HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-01 Bd Comm minutesDear Mayor of Iowa City, Ia. and all concerned citizens who wish
to find a suitable spot for the new Greyhound Bus Depot,
As a citizen of Iowa City, Ia. for -more. -than twenty years and also
a member of a local church I wish to make it known I have what I
tiluk is a very suitable spot in mind. I wish to propose the site
for the new Greyhound Bus Depot on -the corner of Clinton and Jefferson,
the old St. Mary's School and Convent now being used by Isberg and
Center East, my reasons are as follows:
1. It is near the downtown area on a one way street going East.
2. There would be ample space for the buses to enter and leave in
the rear.
3. It is near the dormatories and across from the University Campus.
4. I think Mr. Spelman deserves the location proposal because he has
waited a long time and the City and the University would both
benefit from the Greyhound Depot remaining near downtown.
5. It would notc
enterfere with the traffic as Jefferson is East
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6. It would not enterfere with Mercy Hospital Parking or any other
business in the area.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JAY H.HONOHAN
LLOYD A.EPLEY 14 SOUTH LINN STREET
T. E. LYON IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
DENNIS S. CLARK
October 1, 1974
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa- 52240
Dear Mayor Czarnecki and Council Members:
The undersigned represents Gordon and Angeline Russell, applicants
for annexation of property on SouthRiverside Drive and for zoning of
said property to M2.Planning and:Zoning has recommended that the real
estate be zoned M2 and MI zone.
I have the authority.to state that the applicants will agree to
this classification of M2.and Ml.as recommended by Planning and Zoning.
We request the matter be set for public hearing at its earliest date.
Very truly yours,
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
Attn: Sarah Fox, Chairperson
FROM: Iowa City City Council
RE: Referral
October 3, 1974
At their regular meeting on October 1, 1974, the Iowa City
City Council adopted the motion that as the property requested
for annexation and rezoning by Gordon Russell is near open
space, it be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission
for their recommendation before or at the public hearing on
October 22, 1974.
Abbie Stolfus G'
City Clerk
Of t.ise IxOoplr here torii.ght live in or near the F2o<hi Plain lye
`4'tvc -1 E-mwfng ccnwerrr abOUt. sewer and floods;i.n QTc t)Ic,m> ci,x. ru r!,r inCxra_
Eng derands on Ralston CTrek, We are happy to s t';ar thrr Ci, -,V Cni�rrciI.
Js p7a:uring to do somthLing about Ralston Creek; but we aur i,orricd that
soh expett�.ive proposals as dams and diversion cta:nc 1. w-.zk i nc-,e5" (-..IV the
proble.a. Particularly, we f6el that Flood Plain oTdblsnot -rouid
:len chase of us who live in tine Flood Plain., A Flood I'la:.t +�r_I.in r x:e sutra~
to ignore the history of the R.zlSton Creek Watershed,
The :Iultqui.st geographical studies of Ralston Cre, cicx:tvaRnt- theu s.;cus.e
of increased sewer and flooding problems, Until 1951 the rpefi tlo�•cie-i an
avur:tge. of once every 9 years-. Increased urbanAzation in Scnrtheast.. Irma
City caused flooding to incivasse to once every 6 years trnt.il 190"
then rapid development has brought about flooding an averam, ot ryr.c
2,. S y ears During consmction the creek has. igen filled )n Ir r se�' ii7)eT:t
Closely spaced housing, large roofs., paving, and parking Lots havv a1 .-az;;e.i
r;rr:v waiter to be carried off by a creek w:e.th a stxsller ►par: i t -v
Another aspect of the recent history of Ralston Creek is :he
o3 dre:'.ging and maintenancc. In 1952 the Engineers Clrib n�trnr rr�n•n^ 1 r)> r.-
n`l irnprovr,gvents and design of bridges which would not obsrnw..t t!rV c ar::;r•i
According, to long-tima residents, dredging was done in 1953 The s:rr-r. re
