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October 90
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Members of
tl.i Council:
The People.
{.clianae for, Carpenter an
campaign U
r<,aoh many Iowa Citians. we.;Rua,t
talk to theIv-4irking,'peoples
whoa, tike' •id•rl
students of
t. ais oemmunity 'about t1es issues
thea. Oall
V_i t►io way am we join toget►
the prefit-
tsr;ors oontrol over our owe lino
In order fa.r
no to run an 'open, aooessibl
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Peoples allian•• for Cama`
seeds an of
Clas. Tkuo w are aski g
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123 3. Dubr
w?i. T►s bullding is prose
standing as
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dosignated ,
Pe,, urban renewal. We ur
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Membersof the Council:
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'Peo`
TLe les Alliance for C rater d
_P a='N u Ranney .wets our
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campaign to reachT many Iowa Citiaae. We mut meet and
talk to the working people, wemoz tko elderly, peer amd
students of t6i• 11 ooamunity'about ;tke issues rhiak oemoorn
them.'.Only in tkis-way eau we loin tegetkor to gain fres
the profit -takers oontrol;ovor;eur own lives.'
Ia ender for us to run amsten, aeoessible aid rospoasie•
oagaipt, the PeoPlos 4llianoe' for Cartuter Laud .Rhnaoy
aoods;an office.` Thus we aro-aikiug,the cityzto rent' to
us do building formerly-*oouriod;by, Carpot Travel at
,Red
123 S. Dubuque'. Tko building is }rssently uneoouyiad,
otandiag as it: does,; in the middle of city -owned property,
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doeiQaated ter urbu renewal. We urar:tYo oousoil t• set
quickly *a this request"as tho eleotienris but a meati away.
Sin ore
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Jamas Hornu
coerdiaater-Peeples Alliance for
Carpentor-and Ranasy
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October 92 1973'
To:
Members of the City Council
Request for deferral of final ok for Oakwoods Part VII
Reasons
E:1y Area'lould Be Nice for a Park
1.
Area is centrally:located in rapidly developing
residential area vrhich has no planned parks,
open'-spaces, or holPing areas.
2.
It adjoins an elementary'school grounds, plus
providing an ideal nature study environment.
3.
Drainage in this area drains into small creek,
which .in turn drains into Ralston Creek south
of Friendship Street. Further urban development
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of this natural watershed area is contrary to
advised erosion and flood control practices.
4,
Area has 60-80 year old 'oak trees and'a variety
of native' plants,- shrubs, and wildflowers and
wild life common to a wooded 'environment.
5.-
Many, ,,residents would appreciate the availability
of a', park within 'walking or biking distance.
6.
The idea of a park in this area was brought to
the attention of, the City Council, the Parks and
Recreation Commission, and the Plannin; and
Zoning Department about- two years ado. See
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attached letter. Also, many city and reui.onal
employees have been privately contacted and
expressed interest and encouragement.
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To: MIembers of the City Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gentlemen-
The rezoning
entlemen:The<rezoning request and proposed plat for Oakwoods
Part 6 raises two questions:
1. How is the undeveloped land lying between the
present Oakwoods Part 3 and the proposed Oakwoods
Part 6 to be used?'
The City presently has on file no plans for the
development of this area. As a,,general rule,
"leap-frog" development of this sort seems very
inaparopriate. A better procedure could be to
approve the plans for the Oakwood. Part 6
development only after a plan for the use of the
land be we
t en Cakwoods Par;' 3 and the proposed
Oakwoods Part 6 has been made and approved.
2. Miat are the City's plans for a park or "open space"
in theaarea north of,Court;Street and east of
Westminster Street and.Boerling Green Place?
As yet no land'has been designated for `.park
development--other than the Helen Lemne playground
However, as Oakwoods Part 6 and 'other land in this
area is developed there definitely will be'a`need
for additional local park facilities.
Our purpose in Tasking these, till 'questions is not to
oppose the proposed Oakwoods Part '6 development. 7Instead,
we wish to sug est that the proposed Oakwoods development points
to a-problem that deserves the immediate attention of-he`Ci.ty.
This is the problem of, providing adequate park facilities for
the residential area that is rapidly developing north `of'Court
Street and east of Westmin^ter Street.
We also wish to sug'est a solution to this problem;
namely that the area between Oakrroods Part 3 and 0aktivoods
Part 6(see the attached map) be developed as a park-playground-
open space area. There are several reasons why this seems to
be an appropriate use of the area:
L It is the only wooded area in the area between
Rochester and Court Streets and east of wer�tminster.
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2. Itadjoins a ,school ;round,
3. It is 'presently used as a park and recreation
area by a large number of people in the area.
4. Itispopulated With a variety o!' wildlife
and is variable in both vegetation and terrain.
It is therefore wellsuite
and naturd to Picnicking, hiking,
e study,'as well as playground activities.
5. Our conversations with people who are Familiar
With the area have revealed a' great. deal of public
support-entt foroa park. In addition, to better gauge
supe ort }:
, 'e plan`to circulate
petition requesting that the area be developa
ed
as a park.
We would lice to have comments on t-his,proposa1 from
the City Council and other agencies of the City,
Sincerely,
Colette and Toinji Pogue J,
3 Wellesley UFay
Iowa City,
Iowa
Judy and Jon Cryer
126 Bo;;lin:Teen Place
Iowa'City, Iowa
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We! urge
the Parks and Recreation I;eDnrtment and the
City ,Council
to acquire the land that is presently
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Oak '''oodF Development Corporation and located directly northwest
of Lemme School for use as a park.
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Iowa Illinois Gas'$ Electric '
;,
Gas.f,:ElectricitY
Electricity,
206'.'92.-
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Lind Photo $ArtSupply _
Office"Supplies 1 59-.'.
URBAN RENEWAL
_
Terry Whitebook
Michael Lowens
=Prorated Rent '-
(��
.`.
