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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE
MARCH 26, 1977 — 7:30 P.M.
ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cain, deProsse, Nouhauser, Perret, Vetter
MEMBERS ABSENT: Blum, Jakobsen, Ogesen
STAFF PRESENT: Berlin, Geshwiler, Kraft, Martzahn, Milkman, Oszman
GUESTS PRESENT: Connie Echternach
Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner, distributed a memo summarizing the
staff's recommendations relative to the General Survey document
prepared by Attic and Cellar (A&C), then discussed these recommend—
ations. He said that the staff, together with City Manager Neal
Berlin, thought it would be best to organize their thoughts in a
form similar to that submitted by A&C. They desired direction from
the Committee in doing this, Geshwiler said. The staff hoped to
submit their ideas to the Committee by the end of the week, he noted.
Geshwiler explained that the staff planned to delete the "Planning
Guide" section from the Survey, adding that it may prove useful in
some later phase of the Comprehensive Plan (CP).
Geshwiler solicited reactions to the A&C General Survey draft from
Committee members.
The Committee first discussed the letter which was to go at the
beginning of the Survey. It was decided that the letter should be
signed by all CPCC members, rather than just by the mayor.
Geshwiler pointed out that the rewrite of the Survey would make
clearer the analogy between the City and a family, and also that
there would be less emphasis on appearance in the Introduction.
Comments made about the Survey draft were as follows:
The Iowa City Family Plan:
The majority of the Committee members felt that the "family analogy?
was not particularly effective, due to the wide diversity of life—
styles existing in the Iowa City area. Also, the Committee felt that
the first section was too long.
The City Form and History:
Committee members Cain and Neuhauser said they thought this section
was interesting and important. Committee member Vetter suggested
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that the necessity of taking into consideration individual needs
when planning a City be explored further. She said that the
historical discussion might be a good place to do this, since the
original plan for Iowa City, mentioned in this section, did not
work out as planned.
Iowa City Plan Gtide:
Geshwiler explained that this section would be replaced by two new
sections: (1) a section on City government, and (2) a section on
the planning process.
Neuhauser suggested that the actual zoning types not be discussed
in the Survey, as they may change. Also, she said it was not really
necessary to mention the role of consultants.
Geshwiler said that the new section on.the planning process would
deal with how the individual fits into the process and would include
an explanation of funding. He pointed out that more information
would be included in the section which comes before the survey itself,
such as the fact that topical reports are available to the public.
Several Committee members commented that the section entitled 'The
Planners Ask the Public" was quite good.
The Committee then went through the actual survey and made specific
suggestions for changing the way in which the questions were asked
. and the alternatives given for response.
The Committee advised that the staff should avoid asking the public
for responses to alternatives which are not feasible and also avoid
discussing those areas where decisions have already been made.
Incentives for returning the Surveys were discussed. It was felt
that offering a free bus ride was a good idea, but that something
else should be offered for those people who don't ride buses. It
It was decided that the other choice would be 25d worth of free
parking at the municipal lot, in exchange for a completed Survey.
A CPCC meeting was set for 7:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31.
The meeting adjourned.
Prepared by:
Approved by;
Elgen Oszmad, DOD
Patricia Cain,
Secretary, CPCC
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COORDINATING COMMIT"I'EI?
MAY 20, 1977 - 12:00 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: del'rosse, Jakobseu, Neuhauser, Ogesen, ferret, Vetter
MEMBERS ABSENT: Blum, Cain
STAFF PRESENT: Garrett, Geshwiler, Keating, Kraft, Lundquist, Martzahn,
Simpkins
GUESTS PRESENT: Emil Brandt
Meeting Schedule
Geshwiler suggested that weekly meetings be scheduled for May, June, July
and August to expedite work on Goals and Objectives, the Comprehensive
Plan and the new zoning ordinance. He pointed out that the biweekly meet-
ings were no longer enabling the committee to keep pace with the staff.
The committee members agreed to hold meetings from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. on
the first and third Thursdays of each month and at 7:30 P.M. on the second
and fourth Thursdays. The meeting planned for Thursday, May 26 was
rescheduled for Monday, May 23 at 7:30 P.M.
Land Forms Report
Garrett explained to the committee that the text had been revised to
clarify the different topographic regions. She emphasized that although
there is a variety of topographies within any one region, each has definite
characteristics which distinguish it from the others.
Jakobsen referred the committee to the last two paragraphs of the
"Watersheds" section. She said that these paragraphs imply that the
committee has adopted a policy of limiting future development of
sanitary sewers within the Iowa River, Ralston and Willow Creek
watersheds. It was decided by the committee that no policy statement
should be made until all the alternatives for development have been
examined. It was agreed that these paragraphs will be rewritten to
present development within the watershed areas as a possibility, not
a policy, and that these changes will be reviewed at Monday's meeting.
