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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-10 Regular MeetingWHITE L 1 � / MINUTES OF A REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING i' APRIL 10, 1973 , The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 10th day of; April',, 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 Father Charles Gannon, St. Patrick's Catholic Church.`" It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the'nu mi tes of the 'Council" meeting of April 3, 1973, subject,. to correction. Motion carried. Public "Discussion: Timothy Cline, 700 Block Seventh Ave., presented a petition asking for reinstatement of parking to one side of Seventh Avenue. It was moved .by.Connell,and seconded by Czarnecki that•the petition "be received and filed.Motion L`r,r carried. Lane.Mashaw member of Board -of°Directors "'of the Iowa Chapter American Public Works Association presented a certifi- cate in appreciation of Piiblic";WorksrDirector Ralph Speer's valuable services `as President:.of said organization. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Housing Commission,meeting of 3-21; CATVu, Committee meeting of 3-26; Charter Committee meetings of 3-21, .28, 29 and Traffic Board meeting'of 4-9-73 be received and 5 filed. Motion carried. •It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the application from Super Cab, Inc. for 5 taxi cab licenses` -be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution to Issue Dancing Permit to BMF, Inca dba/COD Steam Laundry, 211 Iowa; Avenue_be.adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell,`Czarnecki'and Hickerson voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License Application for Marquette Club, Knights of Columbus Bldg. Assoc., Inc., 328 E. Washington Street, be adopted: Upon " roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Application to Drug Fair, Inc., 112 S. Clinton Street, 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 letter from students and Staff of Kirkwood Career Center, 409 S.'Gilbert Street, concerning parking situation in their area be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. - L{ Jim Ryan, 440 Wales,.,PAT Coordinator.appeared discussing items listed in his letter concerning the proposed tenant- landlordordinance and request for names of persons :,part icipa- ,ting in the Leased 23 Housing.Program.! The Council advised that they had not received the minutes of the Housing Comm. meeting in .question, and the Ordinance was still being reviewed by the;, committee from the ,Johnson County Bar Association. The Mayor suggested that housing recipients be allowed to opt -in to Ryan's program, not opt -out, ;and offered to have, the y�5 questionnaire; sent out by the Housing_ Commission. He advised that the Council, as Leased'Housing Agency was the final authority. City Attorney Jay Honohan explained that not releasing names was the policy of the Low Rent IIousing Comm. in their by-laws, ,&` in the best interest of the tenants, and when polled,tenants agreed with the Commission. HUD agreed this was a good idea. Marc Harding appeared representing the Welfare Rights Organization. They also want the list of names and had been refused._ He reported that they had received the list of recipients of Old Age and Aid to Dependent Child- ren from Johnson County. The Mayor polled the Council on giving, out the list of names of participants in Leased 23 Housing. All voted 'nay'. except Councilman Czarnecki who voted 'aye'. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road commented that participants could sign waiver allowing release of name and requested that if names were to be released, the participants be allowed to drop out of the program, as they were told that their names wouldn't be released. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the letter from Roy Jameson, Iowa Airport Exec. Association, requesting support of proposed legislation relating to taxation of motor fuel used in aircraft be received, filed and referred to the Council Legislative Committee and the Airport Commission. Motion carried. -72 - 2 COUNCIL.MINUTES COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10„ 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution to Issue Cigarette Permit to Drug 'Fair, Inc. be i �3 adopted. ,Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported that there was no time limit on appealing a denial by Planning & Zoning concern- ing rezoning. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that a public hearing be set on May 1, 1973 concerning rezoning of tract of land west of Highway l and contiguous with.Westinghouse Learning Corp, requested by Plum',Grove Acres, Inc. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from students and Staff of Kirkwood Career Center, 409 S.'Gilbert Street, concerning parking situation in their area be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. - L{ Jim Ryan, 440 Wales,.,PAT Coordinator.appeared discussing items listed in his letter concerning the proposed tenant- landlordordinance and request for names of persons :,part icipa- ,ting in the Leased 23 Housing.Program.! The Council advised that they had not received the minutes of the Housing Comm. meeting in .question, and the Ordinance was still being reviewed by the;, committee from the ,Johnson County Bar Association. The Mayor suggested that housing recipients be allowed to opt -in to Ryan's program, not opt -out, ;and offered to have, the y�5 questionnaire; sent out by the Housing_ Commission. He advised that the Council, as Leased'Housing Agency was the final authority. City Attorney Jay Honohan explained that not releasing names was the policy of the Low Rent IIousing Comm. in their by-laws, ,&` in the best interest of the tenants, and when polled,tenants agreed with the Commission. HUD agreed this was a good idea. Marc Harding appeared representing the Welfare Rights Organization. They also want the list of names and had been refused._ He reported that they had received the list of recipients of Old Age and Aid to Dependent Child- ren from Johnson County. The Mayor polled the Council on giving, out the list of names of participants in Leased 23 Housing. All voted 'nay'. except Councilman Czarnecki who voted 'aye'. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road commented that participants could sign waiver allowing release of name and requested that if names were to be released, the participants be allowed to drop out of the program, as they were told that their names wouldn't be released. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the letter from Roy Jameson, Iowa Airport Exec. Association, requesting support of proposed legislation relating to taxation of motor fuel used in aircraft be received, filed and referred to the Council Legislative Committee and the Airport Commission. Motion carried. 1 COUNCIL MINUTES',., APRIL 10, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that I',- -, the letter from Rev. Cletus' I Mad . s6r I E Pastor of St. Wenceslaus Church, requesting alley betwieefi`6 4e7& North Market Square be paved, be received, filed and referred to the City,Manager and Director of Public Works for inclusion in the next possible paving program. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Mrs. Lena Abarr, 305 Westminster Street, requesting repair oflallen section of drainage tile be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki.and seconded by Connell that the letter from Congressmen requesting support of Anderson Amendment relating to use of funds from the Highway Trust Fund for bus or rail programs, be received, filed and referred to the,Council Legislative Comm. for next weeks Council meeting. Motion carried. It, was moved by Hickersonand seconded.by,Czarnecki that .1 1 theletterfrom S'isten Mary Ve I n : arda A . dministrator Mercy I Hosp. li'l concerning National Hospital Week, be received, filed and that o the City Managerwill notifythem.who will be attending. Motion carried. lt;was moved.by.Connell and secondedby Hickerson that the letter from Ralph Oxford, Super Cab, Inc., requesting taxi- cab stall at Jefferson Building,,be received,,filed and referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. Motion carried. City Manager Wells reported that the communication from Braverman -West concerning their preliminary plan had not been received. It was moved by Hickers6n and seconded by Connell that the Resolution approving large scale residential develop- ment preliminary plan be deferred one week. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Authorizing Abandoned Bicycle Sale for May 5, 1973 be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hick- erson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing for May 1, 1973 on Proposed Plan Modifications to Urban Renewal R-14 be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by ConnelL7.and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Increasing Membership on the Iowa City Riverfront 1 4 - COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1973 Commission from 5 to 7 be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'.Motion carried. it was moved6,by Connell and seconded by . Hickerson to approve Mayor Brandt's,,,appointment of Barbara Nicknish, 832 Kirkwood '?Zxtermr�!expir ing+>Decembdr;­-97,4'ton.t:.thb'-�'�-c6mmi§s-i6hr,, Motion carried'. p ­ It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Plans & Spec. for 1973 Court St. San. Sewer Improvement Project on May 1 and advertising for bids May 3, 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 ReSOlUtionSetting Date for Public Hearing on Plans & Spec. for 1973 court St. Paving Project on May 1 and advertising for bids on May 3 be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson.voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the' re- quest for removal of parking on the north side of Newton Rd. He stated that,the existing,parking on Newton should be left as it is, but parking should be removed on the west side of Lincoln and Valley an additional 20'. ..It was moved by Hick- ,erson. and seconded by.Connell that the Staff make adjustments on Lincoln & Valley Avenues for sight clearances. Motion carried 4/1, Czarnecki voting 'nay'. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the re- quest from St. Paul Lutheran Chapel for parking on Jefferson Street east of Gilbert during Sunday church services. lie stated that:parking is allowed on Sunday on arterials,adjacent to churches'from 6 AM to 1 PM and is also allowed in the bicycle lanes on Sunday during that time period. The Council agreed that parking could be allowed, a resolution for next meeting. Dir. of Public Works Speer reported on the removal of parking in the 800 block of South Clinton Street. He reported that if parking were removed on the east side 4 spaces will be lost and if parking is removed on the west side 7 spaces will be lost. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the City Manager be instructed to contact Bart's Place and a resolution be drafted for one side or the other. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded bycConnell that the alley between Dodge & Lucas St., south of Bowery St. be included in the next paving program. Motion carried. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL :10, 1973 Dir. of Public Works Speer reported on the request from Johnson Co. Health Dept. to extend sewer service on Sand too high to be feasible Road. He reported that the cost was was moved by Connell and seconded by Hick- at this time. It -that the City Manager be instructed to notify Johnson erson Co. Health Dept. concerning the matter and that the sewer in 1976. would be included in the Capitol Improvements Program Motion carried. Public Works Director Speer reported on.the request from property owners for sanitary sewer service in the 2100 and Dr. outlined alternatives. 4S 2200 Blocks of South Riverside and be held, An informal meeting with the property owners will with further report forthcoming. City Attorney .Honohan'presented the draft of the ordin- t3? ance amending the Pet Ordinance. Mayor Brandt stated that by Hickerson this was not what he had intended. It was moved by Connell that the proposed ordinance amendment and seconded be_ deferred one ,week. Motion carried. It'was moved by Connell and ,seconded by Hickerson that be deferred the report on bus service to Wardway Shopping Center one week. Motioncarried. Finance.Director Joe ugh reported on the request from P Wm. Gilpin for additional one hour meters in Market Street; Lot. in the vicinity He stated,that there were 20 one hour meters in the lot, y and there was only 33"1%3% of utilization of meters :He recommended these meters accepting any coin combination. the is adequately controlled`at this time. no:change as area It was moved by Con nell.and seconded by White that the City Manager be instructed.to inform,Mr. Gilpin of, the Finance Director's report and that ,the Council concurred with the report. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for 1973 public hearing on Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract for; reported Sidewalk Assessment Program. Public Works Dir. Speer being no other interested persons pre- on the Project. There; to speak for or against the Project, the Mayor declared sent the hearing closed. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Approving Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract be adopted. Upon roll 'call Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Motion carried. Councilman White questioned when the Council would discuss land use package. Mayor Brandt replied that they informal meeting on April 17th. could discuss it at the Tuesday -6- COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1973: Mayor Brandt announced the appointment of John William - son.as Student Representative to the Project Area Committee. a It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Mayor's appointment be approved. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt proclaimed, the week of April 28 to May 5th as Iowa City Clean -Up, Paint -Up Week. City Manager Wells asked the Council what they wanted to do concerning the realignment of First Avenue and grade separation as discussed in informal session.It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to defer the project for 30,days 'pending a specific report of alternatives, cost of alternatives for possible grade separation at the Rock Island Railroad.Crossing on First Avenue. Motion 'carried 4/1 Connell voting 'nay'. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on the proposed ordin- ance relating to stopping for school buses in the City limits. He stated that when a bus is in a 35 mph zone or less,,motorists were not required to stop: -'Carded or`signed'school buses Ej�o carrying less than 9; passengers are not covered. He asked; the Council their feelings in including this in the ordinance. Mayor 'Brandt requested that the City Attorney' draft` an ordinance that -the.City;would conform, with!the standard State Regulation, and to contact the school administration in connection with inclusion of the less than 9 passenger buses.' It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Council adjourn to executive, session to discuss fair market y81 value for parcel 84-7. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held then the 'regular meeting re- convened with Councilman Hickerson absent. It was moved by Connell.and seconded by,Czarnecki that the Resolution Establishing' Fair Market Value for Parcel 84-7, `'o' Jackson's Inc., be adopted.; Upon roll call Czarnecki, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. ■ IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA . ... ... ....... MY is AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 1973, 4:00 P.M. Item No. 1 Meeting to order Roll Call Invocation Item No. 2 Reading of minutes for regular Council meeting of April 3. Item No. 3 Public Discussion. Item No. 4 Receive minutes of boards and commissions. Item No. 5 Issuance of permits. a. Consider resolution.to issue.dancing permit,to BMF, Inc., dba COD Steam Laundry, 211 Iowa Avenue. b. Consider resolution to approve Class C Beer and Liquor control license application for Marquette Club, Knights of Columbus,Building Associates, Inc., 328 East Washington Street. c. Consider.resolution to approve Class C Beer permit application for Drug Fair, Inc., 112 South Clinton Street. d. Consider, resolution to issue cigarette permits. e. Consider resolution to. approve Class C Beer and Liquor control license application for the Highlander, Highway I and Interstate 80. Item No. 6 Correspondence to Council. a. Letter from Bruce Glasgow (deferred from last week's Council meeting), Plum Grove Acres, Inc., appealing denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission of re- zoning of a tract of land west of Highway 1 and contiguous with Westinghouse Learning Corporation. b. Letter from several students and staff of the Kirkwood Career Center, 409 South Gilbert Street, concerning the parking situation in the area of the Center. c. Letter from Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, requesting Council discussion of several items related to the proposed tenant -landlord ordinance, names of persons participating in the Leased 23 Housing Program, and the Housing Commission. Item No. 6 (Continued) d. Letter from Roy Jamesen, Iowa Airport Executive Association, requesting support for proposed legis- lation relating to taxation of motor fuel used in aircraft. e. Letter from Reverend Cletus Madsen, Pastor of St. Wenceslaus Church, requesting that the alley between Dodge Street and North Market square be paved. f. Letter from Mrs. Lena.Abarr, 305 Westminster Street, requesting repair of a fallen section of storm drainage tile. g. Letter from several U.S. Congressmen requesting support of the Anderson Amendment relating to use of funds from the Highway Trust Fund for bus or rail programs. h.. Letter from; Sister Mary Venarda, Administrator, Mercy Hospital, concerning National Hospital Week. i. Letter from Ralph Oxford, Super Cab, Inc., requesting taxicab stall at Jefferson Building, formerly used by Royal Cab Company or alternate location. Consider resolution approving Braverman -West large scale residential development preliminary plan on the west side of Mormon Trek Boulevard, between Rohret Road and the extension of West Benton Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission Item No. 8 Considerresolution authorizing abandoned bicycle sale. Item No. 9 Consider resolution setting public hearing on proposed plan modifications to urban renewal plan, Iowa R-19. Item No. 10 Consider resolution increasing membership of the Iowa City Riverfront Commission from five to seven members. Item No. 11 Consider resolution setting date for public hearing on plans and specifications for the 1973 Court Street sani- tary sewer improvement project and setting date for re- ceiving bids. Item No. 12 Consider resolution setting date for public hearing on plans and specifications for the 1973 Court Street paving improvement project and setting date for receiving bids. Item No. 13 Item No. 14 Report on request for removal of parking on the north side of Newton Road from Woolf Avenue to Valley Avenue. Report on request from. St. Paul Lutheran Chapel that cars be allowed to park on Jefferson Street east of Gilbert during church services. Item No. 15 Report on request that parking be permitted on the east side of the 600 block on South Clinton Street. Item No. 16 Report on request that the alley south of Bowery between Dodge Street and Lucas Street be paved. Item No. 17 Report on request from Johnson County Health Department to extend sewer service on Sand Road south of U. S. #6 By -Pass. Item No. 18 Report on request from three property owners for sanitary sewer service in the 2100 and 2200 blocks of south River- side Drive. Item No. 19 Report on proposedamendments to the Animal Control Ordinance. Item No. 20 Report for bus service in the Wardway Shopping Center. Item No. 21 Report on request from William P. Gilpin to install additional 1 -hour meters in the Market Street lot. Item No. 22 Public hearing on plans, specifications and 'form of Contract for 1973 sidewalk assessment program. Item No. Item No. 23 24 Item No. 25 Item No. 26 Business from the City Council. Report on miscellaneous items from the City Manager and the City Attorney. Public discussion. Request for executive session to discuss fair market value for parcels of land in urban renewal area. Item No. 27 Adjournment. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 1973, 4:00 P.M. • AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 1973, 4:00 P.M. Item No. 1 MEETING TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - X11 INVOCATION, a FIerC ha�Int Gauao, St �a�•rlcics Lail Gila C,� WcL: Item No. 2 READING OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF - APRIL 3, 1973. Action: I0 � n erNyael,nl., al� ale_ Item No. 3 PPUUBLIC DISCUSSION Clir,e-- Pp Nup LUZ tnl na.yk wl,y *�u.wea. IN's, hb. nlnw \�e. M /t In hip Ix ,/ l LCt•YP Ai. InIlt II CSeUtIn a.II a.e Item No. 4 RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. , a. Housing Commission meeting of March 21,, 1973. b. CATV Committee meeting of March 26, 1973. C. Charter Committee meetings of March 2,1, March 28; and March 29, 1973. d. Traffic Board meeting of April 9, 1973. (Will be distributed at the April 10 meeting.) Action:�� C y w _ >•, n 1�lCA�'l irn r /IGeln�cS c`PI�V`' �, z.ye Item No. 5 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. a. Consider resolution to issue dancing permit to BMF, •�_ Inch, dba COD Steam Laundry, 211 Iowa Avenue. Action: I dc, r 1 ❑r n� l %C) A Y� Cj a! U `t/O Action: b. Consider resolution to approve Class C Beer and Liquor control license application for Marquette Club, Knights of Columbus Building Associates, Inc., 328 East Washington Street. SII CL 1,,e C. '.Consider resolutiontoapprove Class C Beer permit application for Drug Fair, Inc., 112 South Clinton I4� Street. ,I I i Action: Item No. 6 Action: e. Consider resolution to approve Class C Beer and Liquor control license application for the Highlander, Highway 1 and Interstate 80. CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL. a.Letter from Bruce Glasgow (deferred from last week's Council meeting), Plum Grove Acres, Inc., appealing denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission of re- zoning of a tract of land west of Highway 1 and contiguous with Westinghouse Learning Corporation. 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Letter from Mrs. Lena Abarr, 305 Westminster S reet `le -r requesting repair of a fallen section of storm drainage tile. g. Letter from several U. S. Congressmen requesting support of the Anderson Amendment relating to, use of funds from the Ifighway Trust Fund for bus or rail programs. b. Letter from several students and staff of the Kirkwood Career Center, 409 South Gilbert Street, _ concerning the parking situation in the area of the Center. Action: / q I I ✓L� -Y i C AA _kLo n- I U AIS aue C. Letter from Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, requesting Council discussion of several items related to the proposed tenant -landlord ordinance, names of persons participating in' =the Leased 23 Housing Program,,and -- the Housing Commission. Action: 1?.4aL., nv-P .10t, ',' n,ai un Cow, w , u6tyA _VS"Iv mrTiv_ - 21 annn,,..0%Zt, hA6 11�ooued7 .S�euP��ee.� O�roe�' d. Letter from Roy Jamesen, Iowa Airport Executive Associ- ation, requesting support for proposed.legislation re- lating to taxation of motor fuel used in aircraft. Action: `IZ 'i /.4/ ✓J� �G�N �!�n, �l �,'✓A�✓' //�' (`.L.MI,N V� Action: Action: e. Letter from Reverend Cletus Madsen, Pastor of St. Wenceslaus Church,.requesting,that,the alley between Dodge Street and North Market square be paved. . J _G c r,t1c b P �'_1 1 f. Letter from Mrs. Lena Abarr, 305 Westminster S reet `le -r requesting repair of a fallen section of storm drainage tile. g. Letter from several U. S. Congressmen requesting support of the Anderson Amendment relating to, use of funds from the Ifighway Trust Fund for bus or rail programs. Item No. 6 (Continued) g. (continued) Action: 0— Z V ✓cam �r� c..�<« �.� q C:.1 �v / [t.e ;e% i.t1C.:C'CS `Ov-ticl� �trP�r0..a '�.'1 ac4e. . h. Letter from Sister Mary Venarda, Administrator, Mercy ��Hospital, concerning National Hospital Week./ Action: i� I C" lL �iL� , F r. �_ ra,fr.a ca,/W i. Letter from Ralph Oxford, Super Cab, Inc., requesting, taxicab 'stall at'Jefferson 'Building , formerly used by Royal Cab Company, or alternate location. Action: lJ /T�/ /'. ✓,ate / C %/�''( e� 1) 0� e> -y ; <'� (r.> Item No. 7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING;BRAVERMAN-WEST LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN ON THE WEST SIDE OF 'MORMON TREK BOULEVARD, BETWEEN ROHRET ROAD AND THE EX- (((/ \ TENSION OF WEST BENTON STREET AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLAN- NING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Comment: This request involves the Preliminary Plan of the Braver- man -West Large Scale Residential Development. This LS RD request follows approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its March 22, 1973 meeting. The Preliminary Plan incorporates several variations from the City Code, which were reluctantly approved by the „Planning and Zoning Commission.