port sai&;
CoagideTiMe dmvige has been caused during floods by s�u:i
tarry sewer barking up into the bPsenents of hoes., T`ae w,
sewers do not carry storm ~rater intend on.,r 11 y ; I:;ct i n f i. I r : n
tion, leakage around manhoies, and water :rem f3oo(Wdi basr
rrents, all contT11AMe to rile sewers, which are apparvntl-•^
i.nad•quste to carry it vithout going under torus <ier,�t�Ie,
nres5ureR with the result thattl
bacurps oc:c sr
In 1964 the ia•ta Natural Resources Council l reeormuended the sarin r1lantrt� 1 anti
sanitary sewer improvements as in the 1952 re art, Yt)t 11. 1* -ars jater ::i
dents aur still waiting for Ralston Creek :o ..e dredged as It Was 22 verirs
ago. Ne are also waiting for an adequate santt:ary sewer system
The: increased flooding and related sewer overload hav i ix:en ca.Ist-I
by un;nntrolled develo;)nenf in Sourheast Iowa City ijnwev�r% lz
rr: iclrP..t G O)f older neigh-)orhrxxis Cha!: surfer aurid will stkf"far
`_:in ;`r;lznznrr= is paasec' Itnxzn>•~ Iirlcle;n-.rt +-rill
thr_ city should do to give us 'relief now,. At the sarrre rune ..i• �;,-�; ttu
c1t-v to begirt bzrodi.ately to look at long- range solutlonrr whlc!r
der drainage problems of tine entire Rals.tan Creek Basin_
Tie city has the auLhorsty"too clean thus creek r-i.giit ttr;w ,tT:;.l 'o
It fteo of obstacles., T11t; Fedexal CryveTnfl=t will pay` �;# of Ger:.etrtsi Y inn
c:M-t 15,)r now sewers-. stye Soil c�onsetvntion Watershe'i Act s sTW"_1 ri.raall
des,ig"d to ald comrarnitfes in solving the drainage nroblerw; o:` an cnt:rt-
-fatersned., A Flood plain) Ordinate is not rxec ssary to raj:v anti•' n* r u
13Lct:ions- Nor Is a Flood Plain t?rdlnrtce required for t'if; 1--VdksnsY
?Fur,, -ren- Nor -%e of carr ;rrrsposals Will cost Iowan City :wry rrteatfi, 51rrc.e rr,.T
Of rase rrrJ ey is provided by 1 ,sdera_l. Agencies,
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effort to 5-0 our coet=rk pinbteacrLs wiij ��
the Rals on c aerr. 'sit±� ;tr
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Xxnd htss 128E=n set rtfcre th.0 rights of resddaixts In e �:SLS.SII:; !'rr,•i.;3:i✓ `idx':i
have i><aen sacrificed to 3t4xpl_erwene new
ttYs City Council is sincare in t1wir advocacy of CS Y �;: s;tt i i•.. 1Y :':?:
Yet past e7cperie-ncc±s of Icngt: rens tdents in the :� 4!n , ti .r L�' -
e f forts Cannot stop :with pMio .al.s
rhe follawi.ng de.umds have g -town mit of a YreaY cg:t;i
discussion, ?hese maynot represa'nt tIX3 eXAM 0 P i T 1.` C AlItS ;•;
think, howaver, that: subsequent. dissr�s:al.oTc xtmi,ght and Itt :rt,r
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MIMERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Sarah Pox
Virginia Hebert
Jim Lindberg
Orrin Marc
Robin Powell
Jim Reogiers
Jim Sangster
Joan Buxton
June Davis
H. Eugene Chubb
Dennis Kraft
Bob Lee
Bill Neppl
COH4ISSICN POSITION STATEMENT, FY75 BUDGET:
The Park and Recreation Corm-Lission reooimnends that the budget include
® provisions for hockey and an extension of the Sunday gymnasium program
to City High, along with all items included in the staff report. (See
attached list and Connission rankings) .
REQUESTS TO THE CITY nVMGER FOR nMDRNATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE:
1. Material for next step in Commission's Operating Budget input.
2. Background and descriptive material for final evaluation of FY76
C.I.P. item.
3. Updating of status of all 1973 and 1974 C.I.P. items.
4. Updated estimate of the feasibility of the Brauer Study for the
Lower City Park.
LIST OF MATTERS PENDING OONMISSION-COUNCIL DISPOSITION:
1. 73-373. Developnent of Motorcycle Riding Trail.
2. Request for Parks and Recreation Evaluative Study.
3. Request for S.P.I. Program Authorization.
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The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission met in Special Meeting
on September 25, 1974, at 5:30 p.m., Chairperson Fox presiding.
