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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-11 Regular Meetingxy_ MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1973 4:00 P,'M, The Iowa City 11th day of City Council met in regular session on the City council at 4:00 p.M. in the Council Chambers Of the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Members present: Brandt, Butherus, Hickerson, White. Absent: Czarnecki. The invocation wasgiven,by Rev., Roy Win gate, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to consider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the min- utes of a Special Council meeting of August 31, 1973 and a regular Council meeting Of September 4, 1973 subject to correct- .ion. Motion carried. Laurie Van Ausdal 514 Meadow Street re resentin Friends Qf Chldreof V;etnam regues d the May—or+„ f 5th through 11th as Vietnamese or oclaim November uroc�aimoa phan Week. The N,a or then so (f ---sRobert We. eh, 2526 Mayfield Road, appeared in a lication be made for Federal Funds to useforurchases� of buses for Mass'Trit� Fo AGr Rtatoma, 910, Iowa Avenue,the' OL apdeaskedared sthatnthere beconeebracks downtownioeL were inadequate of Johnson County commis on Environmental n regard, to rec clip re ort submitta eared ed in Jannarlland fun— d fora pilot program. It was moved bseconded by Butherus and -mina y White that the 1923 be gra, sion meetin of Au ust 27, =n`ysL�ra_filed. Motion carried.,, thIt was moved by White and seconded by-Hickerson to adOAt e Recol„i; + aprove �a¢ ion for 'the San tuar , 405 go h Gilbert Saless nday trCrUpon�roll call Hickerson,,,White, Brandt, Butherus voted 'aye'. Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus tod� opt --the-Re solu_tion_to_re.f un cLC s .�.��� Beer r and e Highlander Liouor License for R.R.'2. Upon roll: call White Brandt Butherus Hickerson voted 'aye'. Czarnecki absent. Motion carried: 1} It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the .letter from _Donald A. Hos�,_Chairman Iowa Citv Human Relations _Commission concerning, Council_Staff-Commission relationships. be received and, filed. Motion carried. 1 1 r Page 2 Council Minutes September 11, 1973 er After explanation of the problem by City Engineer George Bonnett and discussion of alternatives, it was moved by Butherus and seconded by White that the petition from residPn a of Oak - woods Skoaman Addition to make Scott Bgjjlevard nassable'for. motor v_ehicles_in_al. vpes o Pather_be-�ec-eimesLand ed' _w and referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for action. Motion' 'carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the leiter from the Iowa City Human Relations Commission concern- ing a 1974 Budget allocation for their commissLon be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the letter from June Lorraine H Patton concerning ornamental de corative items from old buildings in Iowa City be received and filed, and referred to the city Manager. Motion carried.: It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White that the letter from Robert E. Belding,'608 Whiting Avenue, requesting moderation in changes for bus fares for the Iowa City Transit. / System, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that the letter from Ray`S. Wells', City Manager, concerning mod- �ifac�ti91)sSLU ban' Renewal Plan City -University' Proiect I, ' Iowa R-14 be received and filed.Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that Uie letter from Thomas H. Charlton Associate'Professor Univer Park r sity of Iowa concerning Possible use of Hickory Hill Par o_ i an archaeological investigation be received and filed and re - an tc the Parks and Recreation Commission with indication of 'Council concurrence. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that the letter from Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company, _,re questi equesting approval of application for construction on Highway ved tL intersection with Sunset Drive ri�ht_of-wav be.recei- and filed and approval granted as recommended',by Staff. Motion carried. It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Hickerson that < the letter from Sarah Stewart, 1035 River Street, concerning and a prices of movie the atre_tickets be received and filed Motion copy sent to the Central States 'Theatre Corporation. Pio tion carried. It was moved b Hickerson and seconded by White that Y . the letter from Mrs. William Blackburn, Co -Chairman, Governor's _ommittee' on � the UN,_ concerniUnited Nations Da gT3�e C . It was moved by .white and seconded by Butherus that. the letter from Kent E. Hill and Kathleen C. Hill, 11 Amber Lane, concerning roads and side- walks in the vicinity of Grant Wood Elementary School be received and filed and , referred to the City Manager for report back to, Council. Motion carried. --1 Rapids on October 3, 4 and 5th be; received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that the letter from Allyn L. Mark,'M.D., Department of Internal Medicine' University of Iowa, objecting to increase, in bus fares in Iowa City be received and filed. Motion carried. / It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the objections by Florence Chervinka and Jane Ann Smith to the, vacation of the 'alley abutting their property on the west at 12Z2_Eas_t--2a_venRos-t-S-tre_et'. be received and filed. Motion carried. The ',City 'Attorney presented'a letter from Attorney Will Hayek', representing 'George Chervinka Estate, objecting to the vacation. it was moved by White and seconded.by Butherus that the objection be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White, that the memorandum from Robert N. Downer, President, Board of Trustees ,of Iowa City Public: Library, clarifyingme thelibrary's vacation �-yl policy be received and filed. - Motion carried. d It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the second reading of the Ordinance Vacating a Walk-way in Oakwoods Addition, Part 6 be given by_ only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Ricker- -r son voted ,'aye'. Czarnecki absent. Motion carried and second reading given by title only. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the rules be suspended and the second reading of;the _Ordinance vacating Portions of Alleys in Pleasant Place, Second Addition, Block 5 be given by title only,. Upon roll call Brandt, 'aye'. Czarnecki absent. Butherus, Hickerson, White voted Motion carried and second reading given by title only. Mrs. Paul Ipson'appeared requesting additional time. Jane Smith appeared for Christopher Wilkie, 1226 E Davenport, noting his objection to the vacation. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing nn P1and Ptc for Tr-nsit Budding Modification i Project,_. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the plans, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the• Resolution approving Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract a $66,000 allocation r Johnson County. lis reported that ,cc ing'theGlas ha used in Arter- _ e park scheme, recommended declin ag--- e offer. ' further discussion, he agreed that;it could be dismantled and / s Dred. It was moved by Butherus,and seconded by Hickerson �• that the 'offer be accepted and the windmill be stored for future use. Motion carried. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on action taken on Friday, on Varsity Cleaners building roee ofWthelbuildincrton rcould r•otiapse. An independent engineer verizied the City analysis. He<al� so ruE��; �- the agreements hien on Rochester received_conc.erning the -retaining wall and nf- Wthk�Resol_ution for._Watkins••and Kron, and requested ado"ptfo Authorizing the Agreements..- It was moved -by Hickerson and seconded`"by'Wh"ite to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt,,Butherus voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. Council Minutes Page 4 September 11, 1973 for the Transit Building Modification Contract. Upon roll call . Butherus, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent.' Motion carried. Councilman Hickerson moved that the additions made to the Environmental 'Impact Statement, as discussed at the noon session, be -approved as the Council communication '_o HUD in response tentative draft to 'their request for Council comments on Their Motion carried. of the Environmental Impact Statement. Councilman Hickerson requested clarification concerning the budget, asking whether the additional 2 mills must be `� 1 J-� accounted for in publication of the bud et a replied that it must be shown a ition. The City Attorney in the budget how the 2 mills, are to be used. Mayor somewhere Rule. Brandt noted concern over the legal implications of Home 'he to imply that The City Attorney advised 'that did not mean invalidated because 2 mills were the entire budget would be added,` only the 2l mills would be stricken. Councilman White discussed the arrangement with the the Mayo University concerning the bike racks_, and investigate., Councilman Hickerson,sug- / that the City Manager that gested_that it could be ,on the agenda for the Monday meeting with the University representatives. Councilman White reported that concerning, the funding pro- City Office of the -blem for the feasibility study, the Kansas their mMavorade omentioned Law Enforcement Assistance Administration'hod mt,Pas a $66,000 allocation r Johnson County. lis reported that ,cc ing'theGlas ha used in Arter- _ e park scheme, recommended declin ag--- e offer. ' further discussion, he agreed that;it could be dismantled and / s Dred. It was moved by Butherus,and seconded by Hickerson �• that the 'offer be accepted and the windmill be stored for future use. Motion carried. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on action taken on Friday, on Varsity Cleaners building roee ofWthelbuildincrton rcould r•otiapse. An independent engineer verizied the City analysis. He<al� so ruE��; �- the agreements hien on Rochester received_conc.erning the -retaining wall and nf- Wthk�Resol_ution for._Watkins••and Kron, and requested ado"ptfo Authorizing the Agreements..- It was moved -by Hickerson and seconded`"by'Wh"ite to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt,,Butherus voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. Page 5 Council Minutes September 11, 19731 The City Attorney also presented the first draft of the Noise Ordinance with his letter stating tEi-t- the Ordinance_ on i . Mayor Brandt requested hat informa iscuss n e set for the September 25th in formal meeting. An interested citizen appeared concerning thru traffic on Rochester. The Mayor informed him of the discussion earlier in the meeting. The City Manager commented that the road would be kept passable, one-way traffic. Skip Laitner, 422 Brown, appeared stating that he had hoped that his comments earlier would generate discussion of recycling. Councilman White noted he was in favor of'a pilot pro ram in the budget, but they were waiting for the'2rt on recycling and requested status of the report and as ea it would deal with a pilot program. Mayor Brandt advised that /c;;, V the Council would not use Federal Revenue Sharingmoney for operating expenses. rThe City Manager advised that the report would be done in a week and it included the beginning of a pilot program, and pointed out need for citizen participation. Robert Welsh appeared repeating his request that the Coun-' cil authorize the staff to file an application for Mass-Transit J ,_t funds for the additional busses_: There was further Council discussion. It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Hickerson to ad-� journ the meeting. Motion carried. 1. L AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1973 4:00 P.M. Item No. 1 MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION 1�6 a1Vm'GJ 0-, "'L bei U, Item No. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Reading of minutes of special Council meeting of August 31,'1973,and regular Council etin g of September 4, 1973. Item No. 3 PUBLIC DISCUSSION. J Ll -7.4 d' 4461A? Item No. 4 RECEIVE MINUTES OF I BOARDS I AND COMMISSIONS. see Ve /I rA.) a. Minutes of Human Relations Commission meeting of August 27, 1973. Action: c Item No. 5 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. a. Consider resolution to approve Class B Sunday Sales, Permit application for The Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert. This permitwas submitted last month and was rejected by the State as there had been a change of ownership. Action: J J b. Consider resolution to refund Class C Beer, and Liquor License for the Highlander, R.R. #2. Action: ■ _Ue CIA " rl - �4LE.�i✓L � Ldq. L ' 'p C 'r n ' �/r ,� _--__--_ SJ -t ._ __ ,%! _(�C i K -r'-` r_ _ �r � � �� t � J -I ! M1 ✓Cf_ `� (`-'LP-. --- V it r ! / G t 1 - - a. Letter from Donald A. Hoy, Chairman, Iowa City Human Relations Commission concerning Council - Staff -Commission relationships. Action • l D b. Petition from residents of Oakwoods ,Skogman Addition to make Scott Boulevard passable for motor vehicles in all types of weather.� �., ��ntfi CAS c�'l '� �_ J P l' '.� ♦ ..�j N�qP ✓.�F�IO i� 11 (11, Action: (N.E.� men lT. 8111 ri. ,P, _,fie -c, �,, ��a nuN ic, - un"in hc• T� A� v:act:.,r�e�<U,:I� f f 0 7PI C—r t 41P Q o -x d.1* I o-1, b u 7 J s p v ` ..! ro 7e . ` t'1 a 1/3 C. Letter from the Iowa City Human'Relations„Commissi n concerning 1974 Budget allocations. Action: i 1 d. Letter from June Lorraine H. Patton concerning ornamental decorative items from old buildings in l' JIowa City. Action: Q Action: e. Letter from Robert E. Belding, 608 Whiting Avenue, concerning bus fares for the Iowa City Transit . System. 12 G f. Letter from Ray S. Wells, City Manager, concerning modifications to Urban Renewal Plan City -University Project I, Iowa R-14.— fi A), ... .......... . ....... ----------------- - - b. e") ILO--- ec), v DO LL rvvvvn. ... .... .... .. ... 4 Page 3 Agenda • September 11, 1973 Item No. 6 AContinued) g. Letter from Thomas H. Charlton, Associate Professor, University of Iowa concerning possible use of Hickory Hills Park for an archaeological, investigatio Action: ',j �j A N WX C4 �A r�_<' STK, F A f0r,,,e, o -w c h. LETTER FROM IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. Comment: :Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric company has submitted an application for construction on highway right-of-way within the City Limits of Iowa City. The application is to the Iowa State Highway Commission but.before tthe Highway Commission will approve it the,City must also approve the application. The work that Iowa -Illinois wishes to do involves the installation of a 4 -inch 20 psi welded steel natural gas main along Highway #1 in the area where Sunset Drive willconnect in the future. The staff recommends that the City approve this application. Action - i. Letter from Sarah Stewart, 1035 River Street, con- cerning prices of movie theatre tickets. 1-514 Action: 4,t A j. Letter from Mrs. William Blackburn, Co -Chairman, Governor's Committee on the UN, concerning United Nations Day 1973. %4./ Action: V c. Memorandum' from Robert N. Downer, President, Board of ;Trustees of Iowa City Public Library, concerning the library's vacation policy. Action: ?tl J Ly ✓t_ �� 1'. /, %/ .;, c r �r Page 4 Agenda September 11, • 1973 Item No. 6 (Continued)I k. Letter from Gloria Canney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa concerning the Iowa League of Municipalities s" Annual Convention in Cedar Rapids. Ocl, e lfl II } 1 I UJ Action: ! w )L, — eT C.re , r } ' 1. Letter from Allyn L. Mark, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa concerning bus fares in Iowa City. % Action: M. Letter from Kent E. Hill and Kathleen C. Hill, 11 Amber Lane,concerning roads and sidewalks in then inity of Grant Wood Elementary School.' Action -:I r n. Objections by Florence Chervinka and Jane Ann Smith, to the vacation of the alley abutting their property on the west at 1222 East Davenport Street. Action: c. Memorandum' from Robert N. Downer, President, Board of ;Trustees of Iowa City Public Library, concerning the library's vacation policy. Action: ?tl J Ly ✓t_ �� 1'. /, %/ .;, c r Page 5 Agenda • September 11, 1973 Item No., 7 CONSIDER ORDINANCE VACATING A WALK -WAY IN OAKWOODS ADDITION, PART 6. (V-73) (SECOND READING) Comment: Skogman Homes and Oakwoods Inc. have requested a 5 lot revision in the final plat of Oakwoods Addition Park 6, necessitating a southward relocation of a dedicated walkway from Amhurst Streetto Lemme School. In order to relocate the walkway the City must first vacate the dedicated walkway to the developer. At it's July 26 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend vacation of the walkway in conjunction with the replatting of a portion of Oakwood Addition, Part 6. The staff concurs with this recommendation. Public Hearing was held August 28, 1973.�! Action: Idl `t2/ 4 4f, "L el I Va,,� Item No. 8 CONSIDER ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS,OF ALLEYS IN PLEASANT PLACE, SECOND ADDITION, BLOCK 5.: (SECOND READING) Comment: This vacation is of portions of the north -south alley: and the east -west alley in Block 5, Pleasant Place, 2nd addition. The first legal description furnished: was incorrect and the City Clerk needed to republish: this item. Public Hearing was held August 28, 1973. Action: 21.) � ) F 4., � 4 eo Item No. 9 PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRANSIT BUILDING MODIFICATION PROJECT. A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRANSIT BUILDING MODIFICATION CONTRACT. 1k Comment: The Resolution of Necessity for this project was approved during the regular Council meeting of July 31, 1973, as Item No. 20. The staff recommends approval of this resolution. Action- • I _. i -------------- Page 6 Agenda • September 11, 1973 Item No. 10 BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL. �Sd(ld.F. Yl r.otti —P::S to la, C !r. jtia N .r7' JI int ♦t•I -iJl P1J G /;�/'D .,ate l 'a L. f? C. 'yy_�� YL I Prt 7 I ` V�•_J N �� Il V � �' <'1 t.a a.b�C_�. !1'{'t :..,.. Y y.�. 1' VY {�Jew(w-�11 / pi �� d .o RIO-./R-7f.r��Ql �nl!^i r. F� f10 t1Y` RIO- —;p e. tfe-II&W— Item No. 11 REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM, THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY* //%v/ �nt+�@J / J,_); 41 Mt..:rho Dd✓k Sr a.. Il�n�t Itr�il CY nou to .E^rnh l`nF L^14L, ^.r' �D� I S'.(.. 1\ o! ri JS �/.1!'I ~,I ^''�h�,• CnJI� d1: V11 A.11�/t?1C's in -J C,, V L� �, Qt^eah7rL1' �1 arr^. ..�r.�/ ,-•. I-e�il�!,: S?". l 4� Uf Ll Item No. 12 PUBLIC DISCUSSION. UU �u.Ln._1./: �;pcG C.</rl^j /i��.d�•�o�N1 n. � Tal S^,;t't ,P r. ;r � i��,,/ �L• `�,:1,.n �,..I /,nn • `DO ..>,.: �. `;� /U f'1 .1�:I'. 'J lc' t t�11_a.,,.� 5 1-111' 1.4.: [i...4q I'•/A �'r!L~'. Item No. 13, ADJOURNMENT. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 18, 1973. p �e1�E�✓�, % cr'1'cc.tlr.s,r//�., „/r.�,� S� / , LJ, `t` �, r l r'tr[':h jJ- (`j,� ;; , . ,� r cj •?t ,ft ,'r� y' i ..._. -_L..._ _. �� �.. �_.. ✓.,.�-ii _[.!._.�i1.14�._r 1CL_. ll.. V.. �`f �. <� !. �1 r. c.}�... /s1. -,f, I ALl CUt r_a.k��O��`iaLa , -- -- ._ Ll J i, �LS_ GJoy-Ick rJt_S,%_!CE('Gc.ry ris w.:. Iil �Yi i : r of - 'ell v ------ _ _`-. ! t t —" I l,�a_Q �Y�f ^ .r f ...'fj I'�/!'7L. • __� A. C . ^V !.e..... .. i..... "' C:��fcl.� �,. h�.`_-..n1'.t!'.LCi f-1., Gr+ YC"W✓.L:.'l._! �t+ ..C..G.,.0 _ ..1 � F'.._--lmro - • . MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 31, 1973 4:00 P.M. The City Council met in special session on the 31st day Of August, 1973 at 4:00 P.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Council members present: Brandt, Hickerson, Czarnecki. Absent: White, Connell. Others present: Wells, Honohan, Councilman Elect Butherus, Kraft, Pugh, Klaus,"Strabala, Stolfus. Mayor Brandt presiding. The Call for the Special meeting was read by the ,City Clerk, Abbie Stolfus. It was ,moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Submittingjthe Proposed Home Rule Charter of the City of Iowa City, for Election, publications to be September 9th through 18th. Upon roll call Czarnecki', Hickerson, Brandt voted 'aye'; White and,Connell absent. Motioncarried. The Mayor announced the date of November 15th for the election. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution approving Class B Deer Liquor Sunday Sales permit application for East Moline Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. 'Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Execute General Rev- enue Sharing Actual Use Report for funds received through June 30th, 1973 and a Planned Use Report for or En e July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974. Upon roll call Brandt,4 Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that ..he minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of August 23, 1973 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Braverman Center as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon roll call, Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt • the Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Washington Street Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, Brandt voted 'aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. �J MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 4,00 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the 4th day of September, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Members present: Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White. Absent: none. The invocation was a moment of silent prayer. It was moved by white and seconded by Hickerson to consider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the minutes of the regular Council meetings of August 21, and August 28, 1973, subject to correction. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that, the bills, in the amount of $546,,094.61, be approved subject',to audit. Motion carried. The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of August 23, 1973 were adopted at a Special August 31, 1973' meeting. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the minutes of the Iowa City Housing Commission of August 1, 19,73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Beer and Liquor Sunday Sales application for the Highlander, RR #2. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Item 6B was adopted at a Special meeting on August 31, 1973. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Beer License application for Dennis Jones dba/The Sanctuary, 405 South Gilbert St. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. There had been a change in owner- ship, the State office would not approve a renewal application sent last week. it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class C Beer and Liquor License application for the Robin Hood Room, Mall Shopping Center. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted e'aye'. Motion carried. Page 2 Council Minutes September 4, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resoiution Approving. Dancing Permit application for the Boulevard Room, 325 E. Market. Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and 'seconded by White that the letter cancelling the Beer License for the 'Hulk, ,532 North Dodge be received and filed.Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerscn and seconded by White to adopt , the Resolution to approve Class B Beer license application for KSC Food Systems, dba/W.C.'s, 830, First Ave. Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Beer Sunday Sales application for K&C Food Systems, dba/W.C.'s, 830 First Ave.' Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Butherus voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and, seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class C Liquor Control License application for the Vine, 119 South Clinton. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt' the Resolution to issue a Cigarette Permit to Bell's Standard, 2315 Muscatine Ave. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Sunday Sales permit application for the Taco Vendor, Ltd., 107 E. Burlington. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White that the letter from interested citizens concerning Glasgow offer to the City'of a windmill for Court Hill Park be received and filed and referred to the City Manager for report br:ck to the Council.' Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the petition for a pedestrian crosswalk at the corner of Kimball Road and Governor Street be received and filed and referred to the City Manager and Joint Crossing Guard Committee for report back to the Council. Motion carried. Page 3 Council Minutes • September 4, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Setting a Date for Public Hearing for Plan Modifications to the R-14 Urban Renewal Projectson September 25,'1973. This will allow residential re -use as primary land use in Project Area South of Burlington Street. Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution Amending # 73-180, which authorized the Filing of an Application for the Loan and 'Grant Contract for Project Iowa R-14.': Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hicker- son, White, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Amending Resolution # 72-266 which Established a, Fair Market Value for Parcel 65/16, Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by 'Hickerson and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the First reading of the ordinance vacating a walk -way in Oakwoods Addition, Part 6 be given by title ,only. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandi., Butherus and 'Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried and 'rfirst,reading given by title only. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance vacating Portions of Alleys in Pleasant Place, Second Addition, Block 5, be given by title only. Upon 'roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. Item 13,and 14 Resolutions were adopted at a Special August 31, 1973 meeting. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the plans, specifications and form of contract for the 1973 Street ImprovementProject. The City Attorney presented a letter ofobjection from Attorney Hess for John and ,Oscar Smith. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that the objection be received and made part of the public hearing. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by,'Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, etc. Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, and Hickerson voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried.' The Mayor 'then declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Awarding the Contract to the Metro Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $292,507.74. Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted Page 4 Council Minutes September 4, 1973 • 'aye: Motion carried. The Engineer noted that a work -order will be issued eliminating the requirement to maintain two-way traffic on Rochester Avenue with corresponding deduction of $13,000.00 from the contract. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution ApprovingContract and Bond for Metro Pavers, Inc., for the 1973 Street Improvement Project. Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted 'aye'.' Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Accepting the Work and Ordering Preparation of Plan and Schedule of Assessments for the William White Blvd. Storm Sewer Assessment Project as completed by. Sulzberger Excavating Company of Muscatine, Iowa. ,Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt,' Butherus voted ''aye'. Motion carried. It was move&. by White and'seconded by Hickerson to set a Public Hearing on October 21 1973 at 4:00 P.M. on Vacation of Alley in Block 4, County Seat, Addition (Block, Bounded by Court, Harrison, Madison and Front Streets) as requested by the University. Motion carried. The City Attorney reported that Councilman Butherus had been sworn in by the Clerk at the noon meeting.' It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that Councilman Hickerson be named as Mayor Pro tem, term expring on January 11 1974. Motion carried. City Manager Wells reminded the Council of the _7:30 meeting on September 6th in the Conference Room for budget discussion, meetings having been set with the Library Board and the Johnson County Board of Health. He also requested permission to extend the demolition contract on an Urban Renewal building, (Old Deadwood) by $5,000.00. This would secure the area pending demolition. .It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White to authorize the work order. 'Motion carried. The City Manager advised that no executive session was necessary. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. 0 r- D�, OUR i A grou of Denver ORIGIN .area physicians who had given at least two OFI CHILDREN in civilian hospitals I months of service _ . __�/� �A through "AMA n South: Viet Nam UF,^VIETL NAAII Na B the Physicians ?i'• started Friend for Viet Friends of children of Viet Nam on their return. One as work was helping AM,'. Peet o! their VIETNAMESE Vietnamese gcan parents adopt CHILDREN/ to proofed by the war, des children, " OSS. 'ma Perate. and het . a and.. man �i y �i! jl . r'' a., n P d 0 0 Y fa Ptiv Y f t THEIR ... to aus (n Viet Na - a Parents he ... . i :•1 1 -p P ! MI been7orced m have. organization, are now active. in the NEED - andon children in the Because "there ar „j; r tragically mistaNen. ministrative c no ad• r',belief thats these chi,. dollar or or Paid Staff, eve ,., dray with he better cared for Info You contribute - everyti i ,. at,orphanages'; antl" nts left in need. Hoes to help a child of h • ' `?not!thnv I.—.:.i, er instrtutions;d'o .ay. e,unde er- .n, _ .� , fir. Present•co _. nil... . , K, mortabty later for %lihon-, V_., E these children NEED Of course we need mo I., runs as, hrgh as 80oJ « ,.,,,; rohen are tax deductible nay (Gifts to FCVN ' devoted �� A woman who'has YOU ) but we also her bfa to ;the ch ren:'of jViet Plies: diapers .need sup ,Nam wrote last i (cloth and Paper), cotton Year ' yard goods,;', Phlsohex, r, { , i linens, clean)ight we( school suPPlies, for infants and girt' cotton clothing ,r, �`+ �t cereal, d children, high protein Y; vve,are desperate and: yet 4"r''( N milk, and dried bah n 1 dare'not think too' mean (Slmilac, Soyalac), We ca Y formula 1 babies w .much about(al, my services to heI n also use, your �` the} are dyinB,(in the orphanage's su lies, We P collect,' sort, and pack before PP r„ Papers%are complete%ri7tist ,need to reach '? Last month 1 lost 1 .and you canhel more people - breakin 2 of them This is ju,1 g one of p by telling a friend or Inviting a6 my heart ....To think thevirp or at 0s 10 speak in your church dying of TO an f `* ; Your club. that d. simple things hke Had twe room for them in tbe'nui• YOU- sery (n Saigon 1 don t think o CAN Your money Is used • ,'dozen would have died °e of the and clothe in Viet Nam to feed HELP to'5u and house the children and r A'� +,„• r f "� rs . PPort the. desperately underpaid OUR overworked and a nn y..5r ;' orphanage. staffs who - . r �' Friends for them. care AIM Cf Children of ;Viet Nam was es. - ,tablisF.tJ to halt this appal Your , g death rate money is' used here to 'bu ' aamong infants and children in Y special: Viet, Na equipment and. supplies by Providing food, m Vial Nam, pplies unavailable In -- • 5• medication, .. etlutahoi61 assistance Clothing, _. Clothing, as . r,. personnel i x , trained �Wc. are assisting orphanages $ 5 will feed (' in three areas one baby for 15 - of Vlet Nam; two nurseries days, e In •)S a( Son'(primari( $25 will ” ,.. Y for children being provide diapers for.50 adopted) an orphanage in. Ca for 3 days. children ' ' one nmon6 the Mo n Tho, and �r 1t*i" Mont in very $35 will 4 'L itive conditions fY Prim• supPort one r ` With no electricityfor a month. °rPhanage worker no, running water. . and WILL se YOU7 Plea(ill out the cow and mail it to us, �, Pon oil the back PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the friends of Children of Viet Nam was ,formed to aid the orphans of South Viet Nam, and WHEREAS, the number of abandoned children increases daily despite the cease-fire, and WHEREAS, the mortality rate among these children often is ;80 per cent, and WHEREAS, lives have been 'saved merely by providing these orphans -with food, clothing and medicine, and WHEREAS, the, Iowa City Chapter of the Friends of Children of Viet Nam is committed to,raising funds to help the unfortunate children in this war-torn area and will observe"Vietnamese Orphan Week"' from November 5, through November 11, 1973. NOW, THEREFORE, as Mayor of Iowa City, Iowa, ',I proclaim the week of November S through November 11, 1973, as Vietnamese Orphan Week, and urge all citizens to support this humanitarian cause. C.L. Brandt, Mayor of Iowa City Dated at Iowa City, Iowa I this 11th day of September, 1973 i MINU7.'ES • IOWA CITY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION` AUGUST 27, 1973 The Iowa City Human Relations Commission met in regular session on Monday,August` 27,,1973 at 8:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the DavisSBuilding. MEMBERS PRESENT: Donald Hoy Sharon Mellon Richard Braverman Paul Neuhauser Phillip Jones Bud'Means Mori Cos tan tino MEMBERS ABSENT: Arthur Walker Harriet Coty The:.first;order 'of business was the- :approval of minutes from ; the special, meeting the regular meeting; held July 16, 1973 and approved without held.July,30, 1973. The minutes were unanimously discussion or amendment. Nicholas Smeed, Personnel Director,;presented the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's State and,Local Government information requested that Form EE04. The Human Relations Commission members The problem they receive copies of the:fozms before they are sent. it the status of city'employ- they saw with the forms is that gives a report on Affirmative Action taken. ment'at the time'and,'is not MINORITY STATUS REPORT Phil Jones reported that he would ,have a letter concerning .his The opinion of the Minority Status Report for the next meeting. a formal' recommendation about the Commission anticipates making Minority Status Report at its September meeting. Dick Braverman , moved, and Phil Jones seconded, to table the Minority Status report. until the next', regular session. DISCUSSION OF LETTERS TO CITY COUNCIL The first letter discussed was in reference to the Commission's at this time budget request as proposed by Mori-Costantino.' Mori Civil Rights Commission cases presented the case backlog of Iowa City.; Our,backlog at the'State Commission is concerning Iowa thirty one cases. Concerning the 1974 ;Budget request letter, the Commission was asking for $500.00 for ,co�mnunity-education, -;,$900.00 $3000.00 for research; with for training of commission members, and of $4400 being requested by the Human Relations Commission. a total • I W: RESOLUTION NO. 73-406: BEERI RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF C I LASS B LJW3VR046"M LICENSE APPLICATION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class IB Sunday Sales Permit application is.hereby —f—orthe approvedfollowing named person or.persons at, 'the following described location: The Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by!ordinance,of state law. Z: The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation:for approval to be -endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, bond, and all other information or docu- ments required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved byand seconded by Hickerson -4 that the Resolution a s i�nld be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Brandt Butherus x Czarnecki X,' Hickerson x White x Passed this 11th day of September 19 73 RESOLUTION NO. 73-407 RESOLUTION TO REFUND BEER 2RMM & LIQUOR PERMIT WHEREAS, the Robert McGurk dba/Thp Highlande at _Ini-- 4RO K TJWJE has surrendered bee permit No." C-2493 expiring April 26, 1974 and requests a refund on the unused portion thereof, now therefore, BE IT'RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that said bee -r, permit be and the same is hereby, cancelled, and BE IT'FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant on the General Fund in the �amount of $ 422.50 payable to the Robert McGurk dba/Highlander for refund of beer permit No. C-2493 It was moved by White and seconded by Butheriis that the resolution as read be adopt ed, and upon roll call there were: AYES. NAYS: ABSENT: SIGNED: Rrandf- X Lee ButherUs X Ed Czarnecki X Loren Hickerson, X J. Patrick White Passed this 11th day of September 1973' Signed this 11th day of September 19 73! SUNDAY SALES PERMIT NO. One quarter State City or County Two quarters State City or County Three quarters State City or County • • CNIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. {' IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 C 319-3541800 RwrS WELLS CITY UANAGER September 6, 1973 "Yon C L I— WNOT CIXPIULAIEH ROBERT CONNELL EDGAR CZARNECq LOREN NICKERSON J. PATRICK WHITE The y Y TO: T Mayor and Cit Council City of Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Gentlemen You have requested the Human Relations Commission to comment on Council -Staff -Commission relationships and to', suggest steps for improvement.The Commission,; at its meeting of August 27, 1973, discussed your request and I am responding on behalf of the Commission. The Commission feels that matters involving human relations` deserve highest priority of the, resources of the City. We do not know the ;priority in which the Council', and Staff places these` problems. We assume°that''all persons should feel as we do, but this has not been demonstrated to us by Council or Staff. At the same time, we are not fully cognizant of the multiple and heavy demands on the resources of the City: We, therefore, feel that it is 'imperative that the Commission, the Council and the Staff sit down together and reach a conclusion as to the priority ,that our work demands of City resources. We strongly urge periodic meetings between. Council and each Commission no less than annually, and preferably, more often, to (1) formulate the priority to be given to',that Commission's work; (2) to review with the Commission ion the results and re -review the priorities set;. (3) to discuss problems resulting from changes in attitudes; a ( ) P and 4 to resent to the Commission a broader view of the working of the entire City government. We believe it is not only desirable but necessary that each Commission have the opportunity to sit down with the Council and Staff at the beginning of each Commission year and discuss the priority of the Commission's work in the over- all structure of the City's demands and to discuss and review with continuing and new members of the Commission the Council's -2- philosophy of city government and the relationship of the Council to the Staff and the Commission to the Council and the Staff. A joint meeting to discuss and understand the priorities of the Commission's work, its responsibility and authority in the structure of city government and its line of communication, together with'a philosophy of City government is essential to the smooth working of the Council Staff with the-Commissions. the Staff and the St As itis now, the commission feels it's work is the most important and of highest priority to the City. However, problems that the commission has encountered in the areas of research, investigation and prosecution of violations and in funding would indicate that.our priorities are not the same as the Staff or the Council. In order for the commission to be'able to.function harmoniously with the Council and the Staff, it is necessary that we:understand the priorityand the functions expected of each other._ As always, the commission is ready to meet with the Council and the Staff at any time to discuss these uggestions Veryr ly your �Dod oy, Chai an: 0 a City Human Relations commission DAH/db w I I � ' • CIVIC CENTER. E WASHINGTON5T. / IOWA CITY, 19.35 -IB 522102240 RAY 5 WEus. Cm AudAOER September 5, 1973 MAYOR ROBERT CONNELL LOOM ClMNECri LOREN NICKERSON J PATRICK "ITE TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL In the recent past the Commission has received more complaints than in all previous years. The Commission anticipates th increased public awareness of and need for Commission's 'he community in the upcoming year service tot of the COubliclaccommodations on is to nand One of the major 'functions acts of discrimination inTo housing, thisPthe Commission assumes employment in the city. eneral public. The responsibility for educating the g holding bar out this responsibility is 4 rts. '11 0 Commission wi rl'- hlets and rep ishin amp workshops and seminars, and publ 9 P At least two such workshops are planned. 1. For major employers, both governmental and private,' covering such subjects as: a. New laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination race, -religion, ethnic 'origin, on the basis of handicapped or 'sex. b. outline types of complaints filed with EEOC or, in the courts, or'with the local Commission. in job C. Explain affirmative action'requirementromotions, etc, qualifications, testing, recruiting, p 2. For personnel officers and/or department .heads private business and government agencies)ble forr respo recruiting,,hiring and promoting employees a. Historic patterns of discrimination in employment. r b. Traditional and outmoded views of women in employment. ti c. Systemic discrimination or discriminatory practices built into systems and institutions. d. Human relations sessions to explore attitudes and behaviors in interpersonal relationships. pamphlets and brochures widely available to employers and the public are other forms of education. Some sample titles might be: "Equal Employment Guidelines and Laws,'" "Affirmative, Action Programs," "How to Resolve Employment Problems through Conciliation," and "Filing of Complaints." Another important function of .the Commission is the handling of complaints that are filed. _Commission members and the City's investigative staff have a grave responsibility for determining the validity of the complaint and to make a determination that is fair and impartial. Since new laws and administrative rulings are issued frequently and new ways of handling -these disputes evolve, the work of the Commission would be enhanced through current training. Many fine workshops and 'seminars are sponsored by„various national groups and governmental, agencies and Commission members are looking,forward,to attending a`few of these valuable workshops. The Commission urges the city to encouragethe investigative, staff to attend theseworkshops, also. The, Commission feels their service to the public to be of no less<importance to the well being and tranquil functioning, of the city than are sewers and safe streets. Therefore, the Commission respectfully submits the attached budget request. We hope the Council concurs. Sinc rely, /D ald .Boy /Chairman, I/ Iowa City Human 'Relations Commission. Part-time: researcher to 'identify problem areas, federal contracts with city; requiring mative action programs, sub -contractors affir' responsibilities for equial employment opportunities,'up-to-date employment statistics of minority/women employees, survey 'of local 3 000.00, businessess hiring 15 or more employees, etc. $4,400.00 ►a �•l!