- This item was deferred from last week's Council meeting. Action: De t r_,/ te 0 Item No. 8 CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE. Comment: This resolution authorizes the Police Department to con- duct an auction for the sale of abandoned bicycles on y Y ��� r' Saturday, May 5, 1973 Action: 'G.--• . I Page 5 • Work Agenda April 10,`1973 Item No. 9 CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLAN MODIFICATIONS TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, IOWA R -14. - Comment: On March 29, the Council directed the City Manager to take all necessary actions to modify the Urban Renewal I�} Plan in order to bring renewal activities into line --1-�- -- with theapprovedfederal grant. State and federal regulations require a public hearing prior to making changes to an approved urban renewal project and plan. }� This resolution sets the date for the public hearing for May l, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. A copy of this resolution is ''enI (closed. Action: 7 J ! �'' A (I '. 1.0' Item No. 10 CONSIDER RESOLUTION INCREASING MEMBERSHIP OF THE IOWA`; CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION FROM FIVE TO SEVEN MEMBERS. .Comment: The Iowa City'Riverfront Commission recommended in its March 15, 1973 meeting that its membership should be increased from five (5) to seven (7) members. This L resolution sets the membership of the Riverfront Commission at seven (7). Action: 0 P�a� Vic r�,,; I-�3zlr,'� , fur C 1 Item No. 11 CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1973 COURT STREET SANI- TARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND SETTING DATE FOR RE- CEIVING BIDS. Comment: The staff recommends the public hearing on the plans and specifications be set for Tuesday, May 1, 1973, at 4:00 P.M. It is also recommended that bids be received on this pr\oj'ectt at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 1973. Action: Item No. 12 CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1973 COURT STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND SETTING DATE FOR RECEIVING BIDS. Comment: The staff recommends the public hearing on the plans and specifications be set for Tuesday, May 1, 1973, at 4:00 Item No. 15 REPORT ON REQUEST THAT PARKING BE PERMITTED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE 800 BLOCK ON -SOUTH CLINTON STREET. Comment: The staff', will be prepare d'to make'a report and submit a recommendation to the Council at the.meeting on April 10, 1973 Action: Item No. 16 REPORT ON REQUEST THAT THE ALLEY SOUTH OF BOWERY BETWEEN DODGE STREET AND LUCAS STREET BE PAVED. Comment: This request was received too late to be included in the 1973 Street Construction Program No. 1 which included Rochester Avenue, Lower West Branch Road, Amhurst, and two alleys However, this request will be kept on file and will be placed in the next street paving assessment program which should be either late in 1973 or early in 1974. page 7 Work Agenda • April 10, 1973 1 �LjIb'O_'4c is /V� 4 C�4 Item No. 16 (Continued) Action: +�' ��e F!u-ly��� I t. �.Q.e� .Ye;:.^.t ��ta i Item No. 17 REPORT ON REQUEST FROM JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO EXTEND SEWER SERVICE ON SAND ROAD SOUTH OF U.S. #6 BY-PASS. Comment: The Department of Public Works has reviewed this request and the staff will be prepared to.make a report and submit recommendations.to the Council at the meeting on April 10, 1973) jj(( Action - Item No.* ction:Item,No: 18 REPORT ON REQUEST FROM THREE*PROPERTY OWNERS FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE IN THE 2100 and 2200 BLOCKS OF SOUTH RIVER- SIDE DRIVE. 'Co' mment: The Department of Public Works has reviewed this request and the staff.will be prepared to make a. report and submit recommendations to the Council at the meeting on April 10, 1973.yyC t Action: Item No. 19 REPORT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDI- NANCE. RDI- NANCE. Comment: Enclosed is a copy of the proposed amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance as requested by Council. The City Attorney will be prepared to discuss this amendment at the April 10 Council meeting. i Action: --- ��• , �- v. -6, CNe, 1_ T - 1 . -� .. _.[.�. -_ �i. L!.; :t r.�v _+.,a::_ rte+- %•n f' C„ �:. � ay f r r-, r " "'. -I�i-:ai... _�1..-:'_ 1.:: t... Ci.. -'._ fZ '.��...i.. 1..:4��.c_ _. _- c/..���/•�`7 - lC. ! L-_ e. 4-._t-.� _ .... page B •Work Agenda April. lo, 1973' Item No. 20 REPORT FOR BUS SERVICE IN THE WARDWAY SHOPPING CENTER. Comment: The staff will be prepared to make a report to Council at the April 10 meetingconcerningthis request. Action: • N\I 02� - lti � �i,rio ni�itF/'ov'1, t'�n••n r�,, Item No. 21 REPORT ON REQUEST FROM WILLIAM P. s INSTALL"' T. ,, v I ADDITIONAL 1—HOUR METERS IN THE MARKET STREET LOT. Comment: The staff will be prepared to make a report to the Council at the April 10 meeting. Action Item No. 22 PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR 1973 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION. APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE 1973 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. Comment: This project includes sidewalks located on approximately 19 streets throughout the community. This is in accord- ance with'a request made by the City Council late in 1972 for to include ,these sidewalks in an assessment Program. This public hearing was set during the City Council meeting of March 27, 1973. The staff will be IJ� prepared to discuss this project at the City Council meeetting. Action: ! , iV , d C� PP -Qri J Y v. v On.n lj): t7n4- SSue Sic�ar,tal-Ic a+vYyttl C Item No. 23 BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL. oil fhPcP, C / 00. • THE CITY ATTORNEY. `yi` r,nvr»ncc ruvu Item No. 25 PUBLIC DISCUSSION. Item No. 26 REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PARCELS OF LAND IN URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Comment: Staff appraisal reviews are enclosed. 7� I Action: Item No. 27 ADJOURNMENT. Sf " NEXT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 1973, 9:00 P.M. MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING • APRIL 3, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 3rd day of April, 1973 at 9:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, White. Absent: Czar- necki and Hickerson. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Rev. Dave Jurgens, First Presbyterian Church. Public Discussion: Freda Hieronymus, Executive Director of the Old Capitol Business Center Company announced that the group had been interviewing potential developers for doing the market feasibility study, and had chosen Link Programs, Inc. from Chicago. She asked for the cooperation of the City Officials, University Administration and citizens with these investigators. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the correspondence be received and filed. Motion carried. Robert Rogers appeared requesting rental of present unused landfill property for grazing purposes. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report. Motion carried. Ann Mutchler, 1219 Kirkwood Ave. appeared concerning the 3 year licensing of dogs and enforcement of the Ordinance. The Mayor requested that the City Attorney have an amendment to the Ordinance for consideration next Tuesday. Steve Zavodny, 511 Ronalds St. appeared, with a proposal for development of Urban Renewal properties. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the disbursements in the amount of $520,652.90 be approved, sub- ject to audit. Motion carried. it was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of 3-22; CATV Committee meetings of 3-12 and 3-19; Charter Committee meetings of 3-7; 3-8; 3-19 and 3-20; Human Relations Comm. meeting of 3-19; Housing Commission meeting of 3-7 and Library Board meetings of 2-20 and 3-6-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the report from the Sub -committee of Planning & Zoning concerning attachment of new structures to existing structures be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for report. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution to Refund Beer Permit, Ted M. Bissell dba/The Beer Depot, S. Gilbert Street be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, . Connell and White voted 'aye', Czarnecki and Hickerson absent. Motion carried. -2- • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 3, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval Class C Beer & Liquor Control License Application, George's Gourmet, Ltd., 112 S. Clinton Street, be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki and Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application for The Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert St., be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt & Connell voted 'aye', Hickerson & Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the disclosure of interest statements for Rodney Parsons & Nancy Nelson pertaining to Urban Renewal be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the progress report by CATV Committee with request for Staff Assist- ance, be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion carried. Councilman White stated he would abstain from voting on Bruce Glasgow's request appealing denial by Planning & Zoning on rezoning a tract of land west of Hwy. 1. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Brandt that the item be deferred to later in the meeting. Motion carried. ,It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Land Use Package; land use goals and objectives, narrative of land use plan and proposed land use maps from Johnson Co. Regional Planning Commission,be referred to Planning & zoning and the Staff for report back. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Jonathan Goldstein commending Director of Public Safety Epstein be received, filed and a copy given to Mr. Epstein. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the petition from area residents requesting parking be prohibited on the north side of Newton Road from Woolf to Valley be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report at the next meeting. Motion carried. Atty. Michael Bradley appeared repre- senting Mrs. Treptow and objecting to prohibition of parking and requesting investigation by the Engineering Dept. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Wayne Walters changing date for meeting to 4-11-73 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss On -Site Assistance Program for Civil Defense be received and filed. Motion carried. • It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Richard A. Barkalow, United Way, concerning alloca- tion of funds be received and filed. Motion carried. CCIL MINUTES A L 3, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the • letter from Haywood Sparks, HUD Area Office, summarizing requests and commitments for R-14 and R-18 Urban Renewal Projects made at recent meetings with City officials, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter. from Suzanne Richerson, League of Women Voters, announcing Linda Dole as new League observer at Council meetings be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Recreation Center Supt. Bob Lee, concerning meeting for discussion of bicycle issues on April 10th be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Carleton D. Beh, Jr. concerning legislation now pending in the Senate on industrial revenue financing be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from William O'Brien, McDonalds, concerning the Anti - Litter Campaign scheduled for April 28th be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Wm. Gilpin of Gilpin Paint & Glass, 330 E. Market St. requesting additional one hour meters in the Market Street Lot be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report next week. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the bids received for the Business Relocation Mall Planting Project be rejected, bid checks returned and the City Manager be in- structed to have the work done by the City's work force. Motion carried. Public Works Director Ralph Speer reported on the bids received for the Court Street Paving Project and Sanitary Sewer Project. Bids received were above estimate and the Staff recommended that the bids be rejected and the Project be done with City funds, bids and specifications be readvertised. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that all bids for both projects be rejected, checks sent back and the bids be readvertised. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the bid of J.C. White Excavating Co. for Demolition & Site Clear- ance Project #2, Urban Renewal R-14 be awarded, as recommended by the Staff. Upon roll call White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Hickerson and Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. -4-• CCIL MINUTES A IL 3, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on the West side of Capitol St. • Between Bloomington and Davenport Streets (opposite the University of Iowa unloading dock) be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Czarnecki and Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on the West side of Madison St. Between Harrison and Prentiss Sts. be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell and White voted 'aye', Czarnecki and Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Contract for Architectural Agreement with Wm. Nowysz & Assoc. for Design of Civic Center Remodeling Pro- ject be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki and Hickerson absent. Motion carried. Public Works Dir. Ralph Speer reported on the Braverman - West Large Scale Residential Development,outlining the 5 items in contention. City Engineer George Bonnett and Community Development Director Dennis Kraft also commented on the Develop- ment. Jim Shive appeared for the developer. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Approving Preliminary Plan be deferred one week. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Connell that park- ing on the West side of Van Buren, North of Bowery St. be re- instated. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt also asked for amend- ments to the Pet Ordinance also be drafted for discussion. Councilman(-Czarneck')questioned why the proceedings for l First Avenue Realignment were not on the Tuesday agenda. The Mayor advised that they had been deleted and the Project needed further discussion. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Bruce Glasgow concerning Planning & Zoning denial of rezoning be deferred to next week. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Mayor be authorized to sign a lease for Urban Renewal Office Space in the Davis Hotel at $665.00 per month. Motion carried. Rev. Robert Welsh, Chairman of CATV Committee asked if there were any questions concerning their progress report. Council discussed the time factor for a referendum; if franchise applicants had been contacted concerning delay for referendum (Committee didn't think this was their prerogative), desirability of state regulations. Councilman White asked for the Committee's position on the Legislative proposal. C40CIL MINUTES APRIL 3, 1973 Rev. Robert Welsh presented a letter from CBIC on re- sponsibilities of Boards and Commissions and requested an opinion from the Rules Committee. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the request from CBIC concerning the responsibilities of Commissions and Boards be received, filed and referred to the Rules Committee to report back in the immediate future. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Li..`"... y,•!r f 1 ':s. yr > >v.a.r ,.w. i uJ rl 1 t x � ♦r u... ,. , a 7^tr-r-r r...rr•`n, t z2i ..-+ • Jm^.m..i , z-s tiro- ""iT to:: City Council • To:', parking along seventh avenue near the 700 block $ WEt WHO ARE RESIDENTS NEAR. SEVENTH AVENUE NEAR THE 700 BLOCK#.WISH To HAVE PARKING ,RESUMED TO ONE SIDE OF SEVENTH ONLY. WE FEM, THAT THE;RECENT ADDITION .OF NO PARKING SiGN PARKING' ON S9 WHICH PROHIBIT 4, OF SEVENTH AVENUE IS A SEVERE NO PARKING ON ONE SIDE ONLY-IS `REASONABLE. ACTION AND THAT THE DENIAL ,OF"PARKING ON EITHER SIDE OF SEVENTH AVENUE IH OU=t ;AREAFLAG c,pR .•IA�UNT OF TRAFFIC IN T[M ALLEY AS ALMOST ALL -T THE"lIOkE4`5$AVE'-f6F�J„�t lWAYS AND GARAGES WHICH MOST BE ENTERED FAN T =.� Y: ;-;THIS- Qj�'CENTRATION OF-TRAFFI EX"REME;STRESS^C'NOT ONLY 'PLACES ..OF/THE~,TRA C"FIAi7'IN..THE:ALLEYS BUT'ALSO GREATLY INCREASES TPW'DANGER GF'CHILDREN,WNO COMiDNLY PLAY'I!1 THIS AREA. 'L ASE REApNSIDl,Y, PLAN ;DF'j' TRIS;, DECISION AND ADOPT THE REASONABLi 'ARKIM bN ONE SIDE"OFI-SEVENTH 'NARE AYEhIDE: ONLY. address ati Yl l r i m 1. 411 t r AIT i� `v 'L.���rh� +.i�SrirES.X'»r.•..� �'�'�,—'-+.� �:.�.r .1.�/!-• t�`-- lrW�+a F S� ' P v�t�:•f}•��i.� <�,.L�LLG�-!"Si-C.%/// I� /CLL Lc.GL.�-t SCJ �t C.,L,(„-c� _� � � ,.,,, •>� � � X.'<-,.L�-G-y.Z ..1.., 1. 7 `d jy �a �t .� �� • e,_Fr 1 4� , 1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting a. March 7, 1973 2. Coordinator's Report 3. Old Business a. Sub -committee -Format for Public Meeting March, 28, 1973 4. New Business 5. Public Discussion of Items not on the Agenda 6. Next Regular Meeting a. April 4, 1973 7., Adjournment IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES March 21, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: Stier Fr' imml, Hamer, Litton, .Walker White MEMBERS ABSENT:Duncan STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Schierbrock Chariman Stier called the meeting to order. 1. The minutes of the previous meeting, March 7, were ap- proved with a motion from Frimml and a second from Litton. Motion passed 6/0. 2. Coordinator's Report a. At the present time, there are 208 units, under lease.. One more unit will be added within the next week. Five app lications were received, found eligible "and put on the waiting lists. b. Oneproposalreceived from Progressive Housing, San Diego, for the housing ,for the elderly project. 3. Old Business a. Sub -committee report for the public meeting was pre- sented by Litton. In essence the format for the meeting_,would include a brief explanation of the role and purpose of the Housing Commission, an explanation of what is being proposed by the T -L ordinance, and then the meeting would be open to the public to make statements and ask questions. b. Seydel suggested that the committee extend a written invitation to the City Staff, Council, etc. c. Litton questioned the meaning of the 4th paragraph under the Coordinator's report of the last meeting's minutes. For clarification, the City Manager re- ceived a letter from PAT. The letter,alledged that Seydel had 'refused to provide a roster of tenants and owners involved with the Leased Housing Program. The City Manager asked for comments from Seydel naso nalultly anu raL ounmxuxe, were also interested in obtaining a list of tenants and owners for their own "organizational purposes". After much discussion, the Housing Commission requested WRO submit in writing, ,the goals of the organization, planned use of information; and their tenant -owner questionnaire. This to be submitted at the April 4, meeting. It is possible the Commission may wish to add additional questions.This may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. d. In response to_Stier's request, Johnson County _Re- gional Planning Commission's publication, Regional Housing : Report, has been received. It is now avail- able for:reading.and study. 4. New Business a. Litton expressed a thought of extending the leasing program that would possibly enable the Housing Authority to provide more immediate elderly housing. This thought was brought about due to 'reports of in- creased apartment vacancies in the Iowa City area. Seydel commented that if the present program were expanded the City could possibly be jepordizing re- ceipt of funding for an elderly project. The mora- torium is expected to last 16 months. If we expand our;,present program,; certainly our need and priority would be lessened and the risk of not getting a project increased. Chariman Stier, appointed a sub -committee to study ;the feasibility of expanding the program. Members are White,,Frimml, and Hamer. b. Seydel displayed the plans submitted by Progressive Housing, Inc. This plan will be reviewed by the City Staff in detail. A meeting with the Staff and Progres- sive Housing representatives, to review questions and make revisions will probably be required, with the Com- mission in attendance to the meeting. 5. Chariman Stier reminded that the next meeting will be held on April 4, 1973. 6. Frimml made the motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by White and carried 6/0. MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE Meeting was called to order. Minutes of March 12 were approved as amended. Minutes of March 19 were also approved as amended. Mr. Blum shared with the Committee that he had heard on the afternoon newscast that Mr. Art Small had proposed the establish- ment of a regulatory commission. The.Chairman will secure a ' copy of the legislation that was introduced by Mr. Small on March 26. There was no public discussion. The draft of the progress report Iowa City CATV Committee to the Iowa City City Council, Iowa City, Iowa, was reviewed and changes made. (See Addendum I) The Committee reviewed the report of the subcommittee and the procedures as suggested in.addendum•in a:report to the CATV Committee. Addendum II was, generally; approved with the exception that the meeting time would.beginat 7:00 P.M. The hope was'expressed.that if the room was":available that the meetings be shifted to Tuesday evening. -The Chairman is to check on this and give proper notification to the members .and news media. Although there was further discussion con- cerning proposal II, no specific motion was made to alter the procedure as outlined. Persons having reports to be presented or material that they desire to have duplicated , to be shared with the Committee were requested to.give to Rev. Welsh by Thursday noon. The Committee will meet briefly at 4:00 P.M. March 28atthe First'' Christian Church to review the questionnaire from the Cable Television Information Center, if such is available by that date. The following schedule was adopted, following the listing of, topics,names of the Committee members who will submit material to be duplicated for the Committee's consideration: April 2 -Access, Programming, and Facilities--Kril April 9 -Public Service Installations, Point to Point Service-- Cordier, Russell -Interconnection-Underground or Overground wiring --Welsh April 16 -Channel uses, Channel capacity, Two-way provision --Blum Subscriber Privacy--Prediger April 23 -Patterns of Ownership--Eskin, Ehninger The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Article II, The City Council This article contains provisions for the size of the City Council, the length of term of the Council, and the method of electing the City Council. Furthermore, this article specifies the powers and duties of the City Council, and of the Mayor, if he or she is a member of the City Council. This article can also include a provision on the compensation of the Council. Article III, The Administrative Head This article specifies the powers and duties of the Admini- strative Head of City Government. �I PUBLIC MEETING • IOWA CITY CHARTER COMMITTEE MARCH 21, 1973, 8.00 P. M., CIVIC CENTER AGENDA. I. Introductory Comments William.Meardon, Chairman II. Open Discussion The Charter Committee encourages anyone who has anything to say 'about a city charter to please do so. This period will last as long as there is ,anyone who wishes to address the Committee. III. Conclusion Future activities of the Charter Committee MEMBERSHIP Tele pphone Number William Meardon, Chairman 33W-;359 - Patricia Cain',.Vice Chairman- 337-9908 David Baldus 351-8927 Robert Corrigan338-4633 Penny:Davidsen- 338-4740 Brad DeCounter 338-1795 James Knight 338-4662 Clayton Ringgenberg 351-3103 Dale Welt 337-4610 Brief Summary of What a City Charter Could Contain Preamble This section specifies the intent of the Charter. Article I, Powers of the City This article provides that a City should have the broad home rule powers granted it by Constitutional Home Rule and by the City Code of Iowa. Article II, The City Council This article contains provisions for the size of the City Council, the length of term of the Council, and the method of electing the City Council. Furthermore, this article specifies the powers and duties of the City Council, and of the Mayor, if he or she is a member of the City Council. This article can also include a provision on the compensation of the Council. Article III, The Administrative Head This article specifies the powers and duties of the Admini- strative Head of City Government. uepartments This article could give the, basic, framework of the departmental structure specifying who has the power to change departmentalstructure. Article V, Election Procedures While most of the election procedures are detailed in state law, it seems possible to add additional regulations to these procedures. Article VI, Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Included in this article can be provisions for these pro- cedures and the mechanisms that these will follow. Article VII, Boards and Commissions Included in this'article can be provisions for the appoint- ment of and the operation of Boards and Commissions. Article VIII, Additional Provisions In this article „there Could_be'-any provision that the C't win es to include that is not inconsistent with state law. CHARTER AMENDMENTS While this will not be a part of the Charter Committee's recommended Charter, amendments can be 'added to the.Charter at any time once the Charter is adopted. SOME ISSUES BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CHARTER COMMITTEE Article II, The City Council A. -'Council Size. With a home rule charter, cities in Iowa can specify the size of their Council as long as _there is an odd, number of members, but at least five. Presently, the Charter Committee has been centering its debate around either a seven or nine member Council. 