13'33';
, Bo
Mark'
Prorated,Rent z
13:'33"
,ersma
Bureau of; Labor
Prorated. Rent
13'34._:
Radio Shack
2Boiler,;Inspection"
"2:00'
City of,Iowa City
=Tele hone
P Amplifier
Reimbursement '
Associated Abstract F, Title
City
Abstracts
195:75:'
31:00:
of Iowa City
City of Iowa City •,
Painting Modules
876 12
M P F, D ,`A ,Fitzgarrald-`
July VAugust Expenses
18,520 18
Various
Real-Estate'Purchasei
31;000:00''
J:,,C WhrteIExcavating"
Relocation Payments 1
16,886 70''
Johnson County Abstract 5 Title
Site Clearance
21,418:15?.'
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Media Assoc: -
Legal ;Fees
152:00:)
Iowa Appraisal $Research
Unused Portion of Sign
,Acquisition,Expense
38:84;
3SOi00I
Hoffman-Waters
City of Iowa City
Acquisition Expense
'320'.00
American Finance Co'
Hquipment Rental
Reimbursement
125.21.
28:'38
Jim Gaeta
A Fi "A Coin
Utilities '
18:17;
Edwin O'Brien
Closing ,Costs
82.50'
Washington
ington Park, Inc.
594.00''
Bill's Plumbing B Heating
Building,Rental
Repairs,•,
D: Myers, A Dykes,IEt. Al
Attorney
Land Purchase
27 557:
218,000:00'.'
Wm., Meardon
Nenry's Leasing Corp Et. Al
Attorney-Fees
200:001
,
31enn E Roberts,,
Land Purchase• .-
22,000100_;:
�;Land.Purchase.
,,
Nilliain:Phiell
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Attorney, Services
La
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197 u
Hbusel Et.Al
Attorney Services
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Lan"d,Purc'hase
'•i57 A,LanA.Purchase
07inson'County
. .
797
Sheri Services
!J::34
630 ,00
:r &'Sewer.
Final. Bill,
-r:& Sewer
Final: Bill
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Fihal,Bill
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Final Bill
Refund:.
41
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26
661�.id2
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31
548
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I hereby your petition u honorable body for permission t6'operate.
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'Name
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of Ap'plicant
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THEHONORABLE,MM AM CITY COUNCIL
IOWA: CITY IOWA'
Gentlemen:
I herebypet tion i your honorable body for permissi I on to operate oI ne.taxicab.
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1.
"Name
of Company
2.
Name of Applicant
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Mr. Skip Laitner
ISPIRG
Activities Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Laitner:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 9, 1973 meeting
officially receive: and placed on file your correspondence,
concerning citizen input in the budgetary process.
Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the
City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray. S. Wells
City Tanager
RSW/c1b
*• Gr�,� r 1+� "ry� •
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U N IT Y A TION
State Boa d
CCN TEP
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r of Regents
Grimes State Office`Buildin `
Des 100 nes, Iowa 50319 g
October 2, 1973 }
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Dear Members of the Board:
Iowa Student Public Interest Research Group (ISPIRG)
"Ielrose Nleighborhood'Civic Association NNCA in conjuction with
Recreation Advisory Subcommittee'on Greenspaces (Rr1Sa e and Council
.(DCC), i
Environmental Action (CEA) tee
submit a request that the Board
of Regents review the State Universityof Iowa proposal for a
Irian,campus .1hile such a concept ian admirable ideal;_implementation
Of the proposals contained in the University's "A proposal ,'fora Pedes-
tr ar Oriented Czmpus" (see enclosures) would create only marginal ben
cfits; greater social, economic, and environmental burdens would 'be
created for the University, Iowa, City,, and the Melrose Neighborhood -R
(again, see enclosures "memorandum, Re: 1974 BudPet
MNI CA). Should the Board have time, we ask to be allowed to make an oral' ..
Budget", prepared by
Presentation at the forthcoming monthly meeting by two or ,three'. of our
representatives.
le apOl'og,ize for the lateness of our request. However, circumstances
.'arrant such an appearance. The 1974 budget for Iowa;City,,was reviewed
in a public hearing, October 2,`1'973 Contained in the budget for Iowa
cCity ^re proposals to construct a major four lane highvray facility £ram
lo to the .'.est borders of the City, .4s ,will be'seen;from the en-
clos>d materials, 6ielrose Avenue and the `University,s "pedestrian cam-
pus" are important links to this highway proposal. More 'specifically,
the University intends to use the widening of irelrose as a "
point" with the City in order to facilitate the development ofrthening
pedestrian campus. As noted in the idR'CA memo (-page 18, Of
36).
"Ye object to this'bargaining
basior s o part, should decide�the�il9elrose-Byingtocedure and n issue on the
basis of legitimate traffic,and land use needs on the west
side of the river and not as part of a "deal".
-he Council vrill vote its approval of the budget at its Oct
meeting. Should they delete expenditure 9 Council
ose
ane plans" Will remain on the drawing boards for rthe�fit isinli gkely that
?'bus, i is important to demonstrateuthat: 1) Melrose widening is not
ar, acceptable answer to traffic congestion; 2), that the pedestrian`
campus, as it is now envisioned, is not practical and, ,therefore, the
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surrenderir.n of University property for the widening of Melrose is
not'an acceptable "bargain".
The Board clearly has an interest in this matter for three reasons:
1) The University,propos'aluwould relocate Highway 6-218 from the
estlaem curve to Myrtle Street (see figure three in the,Univer-'
"Proposal").
f
city Such a relocation would necessarily involve the
Ioera State Highway Commission, the City
of Iowa City and, there-
fore, the Board of Regents.
'
2) The relocation of 6-218 will require funding approval ,from the
Regents
since relocation will take,plac,e ;ae;an institutional road
3)) The quality of life of several thousand University student,
faculty and staff
will be directly affected by: a) the disrup-
tion of activities of six,; university related,
daycare facilities;
b) relocated 6-218'will affect the land use capability of the,Uni-
versity'.
The institutional road would 'cut through much of the
.
present intramural playing, fields, west of the Recreatior.
Building. The general recreational use of these greenspaces
ureas
would also be greatly curtailed. Additionally, .widening
Melrose
and particularly>the;proposed interchange at Melrose
%ith
r'oolf would eliminate eight of the sixteen
_tennis
courts; c) As noted in the petition(enclosed) the Melrose
widening and the diagonal will impose a significant tax ,burden
on the residents Iowa
"
of City, ,many of^ -whom are University.''
students and personell. Moreover, the funds required to
construct 'm' roads -will r ns vrill reduce •zunding;for`higher priority
' in
programs the University; d) Because'iof the mounting
"
opposition to the 'proposals,'hostility'is increasing between
the Io1,ra Citycommunity, including many University people,
and the'University
Administration.
