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Home My WebLink About1979-07-03 Info Packetr ,PIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA City of Iowa Ci� MEMORANDUM DATE: June 29, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule July 2 1979 Monday 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - PAD 1750 Rochester - Planning and Program Development, Planning and Zoning Commission 2:00 P.M. - Council agenda, Counciltime andSenior Council comer mittee anningorts 2:30 P.M. - Approve preliminary plans and Program Development 3:00 P.M. - Authorized rebidding of Urban Renewal Hotel Project - City Manager 3:30 P.M. - Discuss City Pay Plan - Human Relations July 3 1979 Tuesday_ 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers July 16 1979 Monte 1:30 - 5:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. - Review zoning applications agenda, il 2:30 P.M. - SanitarySCouncil ewerSystemFacility nPlan unccommittee reports Public Works 3:00 P.M. - Leaf Burning Policy - Fire Department 3:30 P.M. - Executive session - Pending litigation 4:00 P.M. - Consider f Appealsl,ts to UnitedhActionnfor Youth Boaand rd, Parksmon, Board of App and Recreation Commission, and Committee on Community Needs. July 17 1979 Tuesdy 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING ITEMS Northside Study Area Transportation Study Presentation on new Art Gallery - July 1979 Appointments to Housing Commission and Committee on Community Needs - August 14 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES / MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 S ^" M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 6 7 SAM -Magistrates AM -Magistrates Court (Chambers) Court (Chambers) 1:30PM-Informal HOLIDAY •30PM-Housing Comm Council (Conf Rm) (Conf Room) 7:30PM-Informal 7:30PM-Council (Chambers) •30PM-PSZ Formal P&Z (Conf Room) (Chambers) 8� 9 10 11 12 13 14 SAM -Magistrates Court (Chambers) LOAM -Staff MeetingBAM-Ma istrates Clerk 4:30PM-Resources (Conf Room) Court(Chambers)1(Coon-City (Genf Room) Consery Comm (Conf Room) q M -Desi n Review SAM-Housin A eal Room) (Rec Center) Board (Conf 7:30PM-Parks 6 Rec Comm (Rec Center) 7PM-United Action for Youth (Friend 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 AM -Magistrates 4.30PM-Broadband OAM-Staff Meeting BAM-Magistrates Court (Chambers) Telecommunication (Conf Room) Court (Chambers L. -In orm Comm (Conf Room) •30PM-Senior Cent 7.30PM-Airport Council (Conf Rm) 7:30PM-Council Comm (Conf Room) Comm (Conf Room) •30PM-Informal (Chambers) 7:30PM-PSZ Formal PSZ (Conf Room) (Chambers) 23 24 25 26 27 28 8AM-Magistrates Court (Chambers) 4:30PM-Resources LOAM -Staff Meeting 8AM-Magistrates Conserv Comm (Conf Room) court (Chambers) (Conf Room) 4PM-Design Review 4PM-Librate Bd Com (Rec Center) (Lib Auditorium) 4PM-Bd of Adjust- ment (Chambers) 29 30 31 BAM-Magistrates Court (Chambers) 1:30PM-Informal 7:3OPM-Council Council (Conf Rm) (Chambers) 7:30PM-Informal PBZ (Conf Room) MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110111ES c ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA , CITY OF 10\NA CiTY :JVIC (J. NU,' dSI K wd/\ i;ll`/, I(_%r//1 ?,`A 18U) June -21, 1979 The Honorable Tom Miller Attorney General State Capitol Building 1007 East Grand Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Dear Mr. Miller: The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is investigating alleged charges of discriminatory admission practices by the management of Woodfields, a local Iowa City disco. The incidents are reported to have occurred on Saturday, June 23, 1979, involving excessive "carding" of Black residents, while requiring a mini- mum identification of white residents seeking admittance. This carding took place under the guise of preventing access by minors. Complaints received by the Human Rights Commission and staff allege that many of the citizens denied entrance were well over 18, and one or more over the age of 40. The Human Rights Commission and staff received the complaints on Monday, June 25, 1979, and investigation is proceeding on a priority basis. The City Council of Iowa City met in regular session the night of June 26, 1979. Many citizens were present to voice their outrage and to encourage the Council to act immediately in suspending the liquor license of Wood - fields Disco. However, neither the City Code nor the State Statute will allow such discretionary punitive action apart from a public hearing and a showing of conclusive evidence that the alleged offense actually occurred The City Council and staff are of the opinion that this is an extremely serious allegation. if substantiated, it is clear that an act of pure dis- crimination in its grossest proportions has occurred. The City favors the most immediate action possible to protect all citizens from such alleged blatant discriminatory practices. Pursuant to this end, the City Council has directed, by formal motion, that the Attorney General and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission be asked to become involved in this natter by utilizing the applicable State Statutes in seeking immediate, temporary relief while the Iowa City Human Rights Commission completes its investigation. An injunction filed in the Johnson MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MONIES 1319 l ;,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES. IOWA The Honorable Tom Miller June 27, 1979 Page 2 County District Court directing the management of Woodfields to cease and desist any further alleged discriminatory activity against any segment of th6 population would certainly serve this purpose. We are of the opinion that it is within the authority of the Attorney General's office to pursue such court action immediately. We are confident that an injunction of this type would serve well to inform I potential offenders that neither the City of Iowa City nor the State of Iowa will tolerate unlawful discriminatory practices of any kind and that we are ready and willing to act ilnnediately on behalf of all persons who become the victims of such discrimination. This issue is presently in the forefront in Iowa City and I assure you that it is perceived to be a very serious one. In addition, there can be i little doubt regarding the impact it will have, on a state-wide basis as well. Since the State is the ultimate licensing authority for liquor establishments, we would thus conclude that the Attorney General's office would have a special interest in this matter. It is necessary that we all act jointly and expe- ditiously to investigate this issue and seek a final resolution at the earliest possible time. We will be gratified to know that the Attorney General and the Iowa Civil I (lights Commission view this matter as seriously as we do and are willing to j become involved on behalf of all citizens of the State of Iowa. We await your positive response and anticipate your prompt attention regarding s this matter. f v Sincerely yours, IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY HUMAN RIFTS COMMISSION Neal G. erlin, City Manager ti is it cc: Mr. Thomas Mann, Iowa Civil Rights Commission 8 Iowa City City Council Iowa City City Attorney Iowa City Human Rights Conmission MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICROLAB I, i CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I10111ES ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA City of Iowa Cluj MEMORANDUM = DATE: Jun128, 1979 TO: Neal Berlin, City Manager j FROM: Hugh Mose, Transit Manager ?��17A/ \ ( 1 RE: SEATS Supplemental Taxi Service "''CGCG j Regarding rumors of the possible discontinu ce of SEATS Supplemental Taxi Service, apparently the story got started after I advised Don Kral of the Better Cab Company that due to financial considerations we might not be able to continue the program into FY80. When we first got word of the cutback in State assistance, it looked like we would have to tighten our belts, and the taxi program, being relatively new, would be a likely victim of cost- cutting. Recent developments lead me to believe that the pro- gram could be maintained in FY80 although at a reduced level. We have $2900.00 available in our Aid to Agencies budget; this would fund the Supplemental Taxi Service at $240.00/month, plus $50.00/month for dispatching. I am told by both Don Schaefer of Johnson County SEATS and Wayne Draper of Better Cab that the program is working fine, and has been very well received by the eligible public. i I I r 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I101DE5 1380 -MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB I • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 'City of Iowa Cit a •kt 1' Date: June 27, 1979 To: Ralston Creek o i ting Committee From: Dick Plastino . Re: Funding for Ralsto reek Projects Future property acquisition nd construction on -Ralston Creek will be accomplished by three general methods: 1. Construction contracts and property acquisition funded by Federal monies. 2. Construction contracts and property acquisition funded by local taxes (General Obligation Bonds). 3. Work done by a City -directed crew funded from local monies. The Ralston Creek channel is divided into nine different sections for purposes of analysis. The work program presented will also be broken into the same nine sections. The method of accomplishing the work and the funding source is indicated below. The priority of funding will be indicated by a number ahead of the sheet number and title of each section of the creek. All property acquisition would be funded out of a reserve fund which should be set up at the beginning of the program. Priority 1 - Sheet 2 - Channel Improvements U.S. Highway6 to Rock Island Railroad All projects in this area will be funded by the Federal Small Cities Grant Program. All property acquisition will be done by the City staff and all construction projects will be by competitive bidding contracts. Priority 2 - Sheet 3 - Rock Island Railroad to Washington Street All projects from the Rock Island Railroad to Gilbert Street are also included in the Federal Small Cities Grant Program. Priority 3 - Sheet 8 - F Street to Memory Gardens Cemeter Local Tax Money: Excavate and enlarge the channel section $169,000 from F Street to First Avenue. Place fill to form landform at First Avenue. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1381 I I Place stone riprap and sod on both banks $125,000 l i I Add new 7' x 20' steel arch culvert on $ 90,000 west side of existing culvert at F Street. I i Add new 7' x 20' steel arch culvert on I: I I I I north side of existing culvert at Fourth E r ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES Place stone riprap and sod on both banks $125,000 from F Street to First Avenue. Add new 7' x 20' steel arch culvert on $ 90,000 west side of existing culvert at F Street. Add new 7' x 20' steel arch culvert on $ 25,000 north side of existing culvert at Fourth Avenue. Extend existing 8' x 18' culvert 50 feet $ 20,000 upstream at First Avenue. Construct siphon -type storm outlet from $ 15,000 First Avenue culvert. Place trench drain at Upland Avenue and $ 30,000 curb inlets. j. Relocate water and sewer lines. $ 17,000 By City Work Crews: Removal of debris at First Avenue. ' Flood -proof all sanitary manholes in the Included in yearly cost flood plain; clean the silt out of the for crew and equipment }: large box culvert on Muscatine Avenue. ;i Priority 4 - Sheet 6 Glendale Court to Sheridan Avenue Local Tax Money r; WORK PROJECT DOLLAR AMOUNT Channel excavation and placement of $ 82,000 fill to form berm. Placement of stone riprap and sod on $ 46,000 channel banks. Removal of debris and rubble from $ 4,000 Sheridan Avenue box culvert. General landscaping including tree $ 22,000 removal and replacement. Construction of gabion wall south $ 11,000 of Center Avenue and Sheridan Avenue. Installation of storm sewers along $ 30,000 Center Avenue. