HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-23 Regular MeetingREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 1973
4:00 P. M,
The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the
23rd day of October, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the Civic Centex. Mayor Brandt presiding.
Members present: Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, White. Absent:
Hickerson. The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First
Christian Church.
David Rannev, 711 Kirkwood representing Peoples Alliance
for Carpenter and Rannev Presented_a statement..on the._compos.ition
questea Uounc.ii investigation.:_, It was moved by Czarnecki and
seconded by Butherus that the correspondence be received and'
filed. Motion carried:
Robert Welsh, Chairman Citizens for a Better Iowa City_,
appeared advising of meeting on the review of Urban Renewal
proposal.._
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ment. It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki he /`:'i'
that t
letter be received and 'filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by, White and seconded by Czarnecki to approve
khe bills in the amount _o f_-_$2.61, _5.61.40_,.-_sub�ect_to audit. Motion
carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the
minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of 9/20/73 and the
Parks and Recreation meeting of 10/10/73 be received and filed.
Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the
re cLltLkio to_Xgfund Beer Permit for Aleko Hardware dba/Maidri etet
Corner�_630 Ioga�erltle L Upon roll call Czarnecki, White, Brandt,
Butherus voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried 4/0.
It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt.
the Resolution approving Class C Beer Permit Application for
Peci.na's Market, 615 Iowa AvenuA. Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus,
Czarnecki, White voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki to
adopt the Resolution approving Class B Sunday Sales Beer Permit -
application for Kathryn Kelly dba/Maid-Rite corner, 63_0_Iowa._Ave.,
Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki voted 'aye',
Hickerson absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt
the Resolution approving Class C Liquor Control License _Appli-
cation for Richard Bartholomew dba/Bart's Place, 626 S. inton
St. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki voted
'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the
letter from Frank Leone, _ISPIRG�forwarding _information from
Skip Laitner concerning nuclear power plants be received cnd
filed and referred to the City Manager and Council Legislative
Comma ttee for report back to council. Motion carried
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Butherus that
the letter from John R Kerr Civil Defense Program, Iowa Statc
University, Ames, Iowa, concerning a workshop_ course in Civil /
Defense Planning and Operations be received and filed. Motion /_,
carried. - ----
It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the
letter from Faithi:nowler, President, League of Women Voters,
offering the
Manager. Mo
It was moved
s assistance
Carried.
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Butherus and seconded b
and Recreation Commiss
sion's newspaper_citize
Motion carried.
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White that the
on concerning the
survey be
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It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White that the
rules be sus ended and the third reading of the_Ordinan.ce,.for
vacation of Alley in Block 4 County Seat Addition, fequested by -;
t e_ln].Yexslty Q£_Lovid._he give by_ title ons. Upon roll call_
Butherus, Czarnecki, White, Brandt voted 'aye', Hickerson
absent. Motion carried 4/0 and third reading given by title
only. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus to _adopt
the Ordinance. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus voted
'aye', H c erson absent, White abstaining. Motion carried 3/0.
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The Mayor noted a request by the developer for both second
and third readings of the Ordinance Reznni_n_g_Hollywood =Qr, Part,
5, From R1A to R2 and R1B Zones for Frantz.,.Construction_Company_.
There was no second for the motion to suspend the rules and give
second and third readings by title only. It was moved by White
and seconded by Czarnecki that the rules be suspended and the
_sec9adxe_aLdi g_be-9. -�Y- �e only_. Upon roll call White,
Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki voted 'aye', Hickerson absdnt. Motion
carried and second reading given by title only.
Scott Barker, representing Oakwoods Addition requested
multiple readings of the Ordinance Vacating_P_r9Rz.od ru -de-sac
known as Mar uette Circle in Oakwoods Addition, --Part 6.It was
move y it e and seconded by .Butherus that the rules be
suspended and the first, second and third readings be 'given by
title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus; Czarnecki,
voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried 4/0 and'all three._
readings given by title only.' It was moved by White and
seconded by Butherus to adopt the OKdin._a,= , Upon roll call
Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, White voted 'aye', Hickerson absent.
Motion carried 4/0. It was moved by White and seconded by
Czarnecki that the Public Hearing for the disposal be, set for
November 20th. Motion carried.
It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt_
the Resolution Approving_ the Contract for uniform and laundry
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service to D & J industrial Laundry_, Moline, _ .._.
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as recommended b Staff. Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki,
White and Brandt voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. .Motion Carrie
4/0.
Cary Goldstein, 10 Lakeview Drive appeared for ISPIRG opposing
the setting of the public hearing on the widening. of Burrington.
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It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter
be received and filed. Emil Trott and Harold Bechtoldt, 1132 E.
Court also appeared objecting. After explanation of the scope of
the project by the City Manager and Councilman White, it was
moved by Butherus and seconded by Whitetoadopt the Resolution i,fJ
a nie oar;+o fnr the 1974_.
Burlington Street Improvement Pro'ect for November 27th, 1973 at
4:00 P.M. in the Council_ Chambers_, Upon roll call ',Czarneckit
White, Brandt and Butherus 'voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion r
carried 4/0. 'It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White to
adopt the_,Reso,lution_Directiny_the Hngineer to Prepare Plans and
Specifications for the rp oject... Upon roll all White, Brandt,
Butherus, and Czarnecki voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion
carried 4/0.
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The Mayor announced that this was the time set for „public__ ///%�%
hearina on the disposal of the walkwav�n 4- a.woods__Addition,
Part 6. Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft
explained the need for the disposal. There being no interested
persons present to speak for or against the disposal, the Mayor
declared the hearin g closed. It was moved by White and.
seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution DisPosin of the ._.,.._.,
alkwa in Oakwoods Addition Part.6._.Upon roll call White,
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'ayeHickerson absent.
Brandt, Butherus and Czarnecki voted ',
Motion carried 4/0.
It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki to_set_
l of the alleyin Bloc .
a public he ng on the dis osa_k 4,
Count Seat Addition, as requested bythe University of Iowa, for J
November 20th, 1973. Motion carried.
The'Mayor advised that the public hearing on the disco al,.of_
portions of the alley in Pleasant Place, 2nd addition had been
omitted on the agenda, and would now take place. rDirector f Dir.
Community Development Dennis Kraft made a short presentation.
Klaus appeared requesting action on the Resolution Disposing.
The Mayor then declared the hearing closed. It was moved by
White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution2nd Addn._
Disposin of ortions of the alle in Pleasant Place,
Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki and White voted 'aye'.
Motion carried, Hickerson absent.
It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the..letter
resented be
from Atty.Eric'Heintz and the statement previously_p / /';'
re erred to the Urban Renewal Attorne for review and report back /
to the Council at the earliest date Motion carried
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Councilman Czarnecki requested tha�hte staffehDavenport Councilcure a
of /�'/ Po<
the Noise _Or.dinance-,recently__p.assed,by
in formal.. Tues.__ noon mgtL-+_1 IJ
City Manager Ray Wells .reported that he had checked the
t!+c elections_pa311e sidey�alk on_East Madison _from_Court to Harrison C
and found them propernothip_g R sual. He explained a request _
from the Universit�2f tea- U0 and....recommended_removal_of_
parkingol fro
on the web t side of NOButherusrth Ca tand secondedeby°Czarnecki r r
Bloomington•_ IIt was moved by to adopt the—R��°lut�nn Prohib�t�na Pa sta as -t vola_�_ined• Upon
rpll call Butherus, Czarnecki, White and Brandt voted 'aye',
Hickerson absent. Motion carried, 4/0.
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City Attorney Jay Honohan called attention to a proposed
ution which would authori7.e parking or electi9ns,_nQt
applicable to all subsequent elections_,_ It was moved by
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White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution.
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Upon roll call Czarnecki, White, Brandt and Butherus voted 'aye',
Hickerson absent.Motion carried, 4/0.
The City Attorney advised that he would have a report next
meeting concerning the petition filed in objection to the 1974-
1975 budget, and the certifications for the State Appeal Board._/`IX7
He also presented a letter from Jack Bowles concerning purchase
of a garage on city owned property on Maiden Lane, and requested
authorization to investigate.', It was moved by White and seconded
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by Butherus that the request be received, -'.and filed and the City
Manager and ,the City Attorney be authorized to investigate and
report backtothe Council. Motion carried.
City Attorney Honohan noted thathewas not, sure of the
Council's' intentions concerning the use of plastic bags for
garbage pick-up, so hadn't drafted the ordinance on gage
regulations._ After discussion, it was moved by Czarnecki and
sernnded by Ru hPrug that t•hP nrdinnnnp ront•nin +he renin of
collection, Motion carried.
The City Attorney also noted that several of the property
owners in the William White Bnu1Pv=rd-Sewer Project had filed-
Notices of Appeal:
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Rich Larew appeared concerning his suggestions for increas
patronage for the bus system, and requested definitions for
'necessity'I'and 'controversial' in connection with G. 0. bonds,
and commented on the detail for agenda items.
It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried. ,
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AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 1973 4:00 P.M.
Item No. 1
Meeting to order
Roll Call
Invocation
Item No. 2
Public Discussion
Item No. 3
Approval of Bills
item No. 4
Receive minutes of Boards and Commission.
a. Minutes of Airport Commission meeting of.
September 20, 1973.
b. Minutes of Parks and Recreation meeting of
October 10, 1973. -
Item No 5
Issuance of permits.
Item No. 6
Correspondence to the City, Council.
a. Letter from Frank Leone, ISPIRG,.forwarding'informa-
tion from Skip Laitner:concerning nuclear power plants.
b. Letter from John R. Kerr, Civil Defense Program,
Iowa State University,'Ames, Iowa, concerning a
workshop course in Civil Defense Planning and
Operations.
c. Letter from Faith Khowler, President, League of
Women Voters, commending the City Council for its
support of mass transit and offering the League's
assistance in campai.gns to promote mass transit.
d. Letter from the Parks and Recreation Commission
concerning the results of the Commission's news-
paper citizen survey.
Item No. 7
Consider ordinance for vacation of alley in Block 4,
County Seat Addition requested by the University of
Iowa, V-7303. (Third reading)
Item No. 8
Consider ordinance rezoning Hollywood Manor, Part 5,
from RlA to R2 and RlB zones for Frantz Construction
Company, Z-7310. (Second reading)
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consiaer resoiuLLall aijijLVVL1tj a oval +u +�� �•••
and 'laundry 'service.
Item No. 11
Consider; resolution initiating the 1974 Burlington
Street improvement project.
A. Consider resolution setting public hearing on the
Resolution of Necessity, for November 13, 1973, at,
4:00'P. M. in the Council Chambers.
B. Consider Resolution directing:the engineer to pre-
pare plans and specifications.r
Item No. 12
9Disposal- y s
Public Hearin on of Walkwa in Oakwood
Addition, Part 6.
Itett No. 13
Consider setting public hearing on the disposal of the
-alley in Block 4, County Seat Addition as requested
by the University of Iowa, ,V-7303.
Item No. 14
Business from the City, Council.
Item No. 15
Report on miscellaneous items from the City Manager and
the City Attorney.
Item No. 16
Public discussion.
Item No. 17
Adjournment
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS OCTOBER 30, 1973.
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COUNCIL;MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 1973 4:00 P.M.
Item No. 1
MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL" ?lah^�twvse zlosaHj
INVOCATION Rc,. FOLpJY u �3h=FIS' 1 Cl,vi iii CGuae� .
Item No. 2
PUBLIC DISCUSSION.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS.
Comment: -Bills
inthe, amount of $261,561.40 are submitted for
approval.
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Item No. 4
RECEIVE MINUTES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
a. Minutes of Airport Commission meeting of
September 20, 1973.
b. Minutes of Parks and'Recreation meeting of
October 10, 1973. -
Action:
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Item No. 5
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.
a.: Consider resolution to refund 'Beer Permit for Aleko
Hardware dba/Maidrite 630IowaAvenue.
•Action:
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Item No. 5(
Continued)
b. Consider resolution to approve Class B Sunday
Sales Beer Permit application for Kathryn Kelly
dba/Maidrite Corner, 630 Iowa Avenue.
Action: obj CZ_
C. Consider resolution to approve Class C Liquor
Control License application for Richard
Bartholomew dba/Bart's Place, 826 S. Clinton
Street.
Action: 7- vkl
Item No., 6 CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
a. Letter from Frank Leone, ISPIR'G, forwarding
information from Skip Laitner concerning
nuc U2 ear power PlaDt5-
Action:
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R. Kerr,Civil Defense
b. Letter from JOL Prograd,
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, concerning
a workshopcourse in Civil Defense Planning and
Operations.
Action: 4 e
c. Letter from Faith Knowler, President, League of
Women Voters, commending the City Council for its
support of mass transit and offering the Leagueb
s st ance in campaigns to promote mass transit.
Action:
e. Letter from the Parks and Recreation Commission
concerning the results of the Commission's
newspaper citizen survey.
Action:
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October 23, 1973
Item No. 7
CONSIDERORDINANCE FOR VACATION OF ALLEY IN BLOCK
4, COUNTY 'SEAT ADDITION REQUESTED BY THE UNIVERSITY
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OF IOWA, V-7303. (THIRD READING)
Comment:
The University of Iowa has requested the vacation of
bounded
the alley in Block 4, County Seat Addition,
by Court, Harrison, Madison and Front Streets. The
University owns all property in the block and would
like to have the alley vacated so that they can more
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effectively utilize their property. The City has no
Electric
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utilities in the alley:' Iowa-Illinois Gas &
easement for the
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Company has requested that their
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electric power lines in the alley be continued
should the alley be vacated., The Planning and
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Zoning Commission at its August 23, 1973, meeting
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recommended ,approval of the vacation by a 6-0
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vote. The 'staff concurs. Public hearing'was
held 2, 1973.
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Action
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Item No. 8
CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING HOLLYWOOD MANOR; PART
FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION
5, FROM RIA TO 'R2 AND R1B ZONES FOR
COMPANY. (Z-7310) (SECOND READING)
Comment:
Frantz Construction Company has requested a rezoning
of a tract of land south and west of Hollywood Manor,
Parts 2, 3, and 4 (south of Taylor Drive and Davis
Street and west of Sycamore Street). The western
be logical
17.5 acres would be zoned to R2 and would a
zone.- The
southward' extension of an 'existing R2 ,eastern
zoning 'that
22.22 acres would be zoned to,R1B,,the same
north. The Planning and Zoning
exists to the east and
Commission on September 13, 1973 voted '4-0 to recommend
rezoning of this tract :of'land. The staff concurs in
this recommendation. Public Hearing was held October
9, 1973. ?,/., f r ?
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Action:
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1973
Item No. 9
CONSIDER ORDINANCE VACATING PROPOSED CUL-DE-SAC
KNOWN AS MARQUETTE CIRCLE IN OAKWOODS ADDITION,
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PART 6. (V-7306) (FIRST READING)
Comment:
A revised preliminary plat for a portion of Oakwoods
Addition, Part 6, has been submitted which proposes
to replat the lots along Marquette Circle and to
convert Marquette Circle from a cul-de-sac to a
through street connecting with a proposed Oakwoods
Addition,'Part 7 to the west. In order to replat
this particu).;.-,r area, Marquette Circle should first
�be vacated back to the developer so that he can replat
the lots along a through street. This vacation of
Marquette Circle is tied to a.preliminary plat of 42
Oakwoods Addition,.Part 6B;. On'September 13, 1973
the Planning and Zoning Commission by a 5-0 vote
recommended approval of th6.vacation of Marquette
Circle. The Staff concurs with this recommendation.
Public Hearing was held October 16, 1973.
Action:
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FOR UNIFORM
Item No 10
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CONSIDER RESOLUTibN APPROVING A CONTRACT It-
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AND LAUNDRY SERVICE. �"weg
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Comment:
The City's service agreement for work uniforms and
laundry service expires on December 31, 1973.
two
Proposals have been received for a year period
beginning January 1, 1974. it is the recommendation
of the staff that a resolution approving the award
of this service contract be approved after a discussion
of the proposals at the October 23, 1973--,Icouncil
meeting.
Action:
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Item No. 11
CONSIDERRESOLUTION 'INITIATING THE 1974 BURLINGTON
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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A. ,CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING _07
THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR 'NOVEMBER 19731
AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. !It",0'u)
B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Comment:
The above resolutions are necessary to initiate the
1974 Burlington Street Improvement' Project. Under
this project Burlington Street will be completely
rebuild between Madison and Gilbert to provide for
four 12 foot lanes of moving traffic with one 12 'foot
turning', lane at each intersection. A detailed cost
estimate will be'!available at the. public hearing
on the Resolution of Necessity. The staff recommends
adoption of these resolutions.
Action:
7�)ecUa,1lo-
Item No. 12
PUBLIC HEARING ON DISPOSAL OF WALKWAY IN OAKWOODS
ADDITION, PART 6.
Comment:
This walkway was vacated by the City Council on
-September 18, 1973. It is recommended that the
ownership of this walkway be transferred to the
developer for the purpose of allowing him to replat
thesubdivision, and to subsequently dedicate another
walkway to the south.
1. Consider Resolution Disposing of Vacated Walkway
in Oakwoods Addition, Part 6.
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Item No. 13
CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DISPOSAL OF
THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 4, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION AS
REQUESTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. V-7303.
Comment:
This alley is located in Block 4, County Seat
Addition, which is bounded by Court, Harrison,
Madison and Front Streets. The University of
Iowa would like to acquire ownership of this
property so that they can more effectively utilize
this entire block. If the City Council vacates this
property on October 23, 1973, Public Hearing would
be held November 20, 1973.
Action:
Item No. 14
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Item No. 15
REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND
THE CITY ATTORNEY.
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People's Alliance Statement on Composition ? ��
Of Project Area Committee and Design Review Committee I
Before the review of the proposal by Old Capitol Business Center to
develop our downtown goes any further, we wish to call the council's 'attention
to a serious conflict of interest which, at minimumviolates the spirit of certain
portions of the Redeveloper's Statement of Qualifications and Financial Responsi-
bility. In response to question 13b of that statement, officers of Old Capitol,
Wilfreda Hieronymus and Jay Oehler certify that no "member of the governing
body of the locality in which the Urban Renewal Area is situated or any other
Public official of the locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities
in the review or approval of the carrying out of the project under which the land
covered by the Redeveloper's proposal is being made available,, have any direct
Personal Interest in the Redeveloper or in the redevelopment or rehabilitation
of the property upon the basis of such, proposal."'
According to information supplied by Old Capitol, Thomas Wegman and
William Nusser are both i stockholders in Old Capitol. Wegman presently serves
on both the Project Area Committee and the Design Review Committee. Nusser
Is on the Design Review Comm Ittee. Whether or not these individuals still
hold stock we feel they should resign their positions on the PAC and DRC. If
they still are Investors we question the validity of the Redevelopers sworn
statement.
In addition we notice others on the Project Area Committee who appear to
have personal or business associations with Old Capitol investors;' FurtherAhe
Project Area' Committee is dominated by business.interests generally and the
Design Review Committee seems to only represent a narrow seg ent of the Iowa
City community.
Under these circumstances we do' not feel that the PAC and DRC can give
a fair review of the Old Capitol proposal. We request that the council investigate
the veracity of answers to the questions In the redeveloper's statement as well
as other less direct relationships between Old Capitol and the official review
committees.