'or exam -ole: in the petition given to the City,'Council at the Oct.
2nd rc„ -g
1271 signatures were obtained.
171: signatures were from the bielrose area.
464 sianatures
ware from University Heights.'
87 signatures, were from Slater Hall.
Lo
,5 signatures were from other citizens, primarily from the East
side of the Iowa River.
Ibany of those individuals appearing at the. City hearing opposed
both the University's and the
"
City's proposal for highway
expansion, None spoke in_favor :of either the pedestrian campus
or the street widening
proposal .
w.:en
'days aro the MiNICA presented their case to the Council of
Slater Hall, a University dormitory. The,Council, wishing to hear
the University!s,side, invited two administration re-Presentatives
to make their presentation.on Oct. 1. On the same night of the
Uni V' i,
ersit.,)-, prosentation, the council voted 11-0-1 ( ayes, nays,
abstentions) to oppose the Melrose project and, in fact, sent
'a representative to speak at the City hearing as opposing the widening..
V
In reviewing our request to appear before the Boards the members
should consider three things:
1) Our appeals aside from the substantive issues which are
beIiieved to v.eigh against the University proposal, is intended
to ensure that all affected Darties are included in the several
decisior-mmaking processes. The University, in their meetings
and public -presentations, appear to be inflexible in their
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Dronosals, offering only minor variations in plans rather than
dell -founded alternatives. input appears to be limited only to
criticisms of a "final" proposal rather.than an active involvement
of 4"ne public and University-reiated people at the inception
and development of the'pro-oosal.
2) The im-oortance of the time factor since the City budget will
be certified by the 15th of October. it is anticipated that the
certification will be appealed to the State Appeal Board by
Oct. 25 as required by the Section 100 of the Home Rule Act
and Cha-oter 24 of the Code. 6f,'Iowa.'
t -Dpeal will
3) As will be noted in the several enclosures, this a
-
offer viable alterna'T ives andcontrary to official assertions,'
neither the University, the City, nor the Highway Commission
need be "locked into" sDecific corrunittments and that serious
consideration can be given tothe meaningful alternatives,
Drovided herein and which can be expanded .upon during, our
appearance.
Sincerely,
3 --rz4l-
Skip Lather, 1, ffperson,
�tner, staf
1SPIRG on behalf of:
DOC
P. A S G
iS2IRG
cc/ ";;;l -lard L. Boyd
enclosures. 11
Kr. Gary Goldstein
ISPIRG
Activities Center
University of Iowa
Iot•ra City, Iowa 52242
Dear Mr. Goldstein:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 9 1973 meetin
g
officially received and placed on file your correspondence
concerning the hudaetary process.
Thank you ,for bringing this matter to the attention of the
City Council.
Very truly yours,'
Ray S. Wells
City Manager
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INFORMATIN FOR APPLICATION FOR SUSPENSIOOF TAXES.
Name: EVERETT'KLUMFORTH by his wife,Helen Klumforth
Address: 829 Page Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Age: 77/62 Occupation: None
Martial Status: Married Dependents: None
Monthly Income:,
Earned: .............. $_ None
Private Pension: $_ Nnnp
Government Pension: $ 231 00 Somal- 9pCUrity
TOTAL ................ $_ 233.00
Market Value of House per Iowa City Assessor: $_, 2.382.00
Have Tares been suspended in previous years? Yes When: 1970,71 72
Is applicant disabled? vac
Status of General Health: Good? poor? gad? x
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH APPLICANT FEELS ENTITLES HIM TO SUSPENSION:
1. Mr. Klumforth is currently a patient at the Iowa City Care Center.
The full amount he receives in Social Security and OAA is paid directly
to the nursing home.
2. Mrs. Klumforth receives'a living grant of $102 per month from the
Welfare Fund and a,grant of $2.5 per month from that fund in order to
purchase $38 worth lof,good stamps. This is the inly income she receives.
3. Because of their limited income and infirmities Mr. & Mrs. Klumforth
are unable to contribute to the public revenue.
is
October 10, 1973
Board of Supervisors of
Johnson County
ATTN: Dolores Rogers, Auditor
Johnson County Courthouse
Iowa City, Iowa
Gentlemen:
Enclosed, please find executed petition for suspension
of taxes for Everett Klumforth, granted by the Iowa City
City Council at their meeting on October 9, 1973.
Yours very truly,
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk
AS/bt
enclosure'
Mr. Hal Emalfarb
808 OakcresIowa 52290
Iowa City,
Dear Mr. Emalfarb: er q 3.073 meeting
The .Iowa City�cea on
City Council
at its filebyour ur�correspondence
officially received and Pl,project.
concerning a pilot recycling
T y s mof the
You for bringing .thiatter to the. attention
Thank
City Council.
Very truly Your
Ray S. T4ells
City Alanager'
Mrs. 1". R. Lane
227 Fairview Avenue
Iowa City, Ionia 52240
Dear Mrs. Lane:
The Iowa City city Council at its October 9, 1973 meeting
officially received and placed on file your correspondence
concerning the widening of streets in Iowa City.
Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the
City Council.
eery truly yours,
Ray S. Wells
City Nanager
R,S«/alb
IMS. J.A. Robins
S-343 Currier Pall
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Dear bis. Robins:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 9, 1973 meetin7
officially received and placed on file your correspondence
concerning bus fares.
Thank you for bringing this natter to the attention of the
City Council.
Very truly yours
R S
. Wells
Ray ..
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City Manager
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We object to the proposed widening of,N- scatino Ave. because
we believe the plan is unnecesary and unwanted by the people
of Iowa City.
Sincerely,
24s. Thelma G. Chambers and *!s, Catherine S. Chambers
1241 E. Burlington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ladies*
at its October 9, 1973 meeting
The Iowa Citv City Council
officially received and placed on file your correspondence
concerning the widening o£ streets in Iowa City.