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES HOMES r i i I f i f i j i I. r -.;.MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 3 Installation of stormwater pump station. Purchase house at corner of Court and Muscatine. Purchase or move two garages. By City Work Crews: Clean large rock and debris from entrance, channel floor and exit of Sheridan Avenue and Center Avenue bridges. Raise sidewalk on Sheridan Avenue. $ 80,000 $ 60,000 (reserve fund) $ 10,000 (reserve fund) Included in yearly cost for crew and equipment Priority 5 - Sheet 7 - Sheridan Avenue to F Street Local Tax Monev: Clear brush and debris from channel banks $ 60,000 in railroad area and place stone riprap and sod on channel banks. Place gravel on the channel bottom in the railroad area. Remove or relocate three garages $ 20,000 (reserve fund) encroaching on the floodway. Purchase floodway easements near $ 20,000 (reserve fund) Sheridan Avenue and G Street. Acquire three houses. $225,000 (reserve fund) Straighten channel and provide wider $ 10,000 cross-section. Construct small land form on west side $ 10,000 of creek to F Street to 7th Avenue. By City Work Crews: Stabilize channel with stone riprap for Included in yearly cost a 300 foot section south of gabion walls for crew and equipment on Sheridan Avenue. Relocate fence and pipe storage yard; flood -proof all sanitary sewer manholes in the flood plain. MICROMMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I i Clapp , WORK PROJECT DOLLAR AMOUNT Local Tax Money: IMICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA i fo" sl 4 Priority 6 - Sheet 4 Washington Street to Clapp Street WORK PROJECT DOLLAR AMOUNT Local Tax Money: Construct new culvert at Iowa Avenue $500,000 and relocate creek from downstream end of Iowa Avenue box culvert. Purchase house on south side of Ralston $ 75,000 (reserve fund) Creek near outlet of Iowa Avenue box culvert. Reconstruct curbs, sidewalks and lawn $ 15,000 area on south side of Johnson Street i; bridge. At Johnson Street purchase older house $ 75,000 (reserve fund) is encroaching on creek. , i Near Clapp Street purchase failing $ 25,000 (reserve fund) k garage structure. Channel excavation from Washington $ 15,000 3 Street to Johnson Street. Purchase floodway easements. $ 25,000 (reserve fund) Remove Johnson Street retaining wall. $ 15,000 Clean brush and place stone riprap at $ 63,000 several locations on this section of the creek. Place new handrails (flood type) at $ 2,000 Evans Street. By City Work Crews: Clean channel downstream of Evans Street Included in yearly cost bridge for 100-200 feet. Remove rubble for crew and equipment and stabilize the stone riprap. Install riprap at outlet of 24 inch storm sewer near Clapp Street. Install stone riprap at Dodge Street abutment. Remove fill on north side of creek near Clapp Street. MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 5 Priority 7 - Sheet 3 from Gilbert to Washington WORK PROJECT DOLLAR AMOUNT Local Tax Money: Purchase auto repair shop south of $100,000 (reserve fund) Burlington. By City Work Crews: Open up west span of Burlington Included in yearly cost t Street. for crew and equipment Widen creek channel adjacent to auto repair shop and also north of Burlington Street bridge. r Priority 8 - Sheet 5 - Confluence of Both Channels Upstream to Hickory HYII Park '? Local Tax Funds: y None. By City Work Crews: i; Repair outlets of storm sewers and Included in yearly cost stabilize creekbank with riprap at for crew and equipment outlets on Rochester Avenue. xj Priority 9 - Sheet 9 - Memory Gardens Cemetery to Brookside Drive ;I< Local Tax Mon None. Property owners should purchase Jones property. Yj By City Work Crews: Flood -proof all manholes on sanitary Included in yearly cost sewer; thin brush and small trees for crew and equipment throughout the area; place stone riprap on channel bottom for energy dissipation for 200 feet south of Friendship Street. Priority 10 - Sheet 10 - Brookside Drive to Scott Boulevard " Local Tax Monev- MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES HIKES ;,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 C None. By City Work Crews: Water -proof all sanitary sewer manholes FUNDING Include in yearly cost for crew and equipment. By priority the funding is as follows: Reserve fund for land acquisition and house purchase - $ 635,000. Priority 1: U.S. Highway 6 to Rock Island Railroad - Small Cities Federal Program Priority 2: Rock Island Railroad to Washington Small Cities Street - Grant Program Priority 3: F Street to Memory Garden Cemetery - $ 491,000 Priority 4: Glendale Court to Sheridan Avenue - $ 275,000 Priority fi Sheridan Avenue to F Street - $ 80,000 Priority 6: Washington Street to Clapp Street - $ 610,000 Priority 7: Gilbert Street to Washington - (Included in reserve fund) Priority 8: Confluence of both channels upstream to Hickory Hill Park - $ 0 t 9: 1 1 Drive - I' 3 Priority 10: Brookside Drive to Scott Boulevard - $ 0 r' is I; z $2,091,000 i ;,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 C None. By City Work Crews: Water -proof all sanitary sewer manholes FUNDING Include in yearly cost for crew and equipment. By priority the funding is as follows: Reserve fund for land acquisition and house purchase - $ 635,000. Priority 1: U.S. Highway 6 to Rock Island Railroad - Small Cities Federal Program Priority 2: Rock Island Railroad to Washington Small Cities Street - Grant Program Priority 3: F Street to Memory Garden Cemetery - $ 491,000 Priority 4: Glendale Court to Sheridan Avenue - $ 275,000 Priority 5: Sheridan Avenue to F Street - $ 80,000 Priority 6: Washington Street to Clapp Street - $ 610,000 Priority 7: Gilbert Street to Washington - (Included in reserve fund) Priority 8: Confluence of both channels upstream to Hickory Hill Park - $ 0 Priority 9: Memory Gardens Cemetery to Brookside Drive - $ 0 Priority 10: Brookside Drive to Scott Boulevard - $ 0 TOTAL $2,091,000 It is also recommended that the City set up a drainage crew composed of one Maintenance Worker III and three maintenance workers. Equipment would include a hydraulic excavator and truck, small tools and supplies. The cost estimate is as follows: 3 maintenance men - $ 31,500 per year Supervisor - $ 13,500 per year MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.OES I10INES ;,,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 ,i 110°) 7 Hydraulic Excavator - $ 35,000 per year (this includes depreciation and operation costs. Capital funds for purchase would be approximately $100,000 initially) Truck, small tools and supplies - $ 20,000 per year Total annual cost: $100,000 per year Funding by fiscal year would be as follows: FY81 FY82 FY83 To be discussed by committee. FY84 FY85 bdw FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 5: I 1 `F - }:i III li t� F� 0 tl i I I ' 1 1 I i j i I 1' I ;,,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 ,i 110°) 7 Hydraulic Excavator - $ 35,000 per year (this includes depreciation and operation costs. Capital funds for purchase would be approximately $100,000 initially) Truck, small tools and supplies - $ 20,000 per year Total annual cost: $100,000 per year Funding by fiscal year would be as follows: FY81 FY82 FY83 To be discussed by committee. FY84 FY85 bdw FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES i 114 � I I � i { i r i I I j i' I i j r i i I 1- I _ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA � CJ ✓ �`(�-Cid �,ei N U MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I40INES r ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES City of Iowa Cit MEMORANDUM DATE: une 26, 1979 TO: Neal Berlin and City Council FROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works RE: Bricks at the Service Building is The City has received applications for 33,000 bricks. There are approximately 60,000 left and additional bricks will be coming in from sewer. the river corridor .` It is absolutely imperative that we get the service building yard cleaned up so we can complete our construction projects and otherwise get the entire area dressed up. It is a horrible eye sore at the r present time. Public Works.is going to lower the price to 15¢ per brick to see if we can get these things moved off of our property. The people who have already applied for bricks will also get them at 15¢. This price is a little below ? the market price but we must keep in mind that our primary objective is to get these bricks off of City property, spread them around the community to citizens of Iowa City, and obtain some revenue. k4, ^� 1 L+ 1 NI I cc: Rosemary Vitosh Gene Dietz Craig Minter Bud Stockman r rr u Si r! C MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 i City of Iowa Ci, MEMORANDUM Date: June 26, 1979 To: Neal Berlin andNity Council From: Dick Plastino Re: Ralston Creek P o ty The City may have an opportunity to purchase the channel of Ralston Creek for a few hundred feet from the intersection of Court and Muscatine north towards College. The property taxes on this land have not been paid and it will be available in approximately 6-9 months after the County goes through legal proceedings. It should be the objective of the City to obtain as much of this property as possible. Public Works would like permission from the City Council to express an interest in this property to the County so that they will reserve it for us if the property taxes are not paid. Council could give direction to the City Manager at an informal meeting during the next few weeks. bj2/22 3H MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIDIIIES 132 -h1ICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA City of Iowa Cit MEMORANDUM Date: June 28, 1979 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works Re: Plastic Turning Arrows - Council Referr Attached please find a list which details the intellsection at which Traffic Engineering has placed left turning arrows. You will note that the first portion of the list details those with plastic turning arrows; the second portion of the list details those with painted left turning arrows. The application of cold plastics to pavement requires certain existing street surface characteristics. Manufacturers of cold plastics with epoxy bonds recommend that plastic pavement pavement markings used only on new asphalt or new Portland concrete surfaces with a rough texture. (Some suppliers recommend against using cold plastics on any PCC surfaces). The reason surface characteristics are so critical. is that the cold plastics are actually •glued to the surface of the roadway with epoxies. In warm weather, particularly the months of July and August, asphalt pavement surfaces will tend to flow. 