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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 - 5:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster
STAFF PRESENT:
Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Ockenfels called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. A
quorum of the Commission was not yet present. He stated that he
would consider the meeting as a work session until another
Commission member arrived.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Airport Master Plan - Ockenfels commented on the Scope of
Services and some of the changes suggested by Susan Horowitz and
the Commission members. (Horan arrived and a quorum was present).
Several changes were discussed, including making the Master Plan
drawings compatible with city and county mapping programs, and
emphasizing community involvement.
Horan moved to accept the Scope of Services. Foster seconded the
motion and it passed 3 - 0, with Hicks and Blum being absent.
Ockenfels said the other item for discussion was to select the
consultants to interview. The Commission had decided earlier to
select no more than four firms.
O'Neil asked the Commission members for their top four choices.
O'Neil said Blum had contacted him and had indicated to him his
choices. Ockenfels said Horowitz had contacted him and given him
her selections. After dispussion by the Commission members, the
following firms were selected: 1) McClure Aviation Services Group,
2) Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, 3) Carter & Burgess, Inc. and,
4) Bucher, Willis & Ratliff. O'Neil will schedule interviews for
September 19 and 20, 1994.
ADJOURNMENT:
Foster moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Horan seconded
motion and the meeting was adjourned.
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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
- 5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Ockenfels, Howard Horan, Pat Foster,
Richard Blum
STAFF PRESENT:
Ron O'Neil, Anne Burnside
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Ockenfels called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. A
quorum of the Commission was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the August 16, 1994, meeting were accepted as
submitted.
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES:
Blum moved to approve the expenditures as presented. Foster
seconded the motion and the expenditures were approved 3 - 0, with
Hicks and Horan being absent. O'Neil said that the Commission will
be receiving a bill for about $ 900.00 for repair of the door on
the shop building. He reminded the Commission that ICFS has not
paid rent for the building since it was built in 1967 and their
contract does not require ICFS to pay rent until 1997.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
No items were presented.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Gordon Aircraft Lease - O'Neil said he has discussed the lease
briefly with Dennis Gordon. Gordon is not sure he wants to
continue his business. Blum suggested the issue be tabled and Mr.
Gordon be invited to the next Commission meeting to discuss the
lease.
b. Airport Master Plan - O'Neil said the Commission needs to
discuss funding. The Council has agreed to fund the Master Plan
but it is possible the FAA would fund the project. The FAA should
know in the near future if Iowa City will receive funding.
c. South Hangar Building - Bids are due October 3, 1994, at 4:30.
Ockenfels said to schedule a Commission meeting for October 3,
1994, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the bids.
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d. IDOT AlP Program - O'Neil said there are several projects
that could be applied for through the state program. Included are
obstruction removal, rehabilitation of Runway 12/30, and additional
hard surfaced parking. The Commission discussed the possible
projects and agreed it would be difficult to apply for any projects
until the Master Plan study is completed.
e. Set public hearing: Roof specifications - Blum made a motion
to set a public hearing on October 3, 1994, at 5:30 p.m. to accept
comments from the public on specifications for the roof project for
the Terminal Building and the united Hangar Building.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Ockenfels said there has been a problem with meeting times and
attendance. He suggested scheduling meetings at 5:45 p.m. instead
of 5:30 p.m.
Ockenfels said he has concerns about some of the lighting being
installed in the vicinity of the Airport. 0' Neil said those issues
are reviewed when air space studies are conducted and the City's
Building Department reviews and has to approve the building plans.
COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS:
Horan asked if Hills Bank had received approval from the FAA for
their addition. O'Neil said the bank had filed the proper forms
with the FAA and received a finding of no hazard.
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Blum said he was asked by a Council member if improvements have
been made to the Terminal Building. O'Neil said he surveyed the
building and there are some more serious problems than just peeling
paint. There are several places on the north end where the wood is
dry rotting and will need to be replaced.
Blum asked if everything is set up for the SCCA on September 25.
Horan said he would work 4 hours. Foster said he will work the
other time. O'Neil said the damage deposit is in order and so is
their insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Burnside said she is continuing to work on the issue of surface
water drainage from the Davis property to the property leased by
Iowa City Landscaping. She will keep the Commission informed about
the issue.
O'Neil said he will be on vacation the day of the Michigan game.
Blum said he could close and open the runway for parking. He said
he would check his schedule and get back to O'Neil.
O'Neil said that he needs to know by September 22 if any of the
Commission members plan to attend the FAA AlP Conference in Kansas
City on November 3 and 4.
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The civil Air Patrol has expressed interest in building a hangar at
the Iowa city Airport.
The University of Iowa is interested in discussing the possibility
of building soccer fields at the Airport. O'Neil said that the
Airport would have to receive fair market value to lease any
Airport property. This will be a future Commission agenda item.
SET NEXT MEETING:
The next regular meeting was scheduled for October 18, 1994, at
5:45 p.ni.
ADJOURNMENT:
Horan moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Foster seconded
the motion and the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES
RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Hinkel, Hoppin, Pugh, Wilson, Otto, Pfohl, Seiberling, Kuehl
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Pelton
GUEST:
Terry Dahms
STAFF:
Denney
CALL TO ORDER, INTRODUCTIONS. AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairperson Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Denney said that the November meeting was currently scheduled at the a time he had to be
out-of-town for his 'sister's wedding. He said the options available to the Commission were
rescheduling or going ahead at that meeting time with an alternate staff person. Wilson said
he preferred to change the date, and this was the general consensus. The meeting date in
November was changed to Wednesday, November 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Pugh said he would like to throw out an idea he and Hinkel have discussed. He said they
were talking about doing a walking tour of Pleasant Harris Park the following Saturday.
Wilson suggested they discuss this later in the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 20. 1994 MEETING:
Seiberling corrected the minutes to say "rights of way" rather than "rights of ways" on page
3. Hinkel said that the first sentence of the sixth paragraph did not reflect her statement at
the meeting and the sentence should read "Hinkel state that it is her opinion that, regardless
of whether the Woodlands Ordinance, or a planned housing cluster zone is implement, either
one is going to be a R~ rather large document and WPf somewhat difficult to understand.
The minutes were approved as amended by unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE ORDINANCE:
Wilson said there was no quorum at the last meeting to take action on this item. Wilson said
this was one reason why meeting attendance was very important. Denney said Rockwell had
planned to be at the Commission meeting, but was unable to do so.
Wilson said he attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding the Ordinance
and, when discussing the Ordinance, had tried to be clear that he was expressing his opinions,
not the official position of the RNAC because they had not taken any formal position on the
ordinance due to the lack of a quorum at the August meeting. He said the Planning and
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September 21, 1994
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Zoning Commission had voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance. He said
one item of discussion at the meeting was the usability requirement.
Pugh moved and Hoppin seconded to recommend approval of the draft Neighborhood Open
Space Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED WOODLAND CONSERVATION OVERLAY ZONE:
Denney noted the memorandum from Planning Director Karin Franklin included in the meeting
packet. He said that, since this memo has been written, it has become apparent that this
project will be the main focus of the Urban Planning Division staff time for the upcoming year.
He said that City Council is interested in gaining input regarding the ordinance from the RNAC.
Otto noted that some Commission members have put in a lot of work on the Woodlands
Conservation ordinance as it is, and that changing direction into the overlay zone was rather
unfair to them. Wilson said he felt that the work done on the conservation ordinance will lay
the groundwork for the overlay zone, so he doesn't consider the work a waste of time in any
way. Otto said Melody Rockwell asked him a question that rings in his mind and he thinks
it should be answered before the Commission recommends working on the overlay zone. He
said that the question was "Does the city really need this ordinance?" and he said he doesn't
have an answer. Hinkel said there was considerable support for the ordinance from the
Longfellow neighborhood who had seen the ADS parcel cleared for redevelopment. Seiberling
said that the need for the preservation of urban forests is well documented in the literature.
Wilson noted he worked for a firm in Kentucky and often was involved with redesigning
subdivisions to be compatible with the environment. He noted that often his firm would have
to work to get ordinances changed to allow innovative designs. He said it was a better idea
to have the environmental provisions present in the zoning ordinance to guide development
to be compatible with the environment in the beginning.
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an overlay zone that deals with sensitive areas in a comprehensive manor and that the RNAC
be involved in the process of developing the ordinance. The motion carried unanimously.
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Wilson said it might be a nice idea to write Rockwell a thank-you letter. Pugh moved and'
Hinkel seconded a motion that Wilson write a letter acknowledging Rockwell for her effort.
The motion carried unanimously.
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PLEASANT HARRIS PARK TOUR:
Pugh said Hinkel and Seiberling were talking about doing a walking tour of Pleasant Harris
Park the following Saturday. Wilson asked if other members of the Commission were
interested in doing this. The general consensus was to meet at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and
do a walk through the park, and Pugh said it would take a maximum of 30 minutes.
