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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-09-17 CorrespondenceTO: Abbie Stolfus, City Clerk FROM: John Hayek NIL Y ANDUM! DATE: January 13, 1975 RE: Vacation of Woolf Avenue and VA Hospital Dear Abbie: If you will recall, we passed an ordinance sometime ago which has not yet been published vacating a portion of Woolf Avenue. The publication was held up pending obtaining a written agreement from Veterans Administration concerning the vacation. I have now secured the necessary signatures from the VA officials on the agreement. The original copy of the agreement is attached. Please have it signed by yourself and the Mayor and return a certified copy for me so that I may send it back to Fred Brown for his files as he requests. You may go ahead and have the vacation ordinance published in order to make it effective. John Hayek JWI-I:vb:VA Hospital Enclosure cc: Mr. Dannis Kraft TO: John Hayek FROM: Abb i e RE: Vacation of Woolf Avenue DATE: January 15, 1975 Attached, please find a certified copy of the Memorandum of Agreement concerning the above vacation of Woolf Avenue, which you requested for Fred Borwn. We have processed the Ordinance and it will be published by next week. Besides recording the Ordinance, I have had the agreement recorded. Yours very truly, R7 1 i� .{ z "+. T"�-ao +^Fj'1 t � f if h >r ^9 biC � � f+ _ T 4- i i _ u4g 3�;i, f 't k r ..,+. t � �., k : i -rtk r,x t � � �� < n .'.w'i" _ �` Y '-" f -� t � � ', It 't cr �1 �r 1 ,a '.r _i �..LirFw �i3M1��. T 6 - .. F' n1 � i i}I is i_. _ � ,'1-.�,c�` }iv +rte'' �.�'�'. F :Ounty planning commission LL172 south dubuque street, iowa city, iowa 52240 f"191351-8556 September 6, 1974 Mayor Czarnecki and Members of the City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. '.Mayor and Members of the City Council: I potnck wtrte C a'm rob&t hlgenberg e.ecWrve 0,re " At its meeting of September 4, 1c--74, the Johnson County Commission on Environ- mental Quality voted to submit to the City Council for review the latest rough draft of the proposed noise control ordinance, under consideration by the Coirvnission. Attached is a copy of the above-mentioned ordinance together with comments and recommendations by John W. Hayek, Attorney-at-law, and Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company. The Commission on Environmental Quality would greatly appreciate your reviewing these attached items. We would like to emphasize that the enclosed ordinance is only a rough draft and will need considerable refinement and reorganization. The Commission would also paint out that at the present, additional studies are being conducted in relation to the Environmentalprotection Office discussed in sections 3.1 through 42 of the noise ordinance. The studies being conducted are primarily concerned with the role of the Environmental Protection Officer in other cities and and how such a position could be developed in Iowa City or Johnson County in conjunction with existing laws. Also under investigation in greater depth are the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The Commission on Environmental Quality.also requests that a joint meeting be held between the Commission and the City Council to discuss the enclosed ordinance and comments. If convenient, the Commission on Environmental Quality requests that such a meeting be scheduled within the time period of September 25 to October 2. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Glen Njus Administrative Assistant Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality GN/km ENCLOSURE sa :Ounty planning commission LL172 south dubuque street, iowa city, iowa 52240 f"191351-8556 September 6, 1974 Mayor Czarnecki and Members of the City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. '.Mayor and Members of the City Council: I potnck wtrte C a'm rob&t hlgenberg e.ecWrve 0,re " At its meeting of September 4, 1c--74, the Johnson County Commission on Environ- mental Quality voted to submit to the City Council for review the latest rough draft of the proposed noise control ordinance, under consideration by the Coirvnission. Attached is a copy of the above-mentioned ordinance together with comments and recommendations by John W. Hayek, Attorney-at-law, and Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company. The Commission on Environmental Quality would greatly appreciate your reviewing these attached items. We would like to emphasize that the enclosed ordinance is only a rough draft and will need considerable refinement and reorganization. The Commission would also paint out that at the present, additional studies are being conducted in relation to the Environmentalprotection Office discussed in sections 3.1 through 42 of the noise ordinance. The studies being conducted are primarily concerned with the role of the Environmental Protection Officer in other cities and and how such a position could be developed in Iowa City or Johnson County in conjunction with existing laws. Also under investigation in greater depth are the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The Commission on Environmental Quality.also requests that a joint meeting be held between the Commission and the City Council to discuss the enclosed ordinance and comments. If convenient, the Commission on Environmental Quality requests that such a meeting be scheduled within the time period of September 25 to October 2. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Glen Njus Administrative Assistant Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality GN/km ENCLOSURE the violation hereof and to repeal all ordinances in conflict herewith. SECTION 11 DE'tINITIONS 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 Level: The sound pressure level as measured on a sound level meter using the A -weighting network. The level so read shall be postscripted db(A) or dbA. 2. Ambient Noise Level: The sound pressure level od all encompassing noise associated :with a given envirommnet, being ,~s..akly a. composite of sounds from many sources. The weighted sound -o essure level exceeded 90 percent of the time based on a one-hour period. 3. Continuous noise: A steady, fluctuating, or impact, noise which exists, essentially without interruption,.for a period of one hour or more. 4. Cyclically -varying Noise: Steady, fluctuating, or impul- sive noise which may or may not contain a pure tone, which varies in sound pressure level such that the same level is obtained repetitively at reasmnably uniform intervals of time. 5. Decibel: A logarithmic (dimensionless) unit of measure often used in describing the amplitude of sound. The notation is dB. 6. Device: Any mechanism which.is intended to, or which :_actually produces noise :whenoperated,;:or::handled.: by mechanical power. Motorboat. Any vehicle which is primarily operated on water or which does operate on water, such as boats, barges, amphibious craft, hover craft, and which is propelled by mechanical power,, and can carry passengers. Muffler. Any apparatus consisting of baffln_s, chambers, or acoustical absorbing material whose primary purpose is to transmit liquids or oases while causing a reduction in sound emission at one end. To qualify, such an apparatus must cause a reduction in sound pressure level of at least (x) dB(A) upon insertion into the system for which it intended. 17 Noise. Any sound ;rhich is unwanted or which i causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on human beings. can be propelled by r:eans. 23 Property Boundary. An .imaginary line ext-erio.r to any enclosed structure, .i at the ground surface, which separates the real property owned by one person from that owned by another person, and its vertical extension. 24 Public Right -of -Way. Any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, alley, or public space which is owned or controlled by a public governmental entity. 25 Repetitive Impulsive Noise. Any noise which is composed of impulsive noises that are repeated at sufficiently slow rates such that a sound level meter set at "fast" meter characteristic will show changes in sound pressure 1 �e1 greater than 20 dB(A). .26 PUMS Sound Pressure. It is the square root of the time averaged i square of the sound pressure. It is denoted Prms . j 22 Po.4--r.-d 1•16de Vel`F es T S Auly Ix)wered veiri.cles, either airborne;} watex- borne, or landbor.:e, 1rnzch are designed not to carry persons or P --,1p,--1 --tr S-0.1 as, b'a not 1i ra=ted to, model airplanes;, 1., .,ts, ._.tc::, rn is '._ , and which can be propelled by r:eans. 23 Property Boundary. An .imaginary line ext-erio.r to any enclosed structure, .i at the ground surface, which separates the real property owned by one person from that owned by another person, and its vertical extension. 24 Public Right -of -Way. Any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, alley, or public space which is owned or controlled by a public governmental entity. 25 Repetitive Impulsive Noise. Any noise which is composed of impulsive noises that are repeated at sufficiently slow rates such that a sound level meter set at "fast" meter characteristic will show changes in sound pressure 1 �e1 greater than 20 dB(A). .26 PUMS Sound Pressure. It is the square root of the time averaged i square of the sound pressure. It is denoted Prms . v m m v n� G� m z n SECTION,, • J �o F 1 D'1 - The purpose ofthis Ordinance . is to :._ :.: prevent noise which ra, jeopardize the health or welfare of the citizons of Iowa City; establish standards and limits for permitted noise within tr: �ity of Iowa City, Iowa; to provide for standards for violation of this ordinance and to establish penalties for the violation hereof and -to repeal all ordinances in conflict herewith. �TIUIN6 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 it: successor body. The following terms shall be defined as follows: 1. A -weighted Sound Pressure Level: The sound pressure level as measured on a sound level mater using the A-we,giltir^ network. The level SO read shall be POstscripted db(A) or db A. 2. Ambient Noise Level: The sound pressure level od all encompassing noise associated with a given envirommnet, being us+,akly a, composite of sounds from many sources. The __-weighted sound pressure level exceeded 90 percent of the time based on a one-hour period. 