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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-12-10 Correspondence0 The Honorable Robert Rai/ Governor of Iotira Statehouse Des Moines , Iowa 50319 Dear Governor Flay: As you are aware, conditions on the Rock Island Lines tracks have so far arever_ted the re-establishment of railroad passenger service to Iowa City and Des Moines. Last year, then -chairman OIL the Rock Island, Theodore Desch, told the Ener p7y Crisis Study Committee of the Iowa Legislature that about $6.,3 million for track repair would be necessary before 70-m.p.h. passenger train service could be operated between Davenport and Council Bluffs. While his estimate may very well have been exa7gerated, it is apparent that track repairs on the line will be necessary if pas- sen�er (and f reig'nt) trains are to operate safely at reasonably high speeds. The Rock Island, as you know, has requested a $100 million loan guarantee under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Because the Union Pacific -Rock Island merger will p_^obably be delayed for at least two ,years, or rejected altogether, this loan seems the best hope for assuring the improvement of the :lock Island tracks across Iowa. The Secretary of Transportation, in passing upon loan requests such as the Pock Island's, may attach whatever terms or conditions he sees fit. We believe the Rock Island should be required, as a condition of any loan, to upgrade its line between Chicago and. Council Bluffs to Federal Railroad Administration Cla=ys 4 star_d.a.rds, 7 and to maintain it to those standards. Such standards would permit the operation of 80 m.p.h. passenger trains and o0 rg.p.h. frej�zht trains. We believe passenger service could be established readily if track conditions are improved. Amtrak service on this route across Iowa could be established by the Legislature through a two-thirds subsidy or through Congressional mandate (the Sin Francisco -Bakersfield "San Joaquin" and three international services were established by Congress). It should also be noted that freight trains are now operating at speeds of over 40 miles per hour on much of the Chicago -Omaha line. According to law, the track s'qould measure up to Class 4 standards if freight trains are operated at speeds of between 41 and 60 miles per hour. The Rock Island, which crust maintain such speeds to maintain its share of the intensely com- petitive Chicago -Omaha market, may very well have substandard eds involved. Therefore, safety considerations track for the spe dictate Class 4 standards whether or not passeng:nr service is restored. We therefore urge you to contact the Secretary of Trans- -oortation and declare your support for a loan guarantee to the Rock Island on the condition that the track between Chicago and Council Bluffs be promptly upgraded to F.D.A. Class 4 standards, and that it be maintained to those standards. Respectfully, Edgar Czarnecki for the City Council Btisi:zess Off ice IOWA CITY, IOWA 5224E October 14, 1974 City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council Members: The University of Iowa has a contract with the First Presbyterian Church to purchase its property located in Block 86 of the Original Town of Iowa City. The contract calls for possession to be given on or before December 31, 1975. I am forwarding with this letter a copy of a letter written to Mr. Sierk requesting concurrence from the Church in a request from the University to vacate the alley in Block 86. I am also enclosing a copy of the favorable response to that request. It is requested that the City of Iowa City vacate the alley in Block 86 of the Original Town of Iowa City to the State of Iowa for the use and benefit of the State University of Iowa. Very ttrulyyours, .111 er Ray B. Mossman Business Manager & Treasurer RBM:jld Enclosures cc: Mr. Gibson Mr. Richard E. Peterson b / L Va aVuuly ilLKlq 11\lr Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City proposes to rezone from R3B, C2, CB and M1 Zones to.CBS.Zone, the, -,'following described property to -wit: Commencing at the intersection of the center lines of Burlington Street and Gilbert Street, thence south along Gilbert Street to the intersection of the center lines of Court Street and Gilbert Street; thence west along Court Street to the intersection of the center lines of Madison Street and Court Street; thence north along Madison Street to the intersection of the center lines of Burlington Street and Madison Street; thence eastward along Burlington Street to the point of beginning_ as requested for the Urban Renewal Project, Iowa R-14. Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 414.4 of the 1971 Code of Iowa, a hearing by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on the said proposed rezoning will be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 PM on December 10 , 19 74 , and any person having objections to said proposed action may appear and file objections at said hearing. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa this 18th day of November 19 74 City Clerk Publish once , November 18 , 19 74 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Attn: Don Madsen, Chairman FROM: Iowa City City Council RE: Referral December 12, 1974 At their regular meeting on December 10th, 1974, the Iowa City Council adopted the motion that the area zoned C2 in Block 83 be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for.recommendation. Ze' Abbie Stolfus City Clerk 0 W -M m I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council on December 10 , 19 74 , at 7: 30 P M. CST, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, on a proposed Resolution of Necessity for the construction of 1974 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT within the City of Iowa City, Iowa. At said time and place, last above mentioned, any interested persons may appear and file objections thereto. Dated this 23rd day of November 1974 . Abbie Stolfus, CityZilerk PUBLISH ONCE November 23 . 1974 r I ,ice �: LIfis. r DATE: December 5, 1974 `� TO: Iowa City Council Members FROM: Dennis Kraft, Acting City Manager RE: Newsprint Recycling Program Attached is the latest information summarizing the financial results of Iowa City's Newsprint Recycling Program for the months of October and November, 1974. 11/27/74 MEMORANDUM To: Dennis Kraft, Acting City gQ; Newsprint Recycling Program Manager The following is a summary of the financial results of the newsprint recycling program for November, 1974. Newsprint Recycling Program November, -1974 Surplus/Deficit ( ) Beginning Receipts 65,785 lbs (32.89 tons) X 40% of $16.00 Expenditures Labor $476.08 Equipment 134.76 Surplus/Deficit ( ) Project to Date cc: Richard Plastino Julie Zelenka VJ.B. Pugh' Lr Director Department of Finance $(2,892.04) 210.51 610.84 $(3,292.37) 11/27/74 To: Dennis Kraft, Acting City Re: Newsprint Recycling Program Manager The following is a summary.of the financial results of the Newspring recycling program for October, 1974. This is the last month under our arrangement with Capitol Oil Company and the proceeds from the sale of paper delivered, was just received. Newspring Recycling Program October, 1974 Surplus/Deficit ( ) Beginning $(2,273.18) Receipts 73,190 lbs. (36.595 tons) X 400 of $12.50 182.98 Expenditures Labor 635.77 Equipment 166.07 801.84 Surplus/Deficit ( ) Project to Date $(2,892.04) cc: Richard Plastino Julie Zelenka a; �i �"I Z. B. Pugh, Ji. Director Department of Finance of the Iowa City Police Department elect to have Iowa City Police Patrol- men's Association represent them for purposes Of collective bargaining with the City of Iowa City, Iowa. THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: C NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES: NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES ACTUALLY PARTICIPATING IN ELECTION:��,/� PERCENTAGE OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN ELECTION: NUDfBER OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO CARRY THE ELECTION IN FAVOR OF THE UNION PURSUANT TO ELECTION AGREEMENT PROVISIONS: NUMBER VOTING "YES FOR ICPPA": NUMBER VOTI,NTG "NO FOR UNION": Q This is to certify that the information on this sheet is accurate and that the election was conducted by me at the request of both the Iowa City Police Department and Iowa City Police Patrolmen's Association. NAME: TITLE DATE : ADDRESS : 6� December 1, 1974 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa Re: Davis Building -- Gilbert at Washington Streets Damage caused by Gilbert St, Paving Program Members of the City Council: My firm has had no reply to the attached letter dated August 111, 1974. We ask that the City Council direct payment of this claim. To refresh memories of this situation -- the front entrance of the Meeks Barber Shop was left 3011 above the ground level after the paving program was completed. I had to construct a set of steps, a platform and install a hand railing in order to gain access to this business entrance. The top of the concrete base of the light standard adjacent to this entrance was the original ground level. This light standard base is now 3011 above the ground. Since this problem was created by the City, my firm is asking the city to pay for its correction. Sincerely yours, Washington Park Inc. by &44t- 12 President 601 So. Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa DEC 21974 ABBIF- STQLFUS CITY CLERK J i t 4 ^t Ztreet. George Bonnett, _ r t 4 C.,;;to , the ,attention' of the t December•16, 1974 1 a � - - y J Ve . tru] • urs 4 III '" n A • a s - 1� :-Denni9_:.R. Kraft. +;Acsting City Manager . Mr. ,Sruoe - Glaisgow 601 S. Giliae�t 3t. Iowa `Citp;.Rfoora '5.622 z � ` _ Dear Mr. Owl:.. la . At its regular:: _ _ .of Iowa City ot'fiaia conaerw:ngftheaPavia the '_City, 8nginaer', w TThannk`'=you ;for : b Cit COunddr- Y i s{ r L } F{jtiy n n f E> H ry K.�•j s r t Y R_ DRK:li�4 -� � 1 r > t - - - _ Z r _ i > T- 3 _ � F • x - - f y t i i` iJ t �A ., .. till. �'ec rT ,✓.,. �'l J t ` ^t Ztreet. George Bonnett, nl r 4 C.,;;to , the ,attention' of the - F — December•16, 1974 1 a � - - y J Ve . tru] • urs 4 n w a r -'iv j ly I'A T.ne:.- l:1Ly L;D=c3..L laced on�file:"your letter- ` ^t Ztreet. George Bonnett, wJyou on this; matter. C.,;;to , the ,attention' of the December•16, 1974 r -'iv j ly I'A T.ne:.- l:1Ly L;D=c3..L laced on�file:"your letter- ` ^t Ztreet. George Bonnett, wJyou on this; matter. C.,;;to , the ,attention' of the a � - - J Ve . tru] • urs 4 n w a .! 1� :-Denni9_:.R. Kraft. +;Acsting City Manager . z � ` tl la ' Y t L } F{jtiy n n f E> H ry K.�•j s r To George Bonnett City Engineer City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa Re: Gilbert Street Paving Program Davis Building Subject: During the paving Program on Gilbert Street, the grade on Gilbert East of the Davis Building was lowered. At the intersection of the Post Office alley and Gilbert Street, the sidewalk had to be lowered to meet the alley grade. - The entrance to one of the rental spaces in the Davis Building was left several feet hight. It had been at sidewalk grade. In order to utilize this entrance, we had to construct a platform with several steps and then had to install a railing around the platform to insure safety. The entire cost of this project was: Platform and steps - $359.52 Railing -- 77.25 $436.77 We ask that this amount be paid to the owners of the Davis Building, Washington Park In c., 601 So. Gilbert St., IowaCity, Iowa. For further information, contact me at 351-3234. Since /jyouurs,s Ce H. Glasgow Pres. Washington Park Inc. 605 Whiting ave. Iowa City, IOWA 52240 Tel. 319-351-3495 ■ ; ovenber 27, 1974 The_ionorable Edgar R. Czarnecki - 1 `a,yor of Iowa City Civic Center -so-,.-Ta City, Iowa 52240 Dear ayor Czarnecki, On Behalf of the Board of Trustees and the staff of the Irnra City Public Library, I would like to extend our cordial invitation to you. and the other menbers of the City Council to join us in a tour of the libran,, Januar-y 12, 1975 at 1:30 P.;•-.. `t is our Hope that we can acquaint you even more fuller ti�_an most of you already are with the inner workings of our library. Evert those of you i -ho are frequent visitors may not have had the op- portunity to view what goes on behind the scenes. To keep -'I-,e thousands of items that are constantly ti circulated moving in an out of the building requires a smooth and efficient operation that is not ordinarily urderstooci or seen by a patron either checking out materials or one who is using tl_e library for re- search or recreational reading. All of us sincerely hope that you will be able to be wit, us on that Sunday afternoon and that we will be riven the opportunity to answer any questions you may have concerning the operation arnJ administration of our library. ie shall look for;yrard to seeing 1,ou at that time. Sincere',,•- «ours, "Darren J. Buchan) cc/ :;s. Lolly Ef;gers NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PRESS WOMEN - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN. INC. THE NATIONAL WRITERS CLUB. - �`1 ifr f -11 Iry ¢i i December, 16-,1974 t. ;fir k a> �`Y S t .yam df _ City Council, Yam:happy'to theyLibrazy on;January,12, 1975, fbiuicil 'as :'thei r: schedules allow 4.4 l r you onttha 12t1a: "R f fSincerely, - K _ r;`Ldgar. Czarnecki ` 1 3 j ,r •:y\ f Y 5 r r` i l 1 _ Y JIfY�i(�3 - r.r - t r 1 1 FA IOWA CITY;;ASSOCIATIOW OF f't'- PROFESSIONAL-FIRE PROFESSIONALFIRE FIGHTERS 'LOCAL 610 November 20, 1974 M Ilk .J ! aaembar 16,"`1474 Y e' . 5 r. r le �.'. h 1 T t 1 4 1974x, the City;; Council of w, file Your request for .. szBelief it- Ballo-.; The--Couaci:l, tual -F'irefighter's , Benefit,' therefor: : ti- my truly yours, 1 Y•. i b' 1 Y snninuR. r'raPt `Cit Y- ' -ting:: ` Mana r 1 _ - J ! s •�S' Tl SJ _ i1 { r r {x t y tS t z; �yzc - •, Y -�•:�' y�ell Y n Y.r slit pay 'ftfabachel DTTwwaeas�c�e7.7 _��:' {Q{saijri�ei Pighti a - _ Civic; ter` Zova�City,yZ< '1t its Io�a'Ckt oif iparmiasioneV _ � 1� 4r�'�sd xBemj Hall'oa?Dray-;;. _ Befit O { 4 i a a { =u Y s f z F = � h _ y t _ 1� - 5 t S F - C A4 p' r t—mw _ _ 4 1 µ 3 { Z T ... _. ..= a .. .- Yom..,. --_.•- Ilk .J ! aaembar 16,"`1474 Y e' . 5 r. r le �.'. h 1 T t 1 4 1974x, the City;; Council of w, file Your request for .. szBelief it- Ballo-.; The--Couaci:l, tual -F'irefighter's , Benefit,' therefor: : ti- my truly yours, 1 Y•. i b' 1 Y snninuR. r'raPt `Cit Y- ' -ting:: ` Mana r 1 _ - J ! s K = 4 r r {x tS t z; i 4 Y -�•:�' y�ell Y z slit _ y t _ 1� i'_. S r IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 Dec. 7, 1974 Steering Committee Office of City Manager Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa To the Steering Committee: The Community Development Committee of the League of Women Voters of Johnson County received your request for suggestions for setting priorities in Iowa City for the use of funds expected to be received by the City through the Housing and Community Development Act, 1974. This League Committee met on December 4 and is pleased to reply to your request with information that we hope will be helpful to you. The Lea;ue of Women Voters operates as an organization which takes positions on issues on the basis of a consensus of its membership. The priorities to meet community needs which Follow are based on general membership positions arrived at by consensus at an earlier date. We did not poll our general membership nor hold a general membership meeting since receiving your material. Early in 1974 when the City Council was setting priorities for the Capital Improvements Program, the League spoke to the issue before the City Council. The following items were those we in our committee felt had support of the membership. The items are not ranked in any part- icular order. The committee is pleased to see that in your list of "Possibilities" you have listed all of these as being among the community needs. It is the League's understanding that these items have at least some degree of "eligibility" for funding under this Act. We would need time and professional resources to research in detail the "eligibility" issue, but we are aware that the Iowa City City Council will rely on its staff for this determination. Finally, we would like to keep any listing of priorities open-ended, assuming needs not now apparent to lay -persons like ourselves will arise from time to time and will need to be called to the public's attention. The League of Women Voters supports funding for the development of a Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City, with goals established which place emphasis oh human needs. The mass transit system of the entire community needs to be supported by whatever avenues the City Council determines are open to them. Our support of acquisition and development of parks and open spaces places particular emphasis on measures to enhance the river front. Housing for low income, elderly, and handicapped persons has had very active support from the League. More money for enforcement of housing codes, in combination with rehabilitation of existing housing, is an urgent need. The control of flooding we see as of such general community benefit that all resources available must be utilized in a variety of ways. Adequate sewage disposal is among the essential services we have urged to be given high priority. The League also supports comprehensive child care, encompassing com- munity care for preschool children; care for school age children be- fore and after school and at lunch time; and drop-in daytime care available to all families. These services should be financed by mixed public and private funds and fees on a sliding scale. Finally, we would suggest that will envelop all of the elements which will get the job done for Aee,�/! - �� Faith Knowler, President League of Women Voters of Johnson County cc: Mayor Ed. Czarnecki Dennis Kraft,,City Manager C: a good.Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City listed here. We see it as the tool the community. Flo Beth Ehninger, Chair Community Development Committee Dear Mayor: As chairperson of the Citizens' Action Committee to Fight Inflation, I am asking you today to take the leadership in forming a Local Citizens' Action Committee for the non-partisan WIN Program to fight inflation. The principal county executives are being asked to form committees in areas outside the boundaries of incorporated municipalities and in co- operation with them. In some instances, cities and counties might decide locally to join together to have a county -wide or metropolitan WIN, which is a matter for local decision. A membership list is enclosed of the National Citizens' Action Committee to Fight Inflation, which was formed by President Ford on October 8, 1974. This Committee's composition can serve as a guideline for the formation of your own local committee. The National Committee's start-up suggestions for your local group are also enclosed. Citizens' mobilizing together to slow inflation can be an important force in conquering this Nationwide problem. A public announcement of these plans for local action committees will be made November 11, 1974. Sincerely, tom: � �_. Sy via Porter Enclosure The items below are offered as suggestions for getting underway once a broadly representative WIN Committee has been set up as per our letter to your Mayor or County Executive. They are suggestions only: feel free to amend them as your own imagination or local conditions indicate. 1. Provide for your city/county/metropolitan WIN Committee to handle at least four functions: Awards, Ideas, Participation, and Public Relations. Don't forget to arrange for a bulk -mail permit and a press -release writer, 2. Set up small (4-5 member) "sector -participation" groups along the lines of the campaign committees used by your area Community Chest, Givers Fund, or United Way. Promote "percent -of -sector -participating" competition; i.e., match the sector -committee for "light industries" against that for "retail merchants" to see which can get the higher percentage of its firms participating in WIN. 3. The official WIN pledges are enclosed for your use. Some suggestions on format: A. Lay out the business pledges so they can be receipt -signed or -stamped by the overall participation committee for display, and make them available through the mayor's office, the Chamber of Commerce, the Retail Merchants' Association, farm organizations, etc. B. Format the consumer pledges for distribution via newspapers (printing in color or reverse if possible) and also, if desired, for distribution through banks, groceries, schools and colleges, service organizations, union locals and shop stewards, utility; offices, etc. C. The parenthetical phrase "through my union" can be deleted from the worker pledge to make it directly applicable to non-union employee groups. Note that the union label on locally produced materials (buttons, flyers, pledge - forms, etc.) will quite often generate additional community support. 4. Secure WIN endorsements from local organizations, schools, and colleges. Suggest also that they have at least one WIN -orientation program for their people. 5. In plants, stores, and service firms (such as hospitals) set up joint labor- management committees reporting to their related sector -participation sub -committees; where appropriate, consider special "employee -to -management" (or vice versa) awards. 6 Arrange for regularly -scheduled and -placed WIN "new participants" and "awards" announcements in print and electronic media; include house organs and plant newspapers here, too. 7. Run newspaper and suggestion -box columns and -contests for ideas that will help WIN work, being sure to involve schools, Boy Scouts, 4-H, etc.; radio stations can devote call-in show time to these, too. 8. Arrange well-publicized monthly sessions of the city/county/metropolitan WIN Committee for participation and idea awards; initial recommendations of winners can come from groups and individuals within the participation sectors. opeiu =2 afl-cio t'0S r.: MY A'rrTn►.r (202) 456-6466 The following pledges are suggested for use by local action committees: Businessman's and Businesswoman's Pledge: I pledge to my customers that to the very best of my ability I will hold or reduce prices and will buy whenever possible from those who have pledged. to do the same. I also pledge to be an energy saver. This signed pledge is evidence of my participation in, and support of, the WIN Program. Consumer Pledge: I pledge to my fellow citizens that I will buy, when possible, only those products and services priced at or below present levels. I also promise to conserve energy and I urge others to sign this pledge. Worker Pledge: I pledge that I -- through my union -- will join my fellow workers and my employer'in seeking ways ,to conserve energy and eliminate waste on the job. I also promise to urge others to sign this pledge. * See item three of thoughts for local WIN committees. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE The Citizens' Action Committee to Fight Inflation is a non- partisan, volunteer working committee. The committee will devel op public understanding and participation in a nationwide effort to control inflation and save energy. This non-partisan committee dealing with a non-partisan problem will mobilize the nation through all of its people. The committee calls on every American, on Federal, state and local governments, organizations, business and labor to WIN the fight against inflation. -Adopted October 12, 1974 at the White House F CITIZENS! ACTION COMMITTEE TO;FIGHT INFLATION Post Office Box 19.:1'88>' Washington, D, C. 20036 Committee Members Sylvia Porter, Chairperson Columnist` Mayor Joseph Alioto Arch Booth Chairman, U. S. Conference of Mayors President, Chamber of Commerce of the Ronald Brown United States Roger Fellows Executive Director, National Urban League Carol T. Foreman 4 -HI. University of Minnesota Executive Director, Consumer Federation David L. Hale of America Mrs. Lillie Herndon President, United States Jaycees President, .National Congress of Parents Robert P. Keim and Teachers Stephen Kelly President, The Advertising Council William J. Meyer Magazine Publishers' Association President, Central Automatic Sprinkler Company Mrs. Carroll E. Miller President, General Federation of Women's George Myers Clubs President, Consumer Federation of Ralph Nader America Richard E. Ohendalski Private Citizen Leo Perlis Boy Scouts of America Director of Community Service, AFL-CIO Governor Calvin Rampton George Romney Chairman, National Governors' Conference Chairman of the Board, National Center Theodore A. Serrill for Voluntary Action Executive Director, National Newspaper Stanford Smith Association President, American Newspaper Stanley Smoot Publishers' Association Frank Stanton President, National Association of Counties Vincent T. Wasilewski Chairman, American National Red Cross President, National Association of Roy Wilkins Broadcasters Executive Director, National Association Douglas Woodruff for the Advancement of Colored People President, National Association of Retired People low., IN Ap' "S In'd- e' r, e - Ain, 52240 lk Z17 ID1YA AV'!.. BOX 037 IOWA CITY: IOWA 32230 PHONE .337-4191 za!M-;TER: Ci3iRT L. WELSH AI.L SE*:IEVEPS 1,-4 C4?I5T City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa '.)ear Friends; December 2, 1974 Please accept this letter as our request that: Lots 3 and 4, and the west '' feet or- lots rlots 2 and 7, all in Block 43 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa be zoned to provide zoning to enable a high rise elderly housing being constructed on this sit-, contingent upon the church or its assigns Being the successful'bidder for Elderly Housing, Pro- j3ct Iowa 22-2, bids being received December 2, 1974. We would respectu your judgement as to which _one would ba the best in light of your total zoning and land use program. P, Li,l: rets Sincerely, Robert L, Welsh -/7 % Zi T1 S„I iJ •J . _I � ._. _I .i �..I i •i --,. C L DATE: December 12, 1974 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Attn: Don Madsen, Chairman FROM: Iowa City City Council RE: Referral At their regular Council meeting on December 10th, the Iowa City City Council officially received the attached request from Robert Welsh for the First Christian Church concerning rezoning. It was moved by White and seconded by Davidsen that the letter be received and filed and referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation. Motion carried, Brandt voting 'no'. Attorney Hayek noted that the rezoning fee is assessable, but that the developer could have an option as to when to pay it. Acting City Manager Dennis Kraft advised that until a formal application had been made, no formal action would be taken. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk Joseph Fowler APWA - Iowa Chapter U.S. Post Office Petty Cash Lou Picek NAHRO Saylor Locksmithing Press -Citizen Frohwein Supply Company Darel Forman National League of Cities Kelly Heating Service Gilpin Paint $ Glass New Process Laundry City of Naperville Virgil Michel Unitarian Universalist Society Superintendent of Documents Sporting News Simon & Schuster Inc. Estey Corporation Team Electronics Frohwein Supply Company Press -Citizen American Management Assoc. Petty Cash Farm Journal Commerce Clearing House Chain Store Publishing Company British Tourist Authority Bound to Stay Bound Baker & Taylor Company Warren Rental University of Iowa Pittsburgh Plate Glass Northwestern Bell N. Iowa Library Extension Iowa Parcel Service D $ J Industrial Laundry Carol Spaziani Henry Louis, Inc. Lind Art Supply Highsmith Co., Inc. Demco Educational Corporation Bro-Dart, Inc. Scarecrow Press Inc. Other Books 011is Book Company National Parks Division NOW, Inc. National Geographic Society McNaughton Book Service Refund Registration Postage permit Misc. expense Technical service Registration Misc. operating supplies Publications Supplies & furniture Travel expense Membership Equipment repairs Paint Uniform rental Book Food for animals Books Books Books Books Office equipment Office equipment Office furniture $ supplies Classified ad Postage Operating supplies Books Books Books Books Books Books Rentals Work Study wages Building repair Phone service Technical service Freight Laundry service Reimbursement Photo supply Office supply Office supply Office supply Misc. supply Books Books Books Books Books Books Books $ 81.86 210.00 880.00 138.52 15.00 30.00 14.40 135.42 247.66 8.81 600.00 18.00 8.80 340.10 3.50 120.00 1.50 3.00 2.96 7.42 1,500.68 184.90 663.76 30.10 3.71 63.50 35.35 9.18 16.05 9.20 72.85 225.92 23.00 68.66 46.32 142.29 80.10 1.71 12.00 25.75 7.03 17.59 81.33 224.40 46.25 20.00 5.00 64.56 2.25 3.00 11.40 26S.00 GENERAL FUND (Continued).. Invisible China Repair Interstate Book Store Inc. Independent Publishers Group William Graf Gale Research Company Iowa City Flying Service PPG Industries Inc. Hawkeye Wholesale Grocery Doane Agricultural Service Inc. Madison Bionics National Airport Equipment Company Nate Moore Wiring Service D $ J Industrial Laundry Northwestern Bell National League of Cities Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric Cresent Electric Supply Hawkeye Safety Equipment MacKenzie Interiors Goodfellow Steve's Typewriter Company V.E. Corcoran Petty Cash Western World Medical Associates Master Lock Company Economy Advertising Hawkeye Safety Equipment Keene Corporation Halogen Supply Company Rocca Welding & Repair Sydney Laner & Company Metropolitan Supply Dyan Merkel Mercy Hospital Monroe Shay Electric Inc. Traf-O-Teria System Roger L. Brown Agency Brandt Money Handling Systems Commercial Decorators Chicago Roller Skate Company L.L. Pelling Co. Inc. Institute of Traffic Engineers Engineering News Record Prentice Hall, Inc. Rebel Motel Tower Press Allan McCombs Elbert & Associates Cartwright Supply Company R.L. Polk Company McKesson Chemical Clerk of District Court Heckendorn Mfg. Co. Books 6.41 Books 434.92 Books 3.13 Books 8.50 Books 69.75 Janitorial service 120.00 Building repairs 16.39 Sanitation supplies 25.50 Management fee 72.00 Industrial supply 74.77 Electrical supply 71.61 Repairs 61.40 Laundry service 24.00 Phone service 5.58 Registration 200.00 Electricity 170.78 Electrical supply 539.95 Operating equipment 632.86 Office furniture 1,088.71 Outside printing 596.75 Rental 8.00 Technical service 22.00 Misc. supplies 24.51 Uniform purchase 178.50 Medical 168.00 Misc. supply 1.10 Printing service 483.30 Operating equipment 2,818.60 Operating supply 78.37 Minor equipment 16.96 Equipment Repair 5.67 Rec. supplies 69.44 Operating supply 19.66 Food for.animals 30.80 Medical 25.10 General office supplies 15.00 Building repair 110.47 Printing service 836.67 Operating equipment 2,693.88 Equipment maintenance 48.50 Building repairs 310.00 Operating supplies 3.61 Asphalt & repairs 2,997.61 Membership 37.00 Subscription 12.00 Subscription 120.00 Travel expense 16.00 Subscription 5.50 Travel expense 26.28 Data processing 2,457.40 Asphalt 19.00 Books 324.00 Cylinder charge 50.00 Court costs 90.25 New equipment 3,393.00 Rochester Germicide Industrial supplies 157.50 Dennis Kraft Travel expense 73.67 Advance Process Supply Company Misc. repair supply 177.64 Arlis Niffenegger Refund 100.00 R.N. Boggs Building repair 306.45 Cline Truck & Equipment Company New truck 16,300.00 Plumbers Supply Company Plumbing supply 53.48 Iowa City Ready Mix Concrete 2,722.53 Press -Citizen Publications 887.43 Highlander Meals 317.09 Hawkeye Lumber Lumber 352.62 Pioneer General office supplies 58.50 Precision Lab, Inc. Industrial supplies 267.36 Quality Engraved Signs Outside printing 10.20 TG & Y Educational supply 8.74 Wolf Construction Improvement repairs 703.90 Law Enforcement Equip. Company Misc. operating supply 16.25 Iowa Book & Supply General office supply 52.14 Means Agency Laundry & towel service 210.60 D $ J Industrial Laundry Uniform rental 1,442.45 Iowa City Cabinet Shop Office equipment 10.00 Fleetway Stores Misc. supplies 73.78 International Business Machines Equipment rental 401.60 Breese Plumbing 4 Heating Building repair 12.00 Red Carpet Travel Service Air fare 155.47 Robert Panther Technical service 3.60 McFall-5hubatt Equipment maintenance 28.00 City of Iowa City Firemen's food allowance 480.00, Communications Engineering Company Equipment repair 474.89 PPG Industries Inc. Glass & office supplies 91.09 Brian Fanning Technical service 61.25 Ken's Misc. supplies 421.19 Standard Blue Print Printing supplies 185.32 Lenoch & Cilek Misc. supplies 79.77 Pitney Bowes Equipment rental 54.00 Matthew Bender Book 17.50 Iowa Engineering Society Book 4.00 Des Moines Register Publications 119.28 Frank $ Dorothy McCabe Damage claim 316.10 Capitol Propane Gas Company Heating fuel 130.00 Gringer Feed & Grain Animal food 15.00 Hartwig Motors Operating equipment 157.50 Michael Sexton Technical service 200.00 56,278.87 DEBT SERVICE First National Bank Coupons 1,433.75 First National Bank Coupons 2,067.50 First National Bank Coupons 1,700.00 Iowa State Bank & Trust Company Coupons 3,782.50 First National Bank Coupons 2,093.75 First National Bank Coupons 212.50 CAPITOL PROJECTS Shay Electric Neenah Foundry Company Cresent Electric Supply Tnemec Company Barker's Inc. Consumer's Coop. Iowa City Ready Mix Press -Citizen ENTERPRISE FUND Treasurer, State of Iowa APWA-Iowa Chapter Meredith Brehmer James Wilson Alfred H. Carr John Christie Kirk Elwood Richard Toch William Hueffner Petty Cash Semir Neimat Allied Chemical Corporation Frohwein Supply Company Van Meter Company Kelly Heating Service Neenah Foundry Company Cresent Electrical Supply Goodfellow John W. Ort City of Coralville Shamrock Construction Company Affholder, Inc. Allied Chemical Corporation Eagle Signal Company Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric Dorr-Oliver Inc. Hartwig Motors Couch & Heyle McKesson Chemical Kieck's William Olney Plumbers Supply Company Iowa City Ready Mix Hawkeye Lumber Wallace & Tiernan Improvements Construction materials Electrical supply Paint supplies Equipment rental Fuel Concrete Publications State sales tax Registration Water refund Water refund Water refund Water refund Water refund Water refund Water refund Misc. expense Water refund Chemicals Office furniture Electrical supply Building supplies Construction materials Electrical supply Outside printing Water refund Sewer service Ground improvements Construction materials Chemicals Minor equipment Technical service Equipment repair supply Equipment Minor equipment Chemicals Uniform purchase Water refund Misc. supplies Concrete Misc. supply Supplies 10,431.87 4,290.00 143.65 135.90 252.00 91.46 54.00 98.84 15,497.72 2,313.12 30.00 S.11 3.20 6.35 4.50 2.17 4.37 26.69 1.22 30.19 1,689.29 104.94 20.82 1.35 1,540.00 3.24 68.45 .46 23.96 783.00 2,300.00 1,677.74 70.64 653.79 411.00 175.00 93.50 3,352.80 149.00 11.84 272.82 171.88 25.02 23.88 National Chemsearch Means Agency D & J Insustrial Laundry Griffin Pipe Products Fleetway Stores Inc. BIF Industries Red Carpet Travel Service PPG Industries Ken's Neptune Meter Company Lenoch $ Cilek MUESCO Plant $ Flanged Equipment Company Clow Corporation Harry Wolf Grell Construction Company Iowa Public Employees Retirement System Iowa Employment Security Commission Petty Cash Petty Cash TRUST & AGENCY Petty Cash National Record Plan Vinema Arts Ltd. Interstate Shopper Press -Citizen Dutch Gardens Leon Lyvers Pleasant Valley Loren Sign Lettering Drug Fair Iowa Public Employees Retirement System Iowa Employment Security Commission INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE Dennis Kraft Hawkeye State Bank State Chapter of NAHRO Lyle G. Seydel Petty Cash Linder Tire Service Frohwein Supply Company Acherman Auto Parts Inc. Paul's Texaco All Wheel Drive Company Xerox Corporation Dwayne's Radiator Service Goodfellow Chemicals Laundry $ towel service Uniform rental Pipe Misc. supplies Equipment repair Air fare Glass Misc. supplies Operating equipment Supplies Repair supplies Equipment Repair supply Refund Sewer improvements IPERS FICA Financial service Financial service Miscellaneous expense Records Records Classified ad Classified ad Bulbs Trees Agricultural service Signs Agricultural supply IPERS FICA Travel expense Payroll transfer Registration Travel expense Misc. expense Tires, tubes, & vehicle repair General office supply Vehicle repair supply Vehicle repair Repair materials Rental Vehicle repair Outside printing 242.57 77.82 640.20 51,284.94 29.34 76.03 109.47 49.63 46.45 6,478.52 6.94 114.75 159.37 1,289.18 25.30 400.00 872.50 1,706.93 7.00 30.00 79,698.28 101.10 45.67 41.00 1.63 7.77 111.65 1,260.00 605.40 48.00 9.96 4,687.93 9,961.51 16,881.62 50.00 167,343.81 18.50 25.00 35.71 1,650.62 67.51 61.98 108.01 114.07 165.00 54.18 236.95 ey _ INTRAGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE (Continued) Ardich Equipment Company Medical Associates New Method Equipment Company Inc. Motorola Xerox GMC Rocca Welding & Repair Mainstem Inc. American LaFrance Butler Paper Company Erb's Office Supply Hawkeye Roofing Elliott Equipment Company Michael Todd & Company R.L. Polk Company Hawkeye State Bank Heckendorn