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JUNE 5„ 1973
The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 5th
day of June, 1973 in regular session'at 4:00'P.61.'in the'Council
Chambers at the Civic'Center.
Members present: Brandt, Connell; -,Czarnecki, Hickerson,
White.'' Mayor Brandt presiding.
The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First:'
Christian.Church.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the
minutes of the Council'meeting of May', 29, 1973,subject to
correction. Motion'_ carried.
William,Meardon, Chmn. of Charter Committee appeared report-
ing.that a tentative draft of the Charter would-be .distributed
to the Council for study_by next.week,::and suggested an open
public session for review 'of the; Charter with the Council',to
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explain',"the pre�'isions. He noted their' recommendation for';three'
Districts for 'voting, requiring reprecincting. Council con-
curred'in setting the meeting date for Wednesday, June 13th at
4:00 P:M. in 'the Conference Room.
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Gecrge Davis, representative of Youth Emergency Shelter,
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appeared concerning, Cleo Marsolais' request for $70,000 funding
!from City for'Youth Services Package. -Councilman White suggest-
ed that the Justice and Human Relations Committee of Regional
Planning Commission:: meet; -with the Social Services Board, and
come back to,Council if'substantive problems .exist. City Mgr.
Wells noted that the use of Federal Revenue Sharing money.is
directed
to governmental<agencies, the Council cannot'under-
write private agencies.
Nancy Seiberling, co-chairman for Project Green, appeared
requesting the City ''increase its annual operating budget for
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Nark maintenance and'suggested initiation of a job -training
'in
programcooperation with area schools
'It was moved by,Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
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minutes of the CATV Committee meeting 5-22;,Planning:& zoning
Commission meeting of 5-24; Charter Committee meetings of 5-15,
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5-16, 5-22; Library Board meeting of 4-26; and Human 'Relations:
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Commission meeting of 5-21-73 be received and filed.', Motion
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It, was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the
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Resolution to, Issue Class`C Beer & Liquor Control License
Application to Bob Dane,dba/Nickelodeon 208 N L.
N. , inn Street,
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be adopted. Upon roll call Connell,!Czarnecki, Hickerson, White,'
and`Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that
the letter from Nancy Seiberling«be received and filed. Motion
carried.
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It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
letter from Ernest
Lehman, City Center Assoc'., concerning
parking violations under the
new court system be received,
and filed. `Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the memorandum from. Cleo Marsolais
concerningI'n
proposed youth
coordinator position be received and filed. Motion
carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that.:the
rules.be
suspended and the lst,reading 'of the OrdinancelRezon-
ing Plum Grove Acres property on`court =St. from R1A:toR1B
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Zone, be given by title:, only. Upon roll call lCzarnecki, 'Hick-
erson, White, Brandt and, Connell voted 'aye;! Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the'Ordinance Rezon-
ing property at'Southeast:corner:of 'intersection of 6th Ave.
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and FI Street, be given by,'title only. 'Upon roll call Hickerson,
White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Mo tion carried.
Mayor Brandt commented that' the First Avenue Realignment
Project would proceed as.originally scheduled'. of
,Director
Public Works Ralph Speer ,gave a brief outline!of the project.
It
was. moved-by Hickersonand.seconded by:`White that'the'R esolu-
tion
Designating Engineer be adopted. ,Upon roll call White,
!Brandt`
Connell,1 Czarnecki and 'Hickerson voted 'aye'. ,Motion
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carried. It was moved by,Connell and:seconded by:Hickerson
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that the Preliminary Resolution for Street Construction,be
adopted. T Upon roll call Brandt,, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson
and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by; Hick-
erson and seconded by White that the Resolution Fixing Value
of Lotsfbe adopted. Upon ;roll call Connell, ',Czarnecki, Hick-
erson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion- carried. Itlwas
moved by White and''seconded by Connell that the Resolution-
Adopting Preliminary Assessment Plat: and Schedule be adopted.
Upon roll call Czarnecki, rHickerson, White, Brandt and Connell
`'Motion
voted 'aye'. carried. It!was moved by Connell and
seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Setting Public hear-
ing on'Resolution of Necessity 6-26-73 at 4:00 P.M. be' adopted.
Upon roll call Hickerson, White, 'Brandt, Connell and; Czarnecki
voted 'aye'.': Motion carried.
The Council discussed proposed parking restrictions on
Newton Road. The City Attorney, recommended: dealing with the
problem, on individual basis and if parking was to remain, the
applicant would comply with City regulations. He noted receipt
of a letter from Dr. Gary Phelps.' It was moved by Czarnecki
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seconded,.by Connell that theletterbe;received .and 'filed.
Motion carried. Mr. Ackerman, .1814 Newton Road, iMrsr,Frances
Treptow' 918 NeiNIn:Rd. & Gary Phelps,: 1028 Newton Rd. appeared.
ItCwas by•Whiteand'seconded'by
moved Hickerson.thatthe City
Managertand:the
City'Atty.' explore individual 'parking on:parking
for that portion of:Newton Road being considered. Motion carried.'
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It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the Resolution Awarding Contract for one Industrial Type Sweeper,
Big River Equipment ;Co., Bettendorf, Iowa, $5,198.00, as
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recommended by the Staff,. be adopted. (Upon roll call White,
Brandt,'; Connell, Czarnecki'and ,Hickerson voted 'aye';. ,Motion
carried. Nancy Seiberl'ing, Project Green, appeared concerning
the painting and use of the machine, noting 'that maintenance,
operation and',liability would be: assumed by the City.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the Resolution Awarding!Contract for one 175 CFM Air Compressor,
:Altorfer .Macfiiner `" p , ,;, as rec"
, y,�Cedar.€:Ra ids~' $3,175 00 ommended by.
EhewStaff, 'be' a`dopt'ed ''�"upon..roll_.ca11 Brandt;:`Connell„ Czarneok
Hickerson .and.White:voted!aye'C Motion carried.
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It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the
Resolution Awarding,'Contract for,1973 Sanitary Landfill Excava-
tion Contract':
,to Barker. Inc. ,$96;740.00; as recommended by the
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Staff, be! adopted, (,'Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,;
White and! Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried:
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
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City Manager be instructed tocontact the Design Standards;
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Subcommittee and advise them that the.60 day limit for recom-
mendations h'astexpir"ed Motion!,�-,carrieid
After discussion, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded
by Connell that the Resolution Approving Contract with HUD for
Grant for Purchase and Development of Oak Grove Park,be'adopted.
Upon roll call Connell,,Czarnecki, Hickerson, White andiBrandt
voted 'aye'. 'Motion carried.
It,was moved by Connell and 'seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution Accepting Preliminary, Plat in Village Green, Part V,
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south of intersection of ,Village'Green Blvd, and Village Road
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be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki,Hickerson, White, Brandt
and Connell voted ,'aye'. :Motion carried.
Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for
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public''hearing on Rezoning of.Kelley,Cleaners Property, 120
S. Gilbert Street,, from C2 to CB.Zone. Dennis Kraft, Director
of Community!Development reported on Staff recommendation. It
was moved by ;Connell
and seconded, by Hickerson that the letter
from Atty. David Poula bel received,: filed and made part of: the
public hearing. There being no others; present to speak for or
against the rezoning, the,'Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Mayor Brandt announced that.Dr:"Thomas Nicknish' 832 Kirk-
wood,�'had1'consented,�to,be''; W City's appointee'to the johns6n:Co.
Board of ��Health: '� It was:,moved.. by: White-: and : seconded," Hickerson'
that the-name•sof Dr. :.Nicknish be forwarded to.:the Bd:'of:Supervisors.
Motion carried:
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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEET OF
JUNE; 5, 1973 -4:00 P.M.
.Item No.
1 Meeting to Order
Roll. Call' �
Invocation i
Item No.
2 Reading of, minutes for regular Council meeting of:
May 29, 1973.
Item No.
3 Public Discussion.
Item No.
4 Receive minutes of Boards and Commissions.'
Item No.
'5 Issuance of permits.
Item No.
6 Correspondence to Council:'
a. Letter from Ernest 'Lehman, CityCenter Association,
concerning p''arking`violations under new court'
system.
b. Memorandum -from Cleo Marsolais concerning proposed
youth coordinator position.
Item No.
7 Consider„Ordinance rezoning Plum Grove Acres property
onCourt Street,, (bet ween 740 and 1150 feet east of
Scott Boulevard) from R1A to RIB zone. (First Reading)'
(2-7308)
Item No.
B Consider Ordinance rezoning property at southeast
corner of intersection 'of.Sixth 'Avenue and H Street
from R1Bto R2 'zone. '(First Reading) (Z-7304)
Item No.
9 Consider adoption of resolutions initiating the First
Avenue=Realignment Project.
Item No.
10 Review of proposed parking restrictions on Newton Road.
Item No.
11 Consider resolution awarding contract for one (1)
industrial type sweeper.
Item No.'
12 Consider, resolution awarding contract for one (1)
cfm air compressor.
Item No.
13 Considerresolution awarding' contract for 1973
sanitary landfill excavation contract.
Item No.
14 Consider, proposed design standards for design and
construction' of Public works improvements within: Iowa
- City.
Item No.
15 Consider resolution approving contract with HUD for
grant for purchase and development of Oak Grove`Park.
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Item'
No.
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Consider resolution for preliminary plat in-Village
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Green, PartV, South and East of the intersection
of Village Green,Boulevard and Village Road. (5-7306)
Item
No.
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Public hearing on rezoning of Kelley Cleaners
property lat 120 South Gilbert' Street' from C2 toCB
zone. (Z-7305)
Item
No.
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Business from the City Council.
Item
No.
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Report on miscellaneous itemsfromthe City Manager
and.the City Attorney. r 'I
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Public Discussion`.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF l
JUNE 5, 1973 4:00 P.M.
Item No. 1
MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL -,-x11 pv o s e ;'V- 1
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INVOCATION Rau.
Item No. 2
READING OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF MAY
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Item`No. 3
PUBLIC DISCUSSION'.
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Item`No. 4
RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. 'CATV Committee meeting of May 22 1973:
b. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of
May 24,
1973.
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c. Charter Committee meetings of May 15, May
16, and
May 22', 1973.
d. 'Library Board meeting of April 2,6, 1973.
e. ''Human Relations Commission meeting of May
21, 1973.
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Item No. 5
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.
a. resolution to issue Class C Beer
and Liquor
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CORRESPONDENCE TO COUNCIL.
a. Letter from Ernest Lehman, City, Center Association,
concerning parking violations under. new court_
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b. Memorandum from Cleo Marsolais concerning proposed
youth coordinator position':
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Item No. 17,
CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING PLUM GROVE ACRES PROPERTY
ON,000RT STREET (BETWEEN 740 AND 1150 FEET EAST 'OF
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SCOTT BOULEVARD) FROM Rl'A TO R1B ZONE. (FIRST READING)
(Z-7308)
Comment:
The requestjby Plum Grove Acres, Inc- is £ora rezoning-
from 'RIA to RIB:of approximately 12.,2 acres'of land. The
rectangular-shaped tract is south and east of the';site
of,Heleh femme School, with the only abutting develop-
ment; the Oakwood s Subdivision, situated on the
western border. "'At its''Apri1 26, 1973 meeting the _
Planning and ZoningCommission, recommended approval of
the request by,a six to zero vote. Public hearing was
held 'atthe May 29 Council'. meeting:
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:Item No. 8
CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING' PROPERTY' AT SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF SIXTH AVENUE AND H STREET
FROM R1B'TO R2 ZONE. (FIRST READING) (Z-7304)
Comment:
The request of Mr. Robert Richardson is for a'rezoning
from R1B to R2 of Lot 5, Block 94, East Iowa City
Addition. ',The rectangular-shaped parcel`. is approximately
40 feet north and east of the nearest point of,the
C.R.I.&P.'Railroad right-of-way. At its April 26, 1973
- meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
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5, 1973
'June
Item No. 11"
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING 'CONTRACT FOR ONE (1)'
all,INDUSTRIAL
TYPE SWEEPER.
Comment:
This resolution,approves the award of bid to the.Big
River Equipment Company of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the
amount of ;'$5,198.00. The bids received on the 'sweeper,
are as follows:
Big ,River Equipment Co. $51:198.00
Tennant Company 5,496.00
The Big River Equipment Company was the lowest of the
two bidders submitting bids o.n.this,equipment. ,This
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Sweeper is 'to be
p purchased under an 'agreement with
Project Green and';::as discussed with the City Council
on May 8, <1973, under item No.'`11.' The staff recommends 'i
adoption of this resolution.
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Item No. 12
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING 'ONTRACT FOR ONE (1),175
CFM AIR COMPRESSOR.
Comment:'
This resolution a pproves the award of bid to the
Altorfer'Machinery Company of;Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in
the amount of $3,175.00. The°;bids received on the air
compressor are as follows:
Altorfer Machinery Company 0- $3,175.00
Herman 'M. Brown, Company 3,853.00
Power Equipment Company 3,924.00
All Wheel Drive Company 3,995.00
Martin Brothers Equipment,
& Supply Company 4,600.00
The Altorfer Machinery ',Company. was the lowest of the five
bidders submitting bids on'this <equipment. ; The 1973 Budget
for this air',compressor was $6,000.00.' The bid for the
equipment is1$2,825.00'below the budgeted amount.; The `.
staff recommends' adoption of the resolution.
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Item No. 13
CONSIDER RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1973 SANITARY
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LANDFILL EXCAVATION CONTRACT.
Comment:
This resolution approves the award of bid to Barker,
Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, in the amount of $96,740:00.
The public hearing on this 'project was held', by the
,City ,Council on; May 29,',1973,',as Item No. 20. The
following is a tabulation of the bidders:
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Barker, Inc.
Iowa City, Iowa $96,740.00
As can be seen,, the only bid was submitted by Barker,
Inc. The Engineer's Estimate for this project was
$100.000.00. This bid 'is approximately 3% below the
Enginc�*-'s 3stimate. The staff recommends. -adoption
of .this resolution.
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Item No. 14
CONSIDER PROPOSED IDESIGN.STANDARDS FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC' WORKS,` IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN 'IOWA
CITY.'
Comment:'
This :item is being placed on the agenda so that Council
may review 'any,further,`questions concerning the proposed
design standards and give the 'staff direction as to the
adoption of these ,'standards.
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Item No. 15
CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING'CONTRACT WITH HUD FOR i
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GRANT FOR PURCHASE ANDIDEVELOPMENT OP<OAK.GROVE ',PARK. '.
