HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-09 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 9, 1973
The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session
on the 9th day of January, 1973 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center.
Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,
White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding.
The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First Chris-
tian Church.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to consider
the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the minutes
of the regular Council meeting of December 19, 1972 and the
adjourned meeting of December 22, 1972, subject to correction.
Motion carried.
Public Discussion: John Wakefield appeared concerning the
prohi:::ti.on of parking downtown between 2 AM and 6 AM. The
Mayor said that this concern would be considered with the
parking study. Homer Kerr, Chmn. Keokuk County Regional Service
Agency, aopeared concerning their problem in solid waste disposal.
The Mayor deferred discussion until the letter appeared on
the agenda later in the meeting. Bill Nerad appeared concerning
free parking for Golden Age Club at Recreation Center on Thurs-
days. The Mayor deferred discussion to next Tuesday's informal
meeting.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to receive
the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting of December 6, s
1972; the Charter Committee meeting of December 13, 14 & 17,
1972, and the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of December (n
13, 1972. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the 1-7
Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Giant
Food Store #6, 2527 Muscatine Avenue. Upon roll call Connell,
Czarnecki, Hickerson, White & Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Homer Kerr, Keokuk Regional Service Agency, con-
cerning contract for use of Iowa City Landfill be received and
referred to the City Manager for further discussion as appro-
priate,the Council to be kept informed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Henry Linder, Chmn., Project Area Committee Reloca-
tion -Rehabilitation Subcommittee, recommending approval of plans
and proposal for relocation of the Annex Tavern be received
and filed, action to be taken later in the meeting. Motion
carried.
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It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Keith Howard, Pres. Yellow Checker Cab Company,
requesting fourteen taxicab licenses and approval of the 17
stand at Dubuque & Washington Street be received and licenses
be granted for the 3 taxicabs that have passed the State inspec-
tion and for the stand. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
letter from James Lindberg, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation
Commission, recommending a full ecological study be made of
various alternatives for flood control work involving Hickory /C9
Hi11 Park, and including the feasibility of a green belt park
along Ralston Creek, be received, filed, the Mayor and City
Manager to communicate to the Commission the status of the
matter. Motion carried. Councilman Hickerson noted that no
plans are being formulated yet, but information is being col-
lected, and that the Council concurred that when all the in-
formation from several agencies is gotten together, then public
discussion will be set. Councilman Czarnecki requested that
the status of the matter be conveyed to the Johnson County
Commission on Environmental Quality and Mr. Neff of the Sierra
Club.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Robert Humphrey, Iowa Highway Commission, concerning
the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Freeway 518 /
Project be received, filed and the report circulated among the
Council for individual imput. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to take
up Item 29. Motion carried.
City Manager Ray Wells commented on the possibility of joint
utilization of facilities both by the City and County, necessi-
tating inspection of facilities in question and negotiation
of an agreement, and requested authorization for the Staff to
proceed to expend money for this. Robert Burns, Chmn. Board
of Supervisors of Johnson County, stated that the County is
interested in pursuing this concept, and commented on their
problems. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by white
that the City Manager be authorized to join the County board
in pursuing feasible sites and report back to Council. Moticn
carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter. from Rex Wiant, Iowa Highway Commission, requesting com-
pletion of questionnaire necessary for preparation of draft
action plans under 1970 Federal Aid Highway Act, be received
and referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public
Works to complete and return. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that
the letter from Joan Streeter concerning water supply be )
received and referred to the City Manager and the Johnson Co.
Commission on Environmental Qciality. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the letter from Carol Moldenhauer, concerning early adoption
of the proposed noise control ordinance, be .received and filed.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Robert Humphrey, Iowa Highway Commission, notify-
ing the City that Iowa Highway tl will follow the general
alignment of the present highway, be received and filed. Motion
carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Allocating Revenue for 1973. Upon roll call
Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt
the Resolution Certifying a Tree Removal Charge to the County
Auditor. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and
Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the
Resoiution Engaging McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn & Co., C.P.A. to cc'
Perform the Financial Audit for the year ending December 31, �1
1972. Upon roll call White, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson
voted 'aye', Brandt abstaining. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Making Award of the Contract for Water System Z
Improvements - Iowa River Crossing (2), to Gjellefald Constructors,
Inc., Forest City, $97,744.00 as recommended by the Staff.
Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson & White
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on the west side of Westgate
Street north of Keswick Street. Upon roll call Connell, Czar-
necki, Hickerson, Whice & Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the
Resolution Establishing Stop Signs at the Intersection of
Woolf Avenue and River Street, as recommended by the Staff.
Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt & Connell
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File Notice of
Intent to Accept a Proposal for Redevelopment on Parcel 81/1,
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Ia. R-14 Urban Renewal Project, by The Annex. Upon roll call
Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Peters & Martinsons, L �[
Inc. for Design Work, Business Relocation Mall, Urban Renewal
R-14 Project. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki
and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
report concerning guidelines and clarification of HUD reloca- L
tion Procedures, be received and filed. Motion carried. Urban
Renewal Director Jack Klaus explained the report.
City Attorney Jay Honohan outlined the parcels of land
vacated in connection with the completion of the Maiden Lane -
Gilbert Street Project, and those for which public hearing
on disposal should be set. It was moved by White and seconded
by Connell that public hearing be set for parcels as outlined,
on January 30, 1973. Motion carried.
The City Manager and Public Works Director presented a
report on cost sharing for traffic signals at the intersection
of the Veterans Administration Hospital entrance and U.S. High-
way 6-218, and a left -turn storage lane, as requested by VA
Hospital. B.F. Brown, Director of the Hospital appeared. The d 7
City Staff position was that the City should not expend funds
for an improvement at the entrance of a private facility, and
that minimum requirements had not been met to receive Highway
Commission approval, also the City would be setting a precedent
if they participated in the cost. After discussion, the Council
decided that the Staff should meet with University representa-
tives and Dir. Brown to discuss the problem further.
Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the request
for a 4 -way stop at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and �� P
Mormon Trek Blvd., and stated that there was not sufficient
justification for changing to a 4 -way stop.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on the easement for underground electrical ductbank
along the east side of the water plant on Davenport Street
for the University. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer ex- 1'
plained that a formalized easement was needed. There being
no other interested persons present to speak for or against
the easement, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on the University of Iowa request for vacation of a
portion of Burlington Street adjacent to the University power )��
and heating plant. Planning & Zoning Commission will be taking
action at their 1/11/73 meeting on this item. Deputy Director
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of Public Works Fred Moore explained the request. There
being no other interested persons present to speak for or
against the vacation of the property, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on the vacation of the alley between Holt Ave. and
Templin Road, Black's Park Addition. Dir. of Community Dev.
Dennis Kraft explained Staff and Planning & zoning recommenda-
tion for vacation. There being no other interested persons
present to speak for or against the vacation of the property,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Reaffirming City of Iowa City Membership on
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission under new by-laws.
Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White
voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt appointed Council-
men Czarnecki, Connell, Brandt and City Manager Wells as the
City's new representatives on the Commission. It was moved
by white and seconded by Hickerson that the four appointments
as specified be approved. Notion carried.
The Mavor announced appointments to several Boards and
Commission as follows: Riverfront Commission -Mary Neuhauser,
3c* year term; Board of Appeals -Harold Brender, 3 year term;
Board of Adjustment, Vern Goetkin, 5 year term; Human Relations
Commission -Harriet Coty, 3 year term, Mori Costantino, 3 year
tern and reappointment of E. J. Means for 3 year term; Parks
and Recreation Commission -June Davis, 4 year term, James
Sangster, 4 year term, Sarah Fox, 3 year term and reappointment
of Mrs. Don Hebert to a 3 year term; Board of Examiners of
Plumbers -Joe Connell for a 2 year term and Board of Review
appointment has been referred to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors for suggestions. It was moved by Hickerson and
seconded by Connell that the Mayor's appointments be approved.
Motion carried. Rev. Robert Welsh appeared before appoint-
ments were announced to discuss letters from CBIC and the
Ministerial Association concerning appointments. It was moved
by Connell and seconded by White that these letters be received
and filed. Motion carried.
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The Mayor announced that the Council should Name a Mayor
Pro -tem for the year 1973. It was moved by Hickerson and rtI
seconded by white that Councilman Connell serve as Mayor Pro -
tem. There were no other nominations. Motion adopted by unani-
mous vote.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the _
Resolution Setting Unclassified Salaries. Upon roll call Con-
nell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White & Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion
carried.
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It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Naming Batik Depositories. Upon roll call Czar- J (r
necki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Quit -Claim Deed to Jr/
Walter Ott for quiet title on property on North Dodge. Upon
roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki voted 'aye',
White abstained. Motion carried.
The City Attorney presented the request for suspension of
taxes for Jan Slavik, 930 Iowa Avenue and recommended approval. a;^
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to approve the
request for suspension of taxes. Motion carried.
Mayor Brandt proclaimed January 9, 1973 as Dan Gable Day
in Iowa City.
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It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried.
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AGENDA .
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 9, 1973, 4:00 P.M.
Item No,
1 Meeting to order
Ro11 Call
Invocation
Item No,
2 Reading of minutes for regular Council meeting of
December 19, 1972,
and adjourned meeting of December 22,
1972..
Item No,
3 Public Discussion.
Item No,
4 Receive minutes of Boards and Commissions,
Item No.
5 Issuance Of permits, ,
Item No,
6 Cor respondence to Council,
a. Letter from Homer S. Kerr, Keokuk County Regional
Service Agency,
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concerning a'contract for use of
the Iowa City Landfill.
b. Letter from Henry Linder, Chairman, Project Area
Committee
Relocation -Rehabilitation Sub -Committee,
recommending approval -of plans and proposal for
relocation:of
the Annex Tavern.
C. Letter from Keith Howard, President of Yellow Checker
Cab Company, requesting
fourteen taxicab licenses
and `approval of stand at Dubuque
and Washington Sts.
d. Letter from James Lindberg, Chairman of the Parks '&
Recreation Commission, recommending'a full ecological
study be made of
variouF alternatives for flood
control work involving.W%ckory Hill "-
Park, and includ-
ing the feasibility of a green belt park along
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Ralston Creek.
e, Letter from Robert L. Humphrey, Iowa Highway Commis-
sion, concerning the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement for the Freeway 518 Project.
f, Letter from Rex H. Wiant, Iowa. Highway:Commission,
requesting completion
of questionnaire necessary
for'preparatien of draft action'
plans under 1970
Federal Aid Highway Act,
guidelines
-Item No. 15 concerning and clarification of HUD
relocation
procedures
Item No. 16 Consider setting public hearing on seven parcels of land.
Tem No. 17 Report on cost sharing of traffic signals at the inter-
section of the VA Hospital entrance and U.S. Highway 6-218.
Stem No, 18 Report on request for four-way stop at the intersection
of Melrose Avenue and Mormon Trek Boulevard,
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9, 1973
Item No.
6 (Continued)
g.- Letter from Joan D. Streeter, 227 North Riverside
Drive, concerning water supply.
h. Letter from Carol Moldenhauer, 1110 North Dubuque
Street,concerning early adoption of the proposed
noise control ordinance.
i, Letter from Robert L. Humphrey, Iowa Highway Com-
mission, notifying the City that Iowa Highway Irl will
follow the general alignment of the present highway.
Item No.
7 Consider resolution allocating revenue for 1973.
Item No.
8 Consider resolution certifying delinquent tree removal
charge to the county, auditor..
Item No.
,9 Consider, resolution engaging the firm of McGladrey Hans -n
Punn &„Company, C.P.A. to perform the financial audit `
for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1972.
Item No.
.10. Ccnsider resolution making award of contract for water
system improvements - Iowa River crossirtg (2).
Item No.
11 Consider resolution prohibiting parking on the west side
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of Westgate Street north of Keswick Street.
Item No.
12 Consider resolution eestablishing stop signs at the inter-
section of Woolf Avenue ar3 River Street.
Item No,
13 Consider resolution authorizing City Manager to file notice
of intent to accept a proposal for redevelopment.
Item No.
14 Consider resolution authorizing Mayor to sign agreement
with Peters and Martinsons, Inca for design work on
relocation mall,
guidelines
-Item No. 15 concerning and clarification of HUD
relocation
procedures
Item No. 16 Consider setting public hearing on seven parcels of land.
Tem No. 17 Report on cost sharing of traffic signals at the inter-
section of the VA Hospital entrance and U.S. Highway 6-218.
Stem No, 18 Report on request for four-way stop at the intersection
of Melrose Avenue and Mormon Trek Boulevard,
Item No. 21
Item No. 22
Item No. 23
Item
No.
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Item
No.
25
Item
No.
26
Item
No.
27
Item No. 28
rw4�_Lon,Or Burlington Street adjacenttoUniversity
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Power & Heating Plant.
Pubic hearing on vacation of alley between Holt Aven
and Templin Road, Black's Park Addition. ue
Report and consideration of resolution concerning Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission organizational
changes and consideration of appointments from the City
Of Iowa City to the Commission.
Consideration of appointments to City Boards and
Commissions.
Discuss joint City -County facilities.
Business from the City Council.,
Report on miscellaneous items fr
the City Attorney, om the City Manager and
Public Discussion.
Adjournment
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 1973, 4:00 P.M.
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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 9, 1973, 4:00 P.M.
Item No.
1 MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL a�k.ca..�
INVOCATION,
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Item No.
2 READING OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 19, 1972, AND ADJOURNED MEETING OF DECEMBER 22,
1972.1I
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Item No.
3 PUBLIC' DISCUSSION.
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Item No.
4 RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. Housing Commission meeting of December 6, 1972.
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b. Charter Committee meetings of December 13,',14, and
17, 1972.
C. Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of December 1.3,
1972.
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5 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. UU
Item No. 6 CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL. i
a. Letter from Homer S. Kerr, Keokuk County
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egiona ervice gezcy,
concerning a con roc
for
use of the
Iowa City
Landfill.
Action:
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Action:
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b. Letter f3rm Henry Linder, Chairman, Project Area
Committee Relocation -Rehabilitation Sub -Committee,
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recommen ing approva o_ p ans an proposa or
relocation of the Annex Tavern.
c. Letter from Keith Howard, President of,Yellow
Checker Cab Company,' requesting fourteentaxicab
licenses', and approval of stand at Dubuque and
Washington' Streets.
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d. Letter from James Lindberg, Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Commission, recommending a full
ecological study be made of various alternatives for
flood control work involving Hickory Hill Park,
and including',the feasibility of a green belt park
along Ralston Creek.
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e. Letter from Robert L. Humphrey, Iowa Highway Commis-
sion, concerning the Draft Environmental Impact -
Statement for the Preeway 518 Project.
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Item No. 6
Action:
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f. Letter from Rex H. Wiant, Iowa Highway Commission,
requesting completion of questionnaire necessary
for preparation of draft action plans under 1970
Federal Aid Hiqhwav Act_
g. Letter from Joan D. Streeter, 227 NorthRiverside
r���111J
Drive, concerning water
Iwa't/er1 supply.
Action: �o ` I M d
h. Letter from Carol `Moldenhauer, 1110 North Dubuque
Street, concerning early adoption of the proposed`
noise control ordinance.
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Action:
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Letter from Robert L. Humphrey, Iowa. Highway com-
mission, notifying the City that Iowa Highway ;lwill
follow the general alignment of the present' highway,
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION ALLOCATING REVENUE FOR 1973.
Comment:
On August 1, 1972 the Council adopted a budget of_expendi-
tures
and voted tax levies for the year 1973 for the
purpose of providing funds for
the operation of City
government. Section 4.06, Chapter 404 of the Code
of
Iowa, 1971 provides that the first meeting after January 1
the City Council
should allocate to the several funds an
estimate of the
revenue to be received from the various
tax levies, together with all estimated
unencumbered
balances from the previous year and all other receipts
other
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than taxes including transfers, for the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 1973
and ending December 31,
1973. This
resolution will document that allocation and
also provide for the
legal means to amend the budget
during the next fiscal
year. It is recommended that the
resolution be adopted.
Item No. 7 (/Continued) n
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item No. 8 CONSIDER RESOLUTION CERTIFYING ANT TREE REMOVAL
CHARGE TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
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Comment: At the request of the property owner at 444 Wales Street
in Iowa City the City removed, as part of a larger tree
removal contract in August, 1972, a tree located on the
owner's property. The owner requested that the cost of,
removal in the amount of $55.00 be assessed to the
property. This resolution will direct the County Auditor
to collect the $55.00 in 1973. It is recommended that
the resolution
-- be adopted. ,
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Item No. 9 CONSIDER RESOLUTION ENGAGING THE FIRM OF McGLADREY HANSEN
DUNN & COMPANY, C.P.A. TO'PERFORM`THE'FINANCIAL AUDIT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1972.
Comment: The staffrecommendsthat the firm of McGladrey:Hansen
Dunn & Company be engaged for the purpose of auditing t�
financial activities of the City for the fiscal year f"'laoo.
ending Dec'em1ber. 31, 1972.`11- ( f
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Item No. 10 CONSIDER, RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - IOWA RIVER CROSSING (2).
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Comment: This resolution approves the award of bid to the
Gjellefald Constructors, Inc. of Forest City, Iowa, in
the amount of $97,744.00 The project was discussed at
the City Council meeting held on December 19, 1972, as
Items #23 and #24. The following is a tabulation of
the bidders:
Gjellefald Constructors, Inc.
Forest City, Iowa
Pentzien, Inc.
Omaha, Nebraska
$ 97,744.00
187,328.00
Universal Pipeline Constructors
Kansas City, Missouri 193,944.00
Item No. 12 CONSIDER RESUTION ESTNUE ANDRIVERSTTREETGNS AT THE INTER-
SECTION
NTER SECTION OF WOL
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As can be seen, the bid submitted
three bidders submitting bids
tors was the lowest of the
this project. The Engineer's estimate for thistely 25�
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on
project was $78,000.00.' This bid
by VeenstraP& Kimm Consult -
above the estimate prepared
ing Engineers.
It is felt that one reason for the low bid being over
fact that the Iowa Natural
the estimate was due to the
the estimate was prepared,,ein
Resources Council, after
Resou the river crossing pipe
quirea four foot cover over; on which
there
lieu Alsoliteisafelnc tpthat
be gained should
ecostiginally
the rice advantage ,to
would be `little or no p rincipally because
bids, p
the project be readvertised for
recommends adoption of
of thetimeof year. The staff
this resolution.
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Action:
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Item
No. 11 CONSIDER RESOLUTIONNPROHI K STREET.
WESTGA STREET
OF
As a result of a request from the Ernest Horn School
that parking
Comment: Council it is recommended
Parents Advisory a
of Westgate.StreThis
be prohibited on the west side is
of Keswick Str�e�Department
distance.of 120.feet north
by
based upon an investigation conducted
ssing at this
cthesigldrenhtrdistance,
of public Works on the school the
it pertains. is re-
intersection as It It
and the p 1
traffic volumes / �d�Q�M
commended that this resolution be adopted.
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Action:
Item No. 12 CONSIDER RESUTION ESTNUE ANDRIVERSTTREETGNS AT THE INTER-
SECTION
NTER SECTION OF WOL
Comment: As a result of an investigation carried out by the
Department of Public Works it is recommended that a
"Stop" sign be erected in the west leg of this inter-
section so as to stop traffictraveling east on River
street before it enters Woolf Avenue. There is an
existing .'Stop" sign in the west leg of this inter-
section which stops westbound traffic on River Street.
It is recommended that this resolution be adopted.
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Item No. 13 -CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO FILE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FOR REDEVELOPMENT.
Comment: Bids on parcel 81-1, the Dotty Dunn HatiShop, were
received by'the,,staff, and Section 403.8(2) of the Code
+.,h t t '--east
of Iowa requires uo 30 days prior to the
execution of a contract for redevelopment, the governing
body of: the LPA must file a;notice.of intent.to accept
a proposal for redevelopment. A copy of the resolution
authorizing the filing of such a notice with the Cit
Clerk and also,a.copy of the notice itself are enclosed.
This action in no way ties the Council to accepting the
Nagle proposal if, at some later date, they decide not
to. Since the Nagel proposal is the only proposal, and
since everything in the submission appears to be in
order, the staff recommends filing of this notice.
Federal regulations require that at least 10 days prior
to entering into a contract, the LPA publish a public
notice that the offer and the proposed agreement are on
file with the City Clerk and may be inspected during
regular office hours. The staff will plan to proceed
wi''t''h`` this public notice in the near future.
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Item No. 14 CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
q WITH PETERS AND MARTINSONS, INC. FOR DESIGN WORK ON
RELOCATION MALL.
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Item No. 14
Comment:
Action:
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This resolution approves the Mayor's signature on the
Agreement with Peters and Martinsons, Inc. for design
work in connection with the Business Relocation Mall.
A copy of the agreement is enclosed. 9000,.
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Item No. 15 REPORT CONCERNING GUIDELINES AND CLARIFICATION OF HUD
RELOCATION PROCEDURES.
Coranent: At the October 31 meeting of the City Council the staff
Item No. 16
was instructed to report back to the Council on obtain-
ing guidelines and clarification from HUD of certain
issues raised by the PAC.
Enclosed are a series of documents which constitute the'
report. The staff re-orted back to the PAC the responses
received from HUD on the points which the PAC raised.
The documents enclosed are as follows:
1. Cover letter to PAC.:
2. A copy of the points, raised by the PAC on which
they sought'' clarification.
3. A copy of a letter addressed to HUD seeking
that clarification.
4. A copy of HUD's letter in response.
5. Excerpts' in. the Relocation Handbook which
are referred to in HUD's response.
The staff will be prepared to discuss this subject
further with the Council should they so desire.
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CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEVEN PARCELS OF LAND.
Comment: It is recommended that a public hearing be set for disposal
of seven parcels of land which were vacated by the
Council in August, 1972. These parcels were vacated in
connection with the completion of the Gilbert Street
project, and disposal of the parcels has not yet been
initiated,. It is recommended that the public hearing be
set for January 30, 1973, .at 4:00 p.m.
Action:
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Item No. 14
Comment:
Action:
(Continued)
This resolution approves the Mayor's signature on the
Agreement with Peters and Martinsons, Inc. for design
work in connection with the Business Relocation Mall.
A copy of the agreement is enclosed. 9000,.
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Item No. 15 REPORT CONCERNING GUIDELINES AND CLARIFICATION OF HUD
RELOCATION PROCEDURES.
Coranent: At the October 31 meeting of the City Council the staff
Item No. 16
was instructed to report back to the Council on obtain-
ing guidelines and clarification from HUD of certain
issues raised by the PAC.
Enclosed are a series of documents which constitute the'
report. The staff re-orted back to the PAC the responses
received from HUD on the points which the PAC raised.
The documents enclosed are as follows:
1. Cover letter to PAC.:
2. A copy of the points, raised by the PAC on which
they sought'' clarification.
3. A copy of a letter addressed to HUD seeking
that clarification.
4. A copy of HUD's letter in response.
5. Excerpts' in. the Relocation Handbook which
are referred to in HUD's response.
The staff will be prepared to discuss this subject
further with the Council should they so desire.
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CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEVEN PARCELS OF LAND.
Comment: It is recommended that a public hearing be set for disposal
of seven parcels of land which were vacated by the
Council in August, 1972. These parcels were vacated in
connection with the completion of the Gilbert Street
project, and disposal of the parcels has not yet been
initiated,. It is recommended that the public hearing be
set for January 30, 1973, .at 4:00 p.m.
Action:
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Item No. 17, REPORT ON COST SHARING OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTER-
SECTION OF THE VA HOSPITAL ENTRANCE AND U.S. ,HIGHWAY 6-218.
Comment:' The ,staff will be prepared to make a report to the City
Council at the January 9, 1973, meeting concerning,a re-
commendation as to the sharing in the cost of signaliza
tion and construction of a separate left turn storage
lane as requested by the VA Hospital.
Action: S�IC< 1
Item No. 18 REPORT ON REQUEST FOR FOUR-WAY,STOP AT THE INTERSECTION
OF MELROSE AVENUE AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD:
Comment: The staff will be prepared to make a report to the City
Council at the January 9, 1973, meeting concerning a'
recommendation as to the installation of either a four-
way stop or traffic signalization.
Action:
Item No. 19 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EASEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
DUCTBANK ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE WATER PLANT ON
DAVENPORT STREET.
Comment: This easement has been requested by the University of Iowa
in order to construct an underground electrical-dactbank
to serve some of the University buildings located in
the general vicinity of the Water Plant. The staff will
be prepared to present a more detailed report to the City
Council at the January, 9, 1973, meeting.
Action:
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Item No. 20 PUBLIC HEARING ON UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REQUEST FOR VACATION
OF PORTION OF BURLINGTON STREET ADJACENT TO UNIVERSITY
POWER & H?ATING PLANT.
Comment: The University of Iowa has requested the use of a portion
of the R.O.W. of Burlington Street immediately north of
the University Power Plant. The staff has determined that
• sufficient R.O.W. width, will remain and that proper pro-
cedure would be to vacate this desired area. The Planning
and Zoning Comsuission will be taking action on this 'item
at their January 11, 1973 meeting. ( Planning & Zoning
Item No. 2.0 (Continued)
Commission has not had a scheduled meeting since the
item was referred for thier action.)
Item No. 21 PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION, OF ALLEY BETWEEN HOLT AVENUE
AND TEMPLIN ROAD, BLACK'S PARK ADDITION.