'This allows the cold plastic pavement markings to be imbedded into the surface of the asphaltic street. This provides a superior bond between the roadway surface and the plastic arrow. Obviously, PCC surfaces do not 'flow and therefore this imbedding effect cannot be achieved. On older asphaltic surfaces -where much of the asphaltic binder has disappeared through wear and only polished aggregate remains, it is extremely difficult to achieve a good bond in between plastic pavement markings and roadway surfaces. Therefore, in areas with older asphaltic surfaces, plastic pavement markings are not recommended. In the summer of 1978, the Traffic Engineering Division did purchase ten sets of arrows and these were applied at areas either ideally suited for plastic pavement markings or areas which were noted for testing. The intersection of First Avenue and Muscatine Avenue was selected as a test area because the pavement there was new and had a rougher texture. In the 12 months since that installation, the plastic arrows have proved to wear extremely well. The intersection of Burlington Street and Clinton Street was also selected as a test site for application to PCC surfaces. The surface at this intersection was approximately five years old. If in the next four months the arrows continue to perform well in this area, monies will be budgeted in the forthcoming budget process to purchase more of these plastic pavement markings. Should you have additional questions or commants regarding the use of plastic pavement markings, please don't hesitate to contact myself of Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer. bdw4/14-15 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES moltIES 38y f•: r -;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 - ----ML _ • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA LEFT TURN ARROW LOCATIONS EXISTING PLASTIC ARROW MARKINGS: Melrose Avenue and Woolf Avenue Iowa Avenue and Madison Street Burlington Street and Clinton Street Gilbert Street and Burlington Street Park Road and North Dubuque Street Bowery Street and North Dodge Street Bowery Street and North Governor Street Kirkwood Avenue and Dodge Street Kirkwood Avenue and Keokuk Street EXISTING PAINTED ARROW LOCATIONS: Market Street and Gilbert Street Madison Avenue and Burlington Street Capitol Street and Burlington Street Dubuque Street and Burlington Street Linn Street and Burlington Street Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive Benton Street and Riverside Drive Capitol Street and Benton Street Gilbert Street and Highway 6 Bypass Keokuk Street and Highway 6 Bypass Sycamore Street and Highway 6 Bypass Gilbert Street and Prentiss Street MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES IIOINES I 4 ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 2 First Avenue and Lower Muscatine Lower Muscatine and Mall Drive Court Street and Muscatine Various locations in the left turning lane of Muscatine Avenue east of First Avenue Various locations. in the left turning lane of Burlington Street between Madison and Gilbert Street. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES. IOWA I `City of Iowa Cite MEMORAIINIDIJM Date: June 29, 1979 To: Neal Berlin and ity Council From: Dick Plastino Re: Newsprint Picku ouncil Referral Public Works has been keeping accurate records during the months of May and June. During the month of May paper pickup averaged 2.65 tons per day. The month of June appears to be somewhat lower. The graphs for the two months are attached. The cost figures are as follows: EXPENSE Truck costs Replacement Fund - $ P77 1,113 miles at 671 per mile (Operating Fund) - $ 746 3 Subtotal: $1,023 per month Personnel expenses -- Maintenance Worker II with .fringe benefits - $1,174 f Temporary help - $ 500 Subtotal:. $1,674 per month Grand total; $2,697 REVENUE 50 tons per month x $10.00 = $ 500 $5.10 landfill fee not paid x 50 ton = $ 255 Total 755 Public Works recommends that this program continue for the following reasons: 1. The program is both a pickup program and an educational tool. It is making people familiar with the concept of reusing discarded material and it provides people the means to easily recycle ma- terial. X385 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES i 1 i Y, I ^' � ' 3 If � I' i i I I I I i i i -MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 2 2. While the program is currently losing money due to low market price j of newspaper, it is entirely possible the program could break even or actually make money with a slight shift in. market conditions. 3. Participation in a newsprint program always increases as the length of the program increases. The program has had a spotty history of stability and we should continue the program at least a year or two before evaluating it. An existing truck will continue to be used for pickup. We will not purchase a new truck at this time. In summary, Public Works would recommend that we continue with the program at least until the end of FY80. jm4/5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES r MKROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA Daily Paper Collection for the Month of AAX 1-979 1 I 1 I` i I I m c ' F� C ,P L l o- ,I> . I f �I 1 r MKROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA Daily Paper Collection for the Month of AAX 1-979 I. I I I 1 1 1 I I I i 1 i Daus of the Vtr ck MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110Ir1ES Ivg.Tonnage per Day i.er Tons 1vg. Tonnage per Week _ual�Tans m I o- 1 9- ff 8- T- ------- -------- G ------------ T 5- — 4 -- �+ ]•Ili a+ s'` Z- w ndz •� Y �A I.YL I I. I I I 1 1 1 I I I i 1 i Daus of the Vtr ck MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110Ir1ES Ivg.Tonnage per Day i.er Tons 1vg. Tonnage per Week _ual�Tans m i `MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA Daily Paper Collection for the Month of �YAo✓ ZL ` zi jji I I I 1 I 11 "gI M T W N F S ., M T W W F S S M T vl W G S S IA T w W r S c M T W W F Days of the Weck MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Avg. Tonnage per Day Tor Avg.Tonnage per Week Ton! '-MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB l • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA City of Iowa CHC MEMORANDUM Date: June 28, 1979 To: Neal Berlin andAa Council From: Dick Plastino Re: Rear Loading GaTrucks vs. Side Loading Garbage Trucks A couple of years ago, Public Works recommended' that we replace our garbage fleet with side loading garbage trucks. At that time the economics favored this option. We have recently done another analysis comparing the two methods and have concluded that the cheapest method of picking up garbage is to continue with our current system of rear loaders utilizing two men to a truck. Accordingly, as we replace our fleet in the years ahead, we will replace the trucks with 25 cubic yard tandem axle rear loading garbage trucks. In brief what has happened is that the escalating cost of side loading equipment has outweighed the decrease in manpower needed on a one-man truck. Our solid waste crews currently are able to pick up approximately 15 tons of solid waste per day per two-man truck. This is an extremely high productivity rate. Other municipalities frequently have productivity rates of from 6 to 10 tons per day per three-man truck. This high productivity rate combined with the escalating price of one-man side loader equipment has tilted the odds back in favor the two-man rear loading truck. A summary of the cost comparison is indicated below. Current Method Side Loaders 6 rear loaders, 4 routes year-round 7 trucks, 5 routes winter, 6 routes summer Annual Cost Annual Cost $204,276 $221,244 As we replace our rear loader fleet over the next several years, we will be pushing toward a five truck fleet rather than a six truck fleet. However, the number of routes will stay the same, that is, four. Under this option, the annual cost would be $188,532. In summary, although I strongly advocated one-man side loaders in the past, the high productivity of our current work force and the economics of equipment prices indicate that my prior decision is no longer correct. Accordingly, we will continue with our present system of two-man rear loading trucks. bdw4/1-2 cc: Craig Minter Dave Daley WA IIICROFILNED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOINES I ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 'City of Iowa Ci'__ MEMORANDUM DATE: June 28, 1979 TO: City Council i Dennis Kraft, Director of Planning g Program DevelopmentFROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works / RE: Alleys Located East of Gilbert Street and North of Friends'/ Part of the City Council's informal discussion of Block Grant Program funded Neighborhood Site Improvements focused upon the possible paving of alleys which were located one-half block east of Gilbert Street north of Bowery, and the alley which is located one-half block north of Friendship Street and extending eastward from Garden. In both instances there was a request made to pave these alleys. Subsequently, the Directors of Planning and Program Development and Public Works evaluated these sites in an attempt to determine the impact of benefit Of paving these alleys. In both instances it was determined that relatively few residential structures would actually benefit from these paving projects. In the case of the alley east of Gilbert Street, it appeared as though conceivably four to five residential units use this alley as their sole means of access. The apartments along Van Buren Street have access from Van Buren as well as the alley and some of the commercial structures along Gilbert Street have access from Gilbert as well as the alley. It was the Director of Public Works opinion that if the businesses along Gilbert want the alley paved perhaps an assessment project could be carried out for this purpose. The evaluation of the alley north of Friendship indicated that there are probably six to eight dwelling units which access off of this alley and that the Odd Fellows Lodge accesses both off the alley and off of the street. In both instances it is recommended that the City -not use Block Grant funds for the paving of these alleys. The level of public benefit does not begin to approach that which is perceived by residents'of the City in the paving of the alleys adjacent to St. Wenceslaus and Zion Lutheran Churches. DK/DP/ssw MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1387 � r 1 Ft fy I !i 1 r f } fi j I ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 'City of Iowa Ci'__ MEMORANDUM DATE: June 28, 1979 TO: City Council i Dennis Kraft, Director of Planning g Program DevelopmentFROM: Dick Plastino, Director of Public Works / RE: Alleys Located East of Gilbert Street and North of Friends'/ Part of the City Council's informal discussion of Block Grant Program funded Neighborhood Site Improvements focused upon the possible paving of alleys which were located one-half block east of Gilbert Street north of Bowery, and the alley which is located one-half block north of Friendship Street and extending eastward from Garden. In both instances there was a request made to pave these alleys. Subsequently, the Directors of Planning and Program Development and Public Works evaluated these sites in an attempt to determine the impact of benefit Of paving these alleys. In both instances it was determined that relatively few residential structures would actually benefit from these paving projects. In the case of the alley east of Gilbert Street, it appeared as though conceivably four to five residential units use this alley as their sole means of access. The apartments along Van Buren Street have access from Van Buren as well as the alley and some of the commercial structures along Gilbert Street have access from Gilbert as well as the alley. It was the Director of Public Works opinion that if the businesses along Gilbert want the alley paved perhaps an assessment project could be carried out for this purpose. The evaluation of the alley north of Friendship indicated that there are probably six to eight dwelling units which access off of this alley and that the Odd Fellows Lodge accesses both off the alley and off of the street. In both instances it is recommended that the City -not use Block Grant funds for the paving of these alleys. The level of public benefit does not begin