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People's Alliance Statement on Composition
Of Project Area Committee and Design Review Committee
Before the review of the proposal by Old Capitol Business Center to
develop our downtown goes any further, we wish to call the council's attention
to a serious conflict of interest which, at minimum violates the spirit o£ certain
Portions of the Redeveloper's Statement of Qualifications and Financial Responsl-
bllity. In response to question' 13b of that statement,officers of Old Capitol,
Wilfreda'Hleronymus and Jay Oehler certify that no "member of the governing
body of the locality in which the Urban Renewal Area is situated or any other
public official of the locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities
In the review or approval of the carrying out of the project under which the land
covered by the Redeveloper's proposal is being made available,' have any direct'
personal interest in the;Redeveloper or in the redevelopment or rehabilitation
of the property upon the basis of such proposals"
According to information Supplied by Old Capitol, Thomas Wegman' and
William Nusser are both stockholders in Old Capitol. Wegman presently serves
on both the Project Area, Committee and the Design Review Committee. Nusser
Is on the Design Review,, Committee. Whether or not these individuals still
hold stock we feel they should resign their positions on the FAC and DRC. 1f
they still are Investors we question the validity of the Redevelopers sworn
statement,
In addition we notice others on the Project Area Committee who appear to
have personal or business associations with Old Capltoi'investors. Further the
Project Area Committee 1s dominated by business interests generally and the
Design Review' Committee seems to only represent a narrow segment of the Iowa
City community.
Under these circumstances we do not feel that the PAC and DRC can give
a fair review of the Old Capitol proposal. We request that the council Investigate'
the veracity of answers to the questions in the redeveloper's statement as well
as other less direct relationships between Old Capitol and the official review
committees.
Bus. Phone (319) 338.0884 • Res. Phone (319) 337.4096
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J. ERIC HEINTZ
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
411 Iowa Statc Bank a Trust Building
Iowa City, Iowa 54440
October 23, 1973
City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Sirs:'
On the 3rd day of July, 1972, a letter was submitted
to the City Council of Iowa City on ',behalf of Citizens for
'Environmental Acti6n:iin which the group's interpretation
of the provisions of,the National Environmental Policy Act
was outlined,
In summary, Citizens for EnvironmentallAction, `through
counsel, stated that the requirements, of the National En-
vironmental'Policy Act apply to the R-14 Urban Renewal
Project in Iowa City. In addition°°it'was urged that admin-
istrative action on the Project by the City and federal
government cease pending compliance with the applicable
provisions of law and further, that,public hearings be con-
vened so that all possible, points of view be considered,by
the responsible agencies.
Subsequently, on the 14th day of August, 1973, a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement was issued by the Department
of Housing and Urban -Development, This Statement was re-
ceived by,the,Council on Environmental Quality on August 14,
1973, and published in the Federal Register on August 24;
1973. The Statement lists four factors which' necessitated
its preparation', specifically, the filing of the amendatory
application with the'Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment, the stage of the development of the R-14 project, the
controversy surrounding the project, and the Historic Regis-
ter nomination of the College Block' Building.
The,preparation and circulation of environmental impact
statements is necessary to apprise those persons and groups
affected by governmental action of the rationale for such.
action and to allow them to respond to such proposed action
with comments, criticisms, and suggestions of alternative
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courses of action. The guidelines of the Council for
Environmental, Qualitystipulate that "comments received
(by,that agency concerning Draft LYivironmental Impact
Statements) shall be carefully' evaluated and considered
in the decision process."
It is important that draft environmental
statements be prepared and circulated for
comment and furnished to the Council as
early as; possible in the agency review pro-
cess in order to permit agency decision -
makers and outside reviewers to give mean-
ingful consideration to the environmental
issues` involved. In particular, agencies
should keep in mind that such statements
are to serve as the means of assessing
the 'environmental impact of proposed agency
actions, rather than as a justification for
decisions already made. This means that,
draft statements on administrative actions
should be prepared and circulated for comment
prior to the first significant point of de-
e-cision-in
cision inthe a enc review process.
,(emphasis added 38 R 47, at.page 20552.
To assure the public that crucial decisions concerning
the project under consideration in an impact statement are
not made prior to the issuance of draft and.final environ-
mental 'impact 'statements,the guidelines of the Council on
Environmental Quality further provide that no administra-
tive action subject to the National Environmental Policy
Act be taken sooner than ninety days "after 'a draft environ-
mental statement has been, circulated for comment, furnished
to the Council (on Environmental Quality) and ... made avail-
able'I'to the public..." In addition, administrative action
is not to be taken sooner than thirty days after the final
text of an environmental impact statement has been so sub-
mitted to the Council, commenting agencies, and the public.
Citizens for Environmental Action presents this letter
solely to advise the City Council that it must refrain from
further administrative action concerning the R-14 project
until the provisions of the guidelines cited above are
fully observedandtheir requirements met. This compliance
will assure the public that no substantive and final deci-
sion affecting this project will be irrevocably made without
full consideration of all points of view by the governmental
agencies` involved.
Actions by the Council whichincludethe condemnation
of land within the R-14 area, approval of contractsfor
the demolition of structures and the clearing of sites in
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PART I. NEPA, CEA, AND THE R-14 DRAI'T ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT••=
PROCEDURAL ISSUES
to wei
h with
Citizens for.Eaviroaraental Action conaiders.it obligatonq B
care any. environmental impact statmaent (EIS) dealing with an environmental
issue within CFA's purview, inassitW as thia.mechanism for environmental
assessment and 'review is the on* mandated by Public Law 91-190, the National
Environmental Polioy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Amy individual has this same privilege,
indeed. obligation--it is the environment of each.one of us that is ultimately
at)stake.' Section 101 (c) of NEPA gives the individual's role this specific;
sanction:'
"The Congress recognises that each person should enjoy a
healthful environment and that each person has a responsibility to
Contribute to, the preservation and enhancement of the environment."
Beginning two years ago CEA sought by means short of legal, action to
secure the preparation of an EIS'for.the R-14 Urban Renewal Project in Iowa City.
In response to an inquiry from CEA dated September 219 1971 to the office of the
:Area Director of':the Department.of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Mr.
(haty Birch replied on October 21 1971 as follows:
"The Department of, Housing and Urban Development's procedure
project at the time the P ect was ,under review was:to.require an environ
mental evaluation as part of normal project processing, but only to
require an enviionaental I iapaot,statement if the project was precedent-
making or controversial. As the project was not considered to be
precedent-making,or controversial, an'anvironmental impact statement
was not
pro�Pm
The `Are a Director was informed tp CEA on May 17r 1972 of the decisive
rejection of the parking ramp bond issue (see page 11, this critique). Mr. Birch
answered on June 8, 1972,"in part as follows
As you indicated in your letter of May 17, controversy seems to be
widespread inlIowa City relative to the R-14 Renewal' project. This office
is now: evaluating the project and the one canponent,'the parking ramp,
which has been identified as the ;primary issue behind the environmental
impact question. If an environmental impact` statement is prepared the
entire project,will be assessed in the statement.
On June 13 and 14, 1972 the press announced that an impact statement would
be drawn up for issuance "within the next three or four months..." The lies
Moines'Raxister story is reproduoed at the top of page 3 of this Critique.
CEA's counsel, J. Eric Heintc,,memorialized the City Council of Iowa City
on July 39,1972.!Mr._Heints'Ilotter remains' germane to the present situation,
and is reprinted as pages 4 and 5 of this Critique.
The R-14 Impact Statement was iacued in Draft form in August, 1.97;1--a dear
later. The notice of its reooipt by the Council on MnvIrtlnnwnW- Wa:l.f.by on
A , published in the federal Re p (next page).
August l4' gaster on August !k, is reprinted
U A UM111uU1+
-- �withia�th� neltt',�hr�ee34�
Des Moines Register Pagle 31 ��y? c`e , :Zr=j w
WQ, Jon• 14.1972 III the meantime, the fit}
go 'ahead as `st4uduled .
iIM�%A�T9 cT�D plant to'aonstT. thec�7
IMPAU V structure
IN
IA�■ CRY
ei city nflclahments
U A 1�1- atter city ottidal9 met wN
Boots of,the''US-bepArt
By 1 R I ..I I t of'Housing aid 11rban=I
'Ty o(iment (HUD).'In'Omatia,
taeolrl,r sun wrnerl ' Molldey
IOWA CITY, IA, — Federal y�ye "eitWronmeotalam
officials will be drawing up an stoemenN!,.=, n0w=lege
"environmental Impact stale• by, law tor;"moit fade
„ funded programs — was
to nl b the Iowa tCity, down- quested by local, officials
town urban renewaj+project; In= er a. citizen's'group Opp
eluding a conlroveisial`¢2 mil-
in
il to,the ram demanded,
p •.
llon;parking rump, `and wilt Is such i statenieat be'd1
sue'-"thr completed'•%dachment nD
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL 2281
QUALITY
ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSTATEMENTS
Public Availability
Environmental impact statements re-
celved by the Council on. Environmental
Quality from August 13 through August
17, 1073.
NOTE: At the pend of the listing of
'statements recelved from each agencyis
the matte of aslndlvjdual who can an-
sorer guestionslregnrding those state-
ments.
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL 38,. NO. 164—FRIDAY,. AUGUST .74
There- had been some dis- group Intens to seek a court i
' . agreement' over. whether or not injunction against <construc-
ii? such a statement was needed tl0n of the ramp it the city
vill for the local urban renewal proceeds on. the structure b�
Ith project since It received prelim- fore the impact statement is
inary, federal •' approval before released by HUD.
;u `
the -];w made such statements The parking ramp issue has
mandatory. smoldered here ever since vat -
me City Manager Ray Wells and ers, in a special Apr. 11 refer -I
of- Urban Renewal Director'' Jack endum, rejected by a 2.1 mar -
int Klaus said Tuesday that while gin a proposal to finance the.
+el- HUD draws' up the Impact ramp through general obliga.
'b•r statement, the city sees no rea- flop bonds - despite a subslan-;
son why it cannot go ahead 6 tial savings in ,interest costs'
let;: • with plans for construction for and a'promise by''cily:officials l
the ramp scheduledto be not to use 'taxes to build the
fly started in August. ramp
Then lhecily council• b a 3.1
e D r . Richard Winter of 2 vote decided'to Aninte the $21
ft- I "Citizens for . Environmental million rainp''through revenue
ed Action! " (CEA) Tuesday bonds to be paid off by funds
tat c 1I ed - the city's, position' from the city's entire parking
Nis "paradoxical" and said The system.
Dr.PARrnrcrrr or HUD
Contact: Mr. rueliard it. Broun. Acting
Director. Calm of community And Environ-
mrntol Standanls, noom 7200. 451 7th Slrc_t,
S.W.. Wnahington, D.O. 20410, 202-755-5080.
Urban Renewal Project. Iown City. Iowa,
August 14: 7 -no statement raters to a conven-
tional urban renewal project which. le In-
tended'to eliminate present envlronmenw
denotenclm, replan and mbuUd a vhal section
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of the City. Minima the oentrd bdalnoan
district. And pormlt the Univoretty of Too" b
expand. Concern is focuacd on atrtoltwbue
1973' cimulatlon. And the boundnry or a historia
bite. (109 p6ges)
(ELR.Order No.31330)(NT1S Order No. IIB
731330D).
The Draft EIS explains its issuance, at this time in the following
paragraph from page'16
In vier of the environaattal reassessment required by the filing of
the amondstory application,',the stage of development of the project,
the controversy, and the Historic Register nomination,'it seemed
essential to HUD that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared.
In view of the provisions of NEPA,' it seemed essential to CEA, and to
CEAts attorney, that HUD prepare an environmental impact statement --18 months
ago. CEA contemplated legal action to that and, and estimated its chance of
success a.9highlyprobable. A legal precedent was at 'hand in the form of the
BASYAP;case BASYAP,'Ina. (Businessmen Affected Severely by the Yearly Action
Bus. Phone(319) 336.0882 Ret Phone (319) 3374096 "!
J. ERIC;HEINTZ
ATTORNEY AT LAW
410 Iowa State Bank & Trust Building
' Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
July 3, 1972
City Council
Civic .Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Sirs:
In the following letter, the Citizens for Environmental
Action .will advise' the 'Council of its interpretationof. the
_federal law governing the City's Urban Renewal Project, and,
in`view ':of that evaluation,will make a'number:of'requests.
The Urban Renewal Project, including; its most controver-
sialcontrover-
sialr component,; the Linn Street parking ramp, is clearly subject
to the provisions of the National Environmental.PolicyAct
which requires that all Federal agencies "include in every Irecom-
mendation or report on proposals for legislation and other major
environment, a detailed (ntly affecting the quality of; the human
Federal actions significantly!
nvironmental impact] statement." 'The
guidelines authored by',the Council on Environmental.Quality_
provide'. in section 5(b) that :'proposed actions, "the environmental .'
impact of which is likely to be highly`controversial, should be
covered in all cased (by an impact statement]." '_ Guy J. 'Birch,
Department of Housing and urban Development Area Director, in'a
letter,'
etter dated June 8,'-1972, admitted that "controversy seems to
be widespread in Iowa' City,' relative to'the IR-14 Renewal project.,"
Federal "actions" to which the impact statement requirement
applies are outlined'in Section 5 of the:C.E.Q.;guidelines and
'include "projects and continuing activities: ...supported in whole
or in ,part through Federal contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or
other forms of funding assistance... The park,ina ramp is a 1.2'
million dollar grant-in-aid (credit) for which ,the Federai govern-
ment "credits"zthe'city's share of the total cost of urban renewal.
This financial,arrangement-is undoubtedly within the ambit of the
guideline cited above`.
The National Environmental Policy Act became effective January 1,
1970. Interim:guidelines' were promulgated by, the Council on Environ-
mental Quality, effective on;April 30, 1970. :Section 11;provided,
in part, that the environmental impact statement procedure ".should
be applied to further major Federal actions having a significant
effect on the 'environment even though they arise fromrprojects
or programs initiated prior to the enactment "of-the'N.E.P.A.
Federal approval of the Iowa City Urban Renewal Project was given
J. ERIC HEINTZ
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s
Thuthe critical act t
:on July 9,� !1970. of was given after
the N.' E. P.A. w" enactedand, subsequent also to the promulgation of
-'
C.E. Q. guidelines.' I Ifi-additio'n, recen -,case law indicabesthat
Federal agencies mus
' t comply'with the�N�.E.P.A. when substantial
"actions 'remain to', I be . taken- in regard .to a continuing project; regard-
less of the.date of �fqj&rjl 'aPp'roval of, "the,project.
The most recent applicable guidelines of the C.E.Q. state that
.."no administrative action" subject to 'the requirements of the environ -
man I t al impact statement section shall be taken "sooner than ninety
days after a draft'tiiivii:oiimental'staterimnt has been circulated
foricomment.11 The guidelines further stipulate that no such adminis-
trative action be taken !'sooner than thirty days after,the final
text of an environmental statement has been made available to...
the public." Applying the mandate of the guidelines to the Iowa
City Project, it is the contention of Citizens for Environmental
Action that --pending the filing of draftland final impact statements --
further administrative.action.by H.U.D.,'or the City would violate,
'federal • law.
Section 10(e)ofthe Council's guidelines delineate6:the respon-
sibilityof federal.a
I 1 .11 gencJes-,to insure the the " 11 the ,fullest practicable
provision of timely public information 'and understanding of Federal
with environmental impact in.�order to obtain
plans and,p'rogramst'wi ronmental
This policy i.s,implemented.,under
the:.Views of interested parties."
the guidelines by, the'initiation of 'public hearings r which serve
as.& forum for the expression -of contrasting viewpoints by inter
ested'individuails and,,groups.
The foregoing analysis,prompts the following requests: I)that
draft and final environmental impact statements be:prepared and
circulated for public,'comment; 2) that --pending the preparation
of these statements --all federal and municipal:administrative
action cease; 3)ithat public hearings be convened --following the
preparation of the draft,impact statement and preceding the completion
of the final impact statement --so that all possible viewpoints may
be considered by the responsible agency. The articulated objective
of the National Environmental.Policy Act is the infusion into the
federal agency decision making processes the "appropriate and careful
consideration" of environmental issues. Compliance with the mandate
of the Act following substantial completion of a project subverts
both the letter�and the spirit of the 'law "and'should not be tolerated.
RIC
sel
C. .A
JEH:lh
� n rGGA NILL ltryur� -. :_ I
r
Plans), Plaintiff, vs. District'of Columbia Redevelopment Land.Agencyr
George Romney as Secretary.: Department of HUD,<et a1., Civil Action 99-72 in
the United: States` District Court for the District of'Columbia.,'In February.
1972 the"Court enjoinedfurther lard acquisition and demolition for an urban
renewal project until an EIS was prepared. including A meaningful discussion of
alternatives.
CEA :could not afford to sponsor litigation. If CEA had been able to go to
court. it would have rapidly have been discovered that HUD "Departmental Policies,
Responsibilities, and Procedures for Protection and Enhancement of Environmental
Quality.° dated July 16,.1971 (well before CEA's first^letter.of inquiryt cited
above) were in effect. "Policies. Responsibilities, and procedures" were not
published in the Federal Register until October, 209 1972. 37 Federal Register'
22673 (No. 204).' From Appendix As one paragraph referring to the Table (at
22676), and the headings of the Table and the part dealing with urban renewal,
(at 22677) are excerpted and reproduced:
Aceision points; for completing envirtmnienral Thresholds
.. elcaraneo on apPlicatlons
nie table brI011• Identities In HUD's-mvlew• urban renewal (note A-95 requirement)-
. processes thr Aeeislon polIA4 b which all (Conventional) appmeal. of plan or fund 1. Plans that change concentration In the
HPD envlroiunenlnl clearances nuut beeom• reservation forPartI (or co settsrenewal. ares approach, its or tit excess
pitted. The tAbtc Also sets'frith-.thresholds Land. Ii) I.e:, approval, hof either the'. ur- of 150 percent increase In density, or to
'r-above Which'"special cle,lraocc` is required. pan renewal. pion or fund rescn•nuon to vehicular tramc, or lu„drmnnd for ,
Special clearance nnust be followed by a lis•
a.1 c statement or a 102t21C environmental carry the. real estate acquisition. public se. vice or in demand for other public
> statemeuti Ili general. the 102(^-1C statement Improvements, rehabilitation, clearance ore. vices, or
shall be n+mplcled .for projects which are resale aspects of plan to completion.
controversial with regard to w:lethe: or. not , (Neighborhood :. development program—a 2. Conversion' of use expected Rte energy
nud. alhrf enelronmcnt.11 pnftcles and special mechanism for funding annual In. belle, waste products or white enemy
J stnn�Aodtri$ nn• bring mut. e: pre: relent mak• cromenU of renewal). approval of fund which exceed capacity of existing fncll-
Ing ,n tnc-sense that Impatallt covironmen• ICaefvatlou, i.e., npprovel of localltyS plan i11c1 slid a meets
s to absorb them In
'tn1 clrculnalnucen mlAting to :h0 Propn+nl slid budget for 12 months of neth'Itics, to manner that meets;nppllcablo at.nduras,
am not trented In centjAd omee guidance Implement the plan (see. conventional)-
doculnrn”. - 'Approval of major amendatorlea that trigger 0. I'role
ets involving structures on Nn-
thresholds. - tlnno Heglsler of Historic Places
1. 1`Inus; Involving an Increase of loo o:
more feet In the height of ally structure
�. over any. proviosulY existing structure
CEA submits that the foregoing HUD policy and procedure provisions did r
encompass the Iowa City R-14 project. Two particular provisions are emphasized:
a) that [an EIS] "shall'be completed for projects which are controversial with
regard to whether or not HUD and other environmental policies and standards are
being met..." (emphasis added) b) increments in "density," "vehicular
traffic," "demand for energy," or "demand for other public services" nearing
504 or more.
CEA notes: 1. The HUD definition of controversial (Appendix A) was in effect
during n controversy ofexactly the nature defined,' although the public was not
aware of the existence of the. definition.
2. The HUD definition of controversial differs from that of the
Council on Environmental Quality in its Guidelines of April 23, 1971 (36 Federal
Register 7724 (No. 79)), viz., from Section.5(b), at; ?724: "Proposed actions.
the environmental impact of which is likely to be highly controversial, should
be covered in all cases."