'Several issues involved in this question are representation, rbsponsiveness, use of the committee structure, and the ability of the Council to work together in promptly solving problems. B. Length of Term. The City Code of Iowa restricts cities to having either two-year or four-year staggered terms. The Charter Committee is considering each of these, and the possibility of combining the two so that there would be.a majority of the Council up, for re-election every two years. Several of the issues involved are the cost of running for the Council, responsiveness, 'pro- viding continuity, and increasing the diversity of Council candidates. PAGE'' 3 PUBLIC MEETING March 21, 1973 • C. The Method of Selecting the City Council. Presently the Charter Committee is considering numerous alterna- tive methods of electing the City Council. These are: 1. Election at -large. Each candidate would run for the Council and the candidates receiving the most votes would be elected, up to the number of seats on the Council to be filled. This is the method presently being used in Iowa City. 2. The place system, which has Council candidates running fora specific seat on the Council and being elected by the voters of the City at -large. 3. The ward system, in which Council members are elected from designated geographical areas of the City. 4. Nomination by district and election at -large, iniwhich Council members are nominated from°.desig- _nated geographical areas of the City and, elected by the voters of the City at -large. 5. A combination of any of the above procedures. D. Council Compensation. While state law provides that the.City Council shall set its:own salary, it may be possible to add additional procedures to this. At this time, the Charter.Committee is considering what. effects increasing Council compensation from its $75 a month level would have on the number and diversity. of candidates for Council, and upon relieving some of the burden,,placed on individuals who serve on the Council: Ini'addition,,the. Charter Committee is con- sidering the possibility of settinga procedure where a citizen's advisory commission would periodically review and make recommendations concerning Council compensation. Article III, The 'Administrative Head. This article designates who selects and directs the City administration and what the powers and duties of the head of the administration should be. There are three alternatives as to who could be the Administrative Head of the City. A. There could be a City,Manager, appointed by the City Council, who would direct and supervise the City de- partments. B. The Mayor could be the Administrative Head of the. City. Under this procedure, it is also possible for the Mayor to appoint a professional administrator to assist in the administration of the City. PAGE4 PUBLIC MEETING March 21,-1973 • C. The City Council could be the Administrative.Head of the City. These could be done in three ways: 1. The Council as a whole could administer every department. 2. The Council could divide into committees .and each committee would administer a department. 3. Each individual Council member could have a depart- ment that he or she would administer. Also included-in'this article are the powers and duties of the Chief Administrator of the City. These powers include the power to appoint personnel, ,the power to; direct this personnel, and the power to prepare and submit the annual operating budget and capital program to Council, and to administerthem. Article IV, Administrative Departments. This article relates closely to Article SII and may be unnecessary. It can specify who has the power to change ,departmental structure. Possible alternatives could be: 1. the Council having this power. 2. The Council and the Administrative Head sharing this power. 3. The Administrative Head having this power. Article V, Election,Procedures. The Charter Committee is presently considering the possibility, of placing an enforceable limit on campaign expenditures. Article.VI, Initiative, Referendum, and Recall The Charter Committee is presently considering these three provisions. A. Initiative is a process in which the citizens of a city could propose legilsation by means of a petition, and that this legislation, if not approved by the City Council,:would be, submitted to the voters for approval or rejection. B. Referendum is the process by which the citizens, of a city could by petition require that Council approved legislation be submitted to the voters for approval or rejection. C. Recall is the process by which citizens of a city could petition for an election which would force the removal from office of a Council member, or the Mayor. • Involved in this issue is whether there should be any of these provisions in the Charter, and if so how should this procedure work. This includes what size petition should be necessary, when these questions should come in front of PAGE5 `PUBLIC MEETING March 21, 1973 • the voters, and the possible cost of these procedures.` Article VII, Boards and Commissions The Charter Committee -is considering ways of improving communication between the City Council and the City's Boards and Commissions, ways of improving the method of selecting' members for Boards and Commissions, and other methods of increasing citizen input through Boards and Commissions. Article VIII, Additional Provisions Presently the Charter Committee is considering one addi- tional provision. This is whether there should.be.an ombudsman for Iowa City. The ombudsman, or a similar position, would handle citizen grievances against City Government:' As long as the Charter conforms with state law, this article is open to innovation. If you have Any suggestions as'to what should be provided for in this article, please bring them to the attention of the Charter,Committee. Charter Amendments This is perhaps the biggest advantage- of having a Home Rule Charter. Since the Charter can be amended at anytime it can change as the City changes.' With this, the citizens of Iowa City can gain more control over 'how ,they are governed. The Charter.Committee, by majority vote, has tentatively'' ,• agreed upon the following elements of a Home Rule Charter for Iowa City: 1. That the Charter should embody the council-manager form of government. 2. That the City Council should consist of seven members, one of whom is the Mayor. 3. That the Mayor should be elected by the voters of the City, at -large, and should serve a four-year term. The Mayor should be the chief policy leader. 9. That the City Council should be elected at -large by the voters of the City. 5. That the winning candidate who has received the lowest vote total of all the winning candidates in the general election should receive a two-year term. The other winning candidates, in the candidate for the mayoral position, should receive a four-year term. These terms, should be staggered in a_manner that would require that four Council' members be up for re-election every two years. 6. That there should be an initiative provision in the Charter which would allow the voters of Iowa City to proposelegislationby;means _of,a petition and that„this legislation would be submitted to the voters at thee' next general election or at an earlier time if so -pre- scribed by the City 'I Council. 7. That 'there should be a referendum provision in which the voters of Iowa City'can`by the means of a'petition require that Council -approved legislation be submitted to the voters at the next general election or at an earlier time if so prescribed by the City Council. B. That there should not be a, recall provision. 9. That ,the City 'Council should prescribe the 'method of appointing the City Attorney. `� 5a MINUTES • IOWA CITY CHARTER. COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING:MARCH 21, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: Meardon, Cain, DeCounter, Davidsen, Baldus, Corrigan, Knight, Welt, Ringgenberg MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE Staff Present: Rosenstein Guests Present: Approximately fifty people were present The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Meardon. Mr. Meardon stated that this meeting was the last public meeting before the Committee began drafting the Charter. He 'further stated that anybody 'wish ing to appear at any Charter Committee work session and to comment on anything should do so. Mr. Meardon announced that the next Charter' Committee meetings would be Wednesday, March 28, 1973, at 4:00 P.M. and Thursday, March 29, 1973, at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Meardon next announced the tentative votes taken by the Charter Committee stating that there was the understanding that anyone could change their vote prior to to the Citythe time the Charter was submitted .Council.,, Mr. Meardon stated that the majority of the Charter Committee was in favor of the following elements for a city charter: " 1. A seven -member Council 2; Election of'the Mayor at -large with the Mayor not having "strong" Mayor powers but only those incident to that office. 3. A four-year term for the Mayor. 4. Staggered terms. with one two-year term so that every two years a majority of the'Council would be up for re-election. 5• A provision for initiative and referendum. 6. No provision for 'recall. 7. City Council discretion over who', hires the City Attorney. The meeting was next open to public discussion. Leslie G. Moeller, 623 E. C lowng points: olle a Street. Mr. Moeller made the foli 1. That the Charter Committee should attempt to get the best Possible form of government, making changes only for the betterment of Iowa City and not just for the sake of change. 2. That the Committee should not allow itself to be pushed into being completed at a certain date but instead it should take whatever time necessary to arrive at the best form. Tom Eilers, 37 C Meadow Brook Ct, next spoke stating that he is a member 01. the btudent Senate, but did nct speak for the Student Senate. He further stated that he did feel he was speaking for a id IOWA CITY CHARTER MMITTEE • PAGE 2 . PUBLIC MEETING • majority of the students. Mr. Eilers made the following points: 1. He took exception with the Charter Committee's suggested method of electing the City Council. He stated that there should be some way of having wards, preferably not the one listed in the City Code of Iowa. He stated that this would accomplish the following', things: a. 'It would bring government closer to the people. b. It .would give the students someone they could pin down. - c. It would give people someone they could express their views to. d. It would be more representative. e. It would reduce the area and the number of people Council members have to be in contact with. f. It would better represent different,parts.of the City, which have 'different problems. g. It would be more responsive to what the people of Iowa City want. 2. He took exception to there not being a recall provision. He stated there has to be some provision where when:a person stops being,representative, that -person could be removed. Mr. Eilers stated that the City should be run by the people, not_by five or seven peoplewho serve on the Council or by business or special interests. 3. In response to a question from Mr. Meardon, Mr.1. Eilers stated that there were advantages and disadvantages of having recall, but that - it is better to have :a :recall member. provision so that there'is'a way to remove a Council :;. .. Donald Bryant, 903 Highwood, Professor, University of Iowa Mr Bryant made the following points: 1. He has lived here since 1958 and the government seems satisfactory. 2. .He likes the Charter Committee's proposal and he likes the present form of government. 3. He likes' increasing the size of the Council. 4. He was puzzled as to why the Mayor 'should be elected at -large. He'stated that with.this the City Manager might tend to be a colleague of the Mayor, rather than the agent of the entire City Council. Mr. Bryant asked the Committee for clarification. Mr. Corrigan stated that this grows out of the Charter Committee's interaction with the community ,and that this change is one of form more than of function. He stated that an elected Mayor would be a focal point for people to go to and could be a person who identified issues and ran with a slate of issues. This Mayor would have no additional powers. Mr. Ringgenberg added that under' the normal strong Mayor government, the Mayor has power to appoint, and to submit the budget to the City Council. He stated that under the form suggested by the Charter Committee, the Mayor would not have any appointment powers, other than boards and commissions, and that the Mayor would not submit the budget. Instead the City IOWA CHARTERMbMMITTEE • PAGE .3: PUBLIC: MEETING • Manager would have these powers. Mr. Rin ggenberg further stated that since the Mayor would have a four-year term and would be elected as Mayor, that person would be in a much stronger position for policy leadership and that this position would be more accessible. Dee Norton, 920 Ginter Avenue. Mr. Norton stated that he was also nervous about the provision or election of the Mayor at -large because it would subtract from the attention paid to other Council candidates. Elliott Full, 1820 Rochester Court. Mr. Full stated that he was a long time member of the City Manager's Association and is a member of the Political Action League. He stated that he is pleased with the Charter Committee's proposal but that he is concerned with having an ,elected Mayor because if the person elected is a°strong person and the City Manager doesn't agree, then the City Manager would have to go. Mr. Full further stated that he was happy the Committee didn't suggest wards. Cheryl Anderson, 1025 E.-Washin ton. Ms. Anderson representing the New American Movement rea ­astatement. to the Charter Committee. :(Attached) In response to, questions, Ms. Anderson stated she personally believed there should be recall, and that she would furnish the Committee with thestudy showing that cities the size of Iowa City were abandoning the Council - Manager plan., Skip Laitner, 422 Brown St Mr. Laitner made the following points 1:I He has been an opponent of Home Rule and therefore the form of government isnot the only subject that should be studied. 2. That the Charter Committee 'is only considering alterna- tives that have been used in the past, and that the Committee should be more creative. 3. That there is a need to force people to participate and have a sense.of initiative. 4. That students are not apathetic but instead they are frustrated and don't know how to deal with the problems. 5• By providing a form for people to work in, people will come out and participate. 6. That there is a myth of the vote in which people believe that voting for elected offices will take care of every- thing. 7. That the Charter Committee should recommend to the Council that a committee be formed to study the City Code of Iowa and to make suggestions to Council on changes that should' be made. The City Council should then vote on these changes • and conduct a lobbying effort to get these changes made. 8. That the City Code of Iowa is a thrust toward professional- ism and that it is removing some methods of administrative appeal. 9. That there should be set up administrative methods of, appealing City Council decisions so that people would not IOWA CITY CHARTER',COMMITTEE.' PAGE 4 PUBLIC MEETING have to take the City to court when it disagrees with the decisions made. 10.That there should befourcouncil committee of two members each, set up on certain areas, and these committees would direct the staff and would be appointed by the Mayor. 11. Since the Mayor has a veto, he or she should not vote on every issue but only in cases of a tie. 12. That the Mayor should be elected every two.years. 13. That the Council should have staggered terms. 14. That he is torn on whether there should be recall. At this time, Mr. Corrigan asked the people in attendance how strongly they felt, that they Charter had to be on the ballot this fall. He stated that it was impossible to do a deep study by May and if the public could wait, the Charter Committee could come up with a much better Charter. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road. `Rev. Welsh stated that the Charter Committee s responsibi ity was to come up with the best _Charter. for Iowa City, Mr. Eiders stated that since the Charter would be in.effect at. least six it'should be the best. ` Mr. Norton stated that there is no way of telling, when you have the best. Mr. Norton stated that the _Charter 'Committee should get at those issues that demand change and leave room for amendments. He stated that boards and 'commissions area very crucial issue and that these should be.independent from the staff so that the Council would get an .independent voice. Ms. Anderson stated that there should be a temporary commission set up that takes care of the urgent needs while the Charter' Committee works on the technical details. Dr. McDonald (no address itven). Dr. McDonald stated that this was the best me;to maktie e decisions'and present the Charter. He also asked if the Mayor, being the chief policy leader, would represent him or herself or carry policies to the Council. He stated if it was the first, he was opposedto it. Rebecca Ryan, 440 Wales, stated that the City could not tolerate the present form for two more years.' She further stated that things can be studied to death. Mr. Corrigan replied that if 'people believed that "getting the rascals out" was the Charter Committee's only function, then he had wasted a lot of time. He stated that the Charter Committee was not likely to recommend a form much different than the present form, arid he'asked with that in mind, do people still want the Charter Committee to go fast. ''IOWA CITY CHART ER"COMMITTEE • PAGE 5 PUBLIC MEETING • John Doyle, 306 Haywood Drive stated that he had lived in New Rochelle which had a Council -Manager government, with partisan elections and an elected Mayor and he did not wish what he saw there for Iowa City, He stated that the Mayor's powers.were weak but since he was a, spokesman for the party, he upstaged the City Manager and the Manager's position became a non -entity, Jim Ryan, 440 Wales Mr. Ryan stated that he was coordinator or the Protective Association for Tenants, but that he did not represent that organization. He further stated that he had lived in Kansas City, Missouri, for thirty years and that he disliked the`Council-Manager form there. Mr. Ryan read the attached letter to the Charter Committee. In response to questions, Mr. Ryan stated that the object of dividing the City into eight wards was not to e the City should special seat and that give the students 'uld be divided into eight equal districts, regardless of how that population is distributed. Janet Shipton, 820 Riverside Drive points Ms. Shipton made the, following 1. That the place system was an alternative which would allow at -large elections and would remove negative voting. She.stated that,the place system would cure many of the ills people now feel about the present system. 2• That wards would not be any more representative because the City is not ghettoized. 3• By having at -large elections, groups can ccmbine to get people: elected. 4. The only advantages of wards would be smaller consti- tuencies and less cost to get elected, 5. That there could be a, plan where there are both wards and at -large elections. She cited Des Moines's system, stating that it 'is working well. 6. That recall would undermine the electoral process and produce the wrong type of Council member. She stated that there are two types of Council members, one who changes view points at the people's whims, and one who is a representative saying what he or she is for and then getting elected on that basis. She further stated she did not see how a Council member could judge public opinion during the non -election year. Rev, -Welsh next spoke, this time representing Citizens for a Better Iowa City, especially the steering Committee of that group. Rev. Welsh made the following points: 1. That he disliked the decision to have the Mayor elected • at -large because it was important to have a harmonious relationship between the Mayor and City Council. 2. That presently the Mayor was elected by Council for a two-year term and thus if you have a strong person as Mayor, this person can provide policy leadership. 3. That is is not necessary to have a Mayor to identify the IOWA CITY CHARTER, ITTEE • PAGE 6, PUBLIC MEETING • issues `because a strong Council can do that. 4. That CBIC favors the Council -Manager form. 5. That CBIC had favored enlarging the Council to seven. 6. That CBIC favors at -large election of the Council, with the next best alternative being elected at -large by the place system. :7. That the Mayor should be elected by the Council because if elected by the voters, this could erode the Council - Manager form, 1, K] Ann Erickson, (No address), asked how the Charter could be amended. Mr. Ringgenberg stated there were three procedures in amending the Charter: (1) The City Council could amend subject to a petition for a referendum on the subject. (2) The City Council could sub- mit amendments to the voters. (3) The people can initiate -amend- ments. Ms. Erickson stated that there are advantages for both wards and at -la— rgee ections and she doesn't see how the present precincts could be used unless there were five wards. Mr. Meardon stated that the Charter Committee is also considering nomination by district and election at -large. Mr. Norton asked the Committee what its objections were to the Y em of electing the City,Council. Mr. Corrigan replied. that the 'Committe I is concerned by what the possible effects of the place system could be and is giving this subject further study. He stated that only 10% oftheCouncil-Manager cities use this method and most of these are in the South. 'Mr. Corrigan further stated that studies showed the original reason behind this might have been to keep blacks off the Council. He cited other studies which show that there have been informalagreements made where certain places are "reserved" for certain groups. He stated that this system could easily be abused. Jeo Zaiicek, Route 5. Mr. Zajicek stated thathewas responsible for launching the previous 'drive to change from the Council - Manager form to the ward-alterman form. _He stated that although he was inexperienced and made a lot of mistakes, this drive did have a lot of support. He further stated that since the Charter Committee proposals have come out paralleling the present form of government, he has gotten quite a few calls objecting to the Council -Manager form of government. He stated that this is the key issue. Mr. Zajicek stated that he objected to what the Charter Committee had come up with and that if it was going to be so close to what exists, then it is a waste of time. He stated that the Charter Committee should take its time and by the time it reaches its decision, it will see that the people don't want the Council -Manager 1 �,i:'; W . ...IOWA', CITY CHARTER COMMITTEE PAGE 7 PUBLIC MEETING • Mr. Zajicek further stated that the terms "efficient government" and the "best form" are worn out phrases. ,Instead the form of government should be what the most people want Mr. Zajicek further stated that he favored recall because so many other built-in protections had been removed. He concluded that there would be stiff opposition in the special election if the Charter committee presented a Council -Manager form. Rev. Welsh stated that many people are frustrated with the operations of city government but this may not be related to the form of government. He stated that the citizens have not fulfilled their responsibility as citizens and that the use of boards and commissions are a key to responsible government. Mr. Full stated that he hoped that Iowa City would continue with eeffici nt government because 'he'would hate to see what taxes would be like with an inefficient government. Jack Esbin 3117 Al ine Ct. Mr. Esbin made the following points: 1. That t ere are a of of widely varying opinions and, that there is a compromise that could be made by creating' a new.form,that tries to balance the view; points expressed and which could still function. He.cited,the Action for a Better Community proposal. 2. That recall, could be useful as a'threat rather than an action, but since it is usually in response to a single issue, this could better be handled by the referendum. 3. That the Charter provision for initiative and referendum should allow the Council to adopt the petitions proposal without having to go to the election. 