HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-30 CorrespondenceJOHNSON 'COUNTY COUNCIL;; ON
30 July 1974
Mayor and Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mayor Czarnecki and Council Members:
The Johnson County Council on the Status of Women deplore
the unseemly be of.the Board of Trustees of the Iowa City
Public Library at their, regular meeting on Thursday, July 25, 1974.
We here express our concern withothe Board's failure to fulfill
the obligations of an administrative public body.
We bring our concerns to the City Council because this
Library Boards albeit with some statutory autonomy, is appointed
solely by the City Council and is funded largely by appropria-
tions from the City of Iowa City.
We protest the pejarative manner in which the July 25th
meeting was held and conducted. The threatening tone of the pro-
ceeding was abusive to -the library staff and offensive to the
concerned citizens in attendance. The attached statement, read
in anger, was adopted by the eight Board trustees present.
These developments, if not checked, will cause insurmountable
problems between Board, director and staff.
The Board intends the new director to assume his
at the beginning of August.We ask the City Council to
ameliorating this situation prior to August lst.
Please keep us informed on actions taken.
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Marlin Jef ers
Route 6
Iowa City, Iowa
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Coordinating Committee
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Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The Johnson County Women's Political Caucus is deeply
concerned with the inflammatory``statements of the Library
Board %.,hick were directed against the Public Library staff.
.,,ebelieve that such invective is out of proportion to the
apparent offense --the ,library staff's concern with secur-
ing competent leadership. The Library Board's unwilling-
ness to confer with the professional staff and city
resident s is unfortunate. As a'public body they should
welcome such input.; T.ocall staff members "dissidents"
and to threaten them with loss of employment is an over-
reaction to"a serious effort on the part of the staff to
air their opinions.on irregularities in the hiring policy.
In light of'the present situation we would suggest
that the City Council
(1) act as a conciliatory body to ease the tensiono
between the -Library Board and the staff,
(2) recommend to the Board that the library pro-
fessional staff -be involved in candidate
selection, and
(3) clarify for the -Board -the EEOC guidelines for
hiring as they apply to the selection of a
new -director
Johnson County
Womenls Political Caucus
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Members Present:- Downer, Trumpp, Buchan, Farber, Newsome, rirk-
man'Canter, Richerson, Bywater
Nembers Absent: None
Others Present: None
Business: The meeting was called to order at 4:10 by the presi-
dent, Bob Downer. A motion to go into executive
session to discuss the search for a new director
was approved. (Farber/Canter)
At 5:58 the executive session was dissolved, and --
open meeting resumed. 'A motion to adjourn was'approved
(Richerson/Bywater), and the meeting was adjourned
at 6:00.
Respectfully submitted,
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Staff Present: Eggers, Westgate,. Carter, Kelley
Others Present: Reporter from Iowa City Press -Citizen
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 by vice-president
Vivian Buchan. The, minutes were approved as written.
Financial Report: A list of bills compiled under the new sys-
tem of division into semi-monthly lists was
presented. A motion was passed to approve
the bills as paid.. (Buchan/Kirkman) There
was discussion of percentages of budget
items now expended at this point in the year.
Director's Report: Mrs. Eggers informed us that building main-
tenance has improved greatly.
In the first five months of the year, adult
circulation is down 2,000 and Children's
up 10,000for a net gain of 8,000. This
may be partially due to a difference in
counting• -systems resulting in some things
not being counted ;in adult circulation.
Our collection has passed 100,000. There
was `a motion approved to start planning for
a sale table for books we wish to weed
from the collection (Trumpp/Bywater),
subject to negotiation with the city on
proceeds.
The Nominating Committee (Trumpp, Bywater, Canter) presented
the following slate of officers for July, 1974, to July, 1975:
President, Vivian Buchan; Vice -President, Ron Farber; Secre-
tary, Dave Kirkman.. There.were no nominations from the floor.
A motion to elect the slate was passed.(Bywater/Canter)
Old Business: Since the East Central Contract is to be re-
vised, we will defer action for a month.
There was a discussion on the adoption of the
1974 Classification and Pay Plan and policy on
1974 merit raises. A motion to adopt the 1974
Classification and Pay Plan for the current
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calendar year0was approved.., (Richerson/Buchan),
A motion to give the merit raises earned by our
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employees was approved. (Richerson/Trumpp)
New Business: A motion was passed to authorize execution of
a collective bargaining agreement. (Farber/
Kirkman) Mr. Downer explained that this would
not bind_the board to anything other than enter-
ing into negotiations.
A motion to accept the city's offer to provide
employee service award pins was approved.
(Kirkman/Bywater)
Mr. Kirkman presented two bills incurred by
the Search Committee, which were approved.
(Buchan/Richerson)
A motion to go into executive session to discuss
the search for a director carried. (Farber/
Bywater)
The executive session was dissolved
meeting resumed at 6:00. A motion
to defer'a decision on appointment
until more information is obtained.
Trumpp)
and open
was approved
of a director
(Canter/
The meeting was adjourned. (Farber/Bywater)
Respectfully submitted,
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MINUTES OF SPECIALMEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF:TRUSTEES
JULY 21 1974
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
Members Present: Buchan, Farber, Kirkman, Bywater, Cantor,
Downer, Richerson,"and Trumpp
Members Absent:
Newsome
Staff Present:
Eggers,` Westgate
City Staff Present: None
Others Present:.
Clara Olson,,Bruegger from Press -Citizen,
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reporter from The Daily Iowan
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MINUTES OF SPECIALMEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF:TRUSTEES
JULY 21 1974
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
Members Present: Buchan, Farber, Kirkman, Bywater, Cantor,
Cantor replied, indicating two questions were
involved: First, the validity of the City's
agreement as it applied to the Library Board;
and. second, the question of fairness in the
selection process. In regard to the first ques-
tion, he felt that it didn't apply since we.
were an independent body and were not directly
involved in the City's agreement. As to the
second question, he felt that we had been very
careful to insure fairness at each step of the
process.
Trumpp and Richerson agreed to the procedural
fairness as outlined by Cantor.
Olson pressed for details on the selection pro-
cedure...
Kirkman and Cantor explained the procedure in
detail.
Downer, Richerson,"and Trumpp
Members Absent:
Newsome
Staff Present:
Eggers,` Westgate
City Staff Present: None
Others Present:.
Clara Olson,,Bruegger from Press -Citizen,
reporter from The Daily Iowan
Business:
The meeting was .called to order by President
Buchan at 4:05 p.m. Clara Olson addressed
the Board concerning the procedural selection
process for the new.Director. She suggested
that the'City's agreement with the E.E.O.C.
applied to the Library Board because we had
used the City's legal services, etc. She felt
in any case that we had a moral obligation to
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follow the'agreement.`* She suggested that we
defer action on the actual appointment and
call in an E.E.O.C. officer for investigation
of. ,the selection procedure and process. She
indicated that we could face a possible suit
from E.E_.O.C. if the previous agreement with
E.E.O.C.' by the City was not followed.
Cantor replied, indicating two questions were
involved: First, the validity of the City's
agreement as it applied to the Library Board;
and. second, the question of fairness in the
selection process. In regard to the first ques-
tion, he felt that it didn't apply since we.
were an independent body and were not directly
involved in the City's agreement. As to the
second question, he felt that we had been very
careful to insure fairness at each step of the
process.
Trumpp and Richerson agreed to the procedural
fairness as outlined by Cantor.
Olson pressed for details on the selection pro-
cedure...
Kirkman and Cantor explained the procedure in
detail.
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session to`discuss`�the new.Director's appoint -
was approved. approved. (Trumpp/Bywater)
Motion was made and seconded to dissolve execu-
tive session. Motion carried. Open meeting
resumed at 4:55 p.m. (Richerson/Downer)
Motion was made and seconded to appoint Charles
Lee Kauderer as the new Director of the Iowa
City Public Library as of August 1, 1974, at
a salary of $18,500 per annum with the other c_ty
fringe benefits. Motion carried unanimously.
(Farber/Trumpp)
Motion to adjourn into executive session to
consider personnel action was approved.
(Downer/Richerson)
Motion was made to dissolve the executive
session. Motion carries?. Open meetinc re-
sumed at 5:10 p.m.)
Motion was made and seconded to discharge Mr.
Charles Walker as maintenance man effective
July 31, 1974. Motion unanimously carried.
(Downer/Cantor)
Special meeting of the Board was adjourned
at 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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motion
for meeting`to
adjourn into executive
session to`discuss`�the new.Director's appoint -
was approved. approved. (Trumpp/Bywater)
Motion was made and seconded to dissolve execu-
tive session. Motion carried. Open meeting
resumed at 4:55 p.m. (Richerson/Downer)
Motion was made and seconded to appoint Charles
Lee Kauderer as the new Director of the Iowa
City Public Library as of August 1, 1974, at
a salary of $18,500 per annum with the other c_ty
fringe benefits. Motion carried unanimously.
(Farber/Trumpp)
Motion to adjourn into executive session to
consider personnel action was approved.
(Downer/Richerson)
Motion was made to dissolve the executive
session. Motion carries?. Open meetinc re-
sumed at 5:10 p.m.)
Motion was made and seconded to discharge Mr.
Charles Walker as maintenance man effective
July 31, 1974. Motion unanimously carried.
(Downer/Cantor)
Special meeting of the Board was adjourned
at 5:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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July 1, 1974 -July 1, 1975
Budget and Finance:
Ronald Farber, Chairman
A.obert Downer
Louane Newsome
David Kirkman
Buildings/Grounds and Personnel:
Marilyn Trumpp, Chairman
Robert Downer
Linda Bywater
Ronald Farber
Public Relations and Publicity:
Louane Newsome, Chairman
• Linda Bywater
Arthur Canter
Suzanne Richerson
Books and Materials:
Arthur Canter,, Chairman
David Kirkman
Suzanne Richerson
Marilyn Trumpp
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COMMITTEES
July 1, 1974 -July 1, 1975
Budget and Finance:
Ronald Farber, Chairman
A.obert Downer
Louane Newsome
David Kirkman
Buildings/Grounds and Personnel:
Marilyn Trumpp, Chairman
Robert Downer
Linda Bywater
Ronald Farber
Public Relations and Publicity:
Louane Newsome, Chairman
• Linda Bywater
Arthur Canter
Suzanne Richerson
Books and Materials:
Arthur Canter,, Chairman
David Kirkman
Suzanne Richerson
Marilyn Trumpp
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July 29, 1974
Dear Friends,
I am sure you were pleased to learn that Iowa City
has received notice of funding to build 62 low -rent apartments
for the elderly and handicapped. The Housing Commission Members
and City Staff are going to be involved in the next phase of
planning which will include the making of suggestions for the
Developers Packet.
In order to receive suggestions from you concerning some
of your needs and desires, we would like to invite you to
attend an informal discussion.session with the Housing Commission
on August 6.at the Senior Citizens Center at 538 South Gilbert
Street. We plan to'begin.the discussion at 1:00 p.m. and thought
it would be -.appropriate for us to attend the congregate meal
together beginning at 12 Noon. I will be glad to make meal
reservations for you if you will call me at 338-4064 by Noon
Monday, August 5. If you cannot attend the lunch please come
to the discussion session at l o'clock.
Your ideas and.suggestions are very much needed so that
current planning will include the input of people such as those
who will occupy the housing. We are looking forward to seeing
you.
Fredine Branson, Chairperson
Iowa City Housing Commission
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FROM: Kent R.-Autor, Chairman
Melrose;Avenue Neighborhoods Association
421 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City
DATE: Tuesday, 30 July 1974
SUBJECT: V-74021 request of the Veterans Administration to the
City.Council of Iowa City; for vaction of an easement
at the intersection of Woolf Avenue with Newton Road,
to enable construction of a parking facility.
On 2 July 1974, the Melrose Avenue Neighborhoods Association made a formal
statement in opposition to -this request. On the 23d. of July, this opposition
was reaffirmed by the Chairman of our Association.
The Association remains opposed to approval of the request of the Veterans
Administration, and begs the.Council to consider the following before making
its final decision in this matter.
1. The Council is under no obligation to return the easement
to the Veterans Administration.In exercising its discretion,
the Council is in the position of being able to make its
decision to grant the request contingent upon requirements
for sound, coordinated, and fiscally responsible planning
for what is in the best interests of the community as a
whole.
2. The VA is in the process of making an environmental impact
statement for the proposed parking ramp construction, and
the results of this study should first be available before
any final decision is made.
3. Granting the,VA's request, will permit the VA to commence
with an archetectural design that will cost approximately
$65,000, which, when spent, will represent a substantial
financial commitment to construction of a parking ramp,
that might not be necessary if other possible alternatives
can be developed.
4. A study conducted by the VA among some 900 employees, indicated
that 250 would be willing to utilize a.public transportation,
if the VA were to subsidize .the cost. 10
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5. By the.VA*s own estimate,.the cost of a single parking space
in the proposed ramp could sustain.the cost of transportation
subsidy for one person -for 42 years.
6. The Administrator of the Veterans Administration Hospital
appears.willing to cooperate with development of alternatives
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FROM: Kent R.-Autor, Chairman
Melrose;Avenue Neighborhoods Association
421 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City
DATE: Tuesday, 30 July 1974
SUBJECT: V-74021 request of the Veterans Administration to the
City.Council of Iowa City; for vaction of an easement
at the intersection of Woolf Avenue with Newton Road,
to enable construction of a parking facility.
On 2 July 1974, the Melrose Avenue Neighborhoods Association made a formal
statement in opposition to -this request. On the 23d. of July, this opposition
was reaffirmed by the Chairman of our Association.
The Association remains opposed to approval of the request of the Veterans
Administration, and begs the.Council to consider the following before making
its final decision in this matter.
1. The Council is under no obligation to return the easement
to the Veterans Administration.In exercising its discretion,
the Council is in the position of being able to make its
decision to grant the request contingent upon requirements
for sound, coordinated, and fiscally responsible planning
for what is in the best interests of the community as a
whole.
2. The VA is in the process of making an environmental impact
statement for the proposed parking ramp construction, and
the results of this study should first be available before
any final decision is made.
3. Granting the,VA's request, will permit the VA to commence
with an archetectural design that will cost approximately
$65,000, which, when spent, will represent a substantial
financial commitment to construction of a parking ramp,
that might not be necessary if other possible alternatives
can be developed.
