HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-13 Info PacketDATE:
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
February 9, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Construction Permit Fees
b. U of I Campus Security Added to City Radio System
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding January 29, 1996, Council Work Session.
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development regarding Near ~
Southside design plan.
Memorandum from the Transportation Planner regarding alignment for the proposed extension of
Iowa Highway 965.
Copy of building permit information.
Copy of memorandum to the City Manager from the City Engineer regarding design related
neighborhood meetings,
Copy of memorandum to the City Engineer from Rob Winstead regarding First Avenue
improvements - Muscafine Avenue to D Street.
Memorandum from the Chair of the Design Review Committee regarding awards for design
excellence.
Memorandum to Mayor Novick from the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding letter from
Lynne Stamus {L, Stamus letter is attached).
Copy of letter to Norwood Louis from Mayor Novick regarding deer population dilemma.
Copy of letter to Maryann Dennis, Administrator of the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship,~L
from Mayor Novick regarding voluntary payment in lieu of property taxes.
Copy of letters to Mayor Novick from:
a. Howard Vernon Itl regarding his acceptance of position on Broadband Telecommunications_.~_~
Commission
b. Wendy Ford, Executive Director of Iowa City Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
regarding hotel tax
c. Patricia Jordan, Director of Emergency Housing Project, Inc., regarding funding
d. Harold Stager regarding Seats Program ~__~___
e. Cris Kinkead regarding appreciation of bus ticket donation to Domestic Violence
Intervention Program
Copy of letter from Training for Intervention Procedures congratulating Officer Mebus. ~_J0
Memorandum from Liz Dueland regarding Iowa Arts Festival. ~/f
Copy of letter from Senator Harkin regarding the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1995,
Copy of letter to Pam Ehrhardt from the Director of Housing and Inspection Services regarding ~
1036 East Court Street' property.
Agenda for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting held February 8, 1996. _~..~
Information Packet
February 9, 1998
Page 2
Do=umenta to City Council only:
Copy of memorandum to the City Manager from the Director of Parking and Transit
regarding Dave Couchman's comments.
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Copy of letter to Harold Cozad' from Mayor Novick regarding towing of vehicle from Douglass'
Court.
Copy of letters from the Customer Service Manager to:
a. Don Kemp
b. Cathleen F. McCready
Memo from City.Clerk regarding revised schedule for February & March 1996.
Agenda for Board of Supervisors - 2/13/96
Copyof the Near Southside Design Pla~.
Press Release regarding Water Quality.
Memo from Parking & Transit Director and Transit Manager regarding options for
Extended Night Transit[ervice.
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
February 6, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Construction Permit Fees
The attached is a result of a survey by our Building Inspection Division.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
February 8, 1996
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: U of I Campus Security added to City Radio System
Recently U of I Campus Security joined the City's Public Safety
Radio System. The City made available use of the radio system in
1992 to area public agencies when installed. The U of I now has
100 radios on the system including Campus Security, CAMBUS, and
Parking. City of Iowa City department~ utilize 425 units on the
radio system.
Campus Security will routinely operate on the system independent of
the City. Campus Security does have the ability to have Campus
officers directly communicate with Iowa City officers as will be'
done this week-end when President Clinton is in town.' The radios
also join the system wide Severe Weather Plan. Iowa City
Communications Center (dispatch), upon Civil Defense notification,
has the ability to notify all radio users of a tornado watch or
other severe weather condition and advised to take precaution as
prescribed by procedure.
The University pays an annual user fee based on the number of units
on the system. Purchasing bills, as part of the Radio Central
Service, a portion of the annual maintenance fee plus a replacement
fee for the infrastructure of the system. The University will pay
$11,000 annually. The user fee gives them use of a $1.5 million
current technolo97 radio system and joint public safety interaction
at a reasonable fee.
revised 2/13/96
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 14, 1996
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 29, 1996 - 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Naomi Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Thomberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Davidson. Tapes: 96-16,
all; 96-17, all; 96-18, all.
REVIEW ZONING MAI-rERS
Reel 96-16, Side I
Setting a public hearing for February 13 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
6, entitled "Zoninq," Article K, entitled "environmental Regulations," Section 1, entitled
"Sensitive Areas Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow
development activities under certain conditions on protected slopes that have been
previously altered.
Setting a public headnq for February 13 on an ordinance amendinq the Zonin.q Chapter
by approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for a 0.32 acre property located at
515 and 521 South Linn Street (Kidwell).
Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by chanqinq the use regu at OhS for a .5 acre
property located at 840 Cross Park Avenue from CO-1, Commercial Office, to CC-2,
Community Commercial. (Sundblad/first consideration)
Planning and Zoning Commission members Starr, Bovbjerg, and Suppel; City Attorney
Woito; and Mace Braverman presented information.
Public headnq on an ordinance amending the Zoninq Chapter by changing the use
requlations of an approximate .3 acre property located at 1500 Sycamore Street from
RS-5, Low Density Single~Family Residential, to CO-1, Office Commercial (4C's).
Planning and Zoning Commission member Starr presented information.
Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by chanqing the use reguations of an
approximate .3 acre properb/located at 1500 Sycamore Street from RS-5, Low Density
Single-Family Residential, to CO-1, Office Commercial. (4C's/First Consideration)
2
Ordinance amending Title 14. Chapter 6, entitled "Zonina," Article D, entitled
"Residential Zones," Section 5, entitled "Nei.clhborhood Conservation Residential Zone
(RNC-12~," to cladfv the number of roomers permiffed in duplex units in the RNC-12
zone. (First Consideration)
Ordinance amendin(~ Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to allow recycling processin(3
facilities in the I-1, General Industrial, zone and related amendments. (Second
Consideration)
Franklin noted that the applicant has requested expedited consideration.
Ordinance amendin(~ Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street
Parking and Loading," to reference the Parking Facility Impact Fee Ordinance in the off-
street parking regulations section of the Zonin.cl Chapter. (Pass and Adopt)
[Conference Board Meeting 0:30 -7:20 p.m.] .
HIGHWAY 965 ALIGNMENT
Reel 96-17, Side 1
JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson and City Attorney Woito presented information about
Highway 965 alignment. Davidson stated he will provide Council with a summary of the
environmental impacts and PCD Director Franklin's comments regarding the westerly
alignment.
Staff Action: Further discussion scheduled for February 13. (Davidson)
COURT HILL CONDQMINIUMS
Reel 96-18, Side
H.I.S. Director 'Boothroy presented background information. Council directed staff to pursue
sale of the 1,500 square feet of property from Shamrock place at current fair market value to
Court Hill Condominium Association.
Staff Action: Contact City Assessor to determine current market value of property. If
Court Hill Condominium Association agrees' to pay current market value,
then begin disposition procedures. (Boothroy)
LOW INCOME WATER RATE DISCOUNT
(Agenda Item #7)
Reel 96-18, Side 1
Finance Director Yucuis reviewed the proposed low-income water rate discount policy. City
Attorney Woito advised the City needs to check on the legality of the checkoff contribution
proposal. Council directed staffto amend the resolution to state "participating in" the programs
and an effective date of Maroh 1; and agreed to reevaluate the low-income water rate program
in three months.
ABBEY LANE .SEWER UPDATE
Reel 96-18, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse and City Attorney Woito presented information. Council directed Fosse
to proceed with design on the abbreviated street route proposal.
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Staff Action: Design will proceed with construction scheduled for this summer. (Fosse)
PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN STANDARDS
Reel 96-18, Side 1
City Engineer Fosse presented information. Council directed staff to schedule an informal
discussion, Including Planning and Zoning- Commission members on February 20 - 6:30 or
February 26 - 5:30
Staff Action: P&Z cannot attend on the 20th or 26th, Fosse will meet with P&Z on
February 'i5 and City Council on February 20. (Fosse)
COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME
Reel 96-18, Side 2
(Agenda Item 14 - Temporary use of public right-of-way for portions of Burlington and
Dubuque streets.) City Engineer Fosse noted that he was available to answer questions
regarding the use of sidewalks near Burlington and Dubuque Streets. Council agreed
with Fosse's assessment.
Vanderhoef noted the Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association newsletter where 4-6
foot sidewalk widths were being discussed, and questioned discussion between the
neighborhood, Parks and Recreation, and Engineering. Fosse stated there would be
an eight-foot sidewalk on the north side and the south side would be determined by
neighborhood preference and maintained by property owners.
Novick noted that Council will not discuss the FY97-99 financial plan tonight. Kubby
reminded members to submit written comments to the City Manager for distribution.
· Vanderhoef noted that sh~ attended a Convention Visitors' Bureau goalsetting workshop
last week and met with Wendy Ford.
Vanderhoef requested that Council schedule discussion regarding the First
Avenue/Muscatine Street projects. Council agreed to discuss the p¢oject in February
and requested a map of the project.
Norton stated that he attended the Design Review meeting with business people and
noted confusion in the relationship of this Committee to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
7. Novick reviewed the following invitations to Council: '
Whispedng Meadows Open House
V.A. Hospital
Bowl for Kids' Sake
She asked if members have received the Non-Farmer's Guide to Agriculture.
8, Baker noted that he would like to further discuss the Assessor's Office.
In response to City Manager Atkins, Council stated they would like to hold their goal-
setting session in May.
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10.
Kubby inquired about the City Attorney's work priorities as they relate to performance
I~bor agreements. Kubby stated that she would like to discuss performance labor
agreements in a timely manner as they relate to the water and sewer projects.
11.
Kubby reported that the HACAP Board of Directore is monitoring an innovative way of
providing services to lower-income people in Cedar Rapids via Service Centers and that
she will report back.
12. Norton reported that he attended the Emergency Management meeting.
13.
Norton inquired about the status of the Jensen tract, City Manager Atkins stated that
he has no new information. '
14.
(Agenda Items 11 and 12 - Taxicabs) City Clerk Karr stated that she is available to
answer any questions,
15.
City Clerk Karr asked Council to proof their business cards so she can proceed with
ordedng them.
16.
City Clerk Karr reminded Council Members to check with her regarding summer
schedules.
APPOINTMENTS
Reel 96-18, Side 2
Airport Commission: reappoint Howard Horsn
Broadband Telecommunications Commission: Howard Vernon III and reappoint Cordell
Jeppsen
Historic Preservation Commission: reappoint Susan Licht (at-large), John Shaw (Brown Street),
rs-advertise (Moffit Cottage).
Human Rights Commission: Andre Peery
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: Februa~ 1996
To: Mayor and , Council
From: City Clerk
Re: Council Work
January 29, 1996 - 5:30 p
in the Council Chambers.
i.
Mayor Naomi Novick presidin
Thomberry, Vanderhoef. Staff
all; 96-17, all; 96-18, all.
Council present:
Atkins,
Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Karr, Franklin, Davidson. Tapes: 96-16,
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 96-16, Side 1
Setting a public hearin.cl
6, entitled "Zonin~l,"
"Sensitive Areas
development
previously altered.
'y 13 on an ordinance amendinq Title 14, Chapter
"environmental Re.clulations," Section 1, entitled
1, entitled '"Steep Slopes," to allow
certain on protected slopes that have been
Settin.q a public
bv approvin~ a SE
515 and 521 Sou
Ordinance am~
property
Comm~
for February 13 ordinance amendin.q the Zoninq Chapter
Areas Development- ~n for a 0.32 acre property located at
Street (Kidwell).
the Zoning Chapter by use re.~ulations for a .5 acre
at 840 Cross Park Avenue from Commercial Office, to CC-2,
al. (Sundblad/first consideration)
Woito;
~g Commission members Starr, Bovbjerg nd Sueppel; City Attorney
Mace Braverman presented information.
Publ h~arin.q on an ordinance amendinq the Zoning
rea~ of an approximate .3 acre property located at
RE Low Densitv Sinqle-Familv Residential, to CO-1, Office
by chan.qinq the use
Street from
(4C's).
ning and Zoning Commission member Starr presented
)n.
Ordinance amendin.q the Zonina Chapter bv chan.qin.cl the use
approximate .3 acre property located at 1500 Sycamore Street from
Single-Familv Residential, to CO-1, Office Commercial. (4C's/First
~lations of an
Low Densitv
~ration)
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City Council
Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community Developm
Near Southside Design Plan
Attached is the work program we will be pursuing over approximately the next two fiscal years.
This program begins the work to carry out the recently adopted Near Southside Design Plan. If
the Council wishes to amend the work program or discuss its particulars, we can schedule time
during an upcoming work session.
