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INFORMATION PACKET
November 8, 1996
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November 13
WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Agenda for November 13 Joint Meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission and~
City Council
Memorandum from
Engineering Report
Memorandum from
Lehman:
Parks and Recreation Director:
[Council packets only]
Cemetery Expansion~
Parks and Recreation Commission Chair to Mayor Pro Tern~
Cemetery Discussion
Memorandum
Improvements Program
Extensions
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
from City Manager: Request for Clarification of CapitalS-
Decision Making; ACT Area Traffic Signal and Street
Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Issues for City Council
Memorandum from City Clerk: Special Meetings for December
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Letter from Monday Forum to City Manager: Downtown
Letter from University of Iowa President to City Manager:
Legislation
Welform Reform
Memorandum from Marcia Klingaman: Neighborhood Council Meeting with U of L
President
Design Review Committee Category Assignments _~
Agenda for November 7, 1996, Informal and Formal Meetings of the Johnson-=_
County Board of Supervisors
Brochure: Connecting Neighbors
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager:
Policy on Graffiti
Information Packet
November j~', 1996
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Memo from City Atty.
cemetery use.
regarding
the land east of Oakland Cemetery restricted to
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
and
CITY COUNCIL
4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1996
MEETING ROOM B
RECREATION CENTER
4:30 p.m.
Joint Work Session with City Council to
discuss Oakland Cemetery expansion issues
5:30 p.m.
5:32 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
5:40 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
6:25 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Adjourn work session, begin Commission meeting
Call to order
Approval of minutes from meeting of 10/9/96
Public discussion of any item not on agenda
Summary and discussion of FY98 operating
budget requests
Miscellaneous reports (Foundation, Riverfront,
Montgomery/Butler House, N.O.S.)
Commission time
Chair's report
Director's report
Adjournment
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
M EMOl~N DUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Director ~~
November 7, 1996 ~
Cemetery expansion engi~ri~g report
Attached is the engineering report from M~S Consultants relative
to the possible expansion of Oakland Cemetery. Please note that
the report addresses three contiguous areas in which the
cemetery could possibly expand, two of which are in Hickory Hill
Park.
In order to help you understand what each of these options could
mean with respect to the availability of future burial spaces,
I have prepared the following summary:
Disturbed Useable Number of Years of
.AQr~s Acres Burial Spaces* Lot Sales
Area A 1.7 .9 450-540 10-12
Area B 1.6 1.2 600-720 14-17
Area C 4.~ 2.9 1,450-1,740 .34-40
TOTALS 7.5 5.0 2,500-3,000 58-69
* Based on traditional, full-body burials.
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MMS CONSULTANTS, INC.
1917S. GILBERT ST. · IOWA CITY · IOWA 52240-4363
OFFICE: 319-351-8282 FAX: (319) 351-8476
Robed D. MIckeison LS. (Retire(
Larry R. $chnittJer L.A.
Christopher M. Stepha~ P.E.
Gten D. Meisner L.S. & P.E.
James E. Llchty L$.
Dennis J. Keltel P.E.
Paul V. Anderson P.E.
Edward H. Brinton P.E.
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November 7, 1996
TeITy Trueblood, Director
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re:
Preliminary Estimate of Cost for Expansion of the Oakland Cemetery
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Trueblood:
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The purpose of this letter is to present an estimate of cost for possible expansion of Oakland
Cemetery in several different ways. This letter will first describe the nature of the problem and
then describe the several areas investigated for the possible expansicn of the cemetery.
Statement of the Problem
It is estimated that Oakland Cemetery will be sold out of burial plots in approximately four years.
When the present supply of burial plots are exhausted, it will be necessary to either have
additional spaces available or require that those seeking burial plots look in other cemeteries in the
City.
Oakland Cemetery is located in the northeast part of Iowa City and its northerly, westerly and
southerly borders are immediately adjacent to existing residential development which limits
potential expansion of the cemetery in these directions. Easterly expansion of the cemetery into
Hickory Hill Park will involve wooded areas and slopes ranging from 2% to 33%.
Areas of Investigation
The first possible cemetery expansion area is located in the Glenview area which is in the extreme
southeast corner of Oakland Cemetery. This area is presently mowed by the cemetery
maintenance crews but the slopes are too steep to permit its use for burial plots. This area is
identified as Area A on the attached Site Plan.
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EXHIBIT A - SITE PLAN ~-~ MMS C0~SU~TA~S,
OAKLAND CEMETERY EXPANSION Iowo City, Iow(]
IOWA CITY, IOWA ,.319--551 -8282
CMS 11-4-96 1"=600' - 0339-137
The second possible cemetery expansion area involves flattening the top of the ridge that extends
easterly fi'om the present cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. This area is identified as Area B on the
attached Site Plan.
The third possible cemetery expansion area involves flattening the ridge top noted in Area B and
filling a ravine located immediately south of the Area B ridge and immediately east of the existing
fence along the easterly limits of the cemetery. This area is identified as Area C on the attached
Site Plan. Development of Area C includes the improvements proposed for Area B because
access to ga-ea C uses the Area B route.
Area A
Cemetery expansion in this area involves filling an existing grass sloped area in the extreme
southeast comer of the present cemetery. (See Figure 1) The slopes in this area are presently too
steep for use as burial plots. Filling would provide additional burial plot area of approximately
0.9 acres out of a total disturbed area of approximately 1.7 acres. Work in this area would also
involve the easterly extension of a storm sewer xvhich presently serves cemetery drives in this
southeast part of the cemetery. A paved cemetery drive could be extended easterly from an
existing cemetery drive and end in a cul-de-sac near the edge off Hickory Hill Park. The cost for
the Area A cemetery expansion is estimated to be $-}4-2;0'A3 a detailed estimate of this cost is
included at the end of this report.
Area B
Cemetery expansion in this area involves grading the top of the ridge that extends easterly from
the East edge of the present cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. (See Figure 2) The ridge top could
be flattened by hauling the excess material to Area A. This could be accomplished without
disturbing the existing slopes on the north and south sides of the ridge. The trees along this ridge
are relatively young to this area. The present cemetery custodian can recall mowing this area
approximately 20 to 25 years ago and the topographic mapping used to evaluate the grading in
this area does not show any trees in the areas where grading is contemplated along the top of the
ridge. The Sensitive Areas Inventory, Phase I, identifies this area as having upland woods and
portions of the area as having highly erodible soil with slopes between 18% and 20%. A buffer of
existing trees and vegetation, approximately 80 to 100 feet wide would be maintained between the
easterly limits of the contemplated grading and the nearest trail in Hickory Hill Park. A retaining
wall would be required where the proposed cemetery drive is extended easterly tlu'ough a portion
of the present cemetery to the ridge top area. This proposed retaining wall is indicated on the site
plan for Area B. Cemetery expansion in Area B would involve disturbing approximately 1.6 acres
to provide additional burial plot area of approximately 1.2 acres. The cost for the Area B
cemetery expansion is estimated to be $ 83,200. A detailed estimate of this cost is included at the
end of this report.
ptrea C
Cemetery expansion in this area involves grading the top of the ridge in Area B above and ~fiLing a
ravine located between the top of the ridge and the southerly boundary of Hickory Hill Park. (See
Figure 3) The trees in the ravine area to be filled are in an area that was identified as having trees
at the time that contour mapping was prepared. The Sensitive Area Inventory, Phase I, identifies
this area as upland woods. It does appear that the ravine area is not included in the area identified
as having highly erodible soils with slopes of 18% to 20%. As with Area B, a buffer of existing
trees and vegetation approximately 80 to 100 feet wide would be maintained between the
expanded cemetery area and the nearest foot trail in Hickory Hill Park. The access drive into
Area B would be extended southerly to provide access to the additional burial plots. Cemetery
expansion in Area C would involve disturbing approximately 4.2 acres to provide additional
burial plot area of approximately 2.9 acres. The cost for the Area C cemetery expansion is
estimated to be $482.800. A detailed estimate of this cost can be found at the end of this report.
Conclusions
Imported fill material accounts for 57% of the estimated construction costs for the Area A
cemetery expansion and 64% of the estimated construction cost for Area C cemetery
expansion.
The Area B cemetery expansion has an excess of excavation materials amounting to
approximately 5900 cubic yards. This excess quantity of excavation would satisfy
approximately 56% of the imported fill required for the Area A cemetery expansion and
would reduce the construction cost of the Area A cemetery expansion by an estimated
$27,000.
The Area A cemetery expansion plan requires the least amount of removal of wooded area
(0.1 acres +/-). Pa'ea B require the next smallest amount of wooded area (1.6 acre) and
Area C requkes the largest area (4.2 acre) of wooded area removal. The Area B wooded
area is identified as "Upland Woods" in the Iowa City Sensitive Areas Inventory, Phase I.
However, the age of the woods in Area B is relatively young (20 years or less) based on
the cemetery custodian's comments and treeline information shown on topographic
mapping for the ~ea.
4. Existing slopes in each of the areas ranges as follows:
Slope Range
1 1% to 25c~
2% to 12c~
2% to 33%
If Area A and Area B are combined into one cemetery expansion project the overall
project cost would be approximately $175,700 and would result in 2.1 acres of additional
burial plot area from a disturbed area of 3.3 acres. The stand-alone combined cost for
Area A and Area B is $ 209,800.
We trust that the enclosed information is sufficient for your present needs. We would be happy to
meet with you to discuss the information presented above and to answer any questions that may
come from reading this letter report. Please let us know and we will make ourselves available.
Respectfully submitted;
C~i~ ' t~h e$4t(4 .~te ph a n '",,-~ '
Auachments
Attachment A
Table A
Area A Cost Estimate
Item Description
1. Tree ClemSng
2. Topsoil Stripping, Stock Piling & Respreading
3. Fencing Removal
4. Earthwork
a. Excavation
b. Trucked-in fill
5. Seeding, Fertilizing & Mulching
6. Storm Sewer
a. Remove Exist
b. 12" dia. RCP
c. 12" dia. FES
d. RipRap
e. Storm MH
7. Asphalt Drive & Cul-de-Sac
8. Silt Fence
Contingencies (15%)
Amotmt
$2,000.00
$3,750.00
$1,425.00
$ 308.00
$62,640.00
$1,470.00
$ 400.00
$4,400.00
$ 350.00
$ 375.00
$1,200.00
$15,000.00
$2.400.00
SUBTOTAL $ 95,718.00
$14.382.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $110,100.00
Engineering
Report, Preliminary Design & Cost Estimate
Construction Plans, Specifications & Contact Documents
Bidding & Construction Phase
$ 950.00
$10,050.00
$5.500.00
SUBTOTAL $16,500.00
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $126,600.00
Attachment A
Table B
Area B Cost Estimate
Item Description
1. Tree Clearing
2. Topsoil Stripping, Stock Piling & Respreading
3. Fencing Removal
4. Earthwork
a. Excavation
b. Haul to adjacent m'ea
5. Seeding, Fertilizing & Mulching
6. Asphalt Drive
7. Retaining Wall(s)
8. Silt Fence
Contingencies (15%)
Amount
$8,000.00
$4,300.00
$1,250.00
$1,320.00
$17,700.00
$1,400.00
$4,500.00
$22,125.00
$2.400.00
SUBTOTAL $62,995.00
$9.450.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ 72,400.00
Engineering
Report, Preliminary Design & Cost Estimate
Construction Plans, Specifications & Contact Documents
Bidding & Construction Phase
$ 950.00
$6,250.00
$3.600.00
SUBTOTAL $10,800.00
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ 83,200.00
Attachment A
Table C
Area C Cost Estimate
Item Description
1. Tree Clearing
2. Topsoil Stripping, Stock Piling & Respreading
3. Fencing Removal
4. Earthwork
a. Excavation
b. Trucked-in fill
5. Seeding, Fertilizing & Mulching
6. Asphalt Drive
7. Retaining Wall(s)
8. Silt Fence
Contingencl. es (l 5%)
Amount
$16,400.00
$10,888.00
$1,600.00
$14,690.00
$288,600.00
$3,500.OO
$27,500.00
$22,125.00
$6.000.00
SUBTOTAL $ 391,303.00
$59,697.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ 451,000.00
Enginee~g
Report, Preliminary Design & Cost Estimate
Construction Plans, Specifications & Contact Documents
Bidding & Construction Phase
SUBTOTAL
$ 950.00
$20,250.00
$10.600.00
$31,800.00
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ 482,800.00
AREA B
OAKLAND
FIGURE 2
- PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
CEMETERY EXPANSION
I0WA CITY, I0WA
EXISTING CONTOURS
OF TREES
HICKORY HILl.
AREA C
OAKLAND
FIGURE 3
- PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
CEMETERY EXPANSION
IOWA CITY, IOWA
EXISTING FENCE
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760 .
CONTOURS 0 10 ~
EDGE OF TREES
AT TIIdE OF MAPPIN
GIb~PBI(: SCALE 1}1 FEET
1'=100'
EXIS'I'INC HICKORY HILL
PARK WALKING TRAIL
AREA A
OAKLAND
FIOURE 1
- PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
CEMETERY EXPANSION
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Debora L. Liddell
2608 E. Court Street
iowa City, IA 52245
November 7, 1996
Ernie Lehman
City Council
City of Iowa City
iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Ernie:
Since you will be facilitating the November 13 working session between the
Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council, I thought it might be
helpful to share with you some of the "decision tree" structure which the
Commission has used to discuss the cemetery issue.
In our thinking, there are three questions.
1. Should we continue to provide burial services when Oakland is full? If yes,
then where?
2. Should we expand Oakland Cemetery into Hickory Hill Park? If not, then
where should we provide burial services?
3. Should we consider the development of a second cemetery site in order to
provide burial services?
I understand that the staff has received the prelimina~j engineering study which
may provide some necessary information. I look forward to our discussion on
these important issues,
Best wishes,
Deb Liddell, Chair
Parks & Recreation Commission
C:
City Council
Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Terry Trueblood
Options
TRANSITION OUT
OF ACTIVE CEMETERY~
BUSINESS
EXPAND OAKLAND
CEMETERY INTO
HICKORY HILL
PARK
BEGIN PLANS FOR
A SECOND CEMETERY
SITE
Work Session on Cemetery Expansion
QUESTION: The cemetery will run out of space. How should we deal with it?
issues to consider
Community need
Community sentiments
Private market
What we know
What we need to know
Neighbor sentiments
'Patron' sentiments
Costs
Environmental impact
Longevity of solution
Costs
Possible action:
Maximize the plots
available in Oakland,
closing the possibility of
ever expanding Into
Hickory Hill Park
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
November 5, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Request for clarification of capital improvements program decision making; ACT area
traffic signal and street extensions
At the October 21 work session you asked that I clarify Council's decision-making regarding the
following CIP projects: the ACT area signalization project (#217), the north area east-west arterial
ACT to Dodge (#253), and First Avenue extended (#410). At your October 2 work session, staff
presented the proposed CIP. It included the Dodge Street/ACT/01d Dubuque Road intersection
signalization project in FY97, the north area east-west arterial ACT to Dodge in FY98, and the
First Avenue extension project in beyond FY2003/unfunded. There was a majority of the City
Council in favor of moving the First Avenue extension project to FY98; the other two projects were
not changed.
Staff is coordinating planning and design activities around this schedule. We would hope to be
able to schedule discussion of the ClP at your November 18 work session.
cc:
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
Karin Franklin
Jeff Davidson
Don Yucuis
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 4, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Pending Issues for City Council
Attached is a list of those issues pending; that is, those which will likely require Council attention
in the next year or so.
Attachment
mgr/pe~d~r~.lst
PENDING ISSUES FOR CITY COUNCIL
· Review of downtown parking study (December)
· Initiate changes as appropriate
· Discussion of parking impact fee- near south side
· Joint meeting November 13 with Parks and Rec Commission - cemetery
· Budget review (January and February)
· Budget hearing and adoption (March)
· Discuss deer herd problem within City
· Police Citizen Review Board (PCRB)
· Discuss / adopt policy
· Ordinance preparation
· Public hearing and adoption
· Administrative Details
· Discuss graffiti policy (how best to remove)
· Implementation of airport master plan
· Discuss Galway subdivision - sewer tap-on issues
· Ongoing discussions of various capital improvement projects as they arise (e.g., Friendship
/ Shamrock storm sewer)
· Discuss census information
· Number of bedrooms in new apartment projects - proposed regulation
· Discuss low income policy (chart of various programs offered)
· Water rate ordinance amendments
· Eliminate number of service charges
· Rate increases for capital projects
· Wastewater rate ordinance amendments
· Rate increases for capital projects
· Industrial park planning - discuss City role
· Periodic review of Planning and Zoning Commission agenda
2
= Resale of water
· Newsrack ordinance
· Play vehicles ordinance amendments
· St. Patrick's parking ramp project plan / negotiations
· Elks Golf Course - project plan / negotiation
· Overbill=,ng / backbilling
· Cottonwood - vacation of street right-of-way status
· Pet control ordinance
· Multi-family refuse pick-up and recycling
· Downtown strategy committee - variety of activities
· Local preference policy
· Miscellaneous (not sure of a priority / level of interest)
· Sturgis Ferry Park- needs upgrade
· Sign regulations-amend ordinance
· Move forestry offices
· New DPWsite
· New Parks and Rec maintenance
· Add third floor civic center - move Assisted Housing
· Zoning changes, subdivisions, as they arise
mgrlpandmg.ls!
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
November 7, 1996
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE:
Special Meetings in December
At the Mayor's request I have surveyed you regarding meeting dates for possible joint
meetings with the Library Board (update on options) and the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors (annual meeting).
After offering dates to Council Members, the Library Board and the Board of Supervisors,
please hold the following dates on your calendars:
Library Board Joint Meeting: Either December 2 prior to your regular work
session; or December 9; or December 11. Staff is contacting Library Board
members regarding their preference.
Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting: December 4 (after JCCOG), or
December 9, or December 11. The Board has indicated the December 4
as their first preference. Please forward any agenda items to me.
I will keep you apprised of any changes and do hope to firm these dates up at your work
session of November 18. Please advise me of any conflicts should they arise.
November 4, 1996
City of Iowa City
Steve Atkins, City Manager
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Downtown Security and Enforcement
,, RECEIVED NOV 0 5 lgg6
As the city council continues to express interest in the revitalization of Downtown Iowa City, we want to
reiterate our concerns about security enforcement and maintenance.
It is very difficult for us as downtown business owners, to discuss remodeling downtown when a
commitment by the city to routine, scheduled maintenance is not evident.
As we were researching proble~ns with consistent police presence, graffiti, litter, tree-trimming, flower bed
beautification, etc. - we were repeatedly told that there was not enough staff (money) to address these
concerns in a consistent manner. For example, in the case of routine, scheduled shrubbery and tree-
trimming, we were told that this depm~ment responds :o phone c~!s only. Evidently, for at least 12 years
!here has never been any schedule for downtown. Lack of money for additional staff was the reason. This
rs a security issue first and a beautification issue second. The trees obstruct street signs and completely
block lights in some cases. (Also light bulbs can be burned out indefinitely until someone calls for
replacement.)
We have been assured by individual city council members that there is a unanimous budgetary commitment
to address these concerns, but we would like to see something in writing. Downtown continues to look hke
a poster board for band and bar advertisements.
Drive into downtown via Dubuque Street and look around as a visitor and you will see litter everywhere.
Utility poles, street poles and trash receptacles are all used for advertisements. Ordinances are m place to
prohibit this type of littering but are not enforced. And ~t appears as though we as a community routinely
choose to tolerate and accommodate this type of violation - allowing a few businesses and individuals to
confinuflly litter our entire downtown area. If every business in downtown Iowa City dcc~ded to advertise
in this manner, taping and stapling sheets of paper all over city property - would we then begin to enforce
our ordinances?
We'd like to know when the city will begin a program to enforce litter ordinances in our downtown. We
would also like to know what plans the city has to create programs for routine reinforcement and
maintenance of our streets, alleys, sidewalks, pedestrian areas and city property - including communication
and enforcement of individual businesses and responsibilities of business owners. Are additional police
officers for downtown in the budget'?.
We are ready and willing to work with the City of Iowa City to create a consistently clean, safe and
maintained downtown. Then and only then can we begin to talk about remodeling or beautificat~on issues.
We thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply.
Victoria Gilpin, 1%eferred Stock, D.T.A. & C. C.
For The Monday Forum:
Nancy Burhans, Gringo's, D.T.A. & C.C.
Valerie Chituck, Domby's
Jim Clayton, Soap Opera, D.T.A.
Tara Cronbaugh, Java House
Mark Ginsberg, M.C. Ginsberg, D.T.A. & C.C.
John Murphy, Bremer's, D.T.A. & C.C.
Dave Parsons, Frohwein Office Plus, D.T.A. & C.C.
Mark Weaver, Active Endeavors, D.T.A. & C.C.
CC:
City Council Members
Karin Franklin
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
November 4, 1996
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
Dear Steve:
Thank you for your letter regarding the effect of welfare reform legislation on our
community and the University. With regard to providing employment opportunities, the
University would be happy to work with the City in that arena. 1 don't believe we can do
much, however, until the State has developed its policy regarding implementation of the
legislation. At times in the past, for instance, the Governor has mandated a specific role in
such efforts for state agencies. As the state's approach becomes clearer, I suggest you
work through Ann Rhodes and Mary Jo Small to determine what cooperative efforts we
can undertake to help meet the goals of the welfare reform legislation.
I also thought your suggestion that the University might play a role in stimulating
study of the implications of the new approach to support those who need community
support and assistance was a good one. 1 have asked Ann Rhodes to explore whether or
not there are faculty who have expert knowledge in this arena and/or would be interested
in organizing a public discussion on this topic.
In short, the University wants to make its appropriate contribution to positioning
our community to meet the challenges which welfare reform legislation will create for us.
As always, Ann Rhodes will act as our primary contact in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mary Sue Coleman
President
CC
Ann M Rhodes
Mary Jo Small
OIl~ce o! the President
I 01 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
319/335-3549
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
MEMO
PaW: November 5, 1996
To: Oit, y Council
City Manager
From: Marcia KIIngaman '~JJ
l~e : Al',tache~t informal, ion
'The al',i',ache~ fiver from ~,he .~ocrthwest E~tate~ Neighbolla A~cla~ion I~ an
~mple ~ ~he Information ~ha~ wa~ e~t ~ ~h~ re~i~en~ ~ ~welv~ (12) ~ ~he ~w~nty
(20) nelflhbo~ a~cla~ton~ in ~h¢ ci~y. ~e ~oal ~ ~h¢ I~ I~ ~ Inform ~h¢
~i~ ~ ~h~e n~l~hbo~ abo~ ~e uF~mln~ Nglehbo~a Council m~ing
with Univgm~y ~ I~a Fr~la~n= Ma~ 5u~ Coleman on November 11~h a~ w~11 a~
en~urag¢ I~ea~ aria pa~iclpa~lon In ~he P~gram ~or Im~ne Neighbo~ooa~ (PIN)
~ra~ ~c~. All ~her neighbolla a~cla~lon~ have or ~ll be ~en~ln~ o~ =heir
~ n~l~ announcing ~eee a~M~le~,
The IAea for thle mallln~ od01na~-_~ with the Ne10hborhooa Council. It'~ menPen
~nalJy ~n~a~ all nel~hPo~ ae~clatlon re~o~atlve~ an~ r~u~t~ their
Fe~l~lon ~ een~ th~g I~ ~ ~he nel~hbo~oo~e.
'Al~o a~tach~ I~ the I~t~r ~ha~, wa$ ~nt to Presl~lent Coleman 6-ore the
Ne10hborhood Council r~jar~lln0 their meetin0 with h~r on November 11. I wtll provide a
summary of the meetIn0 to ~he City Council ~hor~,ly apter it occurs.
,,.-.?,.~ ...~ Dear Neighborhood Association Member,
-. . :-~'.,.~, The Neighborhood Council of Iowa City is a group of 20 representatives from
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".-:. ~ ..'.;~ m neighborhood associations o£Iowa City. The Council meets monthly to
· :5 ::"?:'-?" discuss issues impacting neighborhoods. Members felt it was important to
, .~) .~.i' 'publicize these specific activities in order tO get as much community participation
.- Z'.., as possible.
~-.,~ ~{.aU~.t'.~.v~.~ .L..~Ic Meetinn with President of the University ol Iowl
r,~.~,, ~The, Neighboyh~ cod Council rowtea you to join us m meeting with Mary Sue
· ..' .....Coleman, President oftheUniversity of Iowa on Monday~ November 11~ 19!)6
'-." st ?:00 pro. in meeting room A of the lows City Public Library. This meeting
will be an opportunity for residents of neighborhood associations to meet with the
new President and to discuss their concerns about the University and its impact on
the neishborhcods of Iowa City. We will also discuss ways to address the needs
and concerns of both the neighborhoods and the University.
$$$PIN Grant Funds Available to Neinhborhood Assoclations$$$
The application process is underway for PIN (Prognun for Improving
Neighborhoods) grant timcling. $25,000 are allocated by the City Council to the
PIN program for organized neighborhood associations to make huprovements to
their neighborhoods. The maximum grant amount for each neighborhood is
$$,000. Past pmjeas have included tree planting/lands~ping improvements,
w~lcome silp~, park improvements, historic preservation and d¢silpaation projects,
oreck cleanup/stabilization and neighborhood servioe proje~. All organized
neighborhoods are encouraged to apply for the PJ2q funds. Some neighborhoods
are more familiar with the PIN grant process than others nnd Illally are willing to
help those neighborhoods that may be new to the process.
Ifyim would like to be involved in the coordination of these PIN grant funded
projects or have any suggestions for a project, please list your ideas and contact
your neighborhood council representative below or the Neighborhood Services
Division at 3565237 for more information.
Your Neighborhood Association is: South West Estates
Your Neighborhood Representative is: Jan Bergman
1339 Santo Fe Drive
Sincerely,
Neighborhood Council of Iowa City
NCIC
Neighborhood Council of Iowa City
Fl~preaantlng 21 Iow~ City Nelgl~borhooO Associations
October 4, 1996
Creekside
Goo$too"t~
~'Emp
Mebose A~
M~-~rd
No~
Pe~y B~
Peppe~od
~u~t
Ty'~ c~
President Mary Sue Coleman
The University oflowa
10! Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
Dear President Coleman:
Thanks again to you and your adm/n/strative staff for accepting our /nv/tation to
participate in the Monday, November 11, 1996, Neighborhood Council of iowa City
(NCIC) forum. The forum will be held in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Publ/c
Library from 7:00-8:30 p.m.. The neighborhood associations of Iowa City are
enthusi~tic and. commit'ted to the forum as are NCIC representatives. We trust that
you and your administrative staff share our enthusiasm as we approach the forum.
Representatives from NCIC have been meet/ng to discuss the format and topic areas of
the forum; listed below is a summary of these details:
Neigl~borb. ood Council of IPu, a City
~r.P._~io~ - Each Neighborhood Association plans to publicize the forum in either
their October or November newsletter. To keep local print and broadcast media
coverage to a minimum, NCIC agreed not to send out any press releases to promote
the forum.
Fo~ - Chairs for the audience will be set in a semicircle. Panel participants (the
moderator, a representative from NClC, President Coleman and her participating
administrative staff) will be seated at tables set in a semicircle at the front of the
room. A map of the City of Iowa City, showing the boundaries of each neighborhood
association, will be projected behind the panelists. Three microphones will be used -
one for the audience and two for the panelists. NCIC agreed on the following
progression for the forum:
A member of NCIC will open the forum with welcoming remarks and a brief
overview of NCIC, then introduce the forum's moderator Jim Throgmorton.
Jim will introduce President Coleman and her participating staff.
President Coleman will speak first and offer her perceptions on the inter-
dependence of the neighborhoods of Iowa City and the UI campus community.
Audience members will receive 3" x 5' index cards on which to write thmr
question(s) for the panelists.
NCIC will summarize similar questions and give them to the moderator,
who will read them for the panelists.
The panelists will respond to the questions.
If time permits, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions
from the microphone provided in the audience.
The moderator wdl close the forum with a few brief remarks and include
possible action items for NCIC and The University of Iowa to evaluate
after the forum.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Memberchip Ust - SEPTEMBER 24. 1996
MEMBERS*
Philip M. Reisetter IAt-Large):~-
1040 E. Court Street 52240
Res: 338-2363
Bus: 337-7731
Fax: 337-3198
APPOINTMENT TERM
DATE EXPIRES
Nov. 7 July 1
1995 1 997
Randy RohovJt IDesigner)
2408 Crestview Avenue 52240
Res: 351-0182
Bus: 335-3764
Nov. 7 July 1
1995 1 997
Gary Nagle(Arch~e~lDesig~r)
18Warwick Circle 52240
Res: 351-O000
Bus: 335-1227
Fax: 335-2722
July 1 July 1
1995 1998
Clara Swan, Vice Chair(Designer)
508 Church Street 52245
Res: 338-5352
Bus: 354-9440
Fax: 354-4550
July I July 1
1995 1998
Karyl Larson (Designer)
714½ Kimball Ave. 52245
Res: 358-8224
Bus. 1(8OO) 728-3732
Fax: (319) 362-2163
July 1 July 1
1995 1 998
Martin Haynes, Chair (Arch~reCtlDeslgner)
2004 Ridgeway Dr. 52245
Res: 339-1282
Bus: 354-4700
Fax: 354-4707
July 1 July 1
1995 1 998
William Nowysz (Business Owner~rch~ect/Des~gnet)
1025 River 8treet 52246
Res: 337-9934
Bus: 338-7002
Fax: 338-8749
July 1 July 1
1996 1999
Daryl Woodson (Bus~ness & Property Owner}
658 S. Lucas Street 52240
Res: 338-4085
Bus: 351-5692
July 16 July 1
1996 1 999
CITY C~
11-0§-96 9:3~aa p. Z oi ~
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 7, 1996
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 ~.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of October 31st.
3. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Reports
b) Other
4. Discussion from the public.
5. Recess.
FORMAL MEETING TO FOLLOW
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000
FAX: (3 ] 9) 356-6086
J~l~mm Cmnty
1~ IOWA~ ~OARD OF SUPERVISORS
Don Schr, Chairperson
Joc Bolkcom
Charles D. D~ffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Stutsman
November 7, 1996
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order following the ~nformal meeting.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: formal minutes of October 3 lsL
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business fi'om the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
a) Final consideration of the followLug Zon_(ng application:
b)
1. A request to amend the legal description of application Z8710 of
Dan and Nancy Peterson. The parcel is described as being Lot 1 of
Peterson's Subdivision described as being located in the NW 1/4 of
the NW 1/4 of Section 14; Township 80 North; Range 8 West of
the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (Oxford Twp.).
6. Business from the Count, Auditor.
a) Action re: p~mtits
b) Action re: reports
c) Other
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319)356-6000 FAX: (319) 356-6086
Agenda 11-7-96
Page 2
CORRECTION
Business from the Coun~ Attorney.
a) Presentation by AFSCME to County of initial collective bargaining
proposals for the S.E.A.T.S., Ambulance and Social Services bargaining
units/discussion.
b) Presentation by County to AFSCME and PPME of initial collective
bargaining proposals for the S.E.A.T.S., Ambulance, Social Services
and Secondary Roads bargaining units/discussion.
c) Report re: other items.
8. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Motion authorizing Chairperson to send a letter of congratulations to the
Iowa City High Cross Country Team on winning the State
Championship.
b) Motion authorizing the Chairperson to send a letter of congratulations to
Coach Bud Williams on his coaching career and his upcoming
retirement.
c) Other
9. Adjourn to informal meeting.
10. Adjournment.
a) Inquiries and repom from the public.
b) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
c) Report from the County Attomey.
d) Other
.' IPUBLIC INFORMATtQN KIQSK'
Informa£ion
Providers...
,'-;pace is provided on the JCCN web site
for Johnson County area not-for profit
organizati(ms with corninfinity
information to publistLThis semce is
offered to organizations such as
churches, United Way agencies, and civic
and social ~oups
As an information provider. you are
responsible fi>r prepanition, including
the clearing of any copyright
restrictions. and entry of your
information t~r web pul)lication.
Network wfiuntrers may be able to assist
you. A description of the purpose of you
organization, meeting times and places.
scmces and calendars, would be
example of i~brmation that might
typically be I~)ttnd oil JCCN.
web links will be included to any local,
e.,stabliM~ed site who provides
reciprocity.
Johnson County Community Network
123 South Liner Street
Iowa City, IA 522't0
www.jccn,iowa-city,ia.us
communi etwo
Establish and support an electronic
tnfco-t~mtion network that will
benefit the citizens and organiza-
tions of our community through
gncrea~ed access to information
central to daily living.
Plan,design, and implement a commu-
nity network that integrate~ existing
instilutionai networks through a com-
mon interface.
J~ls.sure reasonable network access to
public and private groups and citizens of
Johnson County from a broad range of
corfifil~ntty locations.
Provide community.wide information
resources via the network.
G'eate the potential for organizations,
businesses, and citizens to establish
illtel'active links between and among
themselves as well as entities outside
Johnson County.
Evaluate the impact on organizations
and the community realized by tbe
establishment of the network.
Charter aletubers
City of Coralville
City of Iowa City
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Iowa City PubItc Library
Iowa City Community School District
Johnson County
The University of Iowa
lemb ship
Oppor ifies
alTIltar~ a~ember~
Any institution or individual who wishes
to provide financial support to the
community. Four seats will be allotted on
the Boards of Directors forAffiliate
Members.
Any institution or individual who wishes
to support efforts to provide community
information via the network contribut-
ing to the quality of life for residents in
Johnson County. Thre.e seats will be
allotted on the Board of Directors for
General Members.
Anyone interested in helping in ways
such as: developing pages for informa-
tion providers, assembling and coordi-
nating information, recruiting members,
organizing mailings, or raising money.
Ilow can gou benefit
being a member?
Your community information may be
published on our site and be accessed
from locations all over Johnson County.
You will stay up-to-date on important
information relevant to residents in
Johnson County.
You wili be supporting nser-frtendly
access to local information.
You will be contributing to the quality of
life in Johnson County.
if you become a board member, you will
be able to help set the direction of the
organization.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
November 8, 1996
City Council
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
/
Re: Policy on Graffiti [ /
Attached please find a draft policy regarding the identification and removal of graffiti vandalism
in the community. Chuck Schmadeke, Terry Trueblood, Joe Fowler, Chief Winkelhake and David
Schoon have all provided input. This appears to represent the best we can reasonably hope to
accomplish internally operating within the limits of our current resources. If we are not successful
or if we find that we cannot conform to this policy with our current resources, other possibilities
would be to have a single division responsible for removal of all graffiti which the City removes
or to contract with a private entity for such removal. In either of the latter circumstances, addition-
al staff or financial resources would be necessary. Further, in the enforcement of an ordinance
mandating the removal of graffiti, we will need to wait and see what additional demand may be
placed on the City to remove graffiti from private property before we will know whether that can
also be accomplished within the limits of current resources.
As you discuss this issue and move toward adoption of a policy, please keep in mind that any
significant increase in the amount of graffiti vandalism will make it more difficult for us to adhere
to the time frames suggested. Hopefully, this will not be our experience.
cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Terry Trueblood
Joe Fowler
Chief Winkelhake
David Schoon
DRAFT
POLICY ON GRAFFITI
STATEMENT
The City of Iowa City is committed to reducing the amount of graffiti which visually pollutes the
community.
FOCUS
This operating policy is established to provide a method and practice whereby the above
commitment is to be carded out. Efforts will focus on four areas:
Prompt removal of graffiti. Removal may be accomplished by either erasing out
or painting over the graffiti.
Enforcement of prohibitions against graffiti vandalism.
Cooperative initiatives with other govemment entities and with the pdvate sector.
An ordinance mandating the removal of graffiti.
1. PROMPT REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI
RESPONSIBILI'P~
Each operat;~g department/division with the City shall be responsible for removal of any graffiti
from any building, facility or structure under the control of that department/division. in addition,
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the City shall be responsible for removal of graffiti from retaining walls and similar structures
on pdvate property constructed by and/or expressly maintained by the City.
The City shall not be responsible for removal of graffiti from any structures or fixtures privately
owned or property owned by any other governmental agency except as provided above, even
if such structures or fixtures are located on public property.
TIME FRAMES
The City will attempt to respond to any complaint or notification of graffiti vandalism on City
controlled property within 24 hours in order to assess the nature and extent of the graffiti and
the effort which will be required to remove it. Where possible, it will be removed immediately
but, in all cases, it will be removed within 72 hours of the time the City becomes aware of its
existence, except where winter weather conditions may prevent such removal. These time
frames for removal shall not include weekends or City holidays.
Decisions regarding how quickly to remove graffiti will be based on the nature, degree of
visibility, and ease of removal.
HIGH PRIORITIES
Any graffiti found by the City to be gang-related, blatantly racial, ethnic or directed negatively
toward protected populations, or overtly sexual or profane in nature will be removed as a matter
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of highest priority. In such cases, calling in staff on weekends or holidays shall be within the
authority of each appropriate department/division head.
RECORD KEEPING
Any reported incident of graffiti vandalism and/or removal by the City shall be reported to the
Police Department, which shall maintain a record of all such reports.
All City employees will be encouraged to report to the Police any graffiti vandalism observed
in the community.
2. ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITIONS
The police department will respond to all reports involving graffiti received from either the public
or a City department or division. The police will identify the location and type of graffiti and will
attempt to procure any evidence which may assist in identifying the perpetrator. in every case
where such identification can be made, the proper State and/or local charges will be filed. The
appropriate department/division will be notified of any graffiti on City property which was
reported by the public.
3, COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES WITH OTHER
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR
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The City will initiate a program with a goal of ensuring that all property owners are notified
immediately of any graffiti appearing on their proper~y and will encourage all citizens to report
graffiti on public property. Further, the City will assist the public in identifying the type of graffiti
which appears on private property and will encourage property owners to remove it within the
same time frames as does the City. Upon request the City will also share with the public
information regarding methods, materials and any other means by which graffiti can be re*
moved, discouraged or otherwise abated.
The City will undertake in its own facilities design efforts to use materials, surface textures,
paints, etc. which are either graffiti resistant or which provide for greater ease of removal.
Furthermore, such design shall be encouraged throughout the community.
4, CITY ORDINANCE
A new City ordinance will be enacted which will mandate removal of all graffiti from private
property. It will include a provision whereby the City may declare specific graffiti vandalism to
be a nuisance, remove it after a proper period of notification, and attach the cost of removal
to the property owner's tax bill.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 8, 1996
To:
From:
Re:
The Honorable Mayor Naomi J. Novick and Members of the City Council
Linda Newman Woito, City Attorney ~
Summary of Conclusions Regarding Legal Opinion: Is the Land East of the City Cemetery
Restricted to Cemetery Use?
In light of the up-coming joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday,
November 13, 1996, I have completed research concerning the above question. However, the
facts and law are complex -- so I present you here with a summary of my conclusions. I will
follow up with a more detailed explanation of the facts and the law next week, under separate
cover.
The approximately 40 acre tract now being considered for partial cemetery expansion, located
east of the eastern-most portion of the City cemetery, was a private land grant to the City from
Christian and Theresa Galoucher. This land grant was for the express purpose of cemetery use
-- as indicated in the heading of the original 1913 contract to purchase land, as well as the
resolution authorizing execution of the purchase contract, see attached contract and resolution.
However, I think it is fair to say the restrictions are not strongly worded, and are not found in the
deed itself.
As for the applicable law, the general rule regarding changing uses of public land is that a
particular public use can be changed by legislative act, namely, the City Council can pass an
ordinance or resolution dedicating certain land as parkland, or accepting certain land as a park
or cemetery. Iowa follows a different rule where land is given or sold to the City as private land
for a particular purpose -- in this case for cemetery purposes. However, in the case of private
restriction grants, Iowa law provides that the proper party to enforce such land restriction is the
private party or their representative, namely the Christian Galoucher family.
This means that in the absence of the Galoucher family's asserting the cemetery restrictions on
the approximately 40 acres (now being used as Hickory Hill Park), the City may continue to use
these 40 acres as parkland, as cemetery, or both. Stated otherwise, a member of the general
public has no standing to enfome the private restriction on the 40 acres Gaulocher tract for
cemetery uses only. The City may want to attempt to contact the Galoucher family and seek out
their wishes, if any -- as we did in 1980 when the Council changed the 40 acre Woods tract from
cemetery use to parkland.
I will have a more detailed legal opinion, with factual background and legal analysis for your
meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 1996.
cc: Terry Trueblood, Parks and Recreation Director
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
Attach merits
ATTACHMENT C (3 pages)
COPY O? O~]GiI:/.L AG~ii,. ~..7 'hi
This agreement of contract n. ade thee 17th.day of Feb~ary,A.D. 1913,
between Christian Galoucher and lne,,sa OaloucXer,h~s wide,of iowa City,
Johr, eon Co~ty, Iowa, hereinafter ~alled the vendors,of ~he first part and the
City of Icwa City,Iowa,hereinafter cal]~ the [.urcbaser of lhe other part,
?.ITI~SETH: That whereas the City Co~.cil of the said city of ~owa City, on
the 7th,day of February,l.D. 1913,passed and adopted a resolution authorizing,
d~recting and ~powering its ~ayor and City Clerk to ~Zer into a contract
for the pdrchase of the real estate herein described on the terms ~d conditto:
~eferanoe is hereby made ~o said resolution ~d ~he same is made a part
hereof,as ~ough fully ~co~orated b~ein,
No~Therefo~,the said v~dors b~eby sell and convey to ~h~ said
p~chaser,the said city of lows "City, Iowa, for the em of ~'elye thousand
one hadred ~d forty five ( 12,145.00 ) Dollars, the follow~g described
praises eitha~ In the Comty of Jonson,State of Iowa,to-wit:
~g$1n~g at the NE. Oor.of the h~.~ of Sec.ll ~.?9, E.R~ge 6.W.of the
5th,P.E. ,r~ning thence South 1308~ feet,thence West 1324 P~t to the ,eat
line of the NE.~ of the NW~ of said Section,thence North on ~aid line 130~
F~t to the North line of said Sect~cn, thence East 1330 F~tt~ the place
of begining, containing 39.83 Acres.
Also the fo!low~gI Begins[ al the EE. Cor of ~he N?;.~ of the N~'.~. of
Secti~ ll,~.?9.N.R~ge 6. ~.of the 5t~,P.R.r~ning thence South 130~ Feet,
thence Zest 288 Feot~ ~h~ue41501 Feet to the north line of Bald Section,
the. nce ~st 297 Feet to the place of begging ~d con,airing 8.~5 Acres.
Said purchase p~ice here~ mention~ shall be paid as
I~o Thoue~ ~11~s($ 2~000.00) ~ the date of the ex~ut ~on hereof,and the
~]~nce thereof on ~Bfered pa)~ents ~ ~nsta]~ts of ~e Theused Dol]ars
($ 1,000.00) ~ch y~ly ~til one-half of said p~chase price shall have
be~ pald,at which time,good ~d s~fici~ ¥;arr~t D~ed showing clear Title
shall be emecu%~ by the said V~.dors to aa~d p~chaaer, ~d the r~aining
~l~ce o~ said purchase price shall be and hereby is creat~ to be a first
]~en ~ the praises herein mentioned.
':All ~f said defer~ pa~.~te from ~d after the date of the execu%~cn of
this instruant shall bear interest at the rate of Six(6) per cent per
payable ~nmlly. It being fu~her agre~ ~d understood that the said
cf the praises her~ m~t~oned shall hav~ and r~oPe, wh~ directed,nil of
~a -:.tuber no~ standing and grov. ing on s~Ad i.r~.~s~s~d all
and Assessments upon said property,do and payable after %ha year
be paid~u~t~ deschar~e~[by the said purchaser.
Time is made the essence and condition of this contract and a failu~ro
by the said purchaser to meet any of the principal ~nd interest at the
m&turety thereof shall,at the option of said Vendor work a forfeiture hereof,
and the sum so received by said %'endor shall be forfeited and retained by
said Vendor as his pro~er%y to be app]yed as and for liquidstgd damages for
.breach of this agreement,in case a~it is necessary to infores the terme
hereof and in which ~ent,if said Vendor,is sucsaeful hsrein,a reaeonabl~
sum shall be taxed in his favor as Attorneys ~esa,aa costs in said aotzon~
i: In Witness whereof the peri'here. to have hereunto exeGuted this
agreement the day and date first written.
Signed. Christian Galoucher & TMoness Galouche~
Par~of the F~rot Part.
City of Iowa City.
By G.W. Koontz. Nayor.
Art est.
Geo.T. Reddick.
City Clerk.
State of Iowa.
Johnson Cotrot y.
Be it r~bered that before me,the undersigned a Notary
Public in and for said Co~ty,~d State,personally apear~ Christian
Galoucher, to me ~ersonally kno~ to be the identical person whose n~,e and
s~gnat~e are affixed to the ~b~e ~d foregoing instr~ent,~d who In my
pree~ts acknowledged the 'e~,e and the exectut~o~, thereof to ~ h~e o~
vo!~.tary act ~d de~ fez ~e pu~os~ herein e~ress~,~d also app~r~
George W. Koontz ~d George T.~eddick each of whom are to me personally
Inc~, and e~ch of wh~ by ~.e s~eral]y swo~, on oath~for himself did say
~at the said George W.Koontz as Nayor ~d the said G~rge T.}]~dick as
City Clerk of the said City of Iowa City,~owa,and that the saml affixed to
the able sa~d instr~,~t t~ the corporate seal o~ sa~d co~oration of
lowa City,[owa,~d.the~ the forego~s instr~en[ was sign~ and s~l~ in
behalf o~ said co~orat~ by authority of ~te Ci~y Co~c~l,~d the said
GeerEs W. Ko~tz as ~ayor a~ George T.R~d~ck as C~ty Clerk d~d e~al]y
cor~,¢ r& t iOT.,
hand &nd officlel seal ~his i?th~da¥ of February,A.D. 1913.
Seal.
Sign
N. W. Puterbsugh.
Notary Public.
Paymsnta ~lad e.
Feb.~l~13 ....... $ ~-~000,00 Principal
" 17,1914.- ..... ~08.70 Interest
" 18, 1915.-~. .... 548.?0 .
" 17,1916.- ..... 548.70 .
M~r. 4,1916.- ..... ]~000.00 Principa]
~-eb. 21~ 1917 ._ ..... 468.70 ~nt er est
o£
C~unoil m~ l.n re~.ul~r s~saisn A~. 71~0 p. B-, W~or Roont~
RI~ORT OP ~D~MJT?f£S
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de~ ~d ~ho b~ ih/~eof ~ ~3&al~ntm o~ One T~us~ ~11~l
each, o~oh yeaP, w~h ~oroo~ 1~ ~he Pa~o o~ six pop sent pl~ ~.
~oot~ M. Z.
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'~.,f~ ~re~ ~ s~ ~s ~on ~eptea ~approved;
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~ed ~ioo of ~ !~2Ped ~d Pl~y ~11~o~o~ ao~, e~ the b~8i~
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e~ma~od. ~ t~ B~co ~ doffedred p~Mn~s o'~atall~nts o~ One
..... T~.~ ~o ~d ~ao~io~ ~hoP~o~ be~ paid ~1~ until
said ~o~ae pri~Jnolud~g the ~te~os~ ~ ~h, ~e o? six pe~ sent
...... pe~ ~n en ~aid defamed p~nt~, ~ve been paid,-l~ b~lng
~eod ~ ~do~ateod ~h~t the said o~e~ of 8atd p~o~sen :h~11
........ :- - wh~ dl~oted~ ~he ~be~ n~ s~g ~d ~o~ on s~id ~oal
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~e ~eve ~esolu~ion waa the~fo~ dee!~d ~l~us~ ~opted.
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W= Horr&b~ on ~ ?011o~ &tldy~, pae~ or&llaMa, ~ o~0o~ ~
[Thr~l T~U3~ O~ ~mndrad Y~etoa~l~c~ ~d~l~y con~(~.~]
~d ~lXty centa ($3115.~} ~11~s, ~ld ho~d8 ~o bo al~edbZ ~he
CITY OF IOW/I CITY
INFORMATION PACKET
November 15, 1996
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Memorandum from Senior Planner:
Pending List
WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Planning and Zoning Commission Work Program
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director:
Biology Building Project
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director:
House
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development
Improvements Program
Memorandum from City Engineer and Transportation Planner:
University of Iowa
Montgomery-Butler~
Director: Capital~
Preparation of Cost--~t~,~
Estimate for CIP Project No. 227:
Sturgis Ferry Park
Iowa River Corridor Trail from Burlington Street to
Memorandum from Planning and Community
Repriortizatlon of Capital Improvements Program
Summary of Related Issues
Development Assistant Director:,'-~c~
{CIP): Extension of First Avenue
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director and Citv~(~
Engineer: Adoption of Traffic Calming Program Evaluation Criteria; Discussion of Penny
.Bryn Neighborhood (Tag Drive) Situation
Finance Director: Review of City Council Direction from the October--~c~;
Meeting regarding Changes in Wastewater/Water fees
Finance Director: Public Heating on Wastewater Fees
Finance Director: Public Hearing on~W~_~1'~..~_._. Fees
Public Works Director to City Manager:
Memorandum from
21, 1996, Informal
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Water Facility Improvements ~_~C~
Memorandum from Lisa Handsaker to Steve Atkins: Deer Situation
Des Moines Register Article: Deer: Dear or Danger? (Atkins)
INFORMATION PACKET (continued)
November 15, 1996
IP14
IP15
IP16
IP17
IP18
IP19
IP20
IP21
IP22
IP23
IP24
IP25
IP26
IP27
IP28
IP2g
IP30
IP31
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Letter from Mayor to Iowa League of Cities Executive Director: Mail-In-Only Nonpartisan
Local Election Balloting
Memorandum from City Manager: Chamber Legislative Positions - 1997
Memorandum from City Manager: Receipt of Gifts
Letter from City Manager to The University of Iowa President:
Police
Memorandum from City Clerk:
Memorandum from City Clerk:
Complaints regarding~,~.
October 30, 1996, Council Work Session
November 4, 1996, Council Work Session ,_~c:~
Memorandum from City Clerk: November 13, 1996, Council Work Session
Memorandum to City Manager from Planning and Community Development Director:~_~
Library Project
Memorandum to City Manager from Parking and Transit Director: Downtown Signs
Memorandum to City Manager from Parking and Transit Director and Transit Manager:
Year-to-Date Usage and Revenue - Transit
Memorandum from Fire Chief to City Manager: Uve Fire Training ~.'-~
Letter from Nancy Overstreet (Goodwill) to City Manager: Bus Stop on Boyrum Avenue
Agenda for November 12, 1996, informal meeting of the Johneon County Board of~!
Supervisors
Memorandum from Transit Manager: Lakeside Bus Route Change
Letter from Vida Brenner to City Manager: Assistance with Tree Clean-Up
Agenda: Downtown Strategy Committee Meeting
Cedar Rapids Gazette Article: More Precision Needed in US Nose Count (Atkins)
Article: FCC Clears Way for Wireless Evolution (Helling)
Information Packet
November ~6F, 1996
page 3 ~
Agendas for the Board of Supervisors - 11/14/96, 11/19/96.
Memo from City Clerk regarding revised meeting schedule for December.
Copy of letter from City Manager to Iowa League of Cities regarding property tax
proposals.
Article: Crossed signals: Cities objec to cell towers. ~
Memo from City Manager regarding Police Policy. ~,~
Copy of letter from City Attorney to Gaulocher family regarding expansion of ]~
cemetery.
Article: Davenport firefighters get new duty. ~q~
Copy of the Transit information regarding Westwinds & Lakeside routes.
Memo from City Mgr. re~arding Video of Napolean Park - Archeological Review.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1996
To: City Council
From: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: Planning and Zoning Commission Work Program -- Pending List
The Planning and Zoning Commission has added several items to the Zoning Chapter Issues
portion of its work program. The recently added items are shown in bold on the attached work
program. Item 1, regarding zoning amendments for childcare facilities, was given a high priority
by the Commission in response to a rezoning request in the Southgate Avenue area. It is
anticipated that the Commission will review this item in December. Items 2-5 on the pending list
are items that were not completed in the last fiscal year. Staff has begun work on these items
and anticipates that they will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission late this year
or early next calendar year. Item 6, regarding the design of multi-family buildings in established
neighborhoods, was recently added by the City Council and assigned the highest priority after the
Commission completes items left over from the last fiscal year. Item 1 1, pertaining to hotels and
motels, was added to the Commission's work program as a result of a request by a property
owner on Riverside Drive. Item 12, regarding vision triangle requirements, was added to the list
based on a request from the Board of Adjustment which has recently reviewed cases where the
current vision triangle requirements seemed to be excessive. Item 13, regarding elder family
homes, was added by the Commission at the request of the Council. When the Commission
initially discussed this request as submitted by Steve Greenleaf, they had chosen not to place ~t
on their pending list. The minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which
this item was discussed are attached. Item 14, regarding guidelines for communications towers,
was added to the pending list at the request of the Council. A representative of the Planning and
Zoning Commission should be ~t y(~r November 18 informal meeting if you would like to discuss
the Commission's organization of the pending list.
IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORK PROGRAM - PENDING LIST
Fiscal Year 1997
Zoning Chapter Issues
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Consider amending the C1-1, CH-1, and ORD zones to allow childcare facilities by
special exception.
Review existing tree regulations, especially for parking lots that exceed the minimum
required parking spaces. (1-2 months)
Review definition of awnings. (1 month)
Review regulations of changeable copy, portable signs and projecting signs. (1 month)
Develop an entranceway overlay zone. (2-4 months)
Provisions to assure neighborhood compatibility for new multi-family buildings in
established neighborhoods. (6 months)
Amend the RM-12 zone to allow limited commercial uses by special exception. (2
months)
Review of performance standards for industrial zones. {6 months)
Review of requirements for commercial floor area in the CB-5 zone. (1-2 months)
Develop a bonus system to promote better design, more pedestrian use and reduction
of parking in the CN-1 zone. (4 months)
Consider amending the CC~2 zone to permit hotels/motels.
Consider amending the vision triangle requirements to address variations in intersection
design.
Consider amendments pertaining to elder family housing and other elder housing
issues.
Consider establishing guidelines for the design of communication towers.
Land Use and Zoning Studies
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
South Area (Gilbert Street south of Highway 6). (in process)
Area north of Highway 1 bounded by Miller, Benton and Harlocke streets. (6-9 months)
Vicinity of County Administration Building. (6 months)
Near Northside commercial areas· (6-9 months)
RS-12 zoning in the vicinity of Foster Road. (3 months)
Evaluate PRM Zoning for consistency with the near Southside design plan and amend
zone, as appropriate. (3 months)
Comprehensive Plan
Update Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Iowa City Bevond 2000.
Area Studies for individual Planning Districts,
Other
Review development ordinances for barriers to affordable housing. (in process)
Review of subdivision regulations, including design provisions. (1 2 months)
Review of Floodplain Management Ordinance.
Planning & Zoning Commission
October 17, 1996
Page 12
Jakobsen asked where to put the item on the pending list. She felt that the item has low
priority compared to other items on the pending list, Scott suggested putting the item at
the bottom.
The motion carried on a vote of 5-1, with Jakobsen votincl no.
Public discussion of a request submitted by Stephen N. Greenleaf to amend the definition
of 'elder family home."
~,ovbjerg said this is another issue to consider studying and/or putting on the pending list.
Miklo had no additional information beyond the letter and handout submitted by Stephen
Greenleaf.
Jakobsen stated that if this does go on the pending list, the Commission should also ask
staff to review the need for 'mother-in-law apartments." Miklo said the Code currently
allows them in all zones with no special exceptions. He said they are called accessory
apartments and noted there are some size limitations, Miklo added that the property
owner is required to file an affidavit with the Housing and Inspection Services Department.
Chait said that when the house is sold, he believes the affidavit goes with the abstract so
that the buyer is on notice when they review the abstract.
Public discussion:
Stephen N. Greenleaf, 1402 Willow Creek Court, stated that he represents clients who are
interested in making an improvement to the elder family housing provision in the Iowa City
zoning ordinance. He said the purpose would be to provide new housing stock and allow
for an alternative between a nursing home and single-family residence or even the elder
family group home, which is distinguished in the zoning ordinance. Greenleaf said the two
sentences he proposes adding are to provide some more special accommodation for
residents in elder family housing.
Greenleaf said density is not changed by this proposed amendment. He cited Longfellow
Manor as an example. Greenleaf said that strictly speaking he does not think the Mary
O, Coldren Home is elder family housing and that, in fact, there is no elder family housing
now in Iowa City.
Greenleaf said inspection is required by the Iowa Code, and the City must be notified if
there is a violation. He added that the City could also initiate further inspection beyond
that already mandated by the State of Iowa. Greenleaf said the issue of students and
apartments is not a reality, and that with elder family housing, in a zone such as RS-8,
there would either be single family residences or elder family housing.
Greenleaf stated that the amenities would include small stoves, microwaves, sinks, and
refrigerators and these are not intended to replace a common kitchen. He cited a letter
from Jane Dornar~ that was distributed to the Commission. Greenleaf said that at this
point, he is just asking the Commission to put the matter on its pending list. Greenleaf
said the developer wants to plan parameters for the building. He said there ~s a demand
and a need for this kind of housing, therefore he would like the concept to be considered.
Public discussion closed.
Planning & Zomng Commission
October 17. 1996
Page 13
Jakobsen asked how long it would take staff to review the matter, and Miklo replied that
he anticipated that it would be about a two-month process. Bovbjerg asked which items
on the pending list ere essential. Miklo responded that staff is currently working on items
1 through 4 and hopes to bring these before the Commission soon. He said that item 5
is one that the Council added recently and indicated that they wanted to give it their
highest priority when the things from last year, which are items 1-4, are completed.
Chair asked what zones this request for a new elder family concept would be allowed in
now. Miklo said it would be allowed in all residential zones. Chair said the essential
question is then whether to allow them in RS-5 and RS-8 zones. Miklo said this is
basically correct.
Gibson stated that there are places to find this kind of housing dght now. Scott said he
did not have much objection to the request if, in fact, all of the provisions were included,
e.g. 55 or older. Bovbjerg said that the current definition specifies 'the majority of whom
are elders.' Gibson asked what is prohibiting aPyone from living in that environment if the
majority requirement is met.
Chait expressed concern that eight independent units in a building could be viewed as
apartments and would not be a group/family type of situation, but could be in an RS-5 or
an RS-8 zoned neighborhood. Miklo said the current ordinance would allow a group of
eight people to live together in a family environment in an RS-5 or an RS-8 zone.
Jakobsen stated that there was nothing in the proposed ordinance that required a com-
mon kitchen.
Chait said that he sees it as a great concept that could be very beneficial to older and
handicapped people, but he has a problem with putting it into single family neighborhoods.
Scott asked Greenleaf if there were any tax advantages to calling it "elder family home"
as opposed to building an apartment with eight units and a common living and dining
room. Greenleaf said he did not know. Bovbjerg asked if there were any tax or inspection
differences between RM and RS zones. Holecek said she did not know specifics, but
assumed they are the same.
Scott stated that the idea had potential, but he would not drop it down to the RS zones.
Miklo said there is another provision in the zoning ordinance that allows elder housing,
and someone can apply for that and designate it as an elder housing development and
would get a break on parking. He sa~d that it can be done in all the multi-family zones.
Chait asked if this is allowed in an RS-8 zone if it means 16 potential pods in one parcel,
since RS-8 includes duplexes. Scott said he thought you could do almost everything
Greenleaf wants to do under the present ordinance, except in the RS-5 and RS-8 zones.
Miklo said that currently you could convert an existing house to an elder group home in
any zone, but could not have the individual kitchens. Bovbjerg suggested taking some
action on the matter, rather than none at all. Greenleaf suggested that the Commission
refer the issue to staff. considering the length of discussion.
Scott asked Greenleaf if he would be willing to do research on the ~ssue. w~th some
assistance from staff. to specify why it would be an exception to what is presently allowed.
Greenleaf stated that what was originally submitted to the Housing and Inspection Depart-
ment for a building permit included a kitchen and was therefore called an apartment.
Planning & Zoning Commission
October 17, 1996
Page 14
However, they had no specific definition for an apartment. He said he would be willing to
work with staff, but did not know where it would go, based on previous discussions.
Greenleaf said his goal is to have the Commission look at the homes in RS as well as RM
ZOFIeS.
MOTION: Scott moved to put the question of amending the definition of "elder
family home" on the 13ending list. Supple seconded the motion.
Scott said he does not support the idea in RS zones. Gibson said he is concerned that
the request may include a fundamental change.
The motion failed on e vote of 0-6.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION INFORMATION:
Miklo stated that there is a Community Housing Forum at the Public Library in Meeting Room A
on Wednesday night, October 23 at 6:30 p,m. He said everyone is invited, There may be some
zoning issues that come up at the forum.
MOTION: Jakobsen moved to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Gibson seconded. The motion carried on
a vote of 6-0.
Lea S~pple, ~ecr~ta~f '
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 14, 1996
City Manager and City Council /'/.~.~/.,4.~~,
Kafin Franklin, Director, C~5~U"~'~---'jL '
University of Iowa Biology Building Project
At the November 18 work session, the University of Iowa represented by Richard Gibson, Vice
President and Director, Facilities Services Group and Gary Gussin, Chair of the Biology
Department, will present the new building project for the Biology Department. This project
includes remodeling of existing buildings and construction of a new structure at the corner of
Dubuque Street and Iowa Avenue. This project is being presented to the Council for
consideration of a pedestrian bridge over Dubuque Street between the existing Biology Building
and the new addition.
At the work session the University will present the project and would like informal approval from
the Council of the concept and design of the pedestrian bridge. At some future date the Council
will be requested to authorize an agreement between the City of Iowa City and the University of
Iowa for use of the air fights over Dubuque Street. This would be an agreement very similar to
the one executed between the City and Mercy Hospital for the pedestrian bridge over Market
Street.