Bill's Riverside Standard ITASCA Equipment Company Plumbers Supply Company Press -Citizen Highlander Happel & Sons Inc. Pioneer U.S. Pencil $ Stationary Iowa Book 4 Supply Kleen King Sales & Service Means Agency D & J Industrial Laundry You Smash 'Em - I Fix 'Em Fleetway Stores Inc. McFall-Shubatt Davenport Spring Company Ken's Lenoch 4 Cilek Bryn Maur Heights Company Bryn Maur Heights Company Hartwig Motors Hilltop DX Various Anchor Company Hawkeye State Bank Iowa Public Employees Retirement System Iowa Employment Security Commission SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Press -Citizen Vehicle repair supply Medical services Vehicle repair supply Operating equipment Equipment rental Vehicle repair supply Vehicle repair supply Data processing service General repair parts Paper General office supplies Refund Vehicle repair supply Vehicle repair supply Book Payroll transfer Vehicle repair supply Vehicle repair supply Vehicle repair supply General repair parts Publications Meals Vehicle repair supply General office supply General office supply General office supply Sanitation and industrial Laundry 4 towel service Uniform rental Vehicle repair supply Misc. supplies Vehicle repair Vehicle repair Misc. supplies Misc. supplies Refund Refund Vehicle repairs Vehicle maintenance Water refunds Ground improvements Payroll transfer IPERS FICA Publications 1,402.70 21.00 793.82 60.00 527.51 1,315.88 13.25 739.40 36.46 109.75 271.70 5.00 44.56 866.42 36.00 6,851.00 39.43 18.20 478.65 30.26 39.93 45.37 42.30 411.41 105.61 14.04 supplies 103.16 67.66 287.50 441.24 7.16 15.00 845.47 31.05 5.57 858.12 1,485.00 1,157.57 77.25 5,974.06 3,500.00 829.45 171.92 321.75 200,429.92 53.31 53.31 URBAN RENEWAL Welton Becket & Associates Architects C.S. Ehinger Johnson County Abstract and Title Guar. Various City of Iowa City LEASED HOUSING Various owners Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric Leonard DeMeyer GRAND TOTAL Professional service Demolition Services Relocation expenses October expenses November rent Gas & electricity Deposit refund 921.35 6,034.60 69.00 199.42 7,241.17 14,465.54 26,669.00 9.87 14.00 26,692.87 $421,727.13 The preceeding disbursements allocated by fund in the total amount of $421,727.13 represents an accurate accounting of obligations of the City of Iowa City. - es J.B. Pug J . Director Department of Finance City Clerk Civic Center Iowa City, Ia. 52240 The developer could then designate the area as a private park and recreation area or seek an exemption from the park requirement. TO: The Iowa City City 'Council FROM: Sarah Fox, Chairperson, Park and Recreation Commission I am again approaching the Council on the matter of acquiring the Northeast Neighborhood Park of either (as described in Council Minutes of November 11, 1974, 4:00)`1) six acres in the Washington Park Ad- dition, 9 area" or "2) three -acres - 1/2 of first area - and small park south of Scott Blvd." In trying to explain the need for such a park over the last few weeks, the Commission and I have relied mainly on the current Staff's recom- mendation of a park in this area. To sYii, that this project also has community professional support"historically", I thought it might be helpful if I ran down past recommendations of it. 1959, BARTHOLOMEW REPORT, Parks and Open Space Section This report located what they described as a combined school and neighborhood park site "of 20 acres or so" on the almost exact spot of the Lemme School site. April, 1964, IOWA CITY LOOKS AT ITS FUTURE, A Report of the Citizens Advisory Committee to the City Council Referring back to the BARTHOLOMEW REPORT Plates 1 and 2, this report urged: 1) "Land required should be acquired NOW. The two basic con- siderations are cost and location. Parcels of land will bever be less. Land should be acquired on the outer edges of the residential area as they are now presently constituted... 2) Major subdivisions of the future should mandatorily 'provide for Park.and Playground areas." (pg. 38-9) Their final conclusion was: "Itis the consensus of this committee the City of Iowa City has fallen behind in its park and playground creation. The playground area available is the most critical shortage at present. A very.fine park and playground -system can be provided if action toward land acquisition is taken this year." (pg. 41) April, 1965, BURKE REPORT, SURVEY OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES FOR IOWA CITY, IOWA Again, they felt: "The greatest`need.in Iowa City is for small neigh- borhood parks." (pg. 31) They envisioned a "Park -School Playground" near what became Lemme, #30A, and recommended joint School -City purchase of about 10-15 acres. (pg. 29) .;They pointed out: "It is in the best interests of the City that a program of land acquisition be started as soon as.possible before the-land..is developed for other uses and becomes prohibitively expensive to acquire after such development." (pg. i) February, 1970, PARK AND`RECREATION NEEDS AND COST ESTIMATES, A Report to the City Council of Iowa City from the Park and Recreation Commission They recommended: "The possible acquisition of approximately 4 to 6 acres of land 'adjacent to the Oakwoods School site for neighborhood park use... following the park -school concept." 1970 BURKE STUDY AMENDMENT, done by the Commission By then, there was a Commission and neighborhood interest in preserving a specific "2.5 acres of the adjoining wooded slopes to provide a natural area for sliding, free play, aesthetic openness and some picnic sites", adjoining the 9-acre-Lemme School site. June, 19700 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN prepared for the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission This report recommends the acquisition by 1975 of an "Oakwoods School Neighborhood Park... adjacent to Helen Lemme School... 10 acres." (It is also interesting that they call for a "100 acre, New Eastside Community Park, North of Rochester Road on Ralston Creek," to be acquired by 1980.) April, 1972, FIVE-YEAR PARK AND RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE, 1972-1976 The Commission of that year scheduled "The acquisition of an East or Northeast Park of 10 acres" in 1974 at a cost of $50,000. April, 1974, NEIGHBORHOOD PARK STUDY, EAST SIDE AREA, prepared by the Department of Community Development Based on population projections and need -for -park standards, described in the HOLLYWOOD MANOR AREA PARK STUDY, this report concluded that "there should be 4.51-5.56 acres of neighborhood park land serving the East Side Neighborhood, (bounded by Rochester, Court, First Avenue and Scott Boulevard). If the proposed neighborhood park is not combined with Lemme Elementary School, it should, in its active areas, possess sufficient space for a softball field and a tennis or basketball court." To conclude, all past City park and open space planning has included a northeast neighborhood park ranging in concept from acquisition of the particular wooded area to a larger parcel of 10 acres. Action has been delayed until almost all the possible sites for it are built up, but this Council has a final chance to make this solidly investigated and well-documented recommendation a reality. That the area acquired should be one larger parcel, rather than two separate small ones, is backed by the Commission and the Park Director. And I enclose a copy of our November 13, 1974 minutes which summarize the discussion which led to our motion: "That the Park and Recreation Commend that Council implement the immediate purchase of a proposed 6-7 acre park bounded by Mt. Vernon Drive and including frontage along Green Mountain Drive." ■I' page 2 `i Park and P---- t> :�Ccaumission Notes -13, <1974 Discussion followed on the- subject of the proposed 'Northeast Palk. C:--ne Chpresented Chubb presend a rei.ghhor-hood map and drawings of tie proposed park area hounded by M1t. Ve -on Drive and Green Mountain n Drive and a second proposed area on the corner of ;dashiugton and 'Wes minter_ Ciairperson Fox reported on a Council discussion of buying three acres at the bit, Vernon Drive site and later purchasingthree flat acres at another location. ML . Tom Feldbush, a resident of the Mt. Vernon Drive area, gave sev- eral reasons why he would like the City to purchase the larger park area at the Mt. Vernon Drive site rather than t -,4o s-reller, separate ,nark areas, a concern also expressed by Gene Chubb_ In regard to the proposed'Northeast Park, Ccmnission discussed.