to approach that which is perceived by residents'of the City in the paving of the alleys adjacent to St. Wenceslaus and Zion Lutheran Churches. DK/DP/ssw MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1387 x r i ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA City of Iowa CH'; MEMORAIR IDDM DATE: June 29, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator q)P1 RE: Block 64 Hotel Development BACKGROUND: As explained to the City Council in the memo from the City Manager dated June 15, the designated developers of the hotel requested the City to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the hotel development. In response to this request, the staff evaluated the situation and by letter responded that such a bond issue would pose serious legal problems unless the parcel were re -bid. The letter stated the City's preference that the developer proceed under the terms of the original offer and established two deadlines relative thereto: July 10 for submission of financial and ownership information, and subject to Council approval of this information; August 1 for full contract language filed with the City Clerk. While the City has not yet received a written reply to this letter, the City Manager has been informed verbally that the developer does not wish to proceed under the terms of the original offer. In response to this information, the staff has proceeded to prepare for a new solicitation of offers to purchase the hotel site. ISSUES: Several key issues have been identified which will need to be resolved prior to the solicitation of offers. These issues are discussed below: Revenue Bonds: The staff has discussed the advisability of using industrial revenue bonds for hotel development with Don Zuchelli, our Urban Renewal Marketing Consultant; Paul Speer, our Municipal Finance Consultant; and with Ken Haynie, our bond counsel. Mr. Haynie confirmed that the recent amendments to Chapter 419, the Code of Iowa, do allow this type of bond issue. Mr. Speer advised that in his judgment it would be advantageous to the City to use the industrial revenue bond financing mechanism, provided the City took care in formulating the program. He provided the City a sample ordinance which would allow the City to fully recover its costs in connection with such a bond issue. Mr. Zuchelli advised that using a revenue bond issue would greatly enhance the City's chances of securing a quality hotel development. Feasibility is substantially improved due to the reduced interest cost. Zuchelli is currently working on eleven hotel developments. In every case there is some form of direct public support, including Federal Urban Development Action Grants, revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, free parking in City ramps, etc. Given the 'range of possible City actions 'to encourage hotel development; the use of industrial revenue bonds appears to be the most advantageous. The City's costs can be fully recovered. The real benefit comes from a Federal tax exemption rather than any City expenditure. The staff recommends that - _, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES NOIRES 13 ?8 U i I _MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA City Council June 29, 1979 Page 2 the parcel be rebid, offering to use revenue bonds as a financing mechanism. Parking Charges: Intheprevious solicitation of offers, the City left the question of parking charges for hotel patrons open to negotiation. We would like to limit the range of negotiation over this matter. Previously, the hotel developers contended, and the staff agreed, that the economics of this development was fragile due to low room rates at competing establishments. The projected cash flow was sensitive to parking costs. However, if the City does undertake a revenue bond issue, the annual debt service require- ments are reduced by approximately $100,000 per year. Added savings occur because a 1`a financing fee on the construction loan can be avoided by using bond sale proceeds for both construction and permanent financing. While the City would charge a fee, and the underwriters and attorneys would charge fees, a savings from conventional financing fees would still be realized. Accordingly, the staff recommends that the Prospectus and contract specify that parking will be provided to hotel patrons at the prevailing rates. The control mechanism and method of reimbursement would remain open to negotiation. Methods of Solicitation and Length of Bidding Period: The staff has considered the concerns regarding the adequacy of a 30 -day bidding period. Whether or not 30 days is sufficient depends on the manner in which the solicitation is handled. We would, of course, use the required legal notice. If the notice is supplemented with selected newspaper advertising; the packet materials are distributed free so time isn't wasted collecting five dollars; and if Don Zuchelli is retained to assist with the marketing by direct contact in the industry, a 30 -day period would be adequate. The timing is important because an early spring construction start is highly desirable, both from the City's and a developer's standpoint. The time between developer selection and spring is already tight and developer selection needs to occur as soon as possible. The staff recommends that Zuchelli be retained Ito assist the City with the marketing; that the $5 fee for packets used last time be eliminated, and that a 30 -day bidding period be used. Development Requirements: The development requirements in the previous solicitation were: 80 rooms minimum, 150 rooms considered optimal Restaurant required Must be integrated with the parking structure Must be a minimum of 2 stories The staff recommends that the minimum size be changed to 125 rooms, and that at least 3 stories be required. MICROFILRED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES n01nEs i r ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA I City Council June 29, 1979 Page 3 I am prepared to discuss these matters with the Council at the July 2 informal session and will be seeking Council authorization to proceed with the solicitation. d ;j 1 i 1 1 1 i r I i i I i I i I PG/ssw f I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I :MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA y I 1'�)City of Iowa CIC' MEMORANDUM DATE: June 29, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director of Planning B Program Development 1p RE: Boat Ramp Sites Attached is a copy of the Evaluation of Alternate Sites for Boat Ramps that was distributed to the Riverfront Commission earlier this week. DRK/ssw Attachment MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1389 1 is I r�. i; ' t E` "i 1 s< 1 I ) 1 �F ±I I 1— a 1 I 1'�)City of Iowa CIC' MEMORANDUM DATE: June 29, 1979 TO: City Council FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, Director of Planning B Program Development 1p RE: Boat Ramp Sites Attached is a copy of the Evaluation of Alternate Sites for Boat Ramps that was distributed to the Riverfront Commission earlier this week. DRK/ssw Attachment MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 1389 1 ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR BOAT RAMP I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In May of 1979, the Iowa City City Council approved a proposal by the Riverfront Commission to construct a boat ramp with parking facilities on the west bank of the Iowa River between Benton Street and the Highway 6 By-pass. The ramp was intended to provide a safe and convenient launching point for those persons desiring to take advantage of the excellent fishing below the Burlington Street dam and, secondarily, to provide river access for rescue operations. The parking area was to serve both on and off -shore fisherman. Southgate Development Company promised to dedicate a 45-50 foot easement next to the river just south of Wendy's on Riverside Drive. (see enclosed map) Largely because of its proximity to the Burlington Street dam area, this site was believed to be an iridal location for the boat ramp and parking area. Stanley Consultants of Muscatine was hired in late May to design the ramp and parking area. In mid-June the consultants reported that the Sturgis Corner site is physically incapable of accommodating more than five car/trailer parking spaces. It was agreed that five spaces would provide an insufficient amount of parking for river users resulting in under -utilization of the ramp and/or problems arising from overflow parking on adjacent private property or the road. According to the Iowa State Conservation Commission 20 spaces is the minimally acceptable amount of parking for a facility of this type. In addition to the parking deficiency, the project would result in the loss of all vegetation in the vicinity, including several large silverleaf maples, and the project cost would run nearly $10,000 over budget. While it seems inappropriate to proceed with the project at this site under these conditions, one alternative consists of purchasing additional land for parking from Southgate Development Company. Another alternative involves constructing the ramp at an alternate location such as the pollution control plant, Sturgis Ferry Park or Napoleon Park. All of these sites are on land which is apparently owned by the City and are evaluated below. II. ALTERNATIVE SITES 1. Water Pollution Control Facility: The water pollution control facility (sewage treatment plant) lies to the south of the intersection of Kirkwood Avenue with the termination of S. Clinton Street. A road runs from the plant entrance to a point near the riverbank roughly next to the outflow point. The general topography makes this area suitable for a boat ramp. The bank at this point has been heavily riprapped to prevent further bank erosion. A fence separates MICROFILMED DY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES 4 ,;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA F the riverbank from the treatment plant grounds and runs along the entire length, from the northern boundary to Highway 6. The entrance to the treatment plant grounds is normally locked during non -working hours, although there is at least one employee working at the plant around the clock. There are a number of unfenced holding ponds on this site. The water pollution control facilities will be relocated at a downstream site in about five years, but plans for the future use of the present site are uncertain at this time. 2. Sturgis Ferry Park: Sturgis Ferry Park lies to the south of Highway 6 By-pass between Highway 218 and the west bank of the Iowa River and directly south of the City maintenance garage. This land was used as a sanitary landfill until 15 years ago; the surface is now smooth and grassy. The distance between the landf111 boundary and the river edge varies from a few feet at the southern end up to 100 feet at the northern end. Two possible locations for a boat ramp exist along this stretch of riverbank, a "north" site and a "south" site. The north site is situated approximately midway between the northern and southern park boundaries, while the south site lies along the more narrow southern strip of park property. There is no access road to either site. 3. Napoleon Park: Napoleon Park is located between Sand Road and the east bank of the Iowa River approximately three-quarters of a mile south of the Highway 6 By-pass. It is a recently acquired City park in the process of development. A potential ramp site lies at its north end. III. EVALUATION OF THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY SITE Although it is the most desirable site in terms of proximity to the Burlington