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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-12 Bd Comm. Minutes4,1 0 MINUTES CIVIL. SHVICE COMMISSION MARCH 15, 1977 9:30 a.m. PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Hubbard Anderson Nussor Higdon None RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER'S STAFF: • 1. Prepare for fire entry level test on May 10, 1977. Contact Iowa State University for written and physical tests. 2. Prepare for promotionals in the fire department for July 12, 1977. 3. Prepare for training officer examination on May 10, 1977. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION - Criteria for the fire entry level examination were adopted to conform with last years. The staff will draft criteria for selection of officers in the fire department along the lines of minimum stan- dards outlined in the personnel rules. The entry level test is being given in the fire department as a result of the Department of Labor Agreement regarding training, programs. The Department indicated to the Chief that they would consider the current entry level list valid only until June 8, 1977. Chief Keating requested the Commissioner's to develop a new list, to be effective after that time. `Minutes prepared by C. Morgan %, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES March 29, 1977 , 1:00 P.M. Engineering Comference Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Anderson Hubbard Nusser STAFF PRESENT: Higdon June Higdon gave each of the commission members the new municipal directory. The Commission meeting with the City Council is scheduled for 2:45-3:15 P.M. on Monday, April 4. Hubbard cannot attend, Nusser can attend, and Anderson felt she could probably attend. Twenty-two app7.icants for police officer were selected for oral interviews. Interviews will be scheduled from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00, and 1:00 P.M. -4.o 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 5, 1977, in the Engineering Conference Room at the Civic Center. June Higdon will schedule interviews and provide the Police Department information to do the background checks. Meeting adjourned Prepared by June Higdon 73 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES April 6, 1977 Commission Present: Anderson Hubbard Nusser Staff Present: Higdon Miller Meeting convened at 9:00 A.M., Chairperson Hubbard presiding. Nusser moved the Commission go into executive session to conduct' oral interviews with 22 candidates for the position of police officer. Anderson seconded . Carried. Nine interviews were conducted and at 12:30 there was a lunch break to 1:10 when the Commission reconvened for the remaining 13 interviews. June Higdon was instructed to prepare the following list for signatures of Commission members: David F. Green, III Patricia A. Methe Matthew C. Johnson Gerald E. Knock Douglas L. Van Cleave Kevin A. Prestegard David P. Kelly Mary L. Gaeta Monica K. O'Neil Bruce J. Bartels The next meeting of the Commission was scheduled for April 9, 1977 in the-_-ringineering Conference Room from 1;00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.. Proced'urel matters of the Commission will be discussed. Adjournment at 5:50 P.M.. Prepared by June Higdon 73 9 Fr, 3 0 0 MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE MARCH 24, 1977 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Cain, deProsse, Jakobse n, Neuhauser, Ogesen, Perret, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: Blum STAFF PRESENT: Berlin, Bowlin, Geshwiler, Kraft, Oszman, Schmeiser GUESTS PRESENT: Emil Brandt, Bob Lindberg, Richard Shulman, Steve Victor Vice chairman Ogesen asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting held on February 24, 1977. A motion was made by deprosse, seconded by Vetter, to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously. REPORT ON PLANNING ACTIVITES I. Preparation of City Plan: Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner, told the Committee that all but two of the background reports had been completed and distributed to department heads, indicating that Committee members also had copies of these reports. He said that preparation of the last two reports - "Lamd Forms" ar.i "Economics" - was underway and that these would go out to department heads the following Wednesday. Geshwiler stated that he was pleased with tle progress that had been made in this area, adding that they were it week ahead of schedule with the reports. IT- Zoning Ordinance: Geshwiler ropurted that substantial prugress had been node in this area also. He said that the Staff had had several preliminary conferences with Angela Ryan, Assistant City Attorney, regurding complicutions related to the Zoning Ordinance and facets of the general adoption process. Six working disgTums of single family residential districts had been "dimensioned out," Gestmwrler explained, and would be ready soou !or tine Committee's review. Also. he said, a draft of the overlay district for the river corridor had been prepared by a low student. He noted that the Staff now has a small library of Inning ordi ances from other university towns. lie then went on to discuss several of these, including a pnrticulu rly innovative Zoning ordinance developc�4 ;r. nowldei, !:clorad.. 7410 • -2- III. Citizen Participation: Cl Geshwiler reported that a draft of the General Survey and a summary of the results from the Special Survey had been received from Attic and Cellar and emphasized that it was important to move forward with the General Survey as quickly as possible, so that it would be completed before the end of the current university semester. One of the revisions which needed to be made in the General Survey, he noted, was the incorporation of questions suggested by the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (JCRPC) Committee on Human Services. Geshwiler then reported that the Staff had begun to assemble a rough checklist of goals and objectives for the next stage of the Citizen Partici- pation Program (CPP). In response to a question from Ogesen, Geshwiler said that two of the resources being used as a basis for future goals of the CPP were the Johnson County Land Use Plan and a 1970 publication, "General Community Goals." A CPCC meeting was set for Nonday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing and making necessary revi cions in the draft of the General Survey. TRAFFICWAYS REPORT The Committee discussed the revised draft of this report. Committee member deProsse commented that it was a very good rewrite and that she especially liked the chart which had been added. Other Committee members agreed that the revised report was very well done. A motion was made by Neuhauser, seconded by deProsse, to approve the Trafficways Report as revised. The motion carried unanimously. LAND USE CONCEPTS REPORT Geshwiler explained that there existed two drafts of this report and that the second draft was the clearer of the two. Referring to page 4 of the report, Ogesen suggested that, in the discussion of architectural barriers vs. landscape buffers, it be pointed out that the effectiveness of the lutter wus often seasonal, while the former were effective regardless of the season. It was suggested that the word "barrier," wherever it occurred in the report, be changed to "buffer." Ogesen asked how Figures 1, 2, and S in the report were to be used and wiiva .exacIly they n•fs•rrtd to. Geshwi2ea responded that thebe were the established criteria for the way land uses ultimately would fit together, explaining that when performance levels for the Zoning Ordinance had been established, a table such as this would tie adopted, with specific requirements for the buffering between land uses. 0 0 -3- Several Committee members felt that the concepts dealt with in the report would be clearer if keys to the maps were