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Mr. Robert R. Rigler, Chairman
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
r New Hampton, Iowa 50659
Dear Mr. Rigler:
As you know the Department of Transportation staff has recently discussed
with the City of Iowa City the decision to proceed with the construction
of Freeway 518 along the alignment originally
of Transportation. We are perplexed by thatdecisid
onin that itthe appearsthat this decision was made independent of any consultation with the
Commission even though the Commission at its meeting on November 2,
1978, directed that the "(s)taff complete 518 as far west of the original
staff proposal as is feasible..."
To the best of our knowledge at no time did the staff communicate the
extent of or the results of its study to the Commission. Therefore we
would appreciate knowing the current status of this project from the
standpoint of the Commission and whether the Commission received any
report from the IDOT staff, was ever consulted by the staff concerning
the decision or the subject was ever discussed with members of the
j Commission after November 2. Your assistance in this matter will be
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
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Robert A. Vevera
Mayor
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Monsignor Cletus Madsen
Mr. Al Kleinmeyer
Regina High School
Rochester Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Re: North Branch Dam -- Ralston Creek
Dear Sirs:
The City of Iowa City has completed all of the environmental review
processes for this project. Stanley Consultants of Muscatine, Iowa, has
been retained to complete a report on preliminary design, land ac-
quisition strategy, and the final design.
The work on the preliminary design and the land acquisition strategy
will be finished in 30 to 60 days. At that time the City will be pleased
to discuss the results with you. It is hoped that construction will be
undertaken during the summer of 1981.
This is a brief update on the status of the project. If you would like
more detailed information about any particular aspect of the project,
please feel free to contact me or Neal Berlin.
Sincerely yours,
Robert A. Vevera
Mayor
cc: City Council
Richard Plastino
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 2 1979
To: City C until
From: Cit anager
Re: Boards and Commissions -- Legislative Matters
Some months ago the City Council discussed the development of a policy
concerning boards and commissions taking positions on legislative issues.
At that time the City Council considered that such matters should be
reviewed with and permission received from the City Council. Attached to
this memorandum is a proposed Council policy on this matter. If the
policy meets with your approval a letter, together with the policy, will
be sent to the Chairman of the various boards and commissions.
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COUNCIL POLICY ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Boards and Commissions are advisory to the City Council. Therefore,
the City Council believes that stands on legislative issues by Boards
and Commissions are appropriate only after such issues are first
reviewed with and approval received from the City Council. This
should not be construed to prevent Boards and Commissions from discus-
sing regulations, procedures and other similar matters with administrative
agencies.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 5, 1979
7o: City Council
From: Citi anager
Re: Sidewalk Vaults
Recently the City Council received a request from Mr. Bill Mihalopoulos
of the Best Steak House for use of his sidewalk vault for restroom
facilities. I have reviewed the Council minutes concerning discussion
of sidewalk vaults and find that the attached memorandum to John Hayek
dated October 28, 1976, represents the best indication of City policy in
this matter. Subsequent to that memorandum, Seifert's signed such an
agreement. However, it does not appear that a policy decision was made
that all vault owners should sign such an agreement. Both the City
Attorney and I do feel that an effort should be made to obtain signa-
tures to a similar agreement from all vault users.
Vaults do continue to be a problem particularly as the mall improvements
proceed. Complaints are received about leaking basements and vaults.
While the use of the Permission and Indemnification Agreement discussed
in the memorandum of October 28 may not entirely eliminate such problems
the Legal staff does feel that the use of such an agreement will substan-
tially reduce them.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney that the
City grant Mr. Mihalopoulous' request subject to his signing the indem-
nification agreement.
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City of Iowa City
DATE; October 28, 1976
TO: John Hayek, City Attorney
FROM: Angela Ryan, Asst. City Attorney
RE: Sidewalk Vaults
In response to Seifert's request for a sidewalk vault, the
legal department drafted the attached permission and indemnifica-
tion agreement.
Is it advisable to obtain an indemnification agreement from
other businesses with sidewalk vaults?
our research on the potential liability of the City for an
injury to persons or property from the negligent use or maintenance
of a•sidewalk vault leads us to the conclusion that it would be
advisable to sena the attached indemnification agreement to all
present owners of sidewalk vaults. Should the owner refuse to sign,
the City would have the alternative of charging a fee to cover the
purchase of insurance by the City or ordering the removal of the
vault.
DISCUSSION
The City was the defendant in a small claims action in
September, 1976. The plaintiff was injured while riding her
bicycle on the sidewalk when a sidewalk vault opened. The Court
ruled in favor of the City because plaintiff had violated a City
ordinance by riding on the sidewalk and therefore was eontribu-
torily negligent. Had the injured party been in a location where
bicycles are allowed on the sidewalk or had she been a minor or a
pedestrian, the City might have been held liable. Accordingly, we
feel it is in the best interest.of the City'to ask for an indemnifi-
cation agreement if it is to allow the use of sidewalks for vaults.
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City of Iowa Cit_
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 5, 1979
To: City ouncil
From: City�t nager
Re: University Heights Transit Service
For FY80 we have budgeted the following funding sources to
subsidize direct transit operating expenditures:
Federal Revenue Sharing
$293,413
Tort Liability (Insurance)
46,920
State Operating Assistance
204,200
TOTAL
$544,533
In FY80 we also intend to make capital
acquisitions from the
following sources:
UMTA Section 3 and 18
$319,720
IDOT Grant (FY78)
14,730
IDOT Grant (FY79)
15,161
IDOT Grant (FY80)
10,074
Federal Revenue Sharing
16,027
Equipment Replacement Reserve
31,920
TOTAL
$407,632
In addition, overhead costs for City support services, (finance,
legal and personnel) are estimated to be 12.4% of the transit operating
budget, or $116,843. This cost is borne
by the taxpayers of Iowa
City, regardless of the funding source
of the program.
On July 1, 1977, the population of the
Iowa City -University Heights
urbanized area was as follows:
CITY POPULATION PERCENTAGE
City of Iowa City 49,154 97.66%
University Heights 1,177 2.34%
TOTAL 50,331 100.00%
If one considers the total program cost, both direct and indirect,
the cost should be allocated thusly:
Operating Expenses $ 544,533
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Capital Acquisitions 407,632
Support Services 116,843
TOTAL $11069,008
City of Iowa City (97.66%) $1,043,993
University Heights (2.34%) 25,015
If only the local support of the program, direct and indirect,
is considered, the cost breakdown should be:
Local Operating Expenditure
(Federal Revenue Sharing & Tort Liability) $340,333
Local Capital Contribution
(Federal Rev. Sharing & Equip. Replacement Res.) 47,947
Local Support Services 116,843
TOTAL $505,123
City of Iowa City (97.66%) $493,303
University Heights (2.34%) 11,820
If the only costs taken into account are the local support that
is directly attributed to transit, the following allocation should
be made:
Local Operating Expenditure $340,333
Local Capital Contribution 47 947
TOTAL $388,280
City of Iowa City (97.66%) $379,194
University_Heights (2.34%) 9,086
For reasons stated, on numerous occasions in the past, the manager
does not recommend that City services be provided to University
Heights on a pick and choose basis. However, if the Council
desires to provide services it is recommended that alternative 2
be considered. The contract conditions should include, but not
be limited to the following:
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I. Service level same as for Iowa City residents.
2. Yearly payment in advance.
3. One year contract
4. 30 day cancellation clause by either party.
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City of Iowa Cit,
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 2, 1979
To: City Council and City Manager /
From: Rosemary Vitosh, Director of Finance
Re: Special Reduced Refuse Collection Fee
In response to the Council's interest in a possible refuse fee
reduction for elderly, low-income or handicapped, we prepared a
questionnaire which was mailed to the seven Iowa cities which had
indicated on a previous survey that the City charged a refuse
collection fee. The questionnaire asked if refuse pickup was
provided at no charge or reduced rate for any of the three groups,
what guidelines were followed in identification of qualified
individuals and if door pickup was provided. Attached is a summary
of the results received on the six questionnaires returned. The
reduced fee does seem to be prevelant. In reviewing the guidelines,
used by the cities surveyed, for identifying eligible citizens for
the reduced fee, it is obvious that many alternatives are available.
It would appear that the best alternative would be to rely on
guidelines already set by other agencies. Des Moines has adopted the
guidelines contained in the Code of Iowa for property tax relief for
the elderly and the disabled. They require an application to be
filled out which states that the individual has filed for the state
property tax and grant reimbursement, or is eligible to file for it,
and asks that a completed copy ofthe State Reimbursement Claim form
be attached to the application. It would also be possible to
identify the disabled who qualify for Social Security disability
payments as they have an identification card issued by the Social
Security office. We do use these identification cards now to verify
those who quality for the handicap bus passes for the Iowa City
transit system.
In addition, we have talked with the local Social Services office and
low-income persons could provide verification of their Social
Services status by requesting Social Services to provide
verification to us. The Title XX poverty guidelines on which some
Social Services programs are based could be used effectively for
identifying the low-income persons eligible for any reduction in
rates.
The suggestion was made that the refuse collection fee be set in
relation to the quantity of water usage. This is a less attractive
alternative as it is doubtful that it would provide financial relief
for all those who really need it and it would involve a costly
program adjustment to our computer billing system. If the intent is
to provide a reduced fee for those on a small or fixed income then
the use of the Social Security's, Social Services', and the State's
guidelines would be most effective. It would be possible to define
our own guidelines but it makes more sense to use established
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guidelines for identifying those which need financial assistance not
being faced with making the judgement ourselves. Currently we
provide free bus service to the elderly upon presentation of their
Medicare identification card. This does set a guideline based upon
age and not financial need. As indicated by the survey results, most
fee reductions in these cities are based upon income.
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MEMORANDUM
OAT[, March 28, 1979
TO: Rosemary Vitosh
FROM: Nancy Heaton
RE: Results of Questionnaire regarding Refuse Fees and Services
for the Handicapped, Elderly and Low Income.
On March 20, 1979, the questionnaire was mailed to seven Iowa cities which
had indicated on a previous survey that the City furnished refuse service and
charged a refuse collection fee.
Of the seven cities, six have responded to -date. Their answers are as shown:
CITY GROUP FEE
Cedar Rapids -Social Security
Recipient '50% reduction
(65 or older)
Waterloo -Handicapped --
-Low Income Rebate after
Burlington -All persons
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
-Elderly
-All 3 groups
-Handicapped
1/1 (set on
$6,000/year
income
If over 65 or
spouse is over
65 & ss is only
income-50%'billed
750 reduction from
$4.05 to $3.30
SERVICE
Door pickup
Door pickup currently -
will be going to curb
soon with no exceptions
Door pickup if condition
verified
-No special services -- -
-Elderly & Income under $6,000 -
Low Income 50% reduction to $1.50
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City of Iowa City '
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Date: March 28, 1979
To: Neal Berlin, City Manager
From: Linda Schreiber
Re: FY81 Human Services Program
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved JCRPC's
joint human services planning effort at its informal meeting on March
22. Supervisor Shipton was absent.
United Way is now preparing a formal agreement for the Board's consi-
deration. A similar agreement with JCRPC is being prepared for the
Council's consideration.
Also, the City's source of funding for this program in FY81 (JCRPC
$7,000) needs to be identified for budgeting purposes.
cc: Rosemary Vitosh
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DACKGROUNDER
THE PHOTOMETRIC INDEX
OF LITTER ACCUMULATION
for the municipal planning,
engineering, public works
and sanitation director
Photometric Index (P.I.) is the procedure for measuring changes in
accumulations of loose trash in cities certified by Keep America Beautiful,
Inc. (KAB) to participate in the CLEAN COMMUNITY SYSTEM -- the behaviorally -
based program to reduce litter by changing attitudes and practices relating
to the handling of waste.
This measurement technique was developed in 1974 by the Research Founda-
tion - American Public Works Association, under contract to KAB. After a
two-year field test, the P.I. was found to be widely applicable, relatively
simple and inexpensive and yet sufficiently accurate to determine results of
programs designed to improve waste handling.
Public works and other professionals in virtually every CCS city have
found the P.I. to be a valuable resource, and have determined that, after the
completion of local planning and organization for taking the base line P.I.,
Periodic measurements (usually taken on a quarterly basis) can be done by
trained volunteers.
A requirement for certification in the CLEAN COMMUNITY SYSTEM is that
the initial (base line) measurement be completed within 60 days after the
city's representatives attend a CCS Project Team Training Workshop. In order
to gauge the impact of CCS accurately, the base line must be completed before
any new efforts are made to reduce litter or change attitudes, and thekey to
completing the P.I. base line on schedule is professional assistance with the
organization and planning.
Your city's representatives will receive a guide for establishing the local
Photometric Index, and be trained to do so at a CCS workshop. Immediately there-
after, they should be in touch with you to request your aid in undertaking the
base line P.I.
Prompt assistance with the one -time -only tasks of selecting a valid sample
area, organizing maps to facilitate the selection of proper measurement sites
and preparation of an acetate grid overlay for indexing photos will not require
much time, but will be most helpful in insuring that the P.I. is done properly
and the base line completed on schedule.
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KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, INC.
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PROFILES - CLEAN CMwNITY SYSTEM PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS
Each community seeking certification in the keep America Beautiful, Inc. CLFM
COMMM'TY SYSTEM must send a Project Team to a CCS Project Team Training Workshop.
The Project Team must consist of at least three members (one from municipal of county
government, one from businses/industry or labor, one from a civic organization).
These three individuals will have specific responsibilities at the wrkehop end in
citywide CCS program,
the 60 -90 -day period between com�leting the Training Workshop and time beginning of thh
These profiles are provided to assist the community in finding appropriate people
to serve on the Project Team. All project Team members should be aware of the need
for cooperation and mutual decision-making, the importance of involving the entire
community in the OCS at the appropriate time, and the necessity to show results
from their efforts. They should understand the value of voluntary involvement to
achieve community improvement, as wall as ways in which the resources, time and
talent of the entire community can be utilised to bring about the best results.
At the beginning of the Project Team Training Workshop, the training staff will ask
which of the Project Team members will be assuming which of the throe "profiles"
specified below,
PROJECT TEAM X9=R "1A"
This Project Team member, who serves as the project Team Lader, will have overall
responsibility for Committee Development (internal organisation), Rashave overall
include organizing the community and securing support and involvement of appropriate
decision makers from throughout the community, He .or she she should have an excellent
understanding of how the community works, who is able "to get things done,"
resources available for the CCS and have a personal reputation as someone who is a
good manager and results -oriented.
Specific duties will include working with appropriate people tom determine the
organizational makeup of the citizens' organization; decide legal structure of
Committee; secure a City Council resolution endorsing the CCS or articles of
incorporation (and, where necessary, apply for the proper IRS designation for
solicitation of public contributions); draft by-laws for the organization; identify
potential members and the Chairman of the citizens' organization, and offer their
names to whomever willappoint them; and supervise arrangements for the first
organizational meeting.
This team member is also responsible for seeing that the Litter/Solid Waste Survey
is completed by the appropriate Public Works or Sanitation official if it has not
been done prior to the workshop. (This survey was sent to the person requesting
an application with instructions to forward the survey to the proper municipal
official). The survey examinee the practices which presently determine how trash is
managed in the community, and studies ordinances, technology, enforcement and
educational programs relating to litter control and the handling of trash.
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PROJECT TEAM MEMBER "B"
This Project Team member will be responsible for Administration (external
organization). He or she should have contacts within the business community,
especially with people who are in the position to provide financial support through
cash donations or in-kind contributions.
Specific responsibilities include identifying available resources to secure a local
CCS Coordinator, office, funding, in-kind contributions, etc. Other tasks include
finding a person or company willing to donate time and/or materials for the creation
of a logo and special communications materials.