Also attached is your copy of the Design Plan poster. These posters are intended to be a
concise informational tool and will be available at the Planning Department and at the Chamber
of Commeme Office to anyone interested in the Near Southside. We have also sent copies to
anyone who attended the Design Plan meetings.
cc: City Manager
Near Southside Design Plan
Short-Range Implementation Strategies
(FY97-98)
Downtown Extension District
1. Parkin.q
A. ' Determine appropriate design of on-street parking facilities - parallel, angle, or
none as appropriate. Implement as redevelopment opportunities occur. (staff)
B. Acquire property for implementation of off-street multi-use parking facility on
former St. Pat's schooi site or an alternative site. (staff)
2. Streetscape
A. Determine future streetscape details for existing CBD City Plaza and Near
Southside downtown extension district. (City Plaza Task Force, Design Review
Committee, staff, City Council)
B. Implement streetscape design as opportunities occur, i.e. Hieronymus square,
Clark building. (private sector, staff)
C. Develop detailed streetscape standards at intersection of Burlington and Gilbert
Streets and implement as pilot project; (Iowa DOT, staff)
D. Refine plans for B~rlington Street Boulevard
a. Continue dialog with Iowa DOT on eventual implementation of Burling-
ton Street landscaped median. (Iowa DOT, staff)
b. Determine appropriate size and materials for landscaped median. (Iowa
DOT, staff)
3. Bbildin~ Desiqn
A. Revisit CB-5 design standards, to determine if revisions o( enhancements are
needed based on projects which have occurred since CB-5 zone was adopted.
(staff, P&Z, City Council)
Ralston Creek District
1. Streetscape
A. Develop detailed streetscape design
Committee, City Council)
standards. (staff, Design Review
2
Building Desion
A. Evaluate PRM Zoning for consistency with design plan and amend zone, as
appropriate. (staff, P&Z, City Council)
Ralston Creek
Ao
Work with local groups on annual Ralston Creek clean up. (staff)
Acquire Ralston Creek & bank wherever possible. (staff, City Council)
Develop detailed plan for Ralston Creek enhancement. (staff, Parks &
Recreation Commission, Riverfront & Natural Areas Commission, City Council)
Rock Is/and Square District
1. Private Redevelopment
A. Survey property owners for redevelopment potential within 2 vears.
Government Center District
1.
(staff)
Parkino~Civic Park
Continue discussions with the G~A regarding the use of the federal parking.lot
for a parking facility/civic park. (staff)
Streetscape
Discuss the landscaped median and reconfigured on-street parking along Clinton
Street between Court and Harrison Streets with representatives from the
county and the federal government. (staff)
B. Develop detailed streetscape design standards. (staff, Design Review
Committee, City Council)
CC:
Design Review Committee
Planning & Zoning Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Riverfront & Natural Areas Commission
Larry Wilson, University of Iowa
Bruce Greiner, ICCSD
NSS Advisory Committee
JCCmg
Date:
February 8, 1996
To:
From:
Re:
City Council
Jeff Davids on, Transportation Planner "~'//
Alignment for the Proposed Extension of Iowa Highway 965
Following our January 30 discussion on the proposed alignments for the extension of Iowa
Highway 965, the following article from the bylaws of the Iowa City Planning and Zoning
Commission was brought to my attention.
Article Vl. Powers and Duties: Section ~: To make recommendations for street,
park, parkway, boulevard, trafficway or other public improvements ....
There is also a case to be' made for the Planning and Zoning Commission providing a
recommendation on this ~natter due to future growth considerations in west towa City with
respect to the alignment of the new read. Accordingly, we have moved the City Council's
discussion of Highway 965 alignments from February 13 to February 26. This will allow the
Planning and Zoning COmmission to consider a recommendation to you at their. meetings on
February 12'and February 15.
Please contact me at 356-5252 if you have any questions regarding this' matter.
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Bob Miklo
JANUARY 1996
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
- CITY OF IOWA CITY
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement:
ADD Addition
ALT Alteration
DEM Demolition
GRD Grading/excavation/filling
REP Repair
MOV Moving
FND Foundation only
OTH Other type of improvement
Type of Use:
NON
RAC
RDF
RMF
RSF
MIX
OTH
Nonresidential
Residential - accessory building
Residential - duplex
Residential - three or more family
Residential - single fan~ily
Commercial & Residential
Other type of use
Paget 1
Date: 02/07/96
From: 01/01/96
To..: 01/31/96
BLD96-0021 Bl~ WARD 1522 BROADWAY ST ADD RSF i 0 $ 30000
20' X 27' ROOMADDITION
AODRSF permits: 1 $ 30000
ALT NON 0 0 $ 50600
ALT WON 0 0 $ 24000
507 COLLEGE ST ALT NON 0 · 0 S 7200'
BLD96-0001 CIT~ OF IOWA CITY 1701S RIVERSIDR DR
AIRPORT
RLD96-0012 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 WASHINGTON ST
INSTALLJ%TION OF SHO~EP~ IN WORK ODT
ALT NON 0 0 $ 3200
ALT NON 0 0 $ 2805
ALT NON 0 0 $ 2000
ALT NON 0 0 $ 1000
ALT NON permits: 7 $ 96805
ALT RDF 0 0 $ 1000
ALT RSF 2 I $ 5S000
Permit Applican~ na~e Addresa Type T~pe $~ories ~nits Valuation
No.
Im~r Use
ALT RSF 0 0 $
.10O0O
ALT ~SF 0 0 $ 5000
GR~ P~F 0 .0 $ 0
NEW P~4F 1 3 $ 306165
NEW P. MF I 3 $ 306165
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 104226
Date= 02/07/96
FFO~: 01/01/96
To..~ 01/$1/96
BLD96-0023 DETW~IL~R CONST 416 S DODGE ST REP RMF 2 0 $ 1000
P~X STAIRWAY DAMAGED BY Fi~
~P I~F 2 0 $ 50000
RBP ~F 0 0 $ 3000
12 $ 1254133
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
February 4, 1996
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Design Related Neighborhood Meetings
Denny Gannon and Steve Jacobson have just completed their third neighborhood meeting for
the Melrose Avenue Bridge Project. At the last meeting, Butch Forbes of MidAmerican Energy
was present to discuss putting the overhead electrical wires and services underground as a part
of the project. The meeting prior to that was a Saturday morning walk through of the project to
discuss details. The neighborhood plans to prepare a consensus of their ideas and
preferences.
Rob Winstead and Howard R. Green have just completed the third neighborhood meeting for
the First Avenue Reconstruction Project. Attached is a summary of that meeting.
cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Denny Gannon
Rob Winstead
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rick Fosse
FROM: Rob Winstead
DATE: February 1, 1996
FIRST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - MUSCATINE AVE. TO D STREET
Here is a brief summary of.a meeting held last night regarding the First Avenue Project.
Who: City Staff-
Consultant -
Public -
Rob Winstead, Engineering
Gil Janes, H.R. Green Co.
Jim Schnoebelen, H.R. Green Co.
Jeff Rhoda, H.R. Green Co.
Morgan Jones, First Ave. Apa~uiients
Jody Krueger, The Printing House
Jim Greene, Wash 'n Dry
Mike & Terry Finley, 715 First Ave.
What:
Meeting to address resident and business access during construction
V~hen:
Wednesday, January 31, 1996, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Lobby Conference Room
The purpose of the meeting was to address access to homes and businesses during project construct:on.
All residents and businesses (18 total) whose access fell within the project's construction limits were
invited to attend the meeting. As shown above there was a small turnout.
Since the construction plans prepared for the project contain a construction staging that maintains
vehicular and pedestrian access to all businesses throughout the whole project, those business owners
attending were satisfied with our plans.
Direct driveway access to the six (6) residential homes cannot be maintained throughout the eraire
project, but due to the presence of alleys and proximity of alternate parking, the inconvenience has
been minimized to the extent possible. We intend to reestablish driveway access at the end of each
working day when possible. This was .satisfactory to the residents in attendance.
As has been typical in our past meetings with the neighborhood, there were many questions about the
Hy-Vee development. Their main problem with that development seems to be the location of the
loading dock entrance on First Avenue rather than Mnscatine Avenue.
Finally, due apparently to a Press Citizen "Our View" article, the attendees are quite interested in
being a part of any discussions which revisit the 3 versus 4 lane decision.
cc: Karin Franklin
Marcia Klingaman
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
February 7, 1996
To:
Mayor Novick and City Council
From:
Marty Haynes, Chair
Design Review Committee
Re:
Awards for Design Excellence
On Friday, February 2, 1996, the Design Review Committee had scheduled jurors to judge the
projects nominated for the Awards for Design Excellence. Due to the fact that it turned out
to be the coldest day of the year, the judging of the nominations was postponed until March.
Therefore, the Committee will not be presenting awards to the winners at the City Council's
February 13, 1996, meeting. The Committee would like to reschedule the presentation to
your March 26, 1996, meeting. The presentation of the awards should take no more than 10
minutes. If presenting the awards at the March 26, 1996, meeting would be inconvenient,
please inform us of when would be a more convenient time. If you have any questions,
please contact David Schoon, 356-5236, or me, 354-4700.
(,o/
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PA~KS ~ RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Naomi Novick, Mayor
Terry Trueblood, Parks & Recreation Director
February 5, 1996
Letter from Lynne Stamus
Regarding the letter you received from Lynne Stamus, both
Cindy Coffin and I have had conversations with her in recent
weeks. Most recently, she indicated the possibility of
working through her neighborhood association (Grant Wood) to
apply for a P.I.N. Grant.
We have indicated our willingness to work with her with
respect to the "raised garden bed" concept, and Cindy has
borrowed some resource materials from her.
The only' Iocation that has been. mentioned thus f~r is
Wetherby Park, but it remains to be seen as to whether or not
this is the best site. Wetherby is one of two parks where we
offer community garden plots. The other location, Napoleon
Park, will be lost due to the sewer pipeline project and
future expansion of the Girls' Softball facilities.
At
provide at
any rate, we will' continue to work with Lynne to try to least one accessible garden bed.
25~8 Russell D;.
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for the
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URBAN GARDENS
PAY DIVIDENDS TO
THE HOMELESS
A vacant lot
strewn ~qth garbage, home.
less people burrowed under
blankets--these are fixed
images of city life. Another
image, rare bordering on
reverie, is of a vacant lot re-
cycled mto a productive
garden, tended by homeless
people trying to get their
lives together. lu Santa
Cruz, a small seaside dty
in Northern California, a
diverse group of haves and
have-nots has made a work-
ing model of how reverie
c.'m be turned into reality.
On three once-barren
lots, five acres in all, the
Homeless Garden Project
cultivates a mosaic of or-
ganically grown fruits, veg-
etables, and flowers. Share-
holders in the project come
by on Tuesdays or Fridays to
fill bags ~ath the pick of the
week. Besides groceries,
each bag holds the frmts of
six years' labor, abundant
only in uncertsinD'.
The social construct is to
build bridges, based 9n re-
ciprocal benefits, between
the homeless, the share-
holders, and the residents
of Santa Cruz. The eco-
nomic underpinnings of
community-supported agri-
culture are to divide up-
front the costs and risks of
producing food among
those who will eat the divi.
dends. Each ofthe 110
shareholder~ expected this
year will pay about $450
for food harvested during
the 29-week growing sea-
son. The money helps fund
the wages of 22 homeless
workers. Five to six dollars
an hour, for mostly part-
time work, does not go far
in costly Santa Cruz. But a
job in the orderly envtron-
ment of the garden puts .. ..... :
ground under workers' feet .
from which to cultivate a .
life apart from hand-to. ,..., .~'~ ,~.
mouth survival.
"Nothing drives home the
bitter fact of hornelessness
like getting your supper
from a garbage can,'' says
Bill Tracey, formerly home.
less, now a fully employed
field supervisor at Natural
Bridges Farms a two-and-a-
half-acre garden the project
began two years ago. Tracey
wrote in a newsletter about
his area of specialization
when he joined the project,
in 1991: "Cornposting rep-
resented a sort of 'If life
hands you lemons, make
lemonade' compromise that
was pleasing in the abstract.
Thus it became, 'If life
hands you garbage, make
compost.'" Shoveling horse
manure, kitchen scraps, and
grass cuttings was }us first
job at the project garden on
Pelton Street. ~The lot had
been used as a dump," he
says. '%% cleared it.