Thank you for,bringina this :gatter to the attention of the
City Council.
Very truly yoursr
Ray S. Wells
City Manager
RSW/db
October 3, 1973
l
Hr. J. Patrick lihite,;.Chairman
East Central Iowa Asapci.ation of
}teional Plannina Conndsnione
22k South. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240'
Deart,r, Mute:
Subject: Areawide Planning Certification
We are pleased to inform you that the Fast Central Iowa Association' '
of Regional Planning Commissions has met the certification
requirements for APO/APJ from October, 1,, 1973 to September 30, 1974.
We are confident that your interest and progress in the Areawide
Planning procesn.will be of. -benefit to your communities and counties. ;
The:conditions,for recertification are attached and'should be addressed
by,tbe,.planning organization in the next year. Thic office will
rovide assistance' necessary in order for the ass
p o ation to meet
these conditions.
Sincerely,
Cray J. Birch
Area Director
Enclosures
cc:
Don Salyer
Robert' Hi lgenberg I
Mayor Donald B. Canney, Cedar Rapids
Ray Wells, City Manager,City
.Iowa
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•`5. DEI1AIi11Al:NT OI: 110UgING AIR) UIiuAN OEVtEL(71`IACNT
AREA1rtvt PLANIIING CCRIIPICATION PROCESS
AREA -ORGANIZATION
A. AIiI:AN'IDI: PLANNING J
URISDIC'1'IONS(AI'J) ionnl }'lAnning'
1. 12cfcrcncc Nninc of APJ 1 nnC`Ccnrrn} town Anfnclotian of Ileg
oll
•Counnl ssl._ s 0 i FlcC10lnl i tnn 7o�!n Johnson 30"( 11,
I.in
2. Catcpuy of U+bun Are" fie '011 Cednr.
3. Delineation of IIUD-Recogni"d1cl J Inc Cedar Itn lids SMSA and town Cf t
q. Current lis{imated pnpulation'of APJ 330 134
Census
Dale and Soutec'of Estimate 28B 270
1960 Census Figure; 4 376 I
5S' Geographic CovcrageIof APJ (in square miles)
B. AREAII'IDE.PLAIINING ORGANIZATION (APO) last Central Iowa Association_
Commissions 22'S'S.>Dubuque St,
Iowa City, Iowa
1. Name, Address, ZIP Code and Telephone Number of APO
kc Tonal plannl
319-351-8556 - -:None
2. APO Staff Administrator or Director to three '
,7, Patrick White
3. AP
Chairman agency is entitled
q. !Description of APO' Voting Representation
Each member ag
ra resentatives and votes:
$. Total APO Planning Arco area; containing a single APJ, is different than A-3 abovea. if total APO planning
Vot A
licalo
responsibility
, list other AP]'s for which the APO is
for more than ode APJ
b. If'APO has planning llcablc.
responsible Aot a
i R No
ssislance Applicant? Yes
1 6, Docs APO Quali{y As An Eligible Section 701Planning A
local 8/23/73
7. Source of APO Funds
S. Date App Adopted Current', Annual Rork Program for Comprehensive {Manning
Orr ani at ion
�, l:and Use Ca Teal Improvements
g. f3ric{ Description of APO Annual ll'orY. Program and Staff Resources to carry it out.
_—and-Xxpan�-fan,--Coal_c_andJ71?3"— A j)Irector'is to be hired.
}rocrnmminc. Rural Develolmenl. arehcrc
end Arcawidc Planning Orgnnizalion(APC
C. CEl:9'1FICATIO\ p and Urban
Then ave e bed Areawidc Planning JuTe Ui t mens s specified for recerli- -
asic pl0nning requirements associated with tile
� i+e conditions of .
by cmlifir d to meet certnfn�� and ending
lle'clopment"; 1110gr�ms Gr•r'i perio am rc cing� —9/30/74 �?
10/1/73
ficntirnl are attached/ T Dale ----
Recommended:
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A--
Signed.
uSigned, /�j Aro nu •.'la
My OF I0WA:!CItY,.!,
DEPARIMRU.'.OF FINANCE
MEM 0 R AIN D U M
— — — — — — — — — —
TO: Ray S. Wells, City Manager Re: 1974/75 Budget
10/9/73
The purpose of this memorandum is to document the Council's decision
regarding the
1974/75 Budget and the changes in the City Manager's proposal
which willimplement those decisions.
A.
Revenue sharing funds will be used to support the operation
of the Mass Transit System in both 1974 and •the first six
months of 1975. This,decision,modifies the-Councills,origi-
nal policy to use revenue sharing primarily for capital,
projects.
B.
The amount budgeted in the Capital Projects Fund for the
.completion of Melrose Avenue from the intersection.of
Riverside Drive to the University Heights citylimits has
been removed. This amount is $525,000 and'was to have
been financed by general obligation bonds.
C.
It was decide,d to take $210,900 allocated from revenue
sharing "to''the-'City's share ofthe Rochester: Avenue and
_First.Avenue
Special Assessment`P rojects a nd tT sf an er
that amount for use in the Mass.Transit System. This
$210 000!wiil beshown` as a*lreceipt'into.the transporta-
rans ortation
tionprogram of the Gene , ial Fund.
D.
The ,Council ,was agreed that an ending balance in an,amount
of $450,000 to $500,000 would be required mpr6vide work-
ing capital at,the end of the fiscal year 1974.
E.
The Library budget in the amount of $260,000 is to remain
as proposed..:
F.
The recommendation that no funds be allocated to the Johnson
County Board,of Health was sustained.
G.
An amount of,$10,000 will be provided in the legislative
function of the Administration Program for use by the
Councills�boirds and commissions;' This represents an in-
crease ofl$4,600 over that previously allocated for this
purpose.
H.
After considerable discussion with the Park & Recreation
Commission, it was decided that the recreation function of
the Leisure and Cultural Opportunities Program would remain
at a budget of $311,820. It was unde rs.tood that the Park
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RECORD OF HEARING, DETERMINATION OF ESTIMATE AND, APPROVAL OF P.UDGET
on ... ..October . -2 1973 the Council of ZO.Wa .G.7 .CY —. Iow¢, mel. in
....... —, ..__. _.. —-------- -
sessionfor the purpose of it public hearing upon the budget estimate as published (or posted) and the detail. submitted in support.
thereof. There was present a quorum as required by law. ---
The Council found that the notice of time and place of hearing hall been published on —.:....September 20_- '+
- , 197., in
the _..__JQWa.... C.t, .1;X.p'x@s.S....Cxl•.i z�Q.o :._....._, it newspaper Published at _ ;,Town•-C.i:ty_; .........
