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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-24 Bd Comm. MinutesMINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 1988 IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROOM A MEMBERS PRESENT: Moore, Hulse, Williams, Dawson, Parden, Stadtlander MEMBERS ABSENT: Coty STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Stroud, Milkman, Rockwell, Barnes OTHERS PRESENT: None CHANGES/AMENDMENTS TO MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Last sentence of narrative on HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN by Nugent changed to read: In response to a question from Hulse regarding the term "suitable for rehabilitation" under Part I, B.1, Nugent will check the City Housing Code for the definitions of "deteriorated or dilapidated". Hulse referred to the property at 724 Ronalds Street and questioned its suitability for rehabilitation. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None MEETING TO ORDER: 9:04 AM by Chairperson Moore MINUTES: Barnes presented a change from Nugent to the minutes of November 8, 1988 which clarified a sentence in the HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN. Motion to approve the amended minutes was made by Dawson, seconded by Parden, carried 6- 0. REVIEW OF LOWER INCOME HOMEOWNERSHIP REPORT - Rockwell/Milkman The "Lower Income Homeownership" report was completed by the City Department of Planning and Program Development at the request of the Committee on Community Needs and the Iowa City Council. The results of local surveys of realtors, renters and mobile home residents yielded information on home purchasing problems for low to moderate income households. These results also reflect the national situation. Affordability was the key problem. Recommendations in the report for consideration are the following: (1) Establish a Homeowner Assistance program for low and moderate income persons to provide assistance with downpayment, lowering the monthly mortgage payment and help with financing repairs. (2) Expand the City Housing Rehabilitation Program using state and local funds to help offset the decrease in federal revenues. (3) Implement new construction of lower-cost housing for households able to afford housing but unable to find houses available in the $50,000 or less price range. Discussion of why the Commission members felt the recommendations for this type of program in Iowa City not be implemented and the reasons for this were twofold. First of all, the idea of the "American dream" for all families to own their own home is just not possible. Families on a limited income simply cannot keep up with the high cost of home maintenance along with monthly mortgage payments. In addition, if a separate development of low cost housing is built, the neighborhood in general is hard to keep up and very often 8,/ Page 2 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 1988 deteriorates as has happened in other communities cited. Seydel stated that the 235 Federal program was developed for a similar purpose and was not successful. Results of success or failure of similar projects should be considered in this type of study. Secondly, the costs of housing construction in Iowa City are too high to purchase property and construct a home for $50,000 or less. City regulations for land development alone cost about $10,000 per lot. Families as a whole are not interested in the "Component Home" and examples of this were cited. They want more than basic shelter. It was felt that rehabilitation of existing homes was the best alternative. The decrease in Rehab dollars to the community as a whole has been offset with the addition of rental assistance units for eligible low income households. In conclusion Milkman stated there would be further discussion of this study in the community. The City Manager has sent out correspondence to lending/loan institutions, builders and other community leaders. In addition, if the community decides not to go on with this program and wants to continue with maintaining the current housing stock, it must decide where future funds are to come from. HOUSING/RENTAL REHABILITATION - Barnes Rental Rehab: 1900-1902 Muscatine Avenue Application for $15,000.00 deferred payment loan for duplex. Each unit is two-bedroom and occupied by low -moderate income tenants. Amount requested is subject to appraisal which is not yet done. Deficiency list asks for manufactured siding due to continuing peeling paint. Motion to approve the loan in the amount of 50% of the total costs, based on the lowest bid by Kapp assuming it includes vinyl siding, plus the 10% contingency, and the administrative cost of the appraisal and title search was made by Dawson, seconded by Hulse, carried 6-0. Barnes reported on a previous "after appraisal" contingency for the property at 215 Iowa Avenue. The after rehab appraisal was $210,000.00 and an appraisal of at least $180,000.00 was needed to go ahead with the project. COORDINATOR'S REPORT - Seydel December 1, 1988 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments: 470 Certificates $110,020.00 193 Vouchers $53,749.00 Public Housing Rental Income for November, 1988: $8520.00 Two vacancies currently being offered. Thirty-four applications for rental assistance submitted for approval. 