HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-20 Regular Meeting1
M' f�443
1 (,y
FI "
MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL. MEETING
MARCH 20,'1973
The City Council met in regular session on the 20th day
of March, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the
Civic, Center.
Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,
White. Absent: None: Mayor Brandt presiding.
The invocation was given by Rev, Robert Welsh, First
Christian Church.
It.was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the
minutes of the regular Council Meetings of March 6 and March 13,
1973 'subject to correction. Motion carried.
Public Discussion: Candance Horn,;828 E. Washington St.
appeared regarding;a proposal for stopping for schooland city
3�5
buses.' It, was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the ,proposal received, ,filed and referred'.to'the'City Manager
and City Attorney for subsequent. discussion by :the Counci.
,
Motion carried,. -`
It was moved by. White; and seconded. by Czarnecki�that.the
,
minutes for the Plumbing Board and Board of Appeals meeting'
sa.
3d
3-13-73; CATV Committee meeting 2-26773; Charter Committee
;•;i
me'etings2-22, 3-6, 3-7-73 and Planning & Zoning Commission
'filed. 'Motion
a.,a
a�9
meeting 3-14-73, be received and carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution of Approval of Class C^Beer &' Liquor Control License
Application for. Max J:,Neppel dba/Nep's be adopted.; Upon roll
' call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted
'aye'.' Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by, White that the
Resolution to Issue Cigarette License to Canteen Foodand
Vending dba/American College Testing Program, Inc. be adopted.
Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved (byryHickerson and r seconded by, Connell
'the Resolutionxto`Refund Cigarette"Licenseafor;rIowa Vending
33r,
'dba/iihdrican College'-Testing•'Programbe'radopted'".Upon r6ll�1.,
all Connell, Czarnecki ,`Hickerson',.'White;and-•.Brandt voted:.
n,
aye', z,Mot iori."carried:
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter from George Mather requesting the Mayor to serve as ,one of 340:
official marshals at the Bike Marathon on April 29, 1973 be
received and filed, &'''-'tfi6 "Mayor '"answer appropriately. Motion carried.
-2' COUNCIL.MINUTES,
:MARCH 20, 1973
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
letter from William G. Clark, 3111 Alpine Cour concerning
� �
313
P sintin of street traffic lane dividing lines
g". s be received and
filed. Motion carried. -Director of Public ;Works Ralph.Speer
commented that new signs "to'designate center as separate left
-`turn lanes will be.erected.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the letter from Howard Robertson, 825 N. Dodge St., requesting
paving.of alley south of Bowery between S. Dodge -and 'Lucas',St.
be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report
back. Motion carried.
It was moved b White hate and secondedConnell that the
Y Y
,by
letter from Ann 'Thompson suggesting a stop sign be installed
4
at Clinton &'-" Prentiss Streets be received, filed and referred
355 `•'
to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. Council-
man Czarnecki inquired as to ;signage for Court after widening.
Public:Works`Directoi„Speer-answered that the function ,of'Court
will not be changed, except when Burlington S"treet is being
• constructed.
>;
It:was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White.that
the letter fromM.J. Knutson, Iowa'Concrete Paving Association,
33iQ
concerning Iowa City ,nomination for award byrIowa.Concrete
Paving Association' be received and filed'. Motion'`carrie'd.
It was moved by White and seconded.by Hickerson that the
letter from Lyle Fisher, Johnson Co. Health Department, requesting'
expanded sewer services on Sand Road in Iowa City be received,
33j
filed, referred to the City, Manager for report back. 'Motion
carried:
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the letter from Johnson Co. Commission on Environmental Quality
requesting strict enforcement of littering, especially on access
roads to and from the new landfill be received,_ filed and referred
to the'City Manager'.Motion carried: 'Councilman Hickerson
suggested that enforcement be tightened up.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the
letter ,from Harold W. Nichols, 801 Second Avenue, concerning
enforcement of Animal Control ordinance be received, filed and
referred to the City Manager for report back'_to the Council.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter from George Mather requesting the Mayor to serve as ,one of 340:
official marshals at the Bike Marathon on April 29, 1973 be
received and filed, &'''-'tfi6 "Mayor '"answer appropriately. Motion carried.
-3 -
COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 2O,;1973'
It was moved by White and 'seconded by Czarnecki that the
letter from Wayne Walter, Johnson
Co. Civil Defense, concerning
Possible elimination of State Organization'of.Civil'Defense
bei
received, filed and referred to the City for review and
.Manager
report back to Council. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
letter from Richard
Emerson, Kirkwood Community College, offer-
ing services of the College for speakers
34D.
for programs or for
tours of the campus be received ,and 'filed. Motion carried.'
It was movedby Hickerson andseconded by Connell that
the rules be
suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance
Amending Zoning Code 8.10.16C
Concerning Bulk Storage of. Oils,
Petroleum and Similar Inflammable Liquids
and Chemicals-be;given
by title only. Upon rollcall: Czarnecki, Hickerson,, White,
Brandt
343
and Connell voted 'aye', 3rd reading given. .It was
moved by Hickerson
and seconded.by Connell that the Ordinance
be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson,; White,Brandt;
Connell T_-
and Czarnecki voted aye . Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by.Czarnecki that
' the 3rd reading of the
Ordinance Rezoning Courtcrest, Inc.,
Property on Muscatine Ave., directly :North Intersection°of
of
Dover Street,.from R1B to R2 Zone be deferred one.week
39= i
to the
Council can discuss this at a joint meeting with the Planning
& Zoning
Commission.' Motion carried.
It. was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the Ordinance Adopting the 1970
Editionofthe Uniform Plumbing
Code with Akendments be amended by the addition
of thepoint
recommendationsfrom the -Board of Appeals and the Plumbers.Exam-
ining
Board. motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and
34
seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the lst &
2nd reading of the
,Ordinance as amended be given by title only.
;Upon roll call,White, Brandt, Connells Czarnecki
and Hickerson
-voted 'aye'. Motion carried, lst &`2nd readings
given.
It was moved by,Connell and seconded by White that the
rules be
suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance;Amend-
ing the Code, Establishing Size
& Material Requirements,for
Water Service Pipes, and Repealing Section 9.62.4 be
34�n
given by
title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hick-
'voted
erson and White ''aye'. Motion carried, 2nd reading given.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the rules be,
suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance
Amending Municipal Code, Repealing Section
3.18.3, Establishing
Rates for Temporary` Water Service and Regulating Supply of
347
Water Service be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell,
Czarnecki, Hickerson, White
and Brandt voted 'aye', motion
carried, 2nd reading
given.
4 -
'COUNCIL MINUTES
'MARCH 20,''1973
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the
Resolution Approving.Contract & Bond for
Repairs to Recreation
Center Roof, Cedar Rapids Roofing, be adopted. Upon roll
call
Czarnecki, Hick6rson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that
the Resolution Approving'Contract
Amendment for Business Reloca-
tion Mall, Park Fair, Inc. be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson,
White, Connell
349
and Czarnecki voted 'ate', Brandt voted 'nay'.
Motion carried.
Mayor Brandt'announced discussion on Proposed Design Stand-
'ards,*, for and Construction
'Design of Improvements Within Iowa
.,City. Bruce Glasgow, a developer,asked for
a delay.on adoption
of standards. and,inquired ifJohnson Co. Regional'
had any imput on the standards. Mayor Brandt commented
on the need for imput from developers.
Lester Bigalk, Pres.
Iowa City Homebuilders'Assoc. asked that the standards be
until tabled
.,meeting with -the Council-andiStaff'can-be arranged It
'350
was moved by.Hiqkerson and,seconded by..Connell :that
action pending;recc'
;bee -deferred ,any,C'ouncil
mmendatio'n's from contractors and
other interested 'and
groups the item to'appear pear on the agenda
four meetings from this meeting,,(April,24).
Motion carried.1
It was moved by WhiteAnd seconded by c6nneli:that, Design Stan-
dards
Report be.referred to P lanning & Zoning�.for recommendation
and to 'to
report back the Council. Motion carried. Bert.Frantz
requested that the City Manager
set a:sp6cik*c time for the
meeting. Mayor Brandt explained that a Public`,",ohearing be
would
held on proposed changes later.
Mayor Brandt appointed Dee Norton, 522 Ginter, to a 3 year
',term•to Project Green
and C. E. Peterson 107 Post Road to a
6 year term on the Airport Commission. It
351
was moved by Connell
and seconded by White that the Mayor's appointments be
Motion carried. approved.
.Councilman Czarnecki questioned why the deferred item
concerning the Civic Plaza had not been placed on.the agenda.
Director
of Public Works Ralph Speed responded that the problem
had not yet been resolved.
The'City Manager reported on the conference in Denver called
by Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development attended by City staff,
concerning portions of new federalism it
as applies to m6nici-
palities. He stated that specifically new federalism will take
shape it
353
as applies to community development concepts, in two
acts of Congress, namely: The Responsive
Government Act and the
-g COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH -20 1973
Better Communities Act. He commented that the biggest impact
on local communities is that the Federal ,government has declared
a moratorium on present funding projects and by July 1974 broad
comprehensive planning must take place, and that one of the
most significant charges local government has ever received,
is thattheCouncil will be charged with only not the physical
planning but'the economic,, social and political planning. Pre-
sentations were made by Director of Urban Renewal Jack Klaus
on the impact of the new law on Urban Renewal, by Director of
Community Development Dennis Kraft and by Director of Finance
Joe Pugh. Mr. Klaus indicated that there -would be no cutback
on R-14 funds. Mr. Kraftadvisedthat the complete comprehen-
sive planning in the several areas affected -land use plans,
capitol, improvement plans, social services, housing, education,
health, code enforcement, streets,sewer, recreational facilities,
street.lighting-could not be completed by July of 1974. Mr. Pugh
stated jthat responsibility of the use offundsreceived isthekey for availability in the future. After Council discussion,
the City Manageradvised that in the future he would have °a
written synopsis and that a Council representative,should`- attend
future conferences. i Mr. Klaus stated that the National League
of,Cities would be sending..asummary of ;the meeting i to. participants.
George Dasovitch appeared, requesting accelerated R-14''Program.
The Mayor commented that the League of Women Voters had endorsed
the general developer, concept for ,the R-14iUrban Renewai:Project.''
The City,Attorney requested that the City vs. Blakely suit
be discussed at the executive session. He reported ;bn.the
Court decision at Burlington, and its impact on Iowa City, con- 35L}
cerning,the Ordinance adopting present form "of"government as
being a change in government, and no further change allowed for
six years.
It was moved by. Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adjourn
to executive session for discussion of acquisition and disposition
of Urban Renewal property and for discussion of the Blakely 355
court case. Upon roll call White, Brandt; Connell, Czarnecki,
Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried:
Executive session was .held, 'after which the Council recon-
vened in regular session, all Councilmen present.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Authorizing Fair Market Value for Acquisition of
Urban Renewal parcels 84/1 Aaron Braverman, 84/2 Kent Braverman 35�
84/13 Georgia T. Marlas. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czar-
necki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
,1
Item No. 1
Item No. 2
Action:
MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL &kJ- a -
INVOCATION
READING OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MARCH
6 AND MARCH 13, 1973.
e
ecIIeil, a \\ auo
Item No. 3 PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
S_2ulQku� a N�,u 9„? 9• 'E „r n a d
cs[.he
Item No. 4 RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Joint meeting of the Plumbing Board and Board of
Appeals for March 13, 1973.
b. CATV Committee meeting of February 26, 1973.
c. Charter Committee meeting of February 22, March 6,'
and March -7 1973.'
d. Planning and Zoning Commission, special meeting .of
March
14, 1973.
A Action:
Item No. 5 ISSUANCE OF PERMITSs
log a. Consider resolution to approve Class C beer and
liquor control license application for Max J.
Neppel dba/Nep's, 208 North Linn Street.
b. Consider resolution to issue cigarette license to
American College Testing Program, Inc., Highway 1.
-N / /
e. Letter from Lyle Fisher, Johnson County Health Depart-
ment,_requesting ,expanded sewer services on the south
side of Iowa City. .3 )touae•c poi S:.y.pr r('pyr1, y,vt��c/,FT
Action: U
•
page 2
Agenda
March 20,,1973
Item No. 5'
(Continued)
I
c. Consider resolution to refund' cigarette permit
-�--
to Iowa Vending dba/ ACT, Highway 1.
Action:
Item No. 6
CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL.
a. Letter from William G. C1ark,,3111 Alpine Court,
concerning painting of streets for improved traffic
control.
Action:
:.
-.-b..,Letter.
�fi a -c t� Tr ,Q u -1-y . t L� '(�� �. a.e a.ya �-�.� -P._ Aq"&ti
from -Howard -Robertson, °825 North Dodge, re-
questing that the alley south' of Bowery between South
Dodge Street and L cas Stre t be paved.
Action:
.J 1 -1 a .,ti:n
C. Letter from Ann Thompson suggesting a'stop sign be
at Clinton and Prentiss Streets.
Action:
}}ins(taallled
W I \ ✓L� -�. /L '.�� ✓t9'f7ri
(10 ck .
U
1,.Grt,, P S
(IVA 46--71 s Bks Rt r`
d. Letter from. M. J. Knutson Iowa Concrete Paving 'Assoc-
iation,'concerning Iowa City nomination for award by
the Iowa Concrete Paving Association.
Action:
I _1r.
e. Letter from Lyle Fisher, Johnson County Health Depart-
ment,_requesting ,expanded sewer services on the south
side of Iowa City. .3 )touae•c poi S:.y.pr r('pyr1, y,vt��c/,FT
Action: U
3
page 3
�'
Agenda
March 20, -1973
t
Item No. 6
(Continued)
f. Letter from Johnson County Commission on Environ-
mental Quality, requesting
strict enforcement of
laws dealing with litter; especially in the
area
ofaccess roads to and from the new Iowa City
Landfill:
Action
n
G1OI�1_tP VILzel r /�
Cr F r/cam
_
Ll lHtae ci u
g. Letter from; Harold W. Nichols, 801
Second Avenue,
concerningenforcement of Animal Control Ordinance.
Action:
V V
h. Letter from: George Mather requesting'that.'the Mayor
serve as one of the official marshals at the Bike
on April 29.
`Action:`
\Marathon
Yj+l_C--W tf1 �1'4t,!1 i.r5fi..�A•1:J4.l.i�LQy
v
i. Letter from Wayne'iialters, Johnson County Civil De-
fense,,concerning
possible elimination of the State
organization of Civil Defense.
c ion.
J,.
Action: )
Letter from Richard Emerson, Kirkwood Community Coll-
ege, offering the services of the college for needed
programs.
lei .n,
Item No. 7 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, 8.10.16C,
CONCERNING BULK STORAGE OF OILS, PETROLEUM, AND SIMILAR
INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND CHEMICALS• (3RD READING)
Comment:` This zoning code modification would change the present
set -back` requirements of 150' to a setback that varies
according to size of the storage tank, and which is
identical to the requirements of the National Fire
Protection Association. The Planning and; Zoning Com-
page 4
Agenda
March 20, 1973
Item No. 7
(Continued)
Comment:
mission voted unanimously to approve the zoning,amend-
ment. The staff and Fire Marshal concur in this rec-
ommendation. Public hearing was held February 27.'