Worked nine hours a day.
Just me, some volunteers,
vagrants, and a bunch of
wmos. We started with one
small strawberry patch."
Trace5 44, hails ti-om a
Texas military family and
was in Vietnam. "I came to
the garden a complete phys-
ical wreck, 14-0 pounds,
broken shoulder, no teeth. I
chd booze and drugs. I was
dying." Ofwhat? "Ofa soci-
ety that abandons people."
He storms off.
Later, calmer, he talks
while shaping a raised bed.
"1 budt the toolshed, got
the portable todet, dug irri.
gation trenches. The land
was flat and dry. The wind
never stopped. I planted
some damn petureas just to
look at somt'tbnrg that
wasn't brow n - Nox,.. chard,
potatoes. and zmmas grm~
in kempt rows
"We h:re people x~ Im are
ready to stork," sax s Lynne
Basebore. co- founder
director of ~e project. "The
roots of homeles~nc~s ha~e
to do x~ id~ displacement
from land. jobs. commum-
tx and menreno We bnk
ste~ ardsh~p of the land to
ual The am~ ts to put back
into the sod ~hat xou take
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raised beds asn~c from
food anti Ilox~er~ that go to
shareholders. produce
marketed to bca'4h-food
stores. re~taurams. and
larmers' markets. and do.
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places ser~ mg t}~c poor
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Februanj 7, 1996
Mr. Norwood C. Louis
500 Foster Road
Iowa City, IA 52245
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Mr. Louis:
Thank you for telling the City Council of your experiences with the deer population on the
Peninsula. We are certainly not insensitive to your dilemma nor to the frustrations you
experience in attempting to deal with the problem. This is an issue that has arisen periodically
in the past, and we have received a variety of "suggestions" about how to reduce the deer
population. Unfortunately, none of these have been acceptable to Council and, I suspect,
would not be acceptable to the community at large either.
We are continuing to seek an effective, humane alternative to address this problem. The City's
Animal Control Supervisor will be attending a two-day workshop entitled "Urban Deer:
Problems and Solutions" sponsored by the Iowa Chapter of the Wildlife Society in Cedar
Falls on February 13 and 14. Hopefully she will return with information which will be useful.
I am not optimistic that we will identify a simple solution to reduce the deer population in the
Peninsula and other Iowa City areas. However,. as. in the past, we are always seeking
information to share with citizens regarding how they might discourage deer from 'h/isiting" their
property and eating their plantings. Perhaps the workshop will yield some new ideas that we
can share with you and others who have deer in their neighborhoods. We will continue to seek
solutions to our urban deer problem.
Sincerely,
Naomi J. Novick
Mayor
cc: City Council ~
City Manager
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
February 7, 1996
Maryann Dennis, Administrator
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
P.O. Box 1402
Iowa City, IA 52244
Dear Maryann:
Thank you for the check for 92,340 as a voluntary payment in lieu of property taxes. We
appreciate the conscientious effort on the part of the Fellowship to provide such a payment
and to provide housing for our low incoroe families. The City Council sends our best wishes
for your future success in these efforts.
Sincerely,
Naomi J. Novick
Mayor
cc: City Council
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
~penin~ doors fo~ low income l~mili~'.
P.O. Box 1402 Iowa City, IA 52244
319-358-9212
January 30, 1996
Steve Arkins
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Voluntary payment in lieu of taxes
Dear Steve:
I have enclosed a check in the amount of $2,340. As per our agreement with the
City of Iowa City, this check is a voluntary payment in lieu of property taxes.
The amount is 10% of our rental income less debt service and utilities paid by the
Housing Fellowship. The Housing Fellowship had no tax liability on five
properties during 1995.
Sincerely,
MaryannDennis
Administrator
co: Mayor Naomi Novick
RECEIVED FEB 0 7 lgg6
Howard W.. Vernon HI
3520 Vista Park Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
February 5, 1996
Naomi J. Novick
Mayor, City of Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa 52240.1826
Dear Mayor Novick,
Please express my sincere thanks to the City Council for the
opportunity to serve on the Broadband Telecommunications
Commission. I accept the appointment commencing 13 March 1996 for
the three year term specified.
Howie Vernon IH
cc: Chairman, BTC
CONVENTION
'dCORILV!LiE
VISITORS BUREAU
Riverview Square
408 First Avenue
Coralville, Iowa
52241-2406
3 9-337-6592 ·
Ms. Naomi Novick
306 Mullin Ave.
Iowa City, 52240 52240
January 25, 1996
Dear Naomi;
I sincerely appreciate the council's attention at the end of. what must have
been a very long meeting last Tuesday. After listening to just a couple of
hours of what seemed to be an unending stream of requests for funding, I
have an even greater admiration for all of you.
I would like to reiterate the importance to the community of funding the '
CVB at 25% of the hotel tax.
Hotel tax dollars come in at a very low cost to the community; they are a low
impact resource. They are NEW dollars to the community' from the pockets of
visitors (who leave and don't use many services), as opposed to property tax
(OLD) dollars which have been earned by local residents, often at local
businesses, who must turn them over to the city for services - thus,
weakening the local economic strength.
It is my hope that the courtall will realize the prudent use of hotel tax dollars:
A reinvestment in tourism marketing that serves to attract overnight
visitors, the spenders of NEW dollars who also generate the low impact
resource of hotel tax. What other investment improves the health of local
businesses while generating $400,000 (or more) in property tax relief?
At the 25% level, the CVB would be able to reinstitute it's grant program,
enabling the funding of many, many groups whose events are designed and
promoted to draw overnight visitors. Although our program is doled out in
smaller portions than, say, two $5,000 portions, the number of overnight
visitors here for events assisted by our grant program is enormous.
A good example is the Old Capitol Criterium, a past recipient of CVB grant
funding. That event draws 600 midwest bicycle racers, including many
teenage racers who must have parents accompany them. Because the races
begin early in the day, racers traditionally come in the night befor_e; If only 1/2
the racers ~pend one night at Holiday Inn, and a day in town, they d spend
$100 per day minimum (the Iowa convention delegate per day average).
That's $30,000 in NEW money to Iowa City, about $1,400 in hotel tax, and it
~o¢1-2~ ~.6592
t.9- -~ ~,?-99'5 ~ (FAX)
~laomi l~1ovick
January 25, 1996
page 2
doesn't even include the other half of the riders or the locals that mill around
town for the day. Not bad for a CVB grant recipient of $500! And to think, a
lack of funding was one of the reasons that event did not happen last year.
If you were to continue earmarking former CVI3 funds for local events, you
must
· .con.sider the expense of sacrifidng the marketin~ of the entire area
which includes those events to potential visitors;
· consider how and why you differentiate funding some festivals from
former CVB funds and some (like the ..Friday Night Concert Series funding
this year) from the general fund, and finally,
· consider how you select which festivals and events to fund when so
many, including the small events such as Old Capitol Criterium, come
knocking at your door because CVB granting is no longer available.
I hope I have y. our attention on the matter of hotel tax. Please consider the
prudent spending of hotel tax dollars as relief for the dollar~
all .... , ,-,,~ OUt Of
of Our pockets.
Very sincerely,
' Wendyf~Ford
Executive Director
Emergency Housing Project, Inc.
P.O. Box 3146
331 N. C-ilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52244-3146
(319) 351-0326
1995-96 Board Members
Agudm Aehlm
Bw, n~ly Jones
Congregational UCC
Kathl~n Clark
Corneille Unite/Meehodlst
Lynn McA4atns
gslth Uni~d
Church of Chr~
C~rry Fntraul~ l~ce Presldent
FL~ Baptist
Oreg Jensen
John Rauer
First Mennonite
ChrtsUne Rums~y
FIt~t Prezb~nerlan
James Marl~ns. M.D.
~ United Method~
Joyce Le~. Pre.~tdent
Gloria Del Lutheran
Corel .~olberg. Tren~rer
Iowa City Friends Mtg.
Ttmotby Barran
Nm ~eng Epl~colml
Jan Caylor
St. A~ldrew's Prezbyterian
John Retnhardt
~t. Mnrlgs United Methodist
~t. Mary's Catholic
James McCue~ Secretre),
St. Pntrlck's CathoBa
Mory Lou Close
St. Thomas More Catholic
Beny Donohuo
~.. Weac~lauz Csthnilc
Charlez Ptng
Trlnily Epl~:~pal
Paul Kemp
UnilaHan Univenalizt
VA. Medkal Center
Zion Lutheran
Barbara Dmndson
Director
Patncto Jordon
January 31, 1996
Mayor Naomi Novick
306 Mullen
Iowa City, IA 52246
Dear Naomi:
In the past two years, the Emergency Housing Project has undergone a
radical transformation from functioning solely as a provider of emergency
shelter to provi .ding, through its '~arly Bird" on-site case-management
program, innovative services that work to alleviate the root causes of an
individual's homelesshess. Indeed, the State of Iowa's Office on
Homelessness recently cited EHP's program as one that can be duplicated by
oth~r shelters.
Since no one from the Council was present at EHP'sjoint funding hearing, I
feel it's crucial that I update all of you on our changing state. EHP has
requested an $11,000 allotment (from $6,000 for FY 96). from the City of
Iowa City for FY 1997, admittedly a large increase in terms of percentages,
but hardly a large amount in real dollars. Given our expanding role in the
community, I implore the Council to consider EHP's request favorably. Your
support has been crucial in past years, and is even more so as EHP struggles
to provide quality supportive services to our community. As one City
employee recently remarked to me, "How much can an agency be expected to
do with sq little money?" In brief, we simply are not the agency we were a
few short years ago, and I believe that this should be recognized in our City
funding. Please consider the following:
Part of EHP's changing and expanding role in the community has been to
advocate for transitional housing upon exit from the shelter. As you
know, such a program recognizes that many of EHP's clients require
additional support upon exit in order to maintain their hard-won
independence. Iowa City and Johnson County have been deficient in this
area, particularly as it applies to persons living alone. (Persons in family
units or those with disabilities can access, as space allows, Section 8
vouchers or certificates; or one of HACAP's 28 transitional-housing
units.)
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City Council
.January 31, 1996
In response to EHP's pleas, the City of Iowa City recently purchased -
and Council approved -- a nine-room boarding house, five units of which
are designated as rent-subsidized transitional-housing units that will
require an agency to supply supportive services.
So respected is EHP's "Early Bird" program that the City has
recommended, the Housing and Community Development Commission
seconded, and City Council approved funds for the shelter to supply those
much~needed services upon the opening of the facility (February 1996)
through June of 1996. EItP will be applying for additional funds from
several sources (including CDBG) in the interim.
EHP's "Early Bird" program, through its written agreements, support,
follow-up and outreach, was responsible for a 56% decrease in
re¢idivism during the period of May 1, 1995 through October 31, 1995,
ns compared to the same period of the prior year. While there are multiple
factors at play here, this decrease is largely the result of EHP's program,
which focuses on secure integration into the community upon exit. Such
successes don't come easily or cheaply, however. Indeed, solvency of the
program in 1995 wtts partly the result of the "Early Bird" coordinator's
refusal to accept her salary from January through August.
As EI~ assumes its new, enhanced and crucial role in the community, it is
my hope that Council will recognize us for what we are: a major provider of
temporary housing and quality support services geared toward long-term
solutions. There is no question that those services have positively affected
our community: many who had been chronically homeless and chronically
unemployed are now permanently housed and securely employed; others
whose mental illnesses have prevented them from securing housing and
receiving appropriate treatment have finally found that there are resources
available to them.
Thank you for listening.
Sincerely,
PattScia~ot'~lan
Director
February 4,1996 201-N. 1 st. Ave.#302
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Phone 338-1803
l~ayor Naomi Novick
City Council
Dear ~layor Novick,
I am writing to you regarding a discussion about the Seats Program. I am
vepJ concerned that this problem is coming up again. It was just a few
years ago that the City Coucil looked into this matter. Then they said that
only the impaired would be able to use the Seats Program. I found this
totally disgusting and degrading to the Seniors in this area. Seniors who
have lived here for years deserve much .better treatment.
Here are some facts that make the Seats Program work for the Seniors
today here in Johnson County:
Starting in July through November, the total number of one way trips
was 10,256. Going to the Senior Center for Senior Dining was 5,033. If
these Seniors stayed home and had home delivered meals, they would miss
out on communicating with their peers. Who is going to provide the
medical services? Who is going to deliver the drugs and are doctors going
to start makiMg house calls? These services alone were used by 3,920.