8// PAGE 3 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION i DECEMBER 13, 1988 Seydel has been appointed as a member of the AHRMA Board of Directors. He will be attending his first meeting in Chicago, Illinois on December 14, 1988. Copies of the most recent (August, 1988) Iowa City Housing Code books were distributed to Housing Commission members. i ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 9:59 AM was made by Moore, seconded by i Stadtlander, carried 6-0. Approved by: i Benjamin J. Moore, Chairperson Iowa City Housing Commission vls HC1288 i SUBJECT TO BTC APPROVAL MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1988 - 5:30 P.M. IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Justis, Stevens, Patton MEMBERS ABSENT: Hall, Detroit STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer OTHERS PRESENT: None RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The BTC voted to extend the application deadline for the NPO organization- al board of directors to January 16, 1989. The BTC also voted to send the new notice of the application deadline to all Iowa City organizations that initially responded with interest to the City survey - but have not applied for the NPO organizational board positions. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. DISCUSSION CONCERNING EXTENSION OF APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NPO ORGANIZA- TIONAL BOARD: Moved by Patton, seconded by Stevens to extend the current application deadline to January 16, 1989. Unanimously approved with Hall absent. Detroit sent a memo stating she wished to extend the deadline to January 16, 1989, as well. COMMUNICATING WITH THOSE EXPRESSING INTEREST IN APPLYING FOR THE NPO ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD: Moved by Stevens, seconded by Patton to send this new application deadline notice to all organizations initially responding positively and with interest to a City survey concerning the NPO idea. Unanimously approved. Shaffer will put a legal notice in the newspaper concerning the extension of this application deadline. ADJOURN: Moved by Justis, seconded by Patton, to adjourn. Unanimously approved. Adjournment at 5:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Drew affer i 9P SUBJECT TO BTC APPROVAL MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1988 - 5:20 P.M. IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROOM A MEMBERS PRESENT: Justis, Hall, Detroit, Stevens MEMBERS ABSENT: Patton STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer, Bailey, Cerretti, Helling, Putnam OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Blough, Dewey McGuire, Susan McGuire, John Hess, Bob Hardy, Marjorie Hayden Strait RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Justis reported City Council is considering BTC recommendations concerning revised work proposal from the Buske Group NPO status and a part-time employee to assist Shaffer with the NPO start-up and additional travel and educational funding. Shaffer submitted letter from Access Iowa City offering the services of any or all of its members in efforts to facilitate the NPO board. Shaffer reported 12 applicants for the NPO board. Hall contacted the Chamber of Commerce concerning the new deadline for applications for the NPO organizational board (now extended to January 16, 1989). There was a communication from ICPL to BTC submitted by Justis. ICPL requested an ex -officio, non-voting representative to sit on the NPO board. ICPL and Access Iowa City's letters were discussed and placed on file. Blough reports that Turner Network Television will replace Cable Value Network as of December 23, 1988. Cable TV rate increase was discussed. The new rate still places Iowa City's rates and channel offerings in a very favorable light compared to other Iowa cable systems. Hess introduced proposed new Series Guidelines and introduced a new microchip camcorders. Heritage has purchased new video camcorders and a 1 -inch editing system. Shaffer had four complaints, three of which were about rate increases. Shaffer presented revised City cable TV budget, as it will be proposed to Council. BTC was supportive. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m. APPROVE BTC MINUTES: Moved by Detroit, seconded by Stevens, to approve the November 1988 BTC meeting minutes. Unanimously approved with correction made by Hall, minutes to include ICPL's representative position to the NPO board should be non-voting. Broadband Telecommunications Commission December 21, 1988 Page 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS: Justis reported the Iowa City City Council meeting that evening is considering two BTC recommendations, including the revised scope of work as proposed from the Buske Group and the recommendation that Council accept the proposed budget but with the addition of funds for travel, education. In addition, wages for the part-time employee to assist Shaffer with NPO organizational board should be more commensurate with the professional nature of the person desired for said position. SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Shaffer submitted a letter to the BTC read by Justis from Joan Jehle, Treasurer, Access Iowa City, offering the services of any or all members of ard theApermanentaCity board torbeervice n establishedeafterrim Julyo1989sorttogup the 0 or facilitate the board