City staff met with the University and their architect once after the initial meeting on June 25,
1996. At that time we saw a computer generated schematic of the building and the bridge. A
simulation of the view south on Dubuque Street was not available so we were unable to evaluate
the impact of the bridge on the entry to downtown. A simulation is expected at the November 18
work session. Staff has no recommendation at this time.
cc: Richard Gibson
Gary Gussin
~4-1
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 15, 1996
City Manager and City
Karin Franklin, Director,
Montgomery-Butler House
This summer the staff began to work in ernest on future plans for the Butler House. This is the
structure sited on the waterplant site north of 1-80. The building is owned by the City as part of
our acquisition of the waterplant and well field site. The building, within its environs, is eligible
for the National Register of Historic Places. Work has been done on the significance of the
property by Jan Nash of Tallgrass Historians and an evaluation has been done of the structural
integrity of the house and the steps necessary to stabilize it by Sue Licht and John Shaw. Last
month, the Montgomery-Butler House Committee, a group representative of three of our City
Commissions, convened to discuss possible long-term uses of the property. A report from the
Committee is included in the Council's packet.
We are at the point where we are ready to enter into contracts to stabilize and secure the
structure in anticipation of future work on the building to make it suitable for public use. Although
the contracts do not require Council approval, we felt it was appropriate to consult the Council
before we proceeded further.
The basic questions for the Council are: 1) do we wish to repair the Butler House for use in the
future; 2) what use should be made of the house; and 3) do we wish to invest in the stabilization
measures proposed now? Not all of these questions need to be answered November 18.
Repair of the House
The staff has worked under the assumption that there is a public interest and City Council interest
in repairing the house for some future use. Such repair is not required by any mandate associat-
ed with the water project permits. This is a local decision to preserve a historical and cultural
resource and is consistent with Iowa City's support of historic preservation. There are costs
associated with this decision.
Use of the House
The Montgomery-Butler House Committee's report suggests the potential for a mix of uses, They
also suggest the house not be modernized but be preserved in the context of its 1850s origin.
Beside their emphasis on historic context, the Committee also stressed multiple use of the
property to appeal to more people.
In considering the future use of the building, the capital cost of physical improvements will be a
factor as will the operational costs. One avenue we may wish to pursue is to request proposals
from various local groups, whose missions are consistent with some of the suggestions made by
the Committee, for a partnership in the repair, use and operations of this site. Ownership would
be retained by the City.
2
Stabilization
The stabilization measures proposed include removal of a dilapidated south porch, clean up of
the building and site, removal of intrusive vegetation near the building, closing door and window
openings, repair of the roof frame, and reroofing with barn tin. The most critical and most
expensive elements relate to the roof. However if the building is to be used in the future, the roof
must be repaired. The total cost of this contract is $47,680, including a 20% contingency.
Professional services for this project include overseeing the porch removal and clean up to ensure
appropriate salvage and removal consistent with the historic values of the property; additional
research to complete National Register eligibility (not application); and architectural fees. This
contract equals $14,650. Additional costs are related to archeological work and work to be done
on the site by City crews; these costs range from $6,500-$11,000. Total stabilization costs equal
$68,830-$73,330.
The questions about which we would like direction from the Council at the work session are: 1)
does the Council wish to make use of the house in the future; 2) should we proceed with the
contract for stabilization and securing of the structure? Resolution of the use question may be
deferred to a later date,
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 14, 1996
City Council
Montgomery-Butler House Committee
October 29 Brainstorming Session
The Montgomery-Butler House Committee is made up of three members each from the
Historic Preservation Commission (GinMile Swaim, Betty Kelly, Michael Pugh), the
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission (Les Kuehl, Cortne¥ Daniels, Sue Chase), and the
Parks and Recreation Commission (Allen Stroh, Judith Klink, Ross Wilburn). The
Committee held a brainstorming session on October 29, 1996, to discuss potential uses
for the Montgomery-Butler House and its surroundings. The Montgomery-Butler House is a
circa 185Q residence located on the new water treatment facility property. The house is
historically significant both as an excellent and relatively unaltered example of residential
architecture in Iowa City from that era, and for its association with individuals who have
made important contributions to the history of Iowa City and the State of Iowa. Based on
the assumption that the City will preserve and eventually make use of the building and site
for public use at some point in the future, the Committee's charge was to come up with as
many ideas for reusing the building as possible, discuss the potential for the various ideas
presented, and come to some consensus on an idea or set of ideas to provide some
direction for future decisions regarding the house.
While the Committee found it difficult to settle on one particular idea, it did come to some
consensus as to the level of preservation that should occur, and developed a "vision
statement" to help guide decisions about the future of the house. This statement and
some of the potential uses that the Committee identified that could fit under the statement
are attached. The Committee basically ruled out those uses which would require major
modernizing of the building, such as office space or a reception facility, both of which
would require extensive modifications to the building for climate control, kitchen facilities,
etc. Rather, the Committee feels the building and site should be open to the public as an
educational center dealing with history or the natural environment, and that the building
and site should be preserved within the context of its 1850s origin. The Committee
stressed that a multiple use facility that would be open to and attract a broader range of
the population is desirable, and therefore did not wish to specify a single preferred use.
VISION STATEMENT: MONTGOMERY BUTLER HOUSE
MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE COMMITTEE
October 29, 1996
Preserve and restore the Montgomery-Butler House and Its environs within the context of
its 1850s origin, consistent with the historical and natural history themes manifested in
the house and site. The house and site should be open to public use as a historical and
environmental education center. Possible uses include (in no particular order, but grouped
together based on similat'ities):
· Nature center (combined use, natural history)
eArboretum
eSite for chimney swift tower (Songbird Association)
· Hiking/biking stop-over (trailhead)
· Historic preservation center (archives, meeting place, displays, for use by local
preservation groups)
eLearning center (tied to school programs, frequent use versus something only
open a few hours a weekend)
· Headquarters for river access
eReestablish ferry crossing (educational)
eReestablish saw mill (educational)
· Interpretive center showing historical changes in local transportation over time
elnterpretive center showing uses of stone for local construction
elnterpretive center showing local architectural styles of mid-19th Century homes
The Committee emphasizes that it does not feel that the use of the property has to be
limited to a single use, but rather encourages a combined use of the building and site for a
number of the above mentioned ideas,
.MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Historic Preservation
Commission:
Parks and Recreation
Commission:
Riverfront and Natural
Areas Commission:
Betty Kelly
1108 Sunset St.
Iowa City, IA 52246
Res: 351-4903
Bus: 398-5595
Ginalie Swaim
1024 Woodlawn
Iowa City, IA 52245
Res: 337-9828
Bus: 335-3932
Michael Pugh
730 Third Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Res: 351-7237
Bus: 354-1104
Judith Klink
1101 Harlocke St.
Iowa City, IA 52246
Res: 351-4342
Bus: 339-6817
Allen Stroh
3023 Cornell Ave.
iowa City, IA 52245
Res: 351-2542
Bus: 335-1247
Ross Wilburn
1917 Taylor Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Res: 351-2542
Bus: 338-7518
Les Kuehl
1901 Lynn Crest Dr.
Coralville, IA 52241
Res: 337-9676
Cortney Daniels
53 Arehurst St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Res: 354-3500
Bus: 337-4471
Sue Chase
4175 Kansas Ave SW
Iowa City, IA 52240
Res: 351-6925
Bus: 683-2704
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1996
To: City Manager and City Cou c' ~1. ' ~'-J~'
From: Karin Franklin, Director, PCD~l"~
Re: Capital Improvements Program
Attached is a revised spreadsheet of the fiscal year 1996 through 2002 Capital Improvement
Program. T~,is spreadsheet reflects the changes made by the City Council at the October 2 work
session, a breakdown of costs associated with the Airport Master Plan, and cost increases on the
Melrose Avenue project (219) and the Iowa River Trail Project (227).
The following changes were made by the City Council at the work session on October 2:
· First Avenue Extension: Paving (256)--Move from out years to FY98.
· Court Street Extended (254)--Move from FY99 to FY98 with the condition that the developer
pay pa~ of the cost.
East-West Parkway: Sycamore to Detention Basin (286)--Move from FY98 to FY99.
· Sycamore Street: City Limits to L(311)--Move from FY99 to FY01.
· Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer (261)--Move from FY00 to FY98.
= Gilbert/Highway 6 Left Turn Lanes (283)--Move from FY00 to FY99.
· Highway 6 Sidewalk/Drainage (257, 300, 314)--Move up and break into phases.
· Benton Street Improvements: Orchard to Oaknoll (297)--Move from out years to FY00.
Staff will be present at the November 18 work session to answer any questions regarding the
Capital Improvements Program. No formal action on the CIP will be necessary; we will proceed
with the program as outlined unless the Council directs us to do otherwise.
A separate memorandum addressing the First Avenue extension is included in your packet for
discussion on November 18.
Attachment
cc: Don Yucuis
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
Jeff Davidson
Terry Trueblood
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 1996 THROUGH
FISCAL YEAR 2002
INCLUDING FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BEYOND
REVISED ~ 1113/96
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - LISTING OF PROJECTS
THAT WERE COMPLETED IN FY 1996 OR FY 1997 OR IN PROGRESS
101 Melrose Ave Bridge 2,000,000
102 Asphalt Overlay 806,641
103 Burlington.Mad)son and Gilbert Signal Imp 82,500
104 Curb Ramp (ADA) 288,585
t05 First Ave.-D St. to Muscatine 925,000
106 Melrose-West High School to Hwy 218 2,269,600
107 Mormon TreldRohrat Rd Signals 50,000
t08 Wate~ront Drive.N. of Stevens 278,000
109 Soccer Site Acceas Road 291,000
110 Abbey Lane Sanitary Sewer 203,082
111 Highlander Sewerl Llfi Station 405,217
112 Melrose Market Sanitary Sewer 20,500
1t3 WW Phase )-Design 1,114,702
114 WW Phase I.North Plant Improvements 1,000,000
WW Phase I-Plplng to Connect the North/South
115 Plants 14,300,000
116 Part I-Iowa River Power Dam Improvements 686,200
117 Part I-Jordan Well 324,200
Part I-New Water Treatment Facility-Land
118 Acquisition, Engineering, Design 1,681,214
119 Part I-Pond Stabilization Work 434,500
120 Part I-Raw Water Piping 1,279,600
121 Part I-Ground Storage Reservoir 788,500
122 Part I-Silurian Wells 326,400
123 Partl-SllurlanlJordan Wells 456,600
124 Part I-Willlams Bros. Pipeline 840,000
125 Klwants Park Stormwater Project 35,000
126 Intra City Bike Trails 30,000
127 Annual Park Improvements 65,000
128 Future Open Space Land Acquisition 50,000
129 FutureParkland Development 60,000
130 Airport Hangar 80,993
131 Hydrologic Monitoring 40,000
132 Landfill Tree Planting 90,000
133 GIS 5,000
Grand Totals
31,163,234
CIP~ PROJ896.XL9[ 8-96 FY96 and FY97
11/13/96 3:59 PM
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997 TO 2002 REVISED 11/13/96
11114~96
Grand Total FY 97 FY 98 FY 99
Project Description Project Cost Budget Budget Budget
Multi Year Projects
201 Asphalt Overlay 1,963,400 296,400 308.000 320,000
202 Curb Ramp (ADA) 687.000 104.000 108.000 112,000
RR Crossing Improvements
203 and Maintenance 120,000 20,000 20,000 20.000
204 Traffic Calming 300,000 60.000 $0.000 50.000
205 Traffic Signals 300,000 50.000 r,0,000 50.000
206 Extra Width*Paving & Sidewalk 240,000 40,000 40.000 40,000
207 Sump Pump Discharge Tiles 150.000 25,000 26,000 26,000
208 Intra City Bike Trails 180.000 30.000 30.000 30,000
209 Annual Park Improvements 390.000 65.000 65.000 65,000
Futura Open Space Land
210 Acquisition 300.000 50.000 50.000 50.000
211 Futura Parkland Development 300,000 50.000 50,000 50,000
212 Ramp Maintenance & Repair 811,600 250.000 270.000
213 Straetscape - Near Southside $00.000 100.000 100,000
FY 2000
Budget
333,000
116,000
20,000
60.000
50.000
40,000
25,000
30,000
65,000
50.000
50,000
100,000
FY 2001
Budget
346,000
121,000
20,000
50,000
50.000
40,000
25.000
30.000
65,000
50.000
50,000
291.600
100,000
FY 200~
Budget
360,0(
126,o~
20,0C
~o.o~
50.00
40,00
26.00~
3o,0oi
65,001
60,00(
50,00(
100,00(
Subtotal Multi Year ProJec~ 6,242,000 1,030.400 896,000
FY 1997
214 Brookside Drive Bridge --' 207,000 207,000
Burlington St Bridge Mtce.
215 Iowa River 88,000 88.000
Burlington St Safety
216 Improvements. Iowa River 104,000 104,000
Dodge St.lACT/OId Dubuque
217 Rd. Intersection Imp 520,000 520,000
Foster Rd.-West of Dubuque
218 Phase I thru Elks 500,000 600.000
Melross-Byington to Hawkins
219 St Imp. 1,095,500 1,095,500
Melrose- West from 218 to City
220 Limits 156,000 156,000
Willow $t.-Muscafine to
221 Brookside 182,000 182.000
First Ave.-Bradford to
222 Muscatine 530.000 $30,000
First Ave Extended (ROW/
223 Grading) 350,000 350.000
Foster Road Dubuque to
Prairie du Chien (ROW/
224 Grading) 850.000 850.000
225 SouthgateAve. Extended 310,000 310,000
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1,182,000
929,000
1.238.600
966.00(
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997 TO 2002 REVISED '11113196
11/14/96
Project Description
Dubuque Street Trail-Park Rd
226 to Taft Speedway 410,000 410.000
Grand Total FY 97 FY 98 FY 99 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
Project Cost Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
Iowa River Trail-Burlington
227 to Sturgls Ferry 1,300,000 1,300,000
North Corridor Trunk Sewer/
B'Jaysville Lane Sanitary
228 Sewer 585.000 885,000
229 Scott Bird Trunk Sewer 3,000,000 3.000,000
230 Sheridan Ave. Sanitary Sewer 200,000 200,000
WW-Phase I[.Napotaon Park
231 Lift Station 5.200.000 5.200,000
232 Wylde Green Sanitary Sewer 61,000 51.000
233 Gilbert St.-South-Storm Sewer 98,127 98,127
234 Highland Ave Storm Sewer 575.000 576,000
IA Intamtats RR.7th Ave to 1st
235 Ave.-Stoffn Sewer 616,000 676,000
236 Sandusky Storm Sewer 690.000 690,000
Shamrock/Peterson Storm
237 Sewer 866,000 565.000
Benton Street (Ned Ashton)
238 Park 40,000 40,000
239 Kiwanis Park 180,000 180,000
240 Napoleon Park Renovation 700,000 700.000
241 South Soccer Field Complex 700,000 700,000
Sturgls Ferry Park
242 Development 115,000 118,000
Airport-Master Plan
243 Renovations 2,963,070 2,963,070
244 Bus AcquislUon 1.165.120 1.165.120
248 City Plaza Improvements 316.000 316,000
246 Firs Apparatus 65,600 65,600
Subtotal FY 1997 24,486,417 24,486.417
FY 1998
247 WooIf Ave Bridge 887,000
Dodge St*Governor to
248 Dubuque Rd.-Property Only
300,000
249 Highway 1. Sunset Right Turn 100.000
250 Hwy 6*Left Turn at First 100,000
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Page 3 of 7
887,000
300,000
100,000
100,000
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997 TO 2002 REVISED 11/13/96
11/14/96
251
252
253
254
Project Description
Hwy 'llHwy 0/Riverside Dr.-
Dual Left Turn Lanes
River Street-Rlvemide to WooIf
Water Front Ddve-N. of
Southgate Ave.
Court St Extended Phase I
Grand Total FY 97 FY 98
Project Cost Budget Budget
42,000 42.000
946,000 946.000
278.000 278,000
710,000 710.000
FY 99
Budget
FY 2000
Budget
FY 2001
Budget
FY 2902
Budget
East West Arterial-North Side-
255 Phase Ill.ACT to Dodge t,'193,000 1.193,000
256 First Ave Extended 525.000 525,000
257 Hwy 6 Sidewalk and Drainerie 800,000 500.000
258 V~qllow Creek Trail 299,000 299,000
259 River Street Sewer 209.000 208,000
Westzninster Rd. SanBriny
260 Sewer 375,000 375.000
'-/Viilow Creek Interceptor
261 Sewer 7,500,000 7.500,O00
Water Part 11*Construcfion
262 Projects 11,750,000 11,750.000
263 Sunset Street Storm Sower 300,000
Sycamore S. Regional
264 Stormwater Detention 800,000 800,000
269 Cemetery Expansion ~ 250.000 280,000
Hunters Run Park
266 Development 280,000 250,000
Mercer Park Aquatic Center
267 Expansion 1.500.000 1.500,000
Parks-Central Malntenace
268 Facility 600,000 600,000
269 Wetherby Park Development 70,000 75.000
Airport-Master Plan
270 Renovations 1,695,171 1,695,171
271 Landfill Cell '~,300,000 1,300,000
Purchase Additional Land for
272 Landfill 200.000 200,000
"~73 Fire Apparatus 262,000 262,000
274 GlSoPilot Program 100,000 100,000
Hazardous Waste Recycling
275 Facility 520,000 820,000
276 Iowa Ave. Streetscape 208,000 208.000
2?7 Library Expansion 17,200,000 17,200.OO0
Multi-use Parking Ramp - Near
278 Southside 4,160,000
Recreation Cen~er Gym Floor
279 Replacement 95.000
4,160,O00
95,000
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997 TO 2002 REVISED 11/13/96
11/14/96
Grand Total FY 97 I=Y 98
Project Description Project Cost Budget Budget
Subtotal FY 1998 55,228,171 55.228,171
FY1999
Burlington St Bridge Widening
280 Ralston Creek 208.000
281 Summit St Bridge 1,057,000
Fo~tsr Rd.-West of Dubuque-
282 Phasell to Elks 800.000
Gilbert. Hwy. 6 dual left turn
283 lanes 406,000
Sycamora St.. Bums to City
284 Limits 98%000
WooIf Ave. Newton to N. of
285 River SL 686,000
East West Parkway (Sycamore
280 toDetentlon Basin) 900,000
28/' Couri Hill Trail 165.000
288 Hwy 6 Sidewalk and Drainage 500,000
Longfellow/Pine St.
289 Pedestrian]Bicycle Trail 227.000
290 WW-Phase Ill New South Plant 15,000,000
Airport-Master Plan
291 Renovations 1,454,518
292 Hafor Circle Storm Sewer 500,000
293 Civic Center-3rd Floor 676,000
Police Dept-2nd Floor
294 Remodel 343,000
295 PWComplex 2..q~ "10
Subtotal IcY 1909 26,00;,.518
IcY 2000
296 Meadow~t Bridge 197,000
297 Benton. Orchard to Oaknoll 1,300,000
Dubuque/Church Left Turn
298 Bays 100,000
LoWer Muscatine-Franklin to
299 DeForest 840 000
300 Hwy 6 Sidewalk and Drainage 500,000
301 West Side Lift Station 450.000
Part IIZ. New Water Treatment
302 Fac[Itty 36,200,000
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FY99
Budget
208,000
1.057,000
800,000
406.000
981.000
656.000
900,000
185,000
500,000
227.000
15,000,000
1,454,518
500,000
676,000"'
34.3,000
2,080,000
26,003,$18
FY2000
Budget
197.000
1,300.000
100,000
840,000
500.000
450,000
36.200,000
FY2001
B~dget
FY 2002
Budget
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997 TO 2002 REVISED 1'1/13/96
11/14~96
Project Description
Alrpott-Mestar Plan
303 Renovations 2,628,961
Mormon TreldAbb~y Lane
30~ Storm Sewer 600,000
305 Fire Station `1,040,000
306 GiS 1,595,000
Grand Total FY 97 FY 98 FY 99 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002
ProJect Cost Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget ,
2.628.961
500,000
1,040,000
1,595,000
Subtotal FY 2000
45,350.g61
F'Y 2001
307 Rochester Bridge 208,000
308 Second Ave. Bridge 208,000
Dubuque/Foster Rd.
309 Intersection 967,000
310 Sycamore- HWY 6 to DeForest '187,000
31'1 Sycamore- City Limits to L 800,000
312 Court St Extended-Phase II '1,2'14.000
East West Arterial.North Side-
Phase II.Arterla] $b'eet through
313 ACT 905,000
3`14 Hwy 6 Sidewalk and Drainage 600,000
316 Mormon Trek Sidewalk 156,000
Subtotal FY 2001 $,145,000
45,350,961
208,000
208,000
967.000
187,000
800,000
1.214,000
905,000
500,000
156,000
5.t45,000
FY 2002
316 Fourth Avenue Bddge 208,000
317 Third Avenue Bridge 208,000
Dodge St-Governor to
318 Dubuque Rd. 1.093,000
Park Road/Riverside Left Turn
319 Lane 177,000
East West Arterial.North Side-
Phase I-ROW Scott Bird to
320 ACT Property 1,696,000
Scott BIvd Extended-Phase I
321 Design Only 300,000
Robert A. Lee Recreation
322 Center Expansion 4,500,000
Subtotal FY 2002 '~,082,000
Grand Totals 170,538,067
25,516,817
66,124,171
27,185,6'18
46,279.961
6.383.600
2os.o0
20810~
1,093,0~
177,00
1,596.0C
$00.0(
4.$00.0l
8.082.0i
9,048.0(
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT ARE UNFUNDED OR
IN FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BEYOND - revised 1'1/13/96
401
408
Projects
420th St near Industrial Park
FY 2003 and
beyond
Unfunded
1,200,000
402 American Legion. Scott to Taft
403 Dodge St- Dubuque Rd,to 180
404 HWY 965
East-West parkway (Sand Rd.
405 to Sycamore) 884,000
East.West Parkway (Basin to
406 Saddlebrook) 416,000
East-West Parkway
(Saddlebrook. East Property
407 Line) 624,000
East-West parkway (E.
Sycamore Farms.Property Line
to Sioux) 624,000
Foster Road Dubuque to
409 Prairie du Chien-Paving
410 Scott Blvd Extended.Phase I
Scott Boulevard Extended.
4tl Phase III
Scott Boulevard Extended-
412 Phase II
413 Hwy 6 Pedestrian Overpass
Iowa River TralI-Hwy 6 to
414 Napoleon Park 572,000
415 Abbey Lane Sanitary Sewer 700,000
Ralston Creek Trunk Sewer-
416 South Branch
417 Scott Park Area Trunk Sewer
418 Airport Hangar
419 Cultural Conference Center
420 Fire Training Facility
421 Industrial Park
422 Summit Street Historic Plan
Grand Total
1,664,000
967,000
4,000,000
918,000
2,200,000
1,836,000
2,540,000
749,000
520,000
649,000
800,O00
18,500,O00
728,000
4,000,000
208,000
45,299,000
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1996
To: City Council
From: Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Jeff Davidson, Transportation Planner
Be:
Preparation of cost estimate for CIP project No. 227: Iowa River Corridor Trail from
Burlington Street to Sturgis Ferry Park
The project to construct the Iowa River Corridor Trail from Burlington Street to Sturgis Ferry Park
has grown from its original concept of Burlington Street to Highway 6, as well as encountered
several design issues that have complicated our original plan. We have known for some time that
our cost estimate from several years ago of $468,000 was no longer accurate. We have been
unable to provide a more accurate revised cost estimate until additional design activities were
completed. Design plans are now 90% complete, which has enabled us to prepare a cost
estimate for the project of $1,328,000. Project financing consists of $981,000 in local funds;
$280,000 in federal Transportation Enhancements funding; and $67,000 from the University of
Iowa. This does not include easement acquisition.
The most significant factor which has led to increased expense on this project is our desire to
minimize the impact on the many adjacent property owners along this corridor. This has been
accomplished by moving the trail as close as possible to the Iowa River, and away from
structures along Riverside Drive. The initial expense for retaining walls to safeguard the trail was
$660,000. We were able to reduce this by $200,000 by redesigning the trail around the front of
the Master Muffler and Dairy Queen properties. This is a less desirable design, but in our opinion
appropriate given the cost savings. It is also preferred by the Master Muffler and Dairy Queen
property ownere,
This trail segment is currently scheduled in the CIP for FY97. It will be the most significant trail
construction project we have ever undertaken, both in overall length, and in complications due
to it needing to be engineered for an already built-up part of the city. The river banks
downstream from the Burlington Street dam are much higher than the river banks upstream from
the dam. This trail will be fully accessible to persons with disabilities, and will be a permanent
part of the City's transportation and recreational infrastructure. Given our recently completed trail
projects in the community, we feel the cost estimate which has been developed is accurate.
Because of the significant rise in scope and cost of this project, we would like to present you with
options for its completion.
Option #1: Construct the entire trail as planned.
To construct the entire trail as programmed in FY97 will require approximately $500,000 in other
projects be delayed, or an increase of $500,000 in FY97 local funding. There are economies in
constructing the trail all at once.
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Option #2: Construct the trail in phases.
The trail could be broken up into three phases, with one or two phases being constructed in
FY97, and the remainder at a later date.
Segment
1 .Burlington St. to Benton St.
2.Benton St. to Hwy. 6
3.Hwy. 6 to Sturgis Ferry Park
Total Estimated Local Expense
Est. Local Expense
$315,000
$425,000
$241,000
$981,000
Note: These estimates assume Transportation Enhancement funds are pro-rated to each of the three
segments.
The $67,000 in University of Iowa funds are included in segment #1 for the University property
in the vicinity of the Hydraulics Lab.
The University has agreed to pay 50% of the cost of the trail and lighting over the University-
owned property in the vicinity of the Hydraulics Lab. The financing arrangement negotiated
between the City and the University involves pro-rating the federal Transportation Enhancement
funds to the entire trail, with the University and City then splitting the local share portion over
University property. This is a similar arrangement as to what was agreed between the City and
the University with the recently completed IMU bridge to Iowa Avenue portion of the Iowa River
Corridor Trail. The amount the University contributes under this scenario is approximately
$67,000. The City Council may wish to ask the University for additional funds for this segment
of the trail, although University representatives have indicated they have limited resources
available to them for this project.
There are two other projects related to the Burlington to Sturgis segment of the Iowa River
Corridor Trail. They are the Ned Ashton Memorial Park and University of Iowa fiber optics cable.
The park project is also included in the CIP for FY97, with separate financing from the trail
project. The park is located near the Benton Street Bridge on the west side of the Iowa River,
and would be a wayside park for trail users. The University fiber optics project is a conduit which
would extend under the trail for its entire length, to serve the Thomas and Betts Building.
Although the work will be done in conjunction with the trail project, the University is paying the
entire cost of the fiber optics conduit.
We can discuss this matter at your November 18 work session. Please be prepared to give staff
direction as to how to proceed with this project.
cc: Steve Arkins
Don Yucuis
Chuck Schmadeke
Jeff McClure
John Yapp
Larry Wilson, UI
Steve Fleagle, UI
City of Iow a City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1996
To:
From:
City Council ~o~/
Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Depart. of Planning & Community Devel, ~ment
Re;
Reprioritization of Capital Improvements Program (CIP): extension of First Avenue
Summary of related issues.
At your October 2 CIP work session you established a new priodty for the extension of First
Avenue, moving it from unfunded status to construction in FY98. This extension will construct
First Avenue from where it currently ends to Phase I (formerly Phase III) of the proposed north
area east-west arterial, which is also scheduled for construction in FY98. As shown in the
attached figure, Phase I of the proposed east-west arterial will extend from Dodge Street to
ACT's proposed south driveway. There will be a four-way intersection with the east-west
arterial, First Avenue, and a new south entrance driveway from ACT.
Rationale for the Extension of First Avenue
There are aspects of the First Avenue extension project which will be perceived both positively
and negatively by individuals in the community. This is always the situation with arterial street
issues. Artedal streets exist primarily to provide community-wide circulation of traffic. However.
persons living along arterial streets generally do not judge arterial street improvements by the
positive impact on the community; they judge them by the direct impact on their individual
residences. It is up to the City Council to balance the need for community-w~de traffic
circulation versus the impact on residences which exist along arterial street coredors.
VV~th the proposed First Avenue extension project, there will be a shift of some existing traffic
volume from the Dodge/GovemorlKirkwoodlBudingtonlMuscatine arterial system to First
Avenue. This will be perceived positively by neighborhoods along these streets, and negatively
by residents along First Avenue. Our traffic analysis model shows that North Dodge Street
traffic volume could be reduced by approximately 3,000 vehicles per day, with First Avenue
traffic volume increasing by 4,300 vehicles per day.
The First Avenue extension is one of the infrastructure components required for development
of the property within the City limits east of Hickory Hill Park. If Iowa City is to grow m a
compact and contiguous fashion, then the extension of First Avenue is the next logical arterial
street extension in northeast Iowa City. The extension of First Avenue will also benefit public
safety in that it will improve the response times of emergency vehicles to northeast Iowa City.
This area of Iowa City has been documented as having the poorest emergency vehicle
response time in the community, due largely to the lack of artedal streets
The extension of First Avenue will allow improved efficiency in Iowa City Transit routing The
Rochester and North Dodge Iowa City Transit routes are inherently inefficient because they
duplicate inbound and outbound route mileage. The North Dodge route goes in and out on the
GovemodDodge one-way couplet, and the Rochester Route goes in and out on Rochester
Avenue. The extension of First Avenue would allow a single loop route covering both the
Rochester and North Dodge service areas.
There has been some discussion of const, ucfing the extension of Scott Boulevard and the
northeast area east-west arterial prior to the construction of the First Avenue extension. There
are individuals who feel this would create a traffic pattern which would divert traffic to far east
Iowa City rather than to the existing built up area along First Avenue. Staff believes there is
some flawed logic in this argument. Travel patterns are determined by motorists selecting what
they perceive to be the most convenient route. In evaluating the travel path between an origin
and a destination, a motorist will occasionally select a longer mute if it is perceived as being
more convenient than a shorter route. For example, a longer route will be perceived as more
convenient if a shorter route is congested.
The principal travel path in northeast Iowa City is Dodge Street and the Governor/Dodge one-
way couplet. Except for the section of Dodge Street between Dubuque Road and where
Governor and Dodge intersect, this is not a heavily congested corridor. Staff does not believe
that large numbers of motorists destined for east and central Iowa City would divert their travel
paths to Scott Boulevard. We do not believe there are odgins and destinations existing in far
east Iowa City for Scoff Boulevard to be perceived as a convenient route.
Council has also indicated a desire to discourage heavy truck traffic along First Avenue,
because of the residential character along much of the corridor. This can be accomphshed by
ordinance, similar to the existing truck prohibition on Kirkwood Avenue. Signage is then erected
at entranceways to the City directing heavy trucks to the preferred routes.
Establishment of New CIP Priorities
The new priority for the extension of First Avenue established by the City Council means staff
must conclude planning and design for the First Avenue extension in the current fiscal year.
The First Avenue extension is relatively short (slightly less than half a mile), and we have some
engineering work already completed from the water line extension project through this area. We
ate also currently engaged in laying out the Council's preferred alignment for the north area
east-west arterial.
