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IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 21, 1974
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Mary Neuhauser
Barbara Nicknish
Patt Cain
Bill Hines
Jim Lindberg
Caroline Bassett
Earle Murphy
Don Schmeiser
Tony Osborne
Bill Neppl
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. In considering the charge of the consultant to be hired for
the development of a Riverfront Plan, the Iowa City River -
front Commission recommends that the consultant be instructed
that as a first priority, consideration be given to preserva-
tion and improvement of the Iowa River Corridor as an open
space and green area.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
Chairperson Neuhauser called the meeting to order. By unanimous
ballot Mary Neuhauser was re-elected chairperson of the Riverfront
Commission. Barbara Nicknish was elected vice -chairperson by
unanimous ballot. Minutes of the January 17, 1974 meeting were
approved.
Mrs. Neuhauser reported that warning signs had been put up on the
river, but as of yet no cables had been strung across the river.
It was also reported that the second sentence of recommendation
No. l to the City Council in the Janaury 17, 1974 Commission
minutes was deleted on advice of the City Attorney's office.
A possible change in Commission meeting time was discussed but it
was decided to keep the present meeting time. However, the
March 21, 1974 meeting time will be changed to 7:30 p.m. and held
in the Urban Renewal Conference Room to accommodate the citizen's
meeting which will follow the regular meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Mrs. Neuhauser announced that the Soil Conservation Commission
was holding an informational meeting on the Soil Study for
Johnson County. This meeting was scheduled for February 21, 1974
at 7:30 P.M.
A report concerning the Riverfront Commission By -Laws was deferred
until the March 21, 1974 meeting.
Bill Hines reported that the Environmental Law Committee was
presently working on legal implementation techniques concerning
the River Corridor Plan. These techniques include procedures
dealing with eminent domain, easements, zoning and other matters
pertinent to the plan.
Chairperson Neuhauser reported that the recommendation and Com-
mission minutes of January 17, 1974 sent to the City Council had
been made part of the public hearing on the rezoning request by
Streb-National By -Products. A question was raised whether the
City Council would act on the Commission's recommendation to defer
action on all requests to change the zoning classification of any
parcel of land now fronting on the Iowa River until after July 1,
1974, pending completion of a Riverfront Plan. The matter was
discussed in terms of whether action would occur before or after
a decision was made of the Streb rezoning classification request.
Discussion followed concerning the plan for the southern portion
of the Iowa River from Highway #218 to the Burlington Street
Bridge. Bill Hines introduced and Patt Cain seconded a motion
asking that in light of the decision to employ a planning consultant
to prepare a Riverfront plan, the Planning and zoning Commission
support the Riverfront Commission's request to the City Council to
declare a moratorium on rezoning of parcels of land fronting on
the Iowa River until completion of the plan or one (1) year, which-
ever comes first. The motion passed 5-0.
Mrs. Neuhauser reported that in conversation with the City Manager
it had been indicated to her that the Riverfront Commission could
have representation during the process of hiring a consultant. In
considering the charge of the consultant to be hired for the
development of a Riverfront Plan, the Riverfront Commission re-
commends to the Council that the consultant be instructed that as
a first priority consideration be given to preservation and improve-
ment of the Iowa River Corridor as an open space and green area.
Tentative objectives adoptedbythe Commission in reaching the goal
of.open space and green area along the Iowa River Corridor are the
following:
1. Corresponding control of land use along the River
Corridor green belt in order to provide for overall
land use compatibility.
2. Increase to the fullest extent possible, access to
both banks along the river corridor.
3. Provide links to park and recreation areas adjacent
to the Iowa River through the use of bikeways, trails
and other compatible means of transportation.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.-
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 21, 1974
CIVIC CENTER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
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Elliott Full
Jack Perkins
- Claude Peterson
W. R. Summerwill
David Iiartwig
E. K. Jones
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
Chairman Full called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
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Mr. Jones read the minutes of the January meeting. Summerwill
moved, Perkins seconded the motion that the minutes be approved
as read. Motion carried.
Jones presented the bills for the month of February. Peterson
moved, Perkins seconded the motion that the bills be paid as
presented. Motion carried.
Jones presented letters from Attorney William Meardon and
Powers -Willis & Associates. General discussion followed.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:15 p.m.
The next meeting will be March 21, 1974, Civic Center, at 7:30 p.m.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: June Davis
Robin Powell
James Sangster
CITY STAFF PRESENT: H. Eugene Chubb
Bill Neppl
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
That those areas of the West Landfill, not now being actively used
for landfill operations be made available for recreation uses, in-
cluding recreational vehicles, and that access for these uses be
developed as part of the 1974 Development Activities. It should be
noted that the Iowa City Competition Riders, Inc,. motorcycle club,
have offered their assistance and cooperation in the development of
the area and programs.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
The Iowa City Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session
on the 6th day of March, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the conference room
of the Old Davis Building. Chairperson Sarah Fox presiding.
Steve Carlson, of the Iowa City Competition Riders, Inc., presented
a request for a riding area in the Iowa City area, with particular
reference to the New City Landfill for motorcycle trails. Motor-
cycles have been causing to Iowa City -"unknowing vandalism" resulting
from motorcycles and motorbikes having no facilities to ride, he
stated. Mr. Carlson offered the club's assistance in designing of
the area and educational assistance for those who use the riding
area.
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY PARK
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 6, 1974
DAVIS BUILDING
CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joan Buxton
Sarah Fox
Virginia Hebert
Orrin Marx
James Lindberg
James Roegiers
MEMBERS ABSENT: June Davis
Robin Powell
James Sangster
CITY STAFF PRESENT: H. Eugene Chubb
Bill Neppl
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
That those areas of the West Landfill, not now being actively used
for landfill operations be made available for recreation uses, in-
cluding recreational vehicles, and that access for these uses be
developed as part of the 1974 Development Activities. It should be
noted that the Iowa City Competition Riders, Inc,. motorcycle club,
have offered their assistance and cooperation in the development of
the area and programs.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
The Iowa City Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session
on the 6th day of March, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the conference room
of the Old Davis Building. Chairperson Sarah Fox presiding.
Steve Carlson, of the Iowa City Competition Riders, Inc., presented
a request for a riding area in the Iowa City area, with particular
reference to the New City Landfill for motorcycle trails. Motor-
cycles have been causing to Iowa City -"unknowing vandalism" resulting
from motorcycles and motorbikes having no facilities to ride, he
stated. Mr. Carlson offered the club's assistance in designing of
the area and educational assistance for those who use the riding
area.
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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
March 6, 1974
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Following duscussion, Jim Roegiers moved and Virginia Hebert seconded
that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to Council that
those areas of the West Landfill, not now being actively used for
landfill operations be made available for recreation uses, including
recreational vehicles, and that access for these uses be developed
as part of the 1974 Development Activities. It should be noted
that the Iowa City Competition Riders, Inc., motorcycle club, have
offered their assistance and cooperation in the development of the
area and programs. Motion unanimously carried.
Jim Roegiers reminded Commission that The Iowa City Competition Riders
were represented at last years May 9, 1973 Park and Recreation Com-
mission Meeting requesting a motorcycle riding area. Mr. Roegiers
requested that the motion concerning motorcycles of that meeting be
included in the minutes of the March 6, 1974 meeting. The motion
read as follows:
Following discussion, Jim Lindberg moved, seconded by
Dr. Robin Powell to recommend to the City Council the
establishment of motorized recreational vehicle tracks
located in Mesquakie Park, available only to licensed
vehicle users and other•authoiized persons and that
the rules of operation and location be worked out by
the Director of Parks and Recreation in accordance to
his memo of May 8, 1973 and subject to the approval of
the Commission. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Joan Buxton moved and Orrin Marx seconddd that the minutes of the
February 27, 1974 meeting be approved as written.
Chairperson Fox reviewed City Council action for Commission members
and reported as follows:
- The Hollywood Manor Park Study has been referred to the
City Manager for further action.
- The Mercer Park Tennis Courts would be out for bids in Spring.
- The City Council did not want the Commission to be involved
in the selection of a consultant for the Ralston Creeek Project.
- The feasability of a North East Park Study was sent to Staff.
- The City Manager will be employing, on a part time basis, a
student to study bikeways.
Chairperson Fox and Jim Linberg attended a meeting of Planning atld
Zoning and reported that P&Z endorsed"the.ides of a Park in the
Hollywood Manor Area but not suggesting they knout what priority it
stood in the City.
A lengthy discussion was held reviewing the past 1973-77 C.I.P.
Budget Summary and presenting new proposals to be added to the
new 1974 C.I.P.