3• Continuous noise: A steady, fluctuating, or impact,,# noise which exists, essentially without interruption, for a period of one .hour or more. 4. Cyclically -varying Noise: Steady, fluctuating, or impul- sive noise which may or may not contain a pure tone, which varies in sound pressure level such that the same level is obtained repetitively at reas6nably uniform intervals of time. 5• Decibel: A logarithmic (dimensionless) unit of measure often used in describing the amplitude of sound. The notation is dB. 6. Davic:e: Any mechanism.which is intended to, or which actuall y: produce:i_:;_noise . when --operate:d or ,handled. `amity, or work required -to ;{protect persons or property_ rom imminent exposure to danger. A motor vehicle used in.response - . ... _. to a public calazidty or to"protect persons or property rom an imminent exposure 'to danger. 9, Fluctuating Noise: THE sound pressure level of c nose "which varies more than 6 d-B (-k during the period of observation when measured-with t}i-e--slow meter characterisitc of a sound •1eve1 meter, acid does not equal the previously existing ambient noise level"more-than once during the period of observation. 10. Impulsive Noise A noise containing excursior_s usually -less than-one second, of sound pressure level 20 dB over e ..... ambient sound pressure level, using the "fast" meter characterisitc. 11: Zeve1; bay=Nights A 24 hour average of the A_wei;hted sound pressure level; with the levels during the period 10 p.m. to 7 a.m:""ilcreased-by 10 dB(-.) before averaging. It is denote dna, 12, Level"; Tenth"Percentile. The A-weighted sound pressure level that --is _ dxceed"e7d7ten peieeir t of the time, or the level that is-exceeded76-minutes-in one hour, is denoted L10. 13.-'Level;-._Vinetieth"Percentile. The A-weighted sound pressure -levi that is-'exceeded ninety percent of the time, or the level that is emeeeded for $t► minutes in one hour; is denoted L90. campers, motor- 1. cycles, minibikes, ,.)-c;arts, snowmobiles, amphibuous craft on land, dune buggi(�u, racing �-chicles, which are propelled by mechanical power. Motorboat. Any vehicle which Is primarily operated on watr=r or which does operate, on coater, such as boats, barges, amphibious 'craft, hover craft, and which is propelled by mechanical power and can carry passengers. ,�'e, Muf11er. Any apparatus consisting of baffles, chambers, or acoustical 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 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 causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on human beings. i - - - 18 _ Noise Di s turbarice • • .any sound whzc toys, disturbS,;or.perturbs 'reasonable;• ; fir- •� with normal sensitivities; or any sound ;; '.::: injures or endangers the comfort, reposes, `ealth, hearing, peace, or, safety of other p.-rsons. 19 Perception Threshold. The minimum vibrational motion necessaz;y "C' cause awareness of its e:ristence on the part of a , tcxmal person, by direct means, such as, but not limited to, sensation by touch or visual observations of moving objects_ For the .Purpose of this ordinance, any vibration: which prOduces.•.z,ore than 0.05 in/sec RMS vertical velocity shall be considered to be in excess of this ordinance. 20 Person. Any human being, firn, association, organisation, partnership, business, trust, corporation, company, contractor, supplier, installer, user, owner, �r operator and shall include any municipal corporation or its officers oZ employees. 21 Plainly Audible Noise. Any noise for which the information content of that noise is unambiguously communicated to the listener, such as, but not limited to, understanding of spoken speech, comprehension of whether a voice is raised or normal, or comprehension of m!zsical rhythms. i to, model airplanes, 1,n.crv, carz:, end can be propelled by r::echinicai Mearns. 23 Property Boundary. An .imaginary line exterior to any enclese_I str at the ground surface, which separates the rea, property owned by one person from that owned b another person, and its vertical extension. 24 Public Right -of -Way. Any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, alley, or public space which is owned or controlled b5 a public governmental entity. 25 Repetitive Impulsive Noise. Any noise which is composed of impulsive noise: that are repeated at sufficiently slow rates s: that a sound level meter set at "fast" meter characteristic will show changes in.sound press 1^7el. greater than 20 dB(A). 26 MIS Sound Pressure. Xt is the square root of the time averaged sluare of the sound pressure. Xt is denoted Prms . or other piya_cal'yuantity, in a medium with internal rhat causes compression and rare- faction of Lh_x--x-dium, and which propagates. at i aite speed to distant points. 28 Sound Level IMe-ter. An instrument, including a microphone, amp].«icr, RIS detector, or time averager, out;�ut meter and weighting networks, that is sensitive to pressure fluctuations. The output meter reads sound pressure level when prope.cly calibrated and the instrument is of Type 2 or better as specified in American National Standards Institute Publication Sl.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 7.0 times the logarithm. to the base 10 of the ratio of the RIS sound pressure to the reference pressure which shall be 20 micropascals. It is denoted P or SPL. . 31 Sound Porter. The total work done by a sound source, on the surrounding medium, per unit time, which is Propagated away from the source as sound waves. H C) L -12 caatts. it s denoted powEer :which shall he as I, or PWL_ 33 Stationary Noise Source. 1,,Y _equipment or taxed or nnvable, sole of emiti=inl 5ot1nd beyond the property 1 i i cap - boundary Of the pxopFrty on which it is c5� - I 34 Steady Noise. The sound pressure level of a steady noise �. Y remains essentially constant during the S period of observation, i.e.; it does not (F vary more than 6 dB (A) when measured with r the "slow" meter characteristic of a sound level Teter. 35 Vibration. I A.tem_noral and spatial oscillation of dis- 1 placeirent, velocity or acceleration in a solid material. 36 Weekday. Any tlonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday during a week in which there are no legal holidays. �_ cn:ronal Protection Offi�Ce f. .•Sraion The no—'-.. __�ztrol progre:n requir'd `by this ordinance shall i be ad::r --red -hy the Environmental protection Office(r). L Liopa'rtmental Actions. All shall, to the fullest extent consistent with their autho)-.itles under other ordinances administered by them, (_;KY ;. carry out their programs in such a manner as to further tl:e ;+.y policy stated in Article II of this ordinance. ri 3 Departmental Cooperation All departtrznts shall cooperate with the Environmental Protection Officer (or Noise Control officer) to the fullest extent in enforcing the noise regulations of i this ordinance_ .4 Compliance with other laws. i All departments engaged in any activities which result i or may result in the emission of noise, shall comply with Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as j i 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. r Each department, whose duty it is to review and approve new projects, or changes to existing projects, that result, or may result, in the emission of noise, shall consult with the Environinentai Protection (Noise Control) Officer) prior to any such approval. r ordinance, he may rayuesr :;uiJi decartment to review and report to him on the advisability .of revising such standard or regulation to confor,». Section .I Powers of Environmental Protection Office. In order to _impleme,-tt the purposes of this ordinance, the Ernvironmental Protection Office(r) shall have the power to: 4,11 0 Studies. 0 Conduct, or cause to be conducted, studies, research, and monitoring related to noise. 2 Education. Conduct programs of public education regarding the i I 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. ? 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 estimplement the purposes of this ordinance and, where appropriate, enter into contracts (with the approval of the City Council) for the pro- vision of technical or enforcement services. ordin ance. r.^.is shall include the review of all lic:n-naing applications where noise may be an i.mportat nfactor. 5 Inspections For reasonable cause and upon presentation 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 :.anal papers pertinent to any matter under i r in✓estigation. 6 Records Require the owner or operator of any noise i i i source to establish and maintain records and � ' I mace such re_aorts as the Environmental Protection i I (noise control) office(r) may reasonably prescribe. i I 7 M.aasurements Require the owner or operator of any noise source to measure the noise emissions thereof in accordance P. with such methods and procedures and at such locations and times as the Environmental Protection (noise Control) Officer) may reasonably prescribe. Ordinal'.•.:••, t:lt? VnViroi'2. ental Protection Office(r) + shall. i..i .. •r+.2Lrec. to: I Measurement Standards. Develop a;.:rasnrement methods and standards c.hich will further t_he purposes of this ordinance. .Z Truck Routes. Develop a truck route map of the community for the purpose of a 3 En Forcement Procedures.. variance on truck noise. Develop administrative procedures which will provide for effective enforcement of this ordinance. 4 Enforcement of Federal Regulations. Make recommendations for changes to this ordinance so that it is consistent with all preemptive state and Federal regulations, and provide for effective enforcement of those changes. 5 Long Term Noise Goals. Develop,a generalized noise map of the community, develop long term objectives for achieving quiet in the community and develop a means for implementing NOISES PROHIBITED SectionS.l General Prohibitions It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued or caused any excessive, or unusually loud noise, or to create a noise disturbance within the limits of the City of I? v d r - Tile ;g acts enumerated Glared to c�.., _ce�s�)-y noises in that "lt!c: 10'./lilg enU:;'c'reI-Io1 tia. , ' c e,a`a ,..; 0;elusive. lel SectIGns �*;-F:-aq tllr'Ou�fl ci'r� y ar viols ati011 (;r this Chapter provided, si;wll not limit Section 31.5 and ,"11 sna, 7 R�1Dlii5, TELEVISIOtl SET H ^•..02, ou rr,'r S, PraU,IN ,,,�,q. ,.S Ai;D $ L, GLA,. Dr- I - be It steal l be unlat;ful fcr ally person to use ore ' ,. rote or perrIL to be played any radio I eceiving se':,-xASical instrument television h,. ,o,: , rl,.aChlr,e rI- d Vl '• - �� ' > p' fir' yrc:rlrl, d U, Or G�fler �.