How about grocery stores? Who is going to buy their groceries? This
service was used by 1,303 Seniors. Since this county has something like
9613 Seniors, it sure seems strange the City Council is thinking about
cutting services.
Sincerely yours,
Harold Stager, Vice Chair
Jotmson County Task force
DVIP
Domestic
Violence
intervention
Program
p.o. box 3170
iowa city, iowa
52P.44
24 hour hotlines
(319) 351-1043
1-800-373-1043
buslness line
(319) 351-1042
adminbtrative
(319) 354-784O
On behal£ of the residents,
and volunteers of the
Program we would like
for your altruism. Your contr%bution
is greatly appreciated.
The Domestic Violence Intervention
receives 200 ohone calls a day] gverv night
provides shelter to an averaae of 45-50 women
children.
to provide
violence.
board members, staff
Domestic Violence Intervention
to extend our deepest gratitude
of kx~ ~ick~b~
Program (DVIP)
the DVIP
and
Your donation has enabled us to continue
services to individuals affected bv domestic
Thank You for your Sueoort!
Sincereiv,
Cris Kinkead
A Urf;~l ~ Ages3cy
TRAINING FOR
INTERVENTION PROCEDU~ES
R. Allan Mebus
1026 Denbigh Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246-4914
Congratulations! You have trained over 100 people in the TIPS program. In recognition of
your dedication and service to your community we present you with the enclosed plaque.
Through your efforts, over 100 people have b~en trained to reduce drunk driving and the
misuse of alcohol. Thsnk~ to you and the commitment of other TIPS trainers like you, we have
certified over halfa million people nationwide:
We commend you for your wi111n~ness to go one step beyond creating awareness and actually
teach people the sldll., necessary to prevent the problems associated with the misuse of alcohol. We
look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.
Marcia Travers
Director of Training
1101 Wnso~ BOOLSV~o ~ 1700 ,~,L~;ro~, VA 22209 (703) 5244200
F~,: (703) 524-1487
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lVI~MO
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor Naomi Novick and council members ,'l
February 2, 1996
Thank you for the oppormnlty to share with you the significant changes which
are taking place with the Festival this year and the need for your support. In
summary, the most important change is that we are positioning ourselves as a
regional cultural attraction by moving to weekends only, but will be
maintaining our community and university-based programming. Also, the
Festival is becoming a producer, as well as a promoter, of events.
Our costs are increasing significantly this year with our expanded hours and the
production of the Iowa Arts Festival Orchestra, Radio Variety Show and Iowa
Grandstand. We also have a need to retain a greater amount of our budget for
operating expenses following the Festival. A $5000 grant from the City of
Iowa City's hotel/motel tax, whether allocated through the City or the Iowa
city / Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau, would greatly enhance our
efforts.
Every effort has been made to seek additional funds fr(~m the private and the
public sector. At least $15,000 ofinkind donations have been received from
printing, design and photographic services. Already, we have pledges from
new sources in the local business community and have received a $9,000 grant
fi'om the Department of Cultural Affairs.
The receipt of a grant at the $5000 level or above helps all of our future
fundraising efforts. Most grants submitted by our staff includes mention oflhe
1994/5 girl from the City of'Iowa City as indication of local support.
Foundation boards and corporations do consider the extent of community and
city support when deciding to fund projects. Your grant enhances our ability
to receive outside funds.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to share our many exciting changes for
the 1996 Iowa Arts Festival. I look forward to your response and am available
to answer any questions you may have.
FOL,t,.OWINQ I~ ,,~ "~ "~
DOCUMENT AVAILABLE
The undersigned board members of the Iowa Arts Festival,
who attended the January 31, 1996 board meetinq aqree with
· the accompanying letter.
TOM HARKIN
FEB 0 5 1gg8
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1502
Ja/~uary 25, 1996
Mayor Suss~ Horowitz
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Horowitz:
Thank you for your recent letter. I am always glad to hear
from you.
I appreciate having the benefit of your views on S. 1316,
the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1995. This legislation
strikes a compromise between water supplies and environmental
groups, between consumer cost and mitigation of possible health
effects. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator
Carol Browner has praised the legislation saying it "strikes the
delicate balance" between local flexibility and public safety.
I am pleased the Senat9 voted unanimously to approve S. 1316
on November 29, 1995. This legislation will expand the us9 of
cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment in the standards used
by the EPA-for drinking water quality.
As you may know, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) offered a
~right to know" amendment during the debate on this legislation.
Her amendment would have required local water systems to report
any present contaminants in their water to all consumers. While
I supported Senator Boxer's amendment, the Senate unfortunately
voted 59-40 to table (kill) it.
Again, thanks for sharing your views with me. Please don't
hesitate to let me know how you feel on any issue that concerns
you.
Sincerely,
Tom Harkin
United States
Senator
TH/dmc
61%
February 7, 1996
Pain Ehrhardt
1029 E. Court St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Ms. Ehrhardt:
This letter is in response to your January 30, 1996, letter to Gary Klinefalter regarding the
property at 1036 East Court Street. In your letter you expressed concern about how the City
handled this code compliance situation and what implication this has for future enforcement
of violations in your neighborhood.
In handl!ng any code violation, the City's goal is to achieve code compliance rather than to
punish. Litigation. occurs only after a citizen refuses to work with the City to bring about
compliance within a reasonable time period. As opposed to litigation, we find that working
with citizens to develop a code compliance plan results in higher compliance rates, i~ less
costly, and achieves compliance within shorter time periods. Litigation is costly, time
consuming, and unpredictable.
Regarding code violations at 1036 East Court Street, the City is actively involved in seeking
full compliance with both the Housing Code and the Zoning Code. The property owner has
accepted his mistake in this matter, started the process of securing a rental permit, and
agreed to reduce occupancy to the legal limits by May 15, 1996. The property at 1036 East
Court Street cannot by law be returned to owner-occupied, single-family status; however,
occupancy is being reduced to no more than three unrelated individuals and a rental permit
is I~ing required. You should also be aware this property could be converted to a legal duplex
use under current zoning laws.
Enforcement actions taken to date by the City in this matter are as follows:
10/10/95
Investigated complaint from neighbor that 1036 East Court Street was being
used as a rental property. Initial information indicated property owner-
occupied. Further investigation found that property was not owner-occupied.
12/18/95 Sent Notice of Violation for lack of rental permit to property owner.
Pain Ehrhardt
February 7, 1 996
Page 2
12/27/95
Discussed Notice of Violation of 12/18/95 with property owner. Discovered
that 1036 East Court Street was occupied by five persons. Informed property
owner that the property was over occupied.
1/2/96
Sent Notice of Violation for over occupancy to property owner.
1/26/96
Contacted original complainant concerning enforcement approach. Complainant
affirmed the City enforcement approach.
1/29/96
Contacted property owner regarding compliance plan. Property owner agreed
to reduce occupancy by May 15, 1996, and immediately schedule a rental
housing inspection.
2/1/96
Conducted rental housing inspection at 1036 East Court Street.
2/2/96
Sent Notice of Violation concerning housing inspection conducted 2/1/96.
Property owner given the standard 30 days to correct housing code violations.
2/6/96
Received written confirmation from property owner regarding compliance plan.
3/5/96
Reinspect property to check compliance with housing code.
in summary, the City's enforcement action is resulting in code compliance with both the
Housing and Zoning codes.' The code compliance plan represents voluntary commitment to
compli~ith the law and avoids costly, time consuming and unpredictable litigi~tion.
Douglas W. Boothroy, Director
Department of Hou~.,ing & Inspection Services
cc: Steve Atkini, City Manager
To: IO~ CITY CLERK
Z-?-9§ U~-%/.~-, -p,".' - o
Johnson Counl~
Don S~hr, Chairpormn '
Jo- Bolkoom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephea P. Ladna
Sally Slutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 8, 1996
FORMAL MEETING
. Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re.'. formal minutes of January 25th.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. 9:00 a.m. ,. Public Hearing on Zoning and Platting Applications:
a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning
applications:
Application Z9551 of Kim & Curt Hynek, Swisher, requesting
rezoning of 1.241 acres from A1 Rural to RS. Suburban Residential
of certain property described as being in the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4
of Section 1; Township 81 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M.
in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the west side
of L Road NW, approximately 3/4 of a mile north of its intersection
with 120th Street NW in Monroe Iwp.).
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 3566000
FAX: (319) 356-6086
To: IO~ CITY CL~I(
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Agenda 2-8-96
2.
Page 2
Application Z9552 of Bernard & Opal Huber, owner, Cedar
Rapids, signed by Dean Beranek of MMS Consultants Inc.,
requesting re'zoning of 3.0 acres from C2 Commercial to M1 Light
Industrial of certain property described as being in the South 1/2 of
Section 22; and the North 1/2 of Section 27; all in Township 81
North; Range. 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(Yhis property is located on the east side of Old Highway 218 NW,
approximately 1/2 mile north of its intersection with Cth-tis Bridge
Road NE in Madison Twp.).
Application Z9553 of Hal Knowling, owner, North Liberty, signed
by Come McRoberts, Coralville, requesting rezoning of 1.99 acres
from A1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential of certain property
described as being in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 2;
Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This property is located on the south side of 340th
Sh'eet 8W, approximately 0.6 miles west of its intersection with
Cosgrove Road SW in Hardin Twp.).
Application Z9554 of Jay Stolba & Sarah Ordover,'owners, Cedar
Rapids, requesting rezoning of 1.93 acres from A.1 Rural to RS
Suburban Residential of certain property described as being Lot 1
of McAllister Creek Subdivision located in tho SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4
of Section 5; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M.
in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the west side
of Highway 965 NW, approximately 1/4 of a mile north of its
intersection with 120th Street NW in Jefferson Twp.).
b) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications:
Application S9588 of Vernon & Jenny Kucera, signed by Vemon
Kucera, requesting prel'uninary and final plat approval of Kuchee-
Koo Second Addition, a subdivision described as being located in
the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 15; Township 81 North;
Range 8 Wesi of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa_.(Thi~I~ a
1-lot, 4.52 acre, fannstead split, located 2.0 miles south bf l:Tam-_--
Johnson Road on the east side of Derby Avenue in Mom.o.e Twp;~.
To~ I0~ CITY CLER~
Agenda 2-8-96 Page $
2. Application S9591 of J. Wesley Hechstedler requesting preliminary
and final plat approval of W. & A. Addition, a subdivision located
inthe SE 1/4 of the N//1/4 and the NE 1/4 of the SR 1/4 of Section
14; Township 78 North; Range § West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 1-lot, 4.0 acre, farmstead split, located on
the west side of Cosgrove Road SW, approximately 1/2 mile south
of 500th Street SW in Washington Twp.).
Application S9592 of Connie J. McRoberts requesting preliminary
and final plat approval of Knowling Subdivision, a subdivision
located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 2; Township 79
North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(this is a 1-1or, 5.00 acre, residential subdivision, located on the
south side of B40th Street SW, approximately 0.6 of a mile west of
its intersection with Cosgrove Road SW in Hardin Twp.).
Application 89593 of Jay Stolba requesting preliminary and final '
plat approval of McAllister Creek Second Subdivision (A
Resubdivision of Lot 1, McAllister Creek Subdivision), a
subdivision located in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of.Section 5;
Township 81 North; Range 7 West of ~e 5th P.M. in Johnson.
County, Iowa (This is a 2-lot, 4.36 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the west side of Highway 965 NW, approximately .25
miles north of its intersection with 120th Street NW in Jefferson
Application S9594 of David Michael Forrest, signed by Dean
Berauek of MMS Consultants Inc., requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Chain Ridge Subdivision, Part One, a
subdivision located in the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 27;
Township 81 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 2-lot, 14.56 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the south side of Pine Brook Avenue NE at ]ts-~outhwest
end m Big Grove Twp.). :
Application S9596 of Karen Long requesting preliminar~:'~nd
plat approval of Sugar Woods Subdivision, a subdivision located in
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the South 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section ll; Township 78 North;
Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in John.~on County, Iowa (this is a
1-lot, 2.19 acre, Highway Commercial subdivision, located on the
east side of Sand Road SE, approximately 1/4 of a mile north of
the intersection of Sand Road SE and 490th Street SE in Pleasant
Valley Twp.).