4. A study conducted by the VA among some 900 employees, indicated
that 250 would be willing to utilize a.public transportation,
if the VA were to subsidize .the cost. 10
969 Irel psaa� -P X
5. By the.VA*s own estimate,.the cost of a single parking space
in the proposed ramp could sustain.the cost of transportation
subsidy for one person -for 42 years.
6. The Administrator of the Veterans Administration Hospital
appears.willing to cooperate with development of alternatives
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of employee uttiolvzation opublic
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7. Both-the`University.of Iowa>Hospital.and the -Veterans
Administration:Hospital-confront .the'' problem of dealing
with patient and visitor parking, and an increased
demand for patient parking at facilities that emphasize
out-patientservices. The proximity of these hospitals
suggests the wisdom of joint planning and shared parking
facilities, and the interests ofthe community as a whole
would make it_appropriate-for an acceptable demonstration
that such planning is in fact taking place.
The Melrose Avenue Neighborhoods Association respectfully recommends
that the City Council of Iowa City either (1) refuse granting the
VA request until, or (2) make its approval of the request contingent
upon certain requirements that take into account the seven points
made above. Perhaps it would be appropriate for approval being
contingent upon a recommendation of an ad hoc Project Review Committee
whose membership would include residents of the areas that would
be effected by construction:of the proposed parking ramp.
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Mr. Ray Wells
City Manager
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Dear Mr. Wells:
Consistent with the desires of the City Council, this
letter will confirm that the Veterans Administration
will be defraying the cost of the realignment of Woolf
Avenue at the intersection`of Newton Road and Woolf as
part of the construction project; of -,our parking garage.
Most of the work involved"in this change will be closure
of the easterly segment of the y of Woolf Avenue at the
intersection and possibly _some realignment of the curbs
at the point where the westerly section of Woolf Avenue
intersects with Newton Road. A working drawing of this
intersection ;as to how it; will. `look -with vacation of the
present easement is being' prepared -by Hansen Lind Meyer
and will be furnished to your City ;Engineer so it will
be available:'for the`'Councills'review on July 30.
If any additional information is needed, please let me
know.
Sincerely
Hospital Director
Show veteran's full name, Yd file number, and social neurit) number on all correspondence.
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- LAW OFFICES OF `f' r -'
CAMLL, LOVELACE & POU LA
TWENTY-TWO EAST- COURT STREET
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A.C.CAHILL
IOWA'CITY, IOWA SZZRO 354-1400
JERRY L. LOVELACE
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ROBERT MOTTO
July 29, 1974
Mayor and City Council.
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Zoning of Lot Three,, Yocum Subdivision in Johnson
County, Iowa, according to the Plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 5, Page 77, Plat Records of Johnson
County, Iowa,. owned by Aage Jensen
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
On July 3, 1974, we filed an application for re -zoning of the above
property from its present zoningclassification of RIA to Multi
Family-R3A. I am attaching herewith a photostatic copy of the
application for Re -Zoning dated June 27, 1974, which is self-
explanatory.
On Thursday,' July 25, 1974, at a meeting of the Planning & Zoning
Commission they denied the -request for re -zoning and at that time
advised us that the Mayor and 'Council was considering an apparent
new zoning ordinance to re -zone the whole area in northern Iowa City
including our property ,to RIA apparently under the Amerex Corporation
District Court decision.- At thisttime we are objecting to the re -zoning
to RIA as far as -`it effects Lot'3 and:of course are appealing to your
body to reverse the decisionof the Planning and Zoning regarding our
zoning application from R1A,,.to R3A and wish to have your body set the
matter for public hearing as required by law. We also at this time
making our objections 1. public to your re -zoning our property to RIA
apparently because of an adverse ,decision in District Court in the law-
suit brought by Amerex Corporation versus the City of Iowa City and
the subsequent decision by the District Court.
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CAMLL, LOVELACE & POU LA
TWENTY-TWO EAST- COURT STREET
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A.C.CAHILL
IOWA'CITY, IOWA SZZRO 354-1400
JERRY L. LOVELACE
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DAVID P. POULA - - AREA CODE 310 -..
ROBERT MOTTO
July 29, 1974
Mayor and City Council.
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Zoning of Lot Three,, Yocum Subdivision in Johnson
County, Iowa, according to the Plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 5, Page 77, Plat Records of Johnson
County, Iowa,. owned by Aage Jensen
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
On July 3, 1974, we filed an application for re -zoning of the above
property from its present zoningclassification of RIA to Multi
Family-R3A. I am attaching herewith a photostatic copy of the
application for Re -Zoning dated June 27, 1974, which is self-
explanatory.
On Thursday,' July 25, 1974, at a meeting of the Planning & Zoning
Commission they denied the -request for re -zoning and at that time
advised us that the Mayor and 'Council was considering an apparent
new zoning ordinance to re -zone the whole area in northern Iowa City
including our property ,to RIA apparently under the Amerex Corporation
District Court decision.- At thisttime we are objecting to the re -zoning
to RIA as far as -`it effects Lot'3 and:of course are appealing to your
body to reverse the decisionof the Planning and Zoning regarding our
zoning application from R1A,,.to R3A and wish to have your body set the
matter for public hearing as required by law. We also at this time
making our objections 1. public to your re -zoning our property to RIA
apparently because of an adverse ,decision in District Court in the law-
suit brought by Amerex Corporation versus the City of Iowa City and
the subsequent decision by the District Court.
Mayor and_CityCouncil
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Our ob'Jections are amonalother
things that
the classification of
the above described property. is R1A is an arbitrary, illegal and
capacious classification and amounts to a taking of our property
inasmuch as the property zoned R1A cannot be used as such and
an RIA classification for this property is not economically or
realistically feasible for its owner, Aage Jensen.
We, therefore, respectfully: ask that the Mayor and Council refuse
to zone this property as RJA and/or that ,at public hearing upon this
appeal from the Planning and Zoning's refusal to re -zone same from
RIA to R3A that you overrule Planning and Zoning and re -zone the
above described. property R3A.
Respectfully presented by:
Je L. L Xeace
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2 East Co rt Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Attorney for Owner, Aage Jensen
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A.C.CAHILL
JERRY L.LOVELACE
DAVID P. POULA
ROBERT MOTTO
July 10, 1974
RECEI VEQ J UL f f
Mr. Donald Schmeizer
Department of Community Relations
and Urban Development
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Re -Zoning Applicationon Lot 3, Yocum
Subdivision, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book .5, Page 77, Plat
Records of Johnson County, Iowa
Dear Don:
TELEPHONE
354-1400
AREA CODE 310
1974
Pursuant to. our telephone conversation on this day regarding
an exact legal description on the property owned by Aage Jensen
that is up for re -zoning I herewith -give you the following legal
description on this property:
Lot Three (3), Yocum Sub -division of
S` Part of North Half (NZ) of the Northeast
and Northwest fractional quarters of the
J Northwest Quarter (NWT) of Section Threet
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.cC (, (3), Township Seventy-nine (79) North,
Ct Range Six (6) West, in Johnson County, Iowa,
V according to, the plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 5, 'Page 77, Plat Records of Johnson
County,Iowa.
Trusting the above will suffice, I remain
Yours very truly,
CA HILL,
WILLIAM V. PHELAN�
WILLIAM M.TUCRER
DANIEL W. BGYLE ' -
CHARLES A. MULLEN
STEPHENF. BRtGHT
BRUCE L.WALKER
Mayor and.City;- Council
City of Iowa City,
Iowa 52240-,
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WILLIAM V. PHELAN�
WILLIAM M.TUCRER
DANIEL W. BGYLE ' -
CHARLES A. MULLEN
STEPHENF. BRtGHT
BRUCE L.WALKER
Mayor and.City;- Council
City of Iowa City,
Iowa 52240-,
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DATE: July 31, 1974
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
Attn: Don Madsen, Chairperson
FROM: Iowa City City Council
RE: Referral
At their regular Council meeting on July 30th, 1974, the Iowa City
City Council received and filed letters from Attorney Dan Boyle
and from Miriam Young concerning R3A zone for old Elks Club
building property. The motion was adopted to refer both letters
to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation.
Said letters are attached.
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk
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.July 25, 1974
iowa city. Iowa 52240 (319) 351-8556
Mr. Ray S. Wells
City Manager
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Wells:
Some weeks ago -you requested that the Commission on Environmental
Quality review the NIMLO Model Local.Air Pollution Control Ordi-
nance and the "Motor Vehicle Noise Control" for the City of
Omaha. In response to this request, CEQ-outlined some recommen-
dations with regard to'these documents at its July 17th meeting.
It happens that some of the issues raised by these ordinances
are closely related to projects.rwhich the Commission has been
discussing and developing over the past few months. In both
the Model Air Pollution Ordinance -forwarded us and the Noise
Control ordinance,.drafted by CEQ (enclosed), there is mention
of an Environmental Protection Officer who would be primarily
responsible for enforcement activity. With increasing federal
and state regulation of'local environmental conditions and the
desire of local citizens to institute.programs to improve the
environment, the idea of a local -Environmental Protection Officer
is, in the Commission's.view,-',a fine one. The Commission on
Environmental'Quality will be developing this idea further and
will present a proposal to the Council.at a later date. We refer
to this concept at this point only because it is directly related
to the two ordinances under discussion.
The Environmental -.Commission stated two criticisms of the Omaha
Motor Vehicle Noise Control -'Ordinance: (1) although motor
vehicle noise is a major problem to be addressed in any commu-
nity, a noise control ordinance -should be much broader in scope;
and (2) the testing procedures specified in the ordinance are
elaborate beyond necessity, thereby complicating the enforcement
of the ordinance., The `Commission also noted some positive
sections in the ordinance and integrated them into the draft of
the noise control ordinance for Iowa City. The Omaha ordinance
contains noise limits for motor.`vehicles which differ very little,
if at all, from those proposed in .our draft. The sections of the
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Omaha ordinance on new motor. vehicles sold in the city (p. 3)
(to be included in our draft) and on Citations --When and How
Issued (p 4) were or .will be integrated into our draft. In
summary, CEQ does not ''believe :the'Omaha ordinance to be ade-
quate, though some sections are very good and have been included
in our version of a noise ordinance which will be refined and
presented to the City Council. I would like to take this oppor-
tunity to request that you look over our latest draft of a noise
control ordinance which I have.enclosed. This draft represents
the incorporation of 'a wide range of inforamtion, including recom-
mendations from the Environmental Protection Agency and ordinances
passed in other communities. -This is a very rough draft and will
require reorganization, etc. CEQ would greatly appreciate any
comments you may:'have`on this document particularly those which
would provide us insight into the administrative ramifications
of such an ordinance.
The Environmental Commission will be discussing the ordinance
with regard .to recommendations solicited from various interested
parties at its next meeting, July 31st. Since this is rather
short notice, we will be glad to,consider any recommendations
you may have at',a later.date.
CEQ did not review the..NIMLO.Model Air Pollution Ordinance
forwarded us, per se. 'Rather the Commission recommends that,
at this stage, the open burnifng ordinance drafted by the
Commission members (enclosed) be: adopted by the City Council.
It is the opinion of CEQ that an Environmental Protection
Officer or similar official should be involved in developing
and enforcing a, -comprehensive air pollution ordinance. Since
open burning is a pressing problem, CEQ supports the immediate
passage of an open burning ordinance -for an interim period
until there is sufficient staff to warrant the passing of a
more comprehensive air pollution ordinance.
If you have any"questions.with regard to these matters, please
contact me.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Si rely,
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Administrative Assistant
Johnson County Commission
on Environmental Quality
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Omaha ordinance on new motor. vehicles sold in the city (p. 3)
(to be included in our draft) and on Citations --When and How
Issued (p 4) were or .will be integrated into our draft. In
summary, CEQ does not ''believe :the'Omaha ordinance to be ade-
quate, though some sections are very good and have been included
in our version of a noise ordinance which will be refined and
presented to the City Council. I would like to take this oppor-
tunity to request that you look over our latest draft of a noise
control ordinance which I have.enclosed. This draft represents
the incorporation of 'a wide range of inforamtion, including recom-
mendations from the Environmental Protection Agency and ordinances
passed in other communities. -This is a very rough draft and will
require reorganization, etc. CEQ would greatly appreciate any
comments you may:'have`on this document particularly those which
would provide us insight into the administrative ramifications
of such an ordinance.
The Environmental Commission will be discussing the ordinance
with regard .to recommendations solicited from various interested
parties at its next meeting, July 31st. Since this is rather
short notice, we will be glad to,consider any recommendations
you may have at',a later.date.
CEQ did not review the..NIMLO.Model Air Pollution Ordinance
forwarded us, per se. 'Rather the Commission recommends that,
at this stage, the open burnifng ordinance drafted by the
Commission members (enclosed) be: adopted by the City Council.
It is the opinion of CEQ that an Environmental Protection
Officer or similar official should be involved in developing
and enforcing a, -comprehensive air pollution ordinance. Since
open burning is a pressing problem, CEQ supports the immediate
passage of an open burning ordinance -for an interim period
until there is sufficient staff to warrant the passing of a
more comprehensive air pollution ordinance.
If you have any"questions.with regard to these matters, please
contact me.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Si rely,
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Administrative Assistant
Johnson County Commission
on Environmental Quality
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OPEN BURNING ORDINANCE
No person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency
shall ignite, cause to be ignited, permit to be ignited or
suffer, allow or maintain any open burning except as follows:
1. Fires used only for cooking of food or for recrea-
tional purposes.
2. Fires set for the purpose of prevention of a fire
hazard, or for disposal -of dangerous materials
where no safe alternate is available, provided
prior approval is obtained _from 'the Iowa City Fire
Chief or his designates`.
3. Fires set for the purpose of weed abatement, di-
sease, and pest prevention,:disposal.of natural
growth for land clearing, disposal of trees and
tree limbs 'felled by.storms, provided prior appro-
val is obtained from the Iowa City Fire Chief or his
designates.
4. Fires for the disposal.of grass clippings, leaves and
other yard materials at residential properties only,
which fires are maintained by an occupant of the
dwelling, during such periods as may be -authorized by
resolution of the-City`Council._
S. Fires set for the.purpose of bona fide instruction
and training of public and industrial employees in
the methods of firefighting, provided permission is
given in each instanceby the Iowa City Fire Chief or
his designates.
6. Fires set for the purpose of destroying diseased
trees, provided permission is given in each instance
by the Iowa CityFire Chief or his designates.