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September 21, 1994
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RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL UPDATES:
Denney said the IMU Bridge to Iowa Avenue trail is moving forward. The Iowa DOT has
developed the paperwork for local Transportation Enhancement projects, and JCCOG is
assisting Iowa City in filing the necessary forms. He said that the Iowa Department of
Transportation has made a decision on the projects which will be awarded Statewide
Enhancement money and the Highway 6 to Napoleon Park project submitted by Iowa City was
not one of the funded projects. He said he didn't know which projects were selected as the
decision had been made only yesterday. He said that the Crandic Park portion of the trail was
on hold until Coralville finished the Highway 6 renovations in the area, and he was glad that
they waited for the highway construction because the trail improvements would have gotten
torn up in the new construction.
UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
Denney reported on the Sand Hills annexation and rezoning.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Denney said the RTBC has prepared a draft Bicycle Plan for the JCCOG planning area. He
noted that RTBC member Greg Kovaciny has really worked hard on this document. Denney
said the next step was a Trail Plan for the JCCOG planning area.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS:
There were no Commissioners' reports.
FIRST REPORT:
Dahms said that Denney had some registration and pledge forms for the FIRST Third Annual
Bike and Hike. He said he was hoping for big turnout, and that interest has grown steadily
since the first Bike and Hike. He noted that hikers interest in the event has grown over time.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rufine Anciaux, Fred Krause, Gerry Lackender, Terri
Miller, Tom Muller, Frieda Shannon, Mark Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Harold Engen, Patrick Peters
STAFF PRESENT: Bette Meisel, Joyce Phelps
GUESTS PRESENT: Lillian Harbison, Janice Williams-Council of Elders; BB
Ballantyne, Barbara Hackman, Paul Ipsen, Betty McKray, Robert Norris, Abe
Pessin, Woodrow Weeber - SCTV
CALL TO ORDERIINTRO./MINUTES/COE REMARKS/PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Muller called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests.
The minutes were approved as mailed.
Lackenderl Anciaux.
There were no COE Remarks.
Public Discussion
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Robert Norris commented on the number of people who have been coming to
the World War 11 programs and suggested that the sign-in sheets be checked
and those not registered at the Center or on the POST mailing list be sent either
a letter or added to THE POST mailing list.
Everyone agreed that tbis was a good idea.
DISC. OF SEPT. ISSUE OF BOARDS AND ADMINISTRATOR - ANCIAUX
Anciaux pointed out that the Commission now' does many of the ideas
suggested.
Muller pointed out the importance of the point in the newsletter that the
Commission work through Meisel without getting involved with staff who
work with Meisel. He said the Commission should go through MeiHel if they
lVant to hear from staff.
Thompson said he liked input from staff, hut the CommiHsion should not
attempt to 'manage' staff. Everyone concurred that the Commission should not
try to 'micromanage' stuff.
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Muller said he thought it was interesting that the board member in the article
says members should examine how they do after each meeting and he
concurred that as Commissioners we should see whether each of us as
individuals is making a contribution that we need to make in order to keep
abreast of what is going on at the Center and be leaders, etc.
He also pointed out that the Commission is involved in the making of policy
decisions and not get involved in the problems of administration. For example.
he said, if we have a problem with how the Center is run, as Commission
memhers we should go to Meisel. He said he wasn't saying this wasn't
happening, but the Commission needed to understand that as part of their
function,
GIFT FUND REPORT - Phelps
Phelps went over the reports for alI of the iudividual funds within the Gift
Fund - Pool Room, Golf League and Room, Voices of Experience, Class Fees,
Dance Fund, and SSRO.
She reported alI of the groups are solvent and are self-sustaining. It was
agreed that a quarterly report on the entire Gift Fund was often enough.
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BalIantyne said the group had some concerns about the SCTV Mission
Statement and Goals which were written by staff in June 1993. She said the
concern centers around Goal 7 which reads 'Produce original programs which
cover topics of interest to older people and others' and Goal 9 which reads
'Respond to the needs of other service providers, by offering public service
announcements to the elderly in the community'.
BalIantyne said SCTV has been doing #9 all along, but the two programs which
SCTV did on Case Management for ESA and the one on the landfilI were not
acceptable to staff because they did not originate at the Center. She sllid they
feel they could offer a much broader service to the community as a whole if
theiY could include other services that are housed in the building or other
services that are offered to the public within the county.
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She emphasized that this would only supplement what they do here. She said
they videotape at least 4 programs each month and those are shown on
Channel 4, She said this clarification ouly concerns their program 'Mature
Focus' which they create themselves and they would like to feel I1mt iu this
program they can be an outreach service to the community. BalIantyne asked
the Commission for feedback and that they be allowed more creative leeway.
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McKray said, as a new SCTV member, it is confusing because she felt if there is
a service for older people it should be promoted. She also emphasized that it is
important that the community not view the Center as a separate and
segregated part of the community, and programs such as the parking ramp
and the landfill show that seniors are members of the community and as
interested in community issues and problems as any other segment of the
population.
A discussion followed in which the following points were made by Meisel and
the Commission:
* That SCTV should have gone to Fox or Rogusky before coming to the
Commission,
* That the mission statement and goals were written by staff as part of a
request to the City to include SCTV in the plan during the negotiations with
TCI,
* That the goal was and is to get a channel for SCTV as well as staff and
equipment,
* That there is a difference between a volunteer grollp and an activity grollp,
* That the time and resources that it took for the Case Mauagement story was
not in the Center's interest or an effective use of SCTV time.
* That September is not a normal month as far as work load is concerned, but
that taping 4 programs per month was a compromise as there were others that
could be taped.
* That the SCTV people are creative and would like to include other areas
outside the Center and agencies inside the Ceuter in their segments for their
'Mature Fncus' in covering topics of interest to older people,
* That SCTV should be included in the planning being done by the Finance
Committee,
* That the biggest need for SCTV is a staff person.
* That SCTV should be allowed more leeway as reaching out to pllople might
help in fundraising and we shouldn't be so insular,
*That a philosophy should be developed so that there is not any confusion on
what SCTV's purpose is . to promote and advocate for the Center or should it
include any services which serve seniors.
A potential compromise was suggested by Muller that an editorial committee be
appointed by the next Commission meeting mude up of 2 [;taff. 2 SeTV. and 2 SC
Commissioners.
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SENIOR CENTER UPDATE . Meisel
Meisel explained that due to lack of usage the number Cof Centcr parking
spaces in Chauncey Swan has been reduced from 20 to 10 spaces, She also said
if these are not used. they may be cut again.
Meisel said the building will be closed on October 18 because the City plumbing
inspector found that we needed to install a sump pump and the water will be
off all day,
Meisel reminded Commissioners whose appointments will be up this year.
The City requires their appointees to reapply, She said she did not know about
the County, but they should check.
Meisel said the October Commisson will be on the 24th as the Volunteer Dinner
is on the 17th.
She said the information regarding the budget will be discussed at the 24th
meeting and said she hoped the finance committee would agree to meeting
once a week until then.
Meisel asked the Commission to try to attend the September 30th WW II closing
ceremonies at 1:30 PM at Chauncy Swan Park.
Meisel asked the Commission to approve the purchase of the software and
hardware necessary to update the computers in the lab as classes were
starting. This packet which includes: 4 Microsoft Word 5.1, 4 Excel 4.0. 4 Print
ShOPi 4 phonenet connectors, 4 patch cords, 3 MAC SE Accelerators, 4 RAM
256K Shnm Module, 2 hours labor to install accelerators and 2 hours labor to
install software = $3048.00.
Krause moved that the proposal be lIccepted.
Motion carried, all ayes.
Thompsun seconded.
Meisel showed the Commission the publicity the' Center received in the Senior
Four Rivers Journal. All agreed it was very valuable and Muller suggested
Meisel write a letter telling John Adney. publisher of our appreciation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finllnce
Miller
Miller said they will have a
the hudget. She said she
meeting on Octoher 5.
planning meeting in a week and also m~etings on
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Nutrition
Thompson
Thompson said Charlie Duffy is th~ new chair and progr~ss has' been mad~ on
the lease agreement. He said they understood the closings for maintenance
and will cooperate with advance notice: they understand if the Center is closed
for bad weather and they ar~ op~n, th~y ar~ responsible for opening and
closing; snow removal is still a problem becaus~ no ODe has b~en found to do
the job but he is checking some sources; the Senior Dining is willing to
prepare a duty list and cl~aning schedule for th~ Commission; and th~y will
s~Dd th~ annual r~port on the same day they send it to H~ritage.
He said they were puzzled by the last it~m on th~ list which conc~rns the
equipment replacement. He said Duffy said it was in their budget. It was
sugg~sted that this b~ redrafted and item 6 del~t~d.
Volunteer Dinner
Lackender
Lackender said th~ dinner was s~t, hut th~r~ w~r~ other items needed. She
asked about getting a soroity to serve and the ad for the paper.