� ;or- the production or reproduction of sound in such a ii:anner as to cause to be made Or Continued any unnecessary noise cis heard Without imeasurer;;ent or as heard and measured in tile .lilanner described under Sections 31.7 through 311.10 oil this Ordinance. The operation of any such set, instrument, tel( -Vision, phonograph, machine or o"tft2r device at any time in Such a G3anner as to be plainly audible at eitl;ei- the property line, or 25 feet in the case.of a vehicle on public rights -o,°- prima facie evidence of a violation of this Section. 1 -lay, shall be .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 po•.ver device except through a muffler or other noise reducing device which is in good order and free of defects. .3 BELLS AND CHIMES. It shall be unlawful for any person to use, operate, cause or permit'to be sounded any bell orchilime or any device for the production or reproduction of the sounds of bells or chimes from any - church, clock or school, between the hours o " 10:00 P.M.n.m. and 7:00 a.m. .4 QUIET ZONE, The creation -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 1•rorkings of such institution, or within the vicinity of any Hospital, nursing honie or home for the aged, or which disturbs or -unduly annoys patients in the hospital or residents in the nursing hone 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 TRUCKLOArMNG OPERATIOiNS. The handling of boxes, crates, loading, unloading, opening or otnen•lise containers, such a rianner as to cause a disturbance, garbage containers and the or other objects in trash or compactor truck, or any other or handling of boxes, truck, whereby loading of any garbage, the loading, Unloading,_ crates, equipment a residential area or within 300 or other objects is conducted Within feet of of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. are prohibited. any hotel or motel between the hours .6 VEHICLE REPAIR OR TESTING. It shall be unlal•Iful rutdify, or test any truck, to repair, rebuild, i ti :.11(:11 ,1 111,11111(!t' autotrobile, motorcycle, il`; I.() Cilllr ,1 ell : l uY'1,nrtC(`and or Other motor vehicle C'U'0:4, 1W sub•jc(:l. Lc) Lhe'liit:c`iuiinu 'il,lc. Irl l - l I, in all district in villich :.uuncl the source is located, as' hc:reiriu�l'Cos^ ,r� .,�,r,: iori. fur (,I,(: 7 I%iACiJi 'J ,�Y, ;?S `FAIJ 1-b E.C�Ii�P.,��;T t ,h=d air corp lzioni n Iiia City or LT`. ice pra2;sur! level `,''or ti:: -C. after set forth.- 7 �' 3 AiR COiJOITI:OnERS I TliER ; icC11Ai11CAL unlliufi,l to operate tv r,acP,incry, eciuip- C up?at `ae.tus or s t lai l ar tlechani cal: device ,..,.; . excess o the iii axitnu, permissible sound in_4,^ich the source i, located, as her y;)erson shall operate on any pi-;,oerty l itrin i residential or i:r,;:.„ d:str�ct.�s) or on any public Way :,Ztiti,i a residential or b;tsine:;r; a'i ;r'tc;.t:,5;) any power CijUiplii n'i rat . -d ibdT'C thFti it? horsepo•rler: eXCILIding r,CtitSti':ic:i,1pn edtlip,;;ent used for Construc�lon aci.�iv7' ' , SLtCh a5 but not litllited to C:(ain sats. pavement breakers, log chippers, riding tractors, powered iilnrl triols, betvle2n the hours of 10:GJ p.m. and 7:00 a.m. _9 D0,•IESTIC I'04JFR EQUIPMENT. No Pel -son shall operate or p2rmii; to be apera'ted on private property or on the public vlay within any residential or commercial district(S) any pot•hr equipment rated five (5) norsepo:;er or less and used for home or budding repair- or grounds maintenance between the hours of 10:00 p.rr_ and 7:00 a.m. Such porter equipment shall include, but not be limited to, lawn::,cvjers, garden' tools_ snow/ removal equipment, electric or chain saves or any other power equip;nent used for home or building repair or grounds maintenance. .10 CONSTRUCTiON ACTIVITIES, The operation, or causing to be used or operated any equipment used in 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 to the taaximum permissible noise level specified for industrial districts for the period within which construction is to be completed pursuant to any applicable building permit. 11 Animals. ow,iing,.keeping, possessing, or harboring any animal or animals which, by frequent or habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking, or other noisemaking, cause a noise disturbance. The also provisions of this section shall/ apply to all private or public facilities, including any animal pounds, which hold or treat animals. Exterior Loudspeakers. Using or operating -any mechanical device or loud3peaker in a fixed or movable position' exterior to any building, or mounted upon any motor vehicle or motorboat suc:: that the sound zrce, or on a public way. except as p_o-r_%dad mor .in section. 7.2 Vchicle :=repairs or Testing. R ;,a g, .rebuilding, modifyiny or tr•a:t.iag any rwtor vehicle (or off road vehicles)or zvtorboat in or near a residential use district in such a manner as to cause noise disturbance or violate the provisions of Article Iq Impulsive Sources ALTERNATIVE 1 The using of fireworks, explosives, or the firing of guns or other explosive devices without first obtaining a permit. Powered Model Vehicles. Operating or permitting the operation of powered model vehicles between the hours i of (x) p.m. and (y) a.m. the following marring. maximum sound pressure levels during the permitted period of operation shall conform to those set forth in Table 1 of Section 8.1 of Article VIII and shall be mieasured at the property boundary of the source or at a distance of (x) feet, if _it is operated in a public place. tt e vicinity of . ,;y .::naZ o: oLi:e-r institution of learning, hospital, nur3inq ili; ;;;.!, c:ourt, or oihe,r d,'slgr:ated area where exceptional quiet is tu.cussary, while the same are in use, provided con::picuous signs are displayed .in adjacent or contiguous streets, indicating that the sarre is a quiet zone. n- -Av �b, Operating, or permitting to be operated, any loudspeaker or other source of sound in any place of public entertaim-7ent that exceeds those shorn In Table B at jLny point that is normally occupied by a hunan being. Duration - hours per day 8 6 4 3 2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/4 or less Sound Pressure L --vel d13 (A) Slow R&300nse 90 92 95 97 zoo 102 105 110 115 s EXCEPTIONIS; AND ,PEPj11TS..; SeCL:t)'*- Pmergency Exception iio.t.:: :,' e _: ..:. c'd in the v--.vfor L:lnce of C ue.1-jarcy wow::: fo.r th.v 1PL'Trldi� ii:e' :iaz:Otlut health, or N.C?fa1.'P of tho cmL7 m.it y or ind:V.btua:ls of the com:71unity, or. tJ reStOr: prof%vrtt) t0 a safe r:;>nd.ition following a public calaadLy sha71 ltot be subject to th-e provisions of this ordinance. l:othing in this section shall be construed to permit- law enforcement, arthul:2nce, fire, or other emergency personnel to rneka excessive noise in the performance of their duti.-S when such noise is clearly unnecessary. Section ;' Permit Issuance (0, CJ The F:_-? .is authorized to grant permits as required by any provision of this oxdi.narzce as subject to such limitations as to area, noise levels, time limits, and other teras and .conditions as it determines are appropriate 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 perrid t or license required by law for such activities. Section f=Xemptions for Time to comply (7) Upon good cause shown by the owner Of any noise source, the (City Administrator) shall have the power to grant- an.cxemprion iron the operation of thi Orc..7ijj (nce i77 orde.: to allow sufficient time for installation of needed control equipment, facilities, or -codifications to achieve compliance not to exceed (x) days, p-rov-ided that suchxempt.ion may be renewed for an additional like period, but only if satisfactory progress toward compliance is shown. R bF=Jdl i (}�) Any person seck.ng cn cx��rnpt=-ori shall file a petition yci.th Ll:e (En- vi.ronmertal protection Offic&r) Th ZD (Env ronmsntal F'rote� `:ion ^ffi cer) shall promptly give written notice of such peti t20R t0 any pE-rson who has i, rrr:i.ting requested notice Of such exemption petitions, and shall publish notice of such peLi tion iIT r_ r_e;�saaper of general c:irculatior: :�=th n t}:.s mt;.ni -'- panty. The (Environmental Control OfficerJ, in his discretion, conc_'udes 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 su.^h =-cemption within (y) days of the r:otice provided herein, a hearing shall be held on the _)et-itlon _ A written transcript shall be kept of any such hearing. (c) in granting or denying an e:,cemption, the (environrrenta.l Control Officer) shall file and publish a written order, stating the facts and reasons leading to his decision. (}�) Any person seck.ng cn cx��rnpt=-ori shall file a petition yci.th Ll:e (En- vi.ronmertal protection Offic&r) Th ZD (Env ronmsntal F'rote� `:ion ^ffi cer) shall promptly give written notice of such peti t20R t0 any pE-rson who has i, rrr:i.ting requested notice Of such exemption petitions, and shall publish notice of such peLi tion iIT r_ r_e;�saaper of general c:irculatior: :�=th n t}:.s mt;.ni -'- panty. The (Environmental Control OfficerJ, in his discretion, conc_'udes 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 su.^h =-cemption within (y) days of the r:otice provided herein, a hearing shall be held on the _)et-itlon _ A written transcript shall be kept of any such hearing. (c) in granting or denying an e:,cemption, the (environrrenta.l Control Officer) shall file and publish a written order, stating the facts and reasons leading to his decision. P10TSE: LEVELS BY LAPID_:USE ' • -- i`t1'<II UM PERMISSISL'� PRESSURE LEVELS.' It shall b� unll „ul ,nr :r,y �-- 1 s0;� �0 opeYdLe. or permit to be operated, r,tl`I Stltion2f�, C0:1t, L10:; l:tr', of nOiGi j ;);''$sure level hl h v „-i. n SLIC11 a manner as to Create' a SOulld a1 c e.,Cct. „ th, l iiui t; �� `urth in the fol l01•ring Table more to nln2ty percent Of any hour .,f; n ii!. -t; ki C.::; at the r,rOT}^'t` bUUndar Point 1':1 th 111 the property Ri' r att i'Ci:l:;;.:I by the no i,;C. I.4hen a noise source fca l be c n� 1(tQllt7fi?d and its T10iSe <15i1i'%il I,I I!101"C tlidil Otl? land Use category_ the lim)ts o. the Host restrictive use shall apply at the boundaries bet;•:een differelt land liSe Categories. SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL Lihi(T dt3(A) Use Dis_rict Day 7-. 