Sangster moved and Powell seconded that the minutes of the September 11, 1974
meeting be approved with the following correction:
Page 2 - Paragraph 9 - The first sentence should read, "Following
discussion, it was agreed by Commission manbers to elim-
inate the $20,000 Hickory Hill aa;uisition and to reduce
the Mercer Park ball.light.expenditures by $15,000
(leaving $20,000) frau 1976 Neighborhood Parks Improve-
ments."
Chairperson Fox reported on the September 24, 1974 informal meeting of
the City Council. The Council delayed voting on the proposed Special
Populations Involvement program until more information is relayed to it.
The S.P.I. is scheduled to go before Council again in informal session
on Tuesday, October 1. Virginia Hebert' volunteered to attend that
meeting. (Later changed to Monday, September 30, 1974, at 4:00 p.m.)
The 4 C's Program (ASERP) was discussed and a subcommittee, consisting
of Robin Powell, Joan Buxton, and Virginia Hebert, was set up to re-
evaluate the program in terms of a special population program. A re-
port outlining the goals and objectives of the program will be presented
at the Novanber Com-ai.ssion meeting.
* Following discussion, it was moved by Powell and seconded by Lindberg
that the Parks and Recreation Commission reectmnend that the budget
include provisions for hockey and an extension of the Sunday gymnasium
program to City High, along with all items included in the staff re-
port. (See attached list and.Comnission rankings). Notion carried.
Powell moved and Lindberg seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen R. Flowers
Secretary
DATE: September 24, 1974
TO: Park rind Recn2ation Ccmnission Members
FROM: Id. Eugene Chubb
RE: Program Budgeting Outline (attached)
Attached hereto is a Program Budgeting OutlLne listing Recreation and
Park Programs and Services for your use in reviewing the proposed Park
and Recreation Budget for the'6 month time period of January through
June, 1975. Included in outlineand estimate form are:
a) Program title.
b) Simple program description of who, where and the nature of
the program.
Status Quo Direction. No basic program changes are recommended in this
proposal. Because of the size and age of the Iowa City Park and Recre-
ation Department,' its programis, .facilities and budget► any Program
change will have a rather small effect upon total Department costs.
Where program adjustments are recommended, they are enumerated. Where
specific requests or reoammendations have been heard, they have been
incorporated where possible.
Salaries. for public agencies have undergone increases due to murmlmm
wage and hour changes. .
summer programs which may appear missing'from this proposal may appear
so because of a lack of expenditures during this budget period.
Mr. Kraft will attend the special meeting of September 25 at the Davis
Building at 5:30 p.m.
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ACTUAL BUDGET
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Personal Services
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Capital Outlay
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This function encompasses activities which are the responsibilities of the Recreation
Division. Responsibilities include the operation of the Recreation Canter, swim -
rung pools and playgrounds, and the coordination of a wide range of recreational
activities and services. ` With the advice of the Paris; and Recreation Cannissi,on, the
objective of this division is;to planmo
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, prote,' conduct, and evaluate organized pro-
gramand recreation activities for the public.
An effort has been made to hold the 34!te en expMatures by maintaining a status quo
on activity programs and services.. in X974 it was naeessaxy to cut funds for sev-
eral services such as summer playgrounds, and swimming pool and Recreation Center
opnraticn. These cuts.are not reflected in FY75 beemise the services occur in FY76.
Within the bounds of the hxVet, the services to senior citinns will be increased
as well as administrative and, facility, support : for ,the proposed pmgrat► for special
populations. The popular tours and trips and innovative cultural activities for
people of all ages will be continued.
Major facility iterm proposed include: (a) recreation Center roof repair and
(t,) Ci I Park pool lights, State health requirenehts, and minor repairs and reno-
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Recreation Pograme`and Service
® for 6 months 'Jan. June
Account 01612.2 Social Activities
GOLDEN AGE CLUB Y f'
This program is not really a "club" but a social recreation program for
senior citizens meeting regularly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon in the
Social hall with an occasional special event and trip at other times. There
Is no participant charge although a."Kitty" contribution raises a small amount
for coffee and refreshments. The group is directed by a volunteer with paid
assistance from staff. Attendance estimate: 1945.
