HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-28 Bd Comm minutesIowa City CATV.Committee
April 22, 1974
Public Works Conference'Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Eskin, Hubbard, Prediger and Welsh
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cordier,'Ehninger, and Russell
CITY STAFF PRESENT:. Bill Neppl
GUESTS: Elliott Full and Ann Loventhal
The meetingwas called to order by Chairperson, Welsh at 7:40 p.m.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION ANDFORMALACTIONS-TAKEN The minutes of April 15,
1974, were reviewed -land the following:corrections were made: "Committee
discussed Appendix B.--'Board`-of Directors (minutes of April 8, 1974), the
Committee moved and seconded .that the Committee's report to the City Council
include with"alternatives-their recommendations for the Council to appoint
a 5 member board to.continue-to advise them on CATV and that two or three of
these board members be:_from the present committee, passed 7-0-1." It was
moved and seconded that. -the minutes, as corrected be approved, 5-0.
Chairperson Welsh appointed.Flo Beth Ehninger,as a committee of one, to work
on the Items of,.Definition and to make a basic list and to distribute
such to the Committee for reactions and comments.
Committee also discussed a memorandum from Chairperson Welsh regarding
Clarification of the..Cable TV' -Rules and Notice of Proposed Rule Making
Inquiry 11069.; This is a summary with indications'_ of implications for Iowa
City. (See Appendix A). Committee members who are going to attend the
convention in -Chicago plan to bring these FCCrulesup with Mike Holland
for reactions and comments.
Committee discussed -two reports in.the Broadband Communications Report,
see -Appendix B. One report dealt with Columbia, Missouri's bidding process
and the other dealt with Mr. John R:B_ateman's report concerning "profit
center"'concepts.
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Chairperson Welsh handed out to ;committee members.coples of the Lakewood
Provisions. Chairperson,Welsh'felt that these provisions were valid and
wanted the Committee members feelings and to:remember that this will have
to be viewed in light.;of.the FCC Clarification Rules. It was moved and
seconded that these Lakewood Provisions, Section VI, (1), (c), (i-x), insofar
as these are not covered in our proviions, that we include these as a point
of reference, passed:S-OCommittee also discussed Section VI, (2).
(See Appendix, Q.
Committee also discussedcorrespondences from Chairperson Welsh to City
Attorney. Hayek and Assistant City Attorney Nancy Vollertsen. City Attorney
Hayek concurred with all three of the assumptions' contained in Chairperson
Welsh's memorandum. (See Appendixes D and E).
Chairperson Welsh passed out a.memorandum regarding the Boulder Permit.
This concerned application for-Certificate of Compliance where special
justification and .waivers had been asked. (See Appendix F).
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Clarification of the ;Cable TV Rules and Notice of Proposed Rule
Making and Inquiry 11069.: A Summary with indication of implications
for Iowa City.
1. Franchising authorities do.not have any jurisdiction or authority
relating to signal'carriage. .While thefranchisormight want to
include a provision requiring the operator to carry all signals
allowable under FCC rules, that is as far as the franchisor can
or should -go (8 )
2. Leapfrogging a joint petition based,on community interest will
be considered in''considering a waiver request (9).
3. The carriage of signals not required by FCC rules is left to the
discretion,of the cible.op.erator. In.those cases, however, where
signals are going to be dropped completely, we want to be apprised
4. The more.successful access experiments are those where a
cooperative effort is.m,ade by -many groups to fill an access channel.
(16). Four access channels (15).
5. It is not the intent .that the cable operator, having provided the
free channels, should now also`pay to program the channels (17).
6. Channel activation the, time trigger provision applies to each
channel individually. Additional special designated channels need
not be provided free of charge.. Reasonable charges can be made (21)_
7. If franchisor requires. two way,.`FCC,requires a showing of the
intended use and.a showing that such a requirement will not adversely
affect the` system's.viability or inhibit it from complying with
the federal goal -`of a'nationwide cable communication grid (22).
8. Privacy: restraints on such activity should not impede system -wide
non -individually addressed "sweeps"' or the operator's acquisition
of information for purposes of ;verifying system integrity, con-
trolling'return -path_ transmissions or billing for pay services (23).
9. Access - free channels. .Unquestionably, in some areas, different
access programsmight.be useful. FCC will entertain petitions for
waiver. Ashowing:in the application for a Certificate of Compliance
must be made: that indicates -what -the nature of the added require^ent
is, 'how it will be implemented, who' will pay for the extra services
and equipment ch 'they. will cost, and how the costs, if borne
by the cable operator; will add to rather than detract from his
overall service offering ;(25).
