of Ontario, which is firmly committed to low-cost, high quality, mass transport. That support translates into subsidies that compared to those in New York and Chicago are modest. In 1972, the TTC lost $6.2 -mil- lion; GO's losses run about $2 -million a year. Nonetheless, the province's com- mitment to low-cost mobility for all has not wavered. ■ San Francisco: A brainy system with big headaches One of the few transit operations de- signed to offer the kind of modern ser- vice that might lure riders out of their automobiles is San Francisco's much - touted Bay Area Rapid Transit system. It is also, unfortunately, a sobering ex- ample of the problems such transit runs into. Any evaluation of its success or failure must wait until some road- blocks are cleared away. BART'S cars and stations are comfort- able, clean, and attractive. Its trains can achieve high speeds. But even though it started running in Septem- ber, 1972, it is not yet operating over its entire route. Problems in the auto- matic train control system have de- layed opening of the tunnel under San TRA SPOWATION are collections are automated at New Jersey station on the Lindenwold line n very day on its buses; street cars, and 0 cable cars. The city has held Muni ares at 25¢. And Muni estimates it bill run up a deficit of $33 -million this seal year. ■ Philadelphia: Profits rom farebox receipts ince 1969, one of the most highly auto- mated transit lines in the world has been carrying passengers 14.5 mi. be - ween Philadelphia and its New Jersey uburbs. This advanced technology en- bles the Lindenwold line, named for s New Jersey terminus, to pay its op - rating expenses entirely from farebox eceipts paid by up to 42,000 riders ally. And a recent survey showed that me 40% of these riders had switched rom automobiles, encouraged by such eatures as feeder buses that collect people and bring them to stations and Is station parking lots for those who prefer to drive that part of their rip. The Lindenwold line, built on exist - g subway, bridge, and railroad ghts-of-way, currently serves 12 sta- ons with 75 cars. It cost its owners, he Delaware River Port Authority, 88 -million (today it would probably cost two to three times as much) of hich $25 -million came from surpluses rom bridge tolls. The ridership has sen modestly but steadily, and the de- gn capacity of present equipment could take 52,000 riders a day. "We're xperiencing no strain handling the ad up to now," a spokesman says. He Ids that the line could carry as many 60,000 riders daily, "but that's pack - ng them to the gills." Long-range plans for the Lind- wold line include a 17 -mi. extension serving 10 additional stations. This would require 70 new cars and would cost $216 -million, about 80% of which, it is expected, would be financed by the Urban Mass Transportation Adminis- tration. Approved two months ago by the DRPA, the extension could be oper- ational by 1978, the DRPA says. The au- thority has also given tentative ap- proval to a 6 -mi. extension of the present line at an estimated cost of $62 -million. The fact that Lindenwold manages to meet its operating expenses out of its farebox makes it unusual. The line's net operating income was $697,000 on revenues of $6.1 -million in 1972 and $207,000 on revenues of $5.8 -million in 1973. (The results for 1973 were af- fected by a wildcat strike over work rules between July 25 and Aug. 10. But the line has also been affected by higher labor and material costs while holding fares the same.) Automation explains Lindenwold's black figures. It has fewer than 250 em- ployees. Fare collection is by automatic machines at virtually unmanned sta- tions protected by closed-circuit Tv monitored from a central command post. The cars, which have a top speed of 75 mph and average 40 mph on the 14.5 -mi. run, were designed for auto- matic operation and are manned by a single attendant. There are loud- speakers on trains and station plat- forms to keep patrons informed when delays occur. From the beginning, the Lindenwold line was planned to get as many driv- ers as possible out of automobiles for at least part of their trip. Parking lots (many of them free) were provided at stations. And in an unprecedented move of cooperation, the Federal High- way Administration has agreed to pay TFiVdSPpR7AT1pN . - BUSINESS WEEK- February 16, 1974 70 Francisco Bay, depriving BART of the• essential link between its two sections in San Francisco and the • outlying counties. The Bay Area, including San Francisco and . Oakland, bass, popu- lation of 3 -million. At'present, BART carries an average daily patronage