Action:
Y� 17.5 3.T.D. �a-a�1a�p �'I�li Glupk
)J/(7
Item No. 8
CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING COURTCREST, INC., PROPERTY
ON MUSCATINE AVENUE ,(PORTION OFTHE FORMER PROPERTY OF
SAINT MARK'SMETHODIST CHURCH) DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF DOVER STREET, FROM R1B TO 'R2 ZONE.` (3RD
READING)
Comment:
Courtcrest, Inc., is requesting a rezoning from RlB to
R2 of 2.25 acr.es.which contains the;. former St. Mark's
Methodist Church building. ;A previous rezoning request
was considered !:by -the `Planning and Zoning;Commission at
its S ,
eptember 28, 1972. meeting. At that'time'it was
decided to leave the 'zoning as R1B for this portion of:
the;entire,tract. :The Planning and Zoning Commission
voted 3-2 to deny this current rezoning, request. The
developer had then requested'a public hearing on the
rezoning request. Public hearing was held on/1February'27.
Action:
W/ Lv .hav Q L%& -A rh a al 'd P AA
Item No. '9
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1970 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS. (2ND READING)
Comment:
The adoption of the 1970 Uniform Plumbing Code ;is being
considered by the City in order to meet one of the re-
quirements of,the City's Workable Program for Urban
Renewal. Specifically, the Department of Housing and
Urban ,Development has indicated that the use of certain
construction materials, such as plastic pipe, must: be
allowed if the City's Workable Program is to be: re-
certified. If the, Workable Program is not recertified,
the pending R-18 Urban Renewal Project cannot be approved
and this,will also have some impact on the amendment of
the R-14,Urban Renewal Project. A few amendments to the
Uniform Plumbing Code have been proposed by the Plumbing
Examining,; Board. These amendments are included in the
•
ordinance adopting the code. The Building Code Board of
Appeals has also commented on the proposed -Uniform
Plumbing Code and minutes of a joint meeting by these two
boards have been forwarded to Council.
page 5 •
Agenda
March 20,'1973 ;
I
Item No.' 9 (Continued) By] hive vvtoktit s PA -
Action: be -w P,,.dad 6
th"ev'ceatiV\.w..ePLC( Rd' _0,%VCt.Boav�
F. T nnw d e
!� C^la r ..es a. f„ OttAllye
Item No. 10 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING THE'CODE, ESTABLISHING SIZE 2 N`{'
AND MATERIAL 'REQUIREMENTS'FOR WATER SERVICE PIPES, RE- rea�1a�
PEALING SECTION 9.62.4. (2ND READING) 9I Del
Comment: This ordinance has been prepared to update the Code in
conjunction with passage of the 1970 Uniform Plumbing
Code. /
Action: l D� 2- 7 D
1^Q �
Item No. 11 CONSIDER' ORDINANCE AMENDING' MUNICIPAL CODE, REPEALING
SECTION ;3..18.3;.;,ESTABLISHING, RATES: FOR 1TEMPORARY<r'.;ATER
SERVICE, AND REGULATE' SUPPLY OF- WATER ISERVICE." (2ND
READING)
Comment: This ordinance has also been prepared to update the Code
in'conjunction withpassageof the 1970 Uniform Plumbing
Code. (,9
Action: T ) Q - a 1 ♦ F 'N 01 k
Item No. 12 CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR
REPAIRS FOR RECREATION CENTER ROOF.
Comment: This resolution approves ,the contract and bond for ,
Cedar Rapids Roofing, Inc., for repairs to the Recreation
SIO Center roof. Award of this contract was made at the
February 27, 1973 meeting.
Action: \ I %j
Item No. 13 CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE
BUSINESS RELOCATION MALL, CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT, IOWA R-14.
Comment: This contract change alters the requirement for the height
of the windows in the modular units from eight feet to six
• feet. This change was approved by the architectural firm
of Peters -Martinson in order to expedite construction of
the modulars as the eight foot high windows were unavail-
able. This change will result in a deduction of $1,500
from the total contract price. .,The staff recommends adopt-
ion of this resolution.
• •
page -6
Agenda
March 20, 1973
Item No. 13
(Continued)
Action:
\ � /1
l� I l 2 a� 7�Y•7 �1J�
J/
kD U lk�tD
C�e
Item. No. 14
CONSIDER PROPOSED DESIGN'STANDARDS FOR DESIGN
AND CON-
STRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN IOWA CITY.
Comment:
This item is being placed on the agenda so
that Council
may review any further questions concerning
design standards,
the proposed
and give the staff direction
as to the
adoption of standards.
these
Action:
Item No. 15
BUSINESS FROM 'THE CITY!COUNCIL.
Item No. 16
MANAGER AND
REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE CITY
THE CITY ATTORNEY.
item No. 17
PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
•
i
''r
MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
• MARCH 6, 1973
The City Council met in regular session on the 6th day of
March, 1973 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Civic Center.
Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson
and White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding.
The invocation was given by Father John Morrissey, St.
Mary's Catholic Church.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to con-
sider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the
minutes of the regular Council meetings of February 20th and
27th, 1973, subject to correction. Motion carried.
Janet Trimble, Taft Speedway, appeared concerning criteria
used in determining application of rock. The Mayor explained
the Council policy. Kenneth Amada also appeared and read
communication from Postmaster Coen, The Council discussed
methods of payment for the rock, sewer program, emergency access
and paving. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hicker-
son that the City Staff be instructed to furnish the labor and
equipment, and the abutting property owners paying for the
rock for Taft Speedway. Motion carried, White opposed.
Beverly Moore, Taft Speedway appeared requesting paving instead
of rock. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that
the Staff plan the inclusion of Taft Speedway in an appropriate
early paving program. Motion carried.
Frieda Hieronymus, Executive Director of Old Capitol
Business Center Company appeared stating the goals of the group
concerning their proposal to take on the major responsibility
for the development of the downtown urban renewal area. The
Mayor declared his appreciation for their response to his call
for help from the citizens of Iowa City.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the bills, in the amount of $575,025.56, be approved, subject
to audit.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
minutes of the Housing Commission meeting of February 7, 1973,
the Human Relations Commission meeting of February 19, 1973,
the CATV Committee meeting of February 19, 1973 and the Charter
Committee meetings of February 14, 15 & 19, 1973, be received
and filed. Motion carried.
n
U
-2- COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1973
• It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt
the Resolution to Refund the Cigarette Permit for Canteen Food
& Vending dba/Texaco Service, 301 Kirkwood Avenue. Upon roll
call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted
'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the
letter from Atty. Alan Leff requesting passage of a resolution
restricting parking to one hour time limit on west side of
Maiden Lane be received and the Police Chief be authorized
to post one hour parking on the west side of Maiden Lane from
Court Street to Harrison Street. Motion carried, Czarnecki
voting 'nay'. Atty. Leff was present representing Brenneman
Seed Store.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Arlis Swartzendruber, 331 South Lucas Street, re-
questing use of vacant lot at 333 South Lucas Street for
recreation purposes be received, filed and referred to the
City Manager for report back. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell LhaL L•he
letter from Ms. Martha Wells concerning recycling program be
received, filed and a copy referred to the City Manager and
the Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hess, 2112 F Street, con-
cerning parking be received and discussed specifically with
the overall parking policy. Motion carried. Councilman Czar-
necki inquired what the next step was, as the bus tour had
been taken. The Council concurred that it should be an agenda
item for informal discussion.
The Mayor referred to the letters received from Guy J.
Birch, HUD Area Office concerning the status of the R-18
Urban Renewal Project and the status of the proposed parking
facility in connection with the R-14 Urban Renewal Project,
which had been discussed at the noon informal meeting. He
announced that it was the consensus of the Council that the
Staff notify Mr. Birch that the Council cannot meet the March
12th deadline,and that the Mayor and Staff will meet with
him in Omaha. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by
Connell that the letters be received and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that
the letter from Cecil Miller, Donald Brogla and Charles Walden,
requesting installation of sanitary sewer in 2100, 2200 blocks
• of South Riverside Drive, be received and referred to the
City Manager for report back. Motion carried.
i
-3- COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1973
• It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that
the letter from senator Harold Hughes, requesting informa-
tion on federal funds for local programs, be received and
filed, the Mayor instructed to respond to the questionnaire.
Motion carried. Councilman Czarnecki advised that Senator
Clark would be making a similar request.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that
the letter from Marianne Milkman, Chairman of Project GREEN
Bikeways Committee, proposing a bicycle and hiking path from
the Mayflower Apartments to the Coralville Dam Road be received
and referred to the City Manager for report back next week.
Motion carried.
The Mayor announced discussion of the proposed Tenant -
Landlord Code. Linda Dole, representing the League of Women
Voters, appeared concerning the manner in which the proposal
of this ordinance by a citizen's group had been received,
suggesting that the Council might wish to employ a consultant
to examine this problem and stated that their group is primarily
concerned with encouraging rather than frustrating constructive
citizen imput into the local governmental process. Jim Ryan,
PAT Coordinator, appeared. His letter stated that a number
of questions need to be answered pertaining to enactment of
an ordinance and that an in-depth study should be made. He
suggested a local body to arbitrate disputes in this Ordinance.
Atty. Jay Oehler, representative of Bar Assn. Committee stated
that as requested by the Council, they will study and report
in approximately 90 days. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Ryan
meet with Attorneys Honohan and Oehler. It was moved by
Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that Mr. Ryan's letter be
received, filed and referred to the City Attorney. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance
Establishing Method of Zoning Classification of Lands Annexed
to the City, be given by title only. Upon roll call White,
Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', motion
carried and 3rd reading given'by title only. It was moved
by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Ordinance.
Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance
Amending Zoning Code, 8.10.16C, Concerning Bulk Storage of
Oils, Petroleum and Similar Inflammable Liquids & Chemicals
be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki,
• Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 1st
reading given.
•
•
AN
-4- COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1973
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance
Rezoning Certain Property from M1 to M2 Requested by Capitol
Propane Gas Co. in BDI Industrial Park be given by title only.
Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell
voted 'aye', 3rd reading given. It was moved by Hickerson and
seconded by Connell that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll
call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted
'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance
Rezoning Courtcrest, Inc., Property on Muscatine Avenue Directly
North of the Intersection of Dover Street, from R1B to R2 Zone,
be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czar-
necki and Hickerson voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion car-
ried, 1st reading given.
Janet Trimble requested clarification of what was going
to be done on Taft Speedway concerning the rock application,
and after the motion was repeated by the Mayor, stated that
the residents did not accept that solution to the problem.
After further discussion, the City Manager suggested that the
Department of Public Works would make one spreader pass down
the road making a center road access, 7' wide, any other rock
at owner's expense. The Council did not withdraw the motion
made at the beginning of the meeting.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity
for March 27, 1973 on Business Relocation Mall Planting Pro-
ject, City -University Project Iowa R-14, be adopted. Upon
roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted
'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded
by White that the Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare
Plans and Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call Connell,
Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion
carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that
the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans, Spec. and
Form of Contract on March 27 and Receiving Bids on March 29,
1973 be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White,
Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
Public Works Director explained the 1973 Court Street
Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. It was moved by Hickerson
and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting Public
[fearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973 on 1973
Court Street Sanitary Sewer Impr. Project be adopted. Upon
roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki
voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and
seconded by White that the Resolution Directing Engineer to
Prepare Plans and Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call
White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'.
Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by
White that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans,
Specifications and Form of Contract on March 27 and Receiving
Bids on March 29, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. be adopted. Upon roll
call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted
'aye'. Motion carried.
Public Works Director Ralph Speer explained the 1973
Court Street Paving Improvement Project. It was moved by
Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Setting
Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973
on Court Street Paving Project be adopted. Upon roll call
Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson; White and Brandt voted 'aye'.
Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by
White that the Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans
and Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki,
Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion
carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell
that the Resolution.Setting Public Hearing on Plans; Spec. &
Form of Contract for March 27 and Receiving Bids on March
29, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson,
White, arandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion
carried.
Public Works Director Ralph Speer reported on the Demoli-
tion and Site Clearance Contract No. 2 for City -University
Project, Iowa R-14 involving 14 parcels. It was moved by
White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting
Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973
be adopted. Upon roil call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki,
and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved
by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Directing
Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications be adopted.
Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White
voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and
seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Setting Public
Hearing on Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract for
March 27, Receiving Bids on March 29, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. be
adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White
and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the Resolution Accepting Work on Civic Plaza Parking Area
Division II be deferred to next week. Motion carried.
City Manager Ray Wells recommended that the City enter
• into contract with Mainstem Inc. for Equipment Management
System for all central equipment. Ralph Speer, Dir. of
Public Works explained that the contract was for one year
Wit h an initial charge of $5,880.00. It was moved by White
and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Authorizing
Agreement with Mainstem, Inc. for Equipment Management System
be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White,
Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for
the public hearing on Adoption of 1970 Edition of Uniform
Plumbing Code with amendments. Community Development Director
Dennis Kraft explained the Building Code Board of Appeals
and the Plumber Examining Board recommendations. Joe Connell,
Chmn. of Plumbing Examiner's Board and Telford Larew appeared.
The Council concurred that the disagreements between the
Board of Appeals and the Plumbers Board should be resolved
by the time all three readings of the Ordinance are given.
Mr. Connell stated that the Plumbers Examining Board did not
approve of plastic pipe as had been reported in the Press
Citizen. The Mayor then declared the hearing closed.
Councilman Czarnecki asked what material would be pre-
sented at the public meeting concerning the Summit Street
area. Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft reported
that there was none to present and discussion would include
parking, street lighting, etc. in addition to rezoning. Council-
man Czarnecki also requested a report on the number of accidents
on Lexington. The Council held a short discussion on Ralston
Creek.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to
authorize preparation of the design contract with William
Nowysz & Assoc. for the remodeling of the Civic Center.
Motion carried, Czarnecki abstaining. Dorothy Douglas stated
that the Charter Committee had discussed the remodeling.
City Manager Ray Wells advised the Council of the bids
received for refinancing of the Urban Renewal Bonds with
award to Continental Illinois at 4.4 He also read the ��.r0`,
communication to be sent to each employee with their next
paycheck concerning fair employment practices, as recommended
by the Human Relations Commission. It was moved by White
and seconded by Connell that the recommendation be received
and referred to the City Manager to forward to all City Employees.
Motion carried,
The Council concurred that discussion of Design Stan-
dards be put on the agenda for formal meeting of March 13,
1973, for public imput.
City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on the suit filed
by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission against the City for alleged
-7 -
COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1973
discriminatory acts and requested authorization to respond
with information and denials. It was moved by Connell and
seconded by Hickerson that the City Attorney be authorized
to respond. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to
adjourn to executive session to discuss staff appraisal re-
views for parcels 84/8, 83/11 and 93/19 in Urban Renewal
Project R-14. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Con-
nell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
Executive session was held, after which the Council
reconvened in regular ression, all Councilmen present.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to
adopt the Resolution Establishing Fair Market Value Acquisi-
tion for parcels 83/11 -West; 84/8 -Johnson Co. Realty; and
93/19 -Roth. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czar-
necki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
0
. .. y, 7, •ii RAN Z�f .��'. '.i 'Y9,i �1i�b ut .ji��' �� r iL 1°.•��};.Ci. '11 ��.... ' ,'l' ', �'Z",
•
•
MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 13, 1973
The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular ses-
sion on the 13th day of March, 1973 at 4:00 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. Roy Wingate, Gloria
Dei Lutheran Church.
