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Home My WebLink About1995-09-26 Correspondence210 Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52245 (319) 354-4668 Sept. 20, 1995 City oflowa City City Council 410 E. Washington St. lowa City, Iowa 52245 Dear City Council: I am writing to inquire about the cultural resource management survey on the parcels of land recen~y acquired by the City of Iowa City. I am interested in submitting a survey bid on the aforementioned land. I am experienced and qualified to complete such a project as I have been active in the field of Cultural Resource Management for the last 6 years. Also, 1 am very familiar with the parcels and have previously done rosearch in the area. By Federal law (Historic Preservation Act of 1%6) any undertaking utilizing Federal monies, insarance or permits are required to complete a survey to inventory all cultural- resources that are to be impacted by said undertaking. Scientific and systematic archaeological and geomorphological surveys are required in such undertakings with the final report being sent with mitigation recommendations to the State Historical Protection Office. The State Historical Protection Office then gives the authorization to proceed with the undertaking. Please contact me if yon are interested in a project bid and I will gladly send one along with my resume. Sincerely, Randy Dickson Preliminary Discussion Draft: June 2, 1995 Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations in Iowa Jointly Prepared by the Association of Iowa Archaeologists (AIA) ~' c,~ the Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA),~.~ := and the State Historical Society of Iowa, ~ in its role as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO} In troduc t i on These archaeological investigation guidelines are intended for two audiences: (1) federal, state, and local agencies and other organizations in need of archaeological services; and (2) professional archaeologists desiring to provide such services in Iowa. For the most part, these guidelines are not new. Various procedural guidelines have been set forth by the Association of Iowa Archaeologists (AIA), the Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) since each organization's inception. This booklet is new, however, as it represents the first time the various guidelines have been integrated into a single document and endorsed by all three organizations. By compiling these guidelines into a single document, it is hoped that the procedures will be clarified. Each of the organizations involved in developing these guidelines has a particular role. The Association of Iowa Archaeologists (AIA) is comprised of professional archaeologists who live or work in Iowa. The AIA has three categories of membership: Fellow, Associate, and Honorary. Fellows and Associates are voting members who form the Executive Council of the AIA and whose role it is to set professional standards regarding the quality and direction of archaeological research and education in Iowa. The AIA has guidelines for Phase I and Phase II investigations, geomorphological assessments, and historic archaeological research. The individual guidelines were discussed, revised, and ultimately adopted by the membership over the course of several meetings between 1986 and 1993. The Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) has statutory authority over a number of archeological matters, including the protection of ancient human remains, the release of site locational information, the operation of a curatorial facility, and the maintenance of the state's archaeological site inve. ntory (Code of Iowa 263B). As part of this responsibility, the OSA has deposits in the field and be able to describe and analyze the ,sits using standard terminology and methods (detailed under Geomorphological Field Work). The geomorphologist should have or be near completion of a post-graduate degree in an earth-science field (geology, physical geography, pedology, Quaternary Studies), or have demonstrated professional expertise in field geomorphology through experience and publications. Previous field work experience in the Upper Midwest is recommended to insure an adequate knowledge of regional stratigraphy, soils, and research issues. It is the responsibility of the project principal investigator and the geomorphologist to integrate the geomorphological investigation into those aspects of the project where questions of context and site preservation potential need to be addressed. Laws Protecting Cultural Resources Federal Laws co CD ~ .ost archaeological work cond. cted in the state is arr d" out pursuant to Section 106 of the National Mistoric R[_e_s~va_~ioh Act. Section 106 mandates that federal agencies take into ~ acc"'~unt the effects of their actions on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. As part of this requirement, the federal agency must consult with the SHPO and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. These review procedures are often referred to as the "Section 106 process," and are set forth in the regulations issued by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (36 CFR 800). The Section 106 process is an important aspect of statewide historic preservation planning. It is intended to identify those historic properties than may be affected by an undertaking, and to devise ways to minimize the adverse effects of the project on the historic properties. Each federal agency is responsible for ensuring that its programs comply with the mandate set forth in Section 106. These Guidelines for Archaeoloqical Investiqations in Iowa are intended to provide guidance to the federal agencies, as those agencies work to fulfill their legal responsibilities. These guidelines specify the minimum amount of technical information necessary to carry out historic properties investigations that will contribute to the statewide preservation plan. Reports which do not meet these standards cannot be integrated into the state's historic properties inventory. In addition to Section 106, federal agencies have other 6 legal responsibilities toward historic properties. Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act sets forth proactive . measures which federal agencies must implement on lands which they own. Likewise, some sections of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) apply to lands owned by federal agencies. As stated above, Section 106 pertains to federal actions (undertakings). Such undertakings can occur on land owned by any entity--a federal or state agency, a local government, or a private individual. All are subiect to Section 106. Undertakings include not only iederally-funded actions, but also such things as federal licensing or permittznq actions. For ~xample, a local economic development activity which includes a Small Business Administration loan guarantee as part of the financing package, is subject to Section 106. An undertaking is defined as "any project, activity, or program that can result in changes in the character or use of historic properties, if any such properties are located in the area of potential effects. The project, activity, or program must be under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency or licensed or assisted by a federal agency. Undertakings include new and continuing projects, activities, or programs and any of their elements not previously considered under Section 106" (36 CFR Part 800.2). The federal agency has legal responsibility for identifying the undertaking and defining its Area of Potential Effect. Regulations specify that the Area of Potential Effect must include areas directly or indirectly impacted by the action. Any individual or entity can challenge a federal agency's definition of an undertaking or its area of effect. Procedures for complying with Section 106 are set forth in 36 CFR Part 800, and are outlined in "The Section 106 Process," below. Before describing the Section 106 process, it should be noted that there are some exceptions to the "normal" procedure. Some agencies have negotiated Programmatic Agreements with the Advisory Council and the SHPO. These Programmatic Agreements allow an agency to implement an alternate procedure for complying with Section 106 for specific agency programs. There is an ever- changing list of Programmatic Agreements. Most Programmatic Agreements are negotiated on a state or regional basis. Some Programmatic Agreements are negotiated on a national level. In these instances, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) negotiates and signs the Programmatic Agreement on behalf of SHPOs. With the Preservation, To date, the Department of Housing and Urban Development the only agency which has Council-approved counterpart regulations. HUD's regulations are approval of the Advisory Council on Historic agencies can operate under counterpart regulations. (HUD) is 7 found at 24 CFR Par~:58.o; C- ,- 358 Magowan Iowa City IA 52246 12 September 1995 Iowa City City Council 410 East Washington Iowa City IA 52240 To the City Council: I saw a back-hoe on Dubuque Street by the river. It was made in Japan. As you know, Japan closes its mm'kets to manufactured goods from this country in order to take care of their workers. Iowa city should take cm'e of Iowa workers and American workers. Please replace this back-hoe with an American one. Thank you. September 12, 1995 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Iowa City 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor and Councilors, As the Chairperson of the Iowa City Downtown Association's Parking and Transit Committee, I would like for you to consider changing the Bus and Shop reimbursement rate from $.50 to $.35 for participating merchants. This would match the cost of the Park and Shop rate and allow us to recruit more participants into the bus portion of the program. Currently we have 76 merchants in the Park and Shop program but only 32 using the Bus and Shop program. The usual reason given for not doing the bus program is the higher cost. When a minimum purchase is $10, the current rate of $.50 is 5% of the sale. The Downtown Association's Park and Shop/Bus and Shop Program expects to bill participants about $190,000 for parking and bus passes in 1995. We are responsible for all administrative costs involved in collecting these fees, including any losses from stores going out of business. Joe Fowler, who is a member of our Committee has indicated that this reduction to $.35 would result in a revenue loss to the City of about $4,000 annually. At $.35 per ride and 313 transit days per year (365 less Sundays), 37 new riders per day would recover these costs. Just 10 new participants giving 4 bus passes each would easily cover the cost to the City for this change in the reimbursement rate. This is very likely to occur. We have also undertaken a marketing program to shoppers and recognize that every bus rider frees a parking space for another customer. We would like to increase bus ridership by the usage of the Bus and Shop program, and with your support, we will. Thank you for I will be available for any questions. considering this matter. Sincere~,//~.~ ~ Gross, Chairperson DTA Parking and Transit Committee cc: Joe Fowler Advertiser Park Free, RIde Free Free ParlOng & Riding - Can't Beat 11~aU lxl ads ~usses are ~ark Free Ride Free! 1 x2 ads Parking Spaces ~W e can her you Shop, Eat Lunch, Get a Good Book, & Park Free? ~'~'~.ike to Park in the Shade? 2x2 ads OME N Ask About FREE Parking and FREE Bus Rides With A Qualifying Purchase Valid For One FREE Bus Ride Guest of:. Expires: Valid For One Hour FREE Parking Guest Or: in the Dubuque St. or Capitol St. Ramps Expires. 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