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July 19, 1973
Present: Full, Hartwig, Perkins, Peterson
Absent:,Summerwill'
Others: Barker, Jones
Chairman Full called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Jones presented the minutes of the June 21, 1973 meeting. It
was moved by Hartwig, seconded by Perkins that,'the minutes be
approved as presented. Motion carried.
Chairman Full dispensed with the meeting's usual itinerary,
as Mr. Barker was:: present to discuss the feasibility of
amending the lease between the Iowa City Airport Commission
and Iowa City Flying Service'. General 'discussion 'followed.
It was moved by Hartwig, seconded by Perkins to hold a
Public Hearing the evening of the Commission's regular me.et-
ing on 'August 16,-1973, to determine whether :or not to amend
the existing leases between the Iowa City Airport Commission
and Iowa City „Flying Service, Inc. The proposed amendment shall'p
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�ustment of rentals under said leases every
five (5) years,'Lbased 'on negotiation between 'the;parties,=!'or
on arbitration in the event of failure of negotiation.
Motion carried as'per ,vote.
Ayes Nay
Full _, X`
Hartwig X _
Perkins X
Peterson X —
Jones presented the bills for the month. Peterson moved,
Hartwig seconded ,the ,motionlbills'be paid ,as presented.
Motion carried.
Joncs presented a letter from the F.A.A. concerning, Master Plan.
General, discussion followed.
Tho 1971L Budget was discussed in detail. It was moved by
'Hartwig, seconded by Peterson that the 'proposed budget be
approved and submitted to the City Council. Motion carried.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Next meeting will be August 16 1973, Council Chambers, at 7:30 P.M.
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We have reviewed the preliminary drawings for adult shelving
and :'storage with
:a representative of'Estey>Company. Since
this involved over $500 (nearer $1,,000) of'the.Capital,Improve-
ments Budget, we ''must ,get a bid from at least one competitor.''
PERSONNEL
rtEtamilton will resign at the end of August.: She has been
doing pool` -side story -telling': Her position of library clerk'
needs reclassification to library assistant (range 13). This
job 'will be advertised. The`assistant head of Circulation will
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takeleave of absence from'October to April due to pregnancy
and will return in April at 3/4 ,time. Her; position needstobe
reclassified also.
GRANT .REQUEST
We added a^request from 'Adult Services to the special grant i.
request sent to the Iowa City'iJunior Women's Club'. They need
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paperback. book racks and display materials, bringing the grand
total of the request to;`$4,706 including the one .'f or Children's
Services. ';President Downer ex lained that,this:mone
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from the proceeds'of a'revue "the Clubputslon every year. The
Club then selects a civic project to 'support ormplement.
OLW BUSINESS
Additional'T copies of the Personnel Policy ,are available. Dr..
Canter moved that this new policy be adopted; Mrs. Trumpp
seconded the motion. The policy can be amended. :at any:; time
by,a'majority vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
L. A letter from Senator Me'zvinsky'about the library bill.
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2. letter from the U"of I;Work-Study 'Office about the change
in percentage of reimbursement. It was reduced from 80% to
608 effective, August 11,1973 through May 15, 1974.
3. Meeting of City;Department Heads: report'and'recommendations
of the Rules Committee to the City Council.
4. Dr. Canter read the'minutes of the special meeting of the '
Board held July 16.' These minutes were approved. (Buchan,
Kirkman).
REVENUE NUE. SHARING .
The, Director feels we should apply under revenue .sharing for
TWX rental costs. We should ask the East Central Region to
pick up the message charges of about $840 a year: We 'probably,
couldn't get personnel under revenue' sharing although it would
be, perfectly legal to do so. Film replacements ($4,500), new.'
film, audio -tape cassette ($2;200), video tape, etc., might be
applied for under revenue sharing. The Director feels we should
make, such a request.