Public Discussion: Jim Elshoff, 228 Brown Street appeared
concerning Ordinance 2311, regarding street storage. The
Council stated that they were discussing and considering revisions
to the Ordinance.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
minutes of Board of Appeals meeting 3-6-73; Charter Committee
meetings of 2-28 & 3-1-73; Parks & Recreation Commission meet-
ing of 2-14-73; Johnson County Commission on Environmental
Quality meeting of 3-1-73; Housing Commission mtg. of 2-21-73;
Riverfront Commission meeting of 2-15-73 be received and filed.
Motion carried.
was moved
e and
agendatitem Numberb15�vbettaken upcouteofborderkeronassthethat
next
item of business. Motion carried. City Manager Wells explained
this item, the request from Project Green Bikeways Committee
for $5,000 share in cost for a bicycle path from Mayflower
Apts. to Coralville Dam Road, and stated that the funds could
be made available from the Park budget. Mrs. Marianne Milkman
appeared and said that the application to the Bureau of out-
door Recreation would be made by Johnson County and the Con-
servation Commission. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded
by Connell that the City share in the cost, not to exceed
$5,000 subject to the requirement that the City Manager and
Parks & Recreation Commission continue to participate in the
Planning of the project, the Commission in terms of where it
goes and the total policy and the City Manager and Staff in
terms of specific design criteria and specific construction
process. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and
Resolution of Approval of Class
Application for Robert Hanrahan
Upon roll call Brandt, Connell
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
seconded by Hickerson that the
C Beer & Liquor Control License
dba/Depot Lunch be adopted.
Czarnecki, Hickerson & White
It was moved by White & seconded by Connell that the
Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License
Application for BPO Elks #590 be adopted. Upon roll call
Connell, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki
voted 'nay'. Motion carried 4/1.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application for
-2_ • ONCIL MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1973
Taco Vendor, Ltd. be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki,
Hickerson, White, Brandt & Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that
the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Applica-
tion for Eagle Store #220 (Wardway) be adopted. Upon roll
call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted
'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that
the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Application
for May's Drug #198 be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt,
Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Application
for Eagle Store #157 (N. Dodge) be adopted. Upon roll call
Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that
the Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application
for Aleka Hardware, Inc. dba/Maid Rite Corner be adopted.
Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that
the list of certifications for eligibility for Battalion Chief:
Kenneth R. Irving, Arthur C. Kloos, Thomas L. Hansen and
Captain: Wayne A. Fjelstad, Ray E. Wombacher, Raymond M.
Hess, Thomas L. Hansen, Leslie D. Nicola, Ronald G. Whittaker,
Malvin L. Heinsius from the Civil Service Commission, be
approved. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
notice from Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality of public
hearing on April 25, 1973 on procedures modifying certain
emission standards be received, filed and referred to the
Johnson County Comm. on Environmental Quality for report
back. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
letter from George Mather concerning Bikeways Committee Bike
Marathon on April 29, 1973 be received, filed and referred
to the City Manager for action in accordance with existing
ordinance. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the letter from Marianne Milkman, Chmn. Project Green Bike-
ways Committee, suggesting use of certain streets as bike
routes be received, filed and discussed further when parking
limitations are again discussed. Motion carried.
•
-3- COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1973
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the letter from Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, concerning rezon-
ing request for Courtcrest, Inc. property be received and
filed. Motion carried. Councilman Czarnecki's motion that
Human Relations Commission be instructed to look into the
area of fraternal organizations as it relates to discrimina-
tion policies of the City, was not seconded.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the notice from Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Co, concerning
revisions to gas rules and regulations be received and filed.
Motion carried. The City Attorney advised that he would ask
for a more complete explanation of these notices in the future.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the letter from Senator Dick Clark concerning conference in
Cedar Rapids on March 23 to discuss urban problems be received,
filed and referred to the City Manager for whatever data can
be compiled for use by the Council representatives. Motion
carried. Mayor Brandt stated that Councilmen Czarnecki and
White would attend the meeting.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the letter from Richard W. Johnson, 1906 Winston Dr., con-
cerning status of Block 101 Urban Renewal Project R-19 and
expressing desire to acquire property at 306 S. Capitol be
received, filed and referred to the City Manager and Urban
Renewal Director for recommendation to the Council. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the letter from W. D. Cramer, Chicago -Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad concerning improving railroad procedures to minimize
blockage of crossings be received and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amend-
ing Zoning Code 8.10.16C Concerning Bulk Storage of Oils,
Petroleum and Similar Inflammable Liquids and Chemicals be
given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson,
White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', 2nd reading given.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance
Rezoning Courtcrest, Inc. Property on Muscatine Ave. North
of Intersection of Dover Street, from RlB to R2 Zone, by
title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell and
Czarnecki voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried 4/0
2nd reading given.
i
-4- COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1973
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance
Adopting 1970 Edition of Uniform Plumbing Code with Amend-
ments be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt,
Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', 1st reading
given.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the
rules be suspended and the lst reading of the Ordinance
Amending the Code, Establishing Size & Material Requirements
for Water Service Pipes, Repealing Section 9.62.4 be given
by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki,
Hickerson and White voted 'aye', 1st reading given.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that
the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance
Amending Municipal Code, Repealing Section 3.18.3 Establish-
ing Rates for Temporary Water Service and Regulate Supply
of Water Service, be given by title only. Upon roll call
Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye',
lst reading given..
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
Resolution Restricting Parking to One Hour on West Side of
Maiden Lane from Court to Harrison St. be adopted. Upon roll
call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Czar-
necki voted 'nay'. Motion carried 4/1.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
Resolution Accepting Dedication for New St. John's Alley be
adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell
and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Repairs to Rec-
reation Center Roof be deferred to the next meeting. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Sulzberger Exca-
vating Co., Muscatine, Iowa, on Wm. White Boulevard Storm
Sewer Project be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Con-
nell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the
analysis of accidents in Park Road area. He stated that the
problem was not serious and most accidents occur at the inter-
section of Park Road and Rocky Shore Drive.
• The Staff report on Project Green request for funds for
Bicycle Path was given at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1973
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for dis-
cussion of the proposed design standards for design and con-
struction of improvements in Iowa City. Rev. Welsh mentioned
the goals previously submitted by the Citizens for Better
Iowa City and use of conduit for cable television. Nancy
Seiberling suggested consideration of proper design for street
lights. Jim Elshoff commented on use of a policy for right
turn after stop.
that
or
randt
ated
mneed to be
ade toytheBAirporttCommissionaand lto ProjectuGreen. He also
commented on the proclamation of congratulations to the City
High School Basketball team and coaches for their achieve-
ment in reaching the 1973 State Basketball Tournament.
The Mayor asked for Council direction concerning the
Fiscal Year Bill. After comments from the City Manager and
discussion by the Council, it was moved by Hickerson and
seconded by Connell that the Council urge, by sending a copy
Of our urging to the Chairman of the Committee in both House
and Senate, that the bill be brought to debate before both
houses. Motion carried.
Councilman Czarnecki requested an explanation of the
response to the HUD letters in the March 6th meeting. The
City Manager replied. Councilman Czarnecki noted that at
the Des Moines League of Municipalities meeting, the leader-
ship and competency of the Omaha office of HUD was discussed.
He then questioned what the plans were for the annual meet-
ing with the boards and commission. The City Manager advised
that all the reports had not been turned in. The Mayor then
read the letter written to Mr. Birch by the City Manager.
Councilman White advised that the Citizens Advisory
Committee organizational meeting at the First Christian
Church tommorow night.
City Manager Ray Wells presented a rough draft of the
resolution and agreement authorizing a mutual aid agreement
with the City of Coralville and the County of Johnson, which
would functionally consolidate areas of law enforcement such
as communications and records. Councilman Hickerson ques-
tioned the use of the word 'aid', suggesting 'co-operation'
Preferable to aid . It was moved by Hickerson and seconded
by Connell that the Staff be authorized to work on a mutual
agreement with Coralville and Johnson County and report back
to Council with a resolution. Councilman White suggested
change
movedby White eand t1wwithdrawn.as
secondedbyHickersonhat it issthe esense
• of the Council that we are in favor of functional law en-
forcement cooperation, coordination and assistance, and we
are requesting the City Manager to convey this sense to the
Coralville City Council and the Board of Supervisors of
_6 COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1973
Johnson County and authorizing him to work with them in
developing a specific implementation draft. Motion carried.
Linda Dole, representing the League of Women Voters commended
the Council on this resolution and stated she hoped it
would serve as a basis for further cooperation in other areas.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
The need for an Iowa City ordinance concerninL school
buses has been brought to our attention. At this point'
in our course of action we would like to inform you on
the matter.
Z+At present, the state law of Iowa reouires any vehicle
to coma to a complete halt when warning; lights are flash—
ing on a school bus in the process of loading or unloading
school children. This law does not include residential
or business districts dithin the city unless provided for
by city ordinance. Iowa City has no such ordinance.
In a meeting or, March 2, with Public Safety Director
Dave Epstein, Richard Lahr, City Engineer Mike Hunzinger,
and Leu Negas, the matter was discussed. Objections to
the proposal were considered. One, children may become
confused by the different procedures of school buses and
City buses, Two, ,.hildrenmay acqui_e a faleae sense ol:
security that ,vehicles will, ir_'fact; stop for them.
The response to these is twofold. First, the classroom
can aid in educating; the children, who are predominately
junior high and high school are, on the proper loadint
and unloadintgprocedures 'of'school and city buses." Also,
Coralville dogs require, vehicles to stop. A'similar
ordinance in Iowa City would provide uniformity for
_ adult drivers who commute between Iowa City and Coralville.
Second, under ,the present law, children must cross the
'street at their own risk.' Passing this ordinance could
cut down on this risk. Perhaps the ordinance could include
a provision reuuiring bus drivers to motion the children
to cross after traffic has halted.
Mr. Epstein supports gur actions and Mr. Hunzinger has
no objections concerning the traffic flow. Mr. Lahr_
assured us it is possible to reroute school buses if-
necessai-y to comply with such an ordinance. lith this
in mind, we ask you to seriously consider the passage of
such an ordinance.
Sincerely,
Candace Born
Tom Wharff
John Glackin
✓nc cuur.4c nVrRe uunJerence tcoom at the civic center.
MEMBERS PRESENT:. Robert Burns Ben.Donat
Max SeZaer Joe ConneZZ
Char Zee Ruppert William Gauger
RaroZd Brender
MEMBER ABSENT: Lane Mashars',
STAFF PRESENT: Ra*h, Taylor
Paul Bowers:
It was agreed that the meeting would be thrown open for
general'discussionwithout attempting to keep accurate
minutes..
The`most troublesome point was the 3" house drain, The
E
Plumbing Boardfeltthat it was not large enough nor
cheap enough to be..satisfactory or necessary. The Appeals
Board felt that HUD had alreadydecided the,question.
After much' more discussion it was moved by Max Selzer and
seconded by Ben Donat,that: "The Uniform' Plumbing Code
with the changes proposed by the State Building Code
.Committee be accepted with the following additiontoSection 403(a). No,more than two stools or other six
unit 'traps ;on any three inch' house drain." The vote
was unanimous.
It was moved by Joe:Connell and seconded,by Charles Ruppert
that the ,meeting. be' adjourned.
i
MINUTES
CATV Committee
February 26, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hubbard, Ehninger, Cordier, Blum, Welsh, Prediger,
Eskin, Kril, Russell
MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
Guests Present: Dorothy Douglass, members of the Broadcasting program
at the University .of.'Iowa'
Rev. Welsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Minutes, of the February 19 meeting were approved as amended, moved by
Mr. Hubbard, seconded by Mr. Blum. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Blum called the Committee's attention to the fact that Iowa City
is included in',the-top 100:markets'in the United States and it is in.
fact in the 65th market. Mr. Blum handed out an.exhibit to!the Committees.
illustrating this,
The Committee discussed change of date in the Public Meeting., The
decision was made, for Rev. Welsh, to arrange the format and inquire
as to the access of
the Council Chambers before March 10.
The Committee:.then discussed and made changes to Mr Hubbard's letter
to the Governor's Office regarding 'the establishment of a'task '-force.
(Letter is attached.)
Rev.Welsh,then reported to the Committee publications and materials
that had been received. The Committee decided to circulate these
publications and have them read before the next meeting.
The Committee then discussed the visit of Mr. Mike Holland on March
5. Rev. Welsh went over the agenda for the meeting.
The Committee next discussed plans for the visit of.Mr. Gold from
New York on March 19 at 7:00 P.M. The questions voiced by the Committee
for Mr. Gold to answer are:
(1) Role 6 philosophy of public access
(2) How to assure public access
(3) Questions on System Design
(4) Examples of public access (video tape)
with Mr. Wells to Lawrence, Kansas on FebruaryMr. Kril and Rev. Welsh then reported to the Committee on their visit
,23, '-
a privately ,owned franchise with three percent of the"1973.They found
gross income
of system paid to the city. Four thousand and four hundred households
are hooked up out of a population of forty thousand. The franchise
also owns the newspaper in Lawrence.
nn=GULl VC MSS15LdnL
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Mr. Willey
Regarding our request for the establishment of a task force.
'to study the implications of Cable TV,' we submit the following in
answer toecific
our s "
Y P ;questions:
A. Items the committee should consider:
1. Status of CATV:, Is it'a public utility ,(seven states
have so declared) Is it a common carrier`Asuch. as
the telephonecompany) or is it just another business'
requiring,the use of public'.right-of-way?,
2. Should a moritorium be declared on all Cable TV (CATV
or Broadbands Communication) until we know'where we are
going or want to go,;(several states have done this).
3. What are the legal implications and possibilities of
interconnecting communities or the state into networks>
(intergovernmental agreements, cable districts, public
authorities, uniformity of public access channels within
the state, etc.')?
4. What types of services should be required (in case of
emergency, public access, public services, etc.)?
5. What technical standards are feasible and should be
required (particularly as regards compatibility in
interconnecting cities and states)?
6. What protections should be required for the protection
against invasion of privacy?
7. What type of censorship should be prohibited or allowed
and how should this be done?
8. Need for, and desirability for state-wide regulation to
limit the Federal role and haphazard local regulation?
B. Groups to be considered for representation on a CATV Commission
or task forcer
'• 1. Consumer groups (NAACP, League of Women Voters, labor
unions, students, etc.)
2. Legislators
3. Iowa League of Municipalities
AV!
•
Mr. Wythe Willey Page: 2- March 12, 1973
• Executive Assistant
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
4. Iowa Educational Association
5. StateDepartments (State' Educational Radio & TV
Facility Board, Commerce' Commission, Department of
Public Instruction, Civil Defense Division of Public
Defense, Higher Education Board, Dept. of Social
Services, etc.).
6. Motion picture distributors, broadcasters, and, other
media representatives
7. SpecialServicesGroups (Libraries, Banks, Hospitals,
etc.)