3. Both working definitions applied to the R-14 project.
4. Is there any question that the-R-14 project will cause :
increments far short of 50% in density, vehicular traffic, and energy and public
CEA_CRITZQUE.
servic es demallds7 If so,
e of
can the project's costs be justified? In the sane that
impact statement fulfills
one function an environmental
un Ye made.
such be
su eat can
'facts the analysis on which Judgm
of providing the basic
and
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has now confirmed CEAts
Register 10856 (No. 84),
suppositions. CEQ published in draft form (38 Federal
Register, 20550 (No. 147), August 1. 1973)
May '29 1973) and in final form (38 Federal
40 of the 'Environment,PCCo elooffOFederal
its Guidelines as Title --Protection n
Chapter V --Council on Environmental Quality,
Regulations,
of Environmental Impact Statements: Guidelines.
Section 1500.13 is noteworthy, as is its explanatory note ), alternativestin
Section 1500.8 (a);.(4),
are reproduced below.. Also reproduced, is
Attention is called t° tmention;
.;.the content of environmental' statements.
significantly
transitalternatives, and to "alternatives that will 'signi
for 8 (a)(iii)
of mass
conserve energy.�� Also reproduced are the explanatory notes (at 10865)
and'�8 (b),in the draft version.
CEA remarks that the
time for review of, an EIS will now be not less than 45
time will start with the date of
days (Section :1500.9 (f)rat the period
','
rile Federal Register of the notice of the receipt of the EIS
the publication in
Quality
by the Council(Section 1500.11 (c).
on Environmental
102.
chiding the acherei ml'.of land, teeters,
(4) Alternatives to the I each case, the
and interests ,therein.-
§ 1500.13 Application of section
procedure to existing Proj-
. (21 (�) p
tiied'not i
Lion, including• where relevant, Wlosc not
authority, of the re- should be su OTnpftrU detailed to
Lite the agency's
aeach
"is and programs.
-
tcithin ;existing reveal
or the proposed actiollt ndVC
the IcspoaOlblc�agency -Won of, the environmental benefits, costs
•o going.A oJectsand Programs In der
to avoid or minimize ndvclse. environ-, '
mi
theActrequires and risks
to ,studs, develop, and descrWn appro-
nllcrnnWt•es ` W recommended seasonable alternative. where nn exist-
ct airmen contains
mental eor The section 102(2> (C)
procedure' shall be section
further
to further
procedFederal
)male
courses of action )n any, proposal •which fag an analysis,
unresolved con ltcls conccrui»g such nu analysis, !ts}rcahncnt of alter -
may be ed
ignifi-
major l actions having a
even.
involves
available resources oe - that such treatment Is natives
alternativeccurri land riele�
u es
cant effect -the'-environment
though. they arise from Projects or Pro-
If
'tile euvironic»tR) I»1lmats the precise purpose or Lhe pro-
o[, posed action
grams initiated prior to enactment of the
Jnnunry. 1, 19 i0. While the status
evaluation posed
a
of all reasonable alternative actions. Pur-
that
Act on
Oofteworksofcompletion
nlde degree determining
ethose
vfla
vlrmunntal quality oraoidsouicor ll
effects, [s
may
.whether: to proceed adth the project, it.
of tile adverse. environucntal
sutflcient analysis of such al-
Is essential .that the environmental im-
essential.
lernRcosts and
shoo d
pits of proceeding are reassessed Pur-
rislksC1 accolclitalnPa»y
fits,the
suant to the Act's policies and P:Occ-
dures and, if the project, or program is
the w Process i Order through oforecncy
nlight�
m jor actions be shaP d so ast further ttorenh nial
revice pematurelY options w11ic1 enc
envlronnlentRI quality orbnveless
and restore environmental quallty as well
hnnce
effects. L•'xamples of such al-
i' as to avoid or minimize adverse environ-
detrimental
ternatives include: tile alternative o[
r-
mental consequences. IE is also imPo.
Cant In further action that account be
.taking no action or of Postponing nW ventre
taken of environmental consequences note
`
tending furtherstudy;
differ -
inatureactionsof M dPril 9de
fully evaluated at the outset of the Pro}-
fully
CO wl fch wouldsl»
' ect or program.
Additional language In the .discussion of
beltelits with different Cllalronnlent:d lin-
alternatives CO 0(n)(I104 reflects the de-
and
)rtcls (e.g•,'. nOIL•'trlCLainl altemadveelsec.
cletan In Nit OC V. Morton, 3 E30 1558 (DIC'
n0ad control prOgrnnt3, Or nstr t l0n) t
and Recommtndadon No,.4 In the
conslrticllo»115
19. Apptkatfnn to exiting pro}ech
programs: 'rhls section has been ellghtlp
'.l that the act applies [o
alLcrnativCs to highway' Cir. 1972)
alternatives related LO dlRCrent dCe1K CEG htuy 10 memo, 3 ER ra-8+.
action willcll •1•nts hubsaCnOn emphaalces the tm-
revised to make clear
.IneJor ►cuoly pet to be. taken on environ -
signtdcant projects, even Hough
Or de tells Of tilo'ploltosed (b)
portaRCe of auhaL►aCO aver farm In the cos -
mary
would present different un'troninCtllalEIS
Ca )InI9 -tent of EI9'e„end stresses the pri
mentally :
I' such Projects were be)mn prior to pafsage of
Is now supported by over-
Ilppactt- (e.g., cooling Pontis. vs. as a full d cu -
towers for a Pan•er plant or allCIUntives ; meat' n ofson reverence to incorporations of un-
We wt; TiLL+ view
�.whelraing judicial' precedent, me, e.g., Jtca-
dforttm, 4 Eno 1933 (OW
that Y611significantlyCC»aers'C C»el'R)') ; decaying documents Is from Racommendstloa .
to provide for: cant- No.9 of the D1ny is memo, 3 ER 99.
I. r11W Apache. Tribe V.
Cir., Jan. 2,1973): EDF v. TVA, 4 ERA 1950
alternative n1ea5Ui'Ca
pensatlan of fish alld wild11tC IOSSCS, hl-
j (6th CU.; Dec. 13, 1972) (Tellico Dam case)•
' Is consistent with the int,QaLLam. t of e f �-
and
'' mer section Il. of. the CEQ guidelines.
.
Meanwhile, HUD published a new Circular 1390.1, "Departmental Policies,
of Environmental'
Responsibilities, and Procedures for Protection and Enhancement
(no. 137), July 18, 1973• Appendix A-1
Quality,” 38 Federal Register
19182 From
page 8
CEA 'CRITIQUE
we again excerpt the headings of the .Table, and the two lines of the Table
referring to urban renewal projects:
Ln, yt;y. Dnds(.n polos TLrcsRdCa
Crban Rentnal: com•on"on.l. = Aro .tin nl of Inn I 9 or Approval of All urban mne.pr Ices.
u: •Jrr mncmWtoq. .... _.
To conclude this part of the R-14 critique, Citizens for Environmental
Action make the followingcomments:
1. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Guidelines of the
Council' on Environmental Quality, providing for an environmental impact statement,
have long applied to the R-14 project.
2. The language of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's "Policies,
po a issuance of an environmental
Res nsibihties, and Procedures" the'-
impact statement as long as two years ago.
3. It is the responsibility of governmental agencies to apply statutory and
regulatory environmental protection measures; it should not be the responsibility
of small", indeperdentl„v ;financed; Private environmental organizations to invoke
such environmental protection through litigation.
401 It is ironical that, if CEA had commenced litigation, a far more timely)
,. the
environmental impact statement very probably would have been ordered, and
environmental assessment would have long since been completed,
5. The suspension of administrative'actionsJduring;the review and consideration
of an environmental impact statement,"the specifics of which were cited in hr.
Heintz! letter, continue to be mandated by regulatory law.
b. The environmental issues, although no less urgent two years ago, or:a
year ago, are now far more visible and more widely appreciated (the editorial,
"Let's do something about the energy crisis," on the first page of Section H,
the lies Moines Sunday Reai2t&n,of September 239 1973, is reprinted as pages 9 and
10 of this Critique as'a"recent example). These issues include mass 'transit
subsidy; automobile dependence and subsidy, parking ramps, fuel shortages, energy
conservation, and complex source analysis.
7. Due consideration and review of this environmental impact statement, with
full consideration,of alternatives, including energy saving alternatives, is
correspondingly more important.
8. Citizens for Environmental Action is forced to devote some of its resources
to pr000dural issues, but of course would'profer to concentrate its attention on
substantivo environmental questions, which comprise come of tho'major problems of
Fniblic policy in our time.
9. The Council on Environmental Quality, In eo.lio.l.tiny, oommnnLa qn Off draft.
of 40 CFR Chapt. V, Soot. 15011. fouffd that ono 'themn In Lho majorlL,y or oommentn
rocoivod was that "the Council should inorpane the,oppnrtoni.L,y for pnblln involvfmonL'
in the impact statement prooeao." (.)B IpMferal OnalnLar'7.n5.�O) (XA nnmmwvin 1,h4
Council .for tho`steps ,Lakon'in thin diraotlon'1n Lhn nadlflnoLl,on of ,LF; gelrlelinoa
for environmental impaoL ntatemente.
T'
thdn Wester,
Japan without compar ,
thing able «dvantage in level of
living.
I- ...i •. W �`. ii�L•n I
Idly consuming its foasd resources.
The compromise of environmental
standards to meet energy demands
could set a devastating precedent. It
abolt . could be more damaging to the future of
mankind than the reduction. in' energy
supplies would be if that became, in
• - • fact,', necessary. • It is a panicky, short -
Ion, reaction, which should be rejected.
A- energy erI sis ice' es n at�Y
I half the p-mblem_ The other hait.ls ever
gy oonaetvation, which must b"changed
'
from in rbstiation, to wlsldt everyone
gives up•service, into an effective I Part
of the national energy plan.
Is there an energy "shortage"? Or is
Or In them a
-
there overconsumption?
~•
failure to planthe efficient use of the
I By-THE,REGISTER'S, EDITORIAL PAGE STAFF nation's energy resources?
...�:-What has been the government's role?.
Why have oil industry aubaW Ifin �� ofa
and protective import quota
stimulate the output needed? What has
IDES MOINES SUNDAYgra
REGiSTER'll been the effect of government. proms
that : have stimulated the on
- — -- - --- private autos?. What is. the effect of the .
1 September. 23,' 1973 ; lack of subsidies for railroads and mass
itransit systems?
.None of these ,questions can be an-
-- sweied'satisfactorily until there is a
— nattend energy Policy -•a DollcY. that
The energy challenge is accelerating- sulfur dioxide and other pollutants be considers consumption, .resource and
like an electric motor Olin : gtsg �OWlaoe .--�� to levels not harmful to human forefgn ,policy Issuer and Wonde I tbern
oC els phases, and,.4s•,epgediag, out of health by 117b.' -NM X NW "� efts. ' •into a reaWflc plan for. meethg tmrnedl-
cohlrnl end le dAfe'very little is'being; Pane puttinj their cohtroli into efteet'be long-term and ]ang•terneeds•
done bbout it. -fore that date. .Nixon is asking them to Carrell' 1. Wilson, former, general
The Joint Economia Committee of: 'delay implementation plans—In other manager of the Atomic Energy Commis -
Congress warns thafcold,weetlxr couldi Jwords, to,; allow, some pollutlon.clarn- sionland now a professor of - manage-
congreslilhilic with shutoff -, eaoil from the aging to human, heilth merit at -the Massachusetts Institute; of
Middle hast flits R-inter',to produce "an T h e P r e s I d e n t' s',enorgy ones- Technology, takes a crack at devising
economic crisis In the United, Slates un-, sages -three ttds year_ -' have , con;
en such 'a plan !n' the current Issue of
pnrnileled since the Great Depression." !rated eh plans, to increase energy. sup- Foreign Affairs•
lows faces, acute problems. The Gov- pAps.Jkyi month be gage',four pending Wilson calculates that an energy con-
ernor's l•:norgy Advisory Committee re-, servation program' can slow ilia annual
ports that propane gas., is available. toincrease In enrsgy consumption ham 4.5
Is there an energy/ r cent -the present rale -to 3 per ant.
meet only 75 per; cent of the state's (f Per
heating and corn -drying needs. The shortage". Or is there This tae modest es three
times more
me United
management of the Rock Island'lAnes, OUBr'COltsfliliption? ane g caanow pita tthen Western Europe
whose tracks Criss Iowa; nays .1t
docan'thave enough:diesat fuel to keep and Japan, without comparable edvan•
err tags' level of llvttnngg
Irnlns running this winter. f ""gen Americans pay high energy coals for
The Nixon administration's response measures the. "highest ur cy" They
to this energy challenge has been Yo call would nlloW rthe ,Mnstru*01 of the frivolous things. The popp•top,oa A bever-
fm Inver environmental sa{eguArds and trans -Alaska pipelloe,,va `0 the con age,cip requires three,Wnea;tnore encr•
legislation to Increase energy supplies. structlon of ,dooprieter poets to'Mccom• gy to produce than the aaditlgoee on.
modate supertankers, '; deregulate the The rate structures of. utility com-
Enrller Ills month,';_Mxon endorsed ulatel the encourage can,
the ldelaying of clean air,`.programs to price of natural gee and stimulate genies are designed to enco g
i strl minln of coal sum tion by giving larger users lower
get enough energy to make it through' P• 8 p g
tho winter: Some coal and' heating oil The adminthe balanced
response falls unit rates than smeller were: They com
Onlpdn high levels of sullUr which when' short of ilio balanced and com• ENERGY
burned converts to sulfur dioxide, a pot• prehenslve- plan needed to deal -beth
lutant associated .wllh'lung diseases,t .,with Immedinlo energy shortfalls,, And Pleas rn,I pope two,
The 1910 Clean Air ,`Acs -'requires ltiet. ahe.longapnge problema,ot a planet rap
iti;luv ,t,i'r�ll''., a .• `:i;I ,V ; •n`,
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ENERGY
Continued from page one
tine to advertise: and promote larger which haven't been answered, according flowing from Alaska, will be able to
consumption of electric power, including to Wilson. He proposes the construction provide less than half of its needs from
the use of electricity for heating, though of.new nuclear power stations under- domestic. wells, requiring the import of
there is a dfeadful loss of energy' in ground where an accidental leak of ra• 15 million barrels a day.
converting oil, gas or coal into electric- : dioactive materials could be contained. Neither : Latin America nor, Canada
ity fonccaling purposes. In other respects, -Wilson's plan is has oil available in that amount. The
Consolidated Edison of New ,York, in similar to the Presldent's—with com- _only potential ifource is the Middle East.
contrast to most clec,ric utilities, has pletion of the"Alaska' pipeline, the con- The' bank predicts imports'Trom; the
urged its customers to, reduce con- ,struction of superports and greatly ex -.Middle, East of 11.6 million barrels a
sumption. It does not even encourage -panded strip-mining (with safegual day by 1995, If this comes about, the
Increases, in use during off-peak con- Other, plans can be developed,' giving United States would then be , relying
sumption periods. different _weight ,to conservation, re- upon the Arab states for, three-fourths .at
Trucks use three to seven times as 'source development and research'objec- its oil Imports and for nearly 10 per cent
much' fuel lo' move', a ton of, freight as . , lives, but the important; thing is that the of the nation's total supply of oil,
railroads, yet we confine to pour billions national government see the necessity of •Problems could be expected, in other
Into new freeways while much of the na- establishing some policy and pursuing it -parts of the world as :weri With 6 pee
Eon's -rail system Is falling apart. faithfully, cent of the,. world's, population, the
Autos are the worst energy; offenders. Nixon and Wilson: differ on the nature United States now �a 55 per cent
One-half of every barrel of 'crude goes of the energy problem, which goes a long of the worid's'energy.
for gasoline. It is commonplace now to way toward explaining their differences ` ` The gap between the energy "haves"
blame emission control devices for ra- - in.poltcy- widening. This Ineq•
duel en inc s efficiency. They do in Wilson sees a growing national ener- .and "have nonti is
n8' g Y g g uity cannot continue to grow indefinitely
creaser gas -consumption slightly -by gy emergency" that will peak in the ,without the under -powered ;'majority
about 7 per cent But we pay higher reaching up to pull the plug on'''our
penalties for'•cx1ras'—a 6 percent pen lit 1985 the U.S. will energy excesses.
ally Tor automatic transmissions, a 9 to 6e . able t0 provide leas The Pressure on resources which this
20 per,ccnt penalty for air conditioning. could represent Is illustrated by the `ac -
Weight ' carries the largest penalty—up than half of ' its petro. " celerated development' of Puerto Rico.
to 100 per cent, leum needs. 1n' 1940 Puerto Rico had an agrarian
Wilson also proposes a sharp shift in sugar economy and an annual electricity
the source' of U.S. energy to coal and mid-1960s, the most 'critical aspect of consumption of about loo kilowatt-hours
away from oil. This could only be which will, be a growing reliance on per capita,' comparable,to that of pres.
achieved by an all-out effort to produce " Middle Eastern oil. I ent-day Indfei Since then, Puerto Rico
gas from cohl. Coal gasification has Al a press conference ,earlier this has undergone a rapid economic devel.
been demonstrated, and the technology month,' Nixon said: "We have . heard a opment and its per capita energy; now exists to produce low -quality gas. lot about'a crisis. I do; not use that sumption has Increased 20 -fold.
The obstacles to the' production of high- 'term, because we do not face a crisis In If the undeveloped nations were jerked
er-quality gas are formidable. Wilson that•sense of flue word. I would simply out of their :subsistence existence
urges "a massive crash program" of say that to the short-term we face a with similar speed, :the earth's fossil
parallel pilot and demonstration plants problem. But long-term; the pros- resources' would be exhausted before the
for the four or five gasification pro- peels for adequate energy for the United end of the, century. The lesson: from
cesses that now appear promising. Stales are excellent.": these dire facts is that the United States
With a breakthrough in gasification, Researchers who extend present ener cannot afford. complacency. An energy
Wilson says coal could provide 50 per gy consumption and resource usetrends challenge is upon us,
cent or the nation's energy Deeds In Into the future confirm Wllson's",fears The United States has experience in
1905, compared with the 20 per cent for the future. The Chase' Manhattan 'meeting this type' of challenger The
provided by coal in 1970. This wouldhank in a recent report says U.S, ener Manhattan Project that developed an
permit a reduction lit oil imports, from gy requirements will nearly double by - atomic bomb, and the: Apollo Project
15 million barrels a day in '1905 if 1985. The bank says thnl,•it`present that landed a man on the moon posed
present trends continue, to 5 million trends continue, nit will then provide ; similar technical difficulties, costs and
barrels'n day, almost half the notion's primary, energy, complications. Only through this typo of
The critics of the safely of nuclear The difficulty with this projection is s total commitment can the energy chat -
power plants ha q States, even with all lenge be met.
po p halve raised valid questions that the United Sln 1
Part ii,i RAMP PARKING ISSUE,
4 The sections History and Status of:the e Project,. Private and Public'
Opinion,, and Traffic/ Parking Issue ail r:
ef er to the ramp -Parking issue.
The History of the Project does not give a clear chronology
of the'
,Course of events in citizens efforts to stop the building of a ramp on
Linn Street, generally referred to as Parking Facility #1.
On October 1. 1971, an updated study by. Barton Aschm
an Associates
analyzing parking
needs for Iowa City was completed,' recommendingthree
ramps in the R-14area. Tnis report formed the basis for the cityls
Parking Policy It is also quoted in the impact
I ,statement.The requirements for future (
cpa.t1e0d1oParng in thisstudy were predicated 1n)
aMid-America Research
Coporation Study completed in 1965 which estimated
gr I owth in the community to loopOOO by.199o..
' I 'I I I Since then the population,
projectionshave:been signific
antly changed 'ascan be,seen from the part
of. this critique.called P6pulation
The Barton
revenue bond, funding I . 1. 1, A6chmann plan assumes
un ng for the
I ramps and states (P.24) regard
Street Ramp,' mHowever, . � ! . I regarding the Linn
because it is intended toI , I
Use park -Ing revenues to
. I
.��retire such bonds,and because of the uncertainties in predictin g ex. I actly
..when thepew retail andoffice development will generate additional
-Parking requirements a conservative approach is recommended."