Comment: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its meeting of
November 22, 1972, re-ommended vacation of this allay.`
This vacation request was initiated by an _adjacent
property owner, and much of the alley iscurrentlybring
used as yards for the adjacent owners. The staff con-
curs with the recommendation submitted by the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Action:
Item No. 22 RUNTY REGIONAL? PLANNING COMMISSIDERATION OF RE ON
CONCERNING JOHNSON
ION ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
AND CONSIDERATION or APPOINTMENTS FROM THE CITY OF IOWA
IO CITY TO THE COMMISSION.
Comment: Enclosed is a resolution which would affirm City of Iowa
City membership on the Johnson CountyRegional Planning
the new by-laws. CouncilmanCommission under White will
be prepared to discuss this subject with Council, and
itis recommended .that consideration be given to. the
city's1 Irepresentatives appppoi,ited to/� th'e Commission.
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COMMISSIONS.
Item No. 23 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS ANA
Comment: The terms- of the following list of persons have either -
expired in Decem':er 1972 or will expire during January
1973, and appointments to fill the vacancies should be
considered.
December 1 Riverfront Commission
December 31 - Board of Appeals
December 31 - Board of Examiners
of Plumbers
December 31 - Board of Review
Barbara Nicknish
Frank J., Kilpatrick
George Kondora
William J. Doherty
January 1 - Parks & Recreation
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Jerry Hilgenberg
Mrs. Don Hebert
Robert Rollins
Earl R. Riley
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should be brought up-to-date on staff discussions with
the County officials during recent weeks.
Action:
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Item No.
'27 PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
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Item No. 27 PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
Item No. 28 ADJOURNMENT
NEST COUNCIL
MEETING JANUARY 16,
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1972
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the Council Chambers of the Civic Center.
Members present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White.
Absent: Connell. Mayor Brandt presiding.
The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First
Christian Church.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded. by white to con
sider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the
minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 12, 1972„
subject to correction. Motion carried.
Public Discussion: John Neff, Sierra Club, presented a
letter requesting public hearings by the Environmental Quality
Commission prior to any action on the proposed capital improve
The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular I
session on the 19th day of December 1972 at 4:00 P.M. in
by Czarnecki and seconded by White that the letter be received
and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved byWhite and seconded by Hickerson that the
minutes of the Charter Committee meetings of November 29, 1972
and December 6, 1972, and the Iowa City Airport Commission
meeting of November 16, 1972, be received and filed. Motion I
carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt
the Resolution Approving Class B Beer Permit Application for
Hamburg Inn''. -'1. Upon roll call Connell absent, Czarnecki,
Hickerson, White and Brandt voting 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt
the Resolution Approving Class`B Beer Permit Application for
the Annex, Inc. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White
and Brandt voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Approving Class C Beer Pormit Application for
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., 901 Hollywood Blvd. Upon
roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Czarnecki voted 'aye',
Connell absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Approving Class C Beer,Permit Application for
Randalls Discount Foods, Mall Shopping Center. Upon roll
call White, Brandt, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', Connell
absent. Motion carried.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 1972
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution to Issue Dancing Permit to First Avenue Lounge.
Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted
'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Approving Class C Beer & Liquor Control License
for the Shamrock, 525 S. Gilbert Street. Upon roll call
Connell absent, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voting
Faye'. Motion carried.
Councilman Czarnecki noted that the City of Marion is
pursuing the objections concerning Class C Beer Permits and
requested that the City of Iowa City show its support. After'
discussion, it was moved, by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson
that the City Manager inform the City of Marion of the Council's
supporta Motion carried, White voting 'nay'.
T4• ..roc mnvoA by SliA ccnnnAoA'hv Whi4•0 +-ha+ thA
letter from Della Grizel concerning evaluation of appraisal
firms who had submitted bids on revaluation of residential
real estate for tax purposes, be received and copies sent to
the Chairmen of; the Board of Supervisors and the School Board.
Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson ;that the
letter from Irene Greenwood, Pres. Iowa City PTA Council con-
cerning appointment of Mrs. Dick Buxton as representative to
Parks and Recreation Commission, be received and the Mayor's
appointment of Mrs. Buxton be approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the letter from KennethlHudachek requesting permission to hold
the Annual Firemen's Benefit Ball on May 4, 1973, and permission
to sell tickets, be received and permission granted subject
to the necessary clearances with the City Manager's office.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that
the letter from Greg Herrick concerning parking restrictions
on East Davenport Street near Currier and Burge residence halls
be received and referred to the City Manager for reply. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
letter from William Meardon, Chmn. Charter Committee, concerning
the resignation of Lloyd Berger from the Charter Committee be
received and discussed at the executive session after the 12:30
• Friday, December 22nd meeting. Motion carried.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that the
letter from Mr. & Mrs. Willard Lane, 227 Fairview Ave., con-
cerning flooding problems of Ralston Creek and development in
the flood plain be received and deferred for future discussion.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
rules be suspended and the third reading of the Ordinance
Amending City Code and Establishing Fire Zone Limits be given
by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White
and Brandt voted .'aye',, Connell absent. Notion carried, ,and
third reading given by title only. it was moved by Hickerson
and seconded by white that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon
roll callHickerson, White, Brandt and 'Czarnecki voted 'aye';
Connell absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
rules be suspended and the third reading of the Ordinance
Amending the City Code by Repealing Section 6.46.12C (8)
re ating to motor vehicle exhaust requirements be given Dy
title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki and
Hickerson voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried and
third, reading given by,ti_la only. It was moved by Hickerson
and seconded by White to adopt, the Ordinance. Upon roll call
Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Connell
absent. Motion carried.
Concerning items 9, 10 and 11, Clara Olson appeared
and commented on federal nondiscrimination legislation and
regulations, complimented the Council on the Personnel Procedure
Manual, and alleged that the Griffenhagen-Kroeger Position
Classification and Pay Plan did not reflect the City's attempt
to comply with Affirmative Action requirements, discriminated
against women and that the employment standards were non -
validated 'tests'. She offered three possibilities for action.,
The City Manager responded that this was a narrow view of a
broad problem and questioned that access was being denied in
any given job. After, discussion, and the withdrawal of the
first motion, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czar-
necki to suspend the rules and give two readings of the Ordin-
ance Establishing Procedures for Personnel Rules and Regulations
by title only. Upon roll call White voted 'nay', Connell absent.
Motion did not carry as it needed 4 votes. It was moved by
Hickerson and seconded by White that the rules be suspended
and the first reading of the Ordinance be given by title only.
Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted
'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried, and first reading)
given by title only. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded
by White to defer further action on items 10 and 11, Resolutions
DECEMBER 19, 1972
establishing employee classspecifications and establishing
classified personnel, salaries, until Friday at 4 P.M. adjourned
meeting. Motion carried, Brandt voting 'nay', Connell' absent.
3/1.
Director of Public Works Ralph Speer announced that one
bid had been received on the 65 KW Electric Generating Set
for the Pollution Control Division of Public Works, and recom-
mended that the bid of $5,907.00 from Electric Engineering
and Equipment Co. of Des Moines be awarded. It was moved
by, White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution' Awarding
the Contract to Electric Engr. & Equipment, be adopted. Upon
roll call'Hickerson White, ,Brandt and,Czarnecki voted 'aye'
`Connell absent.' Motion carried.' He also recommended the one "
bid received for the 15 KW Electric Generating Set, of ,$3,342.,
same 'company. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki
to adopt the Resolution Awarding the Contract to Electric Engr.
& Equipment Co. Upon roll call 'L'onne.11, absent, Czarnecki,
Director of Urban Renewal Jack Klaus explained an amend-
ment necessary for the Resolution Amending Resolution 72-402,
Setting Fair;Market Value for Parcel 84/12 in R-14 Urban
Renewal Project by the insertion of the words 'pending execu-
tion of a proclaimer certificate by the Mayor which states"
and the deletion of the words'pending approval of the United
States Department of Housing & Urban Development'. It was
moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to amend the Resolution
aslproposed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and
seconded by, White to adopt the Resolution as amended. Upon
roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye',
Ccnnell absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Amending the Contract with Peters & Martinsons
Architects, to include preparation of promotional material
for marketing of R-14 project 'land and extending the contract
for 200 days, cost not to exceed $3,500.00 Upon roll call
Connell absent, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted
Faye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt
the Resolution Accepting the Work for the 1972 Asphaltic Con-
crete Resurfacing Progra-^.i by L.L. Pelling Co., as recommended
by the Staff. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White &
Brandt voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to
adopt the Resolution Accepting the Sewer and Plater Work for
the Business, Relocation Mall, City -University Project, Iowa,
R-14 by James Anderson', as recommended by the Staff. Upon
roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Czarnecki voted 'aye',
Connell absent. Motion carried.'
Director; of Parks and Recreation Gene Chubb explained
the next three resolutions, and recommended their adoption.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt
the Resolution Establishing Fair Market Value of Acquisition
of Oak Grove Park Buildings from Midway Oil, Inc., corner
of Dodge & Page. Uponrollcall White, Brandt, Czarnecki &
Hickerson. voted 'aye', Connell absent.Motion carried. It
was moved by,,White and, seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the
Resolution Repealing Resolution #72-151 Authorizing Applica-
tion for Open Space Funds from the Dept. of Housing & Urban
Development. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and
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moved by; White and seconded. by Hickerson to adopt the Resolu-
tion Authorizing Application for Open Space Funds from Dept.
of Housing & Urban Development.'(This resolution correcting
amount requested.) Upon roll call Connell absent, Czarnecki,
Hickerson,White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by�Wellsto adopt
the Resolution Establishing Permit Parking in Civic Plaza
Parking Lot,, to be used in conjunction with metered parking;
redesigning South Dubuque Street Lot, 312 S. Dubuque as
permit parking location only; and raising permit parking fees
to $10.00 per month in all City permit parking lots, except
City employee permits. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson,
White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Connell absent. Motion carried.
City Manager Ray Wells commented on his meeting with the
Chamber of Commerce representatives concerning Christmas Season
parking on the ramp lot, and that they didn't care to participate.
Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on their
study on removal of parking from bus routes and selected streets.
There would be no parking anytime on both sides of any arterial'
streets. Along the bus routes, there would be no parking any-
time on both sides for streets less than 301 wide, no parking
on one side for streets from 30' to 38' wide. On the local
residential streets there would be no parking anytime on both
sides of streets less than 22' wide, no parking on one side
of streets between 23' & 24' wide, and no restrictions on streets
over 36' wide. ',He stated that calendar parking would be
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re -examined and that in the future the minimum street width
should be 30'. The City Manager indicated that street storage
time limit could be extended to 29''hours.Rev. Robert Welsh
appeared. The Council requested that a list of affected
streets and any other information be prepared for their study.
City Clerk Abbie Stolfus reported that the required num-
ber of valid signatures for all of the 25 Iowa City precincts
were included in the petition' submitted by the Tee Vee Cable
Service, Inc. for a cable television franchise election.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on, the Resolution of Necessity for Water System Improve
ments, 1972. Director of Public Works Ralph 'Speer made the
presentation on the Project, 2 water main crossings on the Iowa
River at Highway ,".-6 By-pass and one opposite the existing water
plant. It was moved by Hickerson ,'and 'seconded by White to
adopt the Resolution "of Necessity. Upon 'roll call Czarnecki,
Hickerson, White and Brandt voted !aye!', Connell absent.
Motion carried. 'fHe Mayor tnenae ldrea Ule heUl
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on the plans, specifications and form of contract for
the water System Improvements. 'There being no interested per-
sons present to speak for or against the plans, etc. the Mayor
declared the hearing closed. It was moved by White and seconded
by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans, etc.
Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Czarnecki voted
'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed William Nowysz,,225 Lee Street, to
the Urban Renewal Design Review Committee. _It was moved by
White and seconded by Hickerson that the Mayor's appointment
be approved. Motion' carried.
Councilman White reported that at the East Central Area
meeting of the Iowa ',Crime Commission, Allen ,Vestal had been
appointed as Vice -Chairman for a one year term'.
City ,Attorney Jay Honohan explained the division of a
sewer special assessment for Lot 15, Conway's Subdivision,
Barbara & Vera Belanger to pay the entire assessment. It was
moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution
Dividing the Assessment be adopted. Upon roll call White,
Brandt, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', Connell absent.
Motion carried.
City Manager Ray Wells distributed the budget amendments
to be adopted at the Friday meeting and announced that there
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DECEMBER 19, 1972
would be no Council meeting on December 26th, or on January
2, 1973; the next meeting being on January 9, 1973.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to
adjourn to an executive session at 12:30 P.M. on Friday,
December 22nd to discuss appointments to the CATV Committee
and to discuss the replacement for Mr. Berger on the Charter
Committee. Upon roll call Connell.absent, Czarnecki, Hick-
erson, White and Brandt voting 'aye'. Motion carried.
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22, 1972 4PM
The City Council of Iowa City,
on the 22nd day of December, 1972 asession
t Iowar r met in adjourned o'clock P.M, the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center.
Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnocki,.H_^_kerson,
White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding.
The Mayor announced a short period for silent meditation.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to approve
the bills in the amount of S2,461,674.45, subject to audit.
Motion carried:
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
minutes of. the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of 'December
14, 1972 be received and filed. Motion carried.
it WES movea
y White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution to Approve a Class C Beer & Liquor Permit,Appli-
cation for the Lazy Leopard Lounge, 122 Wright Street. Upon
roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hicker122 White and Brandt
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt
the Resolution to Refund a Cigarette Permit to National Vending
dba/Burlington Deep Rock, 304 E. Burlington St. Upon Toll call
Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
letter from Jim. Maynard, proposing to prepare plans and specifi-
cations for the construction of a pool and fountain in the
Civic Plaza be received and referred to the City Manger for
report after the first of the year. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Bendan Wardrequesting a $500 grant to be matched
with other funds to help cover operations of the Children's
Playhouse in its first season as a part of the Iowa City Public
Theatre be received and referred to the City Manger for report
in January, Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by ,Connell that the
letter from James Stier, Chairman of the Iowa City Housing
Commission., concerning Commission approval of an alternate
site at the intersection of Muscatine Ave. & Willow Street
for location of the elderly housing project, be received and
filed, to be discussed under item #13 later in the meeting.
Motion carried.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 22, 1972
It was moved by Hickerson and 'seconded by Connell that the
rules be suspended and the second and third readingsof the
Ordinance Establishing Procedure for Personnel Rules and Regu-
lations be given by title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, White,
Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried
and second and third readings given by title only. It was
moved by Hickerson and seconded by Cornell to adopt the Ordinance.
Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki & Hickerson
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
The City Attorney, explained the amendments to the Personnel I
Rules Regulations andaProcedures. It was moved by Hickerson
and seconded by Connell that -the Procedures be amended on Page
4, Paragraph F, to add at the end, 'and a copy maintained at
each City employment facility.' Motion carried. It was moved
by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Adopt-
ing the Personnel Rules, Regulations and Procedures as amended
be adopted. ;Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hick-
erson and White vote 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by, White and seconded by Czarnecki that the
Personnel Procedures be referred to the City Manager, City
Attorney and the Iowa`City Human Relations Commission specifi-
cally for the purpose of reviewing and reporting back in light
of the memorandum received by the, Council at its meeting on
December 19th with specific reference to Equal Employment
Opportunity Act of 1972, Executive Order 11-246 and Executive
Order 11-375, in the proposed employee testing and other selec-
tion procedures included in the Federal Register of April 21,
1971. Clara Olson requested deferral of the motion until
Items 9 and 10, on the agenda were discussed. Councilmen
White and Czarnecki withdrew the motion and the second.Clara
Olson presented a statement concerning objections to the meet-
ing t_me, also a statement concerning the Affirmative Action
Program, outlining agreements, concerns and disagreements,
with a suggestion to contact EEOC, Kansas City for technical
assistance. Gladys Jenkins presented a statement requesting
the Council 'create an Affirmative Action Committee, describing
the purpose and composition of the committee. It was moved by
Connell and seconded by White that both statements be, received
and filed. Motion carried. The City Attorney read a petition
from the women employees of the City stating that they feel
that the current move by other pa_ties is 'against their better.
interests. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell
that the petition be received and filed. It was moved by
white and seconded by Czarnecki that the previous document
(Olson) referring to the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee
Program with reference to the Kansas City office, be referred'
to the City Manager to review and report back to the Council.
Motion adopted, Connell voting 'nay'.
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DECEMBER 22, 1972
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Establishing Employee Class Specifications, as
outlined in the Griffenhagen-Kroeger report. Mildred Lavin
appeared. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White to
amend the Griffenhagen-Kroeger report by deleting the employ-
ment standards. Upon roll call Connell, Hickerson & Brandt
voted 'nay', motion did not carry. Roll call was 'then ,taken
on the adoption of the Resolution, Czarnecki and White voted
'nay', Resolution adopted 3/2. It was moved by White and
seconded by Czarnecki that the City Manager disseminate to the
City Employees the sense of the Council's discussion on employ-
ment standards the the deficiencies therein, and report back
to. the Council at the earliest possible date,,on procedures and
methods for including validation of the standards in class
specifications Motion carried. Linda Dole appeared.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Establishing Classified Personnel Salaries.
Upon roll ca 1 CzarnecKi, hicKerson, -
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.'
Concerning the motion previously withdrawn, that', the Personnel
Procedures be 'referred to the City Manger, City Attorney and
the Human Relations Commission for review and report back, in
light of the Olson memorandum, Dec. 19th with reference to the
Equal Employment opportunity Act of 1972, Executive Order 11-246
and Executive Order 11-375 in the proposed employee testing
and other selection procedures included in the Federal Register
of April 21, 1971, it was moved by White and seconded by Connell
to renew the motion and the vote was taken, all voting 'aye'.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Deferring Award of Contract on the Water System
Improvements from the cancelled December 26th meeting to the
January 9th Council meeting. 'Upon roll call Hickerson, White,
Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
The City Manager advised that the Iowa -Illinois Gas and
Electric Company request for construction on highway right-of-
way had been withdrawn.
The City Manager explained the request to negotiate for an
option to purchase an alternate `e for housing for the elderly
at the NW corner of Muscatine Ave. and Willow Street, as recom-
mended by the Housing. Commission. It was moved by Hickerson
and seconded by Connell that the Staff and the Housing Comm.,
be authorized to proceed along the lines recommended in seeking
options for this property. Upon roll call White abstained and
I Czarnecki voted 'nay'. Motion carried 3/1. Rev. Robert Welsh
appeared requesting permission to speak to the Council later
concerning housing for the elderly.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on amendments to the 1972 Budget. There were no in-
terested persons present to speak for or against the amendments.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolu-
tion Amending the 1972 Budget be adopted. Upon roll call White,
Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion
carried. The Mayor then declared the hearing closed.
Councilman.Czarnecki requested information on the Johnson
County rezoning for an apartment on Sycamore St. Director of
Community Development Dennis Kraft reported that Iowa City has',
a 2,mile extra -territorial jurisdiction on subdivision of land,,
but not on rezoning. It was the concensus of the Council that
the understanding was for joint discussion of all such actions.
"1 .. .. v..0 c.. up. .. y..ncs.aw, uaa.. .....c �.Y
Manager inform the Board of Supervisors that this matter should
have involved the City, or 'Planning 6 Zoning Commission, and
they wish to discuss clarification of the present understanding
at the next joint meeting. Motion carried.,
Councilman White reported that the Regional Planning bylaws
hopefully will be adopted at next Wednesday's meeting and he
would have a Resolution for Council approval at the January
9th meeting, and the Council should be ready to make their 6
appointments.
The Mayor speaking for the Council publicly thanked Deputy
Director of Public Works Fred Moore for his years of 'service
to the City and wished him continued good fortune in Cedar Falls.
The Mayor appointed Dale Weltlto fill the vacancy on the
Charter Committee left by the resignation of Lloyd Berger. It
was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to approve the!
Mayor's appointment. Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed the following persons to the Citizens
Advisory Committee for CATV: William Hubbard, 300 Kimball Rd.;
Sandra Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn;,Rev. 'Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield
Rd.; Flo Beth Ehninger, 10 Oak Ridge; Hugh Cordier, RR6, Stuart
Rd.; Kay Prediger, 447 Mullin Ave.; Dave Russell, 2008 Rochester
Ave.; Raymond Krill, 1304 E. Bloomington and Richard Blum, 2041
Rochester Ct., naming Robert Welsh as Chairman and Dave Russell
as Vice Chairman. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by
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• _5_ COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 22, 1972
Connell to approve the Mayor's appointments. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Committee
be asked to submit a report back not later than March 31,
1973 and that the City Manager be requested to apprise the
Committee of availability and extent of consultant assistance,
and report back to the Council on the Committee'sneeds and
requests in that capacity. Motion' carried. Rev. Welsh and
Dorothy Douglass appeared.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the
Council Rules;Committee look into guidelinessand a standard
form of procedure for formation of citizens committees. Motion
carried with 'Hickerson and White abstaining.
The City Manager announced that the Clinton Street modulars
would be arriving next week for installation.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the
1�1=ubing be =ned MCI-' n carried.
AGENDA
Iowa City Housing Commission
December 6, 19721. ,
Approval.of Minutes of Previous Meeting
a.. - November 15, 1972�
2. .
Coordinator's' Report
3.
Old,Business
4.
New 'Business"
1�14,�� AVA ul-utive MeerMk
S.,
Public Discussion of Items not on the Agenda
6.
Next Regular Meeting
a. December 20, 1972
7.
Adjournment
IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 6' 1972
MEMBERS,PRESENT: Stier, Litton, Hamer, Walker, White
MEMBERS ABSENT: Frimml, Duncan
STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Kraft', Schierbrock
Chairman Stier called the meeting to order.
1. it was move& by Litton and seconded by Walker, to approve
the minutes as written. The motion passed 5/0.
irnan Stier inrraduced'and welcomed.Mrs. Helen Hamer,
the neia'Commis.sion member.
2. Coordinator's Report
There 'were nine new applicants during the period of
November,20th to December 4th, 1972.: `All were found
eligible for the Leased Housinglprogram except one
applicant --over income.
3. -Old Business
a. Chairman Stier stated that he has not heard any
thing as of.this date from the legal aspects of
the proposed Tenant -Landlord Code.
b. Litton brought to the'Commissions's attention that
possibly. the Commission needed more informational
imput'in order for the Commission to make a -clear
decision as to whether ,there is an actual need for
such a Tenant -Landlord Code.
C. Litton moved to schedule a meeting sometime in Jan
uary to invite public discussion on ,the "acutal"
need for the proposed Code. White seconded this
motion and it carried 5/0.
d. Seydel suggested that before this January meeting
with the public, the Commission should be well
versed on possible repeats the Code contained with `
• :laws already established by the State and City Codes.
j-
e Chairman Stier suggested that Possibly Jim lies s
should attend the next meeting to give directions
as to which sections of the State and City Codes
to review, for possible duplication in the proposed
Tenant-Landlord Code.
f. A subcommittee was established to study duplications
of the proposed Code. Members consits of Litton
(chairwoman), Hamer, and Walker.
4. Old Business
a. Commission meeting time was changed from December
20th to Wednesday, December, 13th.
b. Seydel presented a letter written to Mayor Brandt
from Guy Birch, HUD Area Director. In essence the
letter stated that:
There are no funds presently available
to, this .(Area) office., for leased new
�UlLbLIULLIuji projent. I ne: Iowa City
housing agency is aware of this but
never.theless.tliey.have elected to pro-
ceed at no expense to the government.
We have advised�theip. that if:they are
successful,in 'securing a proposal
which meets our demonstration of finan-
cial feasibility criteria we will make
every effort.to:secure necessary funding.
c. The Housing Commission was presented with blue-pTints'
for a 100 unit housing complex for the elderly.
Developers were: Ken.Steffin, Duane Putnam and Lee
Anderson of the Progressive Housing, Inc. They,
felt .this blue-print was their most feasible plan.
However, they were very flexible in the four factors
of a site, plan, financial decisions and terms of
the lease.
S., A motion was'made by White and seconded by Walker to
proceed into an Executive Session. Roll call vote was
taken. Motion carried 5/0.
Yes voter Hamer, White, Litton, Walker, Stier
No vote: none
6. Executive Session terminated and meeting was opened to
the public. Chairman Stier presented motions made
during the Executive Meeting. They are as follows:
,a. It was moved by White and seconded by Hamer that-
• "the commission recommend that the Housing Authority
approve the selection of the site located at the
Northwest corner of the intersection of Bradford
Drive and Dover Streets." Motion carried 5/0.
b
It was moved by Litton and seonded by, Walker that -
"the commission recommend that the Housing Authority
obtain an assignable option to purchase the pro-
posed site -and proceed with action to re -zone the
property from RlA to R3A." Motion carried,5/0.
C.
It was moved by Litton and seconded by Walker that -
"contact be made with those developers who submitted
proposals in June and others who have expressed inter-
est be given the.opportunity to submit proposals on
this site. The proposals to be received within
two weeks of the Authority's approval of the site."
Motion carried 5/0.
d.
it was moved by Walker and seconded byWhite that-
! in:,addition to other criteria the firm that is '
ch6sen,to:develop thisprojjectmust maintain a con-
trolling interest in the project during the term of
the lease." Motion carried 5/0.:
7. No
public discussion was presented.