/I2Pi �.dUlCGI%ILPi �(JG• ��O7L UU.. ATTORNEY AT LAW.. ROOM 13 AND ROOM 20A G TERMINAL BUILDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT DES MOINES. IOWA 50321 q ADDITIONAL OFFICES DES MOINES August 31,1973 520 WEST COURT AVENUE AT 1I5•283.1895 W0 EST COURT VENO 0273 WINTERSET 515.402.3541 ... Mayor City Hall Iowa City, Iowa Dear Sir: I-am a member of the. Steering Committee which is organizing a project for the restoration of the business buildings around and near the square in Winterset in Madison County. .These buildings are typical, for the most part, of the architecture of the 1880'5 and 189015 and have embellishments and decorations of stone work and in some cases cornices of metal and wrought iron railings for the tops of buildings. Some buildings located on the square interspersed among those of this style, were built at a later.time'and have plain brick fronts and have no decoration whatsoever. We are hoping to find someornamental decorative ms from old buildings' which have been torn down which might be incornora- i itete sfrominto a 'design for these buildings. We believe :it would be feasible to teduse some 'kinds of cornices for the building tops, window cornices, etc., if any of these can bellocated. I noticed a news article this week stating that there were some build- ings to be torn down in Iowa City. Do any of these builyou tdinksthingave anyte is any hin g which might possibly be usable.on our project. If y be kind enough possibility whatsoever of this, would you to tell me how I can get in touch with the people who are going to be demolishing these buildings? I appreciate your taking time to reply to my inquiry. Thank you, very mush. 608 Whiting Avenue, Iowa City September 1st, .19?3 Members of the City Council Civic,Center Washington Street, East Iowa City Gentlemen: Certainly: the cost of everything is escalating today, Cert i Y Y, but the suggestion that bus fares for non -air conditioned buses (the one I am consistently compelled to take in both directions) be advanced by 2/3rds is a little stiff to take. I should immediately. join others to find less expensive means of getting to 'and from city center. Twelve cents per mile for bus fare seems uncommonly high. Certain memberslof the Council must remember the days', when Negiis (?),upped decrepi�L bus fares to a quarter; the number of passengers diminished to invisibility. 'The city has built the bus sqs,pm into, an enviably well run and efficient operation; I should nn66t.like tolsee;patronage evaporate (and service diminish) by applying the same, principles of price increase as have recently been applied to supermarket beef. After having xis stood still for two years, faculty salaries at the University this year ,are advancing by an avergge of five per cent. Mine is going up less than that. In light of modest University salary increases, which do not keep up with additional cost of living, it would be far more modest and, in keeping with the more conservative ways of 'Iowa City to have t'.,:e bus fare, even without air' conditioning, 'go up five cents' (all of rr_e-third) rather than ten cents at one swat. I have not reacted, as others rave, to the lack of "air conditioning on some buses; I have uai�ked my venom to unload on this suggestion that steep increases be applied to bus; fares on an excellent and welcomed service that is shared by many in our community: Please moderate any changes in bus fares. By next summer I hope the bus I am presently taking will be air conditioned. Wlnceelyur lding Mr. Robert E. Belding 608 Whiting Avenue Towa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Belding: At its September 11, 1973 meeting the City Council officially received and placed on file your letter concerning a possible increase in bus, fares. Thank you for bringing your opinion to the attention of the City Council. Sincerely, Rav S. Wells City Manager ,.COAIpERC - • CMC CENTER, 410 E WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 318.3541800 •101YACIT1',@IYA• RAYS WELLS. bII MARA,IM roula.o ion C ET"-ORANDT September :11 1973 CWJOLVEN R08MCONNEAA - EOGAR CSARNECAI EOREN WCKERSON J PATRICK WHITE . Elmer. E. Smith Regional Administrator Department of Housing and Urban Development FederalBuilding 911 Walnut Street Kansas City, Missouri" 64106 Subject: Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement City-University•Project'I,.Iowa R-14 Iowa City, ,Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Smith: We are general! 'i in support of the Department of Housing and Urban Development draft environmental :impact statement. We 'do feel there is anoveremphasison the proposed restoration of the College Block Building, which has been listed on the al of Historic Places• ' We agree restoration and preser- vation of historic structures is essential to the 'maintenance 'of a balance, between old and new, but we do not believe preservation of this single building is as significant as the redevelopment of an entire 14 square blockarea in downtown Iowa 'City. ', We will comment further on this topic at a later point in this response to'the draft environmental statement. For ease of reference, we are filing our comments, following', your original outline. A page number keying our response, to your outline will follow each of our comments I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION A. General Description. As with any projection, there is not total agreement that Iowa City's population will increase by 140000 to22,000•in'the next 22 years. We assume the projection was obtained from the Johnson County Regional Planning g nin Commission and nd is based 2 on ment of the University of Iowa. (1) 'projected enroll- .._......_ Elmer E. Smith' -2-I September 11,-1973 Kansas City, Missouri The mass transit system here is known as the Iowa City Transit System, not Iowa City Transit Company. (1) The form of government in Iowa City is technically known as the form; (2) City Council -Manager ., The primary reason of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a majority of the City Council for not rezoningland for shopping center'in;southeast Iowa City was the incompatibility of a shopping center and ,the .adjacent low-density, residential land use predominant in the area. All other reasons for not rezoning were secondary. (4) Residential re -use is, cited as a possibility,in the four -block Commercial Business Service Area and the ',four -block University area. :Residential re=use is permitted as an alternative in the University area. Residential re -use is also permitted, as ?of ths'writing, only,.above the ground floor 'in the Commercial Business Service Area. :The City is at the 'present time, modifying the Urban Renewal Plan to allow residential re-use'in the CBS area as a prime land use. (5) The chart on page 9 indicates that there are 104 land disposition p number is 24. (9) arcels The correct Regarding financing for the 'City's proposed parking facility. The judge's ruling enjoined the City from proceeding with the ramp until and unless the City arranges for payment, of parking enforce- ment costs from parking revenue instead of from general, funds' (12) The statement on the Capital.Improvements Program should contain the dates of the Program, 1973.1977. (15) C., Relationship to Other Activities and'Ob'ectives. The City Council amended the zoning ordinance by introducing new requirements, for the, establishment and maintenance of signs on August', 27, 1973. (18) Parking was removed on Market and Jefferson streets in order to provide bicycle lanes on these streets:' The Statement may mislead some readers in that it.alludes to the removal of parking on these streets as a result only of implementation of, the City's long-range parking Policy.'(19) The City purchased 12, not 13, new buses when it took over the transit system. (20) The majority of Iowa City residents are within 3, not 4, blocks of a bus route. (20) Elmer E. Smith' -3- Kansas City, Missouri September ember 1 1, 1973 For clarification, it should be stated that the "rides" referred to on page 21'are.just that, rides, not passengers. The phrase "passenger trips" might be more "accurate. (21) The City's subsidy of the transit system will be in excess of $175,000 this year. (21) Three mils would produce $252,000 instead of $225,000. (21) Repeated reference is made to "Johnson County Officials." We assume this reference to mean staff of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission., The difference is a significant one,.and'if. our assumption is correct, the appropriate modification should; be' 'included'in the fiscal statement. (24,,25, 33, and 82) The most recent on-bus survey shows that 63% of Cambus riders indicate that they walked to their destinations before Cambus. (26) The Statement makes a point that the University campus is considered too valuable by University officials for'use as surface parking lots and that ',the ,University wants to direct this land use:in a more pedestrian-oriented manner. Toward this end, the University', has suggested the vacation of certain streets in and adjacent to the R-14 area., The City will indeed maintain its cooperative atti- tude toward University plans. We agree:with the vacation of cer- tain streets included in the University's plan,but take exception to certain others. (27) We assume that ;the reference to a'conservation of land use really means a conservation of land. (27) We do not totally agree with you that "...secondary objectives (of the 'National Housing Act) are ,to increase' the 'tax base, employ- nient, housing ,opportunities, residential areas, etc..." We believe these to be primary objectives which will be accomplished' through the clearance of slum`and',blighted areas and the correction of en- vironmental deficiencies., (See Urban Renewal' Handbook RHA 7202.1, Chapter 1, Section 1, dated 2/68.)28 The City is in agreement with your statement that the view of what is now, and will become even more so in the future, one of Iowa City's' greatest attractions, the Old Capitol Building, is marred by power lines, blighted structures and the ever present automobile. One of the, major objectives of redevelopment in the R-14 Project j is to improve the vistas to the Old Capitol Building, taking ad- vantage to the greatest degree possible, of the topography. De- velopers have been instructed to be especially sensitive to the ex 7 isting'buildingson the campus, and especially of the Old Capitol Building, in their redevelopment proposals. Protection and en- hancement of the vistas as well as care in-the'selection of materials Elmer E Smith 4 September 11, 1973 Kansas City, Missouri and the placement of buildings has also been emphasized with pro- spective developers. (29) The micro-stud)i referred to on page 29 is technically known as a micro assignment. (29) The citing of the freeze of federally subsidized housing needed for relocation as one of the factors in the termination of the R-18 Project is not technically correct. The requirements 'of Section 210 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1969 (Section 105(h)) apply only to conventional urban renewal projects for which:a sur - vey.and planning contract was executed after December 24, 1969. The survey and planning contract for Project R-18 was executed in: December, 19,65, and therefore the LPA would be exempt from the requirements of Section 210. �(29/30) Project Iowa R-18 was approximately 50% residential and 50% commer- cial and'not primarily residential:in character. (30) We do not understand what is meant!by "...a demand for morefeder- ally-assisted units has also been created by the acquisition process." (30) The building referred to on,page.30 which is to house ''the new post office and other federal offices is not being leased to the General Services Administration. GSA has purchased the land and has con- tracted for the construction of the building. (30) D. Private and Public Opinion about R-14. The figure of $5,000,000 to be used in support of the Urban Renewal Project is approximately the amount contained in the latest HUD approved financing plan for the Project. The actual expenditure by the City, in support of this Project will most likely exceed !$11,000,000. Both the State Office for Program and Planning and the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission have been afforded the A-95 review regarding Project Iowa R-14. Both responded favorably toward the project. (33) Your statement that opposition to the Iowa R-14 Urban Reneival. Pro- ject has been directed primarily to the concept of a parking ramp is essentially correct. We feel, however, that this opposition has been blown out�'of proportion in relation to the Project as a whole. When one considers the numerous intangibles involving federal and local government as well as the private sector, the amount of fed- eral dollars ($9.5 million), local dollars ($10.5 million) and the ✓ expected private investment ($25 million), the commitment that the City of Iowa City has already made to this project in time, energy, Elmer E. Smith' -5 September 11,'1973," Kansas City, Missouri' and effort, and what is at stake in the continuation of the center of=Iowa City as'the 'focal point of the community, the`'issue of par kingshould' pale. There is basic support for the project in the community. (35) It is our impress that the opposition multi- storY Parkin g facilities. ,is based more on environmental issues than',the finan cial ones'.... (36) II. PROBABLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: POSITIVE AND ADVERSE A. Magi -Made. The statement that the Central Business District core is presently characterized by .':'inadequate vehicular and pedestrian access..:" bite accessible fro nt on page 3.that "...the area is � p ' statement appears to.contradic tthe s R from all areas of the community and ideally loca- ted. It is, our position, that accessibility' to the., downtown area is not an overriding concern., (40)', There is still hope for a department store in the project. However, with the, present. redevelopment philosophy, maintained by the City, the location of the 'department store is. not certain except that it should be in the area bounded by Linn, Burlington,',Capitol and Washington Streets. (40) Your statement that "'..total ,building clearance is the only appro- priate or feasible treatment to be applied by the City iii enhancing the CBD...!' is reinforced' by the fact that theefforts of the City to' correct -deficiencies ;by:persuading voluntary compliance and co- operation in rehabilitation met with little, if any, success in the decade of the 60's. (41) Perhaps HUD anticipated a modification which will be proposed to the Urban Renewal; Plan which will allow for residential re -use as an' alternative re -use in the Central Business Service Area. At the time of the issuance of the Draft Statement, however,'housing was allowed only above the first floor in this area. (42) We question the feasibility of the number of units ofresidential housing cited is the chart on page 43. While we agree with you that changes may ,take ,place as a result of, and during, the Urban Renewal process', and while we have encouraged developers to include resi- dential units in their development proposals, we have no ',l information to indicate that the, number of dwelling ,units in residential housing will come near 2,000 or will double the number of units that were in the .Urban Renewal Area prior to urban renewal. (43/44) The number of parking spaces in the Project Area is referred to Elmer E. Smith September Ily 1973 Kansas City, Missouri three times in the statement (pp. 10 & 11, 43 and 77). Considering the City's adopted parking policy, and in light of the flexible redevelopment plans for downtown, the exact number of spaces will not be known until redevelopment proposals have been received and analyzed. (43) The statement that there are "...presently not enough fire hydrants tol meet the state fire requiroments..." is not t technically correct. The agencies that establish'fire zone ratings for Iowa City have told us that it is not a fire hydrant problem, but a water main problem. New water mains will,be installed to increase existing capacities and enhance Iowa City,''s opportunity to receivefa more favorable fire insurance rating. B. Natural. We cannot find the specific provisions for the treatment of open space in the Urban Renewal�rPlan cited on page 53. While we agree that'open space should provide for theobjectivesyou cite, these objectives are not specifically men tioned in'the Urban Renewal Plan as so stated on page 53. (53 Mention is made that the City could "...expedite the -resolution of this 'problem (environmental questions concerning,air pollution and water temperature caused by the University's physical plant) by the passag of an air qordinance..." 'e uality The City does have an air quality ordinance in its Code. As HUD pointsout, the Cityis power- less to enforce the ordinance if it is violated by a state institu- tion. We do note, however, that the University has tried,in the past and we assume that it will'continue to'seek remedies to the negative environmental impact caused by the physical plant. (28/54) Readings to measure air pollution were ,taken it the corner of Washington and Dubuque (See Exhibit E, page 102) not !'...the main mass transit corner..." which is Washington and Clinton. (55) Weare in total agreement with your summary of part II, Section B, with regard to the improvement and enhancement of the natural environment within the context of the redevelopment of the Central Business District. (S7) C. Aesthetics. Ile arc not aware of where you got the information that ... design refinements and other supplementing material shall, before they are used in the disposition procedures, be subject to review by the Design Panel and the City Planning Commission ... Design ob- jectives contained in our Land Marketing Documents sent to-pro- spective developers were not reviewed by the Design�Review Board., Elmer E. Smith -7- September 11, 1973 Kansas City, Missouri It is the function of the Design Review Board to review proposals after they have been submitted to the City. (60) III. 'ALTERNATIVES A. Traffic/Parking Issue. Ile disagree with alternative 3, to continue the Project but to change no -traffic patterns and 'provide 'no new parking where you state that this action would "...pave the way for new: private commercial'' investment..." we feel strongly, as mentioned above°,•'that without 1. the provision of parking in its proper' setting, the way would not be paved for new private commercial investment. (69) We, assume the figure of $6,000 per off-street parking space was arrived at -from -an estimate done by the Department of Urban Renewal which was based on the average cost of a'surface lot for 400 cars using figures derived'from'average ;downtown land costs added to the actual- cost per ;'space in the Chauncey; Swan Parking Lot.' ' (79) You are correct in assuming that the cost per space in the ramp is less than $5,000. In fact, it is fess than $4;000. Estimates prepared by the`Finance Department of the City, for the ramp which was to have been constructed' in 1973, 'were $3;846.00 per space on the basis.of a 568 -car parking -facility, including ,land costs.' The $6,000 per space referred to for surface parking lots 'in,the same paragraph is again, we assume,' derived from the estimates made by the Department of Urban Renewal referred to above.`, (81) B. Historic Building. The City has not 'ruled out the alternative of demolishing the 'College Block Building. It' was removed from a'current demolition contract, but only as a holding' action until the proper and appro- priate disposition of the building can be determined. (86) 1. Ile are not convinced that the benefits of preserving the building outweigh the gain of demolishing it. Ile try to 'keep as many options open as possible. ',(87) Ile agree with alternative number 3 that making the College Block Building a focal point in the R-14 Project is not very practical or feasible. (87) You are correct in stating that the College Block Building is not on the site of any major new facility. While the statement is true, we must give consideration to the fact that the land on which the College Block Building is located', was to be combined with ad- joining land to make a'fairly large redevelopment parcel. Exclu- ding the College Block Building from this parcel severely limits 16. 1 ;J Elmer E Smith -8- :September 11, 1973 Kansas City, Missouri the redevelopment possibilities of the adjacent parcel. (87-) IV. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM EFFECTS 'ON MAN'S' ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY The statement that "...The redevelopmentand revitalization program that is envisioned would result in'a more productive tax base on currently taxable land and would result in additional acres of land being added to the tax rolls ... 