On February 16, 1972 a public 3aearing was held on the necessity and
location of ramps,,
On Oebraury 25, 1972 the city staff submitted for Council considera- ,
tion the Parking Policy based on the unrealistic Population
projections.
On March 8,I 1972 the Council declared that on ADril 11,'1972 an
election would be held on the following referendum:
"Shall the City of Iowa City, Iowa, acquire and improve land by the:
erection of a Multi -Story 4
Parking Facility
Cility and contract indebtedness for
purpose not exceeding $2P0009000.00 and levy a tax I I x annually upon the
taxable property, in the City of Iowa City, Iowa, not exceeding three and
three-fourths mills per annum for the Payment Of such bonds and the
interest thereon?" This, of course,,w:as a general obligation bond issue.
On April 4, 1972 the Council
officially adopted the Parkingr Policy,
On April 11, 1972 the referendum was defeated by a vote of 4604
opposed 12906 approved.
wuuua p860>iz
The Impact,Statement says: (p.11.)$A'public election•was..helii. in
mid-April on financing of the ramp.... Seventy, y percent of the 6000 resl-;
dents casting a vote (; of the registered voters) rejected the proposal."
and later (p,35) "Roughly 18% off,all registered voters in Iowa City
rejected the ramp proposal in 1972." It could as accurately be stated
that 6,,'1 of all registered voters voted for the ramp; The discrepency
between 18% and 25% is a good example of the carelessness shown, and these
statements generally show the prejudiial nature of much of the Impact
Statement,
On other occasions this vote has been referred to disparagingly in
an effort to minimize the vote against the ramp. The following figures
should be considered:
School board election, September 13, 1971. Total ,votes: 5280
School board election, September 11, 1972, Total votes: 4624.
School board election,;. September ll; 1973. Total votes: 3,780.
Primary Council election, 1967; Total votes:5547
Primaryr
Council election 1971. Total votes:7511.
Final council election, 1967. Total votes:7827.
Final council election, 1971. Total votes: 10,325.
In this final council election, voters were also asked to vote on
a bond issue to finance improvement to the water plant. Total votes:7053••
Ramp Referendum, April 111, 1972. Total votes: 6700,
On May 16, 1972 the Council voted to approve the plan for the Linn
Street ramp, to finance it with revenue bonds, and to increase the park-
ing rates in the'CBD'to help finance it. Subsequently the bonds were sold,
The Iowa Code specifies that general obligation:bonds are, paid from
tax money but revenue bonds are to be; paid from income generated by the
project. The Parking Policy had shifted enforcement costs from parking';
revenue to the general fund. Since the general furs'. includes tax money,'
and since total costs of the bonds were not being paid out of project
revenue this appeared to be an illegal proceedure.
No mention is made in the History that the 'citizens concerned
about the ramp next asked for a'hearing before the State Appeal Board
hoping that a'legal suit could be circumvented. This request was granted
on July 20, 1972 and the hearing was held in Iowa City on August 3,1972,
On August 15, 1972 the State Appeal Board announced that thin did not
lie within their jurisdiction. A suit was then filed in the Iowa District
Court and subsequently an injunction was issued stopping the city from
Gh:11`.l:li.1T14,U1'.
„c ".' nuinF. any further action on the ramp bocaUbe of illct •.a financini;
ii:r.od:,. Thin docis ion a„s appealed by Ehe city arid, the case is still
pending in he Iowa Supreme, Court.
Thc.Statement:says that "many individials and groups also support
Be ramp, via opposition is, largely financial in nature:' (0.36) Curiously,
tne'dra..ft K tement continues by listing the environmental concerns
ex.•ressed about the ramp. It can not be overemphasized that the financial
basis of thin suit 'does not indicate that resistance was largely financial
in naturc. This choiue of legal means to stop the ramp when .the Council
overrode the mandate of the election seemed the simplest and most direct.
however, the principal objection to the ramp, and to the continuing
support',of auto'- oriented, services in this community has been, and will
co:rtinue to be; largely environmental in 'nature. i The' p -art' of this
critique concerning CEA -HUD' correspondence is ample evidence of this, and
the city in their response to the'Ststemont further, confirms this.
Although HUD officials interviewed members of the City and University
ntnff, anti Johnson County Regional Planning personnel no attempt was
mace to interview any member of the group opposed to the ramp. If Such
an intervic.r'had boon held this would have beenclartaed before the draft
Statement was dr;wn up.
The Statement (p.83) points out the advantages of providing park-
ing facilities, or alternatives, during, the period of redevelopment
rather.than prior to development. Ironically, this desirable timing
flexibility :•ras rained, in part, as a result of legal action against
the City. 1t is clear that the City would have started construction of.
the Linui Strect Rapp' in the fall of 19724f this litigation had not
been undort<oken.
arayxrisa ur�exnsnmaStaxscwxsuvw�c �waauu a e.« IDos Moines Rooistor pnnndl
Remarkable I Remarks
• Terming: the automobile "the most wasteful means of trans.
paruuion ever Invented,” former U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Stewart Udall, speaking In Mossachuselts, called for a better
way for the Americom public to gel around.
! Said Udall:
"Dur Job In this country today Is to gel
r} good, cheap public transportation. The U.S.
. • ; . must make a major switch from the nuto-
roobllc."
fTMWAIIi . .
UDALLI-
CEA' CRITIQUE • ' • pie 14 '
Throughout the Draft Impact Statement there are so many unsubstan-
tiated, careless, opinionated, conflicting, and repetitive assertions
and statements that only a few can be discussed here.
"Parking revenues have declined modestly in the past two years,
indicating either the increased mass transit ridership, elimination of
meter parkingspaces, or a combination of both." (p.18) Comparative
figures might well be included here. "Iowa City residents are highly
sensitive to changes in parking rates,.and... any 'increase would encourage
more people to use transit thus reducing the need for parking spaces.
This tactic might also divert trips to outlying shopping areas where free
spaces are provided, thereby shifting rather than reducing` environmental
problems', however, and should not be undertaken without careful consid-
eration,!! (p,82) 2n 'fact„ parking fees were raised in the CBD from 10¢
to; 15¢ and.hour, or from 5¢ to 10¢ an hour on May 16,'1972,; ,to increase
the funds necessary to pay, off ramp revenue bonds.
1168% of the shoppers and 42%:'f the business trips (to_the.CBD).
currently use curb meters.If the downtown area is to attract patrons
in the future it will be necessary,to provide highly convenient and
attractive alternate patron -facilities...." (p.19)•.A ramp, three or
four stories high, several blocks from a place of, business, would not
seem as convenient as a curb meter, or for that matter a surface lot.
The larger question of the convenient, free mall parking vs.' ramps.at
15¢ an hour isnot mentioned,
"Present traffic and parking patterns are among the more blighting
influences at this time", (p.66) This is an odd and obviously prejudicial
' assertion since there have been several vacant lots covered with weeds
and enclosed by make -shift fences covered with graffiti. There are also
nary old and decrepit buildings one of which partially fell down in
September, and another that is fenced for the protection of pedestrians, '
"The automobile will.continue tobethe major means of transport-
ation to, from and within the project area," (p.48) The number of auto-
mobile trips to the Gk -ea is expected to increase" (p.55) To continue the
project,,change,no traffiefpatterns, provide no new parking "would
continue the auto -oriented; character oftheentire project area"(p,70)
Elimination of on -street parking; closing of several streets, and
provision, of more, open space and green space will also help to reduce
negative impact of additional trips to the downtown area." (p.55) "A
ouutral projectobjectiveis to give the area a more people -oriented and
less auto -oriented c1:-.rc.:tor, This will involve the closing of several
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C6C CRITIQUE • ' - paste ��
troobs ... tho elimination of on -street parking, which will... in turn
clicourage the uee of the automobile... The City proposes to provide
:sufficient parkin:; spaces to serve the need... of the automobile ."(p.7G).
"Provisions will al o'be made for the automobile to insure the viability:
of the CBD... automobiles use will be restricted and confined."(p.83-84)
It would be difficult to summarize these contradictory statements since
they appear to say that although automobiles will continue to be the
major means of .transportation, and 'that 'they will increase, somehow,
simultaneously, they will be discouraged, restricted and confined, leading
to more people -orientation. Auto -orientation is equated to auto -visibility.
"University officials do feel that parking demands created by
facilities in the renewal area now in existance or planned exceed parking
facilities now available, and that some of this excess demand spills over
into municipal parking.L This situation may worsen if new facilities are
constructed on,University`land with the renewal area as the University
has proposed. It' ;(p.26) The•`University'is•working'toward a pedestrian
6mpus, but it is being done irs6onjunction with peripheral, stosage lots
or ramps that are served by Cambus. No mention is made of the highly
successful Hancher Auditorium storage'lot,,used, in conjunction with
Cambus, not only by students and faculty, but',also by non academic
employees of the University. The 'University does not have any plans for
further construction near the R-14 Project. The section on Population
gives every indication of a decreasing enrollment. The statement,(p.32)'
that the Universityhas remained neutral on the parking issue is entirely
correct and is contradicted by statements quoted earlier.
Several statements are made regarding land use. A careful study
of "The Preliminary Land Use Plan for Iowa City" which has been adopted
by the Regional Planning Commission would have prevented some erroneous
conclusions. This plan is predicated on a strong CBD.
Abandonment of the project "would lead,not only to the continuing
deterioration` of the existing downtown, but would increase the ,conversion of
land now devoted to ,agriculture or recreational use to commercial and
industrial enterprise...." (P.68) Discontinuence of automobile ,use in the
CBD would lead to "conversion of land presently used to house people or,
support' agriculture or recreation to parking, spaces in outlying areas."
(p.73) `"off-street lots...consume large ame::nts of land..which might
otherwise be used for recreational or commercial purposes."(A 79)
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A certain obliqueness throughout the statement makes precise inter,
pretation difficult.' If refernces are made to'shopping malls why isn't it
so stated? The Land Use Plan map designates areas for various kindc,of
development, and although it is conceivable that a small amount of
agricultural land might be used for commerce if the CBD failed, there is
no recreational land in the A-14 area or future development of recreational
land within ,the boundaries of Iowa City. Zoning codes protect residential
areas, and industrial use is restricted to areas where there could be no
possible infrigement.
"There are `drawbacks _to such parking facilities (i,e.ramps.).
Traffic congestion is often increased on streets surrounding a parking
ramp.... Concentration of the air pollution in a limited area leads to a
cleaner environment in areas devoted to.pedestrian use." (p.80-81)
it is axiomatic that as soon as someone parks a car and steps out of it
he becomes a' pedestrian. In a ramp they would become a pedestrian in
the midst of the most polluted air and,heaviest traffic congestion.
Other questions arise: What':5•county area does the CBD serve as a
retail center? (p.2) How does the grid system of streets take valuable
land off the tax roll?(p.46.) Will the street network remainingafter
renewal activity be,signifi6antly., smaller than the amount of street
area in arterials being developed to serve the area? (p.49) Is the R-14
area accessible (p.3) or or does it have inadequate access? (p.40)
Why is excessive dwelling unit density in the CBS blighting (p.43) and
new high density housing desirable?(p.44) As previously noted all
assertions can not be dealt with in a reasonable time,
CSA CRITIQIIE • - P� Lr,
part III. BLNEFITS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL Y iOJECT
The probable benefits can be summarized, by explaining the nature of the
redevelopment plan. 24 parcels of land are being cleared by.-the City
for redevelopment and will be sold in a block. The price has been fixed
and bidding is to be done only the 'excellence of the plan submitted.
These designs will be reviewed by the Design Panel, presented at an open
il. Design
hearing, and finally accepted by a'vote Of the City Counc
Cit University
objectives are listed in the Land,Marketing Documents, Y
Urban Renewal Project, section III-7 and lin the City-University Urban
Renewal Project'pamphlet,,section IV-8. Although these requirements and'
objectives would-be desirable they will not be contractual requirements.
In factthe`only legal requirement,in the deed between the city and
redeveloper will berthe necessity _of meeting the City;.'s zoning and code
requirements. These:, are listed in section IV-15.0f the Urban Renewal
pamphlet The ?City is presently asking for further zoning requirements
in the R-14.
At this time, September 14, 1974, there is only ;one serious bidder
that the City -is aware of. It is 'hard to know how excellence of design'
,will be served in this situation.', In fact, a gas station that was just
purchased in order to clear a parcel of land is now relocating a block
to the 'east, well within the boundaries of the Urban Renewal Areal with
no design review that was made known to the public.
As for rehabilitation and conservation of buildings in the Urban
Renewal'Area the ,,Impact Statement says; that special rehabilitation
standards have been set.(p.46) They have indeed, and are listed in
section IV-16 of the Urban Renewal Pamphlet.. "The standards for the
rehabilitation of•all existing structures to ,remain in the project area
are the achievement of not less than the minimum Property Rehabilitation
Standards established for this 'project. Subject standards include
applicable provisions of existing local codes and ordinances, as here-
tofore identified." There is a list of objectives as in the redevelopment'
section "required" but not legally binding,_or enforceable.
It is cold comfort to know that City is taking the responsibility,
for trees, park benches, and ramps.
page 20
estimate of 29000 would be realistic. This would push the
total populationgrowth in the "study area" to 18,608 between
1960 and 1970, or approximately 1,000 more than the, actual
count. This discrepancy, is probably. explained by the geo-
graphic location of 1,000 to 1,500 students and University
Personnel living in the fringe -rural areas,arouttd the "study
area" although the Regional Planning Commission figures indicate
only;an 86o population increase in the county (or outside of
the "study area") between, 1960 and 1970.
It is quite obvious from the above discussion that virtually s11
the growth in the '!studyiarea" in fact in the whole of Johnson
County between 1960 and 1970 was directly due toAincrejased Fed 6y
University enrollment. Vlith the foregoing data detailing
the impact of increased University enrollment on the population
of the "study area" and the county in 'the 1960's we must make
a realistic assessment of the likelyhood of continuing growth
at the University in the decade of the, 70's and the decade of
the 80's.
It is most unlikely in view of recent tuition increases for
all out of state students that there will be any augmentation
of enrollment from out of state high school graduates; indeed
the reverse is likely. The ratio of "out of state" to ,in
state" students has remained quite stable for the past several
Years. If this trend holds, the absolute numbers of ,out of
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CEA CRITIQUE
21:
state" students will decrease as the "in state" enrollment
decreases. 'Therefore the University of Iowa enrollment will
be affected primarily by the total number of Iowa high school
graduates in any given time period and the per cent of those
graduates wishing to continue their education at a'university
or college.
In the three years prior to 1970 (1967, 19689 and 1969) between
509 and 55% of Iowa high school graduates went on to non
vocational institutions of higher education, but in 1971 only
49.5% did so, and in 1972 only 43.7% did so.If this trend is
not reversed the decrease in University enrollment will be
even greater than now envisioned. The total number of live
births in Iowa for the past nine years (1964 to and including
1972), was 4309680.° This is the total potentional pool from
which Iowa colleges and 'universities will draw new entrants
from within the state in the years 1982 to and including 1990.
The total number of live births in Iowa in the nine year period
from 1955 to and including 1963 was 563,281• Students from
this pool will be new entrants, in Iowa colleges and universities
during the years 1973 to 19819' inclusive. The actual pool
from which students will be drawn as "new entrants" in the
years 1982 through 1990 will be 132,601 less than the pool
available to draw from in the nineyearperiod starting with
1973. Stated another way there will be 23.5% less Iowa high
I
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POPULATION,
NEONaTAL,`Fc-TAL
LIV= dIRtHS
(TOTAL AND
AND MATERNAL).
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c
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RIRTHS
YEA°
POPULATION
D=ATH$
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CL*EGC
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TOTAL
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TOTAL
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FETAL
r,ATERNAL
WEDLOCK
_
CARRIAGES
RISS
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1°
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a& CRiti4tls • . pie 24
Part V. NOTES ON AIR QUALITY
SURVEY
1,Work was supervised by I.A. Schwabbaur, a competent chemist,
quite knowledgeable in the area of air pollution,
2. The data or experimental results are given without any state-
ment of their accuracy or precision. As a consequence no real scien-
tific or legal conclusion should be drawn from these data,
For Example
Susrended Particulates
If the reliability of the data is expressed as a relative standard
deviation of 5% (a reasonable number) then the data would be pre-
sented as follows:
Date 67% confidence 95% confidence 99%.confidence
8/2/71 117 ± 6 117 ± 12; 117 + 18
2/14/72 94 ± 5 94 ± 10 94.± 15
If 100 measurements were made on the date 8/2/71, then 67 of
them would fall between the values 111-123, the remainder would be
outside those limits. If we desire a greater certainty then we must'
broaden our limits. Ofthesame 100 measurements 95 would lie be-,
tween the limits 105-129. Finally if we desire`. 99 out of the 100
measurements to lie between our specified limits we must broaden these
limits still more 99-135.
When the experimental errors associated with each of thenum-
bers are considered then the differences between these two numbers `
do not appear to be as great. Taken in this light the numbers do
not have the exactitude that is often attributed to them by the lay-
man nor
ayman'nor are the conclusions that can be drawn from them as infallible
as the layman would be led to believe,
3.; The author of the report' indicated the shortcomings of the data
(small amount collected) when he makes the statement (page 4 last
paragraph), "This report is not to be considered as a comprehensive
treatment of the total air quality in Iowa City but rather as an
evaluation of specific ':parameters under the conditions that prevailed
during our survey period",
CEA C1=QUE Pme 25
4, The report makes refeAhce to five ,types of analytical measure-
ment
1. Suspended particulate
2.Coefficient of Haze
3. Sulfur dioxide
4, Carbon monoxide
5. Nitrogen dioxide
Inasmuch as the impact statement deals with air ,pollution in
terms of automobile emissions, theabovemeasurements should bIe
examined in that light,
1. While the auto.. -exhaust does contribute to particulate matter
in the air it cannot be considered as the major source of this form
of pollution in this area. (values in the'range'of 100imicrograms, P
per ;cubic 'meter are Iobtained in,a wooded area 4. miles north of Iowa
City, and,at least 200 feet from the closest road which'is a private
road.
2. The coefficient of haze represents,a scheme of analysis that
is not covered by either Federal or State standards. . It is a scheme
with which I am not familiar enough to make a constructive comment.
I
3.. Sulfur dioxide is, found to a very slight extent in auto
exhaust, however the major contribution is from coal and fuel oil
This is born out by the higher readings of sulfur dioxide found in the
plume of the power plant. 'Negligible readings were found in down-
town Iowa ,City.
4,' Carbon monoxide is the one specides tested for that 'can be
directly attributed to; automobile exhaust.` I do find it interesting
that the levels remain essentially the same on a Sunday and Monday
indicating; that traffic on both days must have been the same if all
of the carbon monoxide came from automobile exhaust,
5. Nitrogen dioxide --The oxides of nitrogen are also found in
the automobile exhaust' however none was found in the analysis of ',the
Iowa City air:
6. Analytical data not included but of significance in'a study
of automobile emissions.
1. 'Hydrocarbon content
2. Heavy metal content (particularly lead)
part VZ. CRITIRtE OF'COMMENT9 RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION IN THE
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL',IMPACT'STATEMENT FOR THE
IOWA CITY -UNIVERSITY URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT
Through the urban renewal`procesa, a city like Ioxa City may
diem lea to merchandising,
some sans
e.be attempting to:buil p
in r
Many of the related statements, such as the need to revive o
rt of temple
strengthen "'the downtown all tend to suggest this, same ,so
very advantages to under
building. Although there are many -
act"ivity, there are also many obstacles or
taking this type,of
problems which develop.
One of the major problems is that of
from their residences to these temples. Past
getting the people
experience' in numerous cities has demonstrated that the'transporte-
roblem:+pF the central city area is a growing problem, end
don p
philosophies, attitudes, -end
will continue to grow unless basic
behaviors change.
The discussion of. transportation and transportation alternatives
the weaker areas
for the urban renewal project appear to be one of
of the above draft environmental impact statement. Objectivity
'tatement includes a sbntence to the
is clearly lackingwhen the s
offset that "the automobile xill.continue to be the major means of
transportation to, from, and within the project area.