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10. Reserved time on access channel would be consistent with FCC rules
(28) .
11. FCC concept of educational authority was not meant to restrict the
use of this channel to:the'local:public school board. It is not
the cable operator'sresonsibility to program this channel nor
should he be expected to`(30)
12. Leased Channel's..,:.FCC notes that many authorities are talking about
regulating leased channelrates`. FCC has preempted this area.
FCC has decided.to`prohibit nonfederal regulation of leased
channel "(32-34)
13. FCC does not discourage preferential rate structures (example:
for educational =user ) (35)
14. Technical standards - consideration`to preempting technical
standards or,a moratorium (40).
15. When a franchising authority.has`'the power to comply with FCC rules
(ex: not`limited�by state law) and 'does 'not, a Certificate of
Compliance will riot be:,issued, '(47).
16. Wise to state that the.FCC rules were indeed followed (48).
17. Franchise Selection -.Public Proc eedings (54).
18. Whenever a"franchise application is incorporated by reference in
a franchise it must be made part of; "the application for Certificate
of Compliance_ from FCC. It will be.reviewed for Compliance with
FCC rules,.in such 'a situation (55).
19. The fact.that-.an "offer was, tendered and accepted by the franchising
authority, rather, than 'demanded ".'by` that ` authority makes no practical
difference im the administering of FCC rules (55).
20. It was FCC, intent that 'all.parts of`a franchise area that could be
wired would.be wired"(59). Alternatives: 30 to 60 homes per
mile, cable extended'to "outlying pockets who must pay a specified
cost for 'extended trunk line: (61) . "'Persons excluded must be
informed (63)::
21. County wide systems- a -joint powers agreement or other type of
cooperative arrangement between the communities could help in the
extension of. the services (7:0)'. FCC urges that both the franchisee
and the franchising authority seriously,, think and plan the area's
development pattern over. the term of the franchise so that future
engineering problems' -:'can be avoided (6.9).
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22. FCC is considering a rule imposing a -minimum franchise term,
possibly between -_5 and 7 years. One report suggests increasing
the length to 15 25 years (73, 72)
23. Any substantial change'requires recertification (75).
24. Purchase of system: non -renewal payment of fair market value;
cancellation of franchise depreciated cost with no value assigned
to the franchise (77).
25. FCC is considering adopting rules requiring franchises to contain
specific provisions and,procedures'relating to expiration, can-
cellation and continuation of service (82).
26. Franchise transfers do.not require recertification (82).
27. Subscriber" Rate Regulation -'FCC has intentionally and specifically
limited rate regulation responsibilities to the area of regular
subscriber service? .and;:we:will continue to do so (84). FCC is
preemptingthe': field '(85)-.
28. Subscriber complaint-`in.franchise a'local business office or agent;
this applies to both franchisee and franchisor (86) from now on the
authority'must.specify who will receive -and act on complaints (88).
29 Some communities "require that a'card - outlining procedure for
subscriber.complaints be given each new subscriber (88).
30. FCCinclude the requirement that a: franchise should specifically
contain`provisions allowing for amendments to comply with FCC rules
(90) .
31. FCC has provided a waiver mechanism -for fees up to five percent of
gross subscriber revenues inthose cases where an unusual or ex-
perimental regulatory Iprogram is proposed that can be shown to need
the extra revenue, (93)
32. A definition of gross`subscriber revenues (95).
33. Petitions to justify jfees in excess of three percent should include
both a full description of the special regulatory program contem-
plated and a full accounting of estimated costs (104).
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34.Lump sum payments, will be'.considered within the three percent frame-
work The,one exception: consulting;.fees and expenses. These
should be included'in bidding.documents (107).
35. Extra.Service Package Requirements_(108-118)
Specific equipment or personnel requirements where the benefits are
available 'to all cable users would 'not`be considered payment in kind,
this within the three percent,: closed circuit for a local school
system would be `considered payment in kind.
The key available to all-cable`users (118). Studios, equipment or
mobile vans designated for use or,given specifically to one croup
such, as the`educat_ional authority or a public access group would
not be reasonable.. (118).
36. The franchise fee should be based on regulatory costs. (119)
37, There are serious difficulties,FCC.feels with governmental fundiz:g
of programming ':(121). Relates to the use of the two percent "pad"
in fees.