- 1. iscussed;1. Easier supervision of children by parents if there is 1 - just one park; 2. The possibility of activities for a variety of age groups (including wield games); 3. Easier maintenance; 4. The possibility that with. only three acres, there might be less access frau Green Mountain Drive, causing more trespassing across neighbors' yards and less visibility, which is needed to discourage undesirable actvities; 5. If only the north half is aquired, care must be taken to prevent its being a "private" park for only a few neighbors_ P'ollowi ng furt her discussion, it was mflved by Sangster and seconded by Lindberg that t -n Park and Recreation Commission rec=.end that Council irpl.art!ent the immediate purchase of a proposed 6-7 acre pa --d-, bounded by Mt. Vernon Drive and including frontage along Green Mountain Drive. unanhmous. Eob :Gee and Twyla Mlisselhorn reported on the Special Populations In- volvement (SPI) Program. SPI was kicked off with a Halloween parade follcwed by a party at the Iowa City Recreation Center which was at- tended by 75 children. SPI activities meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons and Friday evenings. The adult program, originally scheduled to meet on Monday evening, was moved to Friday evening so that the Monday evening period could be made available for SPI Scoul-ting activities - Bill Neppl reported on the public meetings for the discussion of the Tiouasing and C^mnu^ity Develo�a7ent Act. A permanent Stezrirg ttee has been selected and is gathering input from the public. MIeetings arc held every ionday and Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Jim Sangster is the Park and Recreation C= mssion representative to these meetings. Ll E ��. _�/.-.•,�r .•-:.7. �C./-'% GI oiler., -=���1.-c:1t..��{:� ✓./-G1..2✓�,!/. " ���) . -` ` ✓_.> / � :": `��- v` _• ft -!/1 � � %.�J c.�✓-fit. �.r � /%�rr�las�ci -fNd% .mac+ r'-!.�+ ,L�iC ✓ C�J�...°d��r�%�`fL='£J � /�.�� %�1� �Glt✓�� ���'�._.�./ �.CL`' l��': ate. lt✓/ •sliL-7%./_!G-C/%-.G� �_ :lc�:C�'.<�= d/ �! �/Yi ,/.-^.c-✓ ..i�'.!: -.L.v. /•�t1%�r !!rf✓/elf--f s- Jam! a-.u_�� �LtL<..'% :-1�.�� _s_Z. � �� rti'c�i�+�_!! •_!-L %--�4 i t �! 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This is currently permitted in a commercial zone. Existing now is a problem in a neighborhood of the Plum Grove Subdivisions 1. Debris such as cans, bottles, glaoses, broken glass and p%per are frequently found in back yards, front yards, and on nearby sidewalks and streets. 2. The noise from motor vehicles (especially high powered cars and cycles) "roving" their motors for several minutes and traversing the streets at an accelerated speed during most persons sloe hours, has resulted in telephone calls to the Lampli ter and to the Police. The loud music and shouting is also audible with windows and doors ® of homer closed.. j. Tho parking of cure in other than spaces provided by the tavern has resulted in a residential wooden fence broken by a vehicle backing into a space. There is no buffer zone provided at present on property next to the Lamp— lighter either direction. At times residents have had difficulty getting into driveways from the street due to cars parked too closely to drives. 4. The residential property has undoubtedly depreciated in resalo value. 5. There has been a lose of privacy in the adjoining; back yards and patio areas. 6. Drainage problems assumed causod by build up of hard surfaced lot resulting in a -"pool" partially into a residential yard. 7. A pet dog cut his foot on glass within his own fenced y.i.rd. A property owner received a cut finger while wearing gloves and cleaning accumulated debris from between residential fence and "fence" of tavern property. ® We ask that Immediate consideration be given to this problem before any further expansion or development of vacant or existing property be permitted. ® ' ` �7T 1 (' I co os' %'eo k uDI 20 • . . .0 . a • • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . • • . . • . • • • • r ��rtii�:.F:. .� ..�D: �..�� 3. . ':�P:. C .............. y 4 . . is lf-1 �I• �. _ . ... ...................... 60 • • • •— • 0 • i • • • • • . • • • • • • • . • • . • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • r 7 • • • .� Ii • • . • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • . • • • . • . • . • • . 90 . . . .......� .... . • . . . . . . . . . as . . . . .. I %%LLs 11 1 STAFF REPORT ® Planning & Zoning November 14, 1974 LI CI SUBJECT: STAFF COMMENT: The subject ordinance as drafted is following: Commission P-7410. Proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RMH). A proposed ordinance creating a Mobile Home Residence Zone is enclosed herewith for your review and consideration. intended to accomplish the 1. To place mobile home parks in a separate residential zone; currently they are permitted in only the Commercial District. 2. To establish requirements which give maximum flexibility in the design of a mobile home park. 3. To establish provisions which will permit a feasible park development, the reduced cost of which can be passed on to the mobile home residents, while requiring certain amenities for the benefit of the mobile home residents. The section of the ordinance pertaining to the extent of nonconformity of existing parks was not completed pending a discussion of policy. TO: Planning and Zo Attn: Chairman FROM: Iowa City City RE: Referral ning Commission Don Madsen Council DATE: November 6, 1974. At their regular meeting on November 5th, the Iowa City City Council received the attached letter from Mary Hartwig for the Chamber of Commerce concerning the Sign Ordinance. Also at the October 29th meeting a letter was received from William Sueppel on the Sign Ordinance. The motion was adopted that both letters be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk A dpwia City (02 C(iommcer=a. HOME _ P.O. BOX 673 OP -- I IOWA CITY, IOWA 32240 UNIVERSITY PHONE 337-4637 or IOWA ----VW-- November 5 1974 Mayor Czarnecki and The City Council Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor and Councilpersons, As you were informed, by our representative, Mr. Leff, at your formal council meeting of October 22, 1974, a large portion of our membership is currently experiencing some .difficulties with the Sign Ordinance. As the situation now stands, there are forty three firms who are aware of the fact that they are in violation of the ordinance. The value of the private property involved here is $116,570. It must be borne in mind that these figures only include those members of the Chamber of Commerce, who are a- �are of their violations. It -should -also be remembered that the surface has just been cratched. These figures represent predominantly only those signs that are "prohibited", and must be currently removed, and say very little, if anything, about the magnitude of the problem when in September of 1976, all "nonconforming" signs must be brought into compliance. In our view, it is in 1976, that the current problem will grow in magnitude, perhaps two or three times.- As can easily be envisioned, by these figures, we see only the lip of the iceberg at this point. Bearing all this in mind the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, would like to propose the following potential so- lutions to this dilemma. 'That the ordinance be amended .to -allow for a reasonable amortization period of at least ten years from the effective date of the ordinance, with regard to all signs -in violation Essentially, the suggestions above are a reiteration of the Chambers position over time. We endorsed and accepted, with few alterations, the proposal of November 4, 1970, from the committee chaired by Mr. Ambrisco. On May 24, 1971, then Chamber President, John Graham wrote to the Council endorsing the ordinance but making a recommendation for an inclusion of an enforcement provision. Mr. Graham again wrote the Council on September 17, 1971, endorsing the report of a Chamber T sub -committee, chaired by Mr. Lloyd Berger, that among other things, asked for roof signs not be deemed prohibited, suggested a ten year minimum life, �d a yearly review of the.ordinance as to its implementation and effective-., Mess. On June 12, 1973, Mr. Richard Burger personally came before the ACCREDITED CHI"%$ n no COOK-PCX The Chamber of Commerce, believes deeply in the concept of citizen input. We have always been, and always will be, ready, willing and able to co-operate with those things that are good for Iowa City. However, with regard to this particular or- divance, it seems the input from the segment of our community which we represent and incidentally the segment which is most directly involved, has fallen on deaf ears. We are willing to work with anyone to solve this problem. In the mean time, we ask for serious consideration oftthe suggestions herein, and urgently stress the need for immediate action on this matter. Cordially, Mary Hartwig President-elect In accordance wfkt Cl the Board of Directors E MEARDON,SUEPPEL,DOWNER & HAYES MARK T. HAMER THOMAS D.HOBART Honorable Edgar R. Czarnecki Mayor Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Czarnecki: TELEPMONE 338-9;22 AREA COOC 319 I am writing to you in support of the Chamber's position in connection with the Iowa City Sign Ordinance. Approximately eighteen months ago, I appeared at several of the formal and informal meetings when the Sign Ordinance was being considered and indicated at that time that I was representing a group of interested sign owners in Iowa City who were concerned about the direction that the Sign Ordinance appeared to be taking. I voiced two major concerns at that time: 1. That the Sign Ordinance did not provide for 'any administrative review and for that reason would place endless burdens on the City Coun- cil. 2. That the Sign Ordinance insofar as its amortization of noncon- forming signs was concerned was, in my opinion, unconstitutional under both thg federal law and the state -law based on federal and state cases. At that time the Council was persuaded that these matters were solved in some way and that they could proceed to