Meisel said last year's ad was so small that you couldn't read the names very
well. She said if the ad wasn't larger she would b~ willing to not bave one.
Lackender said she would call the Press-Citizen to find out much one half page
would be. Thompson said he would check with the Pan Hellenic Council on
volunteers to serve.
There was discussion on other duties, such as rental of water decanters and
coffee carafes at Aero Rental, transportation if needed, etc.
Volunteer Recognition
Shannon
Shannon said Peters did not go to the Council of Elders as scheduled so they
didn't have tbeir feedhack. She spoke brielly about ideas for next year.
COMMISSION VISITS
Engen ~aid he went to the Council of Elder~ meeting for their moment of
sil~nce and remarks for Clare Maluchnik.
Th~re were no other visit~ reported.
CHAIR TIME . Muller
Muller complimented Anciaux on her article in nm POST.
scheduled to write one for November and Miller in December.
Task Force meeting WIIS cancelled in September.
He said Peters is
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Muller said that Lackender was serving on the Nutrition Committee as a county
appointee and he was encouraged tbal there was no conllict and did not
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amount of effort she put into tbe WW II Commeration and its success.
Meisel said she was glad to commend Braverman and she bas asked her to
prepare a report on the amount of time and money spent on the program, She
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for a program like this.
Meisel said she bas received 3 letters about tbe WW II program.
The meeting adjourned at 5: 10 PM.
Minutes prepared by Joyce Phelps, Senior Center Secretary
Minutes approved by Gerry Lackender, SCC Secretary
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IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20,1994-7:30 PM
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PREUMiNARY
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ann Bovbjerg, Sally Dierks, Dick Gibson, Jane Jakobsen, Tom
Scott, George Starr
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Pete Cooper
STAFF PRESENT:
Franklin, Holecek, Miklo, Rockwell, Haring
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
1. Recommend approval, by a vote of 6-0, the request to extend the preliminary plat
approval for Hunters Run Subdivision, Part 8, to May 3, 1996.
2. Recommend approval, by a vote of 6-0, the text amendments to the City Code Zoning
Chapter Section 14-6E-7, to regulate the location of parking spaces in the Central Busi.
ness Support Zone (CB-5).
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Scott called the formal meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission to order at
7:40 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
ZONING ITEM:
1.
REZ94-0015. Public discussion of a City-initiated application to rezone an area located
generally along Fairchild and Davenport Streets between Dubuque Street and Dodge
Street, and in the 200 block along Bloomington Street, excepting RM-44 zoned properties
along Dubuque Street, from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential, to RNC.12,
Neighborhood Conservation Residential.
Rockwell displayed a color-coded transparency describing the land uses of the properties
located in the area to be rezoned. Rockwell explained the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion had requested staff assistance to review the down zoning from RM-12. to RNC-12 of
the northside area located south of Church Street. The Commission's request immediate-
ly followed the successful rezoning from RM-12 to RNC-12 of the Church Street area
located north of the area now proposed for rezoning. The Commission indicated con.
cerns about potential for redevelopment that will create more apartments under the
existing RM-12 zoning regulations, and its desire to stabilize the existing single-family
residential character of this north side residential area.
Rockwell reported that staff had completed a land use survey of the RM-12 area using
City Assessor's records, City rental records and field survey results. The survey revealed
that the majority (approximately 75%) of the properties within the area are developed with
single-family homes or duplexes. Approximately 54% of the lots contain residences used
as single.family homes. Of these, 62% are owner.occupied. Approximately 21% of the
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lots are developed with duplexes. Approximately 27% of the duplexes are owner-occupied
in that the owner lives in one of the two units. Approximately 16% of the lots contain
multi.family residential uses. The area also contains three religious institutions (Friends,
SI. Wenceslaus, and Zion Lutheran), which own several non-residential properties; four
commercial uses (a doctor's office, a drug store, a music school and an electric substa.
tion), and five rooming houses, one of which is owner-occupied.
Rockwell said the survey indicates the general character of the area is that of a single.
family and duplex neighborhood, with some multi.family buildings, The majority (89%) of
the multi.family buildings tend to be structures that were built as single-family homes, but
were later converted into three or more units. These structures could readily be converted
back to lower density uses. Only three structures within the neighborhood were built as
multi.family buildings. The predominant visual character, as well as the land use charac.
ter of the area, is one. of a single-family/duplex neighborhood rather than a neighborhood
of apartment complexes.
Rockwell said a similar land use survey was conducted last spring for the Church Street
area rezoned from RM-12to RNC-12. In comparing the land use statistics compiled for
the Church Street rezoning to the area now under consideration for rezoning, it is evident
that the current rezoning area has an even higher predominance of single-family and
duplex structures than the Church Street area. Rockwell also noted the current RM-12
zoning designation allows redevelopment of property in this area to maximize the permit-
ted density. It may also lead to the removal of existing housing stock in the area.
The Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12) is intended to stabilize
existing residential neighborhoods by preserving the predominantly single-family/duplex
residential character of these neighborhoods and preventing existing multi-family uses in
these neighborhoods from becoming nonconforming. The RNC-12 zone permits single.
family and duplex structures. The RNC-12 zone also contains special provisions that
allow existing multi.family buildings and rooming houses to continue as conforming uses.
The RNC-12 zone provides:
"All uses or buildings which were conforming to the requirements of Section 14-60-
7 of this Article, Low Density Multi.Family Residential Zone (RNC-12), prior to
January 1, 1993, shall be considered conforming under this Chapter. Any build-
ings containing a conforming use may be torn down and rebuilt, provided it does
not exceed its present density or the density of the zone, whichever is greater, and
it conforms with all other provisions of this Chapter.
Any conforming building containing a conforming use which has been destroyed
or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or a public enemy may be rebuilt to its
present state."
Additionally, Rockwell pointed out that legal nonconforming uses are permitted to continue
as nonconforming uses in the RNC-12 zone, as long as the use is not expanded or the
density increased. However, the establishment of ~ multi-family buildings and rooming
houses is not permitted in the RNC-12 zone. Rezoning the subject area to RNC-12 would
contribute to the goal of stabilizing the character of the neighborhood without creating
nonconforming uses or structures.
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Rockwell stated the proposed RNC-12 zoning designation would be in compliance with
the land use recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan as well as the policy state.
ments contained in the Plan. The inner-city area study and the preservation plan ele.
ments of the Comprehensive Plan contain the goal of preserving and protecting the
existing housing stock of the Northside Neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan also
notes that preVious downzoning efforts in this area were intended to reduce the incentive
to replace older dwellings with new multiple unit structures. The proposed RNC-12 zone
would further promote the achievement of these goals.
Rockwell said given the predominantly single-family/duplex character of the neighborhood,
staff believes there is merit in conserving its character. All but three, or less than 2% of
the 162 residential structures in the area were originally constructed as single.family or
duplex structures. Due to the ages of these structures, they tend to be more affordable
for entry level home buyers than newer single.family or duplex developments. The
existing RM-12 zoning provides incentives for the destruction of single-family and duplex
housing stock, and its replacement with multi-family structures.
Staff recommended that the RM-12 zoned area located along Fairchild and Davenport
Streets between Dubuque and Dodge Streets, and the 200 block along Bloomington
Street be rezoned to RNC-12, Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone.
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of letters, petitions of support, and several in protest of this rezoning. Rockwell said she
had received a number of calls from people, who were told by people circulating a protest
petition, that they would not be able to have rooming units, or would have to reduce or
close some of their units to come into compliance with the RNC-12 rezoning. Rockwell
said this is not the case. If the uses are conforming now, they will continue to be consid-
ered conforming under the RNC-12 zoning.
Rockwell said a few property owners have expressed concern that the portion of the
rezoning area closest to Dubuque Street should remain RM-12, and not be rezoned to
RNC.12. Rockwell asked the Commission members to recall that in the Church Street
rezoning, the land use of the entire western block closest to Dubuque Street was largely
multi.family. She said the Commission and the Council did not exclude this block from
the RNC-12 rezoning. Conserving the western part of the area as it is and not allowing
increased density serves as a buffer between the lower density residential and the RM.44
zone to the west. Rockwell also noted that none of the three structures built as apartments
in the area being considered for rezoning are located in the western portion of that area.
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conforming. Rockwell said she does not believe so. Except for duplex and multi.family
uses converted back to single-family uses, most of the uses have been established for
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should be changed to RM-44. Rockwell said it is not clear what the petition is asking. She
said that Leichty is present tonight, and perhaps would be willing to address this question.
The Commission noted that most all of the addresses on the petition are not even from
this area, including one from Kalona. Rockwell said most of the people signing the
petition are absentee landlords. Rockwell said she received a call from one of the people
who signed the petition, who was not sure what she was signing. The called said she
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was led to believe she would be losing the density that she is currently allowed under RM.
12 zoning. Again, Rockwell stated this would not be the case.
Bovbjerg asked the origin of the fliers received. Rockwell said the Northside Neighbor.
hood Association sent them out.
