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rs MEMORANDUM
Date: August 31, 1979
To: City Col cil
From: Cit' nager
Re: Parking Ramp - Block 64
This memo recommends that the construction of the parking,ramp on block
64 proceed expeditiously. Mr. Donald Zuchelli, the City's urban renewal
consultant, assisted in the formulation of this recommendation and fully
concurs with it. Mr. Zuchelli will be present at the informal Council
discussion of September 10, 1979.
The City Council received a memorandum from the Director of Finance,
dated August 21, 1979, which discusses the arbitrage and bond rating
problems which could occur if the construction of the parking ramp on
block 64 would be abandoned or postponed indefinitely.
The construction contract for the block 83 ramp originally called for
partial occupancy by September 15, with total completion by October 15.
The project has lost at least six weeks due to strikes and other delays,
including change orders and design alterations. However, most of the
delay can be attributed to the strikes. In addition, the abnormal
amount of rain in August has caused further problems.
It is likely that partial occupancy of the block 83 ramp can occur prior
to Thanksgiving, before the Christmas rush. The biggest time delay in
the Block 83 garage is pouring of the floor slabs including the application
of a sealing compound to the floor slab and the installation of concrete
strips along the edge of each floor of the ramp. A contingency construction
program has been implemented which would permit partial opening of the
garage with an exit and entrance on Clinton Street prior to final completion
of the bottom level of the ramp. This means that the garage would
operate only from Clinton Street until final completion of the garage
next Spring when the Capitol Street entrance and exit would be opened.
Several meetings have been held with the contractor to seek ways to
further expedite the block 83 garage. The contractor fully understands
the importance of completing at least part of this garage prior to
Thanksgiving. At this point the City and the contractor are working in
close cooperation to expedite all facets of the Job. Weather conditions
in the weeks immediately ahead will be a major factor in determining the
occupancy date. A critical part of the garage construction is application
of a sealing compound to the concrete surfaces in the garage. Approximately
a 37 day waiting period is needed after concrete is poured before the
sealing compound can be applied. The manufacturer of this compound
provides a five-year guarantee on the product but only with the stipulation
that this 37 day curing period is provided.
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The bid opening for the block 64 ramp is scheduled for September 21,
with the award of contracts scheduled for September 25. The contractor
will need l to 2 weeks to file necessary bonds, and mobilize personnel
and equipment. On site work could start in the first or second week of
October.
The release of the south 130 feet of the municipal lot for ramp construction
would remove 120 parking spaces, leaving an inventory of 680 short-term
and 615 long-term spaces in the system, during the four to six week
period in October and Novmeber until the 83 ramp is partially occupied.
It had been expected that there might be some limited period of time
when cbe oin
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is an unworkable situation, there are other alternatives that can be
considered. For example, the Grand Daddy's parking lot might be used
for all day City employee parking and shopper parking would be provided
in the lot north of the Civic Center, with regular shuttle service for
shoppers. Another alternative would be to provide free shopper parking
in the central business district during the Christmas season. While
this will not increase the number of spaces, it may make the parking
difficulties more acceptable.
The status of the parking ramp on block 83 and the hotel development 1
both have an impact on the schedule for the block 64 parking ramp.
Considering all issues, it is recommended that the bidding and construction
of the block 64 parking ramp proceed as planned for the following reasons:
1. Supply/Demand: The need for the block 64 ramp was predicated only
to a limited extent on the existence of the hotel. Carl Walker and
Associates extensively studied the CBD parking supply/demand and
reported their findings in the Phase B Report, Economic Anal Lis,
submitted to the City in October 1978.
In general, the Walker report was based upon extremely conservative
assumptions:
a. A parking demand generation rate of only 2.0 spaces per 1000
square feet of developed floor area was used. Generally
accepted "standard generation rates" range from 2.0 per 1000
square feet to 6.0 per 1000 square feet with 3.8 to 5.5 being
the most frequently used range. Because of the extensive
I public transit system and uncertainties regarding energy costs
} and the auto, the staff recommended, and Walker used, the most
conservative 2.0 per 1000 square feet rate. This rate is
usually utilized only in big city central business districts
with well established major public commuter services.
b. The revenue projections included a 60% daytime occupancy j rate for 6 days per week and a 30% occupancy rate for 3 nights per
week. Typically, daytime system occupancy ranges from 80-90%
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for a properly sized system in a retail central business
district.
These conservative calculations by Walker indicated a need for
approximately 900 spaces for the block 83 ramp and a need for
approximately 635 spaces on block 64. The size of the block 64
ramp has been reduced from 635 spaces to 450 spaces, with a provision
for the addition of two decks at a later date to bring the total to
the estimated need. This construction phasing is recommended for
financial reasons, some uncertainty regarding hotel requirements
and changing auto -transit patterns.
Within the demand of 635 spaces it was determined that the hotel
would contribute a demand for 100 spaces. Therefore, even without
the hotel, the demand at block 64 is calculated as 535 spaces, 85
more than the first phase construction of 450.
2. Revenue: Parking revenue generated by the hotel was not directly
nc�d in total parking revenue. It was included only as a part
of the overall demand and occupancy, as explained above. Therefore,
the lack of a hotel immediately should not cause occupancy to dip
below the conservative 60% estimate or adversely affect parking
revenue.
3. Cost: Construction cost increases for parking ramps recently have
been approximately 1% per month. Therefore, it can reasonably be
expected that the costs of the block 64 ramp will increase $20,000-
$24,000 per month if construction is deferred.
4. Relationship to Hotel: The site plan for block 64 has already, to
a considerable extent, been dictated by the configuration of City
Plaza. It is unlikely that a hotel developer would want to locate
the hotel or retail space adjacent to the bordering streets rather
than adjacent to the Plaza. Even with the ramp in place, the site
is sufficiently large to offer considerable design flexibility for
the hotel. The entrance/exit configuration for the ramp already
offers a great deal of flexibility for hotel design.
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August 31, 1979
Iowa City Mayor Vevera and School Board President Vermace
feel very strongly that the safety of our children is of mutual
concern. We agreed that the area of traffic control and safety
on the streets and crossings in Iowa City is the responsibility
of the City and that the safety of the school children on school
property and buses is the responsibility of the school district.
The School Board should not attempt to direct, control or
support criticism of the City's decision on traffic control place-
ment.
The
traffic safety pinaIowa 9City nisgthe dCity. y to haThese ndle cconcerns oncerns acan tbe
brought to the City's attention through the Area PTA Safety
Committee or individually.
Robert Vermace
Robert Vevera
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City Clerk
Iowa City Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: University Heights - bus service
Dear Abbie:
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I an enclosing the check for $11,820.00 from the City of University
Heights for payment Of the bus service contract mount as previously
agreed. It Is my understanding that this will allos for the 1 ste
of theccontract whenement of bus atheIowaCltCo
lsthyou will forward s signed copy
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new contract. Y until has formally approved the
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Sincerely,
LEFF,.LEFF, LEFF, HAUPERT 6 TRAW
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENILR 410 E. WASIIINGION ST IOWA CITY I(_)WA 1,31(-))
PRESS RELEASE
August 31, 1979
Contact Person:
Hugh Mose, Ext. 289
Re: Bus Service to University Heights
Effective Tuesday, September 4, Iowa City Transit will resume
service within University Heights.
Bus service will be available on two routes: both the new Cakcrest
route and the new Mark IV route will stop at all intersections along
Sunset Street and Melrose Avenue. The Hawkeye bus, however, is being
operated as an "express", and stops only at Emerald Street inbound
and outbound between the University and Mormon Trek Blvd. This bus
will make no stops in University Heights.
Further route and schedule information for Iowa City Transit Service
within University Heights can be obtained by calling 351-6336.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER- 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180)
August 27, 1979
Bob Vevera
2839 Friendship
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Meeting - 10:00 AM, August 30, 1979
Basement of St. Wenceslaus Church, 618 E. Davenport
Dear Mr. Vevera:
The City of Iowa City has prepared two short reports on the plans for
the dam on the north branch of Ralston Creek. These two reports are
attached.
The yellow report tells what the dam will look like, how it is built,
etc. If you wish to skip the technical material about how much water
is coming down the creek, you can start reading the report at the
bottom of page eight.
The second report is a letter addressed to myself and it discusses
the property acquisition costs for the dam.
The purpose of the above meeting is to discuss the project in general
terms and determine if there is some way to bring this project to
completion while meeting both the needs of the City and of Regina
High School.
Sincerely,
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Richard J. Plastino
Director of Public Works
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cc: Ralston Creek Fjle No. 19B
City Council
City Manager
Larry Chiat
Dennis Kraft
Members of Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee
This letter also sent to Jim Hall, Norbert Wagner, Larry Waters,
Tim Brandt, Frank Boyd, and Monsig. Cletus Madsen.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 29. 1979
To: Planning andoni Commission
From: Dick Plastino
Re: Ralston Creek shed Management Plan
The Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee wishes to have the City Council
review and adopt the Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission as a normal procedural rule would first
review the plan and send on a recommendation to the City Council. The
Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee is asking that the Planning and
Zoning Commission review the plan in the near future. Copies of the plan
have been sent to the City staff and they will be distributed at a future
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Members of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committeeand the Public Works
Department will be happy to attend any meeting to discuss and explain the
report.
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cc: Neal Berlin
City Council
Doug Boothroy,
Don Schmeiser
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 28, 1979
To: Neal Berlin aCi y Council
From: Dick Plastino
Re: Design Dutline and erty Acquisition Report on the North
Branch Detention Strd ure on Ralston Creek
Attached are the two reports which give preliminary design considerations
and property acquisition strategy for the Hickory Hill Dam. You may wish
to start reading the yellow report on the bottom of page 8. The first
eight pages provide technical data on water flow rates.
The Mayor, the Chairman of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee, and I
will meet with a few members from the Regina High School board to start
preliminary discussions on this project. As things firm up, further
reports will be made to Council.
cc: Ralston Creek File N19A
Parks b Recreation Commission
Dennis Showalter
Jim Hall
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STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.
STANLEY BUILDING, MUSCATINE, IOWA 52761
TELEPHONE: 319/264-6600
CABLE: STANLEY MUSCATINE IOWA
TELEX: 468402, 468403
City of Iowa Cit TWX: 910.525.1430
Civic Center y
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Attention: Mr. Richard Plastino
Gentlemen:
Re: Project Effects and Property Acquisition Costs for Storm
Water Detention Structure on North Branch of Ralston Creek
Land acquisition is required in the North Branch Ralston Creek
project area for the proposed dry dam, spillway, and flood pool behind
the dam. Location of the dam,and associated 100 -year flood pool and
the 100 -year flood plain without the project are displayed on Figure 1.
This letter report evaluates acquisition techniques available to the
city along with estimated acquisition costs.
Projec_ t_ Effects - This project is being constructed to provide
storm water retention, thereby reducing peak flow rates and resultant
flood damage downstream from the dam. Reduction of flood damages down-
stream will be at the expense of losing some development potential of
land located within the 100 -year flood pool behind the dam. This change
in land use forms a basis to determine damages to each parcel and the
resultant acquisition cost. Five parcels are directly affected by this
Project as shown on Figure 1. Project effects on these five properties
are shown in Table I. Hickory Hill Park is included in this analysis
as it pertains to land use, however, since the park is owned by the city
further -analysis of acquisition cost of the park land is not included.
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TABLE I
PROJECT EFFECTS
Don J. Gatens and
Regina Nigh School Hickory NIII Park Eugene Meade Nadine T. Larson Plum Grove Acres
Study Area Without Project
Wooded and open land
Wood and pasture land
Vcoded drainage
Wooded creek bottom
Area Flooded by
12.6 acres.
2.3 acres.
0.6 acre.
None.
100 -Year Storm
recreation.
area, no development.
development.
Land Type
Mostly wooded, partially
Mostly wooded, partially
Wooded flood and
No Impact.
Area Improvements Construction of adry
open land adjacent to
open land used for park
drainage area with
Possible locational
dam retention structure
creek with no develop-
and recreation.
no development.
change and/or grade
and spillway. Replace-
ment.
and rehabilitated as
change of access
Area Improvements
Sanitary trunk sewer
Sanitary trunk sewer cross-
Sanitary trunk sewer
None.
sewer under dam.
along western edge of
Ing north/south through a
crossing north/south
property.
Portion of the property.
through property.
Study Area With Project
Area Affected
23.5 acres flooded plus
14.2 acres.
8.3 acres.
1.0 acre.
by 100 -Year Storm
6.6 acres of improve-
ments • 30.1 acres.
Total
7.1 acres. 22.6 Acres. ^
Wooded creek bottom
land with no
development.
Private drive crossing
the North Branch of
Ralston Creek at grade.
Total
7.5 acres. 61.1 acres.
Land Type Wooded and open land,
Wooded and open land
Wood and pasture land
Vcoded drainage
Wooded creek bottom
undeveloped, along
used for park and
surrounding drainage
area, no
land, no development.
creek bottom and hill
recreation.
area, no development.
development.
sides.
Area Improvements Construction of adry
Existing trunk sewer
Existing trunk sewer
No Improvements.
Possible locational
dam retention structure
will be Inspected and
will be Inspected
change and/or grade
and spillway. Replace-
rehabilitated as
and rehabilitated as
change of access
ment of existing trunk
necessary.
necessary.
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sewer under dam.
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The 100 -year flood pool behind the dam will inundate 54.5 acres of
land on the five affected properties. An additional 1.2 acres of land
upstream of Plum Grove Acres are included in the 100 -year flood pool,
however, this acreage which is located in and adjacent to the creek
channel is flooded for a very short duration by the dam and is well
within the existing 100 -year flood plain. Acquisition of the 1.2 acres
does not appear necessary. In addition to the flood pool, 6.6 acres
of land are required for construction of the dam and spillway. Total
affected land is 61.1 acres (54.5 acres of flood pool plus 6.6 acres
for dam and spillway).
The 100 -year flood plain without the project covers 22.6 acres on
the five affected properties upstream from the dam. Project implemen-
tation will cause an additional 31.9 acres (54.5-22.6) of land to flood
during a 100 -year storm. This additional 31.9 acres is contiguous to
the existing flood plain and has nearly identical land use. The
existing flood plain will be inundated more frequently and for longer
durations due to construction of the project.