8. Professional Groups (Engineers, Lawyers, etc.)
C. Present boards or commissions might consider the questions`
(but whose viewpoint is liable to be limited 'to''their
special niche in the 'broad spectrum of;issues.and--answers):
I. University of Iowa Institute of Public Affairs,
2. State Educational Radio 6,TV'Facility Board
3. Iowa Legislative Service Bureau
4. Office for Planning ,and 'Programming '!
5. Iowa State.Coimnerce.Commission
We sincerely believe that there is a valid role for the
state in developing appropriate guidelines.`
Sincerely,
Robert.L. Welsh
Chairman
Iowa City CATV Committee
MINUTES
•
Iowa City Charter Committee
February 22, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT: Baldus, Knight, Welt, Cain, Meardon, Davidsen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ringgenberg, Corrigan, DeCounter
Guests Present: Councilman J. Patrick White; Pat Anderson, 509 Davenport;
James Keele; Gary Hayward, ill S. Governor; John Wehr, N. 118
Currier Hall; Nan Penman, 734 Stanley; Elenore Bowers, 512
Rundell.
Patt Cain called the meeting to order. Minutes of the February 14 and 15 meetings
were deferred.
Councilman White stated the following responses to the questions asked 'by the
Committee:
1. He has ,actually kept track of the hours he spends on council duties
twice, once it was seventeen hours and the other was twenty-one:'
2. He doesn't think that $75 a month salary is enough for being a council
member.
3. He thinks that .the salary for council members should be raised but thinks
that it is very difficult to compare councilmen's salaries with those, of other
policy makers.
4. He'doesn!t think that' -there is a socio-economic term to give a'representa-
tive segment of the community. All or most of the members of the Council are
.professional or;owners of businesses or University staff but there are 'a lot of
good people besides
5. He'spends very little out-of-pocket cash, but added that time was more
taken than, anything.
6. Fie doesn't feel.that he has enough time to become knowledgeable about
all the mattersthat come before the council. He feels that this is partly 'due
to the fault of the new meeting procedure. He feels very strongly about informal'
meetings and .feels that the Council needs to devote more meeting time to this than
at the present.
7. - He thinks that.a large number on the Council might offset some of the time
burden of trying to cover the increasing number of meetings and organizations that
need to be. covered. 'However, ,he'feels this would not make any significant inroads
into the time required.
8. The Council reaches the point where they must delegate some decision
making power to authorities whenever, the electorate is ready, but he's not sure
that at this level of government that there is likely to be delegation to any
great extent. Certainly the decision making power in whatever aspects are not
policy oriented must be clearly delegated.
9. The,Council does use council committeesmost assuredly and increasingly
to the credit of the Council.
10. The Council would and does benefit from having clerical and research
staff --the City Clerk, City Manager, and City Attorney.
• 11. He would use office space at the Civic Center if provided for meeting
and discussing with the public but feels that we have much higher space priorities
than that. The Citizens' Advisory Committee of the Johnson County Regional Planning
Commission, which is in development, could become the citizens' forum or sounding
board.
r.
Iowa City, Charter Committee
• ,
February 22 1973
Page 2
12. He roughly estimated that 10% to 20% of the actions that the Council
takes on subsequent questions are affirmations of a recommendation of a board
or commission:'.
13. He feels that the most significant portions of recommendations that
the Council acts on come from the City staff.
14. When the City staff makes recommendations, he doesn't think that alterna-
tives are presented as often as he would like. 'Ile feels that alternatives are
more often presented in the past year. than his other two years of office.
He would recommend more meeting time for informaldiscussion without
being limited, to a scheduled item if making policy recommendations to the Council.
16. 'He feels that the reports from staff attempt to bring out both good
and bad points but don't always succeed. lie feels it's very difficult to
criticize your own proposal.
17. He hasn't come'io the conclusion whether the structure should include
wards, but feels that it would be desirable to give the public the opportunity
to vote on it. He feels that there are advantages and disadvantages towards'
that that there is a risk, if you have a total ward system, of having a Councilman
from a specific ward not being concerned with anything other than in his own
ward.
ia. He.believes very` -much in the City Manager form of government for Iowa
City and feels it's the'best and appropriate and most workable, but can be improved
if some of,the:policy.burden isctaken.off.the City Manager's shoulders.,
19. He thinks that a popularly -elected mayor and'a city manager would clash,
but he has more faith in,the electorate than that.
20. He thinks that the function of an ombudsman is very beneficial but doesn't
think it necessitates having one as such, that there is room with the present
structure to,perform the 'same function. However, it is difficult to perform that
function in the existing structure for the same reason that's it is difficult to
be presented with alternative in staff data and this is the reluctance of the
individual to criticize his own product. _ He feels that neighborhood meetings
would lean toward the ombudsman function.
21. He feels that the staff is presenting data objectively, and will improve
as time goes by, as the City Manager trains and exposes his staff to his own
approach.
22:,_'He,stated''that informal citizen input is very seldom in putting alternatives
to the staff unless the citizen hears about it and is concerned enough to inquire
about it.
I i
23. He doesn't think that it is inappropriate for an individual citizen who
believes in something to try to persuade staff on Council action, however lie thinks
that it is inappropriate if the staff member doesn't recognize it as such.
24.- lie thinks that an elected at -large mayor might have differences with the
council, but also thinks that this would be a healthy situation. Ile feels that
the most diverse viewpoints obtained from policymakers make a healthy local
government.
25. He thinks that the council should consist either of five or seven members,
if wards being proposed, it should be seven.
26. 'He feels that if a larger number of members were on the Council they-
• would need to operate in committees.
27. Ile stated that a Councilmember did not serve as exoffi
cio members with
boards and commissions` when deliberating on matters, but there are instances where
the Council as a whole meets with boards and commissions. (Example: change in
municipal law)
y 1 • • Gln:
"• ! Iowa City Charter Committee
February 22, 1973
Page 3
28. He stated that he hasn't thought out, the question of having three
or four wards if there were seven members on the Council
29. -lie stated that there was a feeling in the community for wards as a
matter of responsiveness, but there are other ways 'to answer this, perhaps
through the Citizens' AdvisoryCommittee'.
30: Ile does not feel that it would be desirable for the Council to function
through subcommittees because you would run a real risk of bringing the staff
headon into the policymakers. He feels that the Council's committee work should
take place in an atmosphere where a Councilman is .not arguing with staff; other-
wise a staff report or position might tend to be influenced by a view of the
policymaker.
31.- Board and Commissions members are selected by suggestions from Council
or citizens and submitted to the.Mayor. The Nominating Committee' makes recommendations '
to the Council who invariably approve it and the Mayor makes2 the appointment.
32. He feels that the at -large elected Mayor assuming more of a policy role
would also have the 'effect of making better use of the Council's time and would
become; more of an originator of policy recommendations and to the extent that
'' he`would be viewed in a larger role; the Council would spend more time looking
at these suggestions.
33' He doesn't feel that the`'caliber of the mayor improves 'by election of
the people, but the additional policy responsibility that needs':to be performed`
can only adequately be,achieved..through election at -large: rather than by the
s. .
balance of the Council. '
34. lie stated that recognizing the mayor as primary policyleader and spokesman
is certainly an enlargement of present responsibilities.
35.' Ile feels that 'other Councilmen under 'the 'at -large elected mayor would
still be able to initiate policy, and that a stronger policy -oriented mayor should
have an increased salary.
36. lie stated that the cost of running for election by wards could be reduced
but he is mot sure that it would be.
37.1 He stated that policy initiation does come from boards and commissions
but that more could come:'
38. He feels that a recall provision would be desirable for the Charter but
it should be very carefully written and extremely well thought out.
39. He favors a`four-year :term ^for Council members.'
Ms. Davidsen issued' copies of a, report of a study done by a student working
on his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. 'rhe study covered nine omnunities in
Iowa. It stated that many citizens do not approach government officials directly
when they have a problem, rather they seek informal representation such as a
friend, neighbor, or co-worker who is active' politically and knows his way around
City Hall.:The student called these people policital links. The student breaks
these political links down into socio-eoenanic backgrounds and finds that these
political links are in the same socio-economic backgrounds as public officials.
Mr. Baldus then asked Mr. White if that held true in Iowa City. Mr. tAbite
stated that he did not think so but he stated that a Councilman tends to
associate with others of his own socio-economic status arca, as a result, he is
• more exposed to the ooncetns of those people than he is to the entire cartminity.
An individual attempting to raise a specific question, in Wiite's experience,
very rarely asks anyone else to ask for this person. He has also observed that
a majority of calls or questions from the public do not cane from the so-called
higher economic and social levels.
i
MEMBERS PRESENT: Meardon, Cain, Welt, Knight, Baldus, Corrigan,
Ringgenberg, DeCounter, Davidsen
MEMBERS '.ABSENT NONE.
Staff Present: Rosenstein
Guests Present: Elizabeth Diecke, 15 Forest Glen
Mr. Meardon called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Mrs. Diecke stated the following points to the Committee:
1 The fact that the o Charter
Committee is in existence
istence
�I
shows that there is:a problem in Iowa 'City.
2. Part`;of thedissatisfaction is with the present at -large
elections. People aren'•t able to vote the preference but rather•.: ;ell
they must', -vote 'for a candidate who is strong enough to prevent another,
person from winning.
3. ,This negative voting could be solved.by the place system of
at -large elections.
4.' That;.the Committee should also consider nomination by wards
and election at -large.
5. 'That wards wouldn't make a difference in Council represent-
ation and that they could be gerrymandered.
6 That wards should be drawn before the special election on
the proposed home'rule charter `so that people will know in advance
what ward they, will be in.
7. That there should be a longer time period between the filing
date, theprimaryelection', and the general election so that the
issues can become'more.focused and the voters' can become better informed
on how each candidate' stands.' This period should be.eight weeks.
B. That 'people `should "realize that knowledge is power and that
the Council must do its homework.
9. That under; the present system,' there. is a'lack of a focal
point of leadership with 'there being no defined place where policy'
originates.
10. That the Mayor should be elected by the voters so that this
person would be more of a policy making leader.
11.' That under the present at -large elections, many people are
just voting for one person and thus candidates are elected by less
than a majority'.
12.` That the place system of Council elections would allow
minorities more of a chance to ,win seats on the Council because they
could delay filing until they can see a "weak" seat to run for.
• Mr. Corrigan cited a letter from Mr. William Boyd of the National
Municipal' League which suggested that nomination by wards and election
at -large may be: the answer to giving representation to the Chicano
population in Dallas who were a sizable minority but not heavily
concentrated in one geographical area.
Iowa City Charter Committee Page 2
March 6, 1973
Discussion next centered on whether one seat on the seven -member
Council should be a two-year term. Thiswould' have the effect of
assuring that a majority of the Council seats would be up for re-
election every two years. Furtheri'several of the Committee members
felt that this seat might allow a qualified person to run without
having to make a four-year commitment.
Mr. Corrigan moved that there be a seven -member Council with the
Mayor being one of these.members, and that there shall be five
Council seats being for four years, the Mayor's seat for four
years and one Council, seat for two years. Mr. Baldus seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Baldus moved that there be place elections for the Mayor only.
and that the traditional at -large method of electing the City
Council beusedfor:the other seats with the winning candidate
getting the lowest, number of votes for the non -mayoral seats
servin a two-year term. Mr. Corrigan seconded the motion and
itypassed'fiveYto'-four-with Baldus, Welt. Knight, Meardon, and
Corrigan voting for the motion, and Davidsen, Ringgenberg, Cain,
and DeCounter dissenting.
Mr'. Meardon suggested'the`idea that there be a residency requirement
that an individual'candidate'must live in an area in order to be able
to`run for'certain:seats bub that all candidates would be -elected at -
large.
Discussion next centered on allowing initiative and referendum. Mr.
Corrigan moved that the Committee express itself in favor; of initiative
and referendum. Mrs: Cain seconded this,motion`and it passed unanimously.r'
Discussion was held, on what percentage of theregisteredvoters or
of the people voting for mayor 'should be required for the petition
to have, an initiative; or referendum issue'placed on the ballot. The LI
Committee felt that this percentage should be high enough so that it
must be a concerted' effort to get issue placed on the ballot, but that
the number should not be too great so that it would make this process
impossible..
Mr. Baldus moved that the petition for initiative or referendum must
contain signatures equal in number to at least 10% of the people voting
for the election of the mayor. Mr. Corrigan seconded this motion. The
vote in this motion was deferred until additional' information could be .
obtained. Mr. Rosenstein was instructed to prepare a list of percentages ss
of registered voters `and 'of people voting in the last Council election..
Mr. Meardon suggested that there might be a requirement that the people
• circulating the petition would have to post a bond and if the issue
did not receive a certain percentage of votes this bond would be used
to pay for the election.
Iowa City Charter Committee
March 6, 1973 Page 3
Discussion was, nextheld on whether there should be any regulations
as to when there should be an election held on the initiative or
referendum issues. Several suggestions were made on how to do this:
(1) The election on these issues could he held only when there is a
general election.
(2) That there could be two times a year when there would be an
<election on, theseissues, once at a general election and 'once at"a
special election.
(3) That there could be varying requirements concerning when the
issues would be placed 'on'the ballot, such that'a certain percentage
would be needed to place the issue on the ballot for a' general' election
and higher percentage needed for the, issue to be placed on the ballot
in a special election.
(4) That there be a certain percentage for the issue to be brought to
Council and a higher percentage which would 'require it to go to the
voters.
Mr. Rosenstein,-statedthat.there :were, two. types of initiative, one
' with the citizenry-writing the ordinance': and one with the citizens_
initiating the'°policy but not writing the"ordinance. `Mr.9Rosenstein
also stated, that the National Municippl League'Model City Charter
prohibits initiative power over certain areas such as the budget or
personnel. Mrs: Davidsen stated that she would get the cost of holding
an election.
The Committee next discussed recall. Mr. Corrigan moved that there
should not be'recall'in the !Charter. 'Mrs. Cain seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. :The "Committee `did desire to have the vote against
recall explained in their 'final report to Council.
Discussion was held on the Committee employing-outside counsel to
review the City Charter. Mr. Meardon`and Mrs.'Davidsen, who were the
sub-committee on this, agreed to seek counsel this week.
Discussion was next held on'appointment of the City Attorney. _Mr.
Meardon reviewed for the Committee the Committee of the Bar's recommend-
ations on
ecommend-ations`on the City Attorney. Mr. Baldus moved that the hiring of legal
officials be:left to the discretion of the City Council. Mr. Ringgenberg..
seconded the motion and it'passed eight to one, with Mr. Corrigan
dissenting.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30'P.M.
= MINUTES
Iowa City.,Charter Committee
March 7, 1973
MEMBERS PRESENT: Meardon, Corrigan, DeCounter, Welt, Davidsen, Baldus,
Cain, Knight
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ringgenberg
Staff Present: Rosenstein
Guests Present: Mayor Brandt; Della Grizel, 1530 Sheridan;. Barton
Stone, 1219 Quadrangle; Ellis Simler, 1920 Western
Road.
Mr. Meardon called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.
Mrs. Davidsen moved that the minutes of February 28 be approved as
:read. Mrs. Cain seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr: DeCounter,moved.that the minutes -of March 1 be approved as read. -
Mrs._Davidsen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.•_The minutes.
of<Februiry 22 1973, were deferred.
In.response to ,questions from the Committee, Mayor Brandt stated the
following:
l:That 1the'Mayor!devoted more time than other Council members.