00 _ tJicght a_m� 10.00 p -m, 10:00 7:00 a. R_sidential ' 55 — Business 60 50 Industrial 75 55 75 (tJoise levels for any P.U.D. shall conform t•Tith this 'table, and silal l be determined by the predominate land use as Set -iOrth in the P. U, C. plan.) Od_'?AT-10`1 CORRECTIODI It shall be unlawful for any or permit to be operated any stationar source o�pnoise erson to operate land use cat egory which creates fluet>»atinC thin any and in which the tenth uercentile noise levels,smeasuredlineaccordnt; with section : with •the source making the noise, is more than 15 dB(A) Kreter than the ambient noise, measured when the source is quiet, but, in no case, shall the tenth percentile levels exceed 70 dB(A) in residential land use zones. CCRi::_CTICN FOR CHARACTER_ OF SOUND. tt shall be Unlal"fUl f01' any person to Operate, 0, permit to be operated, t), �.l�lvrl8i-yI COntit)UOUS SOU1Ce �,;_y_. of noise which eriL. a pure tore, cyclicall Inc, no'is,-, 0. repetitive imi;ulsive noise %liliCn exceeds 5 d3 /l y ialit� s_�"c ;orth in Section 31.7. ( ) less titan the `-2,q EXCLUS10NS, The pro:•isior,s Of this Section shall not apply to motor vehicles operated Jii Public i'T4ilt$.•.p; _;ydy fitly [)el j Oi" Chinle Or any device iOr th2 prGdUCt1011 Or �)fOvL'Ctivn Of the Sound Of bells or chimes fY•Oni any church, clock or school; s...e loading of any truck, domestic %.D and Co;,T?rC'al p0•:rer egUIpi;ept"exceer ptlasn�pL except provided in Section P provided ill Stc'tion 3i_6.U, i r CM;'jcRC?AI. OR ! NOUSTRIAL LAPID USE. No new commercial or industrial construction shall be approved, unless it can b? shorn that the provisions of this Ordinance can be retfor land use categories existing at the time of application for building permit. NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTI0N. �J ivo new road construction will be approved, vrhether local ly lund(:d or not, for residential areas, unless necessary noise"control measures are taken to insure that. the cualulative sound pressure levels due to all the vehicles on the completed roadway do not exceed a LSO of 70 d6(A) at all points around any residences on a w2e';d y. -LONIN'G CHANGES. 7 All zoning changes which affect the land use categories shall be done so that -the provisions of this Ordinance will not be violated. 7!'1 TRUTH IN 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 structuMe the sound pressure levels are in excess of those permitted tinder this ordinance, without malting full disclosure to all potential buyers or renters of the existence of such noise disturbance. SA SECTION !g- ~. ROTOR VEPHICLE 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 2, . These shall include all motor vehicles, whether publicly or privately owned, that are duly licensed according to the laws of any state of the United Sates of America, LANO: USE,,, RES:D NT?! :U USE. -_ t - 4. No buy.I _ permits trill be issued for new residential construction, a.thzr sin;le or rrul ,p1e family; if the exterior sound pressure level has a Lg0 n::ise leval in t:xcc,> of 55 dB(t^,) on a :tee} -,day and at any point on the proposed s i -*L - a For r„ul tistory buildings, the City Manager or his duly authorized reps- s,utative nay requirf- that noise iaeasuremant be made at heights _ equal to the floor lev-ls of the proposed building to assure that this noise level will not be ' e ceeded- at those h >.ic;hts. - r CM;'jcRC?AI. OR ! NOUSTRIAL LAPID USE. No new commercial or industrial construction shall be approved, unless it can b? shorn that the provisions of this Ordinance can be retfor land use categories existing at the time of application for building permit. NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTI0N. �J ivo new road construction will be approved, vrhether local ly lund(:d or not, for residential areas, unless necessary noise"control measures are taken to insure that. the cualulative sound pressure levels due to all the vehicles on the completed roadway do not exceed a LSO of 70 d6(A) at all points around any residences on a w2e';d y. -LONIN'G CHANGES. 7 All zoning changes which affect the land use categories shall be done so that -the provisions of this Ordinance will not be violated. 7!'1 TRUTH IN 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 structuMe the sound pressure levels are in excess of those permitted tinder this ordinance, without malting full disclosure to all potential buyers or renters of the existence of such noise disturbance. SA SECTION !g- ~. ROTOR VEPHICLE 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 2, . These shall include all motor vehicles, whether publicly or privately owned, that are duly licensed according to the laws of any state of the United Sates of America, (a) (h) (C) % Gti io f�C (`•' _•_ -y ., .; •..._ a110, able 1znlit Under 10,000 Powidr.l 80 d8(A) ra��asu'red :>� ti C) ect--- -,• _,- �. i.,tra allo;�able :1z it Passentier Carer: 78 dnI(A) T C1Dl1Tt CI ai 50 fC� - nt�viacm a110-4able 1:1mIt �:otorcycleE, includ:Ln� other vehicles: E7 d-B(A) Measured at 50 feet r•.a.simu-r a110 �ao1e liaic 1 =CC1tr„ nth !E- SUR- EEPIENT D1STAL\ICE The standard measurement height for the enforcement of Section `�.� shall be five {5) feet (1.5 meters) and horizontal distance from the near edge feet the traffic lane monitored to the microphone may be ti-aried from twenty -wive (25) feet to one hundred (10o) 'feet. The correction factors .given in the table below shall be applied -to the values given in table :�•I of Section 4.1 TABLE- Measurement ABLE Measurement Distance (feet) 25 28 32 35 4o 45 50 56 63 70 80 90 100 Correction to limits +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 `'F CTION'0 3 Citations ;7henever a sound l -�A 1 meter, read .'olice officer or the Environmeri1y y �al Ero:,ection Officer,sh by a trained hall indicate m Y y it � J . -41 b��a� a c,�'lrlr �S `� L• �er,•i�.20 lie he '�C, °'� h eJ'� �1'�a N� ° thaw ah v,•prt�`�,;1� 1h be012 C7 s Ar°, o"YF��'o; foo cue ,re.X111 �O d��'s�l` oh 0 h, c1 `111 e L"" e � co 1;-e e Zs �, 1o1es `? o Us1 s e`er �° 12 ee, ar1e o� �s �3, cee�Ur s44 h ry 1Z r �ob 1 h e 1� �eo2, be D cess -tr, 0 13�; °r s e oh tier ry �o� �'t °-Q or re o ', eco3' sh o17 / des Or eons �1 7� r� ��tl RFU <o Le rl �r -601 L c11�'F� 1O co �yj'jl I O g o,? t1 l! I0 a ra 1 Z`,�a �vdys rOvoN 01, Forth `mac Os. a ` o� ( ro"�xJ ti � SS. tlr� Sd� A.� ori f `eh -I F p1 V lo? ` ut, r ��aysJ� o0(yJa� P1I1'�s cIN 9 c'12V tL o h 3 .I e i s ? h � acs -<o rE�v �'dys e °th �o a mid 1�h• • 1, N1, x''13 ' je .rtl9' oU�as 4%-0Fo re o 9a I cls r UN f rihe h�11Q, �C1es 11m` ays �"flv� tS go o2,d.i y �I. y A � nm D v N A�� C D T Cp 00 n E 'OR. -MOTOR vhiIICLES Over 10,GC;J 87 a (A) 1 7:111 C! I�` it 'IG ni'.:1. lm alloNd}JlB It ] t unc!etr .10,000 p;,unciu 80 d:i(A) m-aasure(I al- JG feet -- r:•S::lTll"iil iillUWilbj j. ,it (b) Passeati;er Cara: 78 dB(A) neanuiud at 50 feet -- maximum allowable limit (c) ::otorcyclQc;, includLn{ other vehicles: E7 d5(A) ne.1811_rcd at 50 feet.-- maximum allowable li:.-tit 1• P: ZASUREFJE!T DISTANCE The standard measurement height for the enforcement of Section g.l shall be five (5) feet (1.5 meters), and 'the horizontal distance from the near edge of the traffic lane monitored to the microphone may be varied from twenty-five (25) feet to one hundred (100) feet. The correction factors given in -the table 5 3, below shall be applied to the values given in table �1 of Section 4.1 TABLE •1 Measurement Distance (feet) 25 28 32 35 4o 45 50 56 63 70 80 90 100 Correction to limits +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 .OTION'��3 Citations '�+henever a sound level meter, read by a trained ,,olice officer or the Environmental Protection Officer, shall indicate that a mo for - ve??icle =;: _ xn :violation Yof ariy pro ons` of this chapter Y at .,.'such citation shal1 'oe 'issued 'orderin th`such motor vehicle be tested at a site dPai�?:a Led 'by the -Environmental Frotec tion -Officer using ouch.:,; equipment and p.^.�?�dures.as have been established by the American �iational Standards Insti_'Ute (ANSI), within five (5) days of the issuance of such citation to determine in in fact the motor vehicle is in violation or the provis.i_«ns of this chanter. If upon such test any motor vehicle is found to be in violation o -t' any of the provisions of this chapter, the owner or operator shall have.five (5) days to make, or have made, all necessary corrections to briny; such motor vehicle into compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and return such vehicle to the test site for re -testing. <21q Truck Routes. The liralts set forth in Section 9.1 apply at all times for r.-�otor vehicles with a r:.anufacturers gross vehicle rating of 10,000 pounds or more, when travelling on pre- scribed truck routes- I'ron Ex) pm to (y)arn, the following day , on weekdays, and on (Saturdays), Sundays and legal holidays, these vehicles will be required to adhere to the lim=ts set .forth in Section 9.1 for other motor vehicles when travelling off prescribed truck routes. n .r• 'EfCTION • �D V1~ HiCLES v.•aY �.4 V11 round pressure level emit -ted by re: shall be as provided in tab_ intended to carry persons,. whetherwhether duly registered or not. .e+Jt3LIC RIGHTS-OF-Viay.;.-The_,maximum :. icles operated off' public rights -of --way below. These shall include all vehicles publicly or privately owned, or TABLt✓ f.