This person should also form a cadre to address various organizations within the
community on the upcoming CCS program. This communications/awareness effort will
describe how the successful implementation of the CCS must involve citizen support
from businesses, civic groups, local government, schools and the media.
At a later date, the same groups might be asked to make commitments toward the CCS
program. For this reason, efforts should be coordinated between this Project Team
member and the one responsible for Committee Development. Further cooperation
between the two members is also needed to determine the appropriate structure for
the citizens' organization.
PROJECT TEAM MEMBER "C"
This Project Team member will have responsibility for completing the base line
Photometric Index.
The Photometric Index was developed for the CLEA14 COMKUNITY SYSTEM by the American
Public Works Association. It is a technique for measuring accumulations of loose
trash (litter) at randomly -selected, but specific, locations within portions of the
community which have been determined to be representative of the community as a
whole, in terms of land use and per -capita income. The measurement process requires
the taking of photographs at these locations and, using a grid overlay, indexing the
spatial distribution of litter in the photograph. While the Index is a very specific
procedure, proper assistance from professionals in municipal planning, engineering,
public works and sanitation will insure that the Index will be done properly and on
time. (The involvement of these individuals will largely be limited to conducting
the base line measurement, since the follow-up measurements merely replicate the
base line process.) Follow-up Indices, usually taken every four months, which
show a reduction in loose trash (as compared to an Index taken under similar seasonal
conditions) will provide positive reinforcement for personal involvement in the
CCS program for the community at -large.
This Project Team member should, generally, understand why random sampling is
important in securing valid measurements, and why returning to the same site for
measurements every four months might bias the results. He or she should understand,
too, why the procedure and circumstances under which the base line Index is taken
must be consistent with follow-up measurements.
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One of the most innovative characteristics of the CLEAN COMMUNE I SYSTEM is that it is a
program which calls on everyone's talents and the resources of all identifiable groups.
Marshalling these talents and resources in a manner that will best benefit all concerned
merits a systematic approach -- and a sample sequence to prepare the community for System
certification is suggested below.
In many cases, this system will have to be modified. In all cases, it is expected that the
program will have the whole -hearted support of the mayor (or other chief elected officer)
and the director of the department of sanitation/public works. In one -employer towns, the
support of that single employer will probably be an initial step. But, no matter what the
situation, a well-defined sequential approach is essential to the success of the System and
the programs of the Clean City Committee (CCC).
The initial stages of organizing a community for System implementation are as much a Cooper-
ative effort as the entire program -- and when the program catalysts or the project team
need assistance and advice, local business leaders, municipal government or civic club mem-
bers should be approached.
EVALUATING THE COMMUNITY
The organizations considering sponsorship of the System in their communities will first need
to examine the appropriateness of introducing it at this time. While circumstances in most
coumunities are "right" most of the time, there will be instances when System implementation
would be more effective if postponed for several months, perhaps. A•few reasons for consid-
ering'•a brief postponement might be:
A mayoralty election in the near future -- particularly if it promises to be a "one -issue"
or very controversial race, or if the persons from whom the System would need support
would not be in office within several months.
Another public issue temporarily.dominating the local news -- especially if it is the sort
of issue that divides, rather than unites, the community.
"Bad press" surrounding the activities of any agency with which the CCC would have to work
closely.
.. An impending change in the form of local government.
.. Already -scheduled changes in the planning/zoning, health or sanitation codes.
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Tho "project team" is a group of three people who will be responsible for making initial con-
tacts, attending a CLEAN COMMUNITY SYSTEM Training Workshop, and organizing the local system
implementation through the establishment of the Clean City Committee.
The three individuals chosen should represent the wide diversity of talents which will be used
by the System -- one from local government, one from the business/industry sector of the com-
munity and one from a civic organization. For a community to be certified by the System, this
structure -- one from each of the three sectors -- will need to be adopted, and all three
project team members will attend one of the KAB training workshops (at some point, a project
team leader -- one of the three people -- should be designated).
The sequence of receiving support from these officials will vary, depending on the structure
of local government, the persons involved and the political situation; but support from them
all is mandatory before proceeding further. With all contacts within local government, it is
important to emphasize that, while the pro ram catalysts and project team have put consider-
able thought into their System adaptation ?which should be detailed for these officials), the
program is still very open to input -- and that such guidance will be welcomed at all times.
The mayor (or other chief executive) will usually be the first of the elected officials to be
approached. After he gives his informal support, the project team should seek backing from
the chairman/president of the community's governing body and the leader of•its minority party.
Depending on the nature of local government, meetings might also be held with the city mana-
ger or comparable appointed official.
The sanitation/public works director is the principal "gatekeeper" in molding the city's atti-
tudes toward littering and trash -handling; thus, he should be the very first appointed offi-
cial to be contacted. In many cases, it would be wise to seek his support before approaching
the mayor. As indicated, his title may be "sanitation director" or "public works director" or
some other. But the right official is the one who makes decisions concerning, and is ulti-
mately responsible for, the management of solid waste in the community. This official's rec-
omendations should be explicitly followed when the project team members seek the support of
other appointed officials within local government.
When discussing the System with the sanitation/public works director, it is important that
these facts be expressed clearly:
The System is not intended as a criticism of the sanitation/public works department's effi-
ciency or effectiveness. What the System hopes to do is to change people's thinking about
littering, not place blame for current attitudes and practices.
There
designed may
toehelpchanges
reduce litterring; but sthese hinnovations nwill rbe9developed �by practices,
help
works department (often with citizen involvement), and all volunteer efforts on
the department's behalf will be with its consent.
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The department may be asked to allocate financial resources to certain CCC operations --
such as the salary for the CCC executive coordinator or printed materials.
For the program to succeed, sanitation workers -- crewmen, supervisors and others -- will
have to be briefed on the System, and preferred ways to reduce littering through better
trash -handling practices. The sanitation/public works director should understand that it
would be well to have virtually all employees attend a workshop on how they can substan-
tially contribute to a cleaner community.
The proper positioning of the System is especially important when working with the sanitation/
public works director, since his support and cooperation will be needed when the CCC conducts
an ordinance review, considers new garbage collection practices or undertakes almost any proj-
ect dealing with technology or enforcement.
OBTAIN SUPPORT FROM MAJOR LOCAL INDUSTRY
Some measure of support from the major employers and/or civic -minded businesses in the commu-
nity will be needed if the System catalysts are to demonstrate the ability of the program to
succeed there. Some of the industries represented among these early contacts might be: pub-
lic utilities, manufacturing, banks, beverage companies and bottlers and large retail stores.
The support from these firms might take the form of pledges to donate cash contributions, on -
loan personnel, office space, secretarial assistance, equipment, etc.
OBTA1II SUPPORT FROM KAB'S STATE AND/OR LOCAL AFFILIATES
The success of local System implementation will be determined, to a large extent, on the abil-
ity of the program catalysts to use everyone's talents to the best advantage -- and that in-
cludes the very special backgrounds of KAB's affiliates in many states and cities. These
groups, probably better than any other citizen organizations, understand the litter/solid
waste situation in the community, and how to generate interest in solving the problem. These
affiliates will be especially helpful in the identification of local leaders from all sectors
as potential members of the Clean City Committee. Contact KAB to locate the appropriate
group(s) in the area.
APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION
To do so, the "CLEAN COMMUNITY SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION" form (enclosed) must be
completed and returned to KAB. All sections will have to be completed for approval. Applica-
tions must be accompanied by a letter of endorsement from the mayor (or other chief executive
officer). Should the "community" extend beyond municipal boundaries and involve more than one
town or a county government, the top elected official in each political jurisdiction will need
to supply a letter of endorsement.
KAB will contact the person whose signature is on the form of
the event that the program is not certified at this time, KAB
requested project approval with the reasons for that action.
tion procedures, and related matters, please contact:
Roger W. Powers, President
Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
99 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10016
(212) 682-4564
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the site's certification. In
will provide the official who
For further advice on applica-
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IOWA CITY, IOWA
Department of Planning $ Program Development
Development Division
March, 1979
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Introduction- 1
Tax Base -
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Employment -
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This Report was prepared for the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa
by the Development Division, Department of Planning and Program
Development. Dennis Kraft, Director of Planning and Program Dev-
elopment; Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator; Richard Etter,
William Keating, and Debra Martzahn, Planner/Program Analysts.
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LISTING OF TABLES
Table
1
Percentage Distribution of Tax Base,
Ten Largest Iowa Cities, 1978
Table
2
Tax Rates for Iowa's Ten Largest Cities, 1978
Table
3
Per Capita Assessed Valuations for Iowa's Ten
Largest Cities, 1978
Table
4
Per Capita Property Taxes for Iowa's Ten Largest
Cities, 1978
Table
5
Relationship of Industrial Base to Property Taxation,
Ten Largest Iowa Cities, 1978
Table
6
Non -Governmental Employment Trends, Johnson County,
1970-1976
Table
7
Undergraduate Enrollment Projections, The University
of Iowa, 1978-1988
Table
8
Employment, University of Iowa, 1974-1978
Table
9
Wages and Productivity, Ten Iowa Counties
Table
10
Retail Establishments by Class, Iowa City, 1976-1978
Table
11
Total Retail Establishments: Iowa City, 1970-1978
Table
12
Rank in Retail Sales Per 1,000 Papulation (Among
13 Iowa Communities)
Table
13
Retail Consumption Patterns, Iowa City, 1978
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INTRODUCTION
In recent months considerable concern has been focused on what will,
or what should be the future state of Iowa City's economy. A
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projected decline in the enrollment of the University of Iowa, the
perception of an overly burdensome property tax by many residents,
and instances of underemployment among highly educated individuals
in the community have prompted a call for an expanded effort to
attract new industry to the city.
With the projected decline in University enrollment, it is argued by
many that new sources of employment must be established if the City's
economy is to remain in stable condition. In addition, it is also
I thought that the attraction of new industrial and commercial
concerns will help shift the burden of property taxes away from home
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�) owners. In response to these issues and concerns, the City Council
ii has directed the Department of Planning and Program Development to
1 begin analyzing the condition of Iowa City's economy and the
alternatives available for City involvement in an economic
development program.
Specific attention has been paid to recent trends in the City's tax
base, employment characteristics and retail activity. While past
trends are no guarantee of the future, they are the best indication
we have of the way in which these factors are moving. Presented
below is a brief discussion of the analysis of these trends.
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TAX BASE
Although the proportion of the City budget which is supported by the
property tax has been decreasing in recent years, the revenue derived
from property taxes still represents the single largest source of
funds available to this City.
Generally speaking, the smaller the base upon which a tax is levied,
the higher the tax rate must be in order to produce the same level of
revenue. In effect, this means that if Iowa City's property tax base
is proportionately smaller than other Iowa cities, tax payers here
must pay more in taxes for the same level of City services. Since
the University of Iowa occupies such a large land area within the
City limits, it has been believed that Iowa City's property tax base
is relatively smaller than other cities across the state.
The relative mix of residential, commercial, and industrial
properties composing the tax base has a bearing on the tax burden
carried by residential properties. Table 1 compares the tax base mix
for Iowa City with the other nine of Iowa's ten largest cities. As
can be seen from the Table, the proportion of Iowa City's tax base
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high nor low.
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To ascertain the validity of the assumption that Iowa City's total
tax base is abnormally small, the tax rates and tax bases of Iowa
cities were analyzed. The results which are shown below, indicate
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TABLE 1
Percentage Distribution of Tax Base
Ten Largest Iowa Cities
1978
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90%
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90%
80%
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F
Residential
60%
and
Agricultural
F
Gl
U 50%
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N
40%
U
30%
N
20%
Commercial
= Industrial
10%
Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
City of Iowa City
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that both Iowa City's relative tax base (measured in per capita
assessed valuation) and tax rate (measured in taxes per $1,000 of
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assessed valuation) are neither abnormally high nor low when
compared to other cities across the state. In addition, per capita
property taxes for Iowa City do not appear to be significantly higher
or lower than similarly sized cities across the state.
The average tax jLvy which is imposed by the ten largest Iowa cities
is approximately $32.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. At $32.82
per $1,000 of assessed valuation, Iowa City is only a fraction above
the average. This information is shown on Table 2, which also shows
the tax on a $50,000 home in each of Iowa's ten largest cities.
The average per capita assessed valuation for the ten largest Iowa
cities is $9,318. Iowa City's y per capita assessed valuation is
approximately $8,724, as shown on Table 3.
Per capita property taxes is one measure of the relative tax burden
of a given city. The average per capita property tax in Iowa's ten
largest cities is $298.42. Iowa City's per capita property taxes are
approximately $280.72 or $18 below the average. The assessed
valuation, tax rate, and population determine the tax revenue
generated per capita. Table 4 compares Iowa City's total property
taxes and per capita property taxes to those in the other nine of
Iowa's largest cities.
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TABLE 2
Tax Rates for Iowa's Ten Largest Cities
1978
Des Moines
Total Tax on a
Rank
8
Tax Rate/$1000
$50,000 Home
(Low
to High)
Des Moines
35.82
$1791
8
Cedar Rapids
32.54
1627
5
Davenport •
19.68
984
1
Sioux City
37.52
1876
9
Waterloo
33.59
1679
6
Dubuque
34.16
1708
7
Council Bluffs
38.68
1934
10
Ames
29.05
1452 2
Cedar Falls
30.15
1507 3
Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
City of Iowa City
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TABLE 3
Per Capita Assessed Valuations for Iowa's Ten Largest Cities
1978
City
Total Valuation
Per Capita Valuation
Rank
Des Moines
$2,009,246,474
$10,046
3
Cedar Rapids
1,366,744,218
12,608
1
Davenport
1,093,966,000
10,842
4
Sioux City
729,481,807
8,521
7
Waterloo
794,818,680
10,163
2
Dubuque
511,811,290
8,335
8
Council Bluffs
411,893,231
7,101
10
Iowa City
418,783,780
8,724
6
Ames
339,198,286
7,674
9
Cedar Palls
299,737,383
9,166
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Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
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TABLE 4
Per Capita Property Taxes for Iowa's Ten Largest Cities
1978
Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
City of Iowa City
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Total Property
Per Capita
City
Taxes
Property Taxes
Rank
Des Moines
$71,971,208
$359,86
2
Cedar Rapids
44,475,620
410.29
1
Davenport
21,531,438
213.39
10
Sioux City
27,375,409
319.81
4
Waterloo
26,698,213
341.40
3
Dubuque
17,483,668
284,75
5
Council Bluffs
15,933,208
274.71
8
Iowa City
13,474,636
280.72
70,
Ames
9,854,406
222.95
9
Cedar Palls
9,036,992
276.36
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Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
City of Iowa City
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Table 5 shows the industrial contribution to tax revenues of ten Iowa
cities. The highest assessed valuations per capita tend to be
grouped with the higher industrial contributions while tax rate per
$1,000 of assessed valuation shows no association with industrial
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contribution. Tax revenue per capita also shows no association with
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industrial contribution since it is dependent on the tax rate and
population. The table indicates that the per capita assessed
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contribution of industry to tax revenues is higher. With increased
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industrial assessed valuation, tax revenues could be maintained at
necessary levels with a shift in some of the tax burden off of
residences, if cost of services to specific new industries did not
exceed the tax paid by them.
The presence of the University of Iowa without question poses costs
to the City, which if it were a taxable institution, would be
recaptured through a property tax levy. The University is, however,
a state institution and is therefore property tax exempt. This does
not, however, mean that the University pays nothing for services
provided by the City. Presently, the City has a fire protection
contract with the University which provides for a reimbursement of
approximately $270,000 to $280,000 per year. The exact cost per year
is determined by applying a formula. Other services which the City
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provides to the University on a contractural basis include sludge
cleaning at $4,800 to $8,400 per year, landfill, at approximately
$48,000 per year, fire hydrant rental at $866 per year and repair of
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traffic control devices on a cost basis.