TEEN DANCES /y -
This activity is not too popular at this time but in anticipation of
revival staff remains alert to trends and desires of youth. Dances have
been planned inside and out for several years with no or minimum charge to
participants. The social hall in the Center and the Mercer parking lot have
been used. Planned by staff with paid part time supervision. Inside dances
® require 2 uniformed police. Greatest expense is for the band.
Attendance estimate 134.
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Account 111612.3 Arts and Crafts, Drama, Hobbies
ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES
Organized group instruction is offered to youth and adults in a variety
of subjects popular at any one point in time and limited by space and equip-
ment. A full time recreation program supervisor devotes considerable time
to this activity with a 10 week session in the fall and another in the spring
as well as a summer series. Classes meet once per week during the school
year either in the afternoon or evening utilizing the craft room and the
meeting rooms as needed. Some classes will meet outside occasionally. A
proffessional trained instructor is hired for each class paid for by the
participants. Participants also purchase their own supplies and most hand
tools. An exhibit of work is held every spring. Attendance estimate: 1148
CRAFT ✓ti PHOTO ROOM-USf 3. Sf
The crrift and photo rooms are made available to the adult public for a
minlmum charge for supplies and special services during the hours when the
Center In open to the public and a class is not in session. Staff is
encouraging this type of use as being part of our primary function.
Attendance estimate: 547.
FOOTLITERS /7'
A children's drama program which has ,not been too well received.
Two different age groups of children from lower and upper elementary
met one afternoon per week and finished with an original production for
the public. A well qualified drama instructor was employed and parents
were asked to help with costuming. A different approach should be
studied for this program to.be meaningful and progressive. No charge was
made to participants. Attendance estimate: 145.
Account 111612.4 Physical Activities - Recreation Center
ARCHERY �f
® 'Che rifle range in the Center has been adapted to permit archery
use by the public. On Monday and Wednesday evening during the school
year supervision is employed to assist_ youth and adults. Equipment and
instruction is provided without charge on an informal basis. At other
times when the -Center is open -to the public arrangements can be made
for archery. Attendance estimate:.565.
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RIFLE _17�
The rifle range is open during public use hours of the Center. On
Tuesday and Thursday evening during the school year a qualified supervisor
is employed to assist youth and adults at no cost. Minors using the range
must be accompanied.`by an adult except when supervisor is present and all
minors must have a releaae,.signed by parents. Shells and targets may
be purchased at cost and rifles are on loan at no cost.
Attendance estimate: 673.
GYM 6 GAME ROOM -PUBLIC USE _V_
The use of the gym and game room and the exercise room as well as the
rifle range is a major part of the service of the Recreation Division. Dur-
ing the school year these facilities are open to the public and supervised
about 75 hours per week. The hours with some group restrictions are
generally from, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday -.Thursday; 11 a.m. to 12 midnight
on Friday; 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday'and Sunday. Part time staff is
employed in varied capacities to assist the full time staff in the super-
vision of the facility use. Evening and weekend staffs are usually 3 or
4 people to dispense equipment, teach as needed, discipline as needed,
encourage participation, make change, handle first aid, perform janitorial
tasks, answer questions and be :as helpful to the public as time and duties
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HANDBALL " 4
The public uses the handball court for both handball and paddleball
from 9 a.m. to closing on week days and from 1 to 10 p.m. on week ends.
There is no participant charge and theymust furnish their own racquets.
The facility is scheduled`a day at a time with a one hour limit.
Attendance estimate: 2880.
VOLLEYBALL FOR WOMEN ?4
The gym is opened for women to play.volleyball on an informal basis
Wednesday and Friday morning during the school year. No particular staff
time is involved. A baby;, care service'>is provided during this time.
Attendance estimate: 581. .
BASKETBALL - SENIOR BOYS J/-/
Sixty to eighty highschool boys register without charge and are
® drafted by volunteer coaches on teams to playa schedule of games on
Monday evening at the Center. Referees and score keepers are hired to
officiate and the league program is organized and supervised by full
time staff. Coaches. schedule.practicag essions throughout the season
from lateNovember`thru February. '.Attendance: -estimate: 267.