efforts. NPO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: A. NPO ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RELATED TOPICS: Shaffer said that there were presently 12 applicants for the NPO board. Hall indicated that he has received interest from the Chamber of Commerce concerning an applicant. However, the Chamber did not have a person to name yet. Hall did affirm that he would remain in contact with the Chamber. Shaffer said the deadline for applications had been extended to January 16, 1989. Detroit told the Commission that she had received a favorable response from the community concerning the NPO board and also indicated her feeling that Access Iowa City should have a position on the NPO board because of their unique position in the community and their knowledge of the issues. Hall indicated that he would support Access Iowa City's nomination. Stevens said that all of Access Iowa City's applicants were strongly qualified. Justis agreed but said it is important to remember that the five persons chosen to the NPO board should not be selected only on the basis of their organizational affiliation, but their qualifi- cations as individuals as well. The exception to this may be the ex officio, non-voting members of the board. B. COMMUNICATION FROM ICPL TO THE BTC: Justis submitted a communication from the President of the ICPL Board of Trustees requesting representation on the NPO organizational governing board. Shaffer reported that an application from Dewey McGuire had been received. McGuire joined the discussion, stating that he applied as the library representative. Justis, quoting from the ICPL letter, said the ICPL wanted a Library member appointed to a non-voting position on the NPO organizational board and permanent representation on the NPO governing board for as long as the CPC is located in the ICPL. Detroit asked, in reference to the Access Iowa Cityletter, if said organization expected a working and a voting position on the NPO board. The general response was in the affirma- tive. Hall stated that the status of any ICPL staff appointee should Broadband Telecommunications Commission December 21, 1988 Page 3 be decided as a separate issue. Shaffer suggested that the NPO organizational board should decide how the permanent NPO board would be composed and the internal breakdown of voting/non-voting members. Justis expressed concern about Shaffer's suggestion in regard to the legal considerations of having non -Iowa City residents serving on the NPO board. Shaffer explained that initially the organizational NPO board would be exclusively an Iowa City commission or board. However, once the NPO board incorporates, they are no longer an Iowa City commission or board. At that point, the matter of representation will be decided by the organizational and/or permanent board. Shaffer discussed this matter with Buske. She said most communities have taken into account whether a person applying for a board position serves the sponsoring community via working for an organization or business that also serves the sponsoring community (even though the person applying is not a resident of the sponsoring community). In less frequent situations, the sponsoring community requires residency to be considered for the board. Detroit questioned length of term for NPO board members. She asked whether they would be appointed by the City Council upon recommendation of the BTC until management transfer or beyond that date. Hall thought that the NPO Board would make the decision on length of term. Justis reiterated that in looking at the applications for NPO board member- ship, he is looking at individuals first and organizations second. He also pointed out that organizations were more in the interest area of each person and that he wanted to see them represented as well. Hall agreed, indicating that said organizations would be valuable assets as fund raisers. Detroit asked how the initial selections would be made. Stevens stated that their goal was a cross section of the community. Justis stated that all applications would be on file with the City Clerk and that Shaffer would have copies. Detroit moved that the ICPL letter of application of December 7, 1988, regarding the NPO organizational board be received and placed on file. Motion seconded by Stevens. Unanimously approved with amendment by Hall for inclusion of Access Iowa City letter. REVIEW OF WORK PLAN AND TIMEFRAME FROM THE BUSKE GROUP: Shaffer reviewed with the BTC the initial Buske Group timelines and recthe list, hes and expressedtrated the confidencerothats to thedate. Aftr timetableewaseading being adhered to as much as possible. REPORTS: HERITAGE REPORT: Blough reported that the transition from Cable Value Network (CVN) to TNT was proceeding smoothly and that TNT should become a full-time channel thatthebyCVNOwould FnodlongerDecember carried carried Iowa City area. He went on tassay was not economically feasible to do so and that TNT was a superior service. In response to a question from Shaffer concerning the new cable rate increases, Blough said that he has received five written complaints in all to date. He also noted that the senior citizens' Broadband Telecommunications Commission December 21, 1988 Page 4 discount had been favorably received. Shaffer noted that Heritage has increased its rate in other Iowa localities and that in many cases they were higher than Iowa City's increase and wondered if the decision to raise rates was made at the corporate level. Blough responded in the affirmative, saying that he thought rates would eventually stabilize. He then compared rates and services in other parts of the country with the midwest (stating rates on the East and West coasts are much higher) and blamed rate hikes on deregulation over the last four years. Detroit asked why Showtime or the Movie Channel were not carried. Blough replied that they would have to drop one or two basic services to do so. Also, adding more movie channels does not usually mean more revenue. He thought that Cinemax and HBO customers would soon reach parity. KOCR was discussed (due to continued poor signal quality). They were off the air the past weekend. B. CPC COMMENTS: Hess handed out new proposed Series Contract Guidelines. He said guidelines were changed to reflect an increased usage in the Center in the past year and a half. Because of a lack of such guideline changes, not as many new people were getting to use the CPC facilities. The new policy would bring the non -series producers back into parity and allow for the establishment of a coherent programming philosophy. Series producers would have at least two guaranteed playback times per week. The CPC would have higher turnover and more diversity of programming. Justis asked for a clarification of these guidelines. Shaffer replied that the guidelines would fall under BTC jurisdictional authority granted by the cable ordinance. Susan McGuire joined in and said that the BTC had voted on CPC guidelines in the past. Detroit was concerned about limited access to air time. The Commission will vote on the Series Guidelines changes at next meeting. Hess then unveiled a new CPC microchip camcorder and compared it with the old camera. He also announced that a new VHS }" editing system would soon be available along with a VHS P deck for the PVOM. Detroit asked for statistics on CPC usage for NPO board and stated the importance of such statistics in justifying CPC needs. Hess replied between eight and twelve calls and one to three walk-ins per day. Detroit thought Hess' estimates were conservative. Hess said a computer would help considerably in keeping such statistics. Hall said that the NPO board would have to approve a computer system. Hess said that he would submit a proposal for a computer system. C. BTS REPORT: Shaffer reported that he had received four complaints, three concerning the rate increase and one concerning a cable signal problem. He discussed the signal problem with Blough who said that he would attempt a resolution of said problem. Shaffer also discussed the cable TV budget as proposed to City Council. He went over proposed budget changes with the Commission who expressed support for the budget. r. Broadband Telecommunications Commission December 21, 1988 Page 5 OTHER PUBLIC DISCUSSION: M. Strait reported on progress concerning efforts on video for special needs. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Stevens, seconded by Detroit. Unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted, YV Drew iaff r MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Russell, VanderWoude, Scott, Licht MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT CALL TO ORDER: Kern, Sierk Beagle, Michel Russell called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. REVIEW OF THE OCTOBER 12, 1988 MINUTES: �JAIpRO K1u Russell suggested the following modifications be 'made to the minutes. Page 3, 4th paragraph, 1st sentence should read, "...in Cedar Rapids." VanderWoude moved to approve the October 12, 1988 minutes as amended. Licht seconded. The motion carried unanimously. REVIEW OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 1988 MINUTES: VanderWoude moved to approve the November 9, 1988 minutes without amend- ment. Scott seconded. The motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES: Russell presented an update on the "Guide to Historic Iowa City" map being developed. Russell stated that there was grant money available through the Certified Local Government Program that the City will be applying for to produce the map. He stated that VanderWoude and Russell had met to determine a preliminary design for the map, and had come up with a design which resembled the map from Oshkosh, Wisconsin which measures approxi- mately an 18 by 18 square inches. The front of the map should have an introduction, legend, and a general map of the Iowa City/Coralville area. A key was proposed which would show all the places on the Historic Register and all places of historic interest. A list of important districts should also be included and a detailed list was read to the commission. The reverse side of the map was proposed to include four walking -tour maps of Summit Street, Woodlawn, the proposed North Side district, and the proposed Downtown district. Russell suggested including addresses and information on the structures along with a few illustrations of the properties. Russell said he wanted to be sure the map did not cause the elimination of the existing neighborhood brochures. Russell added he would like to see a brochure done on the Downtown area and VanderWoude informed the group that a committee was presently working on a Downtown brochure. Russell wanted the