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Industrial
City
Contrib.
Rank
Waterloo
23%
1
Cedar Rapids
18%
2
Davenport
15%
3
Dubuque
9%
4
Des Moines
9%
5
Sioux City
9%
6
Iowa Cit
5%
7
Ames
S%
8
Cedar Falls
5%
9
Council Bluffs
4%
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*Low to high
EMPLOYMENT
jTable 6 shows a comparison of the number of non-governmental
employees working in the major employment categories. The main
growth sectors in the Iowa City area have been retail businesses and
services. Both sectors increased by over 700 employees from 1970 to
1976. Since growth in these activities is dependent on trade area
population, the anticipated decline in University student
enrollments may be reflected in the number and type of retail
establishments and services during the next decade. (See Table 7)
The projected decrease of 3500+ students over the next decade will
serve to reduce the population within the existing trade area. This
is a short term negative trend, but the significance of this trend
depends on additional factors. Whether the overall employment in the
retail and service sectors will continue to increase will depend on
these factors as well: 1) any off -setting increase in non -student
population. 2) the buying power of the population - non -student
replacement population can be expected to have more buying power, and
3) the expansion of the trade area radius, or the capture of a larger
portion of sales due to promotional activities and the
attractiveness of the City's new shopping opportunities. Growth
from 1970 to 1976 occurred even during the "urban renewal demolition
and removal phase." With the Urban Renewal Project near completion,
the City is in a position to offer ample space for businesses and
services in a convenient and aesthetically pleasing environment.
The increase in employment generated by the conpletion of new
downtown businesses is projected to be about 300 persons.
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TABLE 6
Non-Dovesneental Employment Trends
Johnson County
1970-1976
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Contract
Finance,
Empl
Construction
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Nholesale
Recall
Ins., RI Est
Smite,
5_'50
5000
J75o
ME
3750
/
4000
3750
3500
3150
3000
2750
7500
7750
4
2000
1750
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1000
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Soo
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70 77 77 7J 7Y 7J 71
7e n 7z n 7f 7r 7[
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7a 71 7z 77 7Y 7s 7t
7 7173 73 7Y 7t
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TABLE 7
Undergraduate Enrollment Projections
The University of Iowa
1978-1988
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989 and beyond
22,990
23,205
23,591
23,587
23,222
22,799
22,101
21,360
20,633
20,081
19,991
(Enrollment expected to stabilize
and climb back to approximately
the 22,000 level,)
Source: Office of V.P. for
Academic Affairs,
University of Iowa
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In the wholesale and manufacturing sectors, Iowa City has
experienced smaller increases in employment than in the retail and
service sectors. Wholesale trade experienced steady growth in the
early 1970's, adding 300 employees by 1976. Whereas these businesses
are indirectly affected by trade area population, a drop in student
enrollment may not have significant impact on the wholesale
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businesses in Iowa City. Manufacturers expanded their overall
employment by 115 persons from 1970 to 1976. Because of the addition
of the Oscar Mayer plant, which will be in production by 1980, and
planned expansions of existing industries, the Chamber of Commerce
has estimated approximately 400 new jobs in manufacturing in the next
two to three years.
The City's biggest employer, the University of Iowa, has grown
rapidly in employment, as shown on Table 8. Since 1974, the
University's total employment increased by 3,271, including an
addition of 1,488 full-time employees. A decline in student
enrollment has been projected for the 1980's (see chart), reducing
jenrollment to its 1969 level before a projected rebound in the
1990's. Consequently, past trends for employment in this sector are
not expected to continue after 1980.
The trend in University employment has been, over the past 4 years,
an increase of approximately 375 full time jobs, and an increase of
approximately 850 part time jobs per year. Since this is not
expected to continue beyond 1980, any continued growth in employment
will need to come from other areas of the economy.
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16,000
15,500
15,000
14,500
14,000
13,500
13,000
12,500
12,000
11,500
11,000
10,500
10,000
9,500
9,000
8,500
8,000
7,500
Some continued growth can be expected in the University Hospitals and
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Clinics. However, because of their participation in the voluntary
cost containment program, administrators are expecting to add no
more than 300 new jobs in the next five years. This is an average of
only 60 jobs per year, compared to the 375 full-time jobs per year
experienced in the University in recent years.
As noted above, near term increases of 400 jobs in manufacturing and
200 to 300 in urban renewal related retail growth will help offset
the downturn in University employment.
However, this expected increase of 600 to 800 new jobs in three years
(average of 200 to 266 per year) does not fully offset the decline in
the rate of growth at the University. Beyond the immediate three
year future, retail growth can be expected to slow, as the spurt of
employment in new stores completes. Industrial growth beyond three
years is uncertain.
Accordingly, a modest slowing of the rate of employment growth can be
expected in the next three years, with additional slowing beyond that
time, until 1990 possible, dependent upon growth rates in the
industrial sector.
A general description of the Johnson County labor force is compared
with 9 other counties and the State of Iowa in Table 9. The chart
shows that the average wage rate derived by dividing total payroll by
employees, 40 hour weeks, and 52 week years for Johnson County is low
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Dubuque
Blackhawk
Linn
Polk
Pottawottomee
Scott
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TABLE 9
Wages and Productivity
Ten Iowa Counties
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Value Added/Person Hour
$16.00
$15.00
$13.00
$12.00
$16.00
$15.00
$15.00
$16.00
$15.00
Source: 1975 Census Data
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Wage Rate/Hour
(Total
1976 payroll/number of
persons
in the Labor Force), 40
.hr.
week, 52 week year
City
$6.10
Iowa City
$7.60
Dubuque
$7.40
Waterloo
$6.70
Cedar Rapids
$6.50
Des Moines
$5.10
Council Bluffs
$7.60
Davenport
$5.50
Ames
$6.00
Sioux City
$6.30
State of Iowa
Source:
County Business Patterns
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Value Added/Person Hour
$16.00
$15.00
$13.00
$12.00
$16.00
$15.00
$15.00
$16.00
$15.00
Source: 1975 Census Data
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compared to the other counties and the average wage for the state.
This is County data, and may not be entirely representative of Iowa
City, due to lower wages in small towns and rural areas. However,
since the comparison data is also County data, it is a useful
comparison. The value added per person hour figure as a measure of
productivity for the Johnson County labor force is by far the highest
in the state. The chart also shows that the Iowa City area has some
of the most productive labor potential at very competative wage
rates. Part of the large productivity figure is due to the research
oriented industry which works with highly skilled labor to produce a
high value product.
RETAIL ACTIVITY
As noted in the Employment section of this report, the retail sector
has been growing rapidly. "Specialty" and "service" were the fastest
growing retail classes between 1976 and 1978, adding 48 and 33
establishments, respectively. "Food" (grocery) establishments was
the only retail class to decrease in number. (See Table 10) This
decrease reflects a decline in the number of "ma and pa" or other
small grocery outlets.
Although direct comparison by class of earlier data is impossible
because of differences in classification, apparent trends in the
total number of establishments can be derived from the State
Department of Revenue "Retail Sales and Use Tax Report". As shown on
Table 11, this data indicates that Iowa City has more than recovered
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TABLE 10
Retail Establishments by Class
Iowa City
1976-1978
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NUMBER OF RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS IN IOWA CITY
Year
1976 1977 1978 Increase/Decrease
Retail Class
Utilities
9
9
9
0
Bldg. Materials
15
16
21
6
General Mdse.
8
9
11
3
Food
32
27
27
-5
Motor Vehicles
61
64
64
3
Apparel
35
37
40
5
Home Furnishings
44
45
45
1
Eat -Drink
63
76
76
13
Specialty
126
132
174
48
Services
224
226
257
33
Wholesale
47
42
48
1
Miscellaneous
108
109
120
12
TOTAL
772
792
892
120
Source; Iowa
Dept. of Revenue
City
of Iowa City
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890
880
870
860
850
840
830
820
810
800
790
780
770
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Total Retail Nstahlishments: Iowa City
1970-1978,
70
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78
Source: "Retail Sales and Ilse
Tax Report," State
Dept. of Revenue,
Research $ Statistics
Division
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from the decline in the number of establishments shown between 1975
and 1976.
Retail sales is directly dependent on aggregate buying power. Buying
power depends on population, disposable income, and the share of
spending attracted to a specific retail center. The trend in retail
growth has been strong. This trend would be slowed by the decline in
student enrollments over the next decade, were it not for other
factors.
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Of primary importance is the redevelopment of the CBD, the
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substantial public and private reinvestment will produce a large
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number of new or expanded stores, better parking opportunities, and
an improved pedestrian environment. Together, these changes are
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expected to attract a larger share of the retail dollars expended by
local residents. Additionally, there should be a modest expansion of
the trade area, due to increased retail shopping opportunities.
Sales tax information from 1978 indicates that Iowa City is not
unusual in its amount of retail activity. Table 12 shows Iowa City's
rank among other Iowa communities in sales tax generated per 1,000
population. Iowa City ranks high in sales in the specialty retail
class, and low in sales in the building materials, motor vehicle and
home furnishings classes. These variations are attributable to the
buying habits of the large portion of students in the population.
Overall Iowa City ranks ninth in the amount of retail, service and
wholesale sales per 1,000 population. The buying habits of the
typical Iowa City consumer is broken down in Table 13.
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Class
Utilities
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Bldg. Materials
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General Mdse.
Food
Motor Vehicles
Apparel
Home Furnishings
Eat -Drink
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Specialty
Services
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Wholesale
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
*Comparison Cities
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Muscatine
Sioux City
Waterloo
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Rank in Retail Sales Per 1,000 Population
(Among 13 Iowa Communities)*
13 11 9
Ranking
7 5 3 1
Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
City of Iowa City
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TABLE 13
Retail Consumption Patterns
Iowa City
1978
% of Sales Dollars
Retail Class Spent on Retail Class
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Utilities 14%
Bldg. Materials 5%
General Mdse. 17%
Food 5%
Cars
5%
Clothes 4%
Furniture 4%
Eat/Drink 9%
Specialty 12%
Services 11%
Wholesale G%
Miscellaneous 8%
Source: Iowa Dept. of Revenue
City of Iowa City
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SUMMARY
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From the information regarding recent trends in the economy, and from
knowledge of expected future developments, the following conclusions
have been reached:
1) Because University enrollments are expected to rebound in the
1990's, any effects on sales or employment attributable to
decreased enrollments during the early 1980's should not be
j viewed as permanent conditions.
2) Although the non-government sectors of the City's economy may
increase in employment by a foreseeable eight hundred persons
in the next few years, this increase is not sufficient to offset
the decreased rate of expansion in University -related
employment. This is not to say that the City's total employment
opportunities will decrease; however, fewer new jobs may be
created per year than in the past.
3) Although a large percentage of property in Iowa City is non-
taxable, comparison shows that the tax rate and per capita
property taxes here are not unusually high. Also, from
comparison with other Iowa communities, increased industrial
contribution to tax revenue could shift some tax burden off
residences.
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4) The retail sector, which has grown rapidly in the past few
years, can expect support from urban renewal construction in
capturing a larger portion of sales needed to offset any
declining student population during the 1980's.
Local governments with relatively healthy economies tend to
Participate in economic development through traditional means, such
as assistance with zoning, land assemblage or complementary public
improvements. Local governments with less favorable investment
climates have taken more drastic steps to provide assistance in
economic development. Such activities have included tax abatements
and tax exemptions, speculative building or rehabilitation of
existing commercial and industrial buildings, issuance of industrial
revenue bonds (to provide credit at a lower rate than borrowers could
otherwise obtain in the private sector), development of industrial
parks and leasing or selling industrial properties at lowered cost.
The conclusions above suggest that any problems caused by declining
University enrollments in Iowa City's economy will not be serious or
long-lasting. The City could choose a do-nothing course of action,
in which case economic development would presumably continue as at
present. Yet, a broadening of the City's economic base with
desirable industries and businesses would improve the already
favorable situation. With this in mind, the staff recommends a
moderate approach to economic development which will make Iowa City
an attractive and competitive location for prospective businesses
and industries.
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In recent years the private sector has been primarily responsible for
industrial activity. The City's actions regarding economic
development have been aimed at strengthening the downtown commercial
sector.
The level of interaction and cooperation between the City and the
existing private sector groups can be strengthened. A joint effort
by the City, the Economic Development Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, the Downtown Association, and Business Development, Inc.,
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(BDI) should be established. As a minimum, the following activities
should be undertaken:
1) Analysis of available sites in Iowa City for new industries and
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businesses, in terms of accessibility, sewer and water service,
site visibility, zoning and adjoining land use, parcel size and
topography, etc.
2) Determination of deterrents to the location of new businesses
or industries, such as a lack of suitable sites, the presence of
overly restrictive or complex government regulations, housing
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unavailability, or other factors.
3) Recommendation of alternative solutions to problems identified
i above.
4) Preparation and maintenance of a prospectus of available sites,
which can be presented to representatives of interested
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companies; and development of informational and promotional
packages which will supply potential locators with a complete
picture of Iowa City, including Chamber of Commerce data,
statistics on the City's economy, housing situation, utilities
and special facilities, and a "quality of life" pamphlet.
5) Identification of likely targets for recruitment, through
contacts with existing industrial companies, the University of
Iowa, hospitals in Iowa City, and based on strengths in medical
and educational research, and in existing manufacturing
companies.
6) Distribution of promotional and informational materials, and
preparation for follow-up meetings and presentations for
prospective companies.
7) Develop staff capacity to provide direct information,
evaluation and technical assistance to prospective businesses
or industries.
The exact division of responsibilities between the City and the
Private sector groups needs to be jointly determined. The
program should be established to use the various capacities of
the groups to best advantage in a joint effort. The precise
City role in the program can best be defined through a series of
joint meetings.
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These recommended economic development activities will initially
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presentations and informative materials prepared in advance will
emphasize the City's eagerness to attract new business and industry,
and will project a professional attitude about economic development.
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City of Iowa Ci,")
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 6, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator �F
RE: Washington Street
On March 26, I sent a memorandum to the City Council providing a cost estimate to
reconstruct a two-lane segment of Washington Street, between the planned work in
Streetscape Phase II and the Madison Street reconstruction.
I was asked to also provide a cost estimate for reconstructing the same segment as
a four -lane street. Attached to this memo is a comparative cost estimate, repeating
the two-lane information previously provided and the equivalent information -for a
45 -foot four -lane street.
I will be glad to c
PG/ssw
Attachment
COMPARATIVE COST ESTIMATE
To repave Washington Street from a point 120 feet west of Capitol Street to a point 20 feet east of Madison Street,
if done as part of the larger contract.
2 Lane (281) Street
Demolition and Site Prep:
180 ft, x 61 ft. = 10,980 sq. ft.
= 1,220 sq. yd.
1,220 sq. yd. @$6 = $7,320
Repaving:
i 180 ft. x 28 ft. 5,040 sq. ft.
560 sq. yd.
560 sq. yd. @$24 = $13,440
Sod:
180 ft. x 76 ft. = 13,680 sq. ft.
less paving -5;040 sq, ft.
sod area = 8,640 sq. ft.
8,640 sq. ft. @15¢ _ $1,296
-: TOTAL COST = $22,056
+2;206 10% contingency
24,262
4 Lane (451) Street
Demolition and Site Prep:
180 ft. x 61 ft. = 10,980 sq. ft.
1,220 sq. ft.
1,220 sq. yd @$6 = $7,320
Repaving:
180 ft. x 45 ft. = 8,100 sq. ft.
= 900 sq. yd.
900 sq. yd. @$24 = $21,600
Sod:
180 ft. x 76 ft. = 13,680 sq. ft.
less paving =8;100 sq. ft.
sod area = 5,580 sq. ft.