4. That it is hard to get 10% of the voters to sign a petition on an issue. 5. That there is some agitation for wards so the Committee should follow one of the two following alternatives: a. Submit a form that has combination of wards and at - large election. b. Submit two different proposals to the voters, one having ward elections, and one having election at - large.. He stated that there needs to be a way for the voters to express themselves. Dorothy Douglass, 1030 E. Burlington. Ms. Douglass stated that the Council breaking into committees was a viable alternative and a way to get boards and commissions input to the Council. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. 1 MEMBERS ABSENT : None Staff Present Rosenstein Guests Present : Gary Jones, 507 Bowery; Kay Lynn Doderer, 2008. Dunlap Ct.; Richard Hurstein, 1110 N. Dubuque; Ray Wells, City Manager; Sill Sueppel, 100 S. Linn. Patt Cain called the meeting to order. .The minutes of March 6 were unanimously approved as submitted, moved by Welt, seconded by Davidsen. The minutes of March 7 were unanimously approved as amended, moved by"Davidsen, seconded by Corrigan. The minutes of March 8 were unanimously approved as submitted, moved by, Corrigan, seconded by Davidsen. The minutes of March 14 were unanimously approved as amended, moved by Corrigan, seconded by Welt.' The minutes of March 20 were unanimously approved as submitted, moved by Welt, seconded by DeCounteri The minutes of March 21 were deferred until the Committee has a chance to study them. There were no comments, from the public attending the meeting. Penny Davidsen then gave a report on campaign expenditures in the last election. She 'stated that the cost per candidate was in the neighborhood of $3,000'and this was for at least, four of the candidates. This did not include the primary, where she stated very little was spent. She thought that the size of donations ran between $5 to $25 but this was just a conjecture. Mr. Baldus reported that Mr. Martineau agreed to act as counsel to the Committee. He stated that after the Committee drafts the Charter, Mr. Martineau will revise the language in accordance with State Law, evaluate, etc. A law student is being sought to help with the draft- ing of the Charter. In response to questions from the Committee, Ray Wells, City Manager, stated the following: 1. Duties of the City Manager would fall into two facets: (a) What is required by State Law or City Ordinance. (b) Informal Iowa City, Charter Committee Minutes Page 2 2. 'Authority is meaningless without responsibility. He sees the City Manager in the role of 'coordinator with the knowledge of how to get access to expertise. 3. A strong mayor to him is one who has appointive and budgetary powers. 4. He has no strong opinions either way on an elected mayor, depending on the powers given. 5. He feels that the Better Communities Act is going to bring power back to the Community. The Act is legislation which was considered by Congress last year and in all probability will be passed this year. This Act will take most of the programs that we know today (HUD, scattered programs) and combine them into one act, sending the money back to the municipality and telling them to form their own goals, programs and operations.The result of this should be automatic public participation. 6. He is puzzled as to why the Charter Committee asked the question of Council using staff if provided because the staff at the Civic Center is there to work as the Council's staff for any type of research or input Council desires. 7. He doesn't see any policy that Council doesn't initiate and that from a -staff standpoint, they only do what the Council tells them to do. 8. As far as work load for the City Attorney is concerned, he feels.three>attorneys could be used. He stated that it's very seldom that Council decisions are made without legal input. He also stated that the City has "a broad range of activities for one attorney .to 'address himself to. In closing, Mr. Wells stated that if there was anything further that he could do to aid the Committee, he welcomed the opportunity. A Charter Committee meeting was announced for Thursday, March 29. A meeting was planned for Tuesday, April 3, at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening meetings were agreed upon in lieu of the Thursday evening sessions because of Committee members' expected absenses on Thursdays. The meeting was then adjourned. 0 Staff Present : 500 W hin ton? Keith Kafer, Rosenstein Guests Present: Richard Burger, 1 as g 5 Norwood Circle; Charles Gay, 1421, S. Linn; Linda Dole; Bill Ambrisco; Tom Eilers, 37 C Meadowbrook-Ct.; David Graybill, 1906 Broadway. vice Chairperson Patt Cain called the meeting to order.at 8:00 P.M. Richard Burger, President of the Chamber of Commerce, read a letter addressed*to the Charter Committee giving suggestions as to the form of government for Iowa City. (Letter attached) He then stated that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce is composed of twenty members and represent a membership of 650 to 700. He also stated the following: 1. He is an ex -mayor of Iowa City and feels that the present form of government is the best form. 2. He feels that there is no"reason for a -full-time Mayor. 3. The Board sees no advantage in a policy making leader such as Mayor because the Council as a whole is the policy making body. 4. He has no objections to initiative and referendum. 5. The Chamber doesn't actually support wards and sees no advantages in them. 6. He feels that fifty percent of the Council election is a popularity contest. 7. He feels that an at -large Mayor might tend to try to take over some of the administrative duties. 6. He reminded the Committee that they were formed to recommend the best form of government for Iowa City, not necessarily a change of government just for the sake of change. 9. Compensation for Mayor and Council was set up for compensating for pocket money, and the Mayor should be paid more than the Council members. He stated that compensation started in 1964 with reasoning • for reimbursement. 10. He stated that he spent on his campaign in 1963 $400-$500 and it would be at least $3,000 now. He doesn't feel that much should have to be spent. Iowa. City Charter Committee Minutes Page 2 ' e11. He doesn't favor the idea of the City paying p campaigns.' He feels that the person who can t affordd to rof Council n,t person afford to serve. He doesn't think that a well-qualified p would have any problem getting the backing to run. He feels that having seven on the-Council.just makes 12. it t two more qualified candidates to run. necessary to find at leas 13. He feels that the Council is responsive to the people and it takes two years that a two-year term is too short, and that to learn. Tom Eilers 37C Meadowbrook Ct. Mr. Eilers submitted a proposal to the Charter Committee. He stated that there is no name for it, he doesn't know if it's been used before, and doesnd base, 't know if it's legal. ons This proposal comities a warar e nominated lfrom their arge lwards nand he place syste then the top two primary vote -getters run in a ward primary, run in a final at -large election. The result is a ward system with Council elected at -large. This system use place seats, voting for one of two or three people for one. place. ..This proposal cuts campaign costs'a little. He feels that this brings the goverment closer to the people. tst election Patt Cain calledtthis iisusedpinaother lstates, I nation bandlthat cthe Committee at -large, tha , fl discussed it. has brie y Ma. Lir a en stated that this type may not be beneficial to the proper student student, but Mr. Eilers stated that he felt that the p p il. could win a seat on the Counc Mr. Eilers stated that this was not his idea alone, but that he had talked with Brad DeCounter. osals. The visitors were thanked for their comments and Pro P accepted, Minutes of the public meeting of March 21 were unanimously moved by Mr. Welt, seconded by Mr. DeCounter. wanted draft of the Charter. It was suggested that the Mr. Rosenstein asked the Committee's feelings on what they in the working draft. It was then suggested that the draft part of the working ed on should be the basic main text of what the Committee had agre be prepared by Mr. Rosenstein before so the meTeeds could study those articles upon which the Committee has agreed. Mr. Baldus referred to the e fo m of the Oakland C aing usingarter suoh anmethodrtotive propositions. The Comma Iowa City Charter Committee Minutes ' • Page 3 present alternatives to the voters. Discussion then followed on the article on limitation of campaign expenditures prepared by Mr. Baldus. The remedy in event of a violation would be denial of office. The intent of this section would be of money an individual spends and the money spent in.his or herbehalfby committees and friends. Comments were made con- cerning clarification of this article. Discussion then followed on an ombudsman or Community Service Officer, who would make recommendations but not countermand decisions: Dis- cussion on this concerned who would appoint such a person and whether such a provision should be in a charter. Further discussion was de- ferred until the, Tuesday meeting. Discussion was held on nomination by wards and election at -large. Mr. Rosenstein called the Committee's attention to the fact that there are two different procedures, one being nomination by districts and election at -large, and the other being nomination by districts, a primary election by districts, and final election at -large. Dis- cussion followed,on both of these procedures. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M. 2 PUB:' M A Z N G 17P2_-, L -9, 1973 10 P..". The Traffic CO-'-'rO-.' LOF on the ap-olicdt" On Za hcie public h a r ­ 9 - L I It f r om, the Super Cab, Inc. -for licensing 0= 10 ta.--licabs, at 10 *- 0 0 J n the Conference Room - Members present: Chairman Pol; cc Chief azmett 0 ci� .1 ;e Stolfus. Evans, Asst. t � gincer "l-rce Funzinger and C't Clar'^ nb 'ty En _Zy - -1-a applicants j.,laurice cow..or, T�ol&nd Peters and ot'l-lars present were 6'. Cab Co % R jp%­ cxlo- with Attorney Jerry Lovelace. Reprcsc-ting Yellow a 1, . -a _� - - ')3!1 %!evada Ave. , Elca-or oward. citizens: Jure znsminge'_i, - aI Dickenson, Lakeside Ants. and Evelyn Surface, 1610 Lskes4 de Arycs- ..a �,jtl­ouglh the applicant is requesting licc-Ising Or 10 c abs I w"*"' licensing 5 cabs now, the remainder by next all. The ta:rls Will be -a,', ­ new, thcre-,jre it will not be necessary � Zo I ob the State Inspection � Certificates. The color w-"'-"- be green. insurance will be purchased t1hru Bill DaBryn' Bar Realty. Discussion Of the stall for the taxi-cabs was use of the Yellow-Cab phone by t:-:e other company. Discuss" 0'-. Objected to - on _Iternall;rl. followed on proper Droce6ures for recru0sting a stall, also; L locations -the-. coua:d� be used. Slane-, Cab's first cl­oice being the sta'! at the East side 4: 0the Jefferson:Jefferson:Bu-*jdjnq. They WOule Put in their O%'M Phone if a, lowed. citizens present discussed the inadequ--cY Of sc'-'-V-;CG by The three c ford s�&, d that his suggestions to M--- the present teN.-_' company. Mr. OX. Fowa-d' his previous emplover wer .Ored. Fow&rd advise ..hal he patrons a:'-Z had advertised '0- :'40nration '0 has given 15 minute service On complaints on his service. the Board t"at uublic Convcn"Once OUS -InCing It was, the unani-.., OZ and necessity require the proposed ta%­*c,,b service for which the applica- tion was made and that '..the vehicles Proposed m0 -a licensed CO coqPlv the provisions of the City Ordinances, and 0- - d -he Board recon ends * a r curanti,-,g the applications for said tZ _%-Cab licenses �� yThe Supe Cab C. Notice is hereby given that the Traffic Control Board of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, will hold a public hear- ing in the Conference Room of the Civic Center on the "9th day of - April , 197 3 , at 10:00 A.M., - on:the application from Maurice Toomer, Sr./dba The Super Cab', Inc. for licensing of approximately'10'taxicabs, starting with 4 taxicabs. This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 5.16.3 of the Iowa City Municipal Code. Police Chief Emmett Evans, Chairman 1 4ii iuwa revenue It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN_ Passed this 1 0 day of APr,; 1 , 19:_. I Ares: NAYS x x x x x ABSENT: Passed this 10 day of April 19 73 l RESOLUTION NO. 73-143 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit` Application is hereby approved for the following; named per- son or persons at the following described locations: Drug Fair Inc. 112 S. Clinton Street Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond and all other' information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Dppartment. It was moved by White' and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: . AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Brandt x Connell , x Czarnecki x Hickerson x White x Passed this 10 day of Anr;i . 19 73 V � v YS.� s" r v a ttf A+'' t4iE• , i l°{,w r��'sw.� r,�� rc dvµa 7 a-kn r Ore. r �'l+i�cr .a. ., i+' �a7t/ i':0 Mrt. '� T f f Ffi tx'� t Fi `fin Ywtr � {�� �iV�'FY q f � {i �bl � _ i i i �• i S.(•iF4 �M�,�tt II( S�1 �)hA 3' �I(h 4�l Y I }fit i; �' �� 10V' i e��/q� r �, 'iaj l��L�,'p9�b �.�4 [{ �1�J1�{�T fti�t= RES ILUTION NO. 73-145 BEER & RESOLUTION(f AP'ROVAL OP CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLICATION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C Beer & Liquor Control License application is hereby ap- proved for thesfolfowing lamed person or persons at the following described location: The Highlander 180 and Hwy. 1 Said appr11 oval shell b- su)jecr to any conditions or restrictions here- after imposed by ordinanc,: or state law. Tile City Clerk shill cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward 't he same together with the — license 'fee, certificate;of financial responsibility, surety bond, sketch of the premises and all other information or documents'requireJ to the Iowa Beer and Liq!or:Control Department. It was moved by_ wbt� and seconded by HickarGon that the Resolution as r -ad be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Brandt Connell Czarnecki Hickerson White Passed this AY `S x NAYS: ABSENT: 10 _day of April 19 73 Name IOWA CITY FINANCE by. J. MORROW Date FEB 1974 Place CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA 52403 Title' J f RIISOLUT ION I NO. 73-145 BEER & RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS C LIQUOR CONTROL LICENSE APPLICATION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class C Beer & Liquor Control License application is hereby ap- proved for the following named person or persons at the following described location: The Highlander 180 and Hwy. 1 Said approval shall be subject "to"any conditions or restrictions here- after imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the applicationand forward the same together with the license fee, certificate of financial responsibility, surety bond, sketch of the premises and all, other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by white and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: i Brandt Connell Czarnecki Hickerson White NAYS: ABSENT: Passed this 10 day of April 119 73 City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -:i Re: Rezoning Gentlemen By a letter of December 15, 1972 Plum Grove Acres, Inc. was notified that at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission, which was held on December 14, 1972, their request,for,rezoning a tract of land west of Highway 1,and contiguous with Westinghouse Learning Corporation, was denied. By means of this letter, we hereby appeal that decision and request that the matter be referred directly to the City Council of the City of Iowa City. Respectfully yours, PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC.' By: �C Bruce Iasgo April 12, 1973 Bruce Glasgow 834 N. Johnson St. Iowa Cit•, Iowa 52240 Dear Bruce: Regarding your request appealing rezoning denial from Plan- ning & Zoning, the City Council set public hearing for May lst on the rezoning. Yours very truly, Abbie Stolfus City Clerk ASl:ja City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa Dear Sirs: (om Kirk%%txxl Blvd. S.%X P.O. Box 2004 Crdar Rapids, low.1 52.106 We the undersigned students and staff of Kirkwood Career Center, 409 South Gilbert wish to make the Council aware of the acute parking situation that exists in our area. Originally when our center opened we were permitted to park on Gilbert Street. Since the street was widened, parking was prohibited, and even people who run in for a second to pick up a book are ticketed. Free parking was allowed on Court Street but then meters were installed, and the few spots there, are usually filled. We finally resorted to parking in the alley behind the building which is usually occupied with cars of people working downtown, and today we find one hour parking signs in the alley. We feel that Kirkwood is providing an important service to the Iowa City community particularly through Adult High School Completion, however it is:being hampered by the parking problems. It, does not appear that Gilbert Street handles enough traffic to warrant NO PARKING, particularly since parking is allowed on alternate sides of North Gilbert Street. We request your consideration in helping to relieve this situation. / Sincerely, z oS— ,,?9 ai 07= 5. W C c.17 73 5757%�Ewo-Xy 4?14;d -5"' eval itc,ii/S,Lc IaXa444 3/3173 3--23-73 C4, 3123 0 3 0 �p 3 O.20(� E.Ce�1c�Y. AN2NnOSA,2a.-'G-73 C•�.,.� .G. � � ` - 2 s"'6 s. J • c. JTZ.- 3 - .�2� - � � o\'.. ci� K o.\.O C, Glcz,. nrr Sa,Fi ;,,aYlO:L(/VZ �6wq ■ April 12, 1973 Kirkwood Career Center 409 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Staff and Students: The City Council received your letter concerning the parking situation in the area of the Kirkwood Career Center at their April lo, 1973 meeting. The Council understood the predicament concerning the lack of parking in the area occasioned by the completion of the Gilbert Street improve- ment, and referred your letter to the staff for review and report back 'to the Council. The staff will plan to review this situation in the areaoof the Career Center within the nggar future and make a report back to the Council. We will 1--fi touch with you concerning Council discussion when this matter is scheduled for their review. With my best regards, I am THP: ckb' , :. Sincerely, Thomas ff. Palmer Administrative Assistant 1 ) March 23, 1973' City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 6301Kirkw«x1Blvd. SYM P.O. Box 2004 Dear Sirs: Cater Rapids, IMca 52406 We the undersigned students and staff of Kirkwood Career Center, 409 South Gilbert wish to make the Council aware of the acute parking situation that exists in our area. Originally when our center opened we were 'permitted to park on Gilbert Street. Since the street was widened, parking was prohibited, and even people who run in for a second to pick up a book are ticketed. Free parking was allowed on Court Street but then meters were installed, and the few spots there, are usually filled. We finally resorted to parking in the alley behind the building which is usually occupied with cars of people working downtown, and today we find one hour parking signs in the alley. We feel that Kirkwood is providing an important service to the Iowa City community particularly through Adult High School Completicn, however it is.being hampered by the parking problems. It does not appear that Gilbert Street handles enough traffic to warrant NO PARKING, particularly since parking is allowed on alternate sides of North Gilbert Street. We request your consideration in helping to relieve this situation. Sincerely, //�0 3�3 -. 73 LYr Ou-�-2G' C.la. / 57 7 .C�'rku�ocr� h'Ij;01 -5") 3--23-73 /j�lC[� �00Da IaX 3/.13/3 7u...rq l.i/ 7OwQ• Cw�b� IJaaa :3U4c6 5Y, 31 23 - '3- - 2 6- 13 2o� E.Ce.Iar• A 1 April 12, 1973 Kirkwood Career Center 409 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Staff and Students: The City Council received your letter concerning the parking situation in the area of the Kirkwood Career Center at their April 10, 1973 meeting. The Council understood the predicament concerning the lack of parking in the area occasioned by the completion of the Gilbert Street improve- ment, and referred your letter to the staff for review and report back to the Council. The'staff will plan to review this situation in the areaoof the Career Center within the nar future and make a report back to the Council. We will`ifi touch with you concerning Council discussion when this matter is scheduled for their review. With my best regards, I am Sincerely, I— Thomas H. Palmer Administrative Assistant THP:ckb ■ IOWA CITY, IOWA 52242 April 5, 1973 Phone 353.3013 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52210 Councilmen: The Protective Association for Tenants respectfully requests the following items be placed on the agenda of the next regularly' scheduled city council meeting for discussion. PAT requests that a representative of our organization be permitted to address the council relative to the requested agenda items. The items for discussion are: 1. The meaning of the recent Housing Commission vote relative to the proposed Tenant -Landlord, Code for Iowa City. 2. PAT would like to receive copies of any information collected by the Housing Commission as supportive data for its vote, along with a copy of the Commission's formal report to the council on why the Commission voted as it did. 3. The status of the proposed tenant -landlord ordinance relative to its examination by the city's legal staff. h. The status of the proposed tenant -landlord ordinance relative to its examination by a committee of the Johnson County Bar Association. 5. A related matter. PAT respectfully requests the opinion of the council relative to PAT's earlier request for the names and addresses of all tenants under contract to the city under the Leased Housing Program. Mr. Lyle Seydel and Mr. Dennis Kraft have replied negatively to PAT's request. So has the Iowa City Housing Commission. If the council's reply is also negative, could PAT receive a legal memorandum from the city's legal office as to the legal reasons why the city feels a negative reply is justified? 6. PAT respectfully requests a clarification from the City Council of the status, or better, authority, of the Iowa City Housing Commission. If the Housing, Commission is purely advisory, then why the. long investigation,00r apparent investigation, of the proposed tenant - landlord ordinance? Does the City Council intend, as a matter of regular policy, to refer all housing related matters to the commission? Or only certain matters relative to housing? PAT, as an organization much interested in certain aspects of housing in this community, would greatly appreciate a clarification of ;these matters., Thank you for your time and consideration. cerely, rM I Ryan Coor for owa Memorial Union 1 L PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION FOR TENANTS Iowa Memorial Union IOWA CITY, IOWA 52242 City Council' -2 Phone 353-3013 6. PAT respectfully requests a clarification from the City Council of the status, or better, authority, of the Iowa City Housing Commission. If the Housing, Commission is purely advisory, then why the. long investigation,00r apparent investigation, of the proposed tenant - landlord ordinance? Does the City Council intend, as a matter of regular policy, to refer all housing related matters to the commission? Or only certain matters relative to housing? PAT, as an organization much interested in certain aspects of housing in this community, would greatly appreciate a clarification of ;these matters., Thank you for your time and consideration. cerely, rM I Ryan Coor for owa Memorial Union 1 Charter Commission Members City of Iowa City Civic Center _Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am speaking as the Coordinator for the Protective Association for Tenants and es a tax -paying citizen of this community. Iowa City needs a form of government that will best represent the diverse interests of all its citizens. Better and better forms of government have been our nation's, our state's, and our county's traditions. Iowa City should adopt a representative government also. Namely, a ward form of government, dividing the city into eight numerically equal 'parts, with councilmen elected from each ward, and the mayor elected at large. The mayor should be a full-time executive, coordinating the council's business and working closely with the city manager and the city staff in developing programa, especially long-range programs, for the city. The mayor should be a policy leader. The city manager a coor- dinator of the city staff and an advisor to the mayor and council members on questions and issues before the council. Iowa City should leave the naive past of 'anon -partisan" politics, of which the council-manager form of government and the at -large, non- partisan elections are the offspring. The county, ',state, and federal governments are all highly par - operations. Millions of words are regularly sent up in a paean of praise of the gloriousmerits of our partisan based repre- sentative government. From President Nixon to Reps. Small and Hargrave, to county supervisors Burns and Bartels, our government bodies are run by partisan politicians. I emphasize the latter word, politicians. • Can anyone really believe that because Iowa City removes party labels from its councilmen that they somehow magically become non- partisan? My experience with the present city council members shows each to be highly partisan--each has strong beliefs on a variety of issues-- each one has a set of personal and political values on which he bases his decisions. Are they really so non-partisan? Are they any less political because they don't run for office under party labels? Let's put Iowa City back in the mainstream of American politics. Lets have party politics in Iowa City. Why should partisan county officials, partisan state officials, partisan federal officials look with any favor or feel any affinity for Iowa City's "non-partisan" council members? I suggest, in fact, that non-partisan city government works against the best interests of Iowa Citiana. Iowa City is not an isolated governmental unit--with or without Home Rule.. The non-partisan, councilmen at largeapproach.to city govern- ment is as!unreal as the, approach of many public university officials and students during the past several years who believed their campuses were somehow,^mysteriously" exempt from the laws of the U.S.