Comment:
This resolution approves'a contract with HUD for a'Igrant
of, $46,565 for purchase and development of:Oak'Grove
Park. This granticontract has been forwarded by HUD,
and the resolution authorizes execution of `.the contract.
The staff recommends adoption',of the resolution
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Item No. 16
CONSIDER RESOLUTION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT IN VILLAGE
'V, THE INTERSECTION OF
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GREEN, PART SOUTH AND EAST OF
VILLAGE GREEN BOULEVARD AND VILLAGE ROAD. (S-7306)
Comments
Iowa City Development Company has submitted!a prelim-
inary Plat for an: addition to Village Green containing
its May 24 meeting, the
13 Lots on'6.4 acres. At
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
by 7-0. The staff concurs with that recommendation.
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Item No. 17
PUBLIC HEARING ON'iREZONING OF•KELLEY:CLEANERS PROPERTY
ZONE. (Z-7305)
STREET FROM C2 TO CB
AT 120 SOUTH GILBERT ST„
Comment:
The rezoning request from C2 to CB is for the south 60
43,, Iowa.City,,which_formerly
feet of Lot 4, Block
contained the Kelley Cleaners and he Tuxedo Shop.
At 'its Apr it 26, ' 1973 meeting ;the ,Planning ,a nd Zoning,,
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Commissionjrecommended',denial-of the, request by
6-0 vote. The staff concurs with that 'recommendation.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
• MAY 29, 1973
The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 29th'
„day of May, 1973 in regular session in the Council Chambers at
the Civic Center.
Members, present: Brandt, Connell', Czarnecki,, Hickerson.
White arrived at 4:15 P.M. Mayor Brandt presiding
The invocation was given by Father Robert Staes, St. Thomas
More Catholic Church.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the
minutes, of the regular Council', meeting of 5-22-73,subject to
correction. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell andsecondedby ,Czarnecki that the
disbursements in the amount of $497,273.67 be approved, subject
to audit. Motion carried
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the minutes of the CATV Committee meeting of 5-1, 5-15; and
the Housing Commission meeting of 5-2-73 be received and filed.
Motioncarried.
It was moved by, Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the Resolution to Refund Class C Beer & Liquor Permit for I
Irene',s Tavern,, 21 W. Benton Street, be adopted. Upon roll call
Hickerson, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', White
absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution to Refund DancingPermit mit to Irene's Tavern„ 21 W.
Benton Street be adopted. Upon roll call White absent,IBrandt,
Connell, Czarnecki, and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
It, was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution to Issue Dancing Permit ',to Knights of Columbus, 326
E. Washington St., be :adopted. Upon 'roll call Brandt, Connell,
Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye'', White absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by, Connell that the
letter from Ruth Peterson, concerning adoption of the proposed
Tenant -Landlord Ordinance be received,'filed and made part of
the general discussion on the ordinance when holding the meeting
with the Housing Commission. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell' that a
public hearing be set for June 19, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. on the
rezoning of Frantz Const. General Growth at Sycamore 6 Hwy.
6 Bypass as requested by Atty. Al Leff for Frantz, Const. & General
• Growth. Motion carried
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It'was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
• the letter from Iowa City CATV Committee requesting comment
from the Iowa City Council regarding committee position:on
public ownership of CATV, be received & filed( Motion carried.
Councilman' White arrived at 4:15 P.M.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that
the letter from Mrs. David Vaughan thanking the Mayor and City
Staff for Government Day with the Girl Scouts be received and
" filed.' Motion carried.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
letter from David J. Brenneman, Clark 'Street, requesting installa-
tion of a'street light at the end of Clark, be received, filed
and referred to the City Manager for a report:to the Council.
Motion carried.
It, was moved by Iiickerson and seconded by, Connell that
the'l'etter from U. S. Army, Recruiting Station Commander concern-
ing the Army's vocational opportunities be received and filed.
Motion carried.
St was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter; from Senator <Clark, 'including a list of allocations under
the property BetterlCommunities,Act be received and filed. Motion
carried.
I,t was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
letter from John S. Neff,' Sierra' Club,' requesting Council action
to insure good soil`' conservation practices in construction prac
tices be received, filed and referred to the City Manager and
City Attorney for report back.' Motion carried . Mr. Neff appeared.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ord. Rezoning
Plum Grove Acres', property on Highway'#l, near Westinghouse
Learning Corp., be given', by title only. Upon roll'call',Connell,'
Czarnecki, Hickerson & Brandt voted 'aye',,White abstaining, 3rd
reading given. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded',by Connell
that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson,
and Connell voted ' nay', White abstained & Brandt voted ''aye',
ordinance not adopted 1/3i
Atty. Rate presented an amended petition. It was moved by
Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the amendment to the yeti-
tion for rezoning be received and filed. Motion'; carried. It was
moved, by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be sus-
pended and the 3rd reading' of the Ordinance, Rezoning Bethany
Baptipt Church property at 1839 B'Street, be given by title only.
Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell & Czarnecki voted
'aye', 3rd reading given.' It was moved by Hickerson and seconded
by Connell that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call White
voted 'nay', Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki & Hickerson voted 'aye'.
Motion carried 4/1.
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It was moved. by Connell and seconded by White that the
Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Metro' Pavers, 1973
Court Street Paving Improvement Project be adopted. Upon roll
call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted
'aye'.. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity,
for Old Landfill Lift Station Replacement Project on June 19,
1973 be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,
White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Alotion carried. It was moved
by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Directing
Engineer to Prepare Plans & Specifications be adopted. Upon
roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell
voted 'aye',. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and
seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing
on Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract on June 19th and Date for
Receiving Bids on June 21,-1973 at 10:00 A.M. be adopted. Upon
roll call Hickerson," White,, Brandt; Connell' and Czarnecki voted
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'aye'. Motion carried.
After discussion by, the Council and Staff, it was moved
by'Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Set-
ting Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity Ifor'Civic-Center
Remodeling on June 19, 1973'be'adopted. Upon roll call White,
Brandt',' Connell and Hickerson voted 'aye', Czarnecki voted 'nay'.
Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hick -
Orson that the Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans,
Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt,. Connell,
Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Czarnecki voted 'nay'. 'Motion
carried. St was moved by White and seconded -by,Connell'that
the Resolution Setting public Hearing on Plans .& Spec and Form
of Contract for June 19th and Date for Receiving Bids on June 21
be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, 1lickerson, White and Brandt
voted aye', Czarnecki voted 'nay' Motion carried.
Ib was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the
Resolution Approving Plans, Spec. ,& Form of Contract for two
29,000 GVW Truck''Chassis with 'Dump Body & Hydraulic Hoist,
Street Division,' Public Works Dept., and Setting Date for Receiving
Bids on June 21,'1973 be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki,
Hickerson,' White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
Dir: of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on feasibility
study for grade -separated railroad crossing on First Ave. vs grade
crossing & listed criteria used for determination. He recommended
not a grade -separated' crossing with extra cost of $890,000, but a
grade crossing as previously presented. It was moved,by Hickerson
and seconded by Connell to proceed as originally designed. Motion
carried.
Dir. of Public Works Speer reported on the request for
change in parking restrictions: on Seventh Ave. south of Musca-
tine Ave. lie recommended keeping parking off both sides. ',It
was the consensus
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MAY 29, 1973
of the Council that parking would not be reinstated on Seventh
• Avenue. Mayor Brandt requested the City Manager correspond
to Gaylen Carlson regarding Council action.
The Staff reported on the parking survey on Newton Road
concerning proposed parking restrictions. Mrs. Treptow appeared
asking that the report be deferred because her attorney, was
not present. Clyde Ackerman, Miss Newman, and Gary Phelps
also appeared.It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White
that the action be 'deferred pending Staff and University repre-
sentatives meeting concerning the problem. Motion carried
Brandt voting 'nay'.
Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for
public hearing on rezoning of Plum Grove Acres property on
Court St., from R1A to RIB Zone.Mike Lambert, Community
Development commented on the approval by P&Z. There being
no interested persons present to 'speak for or against the re-
zoning, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the
public; hearing on, rezoning of property at 6th Ave. and H St.,
from RIB to R2 zone. 'Mike Lambert ,',Community"Development,
commented on the'P&Z denial of rezoning. Dick Huston, Realtor,,
appeared representing' Richardsons'. There being no otherper-
n the Mayor
speak for or
against the 'rezoni g,
' I sons present' to spe 9
declared the hearing closed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for the
public hearing on Resolution of Necessity for 1973 Sanitary
Landfill Excavation Contract. Public Works Director Speer
reported on'the Project. ITt was moved by white and seconded
by Connell 'that the Resolution of Necessity be adopted. Upon
roll call. Hickerson, white, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki
voted 'aye'. The Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for
the, public' hearing on Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract for
the 1973 Sanitary Landfill Excavation Contract. It was moved
by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution
Approving Plans, Spec. and Form: of Contract be adopted. Upon
roll call White, Brandt, Connell, CzarneckiandHickerson
voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Mayor declared the hearing
closed.'
City Attorney Honohan announced a meeting with representa-
tives of Rock Island Railroad to discuss Capitol St. overpass,
Summit S't'. bridge , repair of Lafayette & Maiden Lane and
Gilbert Linn crossings, also regarding 9 crossings & suggested
the minimum amount of worx the City expects done in '73, a
further report next week.
Councilman Czarnecki spoke on the bills in the legislature
• requi.riny stiLcn,ido voter registration and the effect. it would
have on the'CharLer Committee election to be held later this year.
It was moved by white & seconded by Connell to refer the matter
to the Council Legislative Committee. ';Motion carried.
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MAY 29, 1973
Public Discussion: John Moore, 510 S. Van Bruen Street,
appeared requesting permission for a food pushcart on City
streets. The City Attorney explained the ordinance prohibiting.
Mr. Moore was advised to contact the City Manager concerning'
the request.
Bob Hilgenberg appeared for the Youth Service Bureau con-
cerning the Regional, Planning applicationfor a Youth Co-ordinator
as pending before the Iowa 'Crime Commission: Council concurred
they, would consider with other Social Services requests.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
meeting be adjourned to ,executive session for discussion on
fair market value for acquisition parcel 102/15, and 'land dis-
position. Motion carriede all voting 'aye'.
Executive session held, the Council then' reconvened in regu-
lar session.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution Authorizing Disposition of U. R. R-14', Parcel 102/15,
be adopted. Upon roll call'Brandt,,'Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson
and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerso that the
Staff's request for a pre-bid conference on disposition of Urban
Renewal land be approved. Motion, carried unanimously.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.,
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MINUTES
cAw nnirriNc
�tAY 22, 1973
MEMBERS'PRESENT: Welsh, 'Rhninger, Eskin,'Kril, Hubbard, l'rcdiger,.Blum
MEMBERS ABSENT Russell, Cordier
Rev. Welsh, called the meeting to order.
The following was the agenda for ,the meeting:
1. ;Approval of Nay l', 1973 minutes
2. Approval of May 15, 1973 minutes
3.r Public Discussion'
4.Discussion of Council communique
5. Committee discussion on privacy
G. Developments on computer run from Cable Television Information Center
7. 'Adjournment
Bill Hubbard moved that -the minutes of May 1 be'accepted as read, seconded by Dick
Blum.The motion carried;
f3i11 Hubbard moved that the minutes of stay 15 be `tabled until later inithe meeting,
seconded by Dick Blum. The motion carried.
Rev. Welsh then called for any public discussion: A citizen stated the concern that
lie hoped that the CATV Committee might,lin saying that they favor public ownership
instead of',private ownership, make a less strict ordinance'for public ownership and suggested
that he thought that.a:general ordinance''be made and 'then minor changes made, to fit
either.public or private` ownership.
The Committee then discussed the Council communique, made changes, and the motion
:i was made, by Sandy`Eskin', seconded by Ray,Kril, to forward this communique to ,the
Council as amended. The motion "carried and the secretary was directed to send -this
11 communique to the next Council meeting.
Ray Kril stated that, for the record, he favors public ('municipal) ownership. (Ray
was absent when the vote was taken at the May 15 meeting.)
After discussion 'of -the May 15 minutes, Bill Hubbard moved that they be accepted as
amended,.secondod by Kay'Prediger.' The motion carried.
Rev. Welsh stated that he;received the computer'print-outs from 'the Cable Television
Information Center, and in going iover some of the 'figures, he had :a :question as to
the accuracy, and in speaking ;with 'the Cable Television Information Center, found
that this computer run was wrong and they were running'a new one which, should be received
the next day.
Kay Pred.iger then gave a'report on Subscriber Privacy.', .She stated that the regulation',
in the PCC regulstions was that the activation of return service must always be to tile'
subscriber's option and, that monitoring cannot be done withotit the subscriber, knowing
about it orlactivating it.
•Discussion then centered around the section on privacy in the Detroit Study. The
-Committee concurred in the following points:
1."That cable' system subscribers be granted, by law, a right of action
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z-Mr.Leff indicated that this involves a question of weighing
the leffect "on,the'surrounding neighborhood as opposed to
moreg eneral benefits to the community. As benefits to
the community,' these aspects should be considered:
1. An obvious increase in the tax base,
2. An increase'in'employment with benefits to the economic
base of the 'community, ?
3. 'An increase in shopper convenience and ',availability.
of inventory for shoppers,
4. A provision for the development of a shopping center
with PC controls where `the plan`itself'must:be sub-
mitted:to the P & Z Commission, and ultimately the
Council, for approval.of the details of thelplan.
5. :A careful planning,,with landscaping,' of the parking
areas. -
II. The:determination of how much protection should be given to
the Urban Renewal' project and whether or not this is a'
legitimate <concern in the rezoning'=request:
most 'of the arguments in the Staff Report, Mr. Leff said,
(deal; either directly or indirectly on;whabieffect the
shopping,center will have on the existing 1, and continuing
plans for the urban renewal``area. This involves the question
of'ijust what the economic feasibility study means and what
it must show. tie stated that itis'almost'impossi.ble for
the petitioner to show that it can come into Iowa City without
any adverse effect on existing businesses.' There certainly,
may be some adverse effects, he said, and as' the Staff
Report points out, it is perfectly possible that marginal
businesses may fail as -a result of this. It is the same
type.of thing,that happened in the ',urban renewal project
where there was 'concern that marginal businesses;, might not
relocate ''under':urban renewal.