Economics Report
Vetter asked for a clarification of the paragraph at the end of the report
which discusses locational constraints. Martzahn explained that this
paragraph was intended to point out that industries will research loca-
tional constraints such as raw materials and transportation before locat-
ing, and if Iowa City doesn't fall into their possibilities, they won't
settle here. Vetter stated that this point was unclear; the paragraph
could be construed to mean that there are more constraints preventing
industry from locating in Iowa City than in other Iowan cities (e.g. a
tougher Planning and Zoning Commission). She suggested that this point
be clarified in the text.
Neuhauser stated that if Iowa City is seriously interested in economic
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development, then we must pinpoint what our needs are and actively seek
specific industry rather than setting land aside and taking whatever
industries come. She suggested a plan for doing this which included
the following: 1) A study of the labor force in Iowa City. For
example, where do under- and over -employment exist; 2) Defining
what specific industries would be beneficial to the city such as
hospital related industry; 3) An examination of the industry Iowa
City already has -- do we like what it's doing here, and, if so,
how can we work with it to encourage expansion; and 4) A study of
what Iowa City has to offer to industry, such as areas within the
city where computer capacity is readily accessible. She suggested
that a commission might be appointed by the City Council to carry
out this pian.
It was the consensus of those present that this approach should be
kept in mind when the Goals and Objectives are written, and that the
Economics Report should mention the option of attracting selected
industries and provide additional information on the advantages
Iowa City offers to industry.
Kraft recommended that information on the urban renewal market be
added to the report. The committee agreed with this recommendation.
It was decided to review the report again as soon as these changes
have been made.
Current Staff Activities
Geshwiler reported that the planning staff has completed the major
part of its work on Citizen Participation and that three topical reports
remain to be finished. He stated that the staff is now ready to develop
Goals and Objectives, which will be presented to the committee as "targets
to shoot at". Goals and Objectives should be wrapped up by mid-June.
Geshwiler stated that the staff will need the committee to make a set
of decisions based'on the Goals and Objectives, Citizen Participation,
the topical reports, and each committee member's perspective on the
Plan. These decisions will be used as guidelines for composing the
first draft of the Land Use Plan. He hoped that these decisions can
be made by mid-June so that the first draft can be ready at the beginning
of July.
Perret expressed concern that the Land Use Plan and the Johnson County
ATS not contradict each other. The committee agreed that this concern
should be kept in mind as the Comprehensive Plan is evolved.
The meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by: o%✓' —i f
Debbe Simpkins,, D -CD
Approved by: (. , l� !L4/
tJ ne Jaybbsen for Patricia Cain,
ecretary, CPCC
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RESOURCE OWSERVATIOY MINUTES
MAY 24, 1977 4:30 P.M.
ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM
?HERS PRESENT: Eide, Dague, Stager, Houck, Hotka, Denniger.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rolnick,
STAFF PRESENT: Schreiber, Berlin.
REO7A OMATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
That the Council defer action on the air conditioning study until
the Commission has had an opportunity to review the report.
REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE
1. All copies of the air conditioning system study be referred to the
Comnission members for review.
2. Contact ERDA to have the Resource Conservation Commission added to
their mailing list.
3. Provide copies of model by-laws for the Commissions review and
assistance in developing by-laws for the Resource Conservation
Commission.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN
* Dague nominated, Eide seconded, Denniger be appointed as Chairperson.
Unanimous.
* Stager nominated, Houck seconded, Eide be appointed as Vice -
Chairperson.
* Dague nominated, seconded by Stager, Houck be appointed Secretary.
Eide and Houck volunteered to construct a draft of by-laws for the
next Commission meeting.
PRIORITIES
City Manager Neal Berlin presented the following list of priorities
for the Commission to review.
1. Question of the heating and cooling in the Civic Center Building.
He discussed the remodeling and the deficiencies with the
present system. The budget allocations were also discussed.
2. The question of short range recycling and long range resource
recovery -landfill. Dague attended a meeting last year as a
representative from the University to discuss resource recovery
with the City. The University is now in the process of surveying
all of their buildings for deficiencies.
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3. Building Codes - Denniger reported that HR -75 will become law
July 1, 1978. The state law adopts the law Model Energy Code
by adopting HF -90. This bill also requires energy policy to
be developed for existing buildings.
4. Transportation - Dague indicated an interest in conserving
energy and material by not producing goods when these items
create waste.
5. Legislation at a local level - Dague indicated he had been
working on legislation at the state and federal level. Berlin
explained the Council's progress with regard to the Bottle
Bill in the Iowa Legislature. He also indicated Councilman
Perret's interest in legislation of this type.
Berlin explained that departmental budgets for Fy78 included
funds for the Boards and Commissions expenses. Although funds
were not allocated for the Resource Conservation Commission,
he felt that funds would be provided for its use. These funds
are limited and to be used for items such as attending meetings
or conferences. Foster stated that Mayor Myers, Coralville,
was pronating a trip relating to energy conservation. Foster
also indicated a conference was being sponsored by the National
Association of Counties, the National League of Cities, and
the U.S. Conference of Mayors concerning resource recovery
technology on June 28-29 in Chicago. Faster further explained
his interest in recycling newspaper. Dague felt that recycling
newsprint might be tied into the waste treatment plant, as
newsprint is only 1% of the combustible items. Dague discussed
resource recovery in Ames. Dague will present a slide show
describing Ames' resource and recovery system at the next
Co mdssion meeting.