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Report Vol. 2
reports are taken
No 20.
from the Broadband Communications
. Columbia, Missouri is.also using the Mitre Corp. for help with
franchising procedure. Columbia (which voted down municipal owner-
ship) is now soliciting franchise bids -- in a rather unique way:
Every aspect of_'the'procedure is 'entirely open, and no exparte
communication.:with:members of the'`City Council, the Cable Television
Commission, the City Administration, or the Mitre Corp., other than
those of a constractur.al nature to the'City Counselor, shall be
permitted. "Any such attempted communication may be considered grounds
for rejection of an application by the City." Bidders must pay a
$1500 nonrefundable°fi:ling and processing -fee, proposals will be
accepted only if, they follow, the form' specified in the bid package,
and all proposals will'be publicly.opened on May 28. Items among
the criteria by which bids will be assessed: past record in working
with educational systems; willingness to operate within a particular
rate structure'(past history,regarding'.rate requests is required);
whether selection of operator would further diversify ownership of media
having significant'local coverage;!adequacy.,of service in other owned
and managed cable.systems' stability in management, ownership, and
finances. Such-strict,.procedures and demands may deter a few
applicants, but -'City of Columbia.is not worried. A Mitre study for
City showed Columbia to be a, terrific market for cable, and provided
numerous options for system development that franchisees and the City
could consider.
Cable Consultant John°R. Bateman has some ideas for municipal ownership
of cable, that "can -offer the fariest"'deal _to local businessman,
educators, city.governments City services and the community segments
in general. The system,can.also be financed at a bargain price; nothing
down and twenty, years.%to pay."; Bateman,- speaking before the Southern
California Association of Governments early this month, said that what
is needed is a I "profit center concept" a tri -level arrangement of
inter -connected serviceswith the city building the basic plant.
Level One would provide 10 channels, i.e., the basics, for
about $2.50 per month..subscri er charge.
Level.Two would consist of -20 to 24 channels, providing full
services, with each communi.ty_s:.specia needs being met - like local
programming, special`ed:,, services for,=the blind, the deaf, senior
citizens, homemakers, continued 'ed.,'etc. "To insure financial success
all funding of`software-for these`_special services must be provided
by the 'special rote.rest groups, with labor `provided by students for
college credit and other volunteer labor. Subscriber cost for Level Two
would be around $7.50.to $8.50 per month.
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Level Three Would consist of a 15
year lease of additional
channels, with full°two-way
capacity.
could lease these -A separately -financed group
channels
and independently.develop them - with
services such
as pay. TV programs, security, fire and medical services,
etc. This level would also
allow"for lease of circuits to the business
community and school districts.
Bateman said.that "If such financial
combinations were established
during the conceptual stage;, cities,
partnerships, cable operators and
community interestscould
come together.'and.form a loose -knit con-
sortium of interests, with
revenue bonds paying the way for "a base
system" and income
guaranteedfrom a rangeof leased service channels,"
Section VI. Franchise Provisions and Restrictions.
(1) All franchises granted pursuant to this ordinance shall be
subject to, shall expressly indicate that they are subject to, the
following provisions:
(c) Any franchise granted hereunder shall be subject to the
right of the City:
(i) To repeal.the same for misuse, non-use, or the
failure to comply with the provisions of this ordinance,
or any other local,'state or federal laws, or Federal
Communications Commission rules or regulations.
(ii) To require proper and adequate extension of the
plant and -service `and `maintenance thereof at the highest
practicable standard of efficiency; the City shall require
extension of 'subscriber_service to all residents of the
Iowa City; Area within nine months of franchisee's receipt
of the Federal Communications:Commission (FCC) Certificate
of Compliance,`and.:the City shall further require extension
of subscriber. service' to ',all' -residents of the City within
five years of the date offranchisee's receipt of the
FCC Certificate of -Compliance; 25% of subcribers' premises
in the City shall be wired for reception within two years,
50% within 3'.years,. 75% within 4 years, and 100% shall be
wired within.five years of franchisee's receipt of the FCC
Certificate of Compliance.
(iii) To establish reasonable standards of service and
quality of; products 'and to prevent unjust discrimination
in service or rates`.
(iv). To require continuous and uninterrupted service
to the public in accordance with the terms of the franchise
throughout the entire period thereof.