Mr. Leff pointed''out that item 10, page 10 of the report
states ,that "In,that'the extent and type,iof redevelopment
in -the downtown is currentlyjunknown would'argue,against any
extensive',, commercial development at thisrtime." Mr. Leff
stated that no one can 'predict what chances urban renewal
has or what the 'effects of the shopping center might be with
absolute assurance. The economic feasibility report filed
by the petitioner indicates there is a sufficient market
potential so that both the'downtown'and -the shopping_ center
can 'survive. If the competitive enterprise system'is
allowed, he said, it is possible that the result will be
that both 'areas `in the community can :'flourish'from.an
economic standpoint. If the shopping center is denied the
chance to survive on its own without worrying about what
• protection will, be necessary for urban renewal, it appears
that the tax payers are the losers. Urban renewal, places
the cost of improvements on the tax', payer because of parking,
sewer utilities, landscaping,` etc. The shopping center
provides these facilities at no cost to the tax payer with
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better
shopper convenience and better aid to the
community.
Mr. Leff pointed out that the Staff, has indicated that approval
of, the shopping center rezoning would involve scattering of
facilities for the public and>that-it'would increase auto
traffic. Rather; Mr."Leff said, placing ,the shopping center
in;this particular area would `tend to centralize the shopping
centers in the: community and would, therefore, cause very
little extra vehicular traffic.
Mr. Leff stated that those who view the community 'from the
outside always tend to place a higher, potential; growth. to
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this community than do those who have lived:here"all their
lives. He 'indicated that the petitioner in its economic
feasibility report is more correct than are those`wo
hty's
live in the community in their evaluation of Iowa Ci
potential growth'.'iIt"would seemapparent, Mr: Leff said;
that; a sho g not, granted inlJol City,;it
ppin center is-
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:will:most'likely occur in the Coralville:area and ;will, ;
therefore come in without any>controls by Iowa City. The
spreading of facilities will occur,, he said.
mr.t Terrance Lambert, representing the Department of Community
Develo ment ex lained that the present population projections
reassessment
are based on a of projected
ted University enrollment
and that in.the past such enrollment has proven to be alstrong`
indicator of future population,growth in Iowa City. In
addition, he 'commented that the permission of the proposed
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shopping center solely because to deny it would create ';,the
possibility of itsibeingi`located in Coralville would be an
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unwise action for the following reasons:
1. The permission',of the proposed shopping center would not
guarantee that another sho pping center wouldlnot locate
in Coralville;
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Iowa City cannot permit any proposed development simply
because it might locate in Coralville if refused in
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Iowa City, and
3. Both Coralville and Iowa City are currently reviewing::a
com rehe
p nsive County ,Land -Use Plan which indicates
residential development on the ,subject parcel, and the
;permission of the: proposedcommercial development°'would
violate this plan', and hardly predispose Coralville to
uphold'alan Iowa City y has'i9 nored.
Mr. Jim Hayes, representing homeowners of the lots, adjacent to
the proposed l,shopping 'center (the Fair Meadows Addition,
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the Mount Prospect Addition, and the Hollywood Manor Addition),
stated that -these homeowners filed a protest petition according
to Section 8:10.32.B of ,the City Code on May 23,"1973. This
protest petition contained the names of 23 persons. The
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Mr. Henry further stated that, consistent with the position of
the majority of the Commission,as expressed in other requests,
the main question is not whether the probable intended use is,
desirable or undesirable, but whether that particular piece of
land ',would 'be suitable for commercial zoning and for all of
the uses''permitted if it were rezoned.
It was moved by, Mr. Henry, seconded by Dr.Ogesen, to recommend
to the City'Council denial of 1, the request for rezoning, RIA to
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PC, ''for attract of land on the,southeast corner ofSycamore
Street and Highway 6 Bypass. The motion passed:by a vote of
3-2 with Mr. Henry, Dr. Ogesen, and Mrs. Larew voting in
favor; Chairman Madsen and Mr.. Horner votin against; a n
Mrs.'`Davidsen and Mr. Galiher'abstaining.
5-7303. Andover Garden Apartments, along Haywood Drive west
of Laura Drive ;plus a tract of- land 'east of Laura Drive,
Preliminai-FPAD...rDate' filed- ''3/23/73. 45 -day limitation:
5/7/7,3.
Attorney Bill Meardon, representing the petitioners, stated
that; 'an amendment had been filed May '22, 1973.
Chairman Madsen stated that there is some 'concern as to
whether this plan is as'desirable as the'previous'.plan. It
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leav g p ,' and the Commission is
es a lot of green space, he said
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concerned.about how that green space: may be maintained.'
gave the background ofithis rezoning request and
explained .that sworn testimony .in . recent Board of.Adjustment'
case indicated that his clients were denied financing; because
they are black.
Chairman Madsen stated that there is 'some feeling that while'
the R1B plan would be, better plan:from the standpoint of the
surrounding property owners and the City, ';itlwould be nice if
the petitioners would combine these two plans. The removal
of the single family part was used as the means to lower the
overall density to RTA`,requirements rather.than the removal of
some of the, apartment units, and he expressed ,the opinion
that the Commission would prefer it the other way around.
Mr. Terrance Lambert indicated that the required legal papers,
were not ;yet' filed.
It was moved by Dr. Ogesen, seconded by Mrs'. Davidsen, to
defer item.'S-7303, Andover Garden, Apartments, along Haywood
Drive west!of Laura Drive plus a tract of land east of Laura ,
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Drive, Preliminary PAD. The motion carried unanimously.,
MINUTES
•Iowa:City Charter Committee
May15,-1973' ^�
MEMBERS PRESENT: ' Meardon, Cain, Baldus, Welt, Corrigan,'Ringgenberg, Knight
MEMBERS ABSENT ',Davidsen; De Counter
Staff Present: Rosenstein
Mr. Rosenstein; presented the Charter Committee with a draft of a definitions
section for the Charter. I Included were definitions of "City'; Council; Council,
Councilmember,'shall, must, may, voter, qualified voter, and board."Changes
were made so that the definition of "voter",'would be a person eligible to register
to vote in Iowa City,; and the ;term, "qualified voter," would,be used'in Article
VIII,;;Initiation and Referendum: Discussion was -held on theldefinition,of Board.
The purpose of this definition was to avoid r, having to repeat 'Boards, ,'Commissions,
and Committees:throughout the; Charter. The following wording was :offered by; Mr.
;` " des`a Board, Commission,'Committee, or any similar entity
Baldus Boardlinclu
however.desienated.",'Mr. .Baldus,offered•an.`additional definition. which reads,
"Ordinance shall include all legislative action.taken by Council including ordinances,
resolutions however design including amendments." Mr: Baldus stated that
this definition would be themost legally inclusive"of,actions that should, be
subject to initiative .and referendums' Mr.;Rosenstein stated:, that the word ordi-
nanceshould-not be:defined.as such':becaa se there are other._legal meanings ;of
ordinance,in State Law,and'if,this was the definition the Charter Committee, wanted
to use for initiative ;and referendum then it might; be wise to use a",word other
than ordinance.!
tofboards and
Mr.'Baldus
ved that the definition section, as amended to -in-
clude the
of ordinance be adopted. 'Mrs. Cain seconded
and the motion, passed unanimously.
Discussion next centered on a'redraft of the Article fon Boards, Commissions, and
Committees as submitted by! Mrs. Davidsen and Mr. Rosenstein. The Charter Committee
agreed to the wording of Section 5.01, Establishment, whi& reads, !'The City
Council may establish Boards and shalLspecify the title duties length of!term
qualifications''of members, and other appropriate matters'. The City'Councilimay
reduce:or,increase a Board's duties "03.-. may transfer',duties from one Board to
another and the Council may dissolve any Board: except as otherwise providedlby
State or this Charter:
Mr. Baldus moved that Section 5.02, Appointment, read, "The: Council, shall appoint
all members,of'Boards''and shall actively seek broad representation on all Boards,
including establishing a procedure to give!at least thirty days', notice of vacancies
before they 'are filled and encourage nomination by citizens and groups;" Mr.
Welt seconded and the 'motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Baldus moved that the first sentence in Section 5.03; Rules and Procedures,
read," "The City Council shall establish uniform rules and procedures for the
operation of Boards, which shall include but are not limited to: the adoption
of by-laws, rules pertaining to open meetings, and conditions for the removal
of members for just cause. Mr. Welt seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
• Discussion next centered onthesecond sentence of Section 5.03. Mr. Knight
stated that Mrs. Davidsen had considered it very important that there be estab-
lished'nrocedures for communication between the Council and Boards.- Mr. Meardon
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•stated that the Council should be the ones who have to establish those pro-
cedures. Mr. Corrigan moved that the second sentence read, "The Council shall
specify for each Board methods for informal and formal communication with Council,
time schedules for the completion of reports requested by Council', and make other
such rules as it deems appropriate." Mr. Baldus seconded and the motion passed
.unanimously. The Committeeagreed to have the third sentence in Section 5.03 read'
as follows: "'A Board'may establish additional rules and procedures that are con
sistent'with'State Law, Council Rules, and this Charter."
Mr. Rosenstein stated that Mrs'. Davidsen had asked him to bring up the possibility
,of putting into the commentar ,a recommendation to Council either 'to,form a
;Committee to study the; possibility, of placing' on the ballot at a latex date a
;question of whether, to abolish the: Library Board as specified in State Law, or to
recommend to Council that this: question be placed on. the ballot later this fall.
Mr. Rosenstein''istated that 'such a move was consistent with the philosophy of
;centralizingpower in the City, Council and that it was unwise to have a separate
board ;formulating P P ubl,ic olic Mr. 'r
stated that this issue has been raised
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before and there is no reason to have a policymaking library',' board. 'Mr. Corrigan ?
stated .,that this action would not mean. that there was: not going to be a library
board,: but rather it would-be placedlon the same status as -the other `Boards and
commissions of the City. He stated that' he`traditional reason for`library,,boards
in the Midwest was the: fear that elected Councils would censor the types of',books
that libraries could have. Mr. Corrigan stated that;; he did not feel -that this was
a problem in Iowa City due to the high level of education among the people of the
:City. Mr. Corri an:stated that he had ,considered similar 'action in the case of
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the Airport Commission. Mr. Welt stated that it would be good to abolish this
Airport Commission' also. Mr. :Ringgenberg spoke in favor of`:recommending the l;forma
tion. of a study committee on Boards and Commissions.` Mr. Meardon stated that this
topic should be discussed later after the Charter is completed and this subject
was deferred.
Mr. Baldus stated that the Charter should provide for the formation of a Charter
Review,Commission?in ten years to review and', update this Charter.
Mr. Meardon stated that the Charter,Committee should decide whether it was possible,
or desirable to have tho three Councilmembers whose terms expire in 1975,,: finish r
their terms under the new Charter. Mr. Meardon said that he has heard citizen
opinions that this should be done and that it should not be ;done. 'He recommended
that the Charter Committee get a legal opinion on whether this is possible before,
deciding whether it is desirable. Mr. Baldus noted that Section 55.8.a. of the
City,C p elective officers provided for in the
ode of Iowa rovides,that, " the elec '
Charter are to be'elected at the next regular City election..." Mr. Meardon re-
ferred -to an Attorney General's opinion which stated that ,the holdover Council -
members would serve in the new government when the Des Moines form was changed.
Mr. Meardon commented that if the legal 'opinion stated that this can be done,
then it is an important politi'cal,question'which the Charter Committee will have
to decide. Mr. Baldus was requested to have Ms. Donna Beary, the Committee's
legal assistant, and Mr. Robert Martineau research ,these questions and to obtain'
a copy of the Attorney General's opinion for the Charter Committee.
• Discussion next turned to initiative and referendum. Mr. Baldus stated that he
has extensively, researched these issues ,drawing ,upon California and Oklahoma and
that he made the following: recommendations based on their experiences:
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1. .That Sect i'on.8.01 could be entitled, "Authority of the voters to Initiate
and Repeal Legislation," instead of Limitation on Power of Council." This was
deferred
2. That the idea of a Petitioners' Committee be eliminated ,so that anybody would
be empowered to start the procedures.:
3. That there have been problems in other cities concerning people removing their
names ;from the petitions after signing it. Mr. Bdldus stated: there are two ways
of handling this:
a. Allow people .to remove their names up to time of filing.
es up to Council reconsideration
b: Allow people to remove their namof the
ordinance.
He stated that he recommended a., but if b. was allowed then it should be possible
to add'Inames',if others are removed because if this was not done,then'an opposition
filin and then remove their names, thus
groups',
-could sign the petition, wait for g' after the
making `the petition invalid. 'Procedure a would allow fifteen (15) days
1 e p, brou hf u to sufficiency in case of there not being
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enough,valid signatures for the petition. 'The Charter, Committee was in'favor of
using procedure A, but agreed there should be!',some provision for removal ;of Sig-
natures' to, allow a person who 'changes, his mind to remove his name. Mr. Baldus
`.stated that he would add in -the draft,a provision that required the '.Clerk to provide
remov'il.forms'`and to have the withdrawals filed with'the Clerk. It'was felt that
it would be unnecessary for the Clerk to notify the petitioners of removals of
signatures becauseIt
the petitioners would take'the initiative to find..out about
them.
4. That there should be a time limit of six months on the time an!initiative
petition could be circulated, after the affidavit was filed.
S. That any, reference to what instrument could be used in signing the petition
should be removedifrom the Charter because these provisions have been the subject
of extensive',lawsuits
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G. That.the,petitioners should not be allowed to start the referendum procedure
until after final assage by! Council and 'that the petition form 'should indicate
Pit
the date of,
signature.
7. Discussion next centered on the referendum procedure and the suspension, of an
ordinance that would permitbehaviorwhere there is reliance. Mr. Baldus stated
that he found no cases on this subject and there are three alternatives:
1. To set a time period before'any ordinance can go into effect,
with specified exceptions, with the suspension of the ordinance being extended
if there is the filing of a,petition 'for a referendum.
12. The Model Charter procedure, which allows the ordinance to go
into effect but when a petition is filed, the ordinance is suspended.
3. That the ordinance is not suspended at all. The problem then
would be when the ordinance lgoes .into effect and people rely on it and take an
action in accordance with the ordinance and then the ordinance is repealed by
•referendum. k
Mr. Baldus stated that he recommends procedure,.No. 1, which is used in California
because it would best solve this problem.:lie stated that in California the only
p finances not going into effect for thirty days are: Ordinances
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for elections, street 'improvements, ;actions governed by,Stat e Law, and actions
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needed immediately to assure public health and safety. Mr,Rosenstein asked
whether the Charter Committeewould then wish to keep its sixty-day allowance
for filing. ':Mr. Rosenstein also asked whether with'the!definition of ordinance
as passed and the requirement'that;all ordinances cannot go into effect forla
certain' time length,',this requirement` would extensively slow down the process
of City, government, ':Mr. Baldus stated that he and Mr. Rosenstein would get!,,
together with Mr. Wells, City,Manager, to discuss what type action needs to;!go
:into effect immediately. Mr. Baldus stated that a'compromise 'would be to
reduce the time for filing a referendum petition to `:thirty 'days to prohibit''
an ordinance,, with exceptions, from:going into effect for those thirty days;',
subject to a longer suspension if a valid petition is filed, and to allow
specifically an initiative procedure ',which, Could repeal an ordinance but
would not suspend an; ordinance. Mr. Baldus the above provision. Mr.'.