The affected area consists of mostly wooded with some partially V
open land. The only existing improvement in the area is a sanitary 1
trunk sewer which is located adjacent to Ralston Creek and an unnamed
tributary as shown on Figure 1. I
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Land Acquisition Analysis - The purpose of this report is to
provide Iowa City with a strategy for acquiring land based on the merits
and costs of each acquisition technique. Two techniques have been
considered for the project; outright purchase of the land fee simple 1
and securing a flood easement for the inundated land.
Purchase of the land fee simple will enable the city to assume all
rights associated with the land and have complete control over present
and future use of the site. A flood easement will not transfer owner-
ship, but will give the city a restricted right to use the affected land. i
Effects of Acquisition - Determination of which acquisition technique
or techniques the city should employ requires the analysis of a series
of variables relating to the project. Three major categories were
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The 100 -year flood pool behind the dam will inundate 54.5 acres of
land on the five affected properties. An additional 1.2 acres of land
upstream of Plum Grove Acres are included in the 100 -year flood pool,
however, this acreage which is located in and adjacent to the creek
channel is flooded for a very short duration by the dam and is well
within the existing 100 -year flood plain. Acquisition of the 1.2 acres
does not appear necessary. In addition to the flood pool, 6.6 acres
of land are required for construction of the dam and spillway. Total
affected land is 61.1 acres (54.5 acres of flood pool plus 6.6 acres
for dam and spillway).
The 100 -year flood plain without the project covers 22.6 acres on
the five affected properties upstream from the dam. Project implemen-
tation will cause an additional 31.9 acres (54.5-22.6) of land to flood
during a 100 -year storm. This additional 31.9 acres is contiguous to
the existing flood plain and has nearly identical land use. The
existing flood plain will be inundated more frequently and for longer
durations due to construction of the project.
The affected area consists of mostly wooded with some partially V
open land. The only existing improvement in the area is a sanitary 1
trunk sewer which is located adjacent to Ralston Creek and an unnamed
tributary as shown on Figure 1. I
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Land Acquisition Analysis - The purpose of this report is to
provide Iowa City with a strategy for acquiring land based on the merits
and costs of each acquisition technique. Two techniques have been
considered for the project; outright purchase of the land fee simple 1
and securing a flood easement for the inundated land.
Purchase of the land fee simple will enable the city to assume all
rights associated with the land and have complete control over present
and future use of the site. A flood easement will not transfer owner-
ship, but will give the city a restricted right to use the affected land. i
Effects of Acquisition - Determination of which acquisition technique
or techniques the city should employ requires the analysis of a series
of variables relating to the project. Three major categories were
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assessed: impact on land use including upstream development, operation
and maintenance of the project after implementation, and income to
the city.
To facilitate this analysis,a comparison of acquisition techniques
and their Impacts are displayed in Table 2. Inspection of the table
reveals that the project will likely have an effect on future development
in the project area and the remaining upstream watershed.
Acquisition Costs - The detention basin on the North Branch of
Ralston Creek will change the potential use and resultant value of the
affected land. Determination of these changes in land values are based
on the marketable value of the land or its current worth on the open
market.
Control of flooded land by purchase and easement necessitates that
additional acreage be acquired other than the flood pool and dam site.
Land parcels must be squared off and severed land portions secured.
Iowa City contracted with Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation
in Des Moines, Iowa, to perform an appraisal of land costs associated
with the detention basin project. Tl-'-- appraisal was completed In late
1977. The appraisal by Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation consisted
Of with project and without project land values for the affected property
owners showing the effects of purchase and the acquisition of flood
easements. The basis for the changes in land value used in the original
appraisals for the various property owners is still sound, but adjust-
ments have been necessary. The first adjustment updates the original
appraisals by 20 months (12/1/77 to 8/1/79), resulting in valuations
for this report as of August 1, 1979. Conversations with local realtors
revealed that land in the vicinity of the project area should be adjusted
to increase in value at 9 percent per year if it is not easily developable,
and 20 percent per year If there is immediate development potential.
Another adjustment accounts for the change In design of the present dry
dam and spillway from that of the original. The present design increases
the size of the spillway, eliminates the old borrow area, and makes
small changes in maximum water elevations. Acreage and affected land
types have been adjusted to compensate for the design change.
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Storm Water
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Tax Revenue
TABLE 2
EFFECTS OF ACQUISITION
Purchase Fee Simple
The detention waiverl will render the
upstream watershed more developable by
reducing costs of development and
freeing land in the watershed which
would otherwise be used for storm water
detention..
Land will remain as open space guaran-
teeing no future development. Open
space credit cannot be applied to
adjacent land owners.
City has complete control of future use
City has unlimited access to flood zone
Flood Easement
Same as Purchase Fee Simple.
Portions of the flooded area can be
used for open space "credit.i2 Flooded
areas will remain open while Increasing
residential density in land adjacent to
the reservoir. Areawide density, how-
ever, will not increase.
City has limited control within the
easement boundary.
City will be limited to access at
certain times and/or be subject to
damages from property owners.
Land cannot be developed except for Study area land will not be removed
recreation. There is no income poten- from taxation. The prevailing trend in
tial and a loss of taxable land. this area is expensive single family
housing. With open space credit, future
residential use in the area surrounding
the flood pool will increase tax revenues.
r 'Construction of the detention system will satisfy storm water detention requirements for residential
projects In the upstream watershed.
ZFlooded land may be available for "credit" to satisfy open space requirements for residential development.
Refer to planned area development, Section 8.10.20, Subsection E of the Iowa City zoning code.
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TABLE 3
`^ LAND PARCEL VALUATION]
12/1/77 8/1/79 Land Value Land Value
Appraised Annual Adjusted Purchase Easement Cost Adjustment Cost of
Owner Land Type Value Adjustment Value Acres Cost eres a ua For Easement Easement
Regina High School Within Ravine $1 500/A 91 $1 75O/A 4
9. $ 16,5007-7-1
Plum Grove Acres Flood Plain and Contiguous
Land S1,600/A 9% SI, 750/A 7.5 S 13,100 5.7 S 10,000 Loss of 202
- TOTAL
92.2 $256,700 53.6
(Excludes Hickory Hill Park acreage since It is already owned by Iowa City.
2These 25 acres must still be purchased from Regina High School with the easement option. The 25 acres consists of a squared off
I y portion containing the dam and spillway.
Source: Stanley Consultants, Inc., and Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation
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No ad)ustment
S 16,5011
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Contiguous Sloping
S1,500/A
91
$1,750/A
9.4
$ 16,5011
9.4
$ 16,500
No adjustment
$ ]6,500
Developable Land
$3,000/A
20t
S4,175/A
10.0
$ 41,800
6.2
$ 25,900
No adjustment2
$ 25,900
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Other Low Land
$1,500/A
91
S1.750/A
14.9
S 26.100
13.6
$ 23,800
Less of 202
$ 4,800
_ subtotal
43.7
$100,900
38.6
$ 63,700 -
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$3,000/A
9%
$3,500/A
40.0
$140,000
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$2,000/A
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$2,300/A
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$ ]9,]00
Loss of 502
$ 10,000
P Larson Drainage Area
$2,000/A
9%
$2.300/A
1.0
S 2,300
1.0
$ 2,300
Loss of 502
$ 1.200
Plum Grove Acres Flood Plain and Contiguous
Land S1,600/A 9% SI, 750/A 7.5 S 13,100 5.7 S 10,000 Loss of 202
- TOTAL
92.2 $256,700 53.6
(Excludes Hickory Hill Park acreage since It is already owned by Iowa City.
2These 25 acres must still be purchased from Regina High School with the easement option. The 25 acres consists of a squared off
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The various adjustments to the original appraisals are displayed
in Table 3. The first three columns show the property owner, land
types affected for each property owner, and the value placed on each
land type by the original appraisals. The following columns reflect
the 20 -month appreciation, acreage and costs to purchase the land,
acreage and value of land for easements, and adjustments and final costs
of flood easements.
Table 3 displays total estimated purchase and easement costs for
the project. Purchase in fee of all land required for the project
involves 92.2 acreas at an estimated cost of $256,300. If as much of
the land as possible is acquired by easement, a total of 53.6 acres is
required at an estimated cost of $76,900.
Recommendations - Since most of the land affected by the project
Is undevelopable or has low development potential, it is recommended
that all land with the exception of property owned by Regina High School
be secured by easement. It will be necessary to purchase land from
Regina High School for construction of the dam and spillway. Due to
relatively frequent flooding of a portion of the land owned by Regina
and its location adjacent to Hickory Hill Park, it is recommended that
a 43.7 acre parcel be purchased from Regina High School. Recommended
acquisition method and estimated costs are displayed in Table 4.
TABLE 4
ESTIMATED ACQUISITION COSTS OF PROPOSED PLAN
Owner Acquisition Method Acres Cost
Regina High School
Purchase
43.7
$100,900
Gatens E Meade
Easement
8.3
$ 10,000
Larson
Easement
1.0
$ 1,200
Plum Grove
Easement
5.7
$ 2,000
TOTAL
48.7
$114,100
Source: Stanley Consultants, Inc.
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The 43.7 acres to be purchased from Regina High School consists of
a squared -off parcel which includes the site for the dam and spillway,
the flood pool upstream of the dam, and the land immediately below the
dam as shown on Figure I. This acreage has the least development
potential and excludes portions directly south of the improvements
which have the most value to the school. This land parcel can also
easily be added to Hickory Hill Park, thereby increasing the size of
the park.
It is anticipated that a temporary access road will be constructed
from the end of Woodridge Avenue to the dam site. This access road will
be used by workers and to move construction equipment and materials to
the site. Most of the construction activity involves earth moving at
the dam site with relatively small quantities of material hauled in.
Most heavy equipment will be moved in at the beginning of the construc-
tion period and remain until completion. No additional land costs
were included for this access as the life of this road was assumed to
be temporary and damages were included in the land costs of Regina
High School. A permanent access road for operation and maintenance
of the dam may be available through Hickory Hill Park. If a permanent
access road is required across the Regina High School property, addi-
tional easement costs may be involved.
Land belonging to Gatens and Meade will be flooded with less
frequency and for shorter duration than land owned by Reginal High
School. A flood easement on this parcel with a boundary following
the 100 -year flood pool elevation will encompass 8.3 acres of the least
valuable land in the parcel. If the surrounding area is developed at
some future date, the flood easement area should be available for open
space credit as explained in Table 2. If the land belonging to Gatens
and Meade is purchased, It would necessitate taking the south 40 -acre
portion due to the configuration of the flood pool (shown on Figure 1).
These 40 acres are adjacent to and could be added to Hickory Hill Park,
however, the land outside of the drainageway is unwooded pasture land
and not well suited for park land. It is therefore recommended that the
8.3 acre flood pool area be secured by easement.
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The 100 -year flood pool will inundate 1.0 acre of wooded drainage
land on the Larson parcel. This land will be flooded infrequently and
has a minimal value for development. A flood easement should be secured
for this parcel.
The detention project will inundate a maximum of 7.5 acres of land
owned by Plum Grove Acres. It should be noted that this is only 0.4
acre larger than the 100 -year flood plain without the project and most
of the land area subject to flooding as a result of this project is
currently nondevelopable.
A new land owner (Boyd) recently purchased a lot from Plum Grove
Acres which is partially in the creek bottom. All land contained
within the 100 -year flood pool upstream of the west edge of the Boyd
property is also contained within the existing 100 -year flood plain and
the western boundary of Boyd's lot is considered the upstream extent
of the project's damage area. It is recommended that a flood easement
be obtained from Plum Grove Acres up to Boyd's west property line as
shown on Figure 1. This easement contains approximately 5.7 acres.
Summary - Construction of the North Branch detention project will
significantly reduce downstream flood damages along Ralston Creek. To
accomplish this, property acquisition is required for construction of
the dam and spillway and for the impoundment area. It is recommended
that 43.7 acres of land be purchased in fee from Regina High School.
This property can be added to Hickory Hill Park. It is further recom-
mended that an additional 15 acres of land be secured by flood easement
from three other property owners resulting in a total of 58.7 acres to
be obtained for this project. The estimated cost of land acquisition is
$114,100. This estimated cost is based on previous land appraisals,
adjusted for appreciation and recent project design changes.
A review of the estimated land costs for the project should enable
the city to determine the feasibility of seeking land acquisition funds
from the community development block grant program. To quality for block
grant funds,a strict sequential procedure is mandatory. Failure to
document or variation from steps in this procedure may result in a loss
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Of funding for the project. Initial qualification steps are as follows:
I. Have City Council provide a determination to acquire property.
2. Hire an appraisal.
3. Hire review appraisal.
4. Contact affected land owners and give notice of intent to
acquire real property.
5. Make formal offer with the statement of the basis of just
compensation.
Respectfully submitted,
STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.
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Scott V. Rei�neking
Approved
Bennett D. Reischauer
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DESIGN OUTLINE
FOR
RALSTON CREEK STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
NORTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE
PREPARED FOR
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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TABLES
Number Title Page
I SUMMARY OF FLOOD ROUTING RESULTS .8
2 DESIGN DATA FOR DRY DAM • • • . . . • • ' • ' 9
3 DURATION OF FLOODING OF PRIVATE DRIVE . . . . . . . • • . , 15
FIGURES On or
Number Follows
Title Page
I SYNTHETIC UNIT GRAPH PARAMETERS TO RECORDED FLOOD
HYDROGRAPH. 4
2 RESERVOIR ROUTING HYDROGRAPH FOR 100 -YEAR STORM
WITH URBANIZED BASIN. . • •7
3 LOCATION PLAN . , • . • • , . . • . • • ' ' ' ' ' • ' •
4 TYPICAL SECTIONS. . . . . • . ' ' ' ' B -i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction . . . . . .
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Background Information .
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Hydraulic and Hydrologic Basis of Design . . • • .
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Previous Studies.
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Methods Employed.
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Clark Unit Graph Parameters . . . . . . • ' ' • '
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Design Storm. • ' ' •
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Application of the Analysis
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Design Development • • • . • ' • • '
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IGeneral
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Dam Construction:
8
Culvert
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Existing Sanitary Sewer . .11
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Downstream Low Dam.
Maintenance ' ' ' • ' '
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of Dam.
Access Road .