--federal state and local. How often did such fantasy-based concepts of the college and university campus contribute to a distorted view of how our society actually operates? College administrators and students were wrong, I believe, in trying to opt themselves out of our system of laws when campus troubles arose in the late i960a and early 1970e. Were the Blacks in Detroit, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington exempted from local law officials when disturbances broke out in their communities? Lets give Iowa City, governmentback to the citizens, back to politics as practiced at every level of government inIowaand across the country. The ward system, with eight councilmen chosen from numerically equal sections of the city, along with a mayor elected at-large, will give back to the citizens of Iowa City the responsibility for governing their community.' It is by far the most democratic form of government proposed to this commission. I don't believe the charter commission should recommend a form of government that works best for councilmen,the city manager, and the city staff. Iowa City government should be one that works best for the greatest number of citizens of this community. My 'final remarks are prompted by comments made, by one of the charter commission members and recently quoted in the Daily Iowan relating to student -citizen interest in Iowa City government.,_. _ Even the most superficial examination `of past voting laws and practices in Iowa would have shown this commission member that a person had to be 21 years old and reside in the city for as much as a year before becoming' eligible to vote. These restrictions alone worked very hard against the student - citizen becoming a voter. Such regulations told the student -citizen: - --.loudly and. clearly. that his participation in local affairs was not wanted. However, in November of 1972, 90 per cent of all the registered voters in Johnson County went to the polls. A great portion of this go percent was wade up of newly enfranchised student -citizens. Does this record reflect apathy --disinterest? What about the recent ramp episode? What about the formation of 'PAT? _ At every level last year, from precinct caucases to the state I party conventions to working on the campaigns, tudent-citizens were I everywhere. I predict that student -citizens will likewise be highly visible this fall during the Iowa City elections., Student -citizens are just as interested in the affairs of this community as any other artificially constructed group. The charter commission memberfs comments were so unreal, so distorted,, so unbelievable, a reaction was absolutely necessary. No one I know of either elected or appointed the commission member quoted in the Daily Iowan a spokesman for'student-citizens in this community. To dismiss the legitimate interests and needs of such a large portion of the citizens in, this community borders on crassneas, if not outright hostility towards the thousands of student-citizone in this town. Eighteen year-olds, as of July let, are full-fledged citizens of Iowa, and that includes Iowa City. They have certain rights as citizens, and everyone should work to see that these rights are protected. At the same time, instead of saying student -citizens don't care about the community, everyone should work twice as hard to encourage the new citizens to became involved, become informed, became participants. I hope my remarks convey may utter distaste for such mindless and unfounded remarks as those attributed to the charter commission. member in today's paper• Thank you. <- NEN AMERICAN MOVEMENT POSITIONT ON,TJJE FORM OF • CITY GOVERNMENT The position of New American Movement on the form of city government in Iowa City is as follow94 1, ren'lace the city manager with a mayor elected at lsirge and a competent administrative assistant; 2,, enlarge the size of the city council to nine members; 3. elect city council people by wards. The council manafier form of government which we presently have in Iowa City has its roots In the municipal rsform movement in 19110 Its Preitest rro-,ctn occurred during a 15 year period after the Second World War when u-Aproximately ?5 municipalities a year adopted the system But this trend had cooled considerably, since then with numerous munieioalities dropping it in favor of the elected mayor, This experience would indicate that the council manager form wortcs best in smaller homogeneous communities where confldect Is minimal. The more heterogeneous municipalities with greater differences among People over Issues have tended to be predominant rimong cities chat either dropped the r x%2nxmx council manager syst.sm or failed to adopt it to begin with, Iowa City is a heterogeneous community with widely varying Opinions rnd,interests in city policies, The studies of cities like ours with council'msnage.l' F.M vernments indicate that managers either surfer from short tenure in their positions or they form key poij.ti allignments to prevent their dicmissa.l and tnen act 'like a mayor, Our observation. of Iojra City 11that the Manager Y -as taken the le.ttef course. This is undesireable bacauss it tendo to remove key are,^:.s of Policy making from the people in the community, In such a sit,,,tj n the city Is literally run by the manager and Utaff with the sune.ger responding to his political. allignments0 For this reason are feel that art elected mayor should assume the political -functions which the more adequately represent our diverse population by being responsible for smaller more cohesive areas of the communitg Secondly the larger council would be able to force committees on key policy areas and thus be able to initiate more legislative policy sri: without being dominated by the city staff. At the present time the small council of five can°t keep up with all policy areas and they are not la=ge enough to specialize in different: areas, This is one factor that causes the council to mainly rc::ct to ideas generated by the manager and his staff, with respect to ward elections several points can be made, In the first place, running a city vide campaign is expensive and thin ewclLdes. people who either lack resources personally or who are not backed by an organization with money. This distorts the make up of the council ` wa ,. in favcr<of moniedt',intere.;n, Secondly in :.diverse community like Io City it is difficult to represent all segments of the population r Loper income people, stude;:.• and people living in specific neighborhoods with distinct problems all should be represented directly on the -council. This is literclly impossib'a under thepresent system, In summery our gree recommendations would"mNkE provide a ati-ucture far more accessible to all people than our present structure, It Is our position that the comb -'nation of a political rw.:na.ger and council • people elected at large i:uu-1 tend to respond to a constituency of monied Interests that cfcicde the bulk of the people, In short, New American Movement believes that our r.ity shouldhove n structur•9 thae is, capable of responding to all of the people, 1 March. 29 1973 LJ Mr. William Meardon, Chairman City Charter Commission 100 S. Linn Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Bill: r In recent action by the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors several suggestions were raised in regard to the form of government which the Board deemed in the best interest of.Iowa City, The Board went on record as supporting the following points and present them for the Charter Commission's consideration. 1) The City should retain the present Council -Manager form of government. The Board feels that the present system is workable and that we should not change only for the sake of change, 2) The Board does not specifically object to expanding the City Council from 5 to 7 members or electing council members from !lards, but feels that several points should be kept in mind --that the larger the group, the more awkward it becomes and that talent or interest in government is not necessarily dis- tributed in precisely divided geographical areas. 3) The Board opposes a separately elected full time salaried mayor, and urges retaining the present system of electing the mayor from the council, The Board believes that any elected official who could erode the authority which our present city manager's position has'been delegated, would seriously dilute the professionalism of the office of city manager, 4) A concept that the Board chose to support was that of recall -- as long as it would take 25% of the registered voters in the preceding governor's election to initiate it, • tI La. :•f ACCRCDITCD CMIMM[O OF COMMtn;C CM•u.I. Y. I • go J ,.,�:<, ��: _; , 0 R.R 2 Cedar Rapids Iowa 32401 R.R. 2 FortDodge Iowa 50501 . 1 +,, a,d .,,-m.,.a. ' _ ' ._.. 31557),38Bh: 319363.7276 ':; .. r._,.,.., . _. ._..... _...-� .._._. ...:. April 5, 1973 The Honorable;C. L Brandt Ma or of Iowa. City City. Hall Iowa City, Iowa r Dear Mayor Brandt: You may `,recall my corresponden'c'e of February, 1972, soliciting your support 1` 'for a proposed amendment to the act relating,to taxation of, motor fuel used gin aircraft. The Iowa, Airport Executives Association again, asks that you contact Bob Hays; Executive Director, League of Iowa Municipalities, 444.Insurance Exchange Building, Des`Dloines; Iowa,:50309(515-288-2119), as well as ; elected representatives to seek their, favorable support of this legislation. "The House File is 200 and sponsored by Representatives Lipsky,,Bittle, Rinae,,Kreamer, Junket, Wells, Connors, Kiser; Readinger, Crawford, Norland pa., -... ... and Miller. i 'The Senate File is 192 introduced by Tom'Riley. Indications are that the opposition, headed by fixed baseoperatorsand airline lobbyists, has gained momentum and the bill may be defeated without ' your support The whole idea of this amendment,-is to reduce ,taxes<of local property taxpayers by.creating a fund,derived from non-refundable aviation fuel 'tax and more closely align airport costs to the user pay theory. It is estimated that total 'revenue from this source could be in excess of $680,000 per,'year.' The need for this type of financing was highlighted in a recent study, Iowa state 'Airport System Plan, and parallels similar legislation.in.neighboring states. I believe it is good legislation and would be pleased to furnish you with any additional details or answer'any.questions that you may have. Please contact Bob andyourlegislators without delay. 1 IOWA AIRPORT EXI ROY W. JAMESEN, Pmsidanl R.R. 2,'. Ceder R,pids, low, 52401 319-363-3276 The Honorable C. L Mayor of Iowa. City City, Hall Iowa Cit I Brandt April 5, 1973 Y, owa Dear Mayor Brandt: You may recall my correspondenc for a, e of.February, 1972,,soliciting yoursupportproposed amendment to the act relating to taxation of motor fuel used in aircraft. The Iowa Airport Executives Association again asks that you contact Bob Hays, Executive Director, League of IowaMunicipalities, 444 Insurance Exchange Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309 (515-288-2119), as well as elected representatives to seek their favorable support of this legislation. The House File is 200 and sponsored by Representatives Lipsky, Bittle, Rina s, Krealer. r, Junker, Wells, Connors, Kiser, Readinger, Crawford, Norland and Miller. The Senate File is 192 introduced by Tom Riley. Indications are that the opposition, headed by fixed base operators and airline lobbyists, has gained momentum and the bill may be defeated without` Your support. The whole idea of this amendment is to reduce taxes of local property taxpayers by creating a fund derived from non-refundable aviation fuel tax and more closely align airport costs to the user, pay theory. It is estimated that total revenue from this source could be in excess of $680,000 per year. The need for this type of financing was highlighted in'a recent study, Iowa State Airport System Plan, and parallels similar legislation in neighboring states. I believe it is good legislation and would be pleased to furnish You with any additional details or answer any questions that you may have. Please contact Bob and your legislators without delay. RWJ/ds April 5, 1973 Nr. Ray Wells City Manager Civic Center Town f i 1 , T-,,, Dear Mr. Fells: We arerequestingthe alley, Block #39 Old Town between Dodge and N. Market Square be paved. If at all :possible, we would like this included in your paving program for this year. Otherwise, as soon as possible next year. Since the Church owns all 'property on the south and almost all of it on the north, we forsee no problem in obtaininP the necessary " consent. -for this. Yours truly, Rev. tisrr. Cletus P. Madsen, Pastor Chairman, Building and Grounds Committee pins cc: City Cnuncil April 12, 1973 Rev. Msgr. Cletus P. Madsen Pastor St. Wenceslaus Church Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Rev. Madsen: The City Council received your letter requesting, that the Alley between Dodge Street and North Market square be paved at their April 10, 1973 meeting. The Council referred your request to the staff and asked that this paving project be included in the next paving program. The next program is tentatively being planned for either late fall, 1973, or early spring, 1974, and we will plan to include this alley in the list of locations for paving improve- ments. Sincerely, Thomas H. Palmer Administrative Assistant THP:ckb CC: Ralph Speer, Public Works U June 7, 1973 Mrs. Lena Abarr 305 Westminister Street Iowa City, Iowa 52250 Dear Pars. Abarr: Some time ago we wrote to you concerning your request for repair of a fallen section of storm drainage tile on your property at 305 Westminister Street. In our April 12 letter to you, we stated that the Council had referred your letter to the Staff for review and appropriate action. It has come to my attention that the Public Works Department staff has planned to include repair of this broken storm drainage tile in their 1973 program for this king}„of work. If you have any questions regarding the needed repair work, you might wish to contact Mr. George Bonnett; City Engineer, regarding your specific situation. Again thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. with my best regards I am Sinfcerely, Thomas H. Palmer Administrative Assistant T11P : kw cc: George Bonnett 1 • April 12, 1973 Mrs. Lena Abarr 305 Westminster St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mrs. Abarr: The City Council received your letter requesting repair of a fallen'section of storm drainage tile at their April 10, 1973 meeting. The Council referred your letter to the staff for review and report back as to recommended action. The staff will plan to look into the situation which you brought to the Council's attention in the very near future, and make a report as to recommended action. We will be in touch with you when the Council has had an opportunity to discuss this situation and make a decision as to appropriate action. Sincerely, �-F-(• Thomas H. Palmer Administrative Assistant TIIP : ckb CC: Ralph Speer, Public Works .s Conoco of Me OO Mateo �ou�e of 3tepregentutibe>� M49bfnat6n, ;D.C. 20515 i April .6, 1973 Dear Mr. Mayor:. The Federal. -Aid Highway Act of 1973 is expected to be voted on by the House within the' next Nu weeks. . . As you kno%'�, our country 'is moving toward a transportation crisis of monumental proportions:, PuUl.ic!transportation throughout: the nation has ecli.nedzprecipitously in the,last two decades=-fr.om':17 Uillion passengers annually to 7 billion. Over 230 transit systems have collapsed. More and more: coimnuters116ve become . victims of- rusli—hoour;*';:,,"` ur traffic congestion on sk � bighways afactor which contributes.significantl.y to`nur present pollution ,- and energy problems. 1Yet, ironically, we continue to build more roads while transit. service. continues to'.deteriorate. The trends which have. ifPveloped,ove-r recent years underscore the urgent need for `a fundamental realignment of our tr.ansportati.on investment priorities, especially in urban areas. .utile the bill which has,been reported from the . Public Works ,Committee;',the so-called Wright compromise, purports to :recognize= "'pro theP y it real) is no compromise.-at'al.l. The promise of abundantfunds) with which urban areas could combat thein transportation problems is not more than false hope. The mass transit revenues in the Wright bill would be ,.,Pr.ovided from thegeneral. treasury. The mune ' is notnow available and is not' likely -to be available'in the future. ' Ata time when we are attempting to reduce executive impoundment, the Wright proposal would actually mandate the President to impound more funds. ' As we move to reform the, Congressional budgetary process, this measure; also y ' would open' theway to even mora 'rbackdoor" spending beyond the control"of Congress.; And while the American people have demanded a simplified, more streamlined bureaucracy, this legislation would create a new labyrinth of red tape.., ` A far better approach, we feel, would be the amendment to be offered on tlao floor of the House; by Congressman Glenn Anderson of California. It would allow $706 million in urban system funds;fxom the lli.ghway Trust Fund to be used for either bus or rail ca Pital Programs or for hi.,liwa related 1 P R g y- purposes, at the discretion of local: officials. It rmbcidies the some principle as the hluskie- :, Baker Amendment, already approverlUv thr Senate, which permits a local option in the use of .sq850 million of' tu•ban'system funds. f i1v 0000 MERCY HOSPITAL 500 MARKET STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 :319/3S6-1331 April 6, 1973 Mayor C. L. Brandt "a the Iowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Brandt and Council: Last year during the May observance of National Hospital Week, Mercy Hospital invited you and the city manager to be our guests at a luncheon to kick off the special week. This year, National Hospital Week begins May 7 and it is especially noteworthy ,for two of Iowa City's health care facilities. This year, Mercy is celebrating, 100, years of service to Iowa City and University Hospitals is celebrating 75 years of service to Iowa and Iowa City. In observance of this double anniversary, we would again like to ex- tend'an'invitation to.a luncheon on;Monday; May 7,'1973,`at 12:10 p.m. at Mercy Hospital. Representatives of University Hospitals and Veterans Hospital will also be invited. 1 If you desire, this would be ideal time for an official proclamation by the mayor proclaiming May 7-12 as Iowa City Hospital Week since the health, professions do play an important role in our community. We sincerely hope all of you and city manager Wells will be able to accept our invitation. We will contact you'on April 20 to ask whether or not you can attend or if another date would be preferable. Thank you for your continuing interest in Mercy Hospital. Yours very sincerely, Sister Mary Venarda, R.S, . Administrator SMV/sla l ' 1 V.F ' % ) � !�� 1 � -.a �Tlt �1 1 T� •:RV 1 ! f �.� �� _ � 1 �� �f �1�C14 Y P � April 9, 1973 ■ Iionorable Mayor and City Council of Iowa City, Iowa Civic.Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Application by The Super Cab, Inca for stalls and stands in Iowa City, -Iowa Mr. Mayor and Members of the Council: On behalf of The Super Cab, Inc. , ,and pursuant to hearing held this date with the Traffic Control Commission and on behalf of the above corporation, I`hereby make Application for a location of a stand and stall at the Jefferson Hotel building at the corner of Dubuque and Washington Streets in Iowa City, Iowa. This would be the stand or stall formerly held by Royal Cab Company which has now been vacated and abandoned. In the event if for any reasonable or sufficient grounds we cannot have the above referred to location for stand and stall, then as an alternative we hereby request to be'allowed to have a stand or stall in front of the First.National Bank building at 204 East Washington Street on Washington Street and adjacent to and south of the First National Bank building. Your consideration and attention to the above is greatly appreciated. Res ct ully Ralp i Oxford for The Super Cab, Inc. City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 79_147 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IOWA R-14 PLAN MODIFICATIONS (Second Resolution) WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, acting as Local Public Agency, hereinafter referred to as the LPA, has entered into a contract for a loan and grant with the United States of America for the implemen- tation of an Urban Renewal project known as Project No. Iowa R-14, and, WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, has before it certain proposed modifications of the Urban Renewal plan for said Project, and, WHEREAS, the City Council of Iowa City, .Iowa, deems it advisable and necessary to set a public hearing on said proposed plan modifications and amendments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a public hearing be and the same is hereby set on the consideration of the proposed plan modifications and amendments, said public hearing to be held in the Iowa City Civic Center, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, on the lst day of May 1973, at 4 :00 o'clock P.M. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to cause appropriate and legal notice of said public hearing to be published and given. It was moved by H; kprann and seconded by Connell that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Brandt x- Connell x x Czarnecki Hickerson x White x' RESOLUTION NO. 73-14R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RIVER -FRONT COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY; IOWA, AND ESTABLISHING THE MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, DUTIES, POWERS, AND AUTHORITY, OF+ SAIDCOMMISSION. WHEREAS, the City Council:of the City of Iowa City, 'Iowa, deems it in the public interest that it establish itself as the River -front Authority for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to assist the City Council in the area".'of River -front regulations and policy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, as follows: I. There is hereby.established for. -the City of Iowa City „ Iowa; a River - front Commission. ' 2. The River -front Commission of the City.of Iowa City, 'Iowa, shall con- sist of seveu'(7) members or commissioners, and 'five 'of said members or commis- sioners shall` be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Planning & Zoning and Parks & Recreation Commissions each shall recommend one of its members for appointment by the'.Mayor. All members of the Commission shall be qualifiedelectors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and, shall serve as such members or commissioners without compensation but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred 'in'the discharge, of their duties. 3. All present members of the Commission appointed by the Mayor under Resolution 71-510 shall serve the balance of their present terms. Of the two new members established by this Resolution, one shall be appointed for a term to expire December 1, 1973 and the other for a>term to expire' December 1, 1974. Upon the expiration of all terms new members shall be appointed for three year terms. The term of office for members''of'Planning & Zoning and Parks '& Recre ation shall be one year terms. 4. The Commission shall investigate, study,,, review, and analyze the River - front needs and the meeting of such needs:�within'� the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and 'shall investigate and determine what rules and regulations are needed and what policies' should be established relating to the River -front in Iowa City, Iowa, and shall study and investigate and make recommendations relating to the problem of clearing, planning,-and:construction of riverbank areas and the problem of providing green areas and flood plains along the River -fronts. 