Application S9597 of Stephanie A. Leonard requesting preliminary
and final plat approval of Leonard's Subdivision, a subdivision
located in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 25; Township 78'
North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in John.~on County, Iowa
(This is a 1-1or with one outlot, 39.58 acre, farmstead split, located
on the west side of Maier Avenue SE, 3/4 of a mile north of 560th
Street SE in Sharon Twp.).
Application S9598 of Harold Fiala requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Fiala Subdivision, a subdivision located in the SW
1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 6; Township 81 North; Range 5
West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (rhis is a 1-lot,
2.90 acre, residential subdivision, located on the north side of
110th Street NE, approximately 1.0 mile east of the Highway 1 NE
and 110th Street NE intersection in Cedar Twp.).
Application 89599 of Doris Moore requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Moore Subdivision, a subdivision located in the
SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 29; Township 79 North; Range 7
West of the 5th P.M. m Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 1-lot,
23.44 acre, farmstead split, located on the north side of Black
Diamond Road SW, approximately 1/4 of a mile east of the Black
Diamond Road SW and Half Moon Avenue SW intersection in
Union Twp.).
6. Business from the County Auditor.
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Agenda 2-8-96
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
other
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7. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Report re: other items.
8. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Action re: accept low bid of $373,900.07 from Iowa Bridge and
Culvert, Inc. for Johnson County Project BRO8-905206) (Structure
R-6-1 located in Section 1-78-7 and Section 6-78-6) and authorize
Chairperson to sign contract and bond for same.
b) Recogmtion of Evelyn Wolfe as Emergency Medical Services Instructor
of the year and authorize the Chairperson to send a letter of
congratulations.
Recognition of George Chaloupka of Solon for his 40 years of active
volunteer service to the Solon Fire Department and authorize the
Chairperson to send a letter of congratulations.
d) Discussion/action re: Grant Agreements between Iowa Department of
Natural Resources and Johnson County for Well Abandonment Grant
and Well Water Testing Grant.
e) Other
9. Adjourn to informal meeting.
a) Discussion re: budgets.
b) Inquiries and reports from the public.
Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
d) Report from the County Attorney.
Other
10. Adjournment.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
· Date: February 9, 1996
To: Steve Arkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director of Parking and Transit
Re: Dave Couchman's Comments
Thursday, February 8, 1996, I requested Transit Operator Dave Couchman to further explain his
proposed cuts in the transit management. I requested that he take the duties currently performed
by the supervisors and propose how these would be redistributed to get the job done. Dave at
that time informed me the had no Idea what management did so he could offer no suggestions
as to how the work could be redistributed.
During this conversation I told Mr. Couchman that I would be willing to discuss further with him
any recommendations he had that would impact on the transit budget. He has advised me that
he will contact me in the future and let me know of his suggestions.
Febmary8,1996
Mr. Harold Cozad
412 Douglass Court
Iowa City, IA 52246
Dear Mr. Cozad:
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
I have checked into your complaint regarding the towing of your vehicle on January 30, 1996.
The City was responding to complaints from residents on Douglass Court about inadequate
snow removal. Four cars in your neighborhood, which had not been rapred since the snowfall
five days earllet, were cited for violation of the 48-hour "street storage" limit and were towed
on that day. This was to allow for mi3re thoreugh snow removal.
The 48-hour parking limit is usually enforced on a complaint basis. Normally, vehicles parked
in violation are cited and a notice warning of potential removal is attached. However, when
such vehicles are a hazard or sedous impediment to the use of the street, they am removed
immediately. We would prefer to give advance warning to everyone before towing their vehicle.
However, we do experience many situations similar to youre during snow removal and, in such
cases, we must weigh the convenience to the vehicle owner of parking on the street versus the
dght of each adjacent resident to have passable streets and safe access to their homes. In
such cases, the latter must be given precedence.
I hope this information is helpful in explaining the basis for the City's actions.
Sincerely.
Naomi J. No'vick
Mayor
cc: CityCouncil
CityManager
February 2, 1996
Don Kemp
316 Riverview Dr.
Dacorah, IA 52101
Re:
Utility Account #: 064-355-16
Service Address: 819 Rider St.
Dear Mr. Kemp,
Your letter of January 30 was presented to the City Council at the January
30 Council Meeting. It was then referred to me for response as the
Treasury Division is responsible for administering the utility account bill and
collection policies as established by the City Code.
I understand your disagreement with being held responsible for a tenants'
bill. Our collection system is limited to sending letters or transferring unpaid
delinquent balances to an active account in the same account holders' name.
As you are a property owner of residential rental properties, it is important
that we explain our collection system.
In reference to the delinquent balance due for the above account, I had
received a phone call from your previous tenant and account holder for the
above account, Hillary Grief. She advised me that she planned on paying the
964.08 balance due. Payment of 964.08 was received on January 29. I
have alerted the staff of your mailed payment. We will return your payment
if it comes into our office.
To explain our collection system, our procedures were changed in 1994 to
coincide with a change in Chapter 384.84 of the State Code, Rates and
charges-billing and collection--contracts. That chapter stipulates that all
rates and charges for water, sewer, storm water drainage and solid waste
disposal, if not paid as per City ordinance, are a lien upon the property or
premises served by these services. That same chapter specifically defined the
collection procedures for any delinquency on a residential rental property. It
reads ': .... for a residential rental property, where the water service is
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separately metered and paid directly by the tenant, such is exempt from a
lien for delinquent water charges, after the landlord gives written notice to
the City that the tenant is liable". This only references water charges being
exempt from a lien. Other services provided by the City are collected
through the lien process.
The City of Iowa City simplified the State requirements in exempting water
charges on residential rental properties. We do not require a written notice
from the property owner that a tenant is liable. We automatically exempt
delinquent water charges from a lien when the charges are on a residential
rental property and the account is in the tenants' name (Chapter 1 4-3A-6).
Delinquent charges and fees for sewer, solid waste and recycling on a
residential rental property in a tenant's name, would be a lien on the property
and would be certified to the county and collected in the same manner as
property taxes.
The following information defines our collection action on active versus
inactive delinquent accounts.
ACTIVE DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS:
1) A collection letter is sent to the account holder 30 days after the bill
date. This letter provides the opportunity for a hearing and explains the
discontinuance of service procedures that would follow if payment is not
received within a specified time period. In addition, a written notice is
posted at the property not less than five (5) calendar days in advance of any
discontinuance of service(s). If service is discontinued, such would be
resumed after payment in the form of cash, money order, cashiers check or
MasterCard or Visa credit card is received in the Treasury Division office.
INACTIVE OR CLOSED DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS:
1 ) A collection letter is sent to the account holder 30 days after the final bill.
If the account is in a tenant's name, a copy of this letter is mailed to the
owner or manager as listed on the account records.
If there is another active account in the same account holder's name as on
the inactive delinquent account, a special letter is sent with the 30 day
collection letter advising that any balance due on the inactive account will be
transferred to the active account, if it is not paid in seven (7) days. The
transferred delinquent balance would then be collected with the next bill on
the active account.
2) For those inactive or closed accounts that were in an owner's name, a
second collection letter is sent to the account holder 60 days after the final
bill, Further collection for an account in a tenants' name is included in the
annual lien collection process explained below.
LIEN COLLECTION PROCESS:
1) On an annual basis, letters are mailed to the account holder and owner.
This letter advises the delinquent balance due, the date and time of a public
hearing and offers the account holder and/or owner the opportunity to appear
at the hearing, and explains that the delinquent account would be presented
to the City Council for approval to adopt as a lien by resolution.
I have enclosed copies of the City Code and State Code that reference these
procedures.
In your case, Mr. Kemp, your tenant, Hillary Grier, received her letter
concerning the delinquent balance and submitted payment in full. Again, we
will return your payment if such is received in this office.
Please feel free to contact me at 319-356-5065 regarding our collection
system or utility accounts.
Sincerely,
Dianna Donahue
Customer Service Manager
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
enc: Code of Iowa, Chapter 384.84, City Code Chapter 14-3A-6
14-3A-6
establishing the account shall first
execute a written agreement with the
Department of Public Works. Such
accounts shall be governed by Article
F of this Chapter, Wastewater Treat-
ment Works User Charges. (1994
Code)
14-3A-6: BILLING AND
PROCEDURES;
ACCOUNTS:
COLLECTION
DELINQUENT
A. Delinquency:
1. Billings for services provided to
properties for any one service period,
as defined by regulations established
by the City and approved by resolution
of the City Council, shall be submitted
to account holders within thirty (30)
calendar days after the end of the
billing period and shall be due and
payable within fifteen (15) calendar
days after the date of the billing.
2. If payment in full is not received,
the account(s) shall be deemed delin-
quent. For locations which receive
City water, wastewater and/or solid
waste services, the account holders
shall be billed and collected as a sin-
gle account, and in the event of a
delinquency in payment as to either
water, wastewater or solid waste ser-
vices, subsequent payments shall be
credited first to the delinquent billings
and then to the current billing.
3. If any check or automatic bank
debit for payment of utility services is
returned, for any reason, to the City
from the financial institution from
which it is written, a service fee shall
be assessed as provided In Title 3,
Chapter 4 of the City Code. Automatic
14-3A-6
bank debit system, known as Sure
Pay, is available to pay for services
billed for which a discount is provided
in Title 3, Chapter 4 of the City Code.
Imposition of a Lien for Unpaid Servic-
es:
1. The City shall have a lien upon the
property of any account holder or
property owner who has failed to pay
for water, wastewater and/or solid
waste services, including fees and
penalties. After written notice and
public hearing, the City shall adopt the
amount of the lien by resolution, and
the City Clerk shall certify such
amount and file the same with the
County, to be assessed against the
property and collected in the same
manner as a property tex, as provided
by State law.
2. For residential rental properties
where the charges for service are
separately metered and paid directly
by the tenant and when the utility
account is in the current tenant's
name, the rental property is exempt
from a lien but only for delinquent
water charges. (1994 Code)
14-3A-7: DISCONTINUANCE AND RES.
TORATION OF SERVICE:
A. Notice:
1. In the event an account holder fails
to pay the full amount of the billing for
City utility services within thirty (30)
calendar days after the billing date,
service may be discontinued but only
after giving the account holder written
notice and an opportunity for a hear-
ing before the Director of Finance or
City
i )
.~384,83. CITY FINANCE
384.83 Procedures for revenue bonds and
pledge orders.
1. A city may ~ssue revenue bonds pursuant to a
re$olutian of the governing body of the city utility~
combined utility syatem. c~ty enterprise. or combined
city enterprise. adopted at a regular or special meet-
ing by a majority of the total number of members to
which the governing body ~s antitied.
2. c. Before the governing body institutes pro-
ceedmgs for the issuance of revenuebonds. it shall fix
a time and place of meeting at which ~t proposes to
take action and give notice by publication in the man-
ner directed in section 362.3. The notice must include
a statement of the time and place of the meeting, the
maximum amount of the proposed revenue bonds,
the purpose or purposes for which the revenue bonds
wdl be issued. and the city utility, combined util!ty
system. city enterprise, or combined city enterprise
v~hose net revenues will be used to pay the revenue
bonds and interest on them. The governing body shall
at the meeting receive oral or written objections from
any resident or property owner of the city. ,After all
objecuons have been received and considered. the
governing body may. at the meeting or any adjourn-
ment of the meeting. take additional action for the
issuance e~ the bonds or abandon the proposal to
issue bonds. Any resident or property owner of the
city may appeal a decision of the governing body to
take addttional action to the district court of the
county in which any part of the ctty is located within
fifteen days after the additional action is taken. but
the additional action of the governing body is final
and conclusive unless the court finds that the gov-
erning body exceeded its authority. The provisions of
this subsection with respect to notice. hearing, and
appeal ~n connection with the issuance of revenue
bonds are in lieu of those contained in chapter 73A or
any other law
b. Separate purposes may be incorporated in a
single notice of intention to institute proceedings or
separate purposes may be incorporated in separate
notices and. after an opportunity for filing objections,
the governing body may include in a single issue of
revenue bonds any number or combination of pur-
poses
3. Revenue bonds may bear dates. bear Interest
at rates not exceeding thai permitted by chapter 74A,
mature m one or more matailments. be in either
coupon or registered form. carry registration and
conversion pnvileges~ be payable as to princtpal and
interest at times and places. be subject to terms of
redemptmn prior to ma~.urity w~th or without pre-
mium. and be in one or more denominations. all as
provtded by the resolution of the governing body
authorrang their issuance. The resolution may also
prescribe additional provisions. terms. conditions.
and covenants which the governing body deems ad-
visable. consistent with the provisions of the city
code. including provisions for creating and maintain-
ing reserve funds. the issuance of additional revenue
bonds ranking on a parity with such revenue bonds
and additional revenue bonds junior and subordinate
to such revenue bonds. and that such revenue bonds
shall rank on a parity with or be junior and subor-
dinate to any revenue bonds which may be then
outStanding. Revenue bonds are a contract between
the city and holders and the resolution is a part of the
contract.