I
S. Next
meeting to be h e 1 d Dec embei 13, 1972 a L tilt RtLltd L
ion
Center, room A. The meeting was adjourned. Motion
by
Litton; second by Walker, carried 5/0.
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY CHARTER COMMITTEE
December 17i 1972
MEMBERS PRESENT: William meardon
Penny Davidsen
Patricia Cain
Brad DeCounter
Clayton Ririggenberg
Robert Corrigan
James Knight
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Baldus
ALSO PRESENT: Stanley Rosenstein
This'meeting was an educational. meeting with a presentation by
Clayton Ringgenberg onthe.forms of city government.
heme rule-',
M �Ilat� andez. old s Late law (pre
Mr. Hingge,noerg . E-dluu , ission
.,a city,would go:to four, forms, of, government. They,are.:. . Comm
-manager -War d—
form,' mayor Council, Council Manager, and council
No rule charter,'' ities cango to any o f these or
w, with a home
any variation or creation of their own as long as they have a
mayor and a council.
Mr. Ringgenberg next explained the state and local decision making ,
,
and,where the responsibility.for these lies. Hebroke these down
into who can make'what decision and'what the rule of the City
charter'would,be.
The nextmeeting was scheduled f6r,January 101 1973, at 4:00 P.M.
Motion was'made and seconded :that :the Committee adjourn. The
motion carried.
MINUTES
IOWA CITY CHARTER' COMMITTEE
December 13, 1972, 4 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: William Meardon
Penny Davidsen
Patricia Cain
Robert Corrigan
James Knight
Brad,DeCounter
dd
MEMBERS ABSENT-Mr._Berger and the.rest"not' listed
above
Meeting,wa's,called to order and,A motion was made and carried to:
approve the.minutes of the previous meetings after a correction
was noted that Mr. Wells and Mr. Honohan were not members of
the committee.
Types of minutes were discussed and Mr. Meardon is to go.over
this with�the secretary.'
:Mr. Meardon advised'that ,he had received a letter from Mr.,
Lloyd Berger advising that due to health reasons he must
-resign from the Committee.- Mr. Meardon is to supply the secretary
a copy'6f.the 'letter.for .,the file.
Harry Smith and Cindy Albright of the Institute of Public Affairs
visited with;'the Committee on the Model Cities Charter that the
Institute of Public Affairs has been working on. Mr. Smith gave
the committee members an outline to follow and gave a brief run-
down on each item on the outline.
During a question and answer period after Mr. Smith's report, it
was brought out that there were already, amendments pending on
the Charter section of:things that.should be added or altered. The
League'Office is keeping a running list of these and Mr. Smith
advised the Committee that he would get a copy of the list for
them.
It was noted that in some instances the State of Iowa and the
City Code of Iowa City would have a lot of input into what the
committee could or could not do.
Such questions as the Mayor's role (strong -weak), Attorney's
role (Council or Staff -Manager direction).
The Com ,ittee will need to define the Boards and Commissions'
roles uader the new Charter, which are governed by the Council -
Staff and which (such as library) are iinder Boards of Directors,
how to change the Administrative -type Boards to advisory
boards.
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MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
December 13, 1972
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The Parks and Recreation Commission met in regular session .on Decem-
ber 13,'1972,
at '9:00 P.M., in a conference room of the Recreation
Center.
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Members
Present: Jim Lindberg
Jim Roegiers
Bob ,Rollins
Harry Ostrander
Jerry Hilgenberg
Mrs., Hebert
Marilyn, Neely,
Members
Absent: Earl Riley.
Dr. Robin Powell -
Staff: Bob Lee'
Gene Chubb
Pat Wilson
Guests: (See attached sheet)
Mr. Lindberg called the meeting to order. Minutes were approved as
mailed.
Initial discussion centered around the Chairman',s report to the Commis-
sion reg'arding',a letter he had written to send to the'City-Council
involvingflooding on Ralston Creek. There were several guests who
g ,
were interested citizens as well as members of the press. Mr.
Lindberg's letter e.cpressed,concern over the impact, both environ
mental and ecological,of any flood control measures ,on Hickory Hill
Park. Of particular concern was the proposal to build a large
reservoir which would flood put portions of the park.Since the
report last February and the resulting letter'by Mr. Lindberg at that
time, there had been additional conversation of the reservoir plan;
which had caused him further concern.
A letter was then introduced from Nancy Sieberling and Jim Maynard,
representing, Project GREEN which expressed similar concern over the
possible effects of a dam on Ralston Creek. They recommendcu pro-
fessional direction before any action was taken.
Several.proposals and courses of action were discussed. Stress was
made on the fact that the only concern of the Park and Recreation
Commission regarding flood control was its impact on Hickory Hill Park.
One of the 'guests at the meeLiing was given recognition and introduced
a letter addressed to the Park and Recreation Commission' asking them
Park and Recreation Commission
December 13, 1972
page
to help in an effort to preserve Hickory Hill Park as a wilderness
belt park along
T f a green
park.. hey urged the consideration o
'Ralston Creek as a method of flood ,control.
Mr.Chubb then commented that the reason for the invitiation to
press and other interested citizens was because of the discussion
going on before the decision was made. He mentioned the corps of
engi
neerst study and its report. They had presented eleven alter-
s not close at this time to
o stated that the staff wa
also �res. "I
axecommendation to the city Council as to the best possible alter-
native for flood controlon R
alston Creek. He stressed that no
report,.has come out and all the city staff is doing is tracking down
information.
MrChubb o:state.d that the'Park:and Recreation staff is putting ttj
ing
tog6ther:4-5 reactions of possibilities in' ying to anticipate
'll Park.
;development will affect ,Hickory Hi
howfour,:.different,. kinds-, o,f,.,(, . .
he C *ssion..
from t ommi
F9.7 Chubb then asked for questions
,'from
.. heard from the Soil Con-
dered if the city had eve rd
Mr. Roegiers won Rd thalt the study
servation Service as to:a report., FLE -
had been made p
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ublic and that .it revealed thefollowing recommenda-
�
tions:
1. Enlarging.:the channel and clearing it of debris
I
2. Creating,a water shed higher up on Ralston Creek
3. Building three dams on Ralston..Creek
He also stated that noidefinite plans had been made from this recom
mendation.. Work yet to be done included the computation of what,
percentage of theparkr,
iwould be undewatertifi;said dams were built.
Mr. Roegiers asked when the report would be available. Mr. Chubb
answeredthat work was only done when there was .extra ;time.available.
reported that Mr. Wells said,a report would be 6vilable in
,A guest
January.
flood control
�initial reacticn�to
Another guest stated that a generalI
f buying land),is to use land already owned
(because of the cost 0
by the City and available to it. Therefore,:the parks become
guest stated that'he�:
threatened. Still another g felt concerned citizens
must start early to make opinions known rather than learn of the
decisions,after they had been made without being given the opportu-
nity to express these o . pinions.
question was raised as to whether or not anyone had investigated
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the possibility of acquiring federal funds for a green belt park.
Chubb stated that the City would probably be eligible for such
funding.
Someone asked how many green belt parks had been visited. Chubb
stated that he had seen ones in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Omaha.
Much discussion followed this. Nancy Sieberling wondered if it was
ossible for,the commission to recommend to the Council or to request
P the
that a study of a green belt be done. Mr. Lindberg reiterated
Park . and Recreation Com missi on• I
December 13, 1972
page 3
possible actions of the commission.
Roegier,s suggested a'complete study of all possibilities including
a.dam'proposal and alternatives; a green belt park and.movingthe�
dam upstream.� Rollins stated that there was not enough information
available, but as a retiring commission member,.he wanted to make
known the,,fact that he was opposed to anything that would change
I. Hickory Hill Park, making it into anything but a wilderness,park.
He -----d tha-t T4ickory Hill was a park ',which could never
be duplicated.
Mrs. Hebert wanted to obtain comments from citizens on how they
�felt about changing the nature of the park......Hilgenberg wondered, if
it -was ce,rtai.n that such a dam system would take away,, from the value
of the park Hesuggested that perhaps itwould. improveth6'park-
Chubbs atedithat w enthestudy was completed,:Anhonest appraisal
1
be lost and what gaine
.,of what,would d would be given. As to when
the study would be completed was Chubb:':h t sure
A uest mentioned the fact that some of the oak trees in Hickory
Hill Park were 250-300 years,OICL; tryat the mut SbruetuEe spr-024
for up to 1 -block and that. the feeder:rootsi if ;put under water,
would die, thus shortening the, life of 'the tree. Further discussion
follow ed.
Finally Mr.Roegie rs moved that the commission approve the draft.of.
�I
the letter by, Mr. Lindberg substituting the statement, "The Parks
and Recreation Commission therefore recommends that a full ecological
study,be made for the various alternatives
'� 'altern.ativ'es studied,and that this
study should ic ude the feasibility ofa Ireen belt,park along,
Ralston Creek under the Federal,open.SpaceProgram." for the las
t-
ommended that copies of the
etter.' It wasalso rec
paragraph of the 1
twoletters from Project GREEN and -concerned citizens be included
in the correspondence to Council. Ostrander seconded the motion
and,it carried unanimously.
The next item on the'agenda was the Chairman's report on the program
review studies.
Following this, there was discussion of Mrs. Neely's successor.
reported on Council actions including the approval of the
Chubb then repo hat after the first of t
4 -C's experiment., He stated t he year, the
program would be implemented and that as yet, no school had been
selected. Mr. Rollinsstated the desire to know where the parents
of participating youngsters were employed. Mr. Lee stated that the
program would be open to any youngster who wishes to participate.
Chubb said that the biggest decisions for selection of the:school
• would involve the willingness of the school staff
to participate and the decision of the selection of the norm average school in
Iowa City.
Park and.Recreation Commission
• December 13, 1912
page 41
The School', Bond report of the.defeat.of,the swimming pool bond was
then discuss'ed.,.The.coments included parents' opposition to busing
children and the fact that they were basically uninformed. Mr.
Hilgenberg asked about renewing the proposition to let the City
schools use the Recreation Center pool. Also raised was.t1he question
of how many youngsters could actually swim. Mr. Lee replied that
no one has actually ltested them and that verbal questioning was not
Following this discussion were staff reports. Chubbreported that
the,consultants Peters + Martinsons had been discussing the develop-
mentof the south riv*ercorridor.
�Bob Lee thenrePorted:pn, the. new programs: at the,Recreation Center.
soff6 of these incltid6d,being open on Sunday eveningsv:.using-the:
ceramics and.phcto room.on,.weekends for drop in use; chess,club;,,.
family, night on Friday;,jewelry,classes;,the conversion'of the rifle,
range.to.rifle and archery practice on alternative nights; women's
volley ball in the daytime with babysitters provided and other.acti-
vitie.s., There were ,other ,activities being considered at this time,
such as duplicate,bridge and boy's choir.
Mr'. Ostrander then wondered about the possibility of using the
trampoline it the Rec Center'for.the baseball ..,game ,similar . to the
' ran ,
one at the` University Recreation Center, since the insurance ce is
prohibitive for anyother type of use. Lee stated that this prospect
might be difficult because of the age group being dealt with. Mr.
Lee also stated that there was interest in possibly working with
handicapped and'retarded 'individuals.' Further discussion followed.
Mr. Lindberg then expressed the appreciation of the Commissionto,
Mr. Hilgenberg, and Mr. Rollins and Mrs. Neely for their - fine service
on the Commission and he again called'for suggestions.for nominees.
Mr. Hilgenberg,moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Rollins.
Respec,Lfully submitted,
•
December 13, 1972
Mr. 'James Lindberg, Chairman
Parke and RecreationComihishion`
City of 'Iowa -City
Dear Mr. Lindber r -
8
We are "attending this meeting of your Commission to express our
commitment to. preserving Hickory Hill as a wilderness park. We believe,
and we know hundreds''"of others in"Iowa City; who share our belief$'that
Hickory Hill in its 'presently .natural state, is a crucial element of our
park system, a unique area of our city. 'Its thousands of trees and
bushes.and wildflowers and wildgrasses, and the thousands of; wild animals
and birds for which it is a>haven, dilly provide ,citizens of all ages a
first-hand experience:"with nature, an'experience -that is,, educational and
recreational�an'experience that cannot be had anywhere 'else in this city
ei in'the immediately surrounding area. Thus we strongly oppose] and we
.,
will.continue,.t9 oppose, any; plan orl policy: that: will alter,'diminish, or
destroy in any way the natural wilderness character.of the park..,'
In accordance with this ''position, we strongly oppose','and we will
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the park, of any size, or any design, wet or'dry, will significantly alter
the natural wilderness' character of the park in two very obvious "ways. First,
any, dam will diminish and destroy the open lowland area of :the.parkl.
replacing ,it with a man-made reservoir at beet, or a mosquito -ridden swamp
at worst. 'Second, dam will endanger, if not destrey,,the thousands of
.,any
trees ! -in the uplands,1whcse feeder roots cannot tolerate 'being submerged
under water, even lei briei,perieds of time. Thus any dam will bring about
a terrible change, within the park.
Although the preservation of Hickory Hill is our primary reason for.
attending your:meeting and writing this letter, we are by no means' indifferent
to the;l.problem;of flooding on Ralston Creeks the problem whichlas.caused
the City staff:te consider a dam in Hickory Hill. "'We believe; however, that
the most effective,and most natural, "means 'of preventing floods is'to create
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a green -belt park and'floold plain throughout, the:tetal length of the, Creek.
This solution is creek flooding has re atedl been re through
g repeatedly g t
the country by specialists'in soil conservation and hydraulic -',engine e ring, '
and where the solution has been applied it has been very effective indeed,
as ,can be seen in our neighboring city of Cedar Rapids. Thus we ,urge your,
Commission to, consider, and if possible make a study of, the opportunities
fora green -belt park along Ralston Creek. Such a'park, we believe, will
not only solve the problem of flooding, but it will also be a distinctive
addition to the total park, system of Iowa City,, providing the citizens with
immediately accessible open space for recreation and relaxation.
Thank you for considering these issues.
Sincerely,
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(signatures and addresses attached)
It ii SOLUTION NO. 73_i
RESOLUTION OI: 'APPROVAL OP CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT.
BI; IT RESOLVE[) BY THE CITY COUNCIL Of IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a-'
Class "C" Beer Permit application is hereby approved for the fol-
lowingnamedperson or persons at the following described locations:
1
Benner Tea Co. dba/Giant Food Store n6 2527 Muscatine Ave.
i
Said approval shall be .subject to any. conditions or restrictions
hereafter'imposed',by ordinance or state law'.
The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be
endorsed 'upow the.,application and forward- he; same together wi t e
license fee, surety bond,and all other information or 'documents
rcgtii'red to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department.'
It was moved by white and seconded by Connell
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that:'thc'Resolution as read be adopted,,and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
r Ili
Brandt x
Connell X-
Czarnecki ,
C za r n e c k i
r
r
Ilickerson X
White
Passed this 9 day of January lg 73
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Homer:S. Kerr
Chairman
Keokuk County
Regional Service Agency
P. S. The Sigourney City Council at regular session last night decided
they would like to operate their present site (Dump) for another year at
least and would not be part of this contract Si ourne population 2319
R. T. Feddereen, P.A.C. Chairman
John B. Klaus, Urban Renewal Dept.
Res sotfully
s itted,
Henry Linder,
Chairman
Glen Roberta
Tom Yegman
R. T. Feddereen, P.A.C. Chairman
John B. Klaus, Urban Renewal Dept.
• � . ' ' CNIC CENTER. 410 E WASHINGTON ST.
IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
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To: Mayor Brandt, Members of City Council, City Manager
From: James Lindberg, Chairman Parks F, Recreation Commission
Subject: Hickory Hill Park
I understand that studies 'are underway within the City Administration investigating
alternative means of flood control along Ralson Creek: One of the plans undercon
is'the Soil Conservation Service proposal for a large "reservoir dam on each
of the two branches of Raiston Creek. ',Inasmuch as the dam on the North Branch would
seriowly'affect Hickory Hill Park,'I`feel it;essential that the Commission make its
views known. "Accordingly,"at our December 13 'meeting, the Commission approved the
following statement:
"Hickory Hill Park has been developed as 'a "nature"presarve" park. Within its
steep'slopes and ravines, the ;naturally .occurring ,p1 i and animal life (birds, small
animals, wild. flowers, etc.) are left', as undistrubed as possible. It is the only park
in the community that has this character. As such, it serves two community needs that
are not'well;met by other park and leisure -time facilities.
One of these are the needs of the, elderly citizens and others for a place to walk
and observe nature. Many, of these persons are not able to,drive the long distances
to 'state run forest and game, preserves. Hickory Hill Park, accessible as it is to the y
community, seems to fulfill areal neen for citizens at all seasons of the year. Sev-
eral'have expressed what an "absolute delight" having a park such as Hickory Hill in
Iowa City is. 4
The other group making special use of Hickory Hill are the young Girl and Boy
Scout groups, Campfire Girls, nature classes, etc. The. Parks and Recreation Department
itself has an active ,program of nature walks and wild life appreciation conducted in
the Park by Bruno Schielzeth, Parks Superintendent. "
The Commission fully recognizes the necessity of doing something aUout'flooding'
along lower Ralston Creek. If the cost/benefit analyses show that the SCS proposal is
justified, the Commission would fully support the inevitable changes in the; ecology
and hence in the use of Hickory Hill Park. However, in making these cost/benefit.judg-
ments we would point out that the creation of another water -oriented park facility is not
high on the Commission's priority list. Iowa City resident's are indeed fortunate in
already having a number of these kinds of parks - Lake NkBride,`Coralville Reservior, the
lakes existing and proposed for Kent Park, etc. Improvements and expansion in the rec-
reation potential. of these reservior-lake-•Cacilities are now in various stages of planning.
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YFiIE IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION AMes, iowo aoofo
JOSEPH R..COUPAI.. JR.
Director. .
H. E. CUNNEKSON" January 4, 1973
Chief Engineer ...,t
J,
The Honorable Abbie Stolfus, Mayor
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 5.2240
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Dear Mayor Stolfus.
On March 26, 1971, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Freeway
5i8 Project in, Johnson County was circulated for review and comment with'.the
Final Impact Statement; subsequently being completed and; approved by FHWA
on December 23, 1971: '
We have, at this time, prepared a new draft statement for this'project in compliance
with Instructions issunrl t„
OU ern Ustrict o
Iowa on August 4, 1972, in the case -of the Indlan. Lookout'Alpance,' et. a/. vs,
John' A. Vo/pe, et a/: This' Draft Environmental ;'Impact Statement has been
# expanded to cover. that
Portion of Freeway 518 from the Johnson -Washington
•,� County line north to 1.80,
'.I The new statement is being circulated to'agencies having 1 g jurisdiction by reason
of law or special expertise in various environmental areas as set forth in the National
Environmental. Policy Act of 1969. The. enclosed statement is submitted for your
review and comment as appropriate to ,your area of interest.
Your comments or additional information will be included in the Final
Environmental 'Staternent. If : your agency has no particular comments on this,
project, we would appreciate having you send a letter within 45 days which states
r that you have reviewed the subject Draft Environmental Statement and find that
this project does not have any significant environmental impact on the resources
' within your agency's. jurisdiction, '
Very truly ,yours,
Robert L Humphrey
Planning & Programming
Engineer'
JULES M. BUSKER STEPHEN'GARST
Sioux City I Coon Rapid,
COMMISSIONER$
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.:THE IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION •515.298.1101 AMES, IOWA 50010
sOSITII H. CO VPA L. JIt• .January, 5, 1973
IL E. GIINNF.ItSU\ .
Chief F.ngim•er.
The Honorable, C. L Brandt, Mayor
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Brandt:
p i
The 1970 Federal Aid 'Highway Act requires highway departments
to ,prepare Action Plans which describe the procedures followed
to.!' plan and develop highway; projects. The purpose is to assure
adequate consideration is given to"the economic; social and'
environmental: effects of proposed highway projects. A one-page
summary describing Action Plans is attached for yourlinformation.
Une of the objectives of this ,program is to ,assure invo vement
of other, agencies and the public in the highway project develop-
ment process. You can help us' evaluate our. current( development
procedures hy'answering the attached questions.
i
IPo will prepare an Action Plan for Iowa after evaluating; the
comments received by February 9,'1973. The first draft will:be
circulated ,to all agencies who complete the enclosed questionnaire.
It will also be available to others that express an interest for
review and comment:
Information from you is needed to help us evaluate our effectiveness.
14e would appreciate your time to'comnlete the attached:question-
naire. Please return your reply in the 'enclosed postage -paid
envelope.
Sincerely yours,
ACTION PLAN TASK FORCE
Rex li : Wiant
Urban Engineer
R1111:pjt
Attachment
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City, ToPla
Dear Sirs:
DC,6pi.te our earth's "oceans" Cf aator, incrt'_asing demand and
'lncreasinC t:'ater poll?.1ti On LUa ,r 5001 C:3st.light on a a^,CriOus
IlZtCr s;1C1 t_ -:j r? '?rObIClCi. Ti':OGC oceans,-.:hich hoar(' 97" of the
(`ntir0 oarL^' s "al -Or sup l are unlit 'or �1L1".iln Consum.-tion ,
`�..)C. t0. S -11t content, amd. a.1erjuai:C rict['.ods 0-f C%Iosalinatin0' ii:
are not _Jdii i. J71A 'dt present- TCC Cels and [glaciers deem an-
Cti'.er `;r of our 47<.trer. economicall V UnUsa}:le, Our lakesand
streas"s I ircm w7nich is our mai11 !: .tC1 supfllV � (field only .07"
'OL'. the p"nri-�rr ".Ota]. .-Ac.r resource
::O --t foxecst_s `r^9ir'L tlla'C our C.+,.
Otrl' '.'IJCZ]U.la:a C71 F:11i
Coll Calc in 50-70� yearc "i'iil.t:ri this l�(i na 1. Yi nn i'nr,-n rice.
e CICU ' 1 , er;- 10 15 a l o c::u' n ulat� ',in
.
creasing ZL „u!'. t:£ Ctr tl: ii�u'ti 011, indL:otly� ii;; in L'ot.)C ]nd mew Lige
':'c �'aC7
.y •Va P-Pul' tiOn Of t:1C 17.:.. consumes in .S-
t:LTiJJ n:}i ']oil alloir.s of "r1 L+t .`c'1 '3j'.0?^fl p.
s .Orccasi' :l 74. 3n! Of Cr _,._ ,, .:._LL soa1 ,ncj.. to
L:L. 1C1:
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f10.., ,. w tnt!. re!;!ains ut.lt7:c at on]- [5(1 hiA lion f all'ons Per :I V. .
to inc .._
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t} -n the P( ltl"t 2Ci. number of nolnt SO. -:::ICS ?[ ;r itC•r !:Unitdanl-
!l: J. prooc.,-i:.1011 O,: 1 Ot c: c"ll1ple}: nOn-
C1 c 'i' tIrc n(.lt l�F'- r i „L;,n ti,r L,
i:_.'vc, tri,:'real ':1sj,.f ri inn.
1ncLC 1':i.l?y url-'an land use iu ::_11y ].'''li ].C�-t:,!d +L'�S Ui
t}'C `'O.'.1 •.o.C11sC;1 a larC;r j:i.r^.l'.•L.1^:� C1. ''`r_l.. i_ ;ani. r ,!
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" ount?of water toot Is not
Councilman'Steve Morgan.—
B necesaerfly needed for (lush-
rc wo
tosa�house. The y,will,£ritish
ducked under his desk
log,!111
this Saturday.
"The
kids were so excited,
"He mist s have thought I
"It was a wacky idea that
they lucre on fire becasse
was going to throw it," she
got people laughing, and also
this was one,way they could
nald, "bel M, pelted iwri ; -tyrd° f6eR 111rars Peorlk'.'
'eveij
get Involved Imecototv,; said
go pot one..ENdc` into
pefl�ts'aad!;Pe?P�. eu'eii
Mrs. Spetgoog '
toilet took tri lowo." ,
serve,",sa*Mrs: sidgong;;a
Of her idea,'Mrs. Spetgong
The unusual proposal l044-year-old
"mother of two
said: !'It's offbeat enough to
-save water stunned the.coun-
who used to raise chickens
and now, admittedly, "raises
got people talking and, hope-
fully, them aware of
cil, but it was approved. And
the dickens" as a member of
.make"
how Involved all of us are in
it so convulsed this residen-
the ;" Conservation Advisory'
this pollution crisis.
tial community of. 65,000
Board.
"!f (he overage family of
across the Iklaware Itiver
'Council arproved a $2,000
four flushes a 11olal of 20 times
from Philadelphia that it
outlay to tuy 34,000 ' extra.
a day we tocidd save 34 mil-
swiftly accepted the scheme
hard beige bricks, the kind
lion gallons'of ` outer every
— to become probably the
that won', break up, in any
year in Cherry Hill."
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1110 North Dubuque Street
Uty Flower, Apartment 608
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
TMcember 13, 1972
Iowa City City Council
Administrative Offices
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Gentlemen:
I urge you to pass the comprehensive noise -control ordinance that
is currently under consideration. I have long considered it an un-
disputed fact that Iowa citizenssuffer from noise pollution. Dr.
:ibert L. Dbrris':,recent research has shown the noise level of Iowa
City to be'higher than that of the Chicago "Loop".
Being a native Chieagoian , I can testi`y that the noise levei of
Iowa City is much more disturbing to me than that of Chicago ever was.