of 68,000 riders, although during the Christmas rush the number rose to 110,000. The tunnel is due to open this September and by 1975, it is hoped, the system will carry 200,000 riders a day. The 75 -mi. BART system was built new from the ground up. It has been a long, slow, and expensive process that began in 1953 with the appointment of a commission to make transit recom- mendations. In 1962, voters in three counties eventually approved by a nar- row margin a $792 -million system to be financed by local taxes. (Later surveys showed that the margin for passage came from automobilists who did not intend to use the system but hoped that enough other people would to clear F up highway congestion.) By the time the first section of BART e opened 10 years later, inflation had al- 4 most doubled the cost of the system, to f about $1.4 -billion. BART was originally w intended to e self-supporting once its fi capital costs had been met. But as BART's board of directors recognized last month in formally petitioning the f state and federal governments for op- erating aid, experience with actual op- erations has shown that present fares S are inadequate to cover costs, espe- cially wages. Wages at BART were partly deter- t mined by the political decision to take s on workers from other area transit a lines with high seniority and salaries. it "It is not practical and clearly not de- e sirable," the board said, "to raise fares r sufficiently to cover all BART costs." To d encourage ridership, the board said, so "BART fares should not be increased, f and if possible should be reduced." f Without operating subsidies, the board said, the system would be forced to 1 close in about a year. Specifically, BART anticipates a deficit—based on current t fares and no new sources of funds -of $1.3 -million in fiscal 1975, growing to in $28 -million in fiscal 1978. And these ri figures will be increased by at least ti $1.7 -million for every month of delay in t opening the trans -bay service beyond $ the scheduled September startup date. But even if BART does boost ridership w to 200,000 per day by 1975, it will still f only be carrying as many riders as Ao ri Transit, the bus operation that links si Alameda and Contra Costa counties and operates over the bay bridge into • e San Francisco, does now. Ac Transit, to expects to operate at a deficit of $13- a million in fiscal 1974. But the biggest as transit operator in the region is the i city -owned San Francisco Municipal Ry. (Muni), which carries 550,000 riders e are collections are automated at New Jersey station on the Lindenwold line n very day on its buses; street cars, and 0 cable cars. The city has held Muni ares at 25¢. And Muni estimates it bill run up a deficit of $33 -million this seal year. ■ Philadelphia: Profits rom farebox receipts ince 1969, one of the most highly auto- mated transit lines in the world has been carrying passengers 14.5 mi. be - ween Philadelphia and its New Jersey uburbs. This advanced technology en- bles the Lindenwold line, named for s New Jersey terminus, to pay its op - rating expenses entirely from farebox eceipts paid by up to 42,000 riders ally. And a recent survey showed that me 40% of these riders had switched rom automobiles, encouraged by such eatures as feeder buses that collect people and bring them to stations and Is station parking lots for those who prefer to drive that part of their rip. The Lindenwold line, built on exist - g subway, bridge, and railroad ghts-of-way, currently serves 12 sta- ons with 75 cars. It cost its owners, he Delaware River Port Authority, 88 -million (today it would probably cost two to three times as much) of hich $25 -million came from surpluses rom bridge tolls. The ridership has sen modestly but steadily, and the de- gn capacity of present equipment could take 52,000 riders a day. "We're xperiencing no strain handling the ad up to now," a spokesman says. He Ids that the line could carry as many 60,000 riders daily, "but that's pack - ng them to the gills." Long-range plans for the Lind- wold line include a 17 -mi. extension serving 10 additional stations. This would require 70 new cars and would cost $216 -million, about 80% of which, it is expected, would be financed by the Urban Mass Transportation Adminis- tration. Approved two months ago by the DRPA, the extension could be oper- ational by 1978, the DRPA says. The au- thority has also given tentative ap- proval to a 6 -mi. extension of the present line at an estimated cost of $62 -million. The fact that Lindenwold manages to meet its operating expenses out of its farebox makes it unusual. The