As we discussed at the CIP work session, the increase in traffic volume from the First Avenue
extension project will require us to address several issues along the First Avenue coredgr. The
Transportation Planning Division will undertake a study of this corridor in the current fiscal year.
Several design issues have already been addressed with the ongoing reconstruction project
on First Avenue between D Street and Muscatine Avenue. Other issues will be addressed with
the programmed reconstruction of First Avenue between Muscatine Avenue and Bradford Drive,
scheduled for FY98. Issues related to street capacity, access control, pedestrian and bicycle
safety, and traffic signal control are being addressed with these two projects.
Other issues which will require our attention include:
Arterial street intersections at Rochester Avenue and Court Street. An assessment
will be made of overall intersection capacity, traffic control measures, and pedestrian safety
at these intersections. Between these two intersections we have three schools which
require careful attention to pedestrian concerns, especially elementary school children at
Hoover School and Regina. Since it is not planned to add any additional travel lanes to
First Avenue north of Ralston Creek, the addition of left turn lanes at the Rochester and
Court intersections may be required to maintain non-congested traffic conditions.
Collector street intersections at Washington Street and Friendship Street. Similar to
the artanal street intersections, issues pertaining to street capacity, traffic control, and
pedestrian crossings will need to be examined at both of these intersections. (Wayne
Avenue is not included because it is currently being addressed with the Muscatine to
Bradford project.) These intersections will need to be assessed in conjunction with the
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arterial street intersection improvemants which will be proposed. For example, if a traffic
signal is installed at the intersection of Court Street and First Avenue in order to improve
street capacity and pedestrian crossing features, this will impact the pattern of traffic flow
at the Washington Street and Friendship Street intersections.
Other corridor issues. Sidewalk adequacy, access control (driveways), adequacy of right*
of-way, neighborhood sensitivities, removal of on-street parking north of Rochester Avenue.
Bring any questions you have to the November 18 work session.
Attachment
CC:
Steve Atkins
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
Kadn Franklin
Planning & Zoning Commission
Northeast Iowa City Arterial Street Extensions
¢: - EAST-WEST ARTERIAL-
x~%y, ~,,,,. -" ACT Driveway
la~ Phase ,1 ~
Phase I1~
FIRST AVENUE ~
EXTENSION
SCO-I-r BOULEVARD
North of 1-80
BRIDGE
SCOTT BOULEVARD
E-W Arterial to 1-80
--- SCO19' BOULEVARD
Rochester to E-W A.rtenal
Source:
City of Iowa City Pubhc Works Dept.
Oct. 1996
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1996
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director of Planning & Community Development
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
Re:
Adoption of traffic calming program evaluation criteria; discussion of Penny Bryn
neighborhood (Teg Drive) situation
Following our November 4 work session discussion, the following summarizes our understanding
of what you would like to see for evaluation criteria for the installation of traffic calming devices
in residential areas. So there is no confusion, we would like to highlight the following items:
Council discussed adding apartment buildings, commercial buildings, or religious
institutions to the eligible participants for the initial petition for traffic calming measures.
There was some discussion of a pro-rated system for apartment buildings, such as five
apartment units having the same voting authority as one single family dwelling unit for the
purposes of the petition, but there was no consensus on modifying the proposal.
For items #3 and #4 of the proposed criteria (the threshold traffic volume and speed
requirements) only one of the two needs to be met.
The final step in approving a traffic calming installation, the postcard survey of impacted
residences, will require 60% approval. There is no minimum number of responses which
will be required, but a low response rate will be taken into consideration by the City
Council.
On a street classified as a local residential street, the postcard survey will include all
single family and duplex residences with direct access to the street. On a street classified
as a collector street, the postcard survey will include all single family and duplex
residences with direct access to the street, as well as all single family and duplex
residences on a adjacent local residential streets which feed into the collector street.
Since our November 4 work session, we have discussed with the director of parking and
transit the impact of traffic calming devices on public transit vehicles. We would like to
propose notification of the Transit Division be added to the list of agencies that are notified
of a proposed traffic calming measure. You will note this proposed addition to item #5 of
the evaluation criteria. Let us know if you concur with this addition.
Penny Bryn Nelghborhood/Teg Drive
At the November 4 work session, we stated we are working with the Penny Bryn Neighborhood
Association on a proposal for the installation of traffic calming devices on Teg Drive. Some of
you expressed concern that staff had been previously instructed to design a system of speed
humps or other traffic calming measures for Teg Drive. Engineering Division did, in fact, begin
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evaluation of a design for speed humps on Teg Drive. However, design details such as drainage
and spacing of speed humps required further investigation before we felt comfortable proceeding
with a spec!fic design for Teg Drive. Our research led us to develop the proposal you discussed
at your November 4 work session.
We believe theta will be controversy associated with the installation of traffic calming devices, and
that we should make sure a majority of a neighborhood is in favor of proceeding before
installation occurs. We would remind you of a situation a few years ago when after ongoing
complaints of speeding traffic on Rundell Street, we proposed a traffic calming solution in the form
of narrowing Rundell Street prior to applying an asphalt overlay. The neighborhood voted against
the proposed narrowing, even though it would have slowed down traffic.
Some of you asked if the evaluation process can be structured such that a proposal for traffic
calming which was supported by at least 60% of the affected residences would automatically be
implemented without Council giving final approval. You may structure the process this way if you
wish; however, traffic calming devices represent a significant change to the character of a street,
and staff recommends that such a change require City Council action. Remember that a traffic
control device as simple as a NO PARKING sign requires City Council approval.
If Council wishes to accelerate the evaluation of installing speed humps on Teg Drive, we would
suggest beginning the proposed process at Step #5 for the Penny Bryn neighborhood. Steps #5,
#6, and #7 can be conducted over the next couple of months, and if Council decides to proceed,
the installation of speed humps on Teg Drive can be accomplished in the 1997 construction
season. We have also discussed with Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association officers the
possibility of incorporating "neck-downs" (narrowed pedestrian crosswalks) as an alternative to
speed humps.
Let us know at your November 18 work session how you would like to proceed. Give either of
us a call if you would like to discuss this matter before then.
CC:
Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Chuck Schmadeke
Marcia Klingaman
Joe Fowler
Penny Bryn Neighborhood Representatives
Iowa City Residential Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Proposed Evaluation Criteria
o
To initiate a traffic study of the proposed traffic calming measures, a petition would be
required from at least 25% of the residents in single family or duplex dwellings along the
street proposed for traffic calming.
The street considered for traffic calming measures should be functionally classified as a
local residential street or a collector street.
Traffic volumes on a residential street should exceed 500 vehicles per day and on a
collector street should exceed 1000 vehicles per day. Traffic volume on any street
proposed for traffic calming should not exceed 3000 vehicles per day, or
The measured 85th percentlie speed should exceed 5 mph over the posted speed limit.
For example, on a street with a posted speed limit of 25 mph, the 85th percentlie speed
should exceed 30 mph to be considered for traffic calming.
The Police Department, Fire Department, and ambulance service will be asked to
comment on the proposed street modification's impact on emergency vehicle response.
The Transit Division will be asked to comment on the proposed street modification's
impact on public transit service,
Staff will conduct a traffic study evaluating the proposed traffic calming measures, which
will include evaluating the perceived traffic problems, roadway geometry, and the impact
on adjacent streets (traffic diversion).
If the traffic study shows the proposed traffic calming measures can be implemented
safely, a postcard survey of impacted residences will then be conducted by the City. The
proposal for traffic calming must be supported by a minimum of 60% of the residences
affected by the proposed modification. On a street functionally classified as a local
residential street, the postcard survey will include all single family and duplex residences
with direct access to the street. On a street functionally classified as a collector street,
the postcard survey will include all single family and duplex residences with direct access
to the street, as well as all single family and duplex residences on adjacent local
residential streets which feed into the collector street. No minimum number o! responses
to the postcard survey is required, but a low response rate will be taken into consideration
by the City Council.
JCCOglplper~ny.mmo
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 15, 1996
To:
From:
Re:
City Council and City Manager
Don Yucuis, Finance Director
Review of City Council Direction from the October 21, 1996, informal meeting regarding
changes in wastewater/water fees.
Below is a summary of the direction that the City Council gave to staff at the October 21, 1996,
informal meeting regarding changes in the wastewater/water fees.
There is no change in how fee increases were to be calculated. A flat increase across
the board was recommended by City Council.
Continue to accumulate 20% cash to pay for a portion of the project costs for both water
and wastewater,
3. Eliminate the following fees in water:
a. $3.00 delinquent water service account fee.
$30 inspection and removal fee for disconnecting and removing a single-purpose
water meter.
$20 fee for resetting or reading water meter or for restarting service on all ac-
counts in lieu of minimum fee.
Deposit fees for water and/or sanitary sewer and/or solid waste collection accounts:
a, The residential owner account deposit fee was reduced from $75 to $0.
b. The residential tenant account deposit was reduced from $100 to $80.
c. The deposit fee for solid waste collection only accounts of $50 was reduced to $0.
One more idea! Several suggestions were made to me by residents to eliminate the
minimum charge on second meters only. Currently, if there is no water used in the
months of November through April, there is not a minimum charge, Even the slightest use
would generate a minimum bill charge. If eliminated, they would be charged for all usage
at the existing rate per 100 cubic feet.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1996
To: City Council and City Manager
From: Don Yucuis, Finance Director
Re: Public Hearing on Wastewater Fees
Wastewater
During the capital improvements project priority meeting the City Council recommended moving the
Willow Creek Intemeptor Sewer project totaling approximately $7.5 million into spring of 1998 from
2003 and beyond. Prior to approving the Willow Creek project into Calendar Year 1998, the Council
requested to see how the user fees for wastewater would be effected. Before I present options for
changes in user fees, I would like to summarize the projects and costs that will be undertaken over
the next three calendar years (1997, 1998 and 1999) based on adding in Willow Creek Interceptor
Sewer.
Phase I (1996) - $18,300,000 included project costs totaling $16,514,000 and a one year debt reserve,
issuance cost and discount totalling $1,785,000.
Phase II - The estimated revenue bond issue size is $8,830,000 and ipcludes the following costs:
Napoleon Park lift station, in-house inspection/engineering services, Sheridan Avenue sanitary sewer
and Scott Road trunk sewer - $7,811,345 plus one year debt service reserve, bond issuance and
discount cost - $1,018,655.
Phase III - The estimated revenue bond issue size is $9,150,000 - April 1998 and includes the
following costs:
Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer, Westminster Road and River Street Sewer - $8,083,000 and
or~e year debt service reserve, bond issuance and discount cost - $1,067,000.
Phase IV - The estimated revenue bond issue size is $7,960,000 and includes the following costs:
Build addition to South Wastewater Plant - $14,663,000 less $7,596,000 cash = $7,067,000 and one
year debt service reserve, bond issuance and discount cost - $893,000.
The effect of adding in the Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer can be absorbed into the rate structure.
There may not be a reduction in rates in FY2001 as originally planned. Based on refining the cost
estimates and analyzing consumptive history, the rates have been decreased slightly in FY97 from
12% to 10% and the FY2000 estimate from 10% to 5%.
Attached you will find a schedule showing the recommended rate increase of 10% for March 1, 1997,
and the impact on the average rnonthly residential user (700 cubic feet of water per month). Option 1
was the most recent rate increase projection from May 1, 1996.
975EWRAT.XLS\ Combined Resid Impact 11/15/96
Average Monthly Residential Cost for Wastewater-
700 Cubic Feet per month
700 cu. ft.
per month
FY
FY
FY
'~y
FY
FY
FY
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Revised
5196 Opt 1
i~ercentage Changes
35%
15%
12%
10%
10%
10%
-10%
~Yi 2002
FYI 2003
Fiscal
Year
O%
O%
Average Monthly
Residential Cost for
Water & Wastewater
FY 1995I
FY 19961
FY 1997
FY 1998
FY 1999
FY,20001
FY 2001
FY 2002
FY 2003
18.90
21.74
24.35
26.79
29.47
32.42
29.18
29.18
29.18
Option 2
35%
15%
10%
10%
10%
5%
0%
Average Monthly
Residential Cost for
Water & Wastewater
18.90
21.74
23.91
26.29
28.9-~
30.37
30.37
30.37
28.84
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 15, 1996
City Council and City Manager
Don Yucuis, Finance Director~
Public Hearing on Water Fees
Staff has been working on looking at options to stretch out the water projects into six phases
rather than three phases. Based on this revision, I am attaching a revised rate increase option.
The March 1, 1997 increase will still be 20% for billings on or after that date. The future rates
are lower compared to the three-phase project schedule, I have attached a schedule of estimated
rate increases for future years and how they compare to the estimates based on a three year
phased-in construction program.
Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works Director, will be presenting the construction project costs of the
new six phased proposal. Please call me if you have any questions.
Attachments
Water Rates based on Six Phase
Construction Plan
11/15/96
Average Monthly Residential Cost for Water- 700
! I
700 cu. ft.
per month
'Fiscal Year
FY 1995
~Y 1996
FY 1997
FY 1998
FY 1999
FY 2000
rFy2001
f=Y2002,
FY 20031
Cubic Feet per month
Revised
$/96 Opt 1
~ercentage Changes!
Min-24%; 40%
30%
20%
20%
20%
15%
15%
-10%
-5%
Option 2
Min-24%; 40%
3O%
2O%
10%
10%
10%
10%
5%
O%
FY
'FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
Fiscal
Year
FY 1995i
1996
1997
1998
1999
2oooi
20011
2002!
2003i
AverageMonthly
Residential Costfor
Water
14.98
19.47
23.36
28.03
33,64
38.69
44.49
40.0~-
38.04
Average Monthly
Residential Cost for
Water
14.98
19.47
23,36
25.70
28.26
31.08
34.20
35.93
35.§~-
Page 1
Water Rates based on Three Phase Construction
Average Monthly Residential Cost for Water- 700
Cubic Feet per month
700 cu, ft. per
month
Fiscal Year
FY 1995i
~Y 1 996
FY 1 997
FY 1 998
FY 1999
FY 2000
FY 2001
FY 2002
FY 2003
'1
Revised
5/96 Opt 1
Option 2
Percentage Changes
Min-24%; 40%
30%
20%
Min-24%; 40%
30%
20%
20%
20%
15%
15%
-10%
-5%
15%
15%
15%
15%
-10%
-5%
Fiscal Year
FY! 1995t
FYI 1996!
FY 1997
FY 1998
FY 1999
FY 2000
FY 2001i
FY 20021
FY 20031
Average Monthly
Residential Cost for
Water
14.98
19.47
23.36
28.03
33.64
38.69
44.49
40.04
38.04
Average Monthly
Residential Cost for
Water
14.98
19.47
23.36
26.87
30.88
35.53-
40.88
36.7~'
34.94
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
November 14, 1996
To;
From:
Re:
Steve Arkins
Chuck Schmadeke
Water Facility Improvements
With the end of 1996 at hand, now is an appropriate time to assess progress toward
completion of the water facility improvements. As you know, the original plan was to
bid fifteen separate projects over a six-yea~~ period beginning in 1995 with final
construction completed by January l, 2001.
Public Works now recommends extending the schedule two additional years and
bidding 20 separate projects.
Extending the time schedule is the result of delays in seeking the required 404
permit from the Corps o~'Engineers; delay in securing necessary property rights primarily
from the Elks Club, the desire to space projects to emhance local contractor bidding, and
to best utilize the City's own project management staff. The delay in securing the 404
permit is due to archeologieal findings on the peninsula and water plant properties and
due to the possible historical significance of the Butler homestead and the Iowa River
Power Dam. The 404 permit is required for any work within the floodway (Iowa River
Power Dam renovation, water main crossing the Iowa River, river intake structure), and
any encroachment on a wetland (pipeline installation, well access roads. water plant site
grading). It is anticipated that the 404 permit will be issued prior to the 1997 construction
season.
Expanding the projects from 15 to 20 primarily affects pipeline construction. The
current schedule includes a raw water pipeline project and a finish water pipeline project.
It is recommended that these two projects be replaced with several projects coinciding
with other Capital Improvements projects. For example, the water pipeline on Foster
Road is included with the realignment of Foster Road through the Elks property and part
of the water pipeline to the Rochester storage reservoir is now included in the
improvements to the east-west arterial and First Avenue.
The one additional project is the addition of a Silurian well at the old plant site near
the Jordan well to replace the aging wells at Burge Hall and a Silurian well in City Park
to supplement the low production Silurian well at the new plant site.
The revised schedule is attached for your review.
cc: Don ¥ucuis
WATER FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROJECT AWARD SCHEDULE 1996
Silurian Wells SW-1 and SW-2,
Observations Wells and Pump Test
(*Lower Terminus)
Jordan Well JW-1
(*Lower Terminus)
Ground Storage Reservoir Renovations
at Rochester Avenue, Emerald Street
and Sycamore Street
Silurian Wells SW-3 and SW-4
Williams Brothers
Gas Pipeline Relocation
$ 429,000
$ 363,000
$ 688,000
$ 112,000
$ 848,000
Well Houses (Jordan & Silurian)
TOTAL 1996 (Project Cost)
$ 839,0OO
$ 3,279,000
PROJECT AWARD
Raw Water Piping
Old Plant to Foster Road
SCHEDULE
1997
$ 1,095,600
Iowa River
Power Dam Improvements
Pond Stabilization & Site Work
including Access Roads
and Lagoons (Plant Site)
$ 1,001,000
$ 4,954,000
TOTAL 1997
(Project Cost)
$ 7,150,600
Lower Terminus: well drilling, casing and grouting
WATER FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROJECT AWARD SCHEDULE 1998
Raw & Finish Water Piping
New Plant to Peninsula &
New Plant to Dubuque St.
$ 2,827,OOO
Foster Road Construction
at Elks Club and
Access Road to Peninsula
$ 792,000
Finish Water Piping
Dodge St. to Rochester
Ground Storage Reservoir
$ 1,089,000
Silurian Wells SW-5 and SW-6
$ 550,0O0
TOTAL 1998 (Project Cost)
$ 5,258,000
WATER FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
PROJECT AWARD SCHEDULE 1999
Finish Water Piping
Peninsula to Emerald Street
Ground Storage Reservoir
Finish Water Piping
Dubuque Street to Dodge Street
Collector Wells CW-1, CW-2,
CW-3 and CW-4
(Lower Terminus)
TOTAL 1999 (Project Cost)
$ 924,0OO
$ 1,276,000
$ 2,156,000
$ 4,356,000
PROJECT AWARD SCHEDULE 2000
Collector Wells CW-1, CW-2,
CW-3 and CW-4
(Upper Terminus)
Sand Pit Pump Station
and River Intake
TOTAL 2000 (Project cost)
$ 1,045,000
$ 1,672,000
$ 2,717,000
PROJECT AWARD SCHEDULE 2001
Treatment Plant $
Existing Water Treatment Plant
Demolition and
Booster Station Construction
TOTAL 2001 (Project Cost)
26,501,000
1,87O,0OO
$ 28,371,000
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Steve Atkins
Lisa Handsaker
November 15, 1996
Deer Situation
You may recall from my previous correspondence regarding a solution to the
deer overpopulation in Iowa City that the process is extensive. Before
discussing by what means to deal with the problem, the City shoLJld first
determine if there is a problem and, if so, the severity of the situation. It is
imperative that the need for a solution be determined before a plan of action
is decided.
First, a meeting should be arranged consisting of representatives of the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the City Manager's Office, the
Police Department, a deer biologist, a conservation officer, and others as
appropriate. The cost to the City to obtain a deer count by helicopter would
be approximately 81,000 $1,500. Tim Thompson of the DNR has
recommended the count be performed in November. Concurrently, statistics
should be gathered indicating the number of deer kills and property damage
in the iowa City area.
Once the numbers are in and a need is justified, a committee of the above-
mentioned individuals and citizens should be convened to study possible
resolutions.
Unless Council decides to move forward with a count in the very near future,
the DNR has recommended delaying action until next fall. Hunts should only
be performed October 1 through January 10 in order to avoid gestation and
birthing seasons.
3eer: Dear or dange
~ OF DEER PROBLEM
· The
mushrooming
number Of deer ~n
IOWa. IS creahng a
growing traffic ~azard
as ev,denced oy the
number of car-deer
acc~aents. The
O"oblem ~s Occurnng
even though the
number of deer Kflleo
by hunter5 I~a5
,ncreaseO
Deer ki. lled -~
o.ooo i- tr, m,c .-.~.~
8.000 -- . ]~ '
6~ ~,~f_.~'~'~,~S - '
'76 '86 '9,5
doe vrow~es among cone flower heads ;n Cla.~on Coun[.~
Farmers and gardeners are
frustrated and wildlife
lovers are [hri}Lled by
high deer population.
By LARRY STONE
The trouble ~lth deer mu~ed .hm
Pea~c. ~ that the.'. 're too much hke
people
&lon~ w~th ~kunk~. :,[arhng~.
raccoon~ -- and people -- deer are
"ecolog~t al gcnerahsts" stud Pea~e.
~ho ~s a ~ddhfe spec]ahst for the
Iowa State Umversay Extensmn
~SerMce
'They can eat a w~de variety of
thmg~ Ip.e m a ~nde variety of con-
dinohs and are pretty good sur'.~-
Im~a I00 .,.ears ago to more than
300.000 now They inhabit farm-
The arereals enthrall wfidhfe
hunter* kdled nearlb' 97.060 deei
[ox~a
Dangerous, Frustrating
farmers and fruM rate gardem:m
through ~mdows bo~,,led o',er
desman', and fallen from br:d
and btuldm~°s
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Deer damaging crops, park ecosystems
DEER
Lyme disease, a U~-~e
that's ~m~g mo~ ~mmon
Richard Bishop, wildlife human
~et for the iowa ~pe~ant of
~ ~'s ~mi~ ~r herds
~, ~we~.
: "We have · ~ff~t
~'~ ho~ to m~ ~e ~
~ar ~ent leveb, with hunte~
~ ~t !~,~ ~ eve~
d~ ~ t~ much d~e m their
~ ~e
: ~ e~nt of d~e is uncles. A
I~ U~. ~tof A~I~
~ ~.g ~ ~ [ow~
~ A I~ !~ F~ ~an F~em-
f~ ~ at $3.5 milli~ ~ five
~ ~e ~u~ dep~ment, the
~ ~au ~d the U.S. ~p~-
~ ~ey ~, ~ ~l~ ~e
~ly ~y 4
~on ~ l,~a~ f~.
!~ a few fields, ~e d~e may
~h ~ ~n~ ~ ~d.
,"What is the ~uation (the re-
~ document }
~ d~r ~puhtian is a~ut fl~ht?"
~i~ ~d. "~d do I have ~y in.
~t?"
~ Bishop s~d the a[ency has been
and that's wi y
~ hunters zre being allowed to
s~ d~ and fa~s. instead of just
~ ~c~. An extra ~n ~ ~s
~snned to kilt more deer mn
I~ ~the~ Iowa ~U~.
~O~ Months of H~t~
; Includm~ proposed s~ial zones
001'/a fe~ keri!Ms remain on an
ear of corn after deer feasted in
Dan Dersay's field near Anita.
Iowed someplace in Iowa almost con-
tinuously from Sept. 21 through
Jan. 19
Two landowners even have been
issued permits allowing them to
shoot problem deer in certain situa-
tioos, althongh neither has done so
-- yet.
But Bishop said some farmers
haveWt done their part by allowing
more hueting on their land. He cited
a program by the Farm Bureau to
match hentars wKh farmers seeking
to reduce deer herds.
In the six countm~ involved, only a
few farmers have responded -- but
Farm Bureau of bees have been
swamped v,~th hundreds of calls
from hooters.
"If Ihere'~ a bag problent, why
havt, a'I the farmers signed
lbshop a~qked
Sangira Gm, {,thee assistant for
the Van tluren (~tltlty Farm Bureau
~n Keosauqua, ~a~d farmers tell her
Ihey are cool Io the plan because
t hey have pruhiem~ ~ IU~ hunters. as
well ;LS a II h dr~'r
hunters because there have been so
many bad experiences," she said.
Among common landowner eom-
plaints are that hunters have tres-
passed, damaged fences or scald
live~ock.
P~rk Damage
The deer probJems aren't limimcl
to farms. The animals even can
cause havoc in areas set aside for
wildlife.
Damage to park vegetarian has
forced officials to allow deer hunting
in Spnnghrook, Lake Darling, Viking
Lake and George Wyth stat~ parks.
Each area was renamed a "recta.
alien area," because Iowa law bans
hunting m state parks
City and county offioaLs also have
permitted hunting in certa/n parks in
Johnson, Scott and Linn Counties,
and in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls and
Cedar Rapids/Marion metropolitan
A task force has been formed to
look at deer problems -- and pessi-
hie ~olutions, i~ckiding hunting -- in
Des Moines and Polk County.
Some members of the Iowa begis-
latore also have pcomtsed to study
the deer dilemma.
Stato Rep. Jerry Welter, R.Moati-
cello, chairman of the House Trans-
perration Conu~ittse, became inter-
ested in car-deer accidents after a
motorist was killed m a mishap with
a deer last year in his district.
Options Eyed
Aithuu6h he could offer few spe-
cifics. Welter said several lawmak.
err have agreed to "look at our
Uons" in dealing wKh dg~r,
One possibility, Welter ~d. mighl
be to allow more non.res~dent hunt.
ers into the state as a way to kill
more deer and txx~t t ottosin
I,isa llcmesad,, wddlffe diversity
biologiC! for the Iowa Department of
Satura{ Resources, said state Law
should be changed to allow hunting.
if ncre.~,~ary, in a}l parks.
She wa~ qnwk by the deer dam.
are she saw during b~rd ~tudms in
norlheaqt Iowa parks and w~d.
"Parks are supposed to be there to
preserve the habitat," Hemesath
said, "but what we've turned into
now is basically a zoo for deer in at
least some of our parks, and it's hav-
ing a negative effect on a lot of other
flora and fauna in that park."
People who enjoy watching large
herds of deer must realize that the
animals may harm plants and
smaller birds and animals, Hemesath
said.
"What do they want?" Hemesath
asked bluntly. "Do they want diver-
sity or do they want deer?"
"Balancing Act"
Hunters might resist efforts to cut
deer numbers. however, .Raid Tim
Powers, Iowa field dgrector for
Whitotailq Unlimited. They're
pleased with the good hunting they
have now.
"For the most part, they're not
complaintrigs" he said, "and that tells
me they're happy."
Btshop adrmtted that "it's kind of
a balancing act" to cater to the de-
mands of hunters for recreation, of
farmers for relief from deer damage
and of people who just like to see
deer.
But he vowed to work with all
groups in the seemingly impossible
task of striking a balance.
"All we do is manage the resources
for the publk," he said. "We have to
represent all sides. And ! think we've
done a pretty go~d job."
WELT: For sorts,. 1ou'o 's huge deer
Many deer, cars spar each year
Neither Jeff Kovar nor the buck had a chance.
.a~ the rural Indianolo man drove to work through the pro-dawn der k~es~
north of Milo on Oct. 28, the anh~al appeared on the highway. With his lights
dimmed for an oneonung car, Keyer could no~ see the usual gleam of the
doer's eyes.
"There w~'t anything I could do other than hit the brakes and hold on,"
Keyer said.
The impact did $2,000 worth of dama&e to Kovar's 1991 Pontiac Grand
Am. Luckily, the cm' was still driveable. The deer -- a six- or eight.point
buck -- died.
Such collisions happened more than l 1,000 times last year in Iowa.
Jerry Wylie, clan~ superintendent for State Farm Insurance in Des Moines.
said claims from deer accidents average $800 to $1,0OO. That could mean
$9 million to $ I ! million in damage per ye~ in the state.
Wylie is eompilmg statistics on deer mishaps at the request of the Iowa
Legislature.
Nationwide, there are more than 500,000 car-deer accidents each year,
cansing 100 hu man deal hs and $1 billion in insurance claims, according to an
es:imate from the Insurance Information [nstRute. What can drivers do?
SLow down is the bes~ adwce. said ~chard Bishop, wddhfc bureau chief
for the Iowa Depanmenl of Natural Resources.
Stay alert and watch roadsides, espedally at dawn and dusk in late Oc-
tober and early November, when deer are m rut If you sec onedeer. be ready
for more
O~her tips.
· Keep inst rumera.panel lights dim to taprove you r mght msmn
· Wear your seat belt.
· Don't swen'e. I~'s better to hit the de~r than anol her car or t he d a oh.
· Don't rely on deer "whlstle.n "Studms of the effectiveness ot the dericon
November 12, 1996
Mr. Thomas G. Bredeweg
Executive Director
Iowa League of Cities
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1400
Des Moines, IA 50309-4122
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Re: Mail-In-Only Nonpartisan Local Election Balloting
DearTom:
Enclosed please find a copy of correspondence which I recently sent to our local State
legislators regarding the above-referenced concept. We believe that there may be interest
throughout the State in this kind of balloting and that it could serve to significantly increase voter
pa[ticipation levels.
Naturally, a state-wide effort on the part of cities supporting enabling legislation would be most
effective in getting such a bill through the legislature. I envision a couple of ways in which the
League could become involved if you believe it would be appropriate. The first would be to help
determine the level of interest in this concept on a state-wide basis. Secondly, if sufficient
interest exists, League support and lobbying efforts would certainly be of great value. Perhaps
you already have some information or have received other communication regarding this
concept. We would appreciate knowing if other cities have expressed such an interest.
Please let me know your thoughts on this issue. Our goal is to have this legislation introduced
dudng the upcoming session so that, if it passes, cities could have this option for the November
1997 local elections.
I appreciate your consideration of this request and I look forward to hearing from you in the
near future.
Sincerely,
Naomi J. Novick
Mayor
Enclosure
cc: City Council
City Manager
City Clerk
November 12, 1996
The Honorable Mary Neuhauser
3485 G. Richard Circle SW
Iowa City, IA 52240
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Mary:
The City of Iowa City is interested in enhancing voter participation in local nonpartisan and
referendum elections through the use of a mail-in-only balloting process. This has been done in
other states with some success.
In recent years, fewer than 25% of eligible voters have gone to the polls to cast ballots in local City
Council elections. There have been instances where that percentage has dropped below 20%.
We feel that this represents a level of participation which we, as local policy makers, should do our
best to improve. Experiences in other communities indicate that voting by mail may be an
effective and efficient way to enhance voter participation. School districts may also have an
interest in this voting method.
The purpose of this letter is to solicit your initial support for such a concept, to be utilized at the
discretion of the local community. It is our understanding that such legislation has been given
some consideration by State legislators in the past. Staff from the City Attomey's office would be
pleased to assist in drafting the appropriate enabling legislation for the upcoming session.
Your support would be most helpful in our efforts. We will be contacting the Iowa League of Cities
to solicit support and to determine the level of interest in this concept on a state-wide basis.
Meanwhile, I would appreciate your feedback on this issue. Please give it some serious thought
and let me know your inclinations.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. 1 look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Na~orr i~.'Novick
Mayor
cc: City Council
Iowa League of Cities
Iowa City Community School Distdct
,_%_me. le-t4
610 EAST WASHINGTON $TkEET · IOWA CITY, IOWA
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
City Manager
November 15, 1996
Chamber Legislative Positions - 1997
Attached are proposed legislative positions of the Chamber of Commerce. I
have selected those that I believe are directly relevant to local government
issues and concerns,
ARTS FUNDING
STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS
Position in Brief
Support budget appropriations for the Iowa Arts Council to replace decreasing federal timds and to bring per capita
funding for the arts in Iowa up to the national average.