(v).' To impose such other regulations as may be deter-
mined by'the.Council to be, -conducive to the safety, welfare
and accommodation''of:the,public.
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Section VI. Franchise Provisions and Restrictions.
(1) All franchises granted pursuant to this ordinance shall be
subject to, shall expressly indicate that they are subject to, the
following provisions:
(c) Any franchise granted hereunder shall be subject to the
right of the City:
(i) To repeal.the same for misuse, non-use, or the
failure to comply with the provisions of this ordinance,
or any other local,'state or federal laws, or Federal
Communications Commission rules or regulations.
(ii) To require proper and adequate extension of the
plant and -service `and `maintenance thereof at the highest
practicable standard of efficiency; the City shall require
extension of 'subscriber_service to all residents of the
Iowa City; Area within nine months of franchisee's receipt
of the Federal Communications:Commission (FCC) Certificate
of Compliance,`and.:the City shall further require extension
of subscriber. service' to ',all' -residents of the City within
five years of the date offranchisee's receipt of the
FCC Certificate of -Compliance; 25% of subcribers' premises
in the City shall be wired for reception within two years,
50% within 3'.years,. 75% within 4 years, and 100% shall be
wired within.five years of franchisee's receipt of the FCC
Certificate of Compliance.
(iii) To establish reasonable standards of service and
quality of; products 'and to prevent unjust discrimination
in service or rates`.
(iv). To require continuous and uninterrupted service
to the public in accordance with the terms of the franchise
throughout the entire period thereof.
(v).' To impose such other regulations as may be deter-
mined by'the.Council to be, -conducive to the safety, welfare
and accommodation''of:the,public.
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•(Vi)_ To control and re' use of its'streets,
alleys, bridges and. public places and the space above and
beneath them. every f ranchisce shall pay such part of the
cost of improvement or ,maintenance of streets, alleys,
bridges and :public places as.shall'arise from its use
thereof and :shall protect and save the City harmless from
all damages arising from said use. The franchisee may be
required by.the City to'permit joint use of its property
and appurtenances located in the streets, alleys, and public
places of::the City, -by the City and other utilities insofar
as such joint use -may be°reasonable practicable and upon
payment.of reasonable rental therefor; provided, that in
,the absence.of,agreement, upon application by any franchisee,
the Council shall'provide_for arbitration of the terms and
conditions of such joint, use and the compensation to be paid
therefor; which award :shall be final.
(vii).Through its'appropriately designated representatives,
to inspect all construction or installation work performed
subject to thd-provisions of the franchise and this ordinance,
and. -make. such; inas-.itspections a'it shall find necessary to
insure compliance with the terms of the franchise, this
ordinance`,'other'pertinent.provisions of law.
(ix): At'the expiration -of the term for which this franchise'.
is granted or upon the termination and cancellation as provided
therein, -to -,'require the franchisee to remove at its own
expense any -and all portions'of the CATV System from the public
ways within the:CITY.' _
(x):, To require the franchisee to pay the costs of
publication._of this`, ordinance,.provided such publication is
required`by,law.
(2) Franchise Agreement
(a) The.`applicant awarded a franchise by City Council
Resolution shall execute a,franchise agreement, agreeing to the terms and
provisions of the franchiseand'.Request for Proposal. In addition, the
franchisee shall i.within thirty days of the date of execution of the
franchise agreement, submit',his filing`of.an application for a
Certificate'of Compliance with the Federal Communications Commission. j
Failure of the selected:applicant%_to execute such an agreement within
thirty days of the- `City's demand therefor, or failure to file an
application for a -Certificate-" f Compliance within the time herein
required,` shall be `ground for immediate' revocation of any rights the
applicant may `'have -in the:franchise and forfeiture of the applicant's bid
bond.
It accepts and agrees to all of the provisions
of this ordinance.
TheApplicant has read and examined this
ordinance, accepts -and, agrees I to.all-and agrees to seek from the FCC
a Certificate of Compliance which agrees in all parts with this.
(iii)'. It recognizes the :right of the City to make
reasonable amendments,to thefranchise ordinance during the term of the
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franchise upon sxty days',prior notice to the franchisee or without
notice with respe6,t to emergency amendments.
(iv) It recognizes and agrees that it may be con-
sidered a licensee for the
.-purposes of this ordinance.
(c) No franchise shall be exclusive.
(d) Every franichise.shal'i specifically delineate the
territorial extent -of the which the franchisee is authorized to
operate.