I presently reside at the hby Flower Apartments, and my room faces
Dubuque Street. I rarely open the windows because the sound of screeching
tires makes me very nervous. I--ot an hour goes by without some vehicle
taking that curve faster than it can handle itg and there seems to be an
endless stream of —low tracks and buses. I have often beer, to=t --d to
call the police about this matter, but I felt that they would :not be
able to handle this problem.- I am heartened to learn that a solution
(OVlyd' ®
to g�rav
THE IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION •616-266-1101•AMES, Iowa 60010
JOSEPN; R. COUPAL, 1R.
. 'Director
December 27, 1972-
11. E. GUNNERSON
Chief Engineer '..
9-6
Johnson County
Iowa l
Mr. Ray.'S. Wells
City Manager
Iowa City, Iowa
52240'.
Dear Mr. Wells:
meeting approved
T-Ceee n1b �-8—,4,
the corridor public hearing which was presented on
August 17, 1972 '
at Iowa City,: Iowa, and resolved to construct Iowa 1
.along the general
alignment of the present highway as recommended at the
public hearing:
r
This project
has-been designated as Johnson County: Project Number
"FU -1-4 so that it
may be identified in future correspondence.
Very truly. yours,'
Robert L.Aumphrey
Planning and Programming
Engineer'
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Page 2 of Resolution N•
73_2
DIUNICIPAL'ENTERPRISES FUND
Taxation
$
351,844'
Other Receipts
268,171';
Balance 12-31-72
(392)I
$
619,623
PARKS `$ RECREATION FUND
'laxation
$
:310,;827
Other', receipts
100,903'
Balance 12-31-72
217,576
$
629,306
-
UTILITY FUND
Taxation$
-121,762
Other receipts
2;926
-Balance 12-31-72
(26,926)
$
,97,762
DEBT.SERVICE FUND
- *i on
93
Other, receipts
203,550
Balance 12-31-72
79,135 '
$.
805,622
TRUST AND AGENCY FUND
Taxation
$
440,510:
Other receipts
11,288
Balance 12-31-72
1,969
$
453,767
LIQUOR PROFITS FUND
Taxation
$
-
Other receipts
-
Balance 12-31-72
22,759
$
22,759
ROAD USE TAX
Taxation
Other receipts
702)000'
Balance 12-31-72
"335;132;
1,037,132
PARKING REVENUE FUND
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SEWER, REVENUE FUND
Taxation
$
Other receipts
490,000
Balance-l2-31-72:
330,586
$ 820,586
WATER REVENUE FUND
Taxation
$ _
1,073,250
Other receipts
425,168
Balance 12-31-72
$7,498,418
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
Taxction
$
415,000
Other !:receipts
213,234
Balance 12-31-72
628,234
ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND
Taxation
32,000
Other receipts
118,015
Balance-12-31-72
$ 150,015
REVENUE BOND RESERVES
Taxation
$ _
Other receipts
634,149
Balance 12-31-72
652,526
$1,286,675
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
Taxation
Other receipts
Balance 12-31-72
It teas moved by jjhLt,
and seconded by 'r,nnn„ti that the Resolution as
read be adopted, and upon
rollcall there were;
AYES NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt
Connell
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x
Czarnecki
Hickerson
y
hfiite
As directed by the State Code, we are sending certified
duplicate, copies of the resolution adopted by the Council
at their meeting on January 9, 1973.
Yours very truly,
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk
AS: ja
Enclosure
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Tree Removal of-----------
Edna C. ,Ruppert, 444
Wales,
' Amount ---------------
$55100
t Description of Property-,--
South half of Lot 9,
,Block 52, East
Iowa City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-4
RESOLUTION,ENGAGING AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1972
BE IT RESOLVEDBY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that
the firm of'McGladrey, Hansen,,& Dunn c& Company,:Certified,Public
Accountants, be engaged.to cony'duct the audit for the City
of
Iowa City for the year ending December 31, 1972.
BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED that the City.Clerk,be appointed to
-'State
:notify the Auditor."
b
t 1
yiwad moved by _gQ=ajj__ and seconded by white
that
the Resolution read ad be adopted and upon roll call there,
were:
it
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RESOLUTION N0: 73-5
RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF, CO�FOR
IMPROVEML•'Nl'
WATER SYSTEM
BE IT RESOLVED'BY THE CITY,COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. IOU A CITY,:ICUA:
That the bid of
Giellefald Constructors, Inc. (of Forest. City
In the amount of $ 97,744.00 r for the construction of
Water.System Improvements72 River Crossings
toithin the City. of IoWa'City,,Iowa, described'in,the plans and specifications
heretofore adopted by this Council on Nnvemher 7 72 be and is
,-19, .
'
hereby accepted', the same being the lowest responsible bid received for said
work.
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The Mayor and Cit Clerk are hereby dir ted to execute a contract with the
said Giellefald"Constructors, >Inc. of, Forest City
3
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for said Water System Improvements, $97,744.00 said contract not to
be binding on the City until approved by this Council.
It'was -moved by rnnnnii and seconded'by that
the resolution as read be adopted, and ,upon roll cull there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
=`
Brandt _.L
Connell
_2�
Czarnecki
_:i_
"Hiekeraon''
_
White 2L_ --
Passed and''approved this 9th day of 'January 19 73
Mayor���"
ATTEST:
City Clerk
5
N014 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY,:IOWA ^as follows:
A) That stopsigns are
g hereby established at the following intersections:
1. In the west leg of, intersection of Woolf;Ave. and River Street
so as to stop traffic traveling east on River Street before it
enters Woolf Ave. (There is an existing sign in the west leg
of this intersection which stops westbound traffic, on River St.) ;.
B) ,That :the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to have
appropriate signs installed to effectuate the provisions of this
Resolution.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Amite that
the -Resolution as read be adopted and upon roll', call there were:;
AYES: Brandt, Connell,_ Czarnecki, ilickerson, White
NAYS
x BRANDT
x CONNELL
x CZARNECKI
x HICKERSON
x WHITE
//-)/ MAYOR
ATTEST: ( /<1-4-1 :'. /1(" /
City Clerk
Passed and approved this
I
day
of January 1973.
RESOLUTION
3-8
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIL
NG OF A NOTIFICATION
- - OF AN INTENTION TO ACCEPTANU
BAN RENEWAL DEVELOP-
MENT PROPOSAL.
WHEREAS, the .City of Iowa City, Iowa, acing
as the Local Public
Agency, has entered into a contract for
,oan and Grant with the Uni-
ted States of America for the implementation
of an urban renewal
project known _as Project Iowa R-14, and
-
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 403.8(2) of
the Code of Iowa, the Local
Public Agency must give notice of its in:ention
to accept a proposal
for development within an urban renewal
roject thirty (30) days
prior to entering into a contract to con
ey urban renewal land, and
WHEREAS, a proposal for the purchase and
development of Disposition
Parcel 81-1 has been received by the Local
Public Agency,
NOW MtREPORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIT'
COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that the Director of Urban Renewal is au.horized
to file a -Notifica-
tion of Intention to accept an Urban Ren:wal
Development Proposal
for the sale and development of Disposit:.on
Parcel 81-1 in the subject
project.
It was moved by _k1bitee and second
d by 14ic.,o��on that
the resolution as read he adopted, and uluon
roll call there were:
AYES NAYS ABSENT
x BRANDT
x CONNELL
x CZARNECKI
x HICKERSON
x WHITE
//-)/ MAYOR
ATTEST: ( /<1-4-1 :'. /1(" /
City Clerk
Passed and approved this
I
day
of January 1973.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO ACCEPT
URBAN RENEWAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL (PROJECT NO. IOWA R-14)
Disposition Parcel No. 81-1
Address of Property 126 S. Clinton Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Proposed Redeveloper _Mr. George Nagle
Date Filed with City Council January 9, 1973
Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City, acting
as Local Public; Agency for Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14 has
solicited and received redevelopment proposals for the above
Urban Renewal disposition parcel. Notice is further given that
the City of Iowa City intends to accept the proposal of the
if L
Tuljilatiuji
this proposal may be obtained from the undersi d T1'
r'.' . its notice
is given pursuant to Section 403.8(2) of the Code'of Iowa. This
notice is not intended .to create any contractual rights in the
redeveloper.
CITY OF'IOWA CITY
BY:�-^`�
John B. Klaus,,eirector of
Urban Renewal
Office Instructions:
File with City Clerk at least 30 days prior to execution
of contract. rile disclosure statement and proposed contract.
Also, at least ten days prior to execution of redevelopment
contract, ublich notice required by. Section III.B. of Disposi-
tion Policies an HUD Handbook.
77 777777777
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-9
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, desires to construct
design work, Business Relocation Mail City -Univ. Proj. R-14 and requires
architectural services in connection with preparation of plans and
specifications to construct said facilities, and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into a contract for the construction
of said design work,
- in the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and to
• aq
set out the terms of said costs and appointment,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter
into a contract for architectural services with Peters & Martinsons, Inc.
Madison. Wisconsin.
It was moved by '_Connell and seconded by Hickerson
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call ,'there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt x
Connell x
Czarnecki x
_Hickerson x
White x
Passed and approved this 9th day of January 19 73
` p / Mayor
ATTEST: (/� C li/
City Clerk
Part I
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into as of this gJ11 day of
19713 by and between the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOIVA CIJ IO VA,
STATE OF IOIVA, (hereinafter referred to as the "Local Public',Agency),
and PETERS + MARTINSONS ARCHITECTS, INC., a corporatioii organized
and existing under the laws of the state of Wisconsin, of the City
of Madison, of the state of Wisconsin, (hereinafter referred to as
the "Consultants"), IVITNESSETH:
WHEREAS the Local Public Agency has, under dare of Seu ember
?, 1970, entered into a Loan and Capital Grant Contract with the
United States of America providing for financial aid to the Local
Public Agency tinder Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended
to date; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency pursuant to Contract, is
undertaking such activities necessary to execute the Urban Renewal
Project described in such Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has the duty and responsi-
bility of relocating certain tenants from buildings to be demolished
pursuant to the execution of the Urban Renewal. Project described
in such Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agencyyis desireous of providing
certain temporary relocation resources within the Project Area in
partial fulfillment of its responsibilities to relocate certain
tenants and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance number 72-2655, the City authorized
the purchase, placement and maintenance of temporary modular
structures; and
WHEREAS, the local Public Agency is in need of certain pDofes-
sional services in planning for and obtaining these temporary
relocation resouces; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is desirCOUS and capable of perform-
ing such professional services;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as
follows:
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I. Scope of Services. Th- Consultant shall perform all of the
necessary services provided under this Agreement, and shall do,'
perform, and carry out, in a satisfactory and proper manner deter-
mined by the Local Public Agency, the following:
A. Architectural services
I. The Consultant shall prepare architectural renderings
including site plannings and plans and specifications from
which can be built a modular building between 500 and
600 gross square feet in size;
2 The Consultant shall prepare plans and specifications
for the construction of planter boxes, wooden decking
and roof structure to cover open spaces between modular
units;
3. The Contractor shall meet with any 'known local maru-
fnrrrlT•nre n F: mndiil nr_ftwna h,,i 1,14 ,c '.rn 'tee, + 1,4,,, ftl,.,
Consultant) in preparing his plans and specifications;
4. The Consultant shall meet with prospective tenants of
the modular buildings, upon request of the Local Public
Agency, for the purpose of determining the needs and desires
of the tenants with regard to the temporary structures.
5. The Consultant shall meet with members of the staff of
the Local Public Agency for the purpose of determining
responsibility for the placement of utilities within the
buildings, types of finishes and surfaces to be used on
the interior and exterior of the buildings, the construc-
tion of the exterior surface around the buildings, and
to assist the Local Public Agency staff personnel in the
preparation of bidding documents,,and for any ,other purposes
within the scope of this Agreement,.as the Local Public;
Agency may determine.
B. Other Services
The Consultant agrees to perform other ,,ervic..,s in connection
with the modular relocation buildings which shall include,
but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. The preparation of a preliminary design plan showing
the location of the modular buildings in relationship to
the existing buildings in the street right-of-way of
College Street from Clinton Street east to Dubuque Street;
and also along Clinton Street from Washington Street to
Burlington Street:
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2. The preparation of a coordinated, comprehensive
signage program to be used by the tenants as they occupy
the temporary buildings.
3. Make, presentations, at the direction of the Local
Public Agency, to tenants and other interested groups as
the project progresses.
4. Present an estimate of total project costs to the
Local Public Agency.
S. Assist in the preparation of bidding and contract
documents and in the letting of contracts for the con-
struction of the buildings.)
6. Prepare plans and specifications for the landscaping
around the modular buildings and assist in the letting
of bids for this phase ot the w5-r<.
7. Meet with the Local Public Agency and the successful
bidder on the construction and placement of the buildings
in the vacated right-of-way prior to construction of the
buildings to insure that all changes have been made and that
working drawings are correct.
I1. Services'by the Local Public Agency. The Local Public Agency
Tall provide the tollowing information, data, assistance, and/or.
services as necessary:
A. The Local`, Public Agency shall be responsible for overall
inspection of the project.
B. The Local Public Agency shall be responsible for the in-
stallation and connection of all utilities.
C. The Local Public Agency shall provide the necessary plats,
maps, and charts for the siting of utilities which exist in
College Street or Clinton Street as delineated above.
-,ill. Time of Performance. The services of the Consultant are to
commence on theate first written above, and shall be undertaken
and completed in such sequence as to assure their expeditious com-
pletion in the light of the purposes of this Agreement; but in any
eventlall of the services required hereunder shall be completed
by May 15, 1973.
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IV. Compensation. The Local Public Agency shall compensate the
onsultant, in accordance with Article V, Method of Payment, and
Article VI, Terms and Conditions,as follows:
A. For the Consultant's professional services, as described in
Article I, Scope of Services, a fee computed as principals'
and employees' payroll expenses multiplied by 2.5. The pay-
roll expenses will conform to the following schedulesof hourly
rates:
Principals $10-- $12
Associates $ 6 - $10
Draftsmen $ 4 - S 6
Clerical $ 2 - $ 4
rnncii Ltants. LmnL2V_Ea
by ,the Consultant will be billed to the LPA at actual cost.
B. For the Consultant's reimbursable expenses, types and
amounts defined as follows:'
1. Expense of transportation and living when traveling
in connection with the Project at the ,actual cost of trans-
portation by common carrier or chartered aircraft, which-
ever is the least costly; at therate of '$0.10 per mile
if travel is performed by privately -owned automobile.
Reimbursement of living expense at actual subsistence
expenditures, but not to exceed $40.00 per day. Trans-
portation and living expense in excess of $200.00 for a
single trip will requirer.written authorization from the
LPA in advance.
2 Expense of long distance telephone calls and telegrams;
postage of drawings and other materials in addition to
normal correspondence; and cost of photographs, slides,
and models, reproduction of graphics, and mass reproduction
of written materials; all at actual expenditures.
3. Other out-of-pocket expense at actual cost and agreed
upon in advance by the LPA.
C. Records of: the Consultant's principals' and employees'
payroll expenses and -ei.mbursable expenses pertaining to the
Project shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis
and shall be available to the LPA at anytime.
M
V. Method of Payment. Payments for Consultant's professional
services as prove e or in Section IV, shall be made monthly ,upon
presentation of the Consultant's statement of services rendered.
A listing of hours worked by each principal and employee will be
contained in the statement of service's rendered. Reimbursable
expenses will be justified with receipts of items of over $5.00
in cost (excepting transportation expenses by privately -owned
automobile. It is expressly understood and agreed that in no
event will the total compensation and reimbursement to be paid
hereunder exceed the maximum sum of twelve thousand dollars :'
($12,000.00) for services defined in Article I, Scope of Services.
Changes to this maximum sum may be made in accordance with Article
VI, Terms and Conditions.
VI. Terms and Conditions. This agreement is subject to and in-
corporates the provisions attached hereto as Part II Terms
and Conditions (Form H -621B).
VII. Prevailing Salaries'. Not less than the respective salaries
prevailing in the locality as determined pursuant to the attached
"Determination of Prevailing Salaries of Technical Positions"
shall be paid to persons in the respective occupations listed
therein employed in the performance of work under this Agreement.
VIII. Certifications. The Consultant shall furnish, if requested by
lie Local Pu lic Agency,; certifications as to compliance with
Article VII above when applicable, and a similar certification
of his subcontractors if any, with respect to employees engaged
in work under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Local Public Agency and the Consultant
have executed this agreement as of,the date first above written.
ATTEST:
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IO{PA CITY,
IOWA
by
Mayor
PETERS/4,7MARTINNS,-INC.
b>'
7/
rCWSL
Vice President
PREVAILING SALARIES OF TECHNICAL POSITIONS IN IOWA CITY
As of the date of this contract, the Secretary of. the Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development has not made a
determination of the prevailing salaries of technical positions
in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fq:
U.S DEPARTMENT OF DOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
RENEWAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL SERVICES
PART II --TERMS AND CONDITION'S
1. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, the
Contractor shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner his obli-
ati.ons under this Contract, or if the Contractor shall violate any of
he covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the Local
Public .Agency shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract
by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof, at least five days before the
effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or un-
finished documents; data, studies, and reportsprepared by the Contras
for under this Contract shall, at the option of the Local Public Agency,
become its property and the Contractor shall be entitled to receive just
and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such
documents
liability to the Local Public Agency for damages sustained by the Local
Public Agency by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the Contractor,
and the Local Public Agency may withhold any payments to the Contractor
for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages
Ke the Local Public Agency from the Contractor is determined.
2 Termination for Convenience of Local Public Agency. The Local
Public Agency may terminate this Contract any time by a notice in writ-
ing from the Local Public Agency to the Contractor. If the Contract is
terminated by the Local Public Agency as provided herein, the Contractor
will be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to the total compen-
satton as the services actually performed bear to the total services of
the Contractor covered by this Contract, less payments of compensation
previously made: Provided, however, that .if less than sixty per cent'
of the services covered by this Contract have been performed upon the
effective date of such termination, the Contractor shall be reimbursed
(iii addition to the above payment) for that portior of the actual out-
of-pocket expenses (not otherwise reimbursed under this Contract) in
erred by the Contractor during the Contract period which are directly
attributable to the uncompleted portion of the services covered by this
Contract. If this Contract is terminated due to the fault of the Con-
:ractor, Section 1 hereof relative to termination shall, apply.'
3. Changes. The local Public Agency may, from time to time, re-
quest changes in the scope of the services of the Contractor to be per-
formed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in
the amount of the Contractor's compensation, which are mutually agreed
upon by and between the Local Public Agency and the Contractor, shall
be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract.
4. Personnel. a. The Contractor represents that he has, or will
secure at NTs An expense, all personnel required in performing the
services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of
or have any contractual relationship with the Local Public Agency.
�L
a
b.
COntrace A11IvOror the servic
der
hStalte lOl' Under ane fully Itis esupequired heZ onr 2 •
C local latoltoiedland shandualln de l t''lll o
Perform such berauttior1ZnaAeaQ Performed
b) the
institution Person vho
On shall be
is sell l.lceS. or In the
pica S• Anti- emAlOYed ong senten Aermitted
shall engenal
., ,Kickback n +'ork Un ce in a un
ti ndedUctiiol�2uncond- an o 'Rules
ans Salaries f r thlSpContra�t,correctiona]
iSsuedas are man rebate1ti°Wally and Performin a2,chitea
,lune 13i1)' the odatory bolt any acs not mss g work an is draftsmen
comp'Ontti 8)q 34and 8istat.etar9 f 1Labor Pe mittedept Often than ep�lesa CO
opriith all title 4-`18, 62 SPursuant by the uch Payroll n,
tract to Prov pplieableU,-S C
Stat. 740. to the AntlicableOrl dedu�th
shah be 'insure Boons in all 26Gd5tat. 10 Kickbackgulat ns
cont- orsspons:ihle ante b1 sub��nt ack, re 276c) at' The 8, title Act,,
Ijof
Provide fo tllereund for the subcontracts co�erations Cont
r variations etcceptsabmiSsIonce0rs t,.ithn9 work urSltall l
tract 6, IV- Of ol• the f of Such der insert
fry S`ubconLrth1t51anY u of Salariese-Xemptlpns cfr mrtl eo rL6or marred onssS t,Cnd-
Qm th actn n er.._
hereby eoployees t01' ,outuot er',ie heoL .salarieste per for ..cements Cher oflly
by numberMa
oflduanarpaeid ph e' al is aue �oubl- y till Co Of this CO
contractor al publtiers Work actual difference belttm an amounttall roithheb) n
t0 the resgency fo ,he ameu�lly pai en the SalaSufficie Id
dis7,Cla' Pecti r and ants t+, d such ries en to
Putdrafts eS pertain and pis u t e emplOyeete s atccount tothetld Shai Alfie ees forired
the
o tl � Lot, etcstial g ensln a) prates n • to tvhOm they earendUe ctorsor r a d
to rac al r 1n
ca I eer or Sala
final with res ublic 'byes rompt1Y and tech ° c.Iassl Rates
8 pect tit Vit)' for theporte nlntans icatlpns Claims
contract P uaI' Em 10. er o latter, ,s aeritlnfor migo ori chitects
a . Thtie
COntracter age C reeortunit ctsi0n �hictle 1°allaueter
aAPlicantactor Will s as °llOtVuring th° Iyer be
natona for em 1 not ma
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10 ens origin Origin PIOYmentdbeci'Minat nce °f this
Cotrelor duritn t app, lie Ofracean)• e
be limi ol• nae on., lOyment are employe take affcl, colo ogee °t,
ted
terminaLr te fer.t0recl�e f0llotrl rl Suctlouac re�ardltte that QmPl e action
selec ion, la u.itmenr. ng.' etn tion sha their r or ar
eci agreets t trails°f Pay�ot,lecruptmsmellt Ul 'includece, creed
nt PgraI* but ,
nolndLoal ot
t, and �pubca, Innts forpost - �constpiccl tcalntb�laPproS a°f ec mslnQ; laye0 til°n,
lscliminati C `19011cyenot0)'llens Places tra�shipensTheon f dr
01, an
clause tin oticeslro,beble ArptrO mAlloac
Setting fol•th the ided b )
1 °t1Sions of this
b. All
_ntractor or
`v'ork shall be
5=r State and
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the services required hereunder will be performed by the
under his supervision and all personnel engaged in the
fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted un -
local law to perform such services.
C. No person who is serving sentence in'a penal or correctional
7-stitution shall be employed on work under this Contract.
5. Anti -Kickback Rules. Salaries of architects, draftsmen, tech-
-zcal engineers, an tee nicians performing work under this Contract
`:all be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a month 'with -
deduction or rebate on any account. except only such payroll deduc-
,._ons as are mandatory by law or permitted by the applicable regulations
sued by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the "Anti -Kickback Act" of
_'nne 13, 1934 (48 Stat. 948; 62 Stat. 740; 63 Stat. 108; title 1.8 U.S.C.,
--tion 874; and title 40 U.S.C., section 276c). The Contractor shall
_amply with all applicable "Anti -Kickback " regulations and shall insert'
ppropriate provisions in all subcontracts covering work under this Coil -
i --act to insure compliance by subcontractors with such regulations, and'-
_,aall be responsible for the submission of affidavits required of sub-
zantractors thereunder except as the Secretary of Labor may specifically.
Tovide for variations of or exemptions from the requirements thereof.
6. withholding of'Salaries. If, in the performance of this Con -
=Tact, there is an un ernavment of salaries by the Cnntractor nr by
=,y subcontractor thereunder, the Local Public Agency shall withhold
=Tom the Contractor out of payments due to him an amount sufficient to
_psy to employees underpaid the difference between the salaries required
ereby to be paid and the salaries actually paid such employees for the
_)tal number of hours worked. The amounts withheld shall be disbursed
:y the Local Public Agency for and on account of the Contractor or sub-
contractor to the respective employees to whom they are due.
7. Claims and Disputes Pertainingto Salar Rates'. C1'aims and
isputes pertaining to salary rates or to classi ications of architects,
Taftsmen, technical engineers, and technicians performing work under'
.is Contract shall be promptly reported in writing by the Contractor
the Local Public Agency for the latter's decision which shall be
_final with respect thereto.
1. Eu lloyment Opportunity. During the performance of this
:��ntract, the Contractor agrees as .ollows:
a. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for 'employment because of race, creed, color, or
national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action
to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed,
color, or national origin. Such action shall. include, but not
be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion,
or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff: or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of: compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contrac-
tor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employ-
ees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by
the Local. Public Agency setting forth the provisions of this
nondiscrimination clause.
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b. The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for
employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that
all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employ-
ment without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin.
c. The Contractor will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted
in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Contract 'so
that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor,
provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to con-
tracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw
materials.
9. Discrimination Because of Certain Labor Matters. No person em-
ployed on tie work covered y this Contract shall e ischarged or in
any way discriminated against because he has filed any complaint or in-
stituted or :aused to be instituted any proceeding or has testified or
is about to testify in any proceeding under or relating to the labor
standards applicable hereunder to his employer.
10. Compliance With Local Laws. The Contractor shall comply with
all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the State and local gov-
ernments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property.
in performing any of the work embraced by this Contract.
11. Subcontracting. None of the sert.ces covered by ,this Contract
shall be subcontracted without the prior written consent of the Local
Public Agency. The Contractor shall be as fully responsible to the
Local Public Agency for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors,
and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is
for the acts aad omissions of persons directly employed by, him. The
Contractor shall insert in each subcontract appropriate provisions re-
quiring compliance with the labor standards provisions of this Contract.