BASKETBALL — SENIOR GIRLS y�
Last year (73-74 season) probably because of the school varsity
competition there were an insufficient.number`'of.girls registered to
have a league. ,Funds are budgeted<for=this activity the same as for the
boys. It is quite possible -that as the intersgt�grows in the city that
the program'.will be revived.-.
- MEN -05/jf
About 220 men play in two leagues at the Center on Monday and Wednesday
evening November - February. Sponsored teams pay an entry fee to cover the
cost of officials and trophies. The leagues are organized and supervised
by full.time staff. Attendance'estimate: 1696.
VOLLEYBALL - MEN
Two leagues open to all adult males playing at the Center on Thursday
® night November - April. Sponsored teams pay an entry fee to cover the
cost of officials hired and.supervised';by full-time staff who also organize
the league. Last season 160 men participated. Attendance estimate: 1446.
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A registered class Including physical conditioning exercises and
activltles open to all adult women and meeting in the gym on Tuesday
and Thursday -morning January- March. A.fee was charged to pay for a
part time instructor who was hired and supervised by full time staff.
Women could attend either one or both days. Attendance estimate: 705.
PRE-SCHOOL GYM
During the winter months the gym is open on mornings before 11 a.m.
when activities are not in session for parents and organized groups to
bring pre school age children to run and play in the gym. No particular
staff involvement; equipment furnished by City. Attendance estimate: 262.
BABY CARE -'4174
A service provided in the social hall to anyone using the Center
during the morning hours Tuesday - Friday. A charge of 50c per child
is assesed to pay for sitters hired and supervised by full time staff.
Playthings are provided by City. Attendance estimate: 748.
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Open to all adult women who paid a fee for instruction. Instructor
hired and supervised by full time staff. Attendance estimate: 32.
SPECIAL EVENTS y�
Five special events were held at the Center during the spring. Some
are annual and some are not. 'Those conducted by full and some part time
staff involvement were: Pool Tournament, Table Tennis Tournament, Garden
Clinic, Arts 6 Crafts Exhibit and Synchronized Swimming Show.
Attendance estimate: 1293.-
Account
293:
Account #1612.5 Play Day
PLAY DAY 45';(-
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This is a varied activity program open to all children in grades 1 - 6
on Saturday morning and public school vacation days October - April in the
Center. Activities include crafts, table games, quiet games, active games,
basketball, tumbling, apparatus play, roller skating, archery, air rifle
target shooting-and.others.r Part time leaders and supervisors are hired,
trained and supervised by.full time staff.
Attendance estimate: 4054.
SHUFFLEBOARD 12 -
Open to all Senior citizens on Monday a.m. in the gym during the winter
months at no cost to participants. Supervised by full time staff as needed.
Attendance estimate: 60.
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At-CUnnL 1{1613.3 Winter"Sports
P(:R SKATING <f f
Open skating without charge to all citizens during season at City
and Mercer Parks. Ice is maintained and snow removed by Park Division.
Part time supervision is hired and supervised by Recreation Division during
evenings, week ends and holidays. Warming houses are maintained and
available during supervised -hours. Maintenance costs are not available
and not reflected in, program costs. Attendance est mate: 3337.
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SKI TRIPS oqj�
Open to general public who paid expenses for bus and skiing at
Chestnut Mountain, Galena,:Ill. Part time and full time staff supervised.
Two trips. Attendance estimate: 124.
The next several programs starting in the spring are included almost entirely
® in the last 6 months budget listing so are not explained here.
Account 111613.1 Babe Ruth League Play
Account 111613.5 Softball League Play,
Account 111613.6 Tennis Instruction and Tournament
Account 111613.8 Summer Playgrounds
Account 111614.1 City Park Pool
Account 111614.2 Mercer Park Pool
Account 111615.1 Misc. Outside Activities such as Golf League, Hikes and
trips,_ Cultural; Arts Series and Dances.
Account 111615:2 School Centers
ASERP (After School Elementary Recreation Program) 41-747e
Four elementary schools scheduled for different activities for grades
1 - 6 for 8 weeks meeting _after school. Activities include physical, arts
and crafts and interpretive.Part time program directors are hired and
supervised by full time staff. A fee is.charged to pay for staff and
materials used. Schools provide facilities w7ithout charge; City provides
equipment. Attendance estimate: 1426.