11 is unclear. While we agree that the amount of real estate taxes derived from the redeveloped downtown area will increase, the conclusion that the, Urban Renewal Program will result in 'additional acres of land being added to the tax rolls is unlikely. (90) In Section 4, mention should have been made regarding centraliza- tion and concentration -of -the utilities inthe Central Business Dis- trict. The infrastructure that is.necessary.to support a large commercial and institutional area is,'already present in the downtown area. The abandonment of this infrastructure in favor of the con- centration oncentration of a similar utility system in some other location of the City would significantly influence th-- local short-term effect on man's environment and the maintenance of long-term productivity. (89/90/91) V. IRREVERSIBLE AND IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES.WHICH WOULD BE INVOLVED One of the irreversible.commitments to this project as stated in the draft statement is a "...commitmentito the automobile in Iowa City." Iowa City is not "committed" to the automobile. We are cognizant, however, that automobiles are:a reality and probably will not vanish from the community for some generations to come, if ever. We feel it:is:.only prudent to make provisions for the use, direction and storage of automobiles in a manner that will compliment the environment and be convenient for our residents. (93) In conclusion, we agree with you that the long-term environmental impact of this project as proposed from its inception, will be positive. There are, however, some general comments which should not be left unsaid. The statement suffers greatly from a lack of reference to source material or L persons to substantiate certain demonstrative 1, oil statements. As:noted above, too much attention was devoted to the r salvation and es-Loration of the College Block Building. Little was said, And indee& we submit little can be said about the,en - vironmental impact on downtown Iowa City through the preservation of this 401 X 1001 building. Date: September 6, 1973 TO: The Mayor and The City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa From: Professor Thomas H. Charlton Department of Anthropology University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Re: Request for.Permission to carry out Archaeological Excavations in Hickory Hills Park, Iowa City. During the Fall Semester, 1673-74, 1 am conducting a course in 'Field Methods in Archaeology (113:199). The course includes instruc- tion in locating sites, mapping sites, I and excavating sites. :'It has bee I n customary to excavate Indian sites in such field courses. However, the excavation and study of historic sites within the United States I is becoming'increasingly important.In the course this fall I would like to expose the students to the experience of excavating such structures within Iowa City. While on a winter tour of Hickory Hills Park in 1972, 1 learned of the existence of the ruins of a "Pest House" on a ridge top on the western edge of the park. in conversations with Mr. Eugene Chubb of the Parks and Recr I eation Department of Iowa City this year, I discovered that within the park there is a house site and a possible brick kiln site. I have examined these sites in the park and believe that the two residential�structures would be good sites to be excavated. 2 The sites will be first mapped and collected. Then a grid system of squares will be established over the site area. The squares will be excavated in levels leaving structural features. Artifacts (broken pottery, glass, metal) will be collected and catalogued from each level for later study. Once the excavations are completed,the structures will be mapped in both plan and sections. Then the site will be refilled. The students will keep field note books detailing their cxcavations and complete photographic coverage (black and white and color) will supplement written notes and plans. There will be a written report prepared describing the excavations and the nature of the structural remains as well as 'the associated artifacts. Supplementary work on the history of the structure and the area will be conducted by students using both published sources and residents who are very familiar with the area. This information will also be compiled with the final report. Copies of the report will be sent to the City of Iowa City for unrestricted use of the data. I am requesting permission to carry out archaeological excavations (described above) within Hickory Hills Park during the Fall of 1973. September 17, 1473 Mr. Thomas ct. Charlton Associate Professor Department of Anthropology University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Charlton; The City Council at its September 11, 1.973 meeting officially received and placed on file your correspondence of September. G; 1973. The Council favors use of Hickory,`' Fills Park for an archeological excavation. We 'suggest that you contact Gene Chubb, Director of Parks and Recreation for, general supervision and to work out details of your dig. We appreciate your offer to share any knowledge which you may gain about our local history, Sincerely, Ray S. Wells City manager cc: Gena Cht1)1) PST-7/dh 777 } DATE: September 17, 1973 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Iowa City City Council RE: Referral of Charlton letter. 4 i At their meeting 'on September ll, the Iowa City City Council E officially received and filed the letter from, Thomas H. 4 Charlton, Associate Professor, University of Iowa concerning possible use of Hickory Hill Park for an archaeological ! investigation, and referred a copy to the Parks and Rec- reation Commission with indication of Council concurrence. j Letter is attached, i Abbie Stolfus. City Clerk . t 1 L C ttir, III I' Jy� i .pI 1 I H. • Highway Right of Way for • Utilities Accommodation Permit No. Applicant,: Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Com an (Name or owner) 211 Last Washington St. Iowa Cit (Address) Iowa 52240 (city) (Stato) (zip Code) , Iowa State Highway Commission Ames, Iowa Gentlemen'. Approval is hereby requested for the use of Primary Highway One (1) in Sec. 90 x. 91 T 79,)(Number) R 6l4 Son on County with;n and 0 1 milts,' _Sorr ho-r�st__ from Tom. (Direction) (Place, Town, Etc.) lino forway Station(s) No. 0' to 195+6't for the accommodation' of an 4" li a for the trausmission or 120+7 'n The installation shall consist of (Detailed Description) Anp.oximl ly SO�r' A 90 bsi w tried cteel -natural gas main Libh wi II t ait I n the t-t. ' - ana will be Iocated as shown on the detailed plat attached hereto. AGSEEMENTS': The utility company, corporation, applicant, permittee, or licensee, ;hereinafter referred to as the Pmmitteo) agrees that the following stipulations shall govern under this permit. 1- The location, construction and maintenance of the utility installation covered by this application shall be In accordance with the current ' Iowa State Highway Commission Utility Accommodation Policy.. ' 2- The installation, shall meet the requirements of local municipal, county, state, and federal laws, franchise rules, and regulatlons, regula- Lions and directives of the Iowa State Commerce Commission, Utilities Division, the Iowa State Department of Health, all rules and regula-. lions of 1110 Iowa State Highway Commission, and any other laws or. regulations, applicable. 3. The Permittee shall be fully responsible for any future adjustments of Itsfacilities within the established highway right of way caused by highway construction or maintenance operations. 4. The lona State Highway Commission shall give the Ponnittee at least 46 hours written notice of any proposed construction or maintenanco work, on either existing or newly acquired right-ofway, that Is likely to conflict with the installation belonging to the Pormittou, In order that, the..Pormittee may arrange to protect its facilities. G. The State of Iowa and the Iowa State Highway Commission assume no responsibility for damages to the Pormllteo'e Property occasioned by any construction or maintenance operations on said highway., 6. The Permittee shall is all reasonable precaution during the construction and maintenance of said Installation to protect and .the lives. and. property of the traveling public and adjacent property. owners. safeguard V. The Permittee, agrees to give the State Highway Commission forty-eight hours' notice or its intention to start conatmetion on the highway right-of-way. Said notice shell be made in writing to the Engineer whose name is shown below.. 6. The Pemittco agrees to at all tlmos give the Iowa State Highway Commission timely notice of Intention to perform routine maintouaneo wit.dn the right-of-way. Said notice shall be to the Engineer .whose name to shown. below. 11j. The Permittee, and its contractors, shall carry. on the construction or repair of the accommodated utility with serious rogrsd to the safety or Lice public. Traffic protection shell Traffic Controls. be in accordance with Part V Of the current Iowa State Highway Commission hianual on Uniform � ' E.t r; w•ay Commlasion poraonnol may mrpurviso flagging oporations where considered necessary by the Engineer. The original place . r.., rand rcrut•a1 on complotimr of Elio work shall he accomplished by the (Ponnitton) (highway Commlaalon). (uroan out, enc). r o. iotarference to-or distraction of traffic on said •i i 'IIS 1111UlIVd ICIIU 111LL JW t t ..,.1 of 'L4 I/U Chr�ll 111 auc11 11 . n1.LC, d highway. 11. The Permittee shall be rosponslble for any damage that may result to said highway because of theconstruction operation,'. or maintonanno of said utility, and shall reimburse the StateLof Iowa or the Iowa State Highway. Commission fur any. expenditure that the State of Iowa or the Iowa State Highway ,Commission may have to make on said highway, because of said Petmittee's utility having been constructed, operated, and maintained thereon.: 12. The Permittoo shall Indemnify and save harmless the State of Iowa and the Iowa State Highway Commission from any and all causes of action, suite at law or in equity, or losses, damages,. claims, or demands, and from any and all liability and expense of whatsoever nature for on account of, or due to the acts or omissions of said Permittee's officers, members, agents; representatives, contractors, employees or assigns arising out of or in connection with its (or their) use or occupancy of the public highway under this permit. 13. Non-compliapeo with any of the terms of the Highway Commission policy, penult, or agreement, .may be considered cause for shut-down of operations or withholding of relocation reimbursement until compliance is assured, orrevocationof the permit. The cost of any work caused to be performed by the State in,removal 'of non-complying construction will be assessed against the Pormittee. - - 14. A copy. of the approved permit shall be available on the. job site at all times for examination by. Highway officials. .. 15.. The following special requirements will apply to this permit: F.ECOMIENDATIONS APPLICANT: Recommended for Approval: Iowa–T111nois Cas R'- Elpctrir, CgMpjnk Name of Owner Resident Engineer Date By _�!��Gas Superintendent', �ime (signaturefj Title District Engineer Date Address P.O. Bax 510 Iotja City- Iot:•a' 52240 Date— 9-4-73 APPROVAL OF CITY OR TOWN (If proposed line is within an incorporated town or city, the Council of said town or city must grant approval for installation). "The undersigned city or town joins in the grants embodied in the above permit executed by the Iowa State Highway > Commissionon condition that all of the covenants and undertakings therein running to the Iowa Stale Highway Commission shall inure to the benefit of the undersigned city or town and said permit is approved by the council of such city or town at a legally constituted meeting of the city council thereof held on - City Clerk Datei"�/%. APPROVAL OF IOWA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF BUREAU OF PUBLIC ROADS By By Asia. Maintenance Engineer District Engineer Date Date ' Notice of intention to start construction on the highway right-of -way shall be sent to: Engineer Address... Telephone Notice of intention to start maintenance on the highway right-of-way shall be sent to: Engineer Address Telephone 5 copies of this application will be required for installations on primary roads.' 6 copies will be required for installation on Interstate highways or for primary road extensions. i September. 17, 1973 Ids. Sarah Stewart 1035 River Iowa City, Iowa 522$0 Dear Ms. Stewart: The City Council at its September 11, 1973 meeting officially received and placed on file your letter concerning the primo;ls or movie theater tickets. The Council appreciates your concern and has referred the letter to the local Theater Corporation which has control of theater. prices. Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the City Council. Sincerely, Ray S. Wells City Manager RSW/rib 1 Irving Heller Central States Theater Corporation 710 Paramount Building 507 Grand 'Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Dear Mr. Heller: At its September 11., 1973 meeting the City Council. received and placed on fide the attached letter from kis. Sarah Stewart concerning the prices of movie theater tickets., The City Council referred this letter',to your corporation as they felt it may be of, interest',to you. We would appreciate hearing of any action you may take on this matter. Sincerely, Wellss!'. Ray S. WL City Manager,, RSL•;/db ■ (°��.. �r (1�}ffice of #lie (1�obernor r• ` ` � %� _ -STA7P CAPITOL DL/ MOINKS. IOWA 50310 L Rohl ill, u HAY ULULARAT I ON OF WORLU C 111 ZENSI-I111 STATL OF IOWA WHEREAS, in recognition of the greatly increased interdependence of:the world in this',age of instantcommunication and supersonic mobility, and WHEREAS, realizing that the common interests of humanity can only be met through world `cooperation 'and adequate international instruments for''that purpose, and WHEREAS, seeking to free mankind from the curse of war, hunger, and'idisease;,and to harness all available sources of energy and knowledge to'the service of humanity's needs, and WHEREAS, knowing that we can serve our city, county, state and nation best when we aiso:think and act as world citizens; and WHEREAS, recognizing that even as 'events and conditions beyond the boundaries of our state and nation influence and.shape the lives of our Iowa people and that our i - citp p y p ries to encompass all of ' "zenshi .res onsibilities extend be and olitical.bounda � the earth, NOW„ THEREFORE, I ROBERT D. RAY, GOVERNOR OF IOWA, do hereby issue this Declaration of World Citizenship and urge'; my' fellow Iowans to join in pledging our efforts to the establishment of permanent peace founded on just world law and to the wise use of the world's resources for the betterment of thehumancondition.' I also call _upon the citizens of Iowa -- as citizens of 'Iowa -- as citizens of the world -- to support and encourage ;the work of the United Nations as;an instrument `or peacefully resolving the confrontations of nations, improving the 'conditions of, humanity and offering ;to.all,the hope of a world at peace. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in public recognition of our expression of'world citizen- ship, we ,will display the United Nations flag in the rotunda :at the main entrance to the State Capitol and urge other states to do the same. Effective October 25, 1973., Governor, State of Iowa We, the undersigned,' :commend the. Governor for theaboveWorld Citizenship declara- tion. We urge our 'cities, other states, our nation and other nations to follc,.< this example, which is a valuable step in building a world community of peace under just law. 11 'Amber Lane Iowa City, Iowa 52240 September 6, 1973 City Council .City of Iowa City Iowa 52240 Dear Cit Counci 1 er Y so ns: P My wife and'I and several neighbors are writing to ask for help in getting the roads and sidewalks leading to the front entrance and parking lot''at Grant WoodElementary School, paved. This would involve extending,both Sycamore Street further (south of Highway,6) and extending Lakeside Drive to connect with Sycamore and paving sidewalks next to them. This school has been open since the Fall of 1969 and is the onlyP one of the last four elementary schools built within the Iowa City limits ',(Horn, Lemme, Shimek and Wood) not to have sidewalks and roads when built or shortly thereafter. We have talked to individuals in the City Engineer's office several times (including the City Engineer) trying'to clarify whose responsi- bility these roads and sidewalks are and have also talked to Philip Leff (representing both the School Board and Frantz Construction Company) and Barbara,Timmerman (of the School Board). We have also talked with Milo Lauffer, Principal of Grant Wood' Elementary School. At present, Grant Wood has a paved road leading to the fence at the rear of the school and a paved parking lot in front of the school - is all. We consider this 'dan dangerous 1 that 9 for the children, a hazard for any adult driving to and from the school (and a hazard to their car), and y think in general that it is unfair and discriminatory to have our taxes' going to pave the sidewalks and roads to other elementary schools in Iowa City. Every individual or group we have spoken to has tried to pass the buck regarding this problem and finally'we were told to wait until Frantz 2- Iowa City City Council September 6, 1973 cons -:ruction Company builds houses across from the school. We do not think this is the point. It is a,'safety hazard and we, as taxpayers, deserve the same consideration for our children as those children attending the otherelementary schools in Iowa City. We did not pick the location for Grant Wood and should not be deprived of a'street and sidewalks leading to it just because the developer who owns the ,property facing the school property has not chosen to develop in that area Grant Wood is the largest of the last four elementary schools built, as well, and I imagine with the current construction at Grant Wood that the children from Bon 'Aire Mobile Home Court and Lakeside Apartments who are currently being bussed elsewhere to school will be going there, too. I do not see why a'large and very progressive elementary school such as'Grant Wood should have an extremely'' poor, sometimes graveled, path leading to 'its front door and , no sidewalks. I imagine if a child walking to school this way were to be blinded from flying gravel from a car (even doing the speed limit for a school lone which is not posted Wand which many cars would be exceeding by 20-30Imph), some action might be quickly taken. Older elementary school children approaching Grant Wood School on bikes are also afforded a real hazard with ruts, gravel and ,traffic: Another hazard noted this summer is dust; one slowly moving car kicks up so much dust that until it reaches the pavement, the dust makes' other cars and children, biking or walking, invisible. Thus far, the School ',Board,., 'Frantz Construction Company and the City have all refused to take any action, either now or in the foreseeable future. On the advice of the School Board President, Philip Leff, we are presenting our problem with only'a few token signatures. But should itibecome necessary, I am sure that every tax paying and voting adult (whether their children are now attending or have attended or will attend Grant Wood) would sign a petition to the effect that these streets should be'.paved and sidewalks installed along them now. As an addendum, I think it should be noted that we were told earlier ant Wood this year', that the "path" leading to the front entrance of Gr 3 - Iowa City City Council September 6, 1973 was just an occasionally used, maintenance access road. If so, why then have a stop sign and large sign indicating the direction to Grant Wood School appeared this summer at the intersection of Sycamore and Lakeside Drive? As for aesthetic value, we feel that people viewing Grant Wood as one of the few really progressive schools in the Iowa City School System should not feel it has been neglected in routine matters such as road and sidewalk safety. Thank you for your help and consideration.We would appreciate it if we could,,.be notified of the time and place this matter will be brought before the Iowa City City Council Sincerely, Kent E. Hill Kathleen C. Hill Concerned Neighbors in the Grant Wood School Area: Name Address / ?Qu^2% eQa ,y o a^"^Ge2e 117 -PLC_N"' Lae,� •� U%'1 [:CL)L.•�, ��.C-t• ' Enclosures (2) 0/7- � J -J • LAST FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BUILT WITHIN IOWA CITY LIMITS Total Year Opened Street & Sidewalk Students School to Students In (Spring 1973) II Horn El am entar Y Fall, 1969 v * 308 Lemme Streets - 1969 Elementary. Fall, 9 0 1 7 Sidewalks - * 276 Shimek Fa11, 1970 Street- early 1970 214 Elementary Sidewalk - late 1970 or early 1971 ` Wood Elementary Fall, 1969 NONE 376 !Was not able to obtain exact dates from Shive-Hattery (referred there by Iowa City Engineer's Office) but there are paved streets and side- iwalks from every, direction to Horn School at this time. 