Any fire in violation of this section may be immediately extin-
guished by ,the '.Iowa City -Fire Department.
"Open burning is defined for this ordinance as the release of
b t'on roducts'directly to the atmosphere, not through a
com us i p
stack, chimney or comparable device."
SECTION 1 PURPOSE. Ths purpose ofthi Ordinance is-to prevent
noise which may _jeopardi:.e'.the health or welfare of the citizens
Of Iowa Cityi to esti),,[ l.+h. °;tandards:;and' limits for permitted
noise within th Cit,y: o f invia City, Iowa; to provide for standards
for violation of this ordinance and. to-es, tablish penalties for
the violation hereof and-to repeal all ordinances in conflict
herewith.
SECTION 11 DEFINITIONS AND STA NDARDS. All terminology used in
this ordinance, not defined below, shall-be in conformance with
applicable publications of the :;American ~National Standards In-
stitute (ANSI) or its successor body. The following terms shall
be defined as follows
1. A-weighted Sound Pressure Levels The sound pressure
level as maasured on a sound level meter-using the A-weighting
network. The level so read shall be postscripted db(A) or dbA.
2. Ambient Noise Levels The sound pressure level od all
encompassing noise associated with a given enviromm-net, being
usuakly a composite of sounds from many'sources., The A-weighted
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sound pressure level exceeded 90 percentcof the time based on
a one-hour period.
3. Continuous noises A steady,fluctuating, or impact/
noise which exists, _essentially without interruption, for a
period of one hour or, more.
4. Cyclically-Varying Noises Steady, fluctuating, or impul-
sive noise which may or may not contain a, pure tone, which varies
in sound pressure level:
evel such that.the:same level is obtained
repetitively at reasmnably uniform'intervals'of'time.
5. Decibels A.logarithmic (dimensionless) unit of measure
often used in describing.the'amplitude"of sound. The notation is dB.
6. Devices Any mechanism'which,is intended to, or which
actuall produces noise when operated or handled.:-
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7. Dynamic
3rakingDevices- A device used, ,primarily on trucks, }
- .-✓' 1- {Ss n < rt..c�:, F* Vi• ,.;f 3'si ,::re4 a' ? r v^ i r , _ _ a ri:
to convert the motor=from an internal combustion•:engine to an air
compressor for lIhe purpose of vehicle braking_without the use of
wheel brakes. 4.- -
8...Emergency - ork or Einergency;Vehicle. Work made necessary
to restore property to a safe:condition.followin a public cal-
`amitys or work rAquired to protect persons or property.from
imminent exposure to danger. A motor vehicle used in response
to•a public calamity or to protect ,persons or property from an }
imminent exposure to danger.
9. Fluctuating Noises THE sound pressure level of a'noise
Which
varies"more than 6-d8 (A-j during the period of observation
when measared with the B16W meter characterisitc of a sound
level meter, an does _nod q!qual the.previously existing ambient
noise level more`than once during the period of observation.
10: Impul.sive�•Nozse: A noise containing excursions usually
•le"ss thdii"one second, of. sound pressure level 20 dB(A) over the T
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aAibient sound -pressure lever,; using the''fast" meter characterisitc'
11.-Ze`vel; Day=Nights K hour.average the A weighted
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sound pressure lever, `^'M a levels during the period 10 p.m. {IVY
is
—•- - before averaging. It is denoted Ldn
to 7 a.m. increasedsy t0 dB(A� `w 4•
12; Leve7.;`Teii h-Percentile. The,. A---weighted sound pressure
level th; it--T19rexcb"e-a7Een percent of the time, or the level r that
Tf ,3 c., ..
is"exceeded in
-6 iiutes in one-hour, is denoted L10.
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13.-Lever; "in&trd7 Percentile. The A-weighted sound pressure
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levl'that is exceeded riinety,peraent of the time, or the level that
is emeeeded for' 54-;minutes in one-hour; is.denoted L90'._••
cars, truck.;, truck-tra-zlers, serrn-trailers, campers, motor-
cycles, my..:2_.tesf go-carts.. snowmobi3es, emphibuous craft
on .land, dmn-e ttuggies.. or racing vehicles, which are propelled
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by mechanical power.
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Any vehicle which is primari3y_.operated oln water
or which does operate on water, such; as boats,
barges, amphibious •craft, hover craft, and which i
is propelled by mechanical power,. and can carry passengers.
Muffler.
Any apparatus consisting of baffles,
chambers, or ccoustical absorbing material
whose primary purPose is to transmit liquids
or gases while causing a reduction in sound
emission at one end. To qualify, such an i
apparatus must cause a reduction in sound
pressure level of. at, least (x) dB(A) upon
insertion .into the system for ,which it is
intended_ '
17 Noise.
Any, sound Which is unwanted or which
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causes ort � i
psychological or physiological effect 1
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human beings.
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Noise Disturbance-:_.:
Any sound which annoys; disturbs, or perturbs {
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reasonable persons with roz=al sens:tivities; '' j
or any sound which injury. -v or rendaryers the
comfort, repose, healdi, hearing, peace, or
safety of other persons.
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Perception Threshold.
The minimum vibrational motion necessaty strp,,cause i
awareness of its existence on the part of a .ioxfial j
person, by direct means, such as,` --but not limited to,
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sensation by touch or°visual-observations of:"moving
objects. For the purpose of. this ordinance, ,any
vibration which produces:more than 0.05 in/sec1WS vertical
velocity shall be considered to be in excess,. of this
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ordinance.
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Person. `
Any human being, firm,;association ,
organization, partnership, business,
trust, corporation,.,company,-,contractor,
supplier, installer, user, owner, or
operator and shall include any municipal ,
corporation or its officers or employees.,
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Plainly Audible Noise.
Any noise for which the information content
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of that noise is unambiguously communicated r
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to the listener, such as, but not limited to t
understanding of spoken speech, comprehension
of whether a voice is raised, or normal, or t
comprehension of musical rhythms.'
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borne,, or 'Ii ch __ax6-- desi n no o
carry perso.-I; property_.,such,as butnot 11ruted
to, model aizpIanes, boat.40 cars,'rockets; and which
can be prop,!21-..-d by.mechanical mans.
23 Property Boundary.
,An imaginary Line exterior to, any enclosed .structure,
at the ground surface, which separates the real
property owned by one personfrom that owned by
another person, and its vertical extension.
24 Public Right -of -Way,...-,,-,,,
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ny street, avenue,:b evard,.hig way... illeg,
or public space which Is.owned :or controlled by
a public governmental entity.
25 Repetitive Impulsive Noise.
Any noise which -is com
posed of;impulsive noises
that are repeated at sufficiently slow rates such
that a sound level, meter set at ##fast,, meter
characteristic will show'chainges In.sound pressure
I-Ivel gniater than 20 dB(A),.11_1.
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is the square root of the time averaged
square of the sound pressure.' Itis denoted
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A temporal and,rspatial osci3lationFznpressure,
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or other phys.1cal, t4yantityp in;a nedsum with
internal forces that r aVSOs compression and rare-
faction of that medium,.andlwhich propagates,at
finite speed to distant points*
28 Sound Level Meter.
An instrument, including a microphone, amplifier,
RMS detector, or time averages,. output meter and
weighting networks, that is sensitive to pressure
fluctuations. The -output meter reads sound pressure
level when properly calibratedand the instrument is
of Type 2 or better as specified in American National
Standards Institute Publication S1.4-1971, or its
successor publication.
29 Sound Pressure.
The instantaneous difference between the
actual pressure and the'averago or;barometric
pressure at a given point in space'.
30 Sound Pressure Level.
It is 20 times the logarithm.to the base 10
of the ratio of the RMS sound pressure to the
reference pressure which shall be 20=mfcropascals.
It is denoted Lp or SPL.'
31 Sound Power.
The total work done by a sound source, on the
surrounding medium, pe-" unit: time, which is
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propagated away from the'source as sound waves.
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28 Sound Level Meter.
An instrument, including microphone', ampl.iiier.
RMS detector, or time averages,.outpat meter and
weighting networks, that is sensitive, to pressure
fluctuations. The.output meter reads sound pressure
level when properly calibrated and the instrument is
of Type 2 or. better as specified in American National
Standards Institute publication s1.4-1971, or its
successor publication.
® 29 Sound Pressure.
The instantaneous difference between the
actual pressure and the. average or barometric
pressure at a -given point in. space.
30 Sound Pressure Level.
It is 20 times the logarithm.to the base+l0
of the ratio of the RVS sound pressure to the
reference pressure which shall be 20 micropascals.
It is denoted LP or SPL.
Power
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ithm to <
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office(r).
2 UepaYtmentai Ac tions
A11 departments shall, to the fullest extent consistent with
their authorities under other ordinances:. administered by them,
carry out their programs in such a nkmez as to further the
policy stated .in Article 'II of this ordinance.
3 Departmental Cooperation'`
A11 departments shall cooperate wiWi.tpe.1Snvironmental
protection officer (or Noise Controj-OfFicer). to the
fullest extent in enforcing`the-noise regulations of
this ordinance.'
.4 Compliance with other laws.
All departmentsengaged in any activities which result
or may result in the emission of noise, shall comply
with Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as
the provisions of this ordinance, respecting the control
and abatement of noise to the same extent that any person
is subject to such laws and regulations.
5 Project Appoval.
Each department, whose -duty it to ieview.and
approve new projects, or changes to existing projects,
that result, -or may result, in the emzssion of noise, r
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shall consult with theEnvironmental Protection (Noise j
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Control) office (r) prior to any such approval.
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Control) of£z:r-i=) has reason to believe that.a I
isstandard, rsquL�tion, or action, or proposed standard,
regulation, or of any ,department respecting noise
does not conform to the intent of Article x -r of this
ordinance, he may request such department to'xeview and
reoort to him c,n the ,dvis ability of revising such
standard or regulation to:Confoz^.n.
Section .1 Powers of Environmental Protection Office.
In order to�lmplement the purposes of this
ordinance, the 'Environmental' Protection Office(r)
shall -have the'power to:
x},11 Studies /
Condudt, or cause to be conducted, studies,
researchp and monitoring related to noise.• /
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2 Education:
Conduct programs of public education regarding the
causes and effects of noise but not the means for its
abatement, and to encourage the participation of public
interest groups in related public information efforts.
3 Coordination.and Cooperation.
Coordinate the noise control -activities of
all municipal departments and cooperate where
practicable -with -all appropriate municipal,
county, state; and federal agencies to best
implement the purposes of this ordinance and,
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where appropriate, enter into contracts (with
the approval of. the City Council) for the pro-
vision of technical.orenb.prcement services.
4 '-Project
of all licensing appl.1cations where noise
may be an important: factor.
5 Inspections i
For reasonable cause. and `upon 'presentaton
of proper credentials,enter any_building,
property, premises, or place and inspect any
noise source for the.purpose of ascertaining
the compliance or non=compliance with .any
provision of this ordinance, or have access
to, and require the production of, books
and papers pertinent to any matter under
investigation.
6 Records
Require the owner or operator of any noise
source to establish and maintain records and
make such reports as the-Environmenta2 protection
(tlnise Control) officer) may reasonably prescribe.
7 Measurements
Require the owner or operator'of any, noise source
to measure the noise emissions. thereof in accordance
with such methods and procedures and at such locations
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rn order to implemant the purposes of till..
.?rdina.-5ce, the Environmental Protection Officer)
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1 Measurement Standards.
Develop measurement methods and standards which `
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will further the purposes of this ordinance.
12 Truck Routes:
De3velop a truck route reap of the community for t:
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the purposw'ofa variance on truck noise. i
3 EnForcement.-Procedures.
Develop administrative procedures which will
provide for effective enforcement of this ordinance -
4 Enforcement of Federal Regulations.
Make recommendations for changes to this ordinance
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so that it, is.consistent with all preemptive state
and Federal`=regulations, and provide for effective y5
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enforcement -of those changes.' a
•5 Long Term Noise Goals.
Develop a gerSezalized noise map of the community. {!
develop longr term objeetzves'for'achieving quiet in
the `community and develop a means .for implementing
NOISES PROHIBITED
SectionS.1 General. Prohibitions!
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The folIowing .1l: .mite: in .Sections B . through 3a=ft are
.:•:.a�,r�d to cause unnot:(!, ;V, ;r:S in violation of this Chapter provided,
ha:;aver, that the fol_lo-i(,int, .!,Ii::.:retioil Skil) not limit Section 31.5 and shall
not be deeimad to be excl its i ve .
.1 RADIOS, TELEVIS(Oi SETS, P110.40-aRAPHS, AND SIVILAR DEVICES. It shall
be unlawful for any. person. `tP use, operate or permit to be played any radio
receiving set, musical instrument, television,. phonograph, drum or other
machine or device -for the 'production or reproduction of sound in such a
manner as to cause to be or continued any unnecessary noise as heard
without measurement or as heard 'and measured in -the .manner described under
Sections 31.7 through 31.10 of this Ordinance,. The operation of any such
set, instrument_, tel2vision, phonograph, machine or other device at any
time -in such a manner asIto be'.pl;ainly audible at either the property line,
or 25 feet in the case.of`a vehicle on public rights-of-way, shall be
prima facie evidence of a.violation of this -Section.
.2 EXHAUSTS - MUFFLERS.• No person shall discharge into the open air
the exhaust of any steam .;engine, stationary internal combustion engine,
air compressor. equipment; motor boat; motor vehicle or other power device
except through a mtffler.or other noise reducing device which is in good
order and free.of defects.
.3 BELLS AND,CHIMES. .It,. hall be unlawful .for any person to use,
operate, cause or permit to "be `sounded anybell or chime or any device for
the production .or reproduction.'of the, sounds -of bells or chimes, from any
church, clock or school,`between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
.4 QUIET ZONE. The::creaition.of:;any',unnecessary noise is prohibited within
the vicinity of any school, institution of learning, church or court while
the same are in.use or session; which unreasonably interferes with the'
workings of such institution,`*or. within the vicinity of any hospital, nursing
home or home for the aged, or:which disturbs or --unduly annoys patients in
the hospital or residents in the nursing:home:or.home for the aged, pro-
vided conspicuous -signs are displayed in adjacent, surrounding or contiguous
streets indicating. that>the;same is, a. school,,hospital , nursing home, home
for -the aged, church or court.