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JConstruction
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Private Drive . • • . . • • . ' • ' ' ' • • •
Cost Estimate • •
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Recommendations . . . .
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APPENDIX A - PRECIPITATION -DURATION -FREQUENCY DATA, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
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APPENDIX B - RESERVOIR AREA -STORAGE -OUTFLOW TABLE.
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TABLES
Number Title Page
I SUMMARY OF FLOOD ROUTING RESULTS .8
2 DESIGN DATA FOR DRY DAM • • • . . . • • ' • ' 9
3 DURATION OF FLOODING OF PRIVATE DRIVE . . . . . . . • • . , 15
FIGURES On or
Number Follows
Title Page
I SYNTHETIC UNIT GRAPH PARAMETERS TO RECORDED FLOOD
HYDROGRAPH. 4
2 RESERVOIR ROUTING HYDROGRAPH FOR 100 -YEAR STORM
WITH URBANIZED BASIN. . • •7
3 LOCATION PLAN . , • . • • , . . • . • • ' ' ' ' ' • ' •
4 TYPICAL SECTIONS. . . . . • . ' ' ' ' B -i
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DESIGN OUTLINE FOR
RALSTON CREEK STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
NORTH BRANCH DETENTION STRUCTURE
Introduction
Construction of a storm water detention structure is proposed on
the North Branch of Ralston Creek to reduce downstream peak flow rates
and associated flood damage. Previous studies determined the approxi-
mate location for the structure and selected the dry dam concept as
opposed to a wet bottom reservoir. The hydrologic and hydraulic basis
for design, along with design criteria and cost estimates, are presented
in this design outline.
Background Information
The project consists of the construction of a dry dam on the North
Branch of Ralston Creek in the northeastern part of Iowa City. Upstream
drainage area at the project location is 2.78 square miles (1,780 acres).
The University of Iowa, the United States Department of Agriculture,
and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have conducted an extensive
hydrologic investigation of the North Branch of Ralston Creek as a
cooperative project since 1924. The USGS took over the recording
stream gaging station located adjacent to Rochester Avenue in 1933 and
have maintained it to the present time. Stream flow records are avail-
able from 1924 to the current date. Five recording rain gages have
also been located in or immediately adjacent to the drainage basin
for the past several years. The Department of Mechanics and Hydraulics
of the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa compiles data
obtained from these stream and rain gaging stations and prepares an
annual progress report on hydrologic Investigations in the Ralston
Creek drainage basin. Rainfall and stream gaging information was ob-
tained from the university and from USGS for use in this study.
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The topography of the drainage basin located upstream of the pro-
posed dry dam is characterized as strongly rolling to rough. The
majority of the area is either wooded or used for agricultural purposes
with a small amount of residential development. However, the drainage
area is located adjacent to residential development and it is envisioned
that the drainage area will become urbanized during the coming years.
It would be possible to size the proposed storm water detention structure
for the existing rural condition with the stipulation that as upstream
areas become urbanized, additional storm water detention capacity must
be provided by the developer. Another alternative is to size the
proposed structure assuming future development of all or a portion
of the upstream drainage area. This alternative would reduce or eliminate
the need for additional storm water retention capacity as the upstream
watershed becomes urbanized.
The hydrologic analysis for this report has been conducted for both
an existing rural condition and a future 100 percent urbanized condition.
Results of the analysis indicate that the flood pool for a 100 -year
storm will be about one foot higher for an urbanized condition than for
a rural condition. The additional cost to build the dam one foot higher
for an urbanized condition is relatively small, and the design develop-
ment contained in this design outline is based upon a facility sized
for future 100 percent urban development.
The term urbanization as used in this report describes typical
single family residential developments. With 100 percent urbanization,
approximately 30 percent of the ground is covered with impervious
surfaces such as streets, sidewalks, roofs, and driveways. The 100 per-
cent urbanization condition would allow for some minor strip develop-
ment in the drainage basin. However, if shopping centers, large
parking lots, large buildings, or other similar developments are
constructed, additional detention capacity would be required for those
facilities.
Hydraulic and Hydrologic Bases of Design
Previous Studies - Review of reports on previous investigations
of flooding In the North Branch of Ralston Creek reveals that two
approaches have been employed to determine flood magnitude.
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Iowa Natural Resources Council Bulletin No. 11, "Floods in Iowa:
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Technical Manual for Estimating Their Magnitude and Frequency," has
been used to estimate peak discharges of certain recurrence intervals.
Results obtained from Bulletin No. Il assume conditions in the basin
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under study are representative of average conditions in a region which
extends completely across the state of Iowa. Bulletin No. 11 indicates
that the standard error of 100 -year flood peak estimates calculated
from equations given in the bulletin is 44 percent.
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Other estimates have been developed from a computer program ascribed
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tute at Iowa State University. Results derived from this method appear
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reasonable but basic Input data such as design precipitation, run-off
losses, method of hydrograph development and, In particular, calibration
against measured data reasonably representative of the study basin has
not been presented in previous reports.
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An independent check of the hydrologic design of flood control
structures for the North Branch of Ralston Creek has been undertaken
and is described in this report.
Methods Employed - Estimates of precipitation losses were made by
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comparisons between rainfall measurements from five rain gages distri-
buted over the basin and the actual volume of run-off recorded at the
stream gaging station located on the North Branch of Ralston Creek.
Mydrographs recorded at the gaging station also provide a preliminary
Indication of the parameters to use in formulating synthetic unit hydro -
graphs for other parts of the basin.
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A run-off model using the Clark Unit Graph method was developed
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for the North Branch of Ralston Creek utilizing rainfall data from the
five rain gaging stations and resultant run-off hydrographs from the
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stream gaging station. Design storms were developed for the study
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area utilizing data presented in U.S. Weather Bureau (USWB) Technical
Paper 40. The run-off model was then calibrated against recorded
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flood discharge frequency data at the existing gaging station.
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Following calibration of the model, flood Inflow hydrographs were
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of the "dry dam" retarding structure.
Clark Unit Graph Parameters - Several well shaped hydrographs;
were examined in order to estimate the Clark Unit Graph parameters
Tc and R. Figure I shows one such trial fit.
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Average values of Tc and R developed from the trial fits of historical
storms were used to estimate the relationship between the Clark Unit
Graph parameters. Design relationships developed for this study are:
Tc = 1.25 x Travel Time
R = 1.12 x Travel Time
In addition, values of run-off curve number (CN) have been developed
from the historical records for the natural basin. Values of CN for
an urbanized basin were estimated assuming 30 percent impervious sur-
faces in the upstream watershed. The following CN values were used for
design:
RUN-OFF CURVE NUMBER USED IN DESIGN
Flood Freguencv 11=Yr• 1010=Yr. 25 -Yr. 50 -Yr. 100 -Yr. PMP*
CN (Natural Basin) 71.6 76.0 79.8 81.1 81.7 95.0
CN (Urbanized Basin) 80.1 83.2 85.9 86.8 87.2 96.5
*PMP refers to probable maximum precipitation which has been used to
generate spillway design floods for this study.
Design Storm - Throughout this study a one half hour routing
interval and one half hour precipitation excess duration was used for
each unit hydrograph. Design storms have been formulated from precipita-
tion/duration/frequency data presented in Appendix A by first extracting
incremental precipitation for every one half hour interval during a
24-hour design storm. These increments have been arranged with peak
values clustered around the middle of the storm. In this manner peak
intensities are maintained and losses, which are greatest at the
beginning of a storm, are not unduly applied to peak intensities.
Routing of design storms described above result in flood peak
discharges at the gaging station on the North Branch of Ralston Creek
which are in agreement with historical records. Results obtained are
as follows:
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COMPARATIVE FLOOD PEAK
ESTIMATES,
CFS
(NORTH BRANCH RALSTON
CREEK
AT GAGING
STATION)
Basis of Estimate 5 -Year
10 -Year
25 -Year
50 -Year
100 -Year
2,210
Historical Record 880
1,160
1,570
1,880
Regional Equation 770
1,150
1,750
2,280
2,900
Calibrated Hydrographs 900
1,160
1,570
1,880
2,210
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The regional equation produces higher peak flow estimates for the
25-, 50-, and 100 -year storms than those derived from the historical
records. Due to the long period of record (54 years) of the gaging
station on the North Branch of Ralston Creek, it is believed that peak
flow estimates derived from the historical records are more accurate
than those obtained from the regional equation and calibrated hydro -
graphs were adjusted to match the historical records.
Application of the Analysis - Values of Clark Unit Graph parameters
Tc and R have been related to travel time. Travel time is defined as
the time of passage of flow down the main channel to the outlet of a
tributary area computed from the average velocity in the channel when
running bank full. Travel time to the gaging station on the North
Branch is computed to be 1.23 hours. Consequently, values of Tc =
1.54 and R = 1.38 for a drainage area of 3.01 square miles (at the
gaging station) were used for the calibration described above.
Travel time computed from the drainage divide to the dam Is 1.05
hours. For development of design reservoir inflow hydrographs, values
of Tc = 1.31 and R = 1.18 were used for the basin above the dam in its
natural state. No allowance has been made for direct rainfall upon the
reservoir or for valley storage due to stream flow in the design routings.
The Clark Unit Graph method requires the use of a time/area curve.
This curve describes the fraction of area contributing to outflow at
different fractions of Tc under uniform flow conditions. The default
curve values derived by the Corps of Engineers for their basin modeling
program HEC -1 were used in this study.
Six different frequency floods were routed through a flood control
reservoir on the North Branch of Ralston Creek. Results obtained from
one such routing are shown graphically on Figure 2. Complete results are
summarized in Table 1.
It should be noted that peak outflow is slightly less than 0.15
cfs per acre for all of the storms evaluated. Flooding duration defined
as the time stream levels exceed bank elevation within the reservoir,
Is less than 48 hours for all storms evaluated. Peak outflow for a
100 -year storm with the drainage basin fully urbanized Is 0.148 cfs
per acre and flooding duration is 43 hours.
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Spillway design floods for this project have been based upon
probable maximum precipitation in order to assure a conservative design
In view of the extensive residential development which exists down-
stream of the project. The spillway has been designed to pass the
maximum probable storm of 17,700 cfs for full urban development of the
upstream basin.
Results presented in Table 1 are closely related to culvert dia-
meter and length selected for the proposed design. These will be
described later in this report. Additional information relative to
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storage, and outflow data for the proposed dam.
TABLE I
SUMMARY OF FLOOD ROUTING RESULTS
Peak Inflow (cfs)
Peak Outflow (cfs)
Peak Pool Elevation (msl)
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storage, and outflow data for the proposed dam.
TABLE I
SUMMARY OF FLOOD ROUTING RESULTS
Peak Inflow (cfs)
Peak Outflow (cfs)
Peak Pool Elevation (msl)
jury {rl Duration of Flooding (hrs)
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Condition
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(100% Urbanized)
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2,304
3,703
Recurrence
Existing
Future
Interval
Condition
Condition
(years)
(Rural)
(100% Urbanized)
150
2,304
3,703
967
25
1,640
2,817
10
1,171
2,209
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1,810
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275
774
100
257
264
50
247
255
25
236
247
10
217
233
5
206
223
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145
180
100
699.7
700.8.
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698.1
699.4
25
696.4
698.2
10
693.6
695.8
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692.0
694.0
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683.4
687.9
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43
50
35
37
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31
33
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56
50
45
50
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39
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29
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Design Development
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Figure 3• Facilities have been sized for a future condition assuming
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the upstream watershed to be 100 percent urbanized. The 5-, 10-, 25-,
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9 proposed dry dam is presented in Table 2. The
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dam will be designed as a homogeneous compacted earth fill with a height
of 30 feet above the creek bank and a total length of 580 feet. A
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Above Creek Bank, feet 30
Length, feet 580
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Spillway Width, feet 460
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Maximum Discharge 100-Year Storm, cfs 264
Maximum Discharge 100-Year Storm, cfs/acre 0.148
Time to Empty 100-Year Storm, hours 43
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Figure 4 shows typical sections through the dam and emergency
spillway. The dam will be designed with a 16 -foot top width and 3 to 1
side slopes. An earth bench will be constructed on each face of the
dam 15 Feet below the top elevation. This bench will minimize erosion
on the face of the dam and provide a place for maintenance vehicles to
cross the creek.
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The dam is sized to hold the run-off from a 100 -year storm. The
crest of the emergency spillway is set at the 100 -year flood pool
elevation and the grass spillway is sized to carry the run-off from a
maximum probable storm. Water which passes over the spillway will flow
into an existing valley and then into the North Branch of Ralston Creek
downstream from the dam.
Dam Construction - The proposed dam will be constructed similar to
a roadway embankment. Trees and brush will be removed and topsoil will
be stripped from the dam location and a keyway will be cut in the
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existing ground surface to provide a positive contact between the dam
and the existing ground. Topsoil will also be stripped and stockpiled
froin the spillway arra prior to construction of the dam. Borrow
material from the spillway will be transported to the dam and placed
and compacted in lifts until design elevations are reached. Upon
completion of the embankment, topsoil will be spread on the spillway
and each face of the dam. The height of the dam will be designed to
compensate for anticipated settlement. Construction of the dam will
require approximately 56,000 cubic yards of material. Detailed soils
investigations will be conducted prior to final design to confirm the
suitability of the borrow material and the foundation material at the
dam site.
After completion of earth work, the spillway and the dam and all
other disturbed areas will be seeded to minimize erosion. Seeding
can consist of native grasses or other erosion resistant plants. Seeded
areas must be protected with hydromulching, erosion control fabric,
or similar means to hold the seed in place until an adequate growth is
established. Trees are not allowed on dams since their root system can
penetrate through the dam. When a tree dies, the roots will deteriorate
and leave passageways for water seepage through the dam. Another
potential problem Is the possibility of a wind storm blowing down a
large tree with the root system tearing up a portion of the dam.
The root system associated with most bushes and shrubs is not
extensive enough to cause damage to the dam. However, the planting of
bushes and shrubs on the dam is normally discouraged due to the
possibility of trees growing up among the bushes. Trees and shrubs
also should not be planted in the spillway as they will tend to restrict
flow. Trees and bushes can be planted adjacent to the dam to help
screen the structure and blend it in with the surrounding area.