'As of ,May, 1973, there are streets from every direction to the school,;and sidewalks from every direction except one (and sidewalks are beginning to come in on that street also). Mr. and tars. Kent F. gill 11 Amber, Lane Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. and Mrs. ,zill: Ft its September 11, 1973 meeting_ the 'City Council officinlly received and placed on file your correspondence concerning roads and sidewalks im the vicinity of Grnnt wood Blementary School. Your rernest for roads and sidewalks leading to the front entrance and parking lot at Grant Wood Elementary School to be paved has been referred to my office for review,and report back to Council. Thank you ,for bringing this matter to the attention of the City Council. Sincerely, Ray S. wells City Manager RSW/db V1 THE UNIN7ERSITY OF IOWA IOWA CITY, IO%VA 52242 Univcrsity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Internal Afedicine Area 319: 35&2883 IP no ansver, 350-1616 6 September 1973 p Mayor C. L. Brandt Iowa City, Iowa Dear Mayor: I wish to register strong opposition to the proposed 10a increase in bus fares Experience here and elsewhere indicates that financing of a bus 'system must be viewed in the context of the total transportational and environmental program of a city and region. In that context, the proposed 67% increase in fare is inadvisable and, short-sighted. It could prompt many riders, particularly students,who rely on the bus system, to use the automobile and, thus, increase traffic congestion and the nee I d for costly street improvements and maintenance. I hope that the Council will find alternative means of financing the transportation programs of the city. Sincerely, Allyn L. Mark, M.D. Associate Professor of Internal Medicine ALM/jdg I September 17, 1973 Allyn L. ;-Sark, M.D. Assgeiate Professor of Internal Medicine University of mora gosnital.s and Clinics University of Iowa 1OW-1 City, Iocoa 57.290 Dear Dr.[Mari.: At its 'September 11, 1973 meeting the City Council officially :.eceived and placed on file your letter concerning ,bur fares.. ^he Council is still weighing' alternative means of financinc tie transportation"systen in our City and appreciates the opinion you have exprensex9. Thank you for bringing your ideas to the attention of the City Council.' Sincerely Ray S. Wells City MAnage.r RSW/dth Mr. Ray Wells City Manager Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: George Chervinka Estate Dear Mr. Wells: The other day 1 was consulted by the decedent's daughter who is to h reference executois attempt to close r of nfanlo irierlyton the twest side of herllmo other's home. In the alley g of the people that have no use for the checking into it, I find that many, ation, but this' it as an ss t is vital to the alley signed a petition for vac Chervinkas and oell s. w get of the highway ho ne and park ltheir cars on the of their lots a north end of their lots. Without checking the Iegal right of a city to vacate ,property ,where abutting owners need this alle inion thaty not lsuch y for vacation nwould be unfairuse but for e protection, it would be my op' I realize the alley is in bad shape and a huge patch of ragweed exists at the north end, but I do not believe any abutting owners have been demanding any work by the City. If there is any question about vacation, I would like to check the law and file this as an additional objection. If itis vacated, there probably will be some litigation over such action. Thanking ,you for your cooperation and consideration, I am Sincerely yours, i11 J.:LIa e WJII:vb Mr. Will J. Hayek, Attorney at Law 110 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Hayek At its September 11, 1973 meeting the City Council officially received and placed on file your objections to the vacation of an alley on behalf of Florence Lula Chervinka and Jane Ann Smith. Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the City Council. Sincerely, Ray S. Wells City Manager RSW/dh jv OBJECTIONS TO VACATION OF ALLEY - TO: Mr. Ray Wells, Iowa City Manager, and to_the ,City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. The undersigned owners,Mrs. George -Chervinka and Mrs. Sheldon (Jane Ann) Smith, also as executor, object to the vacation of the alley abutting their property on the west at 1222 East Davenport Street, Iowa City, Iowa, notice of intention being published in the Iowa City Press Citizen on July 20 and 27,- 1973. You are notified that any such vacation will do great damage to these objectors and will lessen the value of their property if free access to the north part thereof is denied. They will suffer considerable damage to such vacation and hereby - renew their oral objections previously made and respectfully request that the City deny any application to vacate said alley. Respectfully submitted, Florence Lula Chervinka Jane Ann S ith By:(� t Will J. Ilayek,/ th it at orney oPL SEP 1 0 1973 ABBIE STI 01-FUS CITY CLERK TO: FROM: MEMORANDUM The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa Robert N. Downer, President, Board of Trustees of Iowa City Public Library In the Iowa City Press Citizen of Friday, September 7, 1973, it was reported that City Manager Wells indicated that "a library policy of allowing 30 -day vacations for all emplo yees 'has a significant impact on staffing."' This memorandum is being written in an. attempt to clarify the present library vacation policy, and to detail its impact on staffing of the library. The present library policy is thatprofessional employees of lthe library, i.e. the Director, _Senior -Librarians, Librarians and Junior Librari- ans, receive 22 working days of paid vacations annually._ This presently applies to only five (5) full time and three (3) parttime employees. On a pro -rated basis for the 1974 budget year it would apply to the equivalent of 6.5 full time employees. If, on the average, the; general city employee__ vacation policy would allow two (2) weeks paid vacation annually to these employees, approximately thirteen (13) weeks total additional working time would be involved, or the equivalent of a one-quarter time employee. Even at the Senior Librarian salary level, the additional cost of this vacation policy would be only approximately $2,800.00, or 1.40% of the total budget request by the Board for Personal, Services. The Board of Trustees has adopted the vacation schedule generally applicable to city employees as to all other library employees. The present policy for professional employees is one of long standing, and is quite preva- lent among city libraries generally. Although uniformity of vacation policies for all city employees may be desirable, the effect which a change in present policy might have upon the morale of the present library profes- sional staff is also a significant factor. This is particularly true if such a policy change were to become effective immediately. If such a change would be made effective over a period of years, the financial impact in any one year would be:negligible. This policy has been reviewed periodically by the Personnel Committee of the Board and by the Board as a whole. I will request that the Personnel Committee again review this policy and make recommendations to the Board. Speaking personally, I`do not feel that such a change could be justified solely, or even primarily, on financial grounds, although other factors could lead to a change in this policy. On another subject, -I am attaching to this memorandum a copy of the statistical tables cited Thursday evening which compare ICPL to other munici- pal libraries in Iowa. s� M; Mo ' ',#A dM rim ?A M IOWA PUBLIC LIBRARIESIN,CITIES 25,,000 t4) 50,000 „. By Population Served: By Circulation: By Size of Collection: 1. :IOWA CITY - 46,850 1. 1"IOWA CITY, . - 42:1,683 1. Mason ;City " - 120,404 2. Ames - 39,505 2. Ames - 245,454 2., Ottumwa - 861B97 3. Clinton - 34,719 3. Cedar Falls- 230,412 3. IOWA CCITY - '86,000 4. Burlington'- 32,366 4. Clinton > - 226x,064 4. Clinton - 76,227 5. .Fort Dodge - 31,263 5. Burlington S- 193,069 5. -Burlington - 72,017 6. Mason City ;- 30,491 6. Fort'. Dodge'- 178,783 6., Fort Dodge - 65,249 7. Ottumwa - 29,610 7. Ottumwa - 175;752 7. Ames - 59,358 B. Cedar Falls- 29,597 8. Mason City - 174,095 8. Cedar Falls '- 58,747• By Materials Budget: (in $'s)"; Ratio: Circulation/Population Ratio: Circulation/Collection:r' 1.1 IOWA CITY - 49,000 1. IOWA CITY - 9.0 1. IOWA CITY - 4.8 vols." 2. 'Clinton - 27,737 2. Cedar Falls- 7.7 2. Ames - 4.2 " 3. Ottumwa - -23,742 3. Clinton - 6:15 3.' Cedar Falls - 4.0 " 4. Mason City - 22,704 4. Ames - 6.3 4.' Clinton - 3.0 " 5. Cedar Falls- 17,626 5. Burlington l- 6.1) 5. Fort Dodge - 2.75 6.: Ames .' - 15,175 6. Ottumwa,: - 5.9 6. Burlington - -2.7 " 7. 'Fort' Dodge °-- 14,.742 7.` Fort Dodge,- 5.7 7. -Ottumwa - 2.0 " 8. Burlington - '14,101 Mason City""- 5.7 8. Mason City - 1.44 " % of Total Budget to Materials Cost per,Circulation Books per, Capita'. 1. I0>4A' CITY', - 23.58 1. IOWA 'CITY - $0.6:9 1. `Mason i".ity - 40 vols. 2. Clinton - Clinto3. 16.42 2. Cedar FAlls- .5.6 2. Ottumwa 3. l Ottumwa - 15•.4$ 3. Ames .59 3. Clinton - 2'.0 4. Cedar Falls- 13.62 4. ,Fort Dodge - .60 Burlington - 2:2 " 5.' Fort Dodge - 13.5? 5. Clinton - .74 5. Cedar Falls' - ' 2.0 6. Mason City - 11.8% 6. Burlington'- .81 : Fort Dodge - 2.0 ' 7. - Ames - 10.3% 7. Ottumwa -BB 7. IOWA CI'T'Y - '1.8 " 8: Burlington - 9.0% 8. Mason City'- 1.10 8. Ames - 1.5 Per 'Capita Expenditures.' 1.' ,Mason City'- $6.2:) 2. Ottumwa - 5.21 3.'' Burlington'- 4.85 4. Clinton - 4.57 5,', IOWA CITY - 4.42 6. Cedar Falls- 4.41. 7.' Ames - 3.74 8. Fort Dodge 3.44• _____ Y...,I4W.a..rarrnw:MlYw.w..��.r,i.�•lu... w•. .r..Mu.. wte fel., rV r91'.r {.�( - a.:..c �• AY^:a .• IOWA PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN CITIES OVER 40,000 By Population Served' B Ci;:culation: Y - 1,076,208 By 1. Size of Collection: Des Moines - 377,120 a 1. Des Moines- 208,425 110,642 1. 2. Des Moines Cedar Rapids - 778,802 2. Davenport - 201,000 2. Cedar Rapids - 98,469 3. >Davenport 561,521 Sioux City -201,000 3. 4. Davenport - Sioux City - 85;925 4. iSioux City _ 548,563 4• Cedar Rapids - 190,000 - 178,000 5. Waterloo - '75,533 S. Waterloo 'IOWA - 494,831 423,883 5. 6. Waterloo Dubuque - 125,000 6. Dubuque ` - 'Council 62,309 6. 7. CITY Dubuque _ 293,392 7. -Council Bluffs _ 116,000 7. Bluffs - - 60,`348 461850 8. Council Bluffs - 226,824 S. IOWA CITY 86,00: r 8. IOWA CITY By Materials Budget: (in $'s) Ratio: Circulation/Population Ratio: Circulation/Collection CITYY - 4.8'vols 1.Des Moines - 136,000 1. IOWA. - 9.0 vols. "' 1. 2. IOWA Cedar Ra ids - 4.0 2. Sioux City - 67,000 2. Cedar Rapids `'Waterloo - 7.0 - 6.5 3., Des Moines - 2.9 to 3. Davenport - - 60,250 58,600 3. 4. Sioux City - 6.4 "' 4. Davenport 4. 5. Dubuque Cedar Rapids - 57,000 5. Davenport - 5.7 5. Dubuque -,2.4 2.3 6 IOWA CITY - 49',000 6. -Des Moines - 5.1 - 4'.7 7. Waterloo Sioux City - 2.2 7. Waterloo - 'Council 46,994 `34,000 7. 8.' Dubuque Council Bluffs - 3.7 S. 'Council Bluffs - 2.0 " B. Bluffs-- 8 of Total Budget to Materials Cost per Circulation: Books per Capita: 1. Sioux City (volumes) - 2.36 Y' 1. Dubuque- - 26.08 :�. 2. IOIJA CITY Cedar Rapids - $0.49 - .56 2. 'Waterloo - 2.35 2. 3. IOWA CITY - Sioux City - 23.58 16.58 3.' Davenport - 66 3. Davenport - 2.00 • -'2.00 4. Davenport - 16.28 4. 5. Waterloo Sioux City _ 72 .73 5. Dubuque Council Bluffs -,1.90 5. Cedar Rapids - 13.43 5. Dubuque _ 75 6. IOWA CITY -'1.00 6. Des Moines - - 13.3% 13.12 7. Dee Moines - .93 7. Cedar Rapids -'1.70 P 7. 6. Waterloo Council bluffs - 12.2% •3. Council Bluffs - 1.23 8. ,Des Moines - 1.30 i 'der Capita Expenditure:, 1s 1. Des Moines - $4.88 r. Sicux City - 4.79 s. Waterloo - 4.72 iL Is. Council Bluffs - 4.61 s, 5. IOWA' CITY - 4.42 f. 6!• Cedar Rapids - 3.89 7. Davenport - 3.77 8. Dubuque - 3.50 �i? 2 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORA OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSIT D BUILDING i110LIFICATIO\.PROJECT IN 'mE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA DOT PROJECT NO. IA -03-0004 TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTBER PERSONS INTERESTED: Public notice is hereby given that the: City Council of:the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications and form of contract for the construction;'',of the TRANSIT BUILDING \MODIFICATION in said City at 4:00'oIclock p. m., on the 1 1t day of September, 1973, said meeting to be held in the Council Clambers in the Civic`Center in said City. Said plans, specifications and form of contract are now on file in the office of the Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any persons interested. Any persons interested may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to said plans, specifi- cations or contract or the cost of making said improvement. s This notice given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Abbie Stolfus C City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa �l j � • a3� RESOLUTION NO. 73-408 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSIT BUILDING MODIFICATION PROJECT, DOT NO. IA -03-0004 WHEREAS, on the loth day of July 19 73 plans, specifications and form of contract were filed with the City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, for the construc- tionof the 'Transit 'Building Modification Project, DOT NO. IA -03-0004 within the City of Iowa City, Iowa; and WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans, specifications and' form of contract was published as required by law: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL'OF',THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: That the said plans, specifications and form of contract are hereby approved as the plans, specifications and form of contract for said Transit Building Modification ProiecL It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYES: ABSENT: Brandt X Butherua _x Czarnecki v Hickerson y White X Passed and approved this llth day of September 19 73 Mayor • 3a ADDITIONS S T 0 SECONDN D DRAFT • a j COMMENTS ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT September 11, 1973 I., Add to page 6 of the Second Draft A. After second paragraph, 'the',heading-- B. Natural: B. ,After third paragraph, this new paragraph: Mention is made that the City could ..expedite the resolution of this problem (environmental questions con- cerning air pollution and water temperature caused by the University's physical plant) by the passage of an air quality ordinance..." The City does have an air quality ordinance in its Code. As I -IUD points out, the City is powerless to enforce the ordinance if it is violated by'a state institution. We do note however, that the University has tried in the past and we assume that it will continue to seek ,remedies to the negative environmental impact caused by the P0LMe,e plant. (28-54) II. Add to page 8 a new last paragraph as follows: In conclusion..„ Thereare, however, some general comments which should not be, left unsaid'.; The statement suffers greatly from a lack of reference to source material or persons to substantiate certain demonstrativestatements.: As noted above, too much attention was'devoted'to the ,salvation and restoration of the College Block Building: Little was said, and indeed, we submit, little can be said about the environmental impact on downtown Iowa City through the preservations of this 40' X 100' building: Finally the statement is weak and perhaps this is an inherent weakness of any environmental impact statement, because it dwells on the myriad of components of this redevelopment project, to the detriment, if not exclusion,of the environ- mental effects of the,finished product.' The statement is a checklist of items environtmental!, many of which alone could be the'subject of an environmental' impact statement. To attempt to address ourselves comprehensively and totally to each one of the parts will work to the detriment of the whole. 'You, are aware of the long history of delays in j Project Iowa R-14, ...:....etc. S „g RESOLUTION NO. 73-408 RESOLUTION AUTHOP,IZING EXECUTION OF 'AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa-City, Iowa, has authorized the - 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program, and WHEREAS, two property owners affected by said assessment Program have requested that the 'City construct a slope of two to one with a`retaining wall, and WHEREAS,`, the City-Engineer -recommends approval of an agreement with the two property owners allowing construction of the retaining wall and two to one slope with the provisions that the City shall maintain the wall and the property owner shall maintain the slope, and --- -- - - WHEREAS, the purpose of the slopeand wall is to preserve existing tress, and WHEREAS, attached will be found machinecopies of the proposed agreement, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, deems it in the public interest to execute such agreements. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED-BY.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the provision of this Resolution through a written agreement drafted by the legal department. A G R E E M N T it is agreed between Ronald L. and Delores I. Watkins of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, PROPERTY OWNERS, and City of Iowa City, Johnson County; Iowa, the CITYi That the CITY agrees to- construct `a retaining wall on PROPERTY OWNER'S property to retain -a two to one slope con- structed by the CITY, and PROPERTY OWNER agrees ,to maintain said two to one slope on the property described as: Beginning in centerline of Rochester Avenue at a point - 766.24, W of the SE corner of SE 1/4, MI 1/41 Sec. 11-29-6, thence N 193'; W 75"3* S 193'; E 70' to point of beginning; upon the following terms: - 1. The CITY will construct a two to one slope running to a retaining wall adjacent to -.the sidewalk. - 2. Saidslopeis constructed by :the CITY at the PROPERTY OWNER'S request in order to save trees which are approximately fifteen feet behind, the sidewalk 3. the PROPERTY OWNER will maintain the two to one slope as-constructed by the CITY. 4. The PROPERTY 01INER has been apprised that a two to one slope has through past experience by the CITYindicatedto be unstable 5• The CITY will install and maintain a:retaining wall. U. All construction will be done in conjunction with the construction of sidewalks on Rochester Avenue pursuant to the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program. CITY Or IOWA CITY, IOWA, A Municipal Corporation Ronald- PROPERTY OWNER BY: C. L.VTIm BRANDY; Mayor Delores I. Watkins -PROPERTY OWNER ATTEST: r u.; L: ty Clerk A G R E E M E N T It is agreed between Cleo Johnson County, Iowa, PROPERTY L. and Leona Kron Johnson Count OWNERS, and City offlowaaCityY' y, Iowa, the CITY: PROPERTYThayOWNERthe CSTY agrees toconstructa retaining strutted b Property to retain on a two-to one slopelcon o the CITY, and PROPERTY OWNER agrees to maintain said tyro to one slope on the property described to Beginning incenterline of Rochester Avenue at a point 841.25' W of SE corner thence N 193';U! 75�. of SE 1/4. NW 1/4,5I of beginning; and 5 193'; and E 75� t. 11-79_6, o-point upon the following terms: 1 The CITY will construct a two to one slope running to e a retaining wall adjacent to the sidewalk. 2• Said slope is constructed b OWNER'S request e ,the CITY at the PROPERTY 4 in order d save trees which are fifteen feet behind the sidewalk. approximately 3. The PROPERTY OWNER will maintain the two as constructed by the CITY. to one slope 4• The PROPERTY OWNER has been apprised that a two to one slope has through past experience by the CITY indicated to be unstable. 5. The CITY vrill install and maintain a retaining wall. 6-- All construction will be done in conjunction with the construction of sidewalks on Rochester Avenue Pursuant to the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOYJA,��iC/ A Municipal Corporation i Cleo L Kron PROPERTY OWNER 3 Y : i. _ �L im BRANDT, Mayor Aeln_Kron PROPERTY OWNER ATTEST: City., Clerk c FIRST DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE REGULATION OF NOISE WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING THE STANDARDS FOR NOISE; ESTA- BLISHING`THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION' THERE- OF AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF IOWA CITY AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICTHEREWITH BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.' SECTION I PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate noise levels within the City of Iowa City to establish the standards and limits for permitted noise within the City of Iowa City, Iowa; to provide the standards -for violation of this Ordinance and the enforcement of the Ordinance and to establish - penalties for the violation hereof and to repeal all 'ordinances in conflict herewith. SECTION II DEFINITIONS. As used in this Ordinance the following terms shall be defined as follows: - 1. "A" SOUND LEVEL: "A" Sound Level is the total sound level of all noise as measured with a sound level meter using the "A" weighting network. The unit of measurement is the dB(A). 2. SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL: As "the sound pressure level, in decibels, of a sound is 20 times the lagarithm to the base, 10 of the _ratio of the pressure of this sound to the reference pressure (2 x 10-4 microbar)." 3. CITY MANAGER: The City Manager of the City :of Iowa City, Iowa; 4. raiERGENCY WORK: Emergency work is that work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a public calamity or work required to protect persons or property from an imminent exposure to danger;- 5. anger; 5. MOTORIZED VEHICLE: A motorized vehicle is any passenger vehicle, motor- cycle, truck, truck -trailer, trailer, or semi -trailer propelled or drawn by motorized power; 6. ZONING DISTRICT: Those district established by the Iowa City, Iowa - Zoning Ordinance. SECTION III DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY MANAGER. The duties of the City Manager or his duly authorized representatives shall be: 1. To supervise the execution of all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to -noise -control. 