.5 TRUCKLOADING OPERATIONS. The loading, unloading, opening or otherwise
handling of boxes, crates., containers,garbage containers or other objects in
such a manner as to cause a disturbance, and the loading of any garbage,
trash or compactor. truck,or any other truck, whereby .the loading, unloading,_.
or handling of boxes, crates; equipment or other objects is conducted within
a residential area or within300 feet of.any t•
ny hotel or motel be,,een the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. ate prohibited,'
.b VEHICLE'REPAIROR TESTING. It shall be unlawful to repair, rebuild,
modify, or test any truck, automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle
iL' `.tich a iminnor'a; LU Cillli(I ,I"t1i 1Llnhnnce and ;uch artiviLies ;hall, in all
uitmi I,cru1l.:;il>Its �.nun,t I,rc:.,urr, Irvc:l
lie subjecL-Lu Lhuwxifor Lh,:
district in which the source is_ located,"as hercina Ler set forLh.
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RS xFAMS" <{IIR COi DITIO(�ERS OT1iER t4ECfIF1NICAL
11' be `un'1 atrtuT to `operate<.any niachi very, eg!n p-
EQU.> s a
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1Lc?rlt,' plS'\.7,':c a'iY conditloning�dj),OArdtU5 OrysJmlluf TQ�ChisnlGa�,dC�!i,Ce F
i t:; in the C-1 Li ttl eton yin excess or' the, maximum i;rmi ss ibl e sound
pressure level f :J the'dlstrict nn irh�ch :the".sou) ce 'is located, as here ,n- i
a-1 tr.r set for'h.
.' PO'HER EQUIPMENT. Pio.person shall operate on any property
':rithin a residnr,t:•zl or business districts) oron any public bray within a
residential or business distr:ict(s).any power equipment rated more than five ;
horsepower, excludiog constructlon equipident used for construction activities,
such as but not limited to -chain saris.pavement breakers, log chippers,
riding tractors, pr:rered. hand tools, bet%teen the hours of 10:00 p.m, and
7:CO a.m.
.9 oO.tESTiC POWER EQU,I13MENT. No person shall operate or permit to be
operated on private. proparty or on ;the public way within any residential or•
comriercial districts) any,pow6r'equipment rated five (5) horsepower or less '
and used for horse or building repair or ;grounds. maintenance between the hours
o` 10:00 p.m: and 7:00 a m' ; Such power :equip ent shall include, but not be
limited to, lawnmowers, garden',tools, snow .removal equipment, electric or
chain saws or any other power equipment _used°for home or building repair or
grounds maintenance. i
.10 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. The operation, or causing to be used or
operated any equipment usedin construction,:;activities in any residential
or business district between the.hours of 9:00 p.m, and 6:00 a.m.' Construc-
tion projects shall be 'subject t6.the maximum_permissible noise level
specified for industrial districts for the period within which construction
is to be completed pursuant.to any applicable'building permit.
O Animals:
owning, . keeping,"'Possessing, ,or. harboring any
animal or animals which, by frequent or habitual
howling, barkiri9._ meowing, squawking, or other
noisemaking, cause -,a noise disturbance. The I
also
provisions of this section sha13/"apply to all
chitles, including any an
private or public faimal
pounds, which hold or treat animals.
Exterior Loudspeakers:
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Using or operating -any mechanical device or `
® loudspeaker 1n:a fixed or movable position
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exterior. to any building, or mounted upon any
motor vehicle or motorboat such that the sound
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prowidied f'orin Sect,on' 7.2-
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t3 Vehicl1: itepairs or Testing.-
. --Repairing, rabuildiny,_modifginy.or
testing any'm6tor vehicle (or off road
vehicles)or motorboat in or near a
residential fuse district in such a
manner as to, cause noise,` disturbance
or violate the provisions of Article
Impulsive Sources,..
ALTERPIATIVE 1
The using of fireworks, 'explosives, or the
firing of guns or other explosive devices without
first obtaining a permit:
- Powered Model Veh.cl.es.
opera ting.or:permztting the operation of
powered model vehicles between the hours
of (x)- p.m.; -and (y) a.m. the following
morning. Maximum sound presbure levels
during the permitted period of operation
sha2 .conform to:those set forth in Table
1 of Section 8.1 of Article VII2 and shall
be r4asured=;at.the property boundary of the
source or ata distance<of ,(s) feet, if it
is operated;=:in a`public place
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Crceti::; *::7 unnecessary or unusually .loud noise, within
the! �:::cy o: any school ori other insL•itution o,f. learning,
hospital, nt:rsiny home. court, or other designated area
where cx,::eptional quiet is necessary, -while the same are
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in use, prvvlded conspicuous signs are displayed in
adjacent or contiguous streets, indicating that the same
is a 'quiet zone. 11
Operating, or:permittiny to be operated, any
loudspeaker, or other source of sound in any place
of public entertainment that exceeds those shown
in Table.n at any point that is normally. occupied
by a human being.;
Duration hours per day Sound Pressure Level dB(A)
Slow Response
g 90
6 C 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1 1/2 102
1 105
1/2 110
1/4 or less = 115
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Ex on
z:rtionI
Nni::e t.auaccl in t h•• �r:'orlunce:: of emergency work for the
aloty, h, aLth,; or ivul.faro of the community or
.iuw;ediate
individuals o.E thnv voinmunity, or., to restore property to a
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safe condition following a public calamity shall not be
subject to'the provisions-of this ordinance. Nothing in
this section shall be construed to permit law-enforcement,
ambulance, fire, or other emergency personnel to make
excessive noise in the performance of..-their duties when .
such noise is clearly unnegessary.
Section C• Permit issuance
The EFO is authorized to .grant permits
as required b� end provision of this ordinance
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as subject to Such limitations as to area, .
noise levels;:time lij its, and other terms
and condition's as it determines-are appropriate
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to protect public health, safety, and welfare
from the noise emanating; therefrom. This
Section _shall in no way affect the.duty to
obtain. any other permit or, license required
by law-for such activities. _
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Section r9= Exemptions for Time to Comply
(q) Upon good cause, shown by the owner
of any•noise source, the (City Administrator)
shall have the power to grant an.exemption
from, the operation of this ordinance in order
to allow sufficient time for installation of
needed control equipment, facilities, or
modifications to achieve compliance not to
exceed (x) days, provided that such exemption
may be 'renewed for an additional like period,
but only if satisfactory progress toward
compliance is shown.
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Section r9= Exemptions for Time to Comply
(q) Upon good cause, shown by the owner
of any•noise source, the (City Administrator)
shall have the power to grant an.exemption
from, the operation of this ordinance in order
to allow sufficient time for installation of
needed control equipment, facilities, or
modifications to achieve compliance not to
exceed (x) days, provided that such exemption
may be 'renewed for an additional like period,
but only if satisfactory progress toward
compliance is shown.
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sizZ11 file a petition with the (''n-
v.i co:urc'lital protection Officer) • The
(Gnvi.ronmenL-al proteetion Officer) shall
promptly give written notice of such
petition to any person who has in
writing requested notice of such
exemption petitions, and shall publish
notice of such petition in a r_ewspaner
of.yeneral circulation :vithin this munici-
pality. The (Environmental Control officerr,
in his discretion, concludes that a hearing
would be advisable, or if any person files
a written request for a hearing or a written
objection to the grant of such exemption
within (y) days of the notice provided herein,
a hearing shall be held on the neti tion. A
written transcript shall be kept of any such
hearing.
(c). in granting or denying an exemption,
the (Environmental Control Officer) shall
file and publish a written order, stating
the facts and reasons leading to his decision.
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v.i co:urc'lital protection Officer) • The
(Gnvi.ronmenL-al proteetion Officer) shall
promptly give written notice of such
petition to any person who has in
writing requested notice of such
exemption petitions, and shall publish
notice of such petition in a r_ewspaner
of.yeneral circulation :vithin this munici-
pality. The (Environmental Control officerr,
in his discretion, concludes that a hearing
would be advisable, or if any person files
a written request for a hearing or a written
objection to the grant of such exemption
within (y) days of the notice provided herein,
a hearing shall be held on the neti tion. A
written transcript shall be kept of any such
hearing.
(c). in granting or denying an exemption,
the (Environmental Control Officer) shall
file and publish a written order, stating
the facts and reasons leading to his decision.
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t\OiSE LEVELS BY LAND -USE
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81t1AXl�iUi1 PERI ,, E CONTIi�UOUS SOUP'0 PRFSSIJRE LEVELS. •
It shat l�t,e : nla%iF'ut for any per son'. to opera te. or permit to be operated,
any s .tionary, co �. i'': Das; source of noise in such, a manner as to create a sound
forth i n the following Table more
prc;s ure level ►•,hi ch ., Kcee is the l imi is .set
when ►treasured at the property boundary or at any
that, ninety percf-nt 0' uny`;hour
y:the noise. ted• b„When a noises source can be
point rjithin the property af`ec
in more than one land use category. the limits
identified and its no+s;: measured
shall apply at the boundaries between different land
o the most restrictivi� use
use categories.
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL LIMIT
dB(A)
Ni�c ht'
Day_.
700 a_m 10.00 P.M.10'
Use District 00 p m. 7:00 a.m..
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�— - 55 50
Residential 55
Business 60
75
Industrial 75
(Ploise levels for any P.U.D. shall collorm with this table, and shall be
P.U.D. plan.)
determined by the predominate land use as set forth in the
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DUR�1TI0P1 CORRECTION It shall be unlawful :for any person to operate
or permit to be operated, any stationary source of noise within any
is intermittent
land use category.which creates;fluett.ating:noise or
tenth nose levels, measured in accordance
and in which the percentile
,`with'ahe source`.making the noise, is more than
With section
15 dB(A) greter than the ambient noise, measured when the source is
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quiet, but, in no case, shall the tenth percentile levels exceed
dB(A) in residential land use zones.;
CORRECTION FOR CHARACTER OF SOUND.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, or permit to be operated,
airy station:.ry, continuous source of .noise which; emits a pure tone, cyclically
noise exceeds 5 dB(A) less than she
v.-;rying noise, or repetitive impulsive which
liaiLs set forth in Section 31.7.
-7�LL EXCLUSIONS.
The provisions of.this'Section shall not apply to motor vehicles operated
on public rights•-of-way;,any bell or-chime or any device for the production or
clo ck or school;
aproduction of the sound .of bells or chimes from any church,
equipment except as provided in Section
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LAND USr
.FSroEiNlAL LAI:) .�'
7'C _•__ ,n builclinj per,:;, gill he �ssuel.for.;he,.i esiderrtial construction,
dither single or mult�pi�: �. if tin,! exterior sound pressure level has a L90
ip;liSL li'.✓tel in CxCi.sS G,. .� •:'.-
t;, Z ,;<�dy a,id at any po int on the proposed
s i te. 1 -or mail t1 story bu l I , tri•' C � a��dCzr or his duly authorized repre-
�.cr,tative may requirr Ci; rt �� ��' .::ur�i;,.:,nt be made at heights equal to the floor
level s of the proposed bu i 1 d 1 r,�J to assure lthat this noise level ti�i 11 not be
is coaded• at those heights.'
COI%iMER_CIAL OR l HOUSTR [AL J_ ANU^USE
7, (o
No new commercial or industrial: construction shall be approved, unless
it can be shown that ;the provisions of this Ordinance can be met for land use
categories existing at the time of application.,for building permit.
3} HW ROAD CONSTRUCTTOM.
tJo new road construction will be approved, whether locally funded or not,
for residential areas, unless ,necesISary noise,'control measures are taken to insure !
that the cumulative sound pressure,,levels.due to all the vehicles on the completed
roaJ ay do not exceed a l.'10 of 70 dB(A) at all points around any residences on a
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-a ZONING CHANGES. j
7,All zoning changes which affect the land use categories shall be done
• so that—he provisions of this Ordinance will not be violated.
7,cl TRUTH IDT 'SELLING OR RENTING
No person shall sell .or rent, or cause to be sold or rented,
any structure to;be used for habitation, outside of which the structure
the sound pressure levels are in excess of those permitted under this
ordinance, without making full 'disclosure to all potential buyers or
renters of the `.existence of such noise'dsturbance.
SECTION rte. MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE LEVELS The maximum sound pressure
level emitted by motor vehicles _moving in'.,a'public right of way at any
time shall be as provided in table .,These shall include all motor
vehiclest whether.publicly:-or privately owned, that are duly licensed
according to the laws of any state of the United Sates of America,
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LI2•IITING Nft§t'LEVELS FOR MOTOR : VEIiICLES
(a) iruc;:; ::nd Buses:
Ovu; ),:•:;0 pounds:
87 03(A) ;:,-asured at
50 feet -- ra%i:Lua allowable limit
Und-�:r 10,000 pounds
80 dB(A) ra(�asured a-1,50
feet- -- maximum allowable limit
(b) rassen;;er Cara:
78 dB(A) raeasured at
50 feet -- maximum allowable litait
(c) xotorcycl.es,.including, other- vehicles:
87 dB (A) raeaaured at
50 feet -- muimum allowable limit
i:TEASURLiIENT DISTANCE The`.standard
measurement height for the
(1.5 meters),
enforcement of Section $.I
sha11 be five (5) feet
edge of the traffic lane
and -the horizontal distance
frorim the near
varied.from twenty-five (25)
monitored to the microphone'may:be
hundred (100) feet. The correction factors given in
feet to one
the table (2,1 below shall
be.applied to the values given in table
yl of Section_.
TABLE $'
Measurement
Distance (feet)
Co-rrection'•to
limits
2$
+9
28
+5
32 •
-4 .
4o
+2
4$
+1
500
56
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63
-2
70
80
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90
5
r6
100
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rqui.pm"nt and pr.oce/duces as have . been established :by the American Natio
:,tandards Institute A:'1 i),`within five (5') days of the issuance of
;uch citation to deta mine in in -fact the Motor vehicle is in violation,
Of the provisions of thio chapter.
If upon such test any motor vehicle.is found to be in violation
of any oftheprovisions or this chapter, the owner or operator shall
have five (5) days to,.makol or ;have made all necessary corrections to
bring such motor vehicle intocompliance.with the provisions of this
chapterl and return such vehicle to the test site for re -testing.
Truck Routes'.