Corrigan seconded and ,the motion passed unanimously.,'
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Mr. Meardon st g spension to remove the 'possibility
stated that instead of using a su
of rel'; once th-t the_e b_ a doctrine _ nor.--- -_..__ n. _h_`Charter,;for these
}IO TP P O 11F TP�1011PP 1 the
s
cases. ,Mr. Meardon said that',with this doctrine no 'one would riski building;
untilr_they were 'sureithe'ordinance'would go into effect.
8. That there be a requirement that the initiative and referendum proposals
which are to 'go on the ballot be published in the method provided', by State
Law and that 'the City;should',pay for'this expense.
9. That what <should go on the ballot'. be specified by requiring that a synopsis
of the ,'subject matter of the, ordinance in question be placed on the ballot.:,
10. That there be a requirement that :once an' initiative ordinance is passed,!for
the next two years, it can only be repealed by a vote of the people. Thus,'"
;.
".Council cannot for two years repeal that ordinance, . although it can by its
own initiative' place this question on the ballot. Mr. Baldus stated that the Model
Charter, does, not provide for: any time restrictions on the', repeal of an initiative-,
passed ordinance and that California` only allows initiative -passed ordinances
to be repealed.by a vote of the, people. Mr.Baldus also recommended' that ,the.two-,
yearjprovision apply.to referendum procedures so that a Council could not pass
an'issue defeated by`the referendum process for two years: but it 'could submit
= that 'ordinance''to the voters for approval or'rejection.
a;
11. That there'be a provision in the Charter;,that allows thelCouncil,by its own
y
motion to submit an ordinance to an'election 'in which the results would be
binding, ;and to allow the :Council to submit an ordinance to the; people with
the results being advisory only.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
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• qualifications of members, and other appropriate matters.
The Council may reduce or.increase a'Board's duties, transfer
duties'from one Board to another,, or dissolve any ,Board ,except
as otherwise provided by state,law or this Chapter." '' Mrs. Cain
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
A motion by Mr. Baldus, seconded by Mr. Welt, and a motion by
Mrs. Cain, seconded by Mr. Baldus, both'passed unanimously by
the Committee l' changed Section 5.02,app6intment to read as
follows: "The Council shall appoint all' members of Boards,
unless otherwise provided by state law, -'and shall seek to
provide broad representation on all Boards, including the
establishment ofprocedures`to give atlleast thirty (30) days'
notice of vacancies before they are filled and to encourage
nominations by citizens and groups."
Mr. Baldus moved that Section 5.03, Rules and Procedures, read
s foll
a ows: "The City Council shall establish uniform rules
and procedures Jor the oneration,of Boards, :vh ch shall include
adoptiony-
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topen msteandoconditionsfor thebremovs, rules pertaining
tomeetin
g al of members for
just cause. The Council shall specify;foi each Board',methods
for informal and formal communication with Council,'time
schedules for the completion of reports requested by Council',
and such other=rules as it„deems .appropriate. A,Board may
establish additional: rulesand procedures that are consistent
with state law,' Council rules, and this 'Chapter. Mr. Welt`
seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Baldus moved that'Section 1.03, Definitions be adopted
except for Section 1.03 (i). These read: "As used in.this
Charter:- (a) "City Council” or "Council" means the governing
body of the City, I(b)'."Council member" means,a member of the
Council;, including the Mayor,(c) "Shall" imposes a duty,
(d) "Must" states a requirement, (e) "May" confers a power,
(f) "Voter" means a person eligible to registerJto:vote in
Iowa City, (g)."Qualified voter" means a'voter who is`registered
to vote in Iowa'City,' (h) "Board" includes a Board, Commission,
Committee, or other similar entity however designated." Mr.
Baldus asked that (i) which defines ordinance, be deferred until
initiative and referendum can be further studied.
Mr. Baldus presented the Charter Committee with Draft #3 of
Limitation On and Disclosure of Cam
pai gn,Bxpenditures; Disclosure
of Campaign Contributions and an alternative to this;, Article
Mr. Baldus stated ',that the longversion of
01
go on the ballot as one of'the alternatives. thisMr.. Baldus
stated alternatives.
tated
thatthe'long version specifies p es the detailed procedures,
whereas, the ,shorter alternative' requires the Council to set
limitations on campaign expenditures and provide procedures
• for the disclosure of campaign expenditures and campaign
contributions. Mr. Corrigan stated that the shorter draft
was more consistent with the Charter Committee's philosophy
of keeping the ,Charter brief, and allowing the Council to
interests. City wide elections and the ability to vote as. many times
J
an there are vacant seats force candidates to ap peal to a singular'
ma Jority or compromiselhe interests Ofsfgfilflcant minorltles'In order
to gain a seat on council.
Effects
To appealto a majority in a 61ty-wide election' often means dealing with J
Of, city
Inoffensive,,. Procedural characteristics (like e a! Promise forlefficlency)
wide rather than controveialallmatters of substance and direction. Such,
elections cit y-Wide'proc'e'dti"ral'maitirs are known
be
but a :1 - I I to of some concern to many,
tudies showthat these are the major concerns of very few. Such
concerns seem to be highest among an affluent middle clam's that relies
on government for little that is crucial to their,'daily lives and seeks
out a1easit cost path for government.
Effects
By considering It necessary to vote for every open seat on a city-wide
of voting
I for all
basis a'candidate can hope to accumulate many of the voters low, priority,
open,
third orfourth choice votes, If not their first. Thus; someone
general'aPPeal can be elected with weak
d over
seats:
someone that strongly represents a
narrower grouIp. Withsucha PFocedurej differences and conflicts!
among Population segment wt] 1: r emra!n outside counudll,delibeiatidns
Majority rule as a democratic principle need. not, and should not 'mean
suppressionf
o minority voices at the lowest level of representative
government, Thereforef Havora charter that,w:ill encourage I theirepre-
sLentation of different Interests and not one, that sacrifi
I ces the realism
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of our differencesh f I I I I
, to ac ieve an aura o consensus:
Further.. I believe that the official 1 31 suPPression of minority voices is
directly related
to the hichr e
deg !I of alienation that ex0ts in our society.
Advantages
and die- ,
Although, I could 110L go So .,-,aras to agree with the.Model City Charter
that the
advantages
use bf4istricts assures that major seg ments of the population
are.represented
Of use of
(Model Charter'. P. 14), district voting .(or nominating) does
help focus 'candidates
�districts
on matterslof specific substance and high interest
:to p !ar ph
eo,Ple,within, physicalboundary.
I think It should be recognized that although'a geographic unit (ward) 'was
at onetime an adequate base 1
f
* or:definin4 Interests today there are many
Othii'posslble bases for common interests e.g. (age,
sex, income, etc.)
Furthermore, the bases of interest keep changing over time.
The suggestion Of reducing the number of candidates that one can vote
for relation to, the number of seats
open will make it Possible, fo:
a candidate to be.am6ng the top choices in the fl I nal election r:
with fewer
votes. if, :In addition, this highly rated candidate -were permitted to take
a council seat with less: than a majorit'
y vote, that person could campaign:
on matters of substance addressed to a smaller number of people. Unlike
districting there is
the advantage that the base of interest Is not predefined.
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Compromises
1, The compromise Imposed on the use of direct district voting (i.e..
using.a district as a base forinominations but making elections city-wide)
'
could be employed with tits suggestion. The non district; at -large:` -
candidates could run in a primary in which people would cast only
1 or 2„votes. The top vote -getters would then runin the election round
with'voters permitted the number of votes equall.to'opon seats This,
compromise may not make for'greater'minority representation in that
the election will still be based on city-wide 'issues, but it will tend'
to eliminate, the weaker of the' candidates who rely on a non-specific,
city-wide appeal.
2. A more experimental compromise would be the use of three distinct
election voting categories: at large, district, and selected interests.
example:type seats vote for-
_ r
at large ', 3 3
district 3 3
selected
interests 3 1
Equal
Asa somewhat separate but related issue, I would suggest that an
opportun- ;
election fund'be created (something similar to what has been proposed
'. ity`among
at the national level).'. Such a procedure could be used to limit and
candidates)
equate election campaign expenditures in city-wide elections. This fund
-'would;go
much further than an election expense limUntton to moving' Toward
equal' opportunity in the election process.
Conclusion'
At past session of this body. P. , you spoke of being too modern to use
regarding
r terminology such as, "A modern clay and age.” I think you should be
use of
awarelof a body of opinion that believes that when it comes to modern
Model
cl needs and making a democratic system work for more than the
C
majority the Model Cay Charter may, be conceptually better suited to' 1910
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.Iowa City Charter Committee
Page 2
Council to decide. Mrs. :Davids6n seconded and'the motion: carried
seven for andtwo against with Mr.. Meardon and:Mrs- Cain diss
enting.
Mr.Martineau"
S comment questioned whether the int
Charter_-' the,,
Charter in Section 2.06 was to remove the Mayor's responsibility
as 'the�Chief executive of the City. He!continued that Section
60.1 of the City Code of Iowa prescribes that the Mayor is the
.�Chi:dfExecut'
ive Officer, and alCharter cannot legally take t I his
power away. Mr.
Ringgenberg stated that the sub -committee on
the Mayor and Council had discussed this issue,: and had agreed:
that Section 60 which makes.the Mayor the Chief Executive:does
apply, no matter what the Charter says, but that . the sub-corrmittee
did not want to re,eat it and add emphasis to this responsibility,
perhaps ;making --t9is phrase:a Public ::issue., Mr.
Ringgenberg stated that there are other
powers.,the Mayor has in
State law which are not repeated intheCharter'. Mr.oRinggenberg
further stated that 'since the Charter -
gives the supervisory powers
_of_the.City to the-cilt-ii-Manager,mayor aoes! not,have 'those
r the
powers_';Mr. Meard.on:sta'ted 'that of whether
the i a here is a,questi6n
! official papers of thp City had ' :
Executive; and I if so ad to be signed, by the Chief.,.
:ther6'had to'b6 someone designated as,Chief�
Executive. Mrs. Davidsen said the Charterishoul8,b�et clear that
the Mayor s:the 'Chief Executive Officer. 'Mr. Baldus stated
that partof this
Executive' f "question evolvesfrom.the ideal.:'of.what Chief
Officer means.Mr. Baldusstated that.Mi.. Martineau
felt that; the iin-tent of the City Codeof.'Iowa was that the Mayor
wasnot an agent of Council,,but rather a general agentwho
would have discretion',and could give guidance to the Manager.'
Mr.Baldus stated thatthere may1e dit
differencelbe weenwhat
thedrafters of a bill triedto sa
y and what they 'said on paper.
Mr. , Ringg6nberg stated that the problem arises that the laws+o'f
iowa�wereloriginally
written for the'Mayor-Council form
ment an of govern-
d,later theyiwere modified�to allow the.Co'
uncil-Manager�i
�form.M Baldus.mov'ed to deletethe Phrase 'Iofficial�representa-
tive""and.substitute'the phrase '
"Chief 'Executi
veOfficer."Davidsenseconded.
Mr., Baldus stated :tha tthisishould be added
because' it might.cause the Charter.legal problems and that it
could not 1make 1any.differ6nce be6ause'the duties of the City
Manag6r]are spelled out in detail. !Mr. Meardon''suggested that
the phrase read "official representative,and Chief Executive
Officer the City." The motion was,amended to accept this
change and it Passed eight for and one against with Mr.:Welt
voting against.
Discussion turned to Section 2.07 of the Charter which reads
"All 'p6wers'ofthe City are vested in the Council exceptas
otherwise provided by law and this Charter." Mr. Martineau
commented that this might be inconsistent with State law which
provides that "all powers of the City are vested in the Council
except as otherwise provided by State Law 'I
Mr. Martineau's
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Iowa
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comments continued that Section 56 of the City'Code of Iowa pro-
vides that the Charter can 'specify. the ;powers: and duties of th
Mayor and Councile
rare consistent with the'City.Code of -Iowa and
since all powers are,vested 'in the Council, vesting
.a power in
any o':her body could be inconsistent with State Law., Mr.'Baldus
stated that the question is what it consistent with the City
Code of Iowa because the Charter can
prescribe the. powers of
the Mayor and Council consistent with the act., Mr. Baldus'stated
that since inconsistent is defined in the Code as 'irreconcilable'
it would'be liberally interpreted. Mr. Baldus'stated that', if
the strict interpretation of th
the Charter Committee wanted e act was taken, then much of what
to '
do could not be done. Mr. Baldus
said that the wording of the CitylCode of Iowa' -is suc
will lead to a', liberal interpretation. Mr. Rosenstein stated
h that it:;
that the arguement can be made that since Section 11.1 of the
City Code of Iowa vests a.powar of.the,City in ;the Council
as otherwise provided by State Law and Section<56 oE'the City
Code of Iowa al'lQws Charters to provide !for the'
ll
l.
of the Mayor and City Council, there is 'flexibilityersMTndRosenes
stein further stated.that'if a strict interpretation was made
it'could,be
questionable whether a'Charter could provide for.a
Council-Manager_form,of government Mi.'Meardon statedithat it
was very ,important to leave 'the phrase 'this;Chater" ini,this
section and the.Committee agreed to do so. Several grammatical
changes were made to Section'2.06 and 2.07 'Secti.on:2.07'now
reads, "Ail powers of"the City are vested in the Council except
as otherwise provided by State Law,or'this Charter.
Mr., Bald us read several grammatical changes suggested by Mr. Martineau,
,M
and these':were accepted. The Committee turned to Section 4
Accountability-Removal, of the City Manager. Mr. Martineau
commented Providing that the City Managerlbe under the supervision
of the Ci
Code of Ity Council was inconsistent with Section 60 of the 'City '
'.
owa which made the Mayor the Chief Executive Officer
of .the City and'gave him supervisory duties which have notbeen
Yi
delegated, by law to a,City Manager: The Committee disagreed
with this,opinion and decided to keep the Section an is.