Iowa, in. accordance with: law and the direction of -the -Council and that the affidavit of . publication was available to file with the
County Auditor. (In lieuofthe foregoing statement, cities under 200 population choosing to: post the required notices will substitute -- the following statement.) The Council found that the notice of time and Place of hearing had been posted atthe following locations:
in accordance with the law and direction of Council.
.The budget estimate was considered and taxpayers board for and against said estimate as follows:
Afterhearingall taxpayern desiring to be heard, the Council approved and adopted the budget as corrected by. the Council-mai
_ as stated in the Certificate of: Budget Summary and accompanying dclai and the resolution allocating appropriations to the
:.funds, programs and ` activities (Was adopted pursuant to Chapter 1088) pe:uxttsd;lt•:tdcYw7luyxpclfyy,;CM;txuxZL•LL'rsY�YS:X�t$:dC:
at -11EXX c -(Strike. inappropriate parenthetical statement.) - - -
The vote on final adoption of the budget was as follows: (List names. Individual signatures are not required.)
Ayes C..: L Brandt nays �_- --
I
1 _
Lee-Butherus -
l;dg5r... Czarnecki
4 Loren Hickerson
-- J. Patrick White.- -
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The: elerl, was directed to forward tile adopted budget sununary and certificate if Im,mcgdiL curp6rrtina .taxes,_ U. tlm couttLy
uuditorits provided by law.
Attest: I certify lire above to substantially reflect the entry into tine proceedings of the Council relating, to use -con Aeration and final adoption of the budget and certificate of tax levy set out herein and as approved on... -
1973. � ,...
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'Department o£ Pukic,Works
Engineering Division
0 F F T C E M E M 0 R A N U M
Date: October, 2, 1973
To:
Joe Pugh,', Director of Finance
From:
GeorgeR. Bonnett, Acting Director of PublicWorks
Subject:
Payment for Overwidth Paving in Penny Bryn Addition, Part 2
Per our earlier discussion on this matter please be advised
`
that 'the 'total overwidth"paving in Penny Bryn Addition on
-(
Teg,Street amountsto tl ,178 sq. yds. The contractual price
on.,this square yardage'was.$6.80 per yard for.a total of
$8,010.40.
As you will remember, this payment is not due on the basis
of our standard overwidth pavement agreement but rather is
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From:
subject:
Intersection of Church and Dubuque (Service Request No A 129
This intersection is becoming increasingly hazardous due to
the higher volumes of traffic which both Dubuque and.Church
are carrying. An,investigation ''on.' the site reveals several
factorswhich aggravate both the bus' traffic' turning problems
and pedestrian' problems at this area. - Some of these factors
:.are•..
1.' Only 10' lanes on Dubuque
2.' Poor sight distance for traffic approaching from the
q e is
northlon.,Dubu ue;Street._ This only
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about 250'.
3. 'There is not sidewalk on'the east side of Dubuque between
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Park: Road and Church Street. This means that pedestrians
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must cross at Church or.,go one-block'southerly to cross
- at a- safer: lccation.
4. The west leg of .Church Street is 30' wide, however, traffic .
- tendsto crowd the centerline.": This :crowding necessitates
bus traffic ` having, to make what is now a 23': turning radius.
Whi1e this:turning.radius is not significantly difficult..,
for.'n experienced driver, it appears that the Cambus
organization is; - not blessed with such.
I must admit that in reviewing these factors I am somewhat at a
loss to come up.with an easy solution. I do not feel that a
pedestrian crosswalk or signals is the answer at this location
due to the very poor sight distance'of vehicles approaching the
intersectiontffom the north. 'The crosswalk' would merely lend
a false sense of security to the children using it thereby putting
them in greater jeopardy as a driver will not have visual reference
to the crossw:until:he is extremely close to it: I'.seriously
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doubtthathis .intersect ion will warrant. signals from a: technical
standpoint and from a pure practical one L think we would end up
with a very high incidence of rear -end, collisions due to the
'.', poor Sight ',distance. ''
ns-rrom the Power Plant Boilers Nos. 5 and 6
coal', or gas when V,ailable. When burning
resent the major coM ribution of particulate
here from the Power ;, ant'. Under present op-
ull.'load while burn:. g coal, it has been cal-
culate emission fror both boilers is about
tandard specifies a`raximum of 122'lbs/hr for
rn coalin both boi'..trs simultaneously. This
sed on an allowable larticulate emission of
input for an indircr!t;heating system or for
r' process of install:.ng a bag filter system
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i+ er to ;further redi.,;'e''par_iculate emissions.
t''with this new eq ipment he maximum -in-
cu late emission wj:1 be reduced to 0.81
ily rate of 0,.44 ihs/hr. In addition, the
ringash unloadi::, will be reduced to a
Erguipment will be :per4tive by November 1,
eiep particulate'em'ssions well below State
nt rate of particulate. emission is below
iversity'has recogniz:3 the Power Plant to
uspended material in t ts atmosphere. It was
the bag filter system %as advocated and this
ion rate down, to about ,,,7% of. the,parmitted
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the University installed electrostatic pre -
hat time reduced the e.ission rate some 10 to
is"demonstrates a conti uing effort by the
tithing possible to red ce objecti�;iable air
of the bag filter and ustless,unloader system
0 nd that of the elect"ostatic precipitator
rout$160,000.
Sa"Emis-ions -'The HUD Environm vital Impact Stat:ment
?j a report on an air quality survey prepared by the &tate
Hygienic Laboratory and excerpts the`.princi;al conclusions. An-
other 'summary 'sheet, 'from that report is her -with attached which
also shows ,both EPA and State standards.
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One annot disagree with the conclusions o .that report insof
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S02 emission is concerned.' Primarily,'the problem`of;staying with-
in limits can be met only by burning fuels with low sulfur content.