12. Assignabilit
. The Contractor shall not assign any interest
in this Contract, an shall not transfer any interest in the same
(whether by assignment or novation) without the prior written approval'
of the Local Public Agency: Provided, however, that claims for money
due or to become due the Contractor from the Local Public Agency under
this Contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other finan-
cial institution, or to a Trustee in Bankruptcy, without such approval.
Notice of any such, assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly
to the Local Public Agency.
13. Interest of Members of Local Public A enc•. No member of the
governing body of tie Local. Public Agency, an no other officer, em-
ployee, or agent of the Local Public Agency who exercises any functions
or responsibilities in connection with the carrying out of the Project
to which this Contract pertains, shall have any personal interest, direct
or indirect, in this Contract.
14. Interest of Other Local Public Officials. No member of the
governing ody of the locality .in which the Project Area is situated,
and no other public official of such locality, who exercises any func-
tions or responsibilities in the review or approval of the carrying but
of the Project to which this Contract p;rtains, shall have any personal.
interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract.
_IS. Interest of Certain Federal Officials. No member of or Delegate
to the Congress o tie Unite States, an no Resident Commissioner, shall
be admitted to 'any share or part of this Contract or to any benefit to
arise herefrom.'
16. Interest of Contractor. The Contractor covenants that lie pre-
sently has no interest an shall not acquira any interest, direct or
indirect, in the above-described Project Area or any parcels therein or
any other interest which would conflict i.n any manner or degree with 'the
performance of his services hereunder. The Contractor further covenants
that in the performance of this Contract no person having any such
interest shall be employed.
17. Findings Confidential. All of the reports, information, data,
etc., prepare or'assem le y the Contractor under this Contract are
confidential and the Contractor agrees that they shall hot be made
available to any individual or organization without the prior written
approval of the Local Public Agency.,
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CONTRACT
Part I
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into as of this fll day of u ,
197 by and between the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY—OF IOWA T , IOWA,
STATE OF IOWA, (hereinafter referred to as the "Local Public Agency),
and PETERS + MARTINSONS ARCHITECTS, INC., a corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the state of Wisconsin, of the City
of Madison, of the state of Wiscot.sin, (hereinafter referred to as
the "Consultants"), WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has, under date of September
G, 1970, entered into a 1,655 ata Cape al Grant ContractW!Lh the
United States of America providing for financial aid to the Local
Public Agency under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended)
to date; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency pursuant to Contract, is
undertaking such activities necessary to execute the Urban Renewal
Projectdescribed in such Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has the duty and responsi-
bility of relocating certain tenants from buildings to be demolished
pursuant to the execution of the Urban Renewal Project described
in such Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency is desireous of providing
certain temporary relocation resources within the Project Area in
partial fulfillment of its responsibilities to relocate certain
tenants; and
WHEREAS, by, Ordinance number 72-2653, the City authorized
the purchase, placement and maintenance of temporary modular
structures; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency is in need of certain paofes-
sional services in planning for and obtaining these tempirary
relocation resouces; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is desireous and capable of perform-
ing such professional services;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as
follows:
I. Scope of Services. The Consultant shall perform all of the
necessary, services provided under this Agreement, and shall do,
perform, and carry out, in a satisfactory and proper mangier -deter-
mined by the Local Public Agency, the following:
A. Architectural services
1. The Consultant shall prepare architectural renderings
including site plannings and plans and specifications from
wY ich can be built a modular building between 500 and
600 gross square feet in size;
2. The Consultant shall prepare plans and specifications
for the construction of planter boxes, wooden decking
and roof structure to cover open spaces between modular
units;
3. The Contractor shall meet with any known local manu-
facturers of modular -type buildings to assist him (the
eauzuttantj in pieparingi pians -asci 5pee�fieatiens,
4. The ''Consultant shall meet with prospective tenants of
the modular buildings, upon request of the Local Public
Agency, for the purpose of determining the needs and desires
of the tenants with regard to the temporary structures.
5. The Consultant shall meet with members of the staff of
the Local Public Agency for the purpose of determining
responsibility for the placement of utilities within the
buildings, types of finishes and surfaces to be used on
the interior''and exterior of the buildings, the construe -
tion of the exterior surface around the buildings, and
to assist the Local Public Agency staff personnel in the
preparation of bidding documents, and for any other purposes
within the scope of this Agreement, as the Local Public.'.
Agency may determine.
B. Other Services
The Consultant agrees to perform other services in connection
with the modularrelocation buildings which shall include,
but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. The preparation of a preliminary design plan showing
the location of the modular buildings in relationship to
the existing buildings in the street right-of-way of
College Street from Clinton Street east to Dubuque Street;
• and also along Clinton Street from Washington Street to
Burlington Street.
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2. The preparation of a coordinated, comprehensive
signage program to be used by the tenants as they occupy
the temporary buildings.
tion
3. Makegency, tottenantstandthe
otherCintere5ted groups as
Local
Public Agency,
the project progresses.
4. Present an estimate of total project costs to the
Local Public Agency.
5. Assist in the preparation of bidding and contract
documents and in the letting of contracts forthecon-
struction of the buildings.
6. Prepare plans and specifications for the landscaping
around the modular buildings and assist in the letting
ils F h;c se of the work.
7. Meet with the Local Public Agency and the successful
bidder on the construction, and
ioa
rtomconstruction ofbuildings
th
in the vacated right-of-way p
buildings to insure that all changes, have been made and that
working drawings are correct'.-
II. Services b' the LocalgPublic A enc The Local
Public
caAgency
Tall prove e t e ollowin in ormation, data,
services as necessary:
A. The Local Public Agency shall be responsible for overall
inspection of the project.'
B. The Local Public Agency shall be responsible for the in-
stallation and connection of all utilities.
Age
shall 'provide the necessary plat
C. The Local Public Ags,
maps, and charts for the siting of utilities which exist in
College Street or Clinton Street as delineated abode.
are to
Ill.
mmenceeonftpelfateanirst writtenservices
above, andthe
shallubeaundertaken
co
and completed in such sequence
of5thistheir Agreement; butuincOm any
pletion in the light of the p p
event all of the services required hereunder shall be completed
by May 1S, 1973.
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IV. Compensation. The Local Public Agency shall compensate the
ronsu�ntin accordance with Article V, Method of Payment, and
Article VI, Terms and Conditions, as follows:
A. For the Consultant's professional services, as described in
Article I, Scope of Services, a fee computed as principals'
and employees' payroll expenses multiplied by 2.5. The pay-
-roll expenses will conform to the following schedule of hourly
rates
Principals $10-- $12
Associates $ 6 - $10
Draftsmen $ 4 - $ 6
Clerical $ 2 $ 4
In addition, servic.us Uf auy y �� ����•• =
by the Consultant will be billed to the LPA at actual cost.
B. For the Consultant's reimbursable expenses, types and
amounts defined as follows:
1. Expense of transportation and living ,when traveling,
in connection with the Project at the actual cost of trans
-
portation by common carrier or chartered aircraft, which-
ever is the least costly; at the rate of $0.10 per mile
if travel is performed by privately -owned automobile.
Reimbursement of living expense at actual subsistence
expenditures, but not to exceed $40.00 per day. Trans-
portation and living expense in excess of $200.00 for a
single trip will requirerwritten authorization from the
LPA in advance.
2. Expense of long distance telephone calls and telegrams;
postage of drawings and other materials in addition to
normal correspondence; and cost of photographs, slides,
and models, reproduction of graphics, and mass reproduction
of written materials; all at actual expenditures.
3. Other out-of-pocket expense at actual cost and 'agreed
upon in advance by the LPA.
C. Records of the Consultant's principals' and employees'
payroll expenses and reimbursable expenses pertaining to the
• Project shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis
and shall be available to the LPA at any time.
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!r Method of Payment. PaymentsforConsultant's professional
services as provided for in Section IV, shall be made monthly upon
presentation of the Consultant's statement of services rendered.
A listing of hours worked by each principal. and employee will be
contained in the statement of services rendered. Reimbursable
expenses will be justified with receipts of items of over $5.00
in cost (excepting transportation expenses by privately -owned
automobile. It is expressly understood and agreed that in no
event will the total compensation and reimbursement to be paid
hereunder exceed the maximum sum of twelve thousand dollars
($12,000.00) for servicesdefined in Article I, Scope ,of Services.
Changes to this maximum sum maybe made in accordance with Article
VI, Terms and Conditions.`
VI. Terms and Conditions. This agreement is subject to and in
corporates t e provisions attached hereto as Part II -- Terms
and Conditions (Form H -621B).
revanin oaia tub. a, �
prevailing in t e locality as determined pursuant to the ,attached
"Determination of Prevailing Salaries of Technical Positions
shall be paid to persons in the respective occupations listed
therein employed in the performance of work under this Agreement.
VIII. Certifications.' The Consultant shall furnish, if requested by
tTie
Lal Public Agency, certifications as to compliance with
Article VII above when applicable, and a`similar certification
of his subcontractors if any, with respect to employees engaged
in work under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Local Public Agency and the Consultant
have executed this agreement as of the date first above written.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA
by
Mayor
PETERS MARTINS NSs, NC.
by /
Vice President
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PREVAILING SALARIES OF TECHNICAL POSITIONS IN IOWA CITY
As of the date of this contract, the Secretary of the Federal
Department of Housing ,and Urban Development has not made a
determination of the prevailing salaries of technical positions
in Iowa City, Iowa.
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'U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
RENEWAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL SERVICES
PART II --TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, the
Contractors all tali to tulfill in timely and proper manner his obli-
gations under this Contract,or if the Contractor shall violate any of
the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the Local
Public Agency shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract
by giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof, at least five days before the
effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or un-
finished documents, data, studies, and reports prepared by the Contrac-
tor under this Contract shall, at the option of the Local Public Agency,'
become its property and the Contractor shall be entitled to receive just
and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such
documents.
Notwithstanding ria at,n,,,.- u_
��v. �jlaii not oe relieved of
lia ility to the Local Public Agency for damages sustained by the 'Local
Public Agency by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the Contractor,
and the Local Public Agency may withhold any payments to the Contractor
for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages
due the Local Public Agency from the Contractor is determined.
2. Termination for Convenience of Local Public AizencY. The Local
Public Agency may terminate this Contract any time by a notice in writ-
ing from the Local Public Agency to the Contractor. If the Contract is
terminated by, the Local Public Agency as provided herein, the Contractor
will be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to the total compen-
sation as the services actually performed bear to the total services of
the Contractor covered 'by this Contract, less payments of compensation
Previously made: Provided, however, that if less than sixty per cent
of the services covere y this Contract have been performed upon the
effective date of such termination, the Contractor shall be reimbursed
(in addition to .the above payment) for that portion of the actual out-
of-pocket expenses (not otherwise reimbursed under this Contract) in -
carred by the Contractor during the Contract period which are directly',
attributable to the uncompleted portion of the services covered by this
Contract. If this Contract is terminated due to the fault of the Con
tractor, Section 1 hereof relative to termination shall apply.
3. Changes, The Local', Public Agency may, from time to time, re-
quest changes in the scope of the services of the Contractor to be per-
formed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in
the amount of the Contractor's compensation, which are mutually agreed`
•upon by and between the Local Public Agency and the Contractor, shall
be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract.
4. Personnel. a. The Contractor represents that he has, or will
secure at iT s own expense, all personnel' required in performing the
services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of
or have any contractual relationship with the Local Public Agency.
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1 b'. All the services required hereunder will be per
by the
•Contractor or under his supervision and all personnel engaged in the
work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized or permitted un-
-E rm such services.
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c. No person who is serving: sentence in a penal or correctional
institution shall be employed on work under this Contract.
S. Anti -Kickback Rules.Salaries of architects,' draftsmen, tech-
nical engineers, and. technicians performing work under this Contract
shall be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a month with-
out deduction or rebate on any account except only such payroll deduc
tions as are mandatory by law or 'permitted by the applicable regulations
issued by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the "Anti -Kickback Act" of,
June 13, 1934 (48 Stat. 948; 62 Stat. 740; 63 Stat. 108.title 18 U.S.C.,
section 874; and title 40 U.S.C,; section 276c). The Contractor shall
comply with all applicable "Anti =Kickback" regulations and shall insert
appropriate provisions in all subcontracts covering work under this Con-
tract 'to'insure compliance by subcontractors with such regulations, and
shall be responsible for the submission of affidavits required of sub-
contractors thereunder except as ,the Secretary of Labor may specifically
provide for variations of or exemptions from the requirements thereof.
6. Withholding of Salaries: If, in the performance*of this Con-
rr r tl) r -' v un er agent'. of salaries by the Contractor or by
any subcontractor thereunder, the Local Public Agency sna
from the Contractor out of payments due to him an amount sufficient to
pay to employees underpaid ,the difference between the salaries required
hereby to be paid and the salaries actually paid such 'employees for the
total number of hours worked. The amounts withheld shall be disbursed
by the Local' Public Agency for and on account of the Contractor or sub-
contractor to the respective employees to whom they are due.
7. Claims and 'Disputes Pertaining to Salary Rates. Claims and
disputes pertaining to salary rates or to c ass
ications of architects,
draftsmen, technical engineers, and technicians performing work under
this Contract shall be promptly reported in writing by the Contractor
to the Local Public Agency for the latter's decision which shall be
final with respect thereto.
8. E ual Em to ment 0 ortunit . During the performance of this
Contract, t e ontractor agrees as 011ows:
a. The Contractor wi17. not discriminate against any employee or
applicant fo: employment because of race, creed, color, or
national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action
to 'ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed,
color, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not
be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion,
or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contrac-
• for agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employ
ees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by
the Local Public Agency setting forth the provisions of this
nondiscrimination clause.
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employ-
ment without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin.
c. The Contractor will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted
in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Contract so
that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor,
provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to con-
tracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw
materials.
9. Discrimination Because of Certain Labor Matters. No ,person em-
ployed on the work covered y this Contract shall e discharged or in
any way discriminated against because he has filed any complaint or in-
stituted or :aused to be instituted any _proceeding or has testified or
is about to testify in any proceeding under or relating to the labor
standards applicable hereunder to his employer.
10. Compliance With Local Laws. The Contractor shall comply with
all applicable laws, or inances, and codes of the State and local gov-
ernments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property
in performing any of the work embraced by this Contract.
11. Subcontracting. None of the services covered by this Contract
shall be ssu contractecT�without the prior written consent of the Local
Public Agency. The Contractor shall be as fully responsible to the
Local Public Agency for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors,
and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is
for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by him. The,
Contractor shall insert in each subcontract appropriate provisions re-
quiring compliance with the labor standards provisions of this Contract
12. Assignability. The Contractor shall not assign any interest`
in this Contract, and shall not transfer any interest in the same'
(whether by assignment or novation) without the prior written approval
of the Local Public Agency: Provided, however, that claims for money
due or to become due the Contractor from the Local Public Agency under
this Contract may be 'assigned to a bank, trust company, or other finan-
cial institution, or to a Trustee in Bankruptcy, without such approval.
Notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly
to the Local Public Agency. I
13. Interest of Members of Local Public Agency. No 'member of the
governing body o the Local Public Agency, an no other officer, em-
ployee, or agent'of the Local Public Agency who exercises any functions
or responsibilities in connection with the carrying out of the Project
to which this Contract pertains, shall have any personal interest, direct
or indirect, in this Contract.
la. 'Interest of Other Local Public Official. No member of the
governing body of the locality in which the ro ect Area is situated,
• and no other public official of such locality, who exercises any func-
tions or responsibilities in the review or approval of the carrying out
of the Project to which this Contract pertains, shall have any personal
interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract.
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15. Interest of Certain Federal officials. No member of or Delegate
to the Congress of the United Stat s, an no Resident commissioner, shall
be admitted to any share or part of this Contract oi: to any benefit to
arise herefrom.
16. Interest of Contractor. The Contractor covenants that he pru-
sently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or
indirect, in the above-described Project Area or any parcels therein or
any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of his services hereunder. The Contractor further covenants
that in the performance of this Contract no person having any such
interest shall be employed.
17. Findingys Confidential. All of the reports, information, data,
etc., prepared or assembled by the Contractor under this Contract are
confidential and the Contractor agrees that they shall hot be made
available to any individual or organization without the prior written
approval of the Local Public Agency.
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C!!C•t/ •�CIVIC CENTER. 4 10 E. WASHINGTON61 N sT.CcM W6ezITYA IOWA 52240
719.354-I800
Department of Urban Renewal
One East College
December 8, 1972
Mr. ,Richard T..Feddersen
President,,R-.14 Project Area Committee
c/o 'NallMotors
Route One West
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear. Mr. Feddersen:
At the last meeting of the R-14 Project Area Committee (PAC)
on October 17, 1972, clarification of certain points pertain-
ing to relocation were forwarded to this office for clarifica-
tion. Some of these points can be answered by our office
personnel, but on others, we felt we should seek the advice
and assistance of HUD. We have written HUD and received a
response to our letter. By this letter, we wish to transmit
HUD's responses, as well as ours to those points to which we
feel competent enough to respond.
In our attempt to make an orderly and understandable presenta-
tion of the response to the PAC's questions, we are enclosing
the following:
1. A copy of the minutes in which the specific
pointe were recorded;
2. A copy of our letter of October 19, 1972, to
the HUD Omaha Area Office;
3. A copy of HUD's response dated November 6, 1972;
4. Copies of responses from the Relocation Handbook
cited in HUD's' response.
You will note that HUD's letter of November 6, 1972, did not
really respond to any of our queries. We also 'call to your
attention the last sentence of the first paragraph on page 2
which says, in part, that all future requests for interpretation
of relocation rules and regulations should be IT without
personal complications." This point was reiterated in another '
Tetter from HUD regarding Mr. Robert Leger. The point was not
only reiterated, but emphasized, and I feel should be brought:
to your attention. A sentence from that letter, and I doubt that
it could be taken out of context, reads as follows:
"Since this office deals only with regulations, all
personal implications should be kept out of
future correspondence."
The Department of Urban Renewal cannot and will not adopt such
a cavalier attitude regarding the displacement of those affected
by the urban renewal process. We are more concerned with People
than regulations. This does not mean that we will tolerate aFuses
of the regulations or the intent of the "Muskie" Bill which would
result in an abdication of our responsibility in the administra-
tion of public funds. It does mean, however, that without any
more guidance from the federal government than what we have been
---gettlng we shall assume the responsibility of administering
the relocation rules and regulations on a case DY case basis.
For example we do not consider a person who moves out of a
property which the Local Public Agency owns, eligible solely
because that person a) does not like his dwelling unit, or b)
because it happens to be the end of the school semester. This,
in our minds,; is not a move . . as a result of acquisition of
real property.". ." as the law and regulations state, but as a
result of personal desire.on the other hand, we consider most
businesses who move from property owned by the LPA as eligible
for relocation payments and assistance because we assume that
most businesses would stay in their present location were it not
for the downtown renewal project. In other words, we assume that
they are moving ". . . as a result of 'acquisition of real proper
ty. . " and not because they are desireous of a new location.
We are not out to "hassle" anyone, commercial or residential
tenant, as I'think our track record to date indicates. We will,
however, continue to follow policies which we feel are in the
fiscal and administrative best interests of the entire community
and our contract with ,the federal government.
To this point,this letter has been addressed to the first two
issues raised by PAC. The other two issues can be answered by
referring to'the'Relocation Handbook. Comparable replacement
dwelling is define in apter—f Kppendix 2 of the Handbook.
A copy of the cited' reference is enclosed. With regar to t e
term of relocation payments (e.g. rental assistance payments)
may be made for up to four years. The Handbook also infers that
certain payments may be made even if a person moves from the
city ,or the state.
While we regret the absence of clear-cut responses to these very
es
Mr. Richard T. Feddersen -3- December 8, 1972
Iowa City, Iowa
valid issues, we nonetheless cannot operate without any guide-
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As stated before, without more specific help from HUD,
do our utmost to insure fair and equitable treatment
all those to be displaced. We will be happy to discuss
th you further.
truly Yours,
Klaus,
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JANUARY 9, 1973
Ia. R-14 Urban Renewal Project, by The Annex. Upon roll call
"Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
�,.It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickers n o adopt
the Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Peters '& Martinsons,
Inc. for Design Work, Business Relocat1on Mall, Urban Renewal
R-14 Project Upon roll call Wil-i� Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki.
and Hickerson vote�'-ayel.�-Aotion carried.
it was moved,bConnell and es cond d by Hickerson that the
report concerning guidelines and clarification f. HUD reloca-
tion Proce ud res, be received and filed. Motion C_ar_ • Urian
Renewal Director Jack Klaus explained the report.
City Attorney Jay Honohan outlined the parcels of land
vacated in connection with the completion of the Maiden Lane-
Gilbert
ane Gilbert Street Project, and those for which public hearing C
oil disposal should be set. It was moved by White and seconded
by Connell that public hearing be set for parcels as outlined;
on January 30, 1973. Motion carried.
The City Manager ano uulic 0017,5 U_T•----
report on cost sharing for traffic signals at the intersection
of the Veterans Administration Hospital entrance and U.S. Iligh-
Jay 6-218, and a left -turn storage lane, as requested by VA
L Hospital. B.F. Brown, Director of the Hospital appeared. The
City Staff position was that the City should not expend funds
j' for an improvement at the entrance of a private facility, and
i, that minimum requirements had not been met to receive it:ighway
I Commission approval, also the City would be setting a precedent.
i' if: they participated in the cost. After discussion, the Council
decided that the Staff should meet with University representa-
tives and Mr. :Brown to discuss the problem further.
I` Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the request:
for a 4 -way stop at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and
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DSormon Trek 'Blvd., and stated that there was not sufficient
justification for changing to a 4 -way -stop.
Tina Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
ductbank
hearing on the easement for underground electrical
Street
along the east side of the water plant on Davenport
for tite University. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer ex-
plained that a,formalized easement was needed. There being
no other interested persons present to speak for or against
the easement, the,Mayor declared the hearing closed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on the University of. Iowa request for vacation of a
University POW -1 -
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portion of Burlington Street adjacent to the
Planning `& Zoning Commission will be taping
and heating plant.
action at their 1/11/73 meeting on this item. Deputy Director
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need clarification. They include -::ie following:
1. Moving allowance: What is a room of furniture?
In a multi -room apartment is the moving allow -
ante determined by the number of rooms, the
number of pieces of furniture to be moved or a
combination of both?
2. Clarification of the time determination as to
when a tenant is eligible for relocation pay-
ment and when can he move.
3. what is comparable housing? Is the convenience
of a downtown' location taken into consideration?
What about the cost of transportation from a
distant location to the downtown 4rea? Is.a
tenant required to take a distant location when
offered by the Urban Renewal Department?
4. How long dees *.:he
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ance
and under what circumstances? Does moving out of
town or out of the state disqualify rental assis-
tance?
We would like to have these and other items discussed and
clarified in the hope of avoiding another conflict such
as we now have in the Leger case.
Discussion followed: Mr. Braverman said that the Subcommittee had
found that many areas of disagreement in this particular case
realistically occurred because things were done orally that might
better have been done in writing. He said perhaps there should
be more written documents on how to deal with relocatees in order
to avoid all this misunderstanding. Mr. Feddersen stated that
the Project Area Committee is only empoweree to make a recommenda-
tion, and cannot make a final decision on this case. He added
that a key part of this is to try to prevent a repetition of these
misunderstandings. Mr. Linder agreed and said that this was the
reason for the questions in the supplement to the Relocation-
Rehabilitation Subcommittee's report. Mr. Klaus stated that there
were, in his opinion, three issues instead of two. The question
of eligibility was the first question Urban Renewal had on this
particular case. Urban Renewal had moved a person from the Ewers
B 'ld' J 1972 +1, um tion that a person is eligible
ui ing in une on a ass p
when Urban Renewal makes an offer to purchase the property. Sub-
sequent to that, Urban Renewal had an opinion of counsel which
stated that the interpretation that he gave to the HUD regulations
was that a person was eligible because he moved as a result of',
acquisition. This is not synonymous with moving because Urban
Renewal made an offer to purchase the building. He added that
Urban Renewal almost has to be mind readers to determine whether
a person is moving as a direct result of acquisition or for some
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Mr. Guy;J. Birch
Area Director
Department of Housing and
Urban Development
7100 West Censer Road
Dear Mr. Birch
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Departrnen:of Urban Rcnuwai
One EaS/4 College.
354-1800
Attention: Mr. Larry Heeren
Special Assistant -Planning and Relocation
Subject: Clarification of Relocation Regulations
City -University Project I Iowa R-14
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
A recent complaint registered by a person to be relocated fro-
ti,o captioned project has brought to a head several points
which are not clear in the administration of our relocation
program. I spear. specifically of the case of fir. Robert Leger,
\'hoso problems you are aware of via a congressional inquiry
11M(1e by Representative Fred Schwengel.
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going s•�ecificall 1.
b' f y to the issues involved in Mr. Legers
case,'we would 'Like to raise the following points for your con-
s
ideration, comment and direction. It would be most helpful if,
and we hereby request that you respond to these questions as
soon'as possible and in writing.
1. Pow flocs one *rterJ_ at tire question of eligioility ". . as
a result of acquisition of real property:',^ (See Handbook
1371.1, Chapter o, Section 1, page 2, paragraph b, and
1371.1, Appendix 1, page 4, question 14.)