Mr. Mart'
neau's,comments on Section 4.04(a) were that this section
is unduly cumbersome, for what it is trying to accomplish The
Committee felt that while it'may "be cumbersome, it is necessary
in order to express the thought behind the Section.
Mr. Martineau asked if it was necessary to draw the distinction
between supervision and direction, officer and employee and to
list the.Police', fire and engineering departments of the City
in'Section 4.04(2). Mr. Meardon stated ,that the three depart-
ments were listed because they were, listed in State Law, ;and
since the police and fire departments were under civil service,
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May 22, 1973
Iowa City Charter Committee
. Page 5
Discussion was held on the draft of Article VI Boards, Commissions,
Committees. Mr. Baldus moved Section 5.01 Establishment be
adopted as written., Mrs. Davidsen:seconded ,,and -the motion passed
unanimously. Mr. Baldus moved that Section 5.01 read "'The
Council shall. a oint'all members of Boards; unless otherwise
PP
prvided'by State Law', and shall seek to provide broad'represen-
tation on all 'Boards.;.' The 'Council shall establish procedures
to"give at least thirty (30),,days.notice of Vicancieslbefor,e
they are l'filled ': and 'shall:encourage nominations by citizens."
Mrs. Cain seconded and the :motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Welt moved :that Section 5.03 Rules and Proceduresbe adopted
as read., Mrs. Davidsen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Rosenstein next made a presentation of one alternative of
how the City could be 'divided into three districts. He stated
at
that.aoD stricttlinecould
'couldss Mre.Rosensteinsstated Dthatrbut
this
map utilized 24 precincts, '14'of which were the"same as are'pre-
sently used. -, He further stated that it was difficult'to divide
the City; into three districts because it:would, rrequire revision
of some .of the precinct in order to maintain the one; person one vote principle." :'Mr..Rosenstein also stated that this map
utilized the principle ;of cutting the City. into _thirds .as one
would cut a pie into, and that the new precincts and the;
District,'lines:were.based solely on population. Mr.iBaldus.moved
that this 'map ,be adopted and sent to the_Council as a recommenda-
tion for the division'into'`'districts.: Mr. Meardon stated that it
would first be necessary to„talk with the Cointy Auditor about
the mechanics;iof the;re-precincting. The motion was 'withdrawn
Mr.'Meardon stated that he, a'delegation of Committee members,
and Mr. Rosenstein would ask'' the County Auditor for her comments,
g p'`' ion'on how draw the districts
her le al inion o and heropinion o
in themost efficient way.
Mr. Baldus moved that: the Charter Committee hold a marathon session
on Saturday, May 26, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. at the Civic Center.'
Mr. DeCounter'seconded and the Committee agreed to the time.
Mr. Rosenstein' will inform'' the Press about the meeting, and call
the members to'notifyi;them of the meeting place.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 17111973
I.
Secretary's Report
A. 'Minutes of'the April 26,;1973 meeting
II.
Financial Report
III.
Approval of Bills
IV.
Director's Report
A. Iowa City Public 'Library, _
B. '.Seven)Rivers. Library. System
C. Seven Rivers.,Consultant: Trustees Workshop Meeting
V.
Committee Reports
A. 'Books =6 Materials. Committee - meeting of'May,8, 1973
VI.''
Old Business
A.' Personnel Policy
VII.
Communications
A. Memo from Nelle Neafie, Seven Rivers Consultant, dated
- May 2, 1973 regarding Workshop for Trustees (Fall);
VIII.
New Business
A. Proposal for spending balance of Brubaker Fund: $339.49
To enahnce the Library's record collection in the area
:i
of. American folk music - traditional,IAmerican Indian'
blues, etc. - it is suggested that the following pur-
chases be,made:
1. Library:of Congress. Folk Music series.` 153.00
31 - 12"'records @,$4.95 each
selections from these; famous authentic' recordings
of North and South American folk music,',Negro, work
and regional ballads'
2. Library of Congress.' John A. Lomax:lectures 22.00
5 - 12" records
3. Music of the American;indian. 45.00
9 - 12" records
recordings from Libraryof Congress and from two
9
Anerican:-Indian recording companies
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
'
Finance Committee - At the 'April 24, 1973 meeting of the Finance
Committee, it was moved that 'the <Director's request for staffing
changes as submitted to the committee on April 13,.1973 be accepted.'.
s necessary to implement such staffing_rhanges ;
wererYjaladustluded as
Director's.request of April 24, 1973.
'Canter)
(Summy,
Following'discussion of thero osed sta
p p ff changes and salary ad-
justments, it was moved that, the recommendation of the"'Finance
Committee be accepted. r(Canter, Braverman)
NEW ;BUSINESS
Regarding the proposal.to expend the balance of the Brubaker'Fund, I.
it'.was reported that,the actual balance 'is $339:49. The Director "
proposed 'an adjustment in the $75 'figure given for item N5 in the
proposal as'submitted;to reflect a"'true balance '"of i$339.49"rather;
than the ,estimated balance of $365.00. It was"moved that the Books;;-
and'Materials Committee meet `to review the purchases to be madej from
the'Brubaker'Fund. (Braverman,,Canter)
Regarding the proposed'.August Film Festival, it'was moved to 'refer
the matter to the Books and "Materiali Committee and that the commit-.
tee be authorized to make a.final decision without the approval of
the Board'.' (Braverman; Buchan)
COMMUNICATIONS
1.Memo from the Finance Director regarding the`.safety inspection rl
for alli, City -owned buildings and equipment. Mr. Walker'will.accom-
pany the inspector through the Library building.
2. Thank you note from Hulette Belle expressing appreciation for
plant sent heron the death of her husband.
3. Louane Newsome's expressed appreciation of HazelWestgate's
participation in the March 30 ILART meeting at Boone which spot-
lighted the Children's Librarian.'
,i.
Secretary Approved
SEVEN
RIVERS CONSULTANT'S REPORT
ONelle
Neafie
I.
Member Library visits
Grinnell
Brooklyn
Victor
Blairstown
North English
Wellman
Fairfax
Men's Reformatory at Anamosa
'
Belle P'laine
Tipton
II.
Non -Member visits
Marion Board 'of Trustees :
Chelsea t0 es tab l iah Library
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Rotations
yl
Victor
Brooklyn
Marengo
IV.
Special Events
ILA Conference (District) - Decorah
TLA Conference (District)'- Muscatine:
County Meeting - Tama County
Field Meeting eetin -'Des Moines
took 3 practicum students;
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.o /974 /97'2- /9V
' ence stat , 624, the second highest
A ri1 refer statistics totaled 1'
P_
month on recordl'(March,:1973 was highest).f.On April 15,:. the
last day for filing federal income tax returns, we handled a
total of 102 questions. Reference service 'I to Seven Rivers
members -(not including books loaned) wx:105questions' '
Materials on the following subjects were all checked out;in
April:
hypnotism
.
suicide
1'ocksmithing
weeds'
VD
ghost towns
Easter, stories ies for children
electroplating
Sixty-two new paperbacks were borrowed from the Library's
display offprints, paperbacks, and booklists in the window
of 'Iowa-Illinois`Gas and.Electric Company.; Arranged to mark
NationalLibrary Week, April 8 - 14,' this was also designed
as an experimental "deposit collection" -'a method of getting
;
books out into the community.`;
A spontaneous Picasso display was arranged' to mark the death
of the artist.
it
A major personnel change took place in reference this month
as"Rose Lechay retired as head 'of adult services.` Jeanette
Carter will move into this position and Judy Kelley and}Joan
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Tucker will work full-time temporarily until a new librarian
is"hired.
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A sampling of reference questions answered during 'April:
- What is a deltiologist?
-.What,.is the. -operating cost of a Montgomery Ward freezer?_'
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- Do you have an Amtrak schedule2,
- Does the Library have pictures of doctoral robes?
- What fruit trees are hardy for this area?
- What is the median family income in Iowa City?
- What is the name of Mark Spitz' father?
- How do I get material from the ,Small Business Admin-
istration for starting a mailing service?I
- How can I contact"the new Social Security office?
- What committees does Senator Mondale serve on?
- Who is the current borough president of Brooklyn?'
- WhatNorwegianlauthor wrote a'novel about a dwarf?
Is klutz a legitimate;word?
- How do you make ,George Washington wigs?
= What manufacturers use bottle caps?
Do you have information', on the history of the Apostle's
Creed?
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SERVICE CONTRACTS
I.'. Number of borrowers
registering g ring during
April, 1973
Johnson County
Lone Tree
Norm
LibertY
Adu 1t'
99
Juvenile'
12
6
8
1
0
Total
111
II. ,Number of registered
borrowers to date
7
8
Johnson lCounty
Lone Tree
North
Liberty
Adult
769
Juvenile32
141!79
1
7
i
Total
801
F
�' III• Number of items circulated during April,
142
1973
86
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Jon County
1972
Lone Tree
North
Liberty,
1972 '1973
1972
1973
Adult
Ju
Juvenile
le�
1,770 2,098
...1,.222. 8931
135 8 8
150
106
6 62
114
229
Total
2,992 2,991
186
•
150
IV., Number of items circualted January - April, 1973-
,.
264
335 `
Johnson 'County
Lone Tree
North
Liberty
1972 1973
1972
1973
Adult
Juvenile
61684 7,709
4,971 2,959
508, 473
783
740
302 159
599
390
,.' Total
11,655 10,668
810 632
1;382
1 130
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IOWA
CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
REPORT
FOR APRIL 1973
USE
OF COLLECTIONS
I. Circulation
1971'
1972
1973
A, Adult Department
Books
14,252
18,136
171741
Records
1 480
1,818
2,079
Art Reproductions
_
16mm films/# of viewers
86
79
62,
137';
-
277
i';JV
315
TOTAL ADULT
15 957
20'370
20 197
B. Childr'An1s Department
18 OOL
21,669
22,009
C. TOTAL CIRCULATION
33,956
42,059
42,206
II.•Interlibrary Loan
A. 'Borrowed
48
54
40
B.:Loaned
Reference Services to ILL
267'
240
376
III. Reference Questions (Adult Department)
A. Interlibrary.Loan .
B. In person reference questions85
C. Mail Reference Q uestions
430 ':
80'
„721
***
781*** ;
D. Telephone reference questions
Total'Reference Questions:307
61
765***
IV. Registered Borrowers
,
A. ,Adult Department
14,227
16,696
7,126***
B. Children's i1d
reni s D e a
p rtment
6,709
6,211,31, '
6,055
C. TOTAL REGISTERED BORROWERS
20,936
22,909
*
statistics not kept until May
{ **
1972
statistics of reference services to ILL not kept
*** these, figures also
as such until 1/1/73
are reflective
•**** statistics reflect new policy
of II(C)
RE issuance
the re -registration to obtain
of new
such cards;
non -expiring
cards and
policy
effective
l/l/73
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A.
Books
1971
1972
1973
1. `Adult and Young Adult,
Fiction
16,492
17,701
17,485
Non-fiction' _.
33,433,
39f951
43 874
Periodical Volames
2,876'
_.
2 876
2 876
TOTAL
52,801'
60 528
6'4'235
2. Children's `
Fiction
10,413'
-0 774
11 419
None-fiction _-_
17,637
18 500 ''
21 554
TOTAL
28,050
2912-74,
32 r 968
3. Total Books, Adult and Children's
80,851
89,802:
97,203
Tape Recordings
12
81
80
B'
Recordings _
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1',223
1,807
2 183
Non-Cataloged Paperbacks
-,
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883
C:
Art Reproductions
268
324
393
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Microfilm
j�+563
715
817
D.
'8mm Films (Number of reels)_
l 214
320'
380
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FINANCE:
FINES AND FEES
1.
Fines Collected
$781.33
82 .90
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2.
--��568.58
Non-Resident Fees
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Other:!telephone commission,
524.38
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county tax payment
$1,092.96
$781.33
$821.90
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ACTIVITIES ;IN THE 'LIBRARY
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I. Children s Services
A.Story Hours - 11
Total Attendance - 777
Average Attendance -77
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B. Classes - 19
Nelson - 2
Friendship'- 3
Headstart -' 3
Pine - 4
Child Psychiatry Service' - 3
University Parents Care,Collective - 2
Melrose
Mrs. Newsome's Chilren's' Literature class
C. Special Events
April; 5 - Book Week Projects from Grant Wood School
7 Dettrich, Australian storyteller:
MovieGraham
Stuart'`' Little; 3'performances, attend-
ance of 350
14 - Mrs, Manford;Kuhn,'.Grandmother storyteller
21 - Ling Seto, Oriental'', performer of Ti -Ji
28 - Puppetl'Show -'"Upside Down;' Inside out ,,Fix -it,,'
Fasten -it Land of Lengramania"; 31'perfor-
manc s
e attendance
D. Reference Questions 71,015
II. Groups Using the Lib rar Y
April 1-5, 7-12, 14 &'-16:iVITA
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April 6, 13, 20, & 27: ',Iowa Income Tax representative
April 2: American Society
Cancer (Johnson -County; chapter)
:April 3: Iowa "City Charter Committee
April 4 & 26:,Kirkwood Community' College
April 4 ,fi 6:, Headstart' ;.
April 4,'11 & 18: Iowa City Board of Realtors
April 7 &:21: Johnson County legislators
April 1l: Old Capitol Business Center, 'Inc.
April -
1. 1 7 19 : I
P International Meditation Society
April 24: Project Green .& Recreation Center
April 27: Hoover Health Council
April 28: T.O.P.S.
III. Publicity and Promotion
A. Displays
Iowa City Craft Guild"
"Bach Festival"
"Children's Authors Choose Their Favorites"
"Forgotten Americans"
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"Nostalgia"
"Pi ss "
ca o.
National Library Week 'display at Iowa -Illinois Gas '&
Electric Company''(April 6 -114)
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Brochures and Booklist's.
Business Information Bulletin 300
NEW- 450
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"Hoi Contact'Your Elected Officials"
C.
Newspaper and.Radio Announcements
weekly Press Citizen schedule of events
"New,FIlms to be Previewed at Library"
"Puppet Show Saturday at Library"
D.
Programs
5 adult film programs,: attendance!of 201
IV. Staff Activities
A.
Hurkett
April 4 City Manager'B staff meeting
24 -,Finance Committee meeting
25 -,City Manager's ataff meeting
26 - Board of,Trustees meeting
30- Districti6, ILAmeeting, Muscatine
B.
Carter
April 23 Mayor's Youth Employment Program Board meetingi
23, 25, 27 - United 'Way, Information Referral
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Servicw;
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26.- United Way,:' :Executive Board':meeting
30 -.District',6,' ILA meeting, Muscatine
C.