Bac/~ground
Touching the lives of Iowa's citizens each year, the arts are a major business that generates tax dollars for
statewide growth. The arts act as a catalyst for economic development, are a factor in atwaeting and retaining new
business, and conu'ibute to a better quality of life. Annually, the arts conu'ibute more than $140 million to the Iowa
economy tfu'ough wages, goods, services and auxiliary expenditures. Approximately $47.5 million, or one-third, of
this amount comes fi'om non-profit organizations.
-Business and indusuy leaders recognize the important role the arts play in areacting and retaining
professional and skilled workers in a sta~ where worker productivity excecd~ other midwestern states and is nearly
35 percent higher than the national average. Yet, as the "Quester Report" (Iowa Economic Developmorn
Conunission) revealed in 1987, new business and induswy are reluc'tant to locate in Iowa due to the perspective that
Iowa is a "cultural wastclaud." Outside the midwest, that myth still p~sists today. With the current state sea-plus, it
is an opportune time to dispel this myth by increasing funding for the ans.
The arts should be an integral part of the educational experience of every child~ and that experience should
continue through adulthood. The aris, as defined in the state model curriculum, develop critical thinking and
creative problem solving, aid in building confidence and self-es~e~m, aud nurture creativity. Previously, the
federally funded National Endowment for the Arts (NlrA) provided a large part of the Iowa Arts Council budget
with the remaining 50 percent funded by the state legislature. Due to cuts in federal ftmding, the state legislature
now funds 62.5 percent of the Iowa Arts Council budget. Even with this increase, however, Iowa's per capita
funding of the arts continues to be below the national average. Iowa's fiscal 1996 per capita funding of the arts is
only 49.$ cents as compared to the national average of 98.5 cents. Among all the a'tates, Iowa ranks 37th.
Historically, Iowa has been home for many nationally recognized visual arti~, both past and present -
Grant Wood and Marvin Cone being two of the most well-known. It is the home of both the 1owa Writers'
Workshop and the Center for New Music at the University of Iowa School of Music. The Center was established
over 30 years ago to promote contemporary music. This year, the Center hosU:d the maual meeting of The Society
for International Composers. Aside from preserving these and sixnilar traditions, it L~ in the state's interest to foster
an enviromnent that will allow continued growth. There is also a nell to preserve and house Iowa's masterpieces in
facilities that axe equipped to assure their longevity for future generations, as well as to provide adequate facilities
and support for the performing ar~.
As Iowa endeavors to enhance tourism in the state, it is only common sense to seek to enrich its cultm e, for
it is tlu-ough the arts that the varied qualities and assets of our state are clearly exhibited. By encouraging cultural
gxowth, not only the economy, quality of life, and educational system are enriched, but the very essence of what
composes Iowa's new tourism trade is su-engthened as well.
The Chamber Posttlon
The importance of the aris to the economic well-being of the state is evident. The state should take advantage of the
opportunity to increase funding for the arr~ and enhance the cultural well-being of the state. The Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce supports the Iowa Art's Countits request for budget appropriations to replace decreasing
federal funds and to bring per capita funding for arts in Iowa up to the na~onal average.
Approved February 22, 1990
Updated February 28, 1991, Revised November 19, 1992
Revised November 17, 1994
Revised October 1996
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETI'ERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA)
PosMon la ~def
Legislation should provide for increased funding of the Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) to
expand existing businesses and attract new businesses and indusuy.
Bad~ground
This program provides financial assistance to businesses and induslries which require assistance in order to create
new job opportunities or retain existing jobs which are in jeopardy. Assistance may be provided to encourage
new business state-ups, expansion of existing businesses, or the recruiu~ent of out-of-state businesses into Iowa.
All cities, counties or merged area schools (community colleges) are eligible to apply on behalf of businesses that
are expanding or are new business ventures in Iowa.
Projects eligible for CEBA funding include, but are not limited to, the following: building consU'uction or
recon.Uruction; acquisition of land; equipment purchases; operating and maintenance exp~nses; clear',mce,
demolition and removal of buildings to develop sites; infrasuucture improvements directly related to new
employment; road oonsu'ucfiou projects directly supporting and essbring economic development; funds for
guamstating business loans made by coremoraJel lenders and technical management assisumce for businesses
that are applying tot or have received CEBA funding.
Assistance is usually in the form ofa forgivablc loan but may be provided in uhc following forms: principal buy-
downs to reduce the principal of a business loan; interest buy-dowas to reduce the interest on a business loan;
loans and loan guarantees; equity-like invesuuents and cost reimbursement for technical/professional
management services. The maximum award of any type is $1 million. Generally, awards are between $50,000
and $250,000 based, in pa~, on job creation and stan'ing wage rate.
The approval of' CEBA grants in the Iowa City/Coralville area has greatly impacted our local communities.
Existing indusu-ies, such es National Computer Systems, Moore Business Forms and CENTRO, have used this
program to expand their facilities ar~d increased their workforce. CADSI, Neural Applications and UfoSurge are
examples of new fu'ms that have used this program to locate in the Iowa City/Coralville a~ea.
The Chambe~ Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Coneneeco smongly supports the Community Economic Betterment Account ~nd
believes that increased funding of this account is necessary as this is one of the seato's key economic development
tools. The component that makes CEBA such a valuable economic development tool is the forgivable loan
provision which should be maintained.
NOTE: Replm~:l previous position on "Economic Development Inc~u~.v,~."
Approved November 11, 1993
Revised September 22, 1994
Revis~ October 26, 1995
Reviewed October 1996
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUPPORT FOR HUMAN SERVICES
Pv~lttan ~ Brief
Support the concept of an expanded s.~__~e human s~vices commission, composed of knowledgeable, non-partisan
m~nbem, who would review all exisling service pmgraras, their funding and potential federal funding, and
porr, eived needs of the state. This commission would suggest funding choices as well as r~,ornmenda~ions for
new or enhaaeed programs.
Balancing the fed~al bud&et may require major cuts in funding for Medica/d and a wide variety of srrvices to
many Iowaas: young. old, rich, poor, disabled. Under the proposed block 8zant funding proposals, states would
have unlimited leeway to allocate federal timds, and this might further endanger human service resource~ by
diverting funds to more popular and ~u~active uses.
Tho State of Iowa has already cut millions of dollars fi'om ~ Human Se~n,'ices budgat and there tins bec. n no
assunmce that this fundinE, or lost funding, will be replacecL This means that the burden of meeting the basic
needs of a wide variety of p~ple who cageot help themselves: the mentally ill, abused aad neglected children, the
elderly, etc. will fall on local coramunil~es or be ignored entirely.
The Chamber P~i~n
· Support Medi~id and other reforms which conwol cosls while preserving access, quality, and
* Sutton appropriation of additional ~ dolla~ to sel~-led human service programs where it can be
shown that fallu?e to do so will jeopardize needy c'~s or it will be I~s costly in the long run. Examples might
be the areas of pregnancy pteve~timL crime prevention, and comm~mity be.sed dellnqu~cy sentices.
· Support a comprehensive mas.sessment of local needs and human services funding to reallocate the
available dullar~ to the highest needs.
· Sap!0on the concept of an indepe~dent~ non-pm'tisan commission to review all human services needs and
ftmding; new, old, ,~d federal, to ~cummend ~,~iopriate spending.
Approved December 17, 1992
Revi.sed November 1, 1994
Revis~ Ocwber 26, 1995
Reviewed October 199~
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE FOR BOND ISSUES
Po~Mon/n J~r/z~
Support legislation l~rmitting bond issues for public facilities to be approved by a simple majority vote, with the
cost of the debt incun'ed to be paid by income and property taxes. To also create a fund to help communities to
fund vertical infr~.su'uctm~ improvements froro surplus mx funds.
Sup!0on the eslablishm~nt of a co.mpr~hensive state initiadv, e that ai.ds ~.d .,a.,.~.is~ local school boards in new
con.~uction, upgrading, and/ur repmcemem of inadequate aria aging scnoo! oui~aings.
~cAsro~nd
l~ring the affluent 1~20s, bond issues were passed readily by majority votes. Later, many rates, cities and local
governments defaulted on the heavy debts they had incun:d. To oon~ol the creation of such debt, the Iowa
legislato~ in 1931 emitted Section 75.1 of the Iowa Code, which provides that the "issuance of bonds by a
couutT, township, school corporation, city or by any Ioc. al board or cornm~ion" may not pass without an
affirrnadv~: vote of 60 percent of the total votes CUSL Such s~lutas became common. Twcnty.lhr~ of the 50
s~a~s required a super majority in 1970. Today, only 16 states do. ~ mqui~ a two-thinis majority; seven,
. including Iowa, require a 60 per cent roajority; and 34 r,a~s allow bond issues to pass by a simple majority of 50
p~n:em plus one.
Ci~mnstances have changed dramatically since these ~om w~ ~ ~d ~ ~ com~ll~g
now for ~c~g ~ ~t for ~nd p~e ~ a s~pl~ major. S~ 1931, 1~
gov~ have ~ ~c~ ~ci~ ~; 1~ I~vc ~i~ have ~mc f~ mo~
~le; ~fmio~ ~m~, ~mcig offim ~d ~nd ~mu have ~me avaOable to even
~ j~om; ~d m~y ~g ~d ~ci~ ~u~ have ~ ~d~ to ~te laws.
Moreover, the decisiom to issue bonds are roade by a roajofity vot~ of the governing body whose membors were
elected by a roajorily vote of the public. Yet, trader the Iowa system, a negative vote counts one and one-half
limes as touch as an alFumative vote. Such weighted voting vio!*__!~ the principle of one p~rson, one vote as well
as a~other basic tenet 0f democracy, the "majority rule" concepL
Many bond is.sum are intended to provide funds for maintenance of exisKng buildings, which ~ crumbling from
mechanical and structural deterionstion. For example, tiara-fourths of our school buildings were consm:cted
before 1970, and many are mor~ than 100 yea~s old. It is widely agreed that cuts in tim& for preventive
maintenance result in higher long.term maintenance costs. A study completed in 1990 at Iowa State University
clearly shows that roaiutenance need~ to repair deteriorating public buildings in Iowa will cost $320 million each
year for 10 yeals, or about $110 per person each year for the next
Businesses do not choose to develop in or move w courtlies or states with eroding infrastructures. The link
between economic vitality and oonfinued inff~-truau~ improvement is firmly established. The quality of life
enjoyed by Iowa c'rtizens is largely a by-product of past decisions to oons~uct file vertical infrastructure
(buildings) we have today.
* This poliO, position was develop~l ~ sludy by ~e ~ Goreremit Subcommin~t in coop~alion with the
Education Suboorruniuee.
Iowa's populal~on is aging, and thus, bond hsue~, es'pccially for schools, will become incrtasingly difficult to
pass, even with a simple majority.
Many of Iows's school house, in both large aad small districts, are deteriorating fast. Since ~hey axe not in pwper
and safe condi~om, these buildings do not on.halco quality learnin8 nor allow equal leamEg opportunities to the
distfi~s' students. This dangerous ¢ond/tion negatively refl¢~ss ul~on local school boards but also upon the state
which has a constitutional responsibility to not only edu~ue im chilch'en, but to do so in a safe physical
e'n,,,hunrnanL
2~e Chamber Position
'me lows City Area Chamber of C, omm=r,e suppore leiisl~on to reduce me vom nqutm/for approval of bond
issues for public facilities to a simple majori~, rather ttmn the present req~=ment of a super majority vote of 60
Forcent of the total votes ~ with the cos~ of~e debt incurred to b~ paid by income and property taxes. We also
support the oreation of a vertical infrmmacture fim. d that is supported from dedica~d tax surpluses.
We also concur tha~ the local school dis~ct should con6nue being the primary funding source for capital outlay
and resulling debt service. The legislature should adopt legislation that would require a 50% majority vote for
passage of bond issues.
.Al~pruv~l l~.eml~r 17, 1992
Revi_md NovemT~-r 18, 1993
Rtvised $ept~mb~' 21, 1994
Revis~l October 26, 1995
R~vir, ved October 1996
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNFUNDED LEGISLATIVE MANDATES
Ptntabn/n
A~on to oppose uafunded legislative mandates on 1o~al governments.
"Few issues ranJde Io~al officials quite m much ~
~ ~ e~u l~it or pl~ ~en~ on 1~ gove~en~-- wi~out ~te ~g," conclud~ ~e U.S.
Ad~ ~ion on ~ov~ Rel~o~ (AC~) · a 1978 ~n on St~e M~ing offal
~. ~g at ~e mm level w~ not new ~; it h~ ~e a f~ of~on ~me of(I)
1~ ~n~ ov~ ~¢on~ll~le bu~ ex~ndi~, (2) ~n~ued fi~ ~gm~ for most I~1
gov~ ~d (3) ~d a ~g ~d~ for ~ to p~c ~ or ~g ~i~ on 1~ gove~en~.
In its ~port, ACIR found that stn~ reimbursement of m~_d.~!_,~l 1oc~ costs wa~ the exception rather than the ride.
P, ath~r than improving sinc~ 1978, the problem has worsened as the federal government haz shii~ed
r~'pons~ilities to the suu~ level and suu~ have shif~d r~ponsibilia~ to the local level in an effort to balanc~
their budgets and decentralize the pmvisio~ of soreromero services.
In Iowa, the legislature in recent yean has imposed upon city and county governments and school boards a
number of additional burdens without providing the afro-ned jurisdictions wi~h either sufficient funding to cover
the cos~ of the n~w ~quirements ot an equitable means of raising the additional revenue. Some local governments
have had to go into debt to pay for the m~,t~,',l programs; o~ers have been forced m increase available r~venues
through local sa~es taxes, vehicle taxes, usa' fees or property taxe~, or by cuning other services.
~'he Chamb~ Pmttl~n
The Iowa City A~a Chamb~ of Comme~e believes that new government pro~ ~s or additional r~luire~ents h~
cxisling govemmellt program~ should not be enacted without the funding to pay for them.
Fm'lher, the Chamber opposes any acton by sloe or federal governments that would impose additional statutory
r~qui~nnents on ci~, coun~es or school boards unless either Mequa~ funding or an equitable altem~ve
funding arrangement is ga'ovided to avoid adding to existing financial butde~ at the local level. The S~ate
Legislature should enact a S~ate Unfunded Mandates Act similar to the recent Federal Unfund::l Mandate
Legislation pas,sad by Congress.
Approved January 12, 1989
Revised Novemb~-t 19, 1992
Revised October 26, 1995
Reviewed October 1996
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MUNI P HOME RULE AUTHORITY
Position in Brk. f
Support legislation to require the State of Iowa to provide cities with financial flexibility and/or direct state aid to
pay for Sla~mandated programs. Additionally, allow cities to exercise full home role authority to develop the
appropriate mechmisms to best meet local needs, conditions and other communivj issues.
The powers of home rule a~ granted in the Iowa Con.,~itution. They enable c'nizens of cities to adopt charters and
also provide for the practical application of home rule. Home rule wa~ intended to loser local discretion to
develop ti~e a~pxopriate mechanisms by city government to meet Iota] needs and conditions, but it is being eroded
by actions of the Genial Assembly and state adm'mislradve agencies. The~ agencies often require cities to
modify ol~'stinns, facilities and programs without provision of finuncial aid.
The Iowa Code provides for the "Sm~.e l~dates Act," which sta~ as its purpose to "enunciate policies, criteria
and procedures to govern future s~ue initiated specification of loc~i government services, standards, employment
conditions and refil~nent b~nefits that necessiaue increased expendittue by political sulxfivisions or agencies and
entities which conuact for the political subdivision to provide services." ~ section of the c~xie clearly su~s the
intent of the lesisisv. re.
However, withou~ ~ benefit of financial flexibility or full exercise of home role aclhority, local governments are
increasingly finding it difficult to use local resources to meet sW~ mandates. Property Tax limits serves as an
example of the $m~e's exer~ou of fiscal conwol of local govm'nmeuts. in communities such as Iowa C/ty and its
inuned/ate area, we cannot grow and reqmnd adequately to the intere~ of our citizens and provide the proper
growth of infras~caue needed. Such legislation stifles the ability to have communities undertake a significant
role in self determil~tion as intended by home rule authority.
The Chamber Po~#lon
The Iowa Cboj Area Chamber of Commerce recommends that the Iowa General Assembly fully support and
provide pwte~/on of the powe~ of home rule granted in the Iowa Consfiun/on to our communities. The
Chamber further u~Ee~ the legislature to safeguard citien' authority to develop md implement local solutions
local problem.% and to p~rm/t cities the appropriate finmqcial fiex~ility to provide the mean~ by which to fulfill the
~o~__f_e-inltiated local governm~m service requirements and staadanis.
App[uvedNow,-mh.-r 19, 1992
Revised November 18, 1993
Revised October 26, 1995
Reviewed Octob~ 1996
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MUNICIPALITY PUBLICATION/NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
PostItoh in ark/
Cities, couaties and school boards should be p~tu~itted to publish basic'public information in pamphlet form for
review by interearl citi,~o~ rathcr ~ in newspapers.
A cu~s~t Iowa ¼w, Section 372.13(6), mquh-es that cities publL~ minutes of city council proceedings and total
expendito~s ~nd t~ceip~ in a n,'wspa~r of geac~al cimula~on In the city withi~ 15 days foEowing the meeting.
Cities ofm~ than IS0,000 population, however, may eithc-r comply with thLs publication requimm~t or print a
pamphlet containing such information and fumLsh copies to the city l~rary, to the daily newspapers, and to
citizo~ who come to the City Clerk'$ office and request a copy of the pamphl~ Cities ofl~ th~-n 150,000
population do aot ~v¢ the option ~nd must publish.
Counties and school boards face similar publico. don r~quirements. Seetion~ 331.303(6), 349.16 a~d 349.18 of the
Iowa Code mqu~ all county boards of suporvisors to publiah theh' procmdings, a schedule or bilLs allowed, the
rc~o~ of the county u~qa'~r (~cludi~g a schedule of receipts and cxpeaditu~s), all claims alloweeL, etc. And,
Section 279.35 of the Iowa Code requh'es that proceedings and bills a~d claims allowed by school boards shall be
publisheeL
In the 1988 leghla/ve s~sion, the issue wan add,-msed by House Study Bill 723, wh/ch would have extended to
all Iowa cities the option to publish the required Information in pamphlet form. The League of Municipalities
supported the leghlation, as did a pinion sigaed by the Clerks of 180 different Iowa cities. The biU, opposed by
local newspapas. died the House Lo~d Oov~nu~ent Committee. It has not been conside~d since.
The savings to local taxpayers under the amendment would be substantial. In the most recent 12-munth p~rio<t,
this stomte ~lU/red the city of Iowa City to expend $11,446.00 and Coralville $4,214.00, tJ',e Iowa City
Community School DL~et about $4,700.00 and the Johnson County Govcrnmont $31,404.00. These figures
r~present an in~rcase to th~ entities ors18,764.00 inju~ the ~ two yea~.
1'he Chamber PastSan
The Iowa Cir~ Area Chamber of Comme~ce supports the passage of legislation that will gra~t to all mu. aicipalides,
counties and schools boards the option of printing a pamphlet conta/ning basic public iaforma/on such as official
pmcondings, receipts and expenditure, and making copies avall~ble to the city h'brary, to local newspapers md to
the public.
Approved .]'muary 12, t989
Updated November 19, 1992
Revised October 26,1995
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TAXPAYER RIGHTS AMENDMENT "The Stanley Amendment"
Posttion in Brief
S~k alternativ~ to Taxpayer Rights ,~nendment (also known as the Stanley Amendment) for controlling
government taxation and spending, and educate Chamber members as to viable opdoas.
Background
The slate legislature in 1996 will undoubtedly be asked again to approve the Taxpayer Rights Amendment m the
Iowa Com~titution. The long and complicated amencimem would place strict limits on rtvenue growth and
spending by the stole and local governments in Iowa. Proposed several years ago by David M. Stanley of
Muscatin¢, a former Republican State Senator, it was approved by the Senate in 1992, and approved by the Hoase
in 1995 but not voted on in the Senate in 1995. The amendment is being pashed by Iowans for Tax Relief, an
organization founded by Stanley, which has provided money and other support for legislative candidates who
indicate they favor the amendment and has attempted to defeat those who oppose it. Because of its surface
appeal, the amendment is politically difficult for legislators to oppose.
While the pnaposars apparent goals -- fiscal resportability and budget restraint in government -- are widely
shased by both friends and foes of the amendment, opinions differ as to the best means of achieving those goals.
Those who support the amendment have genenfily taken t.~c position that government taxes and spending are out
of conu'ol; that their elected representatives carmot be trusted to take the neceasa/y cont~five a~o~; and that
nothing shon of writing styict limilafions into the constitution will produce their desired result.
Opponents of the amendment ~e ~ h would put such fight n~strictions on the operation of government that
evea the most responsible State and local officials would not be able to r~ct appropriately to unforeseen
situagons; that similar re~--trictior~ tried in other s~._.L-.s have produced tinanticipated and often undesirable
cornsequences; and that thera already are adcq,,.t,- coru, thational and sintutor? ~..~ri~ons on state and local
taxation. budgets and spending, and that nothing further is needed if officials will follow the existing rules.
Othe~ have argued that the time it takes to adopt a con~itutional amendment (two succe~ive sessions of the
legis!.mr~ and a s'tatewide el~-Mon) provides a way for politicians to put off action on tough problems for several
yea's; that such long and complicated provisions should not be written into our basic government document
anyway; and that the b~t conreal is ~xeruised by attentive and infom~ed vote;~ who will elect representatives they
~ to tax and spend respons~ly and vote them out of offlee if they do noL
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City A~ea Chamber of Commerce strongly believes that government at all levels should hold taxation
and spending to the minimum required to provide needed government services. However, the Chamber also
believes the constitution should be a stmement of general principles to guide our government and that it should not
be encurnbered by the detaih of how those principles are to be achieved.
The Iowa constitution and statutes already contain provision~ thaL if followed, would accomplish many of the
apparent objectives of the Taxpayer Rights Amendment (also known as the Stanley Amendment). If further
comtols are need~i, they should be enacmd as laws, not locked into ~be constitution.
Chamber mambers and legislators should become full), informed about the details of the proposed Taxpayers
Rights Amendment, the potential consequences for the state and local governments in Iowa, and alternatives for
accomplishing the same goals.
Appwved October 28, 1993
Reviewed October 26, 1995
R~viewed October 1996
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
RESIDENTIAL ROLLBACK
Position in Brief
Review current property tax system and uncouple residential property values from agricultural
value, while maintaining 4% gro~h limit.
Background
Curront Iowa law restricts the ;avedh in taxable value of any class of property to no more than four
percent per year. This limit is intended to reswain increases in the property tax base and to prevent
the taxable value of any one class of property from increasing sharply.
Residential property, however, is subject to an additional restriction. Not only is its value curtailed
by the four percent growth limit, the growth in the taxable value of rosidential property cannot
exceed the growth in the taxable value of agricultural property. Because agricultural values are
determined by production and residential values by assessment, this coupling suppresses residential
values depending on the agricultural economy.
The decrease in tax revenues results in either cuts in services provided or a shift of increasing tax to
commercial and industrial propsties. Since the 1977 pmperty tax legislation, the percent change in
inflation adjusted property tax has increased 10.6% for residential versus 37.?% for commercial
properties. Multi-family dwellings ar~ taxed as commemial properties so this results in inequities in
tax policy based on the type of residential property a person lives in.
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commm'ce supports legislation which would uncouple r~sidential
property values f~om agricultural values but maintain the ,1% growth limit.
Approved January 25, 1996
Revised October, 1996
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TRANSPORTATION
AVENUE OF THE SAINTS
Position in Brief
Action to support conslroction of the Avenue of the Saints along the 1-380 corridor.
Bac/~gr~un#
Tnmsportstion officials and the Iraveling public have long recogniz~l the need for a fmeway-qualiF
highway di~gtly linking St. Louis, Missouri, and St. Paul, Minnesota.
With the completion of Interstate 380 from Interstate 80 to Waterloo, a 75.mile segment on the direct
St. Louis-to-St. Paul mute is in place. Further, Highway 218 south oflntergate 80 provides another 35
miles and north of Intep~ate 380 another 20 miles of fouz-lane, f~eway-qanlity highway. A shnilar
quality facility already exists from Rochester, Minnesota, to St. Paul.
The current intestate highway system provides only a very indir~t mute between St. Louis and
Minne~oolis-St. Paul, via Kansas City or Chicago.
The Chamber Position
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce believes the Mr. Pleasant - Cedaz Rapids -Waterloo
corridor for the Avenue of the Saints will provide maximum ~onomi¢ development potential to Iowa,
while taking advantage of exis~g highway facilities. We further b~licve that safety of affected
communities must b~ of paramount concern.
Approved December 22, 1988
Updated D~cmnber 27, 1990, Updated Novemb~' 19, 1992
Revised November 16, 1995
Reviewed 0ctolx-r 1996
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 1996
To: City Employees
From: City Manager
Re: Receipt of Gifts
During the last several years, Iowa's ethics law has been the subject of much discussion and
debate. With the holiday season approaching, the provision that has perhaps the greatest effect
on local government officials and employees concerns the acceptance of gifts (68B.22). A copy
of this legislation is available in the offices of the City Clerk or the Purchasing Agent, for your
review.
Basically, a statement of "Thank you for the gesture, but I prefer not to accept any gifts" should
be satisfactory for a response.
The gift may also be given to a charitable organization; however, it is preferable that the gift go
directly to the recipient charity rather than you. Sharing food gifts with all staff members may be
within the state law. However, if food is received or you are aware of such circumstances, please
encourage the giver to provide the food to the Crisis Center, Domestic Violence intervention,
Emergency Housing Project or any other community organization which we all know are in need
of food donations.
Encourage the giver to consider a future donation directly to a charitable organization on behalf
of their valued customers rather than a direct gift to the City.
cc: City Council
Im~MI1112.~rp5
November 13, 1996
Mary Sue Coleman, President
The University of Iowa
101 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
CITY OF 10 WA CITY
Dear Mary Sue:
As I am sure you are aware by the press accounts, we are working on the creation of a Police
Citizens' Review Board (PCRB). It has required extensive research, not only on the
organizational and other related policy elements. In my conversations with colleagues and other
individuals who have knowledge of the PCRB concept to determine the type of agenda, that is,
what are the issues likely to be presented to the Board. As expected, the issue of police
misconduct is often raised. From our local community perspective, I have heard of the "[requent
complaints" about police misconduct. As I pursued this matter, it became evident to me there was
not much substantiating evidence or information. However, the mere fact such
concerns/comments were raised has directed me to further research and investigation.
I believe there must be something to '1requent complaints." However, the means by which to
have them aired does not exist. I have spoken with Phil Jones and Susan Mask asking their
advice as to how we might deal with these issues. I was particularly interested in those that may
be racially motivated, and how minority citizens are treated or feel they have been treated. From
my discussions with Phil and Susan, we are suggesting some sort of informal meeting be initiated
with followup meetings thereafter as needed. The meeting will be to discuss this general concern,
that is, the nature of the complaints that do not seem to reach the status of being a formal
complaint with subsequent follow-up investigations. Other questions we might wish to discuss
would be how to best deal with some of our community's diversity/racial issues as they relate to
our police. Simply knowing the scuttlebutt of whars going on would be helpful.
I also sent a copy of this letter to School Superintendent Barbara Grohe. She, too, may have an
interest in participating in such meetings. Please give this matter some thought. At the very least,
I would like to see periodic meetings with University representatives Phil Jones and Susan Maske,
Chief W~nkelhake and me. if you find this acceptable, the City through my office will arrange for
these meetings.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely yours,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: Phil Jones
Susan Mask
Barb Grche
R. J. Winkelhake
Ann Rhodes
CIVIC CENTER e 410 E WASHINGTON ST
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 14, 1996
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
Council Work Session, October 30, 1996 - 5:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Library Board:
Hubbard, McMurray, Greenleaf, Spencer, Martin, Traw, Cox (5:15 p.m.).
Absent: Singerman, Swaim.
Staff:
Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Craig, Dilkes, Lubaroff, Nichols,
Eckholt.
Tapes: Reel 96-129, All; 96-130, Side 1.
Meeting transcriptions are available In City Clerk's Office upon request.
JOINT LIBRARY BOARD -- CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Reel 96-129, Side 1
City Manager Atkins facilitated the joint Iowa City City Council -- Iowa City Public Library Board
Meeting. PCD Director Franklin and Library Director Craig responded to questions regarding 64-
1A development and the library needs.
City Council and Library Board members listed options, crossed-out unwanted items, and
prioritized elements of a successful library expansion. (O-Orange sticker Library Board; B-Blue
sticker City Council;/-Priority/biggest vote getters).
CHART #1 Elements of a Successful Libraw Expansion
· /'More square footage
Easily accessible and downtown
,/Downtown
Adequate parking
Impressive
/Public support
/Affordable (capital and operating)
Packaging
,/Appropriate technology
Full range of free service
Patron friendly
Improved meeting space
,/'Room for growth
Successful bond issue
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Civic partnership
Part of package
Public/private partnership (use and/or financial)
,/Meets identical library needs of the community
Community input in planning
· /Council actively campaigning for project
Public education of the project/needs
,/Good design
Private library fundraising
Thorough justification
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CHART #2 OPTIONS
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Build a new library on 64-1A
64-1A * private use
- mixed use
Other locations-
-bus station, Wilson's, etc. (Gilbert and College)
Senior Contot parking lot
- Civic Center parking lot
- U. of I. property - Iowa and Gilbert
Close old/alternative use
Within city limits
South of Burlington
CHART #3 NEW LIBRARY
Mixed use of site
Availability of 64-1A
Availability of other sites
Sole use of site
[Closing old-alternative use]
Chart #4 What does public support mean?
64-1A
· mixed use
.phases
.affordability
· library priority
If 64-1A
1. Mixed use
2. Sole use another site
3. Sole use another site - renovate
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Atkins summarized staff will prepare a memorandum outlining the decisions made by City
Council and Library Boards as follows:
Library location 64-1A, mixed use.
· Feasibility study regarding sole library use, another site (Civic Center and bus depot).
· Reuse of existing library building.
Atkins explained an in-house City staff team, including Library Director Craig, will be
established to initiate project development.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
-to:
From:
Re:
November 13, 1996
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
Council Work Session, November 4, 1996 - 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Baker (6:25 p.m.) Staff present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Schoon,
Fosse, Davidson. Tapes: Reel 96-130, Side 2; 96-131, Side 1.