WEEKEND GYMS gVf
® All elementary school gyms open on _Saturday morning and afternoon
for all elementary children to use for physical activities without charge.
Southeast Jr. Hi. gym open on Sunday afternoon for all adults, Junior and
Senior High youth without charge Activities directed and supervised by
part time staff. Full.time staff hires and supervises. City provides
equipment. Open Jan. to April. Attendance estimate: 6103.
Co.�.r,>SS/on �'CcommE�ds 7�hafpr�y�a•� be ex1e'ndcd' lo 61,t ll-Zyl.
CHRTSTMAS GYMS'
Four elementary schoolsand Central Junior High school gyms are open
morning; and afternoon for elementary, Junior and Senior High youth during
Christmas vacation period for physical activities. No charge to participants.
City provides equipment and part time program director. Full time staff
supervisor. Attendance estimate: 441.
BASKETBALL LEAGUE - WOMEN Vj,L
A league open`.to all adult women who form their own teams and play on
Monday evening at Southeast Jr. High School November - February. Sponsors
fee pays for part time officials. Organized and supervised by full time
staff. Attendance estimate: 312.
BASKETBALL LEAGUE - MEN 17 "
A fast break league open to all, adult males playing in teams on
Monday and Wednesday evening at West.High School November - February.
Sponsors fee..pays for part time ,officials. Organized and supervised by
full time staff. Attendance estimate: 514.
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - WOMEN L{�
A new program open to all adult women playing league games on Wednesday
evening at Southeast Jr. H1..School. Sponsors will pay an entry fee to
cover the cost of the officials. Organized and supervised by full time
staff. Attendance estimate: 720.
Account #1614.3 Recreation Center Pool
PUBLIC SWIMMING
The Center swimming pool is open to the public for a fee seven days
a week at varying times. The hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
and 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday 9 - 11 a.m. and l - 5 p.m. (except when closed
at 3 p.m. for swim meets), Sunday 1 - 9 p.m. Part time life guards
and managers are employed and supervised by the full time staff. Consider-
able day time adult use is for lap swimming. Many families use the pool
in the evenings.and week ands as well as mothers with pre school children
in the daytime hours. Attendance estimate: 32,215.
SWIMMING INSTRUCTION .41,z -
Group lessons are open to the public for a small fee to pay for
instruction. Free instruction is available for low economic persons.
Classes are offered during the week in the morning, afternoon and evening
for pre-school children thru;adult in all ability levels including life
® saving and synchronized. -Qualified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors
are hired on a part time basis and supervised by full time staff. Attendance
estimate: 9747.
COMPETITION
® The pool is used by our affiliate the Iowa City Swim Club 5 - 7 p.m.
November - March; school teams from Regina (girls only), City and West
High Schools; P.E. classes from.Central Jr. Hi. and Regina. School teams
use the pool from 6 8 a.m. and 3 - 5 p.m: Monday - Friday November - Feb.
Part time staff is only provided for meats on Thursday evening and Saturday
afternoon. Attendance estimate: 8494.
Account #1611.0 General Supervision
GROUP USE OF CENTER o/ -'-
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Many public groups use the Center.for meetings, parties, rehearsals,
programs, etc. Groups affiliated with the Park and Recreation Department
(Aero Hawks, Community Theatre, Do -Si -Do Club, Family Campers, Old Capitol
Chorus, Iowa City Swim Club, Whtetail Bowmen, Babe Ruth Parents, Iowa -Coral
Belles) are not charged. .Most others are charged a rental fee as per
Council resolution. 'Full and parttime staff are involved as needed for
maintenance, scheduling, etc. Groups set up their own rooms. Attendance
estimate: 109370.
MISC. SERVICES 1-174-
A number of other services are available to the general public some
with a small fee, others at no fee. To mention a few: equipment loan,
Santa suit and toboggan rental, picnic, tennis and ball diamond scheduling,
Halloween costume parade; consultation on recreation programming and
facilities. Attendance estimate: not available.
RECREATION FACILITY REPAIRS The following items of interest to Commission
are covered in the Services budget:
A. At City Park Pool,,correction of items raised by the State Board
of Health, women's''awning and floor repairs.