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REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES ACT (SF271)
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The Director reported tat apparently we would lose the advan-
tageof shared staffing and easy access to library collections;
shelved in,this library because Cedar Rapids was named as the "
resource cnter for the EastrCentral region. There is a possi-
bility that many, of our 8mm films and large -type books which
were purchased with federal funds maybe removed from this
building.
Mrs. Richerson asked if we should invest in 8mm film and other'
materials we may be able to'get 'througharegional center.
Mr.'Hurkett stated that we really need 8mm'film'on hand in the
library.
BUDGET.
ThTh s is amid -step work session on the budget. Finalfigures
just,'aren'f;ready. President Downer suggested that we have to,
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get the budget done as soon as possible since the deadline is
the `20th 'of' July.
The City:policy on replacements for library materials which have
been; paid ,for because of loss or damage is not 'subject lto change..
We only get' money,backfrom the general fund at the discretion, of
thelCouncil` in thel, following year. The Director always shows a
receipts side to;,the budget even though this is not requested ,by
thelCity administration. The estimate of receipts is used as 'a
basis for'the'following year's budget and includes an'item called
Fines and,.Fees which is not subject',to the 3-mill.limit, as it is
not'from taxes. '
A 1/2 time A-V specialist and'video`tape equipment have been dropped'
from 'the' budget request for 1974. Originally the library materials l
budget for Adult' Services was $70,000 and for Children's Services
was $12,000.
The Director commented,that approximately 60% of our, library,' book
purchases were; placed through ',the statewide processing' center and
that'this was a desirable situation because even at 90fi per volume
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The goals and objectives for 1974 were accepted (Richerson, Newsome .l)
The Director stated that he would give the: Board' final' budget figures
just as,soon as possible.,
Determination of the.Director's salary: Mrs. Buchan moved for an
executive session with Mrs. Trumpp seconding the motion'. The
Director's' salary was to be increased three steps to $17,280.
(Bywater, Buchan)'.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Secreta r Y Approved
Special Board Meeting --page two
The Board discussed the possibility of cuttinghours at the
library.� Hazel!Westgate commented thathlowever many:books one:
has doesn't matter if we don't have the hours open and the staff
to serve.the public.
Mr. Downer said the materials budget deems destined to continue
to becut and should be brought into better balance. A question
was raised byiLinda Bywater of how much of our budget did the'
City cut last year? Mr. Downer reported that the cut last year
from the,City was in terms of total. Mr. wells was new in his
job, didn't want substantial tax increases and didn't have time
to become familiar with our operations. We should come out very
clo -,to our total figure this year.
A motion was made (Kirkman, Newsome): that we add $3,000 to our
total ';asking,,putting-this amourit:in.library.materials.and an
amendment to change $3,'000 to $4iG26, (Bywater, Farb er) was
carried.' The Motion carried ad amended.
Mr. Hurkett, suggested that ,the ,:Board should formally request 'the
full'3-mi11 limit. Mr.''Downer opposed, saying we must show how
we rare going to spend the money. ! Mr. Hurkett commented that
severe cuts already made could be put back. Mr. Downer stated
letter to accompany t sh ld be sent reporting
that a letl any:the budge should
those cuts I made by the!Director and staff andby the Boardbe-
fore submitting the budgetshowing all the worthwhile programs,
services we, could fundwith any' extra money we,might be allowed.
Mrs. Buchan suggested that the 3/4 library clerk shouldn't bei
employed until the budget is approved. The Director replied that
hiringwouldn't be until January 1, and �then only if justified at
that time.
Mr! Downer said the budget figures should be ready to submit by
Friday, July 27.
The meeting was adjourned. (Trumpp Buchan)
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Buildinq
Mr. Walker; has repainted the men's lavatory and replaced some
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tile the -Children's ; Room.
Contract Sery ce
During the: past few months there has been a marked increase
in the ,use of the library by ;residents of Lone Tree, Johnson:
son County. he special
attentionngivennbyrtheastaff toted
this area ofTse
service toward
the end of the school year has apparently been successful.,
Special mention should be made°of the visits to schools by
staff from, Children's Services: as well as a special summer
program by; Children's Services inboth Lone Treeand ;North
Liberty.'