�• `i [ IiICUE I\0 LSE L I f 4 1 T S Sound Pressure Level Vehicle class dB (A) at 50 feet Moteorboat manufactured prior to 1/1/ 75 85 Motor boat manufactured after 1/1/76 76 offhighway vehicles manufactured before 1/1/75 82 offhighway vehicles manufactured after 1/1/75 78 :,F,C'I'.T_ON U PENALTIES. .Vhenever in any section of this ordinance or rule or regulation 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, fi �n, 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 30 days, or both, so fined and imprisoned. ADDITIONAL RENEW - INJUNCTION. As an additional re;redy for the Operation or maintenance -o7 any device, instrument, Vehicle or machinery In Violation of any provision hereof and t.ih' h GdUSeS diSCO1Bi01't Or annoyance to roasonable persons of normal sensitiveness or ;,hich endangers the coc;fo•rt, renose, health or- peace of residents in the area shall be dee;red, and is declared to be a public nuisance and may be subject to abatement su:rmarily by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of co;r,patent juris- diction. i1ETHOD OF., E?,FORCUIENrl' OF'03DINAP,CEe • 913 �,. Vi ;l'et1o of_this 0rdihbnce 6"tidhich th,61 noise source is not self -Prod;! led, or if self- propel led, not customarily used or designed for tr•insportation upon a public right -of -:•gay, shall be cause for ! lU;'ons and complaints to be issue" i(irthl•lith; provided, however, that in lieu of summons and cos.plaint enforcement personnel may issue a 24 -hair notice, or other reasonable amount of time not to exceed f i ve days , s i fined by the En i ronment 1, Protection Officer .. - . in writing, which may be served personally or Dy certified mail to the last known address of the person to whom addressed, with return receipt request. directed to the o,. -mer, occupant, person or persons in charge of or in control of the machine, device, building or other permises to abate said violation of this 0•rdinance. Failure to comply ti•;ith the order so issued and served shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance. k5ec,� itn S3 a`r � Violation of this ordinance in which 'tile noise source is a motor vehicle as defined in this Ordinance shall be cause for sum,, -,ions and complaint to be issued forthwith. This subsection small not apply to machines or devices not customarily used or designed for transpertation. 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, materials, or any combination of the foregoing, shall not be entered into unless such agreement, purC.,,--.e order, or instrument contains provisions requiring that any equipment or activities which are subject to the provisions of this cods_, will be operated, constructed, conducted, or manufactured without causing violation of the code_ [i 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 competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and inependent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity OF the rt_z-.wining portions hereof: �T -,CTI �; i'�.: LC,� ia0 Ly" s SSTON F'T�C�JUC t5 Am product hick haS_ been certified by the Administrator of tleiT. S. Environmental D rotection : 1,~er_cy pursuant to Sec tion 15 of the Poise Control Act of 1972 as a low noise e,i ission proiiac ` and ••r_^.ich he determines is suitable for use as a substitute, shall be used in Lrefererce to any other product, 'orovided than such cor-i.i.fi.r.d product has a. procurement cost which is more than 125 percent.tim o..f the- least expensive type of product for not which it is certified as a substi'tut;4. �3 ttly Dili ic3.�al Co:ie O,r." t1ne City Of TO 3 � i -Y, Iowa, and any a—ad all ordinancnoOY pai%i1 t7.t f C0.:i liCi• i�7. ti:1 2".R:1 thio oid-i-ainca are har.�?by rapaajoi. SECT ICN; EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordizzacc shall be in effect after its (t - =1:.a? passage, approval, and. upon roll call t%L ere u-cre: ., AY S: Brandt a.LPrc,s� Caarnacki FTnit� M aXOR ATTEST: City :acr;c 1st Readies ]rd Raadin In and approved this day O A.D., `q�. `ATTORN EYS'AT LAW - ,:110 EAST WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY,,IOWA 52240 August 26, 1974' 'JOHNSON COUNTY Ms. June Kinney AUG 2 81974 Administrative Assistant Commission on Environmental Quality PLANNING COMMISSION Johnson County Regional Planning Commission 22 1/2 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa ' 52240 Dear Ms. Kinney: As you: requested in your letter of July 23, 1974, I have reviewed the proposed noise ordinance under consideration by the Commission and offer the following comments. First of all I question the need for the adoption in the City of Iowa City of such a comprehensive noise ordinance. Many of the existing ordinances of the City of Iowa City covernoise situations and I think cover them rather adequately. For example, Section 6. 46. 12 prohibits excessive motor vehicle noise and contains a number of requirements with respect to equipment on motor vehicles in connection with noise emissions. Section 8.10. 18 `of the City Code contains restrictions on noise emissions from manufacturing' facilities in certain zones of the City. Adoption of the proposed ordinance would require, it seems to me, an extensive and expensive noise abatement bureaucracy within the City. Certainly the noise officer would need to be formally trained and have considerable qualifications in the engineering and related areas so that such officer could not only: administer the provisions of the ordinance but could also establish him or herself as an expert witness for the purposes of testifying in Court in: noise abatement prosecutions. Also I suggest to you that enforcement of an ordinance with the complex regulations that it contains, especially in Sections 7. 1 and following sections, may well be difficult Bear in mind that to obtain a criminal conviction under these provisions of the ordinance it will be necessary to establish beyond a reasonable doubt to a judge or, if demanded by an. accused, a jury of laypersons, that all of the elements of the various offenses exist. Although certainly not impossible, I think that proving a violation of this ordinance wherein it is required to establish the existence of noise levels by use of extremely technical equipment, the Lastly some comments of a more specific nature. It seems to me that Section 4. 1 should be altered to make it clear that all activities of the officers of the'Environmental Protection Office are subject to the super- vision and direction of the City; Manager. Certainly, for example,. the office should not have the power to enter into contracts directly unless the City Council is willing to considerably alter the Council -Manager form of government. I question the authority -..of the City to require a private individual or company to maintain records and make measurements of noise emissions and -report the same to the City as required in Subsections 6 and 7 of Section 4. 1. Also I question the authority of the City to require an individual to submit a -vehicle for inspection without arrest, apparently, as set forth in Section 8'3. Perhaps authority exists in this state for these activities and I would be happy to be 'made aware of it. Very truly yours, Joh W. Hay k JWH:vb t r TnT„.,o u;,,,,o., -.. 2” _ AiimiSt'2R_ 1974..:.._ Lastly some comments of a more specific nature. It seems to me that Section 4. 1 should be altered to make it clear that all activities of the officers of the'Environmental Protection Office are subject to the super- vision and direction of the City; Manager. Certainly, for example,. the office should not have the power to enter into contracts directly unless the City Council is willing to considerably alter the Council -Manager form of government. I question the authority -..of the City to require a private individual or company to maintain records and make measurements of noise emissions and -report the same to the City as required in Subsections 6 and 7 of Section 4. 1. Also I question the authority of the City to require an individual to submit a -vehicle for inspection without arrest, apparently, as set forth in Section 8'3. Perhaps authority exists in this state for these activities and I would be happy to be 'made aware of it. Very truly yours, Joh W. Hay k JWH:vb 4r PLANNPI%,: .MON August 12, 1974 Johnson County Regional Planning Commission 222 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City,'Iowa Attention: June Kinney Dear Ms. Kinney: First of-all,thank you very much for the opportunity last week to expre'ss Iowa -Illinois Gas And Electric Company's position concerning th-e.'most recent noise ordinance proposal for Iowa City. It was a pleasure meeting you and your associates and I am looking forward to possibly meeting with -the Commission again in September.. At rate., we appreciate the opportunity to provide input on this timely subject,— noise and it- control. From an . environmental standpoint, we essentially agree with the concept of establishing a noise ordinance provided that such an ordinance 1, is ma - intained in the proper perspective and does not become- an improper tool for hidden objectives. Consequent- ly., we would like to offer the following comments and recommendations in the attitude of constructive criticisms as aides in developing a more reasonable and workable regulation. often times an ordinance may appear sound on the surface5 but once it is passed the effects turn out to be.devastating and not within the original intent. As with the previous noise.proposals3 our comments begin with a specific section by section appraisal of theordinancefollowed by conclusions, summary and recommendations. 52130V I I I 71C'C - August 12, 1974 Section I: Purpose — ,The term "prevent" in the stated purpose is somewhat misleading in that only .a small portion of the total ordinance is geared to:•rard noise prevention. Rather, the result of the ordinance would appear to, be regulation and control of noise sources hopefully -achieving a general decrease in overall noise levels. Itis not possible_ to totally prevent noise, but controlling and _regulating 2'.s,a feasible objective. Perhaps the statement of purpose should be reexamined toward that end. Section II: Definitions and Standards - The -introduction to the thirty-six 36 definitions e � ) that follow recognizes that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has already established many definitions for noise related terms. The indication is that ANSI must be an authoritative source when it comes to noise and its meaning. Therefore, it would seem more efficient to utilize ANSI definitions for the terms`.de;f ined in this section. Since the ANSI standards are to be used in other sections of the proposal (Section 8.3 for example), confusion_ will result when mixing two different sets of definitions. Consider the following regarding some of the definitions in Section I1• 2. Ambient Noise Level - The definition specifies that the dB(A) level exceeded 90 percent of the time in a one hour period is the ambient level. However, we" -would like to indicate that a value fitting this description -between7 and 8 'a.m. on Monday pro- bably will not be the same for the following hour. For that matter, the level recorded this Monday will not be the same as for the exact same time period on the following.Monday. Thus, this definition can only result-in`numesous recorded ambient levels. We recommend that the definition be altered so that a consistent ambient level will be obtained regardless of the time period in which it is taken. Perhaps if an ambient value is required for determining whether or not a particular noise source is in compliance with the ordinance, the ambient value can be'obtained during a time period established, - by the noise officer and_` the --operator of the noise source. The operator may be in.a better position to recognize extraneous or unusual conditions that would lead to inaccurate values. 