The Mayor is in the Civic Center at least one-half hour to one hour
a'day and he devotes 'twenty `hours a week minimumto his duties. Some
of'the,Mayor''s'"duties, are to handle Council mail, which is done in,a
team approach with the City Manager, signing all of the.legal documents
of the City,'and discussing with the Manager and ldepartment 'heads the
daily happenings of:-the.City. He,further stated that the time he -,devotes ,-
'depends!on what issues are'in front of`,the Council and that he still
has time enough to run a business and to devote time to other civic
activities.
2.`' That the difference between being Mayor and being a Councilman in
regard to the amount of 'involvement of'the 'Mayor is fantastic.
3. That the Mayor and Manager, must work as a team because neither can
do it by themselves.
4:. That he has had differences with the City Managers in Iowa City but
he doesn't always air those in public
5. The outstanding characteristic of City Managers is professionalism.
6. That the Mayor should not be elected because individuals have a
tendency to think they have more power than they may have and there can't
help but be conflict between the Manager and the Mayor,especially over
administration:
.7. That he can get all the information he wants from the department
heads but that the Council should go through'the Manager in giving
•
direction or in filing a'complaint. 8 That a certain amount of recommendations from staff could be 'called
getting policy but that it still needs Council approval.
9. That policy is generated from the staff, from Boards and Commissions,
from citizens, and from individual Council members.
10. That if the staff makes policy, it is the fault of the Council.
Iowa City Charter Committee'
• March 7, 1973_ Page 2
11. That when he is,developing.a policy, he investigates.the budget
implications of that.policy to see if itisfeasible before he(brings '
it to the Council"!floor.
12. That.Boards and Commissions play an important role in policy'form-
ation,and that most policy suggestions the Council receive are referred
to a Board or^Commission.
13. That he islconcerned ,with the relationship between the Council
and Boards and Commissions and the Charter Committee should address'
itself to getting better communication between the Council and Boards
and Commissions'. He further stated that he is concerned with the lack
of direction of ,Boards and Commissions and the unclarity of their role.
He'cited "as an example' that the Boards and Commissions minutes may not
be very detailed and'thug at Council meetings he must ask staff what
happened )at their: meetings.
14. That he' doe sn't feel'- Council Committees would help in policy,
formation because each -Council member must make a decision and thus
he must have the information directly.
15. That Boards and'Commissions' recommendations play an important
rale and.;!that Ir_ -order to. overrule one he must..substantiate'.his reasons..,
for, being, against it..
16. That increase& Co '
uncil size -won t decrease 'each 'Council member's
work load,,but.that he is, not against, going to seven members.
17 .. Thai, wards scare the daylights out of him because.; in the age of
professionalism he
believes the purest form of government is° the
Council -Manager -at -Large; form. He.cited several examples of, what; has
happened in other cities with wards, i.e..: (a) `,The''Council'swapped
;zoning, (b) The Council swapped dutch elm tree removal. He further
stated that trading.services"to.please'''individual _Council members is
notthe way to have efficient government run in the best interests of
the City.'
18. That"he doesn't believe that the Council 'is not responsible and
that they have set policy that is equitable and ,just. He stated that
people are hung ,up on the word "responsive" which means that someone
is in:sympathy;and accord,with.your position._ He stated that it was
more important t0 be'responsible which means that one has to be re-
sponsible for one's own decisions.' He ,further stated,that when making
a decision the Council must consider the implications,` of that decision
and the long-range needs of the community.
19.' That the Council'' presently has a staff and office space in the City
Manager, the,staff, and the _Civic Center.
20. That if the Council felt it needed additional staff, it could get
it by a vote of a majority of the Council and that if he felt that if
it would make him more available, he would do it now.
21. That now people don't realize that they can call the Mayor or
Council.
22. That one former Iowa City Mayor had office hours but disbanded
them after,a month because no one came down during that time.
• 23. With a Council -elected Mayor, it is important that a majority of
the Council support the Mayor and that the Council should decide how long
the Mayor serves.
24.` The Council should be elected for four-year terms.
iOwa',City Charter Committee'
p: March 7, 1073
Page 3
25. if the Mayor is elected at -large by the voters, the term should
be for two years.
26- That the longer'a Council member serves, the more faith he gets
in the staff., A lot of Council members, when first starting, don't
understand how the system works, so it will take them a little longer
to geta grasp on what to do.
27. That there is considerable information available to Council
candidates,during the campaign and how informed
on theirown,initiative. .,they become depends
28. That abstention is no problem with the Council.
.2.9. That the problem of Council members declining to vote due to a
conflict of interest does not happen often enough to be a problem.
L
.30. That the City Managerhasa slot.to fill and that he can't expand
his role to ease thepositionof,Council except in the area of Public
Relations. The planned Director of Community Relations will be a big
asset because this person will handle complaints.ifrom start to finish,
recommending Policy.changes if necessary and in addition, will publicize
the
positive things�-_about city. Government. He further stated that
because the Dirdctorof,Coi.nmunity-Relations.viould stress the P I ositive,
as.-. well "as. handlingjthe complaints', mp nts, the position would'be better th-
having in:ombudsman. an
31. That the cost of running for Council is controlled by.Sta te law,.,
although, sometimes excessive amounts are
spent. The :amou nt that will
be,,
spent,in Council elections is dictated by how much is sp6nt.ori.your
oppon entes campaign and by how much you want to win. This would be
,regardless of whether there were elections:by wards or atw4arge,
32. Ihat he spent $150 out of hisownpocket in,his 1967 campaign and
nothing out of his ownpocket in 1971.'
33. That.campaigns could cost anywhere from $200 to $5000, but that
the individual running, does not pay for this.
34' �,That it would, not b
. e useful for the City to paypartof the election I
Cdstbe'cause if a candidate is credible, he or she will get financial
backers.
35. That in the first few elections, the Council -Manager Association
of.Iowa City tried to.get at least two individuals to run from each
ward, but they quit doing this because people voted for the best
candidate no matter where they lived. (Mr. Rosenstein was directed
get.copies of Mayor Brandt's study.of Council elections.) to
36. That a Council Position should not be so well paying that you
buysomeone's services. The most important thing is to get someone
devoted to the City itself.
37. That rather than wards, if people ran by Positions, bullet voting
could be eliminated.
38. That forms of government are not going to change peoples, attitudes
on lack of trust and faith in governmental officials.
39. That.the Council can't make everyone happy and that it must be
concerned with the majority of.the people.
• 40
That electing a majority of Council at each election may be
detrimental to continuity in municipal government.
Discussion next centered on the format of the public meeting and was
deferred until the meeting of March 8, 1973.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
Minutes
Plannin9
& Zoning Commission
ission
• Special Meeting -- March 14,:1973
4:30 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Madsen,Beasley, Davidsen,.Henry
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ogesen, Galiher, Mulford
STAFF PRESENT: Wollmershauser, Lambert, Bonnett, Child
Chairman Madsen called the meeting to order and asked if there were
: any corrections to the minutes of the February 22, 1973 meeting.
It was moved, by Mrs'. Davidsen and seconded', by Dr. Beasley,; to
approve.the minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously.
S-7302. Preliminary Plan for a Large Scale Residential Development
for Braverman -West (vic.'southwest of intersection of Benton St.
and Mormon Trek Blvd.) Developer: Mace Braverman. Engineer:
_. Shive,;.Hattery'& Associates.(Jim Shive). 45-day:Limitation::
April 14, 1973.
Chairman Madsen explained that the,Commission_had previously.
discussed this.request as a Planned Area Development' and, since that
time, the.LSRD`Prelininary,Plan'had been''formally-submitted. He
indicated that l'the '`Commission, had 'discussed : various:, deviations
from the subdivision requirements as well as the, general scheme
:for the Planned Area'Development'and a'special meeting was requested
in
order, to, expedite the matter.
Mr. Jim Shive made :the following comments about the LSRD:
1. Braverman -West would comply with the recommendation to provide
atrunk sewerage line of approximately 3500 feet in length to '
provide sewage service to dwellings.
2. The preliminary plan failed to exclude the two 'northern .areas
left out by the actual plat plans and this would be corrected
in the legal description.
3. A variation from City policy is requested so that asphaltic
concrete could be used instead of concrete.
4. A variation is requested on street width to allow 22' instead
of the required 28' on the street adjacent to Mormon Trek
Boulevard.
5. 'Sidewalks would be provided along streets.
6. A variation is requested in curb type to allow rolled type
curbs.
7. A variation is requested in curb cut width to allow curb cuts
in excess of 24'. He stated they would comply with the 20'
16. Mr._Shive;.stated that he felt, it was a matter of interpretation
of the Municipal Code that cross walks between the various culs-
de-sac should be provided to insure adequate internal circulation,
and they are not in agreement with this.
17. They are asking for a variation from the Municipal Code to
allow sidewalks to be located three feet from the property line
of abutting lots, rather than one foot.
16. Mr. Shive indicated that the City requires a 3" lift curb on
all driveways and, only if they were not allowed to use
asphaltic concrete, would they wish to conform with this
requirement.
�• -i; -r .
db
Page 2
''•
minimum distance between'a driveway and a corner.
B.
Braverman -West would indicate on"the plan the height of the
proposed structures.'
9..
They would comply with the recommendation to indicate sidewalk
width, curb cut lengths, and pavement widths.
10..
They concurred with the easements being required for the D.E.A.'s
and agreed that easements will be required for fire hydrants.'
Mr. Shive stated that they did not concur, however, that the
D.E.A.!s are a circumvention of the intent of the Municipal
-
Code concerning maximum length of cull -de -sac.
11.
As a matter of explanation, Mr. Shive stated that the distance
between buildings was not indicated,except as shown onthe
"typical" lot layout, and this was done in an attempt to 'show
there.is little ornodistance between buildings.
12.
Mr. Shive 'indicated that off -center culs-de-sac seem important
to the aesthetics of the project and ,they do not feel this is
a departure` from City standards.
13.
He stated they were not aware of ,any City policy.prohibiting
one-half a cul-de-sac and felt this would add rather than
detract from the..development.-
14:.
Braverman -West would be willing to'obtain an agreement with
the property; owners to thesnorth regarding dedication of
sufficient ROW to result in the needed ,public ROW, to accommodate
a collector street. ''Mr. Shive stated that he felt they 'should
_
only,be,responsible for paying half the cost of paving West
Benton Street and the people to the north responsible_ for the
'cost of paving the other half.',
15.
They agreed that the water mains in the culs-de-sac will have
to be designed in a loop around the perimeter of the culs-de-sac
for "engineering reasons.
16. Mr._Shive;.stated that he felt, it was a matter of interpretation
of the Municipal Code that cross walks between the various culs-
de-sac should be provided to insure adequate internal circulation,
and they are not in agreement with this.
17. They are asking for a variation from the Municipal Code to
allow sidewalks to be located three feet from the property line
of abutting lots, rather than one foot.
16. Mr. Shive indicated that the City requires a 3" lift curb on
all driveways and, only if they were not allowed to use
asphaltic concrete, would they wish to conform with this
requirement.
'Page: 3
Commissioner Henry, asked to what extent the commission could
consider variations. Mr. Wollmershauser stated that Section
9.50.6A ofthe'Municipal Code,states that the Commission may
grant exceptions if it.could be shown that'strict compliance
with the requirements would result`in extraordinary hardship to
the subdivider because of unusual topography, excessive costs,
or other such non-selfinflicted conditions.
Chairman Madsen stated.that the difficulty seems to be that the
developer feels they would like to take advantage of some statements
in the PAD ordinance which might permit some variation. it was his
feeling that in some cases there may be reasons for variation, but
they have to be very special reasons or otherwise variations may
be granted endlessly. He felt many of the Variations requested by
Braverman-West.were not justified on the basis of some peculiar
situation, but rather on the basis of cost. He indicated that it
would be possibleto argue on the basis of aesthetics,, but pointed
outthat would be a value.judgment.
Mr. Shive indicated that it does pre I sent a hardship to the developer
to preserve the woods,and the terrain that is there. If they arel
not permitted,some variation from the Municipal Code, it forces them.
todisregard the -topcgrAphy.:and � go: about the development in :an
entirely different fashion. It . would, he stated, become economically
unsound to preserve the topography of the area under.the present
City requirements.
Acting City Engineer George Bonnett gave a presentation outlining
the City's position as�stated'in the Staff Report.
Discussion ensued and the Planning & Zoning Commission made the
following comments:
1. Agreed that Braverman -West should comply with the recommendation.
to provide a trunk sewerage line.
,2. Agreed that thepreliminary plan legal description should reflect
the two northern areas left out by the actual plat plans.
3. Agreed that City standards should apply regarding paving with
concrete.
4. Because of the fact that only one side of the street adjacent
to Mormon Trek Boulevard is used for access, the Commission
indicated their willingness to go along with a street width of
22' and that no on -street parking would be permitted.
5. Agreed that sidewalks should be provided along streets.
6. Would prefer to go along with City standards on curb type with
the exception of permitting rolled type curbs in the immediate
turn around area of a cul-de-sac.
7. A majority of Commissioners agreed that they would consider a
maximum permitted curb cut width to be 30'.
Page 4
di
•' Mrs. Davidsen pointed•"out the possibility of setting a precedent
to :;allow .this kind of a variation on curb cuts. Chairman Madsen
agreed that precedents;are very easily set and that others could
also say 'theirs `is an unusual situation, etc. Commissioner Beasley
expressed„the opinion'that.some concessions may be in order,
especially when you realize that the'Braverman-West development
could have been an apartment project,'which it isn't.
Mr. Shive agreed that some off-street parking areas would be designed
to,make.it unnecessary for drivers to back into the streets.However,
in some cases, this would probably, be impossible to arrange. Members
concurred that .;:this,would'probably be acceptable, if held to'`a
minimum, in order to assure adequate parking in the development
area.
Mr.' George Bonnett stated that, as a matter of record, the Public
Works'Department,would object to.any and all parking areas on the
street.
8. ;Agreed that the height of structures should be indicated on the
plan.
9. Agreed that off -center and one-half cull-de-sac would be ,
worked out,; with the .City Staff. s
10.', Concurred that the,.developer would attempt to work out an
agreement wth,property ;owners to the north regarding dedication
of-sufficient ROW.
11. Commissioners concurred that sidewalks must be located one foot.
from the property line of abutting lots, and Chairman' Madsen
pointed out ,that this would mean a 20' setback. He explained
that,. this was true because the. Commission at the February 22,
1973 'meeting:whenl.they.,approved the recommendation of 16' set-
backs, rationalized that Braverman-West could use the 3' of
parking on the "ROW, This ,is prohibited by the City.Code.
It was moved by Dr. Beasley, seconded by Mrs. Davidsen, to defer action
on the Preliminary Plan for a Large Scale Residential. Development for
Braverman-West to the next meeting.- The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned.
Mr. Lyell Henry, Secretary
that the Resolution as read.be adopted, and ,upon roll call there were:
Passed this 20 day of March 19 73
o-,
33.
March 8, 1973
City ,Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 522140
Gentlemen:
I'am writing to request that twice each year the maintenance department
paint dividing lines on the city streets at intersections which have
left -turn -lanes or other special traffic control lanes.