A Special Meeting was called for March 20, 1974 by Chairperson
Fox at 7:30 P.M. in the Davis Building Conference Room.
Jim Roegiers moved and Jim Lindberg seconded that the meeting be ad-
journed there being no further busiftess.
Respectfully submitted,
Catharine W. Eisenhofer
Secretary
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PRESENTATION TO THE
IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION -
CONCERNING
PUBLIC USE OF CITY LAND
FOR
RECREATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIDING
Introduction
Our spot on your agenda for March 6 is gratefully appreciated
by the Iowa City Competition Riders, Inc. Our organization is
a charter motorcycle club of the American Motorcycle Association.
Our group, with a present total of 22 members includes people from
various levels of the community and has been in existence for three
years.
Suggested Rationale for
Development of Motorcycle Trails
in Johnson County
Problem
At least one-half of the motorcycles sold in Johnson County
are licensed "enduro" type machines. They are street legal and
are used a good deal of the time for straight transportation. In
addition to these machines, an ever growing number of "mini bikes"
are being purchased for non -licensed riders.
All these machines are also equipped for use on rough terrain;
however, there are no public riding areas currently being offered
in Iowa City.
Reasonable Solution
Development of a public riding area in Iowa City.
Who would benefit from such an area?
The Parks and Recreation Commission:
1) A cycle area would provide the Commission the
opportunity to expand its efforts to better
serve the "total" community.
2) A cycle area would greatly retard costly "unknown"
vandalism and disruption to city park area, and
® school grounds.
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The Iowa City Community:
1) A cycle area could greatly decrease the unlawful
use of mini bikes by non -licensed youth who now
use alleys, vacant lots, and the shoulders of
public roads.
2) Provide an area for safe riding habits to develop.
3) A designated area would create an environment and
educational experience for the respectful use of
off-road riding areas everywhere in the community,
if for no other reason than by its careful selection
and continuing responsible management.
What could Iowa City Competition Riders, Inc. do to assist
in developing such an area?
1) Design assistance
a) Land choice guidance
b) Course routing
c) Course marking
2) Educational assistance.
a) Publication of a "Trail Usage Handbook;*
b) Occasional trail riding clinics on safety
and techniques.
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The most impQr;ant junction ajr ., brdgr is to prrvenf tiut stream oink from
b. -raking down and silring the stn -am
n if there is anything of ss'hich tnot(•rcvclisu arc well aware, it is the
reality of land cltxurc and r'r ilei' c !n•alatinn. When he gtxa nut
riding, he is assailed by -N,)-1re..p--N VT ' si! n;, sheriffs and hetoop-
lcrs, gates and bars• fences and doses His favorite newspaper and
magazinz were full of d,-, propliv.Cy ilio yexrt ago end life nrTss
documenting the disaster \l`ilet a :Ycl'KT finally gets W.Artd enough
to want to do sorricthing, he is usually ;old to write Ic-ters, attend
meetings, work to !Ir -t sympathetic r.!,iictans and scud money to
organizations that hopefull. -A Ili Ilght dic good fight for motor-
cycle parks on th- door of some c..pit,:! somcv,hero.
Off-road nding aS it slvsrt IN e hi: lik- a bq.. shafg;: elephant lvt!
one is out it,, kill it, but their :,r,- and ,[nuns of people doing
ii harm. Qac person wants a tit n1 hair, anis;hcr a sm*11 chunk of
is gry. The e!e-phaw is s+.sn&:i , on someone's cnrttatls, s t the), at-
iack that fact with c hatche. 'Ihe--:eph.tr.t stomps and suisttes his
tz':l and lashes otr. uith h_s :n:i,t , but .;xncr or later. enough hale
peopie Rith parng knives an,i ltatchcts wiR tt:rt nnc vM large cla-
phant into s smalier p:!c of cicphant hamburger turd yet a smaller
pile of fertilizer and finaliy mo s dim -Lnd fading memory of an
elephant. And nobody (believe them when th,:y say :() rer.Uy wanted
to kill the crceturc in tic first place
The tail -swishing and ftu�t-s.inmping must cnntinuc, obviously, but
beyond that we must build a fcnx round the zirphani. The off -mad
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Rxholog-v-7 siva is ,supposed ;o persuade mororcyclisui to follow he rule book.
9fatorcycles can pass throw,t4 the pusa at the right side of the gate' four-
wherlr-d xhicles can't and are so excluded
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This trail is one in u ner..ork of sewml hundred miler of marked tr�ailt.
southwest of Dee-er in the Sprucrwax/ area. A lot nr .%irk went into the
creation of the network -..but it wo-i wrath IL
motorcyclist is an endangered species and just as the wilderness
freak is busily establishing sanctuaries for condors and
and everybody else's protxtiov without destroying him through
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pupfish and
wolves. so must the motorcyclist build sanctuaries for himself. The
confinement? answer is simple, at )cast in theory We estahlish a
network
analogy goes even furtber. Many species of concern to the
of marked mo[orcydc Craik. Eventually. the trwb could
environ-
mentalist will not live in captivity and at the '-'me time cannot be
crisscross the nation. Anywhcre on tion, the mntorcvclist Ls a pro.
tecit-J specie,. When he ventures
allowed to roam completely free_. The environmentalist can cry his
off the trails. ti,e motorcyclist is
like the timber wolf win straps crr,o the shcc.1 ranch.
heart out but if a timber wolf appears on it sheep ranch and looks
Notice. that our sanctuary is a nia,k d mrntrtrrvcic trail Fach
around hungrily- it is going to be shot.
Like the timber wolf, we can no longer roam completely free. Just
of
those three words is very immiriart- Change or omit ani of the
words and we cease to have a z;nc;uarN,
ss no power on earth will save the timber wolf who ventures onto a
Why marked? Oncc a tr;ul becorncs mart.ed rn etch a way that
sheep ranch, there is no power on earth that will save the off-road
it
is clearly de_tiignated rot the use n; srmr na_!icular group, it bcttomcs
motnreeelist if he insists on his "right" to ride wherever he feels like,
very, very difficult to chars}, etc st;vis In c1
,ve: t•t mark a trail,
regardless of the land and of others' feelings.
Motorcycle
someone must euthonzc it. nr snmr kii,d nt :eral f green7cni must be
parks, though, are not the answer. If th_re comes a
drawn up. The task ora person nr group who wane to ch-rngc r:r
time when '-here are no trails to ride, when there is no place, to ride
prohibit the designated use becomes infinitely ereatcr than that
but the motorcycle park,, or "noise parts" as one totally itrensitive
bureaucrat chooses to call them, then
of a
group wanting to suppress use on a troll u,;cd w•rh n:; permission or
many of you will sell your
orcyel end find a new sport. 'fntc, on the most in
only tacil approval. A few do:cn horr,epwnrrs, who are sufticici :l;
remote trail
of Nevmla, there is even now only the illusion of ricedcmr.
®rr)ncr
determined, can stop the cunstruciioTi of a pnpncui hEFhway. Butwilds
imagine the obstacfcs otic would
or later the trail will end against a highway or a gale. Bill
enrnuntcr to !rytng to shut down an
operating lnter.%tatc.
that illusion is a precious thing and even the illusion does not exist
Even more important may br tile, ps,chologiatl aspect. A
nside n park, however big the park might he.
person
conics to a train that is clotirly markers for motorcycles and
Paradox; how da WC fence 111 C, off-road motorcyclist for his own
sees
cyclists on it. Ne is offended. Fie realizes that then have someone's
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The trail :winging left it o marked trail used by motorcyclists, hikers and
horsemrn. The tracks to the right was made by a four. wheel -drive vehicle
which couldn't get through the trees and got stuck in (he mud.
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This trail or, Nai,orai Forest tend kris damaged and remains clased until
repain•d. Riders in this area respect the cloture. More good psvchologt: an
alternate trail is tvggrsted by the stop sign_
permission and that he might be embarking
on a difficult mission just to find out who
authorized it, let alone reverse the decision.
So he turns his attention to an easier battle,
someone who is clearly trespassing, or who
is riding with only marginal permission.
There is another reason for having
marked trails: they are easier to get. When
you talk to a land owner or manager about
simply "riding on his land," he can conjure
up all sorts or visions of sc:.rred meadow's,
broken fences, silted waterways, and what
have vnu. As soon as ynu start talking about
one or two marked trails, then it immediate-
ly seems less pnientially damaging. You will
in one iocation. along the western fence of
the south forty, and lie doesn't have to wor-
n' about whether you'll he riding through
his barn at milking, time.