:inclosed is a memo from our legal counsel regarding this issue.
Bey to; the determination of eligibility is the,intent.and
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desires �� the perste^ being relocated. In one case, a person
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living in a building owned by the LPA visited our office one
day to inforn us that he wanted to move because he did not like
the condition of his apartment. He 'lived in the unit for at -
least 34 months 'but. decided to move only after we had obtained
title to the'property.l Did he.desire to move "as a rasuZt o�
acquisition" or because he did•_not,like the condition of ,his
anartmant?
This instance, when contrasted to case a.), cited in the nen0-
randu,„ from our legal counsel, indicates the wide variance of
cases that a relocation advisor may be faced with. It appears
to us that the criterion of eligibility '!as a rasuZt o7 aeai-
sitior." has to be determined; in.large measure, by the personly
to be'relocated. This 'being the case, we find it increaino
difficult to treat all persons to be relocated in exactlyy
same ,;tanner.' This entire question-of`eligibility as a',rasuZ�
op' ceeuisitior.", is rendered more complex in a community with
highiy mobile persons, most of whom are mOvirg as a result of
the schedule established by the University of Iowa. The ztti
rude of these people towards theLreme'7lcouldess carenlesslocotao
ass;Stance - u:
abuse of the intent of Public Law 91-646. (Ar. e:cample
latter is the person who intentionally moves into a property
soon to be acquired in order to take advantage of such things
as the dislocation allowance and the relocation assistance pay -
Tent.) l�iow are we to ascertain the motives of those. or'Deshos
0 should
who occupy pro at the time of Or relocation. banefits to
we be blind to.matters, and simply p y
all who move from LPA owned -property for any reason at any tame?
Sll:at cor,s�a .etes a "room of furniture"? (See Handbook,
7 1'* j
1371.1 , Chapter 6, Section 2, page ll, paragrap17-2 3-1
'..O SUbi�iit t:'l:a it 1S nOt the number Of rOOms in a give- dWClli nd
,,it ti'iat detCTmineS' the fixed payment, but the a:�,ount and r.a-
ture of the i:�emr to be moved. For 'udsednto ap haversO
onlykon� s
;r.oving S items o fury.•_�u_s may ms j g
"1'00:;1 Of 1L:T)llture" it t..ose' items .are two chairs, oher Sanc, a4
table, ottoman, bookcase and tti.�c lamps. On the „tiro rooms
-person with only five ite,,,s may be judged to have
Jf ::UrnitUre" if those .items are a StOVQ, refrigerator,
complete
chest of drawers and a chair.
t1ie, above 1S Statedin hypothetical manner, we have faced.
exactly ti:is issue.
Is it a judgement factor to be deter–fined
'dy the 'LPA, or are there some established regulations as t0
wha7 Constitutes a 11r00n, 0f furniture"?'
3, (lLcn does relocation assistance terminatoj (See tian db00k
1371.1, Chapter 2, page 19, paragraph 17.
Specifically, this question is raised with regard -to those who
move from the City.. Subparagraph 'c' of the cited reference
speaks to this point, but not clearly. That subparagraph re-
fers to situations in which all payments have been made. I at
about those instances wherein a person is receiving a reloca-
tion assistance payment and roves from the City having received
only one year's payment? Are we to continue sending the annuai
payment to his/her new address? Must we contact the Building
Official in the new locality with regards to inspecting the unit
there? He,,.; do we satisfy ourselves that the relocated person
is actually living in this unit? Again, these may sound like
hypothetical questions, but because of the many persons attend-
ing, teaching or otherwise related to the University of Iowa
who are not native to.Iowa City, there is a great deal of inter-
city moving.- Thus, the.questions are•very real and need an-
swering.
We understand and appreciate the fact that these questions may
be difficult to respond -to in a hard and fast way which will
be applicable in every and, all situations. Absent a "black
and t�•hite" response to .these questions, we shall assume that
we are to decide the most reasonable and equitable course of
If you wish to discuss these questions with us further, your
call or letter will bring our immediate response.
very Zra_y yours,
John B. Klaus
Director
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cc: A:r. Dick Feddersen
?ir. Henry Linder
XUD Correspondence File-/
Relocation File
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DEPARTME—i'F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELAENT AREA OFFICES
A R E A OFFICE KA.... City,
Ontahl, N.bmsku
UNIVAC BUILDING, 7100 WEST CENTER ROAD, OMAHA, NEBRASKA -68106 St. Louis, Missouri
November 6tet1,ll
IN REPLY REFER TO,
7.2PP (4eexen)
John B. Klaus, Executive Director
Department of Urban Renewal
One Fast College
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Klaus:
Subject; Clarification of Relocation nogulations
City -University Project it Iowa R-4
This is in response to your letter, dated October 19,!1972, cone= ng
questions you have posed to this office.
Daroro quonLion I can bo ruLtiworod, you nlurj% fli!fjl, auk' yolu.-iioll: wIly did
the LPA acquire the property, and what io the city to do with tho ac-
�k- TT)A I, nl�AA iinj+ to be demolished? Relocation
payments are only to clisplaceesj because of acquisition reasons by the
LPA.
question No.2 real
The LPA shall make every reasonable effort to acquire expeditiously
property by negotiationo with present Occupants and the landlord.
This office has no means or remedies to control attitudes of the highly
mobile people involved, and the schedules established by the University
of Iowa.
The 12A should also establish'a firm relationship with the owner of the
proporty to be acquired, that he disco -,u -ago people from moving into his
property.
Question No -3
Set, MM Handbook 1371.4; Appendix 31 Questions 5 and 6.
Question No. 4
See HUD Handbook 1371-1i Chapter 61 Section 4, Paragraphs, 56 and 57.
&A to
RE'=N VII
REGIONAL OFFICE
KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI
DEPARTME—i'F HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELAENT AREA OFFICES
A R E A OFFICE KA.... City,
Ontahl, N.bmsku
UNIVAC BUILDING, 7100 WEST CENTER ROAD, OMAHA, NEBRASKA -68106 St. Louis, Missouri
November 6tet1,ll
IN REPLY REFER TO,
7.2PP (4eexen)
John B. Klaus, Executive Director
Department of Urban Renewal
One Fast College
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Klaus:
Subject; Clarification of Relocation nogulations
City -University Project it Iowa R-4
This is in response to your letter, dated October 19,!1972, cone= ng
questions you have posed to this office.
Daroro quonLion I can bo ruLtiworod, you nlurj% fli!fjl, auk' yolu.-iioll: wIly did
the LPA acquire the property, and what io the city to do with tho ac-
�k- TT)A I, nl�AA iinj+ to be demolished? Relocation
payments are only to clisplaceesj because of acquisition reasons by the
LPA.
question No.2 real
The LPA shall make every reasonable effort to acquire expeditiously
property by negotiationo with present Occupants and the landlord.
This office has no means or remedies to control attitudes of the highly
mobile people involved, and the schedules established by the University
of Iowa.
The 12A should also establish'a firm relationship with the owner of the
proporty to be acquired, that he disco -,u -ago people from moving into his
property.
Question No -3
Set, MM Handbook 1371.4; Appendix 31 Questions 5 and 6.
Question No. 4
See HUD Handbook 1371-1i Chapter 61 Section 4, Paragraphs, 56 and 57.
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This office agreze with you that the questions you proposed are
difficult, ,due 'to the fact that they applied to many personal
feelings involved. Since this office does not get involved in the
personal involvement of an agency and the local people of the area,
we suggest that all future requests be without personal implications.
Should you have any further questions concerning ,the above, feel free
to contact Charles Jean -Baptiste.
Sincerel ,.
Tarry Rooron
Aseis .t Director, Planning & Relocation
RELOCATION HANDBOOK
L1371.1
CHAPTER 6 SECTION LJJ
5o. CONTINUATION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE P.MENT. If the rental assis-
tance payment exceeds $500, the local agency shall mace the pay-
ment in four equal annual installments. Before making each in-
stallment pay-ent, the displacing agency must verify that the
tenant is still in decent, safe, and sanitary housing. If he is
not'he should -be notified that payment cannot be continued unless
the dwelling is brought up to ap roved standards or he moves to a
standard unit ,(see paragraph 57•�
57; YENSPECTIGIN OF REpLACEIM HOUSING UNIT.
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eligibility for a rantal assistance pay ent the local agency
shall inspect the dwelling, unit to which the claimant moves
to determine that it meets applicable standards. If the rental
assistance payment is being made in annual installments) the
local agency shall inopect the 'claimant's dwelling unit prior
to making each installment. if in the opinion of the local
agency, annual inspections are impractical, the agency, with
prior IRM approval, may inspect a representative number of
units`to determine the need to inspect the units of all
e.ligible claimants, or provide for self -inspection. The
arcual inspection is limited to a determination of standard-
ness and does not imply or require a recomputation of the
amount of the payment.
b• Claimant's Report o" Self -Inspection of 1?,aellinC. When a
claimant's dwelling unit is too lar .sway to facil.i.tate in-
spection by the local agency, or it is detennined that in-
spection by the agency is impracticala Claimant's Report
of Self -Inspection of Replacement agoiling Unit (see Appendix
16) .rust be completed by the claimant and returned promptly
to the local agency before the annual installment of the
rental assistance payment can be made. Written notice of the
conditions under which payment may be continued, and the self -
inspection form should be mailed to the claimant at least 1.0
days 'prior to the anniversary date of receipt of his initial
payment ( see Appondix 1.5)
c. .n,o zdard Dwelline_ If the claimant's dwelling unit is
d..ta:mined to 'uo saibstandard, the local agency shall notify
thu claimant of his ineligibility to receive, or to contiinue
to receive a rental assistance payment unless the dwelling
is brought 'up to approved standards or he moves to a standard
unit. (Soe Section 1 of this Chapter, paragraph 4d.)
Q. May moving expense payments be made to more than one person,:
displaced from the same real property but who occupied the
structure at different times?
A. If'Family A moves after receiving a notice of intent to acquire
the property they occupy, they may be eligible for a reloca-
tion payment for moving expenses. If Family B moves into the
vacated unit before acquisiton, and moves after it acquired,
they may be eligible for a relocation payment for moving ex-
penses. Either family may also be eligible for, replacement
housing payments, if they meet the specific eligibli;y require-
ments for the payment.
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A.
8. Q.
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In calculating the fixed payment for moving expenses, how are
the root's to be counted?
The room count for a fixed payment for moving expenses is based
on the number of rooms occupied by the claimant plus one addi-
tional room, where appropriate, to allow for articles stored
in garages, attics,, cellars or other storage space.
If two individuals are displaced from a single unit, may one
file a claim for actual moving expenses and the other for a
fixed payment and Dislocation Allowance?
Yes. One individual may file a claim for actual moving expen-
ses and the other for a fixed payment and Dislocation Allow-
ance. In such case, the,latter individual would be entitled
to the full fixed payment and Dislocation Allowance. On the.
other hand, if both joint occupants elect to file for a fixed
payment and Dislocation Allowance, the total amount of the
payment cannot exceed $300 for moving expenses and a $200 Dis-
location Allowance. However, if each elects to receive actual
moving expenses, each individual shall receive such payments.
(For families, see Question No. 9 below.)
Is there any limitation on the amount a family or individual
may receive as a relocation payment for moving expenses?
There is no limitation on the amount of a relocation payment
for actual (documented) moving expenses for a family or indi-
vidual. A fixed payment for moving expenses, however, has a
statutory limitation o $300, plus the $200 Dislocation
Allowance.
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Q. May moving expense payments be made to more than one person,:
displaced from the same real property but who occupied the
structure at different times?
A. If'Family A moves after receiving a notice of intent to acquire
the property they occupy, they may be eligible for a reloca-
tion payment for moving expenses. If Family B moves into the
vacated unit before acquisiton, and moves after it acquired,
they may be eligible for a relocation payment for moving ex-
penses. Either family may also be eligible for, replacement
housing payments, if they meet the specific eligibli;y require-
ments for the payment.
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A.
8. Q.
A
In calculating the fixed payment for moving expenses, how are
the root's to be counted?
The room count for a fixed payment for moving expenses is based
on the number of rooms occupied by the claimant plus one addi-
tional room, where appropriate, to allow for articles stored
in garages, attics,, cellars or other storage space.
If two individuals are displaced from a single unit, may one
file a claim for actual moving expenses and the other for a
fixed payment and Dislocation Allowance?
Yes. One individual may file a claim for actual moving expen-
ses and the other for a fixed payment and Dislocation Allow-
ance. In such case, the,latter individual would be entitled
to the full fixed payment and Dislocation Allowance. On the.
other hand, if both joint occupants elect to file for a fixed
payment and Dislocation Allowance, the total amount of the
payment cannot exceed $300 for moving expenses and a $200 Dis-
location Allowance. However, if each elects to receive actual
moving expenses, each individual shall receive such payments.
(For families, see Question No. 9 below.)
Is there any limitation on the amount a family or individual
may receive as a relocation payment for moving expenses?
There is no limitation on the amount of a relocation payment
for actual (documented) moving expenses for a family or indi-
vidual. A fixed payment for moving expenses, however, has a
statutory limitation o $300, plus the $200 Dislocation
Allowance.
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i A?PEI9l% 2. DEFINr IONS
1. BUSINESS. Any lawful activity, except a form operation, conducted primarily:
a. For the purchase, sale, lease, and rental of personal and real property,. and for the
manufacture, processing, .or markoting of products, commodities or any other personal
property;
•b. For the sale of services to the public!
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c. By a nouprofat organization; or '
d. Solely for the purpose of qualifying for moving and related expenses, for assisting in
the purchase, sale, rosale, manufacture, processing or marketing of products, co—.nodi-
ties, personal property, or services by the erection and maintenance of an outdoor.
advertising display or displsys. Such displays do not nocessarl3y have to belocated
on the prarlooa on whioh any of the cited activities are oonduoted.:
2. COT?ARABLE Rr2L4Cr"*^� DWELLING. A dwelling which isi
a. Decant, safe, and sanitary (see Chapter 2, paragraph 3b(1)(a));
b. Functionally equivalent and substantially the same asthe acquired dwelling with
respect to number of rooms, area of living space, age, and state of repair, provided
that -it is standard and adequate in size to accommodate the family or individual.;
e. in an area not subjected to unreasonable adverse environmental conditions from either
natural cr man-madosources (see Chapter 2,.paragraph 3b(3));
d. in an area not generally less desirable than the area in which the acquired dwelling
was located in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities.
(preferably, in an equal or better neighborhood);
o. in an area reasonably accessible to the displaced person's present or potential place
of employment;
f. Available on the private market;
U. Open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin in a manner'
.consistent with Title Vill of the Civil Rights Act of 1968;
h. Within the financial moans of the displaced person, only if the person is put in an equal
or better position..
3. DISPIdCZD PMSON.. Any person who.
a. Hovosfrom real property within the project area, or moves his personal property from such
real property, on or after the date of the pertinent contract for Federal financial assist-
ance for the project; and.
b. Is displaced as a result of-.
(1) Acquisition of real property for a projoct.
'(2) The receipt of a. written order from the acquiring.agpncy to vacate property for a project.
(3) The receipt of a written notice from the acquiring agoney that it intends to acquire
that property: for a project.
(L) Code enforcement, rehabilitation, improvement of private property,or demolition.
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V. -TELLING. A single-family building, a single-family unit (including a nonhousekeeping unit)
in a two-family or multifamily building, aunt of a condominium or cooperative housing
.project, a mobile here, or other residential unit.
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$. EGON)= REM The amount of gross rent the displaced tenant would have had to pay for a
similar unit in an area not generally less desirable than the dwelling unit to be acquired.
.(Gross rant is contract rent, plus cost ofutilities to tenant, over and above contract rent.)
6. FAMLY. Two or more individuals who by blood, marriage, adoption, or mutual consent live
together as a family unit. For example, two roommates would not be a family, but a couple
who live together as a family, even if not formally married, would be entitled to benefits
as if they were married.
7. FARM 0?M-%TION. Any activity which is conducted solely or primarily for the production of :
one or more agricultural products or co-mmodities, including timber, for sale or home use,
and customarily, produces commodities in sufficient quantity to be capable of contributing
materially to the operator's support.
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S. FED&I1L FI .NCIAL ASSISTANCE. A grant, loan, or contribution provided under a HUD -assisted
program. '
'HUD.. The Socretaryof Housing and Urban Development or an.offioar or employee duly authorized
to perform the .functions of the Secretary.
10. !NCIDELZ'AL E%PEMES. Reasonable expenses incurred for evidence Of title, recording fees, and
other closing costs on the purchase of a replacement dwelling. (Also see "Relocation Payment"
below.)
11. -NCO?C.
a. Gross Income. Projected annual income from all sources. of each member .ofthe
'fvnilv.,rosiding in the household who is at least eighteen years of age.
b. Adjusted Gross Income. income less the following:
(1) A deduction of 5 percent of Groes Income, except that the deduction'
shall be 10 percent in the case of a family whose head or spouse is -
elderly;
(2) A deduction for extraordinary medical expenses whore not compensated
for or covered by insurance, defined for this purpose to moan medical
expanses in excess of 3 percent of Gross Income;
(3) A deduction of amounts for unusual occupational expenses not compensated
for by tho employer, such as soocial tools and equipment, but only to the
uxtonL ir}, which such expbnses exceed normal and usual expenses incidental
to omploynent;
(Ir) A deduction of amounts paid by the family for the caro of children or sick
or incapacitnLnd family members when determined to be necessary to employ
plant of the hand or spouse, provided the amount deducted does not exceed
the :ur:oi:nt of income received by the family member thus released;
(5) An oxemption of ;300 for each dependent, i.e.,.each minor (othor than the
hoad or spouno) and for each adult (other than the head or spouse) dependent
upon the family for support;
(6) Aiw nonrecurring income, or income 'of full-time students.
''. 12, T%r7l Or :'F,',17TMONS. The date the acruiring agoncy makos'the initial written
offer to the ow nor oi' roil property to be acquired for a project of an amount ostab-
lishod by the agency as just compensation for the property.
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CHAPTER 1 APPEMr( 2
13. LOCAL AGENCY. (See "State AConey.")
14. PERSON. An individual, -family, partnership, corporation or association.
1$. P-MMMU PROM -11 (TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY).
a. Tangible property which is sitmitod on the real property vacated or to be
vacated by a displaced person and which is considered portional property
and is noncomponsablo (other than for moving expenses) under the State law
of eminent domain, and
b. In the case of a tenant, fixtures and equipment, and other property which may
be characterized as real property under State or local law, but which the
tenant may law,.'% �1, and at his election determines to, move and for which
the tenant is not compensated in the real property acquisition. In the care
of an owner of real property, the determination as to whether an item of pro-
perty is personal or real shall depend upon how it is identified in the
acquisition appraisals and the closing or oottlamont atatomont with rnapont
to the real property acquisitions s Provided
j that no item of property which
is oompensable under State and looal=w to the owner of real property in the
real property acquisition may be treated as tangible personal property in
computing actual direct losses of tangibld personal property.
16. RELOCATION PAYMT. Any of the following typos of payments:
a. For families and individuals:
(2) A payment to assist In the purchase of a roplacemont housing unit; or
(3) *A payment to assist In the rental of a replacement housing unit.
b. For business concerns (including nonprofit organizations and ferns);
(1) A payment for actual reasonable moving expenses;
(2) A payrmont to cover the actual direct loss of tangible
personal property;
(3) A payment for actual reasonable expenses in searching for a
replacement business; or
(4) A fixed payment in liou of the above equal to the business
concern's average annual not earnings, but not less then $2,$00
nor more than $10,000.
17. SI -7 -M -EMM COSTS. Certain expenses incidontal to the transfer of real property to the
acquiring agony which would ordinarily be borne by the sollor.
18. STATE AGENCY. The National Capital Housing Authority, the District of Columbia Redevelop -
%nM Mnd Agency, and ary department, agency or instrumentality of the State or of a
political subdivision of a State, or any department, agency, or instrumentality of trio or
mora State.-, or of two or more political subdivisions of a State or Stater. In this Hand-
book, the term "local agency" is used instead of "State agency," and shall mean the
particular State agency to which Federal financial assistance is made available for a
specific project.
12. S-illyanx SrAnm liolrol""G. For the purpose of this Handbook,,housing which marts the
requirements of "Comparable Replacement Dwelling.'$
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Beginning at u point on the south lino of Burlington Street and S25 feet
vest of the wast line of Nu6isuo Street; thence west along the south line
of Burlington Street to the east bunk of the Iowa River} thence north
along the cast hunk of the Iowa River 20 feet; thence oust along u line �
,parallel to,and ZU feet north of the south line of Burlington Street to �
��uT that is S64 fret west of the west line of Madison Street; thence�
« pointa� that l2 5 feet our�� o� the south line of Burlington
easterly to u pointt zs ^,
Street and S2S feet west of ��e west lino of |�udiann StTeet| thence south
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12^5 feet to the point of begioniog, ^ �
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Notice is further given that pursuant to section »^ said proposed
uou� hearing by the City Council of Iowa City) Iowa on uinutke Civic ��n,
cu a� i property will he held in the Council Chambers x
vacation o said p f ^
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ter of Iowa City, Iowa, at � ^ ^ appear and
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and any person having objections to said proposed action may "r
file their objections at said hearing. � �
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day o� ,
Doted at Iowa City this �_~�����~~�
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and oecnxv;r 28 �
Publish twice, 21 2 l972 ^
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Notice ',is;,hereby given that the City of Iowa City, proposed to vacate
the followingdescribed property, to -wit:
Beginning on the South right-of-way line of Davenport
Street, Original Town of Iowa City, Iowa, at a'point
located 218.1 feet Westerly from the centerline of
Capitol Street; thence Southerly 320 feet more or less
to a point of intersection with the Northerly right-
of-way line of Bloomington Street, said point lying 219.6
feet Westerly from the centerline of said Capitol Street,
the above described centerline is intended to be the
centerline of the existing electric duct bank.
Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 368.39 of the Code
of Iowa that a hearing by ,the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa on said proposed
vacation of said property will be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic
Center of Iowa City, Iowa, at 4:00 P.M. CST on the 9th day of January, 1973
and any person having ,objections lto said proposed action may appear and
file their objections at said hearing.
Dated at Iowa City this 21st day of December 1972.
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Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk
Publish twice, December 21, 1972 and December 28, 1972
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City proposes to vacate the
following described property, to -wit:
The 20' vide alley immediately north of and parallel
to Park Road and between Holt Avenue and Templin Road,
in Iowa City, Iowa.
Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 368.39 of the Code of Iowa
that a hearing by the City Coun^_il of Iowa City, Iowa on said proposed
vacation of said property will be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Cen-
ter of Iowa City, Iowa, at 4:00 P.M. CSP on January'9, 1973
and any person having objections to said proposed action may appear and
file their objections at said hearing.
Dated at Iowa City this 9th day of December , 1972
Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk
Publish twice, December 9 and December 16, 1972
- RESOLUTION NO. 73-10 - -
RESOLUTI C M_
WHEREAS, the -_ City of Iowa Ctc seeks to
(name 5T city or agency
improve cooperation among state and local governments to
make efficient use of their powe s in the planning and
coordination of programs and services, and,
WHEREAS, theCity of Iowa City has been
_(—name of city r agency
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a member in good standing on the Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission and seeks to continue its membership
in the Commission, and
WHEREAS, the changes in the lommission by-laws require
a resolution affirming membershil on the Commission.
1101.1 -THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
the decision-making
Of the City of Iowa ( icy in Johnson
body) (name of city or agency
County, Iowa, that this body seeks to continue membership
in the Johnson County Regional planning Commission and
authorizes the Commission to continue to act on its behalf
to make comprehensive studies and plans, to assist in the
preparation or effectuation of to al plans, and to request
and receive any planning and/or a tion funds necessary to
plan, coordinate and implement th! programs and services of
area -wide import.
It was moved by white and seconded by Hickerson that the resolution as read
be approved and upon roll call: AYES: andt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,
VWte d and approved thisg day of January 1973.
Rh&d=RXX% M. Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ed Czarnecki'
Nominations
Riverfront Commission: William Sayre 2 Forest Glen
Hgdraulic Engineer, Member of Sierra Club
Board of Appeals: Harold Brender 505 Kimball Rd.
15-18 yrs construction experience, works for Jensen Const.
Board of Exam. of Plumbers (haven't found a Master Plumber)
Board of Review:,, Roberta Jacobs 606 S. Johnson
Has done extensive research work regarding housing, pro-
perty values 'etc. for League of Women Voters.
Board of Adjustment: Mrs. James Jakobsen 1204 E. Washington
Has been nominated by individuals who feel she can
represent local property owners. Has experience in real
estate.
(Both of the above boards do not have any women)
Human Relations: Harriet Coty 2217 Muscatine Ave.
Resident about 5 yrs.; black; cares for children during
aay; nusoana mechanic at VW.
(I assume there's only one opening-- if not I have others
who are interested)
Parks and Recreation: Sara Fox 432 Reno
Most active in mini -parks: highly recommended!
June Davis 18 Mt. Vernon. Dr.
Extremely active in new 4C's program.',
Jack Esbin 3117 Alpine Ct.
Leader of Trees, Inc. group that raised S to save
grove of trees in Eastern Iowa City.