Although
it is certainly necessary• to "draw, some conolusiona in an environmental
impact statement these conclusios should only be drawn after an
n
exhaustive study of alter11 natives, including extensive data and proper
arts all of this type of material is
documentation- For the most p
eking in this draft environmental statement. The analysis of
CEA ITIQUE
CR •
i
+ s
cession
should d be Included
d
d not
he
noted,
Pi
shoal t,
regarding the possible conservation of energy that
might,,be possible through move extensive use of transit
type facilities. (See Exhibits, pages 38-41.)
ti. Impact of various levels of trairsit:
In the col -,sideration of alternatives mentioned above,
a detailed analysis of,Various 'alternative- levels '-of
transit usage to service the central business district
area must be included. With the success of the Iowa
Citv,,Transit System, and the tremendous success of the
University Cambus, this is an area that simply cannot
be ignored or slit?hted''. lhere',are indications very
recently that the city and university'and nerhsps
Coralville may be working cooperatively to reduce.
costs and improve service even further. There are
estimates that the Iowa City transportation system is
servicing from four to eight thousand people on at
least an occasional basis, .and may be providing 20�.,-
3G ., of tine downtown trips at t hi s time. With such
things as lowered tieadways, lowered fares, and more
routes, this impact coulc be multiplied several times
anduake past transportation studies not only obsolete,
but also look ridiculous. The draft environmental
impact statement .indicates that a mass transit canter
m1chL be ittclnde,d in the C.!irl). in•han ronownl prn4ert,'
but thorn is 110 indication that thorn is tositive
cnmmitmont to include site]) s center.
CEA CRITIQUE • j •' page 32
9. Land Use:
A comprehensive analysis of transportation alternatives
and corresponding impacts would by no means be complete
without a detailed comparison of the land use require—
ments for the alternative transportation modes. The
FrowJng resistance to street widenings and.freewey
construction may be observed all across this country.
Yet, 'this_tvpe of activity must continue If the auto
continues to be the major mode of transportation. Land
and should
use data f r alternative modes is available,
be included _n the final impact statement.
10. Social cost comparisons of various alternatives:
As sugJ;asted earlier., alternative :transportation modes
including transit, automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrian
tT ai'fic .must. be included ded elonF',with other exotic or novel
*
alternatives such as Y.R.". and conveyor systems. With
each of these, a detailed analysis of the social benefits
and costs must be included. We would hope at this point
that, the Department of HousinF and lh•ban Development has
the proper expertise available' to, be able to make this
type of analysis. If not, then in order to produce an
ntal impact, statement, it should 1;0niicgnnte envirgnine
outside and neolt :,uch experti'sea
Ll. Aron -wide tr11119portation study:
Tho diel't'cnvironmental impact statu1j1o1lt'1'ails to pro
vide propor• attention to tho fact that an area -wide
tramhortnttan stud;) is currently under way, and that
personal rapid transit
CEA CRITIQUE . page '33
this includes a long-range technical transit study.
which will be completed within approximately one year.
The results of these studies may have 'a very significant
impact on the direction of transportation plaruiinl in
Iowa City.
Tn surmnary, one can only repeat that the 'draft environmental
iripact statement for the Iowa ,City university urban renewal
project locks a creat teal in objectivity, detail, data, and docu-
mentation. It should also be `noted that the final statement which
will be drawn can in no be considered adequate if all that Is
none is to draft up summary statements in reply to the ,criticisms
raised above, Additional expertise, data gathering, and final
documentation must be initiated in order, to produce an adequate
final statement.
It is essential that the analysis of the: transportation question in relation
to the proposed urban renewal project be covered as extensively and as detailed
as humanly possible, since this area has created perhaps the most controversy
of any of the various issues 'raised. At the' same time, those responsible for
drafting the final environmentalimpact statement must be careful that they do
nmental impact.
not slight any other issue or area of possible enviro
CEA'CRITIQUE.
Part VII.
co*ONTS ON HOUSING, PLANNING, COHPLEX SOURCES, COLLEGE BLOCK
BUILDING
1.'Housina How many housing units in the urban renewal area will have been lost
by redevelopment? How many persons will have had to move? Have all been
relocated?.' What fraction of living units were adequate, in consideration of
rentals? What was the occupancy rate of apartments in the areal
The draft EIS lacks any data from which a picture of the urban renewal area
as a residential district can be drawn. From chance visits to friends' apartments
'ono knows that some were'adequate and cheap, and others inadequate and cheap, and
that most were occupied.
Realistically, what replacement housing w be built in the project areal
rentals? What could be built? What subsidies are available?
With what. range of.
How could combined commercial-residential buildings be sponsored?
CEA strongly favors the replacement of housing in the urban renewal area.
For the elderly or infirm, to be within walking distance of downtown is important;
for those without cars; for students; for those who simply choose to live there; the
option should be available.
Cit public policy should be planning housing in the
Iowa
CEA believes that Iwa Y as
renewal area if private enterprise cannot. An urban residential-commercial mix
with day, and night usage would be afar greater credit to the city than the
technical "credits" gained.
2' Plannna A century ago it was assumed that out of the decisions of entrepreneurs
thepublic good would emerge. Yet public planning played some role. At the same
time the grid system (condemned in the EIS) was laid out in Ioxa City,'public
areas were provided: a public promenade along the river, public lumber yard, public
quarry, marketsquares,' a parko
o
nature of
The resent lack of specific city requirements and the contingent
P
the urban renewal end product,a century later still heavily deperdent on private
CEA. C,
decisions,'have been discussed elsewhere (pages 17 and 18).
What planning ,has been done for mass transportation? Where will bus ;stops be?
Are shelters for bus passengers planned? Row will bus service and the proposed
be coordinated? Where will the intercity bus terminal be?
pedestrian facilities
What is the City',s'commitment to HUD with regard to ping of autos? Is it true,
as CEA understands, that this commitment is for some $2 millions towards parking,
rather than to 2,000 parking spaces (as the commitment is described in the press)?
What kind of structure serving bus terminal and mass transit functions, and other
functions as well as that of parking, could bedevised--which would fulfill the
$2 million commitment referred to? Have serious planning efforts been directed to
such a transportation center, Public transportation is a service that private
enterpr-lse cannot be expected to'plan for. While, planning efforts have been
liberally directed towards parking ramps, the draft EIS has little to agy about
alternate transportation stategies and the requisite public planning° The U.S.
sponsoring car-pooling as an energy-saving
Department of Transportation is now
and antipollution tactic."
this Critique. are but a sampling of Ithe
: The exhibits scattered through q
compelling reasons which ,lie behind the major shift in transportation that,
Citizens for Environmental Action are convinced, is now under way.
3, "Compleuroes•�, The "Complex Sources" regulations of the Environmental
Protection Agency (38 Federal Register 198349 No. 116, June 180 1973) were effective
on publication. Appendix 0 (page 15837) notes that the air quality impact of
tentially significant regardless of their.
certain types of facilities is polocation.
Those facilities "...include major highways and airports, large regional shopping
cantors, major municipal sports complexes or stadiums, major parking facilities,
and large amusement and recreational facilities." Appendix 0 also states that
of information to
envirorunental impact statements,maY well be an excellent source
aid in making the determinations required by these regulations.
Does not the urban renewal project present itself as a regional shopping center7
Do not three proposed parking ramps qualify as "major parking facilities"? As
CEA CRITIQUE �; f
pointed out previously in this Critique' the pollutant measurements supplied in
the EIS are not adequate. How,exactly are the !equirements of'the "Complex Sources"
regulations to be met? What'additional detailed measurements will be necessary in
complex sourcesY
order to arrive at the projections contemplated in the analysis of
responsible for complying with this regulatory lax?
Who will be respo
Rl n�kBtiildirlg CEA urges the restoration rebuilding of .the College
4. The College
rations had already been carried
Block Building.
It is unfortunate, that salvage ape
out in the structure. The issuance of an environmental impact statement for an
Project
involves the carrying out of an architectural -historical
urban renewal pro j
int out that a e v decision to compile an EIS would have
survey. CEA must po would have
resulted dna timel.Y survey+ building
and restoration of this historic
been facilitated.
increasing interest in histo
CEA believes that there will be
ric preservation
as the number of structures entered on the Register of National Historic Places
spect)
from the Iowa City area increases (a historic
i strict is in pro , and.as the
toric features in Iowa progresses. The American
statewide inventory of his
Revolutionary Bicentennial will also focus interest* pial character of
Many local residents are concerned that the unique and special
Iowa City'is being lost through'- which the urban renewal project
active measures (of
or default., A particularly egregious example
is clearly one) or incidentally by
s cultural heritage is the case
of official insensitivity to Iowa City'
of the Clark-
Louis house at 919 S• Linn Street. This handsome and well -kept house (which is
pictured in Dr, Margaret N. Keyes' book, "Nineteenth Century Home Architecture of
the urban renewal project
scheduled for years to be ac
Iowa City") had been 9uired by hart demolition
and demolished. Most cities would have protected such a structure, and
been a public outcry. Fortunately, the Federal money
been near, there would have
ran out and the house was dropped from the renewal project.
Environment includes esthetic as well as social and physical elements, and the
to be sure, sometimes conflicting ones)
people of Iowa City have strong feelings (if,
ut the appearance of their city, CEA urges that public Participation in design
abo
J,. CEA CRITIQUE • .'.
• pe8e 37''
decisions concerning the Iowa City urban renewal project be provided. This is `
4 a principle already troll—established in other HUD—funded programs; However, the
draft EIS is vague about design
review and decision, If, there is doubt about the
}
fate of the College BlockBuilding, the public deserves to have a'voice in the -
matter.
,..
Wantdowa.to �Wbam
of Auto Em C7on is
By RkYMd Desk
Iowa aboaid•tabe.the had 1p
denimWim that the tadMal'llOW
ernment rescind Its stringent
emiaion•cootrol 'requirements'
dewe'm.._
tor? automobiles, Iowa` Corn-
wadi;' he said. _
mesee' Commission .Chairman
Van •Nostrand' said most of
Maurice van Nostrand' said
the nation's energy use Is fixed
ILui,day.
Van Nostrand said pollution
Ed cot subject to much reduo-
tion, except in transportation.
from - automobiN exhaust r is a
He, said . tra sportation uses
major. probldm Inssdy a !ow
: atieu! one•fourth of the nation's
cities yet the entln nation is
artl and offers the beat por
required. to, • hairs cars with
#Abilities forooaservlug fuel•
emYdan control,dsnfosa -
: ' Mass SIMM
CThI'iMNifa
He said cities such as Des
He said the.::daalces waste.
Mojpea,'should atop .building
pregasolha;,by tcal
clgis
mon pa lchig lots and other fa•
use
paen
oor�m
cllltles for 'automobiles* so that
itbe use of buses *odd be eft:
He termed the amisalon con.
W standards." eta' of the mat
couraged,
"1f they', aro cronded.up four. !'-
Inwlting thing tat could:hsp•
fan
!Ta ttrdut,,movUg,11— miles an
beugrws?I bow3See! ,awltdt
pen to us in: the o! an
ensr/y:crisis," '.
;to bowl' 6e saW .: •. --
Van Nasusad, din af,Gots;
! .VanIN oskaod nld;ahen',U
ISobeR ]toy's advbsN a"er.
wssits In, tM,rmotNo>tst; of ...
tralgltt:as' Y;
Orly , problems, + IastMlid
Its11,
Ha'ald 1l takesa g.' morn
nursdsy-before the Iegwa.
fuel to move a ion of 4ytght by —�-
UJa Eam (rbb
tbmmltlee.
ttvhlt;as by rdiraadl'>n! tIN
tt t!'tieatlaua to tttow tttoes
If told the Wislatora thHa
Iby huckilYtYd Of 1W MR.
Is !'fantastle"�wula ot,omrry
Hg.o t reg•
!n': the nstlonl trampor lore
It
Utra4lon�:w1U lnonw it l0 12
i will i cro
system, and ha :said steps: to
Wtln?Iewi ft Tear even
usi-less' energy in transport~
tllolyfl 4hsx U 11n. waste of
tion is one of the possible sn
f alI when might s movod by
savers to the energy crinis:
roll sY t "4 i'
"Van Nosttaud_aaidrtha Envl:
>`
ronmental
thPretI—.--A�g-ey
ttpj�cln! de
' hub:he
,. ,. CiEA• CRITIQUE
..;,
Citizens for Environmental Ac on, believe that'the
prudent conservation '>of energy resources arid'the promotion
of.most-efficient, least -polluting; transportation modes
are urgent goals for 'the United States.
'U.S.
SLOW
ON
For the`Iowa City area, these goals translate into:
f ENERGY CRISIS'
1) increased reliance on an expanded and coordinated
I
Iowa City -University of Iowa Cambus-Coralville-school bus
ilii 1tiASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) —
(The Iowa City Community School District) 'system,
:The United Stales is moving too
2) decreased reliance on the private auto.
slowly In its efforts to cope
'with a developing energy crisis,
The projected three parking ramps of the urbanrenewal
the outgoing. chairman .of the
planare counter to these goalss and ignore the exigencies' of
congressional Joint Committee
the petroleum use and supply situation, and foreign exchange
Ion Defense Production said
and political dile>maas.
'Sunday.
Representative Wright Pat-
From the academic and technical literature,'_ the paper
nlan, (Dem. Tex,), 'expressed
entitled "Transportation arra Energy --A Future Confrontation"
this conclusion In a statement
accompanying' the committee's
I No,'3 (November), 1972,
is mentioned I(TransnortationP Vol'. ,
1972 report, made', public Sun-
page 265). The authors, W: P. Goss and J. G. McGowan. address
day
themselves to the prospective depletion of ;world petroleum
The committee reported
supplies in the next 50 years due to the primary dependence of
-
that ll of W civilian nuclear
transportation systems on' petroleum. Goss' and McGowan's
r pinnt�. under. eotutruc•
11Reeoatmendationsu , follow:
t I o n have° dipped:'behlod
t l o
schedule. an' average
months each:
Recommendations
The Atoml Encrgy Commis- ,
.inn, the cornmlttee said, be•
The following recommendations are possible steps that could` be
llicv
es lhah,,'dev elopinent,; 9f a,
new Liquid Acetal FasE Breeder ;
taken to alleviate the present rale of transportation caused deplclioli of
iReactor, is essential
petroleum petroleum resources and to keep in step:with the changing future world
etiergv needs ;but .tare;goal
energy situation.
!for commerical demonstration
(1)There should be an immediate emphasis on high transportation
of the reactor is -1900. The rear-
itor is expected to be at least 60
energy efficiency systems such as: (a)'compact automobiles, (b) buses,
per cent, efficient, compared
(c) trains: The emphasis can be in the form of lower toll and tax rales on
with the _ Ice cenCefficiency of
these vehicles along with increased taxes on petroleum fuels.
existing reactors. Reactors of
;the present type, it, was esti-
l d be coordi-
(2) Transportation planning and policy making shoul
mated, would exhaust the low-
Hated with energy planning and policy making on national and glob,
cost uranium In the United
Slates in 25 to 50 years.
As for conventional fuels, the
bases.
(3) Research and development on new transportation systems should
report said:
emphasize concepts which maximize the transportation/energy efficiency.
' Department' of Commerce
For example, ground vehicles such as automobiles, buses and trains can be
studies resulted in virtually no
forecasts that conventional do.
. meslfe oil and gas supplies will
improved methods to store deceleration energy should be developed.
yield the additional energy
'
and
(4)'fhere should be further investigation or the Iradc-offs between
needed fronmv to 1985.•,. ,
m
speed and energy, Iliother word~ what is a reasonable speed (or trip lime)
The United States trill, Bo-
mrding•,6o ,, estimates,':.b`e. de-
in' light of the amount of fuel consumed'?
pending on foreign'sources .for
(S) Alternate sources of fuel such ns hydrogen generated from solar
one-third to: one-half of its oil
energy should be investigated along with new engines to efficiently utilize
requlretuents by 1965'�;�'t)`. :'
Producing all from shale nl
(
these new fuels.
!reasonahle cost and acceplahlc
(
(pp. 287-288),
environniemal voiwequenres is
still,undeniousu•ated:' gas from+1
:c o a i programs arc being)
pushed• but results are undeter-
mined.
The natural glia situation Is
considered even more ' crllicel
than that of all, with known
1 reserves 1 now, arty ,; II times
greater than annual, production;
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lace ��=o t�.__
e dS aLONNvr��; r
n p S. ❑ Y � E W C> o
ci — a : 3 m` o c 3° W
/1�/7 /M, •/M�/•!� E Y 0 N V L n• d CJ m N
over t a a I \/l O 0 V 4�C J N > N N
N N N V ba
C. V T.L O C C ••-
Americans are energy hogs. Millions of us consider it our „ o m
God-given right to have two impressively large cars in c a E ti a '-` o E
garage; a boat for summer water motoring, numerous `O c y c s E r(U
electrical appliances and -of course air conditioning. c m 3 . .D y o o a
This is all.very pleasant, but much of the vast amount of c c o c o = P o � E
energy is derived from oil. We have always assumed that c c m m L 7'3, d
we had ample'snpplies of oil, but now, quite suddenly; the a � on `o E✓ - a r a
crisis. it is not too bad -as a a o
headlines are screaming energy >- a c e s 9 a.a a v
yet, We may not,be'able to drive into any service station o t .2 r 'o w,� c c
S!
(of which there are tar too manyl.and say, ''Fill her up," m % = o ' �,� .m y „� o w
with full confidence that the gasoline will flow. V J e « .
Looking ;.ahead, however, there may; be real trouble.