pass the Ordinance. The prnhlems that are now arising in connection with the Sign Ordinance in- volve administrative headaches as to interpretation and enforcement. Innumerable interpretations and variances have been requested, all of which must be resolved by the administrator or else taken to the City Council. Furthermore, we are seeing only the tip of the iceberg as far as the problems are concerned because we are dealing at this time, only with the "prohibited" signs. The full effect of the ordinance will be apparent in two more years when the full prohibitive and regulatory segtions on nonconformity go into effect. I LAWYERS WILLIAM L.MEAROON WILLIAM F.SUEPPCL 100 SOUTH LINN STREET P09ERrN DOWNER IOWA CITY, IOWA 52210 JAMES P.HAYES JSMES O. MCCARRAOMSR October 29, 1974 THOMAS J. CILEK MARK T. HAMER THOMAS D.HOBART Honorable Edgar R. Czarnecki Mayor Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Czarnecki: TELEPMONE 338-9;22 AREA COOC 319 I am writing to you in support of the Chamber's position in connection with the Iowa City Sign Ordinance. Approximately eighteen months ago, I appeared at several of the formal and informal meetings when the Sign Ordinance was being considered and indicated at that time that I was representing a group of interested sign owners in Iowa City who were concerned about the direction that the Sign Ordinance appeared to be taking. I voiced two major concerns at that time: 1. That the Sign Ordinance did not provide for 'any administrative review and for that reason would place endless burdens on the City Coun- cil. 2. That the Sign Ordinance insofar as its amortization of noncon- forming signs was concerned was, in my opinion, unconstitutional under both thg federal law and the state -law based on federal and state cases. At that time the Council was persuaded that these matters were solved in some way and that they could proceed to pass the Ordinance. The prnhlems that are now arising in connection with the Sign Ordinance in- volve administrative headaches as to interpretation and enforcement. Innumerable interpretations and variances have been requested, all of which must be resolved by the administrator or else taken to the City Council. Furthermore, we are seeing only the tip of the iceberg as far as the problems are concerned because we are dealing at this time, only with the "prohibited" signs. The full effect of the ordinance will be apparent in two more years when the full prohibitive and regulatory segtions on nonconformity go into effect. I ® October 29., 1974 Page 2. One of the inequities which is being brought to the attention of the administrators at this time is that in the definition of "prohibited" signs, inexpensive pennants and banners are placed in the same category as signs costing $8,000.00 to $12,000.00. The situation in Iowa City today relative to the Sign Ordinance, is analogous to the situation involved in the National Highway Beautification Act during the years between 1965 when it was first adopted and 1969 when the law was finally changed to recognize the total administrative chaos that resulted from the initial bill. At that time, the federal government approved a grandfather clause which recognized that existing signs would not be restricted or prohibited (unless compensation was paid for said signs) and that all future signs would have to comply with the stringest-requirements of the Beautification Act. From that moment on, the various states began to come into compliance with the Federal Beautification Act and as a result, a vast improvement has been seen along our federal primary and interstate highway system ® I would like to suggest to you that the same changes in the Iowa City Ordinance would not only make this a workable ordinance now but would enable the City of Iowa City over a period of the next several years to bring about many changes in the sign patterns in this community. These changes would be accomplished with the goodwill of the business community and without the "taking_" of any property which could result in a demand for just compensation. I can also relate to you that the experience of cities such as Des Moines and Cedar; Rapids which have recently enacted or reenacted com- prehensive Sign Ordinances follows in the same pattern. The greatest good to be accomplished is the restrictions on future sign erection. The great.problems-and; controversies arise over the methods which the cities used to deal with nonconforming signs. The very concept of "nonconforming" signs involves the premise that the signs are legal and conforming up to the time that an ordinance is adopted. At such time they no longer conform to the ordinance. Clearly, we are dealing with.the question of prospective and retrospective legis- lation. Iowa law is clear in how these matters should be handled and there are several bench marks on the question of amortization of non - conformities in Iowa law which I believe must be followed. Finally, statistical evidence is available as to the average life of a sign so that this information could be made available to the Council in ® order to try and find an equitable solution to the problem of nonconforming signs. E L October 29, 1974 Page 3. I would like to suggest that those sections of the Iowa City Ordinance dealing with the amortization of nonconforming signs, either prohibitive signs or other nonconformingsigns, be amended by grandfathering in said signs subject to the usual restrictions found in any zoning ordinance, including the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance. Within a reasonable period these signs would be phased out. In this connection, I renew my.previous offer to the Council to work with the staff, with the City Attorney, and with the Chamber of Commerce in drafting such legislation as would accomplish this purpose. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I will be.happy to go into these matters more fully at an informal Council meeting or at an in- formal meeting set up by the Council if you desire. WFS/cw Very truly yours, rg , William F. Sueppel 0 w1l _ 1J HAYEK ®JOHN w 11AYEK C. PETER HAYfiK r7A7 tK,,:1'7AT t.IIiX �'IA.TI ATTORNEYS AT LAW 110 EASTMASHINOTON STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 82240 Tho IIonorable Mayor and City Council of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 November 6, 1974 Ito: Mandatory Park Dedication and Comprehensive Planning Mayor and Council Members: At your request I have reviewed the existing City plans including the 1970 amended Burke report and also the existing regional plans to determine whether or not those plans would be sufficient upon which to base an ordinance for mandatory dedication of park lands. In my opinion the existing City plans are not sufficient for that purpose. As you know, the whole question of mandatory dedication in ® Iowa is very new and undoubtedly any ordinance passed by the City Council would be subject to litigation to test its validity. At the very least, it corny to me that in order to follow through on mandatory park land dedication the City needs to have a comprehensive plan which locates with sufficient detail and specificity the location, size, and nature of park lands and open spaces to be provided, along with information from which a reasonable "paymentin lieu of" schedule could be developed. Ak I have reviewed this question, by the way, with Mr. Wollmershauser and Mr. -Schmeiser of the.Planning Department and they are, I believe, in accord with the views set forth above. As indicated, I believe that further planning work must be done before a mandatory dedication ordinance .could realistically be considered by the Council. We will be happy to work together with the planning staff to develop the necessary plans at the appropriate time. I am sending copies of this letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Riverfront Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission for their information. Respe tted, DRANDUM DATE: December 5, 1974 TO, City Council Members FROM: Dennis Kraft, Acting City Manager RE: Informal Council Sessions December 9, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Monday) 1. Discussion of possible uses for old Post Office Building. 2. Discussion of process to appoint a new member to the City Council. 3. Policy Manual Review Discussions. December 10, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday) 1. Discussion of the scope of a Comprehensive Plan for Iowa City. 2. Transit route discussion. December 11, 1974 -- 7:30 P.M. (Wednesday) Public Meeting on Housing and Community Development Act (Steering Committee sponsored). December 12, 1974 -- 7:30 P.M. (Thursday) Housing Commission Meeting regarding Elderly Housing Project Bids. December 16, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Monday) Review of bids for Elderly Housing Project. December 17, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Tuesday) No Council Meetings the week of December 23 - 27 December 30, 1974 -- 4:00 P.M. (Monday) Executive session to discuss appointments to various Boards and Commissions. December 30, 1974 -- 7:30 P.M. (Monday) Formal City Council Meeting. ALTERNATIVE USES FOR THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING Iowa City, Iowa Johnson County Regional Planning Commission December 5, 1974 This report will present some basic information regarding the feasibility of purchasing the Old Post Office Building in Iowa City. The topics considered in this report include: (1) charac- teristics of the building, (2) feasibility considerations, and (3) discussion of five alternative uses of the building. Building Characteristics The site referred to as the Old Post Office Building is•located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington and Linn - Streets. The two-story building (with a full basement), has a total area of 28,563 square feet. The basement and first floor each encompass 105000 square feet, while the second floor includes an area of 8,000 square feet. The Old Post Office was originally constructed in 1904. In 1930 the building size was doubled and a new exterior was provided. In 1961 a new electrical system was installed. The boiler is in good condition, but the distribution system is considered ineffective and obsolete. The building does general office display area and storage uses. The first floor is basically open with two private offices and a large vestibule. The upper level is presently divided into private offices. Some of the basement area would have to be used for storage or similar uses because of a low ceiling height. The general characteristics of the building are shown on an attached copy of the building blueprint. It should also be noted that the building is of historical value. The State Historical Society of Iowa has indicated that the Old Post Office Building is a potential candidate for inclusion in the National Historical Register. If accepted as a national historical building, the building would be eligible for stabilization funds. Feasibility Considerations There are three basic factors affecting the feasibility of purchasing the Old Post Office Building: Cl) the planned use of the building, (2) the purchase price and renovation costs, and (3) the aesthetic and historical value of the building to the community -at - large. L A. Planned Use --One of the most important factors affecting purchase is the possible future use of the building by the Iowa City community. Possible uses include a cultural center or a center for quasi -public agencies. These and other alternatives will be more extensively discussed later in this report. B. Purchase Price, Renovation Costs and Operating Costs -- These costs will have a primary influence on the feasibility of purchasing the building. At this time, none of these details are available. If the City or County elects to submit a "Letter of.Interest" in acquiring the building, a detailed analysis of these issues can be provided. The General Services Administration will not release the appraised value of the property until after the letter of interest is submitted. C. Other Considerations' --There are other factors which should receive attention in deciding whether to purchase the . building. The State Historical Society indicates the Old Post Office possesses aesthetic and historical signi- ficance for this area. Therefore, if a feasible use of the building can be found, the Post Office could be a valuable historic site. The preceding paragraphs present some factors which may affect the decision to purchase the Old Post Office. At this time, it is impossible to make a determination of the feasibility of acquiring the building. Only after the City Council and community -at -large determine possible uses and once the total costs are known, can a thorough feasibility study be made. Alternative Uses The final section of this report will describe alternative uses for the Old Post Office Building. Five alternatives will be discussed: center for quasi -public agencies (alternatives I and II); cultural center; joint law enforcement center; and miscellaneous uses. Two alternatives for relocating quasi -public agencies are presented. The first alternative considers those agencies which can be characterized as service -delivery agencies. The second alternative considers those agencies which can be characterized as the general office type. The general concept envisioned here is to provide imporved convenience to the clientele and additionally to achieve improved coordination between the agencies. Alternative I: Quasi -Public (Service Delivery Agencies) Quasi -public agencies under this category might include: HACAP Hawkeye Legal Aid Society Mayor's Youth Employment Community Mental Health Area Agency on Aging Problem Drinking Center Johnson County Red Cross The distinguishing characteristic of these agencies is that their staff directly interacts with many citizens of this community. There appears to be potential benefits in locating these agencies together in a convenient location. The basic concept is to provide a center of services that will serve low and moderate income residents. Alternative II: Quasi -Public (Office -Type Agencies) Quasi -public agencies under this category might include: United Nay Goodwill Systems Unlimited Chamber of Commerce Johnson County Regional MidEastern Council on Alcoholism Planning Commission ECIARPC While detailed space analyses of these agencies has not been pre- pared, the general concept is to provide a convenient and improved space for each of these agencies. If this alternative is selected, the participating agencies could negotiate with the City for leased space. Alternative III: Cultural Center Many cultural -type services are provided in the Iowa City area by various non-profit organizations. The concept envisioned in this alternative is to provide a central location for these functions. Activities and organizations which might be included in this alternative are: Municipal Art Museum Children's Interpretive Museum Iowa City Community Theatre Iowa City Geneological Society Public Meeting Rooms Municipal Auditorium Recreation Craft and Activity Center Senior Citizens' Center 2 ; y • Alternative IV: Joint Law Enforcement Center Another suggested use of the Old Post Office is to utilize the building as a Joint Law Enforcement Center. While a detailed feasibility study of this question has not been undertaken, the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission has consulted with an architect from. the National Clearinghouse of Criminal Justice Planning and Architecture. Subsequent to a tour of existing facilities, as well as the post office, the consultant stated that he felt the building would be prohibitively expensive to renovate, and that the usable space in the building did not appear adequate for a joint law enforcement center. If a more defir•itive response to this alternative use is desired, this can be accomplished through the architectural work as provided by the "Joint Law Enforcement Center/Architectural Study." _ Alternative V: Other Uses In this final alternative, the Old Post Office Building would be used for a variety of purposes. Two uses will be outlined below: A. Storage --As mentioned previously, some of the basement of the building is not suitable for office space. Therefore, either some or all of the 10,000 square feet in the basement could be used for storage of the City's old records and equipment. Additional record storage space would also be available on the second floor. B. The first floor of the building is divided into large rooms, making it ideal for use as public meeting rooms. These rooms could be available to civic groups and other quasi -public groups which need large rooms for public meetings. ���.�� _=•`�._..—_�.�. ....sem•.. ��-��;•� .r •...n• t _ � i ..in. .• • t: n > r �� •int ii - - r.--� � � � = ..+tom; i •. I l_`_ -, D t�_.� �� _�mac �`3 . ` • El - .. - D •� i r �j O 6�swultir�nl - ' AN I �` t I I y tai i �. i'9 Trr t+ i C i 77 I T Ta N —1 Cy �•��_w'-yam± ['=�4=7' l l __ _ � � b=1 Y i RIO n i Fr' F � I }• ' , A � o 1 ' a ? � 0 n 7) C 2i O Y • I ° ^' D p Cy ADRIAN D. ANDERSON. DIRECTOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER FROM: STATE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT OF IOWA Division of Historic Preservation TO: All those interested in preservation legislation for historic places in Iowa. RE: Historic Preservation Legislation (historic district ordinances, etc.) Symposium. The Division of. Historic Preservation invites you or Your selected representative to participate in a symposium on the subject of historic preservation legislation. It will be held December 10, 1974, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Grant Wood Room of the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. This meeting is intended to bring together all persons or groups in Iowa having an interest in legislation pertaining to historic districts and other preservation undertakings by local governments. We hope that by sharing ideas about these mutual concerns, we will explore all possibilities for preservation legislation on the state and local levels in Iowa. Please respond by calling or writing the Division of Historic Preservation (Lowell J. Soike or Elisabeth A. Foxley) for this very important DECEMBER 10, 1974 meeting. No registration fee is needed; no lunch will be provided but coffee will be available. Sincerely, Adrian D. Anderson, Director State Historic Preservation Officer B.13 MAC LEAN HALL.IOWA CITY. IOWA 52242 TELEPHONE 31 9-353-6949 /31 9.353-41 86