Public discussion:
Liz Miller. 714 Ronalds Street, President of the Northside Neighborhood Association, said
the neighborhood has hoped for some time that a rezoning of this type would occur,
Miller said the Association has the purposes of informing its residents of the events which
affect the neighborhood, and doing whatever is necessary to maintain and improve the
neighborhood. The Association feels this rezoning is a step towards achieving its objec-
tives. The Association organized volunteers to distribute information on the rezoning door-
to.door to every resident in the rezoning area and bordering areas, There was also an
explanation of the rezoning in the neighborhood newsletter. The Association held a neigh-
borhood meeting on the subject to which everyone was invited on September?, 1994, and
City staff were in attendance. Miller said as has been stated, the majority of the letters
received by the City support this rezoning. Miller also said at the Northside Neighborhood
meeting held on September?, 1994, a vote be taken to get an indication of where people
stood. That vote was 26.1, with a few abstentions. Miller reported the Northside Neigh.
borhood Association Board voted unanimously in favor of the rezoning.
Miller said the neighborhood concern is that the area is in danger of slow, but steady
multi.iamily development. The result would be apartments and parking lots packed
shoulder to shoulder. Miller felt the majority of north side residents would not like to see
that happen. The residents would like to see the neighborhood remain as it is.
Dennis Nowotnv. 51? WashinQton Street, said he has been a property owner in the
neighborhood for about 14 years now and is not in favor of this rezoning. Nowotny has
a four bedroom duplex, which he feels will be considered nonconforming should this
rezoning go through. Nowotny said this will lead to problems as no one will want to
purchase or even look at a structure that is considered nonconforming if he wanted to sell
it in the future. Nowotny was concerned a stigma would be attached to the property as
a result of the rezoning. Nowotny did not see this as a means to increase the value of
his property.
Nowotny did not understand the housing percentages that staff had presented. He felt
virtually everything west of Linn Street was is already multi-family. Nowotny said he felt
no one wrenched any arms or misled anyone to sign the petition. Nowotny did not feel
a $100,000 house could be a starter home for most people either.
Scott asked Nowotny why he felt his duplex would be nonconforming. Nowotny said his
duplex presently has two bedrooms in one unit and four in the other, and allows four
roomers. Nowotny said only two roomers would be allowed Linder the RNC-12 zoning.
Scott clarified that regardless of the number of bedrooms, the RM-12 zone allows four
roomers in each unit of the duplex, for a total of eight. Therefore, Nowotny would not be
nonconforming under the new ordinance. Rockwell said the RNC.12 zone does restrict
the number of roomers, but there is a special provision in the RNC-12 zone that essential.
Iy says if you are conforming under the RM-12 zone, that same density will be allowed in
the RNC-12 zone, and will still be considered conforming.
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said none, that the density provision runs with the land. Nowotny was still concerned that
should the structure be considered a legal exception, a stigma would be created that
would lower its value and make it more difficult to sell. Nowotny said he would not buy
something that is considered nonconforming. Staff and the Commission pointed out that
if the structure is not considered nonconforming now, it would not be nonconforming if the
RNC.12 rezoning is approved. The property would not be listed as nonconforming.
Dierks pointed out the intention of this rezoning is not to restrict the uses currently pres.
ent,butto restrict rebuilding of multi.family structures in the future.
Beth Gauqer. 414 North VanBuren Street, said she is in favor of the rezoning. Gauger
said she is really drawn to the neighborhood due its charm and character, as well as its
architecture and tree.lined streets. Gauger said as a resident of the neighborhood for the
past six years, she has witnessed a genuinely unique atmosphere, an atmosphere that
draws a diversity of people. Gauger said she would feel at a loss if the neighborhood
were to grow in ways that were destructive to the ambiance. Gauger felt it is possible for
the mix of commercial and residential to co-exist together, and this rezoning is a way of
ensuring that the current mix will not greatly change. At the same time, this rezoning will
ensure the landlords will be able to continue to operate their properties as they currently
exist.
Clarence Leichty. 2710 500th Court SW, Kalona, asked about procedures, how many
hearings there would be before the Planning and Zoning Commission, and then the City
Council, and if the property owners would receive continual notification of upcoming
meetings. Leichty did not feel the rezoning would do him any justice. Leichty said the
change from RM.12 to RNC.12 does downzone, as it would go down from two roomers
to one roomer allowed. He was confused about what he had heard tonight. Leichty said
the change in the lot frontage length requirement from 40 to 45 feet would also make his
properties nonconforming as his properties are 40 feet wide. Scott questioned what
Leichty was referring to, because the lot frontage width would not be changed; lot frontage
for a duplex in the RM.12 zone presently and for some time has required 45 feet, which
already makes Leichty's property legally nonconforming. Staff agreed. Leichty questioned
the number of roomers allowable. Staff said he would not need to reduce his roomers as
a result of RNC.12 zoning. Leichty said he had a corner on one of his properties he
would like to fill in and make a right angle and asked if he would be able to fill this in in
the future. Scott said that is a building code issue.
Leichty said thatlwo sides of his property are zoned CB-2, one side is RM-44 and the last
would be touched by this rezoning. He asked if the RNC.12 zoning was right, because
of where and how his property is situated on East Bloomington Street. He felt no major
events would occur affect his property, if the Planning and Zoning Commission would
consider his property exempt from this rezoning. Leichty said if the property were to
develop at an even higher density, such as the RM.44 zoning that was suggested in the
petition, the property may be able to offer some lower rent housing to many people.
Leichty said he could not envision someone pulling an apartment complex in that spot,
however, due to the surrounding zoning.
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MOTION: Starr moved to defer REZ94.0015, until the November 3,1994, meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission. Gibson seconded.
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Dierks said that she will not be present at the November 3 meeting, but hoped the
Commission would approve this item.
The motion carried on a vote of 6-0.
ANNEXATION/REZONING ITEMS:
1. ANN94-0007. REZ94-0012. Public discussion of an application submitted by the City of
Iowa City and Robert and Erma Wolf to annex an approximate 80 acre parcel located
southeast of Sycamore Street and east of Pleasant Valley Golf Course, and rezone the
property from County RS, Suburban Residential, to RFBH, Factory Built Housing Resi-
dential.
Scott announced that the recommendation from the Chair to the Commission tonight
would be to deff;Jr this item to the Commission's formal meeting of November 17,1994.
Scott said the activity that has occurred between Monday night's informal and tonight's
formal meeting has only been known in large measure by staff and himself. Scott said the
blizzard of paper he had received on his fax machine and by telephone led him to the
conclusion that the best way to handle this item would be to defer. Scott said it is unfair
to the Commission to attempt to react to public comments based on information the rest
of the Commission received only as they walked into the meeting tonight. Scott said he
had discussed his proposed action with legal counsel and had been informed by the City
Attorney's Office that he has the authority to ask for a motion to defer this item to time
definite, and not to allow public discussion at this meeting.
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MOTION: Bovbjerg moved to defer ANN94-0007, REZ94-0012, until the November
17,1994, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Jakobsen seconded.
Scott listed the information he had received by fax or mail since Monday, October 17,
1994, as follows:
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Correspondence dated September 22, 1994, for the Johnson County Board of
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A letter dated October 11, 1994, to Steve Lacina from Karin Franklin.
A letter dated October 13, 1994, from Steve Bright to Linda Gentry.
A memorandum from Sarah Holecek regarding the Langenberg tract.
A letter dated October 19,1994, to Linda Gentry from Daniel W. Boyle, attorney
for Sycamore Farms.
A letter to the Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission from Steve
Lacina, Chairperson of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, signed by
Charlie Duffy, Vice-Chair, requesting deferral of this item.
A memorandum from Planning staff listing the conditions, noted by staff and the
Commission for the rezoning.
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A member of the public asked if the public could have copies of these made available to
them. Rockwell stated copies would be made available by tomorrow afternoon, and noted
copies of the conditions of the rezoning were made available to the public at the meeting
tonight.
Franklin and Wolf nodded in the affirmative to waive the 4S-day limitation period to
November 17,1994. .
The motion carried on a vote of 6-0.
A recess was called from 8:30.8:40 p.m.
2. ANN94-0008. REZ94-0013. Public discussion of an application submitted by Windsor
Ridge Development Co. to annex a 2.87 acre tract located north of American Legion Road
and west of Arlington Drive and rezone the property from County RS, Suburban Residen-
tial, to RS-5, Low Density Single. Family Residential.
Scott noted this item will be deferred to the November 3, 1994, Commission meeting in
order for two meetings for public comment to occur.
Rockwell stated the area for annexation and rezoning by the Windsor Ridge Development
Co. had been increased slightly from 2.87 acres to 3.0S acres. In addition to Tract A, the
subject area now includes an .18 acre parcel south of Tract A. The annexation will then
run to the centerline of American Legion Road, which is the customary practice. Rockwell
said the Weinstein property located to the north would remain in the County, but would
not become an island of County land within an incorporated areas as a result of the
proposed annexation. The Weinstein property would remain connected to Johnson
County via the Arlington Drive right-of.way, which varies in width from 80 feet wide where
Arlington Drive meets American Legion Road on the south, and narrows in width to 60
feet at the north edge of Tract A.