At a number of intersections the introduction of clearly marked left -
turn -lanes has done a lot to bring about smoother traffic flow during
rush hours. But about this time of year the ,lines which indicate the
special lanes become, almost impossible to see, and drivers, either out
of ignorance or fear, revert to two-lane driving. One recent afternoon,
for, example, at the intersection of Muscatine and Court streets, the
southeast -bound traffic was held up by a car preparing to make a left
turn. from Muscatine tn, rn„rt' e,A �_�
==LL a �Uuai,oi 1} - cars "waited behind him
until he was able to, make his turn; he had positioned himself on the
line separating the thru-lane and the left-turnaane so that only ,one
lane of traffic could move. '_During those months when the lines at this
intersection are clearly visible,traffic flows smoothly at this Inter-
section because all drivers can tell at a glance that there are separate
thru- and left -turn -lanes.
The downtown intersections on Burlington street are other intersections
which need always to have the lanes clearly marked. If there is a
double left -turn -lane for west -bound Burlingtori,street traffic at
the Riverside' Drive intersection (as many drivers believe there is) that
information should be clearly evident on the appropriate lanes at all
times.
I realize, that the cost Of painting all street lines more than once
a year would be prohibitive, but I believe that painting lines at
selected, heavily -traveled intersections would be comparatively in-
expensive and would insure that traffic would flow as smoothly as
Possible throughout the year.
Sincerely,
i
Ai4i 4.-ar
3111 Alpine Court
Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, Iowa
From: Howard Robertson
Date: March 12, 1973
Request is made to pave the alley south of Bowery St. between
South Dodge and Lucas streets.' The traffic is heavy and the
maintenance of the gravel poor. Some of the property owners
abutting the alley have repeatedly added gravel but it stili
remains a problem. Ib is my understanding that this area was
once a small lake. This would account for a very poor drainage
situation that presently exists but could be rectified. if the alley
were paved. You are no -doubt well aware of the concern of the
residents on Lucas street with, every' heavy rain.
Your consideration will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
46ar6Nobertson
Property owner
725-7252 Bowery
Residence:
825 N. Dodge
0
■
March 16, 1973
Honorable Mayor C. L. Brandt and Members of the Iowa City Council
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa
Gentlemen:
In the year 1970 the Iowa Concrete Paving Association initiated a municipal award to
encourage high standards of workmanship and quality construction in Portland cement
concrete paving. By the apparent enthusiasm shown by members of city councils and
g• g that
engineers throughout the State of Iowa and members of our association, it appearsa
this should be made an annual event.
There are certain guide lines which we follow. The projects are rated by a city engineer
from the State.of Iowa, a paving contractor's representative, the Portland Cement
Association paving engineer, and the manager of the Iowa Concrete Paving Association.
The following items are considered in the award and the maximum points allowed in each
category are shown below.
Rideability - 25 points Concrete strength - 5 points
Edge alignment - 5 points Concrete air content - 5 points
Construction of joints - 5 points Thickness of concrete - 5 points
Surface texture - 5 points Contractor's job management &
Curb alignment - 5 points job prosectuion'- 25 points
Project cleanup - 5 points Contractor's safety - 10 points
Complexity in construction - 10 points
From the above rating system you can see that other items are taken into consideration
other than visual items. We feel this is also important. 'During the 1972 construction season
there were approximately 60 cities who constructed Portland cement concrete paving in
the state. Of these 60 projects Awere considered for an award. The City of Iowa City
was considered for its project. The City Engineer was in charge of design and inspection.
The contractor was Metro Paving of Iowa City. In addition nominations for the award
were made in the cities of Council Bluffs, Mason City, Belmond, Dubuque, and Waterloo.
The winner of the award was named at our 1973 workshop held in Des Moines, Iowa on
March 7th. For the first time we had a tie. The joint winners were the Allied Construction
Company for the City of Mason City, and the Irving F. Jensen Company for the City of
Waterloo.
MJK;st
, Director
!//
LMF/mk
O O !:
O
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
o
2`S01V GOJ 22'h SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 351.0556
March 1, 1973
Iowa City City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
At the last meeting of the Johnson County Commission.on Environmental.
Quality heldFebruary1,,'1973, there was discussion'on the problem
of`litteritig-in the'County'particularly on the access roadsleading,..
to the new Iowa City land, fill. Complaints from residents' living
along these access roads and visual evidence of littering have
prompted us to take the following..action:
1:'. Ke urge strict enforcement of'the existing littering
laws, both City and County.', City ordinancesthat: prohibit
littering include: 3 42.3,.Part C and 7.14.4. State ordi-
nances that prohibit' littering <include:' 455B.`97 and 4558:98`.
2. Due to the large amount of litter that is lost from
uncovered transporting ,vehicles- example private contract
haulers and urban renewal haulers--we urge strict law
enforcement`of the following existant statutes:
City Codes: 3.42.4 Part C.states that "every
vehicle shall be-equipped with a permanently
attached cover, either of rigid construction or
a fabric material," and 7.18.13 which prohibits
the hauling of trash in uncovered vehicles.
s'
3. We recommend notices be published in the media stating,
the City and County will enforce these laws and that after
a reasonable time that the offenders will.be'prosecuted to
the full extent of the law. Also,, we recommend that signs
be erected on the approaches to the Iowa City land fill
stating that littering laws will be enforced
n/ J/OOHNS/ON COUNTY COIPIIS ON ON
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
4 Gr1-J Not Present
Vil iam KUnk, Iowa City Robert Morris, lowa City Carol Neit(erhIsar''.
Johnson County
JOI}q Laitner Iona City, Joyce Campbell, Johnson
•Y: j� ) County
7 q ` '�'L• / /'�� �o I
o ii c 3r1 e(7 Unive sYCy
of Iowa Miciael,Kattchee,,Coralville
1:ir,
Gentlemen:
What has happened to the stiffer Q) Animal Control Ordinance? Many
people I talk to say that it is not :north the paper it is written on.
There are more dogs running at large than there ever has been.
As a member of the citizens committee who prepared the new Animal
Control Ordinance for passage, I am very much disappointed with the
enforcement. The problems I have in the area in which I work will
varify the above statement. This past week I had to cut off mail delivery
to one address because of four or five dogs running at large and giving
trouble upon approaching the house. The owners would not tie up their
dogs but have installed a mailbox by the front sidewalk. The dogs are
still running at large in a three or four block radius in violation of
Sec. VI PP. 1 of the Ordinance. Also, I have at a number of times seen
one of these dogs accompanying its owner unleased in violation of
Sec. VI PP. 1.
It is disgusting to go to the downtown business district and have
to wra1: -round dogs running at; large, in violation of Sec. VI PP. 3, so
you can transact your businees. PY- wife has actually witnessed dog
fights in the downtown business district. why must this be allowed?
I have seen a lawn enforcement officer, marling autos for the
purpose of checking parking violatiuns, go past a pack of dogs running
at large and do nothing about it. It seems to me that all he would
have to do is use his radio and have the Animal Control Officer come to
the area and ti,- to do something about the situation.
I realise that apprehending narking violaters is part of law en-
forcement and Aust be done. However, I think that danage'done to Manan
beim-,s and ..' C:i trt;f by dogopis ,just as W oN ant if not more i, or.Sant
than ticke�:Lnj an over parted &.11to.
Tn rrr opinion the contents of the Animal Cont:'ol. Ordinance has not
had enough ;rubiici:iv. It was published in the paper in very fine print
wrhich most poordo probably did not read. The important parts shol.ld be
published periodically- in readable type and then fonowed un with ntri&,
eni'orcoment and penalties for violators.
I an. r•^rz7,r to hoar people say again and again that it doeo no good
to complain the City will not do anything any,ray. I think eve"y cffori;
•'1110104 ;)i'. 3?.: c Yo strictly o „e-rce ViditJ.-nee aiid pr6ve t0 :I:e
citizens of Iowa City that their City Government does care and enforcement
of this %dinance is possible.
1
A few years ago we were thankful for a crack -dot -in on noisy motercycles
and it corrected a serious situation. Ghy not a crack -da -m on violaters
of the Pot Animal Ordinance (this includes cats)? It is deplorable whan
a mailearrier irmist carry an axe handle with him for protection from dogs
while doing his work. This actually was done this past year by one
carrier in a certain area of our city.
I hope that -Wie efforts of the citizen's comaittee -::ho worked on the
Ordinance was not wasted. Some of us took time from other things because
we felt we were doing our city a valuable service. Now let .us see the
results of our efforts in a strict enforcement of the Pet Animal Control
Ordin,nnec.
Sincerely yours, .:,I
Harold W. Nichols
THP : ckb -
nwuiuiszrauve assistant
qel?)oc4A�
COURTHOUSE
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
March 19, 1973
Mr. Tim Brandt, Mayor
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
TELEPHONE 3311.7370
Dear Mayor Brandt:
It has been reported to this office that a move is 'afoot to
eliminate the Civil Defense Organization in the State of Iowa.
This would in all probability eliminate much of the Federal
assistance we have been getting and leave Iowa City and Johnson
County without the volunteer organizations we now have.
Therefore, it is requested that the City Council of Iowa City
J
write letters to Governor Robert Ray and members of the Iowa
Legislature, urging that the Civil Defense Organization not
be eliminated, but instead be strengthened so it, can do a
better job
Putting this program under the National Guard, as is being
proposed, would without'a doubt slow down outside assistance
in case of a disaster,, since they can react only on order of.
the Governor. our present organization does not wait for a
Governors order before it swings into action.
Any assistance you can render will be appreciated.
Sincerely
March S, 1973
0.im Kirksvaxl Nlcd. S.W.
P.O. Nos 2008
Calar 161)ids, luaa 52400
The Honorable C. L. Brandt
Mayor
City Hall
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Brandt:
Recently I assumed the position of Community Relations
Director at Kirkwood Community College, replacing Peter
Bryant.
One of my first tasks is to broaden the line of communi-
cation between Kirkwood ana"the people it "is serving.
Yourconstituents have made Kirkwood Community College
the most progressive of Iowa's area schools ,in the past
six years. 'I hope 'you agree it is truly an outstanding
institution.
While it is not possible to talk with each of the 350,000
persons in the seven -county area Kirkwood serves, I per-
sonally would be honored to talk with the men and women
whom they've elected as their governmental leaders.
Please feel free to visit our campus, or arrange for group
tours. In addition, our Speaker's Bureau can provide a
wide -range of topics and personalities for informational
programs. Let us know, if we can be of service to you.
We are your community college.
R'pVectfully>,__,
ichard Emerson
irector of Community Relations
RE:csd
�/ /2s»�� • t'cC�n-�2
Thomas H. Palmer
Administrative Assistant
THP:ckb
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2667
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY,
BY REPEALING SECTION 8.10.16C.IOYIA,
'RELATING TO BULK STORAGE OF
INFLAMMABLES AND ENACTING NEW REQUIREMENTS THEREFORE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
IOWA. OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
SECTION I PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend
the requirements for the storage of bulk: inflammables thereby
providing for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens
Of Iowa City, Iowa.
SECTION II AMENDMENT. The Municipal Code of Iowa City, Iowa,
is hereby amended by repealing Section 8.10.16C and enacting
the following in lieu thereof:
8.10.16C. The bulk storage of oils, petroleum, and similar
inflammable liquids and chemicals, when stored either in underground
or above ground tanks, shall occur no closer to the nearest point
of the nearest lot line or any main build -Ing than the distance
indicated by the following table:
WATER CAPACITY MINIMUM SEPARATION DISTANCES
PER CONTAINER UNDERGROUND CONTAINERS
ABOVE -GROUND. CONTAINERS
Less than 125 gals.
10 feet None
125 to 250 gals.
10 feet 10 feet
251 to 500 gals.
10 feet_ 10 feet
501 to 2000 gals. 25 feet
2001 to 30,000 gals. 25 feet
50 feet
30,001 to 70,000 gals. 50 feet 75 feet 50 feet
70,001 to 90,000 gals. 50 feet'
100 feet
The indicated distance reouirements may be .reduced to not less
than 10 feet for a single container of .1,200 gallons water
capacityor..., less, provided such a container is at least 25 feet
from any other LP -Gas container of morethan 125 gallons water -
capacity.
SECTION III REPEALER. Section 8.10-16C Of the Municipal Code
of Iona City, Iowa, and all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances
in conflict with the provisions of -this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
I _ _
Ordinance No. 73-2667
Page 2
SECTION IV SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision, or part of
this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid_ or unconstitutional, such
adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section provision, or part thereof not adjudged
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective
after its final passage, approval and publication as reo_uired`by
Cedar Ra ids Roofing, Inc.
of Cedar RapidsIowa
dated February 27
for the construction of
repairs to the Recreation ranter Roof
within the City of Iowa City, Iowa, `as described in ,the plans and specifications
and which have been signed by the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, be and the same are hereby approved,
It was moved by Connell
and seconded by A7hi+ ^
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt x
Connell x
Czarnecki x
Hickerson
White x
Passed and approved this 20 day of _ Marnh
/ �/�_ , I/
ATTEST:_
City Clerk
Connell
Czarnecki
Hickerson
White
Passed and approved this 20 day ofMarch 1973.
ATTEST: Mayor
Ci ty, C le 'k ,
Parcel. 84,-13 =-*
323,-129Si`: Clinton
Georgia_ Marlas
March 14, 1973
' . To: File
From: Real Estate Coordinator`
Subject: Appraisal review setting Fair Market Value.
The two appraisals are less than 1% apart. They.areso close
in their final determination that wecanonly reflect upon
their relative approaches to the appraisal and not particularly
find fault with their estimated Fair Market Value.
The .differences in theirappraisals cent' on the,'income.ap-
proach and the way, the vacant land is treated.
IAR Co.. estimates the Market Value of the vacant land and
does'not 'include the income from the'vacant.:land in his income
approach'. He also'subtracts -the taxes attributable to the
vacant land from his expenses:
Waters takes a different approach. He estimates the economic
rent of the vacant land and includes the rent'and.taxes of the
vacant land-in the body.of his `'income approach.
Since the appraisals are procedurally and methodologically,
acceptable', I see little use 'in'second guessing the appraisers`.
by,reworking their figures 'using the+:other;,appraisers procedure.
I would like to point out that-Waters income approach might be
less-if the taxes.;were put on a current basis,, however, since
''he figures he market value to be above the income approach it'
would serve 'little use.
I also note that IAR Co. in his final estimate of value gives
most;weight.to the Market Value approach, however, on his
recap sheet he has the Cost Approach and Market Data Approach'
figures reversed and it is conceivable that his appraisal
might have been $2,000.00 higher.
It should also be noted that in the time lapse between the
two; appraisals that R.G. Dickinson,&,Co.'moved:from,,the premises
and it is presumed that all items listed in'the `Dix Appraisal.
of immovable. fixtures totaling $2,546.00 were either removed or
were considered part of the real estate in the second' appraisal.
Recommended Market Value $242,000.00
Plus Immovable Fixtures to Little
Caesars' Pizza Treat 17 400.00
TOTAL 259,400.00
• Rodney R. Parsons
Rea`i/ Estate Coordinator
Lot` Size:< ame_X. i
Iowa R-"14'
se 5ame X i ..