Culvert - A 54 -inch corrugated metal pipe culvert will be placed
through the dry dam to convey normal stream flow. Antiseep collars
will be placed on the culvert to prevent seepage and erosion of material
around the outside of the pipe. The stream channel at the inlet and
outlet of the culvert will also be protected to prevent erosion in the
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stream channel. Ralston Creek is heavily wooded and a debris barrier
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will be placed upstream of the culvert inlet to catch large floating
items which would plug the culvert.
Existing Sanitary Sewer - An existing sanitary trunk sewer is
located adjacent to the North Branch of Ralston Creek as shown on
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consists of 12 -inch vitrified clay pipe (VCP) and 18 -inch and 24 -inch
reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). The sewer was constructed in 1966 and
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has been in service for approximately 12 years.
Construction of the dam will add considerable weight to the portion
of the sewer located directly beneath the dam. Water temporarily
uimpounded
by the dam during storms will also add weight to the sewer
located under the impoundment area. The effects of the increased
eloading
on the existing sanitary sewer have been analyzed. During
the analysis, it was necessary to make several assumptions, including
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trench widths used during construction of the sanitary sewer, type and
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weight of soil used for backfill, and bedding condition which has
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developed during the past 12 years. Although It is impossible to
precisely calculate the safe supporting strength of the in-place pipe
or the loads which will be Imposed on the pipe, the following observa-
tions can be made:
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large enough to cause failure of the joint gaskets.
The existing manhole frames and covers located in the
Impoundment area are not designed for submerged service and
must be replaced with watertight frames and lids.
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Analysis of the existing sanitary sewer system assumed typical trench
widths were used during construction and also assumed that the existing
sewer pipe is in good condition and free from cracks or other defects.
If some pipe sections are in poor condition, failure of the pipe could
occur when water is impounded in the reservoir. TV inspection, pressure
testing, and grouting of any leaking pipe joints can be used to identify
pipe defects and to minimize leakage through pipe joints. This work
should be undertaken at the time the dam is constructed. Since the
reservoir will normally be empty, it will also be possible to replace
or repair defective sewer sections at some future date if the need
arises.
Based upon the above analysis, the following recommendations are
made:
I. The 24 -inch RCP located under the dam must be replaced.
2. The 24 -inch RCP, 18 -inch RCP, and 12 -inch VCP located under
the reservoir can remain in service, but should be TV
inspected, pressure tested, and any leaking Joints should
be grouted. Any cracked or broken pipe sections should be
replaced. This work can be included in the construction
contract for the dam.
3. All manholes with tops located below the 100 -year flood
elevation should be rehabilitated. New frames with
watertight lids should be installed and all Joints between
manhole sections and around the sewer pipe connections
should be sealed. This work can also be included in the
construction contract for the dam.
Although implementation of the rehabilitation work described in items 2
and 3 above will not guarantee that a sewer failure will not occur
under the reservoir at some future time, it will minimize infiltration
into the sewer and reduce the likelihood of pipe failure.
Downstream Low Dam - A previous report has suggested the possibility
of constructing a low dam in Hickory Hill Park approximately 2,500 feet
downstream of the main dam. The purpose of this low dam would be to
provide additional storage for run-off from 86 acres of park and
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Analysis of the existing sanitary sewer system assumed typical trench
widths were used during construction and also assumed that the existing
sewer pipe is in good condition and free from cracks or other defects.
If some pipe sections are in poor condition, failure of the pipe could
occur when water is impounded in the reservoir. TV inspection, pressure
testing, and grouting of any leaking pipe joints can be used to identify
pipe defects and to minimize leakage through pipe joints. This work
should be undertaken at the time the dam is constructed. Since the
reservoir will normally be empty, it will also be possible to replace
or repair defective sewer sections at some future date if the need
arises.
Based upon the above analysis, the following recommendations are
made:
I. The 24 -inch RCP located under the dam must be replaced.
2. The 24 -inch RCP, 18 -inch RCP, and 12 -inch VCP located under
the reservoir can remain in service, but should be TV
inspected, pressure tested, and any leaking Joints should
be grouted. Any cracked or broken pipe sections should be
replaced. This work can be included in the construction
contract for the dam.
3. All manholes with tops located below the 100 -year flood
elevation should be rehabilitated. New frames with
watertight lids should be installed and all Joints between
manhole sections and around the sewer pipe connections
should be sealed. This work can also be included in the
construction contract for the dam.
Although implementation of the rehabilitation work described in items 2
and 3 above will not guarantee that a sewer failure will not occur
under the reservoir at some future time, it will minimize infiltration
into the sewer and reduce the likelihood of pipe failure.
Downstream Low Dam - A previous report has suggested the possibility
of constructing a low dam in Hickory Hill Park approximately 2,500 feet
downstream of the main dam. The purpose of this low dam would be to
provide additional storage for run-off from 86 acres of park and
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surrounding land which is tributary to Ralston Creek downstream of the
main dam. The low dam would be constructed as a dry dam and would be
constructed adjacent to an existing parking lot in Hickory Hill Park.
The low dam would be constructed of gabions rather than earth fill in
order to minimize disruption and to blend in with the surrounding park.
The low dam would have a height of eight feet above the creek bank
and would provide 19 acre-feet of storage. Estimated cost of the low
dam is $100,000. Flood routings indicate that peak run-off rates from
the area directly tributary to the low dam will occur prior to peak
discharges from the upstream main dam and the low dam will have a
relatively minor impact on peak flow rates in Ralston Creek. Due to
the relatively large cost and small impact on peak flow rates, construc-
tion of the low dam is not recommended.
Maintenance of Dam - Routine maintenance of the dry dam will be
necessary to remove material which accumulates on the debris barrier
and to check the culvert for tree limbs or other, obstructions. Trees
which have fallen across the creek or are in poor condition should be
removed from the creek upstream of the structure to minimize debris
accumulating at the culvert during storms. The debris barrier should
be cleaned after each storm and should be checked for debris accumula-
tion once or twice a month during nonstorm periods. It is recommended
that the embankment and spillway be mowed at least once per year to
remove unwanted weeds and trees.
Access Road - A construction access road will be required to the
site to move in construction equipment at the beginning of the project
and for access by workers. A majority of the work Involves on-site
earth moving with relatively small quantities of material hauled Into
the project area. The access road to be used during construction Is
proposed to be connected to Woodridge Avenue as shown on Figure 3.
This access road passes across property presently owned by Regina High
School.
After construction is completed, permanent access is required to
the site for routine maintenance and inspection work on the dam. The
construction access road could be used for this purpose or a separate
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surrounding land which is tributary to Ralston Creek downstream of the
main dam. The low dam would be constructed as a dry dam and would be
constructed adjacent to an existing parking lot in Hickory Hill Park.
The low dam would be constructed of gabions rather than earth fill in
order to minimize disruption and to blend in with the surrounding park.
The low dam would have a height of eight feet above the creek bank
and would provide 19 acre-feet of storage. Estimated cost of the low
dam is $100,000. Flood routings indicate that peak run-off rates from
the area directly tributary to the low dam will occur prior to peak
discharges from the upstream main dam and the low dam will have a
relatively minor impact on peak flow rates in Ralston Creek. Due to
the relatively large cost and small impact on peak flow rates, construc-
tion of the low dam is not recommended.
Maintenance of Dam - Routine maintenance of the dry dam will be
necessary to remove material which accumulates on the debris barrier
and to check the culvert for tree limbs or other, obstructions. Trees
which have fallen across the creek or are in poor condition should be
removed from the creek upstream of the structure to minimize debris
accumulating at the culvert during storms. The debris barrier should
be cleaned after each storm and should be checked for debris accumula-
tion once or twice a month during nonstorm periods. It is recommended
that the embankment and spillway be mowed at least once per year to
remove unwanted weeds and trees.
Access Road - A construction access road will be required to the
site to move in construction equipment at the beginning of the project
and for access by workers. A majority of the work Involves on-site
earth moving with relatively small quantities of material hauled Into
the project area. The access road to be used during construction Is
proposed to be connected to Woodridge Avenue as shown on Figure 3.
This access road passes across property presently owned by Regina High
School.
After construction is completed, permanent access is required to
the site for routine maintenance and inspection work on the dam. The
construction access road could be used for this purpose or a separate
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permanent access road could be provided through Hickory Hill Park.
An access road through Hickory Hill Park could connect to either
Bloomington Street, Cedar Street, or Conklin Drive and would be located
through the trees to connect to the western edge of the dam. An access
road connected to Conklin Drive would pass through the flood pool behind
the dam and therefore would be less desirable than an access road
connected to Bloomington Street or Cedar Street.
Private Drive - An existing private drive shown on Figure 3 provides
access to property located north of Ralston Creek. Where the drive
crosses the creek, the elevation of the roadway is approximately 3 to 4
feet above the stream bed. An existing small diameter culvert allows
normal stream flow to pass under the drive. During storms the culvert
does not have adequate capacity for the increased stream flow and
Ralston Creek overtops the drive several times each year. The private
drive is located in the upper reaches of the flood pool of the proposed
dry dam and during very severe storms, the dam will cause the drive to
be flooded for a longer period of time than would occur under existing
conditions. The duration of flooding of this private drive both with
and without the project is shown for several frequency storms in Table 3.
TABLE 3
DURATION OF FLOODING OF PRIVATE DRIVE (HOURS)
Recurrence
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Interval
(years)
Existing Rural Development
Without
Future Urbanized Basin
Project
With Protect
Without Project
With Project•
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16
16
25
16
18
17
23
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18
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the proposed dam
has no effect on the
duration of
flooding of the
private drive
for a storm with a
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interval of 10 years or less. During a 25 -year storm, the duration of
flooding of the private drive will increase by 2 hours from 16 to 18
hours under existing rural conditions due to construction of the dam.
Similarly, a 100 -year storm will increase the duration of flooding
of the drive by 10 hours from 18 to 28 hours. With future urbaniza-
tion of the basin the results are similar, with 25 -year and larger
storms increasing the duration of flooding of the private drive.
Two alternatives have been developed to rebuild the private drive
with its top elevation above the 100 -year flood pool of the reservoir.
The first alternative consists of raising the road grade by approximately
9 feet and installing a 108 -inch culvert. This culvert would pass the
flow from a 5 -year storm (existing rural development) with larger storms
overtopping the drive. This alternative would cost approximately
$36,000 but is not recommended since it would cause increased backup
of the stream and resultant flooding upstream. This, in turn, would
require additional land acquisition or flooding easement.
The second alternative developed for rebuilding the private drive
consists of raising the road grade by approximately 9 feet and construct-
ing a bridge or large concrete box culvert to pass peak storm flow
rates. This alternative, which would cost approximately $90,000, would
eliminate the overtopping of the drive. This appears like a large
amount of money to spend to eliminate overtopping of the private drive
considering the drive is currently overtopped several times per year
and the limited development which presently exists north of Ralston
Creek.
It appears that First Avenue may be extended north across Ralston
Creek within the next few years. The location of this crossing will
be In the general vicinity of the existing private drive. If access
to the private property located north of Ralston Creek can be obtained
from the extension of First Avenue, it would eliminate the existing
creek crossing on the private drive. It is recommended that the
existing private drive creek crossing be left unchanged until First
Avenue is extended north across Ralston Creek, at which time the private
drive should be connected to First Avenue north of the creek.
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Construction Cost Estimate
A construction cost estimate has been developed and is presented
below:
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement $105,000
Culvert and Channel Protection 62,000
Embankment Construction 360,000
Estimated Contract Cost $527,000*
*Does not include costs associated with possible reconstruction
or relocation of private drive (see preceeding section).
The cost estimate has been developed assuming bidding during the spring
of 1980 with construction taking place during the summer of 1980. The
estimated contract cost includes all materials and labor for construction
of a complete project but does not include nonconstruction items such as
engineering, legal, contingencies, land acquisition, and soils investiga-
tions.
Sanitary sewer rehabilitation and replacement consists of the
complete replacement of the 24 -Inch pipe located directly beneath the
dam and plugging of the existing 24 -inch pipe below the dam. It also
includes rehabilitation of the existing sanitary sewer located in the
impoundment area by TV inspection, pressure testing, and grouting of
defective pipe Joints. Costs for rehabilitating existing manholes
and constructing new watertight tops are also included.
Costs for culvert and channel protection include the cost of the
pipe in place and channel lining at the Inlet and outlet of the culvert.
The cost of embankment construction includes clearing and grubbing,
stripping and stockpiling of topsoil, and all earthwork costs for
construction of the proposed dry dam. Also included is respreading
of the topsoil and seeding disturbed areas after completion of
construction.
Recommendations
Recommendations of this study are summarized as follows:
1. The dam should be sized for the future condition with 100
percent urbanization of the upstream drainage basin.
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A construction cost estimate has been developed and is presented
below:
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement $105,000
Culvert and Channel Protection 62,000
Embankment Construction 360,000
Estimated Contract Cost $527,000*
*Does not include costs associated with possible reconstruction
or relocation of private drive (see preceeding section).
The cost estimate has been developed assuming bidding during the spring
of 1980 with construction taking place during the summer of 1980. The
estimated contract cost includes all materials and labor for construction
of a complete project but does not include nonconstruction items such as
engineering, legal, contingencies, land acquisition, and soils investiga-
tions.
Sanitary sewer rehabilitation and replacement consists of the
complete replacement of the 24 -Inch pipe located directly beneath the
dam and plugging of the existing 24 -inch pipe below the dam. It also
includes rehabilitation of the existing sanitary sewer located in the
impoundment area by TV inspection, pressure testing, and grouting of
defective pipe Joints. Costs for rehabilitating existing manholes
and constructing new watertight tops are also included.
Costs for culvert and channel protection include the cost of the
pipe in place and channel lining at the Inlet and outlet of the culvert.
The cost of embankment construction includes clearing and grubbing,
stripping and stockpiling of topsoil, and all earthwork costs for
construction of the proposed dry dam. Also included is respreading
of the topsoil and seeding disturbed areas after completion of
construction.
Recommendations
Recommendations of this study are summarized as follows:
1. The dam should be sized for the future condition with 100
percent urbanization of the upstream drainage basin.
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2. The city should look into the possibility of providing
a permanent access drive through Hickory
Hill Park for
maintenance of the dam.
3• The existing sanitary sewer located in the impoundment
area should be inspected and rehabilitated as necessary
at the time the dam is constructed.