2. To institute necessary legal proceedings to prosecute violations of this chapter regarding noise control and to compell the prevention and abatement of these violations; _2_ Ordinance No. 3. To investigate complaints of violations of this chapter and to make inspections and observations of noise conditions emanating from vehicular traffic or from other sources which are suspected to be in violation; 4. To advise, consult, and cooperate with other agencies of the state and federal government in the furtherance of the purposes of this ordinance; 5. To investigate and, make recommendations from time to time to the City Council with respect to needed additions or revisions of this ordinance; 6. To make inspections of newly installed, constructed, reconstructed;, repaired, or altered equipment and noise control devices (and noise abatement control devices) and to make annual or periodic inspections to determine whether compliance is being had with theprovisions -of -this ordinance;. - - 7. To develop plans and proposals for joint cooperative investigation and research with public and private agencies and organizations on methods for eliminating or reducing`noise -in violation of this chapter. 8. To enlist voluntary cooperation by the.public, municipalities, counties, communities, and 'civic, technical, scientific, and environmental societies; - 9. To collect, publish and disseminate appropriate educational literature and other information to the public for the purpose of advising of the necessity, purpose, and methods for noise abatement and reduction; . SECTION IV CERTAIN NOISES PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit, make, continue,_or -cause _any- excessive or unusually loud noise or any noise which annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of others within the limits of the city. The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation exists shall include the following: - - - 1. The sound pressure level of the noise.- -- - - 2. Whether the nature of the noise is unual or unusual. 3. Whether the origin of the noise -is natural or man-made. 4. The sound pressure level of the background noise. 5. The proximity -of the noise to residential sleeping facilities. 6. The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates. 7. The time of the day or night the noise occurs. 8. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant: _3_ Ordinance No. The following noises are; prohibited: 1. Horns, Signaling Devices, etc. The creating of sound by any horn or signaling device on any motor vehicle, automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle on any street or public place of the city, except -as a danger warning;,the-creation by means of any such signaling device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sound of any such device for an unnecessary_ and unreasonable period of time. 2. Radios, Phonographs, etc. The using, operating, or permitting to be played, used or operated any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, or other machine or device for the -producing -or reproducing of sound in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants. 3. Loud Speakers, Amplifiers for Advertising. The using, operating, or permitting to be played, used, or operated of any radio receiving set, musciai instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound which is broadcast upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any structure -or event. 4. Animal Noise. The keeping of any animal which by frequent or long continued noise shall cause a disturbance. 5. Steam [Thistles. The blowing of any locomotive signaling device or steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler, except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of fire or danger or upon request of proper city authorities. 6. _Defect in Vehicle or Load. The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair or so loaded in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise. 7. Loading, Unloading, Opening Boxes. The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and distru- ction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.- 8. Drums. The use of any drum or other instr-ment or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any performance, show, sale or event. 9. Construction or Repairing of Buildings, Structures, and Streets. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration, or repair of any building, -4 - Ordinance No. structure, or street other than between -the hours of seven (7) A.M. and seven (7) P.M., Monday through Saturday except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety,, and then only with a permit from the Building Inspector, which permit may -be -granted for a period -not -to exceed three (3) days or less while the emergency continues, and which permit may be renewed for periods of three days or less while the emergency continues. If the Building Inspector should determine that the public health and safety will not be impaired by the erection, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building, or the excavation of streets and highways within the hours of seven (7) P.M. and seven (7) A.M. and if he shall further determine that loss or inconvenience would result to any interested party, he may grant permission for such work to be done within the hours of seven (7) P.M. and seven (7) A.M. - upon application being made at the time the permit for the work is awarded or during the progress of the work. These provisions will not apply to the per- - formance of necessary emergency work as defined in this ordinance. SECTION V NOISE PROHIBITED -- SOUND LEVEL PROVISIONS. The limiting noise levels specified in section V -shall be measuredinsubstantial conformity with the most recent applicable standards and recommended practices of The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and other standards and recommended practices that may be approved by the _Iowa City Council. A. Motorized Vehicles. It shall be unlawful to operate a motorized vehicle within the "'ity limits of Iowa City, Iowa, which creates a noise or sound which exceeds the noise levellimitsset out in Table I below. TABLE I LIMITING NOISE LEVELS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES _ (a) Trucks and Buses.- - - Over 10,000 pounds: 87 dB(A) measured at 50 feet -- maximum allowable limit Under 10,000 pounds 80 dB(A) measured at 50 feet -- maximum allowable limit (b) Passenger Cars: 78 dB(A) measured at 50 feet -- maximum allowable limit (c) Motorcycles, including other vehicles: 87 dB(A) measured at 50 feet - maximum allowable_ limit -5 - Ordinance No. -_ This section applies to the total noise from a vehicle and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the enforcement of any other provisions of this ordinance or other ordinances relating to motor vehicle mufflers for noise control. B. It shall be unlawful to project a sound or noise, excluding noise emanating from cars, trucks, or motorcycles from one property into another within the boundary of a use district which exceeds the following limiting noise levels measured as dB(A): Residential 61 -- Commercial 63 -- Manufacturing 67. No person shall modify or change the exhaust muffler, intake muffler, or any other noise abatement device of a motor vehicle nor allow a noise abatement device to deteriorate or exist in a state of disrepair in a manner such that the noise emitted by the motor vehicle exceeds the noise level limits set out inTableI. No machinery or equipment, other than motorized vehicles or exempt machinery or equipment, shall be operated anywhere in the City of Iowa City which emits or causes noises or sound in excess of the levels specified, above`. in Section VB: Except that the following equipment is permitted: - Lawn mowers, garden tools and snow removal equipment shall meet the following noise limit measured as dB(A) at 50 feet. Manufactured after.1/1/72 -- 74 Manufactured after l/1/75 ---- 70 Manufactured after 1/l/78 --- 65 Noise present between t,e hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. on Monday through Saturday or at anytime on Sunday or Holidays shall be five (5) dB(A) units below the level stated for all limits delineated. C. No person shall operate any engine -powered pleasure vessel, engine - powered craft or motorboat within the waterway of the City of Iowa City in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limit, as measured at a -distance of not less than 50 feet from the path of travel: - NOISE LIMIT before 1 January 1975, 85 dB(A) after_1 January 1975 76 dB(A) SECTION VI EXEMPTIONS. The following uses and activities shall be; exempt from noise level regulations. - - - - - - 1. Noises of safety signals when used solely for giving warning. 2. Emergency pressure relief valves. Ordinance No. any cause of action or legal remedy thereof of any person or the public for injury or damage arising from the emission or release into the atmosphere or ground from any source whatever of noise in such place or manner, at such levels so as to constitute a common-law nuisance. SECTION XI REPEALER. Section 8.10.19 A(s) of the Municipal Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION XII SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, subsection, provision, sentence, clause, phrase, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional by any .court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance asa whole or any section, subsection, provision, sentence, clause, phrase, or part of this ordinance not adjudged invalid or - unconstitutional. SECTION XIII EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Brandt Connell Czarnecki Hickerson White MAYOR ATTEST: -_ City Clerk 1st Reading 2nd Reading 3rd Reading - Passed and approved this - day of - - , A.D., 1973.' _6_ Ordinance No. 3. Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency. 4. Noises resulting from emergency work as defined in this ordinance. 5. Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration permitted by law and for which a license or permit therefore has-been granted by the City in accordance with this ordinance: SECTION VII APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT. Applications for a permit: for relief from the noise level designated in this ordinance on the basis of -undue-- hardship may be.made to_the -City _Manager or his dulyauthorized representative. Any permitgrantedby the City Manager hereunder shall contain all conditions upon which said permit has been granted and shall specify a reasonable time that the permit shall be effective. The City Manager or his duly authorized representa- tive may grant the relief as applied for if he finds: 1. That additional time is necessary for the applicant to alter or modify his activity or operation to comply with his ordinance; 2. The activity, operation, or noise source will be of temporary duration and cannot be done in a manner that would comply; 3. That no other reasonable alternative is avilable to the applicant; and - 4. The City Manager or his duly authorized representative may prescribe and conditions or requirements he deems necessary to minimize adverse effects upon the community or the surrounding neighborhood. SECTION VIII ADDITIONAL REMEDY -- INJUNCTION. As an additional remedy, the operation or maintenance of any device, instrument, vehicle, or machinery in violation of any provision hereof and which causes discomfort or annoyance to reason- able persons of normal sensitiveness or which endangers the comfort, repose, health or place of residence in the area shall be deemed and is declared to be a public nuisance and may be subject to abatement summarily be'a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. SECTION IX MISDEMEANOR. -Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any oftheprovisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of from $1.00 to $100.00 or by imprisonment for from one to thirty days. SECTION X DAMAGES. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to impair RESOLUTION NO. 73--408a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, has authorized the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program, and WHEREAS, two property owners affected by said assessment program have requested that the City construct a slope of two to one with a -retaining wall, and WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends approval of an agreement with the two property_ owners allowing construction of the retaining, wall and two to one slope with the provisions that the City shall maintain the wall and the property owner shall maintain the slope, and WHEREAS, the purpose of the slope and wall is to preserve existing tress, and WHEREAS, attached will be found machine copies of the proposed agreement, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, deemsItin the public interest to execute such agreements. NOW THEREFORE BEITRESOLVED BY -THE -CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: The Mayor and the City Clerk of the CityorIowa City are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the provision of this Resolution through a written agreement drafted by the legal department. A G R E E M E N T It is agreed between Ronald L. and Delores I. Watkins of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, PROPERTY OWNERS, and City of Iowa City, 7ohnson County, Iowa, the CITY: That -the CITY agrees to.construct a retaining wall on PROPERTY OWNER'S property to retain a two -to one slope con- structed by the CITY, and PROPERTY OWNER agrees to maintain said two to:one -slope _on the propertydescribedas: -- Beginning in centerline of Rochester Avenue at a point 766.24' W of the SE corner of SE 1/4; 14W 11113 See. 11-29-6, thence N 193';-W 75'', S 193';,E 701 to point of beginning; upon the following terms _ - 1. The CITY will construct -a two -to one slope running to a retaining wall adjacent tothesidewalk. 2. Said slope is constructed by theCITYat the PROPERTY OWNER'S request in order to save trees which are approximately fifteen -feet behind the sidewalk. 3. the PROPERTY OWNER will maintainthetwo to one slope as constructed by the CITY. 4. The PROPERTY OWNER has-been apprised that a'two to one slope has through past experience by the CITY, indicated to be unstable. -- 5• The CITY will install and maintain a retaining wall. 6. All construction will be done in conjunction with the construction of sidewalks on Rochester Avenue pursuant to the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, A Municipal Corporation Ronald L. Watkins PROPERTY OWNER BY:., - C. L'. (,TfntT BRANDT, Mayor Delores I. Watkins . PROPERTY OWNER ATTEST:, City Clerk A G R E E M E T - It is agreed between Cleo L and Leona Kron of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, PROPERTY OWNERS, and City- of Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; _the CITY: That the -CITY agrees to construct a retaining wall on PROPERTY OWNER'S property to retain a two to one slope con- structed by the CITY, and PROPERTY OWNER agrees to maintain said two to one slope on.the property described as: Beginning in centerline of Rochester Avenue at a point 841.25' W of SE corner of SE 1/4 NW 1/4, Sec. 11-79-6, thenceN 193'; W 75'; and -S 193'; and E-75' to pointof upon the following terms: 1. The CITY will construct a two to one slope running to a retaining wall adjacent to the sidewalk.- -_-- 2. Said slope is constructed by the CITY at the PROPERTY OWNER'S request in order to save trees which are approximately fifteen feet behind the sidewalk:' 3. The PROPERTY OWNER will maintain the two to oneslopeas constructed by the CITY. 4. The PROPERTY OWNER has been apprised that a two to one slope has through past experience by the CITY indicated to be unstable. 5• The CITY will install and maintain a retaining wall. 6. All construction will be done in conjunction with the construction of sidewalks on Rochester Avenue pursuant to the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program.' CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, A Municipal Corporation P Cleo L. Kron- ' PROPERTY OWNER BY:� %1�����` riRANDT, Mayor Leona Kron �- PROPERTY OWNER` ATTEST: 4, i City Clerk !` TREASURERS SUMMARY - JULY ' Security y Beginning Balance Recei is Security Redemption Disbursements Security Fund Purchase B General $ 701,196.01 S 50,126.63 $ $ ;102,611.02 $` $ 648,711.62 $Streets Safety 50,754.57 _22,130.50 147,085.25 11,97104Public 60,914.03137;11.18 ` Sanitation 36,470.79 33,542.72 140 150.35 23,989.20 144,126.08 Cemetery Library 630.44 40,176.49 3,569.46 46 024.31 37,237.47 Airport 40,840,26 97,049.64 54,444.72 1,286.69 28,262.76 - 67,022.22 Transportation (217,337.46) 14,136.91 876.96 97,459.37.. Recreation • Utilities 149,963.89 59;848.82 24,512.19 66 892:67 22 (227,712.74) ( 142,920.04,' Debt Service 12,926.24 ( ) 133,230.85 18,551.32 74,788.91 6,455'.09 (830.01) Pension 6 Retirement- Tort Liability (5;849.73) 56,327.50' 276.00 36,437{98 207,743.76. - 14;039.79 Liquor Profits (35,515.89) 11,124.44- 95.00 (24,486.45)- Road Use'Tax Capital Grant'- Bus 606,106.49 60,959.48 23,415. YS 643,650.72 Su total Parking.Revenue 'Revenue 1 681 804:80 127,277.59 644 530.38 22 897.19 469,514.97 ' Sewer Water Revenue ' (15,199.01) 32358.03 38,392502 18,132.34 124,935.42 (973.32) 324,935.42 Subtotal _ 79 316:821 S 32 761:76 85736 3I S 44.092.78 (37,673.29).` 320,000.00 ' Federal Revenue Sharing 1,348.01 140991.53 189,541.57 417,180.43 $ 100 617:14 124 93 .446,000,47 1 150 93S 8 Special Assessment 546,89 .45 672,938.01. Paving Sewer (153,847.25) (35,944.95) 11,331.34 235.02 (142,515.91) j • Sidewalk S Other (10,823.91) 6,509.42 (35,709.93) Construction (108,306.16) (4,314.49) Working Capital 471,460.00 1 0 08.07 7,562.88 (115,869.04) 1 Water Dep. Ext. Maint. 36,000.00 472,468.07' Water Oper. Maint. _o_ 36,000.00 Sewer Dep. Ext. Maint. 24 000,00 50,000.00 Capital Projects 24,000.00 Water (204,419.15) Parks 52,737.54 20,112.56 (224,531.71) 492,135.58 Sewer (55,465.16) 45,340.00 7,397.54' Street (178,504,57)' 386.36 (55,851.52) 1840686.76 Bridge (14,346:79) 217.21 (178,721.78) 150,000.00 Parking 5 5 406.82 9,307.73 (155,654.52) Landfill 22,723.46 600.00 4,806.82 ;. Miscellaneous92.32 (11,233.72) 22,631.14 5,916.37 (17,150.09) c. TREASURERS SUMMARY'-' JULY Beginning Security Security Fund Security Balance Receipts Redemption Disbursements Purchase Balance Balance Intragovernmental Service $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Payroll 318,755.65 318,755.65 -0- Equipment Service $ Maintenance (22,912.23) 20,370.30 27,925:96 30 467.89 Miscellaneous (20,737.53) (2,029.82) 11,931.98 (34,699.33) Reimbursable Programs (59,841.34) 36,415.04 23,094;84 (46,521.14) Supplies 6,; Printing (6,430.65) 1,710.36 1,154.11 (5,874.40) Equipment Replacement 69,000.00 69,000.00 Perpetual Care 39606.49 39,606.49 _0_ . Subdivision Escrow 40,007.88 40,007.88 Police Court- 1;871.00 516i00 Project GREEN 39,959.71 1,022.48 368.22 40,613.97 1,018.12 244.48 773.64 Monu�entGEscrarBequest 2,337.40 895.60 1,441.80 Engineering Escrow 4,331.05 8,535.53 4,204.48) Human' Relations StafflEscrow 351.94 179.41 251:98 279,37 Reno Street,Park 123.93 65.58 58.35 Library - Brubaker Fund 339.49 195.50 143.99 Legal Escrow, 1,828.41 1,828.41 Subtotal 200 362.16 535 564.84 $ 417180.43 $ 522 561.35 546 894.45 317 072.69 1 549 760.35 Invested 1.482.689.84 1,482.689.84! 