5. The Commission shall report to the City Council from time to time the results of the Commission's studies and investigations and the Commission's recommendations. • 6. The Commission shall select its own chairman and shall adopt a set of By-Laws, Rules and Regulations which they deem necessary and advisable for the ccnduct of the business of the Commission, subject to the Ordinances%ofi - Eh6'` of Iowa City, Iowa. .�Cit 7. The City Manager shall be the Administra,tive� Officer of said Commission and shall be in charge of the administration of said Commission and he shall have the power and authority to employ at his discretion such administrative personneL:I both temporary and permanent, as may be necessary and advisable to carry out and donduct the business of said Commission and the various programs in which the City is or may become engaged. 8. The Commission shall be subject. to the authority of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and shall undertake such duties as are delegated to the Commission by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, with all final authority over the administration, projects and theipolicing and regulation and ordinances over the River-fronts being retained and exercised by the City Council of. the City of Iowa City, Iowa. 9. Resolution No. 71-510 is hereby repealed. It was moved by -Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were.- AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: x Bra;,dt, x Connell x Czarnecki x Hickerson x White Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and approved this 10 day of April A.D., 1973. :JLPA �l1zCNTAL C©NIF S-) C� DATE April 19 1973 SUBJECT_ Re solution 1 ut' ion No: 73-148 To Mary Neuhauser DEPT Chmn. Riverfront Commission FROM Abbie Stolfus DEPT City Clerk The Iowa City Council adopted the enclosed resolution at their ship meeting on from 5 April 10, 1973 which increases the member- to 7 members. RESOLUTION NO. 73-149 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION, APPROVING PLANS,,.SPECIFICATIONS ANDFORM OF -CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERSi FIXING AMOUNT -OF -BIDDER'S 'CHECK,'` -AND `ORDERING CITY:':CLERKTO.'PUBLISH :NOTICE.TO BIDDERS `AND "-FIXING,A DATE. FOR:RE- CEIVING SAME, AND FOR A -PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,;; SPECIFICATIONS:AND FORM"OF'CONTRACT _ COURT STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT;'PROJECT BENT -RESOLVED BY THE 'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That the Court St. Sanitary Sewer.Project- is hereby ordered to be constructed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED -that the detailed plans and -- specifications as prepared _by George Bonnett, City, .-.-Engineer for the project, forthe of the. courr St. San. - Sewer Program and the.form of';contract and Notice to Bidders,'as prepared by the Attorney, be and the <same are 'hereby approved, and are hereby -ordered placed on file in the office of the Clerk for public inspection: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 'amount of -the check to accompany each bid shall be in thefaimaunt<of $2So0e'o0; �- pursuant to the provisions of Section 391A.16(3).., BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk -is hereby directed to -advertise for bids for the construction of said improvements, bids to be received, by the;City":'Manager in behalf of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,- up to 10:00' o' clock A.M. , on the 3ri1 ,day -of .- May , 1973, and tobe opened by the City Manager at a.public meeting to be presided over by him at that time.and there- upon referred to the City:Council for "action upon said bids at a meeting -to be held'at-the.Council Chambers:.Iowa City, Iowa," on the -8 th day .of May ;` 197 3, at '4': 00 . o' clock -, ' P.M. Notice.to-Bidders is -to`be`published once:.each week" for two consecutive- weeks in the `Iowa City Presse Citizen, a `legal newspaper printed wholly in the English language, the first' publication to be"not less than fifteen clear days prior to the date fixed for said letting.-In'the absence.ofthr City Manager, said bid openinq.may be con- " ducted by.any city official to whom such power has been : delegated by ordinance." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council hold a public ' hearing on the matter of the adoption of.proposed`plans,' _-.specifications and form-of:contract for the making of said improvements, which documents'are now on file in the:"office of, the Clerk, said hearing to be held atthe.place last above mentionedon the :1st?;day of may , 1973 at '9:00 o'clock P,.M. and that the Cit yClerk give, notice of said hearing by publication once in a local legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, at least'ten clear days prior to the date fixed therefor. PASSED AND APPROVED, this, 10 day 'of , 197300,. i MAY ATTESTSCa' CITY CLERK i :a -7- -- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON.PLANS,:SPECI- FICATIONS AND FORMOF CONTRACT FOR.THE- CONSTRUCTION -0F THE COURT -STREET °SANITARY`= SEWER PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY] IOWA,- AND TO OTHER PERSONS:INTERESTED: Public notice is hereby _given -that the Council of. the Municipal ity;of Iowa City, Iowa; will conduct a pub- lic hearing on plans, specifications and form of- ,.contract` for the construction Of the ,Court Street Sanitary Sewer Program in said Municipality at 4:00 o'clock P.M. on the Lst daY of May , ;1973, said meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center in said Municipality. Said plana, specifications and form of contract are now on file in the office of the Clerk in the Civic: Center in Iowa City,- .Iowa, and may be inspectedbyany person.• interested. Anypersons interested may appear at said meeting of'the `Council for the purpose of making objections toi said plans;;specifications-or contract.of>the :cost Of making said improvement. This notice given by order of the City Council of the Municipality of Iowa City, Iowa CITY -CLERK of<;IOwa .ity, Iowa (Publish once in,a local paper at least ten days prior to the date of -the. -hearing) R i NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENTS AND WORK INCIDENTAL THERETO IN AND FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA Sealed proposals will be received. by the City Manager'or.his authorized representative of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of May , 19 73 , and opened immediately thereafter. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 1973 or at such later time -and place as may then.be fixed. The proposed street improvements will consist of the construction of 7" -Portland '.Cement Concrete paving_with.integral curb, 6" thick Portland Cement Concrete alley pavement, 4" thick Portland Cement y grading and incidental concrete sidewalk together with necessar eets and alleys or portions drainage facilities on the following str thereof, within the City of Iowa City, to -wit: Court Street - From 15 feet east of the cernterline of Madison Street to 50 feet west of centerline of Gilbert Street The kinds of materials and estimated quantities of materials proposed to;be'used in constructing said pavement improvements are as follows: 10,943 sq. yd. 7" P.C.C. Pavement 4,280 lin. ft. 6 Integral Curb 874 sq. yd. 6'' P.C. Concrete Alley Pavement 393 sq. yd. 6" P.C. Concrete Driveway Pavement 161472 sq. yd. 41, P.C. Concrete Sidewalk 26 ton Type A Asphaltic Concrete Surfacing 35 gel. Tack 364 ton Crushed Rock 6S8 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (12" Diam.) 372 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (15" Diam.) 387 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (18" Diam.) 30 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (24" Diam.) 396 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (30" Diam.) 425 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (36" Diam.) 520. lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (42" Diam.) 65 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (42" Diam.) Jack in Place 705 lin. ft. R.C.P. 2000D Storm Sewer (48" Diam.) 7 each Standard Precast_ Manhole (48" Diam.) 6 each RA -3 Inlet 12 each RA -8 Inlet 67 lin. ft. RA -8 Throat A-1 N -4A 3 each Double Alley Inlet 9`422 sq. yd. Pavement Removal X512 sq. yd. Concrete Driveway Removal 14,815 sq. ft. Sidewalk Removal 911 lin. ft. Saw Cut -8 each Grate Type Inlet Removal 2 each Manhole Removal 3,593 cu. yd. Excavation 180 sq. Sod 670 cu-. ft. Concrete Steps 392 cu. ft. Concrete Step Removal 2 each Concrete Headwall 2 each 94 x 82 Special Manhole 1 each 82 x 76 Special Manhole 1 each Stump Removal 2 each Clear $ Grub 6"-9" Tree 4 each Clear f, Grub 9"-15" Tree 5 each Clear f, Grub 18"-24" Tree As req'd -lbs. #4 Steel Reinforcing Rod for Paving As req'd each RA -6 Inlet -As req'..d lin. ft. RA -7 Throat All work is to be done in strict compliance with the plans and specifications prepared by.George R. Bonnett, P.E., City Engineer of Iowa City, Iowa, which have heretofore been approved by the City Council,'and are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk. Wherever, reference is made to the specification in the plans or contract proposal, it shall be understood to include the "Standard Specifications for Construction on Primary, Farm to Market, and Secondary•Roads and Maintenance Work on the Primary Road System", Series of 1972, Iowa State Highway Commission. Each proposal shall be made on a form furnished by the City - and must be accompanied by a check drawn on, and certified by, an Iowa Bank and filed in a sealed envelope separate from the one containing the proposal, and in the amount of $25,000.00 made payable to the City Treasurer of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and may be cashed by the Treasurer of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as liquidated damages in therevent-the successful bidder fails,to enter into a contract within ten (10) days and post bond satisfactory to the 'City insuring the faithful performance of the contract. Checks'of the lowest two or more bidders may be retained for a period of not to exceed fifteen (15) days until a contract is awarded or rejection made. Other checks will be returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and re- ported to the City Council. Payment to the Contractor will be made in cash from such funds of the City that may be legally used for such purposes on the basis of monthly estimates in amounts equal to ninety percent (90%) of the work accomplished as -outlined in "Method of Payment". By virtue of statutory authority; preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and preference will be given to Iowa domestic labor in the construction of the improvement. A-2 ai Th e', successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract'price, said bond to'be issued by,a responsible surety approved by the City Council and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind' .caused by the operation of the contract, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of five 5 years from and after its completion and acceptance by theCity.' The work under the proposed contract will be commenced within ten 10 .days, after signing of the contract and shall be completed eptem er 30, 1973. Time is an essential element of the contract. Liquidated damages in the amount'of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be assessed in accordance with the "Base Specification" Article 1103.07 for each calendar day required for project completion after the 'above designated date. ' The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the.. Office of_the -City -Clerk, Copies of the said plans and specifications and: form of proposal blanks may, be secured at the Office of the City En ineer.of Iowa City, Iowa,.by bona fide bidders upon payment' of _twenty ollars 20.00) which will be returnable to the bidders provided the p ans an specs ications are returned to the City Engineer's Office in good condition'within fifteen (15) days after the opening of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and irregularities. Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa A-3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND.`FORM OF'.CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS, FIXING AMOUNT OF BIDDER'S CHECK, AND ORDERING CITY CLERK.TO`,PUBLISH NOTICE_TO BIDDERS AND FIXING A:DATE FOR RE- CEIVING SAME- AND FOR APUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS„ SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM .OF CONTRACT ' COURT STREET PAVING IMPROVEPiENT-PROJECT 1973 BE IT RESOLVED BY.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That the 1973 Court St. Paving Improvement `Proj.is hereby ordered to be constructed. BE IT.' FURTHER RESOLVED that the detailed plans and specifications as prepared by: George,, Bonnett, City Engineer for the project,',for the construction of the 1973 Court St:' Paving Improvement Program and! the'form of contract and Notice to Bidders, as;prepared.by the 'Attorney, be and the same are hereby`,approved, and are hereby ordered placed on file in the officeofthe Clerk for public inspection. BE ITFURTHERRESOLVED, ;that the amount of the check to accompany.each'bid shall be in the amount of'$2s.nnn pursuant to the ;provisions of Section 391A.16(3). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is:-hereby directed to advertiseforbidsfor the construction of said improvements, bids to be received by'the City Manager in behalf of the City Council of'the City of;Iowa City, Iowa, up to 10-00 o'clock A.M., on the 3-,ri� day, of May , 1973 and to be.openedrby the City Manager at a public meetingi,to be, presided over by-him at that time, and there- upon referred to the City Council for action upon said bids at a.meeting -to -be heldatthe Council Chambers, Iowa City, Iowa, on the 8thZ day; of May: , 1973, at 4:00 o'clock P.M. Notice to Bidders is to-be published once each week for-two-consecutive weeks in the Iowa City Press Citizen, a legal' newspaper,printed wholly in the English language, the first'publication.to be'not'less-than fifteen clear days prior to the date fixed".:for-said iettinq.-"In the absence-ofthe City Manager`, said bid opening may be con- ducted by any; city official to whom such power has been delegated by Ordinance.` = BE Il FURTHER RESOLVED,_that,the Council hold a public hearing on the matter of_the adoption of proposed plans, specifications and form Iof contract for -:the making of said imprbvernentst which documents,are:now on`file 'in theoffice of the Clerk, said hearing to be held at the place last ` .. above-. mentioned on the `: May 4:00 Ls t, day: of . „ , •- 1973 at o'clock P..M. and that the City`Clerk_give notice of said hearing by publication.once in a local legal newspaper, printed wholly in the. English language,-at-least ten clear days prior to the date fixed therefor. PASSED. AND APPROVED, this to day of , 1973. • i ATTESTS CITY CLERK i -7- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1973 COURT STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, .Iowa, will conduct a'public hearing on plans, specifications and 'form of contract for the construction of The 1973 Court Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project insaid,City at 4:00 o'clock p.m.,' on the lst day of, May , 19 73, said meeting to be held in the Council,Chambers in the Civic Center in said City. Said;plans,..specifications and:form of,contract:are ,now on - file in the office of the Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa. and may be inspected by any persons, interested. Any 'persons interested may appear at said meeting of the City Council for. the purpose of making objections to said plans, specifications or contractor the cost of making said improvement. This notice given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa n PH -01 r NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1973 COURT STREET SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND WORK INCIDENTAL THERETO IN AND FOR TIIE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA Sealed proposals will be received by the City Manager or his authorized representative of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 10:00 a.m. - on the 3rd day of May 1973 , and opened immediately thereafter. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 1973 or at such later time and place as may then be fixed. The proposed sanitary sewer -improvements will consist of the construction of a vitrified -clay sewer with .concrete _manholes and necessary incidental facilities on'the following streets and property within'the City of Iowa City, Iowa to -wit: Construction of sanitary sewer on Court Street from a point 200' east'of the centerline of Dubuque Street to a point 200' west of the'centerline'of,Dubuque 'Street land from the centerlir,� of Maiden Lane to a point 701 east of the centerline of Linn Street. Construction of sanitary sewer on Maiden Lane from the centerline of Harrison Street to the centerline of Court Street. The kinds of materials and estimated quantities. of-,aterials proposed to be used in constructing said sanitary sewer im- provements are as follows: 955 -lin. ft. 8" V.C.P. Sanitary Sewer 316 lin. ft. 4" V.C.P. Sanitary Sewer 2 each Sanitary Sewer Service Connections 51.2 lin. ft. Standard Manhole Depth 5 each Manhole Rings $ Covers 1 each Manhole Removal 20230 cu. yd. Sand Backfill 1,237 sq. yd. Gravel Surface Replacement A-1 City Clerk. Wherever reference is made to th'e specification in the plans or contract proposal, it shall be understood to include the "Standard Specifications for Construction on Primary, Farm to Market, and Secondary, Roads and Maintenance Work on, the Primary Road System", Series of-1972,IIowa State Highway Commission. Each proposal shall be made on a form furnished by the'City and must be accompanied by a check drawn on, and certified by, an Iowa bank and a'sealed envelope separate from the one containing the proposal, and'in the amount of $ 2,500.00 made payable to the City Treasurer.of.the CityofIowa City, Iowa, and may be cashed by the Treasurer of; the City, of Iowa l'City, Iowa as liquidated damages in the event the ,successful bidder; fails to enter'into a contract within ten (10) days and.post bond satisfactory to the City insuring the faith- ful performance; of the contract. Checks of the lowest two or more -bidders may be retained for. a period of not to exceed fifteen (15) days until a contract is awarded or.rejection made. Other checks will be returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and,re- ported to theiCity Council. Payment 'will be made to the contractor for the work included in`this :contract'.on or after thirty-one (31) days after acceptance of the completed work by the City Council: By virtue of statutory authority; preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and; preference will be 'given to Iowa domestic labor in the con- struction of the improvement. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a,.responsible surety approved by the City;Council and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused bythe operation of the contract,.and`shall•also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of two (2) years from and after its completion and acceptance by, the sty. The work under the proposed contract will be commenced within' ten (10 ) days after signing of the contract and shall be completed une 29th, 1973 The plans and specifications governing the construction of the. proposed improvements have been prepared by George R. Bonnett, P.E. Cit Engineer Iof Iowa City, Iowa, which pans an specs ications, also p.rior proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of this notice byreferenceand the proposed contract shall be 'executed in compliance therewith. A-2 Time is an essential element of the contract. Liquidated-damages in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) Will be assessed in accordance with "Base Specification" Article 1108:07 for each calendar day re- quired for project completion after the above designated date. The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the Office of the City Clerk. Copies of the said plans and specifications and form of proposal blanks may secured at the Office of George R. Bonnett, P.E., City Engineer of Iowa City, Iowa, by bona fide bidders upon payment of ten dollars ($10.00) which will be returnable to the bidders' provided the plans and, specifications are returned to the City Engineer's office in good condition within fifteen (15) days after the opening of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and irregularities. Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. ie to us. City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa A-3 City of Iowa, city, Iowa " Department of Public Works O F F I C E M E 0 R AN` D U M Date: April 61 1973 To: Ray S. Wells City Manager From: Ralph h E . Speer, Jr.f Director ctor of Public Works Subject: Parkins Restrictions Adjacent to Churches This Memorandum is Written -in reply to, your request of. March 23, 1973, and letter a -which the City Council received from the St. Paul Lutheran Chapel located at 404 East Jefferson Street'concerning the City's parking policy adjacent to :churches throughout the 'community. The parking restrictions in effect around churches had been established prior to my coming to Iowa City in 1967.. The policy that was in 'effect then and, for that matter, is still in " effect permits,,parking.on certain streets adjacent to churches from 6:00.a.m..,until 1:00 p.m. on Sundays only. The ' legend °oh these signs reads as follows: "No Parking Anytime Except, Sunday from 6:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.". This type of parking is permitted on"such streets as Dubuque Street, Jefferson Street, Muscatine Avenue and North Riverside Drive, to.nane but a few of the streets. Ever since I have been in Iowa City we have received requests, Particularly 'from `the Catholic Church located on North Riverside Drive, to permit parking in that area on Sunday evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 P.M. Apparently this church has an evening church service which draws a particularly large congregation. There have been communications, numerous both written and oral, to the City Council during,the six past years requesting the City to permit such parking. The staff has continuously argued against.such a parking provision on the basis that if we were to permit parking on North Riverside Drive then the same type of regulation should apply to of all the churches throughout -the community. The rationale for permitting parking on certain streets only on Sunday mornings ,was that, for the most part, all denominations held at least one church service which was their primary one sometime between 6:00 a.m. and'1:00 p.m. At the time the bicycle lanes were installed. on Jefferson and Market Streets some confusion arose as to whether or not people would be permitted. to park along the prohibited parking ureas where bicycle lanes were in existence. At that time the City Council,, based upon a recommendation from the City staff, decided April 12, 1973 Rev. W. E. Eckhardt Pastor St. Paul Lutheran Chapel 404 E. Jefferson Iowa City, Iowa 52240 DHar Rev. Eckhardt: The staff made a report to the City Council concerning your earlier request that cars be allowed to park on Jefferson Street east of Gilbert during church services and also on Gilbert Street during church services. The staff recommended and the Council concurred that parking be allowed on Jefferson Street between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Sunday morning during the time church services are taking place. The Council also concurred in their recommendation to allow Sunday morning parking between 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Gilbert Street north of Jefferson also to accommodate parking of auto- mobiles for. Sunday church services, The Department of Public Works plans to install signs to this effect in these areas within the next two weeks. These signs will specifically state that parking is allowed only on Sunday morning between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. in these locations. I hope the installation problem which you brought to regards, I am of these signs will help solve the Council's attention. With my best Sincerely, 1. Thomas H. Palmer Administrative Assistant THP:ckb CC: Ralph Speer, Public Works Mr. William P. :Gilpin Gilpin Paint & Glass, Inc. 330 East Market Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. Gilpin: At its regular meeting of Tuesday, April 10,-1973 the City Council discussed your letter of March 26 and asked that I inform you of the results of that discussion. The staff reviewed with the Council the number of one hour meters located on the street and in the parking lot in the immediate vacinity of your store. We also presented monthly statistics on the usage of the Market Street Parking Lot which shows a'current average of 33% occ- upancy. _The .Counci1 is also, aware that, the sixty seven long -,term meters in the parking lot on Market will accept a coincombination permitting short-term as well as long-term parking: It was the conclusion of all members of the City Council that the present: metered parking situation near your, store is sufficient to handle and control the demand for parking at this time and in the fore- seeable future. The Council asked that I express their appreciation for your continued interest in the City's parking program. If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, J. D. Pugh, Jr. Director of Finance cc: VCity Clerk, Councilman Connell Don Akin /dc 04-10-73 CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE MEMORANDUM To: Ray S. Wc11s City Manager Re: Council Correspondence This memorandum will document our response to the letter from Mr. William P. Gilpin to the City Council dated March 26, 1973. The attachments are included as reference information for this memorandum. Mr. Gilpin has made frequent requests to both the City Council and the staff over the past few years to increase the availability of short-term parking in the general area of Market Street between Gilbert and Linn. Specifically, lie is concerned with the immediate area of his business location which is at 330 E. Market Street. (See rough diagram attached). I have discussed this situation with Don Akin, Parking Systems Super- visor, and our recommendation is that this area is adequately controlled at the present time and that there is no need for change. In arriving at this recommendation the following information was considered: 1. As can be seen on the attached diagram there are 13 one hour meters on Gilbert between Market Street and the alley North of Market, as well as 1 thirty minute meter and 1 one hour meter immediately in front of Gilpin's store and 3 one hour meters adjacent to the {Vest side of the store in the off-street parking lot. There are 4 additional one hour meters located West along Market Street which are available for Mr. Gilpin's patrons. 