* Stager moved, Hotka seconded, that the following list of
priorities be adopted by the Camnission:
1. Building system review.
A. Building envelope.
B. Air conditioning -heat.
C. light.
D. Total energy system.
2. Transportation.
A. Motor pool.
B. Public transportation.
3. Resource Recovery Disposal
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4. Recommend local legislation policy
5. Awareness Education
City Engineer Dietz presented a report on the air conditioning
study. Denniger felt that we were looking at symptoms and not
problems. He felt the need to review the proposal. C;o mission
members indicated concern that energy consumption mould be
increased if the heating levels were not reviewed. Stager
* moved, seconded by Eide that the Council hold off any action
on the air conditioning study until the Commission members had
an opportunity to review the proposal. Unanimous. Dague
* moved, Stager seconded, to meet once a month. Huck moved,
Hotka seconded, to meet on the second Tuesday on the month.
The next meeting date was set at June 14 at 4:30 P.M. in the
City Manager's conference roan. There being no further business
the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 P.M.
Respectively submitted, Linda Schreiber.
John Houck, Secretary
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MINUTES
UAY BOARD MEETING
311 N. LINN STREET
MAY 16, 1977
7:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
ITEMS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD
ike son:
Mikelson:
Swaim:
Swaim:
Schmidt:
Swaim:
Swaim:
Mikelson & Swaim:
Meyer:
Schmidt and Swaim:
Swaim:
Schmidt:
Mikelson:
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Tom Mikelson, Al Bohanon, Tom Conway, Adrien
Meyer, Selma Connor, Diane Dennis, Mary Larew,
Roberta Patrick,
Jeff Schabilion, Al Horowitz, Leisa Fearing,
Dennis Hedges, Russ Mishak,
Jim Swaim, Larry Schmidt
Introduce Selma Connor
City Contract
LEAA mini -block funding proposal
CETA contract
Music Day at City Park
IOAA certification
Youth service professional
Budget approval
Resignation
Youth member
United Way
Youth van
Routine bills
meeting at Bloomington
I. Selma Connor has accepted a position on the Board of UAY, she is a member
of the,Friends Meeting.,,Welcome, Selma.
2. Tom reported meeting with Neil Berlin and his approval of the new contract,
Tom reports very positive feedback from the City on UAY. The Board discussed
talking to individual council members concerning additional funding before the
final budgeting is approved, The possibility of hiring Tom Eilers to do the
accounting for the UA YY Board was discussed, it was felt that a formal contract
should be entered into by the Board and accountant chosen.
3:. Oun application for LEAA funding has been approved in the amount of $14,000.
The only question is whether this can be fiscal '76 reversion funds and available
as soon as approved by the Board of Supervisors and payable on July 1. Otherwise
as stated in the oroginal plan we would recieve these additonal funds November 1.
4All Board members were asked to attend the meeting with the Board of Super-
visors on Wednesday at 11:45 if possible,
6 Jim announced he had been informed by Sue Duwa of the availability of CETA
funds under SPE Title I for underwriting an additonal county outreach worker
;,'particularly since we were to receive The personnel committee
'the LEAA grant,
is to be reactivated and search fora possible candidate.
6. Music Day at the City Park planned jointly by UAY and CEEC will be Sunday,
May 22 from 12 noon to 8 PM. The US Air Force Band "MACH ONE" will be the
featured entertainment plus several other bands.
7. Jim was authorized to send in the pre -application form for the IDAA certification.
8. Jim announced his desire to attend a youth services professforalsaC�t?.uf a -
Bloomington, Indiana. The Board authorized the expenditure of $270.00 for regis-
tration for one staff member, one youth aide, one board member and an additional
Young person to attend plus milage for one vehicle. Selma expressed an interest
in attending the conference.
9. After much discussion the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed
budget for fiscal year 1978 as presented by Jim Swaim, Comprised of additional
sources of funding the budget has been expanded to include workmens compensation,
staff education, liability insurance,etc.
10. Adrien Meyer announced her resijnation to the Board due to the fact that she
is moving to California. We will miss you Adrien, thank you for your valuable
contributions in the past.
11. Jim announced that he and Larry had not been successful in finding a youth
to serve on the Board of Directors. They were urged to continue the search.
12. was
UnitedhWayufundsnavailableeforythemas lastto an half appropriate Severalsition of th
suggestionsewere
discussed and it was felt that the funds should be used to strengthen the outreach
program . Jim was told to present his final recommendation to the budget comoittee
for approval.
13. Routine expenditures were approved by the Board for items purchased since
the last meeting.
A Staff and board picnic was set for Saturday, June 4th at Hickory Hili at 5 PM.
Bring your family and/or friends,
The next board meeting will be June 13,.Monday, at 7PM.
Re7sectfully sybmitted,
Mary Ldrew, Secretary
UAY Board of Directors