689.84' 1 482,689.84 • Total General Account $1,514,204.40 $ 1,321,086.75 $' 417,180.43 $ 1,092,693.46 $ 2,154,519.71 $ 5,258.41,' $ 4 183 386'08 i I TREASURERS sUM4ARY,- JULY I i �• . ; l Beginning Balance Receipts Security Redemption Disbursements Security Purchase Fund Balance Security Balance Water Bond 8 Interest ReserveS (5,744.56) $ $ $ •Water Bond & Interest Sinking 10,864,90 $ (5,744.56) $ 313;343,89 Sewer Bond B:Interest Reserve 6 978,06 14;688:81 1,964.50 8,900.40 53 166,82. Sewer Bond F, Interest Sinking (2,008,05) 19,610.21 25 341.25 21,666.87 81,333.13 Water Deposit Escrow, 8,325.64 1,670.00 1,341.72 (7,739.09) 23,899.17 Police Court M2 1,781,76 167.00 1,948.76 8,557.92 20,465,63 Project Temporary Loan Fund R-14 38,44 Urban 'Renewal R-14 •( Urban'Renewal'R-16 B 18 4,901.20 ). ,102,05 15,649.84 104,524.22 114,390.83 38.44 882.03 8,500.00 1,243,563,28' Leased Housing Payroll 4,729.95 18,877,32 53,475.16 318,755.65 99,598.69 89,255.58 59,316.58 102,05 9,231.64 67,767,74 Firemen Pension 8,146.80 338,800.26 (1,167,29) Firemen Retirement 8,098,04 ( ) 7 820 99; �' 693,31 4,500.90 7,453.49 6,908.83 Policemen Pension 10,653,32 (4.777.9S) 724619.67 ' Policemen Retirement (10,425,81) 7,082.57 862:69 3 990:15 9,790.63' 7,870,70 R-14 Escrow ' °5.00 (7,333.39) 700,896.71 , 5.00 TOTAL SPECIAL ACCOUNTS 59,316.58 $ Ah GRAND TOTAL 'ALL ACCOUNTS 213, 36- I ` i COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 6, 1973 7:30 P.M, The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on the 6th day of September at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. mayor Brandt presiding. Councilmen present: Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hicker- son, White. Absent: None. -Others present: Wells, Pugh, Strabala, Zelenka, Maune, Stolfus; Jim'Shive „ Lyle Fisher, Frank Kilpatrick and Myrtle Adelyotte representing the Board of Health. The Mayor announced that the first part of the meeting would be a discussion with the members present of ,the Johnson County Board of Health concerning their reaction to the proposed elimination of their $45,000 from the 1974 Budget for the City. Jim Shive commentedthat this would be 258 of their budget, .other sources of funds being the County and the. State, none from other municipalities, and that no County Revenue Sharing money had been allocated to ,them. Mr. Wellslstated that the Iowa City population is included in computation of County revenue sharing funds. Further discussion involved explanation of the County Board of Health budget. The Mayor then announced discussion of the budget for the Library Board.' Members present were Dr. Arthur Canter, Robert Downer, Ron Farber,' Linda Bywater, Vivian Buchan and Jack Hurkett. City Manager Ray Wells explained that the Library had been allocated 28.78 of 1974 Budget, and noted that they would re- ceive $35,000 of revenue sharing money. Robert Downer explained the impact of the phase-out of the Seven Rivers System on the Library. The effect of the Griffen- hagen-Kroeger study concerning personnel and salaries was noted. New Seven Region System was explained, participation mandated by the Legislature. Contracts with other agencies were pointed out. Mr. Downer noted that the cost of books had increased 488, and the services necessary to get book on the shelf had risen from 35C to 90C per volume. He cited several statistics which compare Iowa City to other municipal libraries in Iowa. Mr. Wells pointed out the 30 day vacation policy for library employees, and its effect on staffing. Also, he mentioned that fines receipts go in the general revenue fund of the City. Mayor Brandt announced discussion of Mass Transit Budget for Monday night at 7:00 P.M., with Attorney Honohan to be pre- sent, and suggested that the Council focus attention on the workload in Community Development and on Landfill. The City Page 2 Council Discussion September 6 Manager distributed two new sheets for the budget, Summary by Fund and Program Comparison, explaining that $88,500 had been overlooked in the expenditures for Transportation (Mass Transit - two new buses), changing 278 as percentage of Transportation dollars going to Mass Transit. This changed the total on Page 36 to $441,862, then requested the addition of $18,000 of lia- bility insurance and $17,316 of Employee Benefits to this, totaling $477,178. He noted that this does seduce the balance to carry over to 1975 to $411,000, and stated that he felt that $500,000 was the absolute minimum for carry-over. He mentioned concern over the receipts for Highway 218 land transaction, the culvert on Muscatine and some DOT funds. The City Manager presented a communication from the Human Relations Commission requesting $4,400 funding for 1974, and noted that we have $5,400 budgeted for Boards and Commissions. He commented on his request for an administrative assistant to serve as staffing for boards and commissions. COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 10, 1973 7:00 P.M, The Iowa City City,Council met in informal session on the 10th day of September at 7:00 P.M, in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Councilmen present: Brandt, Butherus, Hickerson, White Absent: Czarnecki. Others present: Wells, Honohan, Pugh, Strabala, Stolfus, Maune. The Mayor announced that the discussion concerned the budget and policy for the Mass Transit System, and City Manager Ray Wells presented, in response to the Council'srequest' for analysis for various proposals, an Com- parison and explained various commentsEandnditure assumptions listed concerning Expenditure Comparison He noted that the anticipated difference in the revenue between the 15C fare and the ,250 fare was $60,000.00. Finance Director Joe Pugh explained the Expansion Alternatives, noting that these were the four alternatives as seen most mean- ingful, taking into consideration the tax levy and limitations on equipment. Councilman Hickerson` suggested keeping the 150 fare and finding out how much is possible for extras 'using 'the 2 -mill levy, and stated he was in, favor of levying ,the mills, noting we would need ,Federal resources next year. The City Manager noted that with the present system, keeping the 150 fare and 20, minute headways would require the 2 mill levy. Mayor Brandt stated he could not support the 2 mill'' increase. Councilman Butherus agreed, as we are not serving all the people, and it would be a double tax on property owners. There was further discussion on the availability of Highway Funds. Councilman Hickerson' noted that all citizens do not equally benefit from each tax dollar. Councilman Butherus commented that he would rather charge for refuse and put the money in transit. Mr. Pugh advised that the Department of Transportation money was in the beginning balance for 1979. The City Attorney noted that you do not have to be at 30 mills to levy the 2 mills for transit, and discussed the legality of Home Rule. Mr. Pugh stated he would plan our own 18 month levy, (actually 3 mills for transit). Mayor Brandt commented that evidently all the Councilmen wanted to keep the same level of service retained. Councilman White stated that he wanted to expand service to include Mark IV and Bon Aire. Ken Duecker reported that their study on Mass Transit was just starting, noting that Federal funding would not be for operating expenditures and would provide 80% funding for capital expenditures. Page 2 Council Discussion September 10, 1973 Councilman White stated he would not support any increase in fare, but would support 2 mills if necessary. He commented on the absence of Chamber of Commerce support for the ride and shop plan. Mayor Brandt noted that he had ridden several buses to talk to passengers and reported their comments. Councilman Butherus questioned if 200 fare and 1 mill levy would support the system. Mr. Wells reminded the Council of, the meeting with the University representatives on Monday, September 17th at 4:00 P.M. Councilman White asked if the budget included any funds for a pilot recycling, Mr. Wells noted that there was a packer truck in the budget. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM MASS TRANSPORTATIO,\' EXPENDITURE COMPARISON Comments 1. The extension of transitservice has been requested from the Mark IV complex, -,Wardway, and Bon Aire Mobile Nome Park. would encompass service: -to all three new areas as Alternatives A (2) housing cussed previously with the Council e April, 1973. per the routingand B (2) routing scheme is attached. plan that An illustration -of that 2. The proposed budget for 1974 Projects a at a .25 cent fare. p 1 maximum decrease in ridership of (2) For the as projected. .nal ice Alternatives _A a 20' decrease in ridership was projected. (1) .and A (2) 3• Operating. costs are projected on a per - mates. mile basis using projected 1974 esti 4. Additional scheduled coaches for the twenty -minute peak service would ,be leased for "a period beginning January 1, 1974, and ending Aoril 30 + This would result 'in 19 coaches been 1971. g available; 15 scheduled. and 4 --spares. 5. Proposed capital costs in Alternatives A-'(2) and B (2) of $132,750 would be supported from other than currently identified resources. Possible funding right include general revenue sharing, bonded indebtedness, or federal aid. 6• Any expansion of service and/or a continuance of.a 15 -cent an additional levy over and above 30 mills assumingfes in will require no,chaa levels of funding other program services, gin proposed i 7• A 2 -mill levy in 1974 for mass tra Expansion to B (2) nsit will produce an estimated $169,000. $147,328 would increase propert over the proposed budget resulti y tax -supported expenditures by .ng in an increase in ending'bal- ances of $21,672; $18,000 of which would be allocated to pension and retire_ r..ent costs and would not be available for General Fund alternatives would result in additional amosupport. All other unts available to theGeneral Fund with a maximum of $134,780 available under Alternative A (1). - r fRANSPORTATION'PROGRADf MASS TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE COMPARISON CLASSIFICATION ACTUAL ESTIMA9E PROPOSED .'� BUDGET-1974EXPANSION ALTERNATIVES 1972 1973 BUDGET 1974 (_15 cent fare) A'(1) B (1) A (2) B (2) A 1.• <:sonal Services $ 193,243 $:208,958 $ 210,006 nodities 30,849 35,300 '37,665 :vices & Charges 52,154 85,513 68,691 •vital Outlay1,591 - 91,000 t Service ter -Fund: Transfers 34,500 34,500 34,500 Operating Expenditures $ 312,340 $ 364,271 $ 4¢1,862 $ 441,II62 nsion C Retirement 16,422 17,840 18,000 surance 16,166 16,700 17,316 ecial Reserve for Repairs 5,977 _ Total Expenditures $ 350,905 $ 398,811 Is 477,178 $ 477,178 $ 495,078 $495,078 $`725,386 $ 725 386 _ 743,' '.• Cost/Passenger, .27 . 70 3149 .4772 .3757 4918 3872 6322 4988 crating Revenue $ 190,000, $ 190,000 $ 250,000 $ 190,S00 $ 251;680 $ 191,760 $ 286,840 $ 218,130 •icitO $(160,905) $(208,811) $ (227,178) $(286,678) $(243,398) $(303,318) $,(438,546)' $(507, 256)(4S -4,r ' Operating Revenue/Passenger 1500 ,1500 -1 ;2500 ,1500 ` operty Tax $ 160,905 $ 208,811 - $.'• 138 678 $ 198 178 $ ,2500 154 893 , $ ,1500 214 813 ,2500' $ 217 296 1500 $ 286,006 ZSc_ �� �. 5'1' Mills Required 2,10 '2,59 1.64- 2,35 1.83 2.S4 2,57 3,33 Property Tax/Passenger P Y Tax / g er 1270 1649 1387-1,1560\ 1539 ,1630 ,1894 .1967 2U r ` her Resources _ - $ ` '88,500 zaa $ 88,500 $ 88,500 $ 88,500 $ 221,250=`"' 221,250 •� Other Resources/Passenger 0885' ,0697 .' ,0379 ,0692 ,1928 .1521 I' :RATING DEFICIT INCREASE OVER ESTIMTED:1973 $ (18,367) $ (77,367) $ (34,5137) $ (94,507) $(7.29,735) NO. OF DRIVERS NO. OF BUSES DAILYANNUAli TOTAL EXPA\SIOV ALTERNATIVES NO. OF ROUTES PULL TIME PART TIME SCzDL ULED 011,4ED REVENUE REVENUE ANNUAL CAPITAL OPERATING NET ANNUA PASSENGERS PASSENGERS ;BILES COST COST DEFICIT Proposed Budget 1974 - at .2S cent, fare 10 18 5 11 15 '3,311 1,000,000 456,000 $ 53,500 $338,673 $(227,178) (1) ,Four month-twenty minute peak service - - 2 4 (2) Rundell-Mark IV Route Pair 2 - 80 6,720 21,000 17,900 (16,220) G - 3 3 480 147,360 13S,4SO 132,750 115,453 (211,368) A plus (1) A plus (2) 10 13 7 15 15 3,391 1,006,720 477,000 88,500 406,578 (243,398) A-?)u3 IJP 12 24 5 14 13 3,791 1,147,360 591,450 221,250 SO4,136(438,546) 1?- a 7 /3/2+ ��7/ 1�1SKO2o G/2,�' �� '�2l,z v X22,0?6 (��,71 Proposed Budget 1974 at .15 cent fare 10 18 5 11 15 4,205 1,270,000 456,000 68,500 x388,673 (256,678) (1) Four month-twenty minute peak service - - 2 4 (2) Rundell-Mark IV Route Pair - 100 8,400 21,000 17,900 (16,640). 2 6 - 3 3 600 '', 184;200 135,450 132,750 115,458 (220,573) B plus (1) B plus (2) 10 18 7 15 15 4,305 1,278,400 477,000 88,500 406,578 (303,318) 12 24 5 14 18 4,805 1,454',200 591,450 .221,250 504,136 (507,256) • —to I y� 1 am ON Hou'A Cay _jL�c'1L5 --q ,.L III .-'-ham — �sr c�cu�EC��4/, � ��•„-si � • •`_ .;a. • -�I i'�•��\� 1 t.o-�,�7 T �Cd"e'' ! \5� (il ryl•I��• f >y�} 11111 ���Sq i.L�'`� "b� I L. Ci HARK Qty - (�i^I a" t •9 �U�"� • 'r� 74, IIYC�JI:�I.Y tii IS 1 �'`IS �iY,.( ri7--�T_',...�,✓ dRt Prff.Vas O I t� I 11 11 �. _ + ( �♦: I `} ` 7i• I�fl-��i'}� ` 1 sd d. �..•CP•K! �. BENTDV I 1 �J.� PJ��//�• \•ii 0�``oi^.Ic.al �%•._I i� �ila .E` ��,�c_P,In N�IVj �••.^-JC' _..,,r �, �•`` I�IQ It Jam.. + ^J 1_ i (�v1-T t't zc 'I, �7� '•—�� I-t'1-__.'_—'•�. -�—p r. ��— ��- ����� IU ��Ul)U!l:\�'\�� � +j cu%zMno c:I 1 i� iP State regulations equiring the new sanitary landfill operation have nearly t " the operating budget for the costs for the sanitatiw service since 1972. The costs for the moving of fill s and cover material have exceeded.budgeted funds by over $90,000 " in the past year. t. I The mass transit deficit continues to increase as costs of fuel and maintenance escalate. In 1972 the deficit was $122,340, in i' 1973'the 'deficit is estimated at $174,271.' Continued acquisition of additional public use areas, requires i increased labor. Park land and, Central BusinessDistrict parking lots and landscaping demand' considerable time and effort for maintenance. i The value of:a mill increased from $80,706 to $84,500 producing I an esimated $113,820 growth income at the -thirty -mill levy. 'During ?.. the same period, operating expenses have risen $567,000. As proposed, the Budget is based on the following assumptions: 1, a., Employee compensation increase will be held to an average of five per cent during 1974. b. The Council will sell $300,000 in general obligation bonds before December of 1973 in order to finance street and bridge improvements: I c. Ending balances must be maintained between $450,000 and ' ! $SOO,000 in order to sustain operations' during the first) :. quarter of 1975. d. The eighteen -month budget period will exclude any improve- ment in the tax base until the budget for 1975-1976. e The inflation rate will remain near the 7.5! average. The following measures have been instituted as a part of the pro- posed budget: I a. Departmental requests were reduced by over $700,000. b. Bus fare rates have been estimated on the basis of an increase from 15t to 25t per ride. r c. Payment to Johnson County: for the County Health Department was reduced by $45,000. d.' Increases in the cost'of basic services means status quo funding :of Leisure and Cultural Opportunities. " In addition to the general restriction -of -expenditure policy incorp- rorated into the proposed,1974 Budget, the Council should consider gj Ja' - ME 01WIDU S _ September 6, 1973 TO: The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa FROM: Robert N. Downer, President, Board of Trustees Iowa City Public Library -- This memorandum is to assist in summarizing the position of the Board -of- Trustees _of the Iowa City Public Library to the 1974 Proposed Operating Budget of the City of Iowa City. These comments are broken down by budget categories. Personal Services. The only additional staff person provided under the Proposed Operating Budget is an intermediate clerk in the circulation department (No. 1634). Because of the substantial increases in circulation, it is felt that two additional_ employees are required - in that department due to the increasing; necessity of double staffing to adequately serve library patrons. In addition, a library assistant in Community Services and Reference Services (No. 1633) is needed to handle clerical duties formerly performed by an employee of the Seven Rivers Library System. In Technical Services (No. 1635), a library as- sistant's position must he changed from three-fourths tire to full-time due to the impending retirement of a long time employee, and also because of improvements which must be completed in the periodical area. Also, a Senior Library Clerk now on the Seven Rivers payroll rust be added to do card production. typing on which we -are presentlygetting a "free - ride." Commodities.-- In this category, $12,197.00 had been requested by the Board, with $10;797:00 being the recommended allocation. It is felt that the cut -of $1,000.00 in office supplies will not cause serious pro- blems due to present supply inventories. However, the reduction from -2- $5,980.00 to $4,980.00 in operating supplies would probably not provrce sufficient funding; if library materials purchases continue at_a level felt by the Board to be acceptable. -Services and Charges. Inflation is really noticeable in certain -- categories under this classification. Processing charges for materials are being increased from $ .35 to $ .90 per volume by the processing center to get new materials ready to go on the shelves (So. 8100). Public Utility Service (No. 8500) siiows'the impact of a rate increase. In addition, an additional telephone line to handle increased calls has increased costs in Conmiunications (No. 8200). Also affecting this category is the Seven Rivers phase out, with -which -IM had a very beneficial postage arrangement. No. 8700 covers rental of the xerox copies which had pre- viously been channeled through Seven Rivers. Capital Outlay. The asking by the Board of $52,000.00 is for .new library materials. In terms of dollars it 'represents approximately the same level of expenditure as had existed for a number of years. However, the average cost of hard -cover books has increased more than 48% over the 1967 -1969 -average. Applying standards of the American Library Association to our library shows that. our collections. are only about one- half the recommended size for cities of this size, although we have been - adding to the collections at the recommended level. The Board has made a strong commitment to improving our collections', and it 3s felt t}:at budget allocation for this purpose of approximately $52,000.00 is require(!. Your consideration of the foregoing is appreciated. • COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1973 12:30 PJM, The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on September 11th, 1973 at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Councilmen present: Brandt, Butherus, Hickerson, White. Absent: Czarnecki. Others present:Wells, Honohan, Pugh, Strabala, Klaus, Kraft, Stolfus, Maune, Zelenka. The Mayor announced discussion of the comments to the Urban Renewal Draft Environmental Impact Statement.' Director of Urban Renewal, Jack Klaus outlined Councilman Czarnecki's comments including figures on page 1, use of word 'primary' on page '2 and use of figures on Page 4, Sec. D. Councilman White stated he thought the Environmental Impact Statement was not a very good job and pointed out his concerns, including their not dealing with any substance on the impact of the parking ramp on environment; the City having no control over the Univ- ersity power plant; available energy; and space given to Historic Building. Mayor Brandt advised that a University official would. be writing to HUD about the power plant, and reminded Mr. Klaus about the documentation. Councilman Hickerson questioned if the State was bound by our ordinances, the City Attorney stated that they were not. The Council discussed when the letter should be on the agenda, the City Manager advising that it was to be in to HUD by Sept- ember 13th. It was the general consensus that it should be placed on tonight's agenda. (11th) Mayor Brandt then announced discussion of Library and Health Services. Robert Downer from the Library Board was pre- sent. Councilman Hickerson explained the position of the Coun- cil. After discussion, and Mr. Pugh's explanation of how the amount was reached, the Mayor announced that it was the con - census of the Council that the Library be allowed no funds other than the $360,000 for 1974. Councilman White noted that the Council cannot justify a different vacation policy for any department. Council discussion included: First claim on any additional monies would be used to bring carry-over balance to $500,000; Federal wage and hour bill effective on July 1, 1974, City would have to comply no matter if it was not in the budget; 2 mill levy for transit is not a salvation for another fund; need to • set policy on bus fare, need to set policy on retention of peak service; alternatives if Council stays with 15C fare --less $60,000 in fares, $88,500 down in fund balance (bus purchase left out), and $17,000 in headways, total $165,000. ■ 0 Page 2 Council Discussion September 11, 1973 It was the general concurrence of the Council not to con- sider using the $181,0.00 anticipated 52 employee salary re- serve, and one Councilman agreed with the City Manager that we could have fewer personnel, but maintain adequate pay schedules and increases. The City Manager stated that the budget had been reduced by three persons. Further Council discussion included consideration of adopting the budget like it is and levying transit mills in the middle of the year, and the City Attorney advised that transit mills could not be levyed then, that the public hearing on the budget could be set with the 2 mills added and after the hearing, the budget could be reduced. Councilman White noted that he had put high priority on the health programs that were cut back, also a pilot recycling program. He said that after studying the capital items repeatedly, he didn't see any real alternative except the additional millage. In Federal assist- ance, the only potential was in Parks, Bureau of Outdoor Rec- reation money, but funding, for the Capitol Improvement'' pro- gram is using federal revenue sharing money which forcloses Bureau of Outdoor Recreation assistance, and he would be will- ing to alter how we fund 'those programs, put more of a contin- gency on it, and in turn reallocate some revenue sharing dollars to another capital item in the budget. Mayor Brandt pointed out the importance taxwise of getting the downtown redevelopment going. Council then discussed Road Use Tax, Mr. Pugh advising that no property tax is spent for street maintenance, and explained money management for contractor estimates on projects. The City Manager suggested looking at utilities, including transit, for financial analysis, and var- ious approaches to spreading costs to users, within the next few months, and pointed out the lack of 'growth of the supporting tax base, noting that in Iowa City we run the community on 508 of the property paying the bill. He also stated that when you're getting a tax structure growth of 3, 4 or 5%, and you're getting an operating expense growth out of the economy of 7 or 8%, it's just a matter of time until your balances are gone, and that's what happened this year. 1]: I Oki -r.t Wm �� �..:, Ah 1. Ile. It MONO= If Agenda Informal Meeting Planning &`-Zonin4 Commission _ Iowa 'City, Iowa September 13, 1973 --'4:00 p.m. Civic Center Council Chambers A. Call to Order by Chairman B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes of, PrecedingMeeting 1. Meeting of August 23, 1973 D. Zoning Items 1. 