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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-10 Bd Comm. Minutesl 2 ill A FY 78 C.I.P. RANKINGS Equipment, see what IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CCN says. -_ 55,000 APRIL 4, 1977 Jaycees contribution. UPDATE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN FOR THE JOHNSON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. Majority Favored. 28,000 50% Property Tax + COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEM APPROX. COST SOURCE OF FUNDING APRIL 25, 1977 Mercer Concession, Restroom and Main- $ 40,000 Property Tax Majority Favored tenance Building 28,000 H.C.D.A. Grouped with Item N5. Developmental Money for Parks (annually) 50,000 H.C.D.A. Probably playground Willow Creek Park Tennis Court (4) 4 Four (4) Racquetball/Handball Courts 5 Court Hill Park Tennis Courts (2) 6 Completion of City Park Bike Trail 7 Elm Grove Park Tennis Courts (2) 8 Wetherby Park Tennis Courts (2) 9 10 11 12 I Softball Complex Willow Creek Indoor Rec. Building West Side Swimming Pool (k City Construction & -14intenence) Riverfront A $200,000/year for 3 Years Equipment, see what CCN says. -_ 55,000 Property Tax + Jaycees contribution. Donated Funds Majority Favored. 100,000 G.O. Bonds Majority Favored. 28,000 50% Property Tax + Group with Items p7 & 50% B.O.R. d(8. 25,000 50% H. C. D.A. + Majority favored if 50% B.O.R. recycled asphalt is us - s-28,000 28,000 H.C.D.A. Grouped with Item N5. 28,000 50% Property Tax + Grouped with Item N5. 50% B.O.R. 85,000 Property tax Consensus for when Rive front Property Acquire( 50,000 H.C.D.A. Questionable, cooperate with Schools. 550,000 G.O. Bond 28E Joint Agreement. 600,000 H.C.D.A. Special HCBA procedure purchase. Price is too high. ITEM 13 Fund to Purchase Additional Park Land 14,, Asphalt Mercer Parking Lot APPROX. COST $ 100,000 30,000 500,000 SOURCE OF FUNDING 50% H.C.D.A. + 50% B.O.R. Property Tax G.O. Bond COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 25, 1977 ]Encicdes 14A rl �rart: City requires hardsurfi parking. Use recycled' ` AsphaI t. Support for indoor, an( for outdoor rink. -- -- •I I MINUTES • IOWA CITY HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS MARCH 19, 1977 ----- 8:00 A.M. ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Atkins, Burger, Frantz, Louis, Pattschull MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Barnes, Bowlin, Burke, Siders SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairman Pattschull called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes held on March 19, 1977. A motion was made by Frantz, seconded by Louis to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously. EUGENE CROSHEK'S APPEAL Board to consider appealing Section 9.30, Minimum !lousing Standards in reference to a letter dated March 10, 1977. Appeal was requested by Mr. Eugene Croshek, the propriator of this residence. Arthur Leff, Attorney representing the Croshek family, began discussion by going through the March 10 letter, beginning with Number One and continuing through Number Seven. Mr. Leff basically agreed with the majority of the letter, but wished to question three items in the letter. The first item, Number two in the letter which states every habitable room shall contain at least two separate electric convenience outlets. Mr. Leff indicated the time this house was built it met the Code, and these outlets are strictly for convenience therefor6, lie questions the necessity for the two outlets. In his opinion they were not for health, life, or safety, strictly convenience. Mr. Leff also objected to item number six which stated the exterior stucco was badly chipped in several places. It also indicated that these should be repaired to prevent water damage or further damage from occurring. It was indicated to the Board at that time it is almost impossible to repair the stucco because the damage was so extensive. It would have to be removed entirely, and some other type of siding would have to be used. The last item to be questioned was number seven which stated the soffits and cave and gutters should be scraped and painted because of their deteriorated condition. Mr. Leff indicated that under the Code in question, the eave and gutters should be functional and painting and scraping would not help their function. Chairman Pattschulealled on the Legal stafo answer the question of whether or not the Board should continue with this hearing. The Croshek's were not served under certified mail required by Code and the letter was not addressed to anyone in particular. Staff member Bowlin, stated his opinion. lie thought since the proceedings were as advanced as they were, and since there was no question that the notice was actually received because of their presence, he would recommend that the Board continue with their hearing with known objection on the appellant's part. Meaning, the appellant's were proceeding with the hearing under their preserved objection should they decide to go to court. Attorney Leff indicated that they could have waived the hearing and proceeded with legal action, but they decided to go ahead and appear under objection, and not waive the right to appear. The Board decided to proceed with the hearing and Chairman Pattschull asked if there was any discussion among the Board members. Board member Atkins raised the question of what would be acceptable. Staff member Burke indicated that the outlet would not necessarily have to be run through the wall, but that Electrical Code would permit a surface type wire molding to be installed. Not exposed Romex, but a wire run in some type of metal chase. Staff member Burke also indicated this would be a relatively economic way to go about the situation. Chairman Pattschull asked if there were any more questions or dis- cussion about the outlet - there was none - they decided to proceed with the items concerning the exterior of the dwelling. Mr. Leff pointed out that the next objection was the exterior stucco which had to be replaced. The Board members were shown pictures of the exterior which had been taken showing very ex- tensive damage to the outside. Mr. Leff said they had contacted some contractors to try to replace the stucco and found that to patch it would be fruitless. It would have to be completely removed and replaced with either new stucco or another type of siding. Board members Louis and Burger agreed with Mr. Leff's position on the replacement of the stucco, and indicated that it would be very expensive to have this done. Mr. Leff then proceeded to say that it would be fairly expensive to fix the rotted out soffits and gutters, and again emphasized the point that by painting them would merely add to the eiesthetics snd not to their functional work. Board member Burger indicated that he thought the gutters were not functional, probably 7 Baking causing damage to t he soffit. 