4. The city should consider the possibility
of providing
access to private property located north
of Ralston
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It is further recommended that the city proceed with property and
easement acquisition for this project. Field surveys and soil investi-
gations should also be undertaken in the near future
so that final
construction plans and specifications can be prepared.
Respectfully submitted,
.a��S101RE/S,
STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.
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Gil F. Tavener, P.E.
I hereby certify that this report was prepared
by direct
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Engineer under the laws of the State of Iowa.
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2. The city should look into the possibility of providing
a permanent access drive through Hickory
Hill Park for
maintenance of the dam.
3• The existing sanitary sewer located in the impoundment
area should be inspected and rehabilitated as necessary
at the time the dam is constructed.
4. The city should consider the possibility
of providing
access to private property located north
of Ralston
Creek from the future extension of First
Avenue.
It is further recommended that the city proceed with property and
easement acquisition for this project. Field surveys and soil investi-
gations should also be undertaken in the near future
so that final
construction plans and specifications can be prepared.
Respectfully submitted,
.a��S101RE/S,
STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.
OP,
By
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Bennett D. Reischauer, P.E.
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By Y/utl6�u.
Gil F. Tavener, P.E.
I hereby certify that this report was prepared
by direct
me or under my personal supervision
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U p
Engineer under the laws of the State of Iowa.
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Charles L. Meyer,OReg. No. 50731F_;t;
July 11, 1919
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PRECIPITATION-DURATION-FREQUEIICY DATA,
IOWA CITY, 1014A
(In 0.5 -Hour
Intervals
Derived
From
U.S. Weather Bureau
Technical
Report 40)
Duration
Total
Rainfall
(inches)
for Given
Duration
and Frequency
(hours)
I -Year
5 -Year
IO -Year
25 -Year
50 -Year
100 -Year PMPI
•5
1.05
1.55
1.80
2.02
2.23
2.45
9.4
1.0
1.30
1.96
2.24
2.58
2.84
3.07
12.4
1.5
1.46
2.15
2.49
2.85
3.12
3.45
14.5
2.0
1.58
2.28
2.66
3.05
3.32
3.70
16.4
2.5
1.65
2.41
2.82
3.19
3.53
3.91
18.o
3.0
1.70
2.52
2.95
3.30
3.70
4.08
19.1
3.5
1.77
2.62
3.05
3.44
3.86
4.22
20.3
4.o
1.82
2.71
3.15
3.57
4.00
4.35
21.3
4.5
1.88
2.78
3.22
3.68
4.12
4.47
22.4
5.0
1.92
2.85
3.30
3.78
4.23
4.58
23.6
5.5
1.96
2.91
3.36
3.87
4.33
4.67
24.5
6.o
2.00
2.97
3.42
3.95
4.42
4.75
25.4
6.5
2.04
3.03
3.50
4.03
4.50
4.83
26.2
7.0
2.o8
3.08
3.57
4.11
4.58
4.91
27.2
7.5
2.11
3.13
3.63
4.18
4.65
4.99
27.7
8.o
2.15
3.18
3.69
4.24
4.71
5.06
28.2
8.5
2.18
3.22
3.75
4.30
4.78
5.12
28.6
9.0
2.20
3.26
3.81
4.36
4.84
5.18
29.0
9.5
2.23
3.30
3.86
4.41
4.89
5.24
29.3
10.0
2.26
3.34
3.91
4.47
4.94
5.30
29.5
10.5
2.28
3.37
3.95
4.52
4.99
5.36
29.7
11.0
2.31
3.41
4.00
4.56
5.04
5.41
29.8
11.5
2.33
3.44
4.04
4.61
5.09
5.46
29.9
12.0
2.35
3.47
4.08
4.65
5.13
5.51
30.0
12.5
2.37
3.51
4.11
4.69
5.17
5.57
30.2
13.0
2.39
3.54
4.14
4.73
5.21
5.62
30.3
13.5
2.4o
3.57
4.17
4.76
5.24
5.68
30.5
14.o
2.42
3.60
4.20
4.79
5.28
5.73
30.6
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Duration
(hours)
Total Rainfall (inches)
I -Year 5 -Year 10 -Year
for Giyen
25 -Year
Duration
50 -Year
and Frequency
100 -Year PMP1
14.5
2.43
3.63
4.22
4.83
5.31
5.78
30.8
15.0
2.45
3.66
4.25
4.86
5.35
5.83
30.9
15.5
2.46
3.69
4.27
4.89
5.38
5.88
31.0
16.0
2.48
3.72
4.30
4.92
5.41
5.92
31.2
16.5
2.49
3.75
4.32
4.95
5.44
5.96
31.3
17.0
2.51
3.77
4.34
4.98
5.47
6.01
31.4
17.5
2.52
3.80
4.36
5.00
5.49
6.05
31.5
18.0
2.53
3.82
4.38
5.03
5.52
6.09
31.6
18.5
2.54
3.84
4.40
5.06
5.55
6.13
31.8
19.0
2.56
3.87
4.42
5.08
5.57
6.17
31.9
19.5
2.57
3.89
4.44
5.11
5.60
6.20
32.0
20.0
2.58
3.91
4.46
5.13
5.62
6.24
32.1
20.5
2.59
3.93
4.48
5.15
5.65
6.27
32.2
21.0
2.60
3.95
4.50
5.17
5.67
6.31
32.3
21.5
2.61
3.97
4.52
5.20
5.69
6.34
32.4
22.0
2.62
3.99
4.53
5.22
5.72
6.38
32.5
22.5
2.63
4.01
4.55
5.24
5.74
6.41
32.5
23.0
2.64
4.03
4.57
5.26
5.76
6.44
32.6
23.5
2.65
4.05
4.58
5.28
5.78
6.47
32.7
24.o
2.66
4.07
4.6o
5.30
5.80
6.50
32.8
IPMP = Probable Maximum Precipitation.
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r-. RESERVOIR AREA - STORAGE - OUTFLOW TABLE
Pool Elevation Flooded Area Storage Outflow
(ft. msl) (acres) (acre -ft.) (cfs)
678 o.65 1.3 80
680 1.45 4.2 108
682 3.30 1o.8 130
684 5.95 22.7 150
-- 686 9.05 40.8 166
688 12.75 66.3 180
690 16.75 99.8 194
692 21.75 143.3 208
r J 694 28.05 199.4 221
696 34.55 268.5 234
698 41.10 350.7 247
700 48.25 447.2 258
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704 65.65 691.1 6,636
706 75.80 842.7 14,240
_ 708 86.75 1,016.2 23,860-2
1Emergency spillway elevation = 701.0
2Top of dam elevation = 708.0
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 30, 1979 CC�1
To: Neal Berlin \ �I
From: Glenn Siders,
Re: House Move on Morman Trek
Neal, on the departmental referral dated August 28, 1979, the reported
house move to an underdeveloped lot on Mormon Trek was investigated by
myself.
Iowa City limits. Pursuinguadshortoinvestigationfe
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of
thethat
the house did not travel through any portion of the Iowa City city
limits,
theDivisioneofrBuilding.itThisrthis move informationwhasdhavbeeneforwardedutobeen ed by
Dennis
Kraft, who I believe is going to report on whether or not this subdi-
vision has been approved.
If you should have any further questions concerning this matter, please
contact me about it. Thank you.
cc: Mike Kucharzak
Dennis Kraft
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 30, 1979 CC�1
To: Neal Berlin \ �I
From: Glenn Siders,
Re: House Move on Morman Trek
Neal, on the departmental referral dated August 28, 1979, the reported
house move to an underdeveloped lot on Mormon Trek was investigated by
myself.
Iowa City limits. Pursuinguadshortoinvestigationfe
it wasfoundh
of
thethat
the house did not travel through any portion of the Iowa City city
limits,
theDivisioneofrBuilding.itThisrthis move informationwhasdhavbeeneforwardedutobeen ed by
Dennis
Kraft, who I believe is going to report on whether or not this subdi-
vision has been approved.
If you should have any further questions concerning this matter, please
contact me about it. Thank you.
cc: Mike Kucharzak
Dennis Kraft
jm4/22
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IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, AND UNITED WAY
JOINT AGENCY HEARINGS
FINAL SCHEDULE
September 6 - Clemens Erdahl
7:00 PM -Mental Health Center
7:30 PM - Mental Health Association
8:15 PM -'Youth Homes
8:45 PM - United Action for Youth
September - Glenn Roberts
7:00 PM - Mayor's Youth
7:30 PM - Iowa City Boys Baseball, Iowa City Babe Ruth,
8:00 pr -1 - PALSs Softball
8:30 PM - School Children's Aid
Sept_ ember 20 - John Balmer
7:00 PM - Girl Scouts
8:00 PM - Boy Scouts
9:00 PM - Camp Fire Girls
September ber P7 - David Perret
7:00 PM - Congregate Meals
7:30 PM - Council on Aging
8:30 PM - Head Start
October 4 - Carol deProsse
1:00 PM - Iowa Children & Family Services
8:00 PM - (4C's) Community Coordinated Child Care
8:30 PM - MECCA
October 11 (Note Early Start) - Mayor Vevera
6:30 PM - Goodwill
7:15 PM - Association for Retarded Citizens
8:00 PM - Nelson Development Center
8:30 PM - Systems Unlimited
9:00 PM - Joint meeting of all four agencies listed above
October 18 - Mary Neuhauser
7:00 PM - Hillcrest - Iowa City Residence for Women
7:30 PM - Lutheran Social Services
8:15 PM - Crisis Center
9:15 PM - HERA
October 25 - Clemens Erdahl
7:00 PM - American Red Cross
7:45 PM - Salvation Army
8:30 PM - Joint Meeting of Red Cross & Salvation Army
9:00 PM - Hark IV (Willow Creek)
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November 1 - Glenn Roberts
7:00 PM - Rape Victim Advocacy Program (WRAC)
7:30 PM - Spouse Abuse (WRAC)
8:15 PM - Coral Nursery Day Care
8:30 PM - Brookland Woods Child Care Center
3:45 PM - Early Childhood Program
9:00 PM - Friendship Day Care
9:15 PM - Melrose Day Care
9:30 PM - Registered Day Care Homes
9:45 PM - Boleo Child Care
November 8 - John Balmer
7:00 PM - Friends of Children's Museum
7:30 PM - Visiting Nurses Association
8:30 PM - Free Medical Clinic
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
August 29, 1979
Referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings were distributed
to the staff for review (copy attached).
The City Manager advised staff regarding upcoming City Council elections
and how: information will be sent to Council candidates as in the past.
The League of Women Voters will again sponser a forum for dandidates.
Dates and other specifics will be forthcoming.
Staff was also advised regarding how the results of recent CIP meetings
will be introduced into the Council's goal setting efforts and the annual
session for FY 81 goals and objectives. A memo from the Assistant City
Manager is also to be sent soon with instructions for preparation for
departmental FY81 goals and objectives.
Rosemary Vitosh handed out a memo from Mel Jones and Nancy Heaton stating
the date and time department/division heads should meet with them concerning
FY 81 Receipt Projections.
There will be no informal session or regular meeting next week.
Prepared by:
Dale Melling
Marcia Showers
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MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING
August 29, 1979
Referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings were distributed
to the staff for review (copy attached).
The City Manager advised staff regarding upcoming City Council elections
and how: information will be sent to Council candidates as in the past.
The League of Women Voters will again sponser a forum for dandidates.
Dates and other specifics will be forthcoming.
Staff was also advised regarding how the results of recent CIP meetings
will be introduced into the Council's goal setting efforts and the annual
session for FY 81 goals and objectives. A memo from the Assistant City
Manager is also to be sent soon with instructions for preparation for
departmental FY81 goals and objectives.
Rosemary Vitosh handed out a memo from Mel Jones and Nancy Heaton stating
the date and time department/division heads should meet with them concerning
FY 81 Receipt Projections.
There will be no informal session or regular meeting next week.
Prepared by:
Dale Melling
Marcia Showers
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REGULAR COUNCIL HEFTING DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
AUGUST 28, 1979
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SUBJECT
DATE
REFERRED
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COMMENTS/STATUS
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Discuss with Council at 9/10/79
COURT HILL - SCOTT BLVD.
8/28
P & P D
informal meeting. Provide map of
entire area with present streets.
Provide Council with schedule for
CABLE T.V. SCHEDULE
8/28
C.A.T.V.
Specialist
construction with proposed
timetable.
Director of H & I S to attend,
SEPTE14BER 11, 1979 COUNCIL MEETING
8/28
H & I S
Re: appearance by Mr. Powrie on
Electrical Permits.
To Paul Glaves on behalf of the
LETTER OF COMMENDATION
8/28
City
Manager
Council.
City
Deferred until 9/11/19 Council
APPOINTMEiT TO P & Z
8j28
Clerk
Meeting.
Clean out weeds in South portion.
BLACKHAWK MIM -PARK
8/28
Parks &
Recreation
Send copies of aM repot , Re:
City
decision to go ahead with construc-
PARKING RAMP REPORTS
8/28
Manager
tion to Brad Meyers as they are sent i
to Council,
Invite representatives of Project
STREETSCAPE PHASE II - B
8/28
City
Green to attend Council discussion
Manager
of trees in areas of Capital and
L- __ IL
Was inaton Streets at futu re In formal
session.
MAX LEWIS CLAIM AGAINST CITY (LANDFILL)
8/28
Legal
Memo to City Manager reviewing facts
decision to deny claim.
of case and
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DEPARTMENT REFERRALS
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DATE
REFERRED
DATE
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COMMENTS/STATUS
REc D
To
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Draft policy statement, Re: how
HOUSING CODE AMMENDHENTS
8/28
H & I S
Council will implement exemptions
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
from stormwindows-screen require-
Board of Appeals.
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Formulate policy, Re: inviting
INVITATION TO PUBLIC
8/28
City
Manager
interested persons to Informal
meetings at appropriate times.
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DATE
REFERRED DATE
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REc D
To DUE
COMMENTS/STATUS
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HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY BUDGET HEARINGS
8/27
Com^ :.�
Formulate schedule for council-
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members to attend hearings.
presentation tn rnunril
at
informal session. Re: Budget forms
FUTURE ABSENCE
8/27
Information
Carol deProsse on 9/13/79.
Advise l4anager Re: timetable for
COUNCIL GOAL -SETTING
8/27
Finance
1) Council goal -setting session
and 2) receipt of CIP material.