Survey of Library; Use
The first sample in our survey'of library use has been taken
b ,staff and
Y volunteers during the week of,August 6.
During the summer,Mary,Wawzonek, under the ''direction of Adult-
Services, has been analyzing:, data on borrower registration.
By the end of the' year we will have collected data that should'
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SEVEN RIVERS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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On August 9, 1973 we received a TWX message stating that
trustees for the EastCentral',Region had:been appointed'
as -follows
District 1 (Tama, Benton, Poweshiek Counties)
Mrs. Walter Kollmorgen,"
1602 Seventh Avenue
Belle Plaine, ;Iowa
District 2', (Linn, Jones Counties)
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Mrs Dean Beer Dr. John A. Wilkinson
1454 Golfvi'ew,Drive, N.E. 220 Nineteenth Street, N.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 Cedar Rapids, 'Iowa 52402
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Mrs. ' -Paul J. Stewart
255';32nd Street,',N.W.
:Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
District 3,, (Jackson, Clinton -Counties)
Mr. 'John R., Manspeaker
Route 1, Box 95
Preston, Iowa 52069
District 4 (Iowa, Johnson, Cedar Counties)
Mrs. Rosalie Schroeder
790 ,West Hilton
Marengo, Iowa
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Thomas H. 'Summy
125 Post Road '
Iowa City, "'Iowa '52240
The message also noted that the trustees would meet in
:Des �Moines for an orientation meeting with the trustees from
.other regions on Saturday„ August 18. Mr. Summy will be
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to attend that meeting and a mes a e to
able t g
:sent by TWX on August 9.
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SEVE14 RIVERS CONSULTANT'S REPORT
Nelle Neafie
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Visits to Members
Anamosa
Blairstown
Clinton
Comanche
_Gladbrook
Iowa Security Medical Facility
Marengo
State Juvenile Home
Toledo'
Traer
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.Rotations - 3
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Visits to Non-members
Cedar Rapids F
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Special meetings
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Institutional relationship meeting
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Des Moines institutional meeting',
Field meeting
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CHILDREN S SERVICES, 197.3
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..JULY
Hazel Westgate, Senior Librarian
"Mymother works at K -Mart and Kids' Days are next week,,so do
you have a' recipe a costume?"
July continues our busy pace of summertime even if we are
looking ahead to and making( plansfor fall.
Children's records were transferred to this section on July 17.
They; and our book` -record combination's are now housed :in a new
browsing ;unit and'are distinctly appreciated --there have been
nearly 200 -circulations since mid, -month.
Mr. and Mrs. James Blaha of Fort Dodge were featured on the
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July: 19 Music Matters,.program. ,Mr.;-Blaha`perfo'rmed on the
fiddle; his wife drew to the music;on Joe of ,,the U of.I music
"department
provided little obligatos,;on the.recorder;,and every-
one else ,sang. >:n another occasion, one of our earlier tuba -'
players reappeared with''a Sing -Along and Name That Tune, and we
rather expect Red'RidingHood to be with us in September.
Two of our contract areas (Lone Tree and North Liberty) were
visited by',a storyteller and with musical. games.
The"Adole'scent Unit of Pine School (about 20 retarded, and
retarded and disabled children) came for a "trial run" program
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Y enjoyed of film, stories,; and songs. : The en'o ed themselves hugely _.
and wen to see,them regularly'after,;school `begins'in the,
fall. We have also been approached by theInternational Center
about scheduling story hours for pre-school1children of the
foreign students. We participated pate in the opening of the'Clinton
Street:Mall by giving a special story hourland we gave a
bubble -blowing -and -story party for the Nelson School children
atl,the College', Hill Park.
Another batch of puppets made by Girl Scouts has arrived.