Virtually no S02 is produced while burning gas but gas is becoming -
increasingly difficult to obtain.
When we burn No. 6 (heavy)) fuel oil, the sulfur content, must be
1.5% or less to stay within the State limit of 1.5 lbs S02 per i -
million Btu'. Characteristically the sulfur content on this fuel
_runs about 2% and to meet ,standards ,this fuel may ultimately be
ruled out. It certainly would, be if we must meet Federal standards
of 0.8 lbs S02 per million, Btu.
When No. 2 fuel oil is used the sulfur content must be limited to
0.8% to meet Federal standards or 1.5% to meet State standards.;
Usually, the sulfur content for this!fuel runs from 0.5% to 1.9%.
Use of this fuel will always meet State standards and probably,
Federal 'standards most of`the time. 'However,'there-is,a, shortage
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of this oil, and the University may be unable'to'obtain it in the
neededquantities.
We burn Illinois and Kentucky coal in boilers Nos. 5 and 6 whose
sulfur content ranges up to 3%. At 3%, the SO22 production is al-
most exactly 5ilbs per million Btu, which is'the State limit. How-
ever, this is above the Federal standard of 1.2 lbs per million;Btu. it
It seems as if there is,absulutely no chance of meeting the Federal
standard while burning coal without installing expensive S02 srubb-
fi ing,equipment.'
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S Nitrogen Oxides - By amendment soon to go into, effect, the State
standards will !set ;no limits'or requirements on these oxides for
power plants.
Thermal` Pollution - The Environmental Impact Statement implied
that the river water temperature has reached the environmental
limits because of the use of this water for cooling condensers.
This is not true at the ;present time but will be true for a small'
fraction of the time', each year when :the 15 M-7 turbine generator
goes on the line in mid -1974. We expect to operate at the max-
imum allowable river' temperature rise about 4% of the time during'
a year and probably 75% of the time the river _temperature 'rise
will be negligible.
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Water.Pollution - All liquid dischargesfrom the Power Plant go to
the sanitary sewer except =for boiler'blowdown.- The chemicals intro-
duced into the river, when diluted by river flow, ever. at the very
lowest flow, will be below the detectability level. Reference is
made to the report "Thermal,` Biological and 'Chemical Impact',on'Iowa
River_" prepared by the Physical Plant Department (see pages 21 to 24)
for further conclusions on biological impact and water pollution.
We will always operate below the limits imposed by both. Federal and
State standards.
General' Comments - In view'of what has been, pointed out, the Power
Plant does contribute to air pollution but water, pollution (except
thermal pollution):is negligible. Even the thermalpollutionwill
be negligible` most of the time.
The State Hygienic Laboratory, report mentioned an excess of carbon
monoxide in downtown Iowa City. Certainly the Power Plant makes no
contribution here.
The report also surveyed the suspended particulate matter in the
air ativarious.places in Iowa City and at two times of the year.
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On August 1, 1971,, for example, the concentration of suspended
particulate matter at Dubuque and Washington Streets was 396 mg/cu.
meter'`as compared to the Federal standard of 75 annual geometric
mean or 260 'maximum 24-hour' concentration not to be exceeded:more
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than once a year. Coincidentally, the concentration carbon
noxide exceeded the standard.'. Probably an atmospheric temperature
inversion existed to contribute, to these conditions.
A comparison was made tolmeasurements of,suspended 'matter under the
Power Plant plume and at; points outside the plume. There was a'lar-
ger concentration under the plume. It is not possible to say,, how-
ever, what percent was contributed by.the power plants because the
atmospheric' conditions were not precisely defined. In qualitative
terms, it can be said that the Power': Plant did contribute to the
quantity oflsuspended particles in the air but certainly was not
the only source.''With the installation of the bag filters ,this year,
the Power 'Plant 'will be a'minor contributor of particulate matter to
the atmosphere.
The State Hygienic Laboratory report was not intended to be a com-
prehensive and complete survey but only to serve as an indication
of atmospheric` contamination. More monitoring over a longer period "
of time would have been required for a comprehensive survey.
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:The principal conclusions in rebutting the statements in the HUD
Impact;Statement are:
1) The Power Plant will not be the major air polluter in the
area except for sulfur dioxide.
2), Sulfur dioxide emissions standards of.the State can be met
part of the time while burning No. 6 fuel oil. Generally,
the State standards will be exceeded by a small margin since
this.fuel cannot;be depended upon to'- have 'a sulfur content
as low as 1.5%, which is needed to meet the requirement.
This may require reverting to No. 2 fuel oil', which will
enable us to meet State and even Federal requirements, but
which is in short supply.
3) The University Power Plant makes no contribution of carbon
monoxide to the atmosphere.'
4) The particulate emissions from the 'Power Plant, after
November, 1973, will contribute a minor portion .(less than
50%) -of the suspended matter in the air in the Iowa City
community. Even 'under 'the Power Plant plume, this is likely
to be less than 50% of the total.
5), The effluents from the Power Plant into the Iowa. River are in
such small amounts that water pollution is undetectable. The
University is not a major water polluter.
6) Thermal pollution in the Iowa River is negligible (well below
State standards) at the present time.
7). Thermal pollution of the river will equal State, approved
limits only for 4% of the time owhen 'the new turbine generator
is installed. For at least 75x6 of the time, thermal pollution
will be negligible. remaining time it will vary; between
negligible to maximum. Inhany event, ,the 'University will op-
erate the Power Plant in such a way,even at,the expense of
doss of electrical generation, that the specified limit;of tem-
perature rise of the river will not be exceeded.
8) It was stated in the HUD Impact Statement that neither the
City or HUD had ,any, control over the University's --air and
water pollution (page 28) This is misleading because it may
be pointed out that the':University does not contribute to
water pollution, will,contribute to thermal.pollution to,the
extent of State approved limits for only 4% of the time, will
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�UNIVERSITY POWER PLANT
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL DATA AVERAGES
OPERATING CONDITION
BOILERS 516 BOILER
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BOILER
Date
2/9/722/14/72
2/15/72
Bar, In. Hg
29.96 29.40
29.142
Load, lb/hr steam
125,000 150,000
120,000
Excess 02%
4.5
4.0
CO 2%1
12.