B. At Mercer Pool, painting$ doors and filters.
C. At Recreation Center, boiler and roof repairs (N.W. Section).
RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
A. Replacements of several items.
B. New bike racks and wind break at Mercer.
C. Exterior lighting at City Park Pool' ($10,000).
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FUND. General
PROGRAA T•xiaure & Culturit (l-)rnjrtuniti
FUNCTION _b' 1L;is _
ACTIVITY. /�,-- 2- 4f
ACTUAL
6 MOS ENDED
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6-30-75
/797 .'�0/
COMdENTARY
In the Budget of the City of Iowa City, the Park Division and Cemetery Divisions
arra ocnbined into a single Park Budget: This function is therefore responsible
for maintaining and operating the City's public parks, malls and open spaces as
well as for the Forestry programs within the City, The Park and Cemetery crews
maintain .lawns and plantings. at 26 public park- areas,. downtown lots, minipatics,
most public buildings and grounds, and many sidewalks and roadsides.
The Forestry Division services all street and public tree planning, planting,
trimming and removals and performs Weed Inspector duties for the City. Cemetery
and Park crews trim most public trees less than 6" in size with larger work being
done by contractors.,
Higher cost, in 1975 reflect more developed parks, increased downtown lots and
landscaping, and higher costs in forestry items,
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PARK OPERATICN PROGRAM
JANUARYJUNE,
1. GENERAL MAINTWONCE. These practices are projected to continue on an
approximate status quo basis since the number of full-time employees
remains constant. Part-time summer employees will remain constant ex-
cept for the addition of one man in the Urban Renewal area. Larger
areas within the system will offset any improved efficiencies.
2. DOWN CWN. Miniparks and flower beds now need the services of one seasonal
full-time "resident" employee in addition to the crew services rendered
to date by traveling crews. This would assist in preventing the wilting
of flowers and shrubs and permit more satisfactory weeding. It would
not free help as assigned in 1974, but would take care of additional work
loads and eliminate part of our unsightly appearance which accumulated
during the, summer of 1974.
3. Z0O-NATURALIST SERVICES.. These provide an enjoyable zoo visit and ocn-
tribute to the better understanding of nature through the presentation
of animals for observation and educational programming through guided
zoo and outdoor tours and lectures. Staff time is projected at 70 hours
per week to provide for care of t the approximate number of animals on
hand and slightly improved cage identification systems. No basic zoo
facility improvements areanticipated,..but we would hope for some ad-
ditional naturalist services for groups away from the zoo for which there
seems to be an increasing demand (100 groups in 1974).
4. PARK SECURITY AND RANGER SERVICES. This is a major conoern area for the
Director who feels :that staff contact persons are necessary during most
peak holidays and summer days. This seasonal work (60 hours/wk, summer)
guides the public in the use of the facilities through personal contact
and eliminates many problems through suggestive or corrective actions.
This work improves the safety and sanitation of the parks, playgrounds,
and open spaces and secures facilities each evening.
5. FORESTRY SERVICES. Included in the Park Division Budget, in the spring
of 1975 are the removal of 50 dangerous trees, the trimming of 400 trees
in the north section of town and the planting. of 1,100 trees, of which
150 will be in the -parks., Planting is included as outlined in the C.I.P.
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New trees in the parks (150) are included in the Public Planting Item.
(C.I.P. $30,000)
Raising the sidewalk in front of the City Park restroom is included in
the Budget Services Item.
Enlarging the Little League parking area is included in the Supplies Item
(gravel). This could be east, west or north of the diamonds.
Trees are the only item in the Capital Improvanent Program which is in-
cluded in the FY75 Budget.
C.I.P. items listed separately in addition to trees include:
South Side Acquisition ($50,000) Negotiating
East Side Acquisition ($70,000) Under Study
River Acquisition ($150,000) Negotiating
Rec Center Planning($15,000)
Neighborhood Parks ($80,000) FY75-FY76
7. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. I propose the following:
® FY75
Neighborhood
1620 Building Repair 1,000
Villa Plan
Villa Apparatus
Court Hill Parking
South Grass
South Plan
Bikeways-C.P., Mercer,
Court Hill
� 71
City Park Inpravenent
1620 Pond Walk 2,000
1620 Parking Gravel 51000
(Little League &
S. Pond)
is=
® Willow Creek
Plan
Tables (20) & Grills (5)
Apparatus & Trail Bridge
FY76
4,000
5,000
1,275
5,000
5,000
10,000
7,500
2,500
5,000
C.I.P.