8• Emergency Work or Emergency Vehicle— First of all, we suggest that the;�e two terms be- defined separately. Even though the 'work' and the vehicle may'oe-used in the same- types of events, they are still two separate and distinct items which should be in- dividually°described• Secondly, the terms 'Public calamity) should perhaps be explicity described in'this section. It seems self-defeat- ing to define one term using other words that are subject to varying degrees of individual interpretation.. Such a situation can do nothing but eventually lead to confusion. e 1 I I•is Kinney - August 12, 1974 Section I: Purpose — ,The term "prevent" in the stated purpose is somewhat misleading in that only .a small portion of the total ordinance is geared to:•rard noise prevention. Rather, the result of the ordinance would appear to, be regulation and control of noise sources hopefully -achieving a general decrease in overall noise levels. Itis not possible_ to totally prevent noise, but controlling and _regulating 2'.s,a feasible objective. Perhaps the statement of purpose should be reexamined toward that end. Section II: Definitions and Standards - The -introduction to the thirty-six 36 definitions e � ) that follow recognizes that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has already established many definitions for noise related terms. The indication is that ANSI must be an authoritative source when it comes to noise and its meaning. Therefore, it would seem more efficient to utilize ANSI definitions for the terms`.de;f ined in this section. Since the ANSI standards are to be used in other sections of the proposal (Section 8.3 for example), confusion_ will result when mixing two different sets of definitions. Consider the following regarding some of the definitions in Section I1• 2. Ambient Noise Level - The definition specifies that the dB(A) level exceeded 90 percent of the time in a one hour period is the ambient level. However, we" -would like to indicate that a value fitting this description -between7 and 8 'a.m. on Monday pro- bably will not be the same for the following hour. For that matter, the level recorded this Monday will not be the same as for the exact same time period on the following.Monday. Thus, this definition can only result-in`numesous recorded ambient levels. We recommend that the definition be altered so that a consistent ambient level will be obtained regardless of the time period in which it is taken. Perhaps if an ambient value is required for determining whether or not a particular noise source is in compliance with the ordinance, the ambient value can be'obtained during a time period established, - by the noise officer and_` the --operator of the noise source. The operator may be in.a better position to recognize extraneous or unusual conditions that would lead to inaccurate values. 8• Emergency Work or Emergency Vehicle— First of all, we suggest that the;�e two terms be- defined separately. Even though the 'work' and the vehicle may'oe-used in the same- types of events, they are still two separate and distinct items which should be in- dividually°described• Secondly, the terms 'Public calamity) should perhaps be explicity described in'this section. It seems self-defeat- ing to define one term using other words that are subject to varying degrees of individual interpretation.. Such a situation can do nothing but eventually lead to confusion. e 1 I 11. Level, , Day Night - The definition notes that values recorded at night should be.inereased.by 10 dB(A) before averag- ing the 24 hour period recordings. Such a procedure may or may not be accurate depending on the'location of the reading. For in- stance, in an..area of heavy industrial activity, the dB(A) values are usually fairly constant 24 hours a day. Thus, increasing the night values by 10 dB(A) would often give rise to incorrect results. The definition should allow for consideration of the area in which the readings .are. taken`. �� 17. Noise --Use of the terms "psychological or physio- logical could bring a new dimension to the actual intent of the noise proposal. The—Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) has proposed noise levels to which people can be exposed for specified time periods without suffering any hearing loss. The OSHA limits (used in Section 5.2`.17 -of this proposal), then, could per- haps be used in determining whether or nc•t physiological damage is likely to occur. Hovever, simple numerical categorization of when . psychological damage may, occur does not currently exist. Perhaps the reason for this is`that when=it comes to determining psychological effects, there are too,many factors specific to each individual to establish universal values Different lifestyles, interests, and values are just a few'of:the items which may influence ones suscepta= bility to a particular noise. Thus, we recommend that the ANTSI de- finition of noise; be used in this ordinance since that definition is less likely to be subject to confusion and misinterpretation that results when dealing with different individuals. 18. Noise Disturbance- Unfortunately, if the definition of these terms is allowed.,without alteration, the entire ordinance will be subject to individual interpretation. What constitutes a "normal" or "reasonable" person-andwho are the "other persons?" "The pur- pose of the entire project is really to define reasonableness. We are certain that almost everyone.has been annoyed or disturbed by some noise at sometime ;in their life..- Some people seem to be bothered more easily by noise than others A person that is -"normal" and "reason- able" in every other respect could feasibly be very annoyed by any sound. Thus, this particular definition probably should be stated more explicitly.; It will bedifficultto satisfy everyone without serious repercussions on orderly growth and development. A certain amount of tempered judgement is required in determining what conditions constitute a noise problem and this judgement parameter should be accommodated in the ordinance. 33- -Stationary Noise Source — Including the term "movable" in this -definition does not seem 'appropriate since a movable object normally is not stationary. We assume that the intent is to include �A}ILLIN O1S GAS AND ELECTRIC GOM such:rancitemeJ-11 a would be �augasoline po ,ered pump • Undoubtedly, auto^lobiles, trucks, ;Motorcycles and larrnmoviers should not be in- cluded. Clarification of this definition is suggested. We have spent a considerable amount of time discussing the definitions in the proposal. Although vie do not fully agree with some of the others on which we have not commented, ve feel that the foregoing are needful of correction. The definition of terms is fundamer_ta1 to the success If the of the ordinance. terms are loosely and poorly defined, the ordinance will have little substance and will be.difficult to administer. Section IV: Powers of EPO:- In general, the powers delegated to the Environmental Protection Office are adequate toe effectaph ively 12 execute the mandates of.the ordinance Hovievej'' portant aspect concerning education. purposely excludes a very imp p of the educational goal— ways and methods to abate noise. Perhaps the reason for such an exclusion is concern that discussion of noise abatement may directly`or indirectly lead to endorsement of a particular product designed to decrease noise. At any rate, the purpose of the educational program would not be fulfilledeunless We noise abatement"techniques are clearly ,and openly p suggest that the program could be designed in a manner that would avoid product endorsement. Next, we call attention to paragraph 4.17 which notes that measurement of noise levels.may be required by the EPO accord- ing to established methods and procedures at such times and locations that are reasonable We believe that the EPO should consult with the owner or operatorofa given noise source before establishing the best times and locations fortakingnoise reading. The operator may know of some unusual operating conditions that could result in non- typical noise -levels. 1..The drive for 'noise abatement should be a cooperative effort as much as possible which will assist in making the ordinance achieve Jts. intent, Section IV= ?: Duties of the EPO One of the duties of the EPO is to establish noise .measurement methods which will further the pur- pose of the proposal. Since the ANSI has already been recognized as an authoritative -'organization for the subject of noise and since it is ANSI methods that are to be used when determining moving vehicle noise levels (Section -8.3), we suggest that ANSI methods be adopted of the for other determinations tare only the best well�tmeeandgfieldeproven meths. techniques, though tring. Since noise measurement is dependent on many factors, measurement methods should be used.. 5 11 August 12, 1974 Section V: Noises Prohibited = This particular section outlines those iter -as and events that coristitute either excessive, unusually loud or unnecessary noise. We :Mould simply like to point out that unless each item is.carefully and:explicited defined, confusion will result when attempting to enforce the ordinance. For example, section 5.2.2 notes that discharging an exhaust to the open air except through a muffler in:good repair is an unnecessary noise. By the same token, then, if a muffler is used and a noise still re- sults, that noise should be termed necessary and in compliance with this section. Unfortunately, the _Inecessary' noise may violate the numerical limits in later sections. Thus, the noise complies with and violates the proposal. Therefore, we recommend that the ordinance be so structured that compliance with a given part constitutes com- pliance with the entire ordinance. Paragraphs 5.2.12, 5.2.13, and 5.2.16 are simply restate- ments of 5.2.1, 5.2.6 and 5.2.4 and should be stricken from the draft. paragraph 5.2.17 establishes acceptable noise levels and length of time, of exposure to these .levels for places of public entertainment