Gas Temp. 0 ASS
810
820
810
Gas VOlUrne, SUM
18,000
95,900
137.ono
Fuel used
Coal
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Btu, fue I
12,474 149,456
149,456
Btu n. p u tx
106
187.5 129.9 x lo6
58.2 106
'I. Sulfur in foe I
2.93 1.96
1 .96
Emission: SO2_1b/106 Btu
0.61
D•871.53
Emission NO2, lb/106 8 tu
11
3.22
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0.61
Federal Emission Standards
New equipment
construction Initiated after 17 August 1971.
Applicable for fossil fuel -fl red Stearn generating unit
more than 250 million
of
Btu per hour heat Input.
Sulfur Dioxide
Coal i Oil
1.2 lb/106 Bt!
u 0.8 lb/106
Gas
N i t rugen Diox i de0
Bt ! L Btu
.7 lb/ lo6 u 0.3 lb/106
Btu
0. 2. It)/106 Btu
Proposed
lova Standards fur Existing Equipment
Applicable after I January 1975
Sulfur Dioxide
Coal oil
5 Ib/106
Ga;
Btu1.5 lb/10 6 Btu
Nitrogen Diox de
0.3 lb/106 Btu
0.2 Ib/106 Btu
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
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CVica of Facilities Planning
and utilization
September 14, 1973
Mr.. Elmer E.: Smith
Regional Administrator
f) -apartment of Housing and
Urban Development
i �ederal Building, 911 Walnut St.
'ansas City, Missouri 64106
Fear Mr. Smith:
be University has the following comments to make on Report Number HUD-R07-EI673-03,
'the Draft. Environmental Impact Statement for City -University I Urban'Renewal Project,
-Number Iowa R-14:
Page . 1, first paragraph, last sentence - The !University is unaware of any "medical
service complex- in the state which is larger or offers a wider range of services
than the University-V.A. complex in Iowa City., This statement should be changed
to read:' The City has the largest medical service complex in the state
1pe, lh hird 2raTFrEafti2�c2qd sentence - The present sentence suggests a "hold.
t . ib-tJT6r t. Un ve�si ty is attempting to increase the pedestrian -
orientation of the campus. More comment on this subject later.
Page 26, middle paragraph - The relationship between University parking and the
3verail demand for off-street parking in the renewal area would be more complete
if the following sentence were added at the end of the paragraph: However,, many
University parking lots are opened to the public every weekday at 4:00 p.m., and
all day. Saturdays and Sundays.
P last DaE first
sentence The demand for municipal parking in the
renews ?"a�aTFE5 wouI agrA
d 66 clafl2Md if the sentence were amended as follows:
"University officials, do feel that parking demand created by University facilities
in the renewal area now in existence or planned exceed parking facilities now
available in the immediate area, and that some of this excess demand might be
spilling over into municipal parking before 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Page 27, to paragraph (continuing from preceding page) - The last sentence would
imore clearly express the demandJunction if the following new words were added
to the end of the sentence: ... but for purpose's of this statement we must assume
based on the Cambus survey and the judgment of University officials that there is s
an excess demand'''createdby University related sources before 4:00 p.m. on
weekdays.11
Page 28, first full paragraph This is the first of a number of references to
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pollution problems supposedly caused by the University Power Plant. Other
references are:
Page 52, first paragraph
Page 54, first full paragraph and continued to page 55«
Exhibit E;
an responding to these references to pollution we will do so in a group at this
mint in our comments rather than in the order the references appear in the draft.
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question inclusion of these comments and references in the
graft statement for the simple reason that any problems which do exist will not be
'fected one way or the other by. the R-14 program. The absence or presence of
zDllution from the University Power Plant in no way reduces, increases or affects
zhe amount of or effects of pollution in the R-14 area from other sources. Its
z,resence in.no way; justifies or makes acceptable pollution from other sources. We
--spectfully request that all references to pollution supposedly caused by the
-University Power Plant be deleted from, the 'draft statement.
the above request cannot be honored, there are some specific comments to be made
Zbout'some, specific references to University -caused pollution:
Page 28, first full paragraph The source of the phrase "The University Power
Plant; constitutes:a major; source of air and water pollution..." needs more
specific attribution than 'State Officials."
Paye 52, end of first paragraph - "The Power Plant pumps effluents into the
river to the extent that the water temperature has reached its environmental
limits. When 'casually read this statement seems to ..imply improper activity.
The fact is that this condition does not exist now. It willexistabout 4%
of the time during the year beginning, in mid -1974 when a new river -water-
cooled 15 MKW electric generator is placed on line. Even during, operation
under the most severe conditions, however, the thermal affect of the generator
will be within allowable limits. The referenced statement should be deleted
from the: draft.
Page 54, first full paragraph through to top of page 55
This reference is a rather general negative statement about pollution caused
by the University Power Plant. The source is apparently the paper contained
in Exhibit E and an unidentified "top chemist employed by the State of Iowa.
Appended to this letter is an updated review ofpowerplant pollution. A
summary of its conclusionsincludes:
a) The University Power Plant will soon meet air pollution standards
except for sulfur' dioxide emissions. The conclusions of the air
quality survey concerning' sulfur dioxide are acceptable. However,
the ability to meet or come close to acceptable levels of sulfur
dioxide emissions is dependent upon fuel availability' and quality
µr. Elmer E. Smith Page 3.
and is not fully within the controlof the University.
b) The University Power Plant introduces no carbon monoxide into the
atmosphere.
c) Even though the Power Plant now meets State standards for particulate
emissions, new equipment to be in operation:by November, 1973, will -
further reduce particulate emissions from the Plant.
d)_ Effluents introduced into the Iowa River from the Power Plant are in
such small amounts that water pollution is undetectable.
e) Thermal pollution of the river is negligible now and will remain
within allowable limits in the future.