Meeting transcriptions are available In City Clerk's Office upon request.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Go
Reel 96-130, Side 2
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE
J, ENTITLED "OVERLAY ZONES." SECTION 2, ENTITLED "PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE {OPDH)," SUBSECTION D, ENTITLED "REGULATIONS,"
TO INDICATE THAT PARKING REDUCTIONS MAY BE APPROVED FOR NON-
RESIDENTIAL USES AS PART OF A SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY REZONING.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED "LAND SUBDIVISIONS,"
ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "GENERAL SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS," SECTION 4,
ENTITLED "ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTROL," PERTAINING TO CITY REVIEW OF
SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED WITHIN TVVO MILES OF THE CITY'S BOUNDARIES. (First
consideration)
ORD!NANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE M,
ENTITLED "ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED
"PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS," TO ALLOW SATELLITE
RECEIVING DEVICES ONE METER OR LESS IN DIAMETER IN ANY YARD OR ON
THE ROOF OF ANY STRUCTURE IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
Council directed staff to consider additional standards or guidelines regarding satellite
receiving dishes and communications towers, and asked staff to provide information from
other communities. Franklin will discuss the zoning work program in the near future, and
work with BTC on coordination of information.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE I,
ENTITLED "PUBLIC ZONE," SUBSECTION 4, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS," TO
ALLOW COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE P, PUBLIC
ZONE. (FIRST CONSIDER_ATION)
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B,
ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," TO ADD DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIQNS FACILITIES, INCLUDING "COMMUNICATIONS
,313
TOWER," "COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BUILDING," AND "COMMUNICATIONS
STATION." (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 7.12 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF DUBUQUE
STREET AND SOUTH OF THE IOWA RIVER, FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL, TO P, PUBLIC. (GLASGOWNVATER PLANT/REZ96-0016) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
2, WESTPORT PLAZA, AN 11.41 ACRE, 2-LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED
SOUTH OF RUPPERT ROAD. (STAPLES/SUB96-0023)
LET'rER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 21.25 ACRES
LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1,
APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE WEST OF SHARON CENTER ROAD (W62) FROM A1,
AGRICULTURAL, TO RS-5, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. (W4 PARTNERS/CZ9641)
LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 8.64 ACRES
LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY WEST OF PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY ~.4 MILE NORTH OF NEWPORT ROAD, FROM A1, AGRICULTURAL,
TO RS-3, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL. (ANDERSON & BENDER/CZ9647)
Majority of Council directed staff to include a recommendation to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors for adoption of regulations to enforce the north corridor development
policy.
CEBA GRANT APPLICATION - ORAL-B (Agenda Item #8)
Reel 96-130. Side 2
PCD Director Franklin, Economic Development Coordinator Schoon, and Oral-B representative
Rich Colgan provided information regarding CEBA grant application for Oral-B.
TRAFFIC CALMING
Reel 96-131, Side 1
Transportation Planner Davidson and City Engineer Fosse presented information.
City Council reviewed October 31,1996 memorandum regarding "Proposal for a City of Iowa City
Traffic Calming Program.." and directed staff to change item #7 to read "60% of respondents"
rather than the proposed "70% of residences" and add item #8 stating if there is a low response
there may be justification for City Council saying no.
Staff Action: Staff will revise the traffic calming program evaluation criteria, and schedule
for discussion at November 18 work session (Davidson).
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUIVI -'_
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
Council present:
Staff present:
Parks and Recreation Commission present:
November 14, 1996
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
Council Work Session, November 13, 1996-4:30 p.m. Iowa City Recreation Ctr., Rm. B
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef,
Absent: Baker, Novick.
Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Trueblood, Moran, Wonick, Kriz, Smith.
Liddell, Pacha, Maurer, Klink, Pruess,
Fearing, Wilburn. Absent: Stroh, Egeland.
Tapes: Reel 96-131, Side 2; 96-134, Side 1.
Meeting transcriptions are available tn City Clerk's Office upon request.
OAKLAND CEMETERY DISCUSSION
Reel 96-131, Side 2
Protem Mayor Ernie Lehman presiding.
City Council Members and Parks and Recreation Commission discussed Oakland Cemetery
expansion issues. City Attorney Woito, Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood, Cemetery
Superintendent Wonick and MMS representative Chris Stephan provided input. Iowa City resident
Dick Dolezal raised concems regarding use of cemetery property.
Majority of Council agreed City of Iowa City should maintain its policy to provide cemetery
services.
Council directed staff to contact the Gaulocher heirs regarding use of the deeded land adjacent
to the cemetery and prepare p~ans and diagrams maximizing use of current Oakland Cemetery
property, including the tab portion of section B.
Staff Action: City Attorney will contact Gaulocher heirs. (Woito) Parks and Recreation
Direct(~r will research costs of hiring cemetery consultant. Plans and diagrams will await
decision on hiring consultant. Staff understands majority of Council does not wish to
expand cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. (Trueblood)
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
City of Iowa City
Date:
To: Steve Arkins, City Manager
From: Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community
Re: Library Project
MEMORANDUM
Devel°pm 7 '
At the conclusion of the October 30th joint meeting behveen the City Council and the Library
Board, it is understood that the following options for addressing library space needs are open for
discussion:
1. Construction of a mixed-use project. that would include a new library, on Parcel 64-1a.
2. Construction of a stand-alone library on the Civic Center parking lot at Iowa Avenue and
Van Burart Street.
3. Construction of a stand-alone library on the property currently occupied by the bus depot,
Wilson's Sporting Goods, and the Mid-American Energy Company substation.
4. Expansion of the existing library facility west to the site of the Lenoch and Cilek building.
Expansion of the existing library south, over or under the pedestrian mall, to Parcel 64-1a.
The elements of a successful project agreed to by the group were as follows:
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The project provides more square footage for library uses.
The project is a cornerstone of downtown.
The facility would accommodate appropriate technology.
The project would meet identified library needs.
Room for growth in library services wilt be built into the project.
The facility constitutes good design.
The project is affordable.
The project will engender public support.
The City Council will support the project by actively campaigning for a bond issue.
2
Between now and December 9 when the Council and the Board are scheduled to meet again, the
staff team assigned to this project will evaluate the physical feasibility of placing an 80,000 square
foot structure on the sites noted in Options 2 and 3 (the Civic Center lot and the "bus depot" site).
Schematic drawings of such a structure will be generated for Options 1-3. Option 4 has already
been illustrated and Option 5 can be extrapolated from Option 4 or included in Option 1. At this
point, the design of the building is immaterial and any previous renderings should be
ignored. Architectural design will be considered at a later phase of the project. For the Decem-
ber 9 meeting, we will also evaluate any constraints to adaptive reuse which may be present in
the existing library building and attempt to distinguish gross cost differences between the various
options.
The purpose of the December 9 meeting is for the Council and the Board to decide which option
will be the project. With that decision, we will engage professional services to complete a rough
design of a building. This design will not be architecturally refined but will allow us to calculate
an estimated cost of the project in order to frame a bond issue. The target date for completion
of this task will be mid-March 1997. This will allow a referendum in May or June, if desired.
The decision points for the Council and the Board on December 9 will be 1) the preferred option;
2) authorizing us to proceed with determining the amount of the bond issue; and 3) the date of
the referendum.
cc: Susan Craig
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 14, 1996
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Joe Fowler, Director Parking and Transit
Downtown Signs
September 18, 1996 Karin Franklin and I met with Neuman Abuissa, resident engineer,
Iowa DOT, about signing Interstate 80 and Highway 218 to indicate exits for downtown Iowa City.
Iowa DOT had received requests from the Monday Forum and the City of Iowa City to designate
Dubuque Street on 1-80 and Riverside Drive on Highway 218 as downtown exits. This meeting
was held to reach a consensus on a sign package that would be submitted to the Central tDOT
office in Ames. The City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa would have to be in agreement
on the proposed package. Mr. Abuissa stated that the Riverside Drive exit of Highway 218 was
not an option for additional signing. The maximum destinations were currently being used. He
did state that the Highway 1 exit was the only available alternative. We concurred that Highway 1
would be better than nothing.
Mr. Abuissa indicated that the Dubuque Street exit of 1-80 could be signed to indicate downtown
if the University of Iowa was agreeable to consolidating their messages at that location. In
addition he stated that the downtown exit would be indicated on the menu boards approaching
Iowa City from both the east and west on 1-80. We advised him this was acceptable to us.
Following our meeting Mr. Abuissa met with representatives of the University of Iowa. They
agreed to changes in the Dubuque Street signage allowing room for the addition of downtown.
They then submitted the package to Ames and they approved it. The contract for the changes
will be awarded in Ames in January and the signs should be erected during the 1997 construction
season.
cc: Karin Franklin
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
November 12. 1996
Steve Atkins, Cily Manager
Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit ~'~
Ron Logsden, Transit Manager '~,,.~,,
Year to Date Usage and Revenue - Transit
We have had four months to assess the effects of the transit rate increases and the reduction in night
time service. Ridership has shown a slight increase each month since the changes were implemented.
Revenue is harder to predict at this time but also appears to be on track to meet the budgeted amount.
A 17% decrease in ridership was projected based on the F'Y97 fare increase. No projection was made
on the effect of the reduction in night service. No adjustments were made to the estimate to adjust
for the reduced strip tickets and low income monthly passes. July daily ridership was 84% of July
1995, August 85%, September 85%, and October 86%. The reduction in ridership was not system
wide. Court Hill/Manville and Lakeside/Westwinds have continued to operate at close to the same
ridership as last year. Hawkeye/Seventh Ave and the Express, service to Hawkeye, have had the
most dramatic decrease. These routes have begun to recover with Hawkeye ridership up to 83% in
October and Express up to 76%. Previously these mutes had been as low as 67% for Hawkeye and
35% for the express in August.
Average Ridership
July August September October
FY96
Daily 3607 4104 4924 5102
Weekday 4152 4558 5733 5748
Saturday 1424 1489 1686 1547
FY97
Daily 3153 3446 4345 4441
Weekday 3503 3915 4923 4975
Saturday 1229 1382 1456 1366
Revenue collected through the end of November 5th is 26% of the budget amount. This figure does
not include the student passes sold by the University of Iowa as the City has not yet received payment
for them. They have sold approximately 450 passes. When these passes are factored in, revenue
should be at 30 % of the budget. Revenue projections were not adjusted after special fares, student,
low income and discounted strips, were enacted.
As Transit usage is very seasonal there will be a continued recovery in ridership and current fare
projections should be achieved. The special programs that were enacted are having an effect on
ridership. As these programs are continually marketed we believe the City will see a continued return
to Transit by previous users and new riders atlracted by the new programs.
We do not have any direct information on the effects of the fare and operational changes to our
paratransit service. Information obtained from the first quarter report complied by JCCOG would
indicate the ridership is down 17% to 13,443 and fare revenue is up 117% to $15,853.
Iowa City Fire Department
Serving With Pride & Professionalism
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5260
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MEMORANDUM
November 8, 1996
Stephen J. Arkins, City Manager~
Live Fire Training
On Thursday, November 7, 1996, 30 Iowa City firefighters participated in hands-on live fire
training.
The building that was located at 830-1" Avenue was slated for demolition to make way for the new
Hy-Vee. The Fire Department was approached by a local contractor to see if we were interested in
a rare training opportunity. Once the legal documents were signed and approval from the
Department of Natural Resources was obtained, the program was set.
Typically, live fire training has been obtained out-of-state at a premium cost, for a limited number of
personnel. This training was provided locally, at a minimum cost and offered to all personnel.
Fire personnel were instructed in the use of the Passport Accountability System and the Incident
Command System. Both systems are designed to improve firefighter safety and survival on the
fireground. In addition, our emergency evacuation signal was successfully tested. This signal is
three 5-second air horn blasts, which alerts crews to evacuate a building when dangerous conditions
exist. Also, valuable training was delivered on smoke removal techniques, interior fire suppression
tactics, and fire behavior as related to structure fires.
You should be aware that we did receive a small number of complaints regarding the training fire
General concerns were expressed over air quality and open burning regulations. However, it is
important to note this excellent training opportunity was provided at a reasonable cost, in the city,
and enhanced the firefighting skills of Fire Department personnel.
AJR/bdm
CC:
Battalion Chiefs
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
OF SOUTHEAST IOWA
November 12,1996
Steve Arkins, City Manager
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Our Business Works.
So People Can.
Re: Bus Shelter/Boymm Ave.
Dear Mr. Arkins,
At a resent City Council meeting, the issue of the bus stop on Boyram Ave. was discussed.
There was a petition presented from the residents of Hilltop Mobile Home Park. They are
seeking a return of the bus stop to Waterfront Drive.
I am the Facility Programs Coordinator with Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa. I am
involved not only with the Plant at ]410 1 st Ave. but with the Goodwill Store located on Boyrum
Ave.; as program manager for clientele and as supervisor of the Retail Skills Trainer.
We have approximately 15 clients who ride the bus with some frequency to the Boyrum Ave.
bus shelter. Of the 15 clients, 33% or 5 clients have a physical hardship that makes walking in
inclement weather (to a bus stop) difficult at best. A normal stroll to Waterfront Drive without
sidewalk, places persons with unsteady walking patterns on the street. One staff person rides the
bus daily (works hours are not always consistent with client hours). Approximately 5-10
customers ride the bus daily.
I have observed the changes the bus stop has provided by being located on Boyrum Ave.:
1. Increased independence with bus travel.
A. Potentially less dependent on staff to problem solve enviroranental
complications, ie., snow, ice, snow drifts, rain, dark nights.
B. With inclement weather, the need for an escort to the Waterford Drive bus
shelter is no longer considered.
C. When a client leaves the building for appoh~tments, the bus stop is located
across the street. We can monitor easier with it's current location. When Waterfront
Drive was the bus spot we could not always leave the building as an escort.
D. With the cut backs in access to SEATS, we are trying to accommodate
everyone's needs. With the current location of the bus stop, there is no need to request
additional SEATS services. Persons with visual impairments/blindness and persons with
mobility problems when the walking surface is treeyen or blocked; can cross the street
and wait for the next bus. This does not inconvenience anyone and allows the client to
travel unaided.
1410 First Avenue
P.O. Box 1696
Iowa City, 1A 52244
319-337-4158
fAX 337-7369 TDD 337-8491
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A United Wa~,' Agency
1441 Blmrs Ferry Road B
Cedar Rapids. IA 524(
319-393-342
FAX 393-8935 TDD 393-28~
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Date: November 12,1996
Re: Bus Shelter/Boyrum Ave.
2. With the bus stop closer to HyVee, NCS and other business'; bus travel becomes
more accessible and an alternative to driving.
Goodwill Industries is not immune to the persons who live in the Hilltop Mobile Home Park.
They also have a legitimate request for a return of the bus shelter. Our daily numbers are
probably similar for riding the bus to/from work. With the current location of the bus shelter and
HyVee, a centrally located spot is in everyone's best interest. When there are more scheduled
stops it makes a longer route which is also everyone's concern.
~Whatever the Council decides we will adapt. My perspective is to advocate for the elimination
of barriers to successful employment. Independent travel in the community for disabled persons
is a goal of this agency and mine. The Boyrum Ave. bus shelter eliminates a barrier for the
disabled in a clustered work site.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Snider Overstreet
Facility Programs Coordinator
Goodwill industries of Southeast iowa
¢c. Naomi Novick
Joe Fowler
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 15, 1996
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: Ron Logsden, Transit Manager
Re: Lakeside Bus Route Change
Our decision to change the Lakeside Route from using Waterfront Drive to using Boyrum Street
was based on several factors. During the construction of the new Hy-Vee store we rerouted the
Lakeside Route to Boyrum Street and found it to provide better service to the majority of the
fiders in the area. Goodwill, NCS and MCl and a strip mall are all located on Boyrum Street. We
received numerous calls from employees or representatives of all of these businesses requesting
that we make the construction reroute a permanent change to the Lakeside Route.
We did not feel that Waterfront Drive is an ideal situation because of the volume of commercial
traffic that would be generated by the new Hy-Vee store. We felt that we can still serve Hy-Vee
from Boyrum Street and we saw an opportunity to provide new service to the Boyrum and
Highland areas by using Highland Street inbound to Gilbert Street.
We felt that any negative impact associated with moving the bus stop one block from MECCA and
the Hilltop Trailer Park were outweighed by the improved service provided to the majority of our
riders.
t~5-2RL
RECEIVED
Mr. Steven Arkins
Oity Mana~.er
Oity Manaqer's office
410 E. Washinc~ton
Iowa Gity, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Atkins:
Vida Brenner
225 Linden Gt.
Iowa dity, ia 5zz45
~/~~'ovember 7, 1996
Flease express my appreciation and ~ratitude for the time and
effort that the City Forester, Terry ~obinson, expende~t on behalf
of me and my neighbors in ~ettin~ MidAmerican Energy to remove
the debris in our yards followin~ the storm 0cotober 29 that
brought down a powerline. The trimrainK by MidAmerican devastated
our trees and left a hu~e pile of tree limbs for us to clean up.
Through the efforts of Mr. Robinson, MidAmerican cleaned
mess and p~operly trimmed the trees whose limbs had been
off durin~ the crisis.
up the
hacked
I also want to thank Lisa Handsaker for her support, sympathy
and advice for deal in~ witm the maze of bureauracy.
Both Ferry ~obinson and Lisa Handsaker have been enormously helpful
and effective. Flease extend my ~ratitude to both of tnera.
Sincerely,
AGENDA
DOWNTOWN STRATEGY COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 1996
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SENIOR CENTER - LOWER LEVEL CLASSROOM**
· 'Please note location of meeting.
A. Introductions
B. Review Public Comments from the Downtown Forum & Committee's Ideas from
October 24, 1996,. Brainstorming Session
C. Discuss Downtown Vision and Goals
D. Schedule Next Meeting
E. Adjournmerit
Any questions about Downtown Strategy Committee activities or agenda items may be
referred to David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator, at 356-5236.
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More precision neede
in U.S. nose count
INSPIRED BY APPARENT growth and prodde<
the prospect of dipping a bit deeper into a state
pot allocated according to population, Iowa
officials commissioned a special census this yet
What they discovered was revealing, but disapp~
ing. Iowa City wiU benefit only margina].ly !
additional federal fund distributions -- and not ne
enough over the balance of this decade to offset
$210,000 expense of a special census. h~$tead of se~
thousand more people than the 59,738 figure e:
lished during the official census in 199~, the sp~
count this fall gives Iowa City a paltry 450 r
people.
City officials were astonished, as well they sh
be. Residential construction has been booming
there had to be a healthy population increase.
provided good reason to seek the appropriate sha:
such bounties as state road use tax funds, to
cover some of the expenses of a growing commu
Revealing is the reason the census didn't turn
the way Iowa City leaders expected. It appears
Census Bureau blew it bigtime in 199~, am*ibuCu
Iowa City a l~pulation figure higher than the
could substantiate. This fall's count indicated
fewer housing units in Iowa City than were recc
in 1990, which is not ILkely at all.
So the count was muffed in 1990. Not bad for
City in the long view, because the city has beel
beneficiary of more tax money than it otherwise v
have received had the true population count
recorded. Officials have wisely chosen not to pl
an appeal of this updated tally.
What the mist,~ke illustrates, however, is the e
riohal difficulty and potential pitfalls of conduct:
nose-count of every American every 10 years. A*
an alternative to the present system, we're loa
complain too much.
However, it's obvious from Iowa Clty's experlet
which is not likely an isolated case -- thai
mechanism is flawed. That's unacceptable becaus
results have such an enormous economic ir
across the nation. Cities should get every penny ~
money they're entitled to; but no more. There'
enough to go around as it is. ~,
FCC Clears Way for Wireless Evolution
By JOE ESTRELI~
D£~Vr.R -- Federal regu-
fators ushered in a
new era for wireless
cable last week by ruling that
MMDS operators can begin
segueing from an analog envi-
ronment to a digital environ-
ment.
]n news timed to coincide
with the Wireless Cable Asso-
ciation International ]Exhibi-
tion here, the Federal Corn.
municotions Commission said
it plans to "routinely" approve
applications from wireless sys-
tems seeking to go digital.
By d~gitally compressing
their signals. wireless opera-
tors estimate that they'll be
able to boost the amount of
programming that they offer
by up to 6-to-I That means
an industry currently deliver.
ing 33 channels will soon be
delivering more than 100.
The ruling also makes wire-
less cable the first over-the-air
video-delivery service to get
federal approval to implement
digital compression technolo-
gY.
The FCC action was seen as
a blow to heavily leveraged
wireline cable operators.
which face years of costly up-
grades before they can offer
the same digital programming
that wireless operators could
conceivably be offering by ear-
ly next year.
'We started out as a single-
channel industry delivering
programming in areas where
cable couldn't." said Matthew
Oristano, chairman of People's
Choice TV, a Shelton, Conn.-
based operator. 'We're going
to do what cable hasn't, which
is provide 'no excuses' TV.
We're going to offer service of
well over 100 channels."
In a letter to WCA president
Dick Alston. FCC chairman
Reed Hundt called the ruling
a 'veritable gold mine for
video programming distribu-
"It will. ! believe. further ac-
cable as a robust alternative
to wired cable service in the
United States," Hundt wrote.
Speaking at the wireless
conference, Chuck Dziedzic,
assistant chief of the FCC's
Video Service Division. said
the agency plans to devote
whatever resources are fieess.
sary to speed the indusfry's
applications through the regu-
latory process.
Oristano said he plans to
test the FCC rules at his wire-
less system in Tucson, Ariz.,
which has grabbed 13 percent
of the market with just 32
channels. as compared to 50
percent for Tale-Common}ca.
lions lnc.'s 52-channel system.
Those cable customers who
jump to wireless are likely to
be ones that were recently
socked with double-digit rate
hikes or soured by wireline ca-
ble% shoddy service, Alston
said.
"Most wireless cable opera-
tors have chosen to emulate
the telco example of service
and quality, rather than the
cable TV example. which. in
some cases. is an abomina-
tion. even by Third World
standards."/Liston said.
Predictably. the ruling was
the prime topic of conversa-
tion at the annual wireless
conference in Denver, even
though it had been expected.
'If the head 'mother may !'
in Washington. D.C.. doesn't
Sea FCC, palo 75
Co~ttmmd ~ Imge 2
gives you the go-ahead. you
can't do ~t [go digitalL whether
you have a Baby Bell partner
or not.' said Jim Boyle, wire.
less analyst with Alex. Brown
& Sons.
Another expected result is
the early commercial deploy-
ment of digital networks be-
ing tested by Bell Atlantic
Video Services ~BVSI and
Nynex Corp. two regional
Bell operating companies
planning to leverage their in-
vestment in two wireless ca-
ble companies m order to gain
immediate entry into video
markets inside their home
service territory
"At this point. ~t's not hke
the RBOCs have come up
with any other video solo.
tions." Boyle
John Prlsco. pressdeal of
CA] Wireless Systems Inc..
which built the lw~ digital
wireless systems for Bell
}antic and Nynex. said the
ruling will provide even more
incentive for telcos that are
catching on to the economics
of building a wireless system
in six months. as compared to
years for a wireline network.
'l think they've concluded
that the wireless digital plat-
form is the only one that is go-
ing to give them a reasonable
chance to quickly penetrate
msrkets on a massive sea]e,
and Itol do it at a cost that
gives them a return on their
investment without cutting
dividendsf he said
Predictably. Bell Atlantic
was pleased with the decision.
The telco plans to roll out a
120-c~,annel MMDS service in
Hampton Roads. Va.. in early
1997.
'it's another element in lay-
ing that groundwork' to offer
digital MMDS. said Larry
Plumb. d~rector of communi-
catruns fi~r BVS m;~
Internet Regulation !s on Hill Agenda
t'alnt-] Ih]l I. kevp
fJu' hlh'~m't hm' -l
r~ti'hl~11 X. ll'J('l,. II q.mh] hc
~vlluhdr(] bk.' .. t.dlh' gVgtl'111
-., ~ h':n'. adthl~ thai ('()l~r~
I ',~1 h~,rme lie. I.
Isons and Finance Subcom-
nnltee. stud two w~ks ~go
ttmt while that p~nel was
cens~er~n~ an Intomet
redialion amendment,
ren~ law ~ves t~alit~s r~m
to regulate the ~omputer net-
'There's notlun~ to pro-
c]u~e ~ local m~thority ~rom
ex~rtin~ its ~r~nchis~ author-
ity over the Intomet," Reid
Perhnp~ next year,
~n,~s mi~hl delve inln the
~nrld of Intern~t regulatinn.
Earlier this year. ('ongre~
tried t~ punish providers nf
lvrnel. only t~ see the prays.
A I'hmrishing network
cmnputers. tiw exploding
ffr.v,.th (d' which was pre-
dtctE'd hy fi,w. lhe latemet
rxpamlm~ lu'ymnl IIn, ex-
hv lllilDn~ tin world ~d' vide.
I)rnffralna)Jnff aad
hm('v wh'phmn, rMl~.
tll~l'ly vnun~Pr
wha an, eum~orlable wHh
Jill,S Ac[ lit 1996.
~o weeks ago. White
feted ~n ~me~dment barring
the FCC from ~gu)afi~g the
Intemet or ~ny other inlerac*
tire computer se~ice ~ t~e
purpose of which. be said,
w~s to "send ~ clear signal ~o
the industry that we're not
going to meddle into their af-
fairs unless they ~et too far
out of
The amendment passed 13-
6. hut ~t was attached t- an
FCC refi,rm bill that appears
dead fi,r the year.
Currently, the FCC does
n.t regulate the internet In.
ternet access prorulers and
c.mpanies like America On-
line Inc, ('mnpuScrve and
MARKEY
Some in tile phnne industry
see the FCC's access-fee pol.
icy as a threat to universal
service, especially if the In.
ternet is being used to make
long-distance plmne calls r,,r
next to nothing.
FCC chairman Reed ih:ndt
sub~nitted cammeats tn a fo-
rum in Mnntreal in dm~e in
which he said he opposed
changing the access.charge
policy. even timugh the Inter.
her's nmvement into tele.
phone markets was evident.
Eeps. Juhn l)ingell
Mich.) nnd Edward ~nrkey
~l)-~as~ ) .ppnsed White's
amendment, snyin~ it wa~ ill.
a(lvisvd to wa)l ~)~ tbc Inter-
Dingell argued that holh
cable operators and phone
companies could be placed at
a disadvantage if video and
voice services m~grate to the
latemet in a t()tally unregu.
lated fashion.
"We're looking at the possi-
Ifility of cable prngranlnlinff
river the Internvt." I)mffell
said "Thin would lhen l)re-
dude the FCC from applylug
local franchlsing rvqu]re.
hieurN tn the Interact."
Markey apphmded the
FCC's acce~s.ti, e p.hcy and
Ihmdt's wJw I. keep the cur-
rent regime unchnn~ed 11ul
Markey stud his chief concern
about the latemet xvas c.n.
wax I)t,inK ('l,11eeted Wlth,,Jlt
Iblrd j)~l'J Ii'~
JllJel'ni,J Ill'Jolt' Jhl' ni,%l
-aid
Mark,.x -il)ll lb(' Jilt, II), I
Mmuld rest hv Klvun -Hm i,iJ
sh.nhl he rv~ml,m.d us lb,.
Ti'h,. Wh.,.I .m..,h.,~,~
you u-v~qu. aJl F'('(' :JntJmr.
~ty in I.'~lWlUll).
White s~id the best pohcy
was Io leave Ihe Inlernel
t~lly unreffulaled tuffess the
need for reguh~liou raises
the future.
~This committee will sldl
be here in the future
thing comes up lhal requires
os to regulate Ihe Interact.'
White
Draftell and blurkey could
see [heir approach to /hi, In.
ternel [~., i iii ffrlllllld
lhame returns to Ih,nm('rat)c
conlr(]] ~flor the November
elect.ms Bolh are fi)rmer
cnmmillee chairmen I)mgell
of the ('t)1111nl,rce ('ommitlee
nnd Markby of lhe Teleom~.
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11'08-9~ ~10pm p. 2 of 2
J~z~a County
Don Schr, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. La¢ina
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CORRECTION
November 12, 1996
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
Call to order following the canvass meeting.
Review of the formal minutes of November 7th.
Business from the County Engineer.
a) Discussion re: purchase of motor grader.
I~) Other
c~
4. Business from Dr. Craig Moshcr, Director
Hea!lh/Developmental Disabilities Department.
of Mental
a) Discussion re: apartment building for persons with mental illness.
b) Oth~
5. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) i~eports
b) Other
6. Discussion from the public.
7. Recess.
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Don Sohr, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Slutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 12, 1996
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order following the canvass meeting.
Review of the fomal minutes of November 7th and the canvass of votes
for General Election of November 12th.
3. Business from the County Engineer.
a) Discussion re: purchase of motor grader.
b) Other
4. Business from Dr. Craig Mosher, Director of Mental
Health/Developmental Disabilities Depaa-tment.
a) Discussion re: apartment building for persons with mental illness.
b) Other
5. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Reports
b) Other
6. Discussion from the public.
7. Recess.
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Johnson County
IIOWA s~
Don Sehr, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Slutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 14, 1996
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: formal minutes of November 7th.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
9:00 a.m. - Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit, Zoning and
Platting applications:
a) Discussion/action re: the following Conditional Use Permit:
Application CU9603 of Richard Tyler requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to operate a home business to conduct tours of the Secrest
1883 octagonal barn located on Lot 1 of Ryan Subdivision described
as being located in the SE 1/4 ofthe 8E 1/4 of Section 25; Township
79 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(Scott Twp.).
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b) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning
applications:
Application Z9636 of Paul and Rosemary Soukup, Swisher, signed
by Art and Karen Hoefer, Swisher, requesting rezoning of 19.75
acres from AI Rural to RS Suburban Residential of certain property
described as being in the SW 1/4 of Section 10; Township 81 North;
Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This
property is located on the east side of James Avenue NE,
approximately 1/2 mile south of 120th Street NE in Jefferson Twp.).
Application Z9640 of Richard & Deanna Krueger requesting
rezoning of 1.0 acres from A1 Rural to C2 Commemial of certain
property described as being in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 4;
Township 77 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa O'his property is located on the north side of Iowa
Highway 22 SE, at its intersection with Wapsi Avenue SE in
Fremont Twp.).
o
Application Z9641 of W-Four Partners, signed by Edward
Williams, Iowa City, requesting rezoning of 21.3 acres from A1
Rural to RS5 Suburban Residential of certain property described as
being in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 26; Township 79
North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This property is located on the north side of Iowa Highway 1 SW,
approximately 1.5 miles southwest oflowa City in Union Twp.).
Application Z9642 of Bernard & Joan Erenberger requesting
rezoning of 1.99 acres from AI Rural to R8 Suburban Residential of
certain properly described as being in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of
Section 10; Township 81 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side of
140th Street NE, approximately 1/2 miles east of its intersection
with Polk Avenue NE in Big Grove Twp.).
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Application Z9643 of Betty Campbell, owner, Kalona, signed by
Kevin Campbell, Kalona, requesting rezoning of 1.45 acres from A1
Rural to RS Suburban Residential of certain property described as
being in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 12; Township 78
North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(l'his property is located on the south side of Angle Road SW,
approximately 0.3 miles southwest of its intersection with Highway
#1 SW in Washington Twp.).
Application Z9644 of Robert and Penny Dullea, Swisher, requesting
rezoning of 3 - 1.0 acre parcels from Al Rural to RS Suburban
Residential of certain property described as being in the SE 1/4 of
the SE 1/4 of Section 7 and theNE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18;
all in Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa CIlais property is located on the north side of Seneca
Road NW, approximately 1/2 mile east of its intersection with
Greencastle Avenue NW in Jefferson Twp.).