Street dam fishing area, the pollution control facility does not appear to be a promising location for a boat ramp for the following reasons: A. Parking: Adequate space exists on the treatment plant grounds to accommodate 20 cars with trailers, however, this area functioned in the past as a series of sludge drying tanks surrounded and partitioned by concrete curbing. It would be necessary to remove this curbing or place 1 to 1; feet of fill in these tanks before converting the area into a parking facility. The surface is presently gravel, overlaying sand and MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 401NES -,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 9 3 MICROFILMED BY j JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES clay tile. The area now serves as a storage facility for manhole covers, culverts and related materials. B. Riprapping: There has been severe riverbank erosion in the vicinity of the treatment plant arising largely from the manner in which the Coraville dam has been operated. Efforts have recently been made to arrest the erosion process through the placement of large quantities of riprap along the riverbank. The potential ramp site is among the areas covered by riprap, and ramp construction would necessitate the riprap removal. The expense of doing this has not been estimated but may be significant. C. Proximity to Outflow Point: An outflow point through which treated water is discharged into the Iowa River is situated directly south of the potential ramp site. As the ramp should be angled downstream (in order to reduce silting and erosion problems) river users would be directly exposed to this discharge and eddy current problems may arise. When treatment plant facilities are moved to the l new site in five.years this problem will no longer exist. r D. City Liability/Plant Security: Potential hazards exist on the treatment plant grounds for river users including unfenced lagoons and overhead power lines. Since the treatment is located plant on public property, the City would be liable for any accidents or health hazards to which the public was exposed. The possibility does exist for fencing off the ? access road, thereby eliminating most of the risk. However, this would result in considerable expense and Pollution Control Superintendent Harry Boren indicated that it might interfere with employee movement around the plant grounds. E. Aesthetics: As long as operations continue at the treatment plant the odor, lack _ of vegetation, and general appearance make it an unattractive Y public use area. 4 IV. COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF STURGIS FERRY PARK AND NAPOLEON PARK SITES Ar Distance from Burlington Street Dam: Because the boat ramp is intended primarily to serve the Burlington Street dam area, proximity to this area is an important consideration. Associated with the I i i proximity are time and fuel savings in terms of both river and roadway travel. MICROFILMED BY j JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 4 1. Sturgis Ferry Park The ramp at Sturgis Ferry Park would be located approximately one mile downstream from the Burlington Street dam area, a rather insignificant distance beyond the sewage treatment plant in terms of river travel. However, for most Iowa City residents, driving to and from the ramp site would involve negotiating the intersection of Highways 6, 218, and 1, one of the busiest and most congested intersections in Iowa City. Roadway time and fuel costs would be noticeably higher for any site located south of this intersection. 2. Napoleon Park The Napoleon Park ramp site is three-quarters of a mile further downstream from Sturgis Ferry, or a total of one and three-quarters miles from the Burlington Street clam. Like Sturgis Ferry Park, Napoleon Park is located south of a busy and congested intersection, in this case Highway 6 and Gilbert Street. This intersection is slated for improvement in 1979-80. Time and fuel cost would be the highest for this alternative, though the roadway travel difference between this and Sturgis Ferry Park becomes less significant when intersection delays are considered. B. Current and Future Land Use: 1. Sturgis Ferry Park Sturgis Ferry Park is a large area, only a small part of which would be consumed by the boat ramp and parking facility. The park has a grass surface and some young trees have been planted there by Project GREEN. No further improvements have been added and the park is little used by the public. The City maintenance garage lies at the northern end of Sturgis Ferry Park, and a dead-end road separates the narrow southern boundary of the park from highway commercial uses. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is located west across Highway 218 as are some commercial uses. Future plans are to retain this area as a park/open space. Phase 3 of the Iowa River Corridor Study proposes that Sturgis Ferry Park be developed as passive open space with strong emphasis on visual appeal. Passive activities are recommended for this park because of the surface instability arising from its past use as a landfill. Attention should be given to ensure the compability of a boat ramp with a park of this nature. In addition, this site would provide a very visible access to the Iowa River. This visibility is lacking at the other sites. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES A ,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB I 2. Napoleon Park • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 5 Because of its physical characteristics, Napoleon Park is rather isolated from surrounding land uses. The potential ramp site lies at the far north end of Napoleon Park, immediately beyond a curve in Sand Road and separated from vacant land to the north by the CRANDIC Railroad tracks. The park extends approximately one-half mile south of the ramp site and is being gradually cleared. A baseball diamond exists in the southern end of the park. Land to the east of Napoleon Park is agricultural or vacant and is separated from the park by a steep embankment on the east side of Sand Road. Land across from the potential ramp site on the west bank of the Iowa River is also used for agricultural purposes. Future plans are to retain public ownership of this land. Phase 3 of the Iowa River Corridor Study recommends' the establishment 6-f—a major south end community park including sports fields, day camp activities, swimming beaches, and boating opportunities. The Plan proposes the construction of a boat ramp at precisely this location. C. Soil Suitability: 1. Sturgis Ferry Park Sturgis Ferry Park is located in the Iowa River floodplain with its development potential further limited by having l' formerly functioned as a landfill. Refuse is commonly 12 to 18 feet thick and is immediately underlain by medium -to -coarse sand. The exact boundary between the landfill and stable riverbank soils is presently unknown, and soil sampling will be necessary to determine whether a ramp can be satisfactorily constructed in this area. Preliminary investigation by Stanley Consultants indicate that a ramp is feasible. 2. Napoleon Park f _ The ramp site at Napoleon Park is within the flood plain. Soils in this • area are suitable for boat ramp construction. As is the case at all potential ramp sites, riprap placed around the ramp should prevent any bank erosion. D. Parking Area: i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I d -MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB i • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 6 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I. Sturgis Ferry Park Plenty of space is available for parking at Sturgis Ferry Park. However, because the land is still settling over the refuse, the parking lot would have to be gravelled and not asphalted. In that the park includes a wide expanse of open space, some amount of visual screening around the parking area would be desirable. 2. Napoleon Park The necessary 10,000 square feet of land for parking is likewise available at Napoleon Park. Grading and surfacing would be required. The parking area would also serve other park users. E. Vegetation Removal: �1 ?' 1. Sturgis Ferry Park Only weeds inhabit the riverbank near the ramp site at Sturgis Ferry Park. There are intermittant clusters of =' trees along the length of the river but there are none in the immediate vicinity of either ramp site. The parking area would be situated on top of the landfill, therefore only grass would be disturbed in building the parking lot. 2. Napoleon Park Land immediately adjacent to the river is heavily wooded ±i along this length of riverbank. However, the proposed ramp site itself appears to have already been cleared. One ?' big locust tree, largely dead, obstructs the area along which the ramp would probably be built. This tree may have to be removed for the ramp to be built at this site. The proposed parking area is grassy with no trees. F. Local Accessibility: 1. Sturgis Ferry Park There is presently no access from Highway 218 to the river at Sturgis Ferry Park. An access road would have to be built and permission obtained from the Iowa State Department of Transportation to access the park from Highway 218. A curb cut presently exists along Highway 218 near the southern ramp site. Assuming this cut is used as an access point for the south site, the road would extend about 200 feet. The north site is approximately 350 feet away from Highway 218 assuming a straight line distance. If access is restricted to the existing curb cut off of Highway 218 the road would be longer than 350 feet. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES 0 9 ;•MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB N CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101IIES 2. Napoleon Park A gravel road begins at the entrance to Napoleon Park and continues to within several hundred feet of the river. An estimated 150 feet of additional gravel would be required to complete this road and improvements made to the existing gravelled area. G. Ownership: All properties appear to be owned by the City, although there is some question concerning the nature of the interest held by the Airport Commission in Sturgis Ferry Park. H. Topography: 1. Sturgis Ferry Park (a) North Site *; The landfill surface at Sturgis Ferry Park is quite flat and at this site begins sloping towards the river approximately 30 feet from the water's edge. The vertical distance from the top of this ridge to r; the water's edge is roughly 12 feet. As a 12 to 15 percent slope is desirable for a boat ramp, some excavation would be required here. The flat landfill surface, extending nearly 400 feet from the landfill margin to Highway 218, is ideal for parking. (b) Site .South The riverbank at this site is much steeper than is the Vbank V at the north site. The same 12 foot drop occurs over a distance of only 5, rather than 30 feet. A greater amount of excavation would therefore be necessary. The distance from the river to Highway 218 is only 200 feet at this point but still provides ample space for parking. 2. Napoleon Park a - The topography at Napoleon Park makes this site well suited for the construction of a boat ramp and parking facilities. The land surface slopes gently and continuously towards the river so that no extra drainage and only a minimal amount of grading would be required. Although the natural slope is only about 6 percent, a 13% ramp grade can be achieved by cutting into the riverbank for a short distance. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101IIES _MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 01d V. SUMMARY Although it is closest to the Burlington Street dam the Pollution Control Plant appears to be the least satisfactory site for a boat ramp. Both sites at Sturgis Ferry Park and the Napoleon Park site appear to be suitable for a boat ramp with Sturgis Ferry Park having the advantage of greater proximity to the Burlington Street dam and good visibility. The Napoleon Park site is a more attractive natural site and .is compatible with other proposed park activities. Adequate parking area is available at all the sites. Cost estimates for all three sites are very similar, with gravelled access roads and parking lots. At Napoleon Park, asphalting the road and parking area increases the cost considerably. Parks and Recreation might be willing to share in this extra cost. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES 1101NES r ,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB i *Source: Stanley Consultants, h ! Cost fugures assume a CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA SITE 1. Sturgis Ferry, South Site 2. Sturgis Ferry, North Site Direct access Access at existing curb cut 3. Napoleon Park Gravel drive and parking Bituminous asphalt drive and parking 4. Pollution Control Facility Gravel drive and parking Bituminous asphalt drive and parking i *Source: Stanley Consultants, h ! Cost fugures assume a CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA ,.-J4ICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA i LOCATIONS OF POS I S I BLE BOAT RAMP S i TES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES i I S I BLE BOAT RAMP S i TES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES i I I I i L" I 1 'I i 1 i i' I- i a li 3 t '{ s 4 h � --MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB _1 • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENFER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D June 25, 1979 The Honorable Robert A. Vevera, Mayor City of Iowa City, Iowa Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Vevera: Please accept my resignation as assistant city attorney effective Wednes- day, August 1, 1979, at 5:00 P.M. In early August we will be moving to St. Louis where I will be a student at a theological seminary. I would like to thank the city council, city manager Neal Berlin, city clerk Abbie Stolfus, and the whole staff for the support I have re- ceived. Especially, I want to thank John Hayek, Angela Ryan, Leila Waller, and former assistant city attorney Anatolij Kushnir for their i counsel, encouragement, and friendship. Our City has seen much betterment in the past five years, and I am pleased to have played a small part in that process. Very truly yours, Robert H. Bowlin Assistant City Attorney cc: Neal Berlin Abbie Stolfus John Hayek Angela Ryan Leila Waller Anatolij Kushnir jml/4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES O 90 i 1 i i' i � I j a --MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB _1 • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENFER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D June 25, 1979 The Honorable Robert A. Vevera, Mayor City of Iowa City, Iowa Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Vevera: Please accept my resignation as assistant city attorney effective Wednes- day, August 1, 1979, at 5:00 P.M. In early August we will be moving to St. Louis where I will be a student at a theological seminary. I would like to thank the city council, city manager Neal Berlin, city clerk Abbie Stolfus, and the whole staff for the support I have re- ceived. Especially, I want to thank John Hayek, Angela Ryan, Leila Waller, and former assistant city attorney Anatolij Kushnir for their i counsel, encouragement, and friendship. Our City has seen much betterment in the past five years, and I am pleased to have played a small part in that process. Very truly yours, Robert H. Bowlin Assistant City Attorney cc: Neal Berlin Abbie Stolfus John Hayek Angela Ryan Leila Waller Anatolij Kushnir jml/4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES O 90 ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA REC"VED JUN 2 8 1979 • 9 Lea ue of Iowa Municipalities Suite 100 900 • Des Maines Street. Out Moines, Iowa 50316 • 515/265.9961 June 27, 1979 PRESIDENT Kmn.'It E. Kew Mayor Mown City VICE PRESIDENT TO: Selected Municipal Officials Dorothy Van Horn c°"""In°'""" '""r"O^ FROM: Robert W. Harpster, ,Executive Director PAST NIE90ENr Hu L, mons. SUBJECT: National League of Cities Annual Convention At e..n , Yu Lvn Mm.bii.... lr - - - - - - - - - DIRECRIRS I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I "-,ban S. Conlon For, F°,t ooeY, Rabat, S. Natal, The annual convention of the National League of Cities will be held November i mber 24-28, 1979 in Las Vegas. j Fon Afodison Marilyn McCrary Enclosed is a complete mplete brochure including registration, hotel L.I,n City reservation form and program outline. j Paul Niel Coy Cyk rmiran,, RlthntlE.Dlwn Because this year's convention coincides with the Thanksgiving + h..rpnr j week- end, reservations should be made as early as possible. Early regis- tration lu,ZIuun D-11-1Ranti.k will entitle you to reduced rates until September 1st. 5;;; f'", Additionally, the League has arranged for a block of rooms for Iowa I I.oP.R°on officials at the Sahara Hotel. These rooms are on a first-come, first - serve basis and : I WOO". LI.yd S .... ,, will only be available until September 1st. All un- filled rooms will be released on that Aennn, date. If you plan on attending you should indicate that you want "IOWA j Richard D. Snynon a room in the BLOCK" when completing the hotel reservation form. M.Iyur Cir n4th E. Ka At..E Smith One final note. Because the convention falls on the busiest holiday weekend in rh°""citu. Las Vegas, no one will be allowed to check in to a hotel room on Saturday, the 24th. Plan Tully ''' i I cuurrcdm,n to arrive in Las Vegas either on Friday, the 23rd, or Sunday the 25th to 9 Dubv°are avoid this problem. As soon as you receive a confirmation of a hotel 1 Ex ECYTI VE DIRECTOR I room, you must send one night's deposit to guarantee your room. ! flobnt W. Nutl,t" Last year over fifty Iowans represented our state at this convention. I hope your schedule is allows you to attend this year. RWH/mc j I enc. I j i I • 139► i IIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIOES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES flo IBES I ,-,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING June 13, 1979 Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of June 11 and 12 were distributed to the staff (copy attached). Items to be included on the agenda for next week are: Railroad crossing agreement with Crandic First reading of garbage ordinance Public hearing for plans for Streetscape Project, Phase II A Motion to approve revised fiscal policy Public hearing to amend sign ordinance Public hearing on the suspension of First Avenue Kerr-McGee liquor license ( Third reading of ordinance regarding dancing regulations } The City Manager had requested department heads to submit.ideas to be presented to Mr. Ken Ruberg of Congressman Leach's office who will meet with the staff on June 20 at 10:00 A.M. The following items were mentioned: LEAA - Highway Safety i ASAP Program i EPA Urban Incentive Program Delays in getting UMiA grants y 13 C Agreement National Park Legislation Availability of intergovernmental training funds The Assistant City Manager advised that the Press -Citizen is publishing the annual government issue. The staff was asked to review for possible changes the material pertaining to their departments before noon tomorrow. ii The Assistant City Manager also advised that by Friday the policy determination items L for the League of Iowa Municipalities must be in the mail. The Human Relations Director spoke briefly concerning the new job evaluation plan. A copy of this document is to be furnished to each department head this afternoon. A pay plan will be included as well as new evaluation forms. A meeting was scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Friday for all department heads to discuss the plan. The department heads were asked to meet with the Human Relations Director individually as well. The meeting on Friday will deal primarily i 134 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES flo IBES i i i i i i F i I i I i I I i 4 I � r 1. I r. i i `i i I y i I I I I ;,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA with issues which are common with all departments and also with any glaring deficiencies with the plan. The discussion on Friday will be on positions outside the bargaining units. The meeting will last one hour. The department heads were asked to designate someone from their department to attend if they are unable to do so. Prepared by: Lorraine Saeger MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•OES MOIRES ;MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA I ' I Informal Council Meeting June 11, 1979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CFDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES W DATE RECD REFERRED TU DE ~ OOMM�TS/STATUSUBJECT Building Code - Greenhouses 6-11 H&IS Explore design standards and confer with City Manager re. administrative resolution to Blum complaint. Meet with Council in executive si,,,,Jon .. Linda Eaton Case 6-11 Legal for update prior to Iowa Civil Rights Commission hearing. Presentation to Council to address Housing Code - Historical Buildings 6-11 Legal ASAP current problems with College Block exemption Building, Hold in abeyance re. College Block Housing Code Enforcement 6-11 H&IS Building, Burkley Building and Black's Gaslight Village as relates to windows until after' I pnal Department address Council. Motorcycle stall to be metered w=� Burlington Street Parking Lot 6-11 Public Wks designated. 100 Block East Burlington Advise City Manager re. problems with Inoperative Equipment 6-11 Public Wks motor grader mold board. i Street Oiling Program 6-11 Public Wks Discuss with City Manager how oiling program will be started earlier next year, Attempt to get Pelling to oil ASAP or Conklin Lane 6-11 Public Wks schedule this as highest City priority when oiling program begins. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CFDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES -'MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 Informal Council Meeting June 17, 7979 DEPARTMENT REFERRALS Page 2 SUBJECTc o REFERREDDATE ~ N COMMENTS/STATUS Selective Alley Oiling 6-11 Public Wks Council favors oiling of certain alleys Alley east of 500 block of S. Gilbert (Close Mansion) is to be oiled. Scott Boulevard right-of-way 6-11 Public Wks Right-of-way to be acquired at 1 IF, feet width as originally specified. Board and Commission applications 6-11 City Mgr Draft letter from Mayor to all Library Board applicants encouraging them to apply for other boards and commissions.:; Area Transportation Study 6-11 P&PD Advise City Manager regarding status of,l P&Z review of ATS "I" Street Water Damages 6-11 Legal Advise Council re. total amount of claims from water main break. Correspondence 6-11 City Mgr Letter to Jane Eikleberry re. Cot '1 decision not to confer in executiDe jf session. I ill 0 11CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA i I Regular Council Meeting June 12, 1979 SUBJECT Library Board Motorcycle Parking Ralston Creek Obstruction Mowing of City right-of-way Widening Grand Avenue Freeway 518 Vacation DEPARTMENT REFERRALS O W DATE REFERRED DWATE H 6-12 11 City Mgr 6-12 11 Public Wks 6-12 11 Public Wks 6-12 Il parks & Rec City Mgr 6-12 Public Wks P&PD 6-12 (Dennis K. draft) 6-12 II FYI Neighborhood Site Improvement Program 116-12 11P&PD 6-12 I( P&PD MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOIIIES Communicate with Tom Imnermann any problem areas re. collective bargaining Traffic Engineer's memo removed "n Consent Calendar. Discuss with City Manager. Check to determine if Jack Lee is - "dumping" in area of lst Avenue in accordance with decision of National Advise City Manager re, mowing schedule for this year. Review status of project relative to projected costs. Advise Council. Send letter to Downey with copy, Kassel re. misstatements in Kasse rs letter. Clemens Erdahl gone for three weeks ite during FY 80 plat show that all existing trees remain? MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING June 20, 1979 Departmental referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of June 18 and 19 were distributed to the staff (copy attached). Items for next week's agenda include: Public hearing on budget amendments i Resolution approving budget amendments Award of bids for furnishings and equipment for the Senior Center The City Manager introduced Ms. Nancy Seiberling of Project GREEN who gave a slide presentation of the work accomplished by Project GREEN. The staff met with Mr. Ken Ruberg of Congressman Leach's office to discuss some of the concerns of the staff. Pre red by: AD Lorraine Saeger V 5 MICROFILMED BY i JORM MICROLAB I CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES i i Informal Council Meeting Odne i$ 1979 --IMICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES tlolllEs I SUBJECT DATE REC D REFERRED TO DATE DUE E �/STATUS uiSchedule for P&Z discussion with PAD 1750 Rochester 6-18 City Mgr Council at informal meeting. Re. question of access to the wes Hy Vee LSNRD, Highway 6 6-18 Public Wks/ ._F Hy Vee onto Sand Road - Legal 1) Traffic engineer recommendation to Council re. Possible roblems with railroad crossing PW discuss with Manager) 2) Legal advise Council re. City lia- bility if this access crosses railroad tracks. Public Wks/ Advise Council re, cost estimate of i Ridge Road Drainage 6-18 Legal remedy for problem near Ball property and re. assessment of other problem il .1 on of City liability in general re. (. h I drainage problems. Send info to Council and to Mr. Hendershot. Meet with individual department heads to assess need for Civic Center, F Signs for handicapped accessibility 6-18 P&PD Rec. Center, parks, etc. I Will telephone and fountain in City Accessibility fixtures - handicapped 6-18 P&PD Plaza be accessible? Don't include agendas in Council packet.f Board and Commission agendas 6-18 City Mgr. Place copy in Council reading file. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES tlolllEs Imfermal Meeting June 18, 1979 ! Page 2 r ,MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA i DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES r.IORIES W SUBJECT c p REFERRED our � w COMMENTS/STATUS TO W Respond to Council inquiry re. why Printed Material 6-18 Finance packet material is usually printed on one side only. These may be donated for public Paving bricks for public use 6-18 Public Wks Respond to request from "Friends or Old Brick" and monitor installation as these will be in public right-of-way.' Establish a relevant policy. Bicyclists still using old crossing. Old First Avenue Pedestrian crossing 6-18 Public Wks Post signs to designate "Not a Crossing-', Use Sidewalk" Future absence 6-18 Info Carol deProsse will be gone 6-25 and 6-26 Report to Council - 1 Has projeS ?een Sturgis Corner Boat Ramp 6-18 P&PD resolved to be compatible with HUD-s1p 12) 75% low income benefit requirement, aJ Is Mace Braverman still willing to , donate this land fora boat ramp Handbill prohibition -18 Legal Does this restriction on commercial distribution violate "free speech" rights? Is such distribution permitted! Mali? Is there need fnr a revision re. conflicting language? I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES r.IORIES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA I Informal Council Meeting June 18, 1979 Pae3 r i i DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IDES W SUBJECTr� p AFM RED D COMMENTS/STATUS �F Parking on Broadway - 1600 block6-18 Public Wks Advise Council re, request by residents to move parking to opposite side. "F" Street right-of-way 6-18 Public Wks How can high pressure gas line be(_ 77 moved if building on site is proposed. Also status of ground. „Is H&IS this site one approved by HUD as acceptable for public housing? City Mgr/ City Manager contact Mary Ann Volm. Spouse Abuse 6-18 P&PD/ Is straw man purchase re. property Legal acquisition a possibility. Also Councilrpnnrt t s under which we can rehabilitate house with 1 Housing Rehab funds. Senior Center Building 6-18 P&PD Report to City Manager re. HUD sir"-)ff ' on purchase of the building. Cance get final approval from them? i I i — i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110IDES )FILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA DEPARTMENT REFERRALS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101HES SMECT DATE f REERRED ouE COMMENTS/STATUS F � Reduced Cab Fares 6-19 City Mgr Schedule informal agenda time on 6-25-79 re. proposal by A Better Cab Company. Refer to Civil Rights Specialist for review. Beer Permit suspension 6-19 City Clerk �, Kerr-McGee permit to be suspended�,,,:r 1 14 days beginning July 9, 1979. i Plugged drains 6-19 Public Wks Check drains in Iowa Avenue parking lots 100 block of South Capitol P 6_ 19 Public Wks Advise City Mgr why 2 storm sewers (10 20 and ) are being replaced with only one 18" sewer. Boat Ramp - Stanley Report 6-19 P&PD Include in 6-22-79 Council Information :. Packet. i Garbage pickup 6-19 Public Wks Check four-plex on North Linn Str' taken off list - should be picker)`up. Property of Byron Ross. Mandatory Garbage Pickup Service 6-19 City Attny Discuss with legal staff A.G.'s opinion and advise Council re. private haulers being allowed to serve MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101HES '-I!U2ufILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA The Building Line. Volume 22 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PLAN -CHECK FEES June 1979 Some time ago the City Council authorized the Building Official to charge plan -check fees for building permit applications. To date, the Building Official has charged plan -check fees by including fees for construction of minor buildings, such as one and two family homes, garages and remodel- ing, as part of the building permit fee. Important buildings, such as commercial and industrial buildings and all the urban renewal projects, had the plan -checking performed by the International Conference of Build- ing Officials in Kansas City. The fees for the plan -check on important buildings was assessed separately and billed separately to the applicant. Since the previous resolutions developed by Council did not specify as to how the Building Official was arriving at plan -check fees, and since the number of major projects has increased markedly in Iowa City, we felt there was a need for a new resolution to clarify procedures under which plan -check fees were assessed. On June 12, 1979, by unanimous vote of the City Council the following resolution for plan -check fees was adopted. All new construction shall be charged a plan -check fee as follows: 1. For single family and duplex dwellings the plan -check fee shall be considered as 501 of the building permit fee; 2. 'Plan -check fees for all other buildings shall be 65% of the building permit fees; 3. Remodeling or repair work valued less than $15,000 shall not be assessed a plan -checking fee. Building permit fees for single family and duplex dwellings have not been changed. This resolution merely clarifies that the present fee that is being paid will 'still be the same, however, 50% of that fee will be con- sidered as being a plan -check fee. The resolution also raised the value of repair and remodeling work requiring a plan -check fee from $1,000 to $15,000, a help to small job contractors and do-it-yourselfers. There is no change in the cost of permits for commercial or multi -family construc- tion, the time of anulication for a buil It has not been an uncommon practice for the Division of Building Inspec- tion to review a large project such as an apartment complex, or a commercial structure, only to have the project scrapped by the owner because of insufficient financing or various other problems. Some plans take up to ten days to completely review which is a considerable cost to the City. Without some type of plan -check fee paid in advance, later collection will be most difficult. Contractors should note that starting immediately plan -check fees will be assessed at the time of -application and before the plans will be reviewed. If the project should be terminated or if for some reason a permit is not obtained, the permit fee money will be returned to the applicant. There will be no refund of plan -check fees, 1393 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEUAN NAI'I DS•7C' '1U MICS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA 1 STATISTICS MINIMUM HOUSING During May, 1979, 254 structures were inspected containing 895 dwelling units and 594 rooming units. 385 dwelling units and 135 rooming units were found to be in compliance with the Min- imum Housing Code of Iowa City. 510 dwelling units and 459 rooming units did not comply with the Minimum (lousing Code. BUILDING INSPECTION During the month of May, 1979, 60 Building Permits, 28 Mechanical Permits, 24 Plumbing Permits, and 36 Electrical Permits have been issued by the City. The total value of all May construction in Iowa City is $1,477,722. There were 5 demolition permits issued. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM During May, 1979, 8 units were brought into the Section 8 Program. Total units, Section 8 = 331. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SPOTS BEFORE YOUR EYES The Division of Building Inspection has recently initiated a new Notice of Inspec- tion device to help call violations to the contractors attention. When a violation is discovered during a building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspection, a flourescent orange label 1;" in diameter will be placed on the Notice of Inspection card posted on the property so that the violation can be brought ilmiediately to the contractors attention. This orange label is readily visible from long distances . and we hope that it will be more noticable to the contractor and property owner. Occassionally no one is on the Job site when the inspection is made or laborers forget to tell the supervisor about the inspection and the violation. Contractors have asked the City to help make certain that field notices are readily visible. The bright orange markings are designed to help contractors notice the inspection report more readily and to avoid costly delays by missed notices or expensive tear out of covered violations. 59i 'oN >!uu� tlM01'ALIOtlM ObZZS eMoi `,f3L3 eMol u046u}4seM '3 OLb HIYd sao}A.IaS u0}4oadsul pue 38tllsOd'S'R 66LsnoN 10 4uaw4ueda0 LttH Y10H . 44 LO eMol 3 o xm MICROFILMED By JORM MICROLAB r.EUAP RAPIDS.acI, •ionirS MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA City of Iowa City Department of Housing and Inspection Services 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 l• IQId Bill ll. S. 