included, but that in general, the report was interesting and educational. Ogesen commented that some of the concepts presented in the report seemed to be "bigger than Iowa City." Geshwiler explained how a concept such as "neighborhood clusters" could have practical applicability in Iowa City. A motion was made by deProsse, seconded by Vetter, to approve the second draft of the Land Use Concepts report. The motion carried unanimously. Emil Brandt, JCRPC, explained to the Commission that a series of public meetings had been scheduled for the following week, where landowners would have an opportunity to participate in the evaluation of alternate land use Policies for rural Johnson County. Several Committee members expressed interest in attending some of the meetings. UTILITIES REPORT There was some discussion of whether or not there were gas lines running through a piece of property referred to as Heritage Hills. Steve Victor, attorney, told the Committee that the gas lines did not run through the commercial piece of property there owned by Mr. Braverman but that they did run through a 40 -acre tract to the south. The Committee then discussed the possibility of rezoning certain parcels % of land, specifically those at Mormon Trek Blvd. and Benton Street; at Scott Y. Boulevard and Court Street; and at Rochester and First Avenue. In conjunction with this, there was a discussion of when exactly was the proper time to impose a moratorium on building, so that the Comprehensive Plan cou 1d he finalized without complication. Richard Shulman, 1803 Calvin Court, Iowa City, told the Commission that one of the parcels under discussion, a 15 -acre tract, had been bought because it was zoned commercial. lie said that specific plans had been made for this piece of property and that the plans were dependent upon commercial zoning. He objected to the suggestion that it might be rezoned. He later requested that the tape recording of this meeting not be erased. The Committee then discussed the problem of local water pollution. Committee member Neuhauser commented that she felt the City should not be responsible for cleaning up water which had been polluted elsewhere Geshwiler stated that Bell Telephone was going to build a microwave tower in the northeast part of the City and that, therefore, "microwave corridors" would have to be established. lie said that building in these corridors would be prohibited. At the present time, he added, the exact posh of the nicro- waves was not known. The Committee disru�svd rhe possibility of o:anhlishinh. a pulicy requiring telephone cables wtucli fall to [ne ground to be tbeo buried underground, rattler than restrung no poles. Geshwiler ndvised that it was pnssiblr to make such a requirement. -4- dcl'rosse suggested that the paragraph on population figures in this report be clarified. A motion was made by Ncuhauscr, seconded by Ferret, to approve the Utilities Report. 'Ihe motion carried unanimously. CITIZGN PARTICIPATION The Committee discussed the summary of the Special Survey which had been prepared by Attic and Cellar. Neuhauser and several other Committee members suggested that a summary containing hard data only and excluding individual comments be sent out. Geshwiler told the Committee that authorization to extend the contract with Sasaki and Associates and Attic and Cellar was needed. The mock-up of the General Survcy was passed around and briefly discussed. Geshwiler said that plans were for the General Survey to be printed up in the first third of April and mailed out the last week of April. A motion was made by Cain, seconded by Jakobsen, to recommend extension of the contract with Attic and Cellar and Sasaki Associates at no increased cost and that the importance of the final report be emphasized and that it be a useful document for future planning. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned, Prepared by:WU 1;1 en Oszm DCD Approved by; �--A,i4,� & � Pat ri via Cain Secrr�t.ury, CP(IC 0 0 MINUIFUS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING COMMFITIiE MARCH 31, 1977 -- 7:00 A.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Neuhauser, Ogesen, Cain, fetter, Jakobsen, Perret, deProsse Blum STAFF PRESENT: Kraft, Geshwiler, Martzahn, Milkman, Eggers, Child SLMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Committee members reviewed and discussed the Staff's revision of the Citizen Participation General Survey. Revisions and corrections were suggested. Lolly Eggers, Director of the Public Library, suggested inclusion of cultural, educational and recreational elements in the General Survey. Committee members authorized the Staff to submit the final draft to Sasaki Associates. Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner, stated that the General Survey in final "draft" form would be sent to Sasaki Associates in the afternoon. The meeting adjourned. Prepared by: l /u - Sherry Ci ld, DCD Secretary Approved by: / tt Putt Cain, CPCC Secretary MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE; MARCH 24, 1977 LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Farber, Kirkman, Moore, Ostedgaard, Ri chers on MEMBERS ABSENT: Bczanson, Hyman, Newsome STArr PRESENT: Westgate, McGuire, Eggers, Kelley Recommendation to City Council That the City legal staff be asked to provide an opinion on the power of the City Council to contract to provide library service to other municipalities. Summary of Discussion and Action Taken The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on the 24th day of March, 1977 with President Farber presiding,. Minutes of the regular meeting_, of February 24, 1977 were accepted. Ostedgaard/Kirkman. Disbursements E financial reports were approved as presented. Kirkman/Moore. Director's Report attached. President Farber reported on the new leadership for FRIENDS of Iowa City Public Library starting with the annual meeting April 20. Ann redderson and Dottie Ray have agreed to serve as co -chairpersons. He also reminded the Board that t:he r.nunciI will be making three appointments to the Library board about June 1. "lie terms of L'uch a n, Bezanson and Richerson end June 30. The proposed site for the ii.br dry wd . araii revi«•w •;l. 1'i e.:ucsien with city officials confirmed that the sits i:. tante en:nilth t., 111(-(1 tha Budr•d's minimum site needs which cdll for dl public except meeting rooms, restrooms and media production service on the first level. Tile amount (A exlen:,iun into rhe Cnlleee sleet right-of-way is flexible depending on the dr -sign and functional needs of both the mall and the library. The Director was requested to meet with the ref•resenfetivrs of the architectural firm who is designing the mall to discuss library ,nnrnrnc i! the l i brary i s f la••nd on '"r-4 4 F l.. W • -2 • The letter and questionnaire to ar(•hifectural firms interested in the building project was approved as presented (Richerson / Osted- gaard). It will be mailed Friday, March 25 with replies due on April 18. A meeting was scheduled for May 3 for initial screen- ing of applicants and the Board will meet with consultant Roh if on May 5 for final screening preliminary to interviews. The memo from Julie Vann regarding the architectural barriers program and the recommendation of Hansen, Lind F, Meyer not to place a chair -lift in the library was received and placed on file. The possibility of constructing, ramps into the meeting rooms will be explored with her further. The Board directed the Director to screen proposed city policies that might affect the library and library employees 6 bring pertinent items to their attention. A draft of a travel poli cy for the library will be developed following the council's approval of the proposed travel policy and brought to the Library Board for review and adoption. Following discussion of some of the problems currently developing over contract, fee and reciprocal library services to various jurisdictions, it was decided to request that the City Council seek a legal opinion regarding the city's power to contract for the Library Board to provide library service to other municipalities. It was felt this might alert both bodies to possible legal prob- lems and insure that any contracts developed will address both the specific requirements of a library services contract and the city's general requirements for conlrart service. The meeting time for the regular April 28th Board meeting has been moved to 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submit ted, V..