Rockwell note the applicant intends to develop single.family residential housing on Tract
A. She said no involuntary annexation of land is proposed. Because there is no incorpo-
rated city within two miles of the proposed annexation, the annexation will not require City
Development Board approval. Rockwell also reported that most of the infrastructure,
including stormwater detention facilities, required for Tract A has already been provided
through previous Windsor Ridge Subdivider's agreements. She affirmed that in accor-
dance with the City's growth policy in the Comprehensive Plan, any additional infrastruc-
ture required for development of Tract A would be paid for entirely by the developer.
Rockwell said the Sensitive Areas Inventory Map. Phase I indicates there are no environ-
mentally sensitive areas located on Tract A.
Staff recommended that the proposed annexation of the 3.0S acre tract located north of
American Legion Road and west of Arlington Drive be approved. Staff also recommended
that the proposed rezoning of the annexation area from County RS to'RS.S be approved,
subject to the developer agreeing to pay all costs associated with providing infrastructure
for development of the subject tract.
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Public discussion:
Alan Weinstein. 3880 Owl Sono Lane SE, read a letter into the record protesting the
annexation of Tract A into the City. He said he and his wife did not care how it is zoned,
but wanted the land to remain part of the existing peninsula of county land to stay physi-
cally attached to the county. Otherwise, he felt they could be easily involuntarily annexed
by the City.
Weinstein noted the Iowa Code prohibits the creation of islands by acts of annexation
(Chapter 368). Weinstein stated the Windsor Ridge Development Co. had accepted
approval of annexation of its 240 acre tract last year that excluded the existing peninsula.
The ruling was made by the City Development Board in accordance with Iowa Code 368.
Weinstein stated that last year, Gary Watts, the developer asked us to withdraw our admit.
ted signed objection to the annexation of Windsor Ridge, because the City Development
Board's peninsula would protect us from being annexed. Weinstein clarified that when
Walls had petitioned to annex this property, the City Development Board in Des Moines
said that the way to avoid isolating the island of Weinstein property was to create a
peninsula. Weinstein then felt it would be neighborly to withdraw their objection. Now just
a year later, Windsor Ridge wants to remove that peninsula. Weinstein noted that Iowa
Code 368 is still in ellect.
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Development in Des Moines, the stall person responsible to the City Development Board,
seeking clarification as to whether Arlington Road may be used as a peninsula. McCann
said the Board's unwritten policy is that a road cannot be used as a peninsula, because
it does not provide sullicient access. Weinstein asked if a designated strip of land running
along Arlington Drive, whether two inches or two feet, would be enough to have it consid-
ered a peninsula. The Secretary of State's ollice said that such a case has never been
tested in court. Weinstein felt such an amount of land would not be a sullicient peninsula;
his property would become an island with an umbilical cord. Weinstein said he under-
stands that a new State law permits Windsor Ridge to ask this Commission for annexation
of Tract A, and the City Development Board does not need to rule in this case. Weinstein
thought the four or five lots the peninsula could become, if annexed, were not critical to
this development, or the developers would never have accepted the peninsula in the first
place. Weinstein said the Commission should know that from the beginning, the
Weinsteins have made Gary Watts the oller that they will be happy to give Watts their
property in exchange for another property, and then he will be free to do as he pleases.
Until Walls accepts this condition, Weinstein urged the Commission to honor the State
ruling of last year and leave his property as part of a real peninsula.
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Drive. Rockwell said this is correct. The Arlington Drive right-of.way will be dedicated to
the City, and contain a City street that is located in the County. Dierks asked who will
maintain the road. Rockwell said the City. .
Weinstein said there are some ethical questions involved here. He viewed what had
happened as a bait and switch operation; one thing was promised, but was switched in
the end. Weinstein said it was hardly a year ago that he gave in to Windsor Ridge in
order to be part of a larger peninsula. He thought the Iowa Code was on his side. The
second question concerned the leller he received from the City and the information dis.
played on the rezoning notification posted on the property, which said nothing about this
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matter involving an annexation as well. Weinstein said if it were not for his persistence,
he would not have known about the annexation. When the City was called and asked why
he was not informed that this includes an annexation, it was suggested that notice to
neighboring property owners is not required for annexations. Weinstein said if this is true,
it makes him very ill. Weinstein said if he should ever be involuntarily annexed into the
City, he will not be able to afford where he lives.
Brian O'Harra. 4725 American Leolon Road, said he lives within 200 feet of this property,
on the south side of American Legion Road and in the County. He said the Windsor
Ridge development changed his life style in small ways. There used to be fish in the
stream nearby. Now, there are none. There is a sewage lift station across the street that
includes a flashing red light and possibly a siren. Although the City included a landscape
hedging to buffer the lift station from the Windsor Ridge residents, it does not buffer it from
the County residents to the south, such as himself.
O'Harra said that Monica Moen had made the statement at the Fringe Area meetings
several months ago that no one had been forced into an annexation from the County to
the City. O'Harra said that usually when a representative of staff says something like this,
they tend to be believed. However, when he sees what is happening to Weinstein, he is
getting nervous himself. O'Harra said all that is needed is for a different Commission to
interpret the matter differently.
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3, 1994, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Gibson seconded.
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to give him some indication as to the policies, understandings and protocols that were
followed a year ago when this annexation occurred, and how this parcel plays into those
understandings. Gibson wanted to know how the law has changed. Gibson said
Weinstein is entitled to a fair hearing. Bovbjerg agreed with Gibson, and said if the law
has changed, this situation should be considered under the old interpretation of the law.
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aware that this tract was excluded from the previous annexation. Rockwell asked Steve
McCann, City Development Board staff, if the City staff is bound by the Board's annex.
ation decision. McCann said he did not think so, but he would confer with the Board's
attorney. McCann called Rockwell back and said the proposed annexation is no longer
under the authority of the City Development Board, because the tract of land under
consideration is located in a non.urbanized area; it is not within two miles of another city.
Rockwell asked McCann if there were provisions that the Board followed in ruling on this
item that might still prevail. McCann told Rockwell that the Board attorney had said this
is not the case.
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she had provided him specific information about the annexation, including the name and
telephone number of Steve McCann, the name of the member of the City Development
Board, who seemed to have the strongest desire for the peninsula to be at least 200 feet
wide, and suggested he contact the attorney at the Secretary of State's office, who
provides legal counsel to the City Development Board. Rockwell also noted that it is
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common courtesy to include mention of the annexation as well as the rezoning in the letter
that is sent to affected area residents. Weinstein added that in the future, it would be
helpful to area residents if the word annexation is also included on the notice of rezoning
that is posted on the property.
Franklin said the interpretation of the City has been consistent since the first time Windsor
Ridge was considered for annexation, which was only for Arlington Drive right-of.way and
the Weinstein property to be excluded from the annexation. It was not until the City went
to the City Development Board, that increasing the width of the peninsula was discussed.
At the interpretation of one rather strong member of the Development Board, who con.
vinced the other members that the widening of the peninsula was appropriate, the Board
approved the annexation with the increased width. Franklin said the City position as to
what constitutes a peninsula has been consistent throughout. Holecek added that from
the legal viewpoint, the city views this as a peninsula regardless of the width, although
one City Develqpment Board member appeared to have a different interpretation.
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Gibson asked if the Weinsteins can be given some legally binding assurance that they will
not be involuntarily annexed into the City. Rockwell said that as it stands now, the 200-
foot wide connection does not give any more assurance than the proposed narrower
connection that is 60 feet to 80 feet wide. Gibson said apparently someone on the City
Development Board thought 200 feet was necessary, otherwise the width would not have
been increased. Rockwell said that one,of the reasons the Board gave was they did not
want emergency service confusion as to who was in the City and who was in the County.
Gibson asked then if the delegated 200 foot width answers that question; it appears to him
a road is a road despite what Is on either side. Rockwell concurred, and stated if any.
thing, the annexation of Windsor Ridge had improved emergency service access, and
narrowing the peninsula of County land would not change that.
Franklin felt that the only way the City would consider an involuntary annexation is if a
relatively small parcel of land was holding up a larger annexation that was in the public
interest to achieve, and this is why the 20% or less provision was recently adopted as part
of the State Code. Franklin said if there was a large annexation south of American Legion
Road, an island (the peninsula and the Weinstein property) may be created. Franklin said
if this was the case, the property to the south could not be annexed. The only way it
could then be annexed would be if the island is 20% or le~s than the size of the area
applying for annexation, and the annexation is viewed to be in the public interest. This
"20%" State law went into effect on July 1, 1994.