' Size::,8120
•
Appraiser: A
g�
'Date of Appraisal
3-1-71
5-17-72
Total Value
$ 257,400.00
$ 259,400.00
Land
$16.00PSF $ 129,920:00
$21.00PSP $170,500.00 :-
Improvements
$ 110,080.00
$ 71,500.00
Total R.E.'Appraisal
$ 240,000:00
$242,000.00
Leasehold.Interest-0'-
$
$
Fixtures' L' $17,400.00
2 $
Total` Leased'` Fee$240y000.00
$ 242;000.00
Total' Leasehold Interest'
$
$ {
INCOME
Actual,. Rent
$
"Estimated Rent
$ 35,328.00
$ 32,490.00
Expenses$
14,508.00
$ 12,869.00
Net Income
$ 20,820.00
$ 16,621.00
Cap. ,Rate
g a
110
Value Today
$231,000.00 —
$178,373.00
Excessland ,„Xtin—rrrr
I4ARKET DATA
A G.A.I.M. B
Comps. 1.1131 @9.3 PSF 1. #54
$242,193,00
@ PSF
2. X33 @ 4.53 PSF 2. 1170 @ — PSP
3. 1145 @ 6`. 55 PSF 3. 1171 @ — PSF
•
$P
SF $SF 7b $180,000.00
Exc r? 18.?63,800.00
Value $247,300.00 - �—�
Roviewer"{� �11Xif �cG-LDa'te 3-14-73
Lot Size• ame-X i
Iowa R=14
se ame 1
•
Appraisers A
g
'Date of Appraisal
'
11-28-78
-
2 15-71
Total Value:
$ .146,000.00-
$ 148,000.00
Land
$40.00PSF $ 64,000.00
$30.00 PSF"$ 48,000.00''
Improvements
S 82,000.00
;
100,000.00:
Total'R.E. Appraisal
$146,000.00
$ 1481000.00'`
Leasehold.Interest
$ 4.3,000.00
$ 31,006.'00'.
Fixtures' 1. $ 26,339.00
Total Leased Fee
$ 103.000. 0
$ 117t000.00ii
Total Leasehold Interest'
$ 43,000.'00
S-11,00010 `
INCOME
Actual Rent
$
Estimated Rent
$22.328.00
Expenses
$ 6.296.00
$ 7.133.00
Net Income
$16:032.00
$-13,322.00
Cap. Rate
11%
9 5
Value Today.$145,745.00
$148,000.00
A
Comps.', l.:#70
2, 954
- 3. #56.
MARKET DATA
GAIM B
@ 4.6 PSF' 1. #39 @9.84 PSP
@ 7.1 PSF 2, #33 @ 4. 53 PSP
@ 6.7 PSF 3. 1130 @ S. 99 PSP
Block- .
Parcel
y;
APPRAISAL REVIEW suIMMARY
Property Identification
f
101 South Clinton, Iowa City, Iowa
Major tenant: Hamburger Inc. ;
Aar
Owner on Braverman
;i
Appr— a� s
A. $ ,: 146000.00 > )' Used in staff `recom-
B• $
_148,000.00 ), mendation of FMV
C• $:, 66,000.00
Limits of Offer
Minimum Price $ 147,000:'00
Maximum Price $_148.000.06 --
148.000:00Recommendation
Re . commendation (3-5-73 )
Staff recommends fair market value of
$ 148,000.00
}
" Plus Immovable Fixtures of $26,339.00.
`
Parce1 '84-1
101`South.Clinton
Aaron Braverman
j
"• To: Local Public Agency
From: -:Real EstateCoordinator
Subject: Appraisal review .setting F.M.V.
Although the appraisals are very ,close together, being
$146,000.00 vs. $148,000.00 or a difference of 1.3%, for
the sake of this review.T am going to discount appraisal "B"
because it is two years old. Rent escalator clauses have
caused a,sliift in income and .the value factors will be off -
simply because'of.the passage of time. These factors have a
definite' effect on how the total funds should be allocated .
to the ''tenant 'and owners.`-
Using a slightly different technique than appraiser"A" I come
up with the following on the leasehold interest:
Current annual contract rent $6,760.80 .
Tenant, paid tax increase 268.06
Tenant paid insurance increase 380.16
TOTAL P,409.02
;.
Economic rent, 1568 square"feet @"8.50 $13,328.00
Less actual rent, 7,409.02
Lessee rent advantage 4 5,918.9 8
e
$5;918.98 divided by 12 months $ 493.24
r'
13$" Cap rate x,173 months 77.996
'S`'
-Present worth of $1.0O`permonth ' 77.996
x 493.24
Leasehold interest 3 8,470.00
Usingthe hi h
g.a ppraisal of; $148,000.00' the recommended
division ``of'interestits as follows:
Fee interest $109,500.00
Rounded leasehold interest 38 500.00
TOTAL . 148,000.00
In 1966 Marshall -Stevens appraised this property at,
$66,000.00. A year later the lessee paid $77,649.64 for
remodeling costs and $31,928.77 for fixtures. This is the
total cost for both parcels 84-1 and 84-2. In effect the
lessee has paid for his leasehold interest, his improvements
definitely raised the value of the building and he is most
certainly entitled to the large leaseliold interest.
Recommended Fair Market Value $148,000.00
�1;;�,,'�1 t Imo/` • �-/' ��uJ-z'%LIi
Rodney R. Parsons
Reah Estate Coordinator
I
Parcel 84-2'
4'
27 East Whington
-• Kent Braverman
March 601973
To: Local Public Agency.
From: ;Real'Estate Coordinator
Subject: Appraisal review setting F.M.V.
Parcel 84-1 and parcel 84-2 are identical in that the biggest
problem is the division
ofinterest between the landlord and the.
tenant.' The immovable fixture inventory
has been allocated en-
tirely to parcel 84-1 and'.will`not be'a-partiof
this review.
Since the appraisals are acceptable in regard to matter and form
and are only 3.8% apart,.I.am going to recommend the high appraisal.
In regard to the division interests,
of I must disregard the low
appraisal because it is two years old rent
,and ;escalator clauses-'
have ,.caused a shift in income and other value'factors:will be
off simply because_of
the'passage'of time.
Using a different techniqute than appraiser A used in determining
the leasehold
and a technique, that appraiser -:A has used on most
of hi s appraisals, I
come up.with',thz following:
Current Annual `Contract Rent' $3000100
Tenant Paid Tax Increase 150.00
a Tenant Paid Insurance'Increase 213:84
TOTAL 3364.7
In figuring the economic rent of the building,'the appraiser
used $8:50
pzr'square foot which is.the same.,figure he used on
parcel 84-1 I don't feel 'that `this is reasonable
in that he
values. thelandon parcel '84-1 at'$4.0.00'per `square'foot and
the
land on parcel ;84-2 at. $30.00 per square, ,foot. Parcel
i.: 8.4-6 (Flenry's),land
value°i's $20:00 per square:foot and contract
rent is $8.00 per square foot. To keep in line with these
apprais-
als the economic rent on parcel 84;2,should be no more than
$8.25:per
square foot.
Economic rent 800 square foot @ $8.25 $6600.00
Less actual rent 3364:76
Lessee rent advantage J3235.
- $3235.24 divided by, 12 months $ 277.00
13 Cap rate X 173 months remaining
in lease 77.996
Present worth of $1.00 per month in the
future 77:996
X $277.00
Leaseliold interest rounded to $21,500;00 $215
• My total recommended leaseliold on parcels 84-1 and 84-2 is
460,000.00
compared to $63,000.00 recommended by appraiser A.
This is extremely close considering I 25�
used p.s.f. less
Lot
Size: ame X i H.
—_
. se ame X 1
lowa:'R 14
—
Appraiser: A
8, ;
•
Date of A ppraisal
11-28-72:2-15-71
—
`
Total Value.
$ 68,000.00
$ G5, 500. 00
Land
$30'.00PSF $.24,000..00
$25.00PSF $ 20,000.00`.
Improvements
$ 44,000.00
$ 45,500.00-.
Total R.E. Appraisal
$ 68,000.00
$ 65,500.`00
Leasehold:Interest
$'20,000.00
$ 15, ZOO.Ob?
$
$
Fixtures`' 1°. $ Incl.
in 84-1'
2. $
3. S.
--.
Total Leased Fee:
$48,000.00
$50,300.00
,.
Total Leasehold.Interest
$20,000:00
$15`;200.00,'i+
INCOME -
Actual Rent
S
Estimated Rent
$10,040.00
$ 8,400.00"'
Expenses
$ 2;518.00 r
S 2,507.00
Net Income
$ 7,522.00
$ -5,893.00•
Cap. Rate
11%
9
Value Today
$68,381.00
$ 65,500:00t:
A
Comps. 1. 854
2. 856
3, #70
MARKET DATA
GAIy
@7.1 PSF 1. 430
@6.7 PSF 2. 1133
@4.6 "PSF 3. #39
$PSF 6.5
Value 65,000.00 59.220.00
Reviewer_ c &".��e?,bate 3-5-73
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• MARCH 20, 1973
The Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30
P.M. on Tuesday March 20, 1973 in the Conference Room at the
Civic Center. Councilmen present: Brandt, Connell, Czar-
necki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Others present:
Honohan, Speer, Bonnett, Stolfus, Wells, Linda Dole, Della
Grizel.
The meeting had been set for discussion of parking policy
for arterial streets and bus routes. Director of Public Works
Ralph Speer commented on the criteria used and presented his
report on removal of parking in three categories, bus routes,
arterials and bus route -arterials, which would eliminate 868
spaces, parking being taken off the south or east side of affected
streets. He stated that for arterials and arterial -bus routes,
we would require two lanes of moving traffic, so on any street
under 31' wide, a change was made. For bus routes, parking
was removed from one side unless the street was over 36' wide.
Councilman Hickerson commented that it was much easier to look
at with the the report. Councilman White asked if Wayne Street
could be changed from South to North so as to have the side
where there is no parking the side where the bus is running.
Mr. Speer indicated no particular problems as set up. Council-
man Czarnecki questioned the maximum limit to have parking on
both sides. Mr. Speer answered that it would be 38' but even
if it were 36' now,parking would be allowed. There were no
objections to the Mayor's'request to have a resolution for the
next meeting.
City Manager Ray Wells announced that the street lighting
tour had been set up in the Quad Cities for March 29th and men-
tioned if the Council was to embark on a program, money would
have to be allowed in the budget. The Council decided to leave
from the Civic Center at 5:30 P.M.
The City Manager then presented a written report of Hirings
by City of Iowa City following adoption of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Program, from August
1, 1972 thru December 31, 1972 prepared for the Iowa City Human
Relations Commission.
He also announced a meeting with the Board of Health and
Johnson Co. Supervisors on March 23rd at 8:30 at Board of
Health Office concerning the Joint County -University Health
Dept. proposal. The Mayor advised that he would be in Omaha
and Councilmen Czarnecki and White would be meeting with
Senator Clark in Cedar Rapids, and that he would attend the
Governor's Breakfast on March 28th.
I •
Council Discussiv -2- March 20, 1973
• The City Manager requested the Council's preference as
to subjects for the discussion sessions stating that General
Revenue Sharing would be discussed on March 27th with suggested
projects and programs, and Capitol Improvement Program for
April 10th. He announced he would have a collective list of
deferred items; the Noise Ordinance is still being discussed
with Dr. Morris, the Landlord -Tenant Ordinance is waiting for
a committee report, and the Floodplain Ordinance is waiting
for Ralston Creek Study. The Mayor suggested working on the
Sign Ordinance before Mr. Royce leaves the Community Develop-
ment Department.
•
Mr. Wells said he needed to get an idea from Council on
how much emphasis to place on capital improvements as opposed
to ongoing programs in revenue sharing, which then dovetails
into capital improvement program, and mentioned the new rules
and regulations on revenue sharing, such as the Davis -Bacon
Act as it applies to any contract, and the Better Community
Act and the Responsive Government Act.
Councilman White announced that in four to six weeks the
Council should have their own discussion on the Land Use Plan.
The City Manager noted a meeting with Boards and Commis-
sions soon. The Mayor reminded the Council of the joint
meeting with University representatives on their traffic plan,
and suggested a joint meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission
concerning rezoning for Courtcrest property, on March 26 at
8:00 A.M. The Council agreed to delay the third reading of
the Ordinance at today's regular meeting to the joint meeting
with Planning & Zoning. Councilman White advised that he
would abstain on voting on the Ordinance, and that the Council
should exchange views with Planning & Zoning if there was
any inclination to overrule P&Z's vote.
Councilman Czarnecki questioned if the same format was
going to be used in the meetings with Boards and Commissions
for annual reports, because of the length of the first three
or four presentations. -Mayor Brandt explained that if the
reports were divided into two sessions, the chairmen would
not get to hear what the other Boards and Commissions are doing
Councilman White explained that the Council had tried
last year to set up meetings on a regular basis with the Boards
and Commissions and Coralville & University Heights Councils
and the School Board,but it just didn't work out. The Council
decided to meet with a Board or Commission and to let them
pick the date they are ready.
Councilman Czarnecki asked the status of Recycling and
• the City Manager advised that we were waiting for a formal
report from the Commission.
■
Council Discussile -3- • March 20, 1973
• Councilman White asked for the timetable for paving of
Rochester. Mr. Speer advised it would be May.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki to
adjourn to executive session to discuss appointments to the
Airport Commission and to Project Green. Upon roll call
Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'.
Motion carried.
Executive session was held.
1J
0
REPORT OF HIRINGS BY CITY OF ,IOWA CITY FOLLOWING 'r
IADOPTION`OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORIII*IITY,POLICY AND
Af FTRMATIVR ACTION PROGRAM (AUGUST 1 1972THROUf,11 DECEMBER 31, 1972)
Prepared by City Manager's Office for the Iowa City Iluman Relations Commission,
March 1, 1973.
The City Council of the City of Iowa City passed the Equal Employment Opportunity
_ August
1
1972. Since
Policy and Affirmative Action Program (ESOP AAP) effective g ,
that time, the staff has put much effort into implementation of that program.,
One provision of the EEOP-AAP requires the City Manager'to provide a periodic
progress report to the Human Relations Commission regarding the progress of
the program. This report covers all positionvacancies which were filled from
August 1, 1972, through ,December 31, 1972.
Since we'.began the program in August, we have hired a total of.thirty-six new
employees who work twenty or ,more hours per week, plus two, transfers from other
positions. Of the thirty-six new employees, four qualify under the 'definition
in the EEOP-AAP as a minority group member and twelve were females. Forty-four
;_percent of the employees"hired since August are ;members of a minority'group'or
Ih^'actual-breakdown also shows two?women being hired for traditionally
'61G NVIIIG II• V'
male positions plus one 'oriental and three blacks. From August 1 to December 31,
the personnel;staff:processed a.total of 773 applications.
r;
A total of 113 advertisements were placed in order to' fill the thirty-six positions.
Of the advertisements, nineteen were placed in black newspapers. In addition,
a notice that the City was actively engaged in an EEOP-AAP was posted in order'
for the employees to be advised of the program; and notices were also sent to each
of the agencies on the attached "list. When a list of the present openings is sent
to the minority agencies ,`the same list is posted throughout the City for employee
notification.
`Not in'cluded,in:this report isthe library hiring. The hiring done by the library
has not been recorded since the library operates under'a separate administrative
order to be assured the
board. Separate arrangements will need to be made in
library's hiring practices are in compliance with EEOP-AAP,;.and records are now
being kept on these positions.