2. The parking space utilization information which is main- tained on a monthly basis for all off-street parking lots indicates only a 33% revenue comparison for the Market Street lot during the past two months. As the enclosed copy of this chart demonstrates, the avail- ability of parking in this particular lot has increased substantially since MRC moved to new facilities and vacated its location across the street. 3. All the meters in the Market Street lot will accept it coin combination which allows parking from one to ten hours no matter what the specific meter designation. With an average of 67% availability, there should be no problem with short-term or long-term packers at this location. Page 2 April 10, 1973 Based on the information available to us at this time, we cannot share Mr. Gilpin's concern that there is a deficiency in the number of short-term meters in this particular area. As a matter of fact, changes to shorter term meters in the past in response to similar requests has resulted in more one hour meters available to Mr. Gilpin thap to probably 95% of the merchants in any other specific location in Iowa City. 4J. B. Pugh, (,JF Director of Finance /dc tee IYA? EE! .......... iL 41 171 —70 5.7 3Is' 1 CJ 3 _1fl 802,!% I 5 333'6li II 147 t, II 0! 0 I C, bo rll'—71 6 Ij ej. 0; 0 7 71z' 0' Z 0 0 1 l )j"e 114. -11-7f 1 SAL! it CIO tIo! C) 5 lei L1 :s' 711 $'0,1�'- , I((7�,UJ j ( .�4 I I I i ,'�,�P I 'I 1 i) I,v I I I ("', 70. S 10 V'� �. ti 1:4 1 k I U, 110 4V V2 le 2 f 7.jy 101" 7 It 7. 7 1i '� ,1 � II � � G3 I I ' j � 'lJt t l 5 `1' •� � � �' I '� jl , , rL 5�;) i I I lit 7 3' 0 0 33 ; 3..%;! li"11,03 I J. . ........... i,lI k 4814 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program Iowa City, Iowa, April 10, , 1973 The Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met on the above date in regular session pursuant to law and the rules of said Council and in accordance with the terms of a notice of meeting, a copy of which was served on each member of the Council within the time required by law -and accepted in writing by each member thereof, said notice of meeting being as follows: NOTICE Iowa City, Iowa, April 10 , 1973 TO: Robert Connell, Edgar Czarnecki. Loren Hickerson; J1 Patrick'White Counci men Iowa City, Iowa Dear Sir: You are hereby notified that a meeting.of the Council of Iowa City, Iowa, will be held on the T 10 day Of April 1973, at the Civic=Center, in Iowa City, Iowa, at 4:00 o'clock "p_ M., for the purpose of considering the adoption of a Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract, and for such other business in connection therewith as may come before the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Mayo Service of the foregoing notice is hereby acknowledged. .SIC_- 7. 14ranAt- S !Robert C'onnall 'S/FdcT ar Czarnecki S/ :o en Hick .s.'ni' . .S/T_ Patrick'Whiip _1_ ANLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE h HAYNIE.. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA I The meeting was called to order by 'C. L. 'Brandt _- Mayor, and on roll call the following Council Members were present: Brandt Connell `Czarnecki Ricker on, white Absent: Norie This being the time and place for a public hearing on the matter of the adoption of plans, specifications and form of contract for the construction of the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program, the Mayor called for any oral objections to the making of said improvements,- or to the adoption of the plans,specifications and form of contract. No oral objections were offered and the Clerk reported that no written objections thereto had been filed. Councilman Connell introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT" and moved that the same be adopted. Councilman White - seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, AYES: Brandt' Connell CzarnecY,i. Hickerson 'White NAYS None Whereupon the Mayor declared the following Resolution - - duly adopted. _Z_ AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWCILER. ALLDEE @ HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA RESOLUTION NO. 73-151 RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT WHEREAS, on the 'day of r 1973, plans,,specifications and form of contrac were sled with the Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, for the con- struction of improvements known as the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program in said Municipality, as described in the Resolution of Necessity, adopted by the Council on March 27 , 1973; and, WHEREAS, said plans and specifications are consistent and in compliance with final grades heretofore established by ordinance for all streets and avenues to be improved; and, WHEREAS, notice of hearing on said plans, specifications and form of contract was published as required by law: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That the said plans, specifications and form of contract are hereby approved and adopted as the plans, specifications and form of contract for said improvements. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1n _ day of jpYi, , 1973. mayor ay ATTEST: Clerk -3- AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLSEE R HAYNIE. LAWYERS. DES MOINES. IOWA 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 6 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONSAND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR 1973 'SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ..�_� TO ALL,TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED: .i _ Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, _1 specifications and form of contract for the construction of the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program —� in said City at 4:00 o'clock p.m., on the, 10th day of April , 19 73 , said meeting to be held in_the Council.Chambers in the Civic Center in said City. jSaid plans, specifications and form of contract are now on file in the office of the Clerk in the Civic Center. in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected'by any persons interested. Any persons interested may appear at said meeting of the "�. City Council for the purpose of making objections to said ,plans, =� specifications or contract or the cost of making said improvement. This notice given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa 'City, Iowa. PH -01 tion of the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program, within the City of Iowa City, Iowa; and hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract was WHEREAS, notice of published as required by law: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That the said plans, specifications and form of contract are hereby approved as aid 1973 Sidewalk Assessment the plans, specifications and form of contract for s a that the It as move by and seconded by n';rP — d � �� - resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYES: ABSENT: Brandt Connell Czarnecki Hickerson white Loth day of April 19 73 Passed and approved this �— Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 77 -iso RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUP FOR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, acting as the Local Public Agency, hereafter referred to as the LPA, :has entered into a contract for 'loan and grant with the.United-States of America for the implementation of an urban renewal project known as Project Number Iowa R-14, and, WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of that urban renewal project and in furtherance of the public welfare, the LPA.deems it necessary and in the public interest to acquire the property described below, either by purchase or by the exercise of the powers ofeminent domain, and, WHEREAS, the LPA has received appraisals, staff reports and recommendations concerning.the fair marked value of certain - property contained therein, and has reviewed the appraisals, and reports, and being familiar with the property identified below, desires -to-establish the -fair market value of said . property for the purposes of acquisition. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,. IOWA, that the prices and amounts opposite each parcel of land, and all interests therein, includingimprovements, build- ings, and fixtures, identified below, is hereby' declared to be the fair market value for the purpose of acquisition of each said parcel and all other interests. The Staff of the LPA is hereby authorized to .begin negotia- tions for the purchase of said property and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to contract for the purchase of said pro- perty. -In the event negotiations for purchase are unsuccessful, the LPA Staff and the Urban -Renewal -Attorney are hereby author- ized to institute condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of said property. Ya3ces^no. u4-i •.. .Addre 11 E.<Washington ,.Owner: APPRAISAL.REVIEW.; C.E. a—Bernice H. ecc _ Iowa R-14 "'Lot" Size: Same X Dif. H.&B. Use Same Dif: i Appraiser: A B C •Date WATERS IAR CO WEHR of Appraisal 2-23-71 7-11-72 3-7-73 Total Value $ 3542533.00 $ 234,533.00 $ 264,533.00 'Land $ 138,000.00 $ 108,000.00 $ 117,000.00 Per Square Foot $ 23.00 PSF $ 18:00 PSF $ 19.50 -PSF Improvements $ 207,000.00.. $ 117,000.00 $ 138,000.00 Total R.E. Appraisal $,345,000.00: $ 225,000.00 $ 25S,000.00 Leasehold"Interest $ 85,000.00 $ 53,000.00 $ 57,700 00 Fixtures $-9;533.00 Total Leased Fee260;000.00 $ $ 172000.00 , $ 197,300.00 Total Leasehold Interest $ 85,000.00 $ 53,000.00 $ 57,700.00 INCOME. Actual Rent $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 Estimated Rent $ 49,040.00 $ 44,910.00 S 45,204.00 Expenses $ 17,932.00 $ 20,162.00 $ 20,259.00 Net Income $ 31,108.00 $ 24;748.00 $ 24,945.00 Cap. Rate 9% 11% 10.5% Value today $ 345,600.00 $ 224,000.00 $'237,000.00 MARKET DATA , A B C G.A.I.M. Comps. 1.'34 @ 7.21PSF 1. 56 @12.15PSF 1. @ 5.61PSF 2. 38 @12.15PSF 2.`69-A @ 9.63PSF 2. @ 5.96PSF 3. 39 @ 9.84PSF 3. @ 5.77PSF $PSF 7.0 $12.00 5.25 • VALUE $343,300.00 $205,000.00$2702000.00 Reviever 4-5-73 r. l i+ • 919 Talwrn court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 April 4� 1973 Itc. Rodney R. Parsons Real Estate Coordinator Department of Urban Renewal City of Iowa City Iowa'City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Parsons Re: 84_7 '(Beck)' Initially I reviewed the appraisals by Waters and'IARCO. While they were procedurally, and methodologically acceptable, their final estimates of value were quite far apart. A third.appraisal was - recommended and now has been accomplished,' 11 I-P ` Portions of the three appraisals can be summarized as follows: WATERS _ IARCO WEHR Date of AppraisalJan, ll, 1971 June 16, 1972 March 7, 1 Estimate of market ,Value 973 $345,000 $225,000 ~255,000 Land Value Estimate $23/s.f, $18/s.f. $19-50/s.f. Market Value Via: Cost Approach N/A N/A $255,000 Market Approach Sq.foot 342,200 Gross Rent Multiplier 343,300 225,000 270,000 Income Approach 345,600 205,000 237,000 In my opinion, Waters gross',rents are probably too high. Perhaps the summer vacancy rate was underestimated. In addition, his operating expenses and cap, rate were the lowest used of any of the.three reports. They are also on the low side when viewed against the general 'perspec tive_of the market. It is therefore my feeling that Waters income approach is less credible than the others and should be discounted sig- nificantly, In addition, Waters uses a gross rent multiplier of 7.0. Again this is on the high side, in my opinion, and when coupled with the high gross rent figure he employs, it results in a high estimate of value, °Finally, in his market approach by square foot of ,building method, Waters applies ,the $23,00 figure to all three floors._ Since the overall square foot approach implicitly contains a land value component and since the comparables are not full three story buildings, it would appear that Waters approach results in overstating the land value • implicit in this technique. Since the income approach should be weighted most heavily in valuing income property, a figure.close to those above would appear to be well supported by their analyses, .Based upon my analysis of the appraisals, I believe the fair market value of this property to be $240,000. Finally, a'few comments on the allocation of the property's value between the leassee and the owner are in order, 1) Since the allocation with change over time, reducing the leassee's interest and increasing the owners, it will be necessary to adjust the Waters and IARCO appraisals and perhaps 'Wehr's too,,in order to reflect the change in the influence of time on the property interests. 2) The present lease is favorable to the tenant. There 3s, however, a clause in the lease to the effect that the owner can sell the pro- perty after the initial lease has expired (subject to a right of first refusal by the tenant) and, shouldit be sold, the new owner can have the present tenant vacate on one year's notice. Since the lease is unfavorable to the owner and since the owner has a way of escaping from the unfavorable lease, it would seem logical to only value the leasehold for the minimum period, The Wehr appraisal analysis of this rationale is very good, Beck Cont, IARCO uses a very low gross rent multiplier on the rooming house portion of the gross income, If this were increased to, say 4,0 or 4.5X, their figure for this approach would be closer to the value estimate by, the capitalization of income approach, 'Alternatively, an overall GRM of 5,O or 5,5 would put them in about .the same spot,. Wehr uses a,GRM of 5,25 and applies it to the theoretical gross rent figure of $519360. On most properties this would be a reason- able approach, but it can be argued in this case that since they normally have such'a high vacancy rate in the rooms during the summer, this should be reflected in either a lower GRM or adjusting the gross rents to reflect this unusual vacancy situation. Wehr,,uses a split cap rate - 8% for land and 13% for building, This is equivalent to an overall rate of about 10,5,%, IARCO uses 110. Both are also quite close on gross 'income, figures and expenses, i.e, - WEHR IARCO Gross Rent 45/2 $1�, 910 Expenses 20.259 :`. 20.162 Net Income $24,fQ,' 5 $24.7 L�8 Overall Rate a S0, (implied) a 11% 237,000 $225,000 Since the income approach should be weighted most heavily in valuing income property, a figure.close to those above would appear to be well supported by their analyses, .Based upon my analysis of the appraisals, I believe the fair market value of this property to be $240,000. Finally, a'few comments on the allocation of the property's value between the leassee and the owner are in order, 1) Since the allocation with change over time, reducing the leassee's interest and increasing the owners, it will be necessary to adjust the Waters and IARCO appraisals and perhaps 'Wehr's too,,in order to reflect the change in the influence of time on the property interests. 2) The present lease is favorable to the tenant. There 3s, however, a clause in the lease to the effect that the owner can sell the pro- perty after the initial lease has expired (subject to a right of first refusal by the tenant) and, shouldit be sold, the new owner can have the present tenant vacate on one year's notice. Since the lease is unfavorable to the owner and since the owner has a way of escaping from the unfavorable lease, it would seem logical to only value the leasehold for the minimum period, The Wehr appraisal analysis of this rationale is very good, A :#X1117: :1 1.4 9,50 )ii VP IV 4' I i •,,I - -I , 1 7. 17 i •,,I - -I , 1 7. STAFF COMMENT: The Chairman of the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled an Informal Meeting for Tuesday, April 10, 1973, to be held at 4:30 p.m..in the Depart- mental Conference Room. The ur4m tlStheCouncilChambers dfor Y, April 12, 1973, to beheldat00p.m.in B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes of PrAnpaing Meeting I. Minutes of March 29, 1973 D. Zoning Items 1. Z-7302. Request for rezoning, RIB to R3B, by Fanny S. Duffy, for a parcel north and west of the intersection Of West Benton Street and Orchard Street. Date filed: 3/7/73. .45 -day -Limitation: 4/21/73. 2. Z-7303. Request for rezoning, RIB to R3B, by Everett and Edna Snider for a parcel,on the west side of the north end of Orchard Street. Date filed: 3/14/73. 45 -day Limitation: 4/28/73. 3. Z-7304. Request for rezoning, RIB to R2, for parcel on southeast corner of the intersection of Sixth Avenue and H Street. Date filed: 3/21/73. 45 -day Limitation: 5/5/73. 4. Z-7306. Request for rezoning, RIB to R2, by Bethany Baptist Church for the:prope'rty at 1839 B Street. Date filed: 3/29/73. 45 -day Limitation: 5/13/73. E. Other Business 1. Conditionally Permitted Uses F. Council Referral I. Public Works Design Standards G. ALRUEnMftnt • STAFF REPORTT- Planning & Zoning Commission • April 12, 1973 SUBJECT: Z-7302. Rezoning request of Fanny S Duffy for a parcel north and west of the intersection of West Benton Street and Orchard Street from RlB to R3B. Date filed: 3/7/73. 45 -day Limitation: 4/21/73. and Z-7303. Rezoning request of Everett and Edna Snider for a parcel north and west of the parcel'identified in Z-7302 from RlB to R3B. Date filed: 3/14/73. 45 -day Limitation: 4/28/73. BACKGROUND OF ,This is a review of a resubmission THIS REQUEST: of the -zone change request deferred at the 3/22/73 Planning and Zoning Commi4sion meeting.All of the particulars of the previous request remain unchanged with the exception of the district change requested, which now is R3B and was C2. For details of site size location and dimensions, please see the Staff Report submitted at that meeting. STAFF The requested zone change, if ANALYSIS: approved, would result in the� potential development of 75 apartment'units on the combined 1.1 acres of.the ,two requests. This density is eight times that presently permitted on the parcels in question or any of the contiguous residential uses to the south and west. The parcels north of the site of the request abut a railroad right-of-way, but are also RlB and are currently undeveloped with the exception of a lone single family residence. %7hile it is understandable that a higher density of residential development may be desired for the subject parcel, inview of its proximity to the Hartwig Motors site, the proposed zone change would result in a potential density of up to 187 people in occupancy where formerly two dwellings with probably no more than 8 occupants previously resided. This is an increase of over 23 fold in the number of people possible on the site, and 112 fold in terms of dwellings. Were only 1 accessory off-street parking space provided per dwelling unit, it would require about 1/2 of the total site to accommodate the area needed for parking. At the present time, there is no demonstrated need for additional multiplefamily zoned land as there is presently an abundant amount of undeveloped land in these zones. This parcel also is not presently served by a City bus route, and the development of apartments in this area would increase the demand for a bus route to serve this area and result in an appreciable increase in the deficit of the City's transit operation. I P 0;0 ZONING Z-7304. This is a rezoning request REQUEST: by Mr. Robert Richardson for a lot located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Sixth Avenue.and H Street. The rezoning would be from R1B to " R2: SITE The subject parcel is located DESCRIPTION: approximately 60 feet from the right-of-way and 'tracks of the C.R.I.&P. Railroad, with no interposing land uses, visual barriers or similar potential buffering devices. The site is relatively flat, and situated... immediately east of three duplex dwellings., The streets upon which the subject parcelabuts, are approximately' 25 feet curb -to- -curb, and are not through streets, dead ending at the railway right-of-way. STAFF The development of duplexes on ANALYSIS: the subject parcel would be consistent with the past policies of the Commission toward buffer zoning in general, and the development of housing along'the railroad in particular. This policy has several aspects which deserve consideration. The location of more dwelling units near what must be considered a negative environmental influence appears dubious, however, it would be unreasonable, to expect single family units to be located in such an area. The buffering.policy does serve indirectly to limit the potential number of'chilren near the railroad tracks, as the higher density dwelling units tend to have fewer children not only proportionately, but absolutely. Also, the creation of units which have a high probability of being rental in nature is sensible considering many people may well choose to rent in a location in which they would not buy. STAFF It is the recommendation of the RECOMMENDATION: Staff that this request be approved for the reasons given above. 0 SUBJECT: Z-7306. Rezoning request from R1B'to R2 by Bethany Baptist Church for the property at 1639 B Street. SITE The subject parcel is composed DESCRIPTION: of two pieces of property separated by the alley between B Street and Friendship Street. They constitute a total site size of approximately .6 acres, with the tract fronting on B Street and upon which the church is presently located having about .37 acres and the remaining tract having .23 acres.- The site south of the alley is currently used for off-street parking, and isgravel surfaced, as are all other parking areas on the subject, parcel. The parcel upon which the.church building is located slopes toward B Street at a gradient which has a'maximum of approximately 8%. The existing structure has a total.floor area oflabout 10,500 square feet, of which approximately,2100 square feet are chapel area. B Street is 25 feet wide, curb to curb, and presently functions as a local ,street, providing access to the abutting lots,,but not conducting large volumes of traffic through the area in that B Street ends 1/2 block to the east. ZONING. The applicant requests the REQUEST: rezoning, of the subject property .from R1B to R2 to permit the usage of the property by a club (The Odd Fellows) STAFF This zone change request, as ANALYSIS: with all such requests under the existing ordinance, does not bind the petitioner to the use proposed but permits, if granted, all of thoseusespermitted in the district requested. In the R2 District this would mean not only clubs, but duplex dwellings providing 3000 square feet per dwelling unit. The existence of a duplex dwelling across the street from the church site does not justify the extension of this type usage, especially as the;Commission has apparently seen fit to leave this usage in the category of a nonconforming use, rather than change the zoning district it is in to accommodate the usage. With the sole exception of this neighboring usage, all adjacent land uses are single family residential dwellings. The subject parcel possesses its sole frontage on B Street, which, as observed under the Site Description, is',a local st:root. 