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between Gary Walls and Weinstein. Scoll said from where he sits he would be inclined
to give protection to the independent property as opposed to the larger body. Starr asked
if the involuntarily annexed property owner would have to pick up the obligation of all
infrastructure costs. Staff said yes. Bovbjerg said the Commission may want to consider
that these expenses be picked up by the developer.
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DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
1. SUB94.0011. Public discussion of an application submitted by Ed Cole for preliminary
plat approval of Richie Addition, a 10 acre, 20 lot industrial subdivision located on the east
side of South Riverside Drive east of the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
Scott asked if this item had been waived beyond October 20, 1994. Miklo said it had
been waived to November 17,1994.
Public discussion:
There was none.
Public discussion closed.
MOTION: BovbJerg moved to defer SUB94-0011 , to the November 17, 1994, meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Starr seconded. The motion carried on
a vote of 6-0.
2. S-8801. Public discussion of a request submitted by Hunters Run Development Company
to extend the preliminary plat approval for Hunters Run Subdivision, Part 8, to May 3,
1996.
Rockwell said staff recommended approval of the extension to May 3, 1996.
Public discussion:
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MOTION: Dierks moved to approve the request to extend the preliminary plat
approval for Hunters Run Subdivision, Part 8, to May 3, 1996. The motion carried
on a vote of 6-0.
CODE AMENDMENT ITEMS:
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to regulate the location of parl<ing spaces in the Central Business Support Zone (CB-5).
Miklo said staff has distributed an ordinance text amendment which is in the form dis.
cussed at the Monday informal meeting. He said the ordinance would prohibit access to
parking areas from the street and therefore require access from the alley, and would
require that at least 50 percent of the ground floor area be used for commercial uses.
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MOTION: Dierks moved to approve the text amendments to the City Code Zoning
Chapter Section 14.6E.7, to regulate the location of parking spaces in the Central
Business Support Zone (CB-S). Bovbjerg seconded. The motion carried on a vote
of 6.0.
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CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 6.1994. PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION: Bovbjerg Il1qved to approve the minutes of the October 6, 1994, meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Starr seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 4.0-2,
with Gibson and Jakobsen abstaining due to absence.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION INFORMATION:
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Miklo noted a meeting has been tentatively scheduled between the Commission and the
Council at the Council work session on November 7, 1994, at 6:30 p.m. The Council and
the Commission will be discussing the work program for the Sensitive Areas Overlay
Zone, and the Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area Agreement. The meeting will be
held in the City Council Chambers. Bovbjerg and Starr said they may have a conflict that
will prevent them from attending this meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT:
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Kevin Hanick, Kay Irelan, Betty Kelly, Sue Licht, Doug Russell,
Jay Semel, Ginalie Swaim
MEMBERS ABSENT:
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STAFF PRESENT:
Kugler, Miklo, Haring
OTHERS PRESENT:
John Watson, Kevin Munson, Steve South(?)
CALL TO ORDER:
Russell called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
INTRODUCTION OF SCOTT KUGLER. ASSOCIATE PLANNER:
Miklo introduced Scott Kugler, Associate Planner in the Department of Planning and
Community Development. He said Scott comes to Iowa City from South Bend, Indiana, where
he worked as a City Planner. He has a Master's degree with an emphasis in Urban Design,
from ,the University of Cincinnati.
REVIEW OF ADDITION/RENOVATION: TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 320 E. COLLEGE
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Miklo said this item is before the Commission as a requirement of the special exception that
was approved by the Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Ordinance requires that religious
institutions receive a special exception from 'the Board of Adjustment. As in other
circumstances, because the structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, staff
and the Board concurred that the Historic Preservation Commission should review the plans
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Development Program (HRDPI grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa for certain
aspects of the project that will be reviewed by the state.
Miklo said in terms of Historic Preservation Commission review, the Commission should refer
to the Secretary of Interior Standards, a copy of which the members have received. Based
on a review of the Standards and how these apply to the project, Miklo said that he and Sue
Licht reviewed the plans and feel three aspects of the Secretary's Standards are applicable
to this project, numbers 4, 6 and 9. Miklo feels, however, that this project does not conflict
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with any of these standards, that restoration to its original appearance outweighs
considerations for restoration of later additions, and this project does intend to restore the
structure to its original appearance wherever possible. As far as the addition to the west is
concerned, the appearance will follow the design of the original sanctuary structure, though
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The members of the Commission present appeared to be in agreement with these comments.
John Watson, who represents Trinity Episcopal Church, said the structure has been on the
National Register of Historic Places since 1974. The church has been engaged in discussions
concerning what to do with the building for a number of years, and due to the present state
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of disrepair and accessibility problems, it was realized a major renovation needed to be done
soon. Architects who have had experience in historic preservation were carefully evaluated
and the church selected Kevin Munson. The guidelines given to the architects stated that as
much of the original structure should be restored as possible, despite all the renovations over
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Munson said that much of the original 1871 structure has been altered, but feels the plans
submitted would restore the structure very closely to its original form. The restoration will
take place in three phases, two of which will be mostly accomplished in this project, and the
other which will have to wait. Phase 1 will consist of adding on to the front of the latest
addition, which is where the classrooms and administrative offices are located, and will
provide a new entrance and ramp allowing better access for those with disabilities. A new
elevator and stair wells will also be installed. The offices will also be moved to the front of
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The Commission had question about the design of the windows on either side of the entrance
to the new addition. Munson said they have changed the appearance of the windows from
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divides the original two panes window design into a four pane window, which creates a more
vertical look. The Commission preferred the four pane window design as these blend into the
rest of the structure much better.
Miklo said he is comfortable with the submitted plans and feels they comply with the
Secretary of Interior Standards. Miklo feels the only judgement the Commission needs to
make is whether the removal of the south entrance and returning it to its original state
complies with the Secretary of Interior Standard number 4, that states "most properties
change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right
shall be retained and preserved." The Commission stated that it feels the building is an
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MOTION: Semel move to approve the addition/renovation plans to Trinity Episcopal Church,
320 E. College Street. that the H,istoric Preservation Commission finds the plans to be in
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complianco with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, and that it is the
recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission that the windows to the west
addition should be of the four pane design submitted to the Commission this evening. Kelly
seconded.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
DISCUSSION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM {HRDPl GRANT:
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Russell reported that the HRDP grant proposal for the Longfellow neighborhood survey has
been approved for the full funding of $7,500, by the State Historical Society of Iowa. The
area in question will basically cover the Summit and Court Streets corridor, with portions of
Clark and Governor streets included. The purpose of the project is to assess the structures
that exist in this area and the historical significance of the neighborhood.
DISCUSSION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICT ORDINANCE:
Miklo noted the letter in the member packets to the consultants, with additional letters and
comments from Ginalie Swaim and Doug Russell. Miklo said that insignificant changes have
been made to the draft ordinance since the last meeting, and that there was probably some
crossing of paths in the mail as the draft received arrived only shortly after the revisions were
mailed to the consultants, Landscape Research. The Commission noted it is disappointed with
the effort to date by Landscape Research, and that the consultants appear to take the
recommendations by the Commission to date, as merely suggestions. The Commission feels
the draft is very broad and general, and the Commission would like the consultants to prepare
another draft for their consideration.
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DISCUSSION OF MOFFITT COTTAGE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Miklo noted the memorandum regarding this in the member packets, which says the Moffitt
Cottages have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Commission has
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also discussed the possibility of creating a local historic district for these properties. The first
step in this process would require a Commissioner to make contact with the property owners
to explain the procedures and requirements of a local historic district. If it is the
Commission's consensus to proceed with this project, it would be helpful tp have a volunteer
to serve as a Commission liaison with the property owners.
Russell volu,nteered to be the Commission contact person with the Moffit Cottage owners on
Muscatine Avenue, and said he will attempt to invite these property owners to one of the
Commission's scheduled meetings to present the plan to all at one time.
DISCUSSION OF CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLGI GRANT APPLICATIONS:
1 . Dubuaue Street Corridor.
Russell said that Irelan has prepared a draft Certified Local Government grant
application for the Dubuque Street corridor, which covers the area from the Park
Avenue bridge to Jefferson Street. Russell asked that the grant proposal now be
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The Commission noted that the survey of the area that was prepared by Jan Nash, is
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complete. This information now needs to be pulled together, condensed and put into
a National Register of Historic Places nomination. Russell was asked whether this
money can be received from this CLG funding cycle. Miklo said he would have to
check the budget to see if funds for a grant match were available. Miklo said the next
cycle application deadline is June.
Russell asked, if the item was to be delayed until the June funding cycle, how long will
it be before the report will be back from a consultant. Miklo said generally about a
year. The Commission felt this was too long, and appeared to be in favor of getting
the proposal in this CLG funding cycle. Licht feels Dubuque Street is being torn down
as the Commission sits, much too rapidly to delay action. Russell said that if the.
College Hill/Street area residents are in favor, and all indication appears they generally
are in favor, then the Commission should find a way to get it in this funding cycle.