(e) Every franchise shall specifically set forth specific
standards of'which the franchisee must maintain in respect of the
following:
MSignal.Quality_Rdquirements
(ii) Technical- Standards of construction, operation
and maintenance of the System.
(f)- :The,,.Franqhise Agreement shall contain such further
conditions or provisions a's'may be included in the Request for Proposal
and/or negatiate-d.:betwe.en the City :and the franchisee, except that no
such conditions., -or . p; I rovisi6ns shall be such as to conflict with any
provisions % of this ordinance or other- law. In case of such conflict, or
ambiguity between."'a'ny"terms or"provisions of the Franchise Agreement
and this ordinance, -.the words of this ordinance shall control.
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n Monday, April 223 1974, the Iowa City CATV CommiL��e
ould like to review items for inclusion in its report
o the City Council.
trust.I might discuss with you the questions we have
aised prior to that time.`
e are assuming that on the most basic questions your
eaction will be similar to Jay's in that:
1. The first referendum will need to be
exclusively on whether to grant company
A, B C, etc. a franchise.
2. That—the vote of the citizens is not binding
on 'the Council, although the Council can
not grant a franchise to a company without
voter approvale.
3-All.options of the bonding picture riniIephougt�
owaisunclear
If on*any of these• 3 items you have different opinifl:1: LY:a:i
what I informally receivedfromJay, please let me know
right away since these would effect the report of our
committee.
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FROM: Nancy-Vollertsen
RE: Response to Mr. Welsh on CATV
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April 22, 1974,
Mr. Welsh's letter makes inquiry into three basic areas. Thio memo will deal
with the firot of thoue,areaej
1• What ii,the.legal bneie to own, operate, finance and franchise
cable communication in Iowa City?
Chapter 386'of the 1973 Code of Iowa gives a city the power to
authorize and regulate telegraph, telephone, and other electric
wires, and' -'the poles and supports thereof by general and uniform
regulation,and to provide the places where such wires, etc. shall
be placed.,•'Chapter 386 also authorizes cities to grant franchises.
This Chapter is applied to cable television service by Atty. Gen.
Opinion, Sept 25, 1968,(No. 68-9-26), "When exclusive right to
provide cable television service to 'a community is sought from
the City Council,'the applicants and the Council should comply
With provisions of this'::chapter
Given an absence of express statutory authority delegation, cable
television might be.brought under tie umbrella of a municipality's
inherent police powers = the 'authority to deal with issues
affecting the health' safety and general welfare of its citizens.
[Illinois BroadcastingCo. v.:City-of Decatur, 238 NE2d(1968)]
Under a city's home rule powers; if cable television is considered
to be a subject for local rather than statewide concern, then
cities may assert °control under home rule provisions. This was
the position taken'-'n.Capitol Cable, Inc. v. City of Topeka, 495
Ptd 885(1972)1 which interpreted home rule as the power of cities
to determine their local affairs and government subject only to
state statutes ofstatewide concern applicable to all cities.
The court concluded that home'rule`provisions were applicable to
cable. television.: Although this~is not an Iowa court decision
this.may indicate 'a trend in -judicial philosophy.
Chapter 397of the --1973 Code of Iowa gives the city power to pur-
chase, establish, -erect, maintain and operate heating plants,
waterworks,gas works or.electric light or power plants. There
has been, to date,' no extension of this Chapter to apply to
cable television as a, public utility. The meaning of this Chapter
is clear and definite asto.what is included as a public utility,
unlike the Public'Utility Code of.California which defines
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TO: John Hayek
FROM: Nancy Vollertsen
RE:. Response to Mr. -Welsh on CATV
DATE: April 22, 1974
(continuation of Memo to John Hayak, dated,4/22/74)
"public utility" as "the supply of a municipal corp., with means
of communication or means of promoting the public convenience."
What the state statutes appear to do is to allow for the regula-
tion, but not the ownership, of cable television by municipalities.
This is not to say ,that municipalities are prohibited from ownership
but merely that there is no statutory authorization in that Chapter.
One provision of the"state code which might provide for city owner-
ship of cable television is Chapter 404.11 (7). This provides that
municipal corporations shall have the power to levy a tax and
allocate the proceeds thereof to be used "7. for the construction,
acquisition,`operation, and maintenance of an area television
translator_ -'system. Municipal corporations which have granted a
franchise t04 privately owned business or company for cable
transmission or translator service shall be prohibited from
allocating any money..from the recreation fund for the purpose
of this subsection However, a municipal corporation which
owns and operates an area television translator system prior
to granting a�cable transmission .or translator franchise shall
not be prohibited from allocating,money to its system from its
recreation fund."