4. If the governing body ~s a city council. the
revenue bonds must be executed by the mayor and
clerk of the city. If the governing body is a utility
board. the revenue bonds must be executed by the
chmrperson and secretary of the board. If coupons are
attached to the revenue bonds. they must be executed
with the original or facsimile signature of the clerk or
secretary. A revenue bond is valid and binding for all
purposes if it bears the signatures of the oncers in
office on the date of the execution of the bonds not-
withelanding that any or all persons whose signa-
tures appear thereon have ceased to be such officerS
prior to the delivery thereof. The issuance ot revenue
bonds must be recorded in the office of the city
treasurer or other financial officer designated by the
council. and a certificate of the recording by the
treasurer or other oWlcer must be printed on the back
of each revenue bond.
5. Revenue bonds and pledge orders issued pur-
suant to this division are negotiable instruments.
6. A city may issue pledge orders purSuant to a
resolution of the governing body of the c~ty utility,
combined utility system. city enterprise, or combined
city enterprise, adopted by a majority of the total
number of members to which the governing body is
enmled. at a regular or special meeting. ordering
their issuance and delivery in payment for all or part
of the cost of a project. Pledge orders may bear in-
terest at rates not exceeding that permitted by chap-
ter 74A.
7. The physical properties of a city utility. com-
bined utility system, city enterprise, or combined city
enterprise may not be pledged or mortgaged to secure
the payment of revenue bonds or pledge orders or the
interest thereon.
{C35. §5903-f4. 6066.f6. -f~: C39. {5903.15,
8066.29-6066.31; C46, 50. §385.4.394.6-394-8: C58.
62. 66, 71.73, §385.4.386B.10, 394 6-394 8. C75. 77.
79, 81. §384-$3}
83 Acts. ch 90. §26
384.84 Rates and charges -- billing and col-
lection -- contracts.
I. The governing body of a city utility. combined
utility system. city enterprise, or combined city en-
terprise may establish. impose, adjust. and provide
for the collection of rates and charges to produce
gross revenues at least sufficient to pay the expenses
of operation and maintenance of the city utility. com-
bined utihty system, city enterprise. or combined city
enterprise. When revenue bonds or pledge orders are
issued and outstanding pursuant to this division. the
governing body shall establish. impose, adjust. and
provide for the collection of rates to produce gross
revenues at least sufficient to pay the expenses of
operation and maintenance of the city utility, corn°
bined utility system. city enterprise. or combined city
enterprise. and to leave a balance of net revenues
sufflc~ent to pay the principal of and interest on the
revenue bonds and pledge orders as they become due
and to maintain a reasonable reserve for the payment
of pnnclpal and interest. and a sufficient portion of
net revenues must be pledged for that purpose. Rates
must be established by ordinance of the council or by
resolution of the trustees. published in the same
manner as an ordinance.
2. a. Acltyutdityorenterpriseservicetoaprnp.
erty or premises, including services orsewer systems,
storm water drainage systems, sewage treatment.
solid waste collection, water, solid waste disposal. or
any of these services, may be discontinued if the
account for the service becomes delinquent. Gas or
electric service provided by a city utility or enterprise
shall be discontinued only as provided by section
4?6 20, and discontinuance of those services are sub-
ject to rules adopted by the utilities board of the
department of commerce.
b. I£ more than one city utility or enterprise ser-
vice ~s billed to a property or premises as a combined
servtce account, all of the services may be discontin-
ued if the account becomes delinquent.
c A city utility or enterprise service to a property
or premises shall not be discontinued unless prior
written notice Is sent to the account holder bv ordi-
nary mall. informing the account holder of the ~ature
of the delinquency and affording the account holder
the opportunity for a hearing prior to discontinuance
of service. If the account holder is a tenant, and if the
owner or landlord of the property has made a written
request for notice. the notice shall also be given to the
owner or landlord.
3. a All rates or charges for the services &sewer
systems. storm water drainage systems. sewage treat.
ment. solid waste collection. water. solid waste dis-
pesal. or any of these services. if not paid as provided
by ordinance of the council or resolution of the trust-
ees. are a lien upon the property or premises served
by any of these services upon certification to the
county treasurer that the rates or charges are due.
b. This lien may be imposed upon a property or
premises even ira city utility or enterprise service to
the property or premises has been or may be discon-
tinued as provided in this section.
c A lien for a city utility or enterprise service
shall not be certified to the county treasurer /'or
collection unless prior written notice of intent to
certify a lien ts guven to the account holder of the
delinquent account. If the account holder is a tenant,
and if the Owner or landlord of the property has made
a written request for notice, the notice shall also be
given to the owner or landlord. The notice shall be
sent to the appropriate persons by ordinary mail not
less than ten days prior to certification of the lien to
the county treasurer.
d For a residential rental property where a
charge for water service is separately metered mud
paid directly by the tenant. the rental property is
exempt from a lien for those delinquent charges
CITY FIN/uh/CE, §384.84
incurred after the landlord guves written notice to the
city utdity or enterprise that the tenant is liable for
the charges and a deposit not exceeding the usual
cost of ninety days of water service is paid to the
utility or enterprise Upon receipt. the utility or
enterprise shall acknowledge the notice and deposit.
A written notice shall contain the name of the tenant
responsible for charges. address of the property that
the tenant is to occupy, and the date that the occu.
panty begins. A change in tenant shall require a new
written notice and deposit. When the tenant moves
from the rental property, the city utility or enterprise
shall return the deposit if the water service charges
are paid in full and the lien exemption shall be lifted
from the rental property. The lien exemption for
rental property does not apply to charges for repairs
to a water service ~f the repair charges become de-
linquent.
4. A lien shall not be imposed pursuant to this
section for a delinquent charge of less than five
dollars. The governing body of the city utility or
enterprise may charge up to five dollars, and the
county treasurer may charge up to two dollars. as an
administrative expense of certifying and filing this
lien. which amounts shall be added to the amount of
the lien to be collected at the time of payment of the
assessment from the payer Administrative expenses
collected by the count), treasurer on behal for the city
utility or enterprise shall be paid to the governing
body of the city utility or enterprise. and those col-
lected by the county treasurer on behalf of the county
shall be credited to the county general fund. The lien
has equal precedence w~th ordinary taxes. may be
certified to the county treasurer and collected in the
same manner as taxes. and is not divested by a
judicial sale
5. A governing body may declare all or a certain
portion of a city as a storm water drainage system
chstrict for the purpose of establishing. imposing,
adjusting, and providing for the collection &rates as
provided in this section. The ordinance provisions for
collection of rates of a storm water drainage system
may prescribe a formula for determination of the
rates which may include criteria and standards by
which benefits have been previously determined for
special as. sessments for storm water public improve.
ment projects under this chapter
6 a. The governing body of a city utility. com-
bined utility system. city enterprise, or combined city
enterprise may:
(1) BY ordinance of the council or by resolutlun of
the trustees published in the same manner as an
ordinance, establish. impose. adjust, and provide for
the collection o£charges for corm ectlon to aci ty utility
or combined utility system.
(2) Contract for the use of or services provided by
a city utility, combined utility system. oty enterprise,
or combined city enterprise with persons whose type
or quantity of use or service is unusual.
(3) Lease for a period not to exceed fifteen years
all or part of a city enterprise or combined city
enterprise, if the lease will not reduce the net rev-
February 6, 1996
Cathleen F. McCready
1108 Oakcrest St., #11
Iowa City, IA 52246
Re: License #: VYT777
Ticket #: 476312
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Ms. McCready:
Your letter of February 2, to contest the above parking ticket, has been
submitted to the Administrative Review Board. The results of their review
will be forwarded to you via first-class mail, sent to the above address. You
may expect a decision within four (4) to six (6) weeks.
Should you have questions concerning the action on this review board, you
are welcome to call our Customer Service Representatives, 356-5066.
Sincerely,
Dianna Donahue
Customer Service Manager
cc: Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Cathleen E. McCready
1108 Oakcrest,/tl 1
Iowa City, IA
DATE: 2/2/96
RE: Contesting charge of parking ticket (/tAA00476312)
I wish to contest the charge of $5.00 for parking in a 'marked stall' on Linn St.,
comer of Linn/Washington.
I am very aware that the Parking Division of Iowa City is diligent about handing
out parking tickets on a minute-to-minute basis downtown; hence, I am doubly careful to
check for metered parking, special zoning, fire hydrants, etc.
On this particular day, with an Iowa snowstorm coming down, I parked my car
for a lousy half hour before my car was ticketed - with no 'marked stall' markings or 'no
parking' signs in sight. I even fed the parking meter, which, together with the parking
ticket, became a very expensive lunch. If these 'marked stall' markings are under the
snow, isn't this a dishonest manner to collect parking revenue? Please explain.
I would appreciate that this fine be dropped, as I contribute enough to the
pursestrings oflowa City with legitimate parking tickets.
Sincerely, . /Q
Cathleen E. McCready ,}
co: Mayor Naomi Novick
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 9, 1396
To: City Council
From: Madan Karr
Re: Revised Schedule for the February & March of 1996
Please mark your calendar accordingly:
Monday, Feb. 12, 6:30 -
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:00-
7:30 -
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m.
Work Session cancelled
Work Session
Formal
Work Session
Budget
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30 -
Work Session
Public Works Design Standards
Capital Improvements
Fdnge Area
Monday, Feb. 26, 6:30 -
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7:30 -
Work Session
Conference Board meeti.ng
Fp~al
Monday, March 4, 6:30 --
Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 -
Special Work Session
Special Formal
Monday, March 25, 6:30
Tuesday, March 26, 7:30
Work Session
Formal
THIRD
REVISION
Please call with any questions you may have.
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February 13, 1996
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1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. No business.
3. Recess.
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The framework for developing the design plan comes from an assessment and understanding
the issues and conditions in the area, as well as known plans and proposals, the generation
alternative scenarios and the development of a plan "vision" and strategy for implementation.
In order to guide the planning effort and develop the Design Plan vision, the plan incorporates
the following eight principles:
· ov~s~on of pubhc spaces that are well*placed and well-designed s~tes for public gathering.
· Recommended improvements to encourage safe pedestrian and bicycle use of streets and
walkways in the Near Southside redevelopment area, including elements to make public areas
more accessible to people with disabilities, and to make Burlington Street a safer and more
attractive street for pedestrians to cross.
Suggestions which may lead to revisions to the Iowa City zoning regulations that prescribe
design elements to create a "unifying sense of place" through architectural guidelines and
public improvement projects.
Promotion and encouragment of mixed use redevelopment for the area south of Court Street
at an appropriate scale, including residential development and small scale commercial enterprises
such as restaurants, outdoor cafes and/or small shops.
· Identification of suitable locations for public art that reinforce a "sense of place" and public
gathering areas.
· Continuity be~een the Near Southside redevelopment area and the Central Business District.
· Enhancements to security and safety through appropriate application of elements within the
Near Southside Neighborhood.
· Emphasis on environmentally sensitive and cost effective design concepts.
Area Wide Cohesivehess
Area wide cohesiveness is promoted through the incorporation of three design considerations:
ni ' ' " ' '
u fy~n~ streetscape elements, on-street parking features, and a green hnks concept. These ~tems
within the Design Plan can provide an enhanced public environment by promotingpublic gathering
and visual attractiveness, as well as reducing pedestrian, automobile and bicycle conflicts.
Streetscape
The term "streetscape" refers to elements of the public domain such as streets, medians, sidewalks,
lighting, and landscaping. Cohesive streetscapes contribute a sense of visual appeal, desirability,
and marketability to an area. As part of this plan, the streetscape character will change with
specific elements within each district, but uniform plantings of trees along streets and pedestrian
walks throughout the area will assist in promoting cohesivehess within the Near Southside. Further
studies and an inventory of existing tree locations, species, and conditions will need to be
undertaken as design improvements are initiated. Healthy, mature specimens should be preserved
and incorporated with new plantings whenever possible.