line's net operating income was $697,000 on revenues of $6.1 -million in 1972 and $207,000 on revenues of $5.8 -million in 1973. (The results for 1973 were af- fected by a wildcat strike over work rules between July 25 and Aug. 10. But the line has also been affected by higher labor and material costs while holding fares the same.) Automation explains Lindenwold's black figures. It has fewer than 250 em- ployees. Fare collection is by automatic machines at virtually unmanned sta- tions protected by closed-circuit Tv monitored from a central command post. The cars, which have a top speed of 75 mph and average 40 mph on the 14.5 -mi. run, were designed for auto- matic operation and are manned by a single attendant. There are loud- speakers on trains and station plat- forms to keep patrons informed when delays occur. From the beginning, the Lindenwold line was planned to get as many driv- ers as possible out of automobiles for at least part of their trip. Parking lots (many of them free) were provided at stations. And in an unprecedented move of cooperation, the Federal High- way Administration has agreed to pay TFiVdSPpR7AT1pN . - BUSINESS WEEK- February 16, 1974 70 0 • 90% of the cost of an intetstatiitgh- million for the new int erchange and way connection and parking.area fora 2,600 -space parking lot along with ima new station. FHA funds"will be com-- provements- to=existingstations and bined with UMTA funds to provide $9.4- the purchase of 48 new cars. Where mass transit Is headed As the city -by -city case histories sug- gest, public transportation is currently in flux. The shining example of Toronto suggests the potentialities of mass transit when various modes of trans- portation are meshed in a carefully planned areawide system. But there are no cities in the U. S. that appear to possess all of the factors responsible for Toronto's success. Both Chicago and New York, for example, have older systems historically plagued by ineffi- ciencies and the lack of integration of bus, rapid transit, and commuter rail services. Overcoming these hurdles is a slow, laborious, and costly, process -par- ticularly when huge subsidies are re - bine the low capital cost, flexibility, and mobility that can cater to the com- plex living and working patterns of present-day Americans. To enhance bus service, communities around the country are implementing such techniques as reserved lanes for buses, special nonstop express bus ser- vice from outlying areas to the central city, priority access to highways and tunnels, and bus -actuated traffic sig- nals that allow buses to move swiftly in city traffic. Many experts also believe that para - transit modes of travel -services that require low capital investment and lie somewhere in between the private auto Doorstep transit in the Rochester (N.'Y.) area uses 25 -passenger Dial-A=Buses. quired merely to maintain present ser- vice levels. Fortunately, a start in these and other cities has been made. While the future success of San Francisco's mul- tibillion -dollar BART system is still a question mark, the example of Phila- delphia's Lindenwold line shows that new high-quality rail service can be a viable alternative to automobile travel in some areas. And Denver's expand- ing bus system suggests what a con- cerned citizenry and creative manage- ment can do to revitalize that mode of Public transportation. Meanwhile, although they acknowl- edge that each urban area has its own unique problems and solutions, trans- portation experts and economists do spy several over-all trends: For the foreseeable future, many People contend that bus travel is likely to be the chief form of public trans- portation. Only the bus appears to com- b al6UWSS WEEK' Fab Y 16. t974.. and regular public transportation—will find increasing favor. These include jit- neys (cabs or small buses that follow a fixed route and are hailed by passen- gers); dial -a -ride vehicles, that carry several passengers who call them by phone; shared taxis; and shopper mini- buses. A number of demonstration projects funded by the federal government are currently testing the feasibility of such services in cities around the nation. One function of such services in the fu- ture may well be to act as feeder and collection systems for express bus and rail transit stops. "The competition for public trans- portation," sums up Gerald Kraft, pres- ident of Charles River Associates, "is the automobile, and the closer mass transit can come to matching the automobile's high -service character- istics, the more willing car riders will be to switch." a Gliftand MR SPORTAT"4 ■ ■ I