First'of all, "Places of Public Entertainment" has not been defined anr;.,here in the proposal. Unless such places are identified, it will hs- questionable as to where and when the limits apply. Secondly, most people that attend an event which will create noise approaching these levels attend such an event because they want to. It does not seem, _:appropriate to limit such.a noise when those attending can merely leave if the levels are bothersome. Con- sequently, we suggest that.this paragraph also be dropped from the proposal. Section VI: Exemptions and Permits — In addition to the items covered by this section, we suggest that a compliance permit be made available on a voluntary basis. If a particular noise source can demonstrate that it complies with the ordinance, then a permit is issued which expires but can be renewed in five years. in this manner, anyone can get a permit and remove the doubt about whether or not his carmotorcycle or for that matter substation complies with the ordinance. Also, by making this a voluntary permit, Io;•ra City personnel does not become overwhelmed with paper work as would result in a mandatory permit situation. Section VII: Noise Levels by Land Use — Paragraph 7.1 contains two items which could create problems when attempting to enforce the ordinance. (1) The phrase "at the property boundary or at any point within the property affected by the noise..." is dif- ficult to interpret. It seems to be inferring that a reading can be taken at a,property line interfacing between two different classes of lAnd use or within property.line for some unknown reason. In our opinion, only the property line levels are of use in view of the ordinance and its purpose.. (2) In cases where a particular noise source is bounded by.differing land use zones, the ordinance denotes that the source "i s subject;to the most stringent levels for the vary ing land uses Such a requirement seems to be much more stringent proposa-L. jr, a-Lso> -Li.mi-cs ine proper use of Lne -Lana ay ais- counting any advantage to locating.'a,noise source near a in- dustrial receiver and away from the residential receiver. For instance, if a particular property is bounded on two sides by residence and the other two sides by commercial businesses, the noise source should be located nearer the businesses. This or- dinance sees.no`benefit in such anapproach since the most strict— residential - limits would apply to all sides. We believe it is more equitable and favor amending this- paragraph to allow for dif- ferent noise levels commensurate with the land use. Paragraph 7.2 notes.'that-ambient noise should be "...measured when the source is quiet..." In the.case of electrical transformers, sometimes it is unreasonable- or extremely difficult to silence the noise source — the .transformer— without causing some other adverse effects. Likewise - even if the noise source is silenced,, there is no guarantee that the ambient level will remain constant before and after the source is activated. In fact, the odds are in favor of ambient noise level fluctuation— usually not due to any individual noise source,' but rather due to a combination of unrelated events and sources. Con- sequently, we feel this 'paragraph should be reconsidered and revised. Paragraph 7.3 makes reference to "pure tone" characteristics of noise.sources yet does not provide for any method of determining when a pure tone exists."Pure-tone" has also not -been defined An the regulation. Therefore. we recommend that either the paragraph be removed or It tone" defined and a method. for determining the existence of same be appropriately defined. Paragraphs 7.5, 7.63 7 7, 7.8, and 7.9 are all similar in that some sort of noise level projection will be required before any action can be taken.. We wish to point out that noise level pro- jections are often difficult ;to accurately develop because of the many extenuating factors that contribute to the noise. These paragraphs should perhaps be reexamined with this'thought in mind. Section 8; Motor Vehicle'T'Toise Levels Iowa City Officials may find this portion of the ordinance difficult to enforce relative to vehicles "just passing through" the city. It.would seem to be inequitable to require vehicles passing through'the city for the first and perhaps o_ily'time to comply with the ordinance. Yet, such vehicles fall under the domain of the ordinance. Even; though the intent of this section may be to consider only those vehicles frequently in Iowa City, it is not so stated in the section. Note, for instance, that part of Inter- state 80 is in the city limits and -would thus be subject to the or- dinance. Thus,; we recommend that this section be more closely evaluated ` in kterms of its possible total effects. i Section 10; Contracts In our view Iowa City will find it difficult to obtain contractors willing to guarantee that they will not exceed these-noise.levels. Section 12; Low Noise Emission Products — We assume that this section applies only to city owned and purchased products. It would be difficult to enforce this section' -at - the private citizen or corporate level. If our assumption is correct, the section needs to be re- written reflecting such an intent. We hope our comments herewith provided will be useful in arriving at an optimum. ordinance. Although we have opted to com- ment on some aspects that are not directly related to our operation, we feel that they could be beneficial toward obtaining an overall objective and reasonable proposal. Briefly, then, our major recommendations include the following; 1. Existing sources that are not the subject of.numerous com- plaints should be specifically exempted from the ordinance. 2. A time delay between passage and enforcement of the ordinance is vital to allow opportunity to correct noise problems. 3. The ANSI standards should be used whenever possible. 4. Ambiguous terminology should be avoided and intent clarified. 5. The proposal should be .viewed in light of the total effect that it could have on the city. Again, we thank you for this opportunity to comment and we hope to be able to discuss the comments with you on September 4, 1974. CHG/gb cc; D. G. Findlay --K. H. Schafer Very truly yours, C: H. Golliher Electric Engineering Department I .. .. ....... 'o > Ca CD OQ 4 (t) v 0 CD cr CD rt :0. N, rr CD 0 pq* rr cl, CD ca E3 rt :03 REGION VII Room 300 Federal Office Budding 911 Wetnut Street Kansas City. Missouri 64106 S J L Y h CM1..vfl t ♦ t RJj . ENT OF HOUSING AND UR13AN DEVELOPMENT - OMAHA AREA OFFICES UNIVAC BUILDING 7100 WEST CENTER ROAD ---. -: OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68106 - - September 12, 1974 Mr. John B. Klaus Director Department .of Urban Renewal 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Klaus: IN REPLY HEFER TOt 7.2PMT (IA --R-14, E. E. Breese, Parcel 93-4) This office has reviwed subject documantation and finds it acceptable provided that `ths disposiltion contract is fully executed within two (2).months_and all land conveyed within three (3) months from the date of this letter. The Redeveloper's Statement for Public Disclosure was reviewed and we have no objection to your selected developer. We concur in your Authority's.determination that the proposed disposition price for the subject.property, as shown below, is not less than fair value for use in accordance -with applicable controls. Proclaimed Price Parcel Sq. Ft. Area Total Per Sq. Ft. Reuse 93-4 7,000 $26,950 $3,85 Commercial Sincerely, • 'Wilitam A. Lorenz Program Manager cc: Honorable Edgar Czarnecki _f= E K] Mr. John ll. Klaus Director Department of Urban Renewal 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Hr. Klaus: IN REPLY REFER TOI 7.2PML (Iol-ya R•-14, Final Determination Rmasell Mann) This is to inform you that the Omaha Area Office has determined Mr. Mann to be eligible for the "iu'lisu of,peymsnt" according to the Uniform Relocation Act` of 1970, HUD Handbook 1371.1; `Chapter 6, Section 5, Paragraph 88. You should proceed .to make payment according to the above HUD mentioned guidelines. Under no circumstances should this decision regarding the case of Mr. Mann be looked upon as a &moral decision for other displaeees who might feel that they too should be eligible for the "in lieu of payment:`' The decision concerning Mr. Mann was.based solely on information furnished in connection with his appeal. Should you.have any further questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact tthis `office. Birch L-Ax7a'a Director cc: Honorable Ed&ar Caarnecki M I $t { a Y t'p"? 11(111ti1N(.*/1NU ltltll/1N 1)I' {A ' +UMAl1A ANI rUt i Ct` - , UNI C OUIIDING 1100 WES1 CENiCR ROAD -b,e+� � 'L�,' OMAHA, RIEBRASKA 65106 a�iF. REGION VII Building - September :12, R......300 Federal office 931 walnut Street Kanu• City. Ni.fotvt 64106 E K] Mr. John ll. Klaus Director Department of Urban Renewal 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Hr. Klaus: IN REPLY REFER TOI 7.2PML (Iol-ya R•-14, Final Determination Rmasell Mann) This is to inform you that the Omaha Area Office has determined Mr. Mann to be eligible for the "iu'lisu of,peymsnt" according to the Uniform Relocation Act` of 1970, HUD Handbook 1371.1; `Chapter 6, Section 5, Paragraph 88. You should proceed .to make payment according to the above HUD mentioned guidelines. Under no circumstances should this decision regarding the case of Mr. Mann be looked upon as a &moral decision for other displaeees who might feel that they too should be eligible for the "in lieu of payment:`' The decision concerning Mr. Mann was.based solely on information furnished in connection with his appeal. Should you.have any further questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact tthis `office. Birch L-Ax7a'a Director cc: Honorable Ed&ar Caarnecki M I E N Off Ice of the City Manager 141 t 1... t .n .. September 10, 1974 To: Mayors and Managers,Large Cities , Section Executive.Director, League of Iowa Municipalities From: Mayor George.A. Cole, Sioux Cjty Subject: Meeting in Sioux City, September 20, 1974 Plans are firm now for the September 20 workshop and it appears we will have a fairly representative group. The meeting will be held at the Aventino Hotel, Sixth and Nebraska Streets. A block of 20 rooms has been tentatively reserved `fo.r-Thursday and Friday for those requiring overnight:accomodations. Reservation cards are enclosed for your convenience. There was