Any trails we cyclists become responsible
for should be designated motorcycle trails,
not multiple use trails, vehicle trail,, motor
trails, or riding trails. If you have a grnuine
trail, rather than a reclaimed road or
rnilbe'd, you simply cannot afford to share it
with jeeps, dune buggies, and such- One
four-wlieel-drive Icep can do more damage
to a trail than Sfifl motorcycles would in a
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Without chit simple mewl culvert, this Oregon trail '•t,uld x,.,,: la -cam, :..
passable..4fter each rain and snnw-.nell, thr eullvrt hecomes [,,;neater rlugr,•i
If if isn't cleaned out. the next ruts: would hush out the wil-
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With the tread of this :roil alrnoii g^nr, the in kes 41e, ho rr xAwrt rtdrr, ire:
wind up like rhis--or x•nrsc If th. Fa,ry Srrvrer has t„ keep pu;ling rider„r,t
of the ravine below, the trail xiil be closed
flat-out race. This is especially true where
trails are cut along the comour of a hill, and
in areas where trails get very muddy.
There is no logical reason why hikers,
horseback riders, and cyclists cannnt share
trails, but there arc some carious psychologi-
cal ones. Motorcyclists infuriate hikers and
horseback riders. No matter that we're out
there for the same reason they arc; we reprc-
sent the city—what they came to get away
from. There is no logic to it, but the resent-
mcnt is real nonetheless, and if you allow
your trails to be designated in any way that
indicates shared ownership, you will likely
find yourself in the position of the rabbit
who was invited to lunch by the fox. 'Qaru-
rally, any hikers or horsemen who wan; to
use the trails would be welcome as Inn.a as
they understood they were'gucsts. nn a mo-
torcycle trail.
The one group with whom cyclists might
profitably share trails are the snowrnobilers.
-r here is an obvious economy and there is
little conflict in this shared use, only snow-
mobile trails tend to tic rather dull for mo-
torcyclists.
The last word in our description of a mo-
tnrcyclis 's sanctuary is trail. A trail may be
described as a two -foot strip of land, x num-
ber of miles long Them a no vegetation nit .:
trail to be destroyed. If it is properly built
and rnaintained, there would he no ernsutri
problems. wildlife in the tree will accrpi a
trail just as the% do a highway. A trail ma}
at least im;.ly serious purpose and mai' hal e
a dig,nificd name. Contrast thus qualoir<
with tho<e of an eree. When an area is
orient -d for unrc-,tncied nding, if it is rk'pu-
lar with ynung nd.^.rs and claw. in an urt•au
eegtrr, it Will within a certain short peno•+. of
;imc <ufYer a creat deal of darnaee -1 tier•
will be crosion problems, the hills nrire,i
to. ihr paint of access (and Or,eiore me.,t
visible to non-molnn:y-ci•stc; will be drnu:ie.1
and [hc mote amid sptcie of wOdhfc lit;!
sccl. rices hying gt.r.ricrs A trail has v-
tiic•.� ^ra-,ic•,ns "ih•s.r.ii,i^mai. .c.•,:•.,.-,.
st,meth:e,: 111;1: pts:: t-, meninew ;,r; n.:
ers v.h} endures, is'r•h il.ur harit,-ri•: '._.
etniquer ,hc-terriim attitude. can su,vr-,r
vcar after year %Oirn rvrry play area ren
shu: down only' a fcw ninwhs, or ai mnsi..,
fcw years after it bcccirnn popular A ici.,
great number of differences exist hctwcen
file crticcpil. of rrad and arra, not the Ir_r•[
f winch is that Inti!, arc ecologiallr dcivii-
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sihle .chile areas often are not. I 1.
With some education, planning, and con-
trol, it is possib;e that we will be able to have
trails virtually everywhere, even, one day,
through Yellowstone Park. This can happen
only when we accept the notion that the
trail, rather than the arca, is our sanctuary,
and we can demonstrate to very skeptical
administrators that motorcycle trails can
present as few or fewer problems as hiking
and horseback traits.
A system of marked motorcycle trails is
not an impossible dream. Systems have al-
ready been created in several areas. There
are now marked trails in an area outside of
Denver, Colorado (Sprucew•ood), in Massa-
chusetts where the entire state is hieing grid-
ded by trails, in California (Las Padua Na-
tional Forest and Kennedy Meadows), and
in Michigan where one long trail, the Pere
Marquette Trail, is being constructed
around the northern half of the perimeter.
Several other places have one marked trail
or trail segment. There are short trails in
Moab, Utah, and Pocatello, Idaho, both of
which are for motorcyclists' exclusive use.
One of the very first things to be consid-
ered in any area where a trail system is de-
sired is just how many people might use a
new trail in some given period. Most trails
now existing arc difficult to find and even
more difficult to follow. This limits, to a cer-
tain extent, the amount of u:e they receive.
As soon as the trail is marked, and oac fel-
low can tell his buddy how to get there, the
use will increase considerably, even by
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several ordersofmagnitude, soa'trail which
might be perfectly adequate under a limited
load may deteriorate very rapidly once it is
placed under a heavy load. In California, for
example, there are still many places to ride,
so the deteriorstion of a few miles of marked
trail would not be significant, especially tf
the trail was not near a major population
center. On the other hand, in one of the mid-
western states where currently very few
places to ride are available, one could cxpcci
a short length of trail to be almost immedi-
ately devastated unless drastic steps were
taken to ensure its protection.
This means that early in the planning
stage a nominal estimate of the number of
riders who might be expected to use a new
trail or trail system on an average Sunday
must be made. Enduro clubs start nders off
four at a time at one -minute intervals to ride
at 24 mph. Thus .4 miles separates each
group of four riders, or there is one rider per
one-tenth mile. This can be taken as an absrr
lute maximum permissible rider density. Be-
yond this density the experience would be
unpleasant for the rider in terms of dust,
trail blocks and potential danger. This, how-
ever, is only the maximum from the rider's
standpoint and not from a land-usc stand-
point. An enduro trail may be heavily used
only two or three times a year. No normal
trail on any surface softer than granite
would Mand up under this rider -density on
an every -weekend basis.
Let's make some assumptions about an
"average" trail rider. Assume that a 50 -mile
W constitutes a g r)d riding experience lot
him and that he will ride 24 days pct year.
Suppose that in a given area there is one
it a loop trail 50 miles long, and that rid-
ers will start out on the trail between 9 and
12 a.m. on a Sunday morning at enduro den-
sity, otic rider per oor-tenth mile. That trail
would accommndnt•_ approximbiciv 1.000
riders. but riot on an everyday basis. Again,
relating to enduro rxperiencc, it seems re-a-
sonahlc that our ifs -nide trail with "aser•
are" soil conditions miglit be able if, tel,c
this use four times a year. Since our Fr. craFe
rider wants to ride 24 times a year, this one
50 -milt trail will not 1x enough. He requires
si% time.- that much trail, or anproxmratcly
300 miles. Correspondiugly, 100 miles of
trail will accommodate 1,600 rider, tf e>:ch
of thcrn rides Y1 miles per day 24 &_N% p!:r
year. From this, we can estimate that nln,ut
.3 miles of trail per rider on an average Sun-
day is needed.
The dcrivcd figure of 3 miles per rider
winks well for inetropohian areas where
many riders can be expected on any week-
end• but tt:erc is a practical rninirnum num-
ber of miles of trail as well. Riding a trail
more than four times a yea,- would be Mor-
ins;. Applying the 50 -mile average ndc figure
and 24 rides per year, ohviously one rider all
by hirnself requires 300 miles of trail. This.
then, t; (tic minimum, from the rider's vices,
if there is less than this. it is probably not
worthwhile for the persnn to ew•n a trail
bike. In pracl,ciJ terms this rne:uts thai un-
(Conrtnued on page Z< )
Without eon.trurt attention by the riders the-uelivm wails will simply deteriorate into im[xLuwhlr parhwa')s. Nrr< in the Sr zee+r?ed aero of Coiorhado. local rmil
riders have been making repairs. Thry made this repair while it itr.'t rerettarily elegant, it will help keep the iraii
AUGUST 19:3
77
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MARYLANr
Pe{e a Cycle co..... ._
.. aallimore
SA VARY Continued from page 77
h tvin� ffidius equal to the number of I.
erUe co...'..... '-,'•';Severna
Bet Air
miles that an average rider in that area will
Pete*Z
Honda'Haperatewo ......
Park
..Hagerstown
- less It seems possible to produce at .least
- - - -
truck his bike in order to go trail riding.
MASSACHUSETTS
300 miles of trail (which may include a
Experience shows that near the larger cit-
ausMyers olo!C .. .... ...
f.iart ..