5,580 sq. ft. @15¢ _ $837
TOTAL COST = $29,757
+2;976 10% contingency
32,733
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City of Iowa CHI
MEMO AN U
Date: April 6, 1979
To: City Council
From: Richard Plastino
Re: Parking Regulation
As a result of a meeting held with the Student Senate, some general
guidelines were decided upon. A map has been prepared showing these
changes. The general guidelines were as follows:
1. On streets 37 feet or wider parking would be allowed on both
sides. This would include streets with medians.
2. On streets from 25 to 37 feet wide calendar parking would be in
effect.
3. On streets less than or equal to 25 feet in width, parking would
be allowed on only one side.
In preparing the map, the above guidelines were followed for
residential streets.
Bus routes, collector streets and arterial streets were handled on a
case by case basis. In general, the regulations on bus routes,
collector streets and arterial streets are no less restrictive than
prior to this winter. In general, parking prohibitions on bus
routes, arterial streets and collectors reflect the following
criteria:
A. Parking regulations prior to this winter.
B. Bus routes.
C. Traffic flows.
D. Difficulty with snow removal.
E. Street width.
The following discussion will highlight some of the more significant
changes in the new parking regulations proposed as of 4-9-79.
Arterial Streets, Collector Streets and Bus Routes
On Wayne, Friendship and Hollywood a new prohibition from 8:00 a.m.
y. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, is proposed. All of these streets
are bus routes and bus schedules and other traffic flows are
facilitated by elimination of parking on both sides of the street.
No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, continues to
be proposed for the north side of Sheridan from Summit to Seventh. A
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portion of this street from Rundell to Seventh is a bus route. The
entire street is proposed for prohibition due to the narrowness of
the pavement.
No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, continues to
', be proposed on the west side of Summit from Bowery to the railroad
overpass. This section of the street is a bus route. This
prohibition is no longer being proposed on the west side of Summit
from Bowery north.
No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, is being
proposed on the north side of Bowery from Gilbert to Dodge. With the
installation of traffic signals at Gilbert and Bowery traffic
volumes will continue to increase. This section of street was a
particular problem during the winter snowstorm. This is a bus route
for the Mall bus.
h/No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, is proposed
-for the Market -Rochester street system from Evans to Seventh Avenue.
This is a narrow street and is a bus route.
No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, continues to
be proposed for the Oakcrest Drive area from Sunset to Greenwood
Drive. This is a bus route, it is an area with high-density,
curvilinear streets and difficult driving problems.
No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, continues to
7 be proposed for the west side of Teeters Street from Rider north to
the deadend. This is in the area of Lincoln School and has been a
perpetual traffic problem.
No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, continues to
,l be proposed for the south side of Church Street from Dubuque to
�{ Governor. Church Street was one of the City's more difficult areas
to snow plow due to the difficulty of moving cars. This street
carries a moderate amount of traffic and prohibition is recommended.
No parking 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. continues to be proposed in the
Whiting Avenue -Caroline Avenue area. This is a bus route, the
streets are very narrow.
The 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. prohibition on Dodge from Burlington to
1V Bowery has been eliminated.
Residential Streets
On residential streets the general guidelines decided upon in the
meeting with the Student Senate were followed closely.
In general the area north of Burlington Street turns out to be mostly
calendar parking; the area between Burlington and the Rock Island
Railroad ends up being a mix of calendar parking and no parking on
one side, and the area south of the Rock Island Railroad ends up
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being an area with parking prohibited on one side. Points of
interest include the following:
Linn Street from Bloomington to Brown had calendar parking prior to
X this winter. It converts to a street with parking allowed on both
sides due to the fact that it is 37 feet wide and 41 feet wide on
different sections of the street. Clinton Street from Market to
Church continues to have parking allowed on both sides as it was
prior to this winter. College, Washington and Iowa would have
parking allowed on both sides where there is a median and where there
is adequate width. This would then be the same as it was prior to
this winter.
Gilbert Court and Highland Court were not considered to be
residential streets and have calendar parking proposed.
On several streets that are 25 feet or less, parking is proposed to
be eliminated on one side. The actual side that will be chosen for
the prohibition will be decided after driving the street and
determining driveway locations, etc. On the map the prohibition is
shown as a dotted blue line which indicates the side is not yet
chosen for the prohibition.
On a few streets, no prohibitions were proposed even though the
street width is less than 37 feet. Density is so low that there have
been no plowing problems in 'these areas. These streets include
Montrose Avenue, Brookfield Drive, Glendale Court and a portion of
Cedar Street and Bloomington.
The parking situation on Linn and Gilbert for one block north of
Market Street and on Bloomington Street between Linn and Gilbert is
also changed. We are proposing that meters be installed on both
sides of the streets in this three block area but with a complete
prohibition of parking on the east side of Gilbert from Market to
Bloomington. Parking would continue to be prohibited on the south
side of Bloomington from Linn to Gilbert as it was prior to this
winter.
Snow Emergency Ordinance
The Snow Emergency Ordinance passed this winter will adequately
handle all the situations anticipated with the following exception.
On those streets with parking prohibited on one side, the ordinance
does not have wording to cover this situation. The following wording
is proposed:
I. On all streets on which parking is prohibited on the even steet
numbered side of the street, vehicles may be parked on the odd
street numbered side of the street on odd days of'the month and,
on the even days of the month, vehicles shall be completely
removed from both sides of the street.
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2. On all streets on which parking is prohibited on the odd street
numbered side of the street, vehicles may be parked on the even
street numbered side of the street on even days of the month,
and on odd days of the month, vehicles shall be completely
removed from both sides of the street.
Maps are posted in this conference room which show the following
conditions:
Map 1 - existing parking regulations prior to the winter of 1978-79.
Map 2 - parking prohibitions proposed prior to discussion with
Student Senate.
Map 3 - parking prohibitions proposed 4-9-79.
Map 4 - street width map - total reliance on the street width map is
not justified. This information was obtained several years ago by
summer help. It is felt that the map is generally correct but there
may be minor errors which will have to be taken into account as the
errors are found.
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City of Iowa Citi
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 6, 1979
To: Neal Berlin and City Council
From: Gene Dietz, City Engineer
Re: 600 Block of North Dubuque Street
This memo is in response to the question raised at the April 3, 1979
Council meeting regarding the street repair in the 600 block of North
Dubuque Street. The following criteria will be used to make the
repair: 1. In order to provide proper drainage, approximately 60-70
feet of full -width pavement will be removed and replaced; 2) the
patch will be 6" portland cement concrete with a 2"-4" asphalt
overlay; 3) half of the patch will be repaired at one time; and 4) it
will take approximately 4-5 days per half once the work begins.
The Street Department is making daily repairs to this area of Dubuque
Street. Since it will take approximately four or five days for each
portion of the repair to be made, we are waiting a time when the
weather can be a little more predictable. Temperatures are still
falling below freezing and we are getting occasional snow and rain
therefore, the start of the program will be completely weather
dependent. Furthermore, L. L. Pelling Asphalt plant is not
anticipated to open prior to the week of April 16. We would not
propose to begin the work until the plant opening is scheduled for
certain.
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City of Iowa clf.�''
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 6, 1979
To: Neal Berlin and City Council
From: Gene Dietz, City Engineer /
Re: Court/Muscatine Bridge G
The April 3, 1979 Council meeting brought forth a question regarding
completion of the Court/Muscatine bridge. The contractor has ten
working days to complete the project before liquidated damages will
go into effect ($100 per day).
The bridge itself is complete and the only remaining items are
surface restoration -- especially pavement. The ten working days
should be ample for the contractor to complete the work assuming no
complications from the weather. We have not asked the contractor to
come in and complete the project as of yet. I have been reluctant to
begin working again since it will require that the intersection be
completely closed. If we do not wait until decent weather can be a
reasonable certainty the closure time will be much longer than the
ten working days as scheduled. As a reminder, working days are not
counted if the weather is not adequate to perform the work scheduled.
Therefore, I would not anticipate that work will commence at the
intersection prior to May 1 at the earliest. This of course is
subject again to weather conditions. In the meantime the Street
Department will continue to maintain the gravel as well as possible.
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WILL J. HAYEK
JOHN W.HAYEK
C. PETER HAYEK
C. JOSEPH HOLLAND
HAYEK, HAYEK a HAYEK
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
110 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
April 3, 1979
The Honorable Dale W. Hibbs
State Representative
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Dale:
Thank you for your letter concerning Senate File 406. I am
taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter to the Iowa City
Council for their information.
Very trul yO s,
4W.eayvel'
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AREA CODE 319
337.9606
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APR .6r 1979
ABBIE STOLFUS, CMC
CITY CLERK (3)
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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City of Iowa Ci
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 3, 1�
TO: Heal Berlin, City Manager ^ y
FROM: Harvey D. Miller, Police Chief 4,k /U/��,�, n/ /r
RE: Even/Odd Parking vs. Street Storage
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Last Saturday, March 31, 1979, Officer Stika chalked cars
on the following streets for street storage. None of these
streets is posted odd/even or has any but normal parking
restrictions. The table below indicates the urgent needs
these owners apparently have for their vehicles.
# chalked # chalked
Street Blocks 3-31-79 4-3-79
No. Clinton
200-400-500
15
15
E. Bloomington
100
0
0
E. Bloomington
200-300-400-500
3
3
N. Johnson
100-200
0
0
E. Washington.
500-600
4
4
Bowery
400-500-60.0
2
2
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Every car chalked on March 31, 1979 on non -posted streets
was still sitting there three full days later. Conversely,
no street storage was apparent on even/odd streets.
The amount of time spent by the officer chalking the
fifteen blocks noted above was three times the amount of
time consumed to handle the north side even/odd. Conse-
quently, I suggest that the best response to those who
state that chalking is the most effective way to control
street storage is to note that a workable program to com-
bat street storage must depend either upon even/odd or
permit parking. The only other alternative is to hire
more people to perform a nuisance job.
cc: Dick Plastino
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Date: April 3, 1979
To: City Councilmembers
Mike Kucharzak, Director of Housing and Inspection Services
From: Bruce Burke, Senior Housing Inspector
Re: Update on Pending Legal Cases
912 E. DAVENPORT, KINDLE, to Legal September 1978.
Single family dwelling in severe state of dilapidation. Roof on east
section has collapsed. Legal Department has investigated members of the
estate and determined to cite Mrs. Kindle as the occupant in.a District
Court action as of December 8, 1978. A hardship case.
610610 EPSON, SALES, to Legal June 1978.
Numberous exterior items, such as lack of handrails, decayed window
framing, lack of gutters and paint.
HIGHWAY 6 E., LAKESIDE APARTMENTS, to Legal March 1978.
Lack of vent fans or windows in kitchens of approximately half of the
apartments in the complex. Currently on hold pending clarification
determination by City Council of Housing Code amendments.
512 N. GILBERT, GUNNETTE, to Legal September 1978.
Lack of secondary egress and operation of third class dwelling units
unauthorized by current code standards.
619 E. CHURCH, FINKEN, to Legal October 1978.
Operation of a four -multiple dwelling while listed as a double duplex.
Initial prosecution overruled by Magistrate's Court. Further action
recommended but not initiated.
322 E. BLOOMINGTON, CARROLE, to Legal October 1978.
Housing Appeals Board upheld cited violations. Ownerhas not complied
with orders. Violations include illegal yard storage, lack of exterior
paint, lack of handrail and overgrown weeds during summer months.
120 N. CLINTON, KELLY, to Legal December 1978.
Conflicts between zoning code and housing code concerning rooming house
operations are reflected in this property as well as several others.
Legal interpretation has been requested and permits cannot be issued
until issues are resolved.
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1900 N. DUBUQUE, RAFTIS, to Legal June 1978.
Bathroom ventilation, lack of guardrails and downspouts, lack of land-
scaping, exposed basement wiring.
630 E. BOWERY, TICKU, to Legal October 1978.
Multiple violations on this duplex. District Court action has been
discussed with Legal.
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212 E. FAIRCHILD, BRUMLEY, to Legal December 1978.
Lack of compliance subsequent to ruling by Housing Appeals Board up-
holding cited violations concerning lack of bathrooms for dwelling
units. Pending determination of housing code amendments by City Council
concerning third class dwellings.
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600 TAFT SPEEDWAY, 1616 MUSCATINE, 1618 MUSCATINE, JACK YOUNG, to Legal
October 1978.
Lack of permits, refusal to allow inspection, some zoning conflicts on
the Taft Speedway property.
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1011 N. DODGE, 1015 N. DODGE, 1019 N. DODGE, GAETA, to Legal -current.
Numerous exterior and interior violations on these properties due to
deferred maintenance. Currently ready for initiation of prosecution.
It is further anticipated that several cases each month will require the
filing of charges for lack
of permit in order to properly operate our
billing system. It has generally been the case that several property
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owners are reluctant to file for permits until prodded to do so by the
actual filing of charges. In most such instances permit applications
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are promptly received subsequent to such notice.
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t 52200 (319)351-8556
April 6, 1979
Mary C Neuhouser
Emil L Bronot
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council of Iowa City
FROM: Keith Friese, Steve Kautz
RE: Continued Coordination and Potential Consolidation of the
Iowa City Transit, ,Coralville Transit and CAMBUS Systems
The purpose of this status report is to inform the Iowa City City Council
of the JCRPC findings and the current position on the transit coordination/
consolidation issue in the Iowa City-Coralville urban area. This summary
is the result of several JCRPC Transportation Committee meetings where the
Iowa City's policy representative and transit manager participated. A
more detailed discussion of this issue will be incorporated in the Transit
Development Program (TDP) update.
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Summary of Staff and Committee Work To -date
I. Iowa City Transit Performance Characteristics in Comparison to Other
Iowa Transit Systems
Iowa City Transit is providing a very high level of service in a
more economical manner than other transit systems in Iowa. A com-
parison of eight performance indicators has been completed between
Iowa City Transit and ten (10) other systems outside the Iowa City-
Coralville urban area. The following summarizes the findings:
Performance
Indicator
1) Revenue Miles
per Capita
2) Ridership per
Capita
3) Average Cost
per Mile
4) Average Cost
per Ride
5) Average Fare
6) Operating
Deficit per
Ride
7) Operating
Deficit per
Capita
8) REvenue/Expense
Ratio
Iowa City State
Transit Average
11.4 miles 7.7 miles
28.7 rides 12.3 rides
$1.29 $1.24
$ .59 $ .78
$..23
$ .28
$8.14
$ .44
Staff
Comments
Iowa City is providing 50
percent more service than
the state average
Iowa City Transit has the
second highest usage per
capita in Iowa.
These indicators illustrate
that the high level of service
shown above is provided in a
cost-effective manner.
$ .34 Low fares are a desirable
characteristic to encourage
transit usage.
$ .48 This indicates a low operating
cost and high ridership.
$5.38 This reflects a local commitment
to a high level of service and
lower than average fares.
$ .44 Fares covered the same portion
of Iowa City's operating cost
as the state average.
II. Continued Coordination of Transit System Functions
While the preceeding clearly demonstrates that a high level of transit
service is being provided in a cost-effective manner, all systems
support coordination of operational functions where one or more of
the following conditions will be achieved.
• An overall cost saving to the system.
• Improved service to the public.
• A more efficient system operation.
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Seven operational improvements have been identified and are proposed
for implementation during the next three years. Actual implementation
Will occur after a detailed cost -benefit analysis is completed and
City Council approval is obtained. The proposed operational functions
to be coordinated are as follows:
Proposed Implementation Of Coordinated Operational Improvements for
the Iowa CitV Trancir.
FY '80
• Prepare and distribute strip maps and schedules of all regular
routes for:.all systems in a uniform manner.
• Develop a cooperative driver training program for defensive
driving, fire -fighting, cardio -pulmonary resuscitation and
first-aid.