PARKING RAMPS
8/27
PBPD/
Public
Memo to Council, Re: opening of
Ramp A and date for beginning
Works
construction on Ramp B and how
WICSU wl 11 Te . ate to
F.A.U.S.
8/27
Public
Has an excess become available??
Works
(D.N. Register article of about
8/24/7 9
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CDBG PROGRAM EXPENDITURES 8/27 P L PD
Report to Council, Re: 22% figure
in last quarterly report. Include
cop of letter to Nate Reuben.
Tn 1,SMALL
CITIES PROJECT HOUSING
Report to Council on stPdOp
atus of
REPLACEMENT 8/27 H
L I S
project, Re: Housing Units.
Include alternatives for reducing
loss o un is o Inc u e
1) rehabilitation or moving::g
present structures, 2) use
area for future public houssites,
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Report to Council on code enforce -
HISTORICAL STRUCTURES
8/27
H & 15
ment, Re: Historical Buildings--
1) estimate of hardships created.
changes for State code.
Why are theye properties condsidered
314-16 EAST BURLINGTON
8/27
H & 15
or 2 3-plexes and not 1 6 -Alex??
CityReport
to Council, Re: old practice
SUPERFICIAL JOINING OF BUILDINGS
8/27
Attorney
Aq
of joining buildings with 2X4's etc.
and if this legally makes one
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Provide Manager with a schedule of
SOUTW GILBERT STREET PROJECT
8/27
P & P D
what must be done, Re: vacation
and conveyance of R.O.W. properties
award deadline.
H & I S
Report of house moved onto under -
HOUSE ON MORMON TREK
8/27
P & P D
developed lot on Mormon Trek, no
permits were used, etc. Check on
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The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Radiation Protection Office
311 Grand
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(319) 3533158
Mr. Neil Berlin
City Manager
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Berlin:
22 August 1979 ,g„
RECRV•ED 0: ! 11914
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I have studied the letter and proposed ordinance regarding
the transportation of radioactive material which you were kind
enough to send to me.
As far as I can see, the ordinance, if passed, would have no
affect on the daily conduct of business within the University
of Iowa or other hospitals located in the city limits. This
ordinance appears to be similar to others already in affect.
My main concern is whether the city of Iowa City has the
personnel expertise and equipment necessary to monitor and en-
force such an ordinance, if passed.
One of the problems as referred to in the letter from PIRG is the
variety of regulations and agencies dealing with the transpor-
tation of nuclear material. Some of these conflict with one
another which increases the problem of control. Another ordin-
ance or regulation, unless it can be effectively managed, just
adds to the problem.
I would be most happy to discuss any aspect of this proposed
ordinance with you, the city council or individuals from Iowa
PIRG.
WET:bam
Sincerely Tz�
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William E. Twaler
Director
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DATE: September 7, 1979
TO: City Manager and City Councii `/
FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director of Planning Fr Program Development I
RE: Alternatives for Housing -- Small Cities CDBG Project Area
As directed by the City Council, we have devised some housing -related alternatives
for the Small Cities project area. Alternatives to be discussed include:
Alternative 1: Proceed with the project as planned.
a. Acquire 12 existing residential structures (6 owner -occupied
5 rental, 1 vacant) along the west bank of Ralston Creek. See
attached map.
b. Prepare a site for assisted rental housing (up to 10 units,
but more likely 4-5 units) at the southeast corner of
Harrison and Linn Streets,
Alternative 2: Acquire only those residential structures deemed absolutely
necessary for creek improvements.
a. Acquire 5 residential structures (3 rental, 2 owner -occupied).
b. Provide rehabilitation assistance for those structures which
remain and can.be rehabilitated. Four appear to be in this
condition (however, further inspections are necessary to
accurately determine this); the other three do not.
c. Allow time and market pressures to replace those remaining
non -conforming residential uses with commercial uses, hopefully
in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Alternative 3: Proceed as planned - life estates.
a. Acquire all 12 residential structures.
b. Prepare a site for assisted housing at Harrison and Linn Streets.
c. Allow those owner -occupied (4 structures) not displaced
because of creek improvements to remain in their homes under
a life estate arrangement.
Alternative 4: Acquire only absolutely necessary structures but offer to purchase
all others.
a. Acquire the 5 structures needed for creek improvements.
b. Extend offers to purchase the other 7 structures. (Our
information indicates that 4-5 owners are willing to sell now.)
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September 7, 1979
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It should be recognized that perhaps 3 or 4 of the structures not in the way of
creek improvements are substandard and residents of these may ultimately be displaced
-through regular code enforcement activities. It is also possible that various
of rhe nhnve alternatives could be considered.
Attachment
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City of IOWA Cil
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 7, 1979
To: City Manager and City Council
From: Hugh A. Mose, Transit Manager
Re: Status Report on Transit System
On August 27, Iowa City Transit began operating its revised routes and
schedules. On that date we began running 14 buses all day long, seven
buses in the evening, and two extra buses during peak periods. We
purchased a large amount of advertising to make the public aware of the
impending changes. We also set up a transit information table downtown,
and provided information to all who inquired. In addition, we answered
telephone inquiries by the hundreds during the last week of August.
Fortunately, our new schedules were delivered at noon on the 27th, and
were distributed on the buses and downtown immediately thereafter. The
end result has been much less confusion than I had first envisioned.
Quite naturally, the new routes and schedules caused some individuals to
be unhappy. The change that resulted in the greatest number of telephone
calls was the routing of buses on Denbigh Drive. Over the first days we
received no fewer than seven complaints; more recently, however, we have
received an equal number of calls which have expressed appreciation for
bus service in this area. Another change which has inconvenienced people
is the operation of the Hawkeye Bus as an express from Mormon Trek
Boulevard to the University. We have received three calls from people who
would prefer this bus to stop at every intersection. Another source of
complaints has been the new Wardway schedule, which arrives downtown at 12
minutes past each hour and leaves downtown at 15 minutes before each hour.
While this schedule serves people who work in the Wardway area very well,
the timing could not be worse for those who live in that part of town and
ride the bus to employment in the downtown area. One other schedule
change that has resulted in several calls has been a reduction in service
on the North Dubuque route to hourly trips during mid-day. This change
has resulted in several phone calls, one letter, and several in-person
complaints at our downtown information table.
From an operations standpoint, the new routes are working reasonably well.
All route pairs are functioning adequately, although the three routes
serving the west side of Iowa City have had difficulty operating on
schedule due to bridge reconstruction on Melrose Avenue. Also, it appears
that the Mark IV route may be too long for the amount of time allotted;
however, when Washington Street is reopened this problem may be greatly
alleviated. It is our intention to continue operating the present route
structure for six to eight weeks, after which time we will make
recommendations for changes based on ridership patterns, operational
problems, and public input.
Ridership during the first week of classes has increased 20 percent over
the same period last year. On the Tuesday after Labor Day we carried
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7,219 passengers; the same Tuesday a year ago showed only 6,018
passengers. We are already experiencing severe overcrowding on those
routes which appear to serve areas populated by students. The Hawkeye
Bus, the Mark IV bus, and the Lakeside bus, are all quite crowded during
the morning and afternoon rush hours. The same would be true for Court
Hill and perhaps Towncrest, but for these routes we are providing extra
bus service at the most critical times. Once again, I can only
reemphasize that we will not be able to handle the demand for transit
service during rush hour this winter; in fact, the chances are very good
that we will bypass waiting passengers on some routes the first rainy day
that we have.
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passengers. We are already experiencing severe overcrowding on those
routes which appear to serve areas populated by students. The Hawkeye
Bus, the Mark IV bus, and the Lakeside bus, are all quite crowded during
the morning and afternoon rush hours. The same would be true for Court
Hill and perhaps Towncrest, but for these routes we are providing extra
bus service at the most critical times. Once again, I can only
reemphasize that we will not be able to handle the demand for transit
service during rush hour this winter; in fact, the chances are very good
that we will bypass waiting passengers on some routes the first rainy day
that we have.
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7,219 passengers; the same Tuesday a year ago showed only 6,018
passengers. We are already experiencing severe overcrowding on those
routes which appear to serve areas populated by students. The Hawkeye
Bus, the Mark IV bus, and the Lakeside bus, are all quite crowded during
the morning and afternoon rush hours. The same would be true for Court
Hill and perhaps Towncrest, but for these routes we are providing extra
bus service at the most critical times. Once again, I can only
reemphasize that we will not be able to handle the demand for transit
service during rush hour this winter; in fact, the chances are very good
that we will bypass waiting passengers on some routes the first rainy day
that we have.
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Date: August 30, 1979
To: Neal Berlin and City Council
From: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works
Re: Personnel Changes in Solid Waste Collecti and Landfill
Public Works would like to request two sets of personnel changes in the
solid waste operation.
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1. Refuse Collection. In the FY80 budget, refuse collection operation
is budgeted for 4.MWIIIs and 5 MWIs. This was done in anticipation
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In an earlier memo it was indicated that due to the escalating cost
of sideloader equipment and the high productivity of our personnel,
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Four MWIIs
Six MWIs
Even with the additional person, two-man collection is more econom-
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equipment that
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be submitted on one of your future Council agendas.
2. Landfill Operations. The landfill operation currently has three
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MWIIIs driving heavy equipment at the landfill. Public Works is
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requesting -an additional person as a Senior Maintenance Worker for
the following reasons:
a. Good operation of the landfill requires two equipment oper-
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ators on duty at all times. One operator compacts the waste
with the Caterpillar compactor so that it takes a minimum
amount of space, thereby prolonging the life of the landfill.
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of the landfill and does other additional duties such as
directing traffic, spreading gravel, and directing the opera-
tion of the landfill. At the present time the landfill is
open approximately 4,000 hours per year. With two operators
needed, approximately 8,000 employee hours are needed to
properly operate the landfill. Since only three employees
work heavy equipment at the landfill approximately 6,000 hours
of employee time is available. This is a shortage of almost
2,000 hours a year to properly operate the landfill. An
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b. Equipment at the landfill is receiving more attention since
the Equipment Superintendant took over management of mainten-
ance of that equipment. This additional maintenance which
includes oil changes, cleaning trash out of the tracks, clean-
ing the gear cases, and all other lubrication, takes addi-
tional hours out of the equipment operator's time. While we
get a good payback on this time it means that only one person
is working the face of the landfill. We are just stretched
too thin to properly operate the actual landfill operation and
also properly maintain equipment.
C. The additional person should be of higher rank than the other
equipment operators at the landfill. We have presently as-
signed responsibility to one of the landfill equipment oper-
ators to supervise and make decisions regarding hazardous
wastes, the sequence of operation of the landfill, supervision
of the weigh shack attendants, resolving disputes and other
matters concerning payment at the landfill weigh shack and
other matters that arise in the daily supervision of the
landfill.
Public Works prefers that the City Council authorize an additional
person at the landfill with the title of Senior Maintenance Worker. If
Council prefers not to do this we would request that one of the existing
Maintenance Worker III positions be reclassified as a Senior Maintenance
Worker. While this would not solve the manpower shortage at the land-
fill it would aid in the supervision problems at the landfill.
SUMMARY
Actions requested of Council:
1. That Council restructure the refuse collection operation from four
MWIIIs and five MWIs to four MWIIs and six MWIs.
2. That an additional person be authorized at the landfill with the
title of Senior Maintenance Worker.
3. Failing H2, that one of the present MWIII positions at the landfill
be reclassified to a Senior Maintenance Worker position.
cc: Pat Brown
June Higdon
Don Stoddard
Bud Stockman
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Date: September 4, 1979
To: Ralston Creek File# B
From: Dick Plastino
Re: Meeting with Members bf the Regina School Board
Persons in Attendance:
For the City: Robert Vevera, Mayor; Jim Hall, Chairperson, Ralston
Creek Coordinating Committee; Dick Plastino, Public
Works Director.
For Regina H.S. Bill Sueppel, Nory Wagner, Bruce Glasgow, Frank
Boyd, Larry Waters, Msgr. Cletus Madsen, Don
Gannon
The meeting opened with a summary of the three major projects
occurring on Ralston Creek. The first project was a detention
structure on the south branch. Plans and specifications have been
completed and land acquisition will occur throughout the next few
months. It is anticipated that the project will be bid approximately
January or February of 1980. Estimated cost is $1.2 million.
Approximately $845,000 is available in federal funds and the
remainder of the federal funds will be taken away from the north
branch dam to fund this project.
Another series of projects will be considered by the City Council on
the north, south and main channels of Ralston Creek. These projects
will cost approximately $2.1 million in addition to the work being
done to the Small Cities grant area.
The third major project on the creek is the Hickory Hill dam. This
project was to be funded with $750,000 in federal funds and
approximately $300,000 in property taxes. Since money is being taken
out of the federal portion to pay for the south branch dam the
project will more likely be approximately $400,00 federal money and
$600,000 in local general obligation bonds.
A history of land acquistion in the Regina area was outlined. It was
stated that a few years ago a developer had purchased a piece of
property that was being sought by the City. Shortly thereafter a
rumor started that some developer would be buying a large part of
Regina High School land. At that time the City made vigorous efforts
toward acquiring Regina land and, through a failure of
communication, hard feelings were generated between the City and
Regina over the situation.
A few months ago the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee had
suggested to the City Council that a small group from the City meet
with a small group from Regina to discuss mutual problems and to
insure that adequate communication would result. Thus, this
meeting.
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August is, 1979
Mr. Nate Ruben, Area Manager
U.S. Dept. of Housing 6 Urban Development
Univac Building
7100 West Center Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68106
Dear Nate:
IOWA
CITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
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Thank You of July
our CDBG
program. Werare uequally rconcerned Zabout 7the rneed dtogimprovesournrate of progress
and are taking positive steps in this direction.
During the first six months of this year, the City experienced a large turnover
in personnel responsible for administering the CDBG program. The program is now
fully staffed with experienced, energetic personnel. This staff, under Dennis
Kraft's direction, is now actively pursuing the timely execution of our CDBG
activities.
In response to your request, I have enclosed a project time schedule, I have
expanded the time schedule through January 31, 1980, in order to provide you with
a more accurate picture of our CDBG program. You will note that two of our largest
projects, Ralston Creek flood control and the Senior Center, are expected to be
under contract in January. Any comments you might have on the schedule Will be
appreciated.