, trouble and political trouble. c > E ,E
Technical trouble, economico
The political trouble icon us already. > ` c ° a E ❑ - ms ° m m
The harsh, inescapable tact isihat the Arab nations and r, H r
a- N'c 3 aW L
their allies in the Middle East control 55 per cent o[ the u N ` 3 x �'E ,e `
world's proved oil reserves. A second fact, somewhat less a J 3,- z E �.� ❑ W v u
ineluctable, is that American oil consumption is growing at 3 c o v_La.
a rate of about 7.5 per cent a year. Third, the United States
has only about 5.5 per cent of the world's oil -a tenth of the
Arabs' r11, 1eserves.i We could get',along without Mideast oil
now,, but by 11980, if.we continue to burn oil at the present
rate of, increase, we shall .be depending on the Arab oil
barons for 2S per cent of our crude.Noris that the worst of
Jt. Right now, Western Europe is getting more than 70 per
N N' m o m m u
cent of its oil from the Middle East, and Japan is depen• ;� ° o •- o c ` 0 - g r v
dent on the Arabs for nearly 80 percent. Ere , , ,_ c o N c > y r o
If men were reasonable, if nationalism and racism were > Q a = u E j U o E ° a
4e spotent inhuman affairs, there would be no difficulty. E N e ,
'Id
potentates could sell their oil and even let more ' E J y >'gjc £ v $ L a m
of ;the proceeds percolate down to. their subjects. But er m m o ,pv c E
tnatters stand;,they' have found that they cannot conquer ?:r a �,� 0 �° W y E C)uW o u a u
o-.Fca...yNa r t..ao
;• Israel militarily -certainly not as long as the United States a o, a a a E c a a s
continues to,supply Israel with Phantom and Skyhawk air- s «�Q c ; H o d E v
craft.`So they look to oil as their ultimate weapon.' c.w c H ^ a c E •- E
This policy entails some drawbacks. The ,Arabs like a , ._ s m ._ c
those American dollars or, better, gold; furthermore, they 2.-
*74
have so far to presenia united front. The recentkid a a@ n c o c ° s`c?
napping of Saudi Arabian diplomats,by Palestinian gang- ` o m {v41 3 °o w o v E
sters'.is symptpmatic, But there is no question that Arab a c e0 e a c a
potions can nationalize the in oitcartels, keep > = m o H y A a as %M
on jacking up the price, and base their diplomacy on oil as . C = aal ° ° u CO o a. a
a means of blackmail' The most militant of them, Muam Q ` a' .9 Lo 1Z c ° c c
mar Kaddaf of r Libya, has anCu
that he; will not a ',iaC m U ; c c ao'a a c P a
accept AmeritA
can'dollars`in payment tocLibyen.oil. This a p« m- e'er m m e c g E
m a 3 N SJ
may bea bluff, but Libyan crude is highiydesirable-itis acs ° a a Cc; _ e E o CLE -•
-sweet"; low in sulfur and other impurities, c u °: m a v y
The politics of this ominous situ a tion includes a possible e r v ._ m N e c a,,, Z:r > „
decline in American support of Israel. President Nixon's ¢ a v o 2 r " o °'v ° P
press conference:statement that both sides are at fault was
3 ac a.. 3 E.• E N N•
In;effe9 a warning to Jerusalem. The fact that we shall
s01
n have a' Jewish Secretary of State Is, no help.•
WASHIWASHIBy Marquis Childs , or a confused and troubled picture, current state of hostilities between the daunting addiGan to the already lopsided
NGTON — Like a mirage seen which may or may not be sorted out by two branches of
NGTON
shimmering beatisthe vast President Nixon's long-awaited energy government that could trade balance. We should no longer pre -
wealth of the oil sheikdoms in ,the ,Per: message. gY mean further delay.
wealth
Gulf he of is the sheikdom
next i the' the The recommendations he makes will In energy 19M the United States trade deficit tend that we can use up 35 percent of all
have to be approved by congress, In the will be $l7nbillton a year Tho( is a the oconsumed in ic world without
United States must, import ui, l0 30 per. Payingwhat may be a prohibitive
cent of all the oil we use, thdr take will unnra Fr.ron Srw,w.
to $30 billion
roughly Ea! billlhe�comm n aear
to That
blidy sum will be and 9Y Wf11Cf1 you Speai(.. .' a
Tell me more about this energy crisis of
That tid
of sheiks whose desert principalities
are C.
sparsely POPulated and whose peoples la'' i
make Iew demands. The leverage in ' H
world finance and diplomacy ft sill ;c
give these autocrats is reason for dark tr
foreboding In ^'a;,r a iapitals, foremost
among them Washington r
Along with the sheikdoms there are the
leading oil producers such as Iran and
Saudi 'Arabia, making up a total over-all
,.Of T to 90 billions of dollars, yen. ster-
ling and francs by 1980.
How will they spend these vast slims? a
;Ina speech In Paris recently Thornton
'F. Bradshaw,' President of Atlantic Rich.
,. g
`:M polil cian9 Question to a leading Brit -
:Bradshaw said all be could think of '
was that they would come into the stock
market and buy all'of General Motors,
all of IBM, all of General Electric. After
thinking for a moment, his British friend
replied:
"Splendid! You let them buy General
Motors, You let them buy IBM. You let ' ON�A,
®
them buy General Electric TW'lL FE And then you ,
•nationalize."
` ''�* '
Horsepower. Tax
This was, of course, meant for a laugh.
In a serious vein, Bradshaw made what •
for an oil mon was an heretical proposal $ v v o v y L ; o m I \
He suggested sharply increased taxes on a E> m S c o o= _� ` g o o= _ m o
cars according to horsepower to discour. u W eF ° .Z C, E m E'O , a v =° u �' c ° e g u r
age large cars, He would encourage the $ ms`s o & > ? o m w 4• 3 v'� m u c ° u " J
use Of gasoline hazes for building mass o °p m v ° $ V . c 9 r
transit systems in cities. x eon>q�a .neo �$si��vq%o gym>5!° u° eo
5�1+ c
A gasoline shortage is just around', the JT � 3 3; pop d M P. Wa_ G v , CO b, u E G g •$
.corner, It is likelyw. m 3 3 a o > >, . mE: 'ur m w u,$ o :° .. E w d
tobeacute%viththe $°E mm2 pc�.S ''v`v criu $ �S $ p` vc �u. _ 4um•g.S
Irenuun y 6vu C9^n°� mE• O C�� ,Cu u
g g of the tourist season. The mo- •o _� o y $ A ca4 m u, 5 q .9 —= a � � _� > o „ o r h _ SI v A h . >> e m
tOrlst scurrin f �+ n ra Y n S ... h ° u -,.. o d+y u ar '0 4b.. '�-Q 'iµ7
g rom pump to pump to rill v± 3 E 3 7n e e u 3 $ M s n fl c a C u J y° ? I; v u C u& C O o G m= y Uo
up his tank wIII be a common sight. u x w> '_ 8 0 w m E_, s m a CM E� � j, o E" g � o m G g 3 m C ''y m
Prices will. rise shad n 4r- '� '2 iE 'a'u>'tx-2°-. ...'w `o is o <—°pf �v�oCu01 a`� E case:°yam
sharply o8^.tlw�dv°JE>'� a�rmo�u�'^cui6 d my °° 2u o °$'�v"etio
even be an attempt at rationing, WhICh v,g C u ^y o 2F$ m = m yy�uu� pu v, C u t 4 CLE 4_o C
P tie. Y.'L'mtC mk °-O `,4 c`' l: w.° O C-•G'•'y.�'oS�C�-SCC°r m'ny
Promises to be both too late and too hl of G >< t Of ' z > ,_ —
m'-��r••�,. Eu,mca��BC>.camu O '5.�cm ov u.'7 ur'm e.�worc° wmC'9 =.Rha
coo°��o� u ¢rC ,o_E,$,Y�uvo�u 8i•^8u�'�gv 91LO EG
4't tA�u uv i'i o u a W .-u. c.'-.'. Cg c.O 'G,,,° u o.'+� ?tF
C
0
1 0
Q
FIGURE c-81 0s
Pressure on Petroleum Reserves s
o N
from Automotive Transportation y.
10t5
o a°4
ho m� c
M
M
t=]
R COAL +SHALE + PETROLEUM• o
U.S.3HALE + PETROLEUM*
1072„
'40I c0
-WORLD I ETROLEUM RESERVES (1970)
PETROLEUM
(SARK E LS
WORLDLATIVE �+
IV CONSUMPTION c
�I n
1011
_
~IVE
n
AUTOMOTIVE
�� �� SINCE 1970
ISPHERE
ESERVES1980
1980 ETROLEUM
2000 202p RESERVES (190)
CALENDAR YEAR
VEHICLE POPULATION RATE OF INCREASE
WORLD -
U. R
CONSUMPTION. - 19.1 bbl/YR
o
Source: W. E. Fraize
Environmental
and J. K. Dukowicz, Transportation Ener and
Issues,
N
Mitre Corporation, February 1972Y
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 23, 1973
DISBURSII+MS
OCAOBER
4, 1973 71IRU OCTOBER 16, 1973
GENERAL
Iowa City Petty Cash
Misc. Expenses
68.47
Iowa State Printing
Book
45.00
Northwestern' Bell
Telephone Service
eP
789.35
U. S. Post Office
Postage'
48.00
APWA Education Foundation
Registration
130.00
Hospital Services
Health Insurance
1,632.90
Johnson County Recorder
Recording Service
2.50
Int' 1. MF DA Career Dev. Center
Registration
35.00
Intl. City Management
Subscription
145.00
Henry Louis Inc.
Photo Supplies
14.38
James'Oooper
Refund
25.00
Johnson County Clerk of Court`
Court Costs
145.00
I. C. Management Assoc.
Dues
7.00
Wall Street Journal
Newspaper
35.00
Bit Orleans
Meals _
12.63
Daily Iowan
Publication
37.80
State of Maryland
Technical Service
3.00
Iowa Lumber
Supplies
12.42
Klinger Office Supply
Office II3uipnent
28.00
. Industrial & Clean Towel
Laundry Service
38.25
Hawkeye Wholesale Grocery
Supplies
50.00
Int'l. City Management Assoc.
Books
15.00
I. C. Recreation Dept. -Petty Cash'
Misc. Expenses'
26.56
Lind Photo & Art Supply
Office Supplies
4.50
Standard Blue Print
Printing Service
43.00
D & J Industrial Laundry
Uniform; Rental'
29.60
Red Carpet Travel Service
Travel Expense
93.91
West Publishing Co.'
Subscription
13.00
Jay Honohan
Attorney Services
21508.70
Sandra Eskin
Travel Expense
85.32
[Iath Brothers
Supplies
80.60
Nagle Lumber Co.
Misc..Supplies
43.20
Loren Teggatz
PrintinglService
37.50
Mayor's Youth Employment
Aid to Agencies
889.00
Iowa City Press Citizen
Publications
928.51
Traf-O-Teria System
Printing Service
1,029.40
CDurier Publishing Ltd.'
Printing Service -
268.96
Contractor's Tool & Supply
Supplies
13.50
Micro Technology, Inc.,
Microfilming
752.69
City of cedar Rapids
Registration
98.00
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
839.23
U. S. Post Office
Postage
600.00
11,86
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Service
42.54
Hospital Services
Health Insurance
163.29'
Kacena Co.
Equiprent Rental
4.20
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (OCNT'D)
D & J Industrial Laundry
Uniform Rental
67
City Electric
Electrical Supplies
71.20
Crescent Electric
Electrical Supplies
1,141.96
Fleetway Stores
Paint 1
3.52
Contractor's Tool & Supply
Electrical Supplies
10.96,
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
2.00
1;=
POLICE
Iowa City Petty Cash
Misc. Expenses
26.68,
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Service
625.05
Hospital Services
Health Insurance
1,847.10
Fays Fire Equipment
Supplies
78.00
Henry Louis, Inc.
Photo Supplies
255.91
Keith Wilson Hatchery
Animal Feed
99.10
Welt, Ambrisco, Walton
Notary Bond
20.00
Freenun Locksmith
Building Repairs
24.00
Drs. Crow & Irwin
Medical Services
72.50
K Mart
Uniform Purchase
39.80
Animal Clinic
medical Services
127.50
Harmony Hall
office Supplies
45.40
industrial & Clean Towel
Laundry Service
6.89
Johncon County Emergency Pabilance
Ambulance Service
15.00
Iowa State Comptroller
Etluiprent Rental
100.00
I. C. Glass &,Mirror
Building Supplies
15.68
D & J Industrial:Laundry
Uniform Rental
44.50
Certified Laboratories
sanitation supplies
400.73
1
S. S. Kresge Co.:
Of f ice Equignent
3.02
Nagle Lunter Co.'
Building Supplies
22.85
Fleetway Stores
clothing
16.35
Barron Motor Supply
Cleaning Supplies
11.09
Paul's Texaco
Gasoline
8.30
Contractor's Tool & Supply
Supplies
:157.60
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
:47.60
-n
FIRE
Iowa City Petty Cash
Misc. Expenses
.89
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Service
518.28
Hospital services
Health Insurance
1,701.42
Henry Louis, Inc.
Electrical Supplies
12.08
Breese's
supplies
36.75
industrial & Clean Towel
Laundry Service
63.62
New Process Laundry
Laundry, service
54.52
Hawkeye Wholesale,Grocery
Sanitation Supplies
109.15
Hawkeye State Fire Safety
Registration
20.00
Kacena Co.
Equipment Rental
2.10
Marshall C. Hunter
Oil
48.90
Nagle Lumber Co.
Building Supplies
1.63
Sieg Co.
Sanitation Supplies
9.81
Yjxney Fire & Safety
Equipment
3,461.50
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
1104.18
TIT". 8-3
SANITATION
Northwestern Bell
Hospital Services
Fays Fire D4uipnent
Satellite Industries
D & J Industrial Laundry
City Electrical Supply
Crescent Electric`
Iowa City; Press Citizen
Gordon Russell Inc.
CEMETERY
Iowa City Petty Cash
Northwestern Bell
Hospital Services
Sy Seydel
Lysle Sanger
Stevens Sand & Graven
D'& J. Industrial Laundry
Marshall C. 'Hunter
City Electric Supply
Contractor's Tool & Supply
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
TRANSIT ;
Northwestern Bell
Hospital Services
Jim's Standard Service
New'Process Laundry
Kacena Co.
Iona City Petty Cash
Crescent Electric
PARKS & RECREATICN
Northwestern Bell
Hospital Services
Harry's Custom Trophies
Hawkeye Awning
Henry Louis Inc.
Keith Wilson:Hatchery
Bradley Print Shop
U. S. Post Office
Kirkwood Mik Kleen
Robert Burich
Ray Muston
Karen Field
Iowa City Ready Mix
Breese's
Industrial & Clean Towel
New Process Laundry
Hawkeye Wholesale Grocery
Misc. Expenses
Telephone Service
Health Insurance
Vehicle Repair
Travel Expense
Sand
Uniform Rental
Gasoline
Electrical Supplies
Supplies
Gas & Electricity
2.06
27.46
144.72
4.15
5.00
15.90
66.50
34.32
19.05,
3.49
33.77
Telephone Service
93.04 '
517.57
Telephone Service
28.20
Health Insurance
634.27
Supplies
22.25
Building Rental
44.50
Uniform Rental
329.30
Electrical Supplies
20.40
Electrical Supplies
45.61
Publication
2.16
Machine Rental
2,1109-00
Supplies
59.15
Misc. Expenses
Telephone Service
Health Insurance
Vehicle Repair
Travel Expense
Sand
Uniform Rental
Gasoline
Electrical Supplies
Supplies
Gas & Electricity
2.06
27.46
144.72
4.15
5.00
15.90
66.50
34.32
19.05,
3.49
33.77
Telephone Service
93.04 '
517.57
Health Insurance
6.50
Vehicle Repair
192.96
Uniform Service
Equipment Rental
4.20;
Bus Driver Change Fund
46.00-
Electrical Supplies
66.41
Telephone Service'
310.85
Health Insurance
743.13
Supplies
59.15
Equipment Repairs
10.00
Supplies
16.82
Animal Feed
82.65
Printing Services
8.75
Postage
95.00
Laundry Service
77.37
Refund
5.00
Refund
5.00
Refund
5.00
Concrete
19.95
Electrical Supplies
1.62
Laundry Service
6.00
LaundryService
7.52
Sanitation Supplies
39.40
II
PARKS & RECREATION
Hamer Alignment Frame & Tire
I. C. Recreation Dept. -Petty Cash
Steven's Sand&Gravel
Ar:nil Sanitary, Supply 'y
Kacena,Co.'
Strub Rocca Welding & Repair
D &:J Industrial Laundry,r
Ideals Publishing, Co.
Good Old Days
City Electric Supply
Johnson Machine Shop
Warren Rental
Nagle Bomber Supply
Pyramid Services, Inc.
Fleetway Stores
Iowa City Press Citizen
L. D. Tiger:Hills
University of Iowa
Contractor's Tool & Supply
dowa Illinois Gas ,& Electric
UTILITIES
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electricity
TRUST & 'AGENCY
IPERS
IESC
156VIS1ibYDTilh�
Northwestern Bell
Hospital Services
I. C. Ready Mix
Iowa Lumber Co.
D & J Industrial Laundry
L. L. Pelling Co., Inca
Warren Rental
Penny Bryn, Inc,
Fleetway Stores
- Iowa City Press Citizen
Contractor's Tool &'Supply
PARKING RGVENUEI
Iowa City PettylCash
Northwestern Bell
Hospital Services
Edna Drakcr.
Delores Clemons
Kacena Co.
Johnson's Machine Shop
Equipment Repair
27.55
misc. Expenses
21.33
Sand,& Gravel
120.73
Sanitation Supplies
23.00
Equipment Rental
4.20 r
Equipment Rental
140.47'
Uniform Rental
178.40
Subscription
14.00
Subscription
4.00
Electrical Supplies
64.86
Equipment
24.45
Tool Rental
15.75
Building Supplies
49.68
Oil
35.50,
Tools
67.65
Publications
406.98
Equipment Repair
130.00
Work Study Wages
57.50
Tools
8.14
Gas &'Electricity
1,402.60
Gas & Electricity
6,390.92
2
IPERS
5,055.09
FICA
9,347.09
id�:1S
Telephone Service
34.79
Health' Insurance
434.48
Concrete
830.68
Supplies
258.99
Uniform Rental
234.65
Equipment Rental
630.45
Tool Rental
55.50
Street Construction
8,010.40
Tools
6.60
Publication
2.16
Equipment Rental
225.00
Misc. Expenses
Telephone Service
_.36
38.85
Health Insurance
36:50
Refund
30.00
Refund
30.00
Equipment Rental -
4.20
Meter Supplies,
4:76
PARKINGREVENUE (CONP'D)
Contractor's Toole& Supply,
Tools
12.25
-Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
129.02
IPERS
IPERS
98.86
IESC
FICA
165.20
SEWER REVENUE
Iowa City, Petty Cash
Misc. Expenses
1.39
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Service
155.57
Hospital Services
Health Insurance
362.12
Wilson Concrete
Sewer Tile
570.24
Edward Mezvinsky
Refund
11.39
Robert Rains
Refund
.37
Larry Kelsey
Refund`
:63
Robert Ostegaard
Refund
2.90
city of Coralville
Sewer Service
20.84
Paul-Rozinek
Refund
1.32
University of Iowa
Refund
.58'
_Daily Iowan
Publication
3.60
Municipal Service & Supply
Equipment
42.71
Industrial & Clean Towel,
Laundry Service
2.94
Stevens Sand &'Gravel
Fill Dirt
40.70
Yacena Co.
Equipment Rental
4.20
D & J Industrial Laundry
Uniform Rental
128.30
City Electric Supply
Electrical Supplies
2.21
Johnsons Machine Shop
Equipment Repairs
22.05
Bontrager Machine & Welding
Equipment
14.56
Nagle Lumber Co.
Equipment Repair
34.20
Fleetway'Stores
Tools
13.79
Brrron Motors
Paint
11.30
Iowa City Press Citizen
Publication
5.94
University of Iowa
Refund
11.93
Sun Oil Cb.
Oil
10.70
Contractor's Tool & Supply',
Tools-
7.56
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
1,513.12
IPERS
IPERS'
344.18
IFSC
FICA'
646.92
WATER REVENUE
TIMI 7
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Service
280.51
Hospital' Services
Health Insurance
597.94
Iowa Section AMM
Registration
90.00
Brenneman Seed Store
Seed & Sod
9.50
Edward Mezvinsky
Refund
23.46
Robert Rains
Refund
.77
Larry Kelsey
Refund
1.29
Robert Ostegaard
Refund
5.97
James Kraffts
Refund
7.28
Paul Rozinek
Refund
2.71
University of Iowa
Refund
1.21
I. C. Ready Mix
Concrete
295.49
Industrial '& Clean Towel
laundry Service
52.71
WATER REVENUE (CCNT'D)
Stevens Sand & Gravel
Sand
42.75
D & i Industrial Laundry
Uniform Rental
237.40
City Electric Supply
supplies
12.93
Nagle Lumber'
Concrete
23.70
FleetWaY Stores
Supplies
12.32
Sieg Co.
Supplies
31.80
University of Iowa
Refund
24.56
Griffin Pipe Products
Pipe
9,563.07
Contractor's Tool & Supply
Equipment Rental
62.25
Clow Corp.'Pipe
8,244.91
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
4,948.81
IPEP-9
IPERS
511.22
IESC
FICA
870.80
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Sulzberger E=avating Cb,
Sewer System Const.
1,358.97
Wolf Construction
sidewalk Cbnstruction
17,768.76
ccNsTarriw
Nordzwestern Bell
Telephone Service
130.00
Chicago, R. I., & Pacific R. R.
Land Purchase
40,500.00
Wilson Concrete
Cround Improvements
191.29
I. C. , Ready Mix
Concrete
22.30
!8.55
Stevens Sand & Gravel
Gravel
'Property Purchase
54,000.00
Kelley Co.