Page 55 contains'a purported quote from the "top chemist" that "without the air
particulate emissions from this facility ... readings on airpollutionwould not
exceed the EPA standards." This statement is apparently contradicted by a
statement in the Air Quality Survey (page 102)'which says "Suspended particulate
samples collected in February, ,1972,'also exceeded (emphasis added),the Federal
standard by; approximately 20 to 25% at the time when the mobile unit'was not
y y Power Plant effluent ..."
directly 2.n the University
If these references are to remain in the statement, the persons quoted should be
identified and the apparent contradictions between the statement and the survey
should be explained.
It should be noted that the University has been very diligent that its power
plant operation not cause avoidable pollution. With the exception of sulfur
dioxide emissions we have been 'quite successful. We therefore conclude that the
impact statement in its references to;these matters is misleading and.inaccurate.
These references should be deleted.
Page 27, first full paragraph - This paragraph contains the first reference to
the concerns of the University in matters regarding traffic' circulation and the
closing of 'streets in particular.
As is noted on page 25 and commented qn earlier in this letter, the University is
planning for a pedestrian -oriented campus, that is, for a campus through which
private autos not destined for the campus do,not travel. Attached is a booklet
explaining this plan in some depth.
The University provides considerable open, green space adjacent to the Central
Business District. Closing of selected streets so that this space can be made„
more continuous will benefit all who use the 'district, not simply University -
related persons. In addition, the environmental quality of downtown is'directly
related to enhancement of the expanse of greenery and open spaces associated
with the campus.
The R-14 program will, therefore, have crucial effects upon the environmental
quality of downtown Iowa City, to the extent that street closings and circulation
'Mr. ElmerE. Smith
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serve to integrate rather than further divide the campus. The University
would object strongly in response to any plan which resulted i . n increased
traffic through the campus.
The University, views 'this as the most significant environmental issue
involved in the R-14 program. We cannot comment on it in specific terms
since it is not fully raised in the statement, but we must indicate our
strong insistence that whatever traffic plan is finally adopted to improve
the environment within the project area shall not degrade the environment
on the campus and therefore, downtown generally.
Page 29, first paragraph - In addition to the referenced HUD grant for Old
Capitol Restoration, National Park Service grant number 19-73-00003 in the
amount of $54,498has been awarded for this project..
7 hank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Environmental Impact Statement.
S-Ke)ely yours
.•cliard E. `Gibson
11 rector
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enclosures: Review of Power Plant Pollution University of Iowa, September, 1973
A Proposal fora Pedestrian -Oriented Campus, University of Iowa,� June, 1973
Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
Mr. Brandt, Mayor of.Iowa City
Mr. Wells, City Manager of Iowa City
Senator Clark
Senator Hughes
Congressman Mezvinsky
President Boyd
Executive Vice President Chambers
Mr.'Strayer
Vol.20 No.19 Oct.1,1.977
Temporary Relocation Solution
fl I Preservation of the downtown business dis-
trict was paramount as Iowa City, Town moved
into a downtown urban renewal.
' project. Sev-
�� / I oral businesses displaced by the project
were forced to rclnrnto. gnrl of the rolorn-
tion solution was the crectlon of tunapor;lry,
S modular buildings on two-third.^, of n dnwn-
town street forming a pedesLrinn'mall along,
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with the facing, permanent structures on the
opposite side of the walk. lase ;summer,
normally a dull time in the university com-
1 munity, business activity war up -- for both
the tenants of the modular buildings and -
merchants who were not displaced.by redevelopment. The city bas spent' $2'17,000 on
the temporary malt 'If full occupancy is maintained in tile temporary inaLLs, tile'c.LLy
will. realize $210,000 in rents over the expected five-year lire of tho-,'modules. :When
the urban renewal. project is completed, the businesses will vacate the: temporary
structures to occupy their new premises. The city plans to make this uIL(ple rclocn-
tion effort entirely self-supporting by selling the buildings, which mitet both resi-
dent.inl and commercial building code requirements. The resale device has ])coil used
successfully previously by school districts in the area.
Enclosed Mall CBD
An Importantfirst --,I modern climate-controlled, covered mall. -- is inrinrlrrl i.n
caal'1'cnt orforts to revitalize the aging central. business d.tserict of tI nL,,r,,, 1111111.
Thr cnrlosod mall vonccpl' Ili iuu•na:111y aa:or•,inlud only With new mnrlo�rn ihoppinK ro
tcan,. Till, IIntlluato 1,11111 In p,lnnni'd fill n fuur—hlocic rthnpplill! 4-1•111(•1*'I11 r"no Ifill, IIof
W11It the cnrrent'$1G m1111oil down Lown urban renowal., itrojdcL• Con:;trnr:t,.rl In the•
renter of rhI,. renCrral. husl.nennl dintrict, I.he, mnl.l. will tie LogeChnr .11 oai,:t inj; hill lel-:
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1. I Ita.a1111,0011 silluirl. fl ol: of new rel Ml l re al:1vin 1115 I,,IIL11•1
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II t;lll`oollvrrl lhv (1111Ird area I.IlLo a lwa-::Lot`y shoppin{, cumplrrr, t.i,•,l ani, 1-
ril Stul,pl�� of St"klce and rampod parkhig. 'I'hn untiri! :r'en will bl:rnou• (,:n. n. .. alt,
miah•rn ctimPlux Offering many amenities Mild fentures rattler than the Loonn'cnnferltr:r
tion nf: buildings usually associated wish downtown. Lscnlntors and clev11Corn will
provido onsy access to all stores on both levels.' SkyligIlLs are platnud'ta help
nuflntnin a cheerful., open atmosphere. They will also
permit sunlight In 811rLni.n t:hr
pinnLs and trees wbi.ch will. add a touch of the 'outdoors throughout L11L mall. L:r.-
hll,i.ts including boat shows, handicraft and art displays and auto show, wi.l.l. be frc-
quent features. Numerous restaurants including several sidewalk cafes are also plan-
no (I - The groundwork to make this enclosed mall a reality has already started A
lttOlwaY bypass is under construction. Upon completion, the main street and assoctaLed
dile streets may be banned to vehicles and enclosed as parr of the mal-1. Construction
011, tile mall itself is slated for late this year. Funds for doubling the amount of
p,rkl.ng in the CBD will come from a parking assessment district. Approximately 2,090
new.parki.ng,spaces are planned. Special, state legislation will allow construction
and operation of the enclosed mall on-street right-of-way,
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