And one evening a little girl, who may have been fending off
the darkness, askedr.for such titles as "Candle in my Room,"
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REFEREIdC E ADULT SERVICES
Carter, Sr. Librarian
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In July, reference questions increased over the June total'
by almost 100 questions, perhaps an- indication of a:shorter
than'usualfsummer slump: An !i increase of over 1008 in 'the
number of mail questions shows, that,Seven Rivers use has
been,quitelheavy;.
Subjects about which all materials were checked out include:
CHAIR CANINGI
ORIGAMI
CANOEING
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VEGEVEGETABLEGARD EING
MOTORCYCLE'iREPAIR
HOW TO RAISE `GUINEA 'PIGS
HOW TO'BAKE`'BREAD:
Some of the more interesting questions received at the
reference desk this month were:
Where was Francis Scott Rey when he wrote the Star
Spangled Banner?
How long does it take cats to have kittens?I
What was Methuselah's sex?
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What makes lightning bugs light?
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How do you figure the number of`cubic.inches in a
centimeter?
What :is the altitude of Iowa City?
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What 'steps should be taken when, releasing mail-order
', Arden?
ladybugs in Y our4
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PUBLIC LIBRARY
REPORT i OR
JULY 1973
USE OF COLLECTIONS
1. Circulation
1971
1972
1973
A.
Adult Department
Books
18033
17,697
18,179
Records
1',569
1,373
1,713.
Art Reproductions
84
10772/1
123,
16nn films/# of viewers
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106
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205
1681
8mm Films
TOTAL ADULT
191792
191`454
20,318!'
B.
Children's Department
20,818
22,335
"25,062'
C.
TOTAL CIRCULATION
40,610
41,789
45,380'
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II.�Interlibrary.Loan
A.
Borrowed
43 :
48
37
B.
Loaned
121
114
327
C.
Reference Services' to ILL
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III. Reference Questions :(Adult:Department)
54
103
A.
Interlibrary loan
55
356
317
491
B.
In person reference questions
C.
Mail reference questions
249
40
38
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,Telephone reference questions'`
Total reference .'questions
667
796
1,217**
IU'., Registered Borrowers
A.
.Adult Department
14;640
17,417
18,167***
H.
Children's Department
6 326
6,036
5,965_
C.
TOTAL REGISTERED' BORRCidERS
201'966
23;453
24 132** *
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statistics not kept until May
1972
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statistics of reference services "to ILL not kept
as such until 1/1/73
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these figures are also reflective of II "(c)
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statistics reflect new policy
re issuance, new
non -expiring
the, re -registration to obtain
such cards; 'policy,'effective
',1/1/73
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A.
Books
1971
1972
1973
1'. Adult' and Young Adulf,
Fiction
16_,_9_87_
16,553
17,884
Non-fiction
I 35,622
.41,228
44,702
Periodical Volumes
- 2,876
2;876
2,876
TOTAL -
Y55,485
60;657
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65,462
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Fiction
10,593
10,896
11,435
Non-fiction I` _
17,639
18,706
21,680
TOTAL
28,232'
29,602
33;115
31 Total, Books, Adult and Children's_
83,717
90,259
74
98,577
B.
'Tape Recordings
26
81
81
C.
Recordings
1,267
1,978
2,331
D.
Non- catsoZ guecTpaper a Rs ----'
1;480
E.
Art Reproductions'
283
343
392
F.
Microfilm - ----
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579
26
825
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8mm Films (Number of reelL)..
214
329
378
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FINANCE: :FINES
AND
FEES
1.
Fines Collected_
..-$433.33 1
$670.63
$918.09
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Non -Resident Foes
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21.00
3.