David P. Poula
legal Service
100.00
Shay Electric Service
Plant Inprovements
11350.00
Means Agency
Legal service
50.00
University of Iowa
Building Rental
1,800.00
REVOLVING FUND
Iowa City Petty Cash
Misc. Expenses
6.70
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Service
288.94
Charles Gillett
Travel Eq>ense
418.50
George Bonnett
m
Travel Expee
140.00
Abbie stolfus
Travel'Expensel
15.00
Hospital Services
Health Insurance
909.67
Johnson County. Recorder
Recording Service
17.00
Cline' Truck & Equipment
Vehicle Repair
377.49
H. Eugene Chubb
Travel Expense
275.00
Power Eguiprent'
aluipment Repair
75.00
I
Darel Forman
Travel Expense
60.00
Debbie Rauh
Travel Expense
50.00
Kemedy Auto market
Vehicle Repair
3.90
B & B Auto Parts
Vehicle Repair
1.61
Daily Iowan
Publication
3.60
Paul's Texaco
vehicle Repair
3.70
Old Capitol Motors
Vehicle Repair
21:69
,Cleo Kron
Travel Expense
150.00:�
REVOLVING FUND (CONT D)
Breese's
Vehicle Repair
701.11
CapitolImplement
Vehicle Repair'
741.87
'Martin Bros. Equipment
Vehicle Repair
51.78
Industrial '&'Clean 7bwel
Laundry Service
47.20
Davenport Spring Co.
Vehicle Repair
181.24
Hamer Alignment Frame & Tire
Vehicle Repair
19.35
Iowa City Recreation Center
Golden Age ,Parking
24.00
All Wheel Drive
Vehicle Repair
515.53
Continental Oil Co.
Oil
658.32
Linder Tire Service
Tires
387.29
Kaoena Co.
Equipment Rental :
2.10
Strub Rocca Welding & Repair
Equipment Rental
28.20
GMSC Truck & Coach
Vehicle Repair
4,060.28
D &:J Industrial Laundry
Laundry Services
172.30
Herman M. Brown
Vehicle Repair
2,910.32
certified 'Laboratories
Sanitation Supplies
178.86
Marshall C. Hunter
Gasoline
3,675.40
L. L. Pelling Co.
Asphalt
349.29
Johns on's°Machine Shop
Vehicle Repair
75.12
Jay Honohan
Attorney Services
27.10
Leased Housing Assoc.
Registration
110.00
Lyle G. Seydel
Travel Expense
75.00
Hach Brothers
Sanitation Supplies
14.65
Bontrager Machine & Welding
Vehicle Repairs
4.58
Crescent Electric
Electrical Supplies
15.13
Pyramid' Services
Vehicle Repair
162.55
Barron Motor Supply
Tools
993.11
Sieg Co.;
Vehicle Repair
160.96
Iowa City Press Citizen
Publication
53.46
Dennis Kraft
Travel Expense
200.00
Altorfer.Machinery
Vehicle Repair :
291.00
L. D. Tiger Hills
Bquipment:Repair
170.00
City of Cedar Rapids
Registration
15.00
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
305.30
IPERS
IPERS
331.47
IESC
FICA
633.04
�1-I�7r
ESCROW
Iowa City Petty Cash
Misc. Expenses
10.38
Gretchen Harshbarger
Supplies
19.86
Bob Stika
Technical Service
13.52
Dan Lynch
Technical Service
33.80
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Service
221.76.
2W 3I
LEASED HOUSING
Mary Stroh
Deposit Refund
45.00
Iowa Illinois Gas '& Electric
Gas '& Electricity
4.40
John F. Volk
Cleaning _
20.00
Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric
Gas & Electricity
2.60
7T2.0�
Minutes of the Iowa City Airport Commission
September 20, 1973
Members Present: Full, Hartwig, Peterson
Members Absent: Perkins, Summerwill
Others Present: Jones
Chairman Full called the meeting to order.'
Jones presented the minutes of the Commission's. August
meeting. It was moved by Hartwig, seconded by; Peterson
that the minutes be approved as presented. Motion carried.
Jones presented the bills for the month. Peterson moved,
Hartwig seconded the motion that the bills be paid as
presented.Motion carried.
Jones presented a letter from the city's attorney,,approv
-
ing the lease amendment. Chairman Full and Secretary
Hartwig signed the lease amendment.
Chairman Full reported on the progress toward getting the
Master Plan closed out. General discussion followed.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting: October 18th, Civic Center, 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: June Davis
Jim Roegiers
Jim Sangster
Orin Marx
Virginia Hebert
Sarah. Fox
MEMBERS ABSENT:Joan Buxton fI
Jim Lindberg
Robin Powell
STAFF PRESENT: Gene Chubb
Robert Lee
Bill Neppl
GUESTS PRESENT: Carol Spaziani
Eva Cram
Barb Heck
Mary Howsare
Dr. PaulHuston
John Neff
The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission meeting ,was called to
order by Chairman Jim Roegiers on,October`10, 1973. The first'>item
of,business,was the correction of the minutes of September 12,!].973.
Item #8 on page 2 should read $4600 rather ,than $4700. The motion
regarding the 4-C's after school program was reworded slightly. The
minutes of botfi meetings,were approved as amended.
Mr. Roegiers then introduced Eva Cram ,who gave an outline and progress
report on the organization of an Iowa, City Girls Softball League.
They 'reported that they would not be joining with,the present Boy's
League but would be on their own. They plan to organize,a group
between the, ages of 9 through.12 and are anticipating, approximately 104
applications. They plan to charge $5 per member and are ,planning to
have a teams. The necessary' equipment will have to be ordered this
fall in order to have,it by next spring. They had anticipated having a
survey, however, this 'has not, been finalized and they may ,just use an
average 'figure and go ahead on that basis.
It was discussed if the $1200 the Council designated for use in girls'
sports would go entirely to the above organization (Girls Softball) or
if it 'would be divided 'up for others if the requests were received.
It was decided that no decision would be made at this time. The organizer's
of :the Iowa City Girls Softball Program will submit a budget to the Parks
• and Recreation Commission and`a decision will be made at that time. It
will also depend on whether or not the Commission receives other requests
for funds.
Chairman Roegiers passed out to the members of the Commission 'a map and
letter received from John Neff. Mr. Neff then briefly''explained the
page 2
October 10, 1973
• Parks & Recreation Minutes
purpose of calling this to the Commission's attention. The map and
study was done by the University of Iowa and, is a long range proposed
major arteries and roadways. It was noted that this plan would
cause a four -lane throughfare to pass through grookland Park, thus destroy-
ing the park. Mr. Neff also brought with him a complete copy of the.
University of Iowa Project. The Commission requested that Mr. Chubb
and his staff obtain a copyof tbis;project and make a,detailed-study to
see if any other portions of City proposed or present parks were involved.
Mr. Chubb is to report back to the Commission at the December 1973.
meeting.
The Commission then discussed the items under "Council Action."
1. if the archeological dig in Hickory Hill Park turns up any
interesting items or has other potential they would like to
be advised.
2. The Commission will keep in its files the letter from Mrs.
Leon Cooper suggesting the name "Napoleon" for future use
in 'naming, the proposed Southside Park, when and if it
is developed'.
3. The City will dismantle and store the windmill given to the
City by Bruce Glasgow until such time as it has a, place for it.
9. It was noted that the Council had rejected the.South Lucas
lot for basketball use.
Under "Old Business" Chairman Roegiers appointed June Davis, Sara Fox
and Orin Marx to the subcommittee ;to meet with Loren Hickerson and
Pat White on the Council Rules Committe.''June Davis is chairperson for
this subcommittee.
The;Commission.then discussed Bob Lee's memo regarding swim time for
Central Junior, High and the consensus of the Commission was that Bob
had handled the situation correctly.
The Commission submitted a letter that is to be sent to the Council
regarding the Parks and Recreation survey on suggestions and/or
complaints about the 'Iowa 'City Parks and Recreation systems.(A copy
of this letter is attached to these minutes.)
The following items were discussed under "New Business."
1. The permanent loan of some equipment had been requested for
the Mark 'IV Apartments through the County Extension Service.
• The Staff requested input from the Commission as to what they
should use for guidelines in setting up some new rules and
regulations regarding the loaning of equipment, etc. After
considerable discussion it was,feltl,that the,current rules of
not loaning items of equipment for long periods of time or on
a permanent basis should be followed. These items are to
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•October 10, 1973
Parks & Recreation Minutes
be available to all persons thus cannot be loaned on a
long-term basis to any one organization or person.
The staff is to work on some, guidelines and bring them
back to the Commission for review.
The Commission then referred back to an "Old Business" item for discus-
sion. Mr. Chubb displayed a map of the proposed "Long Range Develop-
ment Plan for City Park" as presented by Brauer & Associates, Inc. in
January of 1971.:
The aspects of raising the road to keep it above flood stage was dis-
cussed along.with the possibility of changing the existing road and
laying out; parking areas. It was discussed that the CIP did not
have the revenue set aside for the complete reconstruction of this road,
thus the improvements -would have to be planned and executed re 'stages
and it would have to be decided just what should be 'done where. Should
it be made into,a "walking" park and have parking at the entrance and
eliminate the auto traffic from the park? It was stated that it would
be necessary to"employ a consultant on this project and,that the
consultant wouldneed' guidelines and/or input from the 'Commission and
staff. It was _a general consensus of opinion that the road should
be eliminated that runs along the river front. This or.part of this
could be made into parking; areas.
A brief 'discussion was held on the possibility of cutting a roadway
through from the west on Normandy Drive. The pros and cons of this
possibility were discussed, but nothing definite was decided.
A discussion was also held regarding a turn toward a hiking and biking
park and it was stated that there should be more such paths made avail-
able at the City Park location. These paths should be raised to
afford usage during the flooding season. These paths could marked
in some manner where they cross with the 'auto roadway.' It waass felt
that gravel would be very,unsatisfactorylfor these pathways and it
should be planned using a solid type finish on the paths.
Mr. Chubb is to contact various consultants before the next meeting and
report to the Commission on the plans for moving ahead on this project.
There being no further business Mrs. Hebert made.a motion that the
meeting' adjourn, Mrs. Davis seconded the motion and the meeting was
adjourned.
• Respectfully submitted,
secretary,
I
RESOLUTION NO. 73-447
RESOLUTION TO REFUND BEER PERMIT
WHEREAS, the Aleko Hdw. dba/Maid-Rite Cornerat 630 Iowa Ave.
has surrendered beer permit No. 0662 , expiring March 12L_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 beer
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 $ 75.00 payable to the Aieko Hardware dha/Maid-R;--Corner
for refund of beer permit No. 0662
It was moved by White' and seconded by Butherus
that
the resolution as read be 'adopted, and upon roll call there were:,
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: SIGNED:
X C. L. Brandt
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RESOLUTION TION N0.
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RESOLUTION ION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class
"C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named per-
son or persons at the following described locations:
Pecina's Market, 615:Iowa Ave.
Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter
imposed by ordinance or state law.
The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed
upon the application and forward the same together with the license, fee,
surety bond and all other information'or documents required to the Iowa Beer
and Liquor Control Dppartment. i
It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki that the
Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt
Butherus x-
Czarnec i
Hickerson, X
White
Passed this 23rd day,', of October , 19 73
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-449 \
RESOLUTION OF"APPROVAL-OF CLASS G BEER
LI CENSE;APPLICATION.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that
a Class 8-,g Sunday Sales Permit application is hereby
approved for the following' named person or persons at the
followingdescribed location:
Kathryn J. Kelly, dba/Maid-Rite Corner, 630 Iowa Ave.
Said approval shall, be subject to any conditions or restrictions
hereafter imposed by ordinance of state law.
The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to
be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together
with the license fee, ,bond,'andall other information or docu-
ments required, to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department.
It was moved by n„+harns and seconded b
that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon rollycallatherel
were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt X
ftIYC{XXX Butherus g
Czarnecki X
Hickerson X
White X
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proved for tho'following named person or per
at the o ow
described location:
Richard Jack Bartholomew dba/Bart's Place, 826 S. Clinton
Said approvlel sha11',he suhject to any conditions
or restrictions here-
after imposed by ordinance or state lay..
roval to be
The City Clerk 'shall cause a recommendation for app
endorsed upon the application and forward the some together with the
license fee, 'certificate of financial responsibility, 'surety 'bond,
- sketch of the premises and all other information or documents required
to the Iowa Beer and liquor ControlDepartment.
It :was moved by White
and seconded by Czarnecki
tlat the Resolution b
as read e adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSrN'I':
Brandt) X
NM14ttl{Q{IK Butherus X
Czarnecki X
Hickerson X
i1hitc X
Passed this 23rd day of October 19 73
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operati6nof the Duane ArnoldEnergy Center does, no't,c6h''
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by Iowa Law
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The complaint .by Gordon Allena staff:attoneyl,fj oL rI il
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SPIRG' 'On th
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two individual ISPIRG ii.dpresen-
tativesi Gary Goldsteint,418 Dunreatb, N.Eip Cedar Rapids
and
rank Leone, 15 N. Johnson Street, Iowa City,
S
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that, reg�xlatory.a eii6ieslat b':
9 oth federal and
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state levels have t* bowed befor
continuously e-thuspecial interests
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of the utility companies and
the reactor, manufacturers, and have
consistentlyfailed iled to represent the public interest* Only when
pressured by legal action and public outrage will the responsible
agencies lies such as the ICC be 'in t' _ s
g o erio
U!Slyexamine such questions
as reactor safety and the transportation
and storage of nuclear
wastes. This complaint is the first step in that effort'.
Form 4
MICROFILMED
BY
MICRO -TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
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Remarks by John`A. Laitner,
" State Erivironmentah' Coordinator, kISPIRG:
At an
ISPIRG' Press'Conierence,rOct`t 13, 1`973•
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Yesterday (Oct. 13), the:Iowa 't.Student PublicInterest Research
Group (ISPIRG) filed a complaint withrthe 'Iowa Commerce;Commission
(ICC) alleging that the; electrical power to be provided by the
-Piadw
operation of the,;Duane Arnold; Energy, Center does not constitute N
t ,:t,r
r.. a "reasonable" service as defined by!Iowa.Law, Chapter 490A of the
Code` of Iowa. Duane Arnold Energy Center,is a nuclear power plant
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mi tl ',sJ !a7 tri )1✓� 1C1 nr.t i(•� .1 ,J .! .1, h,.1
presently under construction near Palo, Iowa.
The complaint was fi.led;by Gordon Allen, a staff attorney for
i, .1.0'):' I. .::1✓�,
ISPIRG, on the behalf of
%.t two individual ISPIRG �.presen
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tatives: Gary, Goldstein, 418 Dunreath, N.E. , Cedar ids, and _ P.
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Frank Leone, 15 N. Johnson Street, Iowa City.
ISPIRG charges that•,regilatory'agencies at both'federal and
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state levels have continuously bowed•before the special'interests
7J." I r ::''..� .CI' a,;I, �.. Y:{i '. iy .i. , - c,. ,•
of .the utility companies and the reactor manufacturers, and have
consistently failed to 'represent the public interest.) Only when
f pressured'by legal action and public outrage will the responsible
agencies such as the ICC begin to.seriously examine such questions
as reactor safety and the transportation and storage of nuclear
wastes. This complaint is the first step in that effort.
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nizingathe;hmitations of an, in
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Figures offered by 'Iowa Electric show 'if the'DAEC'is not op-
erated, there will be a deficit of,electrical generating capacity
in the Iowa Power Pool of which I.E. is a°member) by 1977: With
the.availability of the DAEC the deficit will not'occur'until 1978.
Thus, the operation of a nuclear facility will provide only one
aditional'year free from an electricity deficit. ISPIRG believes
that, compared to the potential hazards inherent in the use of
nuclear power, one year's reprieve from a,predicted power deficit
Ito
is not sufficient to warrant the use lof that energy source.
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Therefore, the question that ISPIRG asks and: that, Iowans must
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confront is, "Can we allow IowaElectric and the'AEC to continue
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making a committment to<increased energy consumption and to ade-
pendence'on a nuclear economy without our consent?" A prudent
course of. action would be to develop alternative sources of energy
and to promote the conservation of:our resources rather than to
allow the,Sutilities to extoll,the virtues of nuclear power and
all-electric homes, at the expense of their customers.
October 25, 1973
Ir. Frani: Leone
ISP;RG
Student- Activities Center
Iowa D;ecaorirl Union
University if Iowa
Iona City, Iowa 512.142
Di:a_ ,dr. Leone c
,i:e 1QWa City City Council
at its October 23, 1973
mcetiny officially received and
rlacccl on file your
correspondence and information from
Skip Laitner concern-
ind i•I:clear Po\:rcr Plants. '.Phis
material was forwarded to
both the City Manager and the. City
Council's lec;islative
comnittce for rel%ort back to'. Couticil.
'Pnank you for bringing this
information to the
attention of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray F. ,4ells
City 'tanager
1ai:•; alo
Engineertng nxtenston
Civil Defense Education
Fire Service Extension Building
Area Code 515 294-3028
October 16, 1973
Tim Brandt _
Mayor
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA, 52240
Dear Mr.Brandt:
In the last few ,years, several Iowa communities have suffered
the effects of sudden, serious disasters. No area in the state is
immune from tornadoes, windstorms, blizzards, floods, civil disorders
or major accidents. In addition, although it may seem unlikely,
nuclear attack is still a possibility. When emergencies occur, govern-
ment officials at all levels'are responsible for the preservation of
life and property and the maintenance of essential services.
An effective emergency operations plan, which assigns responsi-
bilities and outlines policies and procedures,'is a key element in
improving the emergency preparedness of any community. Consequently,
as part of the recent On -Site Assistance Survey of Civil Defense pre-
paredness in Johnson County, the existing disaster plan was reviewed
and recommendations were made for its revision. These recommendations
are contained in the Civil Defense "Action Plan" for Johnson County
approved by county and local government officials.
In connection with these recommendations, Iowa State University
is offering the workshop course, Civil Defense Planning and Operations,
to assist local officials in the revision of the existing plan. Since
the planning needs of Johnson County are complicated by the presence
of the University of Iowa and ,the large population concentrated in
the University Heights -Iowa City-Coralville area, a good deal of
advance preparation must be undertaken before any planning activity
can begin. As a result, Iowa State University in coordination with
Wayne Walters, Johnson County/Municipal Civil Defense Director, will
present an introduction to the Planning and Operations Workshop at
the regularly scheduled Civil Defense Advisory Council meeting for
this month. The meeting will be held at the Johnson County Supervisors
Office (in the basement of the Courthouse) on October 24th at 4:00, PM.
■
OctoLler 25, 1973
Mr. John 3t, Kurr
Instructor
Civil Defense Froc:raffi
Iuwa :hate uPivarSi ty
Amos, Iowa 5001:1
Dcar Mr. }"err:
The ,Iowa City City Council at its Octol:cr 23, 1973
tweeting officially received and placed on file •.our
correspondence concerning the ac:enda of tris Month's
Civil Defense iedvisory C;-unc4i tnL'etinU. 'ii:dil!: Y'O:2 for
L ringirlg this, information to tic attention of the City
Council.
iia':alo
V..ry truly yours,
way S. 'iiells
managcr
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CIVIL DEFENSE PROGRAM
ENGINEERING EXTENSION
FIRE SERVICE BUILDING
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
AMES, IOWA 50010
CIVIL DEFENSE PLANNING AND OPERATIONS ,
'WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
PURPOSE
The Civil Defense Planning and Operations Workshop is designed to assist
county ,and local officials in the development of an emergency operations
plan. The ,plan,is'a county/municipal document whichdescribes how the
county and, local governments will coordinate their services in the event
of large-scale natural or man-made disaster.
PARTICIPANTS
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The following individuals are invited to the workshop:
County/Municipal Civil Defense Administration (Supervisor,
Sheriff, Mayors)
County Officials - Engineer, Social Service Director,, Public
'Health Nurse,',and Chief of the County Fire Association or
an individual'to represent the volunteer fire departments
throughout the county.
County ,Seat rOfficials - Mayor, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and
Public Works Director or City Engineer
Others -'USDA Defense Board Chairman, Red Cross
representative, Hospital Administrator and
others whom the director wishes to include.