The limit_ set forth: in Section 9.1 apply at all times
for motor vehicles with a manufacturers gross vehicle
rating of 10,000 pounds or more, when travelling on pre-
scribed truck zoutes. FromEx)pm to(y)am, the following day
on weekdays, and on (Saturdays), Sundays and legal holidays,
these vehicles will be, required to adhere to the limits set
forth in Section 9.1 for other rotor vehicles when travelling
off prescribed truck routes
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Sound Pressure Level
Vehicle clan dB (A) at 50 feet
Moteorboat manufactured prior to 85
1/1/ 75
motor boat manufactured after 76
1/1/76
offhighway vehicles manufactured 82
before 1/1/75:
offhighway vehicles manufactured after 8
1/1/75 7
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�PCTIO"t ��� NALTIES. Vlhenaver in any section of this ordinance or
rule or re.gulation promulgated hereunder,, the doing of any act is
required, prohibited, or declared to. be unlawful and no definite fine
or penalty id provided fro'a violation thereof, any person, firm, or
corporation who shall be convicted of a violation of any such section
shall, for each offense be -fined in a sum of;,not more than 100 dollars
or imprisioned not to -exceed 301days, or both, so fined and imprisoned.
9,1,70 ADDI-iIONAL'REMEDY - INJUNCTION. As an additional remady for the
operation or maintenance•of any device., instrument, vehicle or machinery
in violation of any provision hereof and which causes discomfort or annoyance
to reasonable persons of normal_ sensitiveness or aghich endangers the comfort,
repose, hr_alth or peace of residents in,the area shall be deemed, and is
declared to be a public nuisance and may be subject to abatement summarily
by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent juris-
diction.
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n•at self-p•rop,l ledi f :sol f�.peopel`led, =riot customarily used or
designed for '-trans tlnr.t If'. i Upon..a U01 c right of -way, shall be
cause for SUMMOns arld i n. .+ltmltS.::Ao be lssuea] forthwith; provided,
hx�ever, that in l;ie�� ni ._(Jhs' and co -plaint enforcement personnel
may issue a 24-hour not!ce,or other reasonable amount of time not
to exceed five days, c i dni�d by the Environmental. P- otection
Officer in writilig, t•ihich may ba served personally or Dy
certified mail to the last,known.address ofthe person to whom
addressed, with return receipt request.. -directed to the owner,
occupant, person or'person, in charge of or in control of the machine,
device, building or other`permises to abate said violation of this
Ordinance. Failure to comply with the order so issued and served
shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance.
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914 g�_* Violatioli' of%this ordinance in which 'the noise source is
a motor vehicle as defined in.this Ordinance shall be cause for
surmons and complaint to he issued -Forthwith. This subsection shall
not apply to machines or devices not customarily used or designed
for transportation.
Contracts
Any written agreement, purchase order, or
instrument whereby the city is committed to the expenditure
of funds in return for work,labor, services,. supplies,
equipment, noterials, or any combination of the foregoing,
shall not be entered into unless such agreement, purc.i—e
order, or instrument contains provisions requiring that any
equipment or activities which are subject to the provisions
of this code will be operated, constructed, conducted, or
manufactured without causing violation of the code. '
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(� SEPARABILITY.
If any Section, Subsection sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held invalid"or unconstitutional by any court of
scompo tent jurisdiction, such -portion shall be de-emed`a separate, distinct and indapendent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
rci.,_r i ni ng portions hereof:
T t,
P'ZODUCTS r`Any, product which has been
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certified by t dministrator"of the U.S Environmental protection
? as a
Tency pursnan- to Secti on 15 of
the�'ois Control Act of table
log: noise �:ni;sio,, product and which he determines is suitable for use
as a substitute, Nail be used-in'preference to any other product,
-t>ro•rided that: sa:h certified product has'a procurement cost which is not
more than 125 percentum-of the least expensive type of product for
which it is certified as a substitute -
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3. 10.19 A(o) Oi th? l:lli �Ci7dx C0 �iZ O iilf
City of� Iowa City, Iowa, and any and all ordina:ices or party o ordin_a.,c_a i^.
coa*'iict with tna proviaione ot'nio ordinance aro hazaby ropealed.
SECTIC\' k'O E2FECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in effect aster its
«nal passage,( approval, and.upon roll call. Onere were:
`,TARS•
Braizdt
-� aLProsse
CzArne ki
Q�rauen� -
Waite '
ATTEST:
City Clark.
Iat Reading
® tad iteadinb
3rd ReadinG
Fa ,tfc3 and approvad Chia day of --
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P'ZODUCTS r`Any, product which has been
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certified by t dministrator"of the U.S Environmental protection
? as a
Tency pursnan- to Secti on 15 of
the�'ois Control Act of table
log: noise �:ni;sio,, product and which he determines is suitable for use
as a substitute, Nail be used-in'preference to any other product,
-t>ro•rided that: sa:h certified product has'a procurement cost which is not
more than 125 percentum-of the least expensive type of product for
which it is certified as a substitute -
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3. 10.19 A(o) Oi th? l:lli �Ci7dx C0 �iZ O iilf
City of� Iowa City, Iowa, and any and all ordina:ices or party o ordin_a.,c_a i^.
coa*'iict with tna proviaione ot'nio ordinance aro hazaby ropealed.
SECTIC\' k'O E2FECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in effect aster its
«nal passage,( approval, and.upon roll call. Onere were:
`,TARS•
Braizdt
-� aLProsse
CzArne ki
Q�rauen� -
Waite '
ATTEST:
City Clark.
Iat Reading
® tad iteadinb
3rd ReadinG
Fa ,tfc3 and approvad Chia day of --
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Wh Anniversary NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Allen E. Pritchard, Jr.
The National Action .Arm oI the Nation's Cities Executive Vice President
July 12, 1974
The Honorable Edgar Czarnecki,
Mayor of Iowa City
410 E. Washington, Civic_'Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Czarnecki:
In 19693, the Department of -Housing. -and Urban Development, in cooperation with
the National League'of Cities,.undertook to•bring university research services
to bear directly upon the problems<confronting officials in ten cities. This
effort, known as.the:Urban Ob servatory,Program, has achieved its basic objectives
and two independent evaluations have confirmed the success of this demonstration
program.
Following the most recent evaluation in December 1973, HUD concluded that the
current Observatories had achieved'sufficient success to justify asking the
• participating cities to assume full financial responsibility for their own
operations. Further, HUD concluded that the impact in the ten large cities
warranted consideration:`of a:new.demonstration-effort designed to test the
transferability,of the 'concept to ten smaller 'cities in the 30,000 to 250,000
population range.
The purpose of this letter, which we are sending to the mayors and managers of
the cities in this population range is to.determine which cities might be.
seriously interested in;being;considered:as participants in this new demon-
stration program that HUD n&WVIp oposes to fund -beginning in the fall of 1974.
NLC will continue:to.:provide.secretariat<and technical assistance services to
the new participants:
The objectives of the proposed new-program.are much the same as those of the
original program and include the establishment'and.testing of the institutional
arrangements necessary"to bring university research services to bear upon the
policy and applied research needs of city -bfficials. 1-, A -one-page summaryof
the original program..is attached for yournin£ormation.•.,
The criteria that have been established for selection of the new Urban
Observatory cities are :also attached. We believe, ou should note particularly
thefact that this••proposed-newn
-demosfor.-a.-three-yearation-program will be fora -three-year
per: od and that HUD is`requiring asubstantial'and increasing cash match from .
local sources.
1620 Eye ;Street N W , Washington, O C 20006/ (202) 293-7330 / Cable: NLCITIES
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if believe that your city can meet the established criteria and you wish to
you
be considered for possible participation in the new program, we would like, not
a formal proposal or submission`of any -kind at this time, but rather a short
letter from you expressing both-.yourinterest and the ability of your city to
meet the criteria.This-letter'should be .postmarked no later than July 31, 1974.
Upon receipt of your letter, we will forward to.you, or a designated member of
staff, the instructions and format necessary for the preparation and
your
submission of a formal proposal and -work program.
Because there is relatively little time to evaluate the various proposal sub-
missions and to conduct the negotiations that will be required if the new
observatories are to be 'started by mid fall', we urge you to give us your
reaction to this matter as quickly as possible.,
c rely..,...
'Allen E...Pritchard, Jr
Executive Vice President
Attachments
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URBANOBSERVATORY PROGRAM
CRITERIA FOR SELF, CTION OF TEN NEW URBAN OBSERVATORY CITIES
1.
The interest of the city; as reflected initially by the mayor, in entering into a
three-year cooperative urban research undertaking with one or more institutions
of higher education located within the community.
2.
City commitment in undertaking new and innovative solutions to urban problems.
3.
University commitment in undertaking policy and problem oriented research.
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Local willingness and ability to provide financial support, from city and/or uni-
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percent of federal -.funds the third. .year. (HUD proposes to provide each partici-
pating city -university Observatory withup to'$75; 000 the first year, up to $66, 667
the second year, and up to $50,,000 the third, year. The required local cash match
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Agreement to employ a full-time Urban Observatory director.
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Evidence of existing commitment to research on urban problems by the university.
9.
Commitment and availability of good university researchers.
10.
Evidence of research and data collection efforts and issue analysis techniques by
city agencies.
11.
Ability to develop a research agenda for the first: year of operation, including,
for each project, a statement of the problem and how the.research will contribute
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formance.
12.
Ability to establish advisory and review mechanisms necessary and appropriate
to identify, structure, and develop research projects, and to facilitate utilization
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Agreement to adhere to performance standards developed jointly by HUD and NLC.
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Selection
Criteria
URBANOBSERVATORY PROGRAM
CRITERIA FOR SELF, CTION OF TEN NEW URBAN OBSERVATORY CITIES
1.
The interest of the city; as reflected initially by the mayor, in entering into a
three-year cooperative urban research undertaking with one or more institutions
of higher education located within the community.
2.
City commitment in undertaking new and innovative solutions to urban problems.
3.
University commitment in undertaking policy and problem oriented research.
4.
Past evidence of city -university cooperation and understanding.
5.
Local willingness and ability to provide financial support, from city and/or uni-
versity resources', at a level of at least -equal to 33-1/3 percent of the federal
funds the first year, 50 percent of. the federal funds the second year, and 100
percent of federal -.funds the third. .year. (HUD proposes to provide each partici-
pating city -university Observatory withup to'$75; 000 the first year, up to $66, 667
the second year, and up to $50,,000 the third, year. The required local cash match
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to qualify forthe maximum HUD funding would be, therefore, $25, 000 the first
year, $33, 333 the second year, and $50, 000 the: third year.)
6.
Agreement to employ a full-time Urban Observatory director.
7.
Prospective stability of both the city government. and the university during the
three-year demonstration period.
8.
Evidence of existing commitment to research on urban problems by the university.
9.
Commitment and availability of good university researchers.
10.
Evidence of research and data collection efforts and issue analysis techniques by
city agencies.
11.
Ability to develop a research agenda for the first: year of operation, including,
for each project, a statement of the problem and how the.research will contribute
to the solution of the problem,..the tasks to be performed, and a budget for per-
formance.
12.
Ability to establish advisory and review mechanisms necessary and appropriate
to identify, structure, and develop research projects, and to facilitate utilization
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of research products and findings.
13.
Agreement to adhere to performance standards developed jointly by HUD and NLC.
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,mc urh.ui observatory concept, first suggested by Profesqor Robert Wood Jn 1962, attempts to ap-
ply the ~acne scientific re.scarch approach, so successful In the physical sciences, to social and
urban probIcins. In 1965, the National Luague of. Cities began exploratory discussions with milyors
of major cities and leading academicians. to refine and operationalize the concept. The Urban Ob-
servatory Program was launched In July 1968 by the League under a contract with the Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
The objectives of the Urban Observatory..Program 'are to:
1. Carry out with university resources the research needs of city officials.
2. Carry out research projects that address the problems common to a number of different
communities.
3. Relate university research and training activities to practical city problems.
Underlying these objectives are four basic assumptions, as follows:
1. An institutional bridge can be created between.city hall and the academic community.
2. University researchers can provide city officials with data and research support for
policy making and problem solving.
3. Contributions can be made to the general body of knowledge in urban affairs by the per-
formance of policy and problem oriented research.
4. University service and training capabilities can effectively increase the management
and performance levels of cities.
There are three basic elements incorporated into the Urban Observatory approach. First, each
local observatory Is organized In such away as to. assure the best forms of cooperation between
the university and the. city. I Respo . nsiblUty for , establishing this organization and designating a fis-
cal agent is vested in the city officials.
Second, the research agenda is developed by the participating universities and local governments,
although subject to final approval by HUD and must be responsive to the needs of the city officials.
Third, a network is established for the dissemination of information, the coordination of activities
and projects, and the development of summary ary reports. Network services and administrative and
liaison functions are perforated
ed by the Urban Observatory staff In NLC and USCM.
Ten cities — Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Denver, Kansas City (Kansas
and Missouri), Nftlwaukee,-NashviUe,,, and -San Diego'"'were selected by an open competitive pro-
cess, and established criteria, to:participaie in the original Program.
The Observatories serving these cities have produced over, 150 research reports on such topics as
municipal finance, I citizen participation, housing policies, regional, economic development, man-
power policies, emergency medical'servIces,, charter revision, housing inspection services, and
the delivery of social services.
600 Westgate Street, Apt. 54
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
July 27, 1974
Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
To the members of the Iowa City City Council:
I wish to communicate to you my concern regarding actions taken by the
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees in the appointment of a library
director. Enclosed is a copy of a letter I have sent to the Board of
Trustees summarizing my concerns.
Sincerely yours,
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William G. Asp
Board of Trustees
Iowa City Public Library
307 East College
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Library Trustees:
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Iowa City.. Iowa 52240
July 27, 1974
I was shocked and saddened by the words and behavior of the Iowa City
Public Library- Board ,of_.Trustees at the meeting on July 25, 1974. As an
appointed board determining policies which guide a vital tax -supported
community. service., - the board has an.ethical and legal responsibility to
hear citizen concerns. Yet every effort was made by the board to deny
citizens any opportunity to request. information and to express their concerns
during the official meeting. Such action exhibits to me a complete and total
disdain for the democratic process.
I wouldsubmit that . the two hour inforinal gathering after the meeting
occurred only because of the outrage felt by many citizens present and
because of persistent requests for information. I emphasize that this two
hour session.was neither.an`official meeting nor a hearing. No minutes were
kept and.no action, could be taken. :With the adjournment of the meeting, the
board ceased to.operate•as a corporate body and could act only as individuals.