Miklo said that should the Commission wish to get funding from the present cycle,
then a grant proposal should be submitted in writing by December 14, 1994. Semel
said he will assist staff in writing the proposal.
DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING AN ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING:
The Commission decided to schedule its annual planning meeting on Saturday, November 12,
1994, at 9:00 A.M. Miklo reminded the Commission to come prepared with thoughts on
what has happened over the past year, what the Commission has accomplished and what can
be done better. Russell said this is to be a direction setting, priority making type of meeting,
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so he asked the Commission to review the Executive Summary and Neighborhood Strategies
sections of the preservation plan.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES:
1. Auaust 9. 1994.
Russell said he V'!Juld like the discussion of College Street survey to include the
address of every house mentioned and to have each house as a separate paragraph.
Page 2, paragraph 4, should say Frank Riehl, not Reel. Page 2, paragraph 8, should
say Sigma Kappa, not Sigma Chi. Same paragraph, same sentence should say Tom
Laughnan, not Laughlin. Page 3, paragraph 4, third sentence should say" ...Keller's
Lyceum tours were run from this house, instead of through.
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on a vote of 6.0, with Irelan absent.
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Seotember 13, 1994.
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of the I-beams, not the roof design. Semel noted the sentence before this, the word
"guidelines" is misspelled. Semel also noted, page 2, very bottom, Semel would like
the last sentence deleted, or to say something like, Semel agreed, rather than Semel
agreed with Licht, as the way it was written makes it sound like there was a debate
and he was taking sides. Page 3, next to last paragraph, first sentence should say,
"Semel maintained the ordinance was incomorehensible...", not insensible. Page 4,
under Commission information, Russell would like the resolution to be in bold print.
MOTION: Hanick moved to approve the Minutes of the September 13, 1994, meeting
of the Historical Preservation Committee, as corrected. Licht seconded. The motion
carried on a vote of 6.0, with Irelan absent.
COMMISSION INFORMATION/DISCUSSION:
Swaim brought to the Commission a recent article called Partners in Historic Preservation,
from James E. Jacobsen, Preservation Planning Coordinator at the State Historical Society of
Iowa. Swaim noted that the forward/introduction says the Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission is "a strong, vital, savvy Commission with excellent staff support."
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p,m.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 19, 1994
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Beasley, Bill Brandt, Jana Egeland, Bruce
Maurer, Matt Pacha, John Pel ton, Dee
Vanderhoef
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Deb Liddell
STAFF PRESENT:
Howell, Kriz, Moran, Trueblood
FORMAL ACTION Moved by Egeland. seconded by Pacha. to ap~rove the
TAKEN: minutes of the September 28. 1994 meeting as
written. Unanimous.
BY-LAWS:
The commission briefly discussed possible changes
in the Parks and Recreation Commission By-laws.
Trueblood stated he would revise the By-laws and
send them to the commission prior to its next
meeting for review.
FY96 BUDGET: Trueblood stated staff is in process of preparing
the FY96 budget. The proposed budget is due back
to the Finance Department on Wednesday, october 26,
1994, but the commission will have the opportunity
to review it and make any changes at its November
meeting. Trueblood indicated staff would be
recommending major expenditures in the city Plaza,
since much of the site furniture and surface are
starting to deteriorate; in particular, are the
benches and checkerboard square area. The Central
Business District will also be submitting a capital
improvement project to replace the existing plaza
playgroun~ equipment. Staff will propose expansion
of the safety zone around the playground equipment
and playground equipment and surfacing that will
make it accessible.
PARK CLASS-
IFICATIONS/
PURPOSES:
with respect to park classifications/purposes,
Pacha felt the commission needed to focus only on
Hickory Hill Park in establishing guidelines
pertaining to its use, noting the commission
classified all other parks (natural
area/neighborhood/sports/community) at last month's
meeting. Per action taken at the last commission
meeting, each member is to compile a list of five
goals for parks (such as, keeping a park natural;
making it accessible) for discussion at the
November commission meeting.
NOS REPORT:
Vanderhoef reported the Neighborhood Open Space
Plan Ordinance was presented to the city council
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on Tuesday, October 11, 1994. The first
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CHAIR'S
REPORT:
Brandt emphasized if the Neighborhood Open Space
Plan passes it will go into effect in FY96, and
staff should include in their budget requests
additional funding for staff and equipment to
handle the open space/parkland that will be
acquired. Vanderhoef noted staff should also
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Trueblood reported on the following:
618 N. Gilbert Street: An article appeared in the
Iowa city Press-citizen with regard to the
plantings in the city right-of-way which are
creating a site obstruction. The complaint was
recei ved by the Housing and Inspection Services
Department, who then sent a notice to the property
owner. This matter is now being handled by the
city Manager and city council.
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ADJOURNMENT: Moved bv Pelton. seconded by pacha. to adiourn.
Unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
CIVIC CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jason Chen, Mel Dautremont, Ric Graf, Pat
Harvey, Sara Mehlin, Dorothy Paul, Ken Gatlin
Alison Ames Galstad
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ann Shires
STAFF PRESENT:
Anne Burnside, Heather Shank
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
None.
CAIJL TO ORDER:
Chairman, Alison Ames Galstad called the meeting to order at 703
p.m.. A motion to approve the minutes of the August 22, 1994,
meeting was approved unanimously.
PRESENTATION BY MARIANNE MILKMAN
Marianne Milkman introduced to the Commission, City Steps,
HUD's consolidated strategy for housing, services and economic
development, i.e., job creation, for low and very low income people
in the community. Milkman asked Commission members to participate
in scheduled public meetings to talk to individuals about their
needs for housing, jobs and services, i.e., childcare. Milkman
also suggested Commission members go to the soup kitchen and the
Salvation Army dinners. Milkman is going to consider having a
Commission member on the strategy board. The board has the
responsibility of determining the priority needs for funding.
Jason Chen and Dorothy Paul agreed to go to the soup kitchen
lunch. Heather Shank indicated she would go to the Salvation Army
dinner. Ken Gatlin agreed to attend the public meeting at Pheasant
Ridge.
Ric Graf mentioned to Milkman that he felt Hud was becoming
more attentive to aids housing needs. Sara Mehlin informed Milkman
of a needs study that was completed by ISED. Mehlin indicated she
would provide Milkman with the information.
Pat Harvey suggested the Commission would benefit from an
updated assessment of impediments to fair housing.
ORDINANCE REVISION
Alison Ames Galstad indicated that the City Council's
consideration of the revisions in the ordinance was deferred until
October 11, 1994. Galstad stated she will attend the October 11,
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meeting to address questions and she suggested Commissioners attend
as well.
The Commission discussed Karen Kubby's concern that familial
status is not included as a protected class in all places in the
ordinance in which marital status is listed as protected. Kubby
proposed that wherever marital status is listed as a protected
class, familial status also be listed. Anne Burnside mentioned
that familial status protection was added to the housing section of
the ordinance so that the ordinance would be in compliance with
RUD's Fair Housing Act of 1988. The Commission discussed whether
the addition of familial status to every section of the ordinance
that protects marital status was necessary. Anne Burnside
suggested the Commission take the issue under advisement. she
pointed out that the ordinance can be amended in the future if the
Commission determines that changes need to be made. The Commission
unanimously agreed to leave the revised ordinance as is for the
time being. Burnside suggested the legislative history of the
addition of familial status to the Fair Housing Act be researched.
Shank agreed.
Anne Burnside informed the Commission that Marian Karr had
spoken to her regarding the ordinance's inclusion of a fee for the
domestic registry. Burnside stated that although a fee will be
charged, it will no longer be set out in the ordinance~
Naomi Novick went through the ordinance and made editorial
changes. Burnside and Shank agreed to review the changes.
HUMAN RIGHTS BREAKFAST
Heather Shank gave 10 nominations for the human rights awards
to Jason Chen and Mel Dautremont. Jason, Mel and Ann Shires will
pick the award winners by next week. Pat Harvey indicated she and
Ann Shires will take tickets at the breakfast and Alison Ames
Galstad will be the MC. Shank agreed to call Dottie Ray and WSUI
to see if she and Dorothy Paul can promote the breakfast on the
radio. Commission members agreed to talk to people about the
breakfast. Shank agreed to provide each commission member with
ticket order forms and posters.
STATUS OF CURRENT CASES
Shank mentioned that the list of current cases is not complete
but she will have the list completely updated by the next meeting.
The commission members were divided into three teams for the
purpose of probable cause determinations and conciliation. Shank
indicated she would provide Commissioners with information on the
elements of specific discrimination offenses. The Commission
agreed with the suggestion that Burnside and/or Shank attend
conciliations between the parties. Commission members also agreed
to put probable cause determinations in writing. (The team will
submit one determination.)
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OLD BUSINESS
Pat Harvey inquired as to a testing project to determine
discrimination in housing in the Iowa City area. Alison Ames
Galstad informed the group that HUD grants for testing will be
available in December. Dale Helling indicated that he was in
possession of the grant material and he would give it to the
subcommittee. The subcommittee includes Sara Mehlin, Ken Gatlin,
and Pat Harvey.