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GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH
CORNER OF DUBUOUE AND MARKET STREETS IOWA CITY, IOWA
January 9, 1973
Mr. Tim Brandt, Mayor
Iowa City, Io;•a 5224:1
Dear Mr. Mayor:
I would like to make the following proposals to the City Council as
nominees for commission appointments.
I would like to propose to the Commission on Human Relations Mr. A. C.
Cahill, 225 poser Avenue. Mr. Cahill is a longtime resident of Iowa City
He has served both the community and his Church with faithfulness and
effectiveness through many years. His wisdom exceeds the insight of anyone
I have ever known. He would certainly be an addition and an asset to this
commission.
To the Commission on Parks and 'Recreation I would like to nominate
Mr. Ron Rogers, 914 De Forest Avenue. Ron is a lifetime resident of Iowa
City, has been active in politics, particularly as they relate to our
School Board, and was an unsuccessful candidate for School Board several
years ago. Ron is one of the fine young leaders in Gloria Dei congregation.
I certainly hope ,that Mr. Jerry Hilgenberg continues to serve on the
Commission on Parks and Recreation. I'am particularly supportive of his
stand concerning the recreational use of the Iowa River, and feel that he has
done an excellent job along with other members Of the 'commission in regard to
parks and recreation.
While I know this nomination is early, for the vacancy does not take
place until May, I would like to nominate Mrs. Mary Fuller to the commission
for Area Social Concerns. Mrs. Fuller, who lives at 1401 Oaklawn, is
Director of Nursing at Mercy Hospital. She has been a resident of Iowa City
for about 12 years. Mrs. Fuller is a very bright and sensitive lady with
excellent administrative ability which, coupled with her sensitivity to
others and a logical mind that allows her to know and to articulate what she
knows, would make her an asset to any of the commissions, but I do believe that
the Area of Social Concerns is the commission to which she would bring her
professional expertise.
Since ely,,
PHONE 338.2893 AREA CODE 319 ''JI`
PASTOR OY WINGATE
P.O. BOX 281, IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 PASTOR DONALD HERDMAN
Roberta Jacobs.
We hope these names will be of value to you,
Sincerely,
Robart L. Welsh
RLW:rew Chairman, CBIC
Riverfront Commission
- Mary Neuhauser, 915 Highwood(3 yrs)
Board
of Appeals
- Harold Brender, 505 Kimball Road (3 yrs)
Board
of Adjustment
-`.'Bern Goetkin 811 Pal.arvn Court 5
' ( years)
Human
Relations Com.
- Mori Costantino, 407 Brown (3 nears)
- E. J. means, 702 Creenwood (3 yrs)
- Hariet Coty, 27.17 Muscatine (3 yrs)
Parks
& Rec.
- Mrs. June Davis, 18 M. Mt. Vernon (4 yrs.)
- Jim Sangster, 824 Willow St., (4 years)
- Sarah Fox, 432 Reno St. (3 years)
- Mrs. Don Hebert, (3 yrs)
Board
of Ex. of Plumbers
- Joe Connell., 304 Haywood Dr., (2 yrs)
January 9, 1973
City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Gentlemen:
The Steering Committee of C. B. I. C. wishes to submit the fo 11owing naules
to the City Council for consideration in making January appointments to
Boards and Commissions.
Human Relations:
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is a group that is likely to be subject to some problems in human
relations. Les Moeller highly recommends this person. Although
the person will not be present for 3 years, we think it valuable
to have input from this type of person.
Karedith Gillis (Mrs. Arthur). This young lady has indicated to Bob
Engel that in redoing her priorities she is willing to give some
time in serving the city. She is a housewife and a member of the
Jewish community.
Rev. Dendy Garrett, new pastor of the First United Methodist, Church.
Noz Chandry, foreign student
Joan Houghton
Dorothy Douglass
Parks and Recreation:
Ron Rodgers
J' S tt
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Burdette Hansen
Joe Mather
(In addition, the hope was expressed that Jerry Hilgenberg be
reappointed.)
FIRST
CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
217 IOWA AVE.
BOX 887 IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
PHONE 337.4181
MINISTER:
ROBERT L. WELSH
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ALL BELIEVERS
IN CHRIST
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January 9, 1973
City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Gentlemen:
The Steering Committee of C. B. I. C. wishes to submit the fo 11owing naules
to the City Council for consideration in making January appointments to
Boards and Commissions.
Human Relations:
4
is a group that is likely to be subject to some problems in human
relations. Les Moeller highly recommends this person. Although
the person will not be present for 3 years, we think it valuable
to have input from this type of person.
Karedith Gillis (Mrs. Arthur). This young lady has indicated to Bob
Engel that in redoing her priorities she is willing to give some
time in serving the city. She is a housewife and a member of the
Jewish community.
Rev. Dendy Garrett, new pastor of the First United Methodist, Church.
Noz Chandry, foreign student
Joan Houghton
Dorothy Douglass
Parks and Recreation:
Ron Rodgers
J' S tt
rm pra
Burdette Hansen
Joe Mather
(In addition, the hope was expressed that Jerry Hilgenberg be
reappointed.)
RESOLUTION NO. 73-11
RESOLUTION ON UNCLASSIFIEDSALARIES &- 'COMPENSATIONS FOR 1973
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa employs certain person-
nel subject solely to the action of the City Council referred
to as unclassified personnel, and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish salaries for the said
unclassified personnel, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council 'of,Iowa
City, Iowa, that the following officers and employees shall
receive as salary compensation that amount which is set forth
after each respective title in lieu of all other fees and
compensation except as otherwise provided by law, and where
said officer or employee shall receive or collect any fees
or other compendation from ,others for services as such officer
and employee, he shall pay the same over to the City Clerk for
the City Treasury.
Iowa City, Iowa, that the following salaries are hereby estab-
lished for the following personnel for the year 1973.
CITY MANAGER $28,500
CITY ATTORNEY $13,000 (no office expense & Johnson Co.
Bar fee for over $13,000)
SPECIAL ATTORNEY Johnson' County Bar Fee Schedule
POLICE JUDGE $ 5,875.00 (half year)
CITY CLERK $ 9,864.00
BE IT RESOLVED that this Resolution, the salaries and com-
pensations shall become effective on January 1, 1973.
It was moved by ronneii and seconded by white that
the Resolution as read be adopted and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Brandt
• „ Connell
„ - Czarnecki
Hickerson
White
Passed and approved this 9th day of January, 1973.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk �X
Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 71-11
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the 'City of Iowa City,
Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; that we do hereby designate the
following named banks to be depositories of the Iowa City funds
in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite each of said
designated depositories and the City Treasurer is hereby author-
ized to deposit the City funds in amounts not to exceed in the
aggregate the amounts named for said banks, as follows, to-wit:
NAME OF DEPOSITORY LOCATION MAXIMUM DEPOSIT MAXIMUM DEPOSIT
in effect under in effect under'
prior resolution this resolution
First National Bank 209 E. hash. $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Hawkeye State Bank 229 S. Dub. 2,000,000 2,000,000
Iowa State Bank & Trust 102 S. Clinton 2,000,000 2,000,000
It was moved by ;,n;; p and seconded by ,,;,,, ..... that
the above resolution as read be adopted and upon roll call
there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT.
x Brandt
X Connell
x Czarnecki
x Hickerson
x White
Passed and approved this 9 day of January, 1972.
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ATTEST: t ri e.< ..L'
City Clerk Y
RESOLUTION NO. 73-13
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa wishes to quiet title to certain
lands, a copy of a quit claim deed attached to this Resolution and by this
reference made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to execute
said deed,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE.:; CITY COUNCIL
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to execute the quit claim deed attached hereto.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution
be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Brandt
x Connell
x
ABSTAIN
czarnecn
Hickerson
White
Passed and approved this 9 day of January, 1972
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Iv.a w. turns "a. 4 r*.w. ws..lift ,.en
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QUIT CLAIM DEM
Know RU Ben by ca%eye 33rvientZ: That city of Iowa City
One Dollar (ipl) and Other Value
in hand paid do hereby Quit Claim unto Wall
and .rife, as .joint tenants with
as tenants in common
in consideration* of the sum of
;ion
Grantees' Address:
all our right, ,title, interest, estate, claim and demand in the follow g described real estate situated in
Johnson County, Iowa. fo-wit:
Beginning at a point on the West line cf the SE1 SE of
Section 3, ,Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M.,
214 feet ,forth of a stone at the -Southwest corner of the
Si SE=; thence North 89 degrees 35 minites East 185 feet
to the West side of the Dubuque Road as located by the city
surveyors records of Iowa City, Iowa; -nce North 26 degrees
27 minutes East along the West bide of said road 55 feet;
thence North 68 degrees 11.6 minutes West 55.2 feet; thence
North 77 degrees 2/100 minutes West 16C feet to the West
line of said SE'SEr of Section 3; thence South 106.6 feet
to the place of beginning, being part of Lot 28, Sub -
Division of the SE4 SEI.of Section 3, '1' anship 79 North,
Range 6 West of the 5th P.M._
- CONSIDERATION LESS THAN $500, NO REVENUE STAMPS REQUIRED
Each of the undersigned hereby relinquishes all rights of dower, homest ad and distributive share in and to the
above described premises.
Words and. phrases heroin, including acknowodgment hereof• shell bo construed as in f is singular or plural number, and as masculine. -
Feminine or nouter gendor. according to she context. - - -
10th JANUARY 1973.
Signed this day of D"� 19-17sx. -
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STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF ss. —
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On fhi• day of - A. D. 19 (.% l /..-c.�- __ _m_ L Ci/.J <..
Attest: Abbie Stolfus City rlprk
-- before me. the undersigned. a Notar Public in end for - the - -- - - - ' "'
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State of lo'.va. parsoneliy appeared
to me known to co the identical parsons named in and who aaocutod - - -
2iwerjoing instrument, and netnawlocigod that they eseeutod
same as ihoir voluntary act and dead.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iwo
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From the above named Grantors to the above named Grantees:
STATE OF IOWA Filed for record this
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4 QUIT CLAU.1 LC
LAw OFFICES
SW,SHER Sc SKnSHE.R
INGALLS SWIGHCR ISOO.1966 504-7 IOWA STATC BANK SLOG.
SCOTT SWISHCR IJ19.1972 IOWA CITY, IOWA
WILLARG M. FHCCO 52240
JOHN R.SLAOCK
December 21, 1972
Mr. Jay Honohan
City Attorney
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: WOODHAM--OTT AND KRAHMER
Dear Mr. Honohan:
Mr. Lucas,'"White and I met in Mr. Lucas' office this
afternoon on the above matter and how we can clear title
and get the sale of this property closed.
volves
the original Iowa City and Lisbon road, which was opened
in approximately 1852 and was platted, which plat was
recorded in 1873, as a street. Apparently, when this road
was paved, it was moved east, as a survey made by the City
Engineer, J. G. Watkins in 1913, shows a distance of 185
feet to the street. According to records in the city
offices, a special assessment was made, which also indicates
that this distance is 185 feet, and apparently indicates that
the J. C. Watkins survey was correct. Because of this,,,there
.may"be an overlapping of this property into the street as
originally platted, but it would appear to me that since
the street is now established and paved The City would have
no interest in this property and could executed the Quit
Claim Deed to this description withoutaffecting the City
in any way.
This matter has gone on a long time and the people are anxious
to have the matter closed. The only other althrnative would
be to commence a Quiet Title action, which we wish to avoid.
If it is possible to take this matter up with the City Council.
at your Friday meeting, I would appreciate if very much.
INF
ORMATIN FOR APPLICATION' FOR SUSPENSIOIT"OF TAXES.
Name: JAN A C AVTR
Address: 930 Iowa Avenue Iowa City Iowa '52240
Age: 71 Occupation: Retired
Martial Status: Divorced Dependents: 0
Monthly Income:
Earned: .............. $
Private Pension: ..... $
Government Pension: .. $ 170.00/mo. Social Security
TOTAL ................ $ 170.00 per month
Have Taxes been suspended in previous years? Yes
Is applicant disabled? no
When:1969,1970, &
1971
Status of General Health: Good? Poor? Bad? x
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH APPLICANT FEELS ENTITLES HIM TO SUSPENSION:
Applicant has several health problems including diabetes,
a slipped disc and a nervous disorder.
THE LAW OFFICES OF
HAWKEYE LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC.
L. VCPN ROe1NSON. DIRECTOR 225 S. Gilbert Sfreef BRANCH OIgC[8 IN AHAMOBA: IA.
THOMAS H. MCMURNAY IOWACITY, IOWA 52240. JONES COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
J. JANC FOX. Phone (3I9) 351.6570 IOWA STATE MEN'S REFORMATORY
January 8, 1973
City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Council:
Enclosed please find the application for suspension
c MY qlAvik. We will
be present whenever you have time to schedule us for
an appointment.
Very truly yours,
L. VERN ROBINSON
VR/lk
enclosure
f
January 10, 1972
Dolores Rogers
County Auditor
Johnson Co. Courthouse
Iowa City, Iowa 52290
RE: Suspens*on of taxes for Jan S1avik
Dear Dolores
Enclosed is the signed and approved petition for suspension of taxes for
above named.
Yours very truly,
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk
AS:ja
Enclosure
W
MWERCE
LIP
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CIVIC CENTER. 410 F- WASHINGTON ST.
g IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
eA 319-354-1600
-IOWACITY.IOWA- o6bice o6 the mayot
Fa U� d E � 1039
C. L. BiLandt
P R 0 C L A M A T 1 0 N
WHEREAS, Dan Gable has shown dedication and effort
in reaching the height of perfection, culminating in the
award of the Olympic Gold Medal at the 1972 Olympics in
Munich, Germany, and
WHEREAS, his hard work and sense of dedication serve
as'a fine example for all who strive toward high goals of
athletic excellence, and
WHEREAS, Dan Gable Night at City High School.represents
an opportunity or parents and students in tne area to meet
Dan and get acquainted with him inasmuch as he will be a
resident of our city,
NOW, THEREFORE, as MayoA o6 Iowa' City, Iowa, I hereby
declare Tuesday, January 9, 1973, as DAN GABLE DAY in Iowa
City, and I urge all citizens of Iowa City to join with me
in voicing our most sincere congratulations to Dan Gable
for his outstanding achievements, and in wishing him a warm
welcome to our community.
maym 06 Zowa c4ty
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa,
thiz 9th day o6 Januaay, 1973.
CHAMBER RETAIL PROMOTIONS CALENDAR
Proposed 1973 promotions:
February 1, 2, 3 - After Inventory Dollar Day's
February 22 - Washington Birthday
May 24, 25, 26 - School's Out Days
July 19 - Sidewalk Day
August 2, 3, 4 - Back to School Days
October 11, 12, 13 - Octoberfest of Values
1973 Holidays:
4u
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
".,.. MARCH
9 M I W.•
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• M 1 W
w
17 1 1 5{
l f t
1 7 1
Il IS 16 !1 11 II A
11 17 IS I! If 5 it 1{ 11
11 It I! U I6 I/
22 IS It 71
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11 V it 22 21 24
IS:{91:1
91 7/9911
717{9791
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APRIL
M7.1 I
JUNE
l i I 1! 6 1
1 7 1 1 5
1 7
1 91011:111 P{
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1111 6 i 1 1
IS 16 11 11 B n 71
I1 I1 IS l7 11 11
II I1 IS I1 IS 16
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27 21 ill zi
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79
27 1/211091
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
1 1 1 1 5 i t
1 S'1`j
1
1 9 1011 1❑ 11
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s 6 1 ri To u
7 1 1 !! 7 1
IS 16 It Min 11
23117115 7123
11 Il I! 15 16 11 It
191011 n 2121 73
9 10 11 It 11 I! IS
16 17 11 19 A 7111
23 10 it
1121 11 n 10 11
10 11 I5 .6 .1 75 23
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
1 5 f
19
9
1 9 9 10 '
1 5 6 7 10
1 1!$' 1 1
I1 IS I6 ' .9
11 I1 13 1, 15 IS 17
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7172 n 1!75 2121
16 19 3 71 17 11 74
1611 !1!
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75 11 31 :6 n 1:
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January l - New Years June 17, Father's Day
February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday July h - Independence Day
February lh - Valentines Day
February 19 - Washington's Holiday
rc 11 - 5U. ratricKIS Day
April 22 - Easter
May 13 - Mother's Day
May 28 Memorial Day
i
Attention Retailers:
September 3 - Labor Day
October 8 - Columbus Day
w uuvc 1. yi. - o �.-..••
November 22 - Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas
The above list of 1973 retail promotions is a tentative one and will not be
approved until the retail committee holds its first meeting on January hth. Any
questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome. The retail committee wishes to
be responsive to the needs of our area retailers.
Please address any messages to me, in care of the Chamber office, P. 0. Box
673, Iowa City,
Paul Boutwell, Chairman
Retail Committee, 1973
December 6, 1972
M
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CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT' STATUS REPORT AS OF JANUARY 1, 1973
DISTRIBUTION LIST
City Manager
Director of Public Works
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Assistant City Engineer
Administrative Engineer
Street Engineer
Utilities Engineer
PROJECT DESCRIPT:'iN/
PROJECT STATUS
Gilbert Street Widening
First Avenue Realignment
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT STATUS REPORT
ENGINEER/
COST/
BID DATE/
DATE BEGUN/
Paving
CONTRACTOR
PUBLIC HEAR.
CONTRACT COMP.
EST. COMP.
REMARKS'
$ 66,506.16/
9-14-72/
9-5-72/
City/
$313,513,09/
8-10-72/
8-15-72/
Project delayed by
Metro Pavers
8-1-72,
12-31-72
5-1-73
Telephone Co. work in
3-1=73
Gilbert Street Bridge
Powers -Willis/
$107,776.08/
street
City
$189,719.37 Awaiting purchase
(does not in- right-of-way
elude r.o.w.
cost)
Gilbert, Maiden Lane, Linn
Powers -Willis/
$142,416.60/
5-27-71/'.
Paving
Metro Pavers
5-4-71
7-5-72
1972 Paving Program
City/
$ 66,506.16/
9-14-72/
9-5-72/
Metro'Pavers
9-5-72
11-15-72
Muscatine Avenue Culvert
Shive-Hattery/
$ 71,657.75/
10-13-72/
-
F & S Const. Co.
10-10-72
3-1=73
Gilbert Street Bridge
Powers -Willis/
$107,776.08/
8-10-72/
Project on schedule
Schmidt Const.'
8-1=72
1-2-73
1970 Sidewalk Program
City/
$ 47,944.00/
11-6-70/
Wolf Const. Co.
11-9-70
8-1-71
Civic Plaza Parking Area
Powers -Willis/
Div I-$156;617.04 3-16-72/
Div I -Burger Con.Div
2- 17,210.40/
Div 2 -Pleasant
3-7-72
11-13-72
Valley
Air Conditioning at the
Harvey Henry/
$ 7,390.00/
9-29-72/
Pollution Control Adminis-
Schuppert G
8-29-72
12-15-72
tration Building
Koudelka
South Riverside Drive
Shi.ve-Hattery/
'$ 40,770.35/
3-16-72/
Sanitary Sewer
Dave Schmitt
3-7-72
8-1-72
Const. Co.
7-6-71
Project complete_ except
1-1-73
for railroad crossing,'
10-3-72/
Project delayed because
5-1-73
of weather
10-17-72/
Project on schedule
3-1-73
9-5-72/
Opened to traffic -
1-2-73
clean-up work remains
11-17-70/
Final Assessments•ing
10-17-72
prepared .
4-4-72/
Planting delayed due to
weather - 99% complete,
Div 1 -Comp,
Div 2-12-15-72
10-17-72
Project on schedule
12-15-72
4-18-72/
Final assessments being,'
11-4-72
prepared
•
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION/
ENGINEER/
COST/
BID DATE/
DATE BEGUN/
NO. PROJECT STATUS
CONTRACTOR
PUBLIC HEAR.
CONTRACT COMP.
EST. COMP.
1-25-73
13. ' Water PlantExpansion
Veenstra $,Kimm/
11. Conway Addition Sanitary
City/
$ 13,480:50/
3-16-72/
4-4-72/
D1- 12-14-72
nave Schmitt
3-7-72
6-1-72
10-17-72
Sewer
Const. Co.
12.- Pollution Control Digester
Howard Green/
$628,492.09/
5-13-71/
Expansion
Korshoj ,Const.
5-4-71
1-25-73
13. ' Water PlantExpansion
Veenstra $,Kimm/
D1$820,649.96
5-11-71
D1-Korshoj
D2$506,000.00/
D1- 12-14-72
D2 -Shay Loc.
5-4-71
D2- 3-3-73
14. Water Main River Crossings
Veenstra $`Kimm/
$ 78,000(est.)/
12-21-72/
12-19-72-
90 days
15: R-14 Urban Renewal Modular Peters -Martinson/
Buildings -Park-Fair, Inc
16. Water G Sewer Work for R-14 City/
Modular Units James Anderson
17. R-14 Demolition, Cont. l Shive-Hattery/
Gordon Russell
0
$197,577,00/
10-17-72
$ 4,728.00/
11-7-72
$ 54,834.67/
4-18-72
18. Council Chamber Remodeling Hansen -Lind -Meyer/ $ '7,817.00/
Carpet -Appleby 8 not required
Horn
Desk $ Plat. -Frantz
Electric -Jackson
19, Sanitary Landfill Excavation City/ $ 34,500.00
Project Estle-Delong 7-3-72
10-20-72/.
12-31-72
11-14-72/
12-1-72
4-27-72/
11-15-72
11-17-72/
1-1-73
7-7-72/
8-7-72
7-20-71/
5-1-73
6-15-71/
6-1-73
11-17-72/
2-1-73
11-19-72/
12-8-72
7-17-72
1-1-73
11-28-72
2-1-73
7-15-72/
2-1.73
REMARKS
Final Assessments not
completed
Contractor is behind
schedule
Project delayed becau
of strikes and delive
of equipment
Bids received
on '12/27/72
Project completed
Pioject delayed due t'
acquisition of proper
Sound system and Drap
have not been bid
Project 75$ completed
and delayed due to.
weather
7777777
R1l7EE REQUEST �- ( CITY
OF
IOWA
CITY
No. A 29
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IOWA CITY, IOWA
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Nam (.� i �o•r.I Phone
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Geor¢e R. Bonnett
' Chhen NotificationNona This Form ❑ Phone Lclt r ❑ Personal Visit
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DEPARTMENT HEAD
Assistant City Engineer George R. Bonnett visited with Mrs. Early
and she advised him that she felt the culvert was of an inadequate size,
thus causing the backup'of water which flooded their basement.', A
capacity check using Talbolts formula indicates that the 6 ft. x 5 ft.
culverCis of sufficient size using a runoff coefficient of 0.66.
This coefficient is conservative with respect to probable development
in the 164 acre drainage basin. Using a hand level Mr. Bonnett noticed
the top of the opening for the culvert on Arbor Drive is level with a
point approximately 3 feet above the basement floor of Mrs. Early's
home and with the ening of the culvert on Shamrock Drive.
Based on this infotop of the oprmation it is our feeling that the culvert on Arbor
Drive is of adequate 'size. However, it should be noted that for the
ther
culvert to reach its capacity bars. Early's house androximately ut r3ofeet.
homes in the area would be flooded to a depth of app
It should also be pointed out that the culverts'; were in place before
any of the above mentioned houses were built.
71
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
No. Q 369
SERVICE REQUEST
IOWA CITY. Iowa
AM
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Now Received: Phone Letter
❑ In Person
Dear Resident: Thank you for calling this matter
to our attention. Please call 354-1800 if you
Recelved by 1 ��
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have any questions. We welcome your inquiries
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SERVICE 'REQUEST rlry _-OF IOWA
• IOWA CITY„ IOWA
AM
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How Received: Phone ❑ Letter ❑ In Person @K k
Rocelred by -1j t)� Manager from the Mayor
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Dear Resident: Thank you for telling this mstUr
to our attention.. Please cell 354•ISDO H. you
have any Questions. We welcome you,'nquirlsa
and are always at your service.
R,Qe
Request for a no left turn si n'to be laced on First Avenue to
restrict'left turn movements into the Goodwill property, OFF
o first
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fAtlxen Notification r
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The drive in question is located just west of the railroadcrossing
on First Avenue. Prohibiting aleft -turn at this location would
result in left turning, traffic having to, drive south to Lower
Muscatine Road and then making a "U" turn at the intersection of
First Avenue and Lower Muscatine. It is rather obvious that this
would certainly increase the congestion at that intersection. In'
view of the fact that this poor drive location will be improved
after the First Avenue Realignment Project is completed it is,
recommended' that the left turn prohibition not be adopted at this
time.
■
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SERVICE) REQUEST
CITY OF IOWA CITY
No. Q 121
IOWA CITY, IOWA
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City of Iowa City, Iowa
Department of Public Works
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0 F F I C E M E M 0 R A N D U M
Date: —December 21, 1972
To:
Ralph E. Speer, Jr., Director of Public Works
From:
George R. Bonnett, Assistant City Engineer
Subject:
Parking Restrictions on Hudson Avenue and Keswick Streets
Per the attached letter dated December S, 1972, our Traffic Engineer
made an inspection of the intersection of Keswick and'illestgate. Due
to poor sight distance I recommend that we prepare a7 o t' n for
Council action removing parking from the west side of W�!ircfor a
distance of 120 feet from the intersection. This proposed restriction
is shown on the attached sketch prepared by Mike Hunzinger.