Other: 'telephone commission
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Total Finances
$440.41
$670.63
$945.09
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ACTIVITIES IN THE LIBRARY
I. Children's Department
A. Story Hours -,22
Total:Attendance 'Attendance - 1 155
Average Attendance -'52
B. Classes and Groups - 23
Child Psychiatry. Service (3)
Friendship (6)
Headstart (3)
Hoover Playground
Mark IV
Melrose (2)
Nelson (2)
Pine (2)
Pine Adolescent'Unit
Playschool (2)
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C. Special Events
Poolside Stories - £3
Make-a-Story -,4
Music Matters - 4
Films,-' 14 showings
July 13 - Paula and Mary Ann at Lone Tree
July 17 -'Paula and Cindy,at North.Liberty
July 19 -^Mr. &''Mrs. James,IBlaha, violin & drawing
D. Children's Reference Questions,- 1;006
II. Groups Using the Library
!Internationali,Meditation Society,
Iowa Women'sPolitical Caucus
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Iowa City-Coralville Employees Union
III. Publicity and Promotion
A. Displays
Sex Stereotypim in Children's Books (AUW)
Semi-Precious!Stonesfrom the collection of Stanley Wawzonek,
Children's'Bookmarks!
Black Literature
Merchandising Your Job Skills
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"Bix Lives" - Beiderbeck Festival
New Art Prints
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III'. Publicity and Promotion continued
B. Brochures and,Booklists
600 August Feature Film an mailed and
posted.
C. Newspaper and' RadioAnnouncements
Sleekly'Press-Citizen schedule of events-
Special Music ,Matters announcement
New L'
ibrary-Board Of Trustees
Old Feature films during August
D• Programs
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Nine film programa (attendance 106)
Iv•°Staff.Activities
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July 6 -,.S e
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9 - Meeting with
Robert Do1.wner re Service Contracts;
regional planning,
raise in part-time pay scale,
and Budget 1974:
11 -City Manager's Department flea
11 - d meeting
Meeting with
Assistant City,, Attorney
16 -Special work sessioni with the
Board on the Budget
18 -.City manager's 'staff! 'meeting'
19 -
Reg'ular,,Board of Trustees meeting
25 -Special, Board
meeting,- Final Budget
27 - Discussion of budget with-Assista"
Assistant
Finance Officer Roofers in to
repair trouble spots on
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Carter:1
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July 24'i- United Way. Executive Board'
meeting
Eggers:
July 26 - Talk on non -book k materials to U of I Library
School Multi -Media
Class
Spaziani•
July 5 - ILA Legislative Co DeS Moines
9 - United
Way Planning Division
19 - Johnson County Regional
Planning Commission
Social Services Committee
25 Talk; on Business
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Library School Advanced nReference ce sClass.
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LIBRARY B
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August 1973
PERSONAL SERVICES
PaY olf
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Jul Y
1404 1.31
$ 141041.31
COMMODITIES
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Apeco Corp.
Misc. Supplies
$
243.80
Arnould Sales Agency
Office,Supplies
208.35
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Churchill Chemical,Co.,
Sanitation Supplies
48.45
Economy Advertising Co.
Office Supplies
96.85
Frohwein Supply Co.
Office'!Supplies
102.86
Hach Brothers Co., Inc'.
Sanitation Supplies
68.22
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Quill
Office Supplies
186.66
....Corp.
Pitney Bowes
Office Supplies'
2.59
PPG;Industries
Building Supplies
15.38
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Lenoch & Cilek;
Building Supplies
12.38
,,'Lumber Co.
Iowa
Paint Supplies ''I
14.53
Highsmith Co,,; Inc.
Misc. Supplies
14.85
Petty.Cash
Misc.; Expenses ''
"62.73
1;077.65
SERVICE AND CHARGES
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T & K Sales Corp.