.• Combine media advertising on common themes such as off-peak
ridership promotion.
FY '81
• Implement a uniform system of accounts, records and reports which
conform with UMTA Section 15 requirements.
• Develop and staff a single public transit information center near
the transit staging area on Washington Street.
Make arrangements to share specialized maintenance equipment and
Personnel (transmission equipment, brake lathe, etc.).
FY '82
• Develop a central bus dispatch for all systems.
III. Consolidation of Trancir c.. ___ .. _
Any serious consideration of consolidating the urban area transit
Systems should be based on an indepth cost -benefit analysis and a
$ detailed study of technical and policy implications. It is far beyond
the scope of this study in terms of time and financial resources to
adequately address this issue. Further, the most current data available
from the Iowa Department of Transportation indicates that the current
p. system operations are providing a superior level of service in a cost-
effective manner.
It is therefore recommended that:
1) System consolidation be considered based on an indepth study
of the issue.
2) Financial resources be provided by the appropriate Federal
and State agencies to conduct the study.
3) Appropriate Federal and State agencies must make a strong
financial commitment to the local area, if consolidation of
the systems is to occur.
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WILLOW CREEK NEIGHHORHOOD CLOITRI1 (MARK IV COMMUNITY CENTER )
Nonthly Renort for Jnnunry, Fehrunr,y, and March 1979
During January, the Center was frequently 11sed by the
children after school was dismissed. A foosball table was
purchased and drew many of the teenagers into the Center. The
Film and Story Hour for younger children was held every Wed-
nesday afternoon and annroxiMately ten children attended.
Phyllis ',foods from the Visiting Nurse's Association came to a
Boys' Club meeting In January and gave the boys the onnortu-
nity to ask questions concerning sexual devel.onment. The Girls'
Club held a bake sale in order to raise money for a pizza party.
On January 19t an orientation and training session was
given for the practirum students and the volunteers. The new
staff includes the following practicum students: Den Epley,
Sharon Wright and Sue Dell. The volunteers are Scipio Thomas
who works on the newsletter, Christina Lam who is composing a
community survey, an Sandy Netolicky and Meg Sturgis who are
Involved in after school activities such as crafts and tutorinc.
Registration for ASERP was held at the end of January and
activities were held through the second week of March. Physical
Activities/Sports Skills was offered on Monday afternoons and
Disco Dance was held on Thursday afternoons. Annroximatel,y
15 children participated in each of these classes.
As a result of school snow days, the Center was frequently
onen longer hours for the rhi.ldren during the month of February.
The popularity of the foosball table continued and on February 16
a foosball tournament was held.
i The Girls' Club had a Valentine Party and a Teen Club was
organized by Sue Dell and Sharon 'Wright. Approxitately seven
II girls joined the club.
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For the adults, weight reduction and nutrition classes began
on February 16 and met weekly on Friday mornings.. The classed
iwere led by Robin Heller from the Dietary Department at the Univer-
sity Hospitals. Annroximately five women attend the class.
A shopping day was organized for the senior citizens February
18. Gretchen Riddenbach, a social work student, began working
at the Center in February and organizes activities for the senior
Citizens. Potluck lunches for the Senior Citizens' Group started
In February and are held bi-monthl.,y.
The library continues to draw residents into the Comm:3nit.y
Center. The Library Committee exchanged books tith the, Iowa City
Public Library at the beginning of March. The Committee also
exchanged books with the Coralvil.le Li.brs ry for the first time.
A book sale was held and money was raised for a press -Citizen
subscrintion for the Center.
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Str1nF Art clnss for the ndults heaan on Mnrch 5, The
clnss meets every Monday afternoon.
The children Involved In the ASFIIP disco dance class pnr-
ticlpated in a Disco Extravaganzn At the Iowa City Recreation
Department on March 13• The children were nleaseddto demonstrate
the skills that they had learned inothe class,
The Girls' Club had a nizza party with the money they had
earned from their bake sales.. The Teen Club sponsered a Chili
Supper on March y for the Mark IV Community and had a bake sale
along with it. It was a successful evening and provided an
opportunity icor many of th✓3e residents to get together. The girls
went putb+4pbbbtf. golfing with the money they had earned.
A Dental Health Club was oraenlzed by two dental h,yFlene
stuedents from the University. The Club meets every Monday
evening at •9:00, And slides are used to conduct Activities related
to dental health care.
A Girls Scout organizational meeting was held on Marchl.15.
A-Irownle troop was formed and approximately ten girls are now
participating. Lenny White, A Mark IV resident, volunteered to
he the leader of this group.
During these months, the staff has made several presentations
in order to inform residents in the Iowa City area about the
programs and services offered at the Community Center, Presenta-
tions were given to social work classes at the University and
to members of the Coralville United Methodist Church. A nroaram
was also given at the National Social Workers Symposium on March
27 at the Amanas. The presentation at the Symposium was very
gratifying because it provided an opportunity to share ideas
and information with people who are interested in the variety
of services a community center can provide,
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Report on Disbursements Attributed I;o r'1ty of Iowa City
Aid to Agencies Grant Third Quarter F/79
5250 Grant Funds received during quarter ending 3/31/79
Balance on hand from quarter ending 12/31/78
Total.
lixpend l tures,
Acct,
Date
Check#
99oo
1/5
611
9201
1/9
612
9201
1/9
613
9201
1/31
616
7000
1/31
119
9201 2/21 6t7
9201 2/21 618
9201 2/2b 620
7000 2/2f, 1.7.4
84oO 3/9 623
9201 3/21 629
9201 3/26 630
7000 3/28 131
4 1250.00
926.09
1'� 7�
Debbie Lowry/ Foosboll Table
(150.00
Virginia Alexander/Recreation Supplies
16.96
Debbie Lowry/Recreation Supplies
16.10
Virginia Alexander/ Recreation Sunnlles
8.61
Virginia Alexander/Salary W33.33 x .5
416.67
FICA
25566
Iowa Unemployment (.04 x salary) u
1.
Virginia Alexander/Recreation Sunplies
8.42
Debbie'Lowry/Recreation Supplies
20.77
Lydia Panagides
11.24
Virginia Alexander/ Salary 1833.33 x .5
425.54
FICA
Iowa Unemployment (.04 x salary)
16.66
Jones -Thomas, Inc./ Liability insurance
164.00
Carol Meinders/Child care for program
4.00
Virginia Alexander/ Recreation Supplies
5.59
Virginia Alexander/ Salary 1.833.33 x •5
67
415:54
FICA
Iowa Unemployment (.04 x salary )
16.66
Total
1782.30
P,alance desicnnted for expenses of quarter
ending 6/30/79 (Final quarter F/79)
n Base rate for state unemployment raised to 4%
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AGENDA
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
APRIL 11, 1979 -- 4:00 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
A. Roll Call.
B. Consideration and approval of the minutes of March 14, 1979
C. Old Business:
None.
c
D. New Business:
Review of Preliminary Design Plans presented by Dick Pattscl
Office Building Lot 1; Block 102.
E. Adjournment.
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AGENDA
IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATIO14 COMMISSION
RECREATION CENTER ROOM B
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1.1 1979 - 7:30 P.M.
7:30
p.m.
Minutes of March 14 meeting.
7:35
- 7:45 p.m.
Public discussion
7:45
- 8:15
Film - Very Special Arts Festival - Lown
8:15
- 8:30
State IPRA Conference - Humbert
8:30
- 8:45
Joint - swim pool project - Hayek
8:45
- 8:55
Committee reports
8:55
- 9:00
Director's report - Clinton trip May 12
9:00
- 9:05
Chair report
9:05
Adjourn
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AGENDA
RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
APRIL 10, 1979 4:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
i
4:30 - Approval of the minutes of the March 27, 1979, meeting.
4:35 - National Energy Act reports due.
5:00 - Staff third quarter report to the City Council.
5:15 - RCC priorities, goals, and objectives.
5:45 - Recycling advertisement.
6:00 - Other business.
6:30 - Agenda for the April 24, 1979, meeting.
6:45 - Adjournment.
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New Issue Investment Rating:
Date of Sale: April 17,1979 Moody's Investors Service, Inc... .. Aaa
1:00 P.M., C.S.T. (Outstanding Bonds—Review Requested)
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Interest Exempt, In Opinion of Bond Counsel, FrOnl All Present Federal Income Taxes
City of Iowa City, Iowa
$515005000
General Obligation Bonds
Dated May 1, 1979
Non -Callable Coupon Bonds Due June 1, 1982.1992Denomination $5,000
Registrable As To Principal Only
Principal and semiannual interest (June 1 and December 1) payable at the office of the City Treasurer, Iowa City,
Iown. First coupon due December 1, 1979.
1 MATURITIES—June 1
$500,000 .................. 1982 $500,000 .................. 1986 $500,000 .................. 1989
500,000 .................. 1983 500,000 .................. 1987 500,000 1990
500,000 .................. 1984 500,000 .................. 1988 500,000 .................. 1991
500,000 .................. 1985 500,000 1.1992
PURPOSE, LEGALITY AND SECURITY
Bond proceeds will be used as follows: Sanitary Server System Improvements—$450,000; Street Proicets—$1,550,000;
and Acquisition and Construction of a City Public Library—$3,500,000. The bonds for the public library were approved
by 62.717o of the voters at an election held on November 7, 1978. These bonds are general obligations of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, and in the opinion of bond counsel, Messrs. Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie and Smith, Lawyers,
Des Moines, Iowa, arc payable, both principal and interest, from ad valorem taxes levied against all taxable property
within the City of Iowa City, Iowa, exclusive of moneys and credits, without limitation as to rate or amount. The City
will furnish the unqualified approving opinion of said bond attorneys evidencing legality of the bonds and that the
interest thereon is exempt from Federal Income Taxes under existing statutes and decisions.
Statement of Indebtedness—Including This Issue
As of May 1, 1979
City Gross Assessed (Actual) Value, January 1, 1078 (Not Including Moneys and Credits) .......................
$543,907,758
Applicable Ratio
Per Capita
to City
Total Percent Amount Actual
1979 pop.
Est. @ 51,652
Direct Debt (Incl. This Issue)° ..........................$13,122,000 100.00% $13,122,000 2,41%
$ 254.0.1
Overlapping Debt:
Johnson County ..................................... 2,280,000 49.89% 1,137,492 .21%
22.02
Iowa City Comm. Sch. Dist ............................ •1,772,000 68.98% 3,291,726 .60%
63.73
Total Direct and Overlapping Debt ................................................ $17,551,218 3.22%
$ 330.79
PerCapita Actual Value
...................................................................... I..........
$10,531.40
°Of the Direct Debt, $1,890,000 is considered sell -supporting as water and server revenues are used to annually abate the taxes
thereon. Excludes $0,114,000 {Vater Revenue Bonds, $1,225,000 Seiner Revenue Bunds, and $5,200,000 Parking Revenue Bonds.
Also excludes $3,090,000 Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds, principal and Interest o/ which are payable solely from rents
under a Icase icith the Phillips Peirolenrn Co.
ane mmrmaaon m this Slatement has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.
As far as any statements herein involve matters of opinion, whether or not so stated, they are intended as opinion and
not as representations of fact.
This Official Statement has been prepared under the authority of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Additional copies ns
well as copies of the Official Notice of Sale and Official Bid Form may be secured from Rosemary Vitusb, Director, De-
partment of Finance, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, or from Hie Financial Consultants to the City:
Established 1854
PAUL D. SPEER Y td"0Ce4&o, Aw.
M Affiliate of Dull and Phelps, Inc.
MUNICIPAL FINANCE CONSULTANTS
55 EAST MONROE STREET • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603
Area 312-346.0858
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Johnson County, Iowa
John Balmer, Mayor Pro Tem
Carol FV. deProsse
Clemens Erdahl
Robert Vevera,bfayor
City Council
City Officials
Alible Stolfus, City Clerk Neal G. Berlin, City Manager
Rosemary Vitosh, Director, Department o/ Finance
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mary C. Neuhauser
David Perret
Glenn E. Roberts
John W. Hayek, Attorney
Nancy Heaton, Treasurer
Iowa City is located in southeastern Iowa approximately 115 miles east of Des Moines, 20 miles south of Cedar
Rapids and 55 miles west of Davenport. The City is the seat of Johnson County and the home of the State University of
Iowa which is the oldest and largest educational institution in Iowa.
Government Services
The government of the City is composed of seven Council members who serve four year terns. Elections are held
every two years allowing for continuation in office of at least three members at each biannual election. The Council mem-
bers are elected at large but three members are nominated from specific districts and the other four are nominated at large.
The Mayor is elected by the Council from its own members. Since 1951, the Council has unified its administrative func-
tions through its City Manager who supervises 369 full time (and 36 part time) municipal employees including a police
force of 50 sworn personnel and a fire department of 51 firefighters. The City owns and operates its water supply (Iowa
River and wells) and distribution system and a sewage collection and treatment system (with secondary treatment pro-
vided). Due to the excellence of the fire department and water supply system, the City maintains a class 4 fire insurance
rating. Virtually the entire City has separate stomi and sanitary sewers. A municipal off-street and on -street parking sys-
tem in the downtown area is operated by the City. In 1978, $5.2 Million of revenue bonds were sold to acquire and con-
struct additions to this system including multi-level parking facilities. Since 1971, the City has been operating a transit
system consisting of twelve routes, thirteen hours per day, six days per week at a subsidized fare of 250. In fiscal year
1979, more than 1,500,000 riders are expected to use the system.
Population
A Special Census as of January 1, 1975 reported a population of 47,747 and City officials esthnato a present popu.
lation of 51,652. The 1970 Census population increased 41% over the 1960 Census and during the same period, the City's
]and area increased from eight square miles to 21 square miles. The large increase in population during the 1960's was
primarily caused by the significant increase in enrollment at the State University of Iowa. Total enrollment, undergradu-
ate, graduate and professional was 11,113 in 1960 and 20,322 in 1970. Enrollment has increased at a slower rate during
the 1970's. At the start of the 1978-1979 academic year, it was 23,023 with projected figures for 1980-1981 at 23,327.
Thereafter, it is anticipated enrollment will decrease to 20,050 hi 1987-1988.
Community Life
The State University of Iowa sponsors many cultural events which, in addition to the University's athletic programs,
furnish Iowa City residents with year round activities and entertainment. The educational needs of the community are
serviced by die Iowa City Community School District (includes Iowa City, Coralvillo and adjacent rural areas) which
consists of 16 elementary schools, three junior high schools and two high schools. The total enrollment of the district is
8,550 which is down from the 9,510 reported in September 1971. Enrollment is expected to decrease nominally over the
next several years. The parochial elementary and secondary schools have current enrollment of 194 and 492, respectively.
There are 42 churches in the City representing all leading denominations. The public library contains 110,000 volumes
with a circulation of 470,000. Bond proceeds from this issue in tiro amount of $3,500,000 will be used to construct a new
City Public Library. The City has 27 parks (480 acres) containing 11 supervised playgrounds and three public swimming
pools. There are three public and two private golf courses in lire community.
Transportation
Easy access to Iowa City is provided by a diverse transportation network. Tlnc Cedar Rapids Airport, located only
about 20 miles from downtown Iowa City, is served by both Ozark and United Airlines with numerous daily flights uvai]-
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able. Rail service is provided by de mainline of the Chicago, Rack Island and Pacific Railroad and by a shortline conuect-
ukee
ing Iowa Chicago old NorthedarWestern,
llntei his collilectscity truck I buswith liliesies�loperatees of l to land athrough aIowa City,�which lieis Centrals immediately
a.
ere are five
to asodnd from Ioate Route 8 , th is tlmna[or hoursawayhighway vithecompletedplirougetednintersltate IIighway System11ges .wadable
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Tire Census of Business figures for the two latest periods available showed a strong increase in commercial activity
mpared to it 17%
increased by and compared Retait sit statles fore inucaseie City rcreased of 55%; 4andaselected service receiptsri rcreaease sed &7r die %awhile rthe state nolesale o-
ported an increase Of 51%.