On-Street Parking
In addition to the presence of traditional streetscape elements, on-street parking is prevalent
throughout the Near Southside. The Design Plan proposes that on-street parking be visually
enhanced by e,x!.end!ng the,c. urb, line, ge,nerally_at i.nters.ecti.o. ns; or b.y cu..tting i.n!o !he_ex. is. tinf~. cu.rb
¢o,ncep~ual Lighting Elements
!l~.- ~ ' '-'~ ":" Burlington Street
~ Downfawn Extensmn, - .......
· Ralston Creek,
· .'.· - .... ·~ ·. unlYersltv aT IOWa . -
, .~" - ... ' oanners on existing street lights . : -- . ~.... '. . - . .. . ,
· .-... ~. ,~-. ~ -. · Event banners ' · : . . ,
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~ ' ' ...... ~ Government Center ~ slandS~uar~-
' To represent the implemental/on
of a traditional or formal element
LOCATION
~REA WIDE
SHORT RAHGIE (0-2 YEARS)
ORGANIZATION AND EARLY ACTION
* CREATE IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH CITY · COl,
REPRESENTATIVES AND STAFF * IMP/
o DESIGNATE RETAIL STREETS AND AREAS TO PROMOTE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT IN · BEGJ
CLUSTERS · IMP/
~ DETERMINE POLICIES ON INCENTIVES AND FINANCE · IMPL
° IMPLEMENT POLICIES ON "HUMAN SCALE" HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAl.
DEVELOPMENT
· CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDSCAPE INVENTORY (STREET TREES)
~uc~l Ponying I[Jen~ents
ffon Street
existing brick accent pavers
ed paving treatments at pedestrian landing zones
.an, Chnton, and Gilbert Street intersections)
'"Downtown Extension ~
.. "~ · Brick accent pavers incorporated w;th exisling sidewalk framework
· ' :~ · Extend "plaza quality" treatment from downtown along Clinton Street
we ex,sting sidewalk framework with enhanced paving
lent at key intersections
Rock I,~land Square
· Br,ck paving enhancement along commercial streels
· Preserve existing sidewalk framework in residennal areas
' Example [11unrahons ore no! recom'~enc[a~ons [or specific pay,rig delails I11us'rahons are ~ntended
to co'mnumco~e conceptual vanol~on$ ot elemenls among
RANGE (2-5 YEARS)
.EVELOPMENT CATALYSTS
LONG RANGE (5 + YEARS)
ENHANCEMENTS AND SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS
. f FORTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
· A/HERE NECESSARY
) :NTERSECTIONS AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES
I;RE, STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS AND LANDSCAPE MEDIAN
WHERE NECESSARY
· COMPLETE GREEN-LINKAGES CONCEPT
· COMPLETE STREET TREE PLANTINGS
· CONSTRUCT ON.STREET PARKING MODIFICATIONS
· CONTINUE ADA UPGRADES
· ONGOING MAINTENANCE
CFURE, STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS AND LANDSCAPE MEDIAN , ONGOING MAINTENANCE
ES WHERE APPlICABlE
Area Wide Coheslveness
Area wide cohesiveness is promoted through the incorporation of three design considerations:
unifying streetscape elements, on-street parking features, and a "green links" concept. These items
within the Design Plan can provide an enhanced public environment by promoting public gathering
and visual attractiveness, as well as reducing pedestrian, automobile and bicycle conflicts.
Streetscape
The term "streetscape" refers to elements of the public domain such as streets, medians, sidewalks,
lighting, and landscaping. Cohesive streetscapes contribute a sense of visual appeal, desirability,
and marketability to an area. As part of this plan, the streetscape character will change with
specific elements within each district, but uniform plantings of trees along streets and pedestrian
walks throughout the area will assist in promoting cohesiveness within the Near Southside. Further
studies and an inventory of existing tree locations, species, and conditions will need to be
undertaken as design improvements are initiated. Healthy, mature specimens should be preserved
and incorporated with new plantings whenever possible.
On-Street Parking
In addition to the presence of traditional streetscape elements, on-street parking is prevalent
throughout the Near Southside. The Design Plan proposes that on-street parking be visually
enhanced by extending the curb line, generally at intersections, or by cutting into the existing curb
line, to better define the parking lanes or bays. Further detailed study will enable the Public Works
and Planning and Communily Development Departments to determine specific parking considerations
for each street. The Design Plan, for illustrative and conceptual purposes, shows parallel parking
throughout the area, with the exception of areas with existing angled parking and in the Government
Center, where angled parking is recommended.
Green Links
Another area wide feature is a strong "green links" concept, intended to unite the districts identified
in the Near Southside, as well as enhance the design relationship between Downtown and the
Near Southside. Primary links are located along Harrison, Clinton, and Burlington Streets.
Pedestrian movement is promoted through a series of public green spaces, landmark features,
and destinations.
Along Harrison Street, moving west from Gilbert Street, the "green link" features a creek side park
adjacent to Ralston Creek. It continues through Harrison Hill Park, into the Government Center
Civic Park, through a small park at Capitol Street, and onto the University of Iowa Campus to a
green terminus near the Iowa River. This green space is shown on properh/owned by the University
of Iowa and CRANDIC Railroad. University plans for the area west of Capitol Street have not
been fully developed, so it is too early to determine how the green space and link might fit into
this area. As University plans for this area emerge, an ongoing dialogue between the City and
the University should take place to promote development of this feature and determine how the
green space would be compatible with University development. Ultimately, the park should reflect
an image appropriate to the University's campus development. The water features at Ralston
Creek and the Iowa River strengthen the ~o ends of this link.
Green Links
.OCATiON
SHORT RANGE (0-2 YEARS)
ORGANIZATION AND EARLY ACTION
· CREATE IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMITFEE TO WORK WITH CITY
REPRESENTATIVES AND STAFF
· DESIGNATE RETAIL STREETS AND AREAS TO PROMOTE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT IN
CLUSTERS
· DETERMINE POLICIES ON INCENTIVES AND FINANCE
· IMPLEMENT POLICIES ON "HUMAN SCALE' HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
· CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDSCAPE INVENTORY (STREET TREES)
· CONTINUEE
· IMPLEMENT
* BEGIN ADA
· IMPLEMENT I
· IMPLEMENT
~TON STREET
· CONTINUE DIALOGUE WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON MEDIAN
IMPLEMENTATION
· DEVELOP AND ADOPT DETAILED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
· DETERMINE LANDSCAPE MATERIALS FOR MEDIAN
· IMPLEMENT I
· IMPLEMENT
· NN EXTENSION
· DETERMINE FUTURE STREETSCAPE DETAILS FOR EXISTING DOWNTOWN AREA
AND EXTENSION
· UTILIZE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (HIERONYMUS SOUAREI AS CATALYST FOR
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS ALONG EAST SIDE OF CLINTON STREET
(OPPORTUNITY FOR TEST CASE)
· DETERMINE ON.STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· ENHANCE CB-5 DESIGN STANDARDS AND REVIEW TO MORE COMPREHENSIVELY
ADDRESS DESIGN ELEMENTS
· IMPLEMENT
· IMPLEMENT,
· INITIATE MA:
· ONGOING I
MENT CENTER
N CREEl(
· DEVELOP AND ADOPT DETAILED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
· CREATE GOVERNMENT CENTER COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF
GOVERNMENT ENTITIES (FEDERAL, COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, SCHOOL DISTRICT)
AND PROPERTY OWNERS
· CONFIRM GOVERNMENT CONCEPT
· CREATE LAND ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR PARKING RAMP, PARK, AND SCHOOL
BOARD PARKING EXPANSION
o DETERMINE ON-STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· IMPROVE LINKAGE WITHIN HARRISON HILL PARK
"CLEAN UP OF RALSTON CREEK
· DETERMINE ON-STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· DEVELOP DETAILED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
· BEGIN LAND
SCHOOL BC
· BEGIN NEED
WITHIN PAR
· IMPLEMENT
· IMPLEMENT
· IMPLEMENT
· BEGIN LANE
· INVESTIGATt
;LAND SQUARE
, PROMOTE ACTIVE MERCHANlS ORGANIZATION
· CREATE SPECIAL DESIGN REVIEW ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT
· DEVELOP DETAILED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
· DETERMINE ON-STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· IMPLEMENT
· IMPLEMENT
· INITIATE MA
· ONGOING
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lENT CATALYSTS
:OR NEW DEVELOPMENT
~CESSARY
~1ONS AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES
iSCAPE ELEMENTS AND LANDSCAPE MEDIAN
:CESSARY
LONG RANGE (5 + YEARS)
ENHANCEMENTS AND SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS
· COMPLETE GREEN.LINKAGES CONCEPT
· COMPLETE STREE1 TREE PLANTINGS
· CONSTRUCT ON.STREET PARKING MODIFICATIONS
. CONTINUE ADA UPGRADES
· ONGOING MAINTENANCE
TSCAPE ELEMENTS AND LANDSCAPE MEDIAN
~PLICABLE
· ONGOING MAINTENANCE
qDSCAPE DETAILS AS DEVELOPMENT OCCURS
~PROVEMENTS AS DEVELOPMENT OCCURS
NEW DEVELOPMENT
· ONGOING DESIGN REVIEW
· COMPLETE STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION
· CONTINUE MARKETING EFFORTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
IUISITiON FOR PARKING RAMP, CIVIC PARK AND
:OMMUNITY ORIENTED FACILITY TO BE LOCATED
XNDSCAPE DETAILS
IMPROVEMENTS
· CONSTRUCT PARKING RAMP AND PARK
· CONSTRUC1 PARKING LOT EXPANSION FOR SCHOOL BOARD
~,N DSCAPE DETAILS
PARK
EMENTS TO RALSTON CREEK
* DEVELOP PARK
· DEVELOP RALSTON CREEK AS AMENITY
ANDSCAPE DETAILS * ONGOING DESIGN REVIEW
~ ~MPI~C)VFMENTS * CONTINUED MARKETING EFFORTS
Grum~ Link~
Anulhot u~eu wide leutu~a is u simony "g~,~en links" concept, intended to unite the dislricts idenlifiod
in th~ Iq~ur ~uulhsitle, us well us enhance Ihu design relationshi? belwoen Downlown and the
Nero Suuthsid~x Ihimcuy links u~u Ioculed ulony Jc~isun, Ointon, and Burlington Streets.
I~d~shiuu mt~v~mont i~ pt()muled Ilu~ugh c. smi~s v[ public g~oen spaces, Icmdma~k [ealu~es,
Alung Ik.~isgn 5heel, moving w~st t~om Gilbert Sheel, lho "green link" features a c~o~k side park
udiucent lu Rulslun C~guk. It cgnJinu(~s tJuoegh I-tu~dson Hill Pc.k, inlo the Govurnmenl ConJul
Civic Pu~k, tluuugh u smell pc.k at Capilol Sheet, und onJg the Univu~sily of Jow(I Campus to a
g~mm letolinus nm. Ihg luw(: Rivuk lhi~ g~.~ul: spgce is shown on p~OlJulty owned by the Universi~
uf I(]w(i LIIILI CRANDIC Ruihuud. Univmsily pluns Io~ the cllg~ west olCapitol Stloot have not
Jigell tully dgvgJupgd, so il Js luu glibly to dglulnlillu how Ihu g~gm~ space (red link Illighl ~iJ into
lifts u~eu. As Univmsily plans lu~ IJiJs (111](I elllUigi(i, (111 ongoing (liologue between lite City anti
Ihg Unlvglslly shguld lake pluc~ to J]lOIllOJg dc?vgJopnlunl of lifts IO(IIUIO (111d determine how Ihe
~l~mm spucg would
JJg CUml)utiJ~le with Unive~sily dt~vulopmunl. Ullimaloly, the pa~k should ~oflocl
un initlye uj~pfupfiulg Io Ihg Unive~sity s campus duvgJopnlunt. The walu~ Juatulos (it Ralslon
C'lgOk (111d Jhg J~tw(I Rivu~ stl[]n[]lhgn Ihe Iwe ends uf lifts link.
Green Links
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MICROFILMED
BY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
~reen LinKs
Another area wide feature is a strong "green links" concept, intended to unite the districts identifiec
in the Near Southside, as well as enhance the design relationship be~een Downtown and the
Near Southside. Primary links are located along Harrison, Clinton, and Burlington Streets.
Pedestrian movement is promoted through a series of public green spaces, landmark features~
and destinations.