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Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 354-1800 Vol. 2, No. 4 Paul Glaves, Development Coordinator Linda Schreiber, Editor GOVERNOR ROBERT LUCAS SQUARE FOUNTAIN Attention will certainly focus in the heart of City Plaza at the point where Dubuque and College Streets meet. This is the location of the Governor Robert Lucas Square Fountain. The creation of an idea of many citizens, business representatives, City Council, staff and consultants. Like City Plaza, the Fountain is nearly complete. A local firm, Planned Environments, designed the project, and are supervising its construction. Landscape architect, Bob Satter, said that the Fountain's concept originates from the historical development of Iowa City and the City's association with the Iowa River. The Fountain's water movement in pools and ripples creates an Impression of an oasis in the midst of everyday hussle and activity. The name, Governor Robert Lucas Square, was derived from our community's history. Lucas was the first territorial governor of Iowa. Interest will center on three copper hairpin sculptures in the fountain. The sculptures will eventually oxidize to complement the kiosk roofs located throughout the plaza. When the Pool is dry, the sculpture's design provides winter interest in the plaza area. Outlining the fountain are two pools which can be kept dry and also used as a stage area for performing artists, speakers or other activities. A storage area located beneath the lower pool houses the equipment to pump water into the sculpture. Chlorine and anti -form injectors are automatically added to the water. Once the water is in the sculpture gravity takes over and the water cascades into the pools. The lower pool wall and planters that surround the fountain are constructed at seating height. Conveniently, the windows in Plaza Centre One also provide comfortable seating. Stage lights on the large poles control the three levels of lighting In the fountain area: spotlights may be used to draw out sculpture features or stage events; evening lighting will highlight events and activities; security lighting for pedestrian safety. The stage area has been designed to Include electricity for amplifiers and speakers. Both the stage lighting and the fountain may be remote controlled. Finishing touches in the Lucas Square stage area include paving the area with old Purington paving bricks which were removed from under the concrete on College and Dubuque Streets. 1 v � "ICROFWIEO 8, JORM MICROLAB :;J LMED BY JORhI FtICROLAB City Plaza fountain can bt edited Committee was formed in Nuvember, the Fountain's $131,000 total cost, providing $50,000 matching funds. CEDAR RAPIDS APID DES MOIPIES, MVIA to volunteer contribution The Governor Lucas Square 1977 to raise funds for tiie Fountain's construction. Of $81,000 will be raised by the Committee. Iowa City is The Jaycee's donated $2,000 from the proceeds of the carnival held last year on the site of the Old Capitol Center at a cermony in Lucas Square on June 14. This donation leaves the Committee $2,000 short of its $81,000 goal. Chairperson Tom Wegman credits 80-85% of the donations to downtown businesses. Committee members employed a variety of fund raising activities, entitled Fountain Turn - On. Mock invitations were sent to a nine course dinner. Individuals were requested to donate to the Fountain what they would have spent for this night out on the town. Iowa Citians have had and will have another opportunity to "own a piece of the downtown" by purchasing a brick from the Committee during Sidewalk Sale Days. Those of you who are skeptical that the bricks may be resold to another individual will be able to check and point with pride to your brick which contributed to the downtown beautification. Around the fountain, each of the bricks sold will be numbered in chalk for easy identification on September 22 at the Grand Opening Day Art Surrounds The Plaza. Watch for a complete listing of events in later publications. CITY PLAZA is taking shape. Most of the landscaping is complete. Work crews are busily adding final touches to the Plaza. Benches and other amenities are In place, crews have now shifted their attention to brick paving. Hastings Paving of Queens, New York, paving subcontractors, have completed laying the brick on the southern portion of Dubuque Street. Before the bricks are set into place store front to store front throughout the Plaza, the Hastings crew grades the surface and lays a two inch asphalt base. Grout spread between the bricks and liquid neoprene stabilizes and holds them in place. Dubuque Street paving will be completed first, thereby allowing crews to finish the playground before the paving on College Street begins. The remaining Plaza area east of Penney's to Linn Street will be completed in coordination with the new Public Library. OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS USUAL. The moving dust has settled at 112 E. College Street, the new location of Buc Leathers. The display area in their new location has increased and women's merchandise expanded, and many new exciting items added. With Buc's move to City Plaza now complete, preparations are underway to move the "last of the Clinton Street modulars" to the West Branch Community School District where these buildings will be used for school facilities. Also being removed are the dual purpose planter boxes lining Clinton Street. When these boxes were filled with plant materials, the planters helped to beautify and protect the modulars from vehicular traffic. The boxes, now worn and Jagged, are being put to rest. The City is recycling some of the plant materials to a more permanent home to landscape the City Service Building area. Fifteen 30 -minute parallel parking meters will be Installed on the east side of Clinton Street for shoppers' convenience. STARS IN THE BARS Speaking of volunteer efforts, the Iowa City -Johnson County Arts Council sponsored a benefit to raise money for the Community Arts Center. "Stars in the Bars" was a way for the Arts Council to offer the public something in return for their support, commented Marilyn Levin, former chairperson of the Arts Council. Forty-two local performers provided four evenings of first rate entertainment at Maxwell's, The Fieldhouse, Sanctuary and Grand Daddy's. The proceeds from the $2,00/person cover charge will go the Arts Center. What better way to support our local arts'. CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPT. OF COMIX DCVELOPMUT CIVIC CENTER IOWA CITY, IOWA 52140 MICROFILMED B, JORM MICROLAB Lunn og P: aC•aI •i,,; .;, ., BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGf PAID Iowa clrr, sown Permit No. 155 GI:I.RUI-ILMEU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS MID DES MOINES, IOWA Loom g weniments 1 in DOCU E JNT AVA1LABLG be ruts cheaper and beer By NEAL R. PEIRCE 0 lm w� M Nr•. r.rAo Local EY, CALIF. — Local L11, meAb acreea ID:der moan and gran under Proposition 13-Ilke pressures, and predict a service disaster if their federal revemle4har. Ing money Is terminated. But they'ro largely Ignoring an exciting any of proposals that could dramatically reduce the bill they pay for police and fire protection. to all, the "public safety" functions consume MS percent to 15 percent of local budgets, if their tate could be cut substantially, fiscal pressures would relax quickly. And, claims the Berkeley -based Institute for Local Self-0ovfmmeot, the quality of fire and police service could be upgraded In the process. Tbs beiitate, tacked away In the bowels of the rambling old Quemoat BaW bete, has uaed a $M.000 grant from the Lilly Foundation to ebur, at is remarkable IN of proposals to reduce public safety budgets. Police and firefighters would be required to enlist for stints, like a true military force. Cities would take over fire insurance Indemnity for sit proper. ids within their borders. Indeed of sitting Idly In ftrebowas waiting for C" firefightere would we all their 47 sera -emergency Ila conducetng a wrk1'ould DhW dmo twoy purer profeorlonal tasks now artiod out by uniformed police and firefighters. Summaries of all then money-mv. In Idea were circulated widely to Intel officials acres the country; the Berkeley Institute offered fall fesw- " Studies. Until Preposition is pamud last year, the response was tihBy se W. tlloes rhes, Igdrls re IncraesW, list only 15 jusisdic- tions have hope .experimentation With the imdtute's propaeed reforms. Wb'e to his=? tathaegie laid officials? Obstructionist public aloe? Both, without gwstlsa. Bet Institute Director John Baallban, termer mayor of Oekdn4 aegpeis another, brg* IavleibNalplt 0. lees) Mediu, wbdb aoaeiaauy peaasa a req lea! official who tries a moo- aamOt iesoatla and lbs ►alb. Municipally provided fire tswoce for W a CHO property owners might Involve the most dramatic cost savings. Us not ef the problem Is said to be IM divorce at lnorexe under. writing (raw fire pnveatia s and fire ttgltting. Iaevnna eanpedas have Blue Intered b [fro preresuoq u fhl loves an as Olay m simply Increase rates. Insurance -rating m sten don't credit cities for f re pe -1 office Major savinp won't come, the Isutete sap, out "a single entity has management costed over the IoW fire protectls, sutler —fin Ilgbting, prwvmllon end Insurance — provldteg ere istatRaw and responsive system" LoW gee• eramest, Ire proposed, should be that eouty. With the municipality writing policies W May pswnlmu sae for reddaad, the his commission W win owes it and profit eegsete- tica of private insure" — an= ee petceei of the cat of fire luurnoe — would be eliminated. Lower Insurance rates would be a otroq Incentive for residents to support active Ilnprueestia efforts. Boullhae acknowledges municipal urn lr m W try, motl araq d i,depeadvet lm,ra,ce sgsate and broken, But he thinks The big insurance companies might me a Fide opportunity In V , , " g dun with catastrophic M Iwnaet — for amus unlikely event as the grunt Chicago lin of Ip1. The big can lrw "old ave" the fmmamu n art of peprwasbow eaiin lggg� with iena�& jesWtiny new igwls end Iedir" beeneheld DA 67Y7 Of the trNlual M ds- pastowd _'thane lotions with W s a rid Ike fUtibone dtheir �WAPW. ew, — ahrla law "ser err alder bee, affected by +sial Other city personnel, released from their Our mat &a figlltly. dolles when Ma�itam iths. fighters eyed ue most then 6 percent ef their wort boom Bghusa ars As a major reform, the Msitete propos flet all of flragob s' me. 6nUdly oodr andyedto I meororbg Bre MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS.DEt 11j)jurS hazards. Tbese ernes -trained fire - 40I Mospecton WNW to called by elecelwnlc pager who nsaded for M fighting. "BeiWy ispaetios," says Haub" "Vold may gei nmigk- as Wheproolio�"lshouo lly reduce fire @Wb could be radige. Comb of cally tt e lly reduced. AA bandM of dtW keludlag kr* field. Orb, PW/Idd, NJ., and Ams, a., have Ingo to experiment with thbnew approwch. Bak police and fire services, tr Insula says, are burdened by a M0.10 -3e yourpeatest path that fags amplges' open'. out rst6'snnt yeah.11"lock. !o" lir Ith Iaaa by Inactivity and pike officers soured from disavemble and Men gapublic con- ujnaMkaaW dWNBty clw, Aad solea west Meq pressure to earicb. already Penrose pada plass, which semelMes sad M parent ei ssdrter edlveeffieora WhIM have a[have hsgo te ehlfi te (far les amides to pay d esladlPUMMa VatY wile .ndrzIniz than id wool of rune m � raNlre ewau afflesu, ter Ir1aaLM. Leal aessttraveaa min PAW of aelen and qutel-wiser wt opposition to achieve Seth reforms, but the potential payoff Is alar enough major public urlap � nately. Can the o m realistically be seldeved? Agals, the answer providing thepublic -iit� with W media Vida{ the tend — sawn" and then sapporfa than /ororomaat officials who Iamoaahate tN co npbsivetbannrwaysotry. 1315 :EDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA