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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-30 Bd Comm. MinutesMILROFILHED BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES IOWA CITY PARKS R RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER ROOM B MAY 10, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES HUINLS, IUY+A MEMBERS PRESENT: Berry, Boutelle, Crum, McLaughlin, Skelley, Thayer, Ward MEMBERS ABSENT: Cilek, Craig STAFF PRESENT: Byrd, Flowers, Lee, Showalter GUESTS: Teresa McLaughlin RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends approval of the Staff recommendations for park development. 2. That the request by the Johnson County Chapter of the American Red Cross to hold a swim-a-thon be approved. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session on May 10 with Chairperson Boutelle presiding. * Skelley moved and Berry seconded that the minutes of the April 12 meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. Discussion of Staff recommendations for park development. ' I H.C.D.A. park development funds were discussed with Showalter indicating that approximately $34,000 was available which had not been spent for park shelters ($25,000) or diamond lights at Mercer Park ($9,000). Showalter suggested that this j money be spent on park improvements as outlined in the May 2, 1978, list of proposed improvements (see attached). He indicated that the items on the list were items proposed at a series of neighborhood meetings held in May and June of 1977. The items were unanimously approved by the Committee on Community Needs * at their May 3 meeting. Following further discussion, Thayer moved and Crum seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval of the Staff recommendations for park development. Unanimous. Report on activities of the Center Supervisor. Lee introduced David Byrd, Center Supervisor, who reported on his responsibilities and various programs he is in charge of. (see attached outline). Following the report, procedures for cancelling softball games, the Farmers' Market, and the relationship of Girls' Softball, Little League, and Babe Ruth to the Department were discussed. Skelley commented that she hoped quality diamonds for girls' softball would be provided at the earliest possible time. Ward arrived at 8:20 p.m. Berry then commented that he felt the ball diamonds at Mercer Park 1oly ! MICROFILMED BY e JORM MICR6LAB CLJAIt RAi'i.1, JL5 MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Minutes Page 2 May 10, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MOINLS, 10WA were outstanding but that a City liaison was needed with the various baseball and softball groups. Committee reports. McLaughlin reported that Donna Epley had been elected chairperson of the Riverfront Commission succeeding Sam Fahr. He indicated that a subcommittee had been appointed to study the question of whether or not the Riverfront Commission should disband and that the subcommittee had recommended against disbandment. Berry reported that no further progress had been made on the final report to the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee regarding the Ralston Creek project. He also indicated that no response had been received from Regina High School regarding purchase of part of its property for use as a water detention area. Reoort reoardina adult swimmino hours. Lee reported that the Mercer Park pool would be opened from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for adult swimming in the summer. He indicated that the activity would not be limited to lap swimming and that adults with pre-school children would be allowed to use the wading pool when pre-school classes are not in session. Two lanes at City Park will also be roped off for lap swimming. There was a consensus of the Commission that the Staff should continue with implementation of adult swim hours. Discussion of a proposal by the Johnson County Chapter of the American Red Cross Lee reported that the Johnson County Chapter of the American Red Cross was interested in sponsoring a swim-a-thon on July 22 and 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at City and Mercer Parks and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 22 and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 23 at the Center pool. The purpose of the swim-a-thon would be to raise money for the Red Cross. Lee indicated that the event would be held during times that the pool would normally be closed and that the costs would be minimal. Skelley requested the Staff's recommendation and Lee responded that the Staff would recommend approval of the proposal. Crum stated his feeling that approval of the swim-a-thon might set a precedent for the future, but there was a consensus of the Commission following discussion that approval of the event would not set a precedent. Thayer then moved and McLaughlin seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the City Council that the request by the Johnson County Chapter of the American Red Cross to hold a swim-a-thon be approved. Unanimous. Director's report. Showalter reported that the lease for the Camp Cardinal property was to go before the City Council the following Tuesday for approval and that the Council approved all the Commission's recommendations from its last meeting. He also K •te i MILROIlLnfO BY JORM MICR46LAB I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Minutes Page 3 May 10, 1978 • CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLS, IOWA indicated that there had been no action regarding clarification of the group use policy and suggested that the matter be tabled until the next meeting. He then suggested that the Commission adjourn to Executive Session to discuss * land acquisition. McLaughlin moved and Crum seconded that the Conmlission adjourn to Executive Session for discussion of land acquisition. Unanimous. * Thayer moved and McLaughlin seconded that the Executive Session be adjourned. Unanimous. Skelley asked that the record show that no action was taken by the Commission in Executive Session. * There being no further business, McLaughlin moved and Crum seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, Ellen R. Flowers, Secretary 141CROFILnEO BY i JORM MICR+LAB Ci Wk knfl "S • JCS MOI(gS om i i , 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUINLS, IOWA PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS May 2, 1978 PHEASANT HILL PARK - $11,300 1. Tree house with slide 2. Gazebo type shelter 3. half court basketball/multi-purpose court 4. Whirl 5. Flying gym 6. Climber 7. Picnic tables (2) B. Grill 9. Trees and shrubs TOTAL WETHERBY PARK - $12,226 1. Tree house 2. Physical fitness (obstacle) course 3. Half court basketball/multi-purpose court 4. Picnic tables (4) 5. Footballg9oal, posts 6. Grills (2) 7. Sand box 8. Trees TOTAL WILLOW CREEK EK PARK - $10,626 1. Pre-school tot lot 2. Physical fitness (obstacle) course 3. Ramble climber 4. Viking ship 5. Trees, shrubs for nature trail TOTAL Y... -S: MICROFILIdF.O 6Y ' JORM MICR4�LAB CCilflf; lul; ;,: ;i'.'10141, $ 3,100 $ 1,200 $ 2,000 $ 600 $ 450 $ 350 $ 350 $ 100 $ 3 150 11, 0 $ 3,100 $ 2,800 $ 2,000 $ 700 $ 400 $ 200 $ 100 $ 2,976 1 , 6 $ 2,000 $ 2,800 $ 2,200 $ 2,000 r, III IV V MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB • CEDAR RAPIDS AND DES MOINES, IOWA REPORT 10 TIIE IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION David Byrd, Center Supervisor May 10, 1978 Facilities A. Year round 1. Gym and game room, excercize room and racquetball court, archery and air rifle range. 2. After hours and weekend - building. B. Summer 1. Mercer Park softball diamonds. 2. Happy Hollow diamond. 3. Farmers' Market. Current Programs A. Summer 1. Men's and women's softball leagues: a. 30 men's teams. b. 20 women's teams - 12 slo and 8 fast. 2. Fanners' Market (June 3 - October 7). 3. 3 on 3 basketball for 5th through 12th grades. B. School Year 1. Men's basketball. 2. Men's volleyball. 3. Basketball program for high school aged youth. 4. Play Day (Saturdays and holidays). 5. Elementary gymnastics. New Programs A. Mixed softball - register May 8, play Sundays beginning June 4. Trips A. Ski - youth. B. Adult ski. C. Kansas City Chiefs/Worlds of Fun - August. D. Baseball games. E. Museum of Science and Industry. Tournaments A. Annual table tennis tournament. B. Racquetball (men's and women's doubles). C. Pool (summer). D. Softball (leagues). OF'IL14ED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB [LDAI; Hdl'; 2'.. • 7%;'101'11`, MICROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION MAY 9, 1978 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM CEDAR RAPIDS AND DLS MUINL>, IOWA MEMBERS PRESENT: Angerer, Bolnick, Broadston, Denniger, Stager STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN Denniger moved, Bolnick seconded, to approve the minutes of the April 25, 1978 meeting as corrected. Approved unanimously. ANNUAL REPORT Chair Denniger requested input from the RCC members concerning the annual report which is due on July 15, 1978. ! OTHER BUSINESS After a general discussion concerning educating the Housing Code Enforcement people and the public concerning the Energy Code, Denniger suggested conducting a training program to explain what ASHRAE 90-75 says and what to look for in it. A question was raised as to why the City could not contract with an architect to certify compliance with the code for a set fee in an effort to minimize the cost to the contractors. It was pointed out that the problem with this approach is that there are too few architects in Iowa City for this, and it would bar the architect contracting this service, from doing any building design work in Iowa City, to prevent a conflict of interest when the architect would review his/her own work. Bolnick moved, Broadston seconded, that the RCC authorize Denniger to investigate the possibility of conducting a training program. Approved unanimously. Questions to be looked at are: Who could do it? What would be the cost? Etc. BUS BARN The Commissioners felt that the memos of Plastino and Tinklenberg did not answer a number of questions. First, it was pointed out that diesel engine exhaust is much cleaner than gasoline engine exhaust, and does not pose as much of a health hazard. Secondly, and more importantly, why cannot the exhaust fumes be vented outside by the device which fits over the exhaust stack of the individual bus, while the bus warms up, and is removed when the bus is ready to move. The devices could attach to a common header. It was also suggested that when the new bus barn is designed, there should be adequate space to pull the buses out of the barn and let them warm up outside. /6/S 141CROI IL1410 6Y JORM MICR6LA6 MURDFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CLAN P.1IVIDS • DL`. VW'11:S MILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND UES MUINLS, IOeIA CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HOUSING COMMISSION One vacancy - Unexpired term July 11, 1978 - May 1, 1979 I 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 and investigating and determining if slum areas exist or other areas where there are unsafe, unsanitary or overcrowded housing conditions, and studying and investigating and making recommendations relating to the clear- ing, replanning and construction of slum areas and providing dwelling places for elderly persons and persons of low or medium income. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the July 11, 1978, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being con- sidered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Applica- tion forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. /0Z% I4ICRorILMLD BY JORM MICR+LA9 cr.DAL P:0 c.. :: u, r101,:i t. MICROFILMED BY JORM M,CROLAB Iowa City Council, Mayor Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS MUINLS, IU'r1A May 22, 1978 1320 34th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50311 Dear Mayor and Citizens, The past two ,years I have given my time selflessly to the City thru various commissions. My role has changed fere member to vicechairman and then to chairman. It has been a rewarding experience, one a person relies upon for the rest of his life. You have all been worthy fellow members (of Council and Commissions) and show a profound interest toward furthering your communities interests. Iowa City does surely deserve you all. It is with great regret that I inform the Council, Housing Commission, Housing Appeals Board, and Committee on Community Needs of my interest in resigning immediately. I have been offered a place in the Drake Law School summer program starting June 5,1978. As for the Housing Commission,,•there are several members worthy of the chairpersonship. I wish you all the best of luck and look forward to a time that I may better serve the community. Earnestl ours, Stephen Douglas Lombardi Student of the Judiciary 0 141CROFILIAED BY i JORM MICR+LAE1 UU)Ni� '101f11.5 /ez7