Building Repair
$
39.55
Seven Rivers 'Library System
Postage and Processing,
2,263.55
IC lndustrial Towel Service
Laundry' Service
10.00
Iowa Illinois Gas &,Electric-
Gas &Electricity
241.76
Matt Kirkendall
Refund
4.55
General Pest Control Co d
Building Maintenance
'15.00
D &'J>Industrial Laundry
Laundry Service
9.50
Chenoweth -Kern Elevator
Building, Maintenance :,
23.00
Bryant Plumbing
Building Maintenance
22.00
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Telephone Service
12.28
City of Iowa 'City
"Water and Sewer'i Service
100,38
Cit 'of Iowa' y
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y,. my Multilith 146.41
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Distribution ad Wats',
55.64
City of Iowa City
July Xerox Service
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CAPITOL L OUTLAY
Steve's Typewriter
Co.
Office Equipment
$ .',242.55
S 242.55
LIBRARY GIFT AND BEQUEST
The Frame House
Film
Mounting nt
in S er e
8 vic
$
Center
Film Rental
22.99
Texture Films
Film Rental
42.90r
Audio Brandon
Film Rental
16.60'
1T. 00'
93.49
TOTAL-
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Agenda
Planning & Zoning Commission
Iowa''City, 'Iowa
August, 23, 1973 -- 4:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council
Chambers
A. Call to Order by Chairman
B. Roll Call
C. A22roval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting
Meeting of July 26, 1973
D. Policy Item
1. C-17310. Policy study ofprivate drives
E. Subdivision Items
1. S17302 and -S-7311: Braverman -West. Preliminary
LS RD, and Preliminary PAD, for
a tract, of land on the
northwest corner of Mormon Trek Blvd. and Rohret'
Road.
a. 5-7302.Preliminary LSRD -- filed: 2/28/73,--
approved by P&11 Z: 3/22/73 -- to be reconsidered.
b. S-7311., Preliminary' PAD -- filed: 6/21/73.
Revision filed:
7/3/73. 45 -day' limitation:
8/17/73: Limitation
extended to: 8/31/73.
2. 577314. Preliminary and 'Final :Plats of part of
Block 1, Braverman
Center (Vic. southwest corner of
Broadway Street and Hollywood Blvd.).' Owners
Southgate Development Company. Filed: 8/14/73. -
45 -day limitation:
9/28/73.
3. S-7315. Preliminary and Final plats 'of Washington'
Street. Addition (vic,
southeast corner, of Washington
Street and Washington Park Place). Owner:
Pat Moore
Construction' Company. Filed: 7/26/73. 45 -day
limitation:
;9/9/73.
F. Vacation Item
1. V-7303: Vacation of alley in Block County Se
atAddition (block bounded
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by Court, Harrison, Madison nand'Front Streets) to
University of Iowa.
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G. Adjournment
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'Next regular r meeting- 4 September temb
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POLICY CONSIDERATION 'ON PRIVATE DRIVES
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IN LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENTS
This report presents the policy issues emanating from the
question of"whether streets, drives or other vehicular ways in
new subdivisions, (especially in Large Scale'Residential bevelop-;.
ments) should 'be_held in private ownership. The scope of this
report includes a review of the policy' concerns and recommen-
dations for the minimization of any potential problems.
INTRODUCTION
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As a development technique the benefits of private drives
include lower initial costs andgreater desi n _flexibilit "
which can lead to the development of attractive and' :successful
subdivisions.: The success of this type of development will
depend primarily upon the protection afforded to all parties
concerned by being fully informed of all the burdens and
responsibilities imposed by this technique. 'This need for all
parties to be informed and therefore protected, arises from
the possibility that the organization established to provide
or purchase the necessary services and 'amenities ,for the property
owner may not be able to ,continue to do so, or may perform them
so poorly that the property owners would demand a change. If
this were to happen, the City would, :in all likelihood, be
required to assume these responsibilities, at some cost to
the ;City.