Along Harrison Street, moving west from Gilbert Street, the "green link" features a creek side parl<
adjacent to Ralston Creek. It continues through Harrison Hill Park, into the Government Cente~
Civic Park, through a small park at Capitol Street, and onto the University of Iowa Campus to c
green terminus near the Iowa River. This green space is shown on property owned by the Universit~
of Iowa and CRANDIC Railroad. University plans for the area west of Capitol Street have no~
been fully developed, so it is too early to determine how the green space and link might fit intc
this area. As University plans for this area emerge, an ongoing dialogue between the City anc
the University should take place to promote development of this feature and determine how the
green space would be compatible with U, niversity development. Ultimately, the park should reflec
an image appropriate to the University s campus development. The water features at Ralstor
Creek and the Iowa River strengthen the two ends of this link.
Green Links
· DETERMINE FUTURE STREETSCAPE DETAILS FOR EXISTING DOWNTOWN AREA
AND EXTENSION
UTILIZE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT JHIERONYMUS SQUAREJ AS CATALYST FOR
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS ALONG EAST SIDE OF CLINTON STREET
(OPPORTUNITY FOR TEST CASE)
· DETERMINE ON-STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· ENHANCE CB-5 DESIGN STANDARDS AND REVIEW TO MORE COMPREHENSIVELY
ADDRESS DESIGN ELEMENTS
· IMPLEMENT STREETSCAPE AND LANI
· IMPLEMENT ON-STREET PARKING IM
· INITIATE MARKPING EFFORTS FOR r
· ONGOING DES!GN REVIEW
· DEVELOP AND ADOPT DETAILED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
· CREATE GOVERNMENT CENTER COMMI'rrEE COMPRISED OF
GOVERNMENT ENTITLES (FEDERAL, COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, SCHOOL DISTRICTJ
AND PROPERTY OWNERS
· CONFIRM GOVERNMENT CONCEPT
· CREATE LAND ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR PARKING RAMP, PARK, AND SCHOOL
BOARD PARKING EXPANSION
· DETERMINE ON-STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· BEGIN LAND ASSEMBLY AND ACOUR
SCHOOL BOARD PARKING
· BEGIN NEEDS A~SESSMENT FOR COt,
WITHIN PARKING RAMP
· IMPLEMENT STREETSCAPE AND [AN[
· iMPLEMENT ON STREET PARKING IM
· IMPROVE LINKAGE WITHIN HARRISON HILL PARK
· CLEAN UP OF RALSTON CREEK
· DETERMINE ON-STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· DEVELOP DETAILED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
· IMPLEMENT STREETSCAPE AND LAN[
· BEGIN LAND ACQUISITION FOR PAR
· INVESTIGATE PHYSICAL ENHANCEM
· PROMOTE ACTIVE MERCHANTS ORGANIZATION
· CREATE SPECIAL DESIGN REVIEW ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT
· DEVELOP DETAILED STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
· DETERMINE ON-STREET PARKING CRITERIA
· IMPLEMENT STREETSCAPE AND JAN[
· IMPLEMENT ON.STREET PARKING iM
· INITIATE MARKl:TING El:FORTS
· ONGOING DESIGN REVIEW
· PROMOTE ONGOING GOOD NEIGHBOR RELATIONSHIP WITH
GOAL TO WORK JOINTLY ON ENHANCEMENTS, USES AND LINKAGES
PROMOTE ONGOING GOOD NEIGI-
JOINTLY ON ENHANCEMENTS, USE~
Strategy
gy for the Near Southside Design Plan should take place over an extended time frame through
eps. Initially the program should be undertaken through public sector leadership. Ultimately,
',rtnership opportunities, and program and regulatory enhancements, the private sector will
implementation of the plan.
rix above provides an outline of actions and recommendations that need to occur in order
~n to become a reality. The actions are divided into three phases:
Short Range (0-2 years):
Middle Range (2-5 years):
Long Range (5+ Years):
Organization and Early Action
Development Catalysts
Enhancements and Sustainable Improvements
~ actions are primarily publicly driven with an emphasis on organization, analysis and policy
,s establish the process(es) by which improvements should take place. Also, some "quick win"
re suggested that will help to build confidence in the process.
Phase I1: N
include high
commitment
utilizes regul
Phase Ilk L
and developr
all of the phc
that create a~
While physic
for such acti
recommends
solutions tha
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DETAILS AS DEVELOPMENT OCCURS
AENTS AS DEVELOPMENT OCCURS
~VELOPMENT
· ONGOING DESIGN REVIEW
* COMPLETE STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION
· CONTINUE MARKETING EFFORTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
OR PARKING RAMP, CIVIC PARK AND
'Y ORIENTED FACILITY TO BE LOCATED
DETAILS
'~ENTS
DETAILS
) RALSTON CREEK
DETAILS
lENTS
LATIONSHIPS WITH GOAL TO WORK
INKAGES
· CONSTRUCT PARKING RAMP AND PARK
· CONSTRUCT PARKING LOT EXPANSION FOR SCHOOL BOARD
· DEVELOP PARK
· DEVELOP RALSTON CREEK AS AMENITY
· ONGOING DESIGN REVIEW
· CONTINUED MARKETING EFFORTS
· PROMOTE ONGOING GOOD NEIGHBOR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOAL
TO WORK JOINTLY ON ENHANCEMENTS, USES AND LINKAGES
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,~ Range actions are focused upon physical development catalysts. Recommended improvements
rib/public improvements that are affordable and can serve as physical and visual evidence of the
public sector. Also, some private redevelopment will probably take place during this time that
and financial programs, thus, providing examples or catalysts for future redevelopment efforts.
~nge actions, as greater redevelopment occurs, will be committed to ongoing maintenance efforts
F large scale projects, such as the parking ramp and Civic Park in the Government Center. Throughout
~e City should be active in code enforcement and general maintenance and improvement activities
~ance the sustainable characteristics of the Near Southside.
,elopment initiatives (streetscape, parks and parking ramps) are highly identifiable, the foundation
ill be laid by the implementation of sound regulatory and financial policies. This Design Plan
.~velopment and use of zoning overlay districts and design review processes to foster creative design
~stablish desirable characteristics for residential development and create attractive and unique
~, such as the Rock Island Square district.
Nea
Prep~
Prep~
Iowa City Water Division
410 E Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Water Quality
For Immediate Release
Monday, February 12, 1996
Contact: Carol Sweeting
wk 356-5164
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Iowa City~-Due to snowfall, the recent warming trend and spring like conditions the Iowa River qnality has
changed in the past few days. The Iowa River is our primary raw source &water for Iowa City. The Iowa
City Water Division is also anticipating the annual increased flow of the Coralville Reservoir on or about
February 15. Increases in organics, turbidity, and color coupled with a decrease in alkalinity have made
treatment more difficult than normal.
The actions being taken in this situation are:
· Vigilance by staff
· A high vigilance to optimize the treatment operation of the plant
· Increased use of ground water sources, Jordan and Silurian aquifers
The impact of these circumstances are or could be:
· Increased chlorine usage to ensure safe drinking water due to increased organic loading.
· An increase in the chlorine smell and a slightly different taste being noticed at the consumer tap.
· A slight increase in the finished water color.
Continued communication to consumers regarding water quality changes from Customer Service.
February 12, 1996
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit
Ron Logsden, Transit Manager
Reference: Options For Extended Night Transit Service
In formulating the options for continuation of night service over
the current budgeted level the following guidelines established by
council were used: eliminate scheduled overtime, reduction in
Saturday service, and maintain cost of the service between $80,000
and $100,000. Each of these items will be addressed in this memo.
As directed by Council, the elimination of scheduled overtime will
be a priority° Scheduled overtime is a result of a combination of
factors: service hours, driver relief location, and maintaining
full time positions. Overtime, both scheduled and unscheduled,
accounts for 1.44% of the current operating budget. We can not at
this time project the savings but we will provide Council a
detailed accounting after operating hours have been established.
Extension of hours beyond 15.1/2 per day will require some overtime
or the elimination of full time afternoon/evening shifts replacing
them with two part time positions.
SATURDAY SERVICE
Two options for reduced Saturday service were considered. The
current level of service is comparable to mid day, one bus per hour
on each route from 6:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Seven buses are
currently operated on Saturday.
The first was the elimination of one hour of service. Based on
recent ridership figures it appears that eliminating the first hour
of service between six and seven aom. would have the least system
wide impact° There are currently about 50 passengers during this
hour. Almost half, 23, are on two routes, Hawkeye and Westport.
The yearly savings achieved by the eliminating the first hour of
service at this level would be $12,000.
Option two is to operate a service similar to the current night
service, combining routes to reduce the number of buses and
directing service to areas with high ridership. This does reduce
service in some residential areas. The Mall and Broadway,
Towncrest and Seventh Avenue, and the Westwinds and Plaen View
routes would be combined. The service level would be greater than
the current night service as Hawkeye, Westport, and Oakcrest would
be maintained. This would reduce work hours by 28 per week but
still provide coverage to most of the current users. Eastdale
Plaza would not have direct service with this option. This would
result in a yearly savings of $48,000.
Combining the two options would result in a yearly savings of
$56,600. Option two already eliminates two buses from service and
option one reduces operational hours of the remaining five.
NIGHT SERVIC~
Three options have been developed for night service. Each will be
outlined with hours of service, service area and projected
operating cost. These options have been discussed with several
senior drivers and their recommendations have been incorporated
into this memo.
Option number three is two buses providing service on four routes
that cover large areas of the city. The routes combined would be:
Towncrest, Court Hill, and Rochester; North Dodge and Manville;
Plaen View, Westwinds, and Oakcrest; and Broadway, Lakeside and
Mall. Each route would be one hour and each would be serviced
twice with trips leaving between the hours of 7:00 and 10:00 PN.
This option would provide a minimum of service to the community.
The combination of the longer trip, up to an hour, and the possible
confusion caused by major changes in the routing would be expected
to greatly reduce nighttime ridership. Under this option the last
buses would leave the transit interchange at 10:00 PM and be off
duty at 11:00 PM. This would result in overtime or the elimination
of full time positions.
Option number four is to operate four buses until 10:30 PM. This
would require the combination of the Court Hill and Rochester
routes. Under this option routes currently exhibiting high
ridership would be serviced four times per night. Routes with
lower ridership would be serviced twice. The last buses would
leave the interchange at 10:00 PM and be off duty at 10:30 PM.
This option provides a higher level of service to the community
than option one, but does require the combination of two routes and
a reduction in the number of trips per night in some areas. This
option would require a minimum amount of overtime each day or the
elimination of full time evening shifts.
Option number five would be continuation of the current routes with
the last buses leaving the interchange at 9:00 PM. This option
would eliminate one trip from each service area. Some areas of the
community would not be serviced after 8:30 PM., however, there
would be less confusion on the scheduling and routing by the public
as no changes would be made, just the elimination of one trip.
This option provides the best possibilities for the elimination of
overtime depending upon shift/route paring.
The following table provides operating cost for each of the above
options.
OPTION
Night Service
Operating Saturday Net
COST SAVING COST*
~1 ~$12,000 - $12,000
#2 ~$48,000 - $48,000
#3 68,640 -$48,000 $20,640
#4 128,700 --$48,000 $80,700
#5 117,975 --$48,000 $69,975
* does not reflect possible overtime savings, estimates based on
current operating cost
OPTION SUMMARY
The second option for Saturday service is our preference. Option
n~uber one may have the most impact on transit dependant citizens
who would have no other way to work.
It is the opinion of drivers and management that option number
three would result in confusion among riders and the additional
trip legenth would reduce ridership. This option is viewed as the
least desirable of the three. Option four provides later service
but would not provide any more service. In addition two routes
serving the northeast side would have to be combined providing a
lower level service to this area. This option could result in the
elimination of full time positions.
It is our preference that option number five be adapted. This
option provides a continuation of the current level of service to
the community, provides the best opportunity to reduce/eliminate
scheduled overtime and maintain full time positions, and reduces
the confusion on the part of users as no routes or schedules would
be altered except for an earlier ending time.
We have currently started a program on installing signs at bus
stops stating which routes service the stop and the time buses will
be there. Regardless of which option is selected we are requesting
a one time capital expense of $90 per sign to expand this program
through out the community. The cost is for the sign frame. All
printing cost have been covered with an advertising trade. This
will become more of a priority if major routing changes are
adapted.