Per the attached service request No. A121, an investigation was
conducted at the intersection of West Benton and Hudson. ,Parking
is currently prohibited at any time on the east side of Hudson Avenue
which is 25 feet in width. -Sight distance would be somewhat restricted
by a vehicle parked immediately adjacent to the corner on the west side
of Hudson. No problems are evident,at this location which are not
present at all other local -arterial intersections of similar, width.
I recommend that any action with respect to this intersection be made
applicable to all similar intersections.
Section 6.16.2 B of the Municipal Code prohibits parking within 15
feet of the intersection of the curb lines at an intersection. In
that our normal radius in residential areas is 17-1/2 feet, I feel
that we should increase this 15 foot restriction to 25 feet. The
parking policy discussion by the Council currently underway might
be an opporiun6,time to present a recommendation to this effect.
If you should have any questions concerning this Memorandum please do
not hesitate to contact me.
• MINUTES
The Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission met in regular session
on Thursday, December 14, 1972, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the Iowa City Civic Center:
Chairman Madsen presiding.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Madsen, Mulford, Galiher, Beasley, Henry, Ogesen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Davidsen
STAFF ,PRESENT: Royce, Child, Seydel
Chairman Madsen called the meeting to order an' asked if there were
any corrections to the minutes of the November 22, 1972, meeting
Dr. Ogesen requested a change be made in the fourth paragraph to
read "vacating the'entire',alley in Block A" and delete the words,
"adjacent to Lot 6."
Mr. Mulford made,a motion to approve the minutes, subject to
correction, and Dr. Beasley seconded it. The motion carried.
Chairman Madsen asked if there were any corrections to the minutes
of the December 4, 1972, specialmeeting. Mr. Galiher made a
motion to ,approve the minutes, and Dr. Ogesen seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
Item D.l. Z-7220. REZONING REQUEST BY PLUM GROVE ACRES INC. FOR
REZONING FROM R1A TO CH (VIC.`sDUE EAST OF, WESTINGHOUSE LEARNING
CORP., SOUTH OF CORPORATE LIMITS --IOWA CITY -NEWPORT TWP--AND WEST
OF, ROW OF HIGHWAY #1)r OWNER; BESSIE WHITE. PETITIONER: 'PLUM
GROVE ACRES. ATTORNEY: JACK C. WHITE. *45 -DAY LIMITATION:
JANUARY 4, 1972.
Mr. Lawrence Lynch, attorney representing the petitioner, spoke
briefly 'andrrequested CH (highway' commercial) zoning for the
property', which currently is zoned R1A single-family residential.
Mr. Phil Leff, appearing on behalf of Westinghouse Learning
Corporation, objected to the rezoning request on,the'grounds that
some CH 'uses might lower the value of his client's property. He
indicated that one of the basic problems seems tobe that the uses
permitted under the different zones aren't broken down into enough
sub -categories, i.e.,, the CH zone permits a great variety of uses.
Mr. Leff, therefore, stated that he would like to urge the
Commission to consider, one or two alternatives, which were:
(1) to explore the possibility of modifying the zoning ordinance
• to break down the zones inc.o:more specific subdivisions.
(2) to do whatever it canto preserve the character and uniqueness
of the Westinghouse Learning Corporation area.
Chairman Madsen explained that at the Informal Meeting on Tuesday,
,December 12, the rezoning petition was discussed and there were
several questions. Mr. Mulford questioned whether anything
particular had been planned for this piece of ground. Mr. Lynch
:stated that nothing basically had been planned at this time. He
further stated that.it was difficult to give a definite plan
until they knew about the zoning. He stated that RlA zoning in
this area did not seem suitable for a realistic development.
Commission members agreed that the land would probably ultimately
be zoned highway commercial, but felt there was "no demonstrated
need" for the rezoning now. The Commission also expressed concern
that granting the rezoning would possibly lead to strip commercial
development along the Highway I entry to the City.
Commission members indicated their willingness to consider the
request again if they could see a plan showing how the property
was to be used.
Dr. Beasley questioned whether modifications of the zoning ordinance,
as:suggested by Mr. Phil Leff, might be a possibility. Dick Royce
indicated that enlarging the scope of the regulations that were
initially prescribed in the zoning ordinance for Planned Commercial
might be a possibility.
Chairman Madsen suggested that the petitioner might consider asking
for a deferral in order to.amend the petition to a planned
commercial development. Mr. Lynch indicated that at this time
he would not ask for a deferral.
Mr. Galiher moved that the Planning & zoning Commission recommend
to the City Council denial of the rezoning request by Plum Grove
Acres Inc. for rezoning from RlA to CH for the following reasons:
1.) Because there is not a demonstrated need for an additional
highway commercial area at this time.
2.) Because the Commission is 'concerned about strip development
and favors a planned commercial development which would give the
P & Z Commission more control.
3.) A vote for the motion is not to signify that the property
owners adjacent and contiguous to the Westinghouse Learning
Corporation should be subject to more restrictions than other
CH property.
The motion was seconded by Dr. Beasley. The motion carried, 5 to 1,
with Dr. Ogesen dissenting.
Dr. Ogesen explained that he did not believe in voting against the
• rezoning if the property were ultimately headed for commercial
rezoning anyway.
• -3-
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mr. Lyle Seydel, speaking on behalf of the Housing Commission,
gave a presentation on a proposed site for a senior citizens
housing project. The proposed site is located in the intersection
of Dover Street and Bradford Drive. The Commission discussed the
merits of the housing site relative to planning and zoning
considerations. The Commission indicated that this site, as
well as other proposed sites for senior citizens' housing, would:
be considered for discussion at future meetings.
Proposed ordinance Zoning of Annexed Lands
The Commission approved the overall intent of the proposed ordinance
as described,in the preliminary draft presently under. consideration.
Chairman Madsen suggested that the proposed annexation zoning
paralleled the administrative review, procedure utilized in current
processing of rezoning requests. Dr. Ogesen questioned the
definition of the terms "higher and lower zoning classification"
relative to zoning principles. Dr. Ogesen stated that he was
uncertain as to whether this terminology applied to "numbers" 'or
density. The Commission asked the Staff to obtain a clarification
of this definition from the City Attorney as well as the possibility
of changing the wording. The Commission requested that the Staff
obtain clarification of the numbers involved in a "3/4 vote" of
Council members as a "collective entity" or quorum.
Board of Adjustment Appeals -- The Commission also approved the
overall intent of this proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
The Commission requested that the City Attorney proceed to prepare
a preliminary draft of the ordinance for Commission review. Dr.
Ogesen requested a clarification as to the manner in which the
termination of the 30-day expiration period would be transmitted
or publicized to interested citizens:. This question was referred
to the City Attorney for clarification.
rn Secretary
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HIMPAR'PW9EN4E1L. CO RRES PO N DE NCE
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DATE' December 8,, 1972
SUBJECT' Status
of Planning Studies A P;olilcts sponsored or Pending Review
By'Commission
To
si A PIT
FROM Dick Royce DKWT Community Development
1.
R3A District Zoning Study. This Zoning Study has been
ncorpora into Area study 1 of the Comprehensive
Planning Program. Preliminary "draft copies should be
published in January, 1973.
2.
Parking Study. Organization and study meetings were
held on November 28 and December 4 respectively. Staff
is.currently assembling data requestedby this Commission
Subcommittee. This data collection should form the
basis of a Design Study.
3.
Attached Buildings.'. The Commission Subcommittee has
completed del berations and prepared r. final report.
This report will be transmitted to Commission members
shortly.
4.
i n Ordinance. Additional revisions to the previous
Ran
na rat U the Sign Ordinance have been prepared
by Staff members of DCD and the 'Legal Department. These
revisions will be presented to Commission and Council
for review in the near future:
5.
Southeast' Study. The previous Southeast Study has ,been
incorporated Into Area Study #7 of the Comprehensive',
Planning Program. This Area Study has a lower priority
than Area Study #1 (R3A District) and will becompleted
sometime within'a two year intervalprojected for
completion of.'a General Plan.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION - JANUARY 9, 1973 ■
• The Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30 P.M. on
Tuesday, January 9, L973 in the. Conference Room at the Civic Center.
Councilmen present were: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and
White. Absent: None. Others present were: 'J.WelLs, Honohan, Speer,
Palmer, Pugh, Stolfus, Klaus, Whitted.
The meeting was set for discussion of severalitems. The City Manager
presented information being distributed for Urban Renewal developers and
a, summary memo of the recent meeting in Kansas City with E.E.C.C. He,
noted that EEOC will develop a form to be used by municipalities. Council-
man Hickerson commented on the documents Left for EEOC review, with a', possible
visit from a field representative Later. The City Manager recommended
getting the initial review back, imput from field representative, & iii
formicig::citizens groups of their rights.
The City Manager announced theinformal policy for this type o� trip,
with one or.two Councilmen along, conferring with the Mayor for scheduling.
He requested continued Tuesday informal meetings because of the work load,
Listing the following items for discussion: Revenue Sharing (the City's'
second check, $204,000, making a total of $417,000); Capitol Improvements;
Annexation; Service Center; Parking', Report; EEOC; Parks & Rec. Fees;
Removal of parking, Bus routes; Building Code. The Councilmen mentioned
other items for discussion: Noise Ord.; Sign Ord.; Elderly Housing;
Ralston Creek.
• Concerning Ralston Creek, the City Manager explained that he is gathering
alternatives and, information` and could plana Citizen -Staff discussion on_
it later. He also stated that the staff is, pursuing the general packager
developer concept for urban renewal, & Councilman Hickerson commented that
the nature of the development is so complex, that the developer needs to
know where the Local Public Agency stands,', so it should be a top priority
item for discussion.
The City Manager announced that the reclassification of employees resulted
in an-increase'of 7 k.%
r,.-&; 5� had been budgeted.' Councilman Czarnecki
requested a breakdown by divisions, not names,of the percentages of•increases,
& which method was used. The City Manager & Finance Director explained use
of step to step method.
The Council then discussed several, items on the agenda including the Resol-
ution amending the bylaws for Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
and the need for appointments to the Commission; the feasibility study for
joint facility with Johnson County, Councilman White explaining application'
for feasibility study for Johnson County Law:Enforcement, to the Regional
Crime Commission.
The Council concurred in circulating the environmental statement received
concerning Freeway 518 Project to each councilman for his study and imput.
The Mayor reminded the Council of the 3:45; PM meeting with the Conference
Board concerning the bid for re-evaluation of all residential property in
Iowa City.
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The Honorable Abbie Stolfus, Mayor
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Stolfus.
On March 26, 1971, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the, Freeway
518 Project in Johnson County was circulated for review and comment with the
Final Impact Statement subsequently being completed and approved by FHWA
on, December '23, 1971.
We have, at this'time, prepared a new draft statement for this project in compliance
with instructions issued by the U. S: District Court for the Southern District of
Iowa on August 4, 1972, in the case of ',the Indian. Lookout Alliance, at. al. vs.
John A. Volpe, at al. This Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been
expanded to cover that portion': of Freeway 518 from the Johnson -Washington
County', line north to 1-80.'
The new statementis being circulated to agencies having jurisdiction by reason
of law or special expertise in various environmental areas as set forth in the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The enclosed statement is submitted for your
review and comment as appropriate to your area of interest.
Your comments or additional' information will be included in the Final
Environmental Statement: If your, agency has no particular comments on this
project; we would appreciate having you send a letter within 45 days which states
that you have reviewed the subject Draft Environmental Statement and find that
this project does not have any significant environmental impact on the resources
within your agency's jurisdiction.
Very truly yours,
Robert L. Humphrey
Planning & Programming
Engineer
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Enclosures
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 22, 1972
The Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30
P.M. on Friday, December 22, 1972 in the Conference Room atr
the Civic Center. Councilmen present were: Brandt, Connell,
Czarnecki, Hickerson and White. 'Absent: None. Others present
were: Honohan, Wells, Kraft, Whitted, Palmer, Stolfus.'
The meeting was set for further discussion of the Griffen-
hagen-Kroeger position classification report and amendments
to the 1972 Budget.
City Manager Ray Vv
ells outlined
his conversation with
representatives from Griffenhagen-Kroeger and explained their'
use of a factoring manual. A representative will be here during
the first week in January. The City Manager commented that
he could see no reason not to adopt the,plan as presented, as
an interim measure. Corrected pages were distributed.
After discussion of alternatives and the City Attorney's
approval -of adoption; of Griffenhagen-Kroeger',report without
employment standards', the Council discussed State license
requirements; an error in sixth step of Range 14, shoald,be
$644.00; holiday pay; clarification of Page 25-26 in Personnel
Procedures concerning non -salaried officials;grievance'pro-
cedures to be worked', out later; a change on Page 36 of Personnel
Procedures concerning availability of records; and the addition
of:the' Affirmative Action Program; and availability of copies
of procedures for employees. :Councilman White suggested that
the Human Relations Commission review the Affirmative Action
program in light of statutory requirements.
Councilman Czarnecki requested exploration of changing
from department to citywide authority. The City Manger commented
that this had caused the most adverse discussion at the Depart-
ment Head meetings.
Finance; Director Joe Pugh answered Council questions con-
cerning the amendments to the Budget including: a savings in
interest on '69 Parking Revenue Bond Fund by a'June prepayment;'
what happens
when a is approved one year, and paid the
next appropriating funds for first meeting
in new year; debt service not being collected;by county; deficit
for bus service;' airport expenditures; and status of the utility
increase.
Councilman Hickerson announced that he could not attend the
City Assessor's committee meeting on Dec. 26th concerning the
bids for re-evaluation of property. Councilman Connell will
attend in his place.
The City Manager mentioned the literature he had received
concerning CATV, and explained the lengthy 'list of bills. He
explained that the alarm system situation was low on ther'
p iority
list, and that lie wanted to, discuss central dispatch withlthe
Council.
Nations[ •
League •
of Cities
Representing 14,883 Municipalities i Alien tiE. Pritchard, sid
`yryd n 50 States Executive Vice President _
1GHLN Dwember 29, 1T?
The Honorable C. L. Brandt
Mayor of Iowa City
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa .52290
Dear Mayor. Brandt:
During the past six months, the, Board of Directors ,of.the National
League Of Cities has been reviewing and evaluating }he'scope of our
organizational activity and effectiveness. They concluded that the
National League of Cities has had a major impact on the conduct of
urban affairs, and is looked to by the Administration,` leaders of
Congress and the mass media for leadership and articulation of urban'
Policy issues.At the Annual Congress of Cities in Indianapolis last'
month, the Board of Directors adopted 'a series of, new directions for
NLC; to build upon the successes of the past, to maintain the urban
Policy leadership focus, and to strengthen our service programs to
state leagues of cities and to direct city members.` Enclosed is a
full description of these proposed activities adopted by the Board.
These new program directions will require additional financing to
achieve. Accordingly, the Board adopted the first major dues increase
in the history of NLC; effective January 1, 1973, to cover both
direct city members and 'state municipal leagues.
the Board' authorized an increase in dues, but 'wIndeed, in 7968,
Postpone such a levy until e were able to
now. Meanwhile the costs of securing
such legislative victories as general revenue sharing, an expanded
water pollution control program and 'urban mass transit legislation;
among others, have caused NLC to operate at a deficit for more than
a year. To solve this problem and to reach out as the voice of urban
America over the balance of the decade ,requires an increase in dues.
While the Board was reviewing the total NLC program, your city was
billed, for direct member dues on the old schedule for the 1973 cal-
endar year. The officers and the Board believe that you recognize
the value, Of your membership in NLC and the importance of expanding
its influence on behalf of your city, and therefore you and your city
will want to fulfill your full dues obligation for 1973. With that
expectation, a supplementary dues statement is enclosed. If you
have any questions regarding the program or the calculation of dues
for your city, please contact me,
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City Building 1812 K Street, N,W. Washington,D.C. 20006 Phone:(202)293-7330 Cattle: NLCI7IES
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• December ._, 1972
We arc ,nearing the first decision point on a subject which we
all know will involve future actions; by the city manager's office,
by the city council, by a strong base of concerned community
women.
Speaking for these interested women, we 'know we have been of
some assistance in alerting the city to a problem area, offering
evaluation criteria, frankly discussing litigation potential,
and offering constructive proposals for implementation. The
problem is comples.: construction and implementation of an
efficient pay and job classification;61:ema which - is EQUITABLE TO
ALL and sensitive to the situation of women and minority men
by incorporating a knowledgeable, active,affirmative action
program.
Let us begin by outling our substantial areas of agreement.
First, city employees are entitled to and should receive the maximum
feasible salary adjustments as of January 1, 1973. We do not
intend implicitly or explicitly to obstruct'the,progress towards
this 'goal, minimize monies to be awarded or to imply that certain
groups of employees (men or higher paid personnel) be penalized
to afford equitable treatment to others.
Second, we see this entire discussion as a necessary first
step in the recognition of the growth of Iowa City government
and employment responsibilities. For this we compliment the
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city manager, the mayor, the city councilpersons and the city
staff..
Third, the specific creation of the Personnel. Procedure
Manual is most appreciated. Substantially, it is a well constructed
and much needed document.
On the 'following three topics we have exhibited perhaps
less' than substantial agreement, buttheyare concerns we mutually
recognize as valid.
First, the fact of accountability of Griffenhagen-K roeper,
Inc. for their reports and collected fees. Whatever liability,
informal approbation,'financial loss; the city incurs by
implementation of the report should be promptlyandforcibly
communicated to the consultants. We acknowledge this firm does
substcncial cork in this area; we do not therefore conclude they
are necessarily professionally competent. We are not impressed
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with their ability in dealing with the concepts of equal
opportunity employment or knowledge of same.
They should be given frank feedback as to objections received
so ::ir by the city. If the city has a contractual claim which can
in any way be suspened, the city manager should investigate the
feasibility of this action, for the present and the future. For
example, if the city is liable in a class action y complaint someday
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citir:ens of this community could reasonably expect the firm
Lipon whose recomillctldation yoi-, icred share 1.11 LailL" L;11b1lity- It
should bo an area for,in=ediate and serious exploration.
Second, a serious, sophisticated affirmative action'propram
is not now in our reach. We think it is obvious that the°degree
of expertise, money, time and scope of this effort is greater than
heretofore understood:by either the city council or the city manager.
Affirmative action is not an 'extraneous frill for the public
em la oyer; it is
:a y ; � a legal responsibil_.., It 4C not simply
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summarized in the cliche of "access by, all to all jobs.!' Rather
it is inclusive of at'.least: in-depth work force analysis of the
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applicant flow,, selection criteria, promotional opportunities,
seniority practices, work force attitude, evaluation of effectiveness;
re-education of management in all areas of equal opportunity;
career counseling; physical facilities equity'--all of which are
verbatim from Revised Order 4, the Guidelines for Affirmative
Action Program which are legally binding on this city. I suggest
a New Year's resolution for all: read Revised Order 4, all'6
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E of its closely typed pages:
Third, the need for a Director of Employee Relations. A
written job announcement should be forthcoming and publiched.
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The active recruitment of the best qualified applicant should
include serious attempts to locate and attract women and minority
applicants. In support of this goal, the city manager will soon
receive a list: of relevant publications for inclusion of the
i •j 11,'x 1111)01111('0111011C, 1'hrvt� pull i ';11 i011:" hrlvc in;r, wiJr cin-t11:11'i ,l
among, professional wumen; and a roster of qualified women
who might be interested in the chance -to join and contribute
to our community. We also urge the CityManager to be directed
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! to c -:..--act ar.' inopc gate with the Iowa Governor's Commission on
the Status of Women in using t:eir roster of qualified women in
the state.'
We must, now treat the areas of disagreement. They arc two
and they are serious.
First, is the employment standards question. It is aliened
that employment standards specified in the Griffcnhagen-Kroeger
report and those used by the city are non -validated "tests"
i as defined in federal guidelines and in the absence of any data
showing they are job-related; constitute an invalid measure which
deprives or tends to deprive an "affected class" --women and
minority people --from access to these jobs.) The apropriater.ess
of job factor evaluation to this problem should be seriously
evaluated before it is accepted as a panacea. We are not talking;
about a mammouth'organization; we are talking about an employer
with less than 400 jobs. Further, this city's e perience with the
last two consulting firms brought in to handle "personnel problems"
has not, been encouraging. A„commitment , in this direction should
be seriously and expertly analyzed.
'The second major area of disagreement has implications of
wide wage 'scope: our allegation that this city has and is
perpetuating de facto sex segregation of jobs and salaries
We have offered you data in support of this allegation which
shows' that women are at the lowest runes of the salary sccaic of
• this city and they exclusively occupy the, lowest cl':ssii Od
: of ;1e',
positions. This situation is co^..pourded by tl c nd�g
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positions under the Griffenhaeen-Kroeger classification plan.
In effect, the captive labor market--women--of Iowa City
1 is being exploited: someone, sometime has to be held accountable
{ for this phenomena and the ^.c -ice eliminated. women have the
1; right and concerned citizens can be said to have the public duty
1 to test these allegations in a court of law. Whatever mechanism,
1; if any, is set up to revise the Griffenhagen-Kroeger pay and job
classification•schema, in the near future the necessity for this
j legal action wi11 be up for review. Concerned women have not
I waived this possibility by the response received from city
government in the last, week.
These are rather omnious notes on which to end and do not
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1 do justice to our good faith efforts and concern for our city.
In keeping with our past presentations, we again offer a new
positive suggestion for your consideration.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in
Kansas City, Missouri has available technical assistance and
expertise for the asking. The city may simply request that a
voluntary program officer come to visit Iowa City to assist r
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i in evaluation and 'design of equal employment policies. These
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in•.:ividuals are not investigators. The city is not placing itself
1 under governmental review by availing itself of this resource.
Travelexpenses, etc. are completely assumed by the EEOC. A
7 letter of invitation may be directed to the 'following.
Mr. Charles E. Clark,:Regionai Director, EEOC Regional Office,
•' New Federal Building, Room 113, 601 Last 12th Street, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. Their telephone number is 810' 374-27,81.
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December 22, 1972
Lwould like the record to :note the following objections:'
a. This meeting is occurring the last week day before Christmas,
a day which women are burdened with particularly heavy home care
responsibilities .
b. the time of this meeting, 4 pm, and previous formal and informal
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council sessions, is copletely inappropriate for the working People
of this city. Specifically, since the public release of the proposed
ssification scheme there has been no meeting
pay and job cla
ups most affected by these decisions
scheduled at a time for the gro
to be present to offer their viewpoints.
c. the entire representation of the city council and city manager's'
office present here and at the last meeting has been all white,
all males with one exception of one woman performing secretarial
functions
T_nese objections are presented to preserve on the record some
sociological aspects of the decision making process of this
d as comments or. individual persona,Wes
comrnl.:nity and are not offerb•
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• elle city councilai(d city managCY aU L'"�iOt'1'/.0
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.•r•rTrE TC'S jt"l'jClate
an AP
chnroc would be to analyze, r,:v1C:a and ].eviF(:,
r C:COI;ll11C t-"aC1u115, t!1C Cil
ffenha�en-ICroeger p<•y
scllenitl ill light Of fcdCa"al and State nondiscriminatl(. ',
particularly as it relates
i)rCv:Ously "d`fccted
and litigation, 1:
classes of women and minority «roups. t� lone, range ch"--ane
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on „.n= 30, 1974,
would include termination of its activities
unless further council action is taken to ex its 'existence:
This period will coincide with the new Director Of Employee
Relations, initial employment;
'the planning and complex
�am and �erlpinate t•'` -'en
structuring of an affirmative action ProPeriod of implementation.
the"on-Q.oing program has passed its initial p
The composition of the AFFIRpATIVE ACTIO\ C0: ,ITTEE is to be
the majority of whom will
as follows. A nine member committee, Human
be woraen and minorities. One member each of the Iowa City
a City Civil Service Commission; one
Relations Committee and the low
inistrator of a urge firm
meaber who is aprofessional personnel adm
with demonstrated experience in design and implementation. Or
affirmative action programs; one male and one female employee
of the Iowa City ,government;
one attorney skillin in civil rights
and/or administrative law and/or municipal government; the city
manager or his designee to sit ex officio. To expedite matte.`.,
we would not be opposed to Mr.
and as a good faith example, U. It mcr.:be:shi?
1Ic11s sup(:rvisinY, the creation of this committee's act
withi.r, the outlined categories and with the 's tile'_: t:on of t•'•e
composition Of the majority.
The :justification of the composition of this committee
includes the following;
1. '1hc
fact that the committee should be n majority of
women and minorities is consistent with Revised Order 4 which
states an employer has the responsibility for "the active
involvement with local minority organizations, women's
organizations; community'' action groups and community service
programs."
2. These are groups', whose interests arc bcinp, evaluated.
3. These groups have had inadequate'input in the past.
4. This ADVISORY group will only infleu^ce
awe--eity-council and city administration. cke- �
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We would appreciate your comments on this proposal.
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TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF IOWA CITY
maywepresent to the Council an opinion we feel is shared
by most of the female Cityemployees, namely:
"'If the ladies employed by the City of Iowa City feel
sufficient need for a liberation campaign, they would
be quite capable of waging their own -- at their_
discretion - not expense
We feel the "current move by other parties" is against
our better interest rather than for our interest.
We, as a whole are sufficiently satisfied with our
employment with the City of Iowa City. If welwere not
we are indeed capable of obtaining other employment or
as stated above "wage our own battle."
We thank the members of the Council for their progressive attitude
and `the 'many hours spent in the administration ofltheir
considerable duties.
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