2 ■• Further discussio• as presented by both thefard members• and the appellants covering the same items as previously mentioned. Mr. Leff indicated at that time he had another appointment and would have to leave. Chairman Pattschull closed the discussion and called for a motion. A motion was made by Louis, seconded by Burger that the Crosheks should be given until October 15, 1977 to comply with the require- ments of the letter dated March 10, 1977. Board member Atkins asked for a clarification of the motion, and the motion was read back to him. Board member Atkins then made a motion to amend the motion to state that just the exterior work comply by October 15, 1977, and the rest of the work to be done forthwith. The amendment was seconded by Burger and carried unanimously. The motion was then voted on and also carried unani- mously: Chairman Pattschull then directed staff member Burke to tell the Crosheks their decision in writing. NEW BUSINESS AND OLD BUSINESS Chairman Pattschull introduced under old business, a suggestion of Jack Klaus to give the Board of Appeals more power and duties. Chairman Pattschull indicated that Mr. Klaus would be in favor of amending our ordinance to allow the Board to be able to grant variances. Staff member Siders indicated that at this time the Attorney's office was writing up the amendments to the 1976 Uniform Building Code and that there were no amendments to the Board of Appeals whatsoever. He also indicated that all the Boards were being reviewed and that Mr. Klaus had talked to Mr. Kushnir,and recommended that the Board of Appeals be given more power than it presently has. All five board members indicated that they were not in favor of granting any more power to the Board because the Uniform Building Code was written by knowledgeable people for life, health and safety, and they did not feel that they should be given the power to waive nor reduce any requirements because of their status simply as an appeal member. To clarify this somewhat, the Board did not feel they were knowledgeable enough to take the respon- sibility and liability of the health and safety of someone in their hands. They wished to mainly keep the hoard as it functions now. Staff member Siders suggested that the Board think about setting some type of application form and the possibility of charging a fee for an appeals hearing. The Board members were in favor of setting up an application form, but would have to give some con- sideration to the charging of a fee. Staff member Bowlin said lie was not sura whether it was legal to charge it fee, that he would clicc,h intU it. Staff member Sidi:rs thee, asl.ed the Buard if they could meet on a monthly busis during the day instead of evenings. After discussion among the Board members it was decided 3 .. 0 0 that the Board would meet every second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 A.M. The Board also decided that it would be appropriate to start this new schedule immediately, beginning Tuesday May 10, 1977 at 8:00 A.M. The meeting was adjourned. Complete proceedings of this meeting is recorded on Tape R2, Side kl, Number 16001 through the end of the tape and on Tape R3 from 000 to 302, and kept in the general file. Prepared by: f Glenn Siders, Secretary, Board of Appeals Approved by: Y,,,,r/r `l ick Pattsa ull,'C airman Board of Appeals 4 raj • NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE: COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS One vacancy - Unexpired Term June 14, 1977 - March 1, 1978 It is the duty of members of the Committee on Community Needs to coordinate communication 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 community's needs. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the June 14, 1977, meeting of the City Council 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 forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. CITY OF 101WA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319354-1800 �q%Z ,:' May 27, 1977 Mr. Ira Bolnick Iowa Public lhterest Research Group Activitdas Center Me Iowa Manorial Union Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ira: Reluctantly, we must accept your resignation frau the Connittee on Camnnity Needs. The Council is mtre ely grateful for your eentinued interest in commnity activities and your support of the Committee on Com mitt' Heeds. lie look forward to your active participation on the Resouaves Conservation Comdssion. I am sure you will have an active role with this ecmniesion, as it seems to be your bailiwick. As always, we look fenmrd to working with you. Sincerely yours, cc: City Clerk / IM jb Mary C. Neuhauser Mayor Q'1 � j I- C� NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION Four Vacancies: May 10, 1977 - January 1, 1979 Three Vacancies: May 10, 1977 - January 1, 1980 The duties of members of the Resources Conservation Commission will include serving as an advisory body to the City Council of Iowa City. They shall research, review, and recommend policies, rules, regulations, ordinances, and budgets relating to matters of energy and resource con- servation and provide recommendations and reports to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. The Commission shall exercise broad responsibility for development of resource conservation policies and shall pay special attention to long-range planning and programming. The Commission shall, for the public welfare, make recommendations on energy matters. These recommendations may relate to local governmental and quasi -public agencies, private residences and investment properties, and office commercial and industrial properties. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. At least four persons appointed to this commission shall be, by training, education, experience, or demonstrated interest, knowledgeable in matters pertaining to energy use and conservation, These appointments will be made at the 1YI meeting of the City Council at IR$br�A9, in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center,. 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. �I liPlr�f (4i'�(i �e �F 'r 7,1Y11� ci i•l1J W.l � :�jy,v1 i :. ] 1. ._� -` l.._il. � 1. L. Y l �._... .. �' _ Ee ��L11.a „r. .. {),.r i. "i '1 r�l�l Pre L•.1�. CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST, IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319 354 1800 973