Statements made during that time.were'.those of individuals, not of the library
board as a.corporate'body. The library board has not yet provided the oppor-
tunity for citizens to discuss ;with them in an official meeting concerns over
appointment procedures.
Itis most unfortunate that a statement filled with anger, innuendo and
sarcasm was accepted unanimously by the library board with no discussion.
Categorical judgments and critical `allegations made of any person or persons
before even listening to their concerns or allowing them an opportunity to
question to me reflects. disinterest in and abhorrence of fairness and due
process. Aegretably, I must conclude that the board's action was irresponsible,
As an individual who disagrees with the library.board, the board might
choose to interpret nq disagreement in the same manner expressed in the board's
official statement -- that 'it`is unprofessional and divisive. Such an interpre-
tation would be unfair and unwarranted. Icy concerns are prompted by a desire
for the best possible library service. in Iowa City. During the selection
process I expressed support for no candidate. At the present time, I could
support the board's selection of a person who unequivocally met the minimum
requirements established.by,the board for the position.
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Iowa City.. Iowa 52240
July 27, 1974
I was shocked and saddened by the words and behavior of the Iowa City
Public Library- Board ,of_.Trustees at the meeting on July 25, 1974. As an
appointed board determining policies which guide a vital tax -supported
community. service., - the board has an.ethical and legal responsibility to
hear citizen concerns. Yet every effort was made by the board to deny
citizens any opportunity to request. information and to express their concerns
during the official meeting. Such action exhibits to me a complete and total
disdain for the democratic process.
I wouldsubmit that . the two hour inforinal gathering after the meeting
occurred only because of the outrage felt by many citizens present and
because of persistent requests for information. I emphasize that this two
hour session.was neither.an`official meeting nor a hearing. No minutes were
kept and.no action, could be taken. :With the adjournment of the meeting, the
board ceased to.operate•as a corporate body and could act only as individuals.
Statements made during that time.were'.those of individuals, not of the library
board as a.corporate'body. The library board has not yet provided the oppor-
tunity for citizens to discuss ;with them in an official meeting concerns over
appointment procedures.
Itis most unfortunate that a statement filled with anger, innuendo and
sarcasm was accepted unanimously by the library board with no discussion.
Categorical judgments and critical `allegations made of any person or persons
before even listening to their concerns or allowing them an opportunity to
question to me reflects. disinterest in and abhorrence of fairness and due
process. Aegretably, I must conclude that the board's action was irresponsible,
As an individual who disagrees with the library.board, the board might
choose to interpret nq disagreement in the same manner expressed in the board's
official statement -- that 'it`is unprofessional and divisive. Such an interpre-
tation would be unfair and unwarranted. Icy concerns are prompted by a desire
for the best possible library service. in Iowa City. During the selection
process I expressed support for no candidate. At the present time, I could
support the board's selection of a person who unequivocally met the minimum
requirements established.by,the board for the position.
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The library board has .established ;policies ;andjob:. descriptions., and has
advertised that the minim m requirements for:; the, position of library director,
are a Master's- Degree,n library'science and''public'library experience. The
Master's Degree in library' science is nationally recognized as the minimum
_ professional degree for public_ librarians, and has been so recognized by the
` American Library Association for more than twenty years. Graduate library
schools have trained professional. librarians for.more than forty years. As a
citizen- of Iowa.City,l I would expect that the director of our public library
and all other professional -'staff members `:hold as a minimum this nationally
recognized degree particularly when board -established policies, job descrip-
tions and advertisesments so state. Acceptance of this degree as minimum
preparation for public librarianship is not "gu ldism°; it is an assurance to
those whose tax funds support the. library that the individuals serving them in
the library have -achieved at least a minimum of 'professional competencies.
In establishing qualifications for the.director',s position requiring public
library experience and, thorough knowledge of. modernublic library administra-
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other citizens of Iowa City would expect that the director of our public
library would meet these requirements. I;.wholeheartedly approve of these
board -established qualifications. However., no amount of rhetoric, emotional
or unemotional, is likely to -convince me,that they were met in this instance.
In choosing not to follow them, I'regretably must conclude that the library
board not only violated the civil rights of every actual and potential appli-
cant but also violated the public trust.
Whatever actions I have•or will take are.motivated by deep personal and
professional concerns* for high quality library service in Iowa City. The
recent words -and behavior of the library board suggest to me that the board's
primary concern is the wanton exercise of power without regard for democratic
processes, legal requirements and citizens' concerns.
Sincerely yours,
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William G. Asp
copies: Mrs. Warren Buchan
Mrs. Willis M. Bywater
Dr. Arthur Canter
Mr. Robert Downer
Mr. Ronald Farber
Mr. David Kirkman
Mrs. ,Ellis Newsome
Mrs. Hal`Richerson
Mrs, Donald Trump
Mrs. Constance Lane
Iowa City; City Council
— Iowa.City Public Library; Staff
The City Council
The Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
July 27, 1974
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:
The public library_ controversy in Iowa City can be
stated in a few words. In appointing an unqualified
candidate as director of the library, the Library Board
engaged in discriminatory hiring practices. It was not
an equal opportunity employer. Such action is contrary
to public policy and may'mean the loss of federal funds
toward a new 'library building,
On July 12, seven members of the professional library
staff requested in writing a hearing before the board to
discuss the appointment of an.unqualified person as director
of the Iowa City. Public Library. Their request was never
answered. There was no communication from the board,
other than a request that they attend the July 25 board
meeting, where they.had`to listen to an unjust, scathing
attack.
On July 14, I_called the President of the Board and
expressed my,concerns over the appointment of an unqualified
candidate and requested that my concerns be communicated to
the members of the` -library board. I never heard from the
President `of the Board or any member.
On the morning of July 25, I was visited in my office
at the University,;by.two board members and was invited to
attend the afternoon board meeting. I did attend, but my
request to speak was'denied.
I ask that the City Council of Iowa City request the
City Attorney to investigate fully the failure of the library
board to be an equal opportunity, employer and the failure of
the library board to permit citizens to speak at a public
board meeting,
ncerely,
Frederick Weeman
114 S. Mt. Vernon Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
July 29, 1974
Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is my letter of protest to the Board of Trustees of
the Iowa City Public Library, their behavior and actions at
the last Thursday meeting were unprecedented.
This is a copy.
Sincerely,
Mary Schaefer
1620 Ridge Rd.
Iowa City
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Mr. John Be $l=s
Director
Department of Urban Renewal
1410 East Washington.
Iowa City, Iowa 52210
Doar Mr. Klaus
8abjects Project Iowa R-14
Certificabo of -Cost of Noncash Loma Grant -in -Aid
This is in reply to the doolm rotation submitted to support the Noncash
Local Grsut-13i-Aid_for the subject projeotePleaaee be advised that this
offioe:herevi.th.gives fiml approval:cf the,HUD-6202 for loo percent equaling
8220,699.03. for paving aa&'etll related sto= never, sidewalk and saaita3y
sewer work on'Coust Street fx m;the east boundary of tho Project to the
east line of Madison Street.
Conditional approvrl ie given for paving .ancl.all related storm sewer,
oidmralk, traffio signals:and sanitary sewer work on Burlington from
the east boundary of th0.projeot.to the 0644.6r line of 24adiaon St -00t;
Linn Streety Vabluquo Street a,&.Clinton Sireot all from Court Street to
Burlington 'Street oaz HiTDb202 "_for 100 percent oqualing6459.848-97s, Upon
completion of.this work ,and:th6;tisial-;'coete are kmmn• a revised HUD -6202
shall be submitted for 'final 'Iapproval
You racy now enter trc approved amounts in the project aoaountse
Sincerely,
GW J. Birch
Area Director
Rmolosure
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Mayor Edgar Czarnecki
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TO: Kay E. Maune, Administrative Assistant
FROM: Tons Kushnir, Asst: City Attorney
RE: Phone Booths
In regard to the installation of telephone booths in the Clanton
Street.Mall'.project:and in the'mini parks, there may be some
problems. There is,a state statute concerning placing private
concerns upon -public ways as well as some Case law.
A municipality, unless especially authorized, has no power by
lease,, permit or otherwise;to allow the use of a part of a side-
walk for.<private business'_purposes. Under present state law,
the City:is under obligation to_`keep:`all streets, alleys and
public squares•free'from obstructions which prevent its free
use as a°publc way to its full extent. Case law adds to this
by stating that a_City has no.legal right to license or lease
part of the streets to a'person-for his or her private business
venture. Under these circumstances I believe it would not be
in the City's best"interest to allow installation of telephone
booths upon sidewalks at ,the Clinton Mall project.
As to the mini<.parks, I feel that it would be possible to allow
installation of telephone booths even though the state statute
applies to public, squares as well as -to streets and sidewalks.
Case lawinterpretsthe statute to mean that the City cannot
allow any private .'concerns to obstruct or hinder the full use
of.a public way. In,regard to public usage, the mini parks
stand in a'different'light `than.a'sidewalk or a street. It
would still be possible,to use -the mini parks to their fullest
extent withttelephone booths as;long as the telephone booths
are not -located in such:a manner as they would obstruct the
public way (i.e., upon a sidewalk).
Along with the installation of ;the telephonE: booths, the City
should enter into an agreement that the telephone company will
hold the City free'<and harmless from all damages and claims for
damage of any'kind.caused'by the installation or negligent main-
tenance 'of`the telephone, booths and that the telephone company
shall be liable for any injuries to.the public.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please do not
hesitate to Call -me. Thank -you.
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911 NORTH GOVERNOR. STREET
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
July I6, 1974
Mn.. J. B. Pugh, Jn.
F.i.nanciat .066.ieen
City o 6 Iowa City..
Civic Centeh
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Area Code 318
Telephone 351-0200
Dean Joe:
Enctosed you wilt 6ind the Iowa C.ity/Johndon County youth Ptogtams Package
.cnctuding statiet icat data, bis eat data, and evabu t ion o6 each o6 .the
6ottow.ing
Youth Senv.ieea ;Coondinaton.;
Uni ted Action '6oh youth ( Inc euding Educa t ionat Extension Ctase )
Mayor's' youth Emptoyme.nt Program,
.youth Emergency SheUeA
Uncteb Pupain
We ane atAo %eque,6ti.ng at.;thiz time, $4,5,998.33 which nepnebent6 the City
o6 Imn City's ehane o6 Revenue. Shaming Funds needed bon .the 6unding o6
.these pupaw ;bot the period 6nom Juey.1,; 1974 to Deeembeh 31, 1974.
Respeat6utty submitted,
Mu . Ftonenee Stockman
Assistant .Diteetoit and
Supenvebon o6 Seavices
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Youth Programs
As Of July:16,,1974
Appropriations
1-1-73 to 6-30-73
$14,918.34
7-1-73 to 6-30-74
75,000.00
7-1-74 to 6-30-75
75,000.00
$164,918.34
Expenditures
1-1-73 to 12-31073
14,918.34
1-1-74 to 6-30-74
27,945.33
7-1-74 to 12-31-75
54,303.00
97,166.67
Balance available
through.6-30=75
$67,751.67
Cash Flow
Appropriation 1-1-73
to 6-30-75
$164,918.34
Check Requests
12-19-73
$14,918.34
3-21-74
36,250.00
8-16-74
45,998.33
97,166.67
$ 67,751.67
Balance
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The need for day care services in our area has been very great. The need is re-
flected by the fact that we have 84-800 children under the age of seven which is
the eighth largest number in -the state. The high number is due to the predomin-
ance of young families.:in the community who may, or may not, stay here once their
children reach school age. In addition, we have 1,218 families living below the
poverty level in this area with a majority living in Iowa City. There are fourteen
day care centers in the community all of which stay full, and have waiting lists
during the school year.
During the period of the Day Care Project all centers in the community (except pre-
schools and Nelson Developmental Center) have participated. Some centers have
heavier concentrations of low income families but, on the whole, each center has
some membership in lower income groups.
Profile of Families
Served
Number of
children
served -
63
Number of
families
served -
53
Number of
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29
Number of
complete
families `_ -
24
Number of
families
with parents
working
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20
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who are students
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Number of
families; 1 parent is
The need for day care services in our area has been very great. The need is re-
flected by the fact that we have 84-800 children under the age of seven which is
the eighth largest number in -the state. The high number is due to the predomin-
ance of young families.:in the community who may, or may not, stay here once their
children reach school age. In addition, we have 1,218 families living below the
poverty level in this area with a majority living in Iowa City. There are fourteen
day care centers in the community all of which stay full, and have waiting lists
during the school year.
During the period of the Day Care Project all centers in the community (except pre-
schools and Nelson Developmental Center) have participated. Some centers have
heavier concentrations of low income families but, on the whole, each center has
some membership in lower income groups.
11 families have participated and cancelled since they no longer need these
services.
Profile of Families
Served
Number of
children
served -
63
Number of
families
served -
53
Number of
single parent families -
29
Number of
complete
families `_ -
24
Number of
families
with parents
working
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20
Number of
families
with parents
who are students
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14
Number of
families; 1 parent is
student,
1 parent
works -
17
Special problem cases (parent illness)-
2
11 families have participated and cancelled since they no longer need these
services.
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Ant/ attempt at assessment o6,soci.a.� pn.oghams such as these must be quat i6-i.ed.
Although each'pn.ogham ..kIeeps ,aeeuna e. and c(omp.-ete statistics, Jew cone us -ions
cau be drawn 6nom them u2one. [IQ,timateey, the'degtee o6 "sueee.6s" on. to6aitu;E.e"
o6 each pnognam must be based on' abteet, but _ adm.i ttedZy s ub1 eetive Iinow0 e
o6 each pnogham's '6uneti_owing and o6 the peop.Ce seAved. My aaeeht� r�r+x o66
theae pn.ogxatns eAe based on my own obseAvati.on6 o6 thews. ope=tions as com-
pa&e.d cai th my knowledge and- ex i epee with youth and youth pn.oghams • It i,5
conzeivabte, pehhaps even tike.ey, ;that someone et6e, given the same ut6olum-
V on but a dibk)Lent 6name o6 he6enenee, might draw di.66ehent conetus.f.ons.
YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER
Y.E.S. .is the newest 06 the youth phog&am6 having opened .cis doohs .in Septem-
beh, 1973, and as .such. has :exper fenced phoghamsuhpAiz i.ilosopngQy modehate gnow.i.ng pains.