Eggers
April -17 - NILE Advisory Board meeting, Mason city
23, 251 27 - United Way, Information Referral
Seivice:i
30'- District 6, ILA meeting, Muscatine
D.
Tucker
April 14, 16, 18 United Way, Information Referral
Service,ti,
30 Distrcit 6, ILA meeting, Muscatine
Iowa:Academy Of Science meeting
E.
Kelley
April 23, 25,'27 - United Way, Information Referral
Service::
30 District'!6t ILA meeting, Muscatin6
F.
Spaziani
April 6 interviewed on Barry Norris show, channel
2 RE:
United Way Information Referral Project
12 United Way, Planning Division meeting
14, 16, 18 - United Way, Information Referral
ServiceE.
30 District 6, ILA meeting', Muscatine
G.
Westgate
April'13 Storyteller, Fairfax Public Library
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30 District 6, ILA meeting, Muscatine
Kelley, Tucker, Carter, & Spaziani,visited newly remodeled
library at: Veteran's,Hospital and toured facilities
ApriL,
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LIBRARY BILLS
May 1973
Personal Services
Payroll
April
$ 271,110.59
Commodities
Frohwein Supply Co.
Office Supplies
$ 20.32
Steve's', Typewriter Service
Office Supplies
2.95
Quill Corporation
office Supplies
28.83
Rosheks
Misc. Operating Supplies
2.00
Hornung's Golf Sales
office Supplies
5.36
Henry Louis Photo
Operating Supplies'
16.50
Lenoch & Cilek
Misc. Operating Supplies
18.25
City of Iowa City
Office Supplies
22.88
$117.09
Services and Charges
University of Iowa
Work Study Service',
$ i48.96
3D1;Business'Producta
Equipment Maint.
31.76
Joan Tucker'
Travel Expense
3.50
Mary Mascher
Travel Expense
4.50
Ann.Wawzonek
Travel Expense
27.40
I. c. Industrial Towel Ser'.
Laundry Services
18.36
Iowa Parcel'Service
Postage
7.18
..Erb s,Office Service
Maint. to $ q uipment
46.90
I. 'C. Press Citizen
Publications
19.04
Every Bloomin' Thing
Misc.
7.50
Ia.'Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
920.19
Jeanette Carter
Traver Expense
3.50
Judy Kelley
Travel Expense
3.50
Eastman Kodak
Recording service
49^_.48
Northwestern Bell'
Phone Service
30.34
City of:Iowa City
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Xerox April
40
City of.Iowa city
Multilith= April'
69.42
City of Iowa City
Steve's Typewriter Service
Water and Sewer
Repairs
23.25
30.00
$1,888.18
Capital Outlay
Frohwein Supply
Office Furniture
$ 159.17
Seven Rivers Library
Book Deposit
5,000.00
Midwest Visual Education
Films
45.93
$ 5,205.10
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
MAY '21,;1973
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The City Attorney then summarized items which should be redrafted.
Paragraph,5`should include that the State Commission would come in
on'investigations only on mutual'agreement of the parties involved,
P local Commission, Commission, all cases get
deferrwould rovide assistance to the local Commission,
n, ;and Paragraph '6
should ebearevampedasince oithi's really not, possible in,this kind
cal` or the federal' government to any
of°an agreement to bind the ,lo
language regarding-settlement of cases.
The City Attorney then stated that if it were acceptable to the
Iowa City Commission and the, State,Commission,,he_would redraft the
proposedMemorandum ofUnderstandingand 'submit it back to'the
"Commission and the'Statefor review prior to the ',next' meeting.
He stated that he wo
uld distribute the revised draft to the Commission
during the first weekof June, and would also submit copies .to the
State at the same time 'for'their review.and reaction.
DISCUSSION OF REVISION OFiPROCEDURES
The Chairman stated that the,next:item oflbusiness was further t
discussion of possible revisions to Commission procedures,
particularly relating to investigation, conciliation,;complaint
filing, and appeals. .;Mori Costantino stated that, as per the request
that she'.look'into' the procedures and make a report to the
Commission, she had written to EEOC.'concerning assistance from them
and had asked several questions regarding''procedures. `She stated
s to obtain whatever
that she would continue to work along these line
items she could from the EEOC. Mori Costantino also reported that.
she had written-'to other agencies to obtain training manuals and
other information on the kinds of,procedures used or recommended
for`Human Relations Commissions.
Shen then recommended that the Commission write a letter to the City
Attorneyrequesting that he adhere to the seven day period for
and report non
a>to the Commission as ;re uired''by the''Ordinance.
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She indicated that inithe past somecomplaintinvestigations have gone
beyond the requiredltime period. She then moved, seconded by'Sharon
Mellon to write a let
ter to the City:Attorney;:indicating thathe
should proceed within the seven day time;limit,for investigation as.
required by Ordinance 'for investigation of complaints, and also that
the City Attorney give consideration while hiring of new assistants
in 'h is office to the needs and the workload of the Human Relations
Commission. Said motion was adopted with Paul'Neuhauser abstaining.
Sharon Mellon then pointed out that the Commission cannot afford
to have problems with',procedural mistakes and that cases could be
loston that basis. The City Attorney stated that the time constraint
of.'seven days is tremendously difficult to comply with in many
cases since this isnot near enough time to adequately investigate
•' the complaints. It is of help that the Chairman of the Commission
can extend the time period for another seven days but this many times
is not yet enough time. Mori Costantino suggested that provisions
be',made 'in the 1974 City budget to obtain staff at least half-time
for the Human Relations, Commission.
MINUTES
IOWA CITY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
MAY '21,11973
• PAGE 4
The City ,Attorney indicated that with the addition of two positions'
in his.office,'th'e work of the 'Human "Relations 'Commission should be
more :promptly handled. ,;Discussion was then held.on the suggestion
that:the,new''Attoineys',attend 'training sessions. Dick Braverman
pointed out that 'the investigators need to be sensitive to the problems
involved when minorities are discriminatedagainstand:that even a
minority person should 'do some of; the interviewing during invest-
igation. ,.The Commission also'suggested to the City Attorney that
he 'consider hiring one of the new: Attorneys on the basis of
sensitivity in dealing with Human'Relations cases, that continuing
training be set, up to.,provide'-this person with,,appropriate guide-
lines in the area, and 'that :consideration be given to using :outside
minority or female persons as investigators depending upon the
particular case at hand.
Don'IHoy then suggested that there are many 'other problem areas
in terms of procedures which.should!be reviewed These -areas .would
include investigative procedures, distribution of copies of invest-
igative reports,sdeveiopment:of appropriate proceaures for appeal
sessions,'coming?up with a determination'as to what items of
information can be made public, procedures for filing complaints,
and ;what complainants are told throughout -the entire process. He
stated that the:Commission needed' o'formulate a set 'of detailed
ppro rocedures to cover these areas. The City ,'Attorney stated that
plainants and respondents could be given copies of the invest-
igative reports so that; they can make a determination as to the basis
on which:the findings were made. ,i The respondent should have the
right to see the charges Brough against him and the investigative
information as to the findings, so that he is able to make a rebuttal.
The complainant should also have the right'' - to view the investigative
report especially in those cases where the :decision may go against
the complainant, since this will.enable;the complainant'to add,
additional information during an appeal session. The City Attorney
suggested that both complainant and respondent be given.copies of
thelinvestigative report when `.the report is submitted to the
Commissionfor'their'review.
Paul Neuhauser then suggested,that the Commission begin drafting
possible new procedures for Commissionloperation'so that each'
Commissioner 's'suggestions will be ,down in writing for i,further:
discussion and review. The Commission decided that:further
discussion was needed in this area at a later meeting.'
Mori Costantino and Sharon Mellon pointed out that more information'
should be available to the news media regarding'_ complaints that
are filed as well as general 'information 'about what is involved in
the cases. This information could be given without listing any
('specifics or names. They suggested that this kind of a procedure
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June 7, 1973
Mr._Lrnest Lehman'; President
City Center Association
Chamber of Commerce
P. O. 'Box. 673
Iowa City, Iowa 52290
Dear Mr. Lehman:
The City Council received your letter concerning ramifications
of the 'court
new system specifically regarding parking
violations at thi,i
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5, 1.n,.,.r„eatin(.
realizes the problems involved in
The council
� ouncil
possible
and will be continuing to monitor
new procedures,
the situation as it
develops.,
The Council did request that t'iis
their informal
subject be discussed at
meeting next Tuesday
requested that they be 'further
at 12:30 P.M. They
given
the implications of this court
,information .regarding
°and 'plan
new
invite the ,Clerk of Court to visit
system, 'to
with them regarding
this subject.
Thank you for sending your comments to the City Council.
With my best-
regards, I am
Sincerely,
Thomas If. Palmer
Administrative Assistant
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eartrnent of Socil ervices J77
James N. GlllmmIf J ohnson County Area 310
Code
comm6don.r
536 SOUTH OILDERT STREET Telephone 351-0200
' Mn. Cleo
A. Masolris
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52210
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-Memo to City,B Y Manager Ra Wells and City Council
From Cleo A. Marsolais
Gentlemen:
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I'checked 'with my legal advisor and I have verbal approval of the -:
legality; for a- contractual agreement using revenue sharing with the city
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for youth.
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set- the youth i coordinator servi:.g as a team le der •.with the aAmiristiatore
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Of youth'serving agencies to hammer.out.which.ientity delivers what
service;;to share information concerning exist.g efforts and services;
to eliminate gaps in' programming' and to.plan more effectively. 'Hopefully,
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the administrators and, coordinator, will; be very ;concerned about duplication.
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Although the above appears to be''a tremendous challenge, I feel there is a
critical need to coordinate and integrate services to youth. -I would'forsee
tlie'.youth administrators and youth coordinatoralso having additional inputs
from mental health agencies; employment service; probation and-lnw enforcement
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agencies; and also schools and courts. The ultimategoalis
Bal as I see iCount
ially. desirable
Y gaining roles.'. The
to as youth in ainin access to so
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Department, under the Code of Iowa, has'the authority under 'section 232,
235, to deal with the court•and;provide services. 1 am attaching n brochure -
which Should give you some idea of the services we deliver.
As- an ndminiotrator, I know that idoaa have to come from the adminiotrators.
They must have input. I do not feel that the coordinator can; impose a'
e,
complete program plan without the input from agency heads; therefore, we
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are not submitting',a detailed plan. Both Mrs. 'Stockman andpersonally
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feel that the youth coordinator should be employed immediatelyand,that
some youth programs will >need immediate funding.
Attached please find an informational brochure in regard to the Johnson
County Department of Social Services:
Should further questions arise, please feel free to contact Flo Stockman'
or myself.
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-225
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
WHEREAS, preliminary plans and specifications and plat'
and 'schedule and estimate of -cost are now'on file in the
office of the Clerk showing the boundaries of -the -district
containing the properties -`and -lots -tobe assessed, locations
of the improvements,_ each -lot-proposed-to-be-`assessed,;-together
with a valuation of each lot as fixed by the Council, and
estimate of the cost of the entire; proposed improvements,
stating the cost of each type of constructionandkind of
materials to be used, and an estimate of the amount
proposed to be assessed against each lot,: for the con-
struction of theFirstAvenue Realignment Project as
hereinafter described, in the Municipality of.Iowa City,
Iowa:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That it is deemed desirable,` advisable and necessary to
construct the First Avenue Realignment Project, in
the Municipality of Iowa City, Iowa
Said district containing the properties to be assessed
is set out and described in the following "Notice to Property
-- _ Owners" set out in this Resolution of Necessity.
Said improvements within saidDistrict arelocatedand
described in"the.following "Notice to Property' Owners" set
out in this Resolution of Necessity.
The method of construction shall be by contract.
The entire cost of said improvements will be assessed
to the properties within the`- boundaries -of the district.
No property shall be assessed more than it is benefited
by the improvements nor more "than `25%'of its actual value ,
on the date of its assessment. Said assessment will include
a tenpercentDefault -and -Deficiency ,Fund as authorized by
Chapter 391A, Code of Iowa, 1973..
A plat and schedule and estimate of costs are now on
file in the office of the Clerk asrequiredby law.
Any difference between the'amount which is derived from
cash payments made by property owners during the thirty day
collection period and the sale of Street Improvement
Bonds issued against' assessments on benefited properties
and the total cost of the' improvements, shall be paid
for from the proceeds derived from the issuance and
sale of bonds as authorized by Sections 391A.35 and -
396.22 and 408.17, :;, Code of Iowa, 1973" and/or from
such other funds.of said Municipality as may be legally
used for such purpose.
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AHLERS. GOONEY. DORWEILER. ALLBEE &HAYNIE, LAWYERS, DES MOINES, IOWA --
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,'` that the Council of the
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IOK'A CITY, 101VA 52240 �4h"'''�
University of lotca hospitals end Clinics
O/ficc of dhc Director
Arca 319: 356-1616
May 24, 1973.
TO: Clinical Faculty, House Staff Physicians and Administrative
9 Department Heads
RE: ': Revised Trafficand Parking Patterns
Construction for expanding University of Iowa Hospitals and
Clinics' service capabilities, coupled with storm sewer improvements,
in the hospital area will necessitate major readjustments in traffic
flow and parking arrangements.
The following is a listing of the several factors interacting in
the situation:
1. On or about
May 29 - Construction of the Pediatric Cardio-
vascular Unit will necessitate closing
of the road between the west side of
the hospital and the parking ramp. All
access to the ramp will be'from',the
south entrance.
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2. Early June Construction of the North Tower Addi-
tion will close the road on the immcdiate
north'side of the hospital. Access to the
Emergency Entrance will be maintained
from Newton Road.
3. July 15 - Construction of storm sewer improve-
ments will temporarily, close the inter-
section of the south hospital road at the
northeast corner of the Field House. That
phase of the' storm sewer construction is
'projected to take app t oximat-AY one mor.t.it.
Trafii CU ljaCkir.::
• _ 2 - May 24, 1973
University Hospital) and to the South Wing
entrance to tha hospital will be from Woolf
Avenue.
4. August
G_tober"I Storm sewer 1.onstruction'xvill progress
westward along the south hospital road
causing.readjL:stments in entering Barking
lots 12. Road signs will be 'erected to
assist personnel as the construction prog-
resses.
5. University Hospitals, in conjunction with the University, is
developing a new traffic and parking plan which proposes
to permanently close the south hospital road'to through
traffic. Sections of the road will remain open to circulate
traffic to the parking lots and ramp and to the hospital's
south entrance:
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6. Resulting', from lengthynegotiation, anew staff parking lot
will be developed during the summer,' with completion esti-
mated by'September 1. It will be located on',vihat is now
tha recreation field, west of the Field House. When it is
completed. the present west lot 12 will be converted to
visitor and patient parking. The west entrance to the new
staff lot will be from 1Yoolf Avenue. The east entrance «d 11
be from the south hospital road.