Census of Business
($000)
Retail
Wholesale Selected Service
---Est_ I'selb. Receipt'
Estab. Sales
146
Iowa City 39 $28,761 272 $11,835
84,322 425 20,835
j 1967 ........................................ 313 6125,920 54 48,533
6% 56% 87%
� 1972 ........................................ 49%v 38% 69%a
Increase 1967/72 ..................
38%
n th
Retail sales iinformation published by the Iowa DepartmentOf
e City have continued to increase based upon
sales' shown below are based on state tax receipts and are not comparable to Census of Business
Revenue.
Retail
The "tan th
fjgu[C5. Taxable
Fiscal Year Sides
(Ending 6.30)
i $149,860,206
1975 ......................................... .......... 160,123,754
i
: 1076 ...............................
182,138,511
1977 ......................................... 202,638,341
1978 .........................................
ig to die
whoe
hat of
as a
of ManeEnctures ValuAdded by Manufacture increased by 44
ne % oocturing base has increased about in line with ver 1 67-1972 tin the C tyland 46%tin the statecnsus
iCensus of Manufactures
t Value Added
Iowa Establisbinenls by \In� re
City
1907 21 $ 95,300,000
i
30 136,800,000
1972 ................
I
City. Progress is being madeon
Major improvements are presently under construction in the downtown arca of doeegan Feb
Ing mll
square foot
shopp
1 A new 140 oroomhotel c acontaining 30,OOo square feet of ground floor retail space lis expected iatiler sone arca. nry, 1979.
ECONOMICS
Tbe Iowa City labor market (Johnson Count)') has a long history of minimum unemployment. The unemployment
iowafrate igureewas 5.1 0. In recent selected years,sdie ) according to lowa City laborthe
market mcragehanivalfu employment rates ob Service While hove been ns
Ifollows: 1.6% in 1970; 2.3% it 1972; 1.9% in 1974; and 2.1% in 1970.
Major employers in the City ore the State University of Iowa (the ]argent employer) with 11,100 employees; lobe
1 varsity I-lospital, 4,532; Veteran's Administration Ilospital, 1,000; Owens Brush Co. (Toothbrushes), 450; Sheller Globe
1 & Gnmlilea(Toiletr(Toiletries), 350; American, College Testing, Tile,,ouse 14�0;oNortbwestcrn Bell Telephoucational tne, 270ing ; and Moore
Peas Forms with 2,10 processnnud Il. Jl lIe Smith
ICc wh ch hasslnt region l N rcl a subsidiary of
IhmSuPust recently�becnuestablished ch s in
the City. In addition, American College Testing, Inc. has 30,000 square feet of office space under construction nnrl
Oscar Mayer has announced its plans to locate n plant in town City in the near future.
Iowa City to are well above average it, terms of housing and income. Statistics1cifrom the 19711 with Census indi-
iI cats that median value of owner occupied homes in the City was the Uigtnof estthe ]610ty tg cup buties ill tile sperccapilaamonc}'
Iatiou of 05,000 or more. Median family income was at the midway p
incolue was the third highest. Per capita money income in 1974 was up 47.5%n livethe 1909 sunount reported in the
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able. Rail service is provided by the mainline of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacifie Railroad and by a shortline connect-
ing Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. This connects with mainlines of the Milwaukee Road, the Illinois Central Gulf, and the
Chicago and North Western. Intercity truck and bus lines operate to and through Iowa City, which lies immediately
south of Interstate Route 80, the main cast -west interstate highway through Iowa. There are five interchanges available
to and from fowa City. Chicago is less than four hours away, via the completed Interstate highway System.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
The Census of Business figures for the two latest periods available showed a strong increase in commercial activity
between 1967 and 1972. Retail sales for die City increased 49% compared to a 17% increase for die state; wholesale sales
increased by 69% compared to the state increase of 55%; and selected service receipts increased 87% while dye state re-
ported an increase of 519c.
Census of Business
($000)
Retail
1 Wholesale Selected Service
t Iowa City Eslab• Sales Eslab. Sales Iish:b. Receipts
1067 ........................................ 313 S 84,322 39
$28,761 272 $11,146
1972 ........................................ 432 125,920 54
98,533 925 20,835
Increase 1987/72 .............................. 38% 49% 38% 69% 56%, 87%
Retail sales in dye City have continued to increase based upon information published by the Iowa Department of
Revenue. The "taxable sales' shown below are based on state tax receipts and are not comparable to Census of Business
figures.
Fiscal Year
Taxable
(Ending 6-30) Sales
1975 ......................................... $149,860,200
1976 ......................................... 160.123.754
1977 ......................................... 182,138,511
1978 ......................................... 202,638,341
The City's manufacturing base lies increased about in line with that of the state as a whole, according to the Census
of Manufactures. Value Added by Manufacture increased by 4491D over 1967-1972 in die City and 46% in dye state.
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Census of Manufactures
1 lawn Value Added
City Establishments by Dtanutaclnre
j 1967 21 $ 95,300,()00
f 1972 ...................... 36 136,800,000
Major improvements are presently under construction in the downtown area of dye City. Progress is being made on
a $2.3 Million pedestrian mall. The construction of a 200,000 square foot enclosed shopping mall began February, 1979.
A new 140 room hotel containing 30,000 square feet of ground floor retail space is expected in the same area.
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ECONOMICS
The Iowa City labor market (Johnson County) Inas a long history of minimum unemployment. The unemployment
j rate for January, 1979 was 3.6% (unadjusted) according to the Iowa Department of Job Service while the statewide
figure was 5.1%. In recent selected years, dye Iowa City labor market average annual unemployment rates have been as
follows: 1.8% in 1970; 2.3% in 1972; 1.9% in 1974; and 2.1% in 1976.
Major employers in the City are the State University of Iowa (the largest employer) with 11,100 employees; Uni.
versity ]Hospital, 4,532; Veteran's Administration Hospital, 1,000; Owens Brush Co. (Toothbmshes), 450; Sheller Clobc
Corp. (Urethane Foam Products), 535; Westinghouse Learning Corporation (Educational Testing Services), 525; Proctor
& Curable (Toiletries), 350; American College Testing, Inc., 450; Northwestern Bell Telephone, 270; and Moore Busi-
ness Forms with 290 employees. 11. P. Smith and Company, a subsidiary of Phillips Petroleum Co., which operates a
paper conversion process and Il. J. Heinz Co., which has it regional warehouse, have just recently been established in
the City. ]n addition, American College Testing, Inc. hits 30,0(1(1 square feet of office space under construction anal
Oscar Mayer has announced its pias to locate it plant ill Iowa City in the near future.
Iowa City residents are well above average in terms of ]housing and income. Statistics from the 1970 Census indi-
cate that median value of owner occupied (homes in the City u•as the highest of the 16 cities in the state will, a popu-
lation of 25,000 or more. Median family income was at the midnvay
incrnpair( of the IO city group but per cnpit:y money
ne was the third highest. Per capita money income in 1974 was up 47.5;'u over the 1969 amount reported in the
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1970 Census, according to Census Bureau estimates. The Survey of Current Business published by the United States
Department of Commerce reports that per capita personal income for Johnson County in 1976 was $5,803 and gives a
statewide figure of $6,239.
U.S. Census Figures
Building Permits
Median
Median
Value of
Family
Per Capita Money Income
Homes
Income
of All
Year
1970
1969
1069 1072 1973
Iowa City
$23,169
$9,942
$3,028 $3,573 $4,465
Johnson County .... . ...... ...
22,523
9,744
3,007 3,574 4,508
State of Iowa .......... I .....................
14,025
9,016
2,8S4 3,510 4,628'
Building Permits
As of December 31, 1978, the three banks and two savings and loan associations in the City reported total deposits
of $262,792,019 and total assets of $314,300,603.
PENSIONS
City employees, except for police and fire personnel, are covered under the Iowa Public Employees Retirement
System (IPERS). The state annually sets contribution rates for municipal entities and for their employees. Currently,
municipal employers must pay in 5.25% of gross salaries while covered employees contribute 3.6% on the first $20,000
earned each year. There is no allocation of unfunded liability to any municipality; employee retirement benefits are the
sole responsibility of IPERS. The Iowa Legislature passed a formula to assign retirement benefits on the basis of 44%
of the final average salary of the high five years out of the last ten. This will require an increase on July 1, 1979 in con-
tribution rate to 5.75% and 3.7%, for the City and its employees, respectively.
The Police and Fire Retirement and Pension Systems are mandated by state law. Prior to 1976, the total costs of
the retirement benefits were the responsibility of the local municipality. In 1976, the state law was amended to im-
prove the retirement benefits of these systems rand at the same time the state agreed to fund the extra costs. The liability
to be paid for future contributions from the City as of June 30, 1978 to the Police Retirement System is $2,406,378 and
the liability to the Fire Retirement System is $2,968,657. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, the City's contribu-
tion rate to the. Police Retirement System was 26.46% (trill decrease to 25.32% for the next fiscal year) of salaries, and
the Fire Retirement System was 33.11% (will decrease to 30.66% for the next fiscal year) of salaries. The employee's
contributions are established between 4.91% and 6.57o by the State Code, based on the individual's age at time of
entrance into the system. The Iowa Legislature passed amendments to the State Code effective July 1, 1979, reducing
employee contribution for all employees to 1.21%. The covering letter to the June 30, 1977 actuarial report on the
Iowa City Police and Fire Pension Systems stated that at the current level of contributions, the Police System will be
fully funded by June 30, 1979 and the Fire System will be fully funded by June 30, 1984. The Pension Systems no
longer cover any active employees and are being phased out and replaced by the Retirement Systems,
CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
The City maintains and regularly updates a five year capital improvements program. For the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1979, improvements included construction of $15.1 Million of capital projects. The five year program for fiscal
years ending June 30, 1080 through June 30, 1984 anticipates construction of capital projects in the amount of $50.4
Million. For the six year period (June 30, 1979.84), $36.1 Million is designated for improvements to the sewage and
collection system. The major sources of revenue for the $65.5 Million six year program are: (1) State and Federal Aid
including revenue sharing—$33.0 Million; (2) General Obligation Bonds—$25.8 Million; and (3) Revenue Bonds—$3.4
Million. Annual general obligation financing of this $25,800,000 program is projected as follows;
1978.79(1) 1070.80(2) 1080.81 1081.82 1982.83 1983.84
$6,534,080 $3,800,058 $3,701,939 $7,201,008 $2,567,999 $1,808,000
(1) Includes $3,500,000 of this Isuse and $:250,000 fssurd In Sepfcmber, 1978.
(2) Includes $2,000,000 of flits Issue.
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Residential
Total Value
No.
of All
Year
Units
Value
Permits
1974 ...............
. .... 170
$ 6,507,907
$12,766,238
1975 ........
I .. 232
10,337,584
14,434,118
1976 ...... .......
... .. 292
17,753,310
25,372,479
1977 ......................
261
14,425,464
19,929,669
1978 ......................
215
12,402,714
23,492,230
As of December 31, 1978, the three banks and two savings and loan associations in the City reported total deposits
of $262,792,019 and total assets of $314,300,603.
PENSIONS
City employees, except for police and fire personnel, are covered under the Iowa Public Employees Retirement
System (IPERS). The state annually sets contribution rates for municipal entities and for their employees. Currently,
municipal employers must pay in 5.25% of gross salaries while covered employees contribute 3.6% on the first $20,000
earned each year. There is no allocation of unfunded liability to any municipality; employee retirement benefits are the
sole responsibility of IPERS. The Iowa Legislature passed a formula to assign retirement benefits on the basis of 44%
of the final average salary of the high five years out of the last ten. This will require an increase on July 1, 1979 in con-
tribution rate to 5.75% and 3.7%, for the City and its employees, respectively.
The Police and Fire Retirement and Pension Systems are mandated by state law. Prior to 1976, the total costs of
the retirement benefits were the responsibility of the local municipality. In 1976, the state law was amended to im-
prove the retirement benefits of these systems rand at the same time the state agreed to fund the extra costs. The liability
to be paid for future contributions from the City as of June 30, 1978 to the Police Retirement System is $2,406,378 and
the liability to the Fire Retirement System is $2,968,657. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, the City's contribu-
tion rate to the. Police Retirement System was 26.46% (trill decrease to 25.32% for the next fiscal year) of salaries, and
the Fire Retirement System was 33.11% (will decrease to 30.66% for the next fiscal year) of salaries. The employee's
contributions are established between 4.91% and 6.57o by the State Code, based on the individual's age at time of
entrance into the system. The Iowa Legislature passed amendments to the State Code effective July 1, 1979, reducing
employee contribution for all employees to 1.21%. The covering letter to the June 30, 1977 actuarial report on the
Iowa City Police and Fire Pension Systems stated that at the current level of contributions, the Police System will be
fully funded by June 30, 1979 and the Fire System will be fully funded by June 30, 1984. The Pension Systems no
longer cover any active employees and are being phased out and replaced by the Retirement Systems,
CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
The City maintains and regularly updates a five year capital improvements program. For the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1979, improvements included construction of $15.1 Million of capital projects. The five year program for fiscal
years ending June 30, 1080 through June 30, 1984 anticipates construction of capital projects in the amount of $50.4
Million. For the six year period (June 30, 1979.84), $36.1 Million is designated for improvements to the sewage and
collection system. The major sources of revenue for the $65.5 Million six year program are: (1) State and Federal Aid
including revenue sharing—$33.0 Million; (2) General Obligation Bonds—$25.8 Million; and (3) Revenue Bonds—$3.4
Million. Annual general obligation financing of this $25,800,000 program is projected as follows;
1978.79(1) 1070.80(2) 1080.81 1081.82 1982.83 1983.84
$6,534,080 $3,800,058 $3,701,939 $7,201,008 $2,567,999 $1,808,000
(1) Includes $3,500,000 of this Isuse and $:250,000 fssurd In Sepfcmber, 1978.
(2) Includes $2,000,000 of flits Issue.
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The balance to be funded 1979/80 through 1983/84 of this program will be $17,259,994 of the original $25,8(10,000
scheduled for 1978/79 through 1983/84. Reconciliation of the amounts projected for capital improvements and the financ-
Ing in this issue is as follows:
1978-70 1970-80
This Bond Issue ( Library Portion in 1978/70 and Remaining
$2,000,000 for 1979/80) ................................. $3,500,000 $2,000,000
September 1978 Bond Issue ................................ 2,250,000 117,000
Road Use Tax Instead of Bonds ............................ 235,000 _0__
Deferred Projects ........................................ 522,000 1,384,000
Costs to be Funded From Future Bond Issues ........ ....... -0- 297,058
Rounding and Miscellaneous ............................... 27,OBO 2,000
$6,534,080 $3,800,058
Capital improvement programs are continually subject to change both as to projects and the sources of funding. It
now appears that general obligation financing during the 1978.79 fiscal year will be $7,750,000, including the bonds now
being offered. The City has also issued $5,200,000 Parking System Revenue Bonds during this current fiscal year.
The Iowa State Code limits the City's debt margin to 5% of its actual valuation. The policy of Iowa City states
that general obligation bonds be issued only up to 4% of the value of taxable property as against the 5% legal limita-
tion. The minimum differential of 1% (currently some $4.4 Million) is maintained as a reserve to meet possible emer-
gencies. Another City policy regarding debt is that debt service charges payable from the general tax levy (General
Fund, Debt Service and Pension and Retirement Fund) shall not exceed 25% of such levy. Of the $5,500,000 bonds
now being offered, $450,000 are expected to be paid from revenue of the sanitary sewer system and those taxes abated.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Iowa City retires its general obligation debt rapidly. More than one-half of the debt, including this issue, will be
retired within seven years and the final maturity is due within thirteen years.