As in the past, we will certainly call upon you and your staff
our program. for assistance with
Sincerely yours,
N/11G'�Blelin/
City Manager y
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August is, 1979
Mr. Nate Ruben, Area Manager
U.S. Dept. of Housing 6 Urban Development
Univac Building
7100 West Center Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68106
Dear Nate:
IOWA
CITY
IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D
`'�,
Thank You of July
our CDBG
program. Werare uequally rconcerned Zabout 7the rneed dtogimprovesournrate of progress
and are taking positive steps in this direction.
During the first six months of this year, the City experienced a large turnover
in personnel responsible for administering the CDBG program. The program is now
fully staffed with experienced, energetic personnel. This staff, under Dennis
Kraft's direction, is now actively pursuing the timely execution of our CDBG
activities.
In response to your request, I have enclosed a project time schedule, I have
expanded the time schedule through January 31, 1980, in order to provide you with
a more accurate picture of our CDBG program. You will note that two of our largest
projects, Ralston Creek flood control and the Senior Center, are expected to be
under contract in January. Any comments you might have on the schedule Will be
appreciated.
As in the past, we will certainly call upon you and your staff
our program. for assistance with
Sincerely yours,
N/11G'�Blelin/
City Manager y
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Comprehensive Plan Develop Annexation 6 Area Studies
20,500/
Neighborhood
20,500
Revitalization
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Housing
Rehabilitation
Conclude Prior Cases/Develop New Cases/Perform Work
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Code Enforcement
Continue Systematic Inspections
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C1T1' OF IOWA Cln , 1UWA
MONTH
FUNDS OBLIGATED/
FUNDS EXPENDED
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Total Expended: 910,S70
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Community Planning
Comprehensive Plan Develop Annexation 6 Area Studies
20,500/
Neighborhood
20,500
Revitalization
Housing
Rehabilitation
Conclude Prior Cases/Develop New Cases/Perform Work
110,000/
Code Enforcement
Continue Systematic Inspections
75,0010
50,S00/
Site Improvements
Award Contracts/Perform Work --j ,
50,500
208,070/
Ralston Creek
108,070
Flood Control
Conclude Acquisition -Plans —j Bid -Award Contracts
1,200,000/
1,200,000
Handicapped/Elderly
Architectural
Award Contract/Perform Work
Barrier Removal
501000/
50,000
Senior Center
Complete Plans-----> Bid -Award Contract/Start-up
1,000,000/
150,000
Urban Redevelopment
R-14 Administration
Administer CBD Redevelopma
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5,000
Other Projects
Park Improvements
Bid-Award/Perform
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Energy Conservation
.Bid-Award/Perform Work-->
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River Corridor
Develop Projects
Improvements
00/,000Shelter
for Victims
of Spouse Abuse
Conclude ERR---> Secure
00/,000Program
Administer ProgramAdministration00/,000
(Obligated; I
52,875,570
Total Expended: 910,S70
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cUAWAN p
AILAB"Veighborhood Powerap a Term
Representing a New C istituency
Entering National• Pc ical Life..
By HAM C.Bgts.
a reosaa Irtmlhf r atony d Jaw
awed M r4 alike. And one laid.
Bab poMe�mwhan socia! admthta
eatteg question . is hour the raw actty
7 pollndam bas bqm to discover
is u may help refathlon our political
it o 'VAI*bmbMd morlCeem»
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with tatdd but maces mase.
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scat carsoletiuma. ban, the Midwest Academy and the .•,,,
Heighborkmd groups veno thel.tionai Tratdn and Information
an d Boom i^Yy.�o�lYl.
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hit 0001 Md sdlvhw Ir6.
road a ma}rbas laaegw pwra.
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ratord, marry Ixberg shy away sae
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fact about this Rha at' 'I
at bold Implication Int to be e:a•
end: The IeragM to Atoskal'a
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oceans at work In the nation. rota.
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grusrps. It Iomm tndnlonal loans aetry have dtmeoltmied a wt lar
tims Mxb ca glanninam"gal on,
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polltkal plgomwes, the wMament it.
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club2 a in mammoth moltlrtaid -
{�rtwouppes D4 tb Aaaxtatdi ConsonantlyOrtanleatltwe fur Retain Noe, people
gain new Urlght two the ayttem,
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dot they oaa f % (end N&dimwl
talte never) city ball, that an wind Is r
int dopa 6wastaft Qat Now?. '1
people tag lots public auto moat•'. L
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b Iss oeFlisaboodd, and eKsatirm'
belief In citlamablp Itedf —.an old' .
American action —hat experienced 1. !
rebirth ,
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boot abod neighborhood and dean
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krae of swal Paflcy nrgwdnr.
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It's Seldom Peaceful
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Cities Draw Stift Resist non
From Uniformed Worken
Asked to Weer Two Hats
By Room TWORew
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minor he's taking seders from a police flat
teasel the ■ens Ne l uadw the cemmnd
a the captain. has d"no s pdb car -41
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mats sad fife dPbaenIs la aboet 60
small and madltorw U.S. dura am a
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aottbk," says Donald p1re. wwa�
Crhletd tie Dstwaatbntl AroCWisa e�
to Maakeut �ihe sysysten �inaaa ej�la
budget to pubic sorry Loa city of an Won our about
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mlldetra um ■batt ginages a yeer,
;i Moleover. Winston-Salem officlar to,*
th system paodoen better public pl0tecik:
beca1 mitts AM ub btp a heavier ce�r n
Citie That Mer?e r'eace Officers
And firemen I uld Little Peace
t Caatiaued From not P:.;c And la Jackson. 60eA., when wind got
moll. Peoria aban.Maed au pallernre carEcree
ill
1973 that the ciry war planning to
aclFdatlOn In I971. t,7,_1
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a epartments the n renghten cam•
palgned door to door for citytiommlaion
candidates who apposed the Idea. They won
I majority, and "12 days Into ofllce. the new
'r COmmlulln told the city manager and pub.
Ilcaafety director to gel out." says Commis.
tlooer Philip Strvms, one of the flreflghten'
aloes.
Fire Capt Lewis Dixon Of Durham. N.C..
'Not sola Big Qtke a city that has partially mergM Its police
The main Idea. d cause, is to make and fire departments, sen a danger In he,.
mawef&leot use a safety dNte, , time. Ing Pollee officers respond to fire alarms.
laseead d sitting around the fire house when "if criminals were smart," be say3, „they
oothlar r buming, firellghkn take a rlonlb could figure out that If there was a major
Of two d tralrdhegg and than part spending fire at one end of the city all •oo(( the public -
duty boas pawing the streets ts ponce safety Officers Would be there. TSere'd be no
�• �a an alarm solatd,, dry drive to one to atop them from robbing a bank on the
taw fin and Be r wtstk as It With the fin other side of to,%- -
r■gttaS which r drhm Iberc by a her fin• But Durham publlrsately director Barry
Who � pqpal, Ii,(loe orNeen, �I bo says avoiding this situation L
8 take a�crtsh mune to nroflghtmg lust a matter d loglatlm, of maneuvering
load Dole Is the alum 1011111 A plass btsaas r.:::...,. on•duty aflcen to make sate no section Is
au . ,,::.•,I; left without lantectlo'L
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AdVCCMN QM Wrtmslots In�tragdlra awn won 6uneed fire drry �nl K�OO-SallAncult for wanld�Durha say m morale
aRaA already. or Patrky DaBagher, eo:• low because the coudWapon plorrisms are
d few " dlrectce dole Palke rasdatlon'1 constantly being reviewed. and they don't
Polike Executive Ine"WK Wild, Intent from me d gto
hod Oal Officials. He ahs a" the lary ne�whether they wil ve a job. In Day.
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who WNW be alkete'd. wo11M Intensity op police•Dre consolidation when the turnover
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JORM MICROLAB
CEOAP RnP10S•DC°• 'IDutrs
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j PUBLIC MEETING
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VVedne sday September 12, 1979
IOWA NATIONAL GUARD
ARMORY
925 So Dubuque
7'30 Pm
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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS INVITED
to review and discuss the Environmental Review
Record for the Lower Ralston Creek/Small Cities
Project. To Include:
• BES'll\
PROJECT IMPACTS
DOCUMBNT
A1JAR.ABLE POSSIBLE /ALTERNATIVES
FINDINGS
MICROFILMED BY
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CEDAR RAPIDS -DES M0114ES
The
Building Line
Volume 24
THE FUTURE OF
REHABILITATION
The City's property rehabilitation pro-
gram is very much alive and is taking
new directions. Pamela Barnes has been
appointed to serve as acting Rehabilita-
tion Officer to manage the rehabilita-
tion program which receives administra-
tive and loan and grant monies from the
Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment. Presently the staff is closing
out the construction begun last fiscal
year and is currently working on two
312 loan packages for large apartment
complexes near the downtown. If HUD
approves the 312 loans the owners will
receive 20 year loans at 3% annual
interest to repair their buildings to
meet the City ordinances. The two loans
will be made directly by HUD and will
total about $450,000.
In addition to pursuing the 312 loans,
the staff is currently working with
the Department of Planning and Program
Developmentand the citizens' Committee
on Community Needs (CCN) in developing
recommendations to the City Council
regarding the utilization of $70,000 of
rehabilitation financing set aside by
the City for use in helping home owners
repair their properties. It is antici-
pated that the CCN will make their recom-
mendations to staff early in September.
Once the recommendations are received the
staff will develop an operating manual to
be presented for Council approval. Once
the guidelines have been established,
rehabilitation financing will be offered
to home owners in an area roughly bounded
by the Iowa River on the west, First
Avenue and Ralston Creek on the east,
Highway 1 on the north and Highway 6 on
the south. The Community Development
Block Grant Program is scheduled to end
June 30, 1980. The future of rehabilita-
tion will then depend on the City's
success in obtaining small cities grants
and other sources of federal funding.
Future issues of the BUILDING LINE will
serve to inform contractors, architects
and other interested citizens regarding
the availability of funds and program
requirements. Should you have any
immediate questions regarding the rehab-
ilitation program, you are encouraged to
contact Pamela Barnes at 354-1800, Ext.336.
August 1979
TREES AND GARAGES ARE ADDRESSED
IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES
Currently the Iowa City City Council is
considering amending two sections of
the Zoning Ordinance. The first section
under consideration is the Iowa City
Tree Ordinance. The Ordinance has
several significant changes, some of
which are as follows:
1. There will no longer be a require-
ment for a tree island separating
parking areas from buildings.
2. There will no longer be a require-
ment for an interior parking design
for any structures where required
parking is less than 18 stalls.
3. There will be a greater number of
tree varieties that will be allowed
to be planted.
4. It will no longer be mandatory to
put a tree island after every ninth
stall of parking.
The above mentioned changes are just a
few of the changes to take effect with
the new ordinance. It is the staff's
opinion that with the new changes, the
flexibility in design and tree placement
will be beneficial in land development.
The second section that Council addresses
is the location of accessory buildings
such as garages that are not attached to
the main structure. The ordinance pre-
sently requires that accessory buildings
greater than ten feet from the main
structure must be located at least 60
feet back of the front property line.
This requirement is being omitted in the
proposed amendment. The staff antici-
pates more garages would be able to be
built with the amendment than allowed
under the present ordinance. Hopefully
this will help homeowners of small center -
city lots build the garages they desire
and also help alleviate the parking con-
gestion caused by street storage.
If you are interested in receiving more
information on these two ordinances, you
can obtain a copy from the City Clerk's
office or you can call Glenn Siders at
the Division of Building at the Civic
Center.
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111CROFILMEO BY
JORM MICROLAB
IN 0113 DISTRICT COURT OF ICWA IN AND MR JOIRdSON COUNTY
JOHN PICIMOIL,IN,
Plaintiff, No. 95176
VS.
CITY Or IOPFA CITY, IOWA,
Defendant.
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for the Defendant in the above entitled cause and acknowledge that I have on this
date received a Dopy of the Petition for Declaratory Judgment and Injunction at
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Iowa City, Iowa.
AATIM this �!j �1 day of September, 1979.
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AaBIE STOLFUS
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Subscribed and sworn to before ce by Abbie Stolfus this day of
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September, 1979.
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RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCUMENT
JORM MICROLAB
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The
Bu0llding Line
Volume 24
THE FUTURE OF
REHABILITATION
The City's property rehabilitation pro-
gram is very much alive and is taking
new directions. Pamela Barnes has been
appointed to serve as acting Rehabilita-
tion Officer to manage the rehabilita-
tion program which receives administra-
tive and loan and grant monies from the
Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment. Presently the staff is closing
out the construction begun last fiscal
Year and is currently working on two
312 loan packages for large apartment
complexes near the downtown. If HUD
approves the 312 loans the owners will
receive 20 year loans at 3% annual
interest to repair their buildings to
meet the City ordinances. The two loans
will be made directly by HUD and will
total about $450,000.
In addition to pursuing .the 312 loans,
the staff is currently working with
the Department of Planning and Program
Development and the citizens' Committee
on Community Needs (CCN) in developing
recommendations to the City Council
regarding the utilization of $70,000 of
rehabilitation financing set aside by
the City for use in helping home owners
repair their properties. It is antici-
pated that the CCN will make their recom-
mendations to staff early in September.
Once the recommendations are received the
staff will develop an operating manual to
be presented for Council approval. Once
the guidelines have been established,
rehabilitation financing will be offered
to home owners in an area roughly bounded
by the Iowa River on the west, First
Avenue and Ralston Creek on the east,
Highway 1 on the north and Highway 6 on
the south. The Community Development
Block Grant Program is scheduled to end
June 30, 1980. The future of rehabilita-
tion will then depend on the City's
success in obtaining small cities grants
and other sources of federal funding.
Future issues of the BUILDING LINE will
serve to inform contractors, architects
and other interested citizens regarding
the availability of funds and program
requirements. Should you have any
immediate questions regarding the rehab-
ilitation program, you are encouraged to
contact Pamela Barnes at 354-1800, Ext.336
August 1979
TREES AND GARAGES ARE ADDRESSED
IN PROPOSED ORDINANCE CIiANGES
Currently the Iowa City City Council is
considering amending two sections of
the Zoning Ordinance. The first section
under consideration is the Iowa City
Tree Ordinance. The Ordinance has
several significant changes, some of
which are as follows:
I. There will no longer be a require-
ment for a tree island separating
parking areas from buildings.