25,000
20,000
20,000
15,000
221 2 soulh dubuque street• iowo city. Iowa b2240 (319) 351-8556
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Johnson County Commission
.on Environmental Quality
September 4th, 1974 7:30 P.M.
ReTonal Planning Commission Office
22f Dubuque St.
Iowa City,Iowa
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Members Present: Skip Saitner, Arthur Vetter, John McBride,
Roger Boldt, Jim Osburn
Staff Present: Glen Njus
Others Present: Glynn Melchert, Bill Nepplk, Robert Keating,
Robert Hilgenburg, Charles Golliher
The meeting began with a discussion of the Commission on Environ-
mental Quality's proposed open burning ordinance and Article 27
40 of the existing fire code of Iowa City. Robert Keating, Fire
Chief of the Iowa City Fire Department, was present to discuss
Article 27 of the fire code and to answer any questions Commis-
sion members had concerning it. The proposed ordinance had been
brought before the.Iowa City City Council who inturn had sent the
ordance to the fire department for they were not sure whether
the Commission on Environmental Quality was aware of Article 27 of
the fire code.
Arthur Vetter commented that the primary difference between the
Commission"s proposed open burning ordinance and Article 27 of
the existing fire code was one of intent. Where as, the fire
code permits open burning with a permit except under certain
conditions the proposed ordinance states that fires are prohibited
with the following exceptions. Roger Boldt made a motion that the
Commission should still support the ordinance and should resubmit
it to the City Council with emphasis on its differences. Arthur
Vetter then moved to modify the motion to include that part of the
regular duties of the policedepartment would be to observe il-
legal open burning. After -further discussion, Roger Boldt moved
to withdraw the earlier motion and as a substitute motion he
recommended that the subcommittee be reformed for careful search-
ing of Article 27,of the uniform fire code, to find the exact
section the proposed ordinance should replace. })e further
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recommended trat'the subcommittee meet with Bob Keating; in
regards to the wording of the ,ordinance and then said ordinance
® be resubmitted to this commission at its next meeting. A vote
was taken and the motion carried
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The Commission received a letter from John W. Hayek in regards
to his review of the proposed noise ordinance. Skip Laitner
challenged Mr. Hayek's statement that the noise officer would
need considerable qualifications in the engineering and related
areas, for he felt that the Environmental Protection Agency had
demonstrated that the required noise monitoring equipment could
be run by a person with minimal training. The Commission also
felt that the ordinance had implied that the officers of the
Environmental Protection Office would be under the direction of
the City Manager.
Discussion followed concerning the comments by Iowa -Illinois
Gas and Electric Company in regards to the noise ordinance. The
Commission felt that the Company's request that existing noise
sources not presently subject to numerous complaints be exempted
from the ordinance, was not unreasonable and that such a section
be incorporated into the ordinance.
After further discussion, it was decided that the latest draft
of the proposed noise ordinance with comments by.John W. Hayak
and Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company be sent to the City
Council for review. ;A letter accompaning these documents also
be sent requesting a meeting with the City Council to discuss
the ordinance and comments.
It was also suggested that contact should be made with the
Environmental Protection Agency to see if they would be willing
to attend the commission's meeting with the City Council.
Discussion followed concerning the letter received from the
Office for Planning and`Prggramming. The above mentioned letter
was intended to be a,request fot proposal for a grant which OPP
is contemplating regarding the establishment of a coordinator
for Voluntary Recycling.,Centers in a particular region. The
Commission was informed that it could not submit a proposal direct-
ly to OPP, but must submit -the proposal before the Executive Board
of the Johnson County.Regional_Planning Commission for approval,
and if approved the Executive Board would then submit to OPP on
behalf or CEQ. Skip Laitnen agreed to draft such a proposal
under the guidelines set down by OPP.
A brief discussion ensued concerning
Protection Officer(s) position. Mr.
ication of the County Board of Health
Studies into existing law would have
of Health was to be responsible.
The meeting adjourned at 9t45 p.m.
9/25/74
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the proposed Environmental
Hilgenburg suggested modif-
to include the Office.
to be undertaken if the Board