Boston
...Springfield
moderate proportion. of low standard dirt
ies This radius is on rite order of 100 mics
The I its Inc. .,
The Trails Inc. ................
Vlitclpon
road), then it probably_ is not worthwhile
and deerrases in atxwr 50 miles in smaller
MICHIGAN
Motors
to bother with it.
farming communities. -
GptTrop& . ...
Ge Ys Spon Q:ntcr ... ...Gnntl
GrandSenlon Rapids
Rapids
Wliat would happen if the opening of a
2. The numlitr of !idcrs in this area is
_ Motion Inc.. ..... _ . ..Madison
!Davis Sport Canter
Heigh:s
new trail was announced In the local Cycle
then eSlabll�licd and !ht numl>tr of
.. sl.
7heR rte ... .... .........Plymouth
Inc Hands Shop
Clair Shores
newspaper, and there was nowhere else in
mile,
of trail needed i; calculated a: descrit d
•---... .....Port
MIt:NCSGTq
Huron
the area to ride? Suppose there are about
earlier, makil:g alinw'ancel for h,::al con<.li• �,
M achi; a,s of Man ... ....
Tov„cy Spell Center ....While.
Hi
..ankns
'Beat
2,500 trail bikes in the arca. It's a Rood bet
tIOgS and for a11UC111:1(Cd t4rOK111.
..
Late
that at least one-fourth or them, or about
3. Now, on It lel )tc-scale mar of the area, '
MISSOURI
Cycle end Aider Acce600,
sjpr'ca..
Kansas City
would show up to ride every weekend.
you may start drawing. in every trail which �•
of. Louis Honda ...............St.
Louis
Using the derived figure of.3 miles per rid-
is currently b--ing ridden. Develop is color
NEBRASKA
Bellevue Honda Sales ..........Betlevau
er, that means that there had tetter be at
Cede l0 depict the status of tar. nail: legal,
p
Jerryco Motera ....... .........Lincoln
least 180 miles, of trail available. If there
illegal, or unknown.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Nsuu•s House of Wheels „--.MAnchesler
was only the one 20-mile loop, it would
4. Start a file card spstcm with a card for i
NEW JERSEY
certainly be overcrowded, denuded, and
each trail. Nucnbcr the trail, et-. he map
t
Mon T.outh Kaw6sakr ........Middletown
Sr.cen/Forbes Inc
quickly destroyed.
and file the cards b•; nurnber On the card `
'
Al:eml[ Cycle sates .. ---
Tti•Coonly
.. Whippany
„-Vineland
s.
Naturally, there arc all sorts Of factors
-
note the leiloth of the trail. Its L-w'nerllnp, {
KawisA:,i .........,.Mt.
Holly
that can affect the calculations which have
its legal status, the degree of acceptance by
NEW MExlCO
.'con's Har:ey-Da,idsnn ....Albuquerque
been presented here. Most important is soil
the public, the Iwpulanly o,` the trot! with
NEW YORK
condition_ If, te; in some desert areas, most
The riders, and the condition of the trail. It I
Oar+.• renew sates Inc ._
Camp s "Wo,,; Inc. ..
.Cortland
Ce my r.!ach
of the surface. of the trail is rock, the esti-
ma}' be necessary to xdd mace data in A
Gordon Bu:ukl ...............
Pau, J Horten Inc.
S)rarvse
mates can be revised upwards (less trail
rim., but this will do for a start.
_._...
Honda of M,r.,.gla ..... .........Mineolm
..._.Eneicau
needed). If, on the other hand, the soil is
5. Oil an uvcrlJy map draw in tho,c sci_
Fonda of Fboenia ..-.---
HoMA VI!1a,e ..Kiaq
.-pace it
Ara fans
fragile and subject to erosion, the estimate
tions of trail which l(l..)k suitabl- for per-
-
Hov'ard's cycle ^nap . �..,
Ron's Sports
BAIlslon Leke
might have to be revised dramatically
mancnt, marked motorcycle trails. Com-
end
sw-ofrvice .....warrd.
Suwb CINes -- -----------
Go
downwards. The number of riding days per
pare the total number n(mdcs of such trail
Sack's Auto Supply Inc .......Coasackie
-Newark
year will also have a substantial effect on
with what Is needed. f
NORTH CAROLINA
Cycle City ..... ...Faycllevine
the result, and surprisingly,
g _, so will the trail
-
6. Make a rc-a.1lstic assessm[nt of the
cycle Gear ....._ .... :'
Kaa•aaaki
-Charlotte
layout. A maze where the riders can enterproblem.
Itt's cJy• for Ihr sake of illustra- l`
of H - ..,.Gmensboro
hlorlh_aki pt Hick Ory _
Nonhh
Hickory
and leave b several different routes is
}'
lion, that you havr a t,aiii of ill:' milell of
Cods C [ta Ce of r-...
> <
Joe Wn{an Honda ........
Jocksona;Re
Forest City
most effective; then all segments of the
trail, 23 miles of which are on private
Kawa,Aki of 600nA .
!'at-, arta City
1..Bonne
trail will get approximately equal use.
property. You thin;. flit- nwncr wilt agree
........ ...
.... Cnariotto
Least effective would he one trail that
to let you nlyrk it and it j
oHto_
Rubins nil New
Philadelphia
branched into three others after some dis-
ulc n:, n perrm,
nent basis Theic are t,: nllic•< in tilt Na• i
colsHonda.-.
Roush Motors
Reusnonda ... _......
..Toledo
,.V.•eslervilfe
lance. The tank would receive three tint.;
tional Forest which ndtrs air t:.,nh and to
Sv:oki of Cincinne:r ... .._...Cincinnati
The Snorts
the use of any of the branches.
which there arc Tin strong nbicclions, and
Confer .--..-.Washington
Honda of Batavia,
Coon House
Throughout this article the phrase "to.
there arc 33 m,lcs of trail on state land
,. ,-.....Batavia
build trail” has been used, but this is actu-
which may be shut down pretty soon be- t
South
Jan De 66ur South ........
.....
..Tulsa
1 ally quire inaccutate. Trail is constructed
caulle Ihr trail is in ver+• frnlr shaFc. nders
Conn.raat Cycles Ltd...-•..,.:,..,Enid
for horsemen and hikers for two reasons:
arc going oft the trail causinv damage, and
PENNSYLVANIA
Alvin', Honda Sales
Windber
the protection of the environment and the
a;l important watcrwar Iz b'-in,,, sit' fed $u
Civic Center Sports ......Ponill'ugh
Cy[IAS fnternehonal Inc
..
comfort and safety of the user. Motorey-
far it's bcetl a one-nlatl it,l: hu::rom here
Krause Honda ...., '.
--
,.Glonsida
Emmaus
ehsts, though, enjoy the challenge of riding-
1
nn (1111 aft Or&`anl[allon Il nr:^;Ird You
Leisure Tame tr.ys
Wo,id of YAmaha -
..Corry
--Gteensburp
over diRieult terrain, jumping logs, avoid- -
might form an organnafion t;nm your fO
'10r; cycle center ... .,,
me-,a
.Langhorne
Ing rocks, crossing streams, and such. As
friend:., take the prc•Idcnl to a iiti:al club or `
Cycle C�atr. .. ..
acyl; Cycle Sat.l, .... ..........Buller
Burgef!Zl^.wn
far as the cyclist is concerned, an "int-
}'
`
the .4 A1.4 District, or u'hatrret sL•[ms most
SOUTH CAROLINA
provemcni' renders the trail less interest-
likely to work best in rhe area. I.
Suzuki of Greenville ....Greenville
ing. So in fact the only construction neec_s-
Present your wort
7. Pr i i
: 'to til, ur�ani:acon
TENNESSEE
Crce.etl'a Hausa ct Nonda
Nas nville
Sary Is that which must be done to protect
an d explain llic problem. You need 300
YA^+ana o! KrngsPort ......
..
the environment. This Is veryfortunate be-
stiles or "new" !roll Cor-Toni. v me of the I
TEXAS
Coastal Mdtor Sports .. ..Corpus
Chfisli
cause the clost of trail corstruction is cx-
mcmbcts 1%:11 kllol% of (-alis Il;a; you
Cycle Wof:d ...............San
Antonio
tremely high IT the order of thousands
rnissed on your original ,ur•,eN till: ht•-
Ka.::Klln kf CityOde.a .-. •.
,�ekt City ......... .....
...Odessa
Irving
of dollars per mile. Even considering that
gond this, they will have to go nut end
spi'lein• Wheats ,,.
ri,4 cess: Honda ..