�, gr -IL �'- Vivian Bucran, Secretary 0 Director's Report March 24, 1977 The FY1977 budget year has reached the three-quarter point and except for $4,500 repair to boiler, and heating system, is pretty much on schedule. I think we can absorb at least half of the unbudgeted boiler expense into our regular budget. Cost of books and periodicals continues to rise. Although the average book price increased quite modestly in 1976, those sub- jects showing the greatest increase - fiction, children's books, art, biography, history, travel, technology, psychology, educa- tion, poetry and drama - were all subjects that make up a large proportion of our annual purchases. That is, public library materials increased at a more rapid rate than many academic E professional subjects such as law, medicine, sociology and econ- r,rnics, some of which even declined. Some reference materials have increased so astronomically in recent years that we can no longer justify purchase. It is not uncommon for the price to jump from 25 - 100t in one year. February was a month of few problems and lots of use. No major breakdown of equipment or new repair to the building was requ- ired - something of a record. February use statistically broke records left and right. The monthly average for people entering the building jumped to 103 per hour. The figure for the past 18 months has hovered around 88 per hour. Items checked out per hour was also at an all-time high for the adult department(93.2) Children's rate of 52,8 was lower than June, July and September of 1976. The Recreation Department's second leisure time survey once ap.ain revealed the interest in readinp, by Iowa City residents. The sununer survey placed reading beuund of ter bwinwiinp, as lire preferred way to spend leisure time. In the fall survey, readinp, was num- ber one. Other high ran Vi np interests also impact on use of the library. Arts and 1-Y fts, sewing mi-: 1+�m,iIb (roiik.sd 2, 6 1. 4) are all suLjects in high demand at the library. Reading w ds first or second in all agc groupb and in all income yruupb. The Audio -Visual preview room ie now scheduled to open April 1. The small bequest from Gifts E Request has converted this former, storage area into a small but uu ful ar-r,a for previewing Siam films and 6J ideitape prebc-ntatiOfIt, di mJ iur use .:! I. fit !%ecuraak f!iurvfilm reader which requires a semi -dark arra. • Director's Report • -2- Letters to Senators Clark and Culver were effective in getting, a response from regional IRS office, about their inability to supply the library with tax forms and instruction booklets in the quantity needed. The staff is always glad to see April 30 arrive because of the added workload of servicing income tax requests - but I know of no other facet of our information service that is more appreciated by the general public. MINLM.,S HUMAN RELATIONS ODMMISSION MARCH 28, 1977 7:10 1). M. CITY MANAGER'S CDNFOUNCE IMI MFI93ERS PIGSINf: Scott Costantino Madison Woodard Gilroy Braverman (7:30) MDM ER.S ABSENT: Oleson Matsumoto STAFF M13dBM PRMENT: Morgan Ragland Ryan RB0DM11IN)ATICNS TO 71fE CITY ODUNCIL The Commission is hosting the Iowa Civil Rights Oxnnission meeting in Iowa City on April 13 and 14. The Camdssion extends to the City Council an invitation to join than and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission for dinner at the Ramada Inn, 6:00 P.M., April 13. Also the Council is invited to attend the Iowa Civil Rights Public Forum at 8:00 RM., April 13, in the Council Chambers; and the formal Can><nission meeting on April 14, 9:00 A.M. in the City Manager's Conference Roorn. P203 KMATIONS TO STAFF AND CITY MANAGM The Camdssion requests an informal meeting with the Sdayor and City Manager to discuss (a) the Commission work, (b) to clarify the Council's conments about Commissions making policy, and (c) the Camnission entering into a legislative coalition. The staff is directed to arrange this meeting. 2. The staff is directed to coordinate with the Outreach/Advocacy Camdttee the development of the awareness workshop and set it time for this meting with the Council. PEMING ITEMS 1. Conciliation Workshop - Ragland is working with the Icmu Cnil Rights Education Director in developing this workshop to take place in late April or early May. 2, Iowa Civil Rights Commission mowcting April 13 and 14. A public forum will be held at 8.00 P.M. in the City Council Chwrtxrrs, April 13. She for.mtl mnit imtg of the Irmu Civil Itights Crxma ssion will be held at 9:00 A.M. , City Manuinrr's Cla femnee Room, April 14, • 41INVI S Max. 28, 1977 Page 2 3_ proclamation for International Working Women's Day - The City Council proclaimed International Working Women's Day on March 8. 9_ Forting legislative coalition with other commissions. Discussion was postponed until after the Commission had met with the Mayor and City Manager. 5_ Equal Housing Opportunity Meeting - On April 1, 1977, 2:00 P.M. in the City Recreation Center, Roan 'B'. Realtors, builders, financial institutions and other interested nembers of the public have been invited to a public forvn entitled 'Equal Housing Opportunity: Federal and Local Civil Rights laws'. The discussion will be lead by William Caruso, who is a leading Civil Rights attorney now working for the Leadership Council of Metropolitian Open Cmmunities in Chicago, Illinois. Costantino suggested that the Mobile Hare Association also be invited to this meeting_ 6. The Commission was reminded that the Council will make an appointment to the vacancy on the Comnission at their April 28 formal meeting. Woodard recommended that the Comnission take an active role in encouraging individuals to apply for this Commission seat and to encourage those who applied before to reapply. SUM M OF REIEVEYr DISCUSSION Gilroy moved, Woodard seconded, to accept the minutes of the February 28, 1977 Commission meeting. Costantino stated that point 3 under 'Recommendations to the Staff and City Manager' regarding recognition of International Warren's Day should have been placed under 'Reccmnandations to the City Council'. The minutes were accepted as amended. There was no public in attendance to participate in the public discussion item on the agenda. Ann Hawkins, KKIC, and Nancy Raffensberger, Dail Imw, attended. Also in attendance were Scott Brown, Duane Hnggen, and Kim F3eeson, students of Professor Ross. A. ORDINANCE The ONnmission ugrp*d thH1 the public hewing of the Ordirumre wmit very well.. Sona manners of the Omission stated that the hearing would have bsen improved had dissenting opinions rrm(-Xrrning the Ordinance, been expressed so there would have been a debate of the issues. 1kirgan stated she hurl renpatdttd tx) :several lettetv. sent t.: the qty Council regarding the Ordinance. These letters were both pro and con concerning the ordinance. The Commission then nwimed the. Murch 21 informal session with the City Council. Costantino was disappointed shut section 10. 2.20 regurding staff tuppointmmt was deleted. Stw [w]Jeves the CrnndHsiot should have an active role in the uppointmrnt of its Htuff. 