Application Z9645 of Richard and Donna Yeggy, Solon, requesting
rezoning of 3.98 acres (2 - 1.99 acre parcels) from A1 Rural to RS
Suburban Residential of certain property described as being in the
SE 1/4 of Section 3; Township 81 North; Range 5 West of the 5th
P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (Th/s property is located on the east
and west side of Vulcan Avenue NW, approximately 1/4 of a mile
north of its intersection with Vega Road NW in Cedar Twp.).
Application Z9646 of Leo and Robin Kron, Riverside, requesting
rezoning of 1.99 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential of
certain property described as being in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of
Section 23; Township 78 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (this property is located on the east side of
Kansas Avenue SW, approximately 1//2 north of the intersection
with 540th Street SW in Sharon Twp.).
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9. Application Z9647 of James Anderson, Stephan Bender, and
Thomas Bender, Iowa City, requesting rezoning of 8.64 acres firom
A 1 Rural to RS3 Suburban Residential of certain property described
as being in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 26; Township 80
North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This property is located on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road
NE, approximately 1/4 of a mile north of its intersection with
Newport Road NE in Newport Twp.).
10.
Application Z9648 of Judy Mornson, Iowa City, requesting
rezoning of 2.14 acre (a 1.0 acre and 1.14 acre parcel) from A1
Rural to RS Suburban Residential of certain property described as
being in the northwest comer of Lot 2 of Peterson's Subdivision
located in the NW 1/4 of Section 14; Township 80 North; Range 8
West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is
located on the east side of Eagle Avenue NW, approximately 1.0
mile north of its intersection with Iowa Highway #6 NW in Oxford
11.
Application Z9650 of Garen and Ruth Rains, Cedar Rapids, signed
by Phillip Seidl, Marion, requesting rezoning of 1.99 acres from A1
Rural to RS Suburban Residential of certain property described as
being in lhe NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 2; Iownship 80
North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This property is located on the west side of Quincy Road NE,
approximately 1/2 mile west of its intersection with Jordan Creek
Road NE in Newport Twp.).
b) Discussion/action re:
the following Platting applications:
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Application S9651A of Ken Johnson, signed by Glen Meisner of
MMS Consultants Inc., requesting preliminary and final plat
approval of Greencastle Ridge Subdivision, a subdivision described
as being located in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 18;
Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M· in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a Mot, 8.0 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the east and west sides of Greencastle Avenue NW,
approximately 1/2 mile south of the Greencastle Avenue NW and
Blain Cemetery Road NW intersection in Jefferson Twp.).
Application S9653 of David Poula requesting fmal plat approval of
North Freedom Subdivision, Part 1II, a subdivision described as
being located in the NW 1/4 ofthe NE 1/4 of Section 19; Township
81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, lowa
CI'his is a 5-1or, 40.96 acre, residential subdivision, located on the
west side of Blain Cemetery Road NW, approximately 1/2 mile
north of its intersection with Amana Road NW in Jefferson Twp.).
Application S9657 of Dean Oakes requesting preliminary plat
approval of Meadow View Subdivision, a subdivision located in the
SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 25; Township 80 North; Range 6
West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 12 lot (10
residential lots with 2 non-buildable outlots), 32.4 acre, residential
subdivision, located on the west side of Buchmayer Bend Road NE
in Newport Twp.).
4. Application S9658 of Allan & Pearl Servoy, signed by Lawrence R.
Servoy requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Boom's
Bottom Subdivision, a subdivision located in the SE 1/4 of the NE
1/4 of Section 3; Township 81 North; Range 5 West of the 5th
P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 1-1or, 1.99 acre, farmstead
split, located at the north end of Vulcan Avenue NE on the east~,side
in Cedar Twp ) -- o,
5. Application S9661 of William Peters requesting pre '~iarg~tnd
final plat approval of Peters First Addition, a subdivision located .in
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the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 3; Township 80 North; Range
5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 1-lot,
10.0 acre, farmstead split, located on the east side of Peters Road
NE approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Morse in Graham Twp.).
Application S9662 of Gene Leeney requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Eagle Ridge, a subdivision located in the North 1/2
of the NW 1/4 of Section 3; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of
the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa Cl'his is a l-lot, 2.83 acre,
fromstead split, located on the east side of Eagle Avenue SW,
approximately 3/4 of a nfile north of the Eagle Avenue 8W and
360th Street SW intersection in Ilardin Twp.).
Application S9663 of Leo A. Kron requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Kron's Subdivision, a subdivision located in the
West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 23; Township 78 North; Range
7 West of the 5th P. in Johnson County, Iowa (this is a 1-lot,
20.01 acres, residential subdivision, located on the east side of
Kansas Avenue SW, approximately 3/4 of a mile north of the 540t
Street SW and Kansas Avenue intersection in Sharon Twp.).
Application S9664 of James Rohret requesting fmal plat approval of
Rohret's Fifth Subdivision, a subdivision located in the NE 1/4 of
the NE 1/4 of Section 23; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the
5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (l'his is a 8-1or (6 residential lots
with 2 non-buildable outlots), residential subdivision, located in the
SW quadrant of the 400th Street SW and Cosgrove Road SW
intersection in Hardin Twp.).
::2:
Application S9666 of Judy Morrison requesting preli~finar~f_~nd
final plat approval of Seven Feathers (A Resubdivision of Lot 2 of
Peterson Subdivision), a subdivision located in the NW 1/4 of the
NW 1/4 of Section 14; Township 80 North; Range 8 West of the
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5th P.M· in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 3-1or, 20.0 acre,
residential subdivision, located on the east side of Eagle Avenue
NW, approximately 1.0 miles north of Highway 6 in Oxford Twp.).
10.
Application S9667 of Betty Folkman, signed by Tom Anthony of
Landmark Surveying and Engineering, requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Swan Lake C R Estate, a subdivision
described as being located in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section
4; Township 80 North; Range 7 West and the SW 1/4 of the SW
1/4 of Section 33; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th
P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa Crhis is a l-lot, 4.311 acre,
farmstead split, located on the south side of Swan Lake Road NW,
approximately 7/8 of a mile west of the Swan Lake Road and James
Avenue NW intersection in Madison Twp.).
I1.
Application S9668 of Wes Dlouhy signed by Larry Marak,
requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Dlouhy's First
Addition, a subdivision described as being in the SE 1/4 of the NE
1/4 of Section 14; Township 81 North; Range 8 West of the 5th
P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa 0Ttis is a l-lot, 9.50 acre, fromstead
split, located on the west side of Falcon Avenue NW, approximately
0.3 of a mile south of the Falcon Avenue NW and L Road
intersection in Monroe Twp.).
12. Application S9669 ofFrank Shima, signed by Leo Shima and Doris
Gilson, Power of Attorneys, requesting preliminary and final plat
approval of Jordan Creek Subdivision, a subdivision described as
being located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 2; Township
80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This is a 3-lot, 20.82 acre, residential subdivision, located on the
west side of Sugar Bottom Road NE at its intersectionrw. ith .I~-dan
Creek Road NE in Newport Twp) :; :,'c~ ....
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13. Application S9671 of Lynn Detweiler requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Detweiler's Subdivision, Part 1, a subdivision
described as being located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section
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31; Township 80 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 1-1or, 16.00 acre, agricultural and
residential subdivision, located on the east side of Lynden Heights
Road NE, approximately 0.4 of a mile north of the Lynden Heights
Road NE and 340th Street NE intersection in Newport Twp.).
14.
Application S9672 of Michelle D. Carter requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Vemon Lenz Subdivision, a subdivision
described as being located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section
21; Township 78 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa ([his is a l-lot, 8.99 acre, farmstead split, located in
the NE quadrant of Utah Avenue SE and 540th Street SE
intersection in Lincohq Twp.).
15.
Application S9673 of Yoder Inc., signed by Phillip Yoder,
requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Yoder Dekalb
Subdivision, a subdivision described as being located in the NE 1/4
of the NE 1/4 of Section 14; Township 78 North; Range 8 West of
the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 2-lot, 8.37 acre,
light industrial subdivision, located on the south side of Angle Road
SW, approximately 0.1 of mile southwest of the Angle Road SW
and 500th Street SW intersection in Washington Twp.).
6. Business ~om the County Engineer.
a) Motion authorizing the County Engineer to purchase a John Deere
Motor Grader at Martin Equipment of Iowa-Illinois for $75,300.00.
b) Other
7. Business from the County Auditor.
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
c) Other
~,
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8. Business from the County Attorney.
Page 9
a) Report re: other items.
9. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Other
10. Adjourn to informal meeting.
a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
b) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
c) Report from the County Attorney.
d) Other
11. Adjournment.
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Johnson Count~
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Don Schr, Chairperson _
Joe Bolkcom '-~
Charles D. Duffy November 19, 1996 :.-.
Stephen P. Lacina ~ '
Sally Stutsman INFORMAL MEETING ~<.
Agenda .:-'i:
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of minutes for canvass of votes for the General Elcction of
November 12th and the formal minutes of November 14th.
3. Business from the Director of S.E.A.T.S.
a) Discussion re:
Inc./Pathways.
b) Other
Paratransit
Service Agreement with Pentacrest,
4. Business fi'om the County Attorney.
a) Discussion re: Legal Assistant/personnel position.
b) Other
Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Reports
b) Other
FORMAL MEETING TO FOLLOW
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6. Reconvcnc informal meeting.
7. 2:00 p.m.- Department Head Meeting.
a) Discussion re: legislative concerns.
b) Other
c) Adjourn.
8. Discussion from the public.
9. Recess.
Johnson County
Don Schr, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom '-
Charles D. Duffy ,.:~! ' co
Stephen P. La¢ina November 19, 1996
Sally Slutsman
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
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1. Call to order following the informal meeting.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: minutes for canvass of votes for the General Election of
November 12th and the tbrmal minutes of November 14th.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing re:
for Federal Intermodal Surface
funding.
Region 10 Regional Planning Affiliation
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)
a)
Action re: prioritization of local applications and approve the submittal
of these priorities to the RPA for consideration during the development
of the Region 10 FY 1998-2000 Transportation Improvement Program.
6. Business from the County Engineer.
a) Action re:
contract.
b) Other
John Deere Motor Grader and authorize Chairperson to sign
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7. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
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a) Final consideration of application of Z9636 of Paul and Rosemary
Soukup.
b) Final consideration of application of Z9640 of Richard and Deanna
Krueger.
c) Final consideration of application of Z9641 of W-Four Partners.
d) Final consideration of application Z9642 of Bernard and Joan
Erenberger.
e) Final consideration of application of Z964.3 of Betty Campbell.
Final consideration of application ofZ9644 of Rotyert and Penny Dullea.
g) Final consideration of applicalion of Z9645 of Richard and Donna
Yeggy.
h) Final consideration of application ofZ9646 of Leo and Robin Kron.
i) Final consideration of application ofZ9647 of James Anderson, Stephan
Bender, and Thomas Bender.
j) Final consideration of application Z9648 of Judy Morrison.
k) Final consideration of applicalion Z9650 of Garen and Ruth Rains.
1) Motion setting public hearing for Zoning and Platting applications and
a Conditional Use Permit.
m) Other
8. Business fi-om the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator.
a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications:
Application S9663 of Leo A. Kron requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Kron's Subdivision, a subdivision located in the
West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 23; Township 78 North; Range
7 West of the 5th P. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a l-lot,
20.01 acres, residential subdivision, located on the east side of
Kansas Avenue SW, approximately 3/4 of a mile north of the 540t
Street SW and Kansas Avenue intersection in Sharon Twp.).
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Application S9666 of Judy Mornson requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Seven Feathers (A Resubdivision of Lot 2 of
Peterson Subdivision), a subdivision located in the NW 1/4 of the
NW 1/4 of Section 14; Township 80 North; Range 8 West of the
5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (I'his is a 3-lot, 20.0 acre,
residential subdivision, located on the east side of 'Eagle Avenue
NW, approximately 1.0 miles north of Highway 6 in Oxford Twp.).
b)
3. Application S9669 of Frank Shima, signed by Leo Shima and Doris
Gilson, Power of Attorneys, requesting preliminary and final plat
approval of Jordan Creek Subdivision, a subdivision described as
being located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 2; Township
80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This is a 3-lot, 20.82 acre, residential subdivision, located on the
west side of Sugar Bottom Road NE at its intersection with Jordan
Creek Road NE in Newport Twp.).
Other
9. Business from the County Auditor. :_ ~.
a) Action re: permits --
b) Action re: reports ':';--
1 Clerk's October monthly report. c~-
c) Other ¢
10. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Report re: other items.
11. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Other
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12. Adjourn to informal meeting.
a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
b) Repolls and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
c) Report from the County Attorney.
d) Other
13. Adjournment.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 13, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: Revised Meeting Schedule for December
Based on discussions with the Library Board and Board of Supervisors, i'd like
to confirm the following meeting dates:
Monday, December 2, Regular Work Session - 7:00
Tuesday, December 3, Regular Formal - 7:00
Wednesday, December 4, Special Work Session - 5:45'
Joint Meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Monday, December 9, Special Work Session - 5:00-7:00** Joint Meeting with Library Board
Monday, December 16, Regular Work Session - 7:00
Tuesday, December 17, Regular Formal - 7:00
NEXT REGULAR MEETINGS ARE JANUARY 13 AND 14.
CC:
bc2-1MK
Special starting time after JCCOG meeting. Please send ac~enda items
to me as soon as possible.
Preference for starting and ending time as requested by the Library.
Susan Craig, Library
Carol Peters, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
November 13, 1996
CITY OF I0 WA CITT
Tracy Kasson
Iowa League of Cities
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1400
Des Moines, IA 50309
Dear Tracy,
I have reviewed the League's analysis memorandum as it pertains to the Governor's property
tax proposals. The League has done a good job in its analysis and there is little I believe I can
offer. However, I would like to make a few general comments.
As I understand the Governor's proposal, most of the operating levies (most is yet to be
defined) would be rolled into one levy. I must admit such a proposal could appear enticing to
municipal officials, as a means to simplify the property tax system. However. when coupled
with the limit on revenue to be generated, rollback, unfunded credits, etc. I am not sure it is any
more understandable.
As I understand the Governor's proposal, property tax revenue would be allowed to grow annu-
ally by a consumer price index. Again, on the surface this seems rather simple but, as is usu-
ally the case, there are no simple solutions to complex issues. I would note that if inflation were
the only available growth in what was once the trust and agency levy, this would have a pro-
found effect on other operating services. Monies would have to be diverted from other pro-
grams to finance the health insurance and pension costs represented in trust and agency
levies, which traditionally do not march lockstep with inflation. Even more important is the pen-
sion system for municipal employees is determined by the state and social security by the fed-
eral government. They determine the costs, benefits, and everything associated with these
pension expenses and thereby directly determine the cost of this local expense. I cannot take
much comfort in the State or Federal government acting in the interest of property tax policy!
To have but one levy, as the Governor apparently proposes, would simply find us diverting
monies from other operating services to fund these types of expenses. We have contractual
obligations and/or a state obligation as a matter of law (such as pensions) to finance the cost of
pensions and health insurance. I cannot help but believe this could be devastating to smaller
cities which could experience some dramatic increase in health care costs and be saddled by
huge rate increases.
Additionally, the inflation adjusted revenue would allow for virtually no new initiatives. If operat-
ing expenses increase at approximately the rate of inflation, which our experience has demon-
strated, projects of interest in my community--such as a new arts/cultural center. a new library,
etc.--would be virtually impossible to finance the operating expense. I was aware the $8.10
Tracy Kasson
November 13, 1996
Page 2
levy would make it difficult but the levy rate combination and the revenue limitations would
make it far worse. The only means by which we could finance such proposals would be, in
effect, to cut somewhere else. This type of tax policy would have the effect of not only discour-
aging but practically eliminating the pursuit of Iowa City's community projects which we believe
meet our community's interest. Such tax policy places the development of our community
under state control. If we do not have the monies to finance initiatives due to state control,
practically speaking what we have been told is "what we have now is what you get."
There are many goods and services the City purchases from private vendors, which are not
subject to such "price controls" implied by inflation adjustments in revenue available. Public
utilities which are for profit corporations, the purchase of automobiles and trucks which are
certainly not inflation adjusted in their pricing policies, the cost of fuel, all of which have a great
deal of bearing upon the operating services we provide are not inflation adjusted. You again
simply find yourself diverting monies from other operating programs to pay for ongoing
expenses.
One of the most troubling statements in the Governor's property tax proposal is that there
"needs to be further citizen input into the budget process." As a philosophy, my community
certainly supports that type of initiative and I can assure you if the Governor's research staff
would care to find out, our community, as I know many others throughout the state, provide a
citizen's summary of the budget, staff, and council encourage meeting with service clubs and
any other groups interested in public budget issues. Our capital projects substantially involve
our neighborhood associations whereby we work with them on not only design elements but to
make sure they have a full and complete understanding of the cost of these type of projects.
If there is a need for greater citizen input, I suspect the state look no further than their own front
door. I can assure you that while citizens may have a difficult time understanding local govern-
ment and the government issues, the issues of state finance are far more confounding.
The state has pointed with pride to the fact they now have their fiscal house in order; that is,
they have large surpluses and they have now fully complied with generally accepted accounting
procedures. In its simplest terms, "it's about time." Local governments, for many years, and in
particular I believe the City of Iowa City with its recognition by the Government Finance Officers
Association, demonstrate that our fiscal house has been in order for some time. I am reluctant
to have the financial management of a local government substantially controlled by a state that
took as long as it did to reach that point.
Of note is the fact that the state also chooses not to fully fund tax credits. It will be difficult for
us to fulfill the agenda of the state with the reduced local resources. What we appear to have
the state ever so deliberately intending on control of the operations of local government.
The Governor's plan to expand the public referendum requirement, which may have strong
political philosophies, is an issue that needs far more thought than it appears to have been
given. If the city councils cannot, through their own legislative authority, initiate certain capital
improvements, economic development for practical purposes in the state of Iowa is doomed. If
we are not able to build water and sewers, plan for industrial parks, construct transportation
Tracy Kasson
November 13, 1996
Page 3
improvements, etc., I cannot imagine why new businesses and industries would wish to relo-
cate to our state. Now certainly the Governor and his staff may argue the citizen control he
seeks is an important element of this type of budget policy. Routine projects are best decided
locally, such as streets, storm sewers, etc. in the context of an overall local plan, not state'
plan. I found it an interesting possibility if the state were to mandate a particular capital
improvement, let us say to our utilities, water, or sewer, that particular capital project is put up
for public referendum and defeated. Does the state expect us to be able to finance the project
which they have mandated when in fact, our community, if you were true to your political phi-
losophy, has just said we are not interested. This would leave the city council the only option of
increasing rates so dramatically as to accumulate cash.for all capital construction. Utility costs
would become so prohibitive our communities would suffer and certainly is not an incentive for
economic development. Furthermore, I cannot imagine the road construction lobby will sit still
and watch road projects defeated. Other trades and crafts also would suffer as large municipal
projects are put on hold, in some cases permanently.
All in all, it appears that very little thought has been put into this proposal other than the Gover-
nor's apparent concern over control of local govemments by the state.
Hopefully given time we will be able to work through some of these issues and identify a far
better property tax solution.
Thank you for allowing me to comment.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: City Council
~ ~ ~ ~ A 6G-foot rep#ca of tJqe VVashlngton Monu-
ment cat~ a celu~ar phone tm~r In Irvine. Calif.
Crossed.-signals:
Cities object
to cell towers
Companies are coming up with
nifty ideas to camouflage towers as
communities complain about ugly
structures shadowing neighborhoods
By Buya El Namer
USA TODAY /
Cellular antenna towers are
going up at a rate of up to
10,000 a year to serve the grow-
Ing number of mobtie phone
Irate residehis are slatting to
say no to b~
The steel towera extend up
to more than 300 feet. They
bounce the signal from a cell
phone to a satellite and back
down to a tower that transmlis
It to the phone being called.
Residents don't want the
towera ca..qln8 shadows over
their back yards and are afraid
property values will plunkmet
tf the towers are wltmn sight.
Others don't want them near
because they fear the towers
may emit dangerous electn>
magneUc fields, despite gov-
ernment assurances llmt they
don't. Similar concerns have
been mL..~,,d about electrical
power lines. But a National Re-
search Council study conclud-
ed there Is no dun&er.
tougher and tougher, and
neighborhood people are get-
Ung meaner and meaner," says
Palge Joyher, a celktlar equip-
ment sales representalive in
Atlanta.
~s n resalL some cllles now
are urgng companies to set up
In 1t~5, ~03,800 a~;a-~em used c~l i:,h~e& Tllal n~,~l~-
grow to mo~ than 38 millton today. and I$ pmj~;t~d 1~ raa¢~
124 ~ by 200~. Tho number of cellular
thg area. But once a phone riser
moves out of the atSnal area.
the call is dlsco".~ctr~ urd~
them IS another tower that can
pick up the ~ In the next
calling area. ~d as more pe~
pie use cell phones In more ar-
eas, more towera are needed to
transtaR the Increased volume
of slbnubia
The number of cell phone
subscribers soar~ from fewer
community of 6,500 people,
where the highest building IS
the 70-foot-tall high school.
'Tats is a big problem for
people here," says Councilman
Clarence Bethens, who says
not many residents even use
cell phone~L "We're not a huge
commaally, and aestheUc~ IS a
big Issue."
The city lmpcoed a tempo-
Ira7 moratorium on all anteri-
na tower comtru_ctlon until res*
more reguiatloas
corninanity bachla~h:
} Loutslana's Jeffers
lsh now requires c~
towers to be 85 feet
And, they mu~ be '
fi~,ed to resemble a
~ee with a single ~u
brenche~"
I~ In Roenoke, V~,
lular Wireless Coma
tious worked with
and federal forest
one year to ease opposl'
tower. It was p~rmed
within 200 feet Of the
china Troll and be visit
a designated VLrglnla
byway. The company
to lower the height ar
the steel tower green I
th. Approval is l~ocltn~
To appease resIdea!
dullage. They're geRlrq
board approval by hldth
has In church ~epte
towers, windmllh, wate~
sitos and
The push for crafB
ul~ hr~ ~"',.c, teda bur
industry. Valmont In
Inc., in Valley, Neh., bu:
foot white pines made
Uc plpigg and real pi
dies. Stealth
TeclmotoSlel Inc.,
Cbarlesto.fi;, $.C, hull~
Htding is not chaal
Hk:lng In pleln light A EO-foo~ r~ of It'le W'a~hlf~'on Monu-
Crossed signals:
C . m.pames are coming up with
deas to camouflage towers as
communities complain about ugly
stm shadowing neighborhoods
By Kaya El Nosset
USA TODAY I[- I q' ' qG
Cellular antenna towers are
going up at a rate of up to
10,000 a year to serve me grow-
Ink rottuber of mobile phone
users. But zanln8 barn'ds and
Irate r~ldants are SU~In8 to
say no to bl~ ~y towers m
The steel towe~ extend up
to more ~ 300 feet. They
bounce the ~ from a cell
phone to a satellite and back
down to a tower that transmll~
it to the phone being called.
Restdents don't want the
towers cast~ shadows over
their beck yards and are afruld
property values will plurmuet
if the towers are wllhth sl~L
Othem don't waat them near
because they tear me towers
may emit duniemus elecuo-
ma~etlc fields, despite gov-
ernment assurances that they
don'L SLmllar concerns have
been raised about electrical
power tines. But a National Re-
search Council study conclud-
ed there is no danger.
tougher and tougher, and
neighboffaood people are get.
ting meaner and meaner," sa~
~ Joynet, a cellular equip-
ment sales reprmentative in
AUanta.
As a result, some clues now
are urging companies to ~et up
transmL~ons atop existing tall
structures, such as water
towers. Some are requiring up
to four companies to share a
tower. Oiners are forct~ com-
panies to disguise towers as
los or trees, or to put them in
nonre~dential area&
In September a company
proached the clt7 of Deer
Park, Ohl0, with plans to build
a 100-foot tower behind the
high school. It would have been
the /Lint cell antenna in the
In 1965, 20~,800 subscribers used cefi
grow to moro than 38 millo~ today, and ~s I:~A~I~I~ to reach
124 ~ by 2~5, The number of cellul~r
community of 6,500 people,
where the htg, he~ buildin8 is
the 70-foot4all high school.
'This is a big problem for
people here," sa~s Coun~
Clarence Behrens, who says
not many msldent~ even use
cel~ pl~unes. "We're not a huge
community, and aes~ellce is a
big issue."
Tba ctb, impcoed a tempo-
rm7 moratorium on all anten-
na tower constru~on until reg-
ulal/oas are in place.
"The problem is that you
can't Just build a big one like
the Eiffel Tower aad be done
with tL" ooys David Holden, a
planner with lVlar71and's How.
ard County. "You need to satu-
rate c0vera~,"
Thars because cell phones
operate on a relay system,
bouncin~ signals from one call-
in8 area to the next A tower
am tma.qmlt s/8~s In one call-
ln~ area. But once a phone user
moves out of the ~ ~
the call is discounected unless
there is another tower that can
pick up the .l_~t~l ill the next
tilling ~ And as more pe~
pie use cell phones in more
eas, mora tower8 ~ fleetied to
transmit the Increased volume
The number of cell phone
~ubsc'rlbem ~ from fewer
ye~tm %-,n to raore than ~8 mil-
lion today.
At the same ~lme, the Feder-
sion last year opened the wire-
le~ phone m~rket to more
companies. There used to be
two cellular cmTlem per m"~a.
Now, there can be ~ compa-
nies fl~atin~ for a 8hare of the
h'mfRet and nn of them need
B-n~smlssinn inwers.
That means more towera
more re~ulatioos and mo:
eommuntt7 becklash:
~, Loulslana'a Jefi'e~son 1~
Ish now requires celluh
towers to be 65 feet or 1~
And, they must be "camo
naged to resemble a wno~
tree with a sl~,le tru~ m
branchos."
~ In Roanoke, Va., U.S. G
luinr Wireless Communic
t[o~s worked wlin
aad federal fores~ o~clals
one year to ease oppesit~on tc
tower, It was planned to con
within 200 feet of the Appa~
~ Troll and be vl~ble fro
a designated Vtrginla soe~
byway, The company agre~
in lower the hel~ai and pal
the steel tower gree~ to ble~
in. Approval is pendl~.
To appease re~dent~
[e~ communicatio~ compa. ni
are becomlu~ masts~ ot ce~
ou~e. They're geti~8 zoni
board approval by hidthg anti
has in church steeples, clo
towers, windmills, water rowe
sites and fia~tes.
The push for cralty cow
ups has created a burgeonl~
mdus~7. Volmoot Industi1
Ine~, in Valley, Neb., builds 1(
foot white pthes made of ph
tic plpll~ and real pine n(
dies. SteaRh Ne~wo
Technolo81e~ Inc., In Nor
Chartesto~ .$,C., builds
around antel~mas hi nlrsl
Hiding is not cheap. Fa
trees, for example, cost up
$100,000 -- four to 11va tim
the mount of a steel tower.
"Companies are yet7 awa
of the resi..~ance and they do
come In to a communRy
make enemies," says TI
Ayem with the cenul~ Te
soctation. "The first thi
they'll look for are ~
ter tower~ tall bulldin~ R(
dentlal areas are tl~e
choice."
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 18, 1995
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Police Policy
I was, talking with Kelly of Coralville about issues associated with police operating policy, He
indicated that the Coralville City Council will also be undertaking a review of police policy,
Evidently they plan to do this review as a city council and to my knowledge are not planning any
type of citizens' review, I do not know all of the specifics and what the intent is other than the
interest by council merebern.
cc: R.J, Winkelhake
Jw/pollce .sa
November 15, 1996
CITY OF I0 W.4 CIT
Ms. Gretchen Gaulocher Lobdell
3374 Pattie Place
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Ms. Ruth Kelleher
1137 Burlington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re:
Request for Family Wishes Concerning 40-Acre Sale of Gaulocher Tract to City for
Cemetery Purposes in 1913-1919; Possible Expansion of Current Cemetery Into
Gaulocher Tract
Dear Family Members:
By way of introduction, I am the City Attorney for the City of Iowa C~ty, and have been
requested to contact you, as members of the Gaulocher family, concerning your wishes as to
whether the land sold to the City in 1913-19 should be, in whole or in part, presu~ved for
cemetery purposes.
As you can see from the enclosed memo from me to the City Council dated November 8, 1996,
your grandparents, Theresa and Christian Gaulocher, entered into a contract with the City of
Iowa City to sell two tracts to the City; approximately 40 acres, plus 8 acres. This sale was "for
cemetery purposes." Attached to my memo is the original contract for sale of land for cemetery
purposes dated February 17, 1913, together with the resolution passed by the City Council
February 7, 1913. Both of these documents indicate that the intent of both parties, namely your
family (Gaulochers) and the City intended to use these two parcels (8 acres and 40 acres) for
cemetery purposes. I also enclose a copy of the deedmwhich is silent as to the purposes
for the two tracts of land, see Attachment E (3 pages).
Also enclosed please find Attachment A, which is a diagram indicating the historical chain of
events in terms of acquisition for Oakland Cemetery, commencing in 1843. You will notice in
Attachment A that the eastern-most land crosshatched and marked "(Christian Gaulocher)" is
the land subject to my inquiry today. The western-most portion, namely 8.75 acres, was put
to cemetery use many years ago. However, the 39.83 acres, delineated by a heavy black line
is the land in question -- and as you will note is labelled "Hickory Hill Park" and is being used
as parkland. It is this heavy-marked area that your family, and apparently the City in 1913,
originally intended for cemetery purposes.
Finally, I enclose a copy of a memo from Parks and Recreation Director Terry Trueblood, dated
November 7, 1996 and directed to the City Council and the Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Commission. You will note the memo suggests three different options for a very minimal
intrusion into the area now being used as Hickory Hill Park (which is the land your family sold
to the city "for cemetery purposes"). The current wishes of the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the City Council appears to be to not expand the city cemetery any more than
CIVIC CENTER · 410 E. WASHINGTON ST
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Ms. Lobdell
Ms. Kelleher
November 15, 1996
Page 2
is minimally possible---and clearly not any more than 5 acres into the park. However, as noted
in my memo concerning your legal rights, the City Council would like you to indicate your family
wishes as to whether you want the land now being used as Hickory Hill Park, to be used either-
partially for cemetery purposes (e.g., no more than 5 acres, or 2 acres), or whether you wish
the area to remain in its current state which is a portion of Hickory Hill Park. As I understand
it, the 40 acre tract outlined in heavy marker in Attachment A has been used as a park since
the late 1960s.
Once you have reviewed these documents, please wdte me or call me at (319) 356-§030--or
I can arrange a telephone conference call with family members, Parks and Recreation Director.
Terry Trueblood and myselfsto discuss these matters. Thank you very much for your
assistance in this matter.