.. Amarilp
standard from the user's viewpoint, which
I.
poke around, tiv to find Ihr bed of an
S_:rinp 9rancn Honda .. ........
s'ovau"s Yw-nwM
..Hnoston
Holston
might possibly be much lower for cycle
abandoned n:iln lccf, o: an old I wr. ru.la
Caun!......
Cr_n•rez Cycle Inc ......Killeen
..Lubbock
trails than for others, the cost is still going
that song-cine dual} rer.alu, an i; Condoned
VIRGINIA-
cycles Inc.
10 he Substantial,
hii illi troll Loot On oid maps for power.
........
G•o's Cvne Sale;
Aninptnn
Roanoke
anoke
Ir_t's now take a look at the basic steps
tine rights of was and, mines long aban-
Hone..a o! vitg:n,k seact wirpinR
Hor'da wprlo
to to taken in establishing a trail system.
f
finned that certain!} had roads out to their
. .. Ric tor-one J••men's soon Cycles .--CnTIIic for-one
L.et us assume (realistically) that one pct--
dig%. There is nh,olut c•!y no que<:Inn of
WAFH{NGTON
wan" r r s°`vki . " ., —
.-s•ar-^ at-
son is going to start it.
1. The natural boundaries of the area to
what trails can be found (or butt: as a last
resort)
WEST VIRG I!; lA
and established. Thr onl} questio-1
Younq'r. Inc ..... _,-„.-Charles!on
he served by the system are established.
is how much effort and rnuncl It wAl Lehr '
Wis.CONSIt
King P Cycle
I ct's assume for the sake of discussion that
Finding the potennal trail will be an inter- 1.
... ... ......Mmen.1,ea
Mt�a's Cycle Shap ..
.. M.n: she
there Is some natural gathenng spot like a.
csting and exciting project, and yfvu should
rrreeom ylhael. , �.oconnmowoc
- L wed J cycle. and sport t. ase Grae
Forest Service campirround, or an isolated
have no trouble ettin volunrccrrn to gr.
� t
..
;:et-NetSpo•:s Ltd. ... ....
DO'- and N137
y:,
..lYausau
cafe with a Iarge paring Int. From this
scouting. When 1[ LI,RI[C fine 10 Spend
..............New
berlin
I location On a map, a Circle can br. drawn
hours talking to pcoplc and wor-Ling on the
AUGUST +ass
0
rail to get it permanentl-v established, it
night he something rlse acain.
N- Yna will want srmcone to start nwork-
;1a with the Forest Ser•: ice to get that sre-
�1 c,f 11:,6? ailed dew_n. The Forest Serv-
has tin provisions Ill their regulations
For the Feneratinn of tri!il, sfrc::ically for
m',I,vrvcles, but the -v arc --hie to ac:om-
;.1i<h just about w•hatrlcr :heti w•)tlt v-ithin
their regubilior,s. And corre-spnr.,'.:ngly,
Iliry arc ahle to prnhil�it whatever they
1•-,401. The idea is ill make a deal. T, e most
likely deal is to offer some trail r.lainte-
rtance from ynur orgapfeation. Tm,l main-
.cnance i; almnst entirely manual labor
and 1 -cry expensive. The Fore!- Service
Fcncral!y has insull„-icnt funds frr mainte.
1:_71cr a^d thus winds up closing :rails sim-
p1Y htk:-"use they ca,;'i he maittts ned. They
,l:o want <on,c cducatin,;ll arsisl-
an::e t(, help kcrr rc;crs on the existing
tld:lc Nike tile)" an offer ihr • can't re-
fuc,_ !bake sure that ihr- Forest ;cn'ice re-
elizes 11121 the)• are d"ling with ut organi-
7411(y11 tWhieh Ility like), not an individual
;v:hich they don't like).
9 Dr.e of the harc!c t jobs com(s next.
(3o to the: agency that is ma::aging the
state land and cNnlain what yn) and your
organiz.oron arc trying to do. -xplain to
!hem y. -)u would lite that 33-nile trail.
1 that is in the prnrac s of being coned, shut
down—tempo—r-,1y. Plrk a tine in -en -al,
six months• onr. year. cr xhate•: r lenh )1 of
i time se -.ms necessar) 11) accnnpfish what
'must be done. Ask them to lost a sign:
"This trail closed hy authomt or the De-
partrllrnt of National Resoirces untii
(date) Fnr information call: Ohone num-
ber)-" The phone number shoed lie that of
an articulate member of your (rganization.
%Vhen someone calls, the c' •b memhcr
should explain -,vhv il,e trail '. dosed and
try to get that person to help BI solving lite
problems on that trail.
10. f)uring the year the lrail is elo ed,
your organization w'rl be s't ,king on it,
solving the problem: if a ::r,:lm isbeim
seriously stilted, y,•_ -I may Fat:: to build a
! trail bridge acro.; 'I. or pit in it bed of
i stone, st the crrasing If sire rails are cut-
ring up a hill, )u m::y hal c v block them
with rocks or'o s. Where •ht trail has bro-
srn d(-.vn :,id :s c.oisrn; s,rinus erosion
prohler,s, • %•u miehi wtint to rcmutc it and
1 block the original, or built some water
jlyes ac-, th, trail. Vou w;l have to do
i „halcv-r is nr. es<ar; to marc the trail an
asset t : the D:':R rather then a liability.
11 ! !Ie thir•4s nicr,ttonet in step 10 are
1 scm,'tnms 2'^d of c-urse must be dealt
wi- % hot the c4L'sc of hint -all's condition
!i { is•loct probni;R a , nmh'latinn of two
Fs' m•crust and damaL:- Causer.[ by tc-
rnranec factr will be climi-
atcd o:lltt: ),nt: trail ne v:nrk is more
compIrl, and rr;icrs have a wider ch(licc of
it 1
r: a.is 'i is ign„'ancr. F,ctn•, though, is ro-
ins lel be very ':fitcul; IG Cnmhat. I?i&rs
33 i cannot tmxcinr th:l !raring the 1 -ail ro
take a more challrnc,ng t th for 50 ),,rd;
a can bun anythi: _. Thcy a -c uscli to think-
k'e lace�nent
Seat Com
J Y.A. a n(. [•Y.....r rw ..i.. Anr Wl!Ir Yf
' wrttif bttU.• .1 ««r ,Coq «IM Ib Ya. GaYr
J IYWI.A ,r ,Ma 13 rlr•« N «Lt . L[” 4.. m1.
3j IMr9. JIrYJI.[ 1}..« .' w1J rr«tg, Sir. Y At
1 saJ e.e.lr .• ...ar.rrl« � rr+ vJ;.J. V H.cf
Maui .neo ................... .G.f6 Y rILH
Wflri roe OUP. LATH care Loc
^YCLE
•
int" of themselves as individuals, not as a
mass. 'Jul "'here Jnr. rider goes, a hundred
nr :± 11±ou•.ar.d c-t:l surely follow• Afici
11CCil" I' le tr, preservc the
Craik lit -OLli area, Y"or nrl;anizatinrl mu•.i
ass,.":r a !r::, Milt? rl';!r tion V(1±
to h•it a Ir ,• , ntr. )'
p ricins signs, puhri,h a
Iri c.- �er:d s:-n:r of ),J,r ntr:n,;!r• -5 In ot!L :
C111hs to t.,!� in ihrir rtcmlr_rs. \\ 17'Chr,'rr
You cL•t]Se. (ti, :t ; skip ;his fu r.Crip l n:
Ci0k(' lin i th`i trr.ils arc 1',ring ruincd ai.;l
CIMrd Il:�an rhnn you cert uprn :horn,
1=. [a.!2l,1.,1,•r C, :i trail nrt•.v•trk i•: Yui n,.
f0I Of weak x,Id initially it 1
will p:olLa 1p J±a,e to be done by a fair!c
small group ,.,f Cpl Qncc your roup I
1 '' c. €
has snort?:iny io s110W, bay 150 miles ,-I'
ntc,, nlr.rl.ra 11!L :!,.-J trail Icralh' Open In
nlniur• 11-G•.r,. ,r •h a,L( tl,: cd,irr to aura• -i
"torr nt^ml>:"s in >h., -r circ lr,ad. D
Olrrl�' Las r'. ah„ut n,.
orl't h,:
dr,c:ng \'our Ira;),
it:r�;: wai: Inti! y,:❑ have enough so tit. t
It wor.'t he r!r„e(I.