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From: Bob Welsh
Re; Boulder Permit'
In the application,for Certificate of Compliance, the following Waiver
and Special Justification sections. Those underlined are for waivers.
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6_5 Special rates for.City Housing Residents. (We have thought in terms
of our- pub I i c ordi nance provi si on..)
6.6 Special Rates for Non-profit Corporations. (Included)
7.2 Payment tP Support,the Public Access Channel. (We have provisions for
a different basis of support:
offer special justification. My quess`is we would still need to
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7.12 Costs of Consultants, Initial Costs of Consultants.
7.13 Projected Cost. -and Revenue Estimates
6.4 Educational Access Channels
d.6 Leased Access Channels
b-10 Digital Signals (Not included, .I wonder4in light of ACT, Westinghous '.
and the University whether or not we should reconsider.)
d.13 Programming substaina) portion locally produced.
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1U.2 Local Corporation, Local Non -Profit Corporation. (Not included)
11 Boulder Citizens Forum (We have a different structure, which may or mr,
not need a waiver. My quess is it would.)
In reviewing the Boulder Certificate of Compliance one notes that there art,
relative small':.number,of waivers. It is also interesting to note that in m
cases 0 out of 4) we have suggested different provisions.
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LIST OF MATTERS PENDING:COMMISSION-COUNCIL'DISPOSITIW :
Leased Housing'Program is toreport: to City Council the
reasons why.leases and.subleases,areterminated in the program.
SUMMARY OF DIS CUSSION:AND.FORMAL ACTIONS:TAKEN:
1. Chairman White called the meeting to order. Bosserman
moved the minutes of April4,3,.be approved as written. Frimml
seconded the motion, motion passed 4/0.
2. There was nopublic discussion. _
3. Coordinator Report
The present Leased.Housing,.Program (LHP)'is full but within the
next three months several units are being withdrawn from the
LHP. Of those withdrawing;,_there are three.3-bedroom units which
cause concern for obtaining replacements.^ Landlords are not
willing to lower. their" rental rates;` -therefore, the available
units are not financiallyfeasible"to the program. Two months
ago therewere several larger units offered to the program, but
at that time there,wa§"no I'indication that.,the'-program would have
any .openings for` larger unit - timing was,'•,a factor here. Sheets
suggested .making an` appeal.to the Landlord 'As socia.tion, and
Frimml suggested'placng an•.advertisement in.the newspaper. Seydel
reported that he.has_spoken-with'thetlandlords and they were
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more willing to take the risk of having a' -un it.set ;empty for
three months with high rental rates,Ibeing`charged the remaining
nine months to .tenants than they were of", -`lowering. their rents
for the LHP's feasibility and having: their unit occupied a full
year. Seydel has also had advertisements in the newspaper but
has received little response to the :''effort.
Seydel reported that information concerning the proposed Revised
Section 23 Assistance_Program-has`been_.silent.There is no
indication of -the release ofIL7,allocations or administration
manuals in any housing-or`federal;publications'. However, the
Federal Housing Administrat16h,in.D6s Moines has received Mayor
Czarnecki's letter requesting -,funding for 120 units housing
for the elderly as soon�'as allocations are released.
Seydel received notification that the Governor's Conference on
ay '15,1.974, atzthe Fort Des Moines Hotel,
the Aging would beMay-'15,I
and the meeting".is.opened;to the.publicD. Anyone interested in
attending should' see..Seydel for`more.information concerning
registration.
4. Old Business
The sub -committee's draft of..their.."Housing for the Elderly"
report was presented'. It was recommended that the newly appointed
Commissioners be given,a copy. 11 of the draft and that discussion,
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and acceptance of;the report•be held until the May meeting.
5. New. -Business,.,
White reported that the City, ;Council requested a report be compiled
of the reasons -leases and subleases'in the LHP are terminated.
-why
Seydel responded that.the report would be ready by the next meeting.
The May 1, 1974, meeting is:.cancelled due -to the new Commissioners
not being appointed: until after the date of the May 1, meeting.
6. Frimml moved the meeting be adjourned. Bosserman
seconded the motion, motion=�passed,4/0.
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APPROVED :
Fredine Branson, Chairperson