Sta66 tunnoveh has :been .how,: the 's phhy and .6ense o6 diAecti.on
has deve.toped adequatety, the quae i ty o6 the; seAv iee.6 phov ided has 6teadiZy
.unpnove.d, and theAe have been no majoh, di/Sauptive -i.ncident6. AU o6 tlws .t,6
hmtheh atypical a6 a new pnogA m 06 this nature.
There has been a steady, d.i�seeAnabte, cAystaY,izat%on o6 phogham philosophy
which has kezuZted'in 6nequeitt additoLonh to and changes .in pn.ogn,am poy-icy and
a steady -inehease .in phogham stAuctwte. This -=has served to bhoaden the use-
6utness o6 the pn.ogham and .i.mpnove the -.'quit ty o6 the 6ehv.iceA ob6ex.ed .the
he ident6. The pnobCem with such`ongo.i_ng change is in comnuni_c.ati.ng the
changes to the agencies which use"Y:E.S. ,and to the pubZi_c. The Y.E.S. stabs
needs to continue to make e46ohts to keep the; agent i e,& and the pub.e is up-to-
date..
The sta66 and board o6 Y.E.S. have bound that the nature o5 the phogham eheates
a set o6 pnobZerM .dusti.►tetey di66elLent:6hom most 6osten homes, group homee, ox
nes•ide`tti.ae tkeatment eenteh,s.At the'same time the home -tike setting ins dis-
tinctZy di66ekent 6hom �shont-tenon detention.baeiPities. Thus, thehe was no
116on.mifa" as to how such a phogham sho4d be nun, and the sta66 and board have
had to wA to theZA own "book" as they go along: As the phognam has matured,
new, unanticipated situations have oeewvted Zes6 and Z"s 6hequentt y.
The
.6ta66 now hasenough expehience that they can deaf. with most bdtuatiorrh quiclzeu
and AiAin.ty.
it .us the nature o6 :the phogpian that theAe a)t_e days when the SheUen is empty
and days when it 6ute. Poortunatety; the-P6
pu�ation .us somewheAe beaoe.en
those extAemes most o6 the -time. ,(AveAage.dai,4j popuZati.on is 5.2). It would
be. equa Cly as damaging bon `the pnogham' to be; at capacity (10) constant.Ly a6 w
be empty given the stize 06 the 6acitity and the numbeh. o6 stabs
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Ant/ attempt at assessment o6,soci.a.� pn.oghams such as these must be quat i6-i.ed.
Although each'pn.ogham ..kIeeps ,aeeuna e. and c(omp.-ete statistics, Jew cone us -ions
cau be drawn 6nom them u2one. [IQ,timateey, the'degtee o6 "sueee.6s" on. to6aitu;E.e"
o6 each pnognam must be based on' abteet, but _ adm.i ttedZy s ub1 eetive Iinow0 e
o6 each pnogham's '6uneti_owing and o6 the peop.Ce seAved. My aaeeht� r�r+x o66
theae pn.ogxatns eAe based on my own obseAvati.on6 o6 thews. ope=tions as com-
pa&e.d cai th my knowledge and- ex i epee with youth and youth pn.oghams • It i,5
conzeivabte, pehhaps even tike.ey, ;that someone et6e, given the same ut6olum-
V on but a dibk)Lent 6name o6 he6enenee, might draw di.66ehent conetus.f.ons.
YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER
Y.E.S. .is the newest 06 the youth phog&am6 having opened .cis doohs .in Septem-
beh, 1973, and as .such. has :exper fenced phoghamsuhpAiz i.ilosopngQy modehate gnow.i.ng pains.
Sta66 tunnoveh has :been .how,: the 's phhy and .6ense o6 diAecti.on
has deve.toped adequatety, the quae i ty o6 the; seAv iee.6 phov ided has 6teadiZy
.unpnove.d, and theAe have been no majoh, di/Sauptive -i.ncident6. AU o6 tlws .t,6
hmtheh atypical a6 a new pnogA m 06 this nature.
There has been a steady, d.i�seeAnabte, cAystaY,izat%on o6 phogham philosophy
which has kezuZted'in 6nequeitt additoLonh to and changes .in pn.ogn,am poy-icy and
a steady -inehease .in phogham stAuctwte. This -=has served to bhoaden the use-
6utness o6 the pn.ogham and .i.mpnove the -.'quit ty o6 the 6ehv.iceA ob6ex.ed .the
he ident6. The pnobCem with such`ongo.i_ng change is in comnuni_c.ati.ng the
changes to the agencies which use"Y:E.S. ,and to the pubZi_c. The Y.E.S. stabs
needs to continue to make e46ohts to keep the; agent i e,& and the pub.e is up-to-
date..
The sta66 and board o6 Y.E.S. have bound that the nature o5 the phogham eheates
a set o6 pnobZerM .dusti.►tetey di66elLent:6hom most 6osten homes, group homee, ox
nes•ide`tti.ae tkeatment eenteh,s.At the'same time the home -tike setting ins dis-
tinctZy di66ekent 6hom �shont-tenon detention.baeiPities. Thus, thehe was no
116on.mifa" as to how such a phogham sho4d be nun, and the sta66 and board have
had to wA to theZA own "book" as they go along: As the phognam has matured,
new, unanticipated situations have oeewvted Zes6 and Z"s 6hequentt y.
The
.6ta66 now hasenough expehience that they can deaf. with most bdtuatiorrh quiclzeu
and AiAin.ty.
it .us the nature o6 :the phogpian that theAe a)t_e days when the SheUen is empty
and days when it 6ute. Poortunatety; the-P6
pu�ation .us somewheAe beaoe.en
those extAemes most o6 the -time. ,(AveAage.dai,4j popuZati.on is 5.2). It would
be. equa Cly as damaging bon `the pnogham' to be; at capacity (10) constant.Ly a6 w
be empty given the stize 06 the 6acitity and the numbeh. o6 stabs
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Rc6vr.,uz&s bh.oill the tfm-ee. majon.sounces (3uaia.t 6eAv4_ceA, juve.niXe count, and
ptvuents) have been apphoprua to " t6ift air, .6nequen�: V. E.S. eou ..d stitt be
11,6(!d move 6n.equent.Zy ab an atteAnative to jaiZ. However., V. E.S. witz have to
6evr.the)L upgnade`seculri y, stnuetuned activities, and supeh.vi.6ion, .i6 tfUA us
.to happen. At the same time;, the eta66 wiZt have to take cane not to tose
.the home-.P,i.ke atmosphe.e and not .to become,a mini-.i.nhtituti.on.
16 theAe .ins a weakness .in .the pnog)unn, .i t us in the amount 06 urwtructtuced
time many Aee.idena have and .in oeca/s iona,Z .-apses o6 adequate 6upexvis ion o6
.the Aes.identa. There "ane obv:iou,6 Umctati.onz to what can be done to .improve
thc.&e .two aheas, espeei.atty when the ShcUeA is at on neon capacity. How-
e.ven, there is room bon .improvement. One way .to .improve these aneab is to
bec6 up the She.P.teA's Aeeationsh<iph'wdth other youth senv.inq agencies. CtoseA
t.ieh could bhang mane coopehati.ve pnojeeta. Eb6oAts have been made in VUA
aAea, but mote oAe.needed.
In concZus.ion, the Youth Emehgeney She.UeA.hob Aap.idty become an ,cmportant
Community kaouAce box young: people. . It i6 cZeaAty meeting a Aea.Z need in.
.the eormnunity. - The pnogAam has matured dumati.catty in itz 6i st nine months
and has reached a pout at which- t::i,s ke.Zati.ve.Zy stab,Ze and o66ena good seA-
v.ice. 16 6u&ther. >improvementb can be made in Vie areas noted, and theAe i/5 no
Aeasorr to think they cannot, .V.E.S. wilt be a top-notch program.
MAYOR'S VOUT& EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
It is excepti.onaUy d.ib6.ieutt 6oA:Iowa City ado.ZeAcenta to compete with the
univeAs ty student popu.eation.6oA:jobs. The .dib-b.ieuXty a6 compounded bon the
young peuon who .A -so ciaZPy; ecoAomieaUy, on othehw"e disadvantaged. This
e� why At. Y. E. P:. cs espeeiaP,Ey important to Iowa City's young peop,Ze.
11..6toh.iea.Uy, the ups and downs o6 the M.Y.E.'P. have been .ZaAgety contingent
upon the amount o6 .state and 6edeha:t' bunds ava.i.Zab.Ze and upon stAings attached
.to the 6unds. FoA 6" cat 1975, 'M: Y. E. P. 6aee�6 a 35 percent cut in state 6und-
.cng and a Aequ,ihed'.:incAeabe..in youth satar ie/s 6Aom $1.60 to $2.00 peA hour.
Consequently, :it w.cW 4e .imposs.ibte bon M.Y.E.:P. to emp.Zoy young people duA-
.ing .the 1974-75 school. yeah, "ab .it has in the past. As an atteAnat.ive, M. Y. E. P.
wLeX attempt to develop fobs bon disadvantaged young peopfle .in the private
business bectoh. Thebe w.i.U;,be undeniabty,, a.gAeat need 6oA such a seAv.iee.
However, it .us di55.icuft to a.6,6ui in advance how success6uZ such a project
might be.
The M.Y. E.P. Sta66 .c.s expeh ieneed and e66.ici.ent. The job p.Zaeement sites oh5en
.the young peuson a wide variety o6 woh.k` expeni.encea. Careen, employment, and
pehbonat eouwseti.ng, :both .indiv.iduatty and .in groups, .ib o66erred to att parti.-
ci.pants . M. V. E. P.'s acfif v.c ti e,6 ane'`c.los eey cooad mated with thos e o6 the
Empfoyment SeAv.iee-and the'Ne.ighbothood Vouth'Conps. $e.6ide6 set6-Ae6eAAa,Ph,
juven.cte count, 6oci.at seAvicea, and otheA youth-seAvtng, agencies Ae6eA many
young people to M.Y.EP.
Evaf. u�ti.on, Jabl; 1974'` (Coritc nued)
Li they part auppoxt.ive. %LAv.i.ces have not atways been adequate and communica-
tions with some job sites and individuaZ paitti.e.cpant6 have been poon.. Con
xee-tive meosvAea have been taken, and both sdppoT; i.ve SeAvicez and communica-
tions have .cmpxoved. Whethe c ox not 6wcthex nemed.iee ane necessary at this
point remains .to be been.
M. Y. E. P. has eometi.me6 been ab.Ze to .incii.v.iduat.ize employment s.ituat.i.onz to
meet a pakticutax young pendon'.6 nee&. Greaten:. individuati.zati.on .is de,6iA-
ora ZZ
bta ahoutd :be' mane aggice6s ive in attempting to so eve
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the employment pnobZems o6 young peopte othex than those placed on the M.Y.E.P.
payxo.tt. The goa.Z should be thatlno young pewson keSeAAed to the pnognam w.cU
go away empty-handed.
Taken as a who.Ze, the M. Y. E. P. iA a wetZ-xun - picogram, eompax ng 6avon.abZy
with the many 6 i.mitzA--.pxogAmm th roughout the 6tate. A6 noted, there .i,6
atitt xoom son 6unthen .i.mpnovement in some aAeas. Continued good planning
It" enabled the pn.ognam to.pnov:ide it6 seAv<ieea despite dw.cndting state and
6edexa.Z suppoht. Appaxently .evm- gneatex .P_ocal 6.i.nanei.ng wiZZ be necessaxy,
i6 this .cmpoxtunt &ejLviee is to continue to be avaitab.Ze to Iowa City's young
peop.Ze.
UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH
U. A. Y. 's pxognam cOn.6 6ts 06 thAee s epahate but xetated components: atteAnat.ive
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to .the txadti.onaZ schoo.Z setting. Emphazi,5,, z ptaeed upon .i.ndi.v.i.duaP.i.zed
cuA icu.lum, student paxticcpation and .in6oxmaP.ity. Although some testbtg has
been done, the extent to which E.E.C. has ,i.n6.Zuenced .ct6 students' overall
sehoo.Z peA6onmanee .i,6 .toAge,ly subjective. Stall, Iowa City Community Sehoot
Evaf. u�ti.on, Jabl; 1974'` (Coritc nued)
Li they part auppoxt.ive. %LAv.i.ces have not atways been adequate and communica-
tions with some job sites and individuaZ paitti.e.cpant6 have been poon.. Con
xee-tive meosvAea have been taken, and both sdppoT; i.ve SeAvicez and communica-
tions have .cmpxoved. Whethe c ox not 6wcthex nemed.iee ane necessary at this
point remains .to be been.
M. Y. E. P. has eometi.me6 been ab.Ze to .incii.v.iduat.ize employment s.ituat.i.onz to
meet a pakticutax young pendon'.6 nee&. Greaten:. individuati.zati.on .is de,6iA-
ora ZZ
bta ahoutd :be' mane aggice6s ive in attempting to so eve
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the employment pnobZems o6 young peopte othex than those placed on the M.Y.E.P.
payxo.tt. The goa.Z should be thatlno young pewson keSeAAed to the pnognam w.cU
go away empty-handed.
Taken as a who.Ze, the M. Y. E. P. iA a wetZ-xun - picogram, eompax ng 6avon.abZy
with the many 6 i.mitzA--.pxogAmm th roughout the 6tate. A6 noted, there .i,6
atitt xoom son 6unthen .i.mpnovement in some aAeas. Continued good planning
It" enabled the pn.ognam to.pnov:ide it6 seAv<ieea despite dw.cndting state and
6edexa.Z suppoht. Appaxently .evm- gneatex .P_ocal 6.i.nanei.ng wiZZ be necessaxy,
i6 this .cmpoxtunt &ejLviee is to continue to be avaitab.Ze to Iowa City's young
peop.Ze.
UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH
U. A. Y. 's pxognam cOn.6 6ts 06 thAee s epahate but xetated components: atteAnat.ive
education, attelcn.ati.ve aoeia.Z seicv�.ces, and youth initiated socia, and euP.tuna.e
enn.i.chment.