Cordially yours,
City Attorney
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Enclosures
cc: Judy Slezak [daughter of Ruth Kelleher]
Ruby Fleming
Terry Trueblood, Parks and Recreation Director
City Council, FYI
Irving Weber, FYI
Dick Dolezal, FYI
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 8, 1996
To: The Honorable Mayor Naomi J. Novick and Members of the City Council
From: Linda Newman Woito, City Attorney ~
Re: Summary of Conclusions Regarding Legal Opinion: Is the Land East of the City Cemetery
Restricted to Cemetery Use?
In light of the up-coming joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday,
November 13, 1996, I have completed research concerning the above question. However, the
facts and law are complex -- so I present you here with a summary of my conclusions. I will
follow up with a more detailed explanation of the facts and the law next week, under separate
cove r,
The approximately 40 acre tract now being considered for partial cemetery expansion, located
east of the eastern-most portion of the City cemetery, was a private land grant to the City from
Christian and Theresa Galoucher. This land grant was for the express purpose of cemetery use
-- as indicated in the heading of the original 1913 contract to purchase land, as well as the
resolution authorizing execution of the purchase contract, see attached contract and resolution.
However, I think it is fair to say the restrictions are not strongly worded, and are not found in the
deed itself.
As for the applicable law, the general rule regarding changing uses of public land is that a
particular public use can be changed by legislative act, namely, the City Council can pass an
ordinance or resolution dedicating certain land as parkland, or accepting certain land as a park
or cemetery. Iowa follows a different rule where land is given or sold to the City as pdvate land
for a particular purpose -- in this case for cemetery purposes. However, in the case of private
restriction grants, Iowa law provides that the proper party to enforce such land restriction is the
private party or their representative, namely the Christian Galoucher family.
This means that in the absence of the Galoucher family's asserting the cemetery restrictions on
the approximately 40 acres (now being used as Hickory Hill Park), the City may continue to use
these 40 acres as parkland, as cemetery, or both. Stated otherwise, a member of the general
public has no standing to enforce the private restriction on the 40 acres Gaulocher tract for
cemetery uses only. The City may want to attempt to contact the Galoucher family and seek out
their wishes, if any -- as we did in 1980 when the Council changed the 40 acre Woods tract from
cemetery use to parkland.
I will have a more detailed Icgal opinion, with factual background and legal analysis for your
meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 1996.
cc: Terry Trueblood, Parks and Recreation Director
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
Attachments
era.moral mmL {.n re~l,'~ Mnsion a% 7:.)0 p. m-, WaCom
~ ~herao~ ~ ~%al~u~o o~ One ~um~
~ai~a~a~z~ Ol~:.iewa~ha~n~en ~atmoted at a p~i~a ~oting
SaM ~t~e~aa ~s d~ Oe~P~od, ~hieh ee9o~
lgAerea~ the a~ b~o b~en ~dept~ ea~dapprowed,
Wlw t~ffoea~ be 1% ~eallved by t~ Ol~y Oounotl e: lewa Ol~y, Zewi
· ~ ~e ~P ~ t~ Ott7 010~ ~4e~ ~e Aaeeb~ ~tho~l~d,
d~rea~d ~ o~9~d ~o ofite~ ~o a oont~ao~ off ~o~se with
0~1~1~ O~e~ ~e~ ~er~i~ aoPe~ ef ~a'.l oatsto ~ ~
be~g-~diato~ ~o~ ~ha Oakland Oe~e~ ~ Iowa Oily Zow~,
~e~ ~ ~ ~l~a ~ b~ pild when ~atd ~on~rao~'a~lbe
e~ou~ed, ~ ~ b~ce ~ decamped ~nts e~a:~l~nte e~ One
~8~ ~a ~d ~a~ien ~hauao. be~ pal~ e~ial~ ~t2l all
s~d ~eo~ae p~i~,~olu~8 t~ ~teuem~ &t the ~a~e or alx pea
m~ed ~ ~darsteod ~h6t the ~nid o~eu or aald p~aem :h~l ~mve,
~h~ dl~oted, t~ ~a~ n~ a~8 ~ ~o~g on said ~o~
In%al~d ~ M.E. Huelay.
I~I~Z0.W ORui~FtlHO !SRUA~IOg OP BOXIlq ~R BALA'i0g i~E O.q
ABa~BILi~IT AOAIM,q'I' ABUT'?L'IO PROPERPY.
I~ ~3rr&b~ on ~J ?sllow~g &Lloyd, i,~r~ or611ayl, ~ oreeat ~ alle~
~7,%~ 6, lll~ lo~a Oi~y Iowi, iga~%s~ ~e p~o~a~ty ¢bu~ ~e~SO~ ~
s~d et~y ~o ;~ ~.~ e' r~,;. Trrua ~d One .~dreC 2irtean ~tlere
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^TTACH! EI T C (3 pages)
Jo~.naon Co~y~Iowa~ hereinsifter ~alled the vendors,of ~he first part ~nd the
City of Icwa City,Iowa,hereinafter call~ the purchaser of the other
WITN~SE~: That whereas the City Co~.cil of the said city of Iowa City, on
the ?theday of Pebr~ry~A.~1913,passed and adopted a resolution authorizing,
direcking and ~powering its Mayor and City Clerk to mZer in~o a contrac~
for the p~rchaee of the real estate herein ~escr/bed on the terms ~d conditlor
Befer~noe is h~eby made ~o said resolution ~d the same is made a part
her~f~as ~o~h fully ~co~orated h~ein,
No~Therefo~,the sa~ v~dors h~eby sell and convey to ~he said
p~chaser,ths said city of Iowa "City, Iowa, for the e~ of Twelve theeand
~e h~dr~ ~d forty five ( 1~145.~ ) Dollars, the follow~g describe~
pr~isds ~lt~t~ In the Co~ty of Jonson,State of
~t~g at the NE.Cor.of the b~.~ of Sec.ll ~.?~H.~ge 6.W. of the
5th,P.M.~r~ning thence 5~th 130~ feetsthence West 1324 F~t to the west
line of the NE.~ off the N~ of said Sectio~thenc~ Norih on said line
F~t to the Noah l~e of said Section~ thence East 1~0 F~tt~ the place
of begthing, containing 39.83 Acres.
Also the follow~g; Begin~ at the NE. Oor of the NW.~ of the NW.~. of
$ecti~ 11,T~.79.N.H~Ee 5. W~of the 5th,P.M.r~ning th~ce South 150~ ~eet,
th~ce ~est ~88 Peet, th~c~01 Feet to the noah 1~ of said Section,
thence ~at ~7 ~eo~ to the place of begging ~d c~a'ln~g 8.?5 Acres.
Said purchase pPice h~e~ menti~ shall be paid as
~o Thous~ ~11~a($ 2,~.00) ~ the date of the ex~ ~on hereof,and the
~lmnce ther~f on ~bf~ed pab~ents of instsl~ts of ~e ~ous~d Dolls rs
(~ 1~00) ~oh y~ly ~il one-hell of said p~ch~so price shall have
be~ paid~at ehich ~ime,good ~d s~fici~'Werr~ D~ed sho~ing c~'e49 Title
shall be emecu~ by the said V~dors to said p~chaa~, ~d the r~aining
~l~oe o~ said 'purchase price shall be ~d hereby is creat~ to be a first
':All ~f said defer~ paints from ~d sifter the da~e of ~he ex~uticn
th'is ins~r~ ~hall bear in~est at ~he rate of ~ix(6) per c~t ~or
payable m~n~lly. I~ berg ~h~ agre~ ~d ~dersto~ that the said V~o
of the praises her~ =~tt~od shell here and r~e, wh~ dirtied,all of
tee ~imber now ,~ding ~d gro~ing ~ eai~ F,r~to6s,~d ~1]
be p~ld~ desch~r~by th~ sh~d p~rch~er.
T~e is ~ad~ the ees~ce and condition of th~ c~ntract ~d a ffail~e
by the said purchaser to meet ~y of the principal ~d interest at the
maturety thereof shall~at th~ option ~ said V~dor work a forfeiture hereof,
~d the s~ so receiv~ by said V~dor shall be forfeit~ ~d ret~ by
said Vendor as his pr~e~y to be' applyed as and for liquidst~ damages for
.breach of this agre~t~n caee s~it is necessary to inforoe the t~ms
hereof ~d ~n which ~t~if said Vendor,is euceesful herein,a reasonable
s~ shall be taxed in his favor as Air,nays. Fees,as costs in said action~
'J~ ~' In witness whereof the part berne have h~e~to executed this $
agreement the day ~d date first written.
Signed. Christian Galoucher & Theresa Calouch~
Part~of the First Part.
Oi~y of Io~ City.
By G.W. Xoontz. Mayor.
.T.Reddtc~.
City Clerk.
State of Icwa.
S.S.
JoBn son CoLrot y.
Be it r~bered that before me,the undersigned a Notary
P~lio in and for said County,and State,personally apesred Chriet~an
Galoucher, to me ~ersonally known to Be the identical person whose name and
signature are affixed to the e]3cVe amd foregoing ine[r~ment,and who in my
pr~sen. ta acknowledged the 'a~-me and the exectu~ion thereof to be hie own
vo!ur.t&ry act ~nd deed for the purpoee~ herein expressed,and also appeared
George W. Koontz and G~orgo T. Reddick each of whom are to me personally
[n~wn, and each of whc~ by me severally sworn on oathsfor himself did say
that the said ~eor~e l. Xooeatz as Mayor and the said George T.F, eddicl~ as
City Clerk of the maid City of Iowa City, Iowa,and ~hat the aaml a~ixed to
the abc~e said in~.t~.~t is th'e corporate seal off said corpor~tio~ of
Iowa Ci~y,lowa,an~ .that th~ for~&oi~ inetr~ent was signed ~nd sealed in
behalf o~ maid oorporatic~ !ry authority of its City Co, oil,and the said
Ceor&e W. Koontz a~ ¥sy~r ~ George ?.Reddick as City Clex~
colT, c1'&?, lgr., ' .'?P'" '
Witness ,y hand and of-'ioiel I~1 this 2?~h,day of l~ebruary,A. D. 1513.
Signed
N. W. Put erbeugh.
Notary Public.
Payments' Mad e.
Fob.~P.)1913._ ..... $ ~,000.00 Principal
" 17; 191~ ....... 1., 000. O0 ,~
" 17;1914,- ..... ' ~08.70 Interest
" 18; 1915 ...... 548.70 ,,
· 17,1916.-~.-,_ 548.70 ·
Mar
· 4;1916,- ..... 1;000.00 Principal
F'sb.3l; 1917. .....
488.70 Inter oat
If';,
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st
THIS MEUOI~ND~J AGRE~tEhT, ~de this loth d~y of ~h, 1919
by and between ~rl~tian G~ulocher of t~ first part ~nd The
~BZA5 the ~rty of the f~r~t ~,~rt h~s sold ~d conveyed
unto the p~rty of the second part a certain traot of land co~
taSn$~ about 48 ~res located iu East Lucas To~h~p, Johnson
Co~ty~ Iowa. for the 8~ of T,olve Thousand ~e Hundred a~
Fo~y-f~ve (~1~,145.~) Dollars, tn acccrd:~noe with the te~s of
~ o~r~o~n ~r~.'t~ ~=nt~=t heretofore entered Into between the
.:~ar~le~ hereto,'~11' of which purchase ;..rice h~e be~n ~d w~th
the exoe~t~o~ of T~ Hundred Doll~re~
sb~l ~ retained by s~Ad city until ~he ~bstract of
paid to the said ~rty of the firat pa;t;.
P~rty of the first l~rt.
Party of the eeocrid ~rt.
pages)
Ii
I{now All l~[en b.v These
~o the place of b~ginnlngj oon~atnl.~ 39.83 ~cre$, .
Also the following: B~gtnD~ ah ~be i~cr~ea~ ~orner ~f ~h~
~{q ~.[b~.~.~k ..g u.~.~.~.~ r...a ~...~.~ {..~.a ~.[~.~ ~.~ ~...gu~. r.~.~ r... ~.L ..~.~ ~. ~. S~.~sr-.{~ ~
~3~ ~...[b.~.~....~.u~b...~.~Q~...~.~.~.L..~h~n~.~...~.~g...~8...f a.e.~.,...~b.an~ o...,J.~x.~h .....
1~01 fe~t to the North line of said section theng~ [~ ~ ~?.~ ~p .
the ~laee o~ beglnnl~, an~ conta5nin~ 8.75
......................................... t~at ..................~...~ ..........................la~o[ull~ ~ o/*a~ ~rt*~.
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me ~r~all~ ~nomn to be l~t ~tMical ~er*on..~....m~o~e name .~ ......
Graalo~.....and ac~no~l~ l~t execution of t~t ~ame to be....[~ ~.r ....... ~olunlar~ acl and deed.
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AI-I'ACi-I~ENT A (1 page}
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PA~S ~ P~C~TION DEPA/~
MEMO1;~AN DT~
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation eeri g~report
Director
Nove~ber 7, 1996
Cemetery expansion engi
Attached is the engineering report from I~MS Consultants relative
to the possible expansion of Oakland Cemetery. Please note that
the report addresses three contiguous areas in which the
cemetery could possibly expand, two of which are in Hickory Hill
Park.
In order to help you understand what each of these options could
mean with respect to the availability of future burial spaces,
I have prepared the following suchmary:
Disturbed Useable Nu~foer of Years of
_Acres Acres Burial Spaces* Lot Sales
Area A 1.7 .9 450-540 10-12
Area B 1.6 1.2 600-720 14-17
Area C 4.2 2.9 1.450-1,740 34-40
TOT~LS 7.5 5.0 2,500-3,000 58-69
* Based
Attach.
on traditional, full-body burials.
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MMS CONSULTANTS, INC.
1917 S. GILBERT ST. · IOWA CITY · IOWA 52240-4363
OFFICE: 319-351-8282 FAX: (319) 351-8476
Robed D. Mlckelaon
Larry R. Schnl[tjar
Glen D. M~lln~r
J.mea E. Llch~
~nnls J. Kelt~l
Paul V. AndesIon
E~ward H. Bflnton
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L.A.
P.E.
L.S. & P.I
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November 7, 1996
Terry Trueblood, Director
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington
Iowa City. Iowa 52240
Re:
Preliminary Estimate of Cost for Expansion of the Oakland Cemetery
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mr. Trueblood:
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The purpose of this letter is to present an estimate of cost for possible expansion of Oakland
Cemetery in several different ways. This letter will fu:st describe the nature of the problem and
then describe the several areas investigated for the possible expansion of the cemetery.
Statement of the Problem
It is estimated that Oakland Cemetery will be sold out of burial plots in approximately four years.
When the present supply of burial plots are exhausted, it will be necessary to either have
additional spaces available or require that those seeking burial plots look in other cemeteries in the
City.
Oakland Cemetery is located in the northeast part of Iowa City and its northerly, westerly and
southerly borders are immediately adjacent to existing residential development which limits
potential expansion of the cemetery in these dkections. Easterly expansion of the cemetery into
Hickory Hill Park will involve wooded areas and slopes ranging from 2% to 33%.
Areas of Investigation
The first possible cemetery expansion area is located in the Glenview area which is in the extreme
southeast corner of Oakland Cemetery. This area is presently mowed by the cemetery
maintenance crews but the slopes are too steep to permit its use for burial plots. This area is
identified as Area A on the attached Site Plan.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CITY OF IOWA CITY
~C~L"~ OAKLAND CEMETERY EXPANSION
D ~P~Rr~L~ IOWA CITY, IOWA
MAK CMS 11-4-96 1"=600'
MMS CO~S~TA~S, I
Iowa City, low
319--.351--8202
§- 0339-137
The second possible cemetery expansion area involves flattening the top of the ridge that extends
easterly from the present cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. This area is identified as Area B on the
attached Site Plan.
The third possible cemetery expansion area involves flattening the ridge top noted in Area B and
filling a ravine located immediately south of the Area B ridge and immediately east of the existing
fence along the easterly limits of the cemetery. This area is identified as Area C on the attached
Site Plan. Development of Area C includes the improvements proposed for Area B because
access to Area C uses the Area B route.
Cemetery expansion in this area involves filling an existing grass sloped area in the extreme
southeast comer of the present cemetery. (See Figure 1) The slopes in this area are presently too
steep for use as burial plots. Filling would provide additional burial plot area of approximately
0.9 acres out of a total disturbed area of approximately 1.7 acres. Work in this area would also
involve the easterly extension of a storm sewer which presently serves cemetery drives in this
southeast part of the cemetery. A paved cemetery drive could be extended easterly from an
existing cemetery drive and end in a cul-de-sac near the edge off Hickory Hill Park. The cost for
the Area A cemetery expansion is estimated to be ~ a detailed estimate of this cost is
included at the end of this report. · IZ~,, 6,00
Area B
Cemetery expansion in this area involves grading the top of the ridge that extends easterly from
the East edge of the present cemetery into Hickory Hill Park. (See Figure 2) The ridge top could
be flattened by hauling the excess material to Area A. This could be accomplished without
disturbing the existing slopes on the north and south sides of the ridge. The trees along this ridge
are relatively young to this area. The present cemetery custodian can recall mowing this area
approximately 20 to 25 years ago and the topographic mapping used to evaluate the grading in
this area does not show any trees in the areas where grading is contemplated along the top of the
ridge. The Sensitive Areas Inventory, Phase I, identifies this area as having upland woods and
portions of the area as having highly erodible soil with slopes between 18% and 20%. A buffer of
existing trees and vegetation, approximately 80 to 100 feet wide would be maintained between the
easterly limits of the contemplated grading and the nearest trail in Hickory Hill Park. A retaining
wall would be required where the proposed cemetery drive is extended easterly through a portion
of the present cemetery to the ridge top area. This proposed retaining wall is indicated on the site
plan for Area B. Cemetery expansion in Area B would involve disturbing approximately 1.6 acres
to provide additional burial plot area of approximately 1.2 acres. The cost for the Area B
cemetery expansion is estimated to be $ 83,200. A detailed estimate of this cost is included at the
end of this report.
Cemetery expansion in this area involves grading the top of the ridge in Area B above and filling a
ravine located between the top of the ridge and the southerly boundary of Hickory Hill Park. (See
Figure 3) The trees in the ravine area to be filled are in an area that was identified as having trees
at the time that contour mapping was prepared. The Sensitive Area Inventory, Phase I, identifies
this area as upland woods. It does appear that the ravine area is not included in the area identified
as having highly erodible soils with slopes of 18% to 20%. As with Area B, a buffer of existing
trees and vegetation approximately 80 to 100 feet wide would be maintained between the
expanded cemetery area and the nearest foot trail in Hickory Hill Park. The access drive into
Area B would be extended southerly to provide access to the additional bu."ial plots. Cemetery
expansion in AreaC would involve disturbing approximately 4.2 acres to provide additional
burial plot area of approximately 2.9 acres. The cost for the Area C cemetery expansion is
estimated to be $482.800. A detailed estimate of this cost can be found at the end of this report.
Conclusions
Imported fill material accounts for 57% of the estimated consauction costs for the Area A
cemetery expansion and 64% of the estimated construction cost for Area C cemetery
expansion.
The Area B cemetery expansion has an excess of excavation materials amounting to
approximately 5900 cubic yards. This excess quantity of excavation would satisfy
approximately 56% of the imported fill required for the Area A cemetery expansion and
would reduce the construction cost of the Area A cemetery expansion by an estimated
$27,000.
The Area A cemetery expansion plan requires the least amount of removal of wooded area
(0.1 acres +/-). Area B require the next smallest amount of wooded area (1.6 acre) and
Area C requires the largest area (4.2 acre) of wooded area rentoval. The Area B wooded
area is identified as "Upland Woods" in the Iowa City Sensitive Areas Inventory, Phase I.
However, the age of the woods in Area B is relatively young (20 years or less) based on
the cemetery custodian's comments and treeline information shown on topographic
mapping for the area.
Existing slopes in each of the areas ranges as follows:
Slope Range
11 ~ to 25c~
2% to 12%
2% to 33%
it' Area A and Axea B are combined into one cemetery expansion project the overall
project cost would he approximately $175,700 and would result in 2.1 acres of additional
burial plot area from a disturbed area of 3.3 acres. The stand-alone combined cost for
Area A and Area B is $ 209,800.
We trust that the enclosed information is sufficient for your present needs. We would be happy to
meet with you to discuss the information presented above and to answer any questions that may
come from reading this letter report. Please let us know and we will make ourselves available.
Respectfully submitted;
.5to~.~~'ANTS, INC.
teph~'-~ ~ -
Attachments
Attachment A
Table A
Area A Cost Estimate
Item Description
1. Tree Clearing
2. Topsoil Stripping, Stock Piling & Respreading
3. Fencing Removal
4. Earthwork
a. Excavation
b. Trucked-in fill
5. Seeding, Fertilizing & Mulching
6. Storm Sewer
a. Remove Exist
b. 12" dia. RCP
c. 12" dia. FES
d. RipRap
e. Storm MH
7. Asphalt Drive & Cul-de-Sac
8. Silt Fence
Contingencies (15%)
$2,000.00
$3,750.00
$1,425.00
$ 308.00
$62,640.00
$1,470.00
$ 400.00
$4,400.00
$ 350.00
$ 375.00
$1,200.00
$15,000.00
SUBTOTAL $ 95,718.00
$14.382.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCT/ON COST $ 110,100.00
Engineering
Report, Preliminary Design & Cost Estimate
Construction Plans, Specifications & Contact Documents
Bidding & Construction Phase
SUBTOTAL
$ 950.00
$10,050.00
$5,500.00
$16,500.00
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $126,600.00
Attachment A
Table B
Area B Cost Estimate
Item Description
1. Tree Clearing
2. Topsoil Stripping, Stock Piling & Respreading
3. Fencing Removal
4. Earthwork
a. Excavation
b. Haul to adjacent area
5. Seeding, Fertilizing & Mulching
6. Asphalt Drive
7. Retaining Wall(s)
8. Silt Fence
Contingencies (15%)
SUBTOTAL
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST
Amount
$8,000.00
$4~300.00
$1,250.00
$1,320.00
$17,700.00
$1,400.00
$4,500.00
$22,125.00
$62,995.00
~;9,45O.OQ
$ 72,400.00
Engineering
Report, Preliminary Design & Cost Estimate
Construction Plans, Specifications & Contact Documents
Bidding & Construction Phase
$ 950.00
$6,250.00
SUBTOTAL $10,800.00
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ 83,200.00
Attachment A
Table C
Area C Cost Estimate
Item Description
1. Tree Clearing
2. Topsoil Stripping, Stock Piling & Respreading
3. Fencing Removal
4. Earthwork
a. Excavation
b. Trucked-in ffil
5. Seeding, Fertilizing & Mulching
6. Asphalt Drive
7. Retaining Wall(s)
8. Silt Fence
Contingencies (15%)
Amount
$16,400.00
$10,888.00
$1,600.00
$14,690.00
$288,600.00
$3,500.00
$27,500.00
$22,125.00
S6.000,00
SUBTOTAL $ 391,303.00
$59.697.00
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $ 451,000.00
Engineering
Report, Preliminary Design & Cost Estimate
Construction Plans, Specifications & Contact Documents
Bidding & Construction Phase
SUBTOTAL
$ 950.00
$20,250.00
$10,600.00
$31,800.00
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ 482,800.00
C AREA
CiTY EDITOR'. Ma~k Rldolfi (:~19) 383.2450
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Pages 5~dOM
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Photos by Jeff Cook/Ct,~? '~'( T:MES
]Davenport
firefighters
get new duty
Schoolchild' en will
security th i ks to
By Ed Tlbbetts ' Davenport Mayor Pat Gibbs sak
OUAO.CITY TIMES
Davenporl repeller
Don't be alarmed nex! month 1[
you see Davenporl fire trLICkS out.
side cny schools more Of tell.
It doesu't alcan there are more
problems They'll sunpb' be there
as a part of a ae~ cHy initiative
desigaed to provide kids with more
security by putt mg firefighters out
side schools before and after
classes
The idea came from a city
employee who sa~ that it had been
done in St Paid. Mmn
City officials liked the ~dea. asked
the filefighters' un:on about it and
initiated the plan to brulg a trttck
with at least three fuefighters to
schools beginning :n December
· 'All v.e ate is ailOt[lel thTee sets
of eyes and three sets of ears and
maybe some ra d to fonlln 13 i1 lea t loll
out thele as allolher advocate fro'
the chddren." Daxenport Fire Chief
Tom Rt. an sa~d He ~iressed that thv
have extra
new plan
that other cities. such as St Pau
and Fort Wayne. hid. like the pro
gram He also sees it costing htth
money As an added benefit. the pro
gram "introduces a friendly face'
to the kids. lie stud
Ryan said there is no set schedul~
when firefighters will appear. an{
their presence wfil depend on
loads. It ainmg schedules and othe
duties such as respections But
expects the rigs wall visit schools
couple of trams each week
"It's going ,o be oil a randon
basis." he said
The firefighters are receptlv~
1OO
· 'We all feel ~e're as much a par
of the nelgl'.borhood as anybed
else ' said l.t Ra~ Palcz51:skL set
retac..treasurer of the Davenpor
Asset:abort of Fueflghte:-s Loca
:7 He noted :hal becanse tile pro
gl'am lS not n:andatory. that nlake
~t enMer Io ale and doeslfl appear t
fit eflghlers won'i get ravel,. ed Ill R'.3n sad f ef §hrers nlav pair(
an,. p:t)ble:115. bo: ,',!!1 be there ~o a:ound dleschoolbo~ slopandvls
dete~t ;hem The, also can make a w:lh the kl(l$ He added that the rig
qt ic~ .a(o call :~ao ce s iOtlld a :Mll p~obabk be:note v~s~ble ateh
ploblem .u';qc ' 1110nl,11 ~ SChools 311(1 dul-mg th
Mos x hough d~ex'iI iris[ be mouths of ]tie Fear k~[/ell [h
[here ' ~eather )s be,le~
Davenport business
on the front
bus. For
ult the sched-
~tion at 356-
are:
:30 p.m.
:00 p.m.
CITY TRANSIT
bus routes,
; can be found
tion Cable
78 to interact
tching.
stem is owned
y of Iowa City.
service that is
,,m needs your
You can help
)olicies, not
ny vandalism to
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ance in the
~ City Transit
in the state.
{ patrona`ge it
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8/26/95
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STREET~;;~
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Help us to provide you with better service
by hayins the correct chanse ready when
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tions marked ST:
· iowa City Civic Center - ST
· U of I Hospital Cashier's Office
· u of I Credit Union Office
· First National Bank
· Hawkeye State Bank
· Cub Foods
· Drugtown - ST
· Econofoods - ST
· Rochester Avenue Hy-Vee - ST
· Hollywood Boulevard Hy-Vee - ST
Disabled (Special Pass Required): FREE
Elderly (Medicare'Card or
Special Pass Required): 35¢
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Evenin3s after 0:30 p.m.
All day Saturday
For additional fare information call 356-5151
Bus & Shop Coupons
With a qualifying purchase from any
of the participatin`g merchants you
may obtain a bus pass .good for one
free ride. The pass must be validated
by the merchant in order for the driver
to accept it.
TRANSFERS
Free transfers are available to other Iowa City
bus routes and to Coralville Transit System
buses. Please ask for a transfer when fare
is paid. Refer to the reverse side of trans-
fers for specific rules regarding their use.
From 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 3:30- 6~.~
p.m., Monday throu`gh Friday, Iowa
buses will stop only at designated bus
stops. At other times, buses will stop at
any intersection alon`g their routes. To
make sure the driver knows you want to
ride, stand near the curb and wave your
hand as the bus approaches.
TIME
Drivers' watches are set by the weather
channel. Ddvers make every effort to op-
erate on schedule, however, slight varia-
tions can occur.
PASSENGER SAFETY &
CONVENIENCE
For your safety, please DONOF · Stand in the street
· Stand while the bus is movin~ if an
empty seat is available
· Smoke or litter on the bus
· Put your head or arms out the bus
window
· Cross in front of the bus when
leaving
· Stand next to or ahead of the driver
LOST & FOUND ARTICLES
If you believe you have lost an article on
the bus, contact Transit Information at
356-5151. If you find an article, please
8ive it to the driver.
TRANSIT INFORMATION
Iowa City Transit:
Iowa City Transit (TDD Only):
Coralville Transit:
UI CAMBUS:
Johnson County SEATS.
356-5151
1-800-735-2942
351-7711
335-8633
339-6125
WHICH BUS TO TAKE
The bus route is shown on the front
and side scrolls of each bus. For
further information consult the sched-
ule or call Transit Information at 356-
51 51. Our office hours are:
M-F 5:30 a.m. - 0:30 p.m.
Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
INTERACT WITH IOWA CITY TRANSIT
A complete directory of bus routes,
maps rates and services can be found
on Government Information Cable
Channel 4. Call 356-5478 to interact
with Channel 4 while watching.
THIS IS YOUR BUS
The Iowa City Transit System is owned
and operated by the City of Iowa City.
To maintain the excellent service that is
now provided, the system needs your
support and assistance. You can help
by following the safety policies, not
littering, and reporting any vandalism to
the driver.
PEOPLE MAKE THE SYSTEM RUN
Your support and assistance in the
past has made the Iowa City Transit
System one of the best in the state.
Through your continued patronage it
can be even better.
Thank you,
iowa City Transit Drivers and Staff
City Administration
C/~ Council
8/26/9b
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Effective August 26, 1996
Hawkeye
Express
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CLINTON STREET
DOWNTOWN INTERCHANGE
PAHI:~ -- Exact Fare Required.
Help us to provide you with better service
by having the correct chanse ready when
boarding,
Adults (18 yrs and older): 75C
Youth (6 yrs - High School): 50C
Children Under 5 Years Old: FREE
Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Strip Tickets -- 10 rides: $6.50
Monthly Pass Adults: $25.00
Monthly Pass Youth: S20.00
Unlimited dales for the calendar month.
Passes may be purchased at the following
locations -- Stdp tickets available at all loca-
tions marked ST:
iowa City Civic Center - ST
· U of I Hospital Cashier's Office
· U of I Credit Union Office
· First National Bank
· Hawkeye State Bank
· Cub Foods
· Drugtown - ST
· Econofoods- ST
· Rochester Avenue Hy-Vee - ST
· Hollywood Boulevard Hy-Vee - ST
Disabled (Special Pass Required): FREE
Elderly (Medicare'Card or
Special Pass Required): 35C
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Evenings after 6:30 p.m.
All day Saturday
For additional fare information call 356-5151
Bus & Shop Coupons
With a qualifying purchase from any
of the participating merchants you
may obtain a bus pass good for one
free ride. The pass must be validated
by the merchant in order for the driver
to accept it.
TRANSFERS
Free transfers are available to other Iowa City
bus routes and to CoraMile Transit System
buses. Please ask for a transfer when fare
is paid. Refer to the reverse side of trans-
fers for specific rules re,~arding their use.
BUS ST
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p.m., Mo~
buses wi
stops. At
any inter
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14. 1996
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Video of Napoleon Park -- Archeological Review
We have entered into an agreement with the archaeological consultants of Berger and Associ-
ates. the firm that did the archaeological review work in Napoleon Park. We have asked them
to prepare a video of the archaeological work. The goal is to produce an informative video that
can allow our community to better understand questions of history and the archaeological work
that was undertaken. Hopefully the information can be used not only on our public access
channel but also our school system.
We will keep you advised.
cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Bob Hardy