The Recreation Division has a large number of part-time employees, some of which
work as little as one hour per week. -For this reason, the hiring done by the
Recreation Division is reported separately; except in that people hired who work
regularly over twenty hours per week or hired for permanent full-time positions
will be included in the positions filled table:
In the Recreation Division, there were 180 applicants and 43 persons hired. There
were 98 people interviewed by the first-line' supervisors. Four minority group.
members applied with none being hired.
POSITIONS FILLED
FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1,
1972 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1972
DATE
POSITION
DEPARTMENT NO.'APPLICANTS
NO MINORITY
APPLICANTS
HIRED
8/8
Secretary
Community Development
9-
0
1(F)
8/9
Clerk -Typist II
Urban Renewal
19'
1*
1(F)
8/14
Parking Ticket Clerk
Finance
73
2*
1(F)
8/21
Building. Maint. Lead.
-Community Development
3
0
1(M)
9/18
Naturalist -Zoo Manager
Parks $ Recreation
19
0
1(M)
9/18
Auto Mechanic
Public Works:
16.
'0
1 M)
9/20
Parking Ticket Clerk**
Finance
41'-
2***
l(F)
10/1
Utility Plant Operator
Public Works
30
1****
1(hf)
10/2
Parking Enf. Attendant
Finance
36'
1*****
1(F)
10/9
Auto Service Person
Public Works
10'
•
I0/15
Inter.,Clerk-..Typist-
Community-Develo Development
P
40
i*
****
1(F) Trans.10/18
1"II
L^gine ring Aid
Public Works
4-`
0
1(M)
10/30
AutoService Person.
Public Works
14,
11/6
Residential Relocation
Advisor
Urban Renewal
56
0
1(F)
11/16
Firefighter
Fire ,'
16'
b
1(M)
12/1
Auto,Mechanic
Public Works
9.
0
1(ht)
12/1
Laborer
Public Works
37
0
1(M)
12/1
Secretary
Urban Renewal
17
0
1(F) Trans.
12/1
;12/16
Counter Clerk (Part-time)
Police
15
0
1(ht)
Utility Plant Operator
Public Works'
10
0
12/16
Laborer
Public Works
14
p
1(1f)
12/16
Asst. Supt. Pollution
Control
Public Works'-
9
0.
1(M)
12/18
Planner II
Community Development
69
3******
1(M)
12/27
Secretary
City Manager's Office
18
0
1(F) •
12/22
Int. Clerk -Typist
YP
Cit Mana er s Office
Y Manager's
18
0
l(F)
*Spanish' Speaking
**Temporary Position
***One
Spanish Speaking, One Oriental
****Black
*****Oriental
******One
Black, Two Oriental
*One Oriental
"One Black
. ..... .... ..
'TRANSIT DIVISION
NO. MINORITY
NATE ADURTISED
POSITION
NO. APPLICANTS
APPLICANTS
HIRED
i(F)
8/9
Bus
Driver
60
1 (Oriental)
2(M)*';
10/9
Bus
Driver
(part-time) is
I (Black)
l(F)
1
10/20
Bus
Driver
51
2 (Black)
3(M)**
12/22
Bus
Driver
(part-time) 66
1 (Black)
S(M)**
A
*One Oriental
"One Black
115 ort 'C inton
Iowa City, Iowa'52240��
reau;!of Indian Affairs
evelopment+Corp.
Tama, Iowa 52339'
.706"East lOthStreet"
Davenport,. Iowa '52803
Afro-American Cultural
Senor Ernest Rodriguez
Center
Area Board for Migrants.
MrS. Bernice Jones
26`Byington Road
418 Main Street
NAACP President
University of Iowa
Davenport, Iowa 52801
537 West.9th Street
537ort
Iowa City,'Iowa 52240
Davenport, Iowa 52803
Social. Welfare Department
Anna Walker
Mr. Jessie Ramirez
538 South Gilbert
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Operation Mainstream
LULAC Pres. Council #10"
HACAAP
105 8th Avenue South East
P.O. Box 242
Cedar.Rapids, Iowa 52401
Davenport, Iowa 52805
University Personnel Off.
2 Gilmore Hall
Mrs. Shirley Woods
Mr. Michael Grant
University of Iowa I-
United Black Federation
1407•Forest
St. Ambrose BSU, Pres.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Avenue -
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
518 West Locust Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803
Benedict Harris
Director of EOP
Women's Center
Mr. Michael Fitzsimmons
"University of Northern Iowa
3`East Market
Central S Western.
;Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Iowa City, Iowa 5220
.. --.._ _.A
,�, .,__. « s
gni ..00�-tcu� Screet
Davenport, Iowa 52803
Director in Charge of
Kirkwood Community. College
„ Mr. Simon Roberts
Talent Search
".UNICUE
Student Placement Bureau
Eastern Iowa Comm. College;;
119 Vine
6301; Bowling South West
627 West 2nd Street
,Waterloo,- Iowa' 50701
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 52401
Davenport, .Iowa- 52802
Afro-American Studies
Hawkeye Institute of Tech.
American Civilization
Student Placement Bureau
.Miss Gertrude Williams
English Philosophy Bldg.
Airline and Highway 57
TRAIN
!,.University of Iowa
Waterloo, Iowa
1416 West 16th Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Davenport, Iowa 52804
Senor Juan Castillo
Career Counselling and
;IllinoisMigrant Council
Placement` Office
Donald Austin
304 22nd Street
Iowa Memorial Union
Congress on Racial Equalit'
'Rock Island, Illinois
University of Iowa
Quint -City Chairman
61201
Iowa City, Iowa52240
1005 West 6th Street
Davenport, Iowa 52802
;.Senor Juan Cadena
Iowa City Half -way House
-Muscatine Migrant Center
Charles Stivers,'Supervisor,Quad
Mr. Donald K. Knapp
218 West Second
524 Ronalds Street
City Coalition
Muscatine, Iowa 52701Iowa
City, Iowa 52240
418 Main Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
Linda Hotz
Engineering. Dept. Plcmt.
TV.C. Cribbs, Director
Mr. Ronald Dixon
" Engineering Building
Davenport Human Rights Comm,
s
Pres. Maryerest'BSU
University of Iowa
525 Main Street
1607 West 12th Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Davenport, Iowa 52801
Davenport, Iowa' 52804
Sam Hunt
H.O.P.E'. House
1005 Muscatine Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Ms. Bonita Booth
Associate Director of Placement
Graceland College.
Lamoni, Iowa 50140
Robert Jordan Rev. Jack M. Wolter, Chairman
NAACP, President Human Relations Commission
.605 South 25th Street 1122 North Thornwood Avenue
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 Davenport, Iowa 52804
Davenport Don Teagland, Chairman
Quad City Council on Human'
Clifford J. Newton Rights
Apprenticeship and ,Training City Hall
Representative Davenport, Iowa 52801
Bureau of Apprenticeship and
Training
U. S. Dept. of Labor
131,:East Fourth Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
1
ADDITIONAL AGENCIES
IN IOWA`
Burlington
Drank Rhomberg, Chairman
Community. Action Program
Human, Rela"ionsrCommission :
219 West Second Street
City lia-1j.
Davenport, Iowa 52801
Burlin�,x.;i. Towa 52601
Donald -'G. Southwood
Morris, Brown
Apprenticeship and Training
NAACP, President
Representative
101.9 Brooks; .Street
Bureau of Apprenticeship and
Burlington,'Iaga 52601
Training
U. S. Dept. of Labor
131 East Fourth Street
Cedar. Rapids
Davenport ,Iowa :52801
Russell Collins
NAACP, President
Thomas M. Kelly
2533;Brookland N.E.
NAACP, President
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
200; WalgreenBldg.
-.
Davenport, Iowa 52801
Williarn'Cottnn
Human' Relati.uns Commission
Manuel.Juarez, Jr., Chairman;
City Hail
American G. I. Forum
"• Cedar.'napids, Iowa 52401,
819 Tremont Street
'
Davenport, Iowa 52806
Council Bluffs
Raymond Carter; Chairman
Human•Relations Commission
Congress of Racial Equality
City Hall
719 Warren
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Davenport, Iowa 52802 ;u.
Robert Jordan Rev. Jack M. Wolter, Chairman
NAACP, President Human Relations Commission
.605 South 25th Street 1122 North Thornwood Avenue
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 Davenport, Iowa 52804
Davenport Don Teagland, Chairman
Quad City Council on Human'
Clifford J. Newton Rights
Apprenticeship and ,Training City Hall
Representative Davenport, Iowa 52801
Bureau of Apprenticeship and
Training
U. S. Dept. of Labor
131,:East Fourth Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
1
rJohn Terrone•
Jn 3. Morris,',`Publisher
State Director_..
Iot Bystander .,
1216 North Concord
223 5 Locust Street
Davenport, Iowa 52804
DesrMoines, Iowa 50309`
Ray Rangel, Vice President
Charles S. Crook, Jr. :.
Council No. 10
I'li.nori.ty. Group Supervisor
Box 242
Bureau of Employment Secllri.ty
Davenport, Iowa 52805
1000 East Grand 'Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
League of United Latin American
'I
Citizens'
Alvin Hayes, Director
-Frank Guzman, President
Civil Rights Commission
' 325 Perry
1203 East Court Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
Des Aioi.nes,. Iowa 50316
Des Moines
A. Jane Moulden
Wilkie House
William P. Murphy
900 17th Street
Apprenticeship and Training
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Representative
Bureau:ofApprenticeship and
- - r.
Training',
U. S:'_Dept. of- ,Labor
210 Walnut Street
Des Moines,,;Iowa 50309
Charles- :Kramer, Director
Anti. -Defamation League
1200 Savings and Loan Bldg.
Des Moines, Iowa,50309
C 11
Charles Knox, President
Black" Panthers
1207 Eleventh Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Merle Staley, Director
Apprenticeship Information Center
150 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Luther T. Glanton Jr.
Black Unity Conference
818 15th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Allen J. orre
Executive Director
Commisdi.on on Human Rights
East First and Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa 50309
Herman Wadsworth, Director
Greater Opportunity
917 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Russell V. Kelso, State
Supervisor
Bureau of Apprenticeship a-nd
Training - Dept. of Labor:
210 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
re
Perry W. Hooks, Manager
Hay
rr D. Ha rper
Urban Affairs Dept.
,
NAACP, President
Chamber of Commerce
Box 720
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Dubuque, Iowa 52627
=Wince Benjarano, President
CouncilNo. 306
3057 Danna Drive
Des Moines,, Iowa 50319
Malcolm Hogan
NAACP, President'
Ft. Madison
4302 Wakonda Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
lupe Mandez, President
Council No. 304'
Robert . Wright
2324 Avenue D
Ft. Madison, Iowa 52627
NAACP,'' Regional Director
507 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Keokuk
Ruth Toomes
Robert Jackson
NAACP, President
Minority.Employment Specialist
423 North 10th Street
Bureau of Employment.Security -
Keokuk, Iowa'52632
` Des'M6ines,:Iowa'50309
Marshalltown
League of United Latin American
Citizens -
Wilmer S. Johnson
Jose Rocha, President
NAACP, President
618 59th Street S.W.
Box 95
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
Ila Plasencia
Ma C't
Deputy.State Director
1825 Pear Drive
West Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Dubuque
Dwight Bachman
Human Relations Commission
City Hall
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
son i y
Calvin Duncan
NAACP,. President
209 Seventh St. S.W.
Mason City, Iowa 50401
Ottumwa
Human Relations Commission
City Hall
Ottumwa, Iowa 52401
�UCGESTED;SOURCESFOR-AFFIRM
ACTION IN HIRING MINORITIES
Organization
Location
Purpose
s
1.
Job Corps
Iowa State Employment Ser.
Train 16 to 21 year olds
150 Des Moines Street
for employment.
Des Moines Iowa
`2.
Manpower Development
Ia. State Employment Ser.
Provide on job training
Training Act (MDTA)
up, to 44 weeks. Must be
tied in with permanent
employment.'
-3.
D.M. Skill Center
2403 Bell Avenue
Vocational training pro -
Des Moines, Iowa
grams to prepare an indi-
vidual for full-time work.
4.
National Alliance of
800 High Street
Promote hard core employ -
Businessmen (NAB)
Des Moines, Iowa-
mens among businesses
pledging equal job oppor-
tunities.
5.
Greater Opportunities,
212 'Plymouth Bldg.
High schoolequivalency,
Incorporated
Des Moines, Iowa
pre -clerical training,
general adult education,
union preparedness.'
6.
Apprenticeship Infor-
Ia. State Employment, Ser.
Recruit minority persons
'maLion"Center
150 Des MoinesStreetfor
apprenticeship train-`
Des,Moinesj Iowa
ing.
7L.
Concentrated Employment
545 - 6th Avenue
Over a period of months,
Service (CEP)
Des Moines, Iowa -
prepare disadvantaged
individuals for work
8.
D.M. Independent Com-
1800'Grand
Provide job related train-
munity,Schools
Des Moines, Iowa
ing to general adult popu-
(Adult' Education)
lation.'
9.
D.M. Independent Com-
1800 Grand
Provide training to those
munity'School Ap-
Des Moines, Iowa
seeking apprenticeships.
prentice & Journey-
man Training
10.
D.M. Area Community
2006 Ankeny Blvd.
Program for adults with
College (Contin-
Ankeny, Iowa
less than eighth grade
ing Adult Education)
education. Can provide
high school diploma.
11.
D.M. Area Community
2006 Ankeny Blvd.
Approximately six week.
ColLege - Career
Ankeny, Iowa
of individual evaluation
Exploration Center
to assess how a discdvantaSed
person might best earn a'
living.
12.
Ia. State Employment
150 Des.Moinea Street
Emphasis on placement of
Service
Des Moines, Iowa
minorities and veterans.'
ADVF.RTTSTNG .OUTLETS FOR TIIF. CTTY-OF IOWA CT'PY-- -----
ADDITIONAL AD17F.RTISING SOURCES
Iowa Bystander
*
Today Publications
1016 Forest Avenue
*
"Women Today" Magazine
Des 'Moines, Iowa 50319?
*
National Press Ruilcling
Chicago Tribune
*
Washington, D.C. 20004
435 North Michigan Avenue
*
"Spokeswoman"
Chicago, Illinois 60611
*
c/o Mrs. Susan Davis
Des Moines Register and Tribune
*
*
5464 South Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60515
715; Locust Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
*
Public Administration Recruiter
American.Society ofr Public Administration
1225 Connecticut. Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036
Iowa Commission on the Status of Women
"Talent Bank"Roster
$'-MS. Bettv .Ditrden
Center for Continuing Education
Drake University
Dess:Moines, Iowa 50311
Marty Ribble,
Coordinator of Women's Studies
*
"
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cecelia.Foxley, Affirmative Action Officer
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa M40
Mildred Lavin
Coordinator Saturday Classes
University of Iowa Extension Division
`City,
Iowa Iowa 52290
*
International City Management Association
Newsletter
1140 Connecticut Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
*
Cedar Rapids Gazette
500-3rd Avenue S.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
*
National Federation of Business and Professional
Women
National Business Women
" 2012 Massachussetts Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20036
EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION
PLACE
NUMBER
Civic Center Employee Bulletin Board
1
Main Bulletin Board
I
Parks - City
2
Recreation Center
1
Cemetery
1
Urban Renewal
1
Animal Control
l
Police
1
Fire Stations.,
3
Water Plant
3
Pollution Control Plant
1
Transit
1
Library
1
Parking Systems
I
Personnel Office
3
Service Building
4