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The problems arising a poorly managed service organ i-
zation might include property 'damage and loss, whereas the
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burdens resulting from the failure of the service organization
could include costs of replacing ,worn improvements, rebuilding
substandard improvements, building new improvements and the time
loss and inconvenience of these activities. However, the City,'
by -establishing certain minimum standards of design and con-
struction, can insure that the problems will ;be avoided or,
"reduced to manageable proportions, and those that remain will
be fully understood by all concerned parties:'
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In 'conclusion it must 'be recognized that risks exist in
all new and innovative ventures.or techniques; however, exper-
ienceslnationwide have indicated that through careful planning
and management, these risks can be reduced to a minimum.
The. term P riva to drive is intended.to include private
vehicular rights of way, or ways', and private streets.
AREAS OF POLICY CONCERN
The policy issues and concerns come under the general'
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heading of Public Works, Protective Services, Planning and
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Homeowners Assocliations.'
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1. Streets
'a) Co nstruction
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Maintenance
2. Other Street Related Services
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Streets
a); Construction
Obviously,, a poorly designed `and constructed
drive or way could becomel an early maintenance problem and
could cause serious traffic problems, and yet, by lowering the
standards design flexibility,will increase, and initial c I ost
will be lowered.: Thus, the main issues here are insuring
that private drives are designed and constructed to such
standards:that will minimize maintenance and insure a proper:
degree of safety, and yet!allow for design flexibility and
lower cost.The other problem is insuring that,should the
private drive become property of the City, therewillbe enough
dedicated right-of-way to meet City standards.
Recommendations:
1. Arterial Streets:
All arterial streetswill be held in City owner-
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ship as dedicated streets,and will not be
considered for private ownership.
2. Collector Streets:
Collector streetsmay be constructed to lesser
standards except that they will meet the following:
Pavement widths shall be a minimum of 36
feet with parallel equivalent parking and 22
feet without parking.
Rights-of-way will be 66 feet.
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Street Grades will be no more than 10%.
The minimum distance betweencurbcuts will be
30 feet and the minimum,distance between curb
cuts and intersections will be 125 feet.
Streets will intersect at a right-angle or as
i close thereto as possible and be so designed as
to maintain clear sight distance.
While a rolled curb is.not!as practical as a
straight curb, it may be used, except at street
intersections tersectionswhere the:rolled curb should be
wrapped into a straight curb.
Angular parking will.not be
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streets. Further, parking arranged
areas will be
in such a manner hat t ey wi be
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street; that parkin'g,.areas'.will be spaced
according to 'the curb cut'spacing requirements;
and that topography and'intersection spatial
arrangements will govern,parking,arrangements.
3.1 Local Streets:
Local streets may be::constructed to lesser stand-
ards, except that cul de sacs shall be constructed
to an equivalent 100 foot right-of-way and shall
be paved to a minimum outsidee-diameter of 70 feet.
Angular parking may be allowed along local streets
except�thatthe paving shall have a minimum width
of 31 feet not including,the parking. Parking
areas should be spaced in such a way as.to take:
into consideration the topography, the spatial
arrangement of,other intersections, and the
location of otherlparking areas so as to minimize
traffic hazards.
Minimum pavement width shall;,be 22 feet, provided
that a:minimum of 5 off-street parking spaces
shall be provided for each dwelling unit. These
may be located in centrally 'located parking
facilities.
Curbing requirements on local streets will be
determined at the time of the design review. In
low density areas, curb requirements may be
waived.
The design and arrangement of all local streets
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Pavement material and thickness standards:
Portland Cement -- 7"
Full Depth Asphaltic Concrete -- 7"
Asphaltic Concrete Surface with Rolled Stone Base -
5" concrete and 7" base.
These standards shall apply only to the traveled
portion of the pavements.'
5.
'Homeowners agreement:
The prospective property owner shall, through 'the
homeowners ass ocation covenants and deed restrictions,
be made 'aware 'of the"right-of-way requirementsand
burdens connected thereto and will, by; signingIthe
homeowners agreement, waive all special assessment
rights'
6.
Sidewalks:
Sidew a s either .w ill be constructed ;according ,to
current', City standards along local drives or may
be,located in ,such other manner as, approved byl
the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City .