'lhere i17Ls sacs:' d is(ni"o I I )I) u.5 1.r, wtu•ttit �r am,l.iolI 8hr>tjld Iii IukrNi l>v the Ctrtrfi siot to request the tirunr•i I racymstder thin, Km -tion. if wve drulded by the Critndt*Dion w pfrrmwd with the- Ordlnanev Jn JIs preamtt Htuvi. Sone- additional tvpnf!raphjc J errors were pointed out to the Htufl. 71w fitJlowing urr the eharmgm nude by the Cnunail in thou lufonrtul semdon: . 1110INUIES Mar. 28, 1977. P.yn° 3 1, The tern 'homasexuality' was changed to 'sexual orientation' and a definition of that term was placed in Section 10.2.3(T). 2. Section 1.0.2.5 - Protection on the basis of marital status and sexual orientation were deleted as prohibitive categories in the Housing section. 3. Section 10.2.6 -Public Accommodation - An exception was placed in this section on behalf of the elderly and disabled so that the City might continue, for example, to allow free bus rides to the elderly at certain times of the day. 4. Section 10.2.11 - The Council clarified the use of subpoenas by establishing a procedure by which these subpoenas may be issued. Subpoenas may be issued: (a) to carry out a public hearing, or (b) when a respondent fails to provide information relevent to an investigation. With this procedure, only the Commission is allowed to issue subpoenas. The staff will not have this authority. 5. Section 10.2.18 -Commission Stucture - This section was shortened considerably. Reference to Commissions serving without compen- sation, the number of meeting;, etc. were deleted. The remaining portion determines the number of members of a Omudssion, haw they are appointed, and the term of their appointment. 6. 10.2.20 -Staff - This section was deleted. In the February 28 Commission meeting action was taken to provide in section 10.2.12(B), for the lomnission to vote on probable cause determinations. The Council failed to consider this in the March 21 meeting. This information will be presented to the Council at their March 29 meeting. A 'repealer' section will be added as well. Chairperson Scott commented that there were some political urrqur(mises in the ordinan(r, but on the whole he t-elieved that it was a p)(rd ordinance. B. 0(M lIT U RITUR'15 1. Ordinance Implemamtution and Eclucration - No report. 2. CLvplaint Prvcxssing - Gilroy rrrrved thut the C mmdssion close case E-7309 on the reoannendat ion of the GaMilainl Prtxx-tssing Cmrdttee. There was some discussion as to whether it was tv ssfy f^r the rrnmlsr,irrn *.% trdw fo--wi w•lion in (•lrwiny out cases where there has been a monitored conciliation t41r'ee- nwnt. There was a consensus that the t:ramussion werul.d want to be able to take for+ml action in such cum*i, purticulw'ly when rxrnciliation ugrPAwn(rtts had not Irern rrriplied with and turttwmr action on rhm- Crendsr,Lvm'e lucrt mty Ix, .in ordt!r•. The part lnulur case at hand wus one of sex d3,t eiminution where the wmmexm was prsMprant and was tornthtuted frcnn her rrmploymnmt for thus • HOUNUM Mar. 28, 1977 Pm 4 reason. A review of thc- It )v by the C7xnplaint Processing Committee and the staff agr"d that the respondent had substantially umpl.ied with the terms of the agrcrment with regard to sex discrimination. There wars score indication that the respondent had not hired minority ewnployees, although minorities had applied for work there. The ccrrmittee recomended that when the letter was sent to the employer to close the case that a potential problem in race discrimination be pointed out to the respondent. A motion to close the case was unaminous. 3. Affirmative Action - Costantino had no report because the Committee had not met yet. There was some discussion regarding the statistical brealtdown prepared by the Human Relations Department which was reported to the Commission. Of particular interest was the breakdown on applicants for some Public Works jobs. Morgan explained that with secretarial turnover, we were unable to locate these statistics. Scott commented that the report was more infortnative than prior reports. 4. Outreach/Advocacy - Madison axmiented that we need to set a time and date for the awareness session with the Council. 5. Staff Report - Nothing beyond the written reports. C. C MiPLAINr PROCCSSIN; Cases in Litigation - Wes-tinghouse-no report. Yellow Cab -Ryan reported that she had received a letter from Jerry Lovelace, Attorney for Yellow Cab, stating that he believed the case would be effected by the 'Westinghouse decision and suggested the case be held until a .decision on the Westinghouse appeal is handed dam. Ryan reported that John Hayek recounended the Attorney's move ahead on the case. 2. Conciliation - 1s -7503 -No report. E-7515-7here, are still attempts at onneiliation. F�7605-Pnrt.ial response from the respondent on materials requested has been made. H-7603 and H -7604 -Madison reported that verbal agreement to conciliation had been reached and that we were awaiting the signature of the r e sptxidemit. Bravermim and Costani ino were excused Iran the discussion of case prcrxrssing. 3. Cases Opened - F-7702/sex_ F,7703/sex, E-7704/wA. Oases Closed - F,7611 She attorney recxrmr>nds no probable cause. The investigator recrwrmnds probable cause. Scatt (uvea UhUt the aaniassion wxwpt the no prvbubie cause wading and Gilroy seconded. Disewssion of the case tmk place. Gilroy, Woodard, Madison, avid Scott all vote 'uye', the case is closed with u no pxobatile cattac finding. P. 730 Tut c;yty Att:»vc wad lnvac:tigutot n envoi'«' w, probable cuuse, Woodard rmowsd that the rrmmission acarpt this rernmrndation. Madison rs enmded, the nrrtlon pasmmd unaminoubly. • IOINUTE4 Mar. 28, 1977 Page 5 E-7704 - Satisfactorily adjusted. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Commission review of conciliation agreements - A debate on this issue was resolved under the complaint/processing committee. 2. Commission making "policy". The Connission plans to meet with the Mayor and City Manager to discuss this issue. 3. Braverman moved, Gilroy seconded, that the Cannission approve the funding of expenses for William Caruso for the April 1, 1977 public meeting on civil rights and housing. Motion passed. Expenses will be charged to the Boards and Cmmissions budget. 4. The individual who designed the discrimination poster for the Commission in 1976 is requested to submit a bill for his expenses and the Cammission will reimburse him at that time. 5. The next meeting is set for April 25, at 7:00 P.M. Agenda preparation is April 15, 1977. 6. Scott received, from the City Manager's office, a request to update and revise by-laws of the Commission. The Complaint Processing Committee was assigned this responsibility. The Commission adjourned at 9:30 P.M. There was no executive session upon the reoarmendation of Ryan that the discussion of case E-7611 be held in public session. 0 0 MINUTES MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD MARCH 28, 1977 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH MEMBERS PRESENT: Barber, Carter, 11olzhammer, Keefer, Williams. MEMBERS ABSENT: Johansen, Stockman, Schreiber, Cazin. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: The Board discussed the letter they had received from Mayor Neuhauser. The letter pertained to the reappointment of board members. Jean Williams informed the Board of her resignation. She will be involved with the board until Mayor Neuhauser has made a new appointment. Discussion was also heard concerning the Council members comments on the bylaws. The board reviewed the comments and made clarifications in the bylaws. The format which was developed for boards/commissions as their bylaws are adopted or amended was reviewed. Election of officers will occur as soon as reappointments are made. Summer Ceta 177 was discussed. Recruitment of youth and jobsite development is underway. The program will begin on June 6 and run until July 29th. Johnson County will have approximately 110 job slots. The Board set the next meeting for April 18, 1977 at 4:00. March 31, 1977 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa Members of the City Council of Iowa City: (Re: Request for hearing before the Housing Appeals Board) I represent my aunt, Mrs. Esther Sippel of 318 East Jefferson St., who has received the attached notice from the City of Iowa City. It appears that the City intends to shut down the apartment house where Mrs. Sippel resides unless certain alledged violations of Chapter 9.30 of the Minimum Housing Standards are corrected by May 16, 1977. This action will put five occupants out of their dwellings at that time. These include one elderly, one handicapped, one of a minority segment of the population and two others. It is evident that this action by the City of Iowa City should not be left unchallenged. Therefore, I request that a hearing be granted to me, Bruce R. Glasgow, as a representative of Mrs. Sippel, before the Housing Appeals Board to challenge the legality of the directed solutions to these alledged violations. I further request that within two wapks prior to the scheduled hearing that the following materials be mailed to me at 31B E. Jefferson St. in cgre of Mrs, Esther Sippelt le A complete file covering all data and correspondence that will be used in this hearing by the City of Iowa City 2. A current copy of Chapter 9.30 of the Minimum Housing Standards complete with all amendments to August 2, 1976 3. A current copy of Section 1.5 of the Iowa State Fire Safety Rules and Regulations referred to in the August 2, 1976 letter from Bruce Burke 4. A atutemeot by the Chief Housing Inspector stating what portion of the building shall be vacated -- or it the entire building shall be vacated. A�UIr "'*7'CLFUS 7 According to 9.30.3c of the Minimum Housing Standards persons affected by the notice of eviction by the City of Iowa City must set forth a brief statement of the grounds under which that person shall base his appeal. Briefly -- this is it ---- 1. Enforcement of standards as directed by the Housing Department using the "do it this way or else" term will. result in the destruction of one of the finest residential structures remaining in Iowa City A. The "Rube—Goldberg" guard rail and fire ladder that is demanded for the front porch roof will be challenged as unnecessary B. The removal of ten antique pannelled apartment entrance d7rs and replacement by a one hour fire rated "Wickes Special" w� l be challenged as unnecessary. C. The "falling plaster" in the hallway is not falling and looks just the same as it did in 1949 when I was a tenant in the building. The antique quality of the existing plasterf. walnut staircase is pleasing and should be retained. There is no safety question on the plaster. Other requirements such as electrical and boiler room holes have or will be done. I believe that safety in housing can be achieved by using a degree of common sense. It appears that the Iowa City Housing Inspectors are handed a code book and told that each viilaction must be correct by using such and such a method ---period. If the Chief Housing Inspector had full control of housing inspection and full authority to recommend alternatives to methods of correction ---without fear of having his recommendations countermanded by his immediate superiors --thea appeals to the Housing Appeals Board would not be necessary. I must compliment Chief Housing Inspector Bruce Burke for his handling of this inspection during the time that I was involved. He was very courteous and patient with are. The City should be proud to be represented by Mr. Hurts. Please schedule a hearing before the Housing Appeals Board and send a copy of this letter to the Department of Community Development. SinaeS�e]-Y, n i Bruce R. alai / H36 No. .Johnson 9t. Iowa City, Iowa ("'Y t wa, r- i (��/�//..I` LMC CENTER."DEEi 6 IDWA CITY. DNA fi"40- ]�A00 pp r � �`e� d II U � March 18, 1977 Mr. & Mrs. Sippell 318 E. Jefferson Iowa City, Iow-a J APR 1 1977 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK RE: Five Multiple located at 318 E. Jefferson Dear Mr. & Mrs_ Sippell, A reinspection of your above mentioned property was conducted by Senior Housing Inspector, Bruce B. Burke in the presence of Mr. Bruce Glasgow on March 15, 1977. During the reinspection it was noted that almost all of the violations cited in our letter of August 2, 1976, (copy enclosed) remain uncorrected. Please note the following sections of the Iowa City Municipal Code: Chapter 9.30.9_A "No person shall operate a rooming house or multiple dwelling or shall let to another for occupancy any unit in any rooming house or multiple dwelling unless he holds a Vala.d Rooming House Permit or Multiple Dwelliang Permit or a Temporary Permit for said rooming house or multiple dwelling, issued by the Housing Inspector in the name of the operator and for the specific dwelling or dwelling unit. The operator shall apply to the Housing Inspector upon compliance by the operator that all necessary improvements needed to bring the unit into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be done within the time period specified in said Temporary Permit. The permit or Temporary Permit shall be displayed in a conspecuous place within the rooming house or' -multiple dti1elling at all times. Each temporary permit shall have clearly stamped thereon the words 'Temporary Permit' and the duration of said permit." Chapter 9.30.9-D "Whenever, upon inspection of any rooming house or multiple dwelling, the housing inspector finds that conditions or practices eacist which are in violation of any provieioas r- of this Chepter, the Housing Inspector nhall give notice in writing to Uie operator of such rooming house or multiple dwelling that ranless such conditions or practices are corrected T page 2 Sippell/318 efferson D ARR1 1977 D F.. �BBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK within a reasonab 1e period, to be determined by the Housing Inspector, the operator's permit will be suspended. At the endk.of such period, the Housing Inspector shall reinspect such rooming house or multiple dwelling and if he finds that such conditions or practices have not been corrected, he shall give notice. in writing, to the operator that th e latters permit has been suspended. Upon receipt of nootice of suspension, such operator shall immediately cease operation of such rooming house or multiple dwelling and no person shall occupy for sleeping or living purposes and rooming unit therein provided that in instances where violations of this Chapter are confined to one of several dwelling units or rooming units within a dwelling and, in the judgement of the Housing Inspector do not constitute a hazard to health or safety elsewhe-re, the Housing Inspector may limit the application of the requirement to vacate premises to the areas in which the violations exist." A review of the housing file on your property indicates that the property has never met code but has been operated as a multiple dwelling structure since at least 1966. Our -records show that you are currently operating the building under a Temporary Permit, issued by Housing Inspector Charles Calef and which expires December 14, 1977. Because so little has been done to correct violations since August of 1976, this Temporary Permit is hereby suspended. You are granted a sixty day period in which to make the required repairs. At the end of that time, on May 18, 1977 the property will again be reinspected. If violations remain uncorrected at that time the Permit will be revoked in accordance with the above cited code s-ections. Should you wish to contest any of these orders, or the violations cited in our letter of August 2, 1976, your written petition requesting a Heari=ng before the Housing Appeals Board roust be received by this office within ten days of service of this notice. Your petition for hearing must briefly state the grounds for' -your appeal. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 51ousing Inspection at 354-2600, Ext. 323 or 324. Sincerely, Bruce B. Burke Senior Housing Inspector BBBtak cc; Bruce Glasgow , 834 N. Johnson St., lows C1ty, lowro 0 0 TENTATIVE AGENDA BOARD OF APPEALS May 10, 1977 --- 8:00 A. D1. Engineering Conference Room A. Call to order B. Roll call C. Consideration of minutes of meeting held on April 19, 1977 D. Mrs. Alice Schrooten's appeal of 71S North Linn Street E. Mr. Bruce Glasgow's appeal of 318 East Jefferson Street 00001, F. Bullock Company, Inc. appeal of a new type of roof sheathing G. Old and new business H. Adjournment 7,19Y P �} DATE: April 13, 1977 T0: Housing Appeals Board FROM: Iowa City City Council RE: Referral of Glasgow letter. At their regular Council meeting on April 12th, 1977, the Iowa City City Council received the attached letter from Bruce Glasgow requesting a hearing before the Housing Appeals Board concerning the allegations of violations at 318 C. Jefferson St. The motion was adopted to refer the matter to the Housing Appeals Board. Abbie Stolfus City Clerk 7YJ 0 0 March 31, 1977 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa Members of the City Council of Iowa City: (Res Request for hearing before the Housing Appeals Board) I represent my aunt, Mrs. Esther Sippel of 318 Eaat Jefferson St., who has received the attached notice from the City of Iowa City. It appears that the City intends to shut down the apartment house where Mrs. Sippel resides unless certain alledged violations of Chapter 9.30 of the Minim= Housing Standards are corrected by May 16, 1977. This action will put five occupants out of their dwellings at that time. These include one elderly, one handicapped, one of a minority segment of the population and two others, It is evident that this action by the City of Iowa City should not be left unchallenged. Therefore, I request that a hearing be granted to me, Bruce R. Glasgow, as a representative of Mrs. Sippel, before the Housing Appeals Board to challenge the legality of the directed solutions to these alledged violations. I further request that within two weeks prior to the scheduled hearing that the following materials be mailed to me at 318 E. Jefferson St. in care of Mrs. Esther Sippels 1. A complete file covering all data and correspondence that will be used in this hearing by the City of Iowa City 2. A current copy of Chapter 9.30 of the Minimum Housing Standards complete with all amerschents to August 2, 1976 9. A current copy of Section 1.5 of the Iowa State Fire Safety Rules and Regulations "tarred to in the August 2, 1976 letter from Bruce Burke L. A statement by the Chief Housing Inspector stating what portion of the building shall be vacated -- or it the entire building shall be vacated. fir R 1 1977 A9131L STOLFUS MY LURK Y Y + .N+. .. %,,,. .,A 1L., F / A 1 ' i Ilii 11 I •'1 I 1 SII Y 11 111 �•Ml'f �R; 11 tx_a N Y Y + .N+. .. %,,,. .,A 1L., F / A 1 ' i Ilii 11 I •'1 I 1 SII Y 11 111 RETAKE OF PRECEDING DOCuMff N' I\ u 4 0 0 -2 0 According to 9.30.3c of the Minim= Housing Standards persons affected by the notice of eviction by the Cit; of Io' +a City must set forth a brief statement of the grounds under which that person shall base his appeal. Briefly -- this is it ---- 1. Enforcement of standards as directed by the Housing Department using the "do it this way or else, term will result in the destruction of one of the finest residential structures remaining in Iowa City A. The "Rube -Goldberg" guard rail and fire ladder that is demanded for the front porch roof will be challenged as unnecessary B. The removal of ten antique pannelled apartment entrance d�rs�s. and replacement by a one hour fire rated "Wickes Special" w`lil be challenged as unnecessary. C. The "falling plaster" in the hallway is not falling and looks Just the same as it did in 1949 when I was a tenant in the building. The antique quality of the existing plastery walnut staircase is pleasing and should be retained. There is no safety question on the plaster. Other requirements such as electrical and boiler room holes have or will be done. I believe that safety in housing can be achieved by using a degree of common sense. It appears that the Iowa City Housing Inspectors are handed a code book and told that each violation must be correct by using such and such a method -- period. If the Chief Housing Inspector had full control of housing inspection and full authority to recommend alternatives to methods of correction ---without fear of having his recommendations countermanded by his immediate superiors --then appeals to the Housing Appeals Board would not be necessary. I must compliment Chief Housing Inspector Bruce Burke for his handling of this inspection during the time that I was involved. He was -very courteous and patient with me, The City should be proud to be represented by Mr. Burke. Please schedule a hearing before the Housing Appeals Board and send a copy of this letter to the Department of Community Development. Six s ly, `,Wlc 890 Bruce R. Olaegow 834 No. Johnson St. Iowa City, Iowa I L k U APP I 1977 I AQQI[ STOLFIi.. CITY CLLRK 0 �• ,^/ / /,/'y//y/ • n CNIC CENTER 110 E WASNMGTON ST • % I ,9 �y -11 SOh APR 1 1977 D/ March 18, 1977 ABBIE STOL-- FUS Mr. & Mrs. Sippell CITY CLERK 318 E. Jefferson Iowa City, Iowa RE: Five Multiple located at 318 E. Jefferson Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sippell, A reinspection of your above mentioned property was conducted by Senior Housing Inspector, Bruce B. Burke in the presence of Mr. Bruce Glasgow on March 15, 1977. During the reinspection it was noted that almost all of the violations cited in our letter of August 2, 1976, (copy enclosed) remain uncorrected. Please note the following sections of the Iowa City Municipal Code: Chapter 9.30.9.A "No person shall operate a rooming house or multiple dwelling or shall let to another for occupancy any unit in any koomimg house or multiple dwelling unless he holds a Valid Rooming House Permit or Multiple Dwelling Permit or a Temporary permit for said rooming house or multiple dwelling, issued by the Housing Inspector in the name of the operator and for the specific dwelling or dwelling unit. The operator shall apply to the Housing Inspector upon compliance by the operator that all necessary improvements needed to bring the unit into compliamue with the provisions of this Chapter shall be Hone within the time period specified in said Temporary Permit, The permit os Temporary Permit shall be displayed in a conspeeuous place within the rooming house or'anultiple dwelling at all times. Each "mporary permit shall have clearly stamped thereon the words 'Temporary Permit' and the duration of said permit." Chapter 9.30.9.L "wherever, upon inspection of tory rornning bouse or multiple dwelling, the housing inspector finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provisions of this Chapter, the 'Housing Inarw.ctor shell give notice is writing to the operator of such rooming house or multiple dwelling that unlece vuc.^• conditions or practicer are corre-r't:-,l page & Sippell/318 Jefferson • APR 1 1977 r \BBIESTOLFUS CITY CLERK within a reasonable period, to be determined by the Housing Inspector, the operator's permit will be suspended. At the endt.of such period, the Housing Inspector shall reinspect such rooming house or multiple dwelling and if he finds that such conditions or practices have not been corrected, he shall give notice, in writing, to the operator that the latters permit has been suspended. Upon receipt of notice of suspension, such operator shall immediately cease operation of such rooming house or multiple dwelling and no person shall occupy for sleeping or living purposes and rooming unit therein provided that in instances where violations of this Chapter are confined to one of several dwelling units or rooming units within a dwelling and, in the judgement of the Housing Inspector do not constitute a hazard to health or safety elsewhere, the Housing Inspector may limit the application of the requirement to vacate premises to the areas in which the violations exist." A review of the housing file on your property indicates that the property has never met code but has been operated as a multiple dwelling structure since at least 1966. Our records show that you are currently operating the building under a Temporary Permit, issued by Housing Inspector Charles Calef and which expires December 14, 1977. Because so little has been done to correct violations since August of 1976, this Temporary Permit is hereby suspended. You are granted a sixty day period in which to make the required repairs. At the end of that time, on May 18, 1977 the property will again be re inspected. If violations remain uncorrected at that time the Permit will be revoked in accordance with the above cited code sections. • Should you wish to contest any of these orders, or: the violations cited in our letter of August 2, 1976, your written petition requesting a Hearing before the Housing Appeals Board must be received by this office within ten days of service of this notice. Your petition for hearing must briefly state the grounds for"your appeal. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Housing Inspection at 354-1800, Ext. 929 or 324. Sincerely, Bruce B. Burke Senior Housing Inspector BBBIak ccs Bruce Claeg ow, 894 V. Johnson St., Iowa City, low& April 1, 1977 City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa Members of the City Council: In the north part of Iowa City there is a section of development known by many as the graveyard for discarded housing from such improved areas as "Hancher Auditorium" and "Urban Renewal". These houses were guided to this area by our Department of Corununity Development and their rehabilitation and occx:pancy have been closely guided by the same department. Over the past few years one of these area streets known as Tanglewood has been slowly disappearing at it north terminus. During the era of City Engineer Bonnett I complained that the north end of Tanglewood where :it abutts my property was being hauled away. LHlliams Bros. Pipe Line Co, of Coralville tried to haat the "haul". They have buried pipe lines at this point that were in danger of not being buried any more. I checked this property on March 30th and found that the roadway is now cut down approximately 12 feet lower than my adi pining property. At one time I was able to drive to my fence line and climb over the fence to the property. This is now impossible. I ask that the Citys A. Replace the dirt an that I may drive into my property - or B. Lower the Williams Bros. Pipe line and I will lower my property to roadway elevation now existing-- or C. Obtain for me an alternate route into my property As long; ae the City is Looking into thin mens, please observe the sanitary land fill that is now in progress on Tanglewood. A plot plan of the neighborhood and two polaroid pictures are enaloued for your enli ghtrrme ut. SINy1�ik:LY -- Bruce. N. G1esPow 874 No. Johns on Ct. r f.' Iowa city, Iowa Aa5; E S 7 Cli_1 u.+ CITY C'_t.f:l< 7.5-0 _ 01: ])?`,': , i i; .-bil ilal. of I 1. 11;1W A71D LL, IlS CTfON 3, Yor9irSiTIP 7J„ro;h;i, WOCE (3 "FST fLAA rI% OJT " JoimooiyConn ;�, Yooia � p o n w al .5N9.94.! -Y "?2�.7.9�•=...,V.J• '"-'ry //>t% -- •.y'—. X10 \ a p o Camm, scion �' `� Ih � : _..••' (I 4. c4u"t gor hlpn Cl so \�• 5 9,.JZ�i .�,5 .3. _ ci,_� rt.soJu I �,,, -"^ , �f��•.� ♦ � i t�� �i i tY.• v ,; �'7i ,.ly /ti'f''. �!�S�. i'PT.....'_ �i.v/•,U%*s'l .✓''�•' N, Ji •l- . 'J:9 • �� •I !� Y II•1flop t tei� t1 � 9 -'i T�f.� w � �r-sr1� �L�=111 r 0 0 F0. CIVIC CENIEII. 410 E WAS"ING10NS1IOWA Cllr. IOWA5 240 318.]Sa.IM April 26, 1977 Mr. Bruce R. Glasgow 834 North Johnson Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr/er gow Your lef/pli 1, 1977, asked that the City Council investigate the so-called "graveyard for discarded housing' adjacent to Tanglewood Street. In recent days the City has had discussions with Mr. Max Yocum concerning dumping in that area and the need to cover the material and prohibition against additional dumping. The corrective work has already started. Recently we received a letter from the owners within that neighborhood requesting that the City consider the construction of improvements. In investigating this matter we find that the City does not awn the streets. Therefore, it would appear that if you are prevented from entering your land, this deficiency would be a matter to be resolved between two private landowners. However, the City is investigating what action is necessary for the City to acquire the street right-of-way so that appropriate public improvements can be initiated. If I can be of additional assistance to you in this matter, please contact me. cc: City Council 7'249 \CL V • April 1, 1977 1220 Louise Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Ms Mary Neuhauser, Mayor City of Iowa City Dear Ms. Neuhauser: I have been a life long resident of Iowa City and while I have often felt some discontent with happenings in this town, I have never gotten to the point of being fed up enough to write about it. Now, however, the postponement of last Tuesday's vote on rezoning of the Court Hill, Scott Boulevard Addition #5 compels me to do so. As a property owner, I have seen the costs of housing nearly triple in the last seven years. In an attempt to meet the demands of a growing family, my wife and I decided to build a new home only to find that most available lots in this city are already tied up by contractors which negates the possibil— ity of saving money by doing some of the work yourself. One exception was the land owned by Mr. Glasgow which was to be considered at Tuesday's Council meeting. while the extensive delays in approval have resulted in additional costs of the land itself, the immediate result of Tuesday's inaction was to raise the cost of the house we were planning to build by $2,200 as the result of April 1st price increases. If approval is not gained by May 1st the cost will rise by another 51,100. At the same time, all bid items will have to be negotiated with prob- ably at least another $B00 increase. While the increase of $4,000 does little to affect your lives, it does mine. As a taxpayer, I would ask your support in settling this matter, If nothing else, the value of forty houses would add moze than $2.5 million to the city's tax rolls. JB:ds Sincerely, r f James M. lsurke (r r� 1 1977 tJ ABBE E ST OLFUS CCTV CLCRK _7sJ a'dog i man beings, ,yet the,; ,are restr9oted 4,­i-4,,;,a;`�: k `` ic• . 1i" , ., heir owner wants to walk. If the,. t o protect 1Seople'and, the park ares T2p Ai l r; ter.✓.� 5 S'r' �y j..l fie re;a�pet; accompanied alavays«by i s ciskoX ; -u^ x� '21 G' ed: �,Thiaiafiea;should bey preferrably Wooded utN ven , .7 q it 1y, x...13ri' ,. •...fi t,.nn i1 donned field would work.i Park�,play,.areas are, marred , G: 'be yea abut it appears to be`mainly pita restricted :: �m .•.'.r � ,• ne. hes:Y'f'These;'animal;s defecatip ono,the`grasq^areasinstead A, Ti. v�' �r r� •'i�:'. • �.... • x e owners, l,:t • ", ai brush areas because, tharp too,•lazy or bus Y . to em in lesserhused pla es, May I`also. thereefore, 4 pt:: 42h East"Jeffers ,'A 4 Iowa city, `Towa '240 4. April 477 Iowa:City. City Council 4.10 East -Washington ,REC�IVcp r;, rhe � Civic Center roma City,."Iowa 52240'. ro.the attention of the Mayor and Council memberst ''This letter 'is: intended to call attention to the pet �roblem..in.:Iowa City and other large urban: and suburban areas. redo"not want to complain about them`but.would;rather try,to. W, dry yr✓ ,l :. ,! '.I. •.'�•. .,. ,' _. . 