As you can see, our staff, patients, and visitors ,will be reorienting
their commuting and parking habits within the next Yew weeks. With
informed perspective, I am confident we will be. able to make the readjust-
ments in order to provide expanded services for our patients and for more
expeditious handling of.the traffic which this Health Center generates,
Thank you for your cooperation:
(/f
D. R. 17illiamson
Special Assistant to the Director
DRW/igb
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
ONE INDUSTRIAL TYPE
SWEEPER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That', the bid of
Big River Equipment Co.
of Bettendorf, Iowa
in the amount of ,$ 52198.00
for the purchase of
One industrial Swee er-for the Street Dept.
of Public Works Dept. under
agreementwith Project Green.
described in the specifications heretofore adopted by this Council on May 8, 1973
19 be and is hereby
accepted, the same being the lowest
responsible bid received for said xmr:kx
equipment.'
The Finance Director is hereby directed
to execute a purchase orO:!r-with the
said Big River Equipment C
of Bettendorf, Iowa
for ^ S5.198.00 for said Industrial Sweeper
It was, moved by H;ckervon and
seconded by Connell that
the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were::
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt
X.
Connell'
x
Czarnecki
x'
Hickerson
x
White
x
Passed and approved this 5 day
of 'June 19 73
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ATTEST
Mayor
City Clerk
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealedid
b swill
be received b Cit of I w f'
y the y w o a City, Iowa, at the office
of the Director of Finance in the Civic Center until 10:00. o'clock
a.m. '' Central Daylight Time Monday on the "r•'•31'''day of
71a1973 ; to be opened by-the:City Manager immediately
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thereafter for furnishing and delivering the following 'equipment,in',accordance'
with the specifications now on file in the office of.the City Clerk, Iowa City,
Iowa.
One 1 New and Unused Industrial Sweeper
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Copies e
pis ofthe specifications and proposal -forms may be obtained at the office
of the 'Administrative Engineer, Department of Public Works.
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All bids shall be filed on forms furnished by the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
scaled and, plainly marked,, "Bids for Industrial Sweeper".
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Each bid must be accompanied, in a separate envelope, by a certified check
drawn on an Iowa bank made payable to the'Treasurer of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, in the sum of not less than"five (5) percent of the amount, of the bid
as security: that the bidder will enter into contract with the City of Iowa
City, Iowa. Said check shall not'contain',conditions either in the body of the
check or endorsement, thereon.i The envelope must be addressed to the Director
of Finance and be endorsed lwith 'the name of the bidder and make reference to
the equipment being bid. 'In the event that the successfulbidder should fail
to enter into contract or: furnish bond acceptable to the City Council as required
by law, said check shall be forfeited to -the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as liquiiiated
damages.
Bids' may be withdrawn at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt
of bids,', but no bid may be withdrawn for a, period :of thirty (30) calendar days
thereafter.'The certified''checks'of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned
after execution of a contract in the form prescribed by the City Council.
within made Payment for.the units will be m n 30 days P a s after acceptance.
The City of Iowa 'City reserves the right to waive any irregularities when by so
doing it would be in the best interest,'of theiCity, and to reject any or all bids.
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 73=227
RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT', FOR
ONE 175 CFM AIR COMPRESSOR
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That the bid of
Altorfer Machinery Company of Cedar Rapids
in;the amount of $ '$3.175.00 for the purchase of One 175
CFM
Portable Air Compressor with trade-in of one 1962 Gardener Denver/125 Air
Compressor, City Equipment No. 14
8, 1973
described in the specifications heretofore adopted by this Council on May
19 _ ,`be and is hereby accepted, the same being the
lowest
responsible bid received for said wuxicex equipment.' i
The Finance Director is hereby directed to execute a purchase order with
the
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said ALtorfer Machinery Company of
for ,$3,175.00
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by _Connell
that
the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt x
Connell x,
Czarnecki _
Hickerson
White s
Passed and approved this 5 day of June 19
73
y i Mayor
Arrrs'T:
City 'Clerk,-
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the City ofIowa City, Iowa, at the office of
the Director of Finance in the Civic Centei!until -Ten (10) O'clock a.m.
CL d
Central Daylicylit Time� I Mon on the day of May
192.&_ to be opened bythe City Manager immehately thereafter for furnishing and
deliv;ring the following equipment in accordance with the specifications now on
file in the office of the City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa.
One (1) New and Unused 175 CFM Portable Air Compressor. Trade-rin ofone
(1) 1962 Gardener Denver/1251Air,Compressor) City Equipment No. 14
Copies of the specifications and proposal forms may be obtained at the office of
the Administrative Engineer, Department of Public Works.
Allbids shall be filed on forms furnished by the City of Iowa City, Iowa,� sealed
and ''plainly marked, "Bids for 175 CFM Portable Air Compressor".
Each bid.must be accompanied, in a separate envelope, by a certified check drawn
on an Iowa bank made Payable to the Treasurer, of the City, of Iowa,City, Iowa, in
the sum of not less than a five (5) percent of the 'mount of the bid as security'
that the', bidder will enter into, contract with the 'City of IowaCity, Iowa.�:, Said
check'sha'll not contain conditions either'i I n the body of the check or.endo . rsement
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thereon. ' The envelope must be addressed to the Director of Finance and beendorsed!
with, the name (.if the bidder and make reference to the equipment being bid.In the
event that the successful bidder should fail to renter into contract or furnish
:bond acceptable to the City Councif,as required by law, said check shall be forfeited
'to the City ofJowa City Iowa, as:liquidated damages..'
!Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt
of bids, but no bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) calendar days
thereafter. The certified checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned
after execution of a contract in the form prescribed by the City Council.
'Payment for the unit, will be made within 30 daysafter acceptance.
The City of Iowa City'reserves the
right towsive any irregularities when by so
doing 'It would be in the best interest of the,City, and to reject any or all
-bids.�
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
Mayor -
Attest:
City Clerk'
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All work is to be done in strict compliance with'; the plans and
specifications "'prepared by'George;R. Bonnett, P.E. City Engineer of
Iona City, Ioi,a, which have heretoforebeenapproved 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.$ 7,500.00 made payable to the
City Treasurer of the City of Iowa City, owa,,and`may be cashed by
the Treasurer of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as,liqu'idated damages
in the event the successfulbidder 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 reported to the'City,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
construction of, the improvement.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an
amount equal'to one hundred, percent (100$) of the contractiprice,',,said
bond to be issued b `a
responsible
ysurety approved by'the lCity Council
and shall guarantee the promptpayment oflall 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 0 years from and
after its completion `and 'acceptance by the City,
The work under the proposed contract will be commenced within
ten (10) days after signing of ,tlie'contract.
— ,f
Time is an essential element ',of the',contract. Liquidated damages
in the amount of fifty ($50.00) dollars will be assessed in accordance
with "Base Specification" Article'1108.07 for each calendar: day 'required
for project completion after the designated dates. Phase I shall be
completed August 1, 1973"' Phase II shall', be com-
pleted ' October 15, 1973
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RESOLUTION N0. 73-229
WHEREAS, under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, the United
States of America (herein called the "Government") has tendered to the City of
IowaCity, -Iowa (herein called the "Public Body").a-:proposed .-Contract -For Grant
to Acquire and/or Develop Land for, Open -Space Purposes under which the Government
agrees -to make a Grant to the Public Body to aid in -financing a_project, design-
ated Project No. Iowa-OSC-90; and
WHEREAS the Public Body has given due consideration to said proposed Con-
tract; and
14HEREAS the Public Body is duly -r authorized, under and pursuant to the Con-
stitution and laws of the State of Iowa, to undertake and carry out said Project
and to execute such ,,proposed .Contract;
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BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The proposed Contract, designated -"Contract for Grant to Acquire
and/or Develop Land for Open -Space, Purposes, Contract No:-Iowa-OSC-90 (LG), con-
sisting of Parts I and,II, under and subject to the provisions,: terms, and con-
ditions -of which the Government will make an Open -Space Land Acquisition and/or
Development Grant under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, to the
Public Body to aid in financing the cost of a project, designated Project No.
Iowa OSC-90, situated in Iowa City, Iowa, is _hereby in all respects approved.
Section 2. The. Mayor oftheCity of Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby authorized
and directed to execute ..said .-proposed : Contract in two counterparts on behalf of
the Public Body, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to impress
and _attest the official seal of the Public Body on each such counterpart and to
forward, such counterparts to -the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to-
gether with such other documents relative to 'the approval and execution thereof as
..,may be required by the Government.
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Section 3. The Director of Parks and Recreation of this Public Body is hereby
authorized to file requisitions, together with necessary supporting documents, with
the Government, from time to time as -Grant -fu
to be made to nds are required, requesting payments
it on account of the Grant provided for in the Contract, and to do
and perform all other things and acts required to be done or performed.in order to
obtain such payments.
Section 4. The Public Body agreed to abide by all of the provisions, terms
and conditions of said Contract.
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Section S. This resolution shall take effect this 5 day of June, 1973. -
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded b
Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
ll that the
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
_ x -
Brandt --
x Connell
x Czarnecki`
x Hickerson
x
-- - White -
MAYOR
ATTEST:k�Gc L6-� vvJ
City Clerk
Passed and approved this s day of June, A.D., 1973.
CERTIFICATE
The undersigned hereby certifies that:
1. SHe is the duly appointed, qualified and acting. City; Clerk of the City of
Iowa City, ,Iowa -(herein called the "Public Body"), and keeper of the re-
cords thereof, including the journal of its proceedings.
2. The copy of the Resolution or Ordinance -annexed hereto entitled:
Resolution Approving HUD Contract ?for -Grant to Page Street Park
Resolution No. 73-229
is a true, correct and compared copy of the original Resolution or Ordin-
ance authorizing and approving the execution of a proposed Contract for
Grant to Acquire and/or Develop Land for Open -Space Purposes, designated
Contract No. Iowa-OSC-90 (LG), as finally, adopted at a meeting held on June
5 , 1973, which was duly _convened in conformitywith all applicable re- -- -
quirements; a proper quorum was present throughout said meeting, and the
Resolutionor Ordinance was duly proposed, considered and adopted in con-
formity with applicable requirements; and all other requirements and pro-
ceedings incident to the proper adoption thereof have been duly fulfilled,
carried out and otherwise observed.
3. Said; Resolution or Ordinance became effective onthatdate _therein specified
having previously been signed or approved by any and all parties, if any,
required by law to so sign or,approve.
4. 5He is duly authorized to execute this Certificate.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Public Body this 5 day of June,
1973.
`<�
Abbie Stolfus
Title: 'City Clerk
LAW OFFICES OF
CAHILL, LovELACE, POULA.& WIMPEY
ONE EA 5T WASHINGTON STREET
DAVID P. POULA IOWA' CITY, IOWA S22aCL.
35aI-..00
AREA CODE 319
ncG&RT M. OTTO
March 27, 1979
Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission,
Mayor Brandt, and Members of the Iowa
City, Iowa, City:Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Request for Re -Zoning The Kelley Company
property located at 120 South Gilbert Street,
Iowa City, Iowa from C-2, Commercial Zone
to CB, Central Business Zone
Dear Chairman & Members:
The Kelley Company, an Iowa Corporation, owned by Emory L.
Kelley and his wife, K. C. Kelley, and Carter D. Kelley and:
Dee Kelley, his wife, who operated:a cleaning plant at the above
described location for many years respectfully request re -zoning
from C-2 to CB zone real estate legally described as follows;
The South 60 feet of Lot 4, Block 43,
Iowa City, Iowa, i according to the
recorded plat thereof in Johnson
County, Iowa.
In support of the Petition, Petitioners state:
1. That the property is located adjacent to the CB
district line which runs down the center of Gilbert
Street between College and Washington Streets.
2. That whon the property was zoned C-2, there were
many houses and other small businesses in this block.
3That all residential properties have been purchased
and demolished by the City and there is now a parking
lot immediately adjacent to the prLmises.
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RFSOLu2ION-NO. 73=231
WHEREAS, the owner, Westinghouse Learning Corporation has filed with
theCityClerk of Iowa -City, -Iowa, an application for approval for amendment
to the large scale non -residential --development forthe-followingdescribed
premises located --in -.Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson =County, Iowa, -':to -wit:- -
The West of tile SW quarter of Section 36 Township 80 North, Range 6 West
of the 5th P.M., excepting that part thereof condemned by the Iowa State liighwny
Commianion for the use and benefit of the State of Iowa, ,as -shown ,by the condem-
nation proceedings recorded in Book 254; page'155, in the office of the County
Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, subject to easements of record.
Said property is more particularly described as set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto.
All that part of the West half of the SW,quarter, -of Section 36, Township 80 N,
- Range 6 West of tile FifthPrincipalMeridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa -
more particularly described an follows:
Beginning at the West quarter corner of Section 36, Township 80 North, Range "6
- West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, I.,wn;
thence S Do 10' 28" E 1,985.28 feet along the W line of ;the.SWl4 of said Section
36 to a point of intersection with the N-erly,right-of-way 'line of Frinmry Road
No. I-80, said point also being 110.0 feet NW-erly from tile NW-erly_edge of
slab of Ramp "C" of- said Primary Road (thin is an nssumeil bearing for purposes
of this description only)
,thence N 81°.32' 32" E 130.25 feetalongthe N-erly right-of-way lineofsaid
Primary Road to a point,' said point being 80.0 feet Ivl•1-erl.y; from the NW-erly
edge of slab of Ramp "C" at Highway Ramp"Station 3023+15.4;
thence N 640 50' 30" E 747.60 feet along the 1,W-erly right-of-way line of said
— Primary Road to a.:point, said point being 80.0 feet NW-crly from .tile _NW-erly
-- edge of slab, of said Ramp "C" dt llighwny Ramp Station 3030+63.0;
thence North 460 41' 02" E426.32 _feet along the NW-erly,rigltt-of-way Tine of `
said Primary Road ton point, said point being -80.0 feet NW-erly from the
1S1-erly edge of slab of said Ramp "C" at Highway Ramp Station 3035+47.2, said
-point _ also "being 92.0 feet NW-erly`from 'the centerline of the W lane of said
Primary Road at HighwayStation' 174+21.2;
thence N 290 19' 52" E 426.75 feet to a point of intersection with the E line
of rhe NW quarter of the SW quarter of said Section -36, -said point also being
80.0 feet AW-erly from the .centerline of`Iowa Highway No. 1; '
thence N 00 16' 38",W 970.35 feet along the E line of the N1414 of tile SWT of said
Section 36. to the NE cornet of the NWk of -the SW!4;of said, Section 36;
thence 11 890 25' 08" W 1,326.16 feet along the N line of the SW.1; of said Section
36 tooint of beginning, P _ b 8, and containing 50.1 acres, more or less.