not enough interest in the proposed evening activities, so the day's program will run from 9:00 a.m: to 5:00 p.m. Costs will be $6.00 per person. I visited with Bob Josten late last week and he stressed that the workshop emphasiswill beondeveloping,a comprehensive policy statement, based -on the `large;cities''perspective. So that we can accomplish this.;goal, he.asks'that you review, with your entire council, the contents of 'the first draft League Policy Statement which you received in mid-August. We are planning to devote,approximately,three hours to small group discussions on the key elements of our legislative program, as well as any new -elements introduced. Each.small group will report back to the entire workshop and,'through a discussion coordinator, we hope to draw together a consensus statement. It is vitally impor- tant that your city.be represented.at the meeting and that those representatives have reviewed the draft policy statement so they are prepared to discuss -each item. There is a lot of_ground.to cover on the 20th and we need everyone's input. Please remind yourcouncil members of the meeting and come prepared to work. We are,looking forward to a productive session. Si rely, Co 712/279,-6102 , i b�' fi i t' • � ra cir ol= Iowac»n : r No A 2119ffiz SERVIMAEQUrr IOWA CITY. IOWA 14 AM �� Time PM How Received:/hone! ❑ Latter In Person ❑ �. Dear Resident, Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. Please cell 354 1800 11 you Received by [�.aa.cc i We welcome your Inquiries Referred to on the first Citizen Notification of Disposition: have any quest ons. d ,N�atiJ Phone and are always at your service. Dca =ec Disposition s ea of Linn Street is swe t o y of each month The I -street sweeping operation commences at 3:00 a.m., at un UL Det _ B_ None This Form Phone ❑ Personal Visit ❑ .� , ❑ Letter ❑ BY ( gneture and Ita) DEPARTMENT HEAD CITY IOWA CITY No. A 472 SERVICE REQUEST .OF IOWA CITY, IOWA Antic May f3, 1974 Time 3'30 PM Data Phone ❑ Letter ❑ : in Person ® Dear Resident: Thank you for calling this matter How Received: to our attention. Please call 354-1800 if you Received by Cit Manager 71 have any questions. We welcome your inquiries Noma f'ounmerosse dP Phone and are always at your service. ------------------- Address is about curb cuts on gochester Street to allow bicycles Reques The Councilwoman concerned to the intersection side of Rochester, from 1st Avenue west e north —aef wh r we had received requests for curb cuts n the walks in this area nr not. A bike trail plan public Works Referred to _ Disposition comprehensive I would suggest that will be available in'the near.future:for s Council consideration. is any further curb cuttifig be delayed until such time as the comnrg mndse >11an adopted. Date 54M74 —BY ADcitizenNotificationNone This Form ❑ ❑ Phone ❑ Letter ❑ Personal Visit ❑ of Disposition: Date By ( igna ure and Title) DEPARTMENT HEAD zx { �f SERVICE REQUEST r ' CrrY of town clot No A 216 2 IOWA :CITY IOWA f' - "' ? ._� •kc. v' moi! uA� {t erI '� S`r, .2It w note .—;zeptCAlbCr_ 4sI_i.9-%i---- Time = PM �ow Recewwl: t•Irone Letter ❑ In Person..rJ Doan Ro:idoul: thank you lm callmlt this nmihn 11y,) Received by ----may S. WE+11 -. _ _ to our attention. Please call :1511.1800 it you Name Carinni lman White __Phone have any questions. We welcome your inquiries and are always of your service. Request weeds at N E corner of 5th & Frien.dship-need to be cut. 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O N rt N � K rt- n O W ti 0:_mK N TE 0 rt r- O• W M z " rt- 0 rt F' ro rt N rt : tj . c, rt (KD" - to N to - G1 rt N rt O K - c/) /�1 ti: m a Ln I N o rt o V� En r(D" t$ m�A rt ray N� C _N W :o K in G C m m C % T F•' W N K H 1'• 1'- ti rt O m m it 7 K-rS rt �' m ro W C. - G p� 9 g-, w N'- - t7 0 P P to a. T ti � . :j � to N m - N 3 N to (DD .0. 0+- K7 P K O m G rt w K ` J `J' ro .rr N P. K a O K W O w rt G n N K m a _I K u. .0 N N rt m _' ft "G a rt rt G rwrto r0 m K m o W r �.rt. �- W � rt (DD : ort O - a x nw w 2 rt t o- o to kD CC) co co ao DATE N N RECEIVED J .p IP J J o m m rt: rt rt rt rrr in. E �' a s O `° rt cg mm ESTIMATED - TIME REQUIRED PRIORITY oro m 7d ^ n rt r -O 00' 7 G m a rt Z m a � w K rt, D s � a n C x 0 m Z Z a w m rLp, r= TO: FROM: RE: City Council Members Ray S. Wells,- City Manager Informal Council Sessions - DATE: September 13, 1974 The following topics have been scheduled for informal Council sessions: September 16,'1974 -- 8:45 A.M. Meeting -with executive search_consultant'regarding the search for a City Manager. September 7, 1974 -- 4.00 P.M. --'Davis Building Conference Room h A .en t -f 1. Discussion of Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. 2. Discussion.of "Five -Year Transit Improvement Program.'.' 3. Discussion of pending items. September 23,:1974-- 4:00 P.M. (Monday) 1. Review of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the VA Parking Ramp. September 24, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday) ` 1. Discussion of Urban Observatory Program application. 2. Discussion of letter from Sarah Fox, Chairperson, Parks & Recreation Commission. V September 25f 1974 -- 7:30 P.M. (Wednesday) 1. Public meeting regarding the Housing and community Development Act of 1974. October 1, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday) 1. Executivesession to discuss appointments to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission and the Board of Electrical Examiners. cernincr the: num W E:d",.*`Stene, E-:did-:not- see: their role Z1. X ncill���-,,i4biild,.:cbntinue;the selection I of -4,City Manager, S'x*,,on'*--f 6r;,Councilwoman informalty session City _Counci 9,� 0 f -�1974., 0. A. in the -0 �Septeinber,4­ -cj:t&!,C6nt6r. 4!U_'Counci members,. ase"n'.,j, dePross�e�;-�, White Davi - ;Cz.sriiecki`;' . resent }? Y'1dk`­St61 Iowa -C d' resource con- on the 15th day - ants t&­,interview.,j Mr. Reaune Conference. -1 --Room Ll,,7allbe­ qualif led with the Brand tInput•:. f rom.. people - they presen StaTf:,4nem_bers-.4p an - advisor- to Paul,-, Reaune, _,.Ca, :mnagement-by objectives; va sultantsFran­.O r a I s a* . guider to,,evaluating z acure Xn 1-his.,;Own- thinking, Mayor iona,1.1'ie,'_th67..a IternatiVes nic e 3 ce of aeliv- _mpor an cusslon on,--crtx and sumn Mayor:`s: summary of. Davidse (Att t;'�they ' were . mo I st.in- --operation. ­"'I.ttoncerninq ndividual7has. sen i,,sugg I ested to in `this --at --tt. cernincr the: num noted that the..: skil!sL-'.that COW was 16f tL n uTrLb e r consultant.advL as -g f eS s.L -onal';: staffnatIvesi.,,an Asa, theCity.. Manage: communTcation.b be worked on Discussion managerial- bhil cope :with :-trans in makinq of,de ,.would a I n t ry .1 of. pp 1 ic" st- group wi i:l.. has, -:expr pen r.-_, Conqe in E:d",.*`Stene, E-:did-:not- see: their role Z1. X ncill���-,,i4biild,.:cbntinue;the selection I of -4,City Manager, S'x*,,on'*--f 6r;,Councilwoman informalty session City _Counci 9,� 0 f -�1974., 0. A. in the -0 �Septeinber,4­ -cj:t&!,C6nt6r. 4!U_'Counci members,. ase"n'.,j, dePross�e�;-�, White Davi - ;Cz.sriiecki`;' . resent }? Y'1dk`­St61 d' resource con- noted that the..: skil!sL-'.that COW was 16f tL n uTrLb e r consultant.advL as -g f eS s.L -onal';: staffnatIvesi.,,an Asa, theCity.. Manage: communTcation.b be worked on Discussion managerial- bhil cope :with :-trans in makinq of,de ,.would a I n t ry .1 of. pp 1 ic" st- group wi i:l.. has, -:expr pen r.-_, Conqe in E:d",.*`Stene, E-:did-:not- see: their role ,Ion,proce s s The 'pro= ncill���-,,i4biild,.:cbntinue;the selection I of -4,City Manager, S'x*,,on'*--f 6r;,Councilwoman .k.scus --t6-.,,be�,,assured that the [Ueste(l;.,.z';c6lihci-1,v7dman- David-.' >e up to the Council ascer- -to Lew _:After !-'discussion - co ants t&­,interview.,j Mr. Reaune Ll,,7allbe­ qualif led with the Viandano,ttie in inN twden, Councxi,;`-il included "staf f sophy:-i.,.And,;,abj_l. t3l.6 n;,;'department q when alterriatives are:' nical­m;f act ual:_inf6rixiati0n= are representing; the: :C 3 Council, supplier :-,,bf�..'info: Dr- r_ ::Stene' quesxonst'-��. o, WD ic antso, his_:analysis�r, andiability, pre w sented by dep Artment. ery-services: 1 w� The final for -.-desire Staf f."Comments, the E-:did-:not- see: their role ,Ion,proce s s The 'pro= �ey:.-shouldalter- 6sented throug h ..pr_:develop ilved in political issues Lnagerand Staff should Idptiabil" ity -to :a different: y_,.f6r:_-Ci.ty manager to h6�ads:-'being invo lved ;-.r:responsible; whether recommendation by +Counch weighing tech- tInput•:. f rom.. people - they an - advisor- to :mnagement-by objectives; va r a I s a* . guider to,,evaluating acure Xn 1-his.,;Own- thinking, iona,1.1'ie,'_th67..a IternatiVes nic e 3 ce of aeliv- _mpor an Mayor:`s: summary of. t;'�they ' were . mo I st.in- --operation. _ >< •.'.}'..�<.�t),yi: .i[-[ `i-�„r., �[L^S�Y I.�}1�� �,Vg... A;,'1 'v. .:..y z,. ..0 • w -i .i W i J Ti c 1 r •y ��4 xt tf r iV if z �` .•mak - a".._r-Y` f 4 cf>, f f `="'+ti��l -`! moi^ 3- � C i V4 � 1 • _ - r k Y t ti. � i J C�. )i l 'F' x 'ina�'auT rQ .w. '�w..�f? 4a 5.,.-, . e T --. J i � �) r 'L .f 'Fx 7 j �`•i � u J 3 ri v, rY �t'� _ ,Council Discussion y y �`�..•;� Eage 2s. Y h dtn rii 3f is j•ri u u F ? Council then-'discussed the=importance of Public Reaations, jdecxsionsj:being made on what' s_-:best for the .f C' a ity,,, chieving'goals'as determined by: Council without personal involvement; lengtho_f.•service; relationship of- Manager.-to':boards�and commissions;. timetable for replacement and 6xtent'of-advertising:• Councilman White cited other. --areas of:concern as' Urban;Renewal`, Service--Center,'`bond issues;': Joint Law En for cement Building and` the -Library Mass-Transit, and it'.was -.noted that.a ,.comparison-�of.; the ;:first,. Capital ,Improve meets Program presented with'tfi&�6ne adopted.would.`be t hel ful4-to an'a p pplicant Council`s decided that appli_' �., cations;, would be acknowledged 'a by letter: on City of. Sowa f r City stationery,+ signed-:by ;the `Mayor, °' and =all applications would be{ received .and -forwarded --by' the:.City: Clerk -:to " Ca-1laghan & `'Co. F ';The"Mayor advised Nir:Reaune' to .draft, the " criteria: 11 45 - va C v z as Z- .' i ttry �.r...t ]}•.:_ -_ _ at :. L , �` x`i: I :ley}• y y F -/ ' j1T. ?f '3p c• r '--a<< t { d. rpt -. � - _ ^ t _ 3 _ st• y ys sx• ..f ` �. _ c` c y. J y. >< _ •? � - �.tr,. - _ sh �s-!`-f.1 ' .w z Y'�Y 4r-v .� .. � ._ ..' �. ., r � _' f..... �.