13. The r.i;ual mart.inf of the Ira;!•
sh;•u1d M Fern cvts,dtl�hk thought. 1'<���
a•ii.' w;:n!
to }s- nhfc i;l , f. ihr sd:nr rvpr of
markiu}'s (r, all your trail P)ivalc 1:•na
ow',rrs r-ic nc•' Itkel)' lit rr.re hew Y„❑ i
mark t: gall lift- •'Ve.-
lo s•. i nu don't iry hazing
with a hr,:;:hr:. }i:lr federal aad stet
cir'q ha,r ,rculetnui rnA.,;.inr.s for i„'i",.
)nn 1112: "I
?i�te tr, adhere {
Vlsihihiy r, x h fxcirin You:- local ;-n-
Oil r() 01101 t
c::: p-"f•ah;Y Irl) - ju51 W1r:1 I
Is rr is ani vi.ih!,: in -Our arca. J)on't male
Caren s, a;sumr,n,ins. RZ member that m,,,i
are• L. clian�c c .lot sith rile seasons.
Ed)b,!!iy i, also important. 1Vhrn f.,.'.,)
wets scarce in the winter, some xnunal< w,!1 .
cat anything irtc'lading {),int off of si,tct
n1e13: signs A riaturxh5t in pour area
shn;a I h, ahlr to tell you whethtr the !irtt
ns in the arc: will find your ds:-t"low' plas-
ttr arrmw•• d±Fes;ible nr Ont.
14, hia•,Mr., the trails rill he a rnn±im:- I
trig protect, h±, the end result should he n
published mar which riders can purchase. ,
Thi:, map will herrrfit not Only then:, hut :,
done co, e ut,. it should also hri,efit inu
I.1St the ruleti of ihr trail system nn h sInd a
brrcf clip!:,nar,nr c,f why h is impo:-lanl
Gi,t ar, tt:ler-sti(ig description of li±:!e.
usrd trails so il•ai ndcrs µ•ill be tempted !n 1
to them and tl.e snrne
Of the pressu-r nR
the n•:c-oscd i;�'..
Make it ry[\' for l,r„ 1 .
slv_•c ire menthe:s 11) err m touch with y,,u
15 T}»s lea act' is n„ rcalh x pent
dire. 1)ut air :n. 1, - .
rationality Scntn,r uc s j
tr,,;l •vstrrl ra: hr Qui:c eialinc.
i he n :n,r •:,s ; halienprs to }nur tri_: 1
n:nlc. F,altua'i;. there µ-i1}
rr It% ;ra l t be ahol!l as
ma- .c•.. uod r„ep:ud as m.,•.1
hi,l tit, woul(1 I: i.r n* as much 2s
hill hr s can pn.•.•.
QI:re7rd f -.,a; the arm,- hlaci: o! t;,,.
p'or,rcrirtg c,ri'rmr:a will be gone Unl�,s
all ihr wort, is to c;, far nn'hing: hnwrvr-
the n:;,:ntzrt mase rnniinue t<1 edi,c,r
nca nric-s y d rr nai-taut the trans
can figure the t:':nLai trail main(cnenc nr
terms of man -(lays -1 wo hundred i •,
r
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^YCLE
•
int" of themselves as individuals, not as a
mass. 'Jul "'here Jnr. rider goes, a hundred
nr :± 11±ou•.ar.d c-t:l surely follow• Afici
11CCil" I' le tr, preservc the
Craik lit -OLli area, Y"or nrl;anizatinrl mu•.i
ass,.":r a !r::, Milt? rl';!r tion V(1±
to h•it a Ir ,• , ntr. )'
p ricins signs, puhri,h a
Iri c.- �er:d s:-n:r of ),J,r ntr:n,;!r• -5 In ot!L :
C111hs to t.,!� in ihrir rtcmlr_rs. \\ 17'Chr,'rr
You cL•t]Se. (ti, :t ; skip ;his fu r.Crip l n:
Ci0k(' lin i th`i trr.ils arc 1',ring ruincd ai.;l
CIMrd Il:�an rhnn you cert uprn :horn,
1=. [a.!2l,1.,1,•r C, :i trail nrt•.v•trk i•: Yui n,.
f0I Of weak x,Id initially it 1
will p:olLa 1p J±a,e to be done by a fair!c
small group ,.,f Cpl Qncc your roup I
1 '' c. €
has snort?:iny io s110W, bay 150 miles ,-I'
ntc,, nlr.rl.ra 11!L :!,.-J trail Icralh' Open In
nlniur• 11-G•.r,. ,r •h a,L( tl,: cd,irr to aura• -i
"torr nt^ml>:"s in >h., -r circ lr,ad. D
Olrrl�' Las r'. ah„ut n,.
orl't h,:
dr,c:ng \'our Ira;),
it:r�;: wai: Inti! y,:❑ have enough so tit. t
It wor.'t he r!r„e(I.
13. The r.i;ual mart.inf of the Ira;!•
sh;•u1d M Fern cvts,dtl�hk thought. 1'<���
a•ii.' w;:n!
to }s- nhfc i;l , f. ihr sd:nr rvpr of
markiu}'s (r, all your trail P)ivalc 1:•na
ow',rrs r-ic nc•' Itkel)' lit rr.re hew Y„❑ i
mark t: gall lift- •'Ve.-
lo s•. i nu don't iry hazing
with a hr,:;:hr:. }i:lr federal aad stet
cir'q ha,r ,rculetnui rnA.,;.inr.s for i„'i",.
)nn 1112: "I
?i�te tr, adhere {
Vlsihihiy r, x h fxcirin You:- local ;-n-
Oil r() 01101 t
c::: p-"f•ah;Y Irl) - ju51 W1r:1 I
Is rr is ani vi.ih!,: in -Our arca. J)on't male
Caren s, a;sumr,n,ins. RZ member that m,,,i
are• L. clian�c c .lot sith rile seasons.
Ed)b,!!iy i, also important. 1Vhrn f.,.'.,)
wets scarce in the winter, some xnunal< w,!1 .
cat anything irtc'lading {),int off of si,tct
n1e13: signs A riaturxh5t in pour area
shn;a I h, ahlr to tell you whethtr the !irtt
ns in the arc: will find your ds:-t"low' plas-
ttr arrmw•• d±Fes;ible nr Ont.
14, hia•,Mr., the trails rill he a rnn±im:- I
trig protect, h±, the end result should he n
published mar which riders can purchase. ,
Thi:, map will herrrfit not Only then:, hut :,
done co, e ut,. it should also hri,efit inu
I.1St the ruleti of ihr trail system nn h sInd a
brrcf clip!:,nar,nr c,f why h is impo:-lanl
Gi,t ar, tt:ler-sti(ig description of li±:!e.
usrd trails so il•ai ndcrs µ•ill be tempted !n 1
to them and tl.e snrne
Of the pressu-r nR
the n•:c-oscd i;�'..
Make it ry[\' for l,r„ 1 .
slv_•c ire menthe:s 11) err m touch with y,,u
15 T}»s lea act' is n„ rcalh x pent
dire. 1)ut air :n. 1, - .
rationality Scntn,r uc s j
tr,,;l •vstrrl ra: hr Qui:c eialinc.
i he n :n,r •:,s ; halienprs to }nur tri_: 1
n:nlc. F,altua'i;. there µ-i1}
rr It% ;ra l t be ahol!l as
ma- .c•.. uod r„ep:ud as m.,•.1
hi,l tit, woul(1 I: i.r n* as much 2s
hill hr s can pn.•.•.
QI:re7rd f -.,a; the arm,- hlaci: o! t;,,.
p'or,rcrirtg c,ri'rmr:a will be gone Unl�,s
all ihr wort, is to c;, far nn'hing: hnwrvr-
the n:;,:ntzrt mase rnniinue t<1 edi,c,r
nca nric-s y d rr nai-taut the trans
can figure the t:':nLai trail main(cnenc nr
terms of man -(lays -1 wo hundred i •,
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working two daps each or five men work- �ftlQtOfcyelelna;ustry
ing 80 days each is the same You as an D Fri 5p' 1 YOU
t r N I individual might not mind working RO N1
t day's for one year, or maybe even two. Hut Tra;n,d Nechan-t, ere atipertttly nete•d
isooner or later even the most dedicated fill ME hitt motolcrcte sir.;ct m„rteL
/ �]I� martyr is cuing to want to stop working KAKE 32,000'o $12,000 yearly
� aF3 s and start riding. Figure out ways to share as a Cycle Service Technician
the load. Get everyone uho rides the I -ails n
to writ k on them a little bit and the cv,tem I �• W
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— e � will haven chance to last. � -� •��-� ��
a
• You will geed money as well as svbrh. ., ., t -s-.•.,, ..,.,.,�,, „,,,,,,�„�,,.