2. There will no longer be a require-
ment for an interior parking design
for any structures where required
parking is less than 18 stalls.
3. There will be a greater number of
tree varieties that will be allowed
to be planted.
4. It will no longer be mandatory to
put a tree island after every ninth
stall of parking.
The above mentioned changes are just a
few of the changes to take effect with
the new ordinance. It is the staff's
opinion that with the new changes, the
flexibility in design and tree placement
will be beneficial in land development.
The second section that Council addresses
is the location of accessory buildings
such as garages that are not attached to
the main structure. The ordinance pre-
sently requires that accessory buildings
greater than ten feet from the main
structure must be located at least 60
feet back of the front property line.
This requirement is being omitted in the
proposed amendment. The staff antici-
pates more garages would be able to be
built with the amendment than allowed
under the present ordinance. Hopefully
this will help homeowners of small center -
city lots build the garages they desire
and also help alleviate the parking con-
gestion caused by street storage.
If you are interested in receiving more
information on these two ordinances, you
can obtain a copy from the City Clerk's
office or you can call Glenn Siders at
the Division of Building at the Civic
Center.
JOBS
The following is a job description for a vacancy which is
presently open in the Department of Housing and Inspection
Services. For further information contact the Personnel
Department at 354-1800, ext. 207. Applications must be in
by September 15.
HOUSING INSPECTOR
($446.80-$576.32 bi-weekly)
Under general supervision, to perform specialized inspections of buildings containing
residential dwelling units in order to determine compliance with the Housing Occupancy
and Maintenance Code; to enforce building, plumbing and electrical codes as related to
Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code; to recognize unsafe and inadequate conditions;
and to do related work as required. Writes and reports on inspections including find-
ings and recommendations. Performs follow-up inspections. Compiles reports on
housing code enforcement program. Appears in Court and at appeal hearings and gives
testimony regarding the Code.
Education and experience: Any combination equivalent to Bachelor degree in Natural
Science, Health or Education or graduation from High School and two years experience
in building or construction trades at not less than journeyman experience in carpentry,
electrical or plumbing.
Knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of City codes and uniform building, plumbing and
electrical codes; ability to learn specialized and technical aspects of housing stan-
dards, building, plumbing and electrical codes; ability to understand and interpret
various technical codes and laws; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with public;
ability to recognize unsafe and inadequate conditions; ability to use independent and
reasonable judgement. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and
in speech. Must possess a valid State of Iowa Drivers License and be willing to operate
a motor vehicle.
STATISTICS
BUILDING INSPECTION
During the month of July, 1979, 74 Build-
ing Permits, 1S Mechanical Permits, 21
Plumbing Permits, and 34 Electrical Per-
mits have been issued by the City. The
total value of all July construction in
Iowa City is $3,935,356. There were 2
demolition permits issued.
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
During July, 1979, 29 units were brought
into the Section 8 Program. Total units,
Section 8 - 345.
Tests for Journeyman and Masters Plumbers
,* licenses will be held at the Civic Center
in October. Contact Ralph Taylor at
�* 354-1800, ext. 326 for exact date.
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JORM MICROLAB
IN TFIE DISTRICT' COURT OF IOVIA IN AND FOR JOHNSON COUNTY
JOIN PS IMOILIN,
Plaintiff,
VS.
CITY OF IMA CITY, I(Y4'A,
Defendant.
STATE OF IaR )
ss:
JOFWON OMM )
No. 95176
ACCEPTANCE Or SERVICE
I, Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk, accept and acknowledge due and legal service
for the Defendant in the above entitled cause and acknowledge that I have on this
date received a oopy of the Petition for Declaratory Judgment and Injunction at
Iowa City, Iowa.
DATED this 4_i(j day of Septenber, 1979.
Subscribed and sworn to before me by Abbie Stolfus this O M day of
September, 1979.
ILLS D
SEP 51979
.3BIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
Notzry Public in and
for said County and State
MICROFILMED BY
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CITY OF IMA CITY, I(Y4'A,
Defendant.
STATE OF IaR )
ss:
JOFWON OMM )
No. 95176
ACCEPTANCE Or SERVICE
I, Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk, accept and acknowledge due and legal service
for the Defendant in the above entitled cause and acknowledge that I have on this
date received a oopy of the Petition for Declaratory Judgment and Injunction at
Iowa City, Iowa.
DATED this 4_i(j day of Septenber, 1979.
Subscribed and sworn to before me by Abbie Stolfus this O M day of
September, 1979.
ILLS D
SEP 51979
.3BIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
Notzry Public in and
for said County and State
MICROFILMED BY
JORM MICROLAB
CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES
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IN Ti IE IOIAJA DISTRICT COURT r0:;• JOHNSON COUNTY
JOHN MCIAIdC ILII,
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CITY OF Irm CITY, ICYIA,
110 •1111: AH0NI:-NAd9i?D DIipENIDAN'I•(S):
LA . . Flo.. 45176
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ORIGINAL NOTICE
You are hewhy notified tlmt (bele is nolo nn file ill 1he o:rice of the cil— I: of the above churl, a pctitirin in the Ilbrive-
enlilled action, a Copy of whiell petilion is almellcd lleloo. '1lle pl:lllttifls attorney is
William L. Meardon of Meardon, Suppe
el, fbnwer 6 Hayes
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122 South Linty Street, Iowa City 52240
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You arc further notified ilim unless, within 20 days ;titer sorrfce of dlis original notice upon you, you serve, and
wllbin a rensonnbl,• lino flim ether File, n wiillen special nppen once, motion or ansmvr, in Ills• lawa DI511'il•I Court for
Cnunty, at the county courlbowc In Iowa City. .... _... town: judgilivnl by 110111111
will be rvildvo-d ag•lin.sl yott f('ii' Ilic relief deuuuuhd ill the poiliol.
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LA . . Flo.. 45176
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ORIGINAL NOTICE
You are hewhy notified tlmt (bele is nolo nn file ill 1he o:rice of the cil— I: of the above churl, a pctitirin in the Ilbrive-
enlilled action, a Copy of whiell petilion is almellcd lleloo. '1lle pl:lllttifls attorney is
William L. Meardon of Meardon, Suppe
el, fbnwer 6 Hayes
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.... _ _, whose address is
122 South Linty Street, Iowa City 52240
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(Zip Ctxle) _..
You arc further notified ilim unless, within 20 days ;titer sorrfce of dlis original notice upon you, you serve, and
wllbin a rensonnbl,• lino flim ether File, n wiillen special nppen once, motion or ansmvr, in Ills• lawa DI511'il•I Court for
Cnunty, at the county courlbowc In Iowa City. .... _... town: judgilivnl by 110111111
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ORIGINAL NOTICE
You are hewhy notified tlmt (bele is nolo nn file ill 1he o:rice of the cil— I: of the above churl, a pctitirin in the Ilbrive-
enlilled action, a Copy of whiell petilion is almellcd lleloo. '1lle pl:lllttifls attorney is
William L. Meardon of Meardon, Suppe
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122 South Linty Street, Iowa City 52240
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You arc further notified ilim unless, within 20 days ;titer sorrfce of dlis original notice upon you, you serve, and
wllbin a rensonnbl,• lino flim ether File, n wiillen special nppen once, motion or ansmvr, in Ills• lawa DI511'il•I Court for
Cnunty, at the county courlbowc In Iowa City. .... _... town: judgilivnl by 110111111
will be rvildvo-d ag•lin.sl yott f('ii' Ilic relief deuuuuhd ill the poiliol.
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IN THE DISTRICT CCUhl' OF ICWA IN AND FOR JOfINSON COMM
JOHN MCIAUGMIN,
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CITY OF Iqa CITY, IOFD1,
PETITION FOR DECIARAQRy JUDO NT AND
Defendant. INJUNCTIQN
Plaintiff states:
1. Plaintiff is a resident of Johnson County, Iowa, and the owner of real
estate located in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.
2, The Defendant is a municipality existing and operating under, the laws of
the State of Iowa.
3. During 1978 o; 19.79 the Defendant made application for.€financing assistance
from the �ix�h�eit of Housing and Urban Development of the United States for the
:.Purpose of constructing certain improvements on a project designated as Ralston Creek
Storm Water:Dlanagenent Project North Branch Detention Structure, hereinafter called
Project.
4- As a condition of obtaining the Federal assistance referred to above, the
Defendant was required to obtain an environmental impact statenent•'or an environmental
review indicating that such statement was not required.
5• On October 3, 1978, an environmental review record was filed with the
Defendant by Stanley Consultants and said domm-ent and all of the information con-
tained therein was certified as true and accurate by the Defendant's City Manager,
the said environmental review record being incorporated herein by this reference
and made a part hereof,
6. The purpose of the Project is to control flooding Within.the Ralston Creek
watershed within and immediately adjacent to the corporate limits of the Defendant.
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7. The North Branch Detention Structure contemplated is only one of several
dams or berms to be constructed in the implementation of the Project which is also
part of a project that encompasses a proposal for the construction of other
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structures under a plan or project designated as the South Branch of such proposal.
8. The Defendant has failed to oonply with the applicable requirements, laws
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A. The environmental review record is inadequate, inaccurate, and fails
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9. An actual controversy exists concerning this matter and it is ripe for
determination.
10. The Plaintiff has no speedy or adequate remedy at law.
H EFMI E, the Plaintiff asks that the Court determine the legal status of
this matter, the rights of the parties, and find that the Defendant has not complied
with the applicable rules, regulations and laws, and that the Defendant be permanently
enjoined from implementing said Project until compliance with all applicable rules,
regulations, and statutes has been accomplished, and that the Court grant the
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City of Iowa Citj(
ANDER
DATE: September 11, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: Donald Schmeisei
RE: Airport Zoning 1
Mr. Bob Nemmers with the Aeronautics Division of the Department of
Transportation will be in Iowa City Thursday September 13 to present
a "tall structure ordinance" to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a
special meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conferance
Room. Specifically, as explained in the attached letter, the ordinance
would regulate the height of structures in zones established around the
airport.
You may wish to attend the meeting and certainly feel free to do so.
This is an opportunity to ask many questions relevant to airport zoning.
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DATE: September 11, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: Donald Schmeisei
RE: Airport Zoning 1
Mr. Bob Nemmers with the Aeronautics Division of the Department of
Transportation will be in Iowa City Thursday September 13 to present
a "tall structure ordinance" to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a
special meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conferance
Room. Specifically, as explained in the attached letter, the ordinance
would regulate the height of structures in zones established around the
airport.
You may wish to attend the meeting and certainly feel free to do so.
This is an opportunity to ask many questions relevant to airport zoning.
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Senior Planner
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Schmeiser:
AERONAUTICS DIVISION
STATE CAPITOL DES MOINES, IOWA SOJI9 STy281.42W
August 8, 1979
REF.IIu. 957.07 - Iowa City
As you know, Chapter 329 of the Iowa Code provides that cities and
counties may join together in adopting, administering and enforcing
zoning regulations (or ordinances) around municipally owned airports,
divide the potential airport hazard area into "zones" and within
these "zones" control and restrict the height of structures and trees.
Because of the technical nature of Airport Height (Tall Structure)
' zoning and recognizing the importance of protecting airports from
encroachment by nonaviation oriented development, we have established
a program of service and assistance to cities and counties including
the preparation of appropriate Height Zoning Maps and Tall Structure
Ordinances for each of the municipal airports in the State of Iowa.
We are now preparing the proposed Tall Structure toning
Ordinance
and Zoning Maps for the Iowa City Municipal Airport and will be ready
to present and explain these documents and this particular kind of
zoning to your City Plan and Zoning Commission on September 13, 1979
as you suggested.
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look forward to coming to Iowa City on that date
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Sioux City
Sincerely,
ROBERT W. NEMMERS
Aviation Specialist
COMMISSIONERS
BAROARADUNN DONALOK.GARONER WILLIAM F. McGRATH ROB ERT R. RIGLEIT ALLAN THUMB
Do, Molnes Career Rapids ' Melrose New Hamplot Dubuque
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 7, 1979
TO: Iowa City City Council
FROM: Terry Steinbach, Senior Housing inspector
RE: Proposed Policy to Grant Exemptions to Storm Window/Door
Requirement for the Housing Code
The following is a proposed policy to set guidelines regarding the
proposed exception clause ooncerning the storm window/door+ireiDent
found in the Iowa City Housing Code. The requirements and the policy
are as follows:
a. The dwelling must be properly registered in the National Register
of Historic Places.
b. The dwelling must meet the energy conservation requirements found
in the Thermal and Lighting Efficiency Standards section of the
Iowa state Buil Code.
COMMENT:
As a result of departmental policy and general concern regarding th�
use in all dwellings in Iowa City, it is the staff's feeling
thatenergy requirements listed above should be applied in this policy
statement, even though there is currently an exmption clause in the
Iowa Code for historical buildings.
It should be noted that this policy has been presented to the Housing
Commission and it is their feeling that Council should defer action on
the proposed ordinance due to the need for Imre time to discuss and
properly formulate criteria for the enforcement of this exc� nonnclau e.
It is, however, the staff's feeling that the policy
in formulated in time to coincide with future readings of the proposed
ordinance.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 7, 1979
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Informal Agendas and Meetings Schedule
September 10, 1979 Monday_
1:30 - 5:00 P. M.
1:30 P.M. - Review Zoning Applications
2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, and Council committee reports
2:30 P.M. - Downtown Redevelopment- Zuchelll, Glaves, and Staff
4:00 P.M. - Housing re: Small Cities Area- Planning and Program
Development
4:30 P.M. - Consider appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
September 11, 1979 Tuesday
7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting- Council Chamber
September 17, 1979 Monday
1:30 5:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - Review Zoning Applications
2:00 P.M. - Council Agenda
2:30 P.M. - Public Housing Sites- Lyle Seydel
PENDING ITEMS
Northside study
Area Transportation Study
Presentation on New Art Gallery- September 1979
Discus- major City projects
Appointments to Board of Appeals, United Action for Youth Board, Resources
Conservation Commission and Committee on Community Needs- September 25, 1979
Appointments to Board of Library Trustees, B-oard of Appeals, Board of Adjust-
ment - October 2, 1979
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