'Z-7310. HollywoodManor, Part 5. Request for rezoning tract of land (R1A to R2 and R1B),by(Frantz Construction Co.-(vic. south ofiHollywood Manor, Parts 2,'3 and 4, south of _Taylor Drive and Davis Street and west of Sycamore Street). i Date'filed: 5/14/73. Revision filed: 6/26/73. P'i Z'deferred: .7/12/73. Revision filed: 8/23/73. 45 -day' limitation:`. waived. 2. Z-7314: Urban Renewal zoning code changes to conform to R-14 Urban Renewal Plan. E. rPolicy Item 1. C-7310: Policy study ofprivate drives. F. Subdivision' Items 1. S-7308. Preliminary plat of Hollywood Manor, Part 5, filed by Frantz Construction Cq.,(vic. south of Holly- wood Manor, Parts 2, ,3 and 4, south of Taylor Drive and Davis Street and .west 'of Sycamore.St.). Filed: 5/14/73. Revision filed: 8/16/73. 45 -day limitation: waived.' 2. S-7302 and S-7311: Braverman. -West. Preliminary LSRD and Preliminary PAD for a tract of land on the northwest corner of Mormon Trek Blvd. and Rohret Road. a. S=7302.- Preliminary LSRD. Filed: 2/28/73. Approved by P'& -Z:' 3/22/73 -- to be reconsidered. .i b. S-7311. Preliminary PAD. Filed:. 6/21/73. Revision filed 7/3/73. 45 -day' limitation: 18/17/73. Limitation extendedJto: 9/14/73. 3. S-7316. Final plat for Bryn Mawr Heights, Part 4 filed by Jonwill Inc. (vic. south of Benton St.', west of:: Bryn Mawr Hts.,!Part 3 and east of Penny Bryn Addition). Filed: 8/20/73'. 45' -day limitation: "10/4/73. STAFF.REPORT Planning b Zoning Commission September 13, 1973 SUBJECT: Z-73101 Rezoning request• of Frantz.Construction Co. from R1A to IR2 and R1B'(vic.'south ' of HollywoodManor,'Parts'2, , 3 and 4,; south of, Taylor and Davis Streets and west of Sycamore Street). Date filed: 5/14/73 Revision' filed: -6/26/73 P & Z deferred: 7/12/73 Revision' filed: 8/23/73 45 -day' limitation: 'waived STAFF A Staff Report for this rezoning ANALYSIS: request was submitted ,to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting of July12,1973. A preliminary subdivision -plat ofthe,-area-required " some changes that would also change the division line,betweeii the requested R2.and. RlB,areas.' As a result"of the required changes, the rezoning request was deferred.' The changes have.been made to the satisfaction of the Staff. The new legal descriptions are hereby included as, Exhibits A and B. Also included are copies of the original ,Staff Report. - STAFF The Staff finds no reason not RECOMMENDATION: to recommend approval of these rezoning requests,. PART T HOLLYWOOD MANOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR REZONING FROM RIA TO RlB Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 112 in Part Two Hollywood Manor Addition to Iowa City, Iowa,' also,'being the Southeast corner of Lot 123 in Part Three Hollywood, Manor Addition to Iowa City, Iowa; thence N 89° 55' 3811 E, 647.45 feet along the South line of said Part'Two, Hollywood Manor Addition; thence S 85° 29' 22" Et 36.59 feet to the South- east corner of Lot 106-in.said Part Two, Hollywood Manor Addition and also being the Northwest corner of Part Four, <Hollywood Manor Addition to Iowa. City,'Iowline'once S 6° 56' 57" Wp:.?30.91::feet along the Westerly line of said Part Four, Hollywood Manor Addition; thence S 0°`04' 22" E, 344.38 feet along the westerly,line of "said Part Four Holly- wood. -Manor Addition; thence S 19° 10' 38" W, ,258.00 feet to the Southweat'corner of Lot 184,; in said Part Four, Hollywood Manor Addition; thence S`73°21' 21" E, 231:64 feet along the Southerly line of said Part Four Hollywood Manor Addition; thence N 87°"37':58" E. 533.00.;feet along.the South line of said Part Four Hollywood"Manor'Addition to the Southeast corner of Lot 191in said' Part', Four; thence' S 1° 20' 10" E, 291.65 feet along the Westerly,right-of-way line; of Sycamore Street (said right-of-way being 70.00 feet wide); thence -' S 87° 36' 18" W, 1319.42 feet;!thence N 10 52' 29" W, 414.00 feet; thence'N 2° 28' 02" E, 329.15 feet; thenceIN 10 521' 29.11 W, 468.00feet to .the point 1. of beginning. Said tract containing 22.22 acres more or less. STAFF REPORT ` Planning &-Zoning,Commission July 12, 1973 SUBJECT:; Z-7310. Rezoning'request'of Frantz Construction Co. from R1A ,to R2 and R1B (vic. 'south of Hollywood Manor,, Parts 2, 3 and 4, south of Taylor and Davis Streets and west of Sycamore Street). Date filed: 5/14/73 Revision ,filed: '6/26/73 45 -day limitation: waived STAFF Wilbert Frantz, President, of ANALYSIS: FrantzIponstruction,Company, has sub itted a, petition requestng the rezoning of 39.8 acts of land 'south `of Hollywood Manor, Parts 2, 3 and 4.�e+atkached map indicates the location and extent of the proposed zonNgjrequests. The west portion for which R2 is re ted is 17 acres. 'The east portion for which RIB is reg7ted s 22.8 acres. The somewhat irregularly shakd;tr ct is gently rolling land varying from 1 to 90 in elope. is ,type of 'land is 'ideally suited for low to moderate'densi residential development. The present use of lanyfs �pcant ricultural. The nearby uses inclide duple and single family residential to the north in HollywoQoodd Manor, Parts 2, 3 and'4, vacant land to the.west and lout%and Mt.�rospect Addition, Part 1B to the east across Sy ore tree The proposed development would be'served 'by a southward extension of Taylor Dr a,on the west, a collector' street, and by Sycamore Street On th east, an 'rterial street. Adjacent zoning,%Qon�ta of RIA on the west and south, RIB on the east and -northeast portion, and R2'zoning 'north of the proposed •R2 zone.• The property touching the northwest corner is an R3B zone which extends northwest of the 'subject tract. The Harland Bartholomew plan of 1962 proposes R1B density for the entire portion of the City south of Highway 6 By-pass. Since that recommendation was made, C2 zoning,has been provided south of Highway 6 By-pass on both sides of Keokuk Avenue' modifying the, general zoning scheme. Additionally, the R3B and R2 zones provide step-down zoning; between the C2 and R1B,zones. The southward extensiin of the R2 zone would present's logical continuation of the already existing R2 zone. f r• ' REQUESTED ZONING MODIFICATIONS ''FOR PROJECT IOWA R-14 Requests for rezoning within the R-14 Project Area: A. C13S zoning is requested within the area bounded 'by 'Gilbert Street on the east, .Court Street on the south, Madison Street on the west and Burlington Street on the 'north. Blocks 93, 101, 102 and 103 would fall within the CHS zone. 13. R313 zoning is requested for the area bounded bylCapitol Street on the east (between' College Street and Burlington'Street), - Burlington Street on the south (between Capitol''and Madison Streets), Madison Street on the east (b'etween Burlington and: Court Streets), the Iowa River on the west ,(between Court Street and Burlington Street), Burlington Street on the north (between the Iowa River;.and Front Street), 'Front Street on the west (between Burlington and College Street) and College Street on the north (between Front Street and Capitol Street). The t,_ -I. --,.-'-' __ ---- . _..,A t'., no :'.n n —A .n I AI A. On page:330 of the, code, immediately following "Lb-tentrai Business`Zone," the words "CBS -Central' Business,Service Zone" should be added. B. On page 332, at D.,2 ,'add after (m): "(n) VP (CBS); the uses as regulated by 8.10.14a." C. On page 336, 8.10.14 CB Zone Use Regulations, it is requested that 'the text be amended to read as follows: Premises in the CB Central Business Zone 'shall be used for the following purposes only: 1. Retail Trade- including food, drug and liquor stores; eating,an or drinking,establishments', general merchan- dise, apparel, custom tailoring and accessories stores; furniture, furnishings',and appliance sales outlets; art, antique and book dealers; hardware, and hobby'shops, flor- ists'; jewelry, cigar, gift, novelty and souvenir stores; optical' goods, camera and photographic suppliers, news dealers and other uses lsimilar 'to the above, subject to the approval of the Council after receiving a report of the'Commission. i Zoning Modifications page Z Z. Services including hotels and motels; banks and other ln�c al institutions; photographic studios, beauty and barber shops; shops for repair''of and servicing of bicycles, typeweriters, shoes, watches and jewelry, instructional,.educational and institutional services ;l Schools; daycare centers, bureaus, indoor recreatilibraries, theaters, -travel andlibraries, parks playgrounds; blue printing and photostating; physis . la cal culture and health services; clubs and lodges;`laun- dromats and dry cleaners, public parking garages and other uses similar to the above, ,subject to the approval of the Council after receiving a report of the Commission. 3'• Offices (business and professional) 4• Government and ,Community buildings 5•, Mulitple dwelling units, above theround floor loon only. G• Offstreet parking facilities of 50 or more, spaces. I. Transportation depots. D. Oji page ;336, it is requested that the following text for "CBS Zone Use. Regulations" be adopted and added to the code Re 8 Regulations'. immediately following "8.10.14 CB Zone Use Regulations'.'• 8.10.14a CBS Zone Use Regulations Premises in the CBS Central Business Service Zone shall' be used for the fol lowing purposes only: I. The uses set forth in 8.10.14• Z• Auto repair garages, auto service stations, auto parts sales. 3• Multiple dwelling units. 4• Accessory parking facilities. 5• Car wash establishments. 6• Undertaking establishments. 7. Motor vehicle sales. r. On page 337b at 8.10.18, A., add at the end of the first pari - graph, as a second', paragraph, the following: For surface parking facilities, screening of vehicles sufficient to conceal said vehicle from public view is i Zoning Modifications page 3 required. Such screening may beprovided by plantings, 'b by stone, rick or wood structures which are at least four feet high. I.. On page 340 b., 8.10.22,4., in the first line delete "CB" and the:"s" at the end of "zones." Add new Section'5 after first sentence as follows; S. In the CB Zone said buildings shall not exceed a F.A.R. of 10.0, shall not exceed 12 stories and shall not exceed 140 feet exceptthat, premiums may be granted to allow a maximum. of 15 stories. Also add a new section 6 as follows: 6. In the CBS zone said buildingsshall not exceed a F.A.R. of18.0, shall not exceed 8 stories and shall not exceed 100 feet except, that premiums may be granted to allow a maximum of 10 stories. G. On page 341 a., add to the table at the top of'the page after "CB" the following: "CBS' None None None" [I. On page 342, 8.10.24 - change ;the CB dwellings square footage line to read as follows: "CB... .**none" Also add to, the table after "CB" the following: "CBS None None None *L* None" 1. On page 342a,'8.10.25,A.,1., insert before the last sentence: "For dwellings in the CB and CBS districts, one parking space on the lot for each living unit in the building." J. On page 342b, 8.10.25,A., delete wording in "8" and insert these words: "For hotel or motel uses, one parking space for each unit ,plus 'one space for every three employees. K. On page 342b, 8.10.25,A., add: 119. For all commercial uses in CBS Zones, one parking space for every 500 square feet will be provided." S TAFF RE PORT 'Planning 6Zoning Commis September^,13, 1973 SUBJECT: S-7308. Preliminary Plat for Hollywood Manor Addition, Part' V submitted by Frantz Construction Co. (vic. south of Hollywood Manor, Parts 2, 3 and 4, south of Taylor and Davis Streets and ,west of Sycamore 'Street.) Date filed:- 5/14/73 Revision filed: 8/16/73 45-day limitation: waived STAFF ANALYSIS: This entire area is now zoned R1A whereas it is platted for R2 and RIB Zoning and depends upon approval of Z-7310 rezoning request. The preliminary plat as originally submitted on May 14th, was objected ,to by the Staff and some discrepancies were called to the attention of the developer. In submitting a'revised,plat on August 16th, most of the discrepancies have been removed. At the present time Keokuk`Street`runs in a northerly and southerly direction.) The developer has assumed that Keokuk Street will make an approximate`90 degree turn and be extended east for a number of blocks. This is a rather dangerous assumption, in that the numbering of addresses would be ' affected. The Fire Chief has objected'to Keokuk Street as shown on this plat and has also asked that Taylor Court be renamed so that it wouldn't be confused with°Taylor Drive. The developer has indicated that he has no objection to renaming Keokuk Street and Taylor Court as shown on this preliminary plat. The Staff objected to some excessively lengthy blocks. The developer proposes'a street (which he calls Keokuk Street on this plat)' to overcome ,this discrepancy. It was the Staff's suggestion that Russell Drive be extended to the southern Perimeter of this plat so that it may function as;',a collector street to.Taylor Court from the south at some future date. The Planning and. Zoning Commission may wis}i to consider another street to be 'extended south so that Taylor Court may function as a true, collector street. Engineering has found some minor discrepancies' and the developer is being notified and will be asked to correct them. These include: fD M,I /p O in _ 1-�, ^, u I' 1 /i` / // // // S I ,Oy ,L9 0 nm5 ♦ 10•• r M $/ >I '1 t. N// Nr .Nay I �•_I I SNI m M/N ,a• \ / / �'n Ird s -,gll1 •~ I Val Z 'N in in M N / d N i / / M 00 9A , /-�•!@ . /.rc .c� �- 'LTi I o — I /11 �_ SL Berl, ~j 00 ';cora ®e� .P ,% i_ ;' O , F z A /t0 co .<0 / - o if) ( / / c p N �N �,/ N' / N//, /N N ': ;�/ W' / (D //" / tD r ID/ n tD I �r O o'ca 6. 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Lj cc w1- W , a 3v i p w a 4 oii -I I ✓'AY u/'t :4eb ':.yIW y: ��/✓/" jY 133211 S_ ciOWVOAS_ — 1 — r a '01,0ZhI S - \ �T =r =� �9.16Z `I�� J* 1% m i'Ci /I / // I /� 1 { � �'� `, -i � \_ •� I � ••-�-- awl I I j x to to 4. jl , i I _ �.I Ali^ �i L�� -./, 1 __ —.. _! �}_ ��> 1 1 I �._I / •- _ \ ' .ell °• 14 d-- Inrn All ,, /: ,., ., ..'_' ... . :�I �-_' —._ :._ter`.` -. r--_ _, _r, � \ �n •1 �� ; � I .., ' I 0-IJ10. r•inal plat for Bryn Mawr Heights, Part.Iv, owned by Jonwill Inc. (vic. south of Benton Street, west of Bryn Mawr Heights, ,Part 'III and ,east of Penny Bryn Addition). Date filed:', 8/20/73 45 -day limitation: 10/4/73 STAFF ANALYSIS: A preliminary plat of this tract was recommended for approval on August 22, 1972 by the, Planning and Zoning Commission,contingent ' upon correction of some minor discrepancies:,as pointed out by the Engineering Department. These discrepancies were corrected on a plat filed on August 23, 1972 and the recommendation for approval was accepted by the City Council on August 29, 1972. This tract .is bordered on the north by Benton Street and has RIB zoningfto the east and to the west of it. The tract itself is zoned RIA and the owner plans to develop it that way and has not asked for any rezoning., South of the area is all RIA and undeveloped.', The land is well suited for R1A single-family residential.develop- ment. The preliminary plat shows',a 1.01 walkway from Penkridge Drive to the Arbury Drive loop street. The final plat also shows this 10' walkway but it is not labeled as such. This is a minorrdetail,; probably an oversight, and can be corrected easily. STAFF The Staff recommends approval Pproval of the finall,plat for Bryn Mawr Heights; Part IV. i' "1 Ov n p�91h.\iG. �d .!b.o U� �Op ��0� -14 3 3 11tlVQ!VV E� \ CO z+jv m •.��oM0H m aai v W x aj o -� o .0w NNyy :. C � N+3 -o a, ioao o� I hNNq+�X:wrI �`� mob '+°v omomwo -- m r+ o ++ .. o bn.c rn a • $4 +� m �• O m_ »0+3 �0 4-1 0 7� d 10 W aotl�' 7wl a 0 N3 ! w m a o o a� ,� o r b ui c 0 c. r8 s9 ��� �`�i 41O�,ry4 \ m ocV,n p4H44H to m Loco +).-i r� !, co o Ad p I 0 �••� �In h M V p � D�I�.� � •. � ,. Z, t�► � � 000 ,. Y� S O 0 W 1 �y� ;gym NpN•� Z .• .00Esi a � p �n 1� X1.1 � � •�� •�: ti .000qo 00P � � � b .p•,153• Z 1 iZY •�,o, pe, �.'O Z � 4 0 0 p a I h o a ,� • , Z4. ' Q b p _� y '�•o ', hoh� i' i na�; g�13�.si 0 ! a 00%S STAFF-REPORT.' Planning & Zoning Commission September 13 1973 SUBJECT: 5-7318. Oakwoods'Addition, Part 6B, preliminary plat for a replat, of Lots 288 through 305 in,Oakwoods 'Addition, Part 6,'all.such lots facing on proposed Marquette Circle. Filed: ,8/31/73 45-day limitation:- 10/15/73 SUBJECT: V-7306. Vacation ;of cul-de-sac platted as Marquette Circle in Oakwood Addition, Part 6. Planning & Zoning referral to City Council. STAFF The two subjects listed above ANALYSIS: dovetail together and will be. treated as one. The original plat for oakwoods;Addition, Part 6, shows lots ,288 through 305, fronting on a cul-de-sac named Marquette Circle. The developer proposes to eliminate the'cul-de- sac and',run.the street straight through so that it will continue,. into iPartplat of which has alreadybeen submitted andwll-probably come Planning .& Zonin Commission at the next regular meeting. -Replatting of the `lots make them more evenly shaped and the original regular shaped lots have been 'enlarged. The number of lots has not been changed. If vacation of Marquette Circle is recommended for approval, the developer should be asked to rename it and make a dedication of the street in the: final, plat. STAFF= The Staff recommends approval RECOMMENDATION: of the preliminary plat for Oakwoods Addition, Part 6B and approval of the vacation of Marquette' Circle. STAFF'REPORT. Planning &. Zoning Commission September 13 1973 SUBJECT: V-7304. Vacation of alley running, east and west between Kirkwood! Avenue and'First Street and, west of Linn Street. Filed by Chariton Storage Company (Hy-Vee). ,Date filed: 8/16/73. 45-day limitation: ,9/30/73. STAFF ANALYSIS: The Chariton Storage Company (Hy-Vee Food Store chain) is requestingvacation of'a public and adjacent to the rear building walleof1theted KirkwoodtlyAvenueth. Hy-Vee'Food Store. The alley has a standard width of twenty (20)' feet and extends on an east-west axis approximately 300 feet from the Linn Street ,ROW to the former Dubuque Street Extension ROW. The alley presently serves; as an access way for interior circulation of Vehicular traffic within the food store's parking; lot.. ZONING AND LAND'USE Land north of the alley is zoned M1 and includes the'site of a laundromat,_ancilliary parking lot and a'barber shop. Land to the south, while zoned M1,` is utilized for ooiimieshop. pLand to; the predominant use being ;the new facility of the Nagle Lumber Company. Land;.to the east, again, while zoned Ml contains' a nucleus of commercial uses including service stations, business offices,'and plumbing and antique shops. Land to the vest is zoned,M1-M2. Land`in the Ml zone serves as the location of the Blakley"Body Repair Shop and, in the M2 'zone, the ROW of the Crandic Railroad. A petition was previously submitted by the Chariton Storage Company on June 30,',1972 for a vacation; othis petition was withdrawnf thisalley. The ' after opposition:wralled by Mr. Blakley, an adjoining property owner who was directly, affected by this vacation. As shown on the attached map, Mr. Blakley owns two parcels of property. One on the north side, and one on the south .side ,of this alley. He is currently utilizing the alley between his two parcels. Mr. Blakley does use the alley to the. east of his property lines for access to his property. He ,also has access from Kirkwood Avenue to the north. Access zs possible from First Street to the south but is not feasible at this time since'. First Street is not paved to the south of his property. The alley, if ;vacated, should be vacated for its entire length. This would include the portion of the 'alley separating Mr.`Blakley's two parcels of ,property. Ir 6ENTON `ST �' MODIFICATIONS TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IOWA R-14 As Modified The Urban Renewal Plan for Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14 as pre- viously'modified is hereby further modified as follows: Under Section C1 2.,a.,(2).Central-Business Service Area the first. paragraph thereof beginning,, The central business service area is hereby amended, by"deleting '"...and.".." -in the third line and by adding "...and to permit multi -family residential development.." after the words "..auto -oriented uses..'." Said paragraph, as modified shall read as follows: The central business service area is intended to allow for the orderly expansion of the central business district,^,to provide space for supporting retail and auto -oriented uses, and to permit multi'- family residential'development` The second paragraph of Section C.,2.,a.,(2) Central'Business Ser vice Area, beginning, "Permitted Uses:.." is hereby amen e y Me a ition of the"following sentence at the'end;:of the, paragraph: Also.permitted',in the CBS district are multi -family residential uses at the ground floor level and above, between Linn Street and the .east'half,of Block 93." Section C. 2.,b., Additional Controls and Objectivesp Central Business Service Area Area 4. paragraph 1, is hereby amended by e- eting ..an an ..uses.." from line three and by adding the following' phrase at the end of the sentence: ". and multi- family,residential uses.." Said, paragraph, as modified, shall read as follows: Provide for the orderly expansion of the Central Business District by permitting such activities as retail, office and multi -family residential uses. I`