SCHEDULE
The workshop normally is conducted over a'period of eight weeks.
Although different officials will be attending different meetings,
all 'officials' will heed to attend a total of three or four evening
meetings. Additional day time and/or evening sessions are arranged
on an individual or small group basis as needed.
COSTS
There are no registration fees or tuition charges. The University
furnishes all course materials and publishes 50 copies of the completed
plan without charge. Costs for covers and index tabs, if used, must
be covered locally;
Oct. 16, 1973
Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iona City,Iowa 52240
Gentlemen:
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County would like to
commend the Council for its support of mass transit in our community.
The, League feels that bus transportation is a vital service that will
eventually benefit our Urban Renewal Program, help alleviate traffic
problems,' further the control of air pollution and 'contribute totheconservation of fuel 'supplies.
In order to encourage our members, use of the bus system, the
League has begun including bus route information in all appropriate
notices of our meetings.
In addition we offer the city our assistance in any future pro-
motional,campaign to increase transit ridership.
Sincerely yours,
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Faith Knowler
President
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october 25, 1973
mrs. Faith' ::roo:ler
President
League of !•.'omen voters
227 Last Washington Street
Iowa City,' Iowa 52290
Dear mrs'. Knowler
Tile Iowa City City Council at its October 23, 1973
meeting officially received and; placed on file your letter
concerning t?:e City Council's support of mass tra:isit.
Tile City Council a.:,preciates your offer of assistance in
campaigns',to promote mass transit.
Thank you for bringing your views to the attention
Of the City Council -
very truly yours,
Ray S. 140115
cit- Manager
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Park & Recreation Dept.
(319) 337.960.5
October 10, 1973
To: Mayor Brandt and Members of City Council
From: Parks & Recreation Commission
This is'a brief summary report on the results of the newspaper ad'
-- citizen survey conducted by the Parks & Recreation Commission
this past summer. As you recall, the Commission placed a full ,page
description of the Parks & Recreation Department programs in'the
Press Citizen that also contained a clip out coupon eliciting
comments andlsuggestions. A second full page ad describing fall
Programs, but without the coupon, was run in early September and
we have plans to 'run a third ad this winter, again containing a
coupon.
we received a total of 43 returned coupons from the first
survey. Each person that had indicated 'his/her name was sent a
Personal note from one of the members of the Parks & Recreation
Commission thanking them for responding to the survey.
A summary of the survey is a follows:
1. The total response was disappointing. Either this
form of obtaining citizen opinions is not effective; or there
is, no great feeling of dissatisfaction with the Parks & Recreation
programs. Many expressions of praise for the Department's program
were included.
2. Of the complaints made or suggestions offered, 21,' or
almost half, mentioned the need for additional tennis facilities;
with the need for east side tennis courts particularly mentioned.
This would seem to support the Commission's view that construction
of Mercer Park tennis courts is a Number 1 priority item.
3. No other category of program received more than a few
mentions. Of these, the most notable were:
a, the need for recreation programs for pre-school
children (ages 4-6) - wading pools, craft programs, etc.
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b requests for additional hours at the outdoor
swimming pools, i.e., public swimming during weekday morning hours,
or Saturday and Sunday mornings.
c. the need for better publicity and,' -information about
Department programs. The full page ad in the Press Citizen seemed
to strike a favorable note.
d. several deplored the condition of the bath house and
the general lack of housekeeping at City Park Pool, especially in
the women's dressing area.
e, the condition of Lower City Park Road was cited
several times.
4. The Commission, although disappointed in the low
response, would like to continue with our plans to run a
third ad with coupon this winter. The full page ad in the
Press Citizen seems to reach a larger portion of the public
than previously used methods. The clip out coupon mechanism
does give us an added sense of the way citizens are reacting
to our efforts to, provide a high quality recreation program.
We have received a number of favorable,reactions'to the
scheme and especially from our having written a personal
note to each respondent.
,lames Lindberg
Chairman, Sub -Committee
on'Program Evaluation
s Roegier
airman, Parks &'
Recreation Commission
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A:r. James Rceyicrs
Chairman
Parks and Recreation Coimoission
Civic Coiter
iowa City, .Town 52240
Dear Jim
The Iowa City City Council at its October 23, 1973
enacting officially received and placed on file your cor-
respondence concerning the results of your Commission's
newspaper citizen survey.
Thank you for forwarding this information to the
City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. Wells
City Manager
The Mayor & City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City,IA 52240
Gentlemen:
Recently I directed a letter to you requesting that the City of
Iowa City vacate the alley in Block 4. More specifically, this
is Block 4 of the County Seat addition and is bounded by Front,
Court, Madison and Harrison Streets.
Very truly �yours,
Ray 13: Mossman
Business Manager & Treasurer
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-451
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa,_ desires to provide a
uniform and laundering service for its City -employees and requires
professional services in connection with the provision of these
benefits to its employees, and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has requested proposals for
the delivery of this service, and,
WHEREAS;the City Council deems it in the publicinterestto
approve the recommendation of the City Manager based upon the
review of the proposals solicited.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
That the City Manager and Director of Finance are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a service agreement for
uniform and laundry services with D & J Industrial Laundry Inc.,
Moline, Illinois, for a two-year period beginning January 1, 1974.
It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki
resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll
call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt
Butherus X. _
Czarnecki _ X
Hickerson X
White X
Passed and approved this _23 day of October 19 73
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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IOWA STUDENT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
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Councilmen
I am here to speak to you today in behalf of the Iowa Student Public
Interest Research Group (ISPIRG) concerning item number 11 which
concerns the project to widen Burlington Street.ISPIRG,
I would like to express our,opposition to any consideration of this
res :elution. Our oppositon to this resittton.is.based on the fol-
lowing considerations.
We feel that this resolution should not be discussed until the public
has been better informed. This controversial issue, being on the
agenda was only made public yesterday. None of the citizens who
would be most affected by, this proposal.' ba+;J s ,the,. residents of
Burlington, were aware until today that such a resolution was on the
agenda.
Yurthermore, we feel that the Council Should not proceed with such
a project until the Area Transportation Study is made available.
This is the same rationale which Mayor Brandt 'applied to the deci-
sionto delay the Melrose project.
In addition, there has been considerable public opposition to al
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location'of funds for such a street widening project., Public dis-
pleasure with the council's priorities was strongly voiced' at the Oct.
2 budget hearing. Alsop three organizations have recently filed pe-
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titins to appeal the city budget allocations for parking ramp con-
structions and the Burlington St, widening project. Moreoverp none
of the five council candidates for the 26 month Council sOat have
stated their support to street widening projects and three of them
have expressed their unqualified objection to them.
We would like to ask, what is the intention of this street widening?
Is this in fact initiating work on what will eventually be a "cross-
town freeway"? If not, is this merelya separate project, and, if
So, what aboutthe problems involved in: the merging of a widened Pur-
lington into a very narrow Muscatine Ave,?
:We would also like clarification on the matter of bonds of necessity.
�It is our understanding that this typeof general obligation bond,
must be for essential purposes and that "essential" can be de I fi , n ed
to mean "non -controversial". At what time and a under what circum-
stances is an issue controversial?
We would hope that the Council would carefully consider these obser-
vations and provide the public with answers to these questions.
Submitted byt
Gary Goldstein, Nancy Lineback,.Rick Larewg and Joyce Dostale
MeTbers of the Mass Transportation Task Force of ISPIRG
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Resolution 73-452 .
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RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
1974 BURLINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, preliminary plans and specifications are now on file in the
Office of the City Clerk for the construction of the 1974 Burlington Street
Improvement Project,
within the City of Iowa City, ,Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa:
1. That it is deemed advisable and necessary to construct the 1974
Burlington Street Improvement'' Project
within the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to-wit:
2. The method of construction shall be by contract:
3. The entire cost of the improvement shall be paid from the General
Funds of the'City of Iowa City.and shall not be assessed against benefited
property.
4. That the City Council shall meet at 4:00 o'clock P.M., CST, on
the 27th day of NOvember , 19 73 , in the - Council Chambers of
the Civic Center for the purpose of hearing objections to said improvement or
the cost thereof.
5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice, of
this Resolution to be published as required by law
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It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White
the Resolution as read be adopted,,and
that
upon roll call there
were:
AYES: ` NAYS: ABSENT
R Brandt
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Butherus
X Czarnecki
X Hickerson
x White
Passed and approved this 23rd day of October 1970.
Mayor
A'iTEST:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION, NO. 73-453
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER TO PREPARE
DETAILED PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND
DIRECTING ATTORNEY TO PREPARE FORM OF
CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON THE
1974 BURLINGTONSTREET D1PROVEMENT PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
That George Bonnett ,'City Engineer' is hereby ordered
and directed to, prepare and file with the Clerk detailed plans
and specifications for the construction of the 1974 Burlington
Street' Improvement Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Attorney is hereby ordered
and -directed -to,prepare and file with the Clerk a Notice to
Bidders and form of contract for the construction of the
1974 Burlington Street Improvement Project.
It was moved by Czzaa ngcl�i and seconded by _ _
that the Resolution as regia e aopted, and upon roll—ca-ll
there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Brandt
X Connell
X Czarnecki
X Hickerson
X White
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 23rd
19 73
ATTEST:
City Clerk
day of October
Mayor
RESOLUTION N0. 71-49Ia
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF VACATED WALKWAY 1
OAKWOODS ADDITION PART VI
WHEREAS, the City 'Council, on the 21st day of August 19 73 ,
held a Public Hearing on the vacation of
10' wide by approximately 134.63' walkway between
Lots 282 and 283, 0akwoods Addition Part VI, Iowa
City, Iowa
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council duly and legally enacted an ordinance
vacating same, ,and,
WHEREAS, the City Council on the day of 19_,
held a Public Hearing on thedisposal of said walkway
to Oakwoods!Addition Part VI-Oakwoods Dev-
elopment Company
WHEREAS, the above property
exchanged
V�y}aY}(C�XXxX�OIX will be argristi for property of equal value,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,OF IOWA CITY,''
IOWA: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to
dispose of the above described property and execute Quit Claim Deed
and to deliver same. om:cedptatxt�t hec ptctccas�+ix�4)c U&xxxxxxxxxxx
It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus
that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt X
Butherus X
Czarnecki g
Hickerson X
White X
Passed and approved this 9Ird day of nrhnhar , 19 71
ATTEST: (//1L ii .�J/, , r�_� Mayor f
City Clerk l
Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City proposes
to dispose of the following described property, to -wit:
10' wide by approximately 134.63' walkway between
Lots 282 and 283, Oakwoods Addition Part VI,
Iowa City, Iowa.
The Council proposes to exchange this property for property
of equal value.,
Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 368.39 of-
the
fthe 1973 Code of Iowa, a hearing by the City Council of Iowa
City, Iowa, on said proposed disposition of said property, will
be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall of Iowa City,
Iowa at 4:00 P.M. on the 23rd day of October, 1973 and any
person'having objections to said proposed action may appear and:
file their objections at said hearing.
Dated at Iowa City this day of (?(t /'77j
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City proposes to dispose
of the following described property, to -wit: That portion of the North/
South alley extending from the North property line of Lot 2, Block 5, Pleasant
Place Addn. North to the North property ',line of Lot 9, Irish's Extension to
Wood's Addition, and the East/West alley lying parallel to and' adjacent with the
North property line of Lot 1, Block 5, Pleasant Place 2nd Addition.
1) The property will first be appraised by a competent appraiser.
2) The property will then be offered for sale to the adjoining
property owners.
3) If both property owners wish to purchase the property, it will be
divided in half and sold to the adjacent owners at proportionate
appraisal price.
4) If one adjacent property, owner wishes to purchase all the property,
and the other adjacent owner does not wish to purchase any of the
property, it will all be sold at appraised price to :the adjacent
owner that wishes to purchase the property.
5) If neither property owner wishes to purchase the pro party, sealed
bids will be received by the City Clerk. He will open bids and
report the results at the next Council meeting, at which time the
Council will make the fi n-il disposal.
6) If the adjacent property owner is another Governmental Unit—which
nee as L K16 var-a��alley�—for—expans-tcFrFof- its services,
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7) The city will reserve an easement for sewer and water lines -,—over
which the purcha:se::r�will�a
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Notice is further given thaL,pursuant to Section 368.39 of the 19F.
Code of Iowa, a hearing by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on said
proposed disposition of said property will be held at the Council Chambers
in the City Hall of Iowa City, Iowa at 4:00 P.M. on ilia a3Yd Jrtyer'OrVoUl lri7.3
and any person having objections to said proposed action may appear and file
their objections at said hearing
Dated at Iowa City this day of C(V-TCLZW_vJ 1,77-5
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF VACATED PORTION OF
ALLEYS IN BLOCK 5, PLEASANT PLACE SECOND ADDITION
TO IOWA CITY, IOWA'
WHEREAS, the City Council, on the 28th day of August 1973,
held a Public Hearing on the vacation of that portion of the North/
South alley extending from the North property line of Lot 2, Block
5; Pleasant Place 2nd Addition North to the North property line of
,Lot 9, Irish's Extension to Wood's Addition, and the -East-West alley
lying parallel toandadjacent with the North property line of Lot 1,
Block 5, Pleasant Place Addition
and, legally enacted an 'ordinance
and
City Council dn'1 Y
WHEREAS, .the C y Y g
vacating same, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council on the _23rd day of October 1973,
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held a Public Hearing on the disposal of said portions of alleys to
William & Sara Fox (James & Carol Manary
Carl -& Kate Klaus to Tom & I.L. Turner
NOW::THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to
dispose of the above described property and execute Quit Claim Deeds
and to deliver same on receipt of the appraised value for said
property plus costs.
It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus
'that the resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Brandt X _
Butherus
Czarnecki -X_ _
Hickerson X
White X _
Passed and approved this 23rd day of October , 19 73.
Mayor
ATTEST:/
City Clerk
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Transportation and Security October 15, 1973
Ray Wells, City Manager'
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ray:
On Wednesday, October 17, the new University Preschool goes into opera-
tion. ,The preschool, which is',located in the old University Schools Build-
ing at Davenport and North Capitol, will have access problems for parents
delivering children to the school. Children from the age of two months
to five years will be dropped off and picked up four times per day, from
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.,,'from 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 2:30 p.m.
to 3: 30 p.m. Monday through Friday. As many as 60 to 70 parents will be
involved during peak loading times. It is our request that the entire west
side of North Capitol from the bicycle area at Davenport Street south to
Bloomington Street be designated as a loading zone with the exception of
the area presently marked as "No Parking Between Signs." I know that
this creates enforcement problems. The University Transportation and
Security Department would, if it is desired by the City, agree to enforce
violations other, than meter violations occurring on Davenport Street from
Clinton west and on North Capitol north of Bloomington. This would be.
a similar arrangement to that now in existence on the east side of the
Union and the north side of the Pentacrest,I am sorry for the shortness
of notice involved with this request, but the opening of the preschool
has been uncertain. Thank you for your consideration of this request. ,
Yours truly,
Ray 8. Mossman
Business Manager and Treasurer
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RESOLUTION NO. 73-455
RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION
OF CAPITOL STREET NORTH
WHEREAS, the Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, allow the
City Council to prohibit parking by resolution on designated streets, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the public interest to prohibit
parking on the west side of North Capitol from Davenport to Bloomington
Street as requested by the University of Iowa Preschool.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
1) That parking is hereby prohibited on the west side of North
Capitol from Davenport to Bloomington.
2) That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to cause
appropriate signs tobe posted to effectuate the provisions of this
Resolution.
It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki —that
the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: MAYS: ABSENT:
X Brandt
x Owdwdw Butherus
X Czarnecki
x Hickerson
X White
Passed,and approved this ?,jrrj day of October 1973
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk Z
RESOLUTION NO. 74-496
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REGULATION OF PARKING
FOR 'ELECTION PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, deems it in the
Public interest to specially regulate parking for election
purposes, and,
WHEREAS, Section 6.06.8 of the Municipal Code of
Iowa City, Iowa, authorizes temporary regulation of parking
during a special event.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the City 'Manager -is directed to initiate
the appropriate parking - - ---- _ __
regulation for election purposes.
It was moved by White
and seconded by
Butherus that the Resolution as read be adopted,
and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
1.
Brandt
Butherus
Czarnecki
X Hickerson
White
Passed and approved thisZed day of October
1973.
1 YOR
ATTEST: % —
Ci..y Clerk ;
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Jack D. Bowles
3315 Lower West Branch Road
Route 95
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
r Dear Jack:
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Enclosed is your check for $20.00 for the ,garage at 310 Bast
Benton. I have been authorized by the City Council to see who, other
than yourself, is interested in buying the garage on an 'informal basis,
_ and I will do so. I'am returning the check primarily because it was
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made payable to me instead of to the City of Iowa City.
If you would like to submit a bid for the garage in the amount of
$20.00, we would be happy to receive the bid. If it is the beat bid
for the garage that we receive in the next few weeks, we would then
sell the garage to you. 'I would propose that the City issue you a'Bill
of Sale and you could remove it ,after the completion of the deal.
I would suggest that you make your bid by sending a check in the
amount of $20.00, payable to the City of Iowa City, and a letter
addressed to the City of Iowa City, just as you sent to me on October 20
1 You should mail that to the City Clerk. If you have any questions, drop
me a line, or give me a call.
Very truly yours,
Jay B/ llonohan,
Cit} Attorney
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Fred I Gibson Ca. Realtors Iowa Phone City,
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October 20, 1973
Jay lionohan
14'S.° Linn Street
Iotqa City, Iowa
Dear *1r. Honohan,
The city purchased the hollse and lot at ?14 F. Renton front
?7___ Oscar Powell and since 'then have torn the house dorm, There is
still an old garage:on'the back of the lot. I think. I mould
like to try and purchase the aaraoe for the lumber or for a
Shed. I am at this'tilne Submitting an offer of 520.00 for sane.
Please advise.
Thank yours,
..lack P. Po:eles
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 00905
August 28, 1973
Icon C. L. Brandt
Mayor
City Hall''
Iowa City, IA 5224.0
Dear Mayor Brandt:
I want to take this opportunity to invite you personally to
San 'Juan for the Annual Congress of Cities, December 2-6, and while
you are here'I hope to have a chance to get together with you for a
quiet chat. -I know that you will enjoy our city and our people,
who are prepared to extend their usual warm welcome to you.
As you know, I,am running for the office of Second Vice presi-
dent'of the National League of Cities, a post in which I believe
I can better serve both the National League of Cities and its indi-.
vidual members. I have served actively on the Fxecutive Committee
andtheAdvisory Board of both the League and the United States
Conference of Mayors, positions which have brought me into intimate
contact with the problems of mayors throughout the United States.
In addition, serving in my second four-year term as Mayor of
San Juan, a City of 500,000, I have dealt on a daily Basi; with the
responsibilities of our cities chief executives. Snterna). manade-
ment and relations vis-a-vis state and federal governments are no
strangers to we.
By way of personal. background, most of my formal education was
obtainedin the mainland United States. Py Bachelor. of Arts der
is from Yale University and my law degree is from th o University of
Puerto Rico.
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Eugene Chubb
Director, Parks $ Recreation Dept.
City of Iowa City
.f Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Gene:
We have received your request t
for q r a parade
permit
October 30, 1973 from 6:30 P p mit for Tuesday,
Children's p.m. to ',7.15 .m. for_ti
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ldren s Ilallowe Annual:
en Parade. As has been discussed with you,
the route plan is as,follows: Start at the parking lot on '
IYashIngton Street next to Varsity Cleaners, proceed east on
Washington Street to Linn Street
1 to College'Street t � Proceed, south on .Linn Street
, hen proceed east st on Colle
corner of Gilbert Street, ending at the RecreationrCenter•the
I hereby approve your request' for a parade permit for the time
•� and route designated above. Please contact the Police Department
Prior to the parade in order to finalize traffic arrangements;
We hope your Halloween Parade is a success.
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.'; Ray We11s
City Manager
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