You may actually have to buy or lease ! rr Cali (816) 621-330: Today
rights Io cnrtre sectionsoflralL- l-outnighH -�' •--••__....___
: i4Ntir.Ea Ti(anKxt MTTTU 1
\hv want a permanent clubhouse to use. as ,
class and workroom. }'OU will alm m( cer- ,
I ',
tainty huve to pay some lawyer's fey, tin. +emt
W'r) Wnzcar7 less you can persuade one to join the cluh. ----------
14 �` You will have to buy marking materials ddres,.______._.__________
' , %• 1 ,, nr'srat
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and there %si?I Ix: printing costs. Physical -- -- ----- -- -
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rl••'+.T.clr•�15+:' work is harder to obtain than mency, and ------
t sou will need more of it, so it would seem n _
that the bet policy would be tot}' `— -- to get t `-- -- - -- _ —_ . en
F` , nt rr•
all riders to work a day or two on one
r 1-
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o t e projects and not tap them for
- money.
i or the funds that you need, the must
\ eEhspc% logical course is to t:pproach those who
henefit from trail hike% bill arc unhkcly to
contribute Physical work to the trail sys-
v�O tem. Dealers, accessory houses. Publica-
,..-
tions, commercial enduro promoters, tro-
n4 phy manufacturers and many' other husi-
T nesscs make money from trail bikes. Ey-
plain your projects and ask for wrist you
aced.lmpressupogyourdealrr,or,vhom-
t ever. that he benefits from a trail s%,.tern
as well as you. If he doesn't sec your point,
~ At Me National suggest that he go into annthrr h isincss
Road Races, Endures, and then get the trill riders in thr, area to
t' make it happen. There is just noihing like a
Uti t Tracks, Moto -Cross, lrovcott to turn a profit -oriented husine. s-
I man into. a pa agon of vinue-
as Iweii as the ration s What has been proposed in this anisic is -
turnpikes and coif -trails! the estahlishment of sanctuary for one of M;
motorcycling's endangered species. Ac-
t -^'r; F
KONI hydraulically adjustable shocks cording to tradition, sanctuaries are not ea- ;
tahlislird for species until the odds are
are engineered to replace standard 6 p y
heavily against their survival. 'then, if
units when improved road -holding, against all odds, thc species docs sursJ%'c, '
cornering and handling are desired. what has been demonstrated'.' Acrtlatly,
1 fl . I.M - .�•�`
Cnloy cal -like traction, on and off -the- nothing. 'fake utt'a}• the si,rr.essanchtary
and it will disappear. it is not stroll'
road, veiih "bob -on” KONI shocks. I
KGNls give you that extra control, cnough to survive on its own- {
The various governmenLs might "tive'"
st:+bd,ty and comfort at any speed us sanctuaries in the form of areas .nnd
over all lyoes of terrain. Only KONI's trails that nt the moment seem of Imic val- y ai " k rt l r R;` • (l =:�
competition tested and proven shocks ue, but they can just as easily take them
otter a Patented adjusting feature. in away, and will if [here is cnough pressure `•i�'"'ti'"' '
addition to spring c r It t'
P 9 pre -toad, that per- brought to hear. So 1 am proposing that ,..:-s.I._r• � .r,� 1 '� �l
mits the owner of any type of bike a %ve, the endangered sl,ecir5, c<siahlish our�15 {�
"customized" ode. own sanctuary on a permanent and dcfrn-
Bible basis incl therchvC tJCCil tl %e We arc demonstrate, not SALE ;MCN K'ANT¢D
w•
rnr wrn.m°Ube that c should survly ' M TQ r'• <-
.;;;r , . Ric SnU, Mr Pocono, P°. (aJee I � RCY,-•.tea --
F/tHtv�rtit cutc, but that -we can and will hecausr w•r - -
•Tzs°^'t+�'2�et to cell on vXtstrnc de:ac... am.! v,:
arc fit to survive. The motorrs elist, Int ear• new Ieddeis. Gea-1
/ chain •.-;
year,, both IiheratrJ and saaet.!er'. h%' Itr, o: mo •mahae o:
fnt3ti •fib«' own soaring vision of his own Snannc incl,' , le•,cr'
brurer,en Nn: ioo•�•rn Ic•
Fnr FnEE RO
nln r,•.•.
P ndenceis going to hav
, have to cvo?:r in ti;:- "opt" hu• o
•Jcyc nnbva t71 hure, ( C nn d
an^t•ca:roll Chan and pr.ee 1,si. foist where personal freedom is necasi•ln- rD t,Cr{. WWI drAJV,$
.' LIMITED alit' wbjutaied to group freedom. whC!e .''v• r' " +oar °„n v.r•e
the present is suh}ugatcd to the fururc, and
;� j n'i •C+::r•u, r ,• 1, lyse
I` c.. ,, 1:13. line Par. Ave , r�
•” -�^ ..«t 1'aK°tnaCk. N.w,l°r,.ry07Lalr where work IS r�O.Or, not ilV(TIi1Cd. 1. Y�.It.. N,Y. Irklb
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IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 20, 1974
RECREATION CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
White, Hamer, Branson, Bosserman, Frimml
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Duncan, Sheets
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Seydel
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
None
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
None
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
Amended section, Part XI --Complaint, Grievance and Appeal
Procedures of the Statement of Policies, Leased Housing Pro-
gram submitted February 7, 1974, waiting Council approval.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
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1. Chairman White called the meeting to order. Bosserman moved
that the minutes of February 6 be approved as written.
Hamer seconded the motion, motion passed 5/0. It was the
desire of the Commission to express their feelings concerning
the proposed rule changes of Section 23 Program as listed in
the Federal Register, January 22, 1974. The Commission
believed the eligible tenant would not receive fair and
equal treatment under the new rules; due to the use and
enforcement of different lease agreements used by the individ-
ual landlords. Also, the physical and mental capabilities
of the needy tenant were overlooked.
2. The public brought forth no discussion.
3. Coordinator's Report --All units were under lease and occupied.
Five applications for Commission approval were presented and
approved for placement on the waiting list.
To clarify some questions concerning the Section 23 proposed
rule changes; the program would not be a Direct Cash
Assistance Program as are the several projects being field
tested by the federal government, rather, the new rules
are a modification of the Direct Cash Assistance Program.
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For the future, after governmental review of the field
tests, the Direct Cash Assistance Program as such may or
may not come into being.
4. Old Business --The participants of the "Your Turn" radio
program would rehearse on February 21, at 8:30 a.m. at
Eastlawn.
Bosserman agreed to join the sub -committee to study the
needs of elderly. Branson set April 15, as a tenative
deadline for the questionnaire to the elderly to be ready
for distribution.
5. New Business--Seydel noted that the State Chapter of
N.A.H.R.O. would hold their annual meeting April 22-24
in Dubuque. Topics for _discussion are housing and urban
renewal; Commission members are invited to attend.
White would be out of town for the next regular meeting.
6. Next regular meeting scheduled for March 6.
7. Frimml moved the meeting be adjourned. Branson seconded
the motion, motion passed 5/0.
APPROVED: `/ 4,6_,t) SA, -L ✓
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Tentative Agenda
Planning & Zoning Commission
Iowa City, Iowa
March 12, 1974 4:30 p.m.
Dept. Community Development Conference Room
A. Call to order by Chairman
B. Roll Call -
C. Approval of Minutes
1. Meeting of February 28, 1974
D. Zoning Item
1. z-7402. Request for rezoning a tract of land, R1A
to R1B, filed by Dean Oakes (vic. contiguous to and
south of I-80 and east of Prairie du Chien Road).
Amendatory request is for tract along east side of
Prairie du Chien Road running north from Virginia
Avenue.
Date filed: 2/6/74
Amendatory filed: 3/7/74 45 -day limitation: 3/23/74
E. Subdivision Item
1. S-7404. Final plat for Hollywood Manor, Part V,
submitted by Frantz Construction Co. (vic. south
of Hollywood Manor, Parts II and III and west of
Hollywood Manor, Part IV and also west of Sycamore
Street).
Date filed: 2/26/74 45 -day limitation: 4/12/74
F. Discussion Items
1. P-7319. Office and Research Park Zone (ORP).
2. P-7317. University Zone District (U).
G. Adjournment
Next regular meeting -- March 28, 1974
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STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
-- March 14, 1974
SUBJECT: Z-7402. Amendatory request
to rezone a tract of land
(vic. along the east side
of Prairie du Chien Road
running north from Virginia Avenue) from an R1A to R1B Zone;
submitted by Dean G. and Evelyn Oakes; date filed: 3/7/74;
45 -day limitation: 3/23/74.