General Obligation Debt Retirement Schedule
($000)
i
Year Cumulative
Ending Annual
Year
Cumulative
June 30 Amount Amount Percent
1
Ending Annual
Years June 30 Amount
Amount
Percent Years
1979 ......... $ 1,009 $ 1,009 7.5%
1 1980 .......... $ 1,125
$ 8,891
84A7. B
1980 .......... 944 1,953 192%
2 1987 .......... 1,125
9,960
72.60/. 0
I 1981 .......... 044 2,897 21.1%
3 1088 .......... 1,125
11,091
80.8% 10
1 1982 .......... 1,319 4,216 30,7%
4 1989 .......... 1,125
12,210
89.0% 11
- 1083 .......... 1,200 5,416 39.4%
5 1990 .......... 500
12,716
92.7% 12
1984 .......... 1,100 6,516 47,5%
1
0 1991 .......... 500
13,216
96,3% 13
1985 .......... 1,200 7,716 562%
7 1992 .......... 500
13,716
100,0% 14
$13,716
Total general obligation bond principal and
interest payable during the fiscal years ending
Juno 30,
1977 and 1978
1 was $987,356 and $1,116,351, respectively. Estimated debt service payments, including this issue, during fiscal year 1979
is $1,521,266.
Largest Taxpayers
Company
Product/business
Jnn. 1, 1078
Actual Value
Iowa Blinot Cas & Electric Co .............................
Cas and Electric Utility ...........................
$23,403,469
Procter h Camble Manufacturing Co . ......................
Toiletries .......................................
8,851,458
!+ Westinghouse Learning Corp ...............................
Educational Testing Sen4ces .......................
5,335,109
11. J. ileim Co . .................................. ........
Regional Warchouce ..............................
5,283,710
• Owens Brush Co . ............................... I.....
'
Or. West Toothbrushes ... ........
.....
.. 5,175,2.10
Northwestern Bell Telephone Cc ............................
Telephone Utility .................................
4,802,990
Seville Apartments, Inc ....................................
Apartment Buildings .....................,
........
4,157,940
tfoore Business Fonts .............................
.. Business Forms ... ,....... ..........
...... .
3,857,420
Post Office ..................................... ........
U.S. Cnvemment Lensed Building ._
.. .....
3,829,410
hiark 1V Apartment Association
..... Apartment Buildings .........
.....
3,703,000
Cimarron Investors .................................
_ .... Apartments, Real Estate ...........................
3,440,330
American College Test Programs .................. ........
Testing Programs ................................
3,366,270
Total Largest Taxpayers ..........................................................................
$75,380,442
Percent of Total City Actual......................................................................
13.85%
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Valuations
Valuation
For Tax
1076
Audited
Assessed for Taxing Purposes
1978
Audited
Collection
Year
as of
)"• 1
Collection
Year
Real
Personal
RailroadTolnl
$3,861,723
Actual Value
for Debt
Collected
Collected
Property
Property
and Utility
Assessed
Limit(2)
1973 ................
197.1
197.1-75(3) $ 71,2&t,091
1975-76
$ 8,391,040
$ 4,855;1'11
$ 84,513,578
$313,013=52
.. ............
1975(1) .............
1970.77
82,223,198
379,50.1,175
8,3&1,&10
30,016,885
5,062,020
20,080,850
05,670,658
351,335,770
1976 ................
1977-78
393,667,6&1
31,123,050
22,369,601
•131,131,910
•147,160,914
431,131,910
•147,160,914
1977 ................
1978 ................
1978.79
1970.80
409,890,20.1
483,916,173
31,668,916
24,907,900
466;167,080
466,467,080
Notes: (1) Assessed calve changed from 27% of actual to 100% of
31,127,990
actual.
28,861,091
543,937,257
513,937,2.57
(2) Debt limit 5%
of actual.
1,581,700
2,500,301
NIOther .....................................
217,001
102,793
(3) Tax collection
year changed from calendar year to year ending )ane 30.
65,000
39,085
57,550
295,573
Total Receipts .......................
Disbursements:
58,695,366
55,890,021
Tax Rates -$1,000 Assessed Valuation
$7,818,299
$7,697,516
Tax
1ldntlnlstroti ........................
Police Protectect.........
Protection
City of Iowa City
$1,158,571
$1,109,050
$1,727,141
$1,831,786
Collection
Year
Dcbl
Service
All
91.1,112
7.2-1,330
Iowa City
School
Arca
Johnson School
1,161,530
1,170,941
Sanitation ....................
Pensions Other
Total
District
County Levies
Total
197.1.75(1) ...........
1975.70(2)
$10.265
4.140
$8.898 $•16.293
$63.456
$102.•177 $27.389 58.010
$201.332
...........
1976-77 ..............
1.72036
7.965 30.646
1.528 7.70221
42.751
10.95057
57.253
14.92711
22.515 2.128
124,647
1977.78 ..............
1978.79
1.73105
.82629 8.5387.1
11.09668
15.13891
4.38065 .48258
4.49937 .40666
30.74114
31.14162
..............
1979.80
2.47215
1.05920 8.51707
12.07872
14.85019
4.99708 .41615
32.34214
.......
520,894
.....................................
Total ..................
Not Available
811,382
$0,311,003
1;132;163
$7,192,558
805,^_•10
$i; 128,305
Notes: (1) 18 month levy
to prepare for June 30 fatal year,
a 30.s ......
Fund Balance- cel June 30 ..........................
$1.2-16,124
$ 834,1.15
$ 806,134
(2) First new faced
year.
$9,210,512
$1,301,916
Nate: Type, of dishursenwitA and same type's of recelpls it, sbol it above have, been prepared by
those .shown In the audit. Total receipts, total [1/sbursensentv0ld lune 30 flnl[I balances
file City Director of fblonce ,fill dlQly
ffrom
igures for 1979 have also been
as 'Intergovernmental Revaoe,"
are In accord with Ilse audits. II,rl(.
provided by file Director of Filo,ce. Due to accounting change, certain revenuer f[rind
are not included a, "Transfers In." 'tt/ I,cilvefede
"Sanifraion"
Taxes Extended and Collected
T=
(City Purposes Only)
1076
Audited
1977
Audited
1978
Audited
Collection
Year
Total Tax Current
Extended Collected
% Curren[
Collected
Total Tax
%Total
$3,348,549
$3,861,723
$4,020,001
Collected
Collected
1973 ...................................
1975.75
$3,134,947 $3,114,393
99.34%
$3,100,130
101.0 %
.................................
1975.78 .................................
5,427,059 5,378,747
4,091,176 4,153,463
99.11%
5,394,323
99.4 %
1970.77 .................................
4,712,165 4,710,073
101.52%
09.95%
4,103,843
4,742,154
102.51%
1077.78 .................................
1978.70
4,955,262 4,969,801
100.29%
5,014,621
100.63%
10120%
.................................
5,602,746
In Collection
$ 800;102
185,439
The City's accounts are maintained and the statements of fund operations
are presented on a cash basis, reflecting only
cash received and disbursed.
Fines and Forfeitures ...........................
Transfers In
203,993
237,714
289,728
Cencrul I2und Summary
Cash Receipts and Disbursements
18 Months
Ending
risen] Years Ending June 30
Receipts:
6/30/75
Audited
1076
Audited
1977
Audited
1978
Audited
1970
Budget
1980
Budget
Property and Ceneral Taxes ......................
Intergovernment Revenue:
$3,964,235
$3,019,146
$3,348,549
$3,861,723
$4,020,001
$4,717,884
State .......................................
Federal
$1,992,576
$ 051,309
$ 584,311
$ 600,523
$ 770,000
$ 748,000
.....................................
Olher
535,548
574,354
-0-
18,417
-0-
-0-
......................................
Subtotal
Charges for Services
121,166
$2,619,200
-0-
51,228,603
-0-
$ 584,311
-0"-
$ 624,940
-0--
S 770,000
-0-
$ 748,000
............................
Licenses and Permits ............................
$ 005,502
203,339
$ 604,590
192,938
$ 800;102
185,439
$ 750,017
213,305
$ 713,420
205,250
$ 744,005
Fines and Forfeitures ...........................
Transfers In
203,993
237,714
289,728
305;170
297,000
225,635
174,000
...................................
Use of Money and Property .....................
225,539
235,567
416,375
06,709
1,783,482
80,040
11907,038
1,581,700
2,500,301
NIOther .....................................
217,001
102,793
92,505
49,804
97,002
65,000
39,085
57,550
295,573
Total Receipts .......................
Disbursements:
58,695,366
55,890,021
$7,164,546
$7,818,299
$7,697,516
$0,408,048
1ldntlnlstroti ........................
Police Protectect.........
Protection
$1,650,515
$1,158,571
$1,109,050
$1,727,141
$1,831,786
$1,787,352
...............................
Fire Protection ................................
1,257,782
917,804
91.1,112
7.2-1,330
1,013,515
751,008
1,008,1.10
1,161,530
1,170,941
Sanitation ....................
700,456
523,554
•183,382
894,20.1
13,247
925,215
923,506
Street System Malntcnnnce• .... ...........
Mass Transportation
.... 1,350,359
610256
55.1,909
808,550
-0-
570,617
•10,133
1,097,546
............................
Parks and Recreation ...........................
745,076
800,050
503,062
080,203
692,770
781,351
099;439
055,372
Library
667,900
867,760
703,105
930,373
.......................................
All Other
427,284
355;167
395,852
432;133
453,068
520,894
.....................................
Total ..................
11003,908
$8,985,210
811,382
$0,311,003
1;132;163
$7,192,558
805,^_•10
$i; 128,305
1,015;13
$7,784,103
1,784,305
a 30.s ......
Fund Balance- cel June 30 ..........................
$1.2-16,124
$ 834,1.15
$ 806,134
$1,106,007
$1,109;180
$9,210,512
$1,301,916
Nate: Type, of dishursenwitA and same type's of recelpls it, sbol it above have, been prepared by
those .shown In the audit. Total receipts, total [1/sbursensentv0ld lune 30 flnl[I balances
file City Director of fblonce ,fill dlQly
ffrom
igures for 1979 have also been
as 'Intergovernmental Revaoe,"
are In accord with Ilse audits. II,rl(.
provided by file Director of Filo,ce. Due to accounting change, certain revenuer f[rind
are not included a, "Transfers In." 'tt/ I,cilvefede
"Sanifraion"
the, miabilslunent of refuse collection
land
The decrease
In
rlfebnracnu'nts'
In 1977.1978
rrflech
and fill operations us all
enterprise fund.
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bave een made in the Not sbown separately
but re -
xp $24,171
in fiscal 975,xal
$4 8,429 u 1976, andd.
$683,197 inb977
portedginficant the auditsaw were capital
eay
nditures
ofitures
Summary
Statement of All Fund Transactions
BUDGETED FUNDS
General
Debt
Service
Capital
Projects
Pension
Enterprise and
Funds Retirement
Special
Assessment
Nrk6. Cap.
Total
Fund
Fund
Fund
Audited:
Balance December 31, 1972 ......
$1,491,960
$ (79,135)
$ 779,725
$1,526,855 $ 7,307
$292,070
$ 4,010,397
9,905,041
739,923
1,268,359
2,184,159 385,404
473,067
9,956,853
Receipts .nt ..................
4,801,909
641,898
1,573,950
2,187,730 351 ,2&}
664,874
10, 1, 146
Disbursements .................
Balance December 31, 1973 ......
1,535,908
18,889
474,631
1,523,284 41,427
100,872
3,695,104
8.695,366
1,090,170
1,244,998
3,377,303 604,934
628,939
15,641,711
Receipts ............... • .. • .. •
8,985,240
8,210,1?A
810,538
1,484,384
3,35.1,883 634,807
154,902
15,424,754
Disbursements .................
.. ...75
298,521
235,249
1,545,704 11,554
574,909
3,912,061
Hilburn Junes ...........
5,899,024
686,821
1,828,602
2,746,191 787,221
53,681
12,005,540
Receipts ... 3 0 . 19 .. . • • . • • . • • • .
6,311,003
943,482
1,857,772
2,851,539 548,408
18,817
12,330,021
Disbursements .................
834,145
46,860
206,079
1,640,356 ?30,367
609,779
3,587,586
Balance June 30, 1976 ..........
944,542
1,985,575
3,281,083 770,835
34,880
14,190,467
Receipts ......................
7,164,546
7,192,557
987,356
2,959,104
2,552,512 728,770
7,198
14,427,557
Disbursements .................
806,134
4,046
(767,510)
2,368,927 301;132
637;107
3,350,496
Balance Juno 30, 1977 ..........
7,818,209
1,025,791
5,205,477
4,393,276 442,744
39,087
18,924,674
Receipts......................
7,428,360
1,116,351
1,869,713
3,777,749 490,277
204,087
14,887,143
Disbursements .................
1,196,067
(86,513)
2,568,254
2,981,453 253,900
471,866
7,388,027
Balance Juno 30, 1978 ..........
Unaudited:
Receipts (7-1.78/1-31-79) .......
$4,500,870
$ 710,374
$6,912,355
$3,650,415 $315,790
$ 13,981
0-
$10,133,791
10,165,625
Disbursements (7-1-78/1-31.79) ..
4,482,574
721,900
2,250,909
2,210,054 908,786
4,394,094 190,910
--
485,847
13,358,103
Balance January 31, 1979 ........
1,214,363
(99,508)
7,229,700
For Comparison Purposes:
858,141
$ (40,146)
$2,689,90.1
$2,457,598 $276,010
$400,001
$ 0,731,801
Balance January 31, 1978 ........
$
Police and
Five Pension
Told
and
All
All Funds
Retrremenl
Other
(Memo Only)
Audited:
$1,361,253 $
$
Balance December 31, 1972 .................................................
320,318
4,374,019
4,014,958
5,758,28
15,192,129
Receipts ..........................................
I................
I.....
138,729
5,271,578
15,691,973
Disbursements ......................................
......................
1,5.15,8
1,017,999
0,208,9
Balance December 31, 1973 ................................................
01.1,65.1
15,548,020
31,809,391
Receipts ...................
...................
257,097
16,059,374
31,741,225
Disbursements............................................................
1,903,379
50(1,651
6,322,091
Balance June 30, 1975 .................
............
3..3..3
... 3....... ......
495,251
14,540,467
27,0.41,204
Receipts...........................................3...........333.......
175,709
14,435,229
26,9.10,959
Disbursements........................................................
.. 2,222,921
011889
,
0,422,300
Balanco Juno 30, 1070 ...........................................
I.....
648,089
0,637,116
21,475,672
Recelps...................................................
............
...........
276,698
0,349,656
24,053,911
Disbursements .......................3...3...................33..
2,594,312
890,340
0,844,157
Balance Juno 30, 1077 ..................................
...................
.........
700,825
7,7116,221
27,397,723
Receipts .................................................................
251,092
8,315;126
23;153,601
Disbursements ..................
• . • • . • • "
...... ""'
• "' • "
3,050,040
350,147
10,788, U
Balance January 31. 1070 ..............................................
.....
Unaudited:
. , $ 305,386 $ 9,903,767
$20;102,938
Receipts (7.1-78/1-31-79) ............3
.......................3....33.
..
, ,
162,701
0,588,220
19,010,600
Disbursements (7-1-78/1.31-79)
33........33..
,,,,., •.,••
.......
..........
3,252,065
005,09.1
17,274,552
Balance January 31, 1979 ..............................................
3,333
For Comparison Purposes:.
. , , , , $2,708,426
$ 015,728
$10,355,755
Balance January 31, 1978 .........
3 ..............
trawactiom
3 3 .............
has beet,
, • , ,
prepared by the City Director of Finance from nudtls
except ns noted,
Note: The above summary statement
of /(aid
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Iowa City has maintained a very low direct debt in relation to actual value—under 2%% for the past six years (aver-
aging 1.72%). Actual value per capita has kept pace with direct debt per capita and exceeded the small rate of increase
in direct and overlapping debt per capita.
Historic Debt Statistics
Debt Outstanding (000) Ratio to Actual Value Per Capita
Direct and Direct and Direct and Actual
Date Direct overlapping Direct Overlapping Direct Overlapping Value
1973, December 1 .......................... $ 5,142 $11,3.13 1.77% 3.91%v $108 $239 $ 6,103
1974, July 1 ............................... 5,542 11,735 1.77% 3.75% 115 244 6,522
1976, July 1 ............................... 4,599 9,828 1.07% 2.28% 95 203 8,897
1977, July 1 ............................... 0,810 11;101 1.52% 2.55% 136 228 8,953
1978, July 1 ............................... 8,216 13,372 1.76% 2.85% 159 257 9,049
1979, April 1 .............................. 13,122 17,551 2.41% 3.22% 254 339 10,531
Note: Per capita figures or of July 1, 1974, roulsed from those previously reported due to a change in the estinmte of population.
General obligation debt of the City is limited to 5% of the value of taxable property by the Iowa Constitution. The
debt limit of Iowa City is thus $22,323,354 which leaves the City with additional debt capability of $9,201,354 after
the issuance of the bonds now being offered. Not included as debt in this Official Statement is a capitalized lease with
an April, 1979 balance of $25,385 due in monthly installments of $980, including interest, to June, 1982.
AUTIIORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Official Statement has been prepared for the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by Paul D. Speer & Associates,
Inc., Municipal Finance Consultants, and is authorized for distribution to prospective underwriters and purchasers of
these bonds. All statements, information and statistics herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed by the
consultants or by the City and all expressions of opinion, whether or not so stated, are intended only as such.
We have examined the attached Official Statement dated April 2, 1979, for the $5,500,000 General Obligation
Bonds, believe it to be true and correct and will, if requested, provide to the purchaser of the bonds at the time of delivery
a certificate confirming to the purchaser that to the best of our knowledge and belief the information in the Official State-
ment was at the time of acceptance of the bid for the bonds and, including any addendums thereto, was at the time of
delivery true and correct in all material respects and does not include any untrue statement of a material fact, nor does
it omit the statement of any material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein, in
the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
f s f BosEISAnr Vrrosn
Director of Finance
SUMMARY NOTICE OF SALL
f s f NEAT. G. BERLIN
City Manager
$5,500,000
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
General Obligation Bonds
SEALED BIDS will be received until 1:00 P.M., Local Time, Tuesday,
APRIL 17, 1979
at the office of the City Clerk in the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, for the above bonds dated May 1, 1979. Maturities
June 1, 1932-1992. Denomination $5,000. Maximum interest rate 717o. City will furnish bonds and approving opinion of
Ahlcrs, Cooney, Donvciler, Haynie & Smith, Des Moincs, Iowa. Bids must be for all or none, for not less than par and
accrued interest on the Official Bid Form.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 6, 1979
TO: City Council A
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FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, girector of Planning h Program Development
Marianne MilkmanolPlanner/Program Analyst
RE: Riverfront Commission Meeting
In preparation for the meeting with the Riverfront Commission on Monday, April 9, at
the informal meeting, here is some background information on the Commission's actions,
ideas and problems.
The Commission, in reaffirming the Iowa River Corridor Study (prepared by Stanley
Consultants) and the Comprehensive Plan,would like to pursue an aggressive policy
with regard to 'establishment of a river buffer and the associated necessary land
acquisition for such a buffer, riverfront parkland and a trail system. They are
really concerned with receiving support for implementation of some of the recommenda-
tions of the Iowa River Corridor Study.
The problems in pursuing these goals are largely due to lack of funding and staffing.
Currently, there is minimal staff available to the Commission (two hours per week)
and no regular funding for acquisition or even minimal maintenance activities relating
to the river corridor. (An intern is currently working on the River Corridor Overlay
,Zone Ordinance.)
Will Council provide funding for small projects and land acquisition as well as some
maintenance activities on a regular basis?
In relation to these questions, the Riverfront Commission would like to discuss the
following projects with the Council: using CDBG funds for
1. The building of a boat ramp, parking and fishing access at Sturgis Corner.
Riverfront land in the area has not to date been accepted by the.City, although
there is an agreement with the Southgate Development Company for eventual
dedication of the land to the City and construction of a trail.
2. The construction of the Rocky Shore Bikeway Trail contingent upon the availability
of federal funds.
3. Other possible uses for the remainder of the $75,000 CDBG funds, including purchase
of part of the Englert tract, purchase of part of the Showers property, land-
scaping and improving trails on the east side of the river after completion of
the trunk sewer project (in cooperation with the University and Project GREEN),
improvement of the riverbank by the City maintenance buildings on Highway 6/River-
side Drive and Sturgis Ferry Park.
Other items for consideration are:
1. Landscaping of the City maintenance area - possibility of doing some phases of
this project sooner than FY 182 to provide screening; methods of screening and
reducing runoff from the salt pile.
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2. Establishment of a river buffer and riverfront park in the peninsula area. This
area is not likely to be developed for several years, but the Riverfront Commission
would like to ensure the preservation of the buffer and access to a trail in the
buffer. Long-range planning is needed on this.
3. The possibility of a boat ramp in Crandic Park.
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MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED AT INFORMATION MEETING OF APRIL 9, 1979:
Memo from City Mgr. re Acting City Mgr. during his absence while at the
Manager's Meeting in Kansas.
Petition from residents of Northside Neighborhood re even/odd parking.
Petition from residents of Iowa, Washington, & College Streets requesting
removal of calendar parking restrictions.
MICROFILMED BY
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CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES
City of Iowa CIt?.)
DATE: April 10, 1979
TO: City Co cil
FROM: Cit/ nager
RE: Managers' Meeting
The City Manager will be attending a Managers' Meeting in Lawrence, Kansas,
for the remainder of the week. During my absence, Dale Helling has been
appointed as acting manager.
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To The Honorable Mayor Vevera . i the Members of the.'Tov.'a City, City Councils —
PiE, THE 'J11DI:P.STG1dEl — P?S� ``7S OF T!!E IIOFiVF' r FFSG}i. ... ,
^HAT THE PARKIr'G R FSIPIC'!I FC':TITI,Y CITAF'.D, AE n5T'JR!!E ^ 8:00 to 5:00 P::. ON
EVEN AIM ODD DAYS OF THE 1:0HK i'.E Z (JtOFID$f T!RnUGI! FFIDAY).
WE FURTHER REQUEST THAT NO. RESTFJCTICNS' PE :.`!ACTED TO AnMY TO SATIP.DA79, — S:IM! AYS w!D
HCfIDAY4.
WE UNDFRSTAIID AND A°PPECIATF TrF CONCFFTf Or FACE nF^' V.IFr'r:!"rn5 nr r)UR CITY COTCIT, FOP.
RAPID RF'r0'TA?, OF SNm'.' FRO' O'rR 0TR7ET9 D1.IPJ1!G TERIODc� OF SEVERE STrKV,' AI!D ''?IJ. SEEK TO
COOPERA'T'E 4fITH EFFORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIT To THAT END.
THE A!EP.r RESTRICTIONS OF 8:00 A:'. to ll:Cn P.I.I. AND RESTICTIr1!S n!! PAR7JNG 0:1 SATURDAYS —
SU!DAYS — AIM HOLIDAYS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR 7,'ORK A SEVERE :{gRDeglp n*! US, THE RESIDEI!TS OF
THIS AREA AND PARTICIZAR1Y n" A7 TFRS0"15;''??O FA" 7E 01M. GL7,7S FOR ?PIEF nx_r_,nD^ OF TT"E.
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THAT THE PARKII'G REF SMOM 2EC-?!9L` CHANCED, PE Rr
nrrl'c 1 8:00 to 5:OD P.m. ON
EVEN AND ODD DAYS OF THE :';ORA 17EEK (1401 -MAY. THROUGH FFIDA'Y).
VIE FURTHER REQUEST THAT NO RESTE.TCTIONS UE ENACTED TO AnJT,Y TO SATIP.D/.'S - SIt^rDAYS A"!D
HOrIDAYS.
T!E UNDERSTAND AFD ADPRECIATF T^E CONCFFN OF EACH nF THE ''F.'4°rF n;: rip ^ TY %olfiCTL FOR
RAPID RE"'0'/AT, OF ,SNnt'.' FR?' n'iR STPFETS D11PJNG MIODS OF SEV.RE STrie' A -—D `'TLT, SEEK TO
COOPERATE P1ITH EFFORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIT. TO THAT END.
THE NEV RESTRICTIONS OF 8:00 A.`.'. to 11:00 P:!. AND RESTRICT.Tn115 O1! PAR"aNG 0:7 SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS - AND FMIDAYS FOR THE ETriiRE YEAR 710RK A SEVERE :{ARDS!iIP n*r USS THr RESIDE;ITO, OF
THIS AREA AND PARTICUl„1A7.'.' O.` A.rf P 90NS "IM VA”' PE On GUESTS FOR --!'IEF PF?=ODS OF TI),.E.
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EVEN AND ()DT) DAYS OF Ti!E '.ORK ':'EES (!,n!.!DAY THRni1GH FPIDAY).
P!E FURTHER RMUEST THAT NO RESTL•.TCTI(7!S PE ENACTED TO AnJT.Y "T0 S.iT':P.DI; 4?!;"DA1'S k!:)HOTIDAYS.
WE Ut!)FRSTATID Ai)D AnPPECIATF ^rF On!dCSP^; OF E,CFi nF THr rE,,r.: pS 1)" nlrR CITY COP•:CIT, FOR
RAPID PE'rO';AT! nF 911M' FRn, OUR cTREETS DUPL NG -FRIODS OF SEVERE STnR•' ;!!D ''TT.T, SEEK TO
COOPERATE yrrTH EFFORTS OF THE CITY C11P.ICIT To THAT EMD.
THE N07 P.ESTRICT70DIS OF 8:00 A:'. to 1.1:00 P:1. AND REzTPICTInI!S T! PA.'iiu?JG O:! SATURDAYS -
SUIMAYS r
- At!D HR.IDAYS FOR v THF. ?!: RE YEAR. Y!ORR A SEVERE IIAP.D rTP n*! US, THF,, RE`i.'-F, � OF
THIS AREA'AND PARTICI.AN7.Y n!' A?"i rF; z; NS ,•TiO NA;• 'E N17, G'T;;TS FOR PPIFF P �SnO^ nF TIyE.
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To The Honorable Payor Vevera and The }'embers of the Io -aa Ci.ty, City Council:–
TtE, THE UI'DERSIGNEO — P�D".iT" OF TI:E U')J;T1?SID" !F•'SGH7P)�40OD, .' ESF:,CTF!R.1 Y }?!•7:7F.;f
THAT THE PARFO"G P_^•SiTIf' i'S, P.EC^;?11•Y C':A?WD, BE 1 TO 8:00 to 5:n0 P.':. Oil
EVEN ASD ODD DAYS OF T:1E `,*ORK ''.EEK Q•'OI!DAY THRnUGH FPIDAY).
1'B FURTHER RFQUEST THAT NO RESTI-7rTIOdS ?F ENACTED TO A'IT,Y TO SAT';P.DA°S – S:!NDAYS AND
HOLIDAYS.
RE Ui.'DMSTAIID AID ADPPECIATF. '" CMCFPN ^F EACH ^F THEr•Ersr,;pS nc rliR CITY MrXIT, FOP.
RAPID O' O'1AT. OF S?IrnC FRR' 0111 .STR ETfi DURING "FRIODS OF SEVERE STOW APD '''IL1• SEEK TO
COOPERATE WITH EFFORTS OF THE CTTY CMINCIT TO THAT END.
THE NEI*! RESTRICTIONS OF 8:00 A:'. to 11:00 P1S. AND RESTi?ICT;nrIS O9! PA?KI?JG 0:1 SATURDAYS –
SU DAYS – AP!D HOf•IDAYS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR YORK A SEVERE HAI'.DSH7P 0'! US THE P,E,7, mTTTS OF
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VIE, THE UIIDERSIGIIED — FFSli'i77TS OF '!,.HE 110VIRSID77 11FSGHFORHi", FFSPECTi-111' Y RI'!';R
^HAT THE PARIQ!'G PrSTP.ICTI. , P.ECFMMv C!A1;GED, nE RETOR!IE .0 8:00 to 5:G0 P.'•!. ON j
EVEN AND ODD DAYS OF THE '"ORK'.tEEK (MONDAY T!RnUGH FPIDAY).
VIE FURTHER RFIIUFST THAT 110 RESTPICTIONS HE EIIACTED TO A'IT.Y TO SAT'IRDAYS — SUNDAYS AND
HIX IDAYS.
M UIIDERSTWI) AIM ADPRECIATE THE GIICFN OF FACH nF THE 172?F7" nF OUR CITY COUTCI_L FOP.
RAPID REIOVAT, OF SNrnC FR(V OTIR STREETS DUPING `E'RIODS OF SEVERE STORE' AVD ''TI:L SEE{ TO
COOPERATE 117TH EFFORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIT. TO THAT END.
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THE T!E17 P.ESTRICTIONS OF 8:00 A.". to 11:00 P.M. AND RESTRICTIONS rn'1 PARMJG ON SATURDAYS -
SUNDAYS - AND HOLIDAYS FOR THE '2M`71 -RF YEAR ',TORS A SEVERE H62D5!(CP ON US, THE RESIDENTS OF
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To The Honorable bfa'yor Vevera �d The Members of the Iov+a City�i,ty Council.
WE, TILS 1I11DENS1MIED — 1":S 'WS OF "9.•E NOWNU11D" 11F:fGH.--Mi! I hFSPEC'i'FU1.• Y
THAT THE PARh'I"G P RTPIC".T7,::;, RFCF?!?,`' CIIANG=D, HE HETURs:'i f0 8:00 to 5:00 P.'.'. ()f!
EVEN AND ODD DAYS OF TilE ":ORK WEEK (! MTDAY THOUGH FF IDAY).
VIE FURTHER REQUEST THAT NO RESTP..TCTIC/.d S RE ENACTED TO A°'i7.Y 9'n SAT IRDA`•S – S!":'DA) 5 A':0
HCiIDAYS.
9'E Uf!DFRSTAND AMD AnPPECI.ATF 7F CONCFfBd OF EACH OF THF "F!f'"F', O:r.UR CITY COif:•:CIf, FOR
RAPID FE"0'fAJ, OF TWT FRO' O'IP. STREET,'; DUPING 'ERIODS OF SEVr–?E STnR7' A'T +'•tff, FtM TO
COOPERA1E WITH EFFORTS nF T11E CIT`.' COUNClT• TO THAT E–M.
THE M! RESTRICTIONS OF 8:00 Al'. to ll:D7 M. AND RESTRICTIONS n!! PARMIG ON SATURDAYS –
SUNDAYS – AIM HOLIDAYS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR ':10RK A SEVFP–r HAR!)S!Cf P n'! USS Tn' RFSTDE!!TS OF
THIS AREA VID PARTICUL.A.R1 N' AV7 !-: R0115 77,10 !'AY TE O:IR GUESTS FOR '!TUEF P!:I'gnD? r. '.'I:'E.
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We, the residents. of Iowa, Washington, and College Streets, are :.
petitioning the City Counea to-ranog cgendar restrictions on these
avenues, except as needed for snav'rsnova%�Td etba�;s:
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We, the residents- of'Iowa, Washington, and College Streets, are
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