Council:
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b) Maintenance:
Street maintenance is vital to the safety and
well-being
of area residents. Thus the property owner, through
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the homeowners association, must be made fully aware of the
needs and responsibilities of providing maintenance and must
understand
that all of this service will be provided by the
homeowners
association.
Recommendations:
1.
The homeowners association agreements will
clearly set forth,those maintenance duties that
'performed
will be by the association.
2.
The City,must have preemptory, right to 'assume i
the responsibilityfor t he'; erf
p ormance of any.
neglected or denied maintenance service which
easements.
d) Lighting:
Recommendation,
The homeownersassociation shall have the
responsibility --for theprovision f 'street
lighting.
e) Refuse Cc llection
Reco mmendations:,
The City will,piovide this service contingent
upon:
1. Drives being designed:to proper standards
2. Drives being kept clean and passable.'
3. The homeowners through'the homeowners
association including'a waiver bf,right
to claims against the City for damages
done by the City.
4. Agreement by the'homeowners association to
allow 'the City to issue citations against
vehicles which are parked:in:such a manner.
as to prohibit the conduct of,refuse
collection activities.
Public Works: �Utilities
a)
Water Distribution
bY
Sanitary Sewer Systems
c)�
system Easements
The problems inherent to these systems are not as
critical as
those of design, construction or maintenance of
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d) Storm Sewers
The physical design of the subdivision shall
result in the minimization of the adverse effects of storm
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Recommendation
The method used to control surface water runoff
must be designed to'accommodate a'f,year
intensity level storm. This must meet.City
standardsrelative to discharge of"storm iwater `
into City streets.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Police and Fire protection will be provided by the City'
The Iowa City Police will have limited jurisdiction in the
areas of traffic control (as dictated by the Iowa Code)on
Private drives and ways. They will not be able to enforce
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speed limits or ,other moving traffic violations. The home-
owners'association agreement should very clearly inform all
association members of this fact.
In'order to insure the efficient fici
en t. delivery. of .services,
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the homeowners association should sig n,;an agreement with the
City, allowing for, issuance of citations to vehicles which are
considered ,to be trespassing by the association, and, which, by
this action tend to impair the efficient delivery of services.
PLANNING
Zoning, Land Use, Density and Siete Planning.
One of the primary concerns of Planning is to provide the
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using the private drive should be !i
sufficiently warned that they are in fact on
private property, and that virtually all of
the traffic laws ,and regulations which
provide protection on ,public streets do not
apply,on private property. Specifically, it
should be'understood,,that'the City will not
regulate aspects oftraffic control such as
speed!limits,'traffic warning signs; and
stop signs'. The :safety implication related
to ,this is of ''special significance to
collector-type.private drives or ways.
5. The City will not provide forestry services
on private drives.
6°. Private drives and ways should be considered
only as part of a larger, development plan where
it becomes economically'rfea'sible for a'home-
owners association to sustain 'costsand levels
of services required for maintaining such
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p a e drives. 'Subdivisions of only a very
few streets and,a small, number of dwellings
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economically provide the total range of
services required on private drives or ways.
7 The City will reserve a right to determine,
the classification of .streets. This is
especially important:with respect to
collector streets where the''design of the
surrounding subdivision will dictate whether
the collector street ;should be in public or
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private ownership.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
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IOWA CITY, IOWA
B"Idn"sOf/1a
August 3, 1973
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The Mayor & City Council
Civic.Center
Iowa City, Iowa 152240
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Gentlemen:
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The University hae recently purchased lots 5, 6, 7 &',8 in Block,4
of'Iowa ;City and is now the sole owner of all the property within
that block.
The" ur
p ose of this .letter.
P is tolre quesC tha Cit of Iowa Cit . to
vacate the alley, in Block 4 to the State `of IowaYfor''the use and
benefit of the State University of Iowa,'
Very truly yours,
A�y /
Mossman
Business Manager &:Treasurer
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