'Pho location of a usage certain togenerate larger volumes of traffic • than its neighbors along a local street is,a dubious proposition in terms of the effect upon the neighboring houses in front of which these increased volumes of traffic will be drawn. s! -z- • The provision of adequate on-site parking would not pose a problem for the applicant, as a total of 35 car stalls will be required for any club occupying the existing structure. .This would mean a total of 12,250 to 14,000 square feet of site would be required for parking based upon an estimate of 350-400 square feet of area needed per auto, including the requisite maneuvering areas. This area ,could be.provided on the subject parcels'; however, a relatively small amount of land would remain for landscaping or planting purposes. In addition to the above considerations of traffic, neighboring land uses, and the provision of adequate parking, the hours of operation and character thereof must be considered in evaluating this request. Any club, regardless of its composition, may reasonably be expected to function in the "after work" hours, and may well operate.until-late at night. That this may be stated about the present usage of the ,property does not remove it as a proper element of consideration, for this request for a zone change should have all of its aspects considered, whether pre- existing or otherwise. To; grant this request would mean that this aspect of the current usage of the site would be extended and surely be continued for some time into the future. STAFFIt .is the recommendation of RECOMMENDATION: the Staff that this request be denied for the following reasons 1. The nature of the proposed usage and the uses permitted in the proposed zone is incompatible with the existing neighboring land uses. 2. The existing street system is inadequate for the demands which the proposed use would place upon it. 3. The hours of operation are inappropriate for the character of the area, and would perpetuate an existing undesirable condition. Note: The Staff is preparing conditional use standards which would treat the location of clubs, as well as many other uses, based upon criteria set forth within the regulations. If and when these regulations are adopted and the zoning regulations appropriately amended, this zone change request would be subject to re-evaluation under these criteria, if the usage requested is listed as a conditionally permitted use-Tn the R1B,district. 1• T7 0 a Ile 0 HOOVER ru ©. � �OURT A % . L REQUEST AREA c 1170 _-L-1 PiE3 L_JLj "P,4H PIE 1: 317 E w H MH NJ ® W yP-4-11 ---I r FTn I ,Cfs�� 9 690 12020 1800 ULE NUMBER: Man GRAPHIC 'SCALE 1"=660' Z-%306 A. Ivi _jk -Ii- + T1 M R, I B -4 I TR All( �;.� `� �, �_: . ,.. �` :s. �' ��' � 1; °=1. 4,:: LI �I I �� T t t.5 u ryr I, f: �. i � q.., ,( � 11 � r � ;yi. �, i I� �� I�� F t,,. �,.,! �J. .r y,� i JI �.�. t .. , y. .� _, t .. ��� 1. ..: �4 ' � >�� -. • r �� � / �. .;.' . � �.9.;C Referred '7D Phone ❑ after Personal Visit ❑ By It Personal DEPARTMENT HEAD I Ignitor on life) j .:-.SERVICE REQUEST CITT OF IOWA CITY NO. A 116 IOWA CITY, IOWA rch 20 1973 Time 1.30 -pm. AM PM Received: Phone Letter E] In Person Z( Received b Dear Resident: Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. Please all 354.1800 If you --reply to he Manager NoML May or Phone have any questions. We welcome your Inquiries Address and are. always it your. service. Requist_QQncern is being expressed by properZ 0! the alley. betwe,en Governor and Lucas (centered betweEnT:eTErs`f2e ier ;ining son and MarRet) that jJLVFWJty OWI gravel in—the past ineffective by the regradLn g the alley by the which hnrl hpan �Pntllpyptj City. The specific question seems to involve wie?Ffle r no tne City,should sinee reptace the aft preperAt—ewne-r-s appnrently fee! the rity wng Refgaogjppthe rock off the alley. Suggest AM& we rPqpnnqjb1P for check the condition of the 0 alley and reply as to the teasib lity of pr fiding some roc P IC W9RK11A I V �17 '�J;x et oie =g a P of sitionsor Phone. ❑L Her ersoma Visit 1p Date By (bignature and t a) DEPARTMENT HEAD :SERVICE REQUEST CITY OF IOWA CITY No. A 398 IOWA CITY. IOWA Time --t /S^ How Received: Phone IZ2C, Letter El in Person E] Dear Resident: Thank for Received by you calling this matte, to our attention. Please call 354.1800 it you Nam -Phone have any Questions. We welcome your Inquiries Address and are Always at Your service. Referred '7D Phone ❑ after Personal Visit ❑ By It Personal DEPARTMENT HEAD I Ignitor on life) P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, Iowa City, Iowa is vitally concerned with the quality of the environment now and in the future; and WHEREAS litter is a deteriorating factor adversely affecting health, safety, and the "natural "beauty of the surround- ing area; and WHEREAS, a large segment of the Iowa 'City population, led by the Iowa City Jaycees, McDonald's,.and other interested organizations and individuals, intend to demonstrate through a city-wide litter cleanup project that all persons in the.community,can do something to aid in the prevention of litter;`, and WHEREAS, Saturday, April 28, 1973, will be kick-off day for this year's Anti -Litter _ Campaign. NOW THEREFORE, as Mayon o6 Iowa City, Iowa, 1, C. L. Mand.t, do hereby proclaim .the week o6 Aph.it 28 to May 5, 1973, as IOWA CITY CLEAN-UP, PAINT -UP WEEK and urge all citizens of this community to participate and support this effort to make litter prevention truly effective. Dated at Iowa C.i.ty, Iowa this 10th day o6 ApIUZ, .0973. 4tu� t4 CITY rOFi. IOWA CITY r. PROPOSED FISCAL POLICY', A p RIL,A973 71 i t . . . . . . . . . . l 'VI �-,ii IL COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 10, 1973 12:30 P.M. 'Phe Iowa City City Council met for informal discussion at 12:30 P.M. on the 10th day of April, 1973 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmen present were: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White. Absent: None. Others present: Wells, Pugh, Honohan, Wormershauser, Chubb, Speer, Bonnett, Klaus, Palmer, Stolfus. The Mayor announced discussion on the Capital Improvements Program and the Fiscal Policy as submitted by the City Manager. City Manager Ray Wells announced that the Council should set the pri- orities for the '73 & '74 budgeting process, and requested that the follow- ing procedure be followed, 1) review and discuss each program as proposed, 2) consider adoption of the Fiscal Policy, 3) establish priorities, weigh- ing resources against the projects. He stated that they had kept the provi- sions of the Home Rule Bill in mind. Director of Finance Joe Pugh gave a review of the suggested Fiscal Policy and listed the advantages of an established fiscal policy. Council consider- ation of the policy included discussion on the 37.3% being within the legal debt margin; the 5% projection for increase in property valuation, as being sounder to use; alternative for fluctuation in Debt Service levy by adjust- ing bond issues, will level out in 1981, but now dealing with bonds already on the books; bonding should not exceed 20 years or over 25% of operating levy for this type of debt service; projects being set in the years the staff felt they were capable of performing; increase debt service levy in 1974 by paying off bonds, generally general obligation bonds are not callable; 1973 and 1974 capital improvements are adaptable to the 18 month budget; what happens if it is a referendum matter and is defeated, no definite commitment for after 2 years, priorities will change, set what the public finds it wants; Table II is an illustration only; rationale for adding 10% from operating revenue; should provide money for planning one year, and for building the next year. City Manager Ray {dells presented the Preliminary Capital Improvements Budget for 1973-1974 and the Capital Improvements Program for 1973-1977, and asked if there were any questions why a program or facility appears, or the rationale for it. He discussed the need for a long-term solution for Ralston Creek, but that interim plans need to be made also, the $14,000,000 is a rough estimate including retaining facilities and land costs. The City Manager also discussed the possibility of a grade separated crossing on First 'Avenue, it is 2 miles from Summit to Scott, also the origi- nally earmarked monies are short. He asked if the Council wanted to consider this. The Mayor was concerned for the property owners who had made financial commitments. Mr !Jells mentioned the safety aspect for the fire station. City Attorney Jay Honohan commented on the agreements with three property owners affected, Goodwill, Alberhasky & Richardson. The Staff was directed to come back in 30 days with study & cost estimates, the Council to give this direction at the regular meeting. The concept of sound financial planning is at least equal in importance to physical planning and is critical to the success of any program whether it be public or private. The Capital Improvement Program which has been sub- mitted for your consideration should be both a determination of (1) the levels of capital outlays and (2) the sources of "financing those outlays. It is the later determination to which this memorandum will address itself inasmuch as the City presently does not have a written fiscal policy. Further, it is suggested that the proposed fiscal policy be a part of the administration's presentation to the City Council of the long-range Capital' ImprovementProgram and that the City Council consider adoption of this policy as a guide to future City expenditures and indebtedness. ADVANTAGES OF ESTABLISHED FISCAL POLICY A formally approved fiscal, policy could be expected to provide the following ' advantages: 1. Th _ .. e debt service levy on which there is no.State maximum limit could be projected and regulated to either' remain'` relatively constant or to increase at an even, controlled rate. 2. Investors interested in City of Iowa City bonds could refer to a fiscal policy and rely on it in making dec- isions on whether to buy obligations of the City and in determining the rate of interest they.will bid. A'form- ally approved fiscal policy would have a strong bearing on the City's ability to maintain and improve'bn its credit rating. 3. Planning for public improvements normally takes place over :a period of years. Nearly always funds are spent for engineering and right-of-way prior to the years in which actual construction takes place.A fiscal policy could establish amounts of money which would be spent for several years in the future and thus facilitate public' improvement planning and make it possible to concentrate time and funds on those priority projects, which could be financed and con- structed within the financial limitations of the policy. d. A very significant advantage of a fiscal policy would be to demonstrate the need for additional revenue sources in future years by matching expenditures and indebtedness per- mitted by such a fiscal policy against the much greater need for additional public improvements. 1 A proposed fiscal policy is attached as a part of this memorandum. The following paragraphs comment on the significance of the various sections of this policy. Annual Operating Expenditures Revenues to support expenditures in the annual operating budget come from several sources. The most important of these is the property tax levy which consists of three parts. The first part supports what are generally referred to as the seven funct- ional funds. These funds are: (1) General, (2) Street, (3) Public Safety, (4).Sanitation, (S) Municipal Enterprises, (6) Recreation, and (7), Utilities. As the'first:section of the proposed fiscal'policy -indicates, there is -a State imposed maximum totallevyof 30 mills for these general operating funds, and for all, practical purposes the City of Iowa 'City will have to con sider'this limitation both the minimum and maximum during the next four or five year period. The second part of the property tax levy is the trust and agency levy over which the City has practically no control. This levy is for the purpose of providing the City's `share 'of employee retirement and social security benefits Which are determined either by the State or Federal government. In addition, approximately 25t of the levy provides for insurance premiums and other lia- bilities incurred as a result of claims against the City. There is no maximum levy for trust.and agency purposes. The third part of the property tax levy is the debt service levy which provides funds for principal and interest payments on the City's general obligation debt outstanding. While there is no specific limit on the debt service levy, it is limited indirectly by State restrictions on the total amount of general oblig- ation indebtedness permitted. As discussed later in this memorandum, the proposed fiscal policy is 'aimed primarily at controlling and regulating this third 'section of the property tax levy. Capital Exnenditures This section of the proposed fiscal policy begins by defining a capital expend- iture and continues on to explain that there are certain ramifications in- volved with the various financing programs available to the City. Basically, there are three ways in which capital expenditures can be financed: (2) 1' I : Self -supported loans. Revenue bonds and Generaj'Obligation bonds can be used to finance projects that produce adequate income to support the payment of principal and interest on a'self-liquidating basis. Revenue bonds are an unlimited source of funds, providing that State law permits the fin- ancing of, the project involved and also providing that the loan can be adequately supported. Bond issues to finance parking facilities and utility improvements are an example of this type of loan. Under the proposed fiscal policy, General Obligation bonds which could be repaid from facility revenues would also be considered self-supporting loans. For example, the $1,000,000 in Sewer Construction General Obligation bonds issued in 1970 and the $900,000 in Water Treatment Plant General Obligation bonds issued in 1971 are termed self-supporting because both of these utilities produce sufficient revenues to service the debt. 2 Tax supported loans.Loans which obligate the full faith and credit of the municipal tax base and which 'require 'tax money to pay principal and interest on the debt. 3. Pay -As -You -Go Financing. Money available from any permitted current revenue source which can be spared from financing routine services to finance capital improvements. Debt Levy Projection Before discussing the effect of an adopted fiscal policy on the financing of capital expenditures, it is necessary that there be a clear understanding of the assumptions that were made in projecting the future tax rate during the next five to 'ten year period. This is an extremely difficult task to accomplish because of, the great number of variables involved and the result can only be a tentative estimate at this time. However, we can make such an estimate based on the following assumptions: 1. It will be necessary because of the continuing increase in costs and the demand for greater levels of service to tax at the 30 mill limit for operating funds.) 2. To continue to levy for the City's share of employee retire- ment benefits and tort liabilities outside the 30 mill limit. 3. Utility fund revenues currently being used to off -set a portion of general obligation debt service costs will 'continue to be available into the forseeable future. 4. Financial relief that may be continued to the cities by the Iowa legislature and/or that which would be available as a result of general federal revenue sharing will be used to increase the level of present services and initiate new high priority programs and not diminish the tax effort in the general funds substantially below the 30 mill limit. (3) S. New debt projected to be issued will be retired in ten years with even principal paymenis'over that term. 6. Property values in this taxing district will increase at the average rate of 5% per year over the next ten year Deriod. Based on the assumptions cited above, an estimated tax levy for the gen- eral operating funds and trust and agency requirements will be 36.0 mills in 1974 and will increase to 37.7 mills by 1982. New tax supported debt over and, above the $4,981,000 outstanding as of December 31, 1972 would materially affect the present debt service levy of 6.48 mills. Although the financial condition of the City is definitely quite sound and the debt margin substantial, the effect of new debt on the tax levy and future financialcondition of the City will certainly need to be considered in planning public improvements. The current debt margin is shown in the following table: TABLE I COMPUTATION OF LEGAL DEBT MARGIN AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1972 Total Actual Property Valuation $299,036,021 Debt Limitation -- 5% of Actual Valuation 14,951,801 Amount of Debt Applicable to Limit 4,981,000 Legal Debt Margin 9,970,801 SUGGESTED FISCAL POLICY LIMITATIONS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES The proposed fiscal policy cites the maximum statutory limitation on debt pledged as a general obligation of the City. Currently, the amount is $14,951,801 and it can be expected to 'increase as market value in the tax- ing district increases. However, we would suggest that the proposed fiscal policy place a more restrictive limitation on permitted bonded indebtedness to,provide a "borrowing reserve", or a required debt margin always available to meet emergencies. It is proposed that the borrowing reserve consist of a minimum of 20% of the total amount of debt which the City is legally authorized to issue. Thus, while the State law would currently permit the City to incur $14,951,801 of general obligation debt, the fiscal policy establishes a more restrictive locally enforced maximum of $11,961,441 to allow a $2,990,360 borrowing reserve. This procedure would also reduce the debt margin to $6,980,441. (4) j. State law does not limit the levy which may be established to service general.obligation indebtedness. However, financial analysts generally agree that the debt service levy should not exceed 25% of the total levy.- The17.0% of the total tax 197 3 is approximately The debt service levy for levy. During previous years it has been necessary for the City to issue general obligation bonds 'on'an infrequent basis; however, it is desirable to settle down to a policy which provides for the issuance of approximately the same amount of general obligation bonds each year. This would allow the regulation and projection of the millage levy for debt service and assure the retention of the City's strong rating in the bond market. There- fore, the proposed fiscal policy suggests that beginning in 1973 new tax supported loans be limited to $1,000,000 per year. In addition to the proposed $1,000,000 in tax supported loans; it is sugg- ested that an amount equal to 10% of the tax supported loan be provided from current operating funds to make a total of $1,100,000 per year avail- able to finance capital improvements. Any self -supported loan using revenue bonds would, of course, be in addition to this amount. While this provision establishes the pay-as-you-go principal as part of fiscal policy, its use in future years may be increased to more than 10% depending upon the use of general revenue sharing ,funds either from the State of Federal Government. EFFECT OF PROPOSED FISCAL POLICY Under the proposed fiscal policy the following amounts could be expected to be available each year beginning in 1973 to finance' capital expenditures; 1. General Obligation Tax Supported Loans $1,000,000 2. Pay -As -You -Go Financing 100,000 3. General Obligation Unknown 4. Revenue Bonds Unknown S. State Federal Grant Sources Unknown Total $1,100,000 The amounts for the last three categories will vary considerably from year to year with perhaps no anticipated revenues in some future years. They would also depend on legal requirements, ability of the project to support an issue, or applicability under specific State or Federal aid programs. The effect of issuing $1,000,000 in general obligation bonds annually for a period of ten years is shown in the following table: (5) 1982 1,000,000 BONDS OUTSTANDING END OF YEAR $4,981,000 5,542,000 6,053,000 6,464,000 6,745,000 6,901,000 6,907,000 - 6,813,000 6,619,000 6,600,000 6,600,000 DEBT SERVICE LEVY 6.92 Mills 6.48 5.97 7.03 8.30 9.11 10.32 10.89 11.17 o OF TOTALLEVY 18.4 0 17.0 14.2 16.1 18.5 20.0 21.6 22.5 23.0 9.32 19.8 9.00 19.3 ■ Under such a program, outstanding debt would never exceed 37.30 of the State debt limit and would leave a borrowing reserve of no less than $3,139,879 in any one year. Also as the table indicates, the issuance of $1,000,000 would keep the percentage of the debt service levy several points below the 25% maximum suggested in theproposedfiscal policy. In our opinion it is better to follow such a policy of regular annual issues unless unusual or emergency situations arise.` However, should the City Council wish to attack the back log of public improvement projects as soon aspossibleand to the greatest extent possible, tax supported loans could be issued which would raise the debt service levy to a point equal to 25% of the total levy. However, this -would have a substantial impact on the debt service.and beginning in 1974 the City would probably be restricted to issuing only an amount equal to the bonds retired during the year and whatever the increased valuation could support. (6) NEW YEAR BOND ISSUED 1972 $ -0- 1973 1,000,000 - 1974 1,000,000 1975 1,000,000 1976 1;000,000 1977 1,000,000 1978 1,000,000 1979 1,000,000' 1980 1,000,000 1981 1,000,000 1982 1,000,000 BONDS OUTSTANDING END OF YEAR $4,981,000 5,542,000 6,053,000 6,464,000 6,745,000 6,901,000 6,907,000 - 6,813,000 6,619,000 6,600,000 6,600,000 DEBT SERVICE LEVY 6.92 Mills 6.48 5.97 7.03 8.30 9.11 10.32 10.89 11.17 o OF TOTALLEVY 18.4 0 17.0 14.2 16.1 18.5 20.0 21.6 22.5 23.0 9.32 19.8 9.00 19.3 ■ Under such a program, outstanding debt would never exceed 37.30 of the State debt limit and would leave a borrowing reserve of no less than $3,139,879 in any one year. Also as the table indicates, the issuance of $1,000,000 would keep the percentage of the debt service levy several points below the 25% maximum suggested in theproposedfiscal policy. In our opinion it is better to follow such a policy of regular annual issues unless unusual or emergency situations arise.` However, should the City Council wish to attack the back log of public improvement projects as soon aspossibleand to the greatest extent possible, tax supported loans could be issued which would raise the debt service levy to a point equal to 25% of the total levy. However, this -would have a substantial impact on the debt service.and beginning in 1974 the City would probably be restricted to issuing only an amount equal to the bonds retired during the year and whatever the increased valuation could support. (6) SUMMARY In summary, the proposed fiscal policy would permit the issuance of $1,000,000 in tax supported bonds annually beginning in 1973 to finance capital.expenditures. Any revenue bonds or self-supported general ob- ligation bonds, plus the $100,000 from current revenue, would be avail- able in addition to tax supported loans. As we proceed further along with the Capital Improvement Program and it is determined that the $1,000,000 figure for annual loans is less than the amount needed to finance the program, we would be happy to prepare other statistical data which would show the effect of that situation. I ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES I. Balance_ _ d,Budp t: The budget of the City of Iowa City shall be drawn so _that estimated revenues and anticipated expenditures are equal. (State law requirement). 2. Tax Ceiling: The budget of the City of Iowa City shall be drawn so that tax revenue in the general operating, or "seven function- al," funds do not'require.a tax levy of more than 30 mills, (State law requirement). CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 1.Definition: Current year expenditures (first year of the five year Capital Improvement Program) for all public improvements and their, preliminary studies and the acquisition of property or equipment; for a new public improvement shall be defined as "Capital Expenditures" and shall be financed under the provisions of this fiscal policy and .planned in terms of the five year Capital Improv- ement Program:' 2. Project Analysis: - A clear distinction shall be made between tax supported and self -supported loans. All projects supported by self -supported loans must demonstrate ability to develop suffic- ient income to repay their cost. 3. Maximum limitations on General Obligation Bonds: The following two maximum limitations shall, apply to General Obligation bonds; a. Debt limit: Debt pledged as a general obligation of the City of Iowa City shall not exceed 5% of the market value of the taxable property within the corporate limits as established by the City Assessor. (State law requirement). b, Borrowing Reserve: A minimum of 20% borrowing reserve, or debt margin, shall be maintained to meet emergencies. 4. Ceiling On Debt Service; Debt Service charges payable from the general tax levy shall not exceed 25% of that levy in any one fiscal year. S. Tax Supported Loans: New tax supported loans (General Obligation Bonds) shall not exceed $1,000,000 in any of the years of the Capital Improvement Program except for selected projects of a non- recurring type. l 6. Pay -As -You -Go Financing: In addition to the $1,000,000 in tax supported loans, an amount at least equalto10% of .the tax supported loans shall be financed from current operating funds fora total of $1,100,000 available annually to finance capital expenditures. 7. Bond Issues: Bonds shall be of a serial type and general oblig- ations of the City of Iowa City. ' Tax supported loans shall have maximum maturities of 20 years. Insofar as it is practical, the maturity schedule shall provide for payment of principal in equal installments over the period to maturity. S. Outstanding Debt: The outstanding general obligation debt of the City of Iowa City shall be leveled off at the earliest possible date. R ,,