EdueationaZ Exten6ion Ctass' (or "Street Schoo.0"-) o66e;L6 an a2,tennati.ve educa-
ti.onat. expeftienee to. jun.i.on high,aehooZ .6tudent6 who have di66.icutty adjusting
to .the txadti.onaZ schoo.Z setting. Emphazi,5,, z ptaeed upon .i.ndi.v.i.duaP.i.zed
cuA icu.lum, student paxticcpation and .in6oxmaP.ity. Although some testbtg has
been done, the extent to which E.E.C. has ,i.n6.Zuenced .ct6 students' overall
sehoo.Z peA6onmanee .i,6 .toAge,ly subjective. Stall, Iowa City Community Sehoot
austitict o66.ic,i.a.Z6 seem genexattZy pleaised with.the xesutts so sax. E66ont6
should be made to. develop some_ method6 o6 meaauhi.ng moxe accuAateZy .the pro-
gitam'.6 .in6Zuenee on its 6tudent6 .. Settea eooxdinati.on with the students'
AegueaA ctassxoom teaehVL6, and with the, R.A P.progxam would atso be de,6iA-
ab.le. E.E.C. 6houtd°.be expected to be a moxe .6truetuAed, sophisticated and
e66ective pnogxam bon the I974/75 seh:oo.Z yeah., given a 6uU yeaA's expexienee
and .the addition 06 a second tea.chex.
The Youth Pxoghams component 06 U.A.Y. aftempt6 to b?.vofve young peop.Ze .in
devetop.ing they. own 6oci.aZ,.and euUuhaZ enhichment activities. In the past
the main veh.iete son aceomp.P.i.ahi.ng thdi5 has been a "youth centeA"--most re-
centty, .the Neighborhood Centex which was 6haAed with 6eniox citizens.
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A-tthough the Neighborhood Center wa6 suecesd6u.Z :in tehms o6 6u-6.i,Z-;ing an ob-
v.iou6 need within .the young,-community and attAaeting range numbe z o5 young
pe.opft, 6or the time. being at te"t, U. A. y. .usabandoning the concept o5 a
youth center as a base 06 operatigns. Be6o>re another scich bac t ty .ci de-
vetoped, the 6o.Zeouuxg changes ahoutd be made:
1) The 6aectity shouZd be deveeoped by young peopee rather than Ao,% young
peopee.
2) The 6aci Pity it6ee6 shoued be much smatter in s.ize, should have ho mune
than .two hOom6, and should be on the gtoun.d 6eoorc.
3) It shou.Zd be aaeeAta ned`that adequatesta66 .c.6 availabee to property su-
penv-e.6e the 6acitity and'pean tie phognamh and aetivitie6.
4) The cast .invo.Zved .shoutd, eanebuUy be weighed aga.i.vust reaUzt.ie expecta-
tions o6 what the program can'accomptiAh.
5) The sta66 shooed have dveet tine o6 communisation with the eanamd.
The new pean o6 action bon U.A.Y. Youth .Pnogn:am .vs to operate out o6 a &eta-
ti,veZy smaf-t ob5.iee apace, uti?.i.zi.ng other exi-6tLng 6ae titie6 when necehaany.
Given .the number o6 ata6b .and the wide rcange o6 peanned activities, thus seems
a reati6t.ie plan at tW time. Youth p&ogrum6 6ta66 need to be panti_eutatty
conscious o6 the 6aet that'the un.i.quene" o6.thei& program " .in .i.nvoZv.ing
young peopee them6eZve6 .i.n the deei,6.i.6n making and peann,ing o6 activities.
Were it not 6 oh that ' 6ac t„ b ome o 6 the Prcogram' b activities couP.d be .inteA-
preted a6 bei.ng duplicative o6 otheA agencies' e66orts.
Outreach seeks toe 3ociaZ 4eAv.iee.6, to young peopee who ane reeu¢tant
to, o& don't know how to, seek keep 6nom txaditcona.Z youth seAv.ing agent e6.
Thus .us aceompe i6hed by being wherieven: young peop.Ze ane (.i. e. in the .6chooes,
on the stheet6, in .the parks, etc. ) and letting .them know who the OutAeaeh
wonkeA .is and what he on she can do bon .them. It .c.6 then .Ze6t up to the
young peopee to decide whetheA to on how to use Outreach. Obviousey, this
kisid 06 appkoach can"bney won.k, tib the Outreaeh`sta66 iz accepted and trusted
by young peopee. At,the same time, the.Outii:each 6ta6S must gain pto6ess.ionat.
rcecogn.it.i.on and acceptance Brom other youth -6erving agencies, even though
Outreach may sometimes appnoaeh the other. agencies as an advocate Son the
young peA6on. Thi.6 .us a 466ictdt and de.Ucate batance which must be mai,n-
ta.ined. Up to now at Zea6t, OutAeaeh has had good retationsh.ips with young
peopee. Reeationsh.ips with otheA_agenci.e6 have. vahi,ed. The pro6ess.ionaZ re-
eation6hip6 must .imphove. In the pa6t 6hontcom.ings in otheA areas o6 the
U. A. Y. program ave'dnai.ned energy .and manpower 6nom OwtAeaeh. Th,i6 showed
cease to be a,phob.Zem, 64nce Out2each .c' now`U.A.y.'s numbeA one priority.
Thi.6 Z6 an apphop&ictte dec'z ion,'`ad Outtceaeh h" mone untapped potentiae bore
providing senv.iee to young peopee than any other picogram in Johnson County.
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It .us truly a unique program which, to my knoweedge, has no othex equivalent
in Iowa.
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Tahen as a whole, U.A.Y. .us pubabty the most m.i sunde&Atood o6 .the youth pho-
gnams. In the, rasa hew yecuw .it''has been though many changes .in philosophy,
p1togham and sta6b.. Consequen.t.ly, thehe ane many m.i_aconcep.ti_onz about U.A.V.
on .the pant o6 otheAyyouth '6enving pco6ess.ionatz, to say nothing o6 the public.
Fo1ctunately, the;pnoglmm appeal to have; 6.enat ty ztabat-i.zed. A de,(-in,�te set
o6 goatA have been ed.tabP,cahed, as we.U. as the means to )Leach .those goats.
A paorrv:z ing new 6ta56had been aecu ted. Thehe .is eveAy indication .that
U. A. Y. .id Aeady and able to take an exciting, expanded Ao.le in p)Lov.iding sen -
vices to young people. U.A::Y.'s biggest`aemaini,ng pnobtem .is to legitimize
.i t6 e e6 in the . eyes o6 youth henv.i.ig _ p)Lobe asionatA and to communicate its pxo-
gnam to .the public. This w�iU be. no 6matt taAk. but it can be done. U.A.V.
eouPd tate on a mut .6.ign.i6icant molls .i.n`p)Lov4*Aion 06 seAv.iees to young peo-
pEe. Centa,inty, the potential, lila there.
UNCLES AND BIG SISTERS PROGRAMS
Uncles and Big Si6teu 6acZtitate, ane -to -one %etationzh.ips be;ftueen adult vo.,un-
.tem and chit nen. and youth; who ane inneed o6 such a %e.lationzhi.p. The
pnog)Lame cute s.im.i P.cA to, though zmatte1r . and less z ophizt.ieated .than, .the na-
tiona,ly known Big Bnothen,pnognam. Both .these pnognams ane )Lather anemic at
paesent. NeitheA one has .itd own budget on sta66 as such. They ne.ly on John-
son County Social SeAv; ices and Johnson ;County Extension Senv,iees to pn.ov.ide
all .the needed admi.ni 6tAati,on and; cas ewo&k. In both cases, the pnognams ane
assigned to one .indiv.idua.0 .in addition to a bull., wo&k toad assignment.' The
AeauP.ts ane .inadequate nec&uitment and seneeni.ng o6 votunteehs, .inadequate
matching w.cthyoungsters and..inadequate: 6ottow-up. The Unctes has a cons.ust-
ent backtog;o6 15-30 unmatched boys awaiting votunteens. Although e66ont.6
ane being made to upgrade the quality o6 the- pnognams, at: thin point .in
gime it .i.E questionable whether. th.eiA picobtema w.i,?,l be solved until, they have
at Least one palet -aims 6tab6 person o6 the.in`own.
OVERVIEW
As a group, the pnogAmns need to 6unthen .integkate thein seAv.iceis and adminiz-
tkative s#nuctunes. The ultimate goal, should be, one youth senv.ice agency with
one sta66 st'cuetake and one :boand.66 di&ecto&6-. Such a uni.6.ied agency could
bet.ten integhute senvieez, maximi,zi,ng the quality and quantity o6 senv ce.6 bon
each dottaA spent. Add t,iona. ,-such an agency would be .in a much betteA
po,6it ion to obtain 6unding. , TheAe ane advantages to autonomy, but non -
i st tuti.ona.,.ized. pn.ognams aueh ah. these cannot a66ond that tuxuny, iS they
ane .to z uAv.i vel
Up to now the paogAanm have done l ttCe Ln AuIal Johnson County. Although the
need bon youth deny.ices .is theAe, .'pkesent;; 6und.ing and sta65,ing tevete paec ude
extensive wo&k outside o6 the netnopoP;itan Iowa. City vicinity.
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(Continued)
Tahen as a whole, U.A.Y. .us pubabty the most m.i sunde&Atood o6 .the youth pho-
gnams. In the, rasa hew yecuw .it''has been though many changes .in philosophy,
p1togham and sta6b.. Consequen.t.ly, thehe ane many m.i_aconcep.ti_onz about U.A.V.
on .the pant o6 otheAyyouth '6enving pco6ess.ionatz, to say nothing o6 the public.
Fo1ctunately, the;pnoglmm appeal to have; 6.enat ty ztabat-i.zed. A de,(-in,�te set
o6 goatA have been ed.tabP,cahed, as we.U. as the means to )Leach .those goats.
A paorrv:z ing new 6ta56had been aecu ted. Thehe .is eveAy indication .that
U. A. Y. .id Aeady and able to take an exciting, expanded Ao.le in p)Lov.iding sen -
vices to young people. U.A::Y.'s biggest`aemaini,ng pnobtem .is to legitimize
.i t6 e e6 in the . eyes o6 youth henv.i.ig _ p)Lobe asionatA and to communicate its pxo-
gnam to .the public. This w�iU be. no 6matt taAk. but it can be done. U.A.V.
eouPd tate on a mut .6.ign.i6icant molls .i.n`p)Lov4*Aion 06 seAv.iees to young peo-
pEe. Centa,inty, the potential, lila there.
UNCLES AND BIG SISTERS PROGRAMS
Uncles and Big Si6teu 6acZtitate, ane -to -one %etationzh.ips be;ftueen adult vo.,un-
.tem and chit nen. and youth; who ane inneed o6 such a %e.lationzhi.p. The
pnog)Lame cute s.im.i P.cA to, though zmatte1r . and less z ophizt.ieated .than, .the na-
tiona,ly known Big Bnothen,pnognam. Both .these pnognams ane )Lather anemic at
paesent. NeitheA one has .itd own budget on sta66 as such. They ne.ly on John-
son County Social SeAv; ices and Johnson ;County Extension Senv,iees to pn.ov.ide
all .the needed admi.ni 6tAati,on and; cas ewo&k. In both cases, the pnognams ane
assigned to one .indiv.idua.0 .in addition to a bull., wo&k toad assignment.' The
AeauP.ts ane .inadequate nec&uitment and seneeni.ng o6 votunteehs, .inadequate
matching w.cthyoungsters and..inadequate: 6ottow-up. The Unctes has a cons.ust-
ent backtog;o6 15-30 unmatched boys awaiting votunteens. Although e66ont.6
ane being made to upgrade the quality o6 the- pnognams, at: thin point .in
gime it .i.E questionable whether. th.eiA picobtema w.i,?,l be solved until, they have
at Least one palet -aims 6tab6 person o6 the.in`own.
OVERVIEW
As a group, the pnogAmns need to 6unthen .integkate thein seAv.iceis and adminiz-
tkative s#nuctunes. The ultimate goal, should be, one youth senv.ice agency with
one sta66 st'cuetake and one :boand.66 di&ecto&6-. Such a uni.6.ied agency could
bet.ten integhute senvieez, maximi,zi,ng the quality and quantity o6 senv ce.6 bon
each dottaA spent. Add t,iona. ,-such an agency would be .in a much betteA
po,6it ion to obtain 6unding. , TheAe ane advantages to autonomy, but non -
i st tuti.ona.,.ized. pn.ognams aueh ah. these cannot a66ond that tuxuny, iS they
ane .to z uAv.i vel
Up to now the paogAanm have done l ttCe Ln AuIal Johnson County. Although the
need bon youth deny.ices .is theAe, .'pkesent;; 6und.ing and sta65,ing tevete paec ude
extensive wo&k outside o6 the netnopoP;itan Iowa. City vicinity.
LJ
Iowa City young peopPe ane. nece.i.v.i.ng :a gn.eat: dea.P: o6 6e�c.v.i.ce Un.om these p,7u-
qflmns at ketatLvety .Pow co6.t. to .the corrimuil ty. The uve nX-f quaPity o;4 6env.ice
is good. The 6.ta66,5 cou.cd be chana.ctelfized a6 young, dedicated, and enthu6.ios-
tie. Taken togetheh, the pnagaam ')Lepne6ent an ,tmpontant 5te.p 6onwand by pn.o-
v.iding compn.ehen6ive, community baeed, pneventative 6eAv.iee6 to youth. They
5houtd be an example to othex eormnun,iti.es o6 what they can do, and what hind
o6 6e/Lvice6 theiA young people deeenve.
Re6pec tSu.PZy/zuubm.ittedj.
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Wit,Uam P. McCaw
Youth SeAvicee Coonon.
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Evacuation; July, 14
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3
Iowa City young peopPe ane. nece.i.v.i.ng :a gn.eat: dea.P: o6 6e�c.v.i.ce Un.om these p,7u-
qflmns at ketatLvety .Pow co6.t. to .the corrimuil ty. The uve nX-f quaPity o;4 6env.ice
is good. The 6.ta66,5 cou.cd be chana.ctelfized a6 young, dedicated, and enthu6.ios-
tie. Taken togetheh, the pnagaam ')Lepne6ent an ,tmpontant 5te.p 6onwand by pn.o-
v.iding compn.ehen6ive, community baeed, pneventative 6eAv.iee6 to youth. They
5houtd be an example to othex eormnun,iti.es o6 what they can do, and what hind
o6 6e/Lvice6 theiA young people deeenve.
Re6pec tSu.PZy/zuubm.ittedj.
zz�
Wit,Uam P. McCaw
Youth SeAvicee Coonon.
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