.end,.
WHEREAS, said property in owned by the above-named party and the dedications
as required by the large scale non-residential ordinance of the City of. Iowa
City have been made with the free consent -and in accordancewiththe desires of
the party; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development and ;the Public Works Depart-
ment have examined the proposed large scale non-residential development and have
made recommendations as to the- saae', and,
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Office: of City Attorney,
June 5, 1973 (91D) 397-9f OJ
1
1 The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: City Attorneys Replacement
i
Gentlemen:
I'apologize for not :having forwardedthisreport to the Council earlier.
It is;my,opinion that the City Council should start the process as quickly as
possible to select my successor who can officially take 'office January 1, 1974.
Il,believe that it is imperative that this be done 'so that there can besome
sort of _work between my successor and myself as to a transition period., As I
reported ito'the Council at the meeting of department heads last week, I`think
that if the procedure can be followed that was used when I became City, Attorney,
and Bill Sueppel resigned, that 'it?will greatly help to preserve continuity in
the ,position land enable my successor to, get his feet wet before the entire re-
sp onsibility
esponsibility is his.
I would hope that the Council can make such a decision so that the new City,
Attorney;, and I;can have approximately two or three months to work together to "
prepare for a smooth transition.
1
It is my understanding tha(there is some thought among one or two of the
Councilmen of the possibility of appointing'a full-time City,Attorney, rather
than the part-time arrangement that we now have. I would strongly urge that the
Council not appoint a full-time'City,Attorney, I do agree wholeheartedly with
the recommendation of the City Attorney's Study Committee of a'few years ago,'
that the present situation is the most desirable one and will 'serve to the best
advantage to the City of Iowa City. Contrary to some comments, I believe that
the actual 'cost `to the City will be much less than if the City, appoints a full-
time City Attorney.Also, I believe that the level of performance from the
position that the City will receive, will be better.
In order to expedite the matter, I would make the following recommendations
to the ,Council in this area:
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June 5, 1973
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
1. I would recommend that the City Council immediately commence solicitation
of bids for the office of City Attorney and that the City Council request me to
mail a'letter to all attorneys in Johnson County informing them of the opening of
the position of City Attorney, and the basic responsibility and compensation of
said position, and asking them to advise me as to whether or not they are inter-
ested in the position.
2. That after an appropriate time has expired, that the City Council inter-
view all interested persons and make a selection of the City Attorney at such time
as may be appropriate.
3. That thereafter, as early as may be arranged between my successor and
myself, that the new City Attorney begin', to consult with me and to attend meetings
of staff and the City Council 'where appropriate to enable him to work into the new
job.
4.- That after discussion with my successor, that he and I determine what
matters that are pending, have progressed to''such a stage that Ikshould continue to
handle them until final sdisposition even though such matters may proceed into the
year 1974, and that upon the joint recommendation of my successor and myself that
the City Council approve or disapprove this recommendation on an item by; item basis.
I would be happy to discuss the above suggestionswith the City Council and I
would recommend strongly that these suggestions be discussed at an early date in
order that the appropriate decision may be made as quickly as possible'.
Res- ectfully submitted,
jay Honhan
City Attorney
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TREASURERS SUMMARY - April, '1973
Beginning
Security
Security
Fund,
Security
Balance
Receipts
Redemption Disbursements
Purchase
Balance
Balance
General
$ ';628,568:70
$ 76,342.02
$ $ 80,375.08
$
$ 624,535.64
$
Streets
22,322:63
14,251.36'
9,876.89
26;697.10
PublicSafety(57,257:61)
96,815.36
' 113,760.72
(74,202.97),
Sanitation
4,933°.32
21,450:07
23,573.81
2,809.58
Cemetery,
656:69
495.00'
3,498:62
(2,346.93)
Library
(40,514.59)
34,794.78
13,320.29
(19,040.10)
Airport
97,083:22
1,323.79
1,047.65
97,359.36
Transportation
(137,630.32)
15,991.04 -
33,033.27
(154,672.55)
Recreation,
Utilities
°148,228.47
(41,123.58)
36,808:41-'
11;705.49
33,746.09
6,665.45
151,290.79
(36,083.54)
Debt Service'
(69,380.69)
152,083.05
82,7012.36
Pension V Retirement
(65,409:76)
36,015.67
34,687.08
(64,081.17)
' Tort Liability
(58,770':78)
7,685.23
(455.84)
(50,629.71)
Liquor Profits
32,456.64
32,456.64
0
Road Use Tax'.
431,743.77
123;459.29
34,799559
520,403.47
Capital Grant - Bus-'
(8,787.08)
8,787.08
0
u totalBB7,119.03
$ 638,007.64$
$
$
Parking Revenue280
071.S9
21 723.32
7)881.17
100,000.00
193, 913.74
100,000.09
Sewer Revenue
82,923'.39
33;984.80
158,990.79
(42,082,60)
320,000.
Nater Revenue
220 080052
58`332.74
'160,796.32
117,616.94
250,000.00'
Subtotal
583 075.50
114-040.86
327,668.28
,
$
Federal Revenue Sharing
i 669.57
126,722.00
Assessment
Assessment
,Special
Paving
(138,227.52)
19;280.51
(118.947.01)
Sewer2,263.32
3,485122
43,110.32
(37,361.78)
• Sidewalk';&, Other(21,407.42)
1,068.09
(20,339.33)
Construction
(169,432.73)
61,392.50
(108,040.23)
Working Capital
'459,574.54
14,811.54
474,386.08
Water!Dep.pExt. Maine.
0
36,000.00
36,000.00`
Water Oper1 Maint.
0
0
50,000.00
Sewer; Dep.,, Ext. Maine.
0
24,000.00
24,000.00
Capital Projects
Water
303,469.60
2,223.54
301,246.06 -
Parks
68,270,88
15,533.34
52,737.54
Sewer
(34,788.28)
3,760.97
(38,549.25)
184,686.76
Street
(178,090.04)
209,65
(178,299.69)
150,000.00
Bridge
(135,645.91)
4,995.11
(140,641.02)
Parking
10,617.55
147.53
5,358 26
5,406.82'
Landfill
27,877.48
27,877.48
Miscellaneous
1,594.00
(1,594.00)
TREASURERSSUMMARY
Beginning
Security -
Security
Fund
Security
Balance
Receipts Redemption''
Disbursements
Purchase
Balance
Balance
Intragovernmental Service
$
$ $
$ $
$
$
Payroll
16.79
271,110.59
271,127.38
1 0
Equipment Service F, Maintenance
(13,394.85)
26,353.03
25,872.70
(12,914.52)
Miscellaneous
(26,106.76)
(172.28)',
(919.03)
_(25,360.01)
Reimbursable` Programs
(41,988.59)
20,847.90
36,288.91
(57,429.60)
Supplies BlPrinting",
1,399.51
(2,614.17),
3,224:65
(4,439.31)
Equipment Replacement
34;500.00
34,500.00
Perpetual Care
9,437.28
9,437.28
39,606.49
Escrow
134,798.80
34,798.80
' •Subdivision
Police Court
1,548:00
2;777.00
1,548.00
2;777:00
Project GREEN
26,802.21
2,483.00
196.34
29,088.87
Library Gift 6>Bequest
2,026,92
2,026.92
Monument Escrow
2,337.40
21337.40
Engineering Escrow
-
Human ,Relations
179.55
179.55
Staff`Escrow
285.54
154.04
68.15
"371.43
Reno'Street Park
22.31
22.31
Library - Brubaker Fund
339.49
339.49
Legal Escrow -
1,828.41
1,828.41
Subtotal
,
229.183. 05
607,846.50 : $
Investe
,
1,678,429.02
Total General' Account
$1,699,377.58
$1,3S9,895.00- $
$1,162,245.91 $
1,904,473.18
$' (7,446.51)
$ 3,315,946.86
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TREASURERS SUMMARY
-
Beginning
Security
Security
Fund
Security
Balance
Receipts
Redemption
Disbursements
Purchase
Balance
Balance
Water Bond &: Interest Reserve
$ 795.98
$
$
$
$
$ 1 795.98
$ 306,803.35
Water Bond $ Interest Sinking
(795.97)
53,204.82
1
38.00
1
53,166.82
(795.97)
119,066.19,:
Sewer Bond Interest Reserve
21008.06
1
1 2,008.06"
100,991.94
Sewer'Bond P, InterestSinking'
(2,008.05)
23,899.17
23,899.17
(2,008.05)'
43,509.38''.
Water Deposit Escrow !
6,337.77
760.00
1i
177.36
6,920.41
20,465.631
Police Court #2
5;325.76
14,561.00:
13,463.00
6,423.76
Project Temporary Loan Fund R-14
4,338.19
8,888.00 'r'
1,557,030.00
_1,564,249.00
6,007.19
2,500.00,'.
Urban Renewal R-14
11,491.20
2,042,520.04
339,896.$8
-234,375.52
2,143,994.53
15,538.07
2,264,097.65
Renewal R-16 B 18
644.86
911.92
1,556.78
16,000.00
•Urban
Leased Housing
30,563:78
30,862.47
50,000.00 .:
?8,528.62
791443.00
3,454.63
102,799.88
Payroll
(54.71)271,163.22
271,119.09
(10.58)
'Firemen pension
1,726.73
8,500.001
693,31
9,533.42
6,908.83`'
Firemen Retirement
(1',726.72)
(3,280.79)
4,525.90
(9,533.41)
705,119.67;
Policemen Pension
1,241.39
12000.00:
1862.69
12,378.70
7,8701.70:'
Policemen Retirement
(1;241.38)
(?,147.i6)3,990.15
'1
(12,378.69)
691,146.71
R-14 Escrow!'::
1
11;699.14
32.89
11,732.03
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TOTAL: SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
70:346.03
2.456.875.58
1.946.926.88
2.122.022:64
2.300.503.52
51.622.33
4.387.279.93
GRAND TOTAL ALL ACCOUNTS
I
1-769.723.61
3.816.770.58
1.946.926.88'
3.284:268.55
I
4.204,976.70
44;175.82
1 7.703.226.79
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION'
JUNE 5, 1973
12:30 P. M.
The Iowa City City Council', met in informal session at 12:30 P.M. on the 5th
day of June, 1973 in the Conference Room at!the 'Civic Center:
Councilmen present: Brandt,', Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White.
Staff present:Wells, Honohan, Pugh, Kraft, Wollmershauser, Klaus, Chubb
Strabala, Speer, Stolfus
Mayor Brandt commented on procedures necessary for the further discussion
of the Revenue Sharing and Capital Improvements Program. City Manager Ray
Wells suggested resolving the ,Fiscal Policy first. Further discussion in-
volved suggestions on how to proceed. Council concurred with the Mayor's
statement that the City was Locked -in on R=L4` expenditures °as #1 priority:
Discussion included inclusion of a transit: facility; the Fiscal Policy;
portion of revenue sharing to be used for Civic Center remodeling; how
Animal Shelter and Parks could be financed; consideration for housing and
for annual commitment for land acquisition:'
Amendment to Fiscal Policy
Therewas general concurrence, by the Council to amending U5, Tax Supported
Loans in the Fiscal Policy to`read, 'exceed an average of $1,000,000 in',
and the 'adoption of the policy at the formal meeting today:
Revenue Sharing
City Manager Ray Wells suggested going down thru the last page of the 4/3/73
memo on General Revenue Sharing. He noted'his understanding of Council's dis-
cussion on each item of capital expenditures using revenue sharing as:
I A." Indicated modernization of equipment as o.k.
B. Manpower o.k'. for 1973, but included in budget in future.
C. Code Enforcement -$10,000'a year,; indicated o.k.
II A.&B. Indicated need for, need to start planning.
III A. Indicated 2 buses should be ordered, further depends on Federal' grants.
B. Indicated that Council not interested in subsidizing the bus operation
out of revenue sharing, cross off.
C. Open -Council wants to spend $400,000.1
IV A. Could use $350,000 for Area Social Services and $300,000 for Housing.
V A. Council does not want to subsidize the Recreation Fees, cross off.
VI A. Library does not want the Mobile Equipment, cross off.
VII A. Haven't heard much 'against Central Purchasing Data Processing.
VIII A -B -C Leave in:
D -E -F Delete
Mr. Wells noted that he would like to add Front -Loading Project Design Money
to the list.
Council then discussed lease or purchase of other buses. Mr. Wells advised
the Council to direct the Staff as to what type of bus program they want, bearing
lon -term o erating expenses are.
in mind that equipment is not the problem, g P,
He cited the need for a regional transit operation.'
FISCAL POLICY
CITY OF IOISA CITY, IOWA
ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
I. Balanced Budget: 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 IowaCity shall be drawn
TO that tax revenue in the general operating„ or "seven function
al," fluids do
not require a tax levy'
of morethan 30 mills, i
(State law requirement)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
I. 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 anew public improvement shall be defined as "Capital
Expenditures"
and shall be financed under provisions of this
fiscal, policy and planned in terms of the five year Capital Improve-
ment 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 abilitylto develop,'suffic-
dent income to repay their cost.
3. Maximum limitations on General Obligation Bonds: The following
two maximum limitations shall a
p)ly 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 limitsasestablished 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 Servicer Debt Service charges payable from the
general tax levy shall not exceed 25% of that levy in any one
fiscal year.
S. 'fas Supported Loans: New tax supported loans (General Obligation
-Bonds) shall not exceed an average of $1,000,000 in any of the years
Of tile Capital Improvement Program.except for selected projects of a
non-recurring type,.
G.
Pay -As -You'' -Co Financing: In addition to the $1,000,000 in tax
supported loans, an amount at least eqUaf to 10% of the tax
supported loans shall be financed from current op cratingjunds
for a total of $1,100,000 available annually to: finance capital
expenditures.
7.
Bond Issues: Bonds shall be of a serial type and general obli.ga-
tions of the City of Towa.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.
8.
Outstanding Debt: The outstanding general obligation debt of the
City of Iowa City shall be leveled off at the earliest possible
date.
This fiscal policy was adopted by motion of the City Council at its
regular meeting of June .9, 1973.� :1
City. Clerk:
City of Iowa City., Iowa
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