'problems facing largepopulated areas and some; illustrate two,, , r possible.,solutions. Coneerning,,the problems of. areas for'pets t' 4 .:. .: touse,.'and,.oveopulationof pet; animals, the city has an obl.i xp '.. R' i 1 its residents to make some long range plans -that will ai dation<to x(x 9ftiP+J �j�''„1r^r exhibit short range results. iafPri fear e,iht it recreational �r•- a'dog i man beings, ,yet the,; ,are restr9oted 4,­i-4,,;,a;`�: k `` ic• . 1i" , ., heir owner wants to walk. If the,. t o protect 1Seople'and, the park ares T2p Ai l r; ter.✓.� 5 S'r' �y j..l fie re;a�pet; accompanied alavays«by i s ciskoX ; -u^ x� '21 G' ed: �,Thiaiafiea;should bey preferrably Wooded utN ven , .7 q it 1y, x...13ri' ,. •...fi t,.nn i1 donned field would work.i Park�,play,.areas are, marred , G: 'be yea abut it appears to be`mainly pita restricted :: �m .•.'.r � ,• ne. hes:Y'f'These;'animal;s defecatip ono,the`grasq^areasinstead A, Ti. v�' �r r� •'i�:'. • �.... • x e owners, l,:t • ", ai brush areas because, tharp too,•lazy or bus Y . to em in lesserhused pla es, May I`also. thereefore, 4 1f" 2 ;gest a campaign,• ask that owners ^e responsible for their animals. be more tFioughtful and Another dog owner told ;of an:=ideti ;to,; incorporate times when only leashed dogs wallowed in�,the;parks and other hours when dogs can run the company their owners. In general, by making the k m'6're accessible and enjoyable for,petowners, confrontations Sween,neighbors:concerning where the'.p'et,•should be allowed iX I wander ,will be'avoidedr L' ti a' There,should be no need to,familiarize the, council with•; 'problem:of.petroverpopulation. One. look at the reports be^�n^f�stray.cats,today or,articles.on the'ruthless' lingsrof{vngranted puppiesyshould,be sufficient proof. of its stence; Perha Sithe animal control eo le co" P s P, P be respon •._J1a 4 "Y! �. L at a ) { a, ,+ 5 {wi• n; i.{ enna -. n , .i ,icitii'Ctlit, �!!"wtlo.r_i acu var y+.+. �.g.•- .-y.:.. — .:� N. -_!� S..it.�iL �� ��... ........... ..."Sea •tiu «a u..u. .. «ea.......0 u«uu .. ... ....... w33 ] •lii SIC . ging an: whetY mai?y oa a;`cl'inic sir,.Aar to;.the,free med ourage pettowners,to practice birth'• ,ecially if these, clinics offered'', I Put up for adoption at'the ,v ,aterilized"before they air grvrh I ] i]ti tnY Iwd'irit;'Out 531;- I '1},{ tirifi�or a 6yri:l „IC tl, .1.Iyr -N ,: 1u -,-viii irt,.ei wr)��i]tZn to L:ivr �fijii],.,vtrr�;`]�i L�' f' a`]as•ge. �wt•,,y51y popu]atedaRea. , to' fire' out whwt-tla81d1•nts of Via' town er they are oiknersi or. not. 'You are.. ... . ,. natructive ideas'to helpµyou plan - I subject. Thank you for your kime., Sincerrl '� • ArnlF—r `. 1; - !: 077 To: The Ci �y Council 20. ::arch 1977 Fro Steve i-,ombardi Res Residential tial Lnadlord and Tenant Crdinance After reading this ordinance, the state laws that are applicable, Anatolij Kushnir's letter to Harry Daum and havin; spoken to I:r. Baum I have arrived at a decision. It is that this ordinance can not be considered for passage to law. My decision is not without the hope that some type of tenant landlord ordinance will be considered in the future. or that this ordinance will be revised. Sincere y 3( -ours, S ephen D. i.ombardi, Commissioner Iowa City Housir." Commission *enclosure p li AEL31= :�Li US CITY CLLNK 7.0 0 0 o: C'111, and IC1, PIRG iio-idnetial -Landlord and Tenant Crdinance Steve Lombardi After rescarchintr this document in the nreson'c:"o m re;retfully 1 can not support this: ordinance. rThere are many favorable conditions that could occur from an ordinance of this type. Unfortunately many unfavorable points overshadow the otherwise purpose -of -good e,rill that this ordinance would promo tc. What follows is a list of points I wish to --hare with you. These points were the basis for my decision. I felt the ner?ativc side (i\1-7) overshadowed the positive points (rl-1). Pi The proposed ordinance would create a medius: Tpr :,.`.[!'': a better understanding between tenants and landlords. P2 A more concrete agreement between tenants and land- lords would result. P3 More complete services would be rendered for the tenants. 1,4 The basic groundwork for a healthy tenant -landlord relationship would be established. P5 I.:ore flexible lease periods would be maintaineo. This would aloes the students populuc more greater nobility by which a competitive market would possibly be a result. I:1 There are r.lany sections o; this ordinance which would appear to be -Jr., conflict lei}: late law. I:2 This law would appear to be one that should be passed at the state level rather then city, 'Phen : tate laws CVIaIG be Z-e;Jeb.�t:U 1lC.a C1: 1'i UL.1L is IOV, I:3 Possible worst tenant -landlord rela•_i o nship. :I:Comple:ut.y of the _'nor:.^.f.t. :'IIC CVl•ra "C' Cl'IY.e!: ;' li�l: not be at_e to understand his lcw. '..'he -;her s/he be & tenant O.."Orc) 7 Page 2 • • Letter -!o TUA,cC_aC4i.'and 10'1"I;C: Residen tisl Landlord and Renant Crdinancc Ids Redundant nature with respect to the ::.aintenance and Occupancy Code. N6 Considering the time period, this bill is a political lever which ha, caused the dc'teriorat'i on o' the :u?mor c a.mon;-, those who would vote 4:or its' pasz;a,,c be it other- 1.1i0C. I am interested in the passage of a tenant -landlord ordinance, but in one that will pass and be �avorablc to the majority of the populus. If you have any further questions concerning my decision please do not hesitate to call on me. Earr�es,y yours, A Stephen D. Lombardi, Coruni.ssioner Iowa City Housing Conmission ACNE S-TOLFU, CITv c .r;@y, 1/7/77 Y • • CIVIC CENTER.t WA5 Si. IOWA I 52.240�A� �1���#/ 318.354.19 "M THE CITY OJUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CWSID U G APPOINr- MERM TO THE FOLLOWING OL'i USSICIN: ROUSING aMISSION Three vacancies - Three-year terms May 1, 1977 - May 1, 1980 Duties of the Housing Commission members include investigating, studying, reviewing, and analyzing the housing needs and the meeting of such needs within the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and investigating and determining if slum areas exist or other areas where there are unsafe, unsanitary or over- crowded housing conditions, and studying and investigating and making recommendations relating to the clearing, replanning and construction of slum areas and providing dwelling places for elderly persons and persons of low or medium inA me. Iowa City appointed members of boards and caunissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Commission will be made at the April 12, 1977, Council meeting at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Qrambers. The actual terms will begin May 1, 1977. This will allow the appointees an opportunity to attend meetings of the Housing Omnission in order to become familiar with the duties of the Commission before ussuming full responsibility. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should emtact the city Clerk, Civic Center, 410 Fast Washington. Applica- tion forme w* available from the Clerk's office upon request. COM 'Aef/eck, 2605 Rate t /rlee�t Dwells! q!2 s. [ib..� .8••t+w J *A/d 5�il�try� II02 Hor1�weegr Blod. 7S • CIVIC CENTER. nBE WASRINGIONSTKAY/ IOWA CNY.IOWA52240 319354q 800 S NOTICE 111E CITY O30CIL OF IOWA CITY IS OOiNSIDMING AN APPOINr- NM 1U THE FOLLOWING OCWITrIE: CONDIUrm ON CAKNITY NEEDS One vacancy - Unexpired term expiring June 30, 1977, pltis-tte- felgc�vtittg -Ju}3'-i-,-4878— It is the duty of m aJoers of the Committee on Community Needs to coordinate commmication channels between groups and citizens of Iowa City and the City Council and staff and then to responsibly respond to program proposals as solutions designed to meet the coEmnmity's needs. Iowa City appointed members of boards and armiissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the April 12, 1977, Council meeting at 7;30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application fors are available from the Clerk's office upon request. Evir 54304'Ae/, i3ij Ar -I, 0c .