Galstad mentioned that Community Day was a big success. She
informed the Commission that a great deal of information was
disseminated.
Galstad asked members of the Commission whether anyone had
heard from representatives of the Baha'i of Iowa City. Jason Chen
and Galstad agreed to speak with Michael Cavitt on the Baha'i's
Community Action Group.
Dale Helling reported that the ADA Community Coalition had
formed a subcommittee to appoint the chair and co-chairs of their
group. At the next meeting the mission statement will be selected.
Jason Chen will contact Adrian Wing to see if she would like
to give the Commission an update on her work involving youth and
gangs. He will see if she can come for the next meeting.
Jason Chen announced he had received a letter from John Rogers
thanking him for his speech to 80 international students and asking
him if he would be interested in giving more speeches.
NEW BUSINESS
Commission members approved name tags.
Commission budget will cover the cost of the
order them soon so that they will be available
The Human Right's
tags. Shank will
for the breakfast.
Mel Dautremont announced NOW, was presenting, IIWomen's Images
In The Media,lI featuring a 40 minute film on Thursday, October 20,
1994, at 7 p.m. in the Iowa City Public Library, room B.
Dautremont also informed the commission of a Dawn Atkin's need for
material for her Anthology Lookinq Oueer: Bodv Imaqe & Identitv In
The Lesbian. Bisexual & Gay Community (ies) . Submissions and/or
queries should be sent to: Dawn Atkins, P.O. Box 861, Iowa City, IA
62244-0861. The deadline is January 1, 1995.
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IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 1994
CIVIC CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
DRAFT
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mel Dautremont, Ric Graf, Patricia Harvey,
Dorothy Paul, Alison Ames Galstad
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Sara Mehlin, Jason Chen, Ken Gatlin
STAFF PRESENT:
Anne Burnside, Heather Shank
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Alison Ames Galstad called the meeting to order at 7:07
p. m.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26: Ames Galstad noted
the Minutes of September 26, 1994, were incorrect. Under OLD
BUSINESS it is written, "Jason Chen announced he had received a
letter from John Roberts thanking him for his speech to 80
international students..." Ames Galstad mentioned that the name
should be Mr. John Rogers. Amended minutes approved by Dautremont
and seconded by Graf.
2. STATUS OF ORDINANCE REVISION: Council approved the Ordinance
on the first review and the second vote is tomorrow October 25,
1994. Shank reported that the Council could collapse the second
and third votes tomorrow or they could vote to approve the
ordinance on the second review and hold the third review at the
meeting on November 8, 1994. In theory, if they collapsed the
votes tomorrow, it would become law as soon as it is published.
Naomi Novick asked to review the final form of the ordinance but
Burnside did not see the Ordinance in the Council packet. Burnside
did not anticipate any questions on the final form of the
Ordinance. The only thing that remains to be done is the
administrative task of the Clerk's paper work. It was mentioned
that Ernie Lehman voted against the Ordinance.
RESOLUTION: According to Burnside the revision of an
Ordinance is a major undertaking because there needs to be three
readings and approval of the Council. A resolution is much faster
and efficient when it comes to setting administrative fees. Thus,
fees are generally set by resolution. The resolution on the fees
for the Domestic Registry will go to the Council.
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3. DEVELOPMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEE: DOMESTIC REGISTRY PAPERWORK: The
Commission determined it could make a decision as to the forms to
be adopted for the Domestic Registry at the Commission meeting. It
was agreed that developing a subcommittee to choose the forms would
be too time consuming. The Commission considered San Francisco's,
Minneapolis', Ann Arbor's and Ithica, New York's Domestic Registry
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application forms and decided to adopt a form similar to one used
by Ann Arbor. For termination of the Domestic Partnership, the
Commission decided to adopt some of the language from San
Francisco's termination form as well as language from the form used
in Ithica, New York. Shank agreed to type the necessary forms for
the Clerk's office tomorrow.
4. PROGRESS REPORT ON HOUSING NEEDS: Shank reported on the needs
of the low income and homeless persons she spoke with at the
Salvation Army dinners on October 19 & 20, 1994. One of the major
concerns voiced by persons at the Salvation Army, was their
inability to pay for needed medications. Several people indicated
they ate regularly at the Salvation Army because after they paid
the rent there was no money left for food. One homeless man spoke
of an employers reluctance to hire a person who could not put an
address down on an application form. He wondered whether the City
could come up with an address, other than the emergency housing
shelter, for persons to put on employment applications. Captain
Miller at the Salvation Army informed Shank that people who were
from different countries had a difficult time finding work if they
did not have the appropriate papers.
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Burnside asked how the Commission could assist in assessing
housing needs. Shank suggested Commissioners go to City Steps
public meetings, the Salvation Army dinners or Wesley House
lunches. Shank mentioned that a landlady had expressed the view at
the last public meeting that landlords are reluctant to accept
renters who have certificates or vouchers from the Housing
Authority. This woman indicated that with one of those documents
landlords could not ask a renter for a rental deposit. She said
the Housing Authority provided a damage deposit only after the
person moved out. Burnside suggested looking into the procedure on
rental deposits as it relates to vouchers and certificates.
Graf reported that some people did not understand the system.
One fellow in particular was unaware that it was his responsibility
to find an apartment with a landlord that would accept a voucher.
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do an update on the impediments to housing in Iowa City.
Alison Ames Galstad reported on the future City Steps public
meetings. Heather Shank and Ann Shire agreed to go to the public
meeting on 10/27. Mel Dautremont spoke to Michael Richards about
going to the meetings because of his experience with persons who
are homeless in the Iowa City, Iowa. Graf indicated he would go to
meeting at First National Bank. Ames Galstad agreed to go to the
public meeting at 7:00 p.m., November 3, 1994 at the public
library.
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The committee includes Sara Mehlin, Ken Gatlin and Pat
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committee.
5. REPORT ON DIVERSITY CONFERENCE IN DES MOINES: Shank reported
that she and Chen enjoyed the conference very much. Six hundred
people attended. A group of people from Dubuque discussed how the
city responded to the cross burnings that took place last year.
Shank was impressed by the, effort put forth in Dubuque to eradicate
the idea that their town was racist. She was impressed by the
outreach efforts made by Commissions in other cities and hoped that
Iowa' City's commission could become more involved in public
teaching.
6. HUMAN RIGHTS AGENCY MEETING REPORT: Shank reported that an
Assistant Attorney General advised that all disability cases be
tried in Federal Court because the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled
against the person with disabilities in the last 16 cases it has
encountered. Burnside mentioned that as a practical matter it
might be difficult for people to find lawyers that will take a case
to federal court. She also mentioned that an employer might want
to negotiate if the case is meritorious. It is also her impression
that the Federal Court is narrowly construing reasonable
accommodation in employment. Burnside pointed out that Iowa City's
revised Ordinance adopts some of the language of the ADA.
7. STATUS OF CURRENT CASES: Shank reports that she needs to check
with people who have had their case on file for a long time to
determine whether they are still interested in pursuing their
claim. The cases that are listed as 25% complete are new ones in
which questionnaires have been sent. Shank is ready to give a case
to the conciliation team of Paul, Ames Galstad and Harvey.
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would provide instruction on the elements of the different types of
discrimination. She also agreed to set up the training.
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questions regarding the law and the case.
Paul inquired as to whether a case tracking sheet is still being
used on the cases. Shank stated she is putting one of the sheets
with every new case that comes in. Harvey asked that one of the
tracking sheets be provided to each person on the conciliation team
so that they can determine their time frame for reviewing the case.
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copy of the speech she gave at the Human Rights Breakfast. The
Commissioners thought the breakfast was a great success.
Dautremont indicated someone had pointed out to her that the meat
choices were all pork and this person hoped no one was offended.
Shank stated she wanted the Commission to start planning the
breakfast for next year in the next few months.
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Ames Galstad heard from Michael Cavitt, a representative of the
Baha'i, regarding their Model for Unity proj ect . He formed a
community group and asked persons from the Press Citizen to talk
about the project. Progress has been slow but Cavitt hopes things
will improve in the future. Ames Galstad is going to keep the
Commission apprised of the group's progress.
The Council on Disability Rights and Education, according to
Shank, has adopted a mission statement and developed subcommittees
to address the areas in which persons with disabilities have
concerns, ie., housing, transportation, etc..
9. NEW BUSINESS: Dautremont stated she had just heard of the
Iowa Invests Project, Volunteer Mentor Program. This project is
administered by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. The
goal of the proj ect is to have volunteers help women make the
transition from receiving welfare to entering the workforce. The
Promised Job Program is administered by DHS. First Step is a
clothes closet. Donations are needed of women's clothes so that
persons going to job interviews will have the appropriate dress.
Bigger and taller sizes are needed. Brook Hanna will be at Old
Brick on November 15, 1994.
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