STAFF
COMMENT:
tract of land (vic. south
du Chien Road). Refer to
The applicant has filed an
amendment to an original
rezoning request to rezone
1.48 acres of an 83.3 acre
of Interstate 80 and east of Prairie
Staff Report of February 28, 1974.
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STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
March 14, 1974
SUBJECT: S-7404. Final plat of
Hollywood Manor, Part v,
(Vic. south of Hollywood
Manor, Parts II and III,
west of Hollywood Manor, Part IV, and also west of Sycamore Street);
submitted by Frantz Construction Co.; date filed: 2/26/74;
45 -day limitation: 4/12/74.
STAFF Macbride Addition, Part V,
ANALYSIS: consists of 39.8 acres and
146 lots, a density of 3.67
lots per acre. Assuming
that approximately 20% of the total area is devoted to street
right-of-way, the average lot size would be approximately 9500
square feet. Although 22.22 acres of the addition are zoned
R1B and 17.58 acres are zoned R2 permitting minimum lot sizes
of 6000 square feet for single family housing, the smallest
lot proposed is 7323 square feet.
The Plat meets all the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance
with the exception of the following minor items:
1. The size and type of markers should be indicated,
2. At the suggestion of the Fire Chief, the street name "Oliver
Avenue" should be changed to eliminate confusion as there
presently exists an Olive Court and Olive Street,
3. The lot represented as number 220 should be number 200,
4. The boundary of the subdivision should be tied by reference
to a section corner, and
5. Several street names do not conform to the City's "street
naming classification system" including:
a. Burns Road -- the street runs east -west and should be
changed to Burns Avenue,
b. Russell Drive -- the street is essentially north -south
and should be changed to Russell Street,
C. Taylor Drive -- the street runs north -south and should
be changed to Taylor Street, and
d. Bancroft Drive -- the streetrunsnorth-south and should
be changed to Bancroft Street.
Since Taylor Drive and Bancroft Drive are continuations of existing
streets in Hollywood Manor Addition, Parts II and III, said
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existing street names should be changed by ordinance which may
create a problem with established addresses. Otherwise, the
street names should remain as shown on the Plat.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the Staff's recommen-
dation that the Plat be
approved subject to the
revision of the above items
one through five excepting
therefrom items 5c and d.
COMMENT: It should be recognized that
the Parks and Recreation
Commission has recommended
the acquisition of approximately
eight acres of land for a neighborhood park in the Hollywood Manor
area, part or all of which may be located in Hollywood Manor,
Part V. Depending upon the location of the park, the Plat may
have to be revised to reflect changes in street location and
lot orientation.
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STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
March 14, 1974
SUBJECT: P-7319. An ordinance to amend
the Zoning Ordinance to
establish an ORP, Office
and Research Park District.
STAFF Copies of the proposed
COMMENT: ordinance were submitted to
American College Testing
Program, Inc. and the
Westinghouse Learning Corporation for their review and comment.
Attached hereto are their comments for your review and consideration.
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EMIL O. TROTT • • AREA COOL 319_
ROBERT W. JANISEN DIAL 376-9404
TR13TT & JANSEN
• ATTORNEYS AT LAW
9 SOUTH LINN STREET
P.O. SOX 1028
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
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February 27, 1974
Mr. Donald Schmeiser
Associate Planner
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Proposed Ordinance Creating an IIORP Office and Research Park
District - The American College Testing Program, Inc.
Dear Mr. Schmeiser:
Thank you very much for your letter of February 20, 1974, to Mr. James
Bailey in which you enclosed a draft of the proposed ordinance creating
an Office and Research Park District. We also appreciate being given
the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed ordinance as it
relates to our operations. My client, The American College Testing
Program, Inc., has asked that I respond in their behalf.
We, therefore, have the following questions and comments concerning the
draft of the ordinance:
1. In Section 8.10.17.2 "Regulations" we would like to suggest the inser-
tion of "and educational organizations" at the end of Subparagraph 2.
ACT is incorporated as an Iowa non-profit corporation and its stated
purposes are exclusively educational.
2. Subparagraph 3 of Section 8.10.17.2 states that there shall be no
"direct sales". Does this mean that we would be prohibited from making
sales directly to persons who came on the premises to purchase an item?
We would have no objection to this since we do not engage in retail
sales, but we do sell publications throughout the United States from
our offices here in Iowa City. Is this prohibited?
3. Under Section 8.10.18, would we be required to screen our large parking
lot since the south and east edges of the lot may be adjacent to R district
property?
4. In Paragraph B.1 in Section 8.10.23, our lot fronts on Highway 1 and
in the rear on a county road. Does this Section mean that a "front yard"
would have to be provided for the frontage on the county road in the rear
of our property?
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February 27, 1974
S. Section 8.10.24 provides that the minimum area of an ORP zone shall not
be less than 21 acres. We have not had time to check with our engineers
who did the various surveys on the acquisition of our properties, but it is
possible that we may have somewhere between 20-22 acres. In the event that
we have less than 21 acres, but slightly more than 20 acres, we would like
to suggest that the minimum area of an ORP zone should be lowered to not
less than 20 acres. If we do, in fact, have less than 21 acres, then the
proposed zoning district would be of little value to ACT.
6. Section 8.10.26 "Permitted Accessory Uses" provides that in the ORP
zone, there may be printing, publishing, design, development, fabrication,
assemblage, and storage. In connection with these permitted uses, we would
like to raise the following questions:
(i) Does "storage" include warehousing? Section 8.10.25, Subparagraph
B provides that "for warehousing or storage use" one parking space
for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor space. This is the only
other reference in the ordinance that we find to the specific term
"warehousing". This is a very important point for us and if it is
contemplated that the term storage will be interpreted to include
warehousing, then we would have no problem. Perhaps for purposes
of clarity, the word "warehousing" could be added to the permitted
accessory uses. We note that you are proposing to delete Sub-
paragraph K of the CH zone use regulations which does specifically
allow warehousing.
(ii) In its facilities here in Iowa City, ACT maintains an employee
cafeteria and also a rather large library facility. Should these
operations be covered and added to the permitted accessory uses?
If they are not included in the ordinance, would there be any
prohibition against their continued operation?
We again wish to thank you for the opportunity of responding to the proposed
ordinance. We would appreciate hearing from you as to the questions and/or
suggestions that we have raised. We also plan to have representatives attend
the informal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 26th
and would be happy to answer any questions that the Commission might have or
in any way to aid the approval of the proposed ordinance. Thanking you for
your continued cooperation, I am,
Very truly yours,
K zvt L,.
Robert W. Jansen
Attorney for The American College Testing Program, Inc.
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cc: Marvin Brecht
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LEFF. LEi"F ANl) LEFF
222 SOUTH LINN STREET- P. O. •OX 703
ARTHUR O. LCrr IOWA CITY. IOWA
PHILIP A. LCrr 8!240
ALAN R.LErr
R.ORUCE HAUPGRT
February 27, 1974
Mr. Donald Schmeiser
Associate Planner
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Westinghouse Learning Corporation - ORP
Dear Mr. Schmeiser:
pHONE 3l8'7951
AREA COO[ 31U
Your letter of February 20, 1974 and its contents have been analyzed by
the local officers of the above corporation. We have the following comments:
1. Will any screening requirements be placed upon Westinghouse
Learning Corporation (WLC) after the ordinance goes into
effect? Is the land to the West zoned in an "R" District?
If the land to the North of the WLC tract is annexed it
will automatically be classified in a "R11 District. Will
this implement the necessity of screening? It appears
more sensible to not require screening until "R" zoned
land is actually placed in single-family usage.
2. Would the existing provisions under "glare" result in
infractions by WLC for their existing night lighting?
We have no way to measure the "foot candle" limitations.
3. The yard regulations will eliminate one planned expansion
of the WLC building because the expansion will be closer
than 100 feet to the West lot line. We hope that you will
provide some procedure in the ordinance to secure a variance.
4. Under the parking restrictions, we now have parking lots
in the front yard without screening. Since WLC is a corner
property and has two front yards, under the ordinance this
eliminates a great area of potential parking expansion.
Furthermore, it will be difficult to screen the parking
areas from the street, because the elevation of the WLC
tract is below existing street levels.
We Hope that you will give these matters serious consideration before
passing the proposed ordinance. I will be happy to meet with you or
with other City officials at any mutually convenient time. I am sorry
that I cannot meet with you personally at this time to go over these
matters, but the short time in which we had to respond, and other
conflicts in my scheduling, make this impossible.
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rniiip A. Lerr