brochures to have the same general physical MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1989 PAGE 2 format as the Chamber's brochure. Licht felt that all the major hotels and travel agents should have copies of the brochures for distribution. Beagle asked the Commission to think about the design of the final product and what kind of base map they would like to use. Russell stated the map he had used was a commercial map and he felt a zoning map of Iowa City was too cluttered and also the zoning map did not include Coralville. Licht said the map looked like the map in the phone book; however, Russell felt this type of map would cut parts of Iowa City off. Licht expressed concern about the distortion that could occur when the map was reduced. Licht asked if a matching grant was received would they be able to hire someone to construct the map. Beagle replied that once a finished product was designed, then they would assess what could be done. Beagle added that the project had to be completed by June of 1989. Scott said if the project received funding then he could possibly get a paid graduate student to work on the map. Beagle said that if outside assistance was needed, he was sure that the salary and time would be part of the grant. VanderWoude said he would like to have the map printed by May 1, 1989. Russell felt the process of constructing the map could be speeded up by not having the commission approve every step of the project. He felt that only drafts should be sent to the commission before the formal meetings. Beagle said he needed to know the number of photos to be used on the map so he could calculate the cost of the photos and also the map cost. He stated that if City artists could be utilized the cost of constructing the map could be cut down. Russell stated there would be a big map on the front, a table, four maps on the back, and some writing. Beagle felt they should not duplicate the current walking tour brochures and the map should be historic looking in appearance. Licht suggested color -coding the map on the front with the maps on the back. Scott suggested placing Grant Wood's house on the cover and also part of the Parsen Weems paint- ing. Beagle stated that approximately $10,000 of FY88 CLG funds had been recaptured and that December 31 was the application deadline. The project has to be completed by June 30, 1989 and the group should know if they received any funding by mid-January. Russell stated VanderWoude and he would meet informally to work on the project. Russell stated Sierk was absent so there would be no information on the Speakers' Bureau. VanderWoude talked about speakers from the Iowa Humanities Bureau. He felt some of them could be used and that a list of the speakers should be distributed. Scott questioned if the Commission could apply for funding to get a speaker. Russell said he would suggest to Sierk that the Commission felt the speakers were a good idea and they should go ahead with the idea. Scott said he would have news on the logos at next month's meeting and he would also have a series of images of the logo. Scott also added that Karen Kubby was in favor of the tax abatement and tax credit and was also in favor of historic preservation, and could prove valuable if elected. RE MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1989 PAGE 3 Licht asked VanderWoude if he went to the Friends of Historic Preservation meeting on "Who To" Book. VanderWoude replied yes, there was a subcommit- tee he had talked to and he would keep Licht informed. Beagle stated that people at the CDBG program were working to update the book and he had informed them that the Friends of Historic Preservation also had a role in updating the book. The Preservation Corner newspaper column had been sent to Pat Eckhardt, president of Friends of Historic Preservation. If the article was started the Commission would send articles to the newspaper. Beagle asked if this item should be deleted from the pending item list; Russell replied no. Beagle indicated that May 14-20, 1989 had been set as National Historic Preservation Week. Beagle said it is not too early to begin planning for this year's activities. Russell stated they need to contact the Friends of Historic Preservation to discuss plans. Beagle stated $350 had been earmarked for the awards and mailings. Russell said there needed to be a lot more public awareness of the meetings and they should also have more speakers. Russell felt the Preservation Week item should be a big part of the January meeting. Beagle stated he still had time to work on the FY89 Certified Local Government Grant Application. He said the state received approximately $400,000 and they would have to allocate $40,000 to $50,000 of it to local CLG's. Beagle said the status of the downtown survey didn't look good. The feedback had been good, but it had been rejected by the State Board of Trustees. Beagle informed the Commission that not all of the Section 403 area for rehab assistance had been surveyed, especially the area south of Burlington Street. Beagle felt that a house-to-house survey would be the best solution because a reconnaissance survey was too broad. Beagle suggested starting to survey one area at a time so as to some day cover the whole area. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION INFORMATION: Beagle stated that the proposed design review guidelines are being put in final form and soon will be ready for City Council action. Licht felt that they should come back with a new image and that all these projects are adding some new class to their image. Beagle felt that the City Council should be kept informed that the North Side issue is still alive, maybe he should send a memo or a letter to them. Licht stated that now this is more a neighborhood effort and not a city effort. Russell stated that this was a Chamber issue and they should have to do it, he did not feel that they should have to do all the work. VanderWoude passed out a number of books that had been published by other cities showing points of historic significance. He stated that he has learned of a group that has put together text and a large number of photos of Iowa City and are waiting to be published. They need approximately $63,000 and they have approximately $12,000. They cannot get the photos back and for the $63,000 they need they would get 3,000 copies of a book. Russell stated this was a commercial venture and that someone could make money. VanderWoude also presented an outline for the proposed book. He MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 1989 PAGE 4 said that a publisher was willing to send someone to Iowa City to get the project underway and he suggested contacting a banker for the needed funding. Licht asked what the situation was with the Benton Street Bridge. Beagle said that alternative alignments had been assessed at the request of FHWA. They wanted to see if there were alternatives to rezoning the Benton Street to construct a new one. The documentation was submitted to FHWA some time this month. He stated that a decision had not been made to take the bridge out yet. Beagle stated that Sierk's and Kern's terms were expiring on March 29, 1989, both are 3 -year terms. Sierk needs to reapply. Kern has said he doesn't want to be on the Commission any longer. The Commission can make recommendations on the candidates, however, the candidates have to be qualified for the position. Russell questioned what the situation was on the vacant Planning and Zoning Commission seat. Beagle informed him that the Planning and Zoning Commission had been very busy with the comprehensive plan and that they were filling the position on an on-call basis. Russell felt they should have a Planning and Zoning Commission person present all the time. Beagle replied the Planning and Zoning Commission members also have to serve on a number of other bodies. Vanderwoude questioned the funding for the map. Russell stated that they should apply for money from the city grant and also from the Chamber of Commerce, however, no numbers had been discussed. Beagle stated once they have an idea of the cost, then they can assign the cost for the match. Beagle stated they should get a commitment from Renee Jedlicka and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Russell moved to adjourn the meeting. Licht seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Minutes submitted by Greg Michel. i0 �r MINUTES VMS SPECIAL MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1988 - 3:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Russell, Kern, Licht, Sierk MEMBERS ABSENT: VanderWoude, Scott STAFF PRESENT: Beagle CALL TO ORDER: Russell called the special meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: Chuck Skaugstad, Jr. stated his desire to construct a 24 -foot by 30 -foot double car garage with second story accessory apartment onto the east side of his residence located at 602 S. Summit Street. The proposed structure would be connected to the house by an enclosed walkway. In accordance with Section 27-87 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, Beagle said Mr. Skaugstad initiated application for a Certificate of Appropriateness since his property is located in the Summit Street Historic District. Mr. Skaugstad presented a site plan of his property to the Commission indicating the location of theproposed accessory structure. He said the house itself was built in the 1920's and is known as the "Cannon" house. Mr. Skaugstad said his intent was to match the proposed accessory struc- ture with the exterior design of the house. He said the brick work of the house would be continued on the first floor of the front (Bowery Street) of the accessory structure with the upper story and sides consisting of a half-timber and stucco design characteristic of the second story of the house adjacent to the proposed structure. Continuing, Skaugstad said that he would take bricks from the exterior wall of the back patio to use on the front of the garage, but doubted he had enough to continue around the structure. Licht expressed reservation about extending the half-timber and stucco construction clear to the ground, especially for any sides which are clearly visible from the street. After further discussion, it was the decision of the Commission to require the first floor exterior of the structure be of brick, ceramic tile, or wood that is compatible with the first floor exterior of the existing house in color, proportion and appearance of texture. This requirement is especially true for the west wall of the structure which will be visible from Summit Street. In response to a question from Russell, Beagle said he felt the scale,. design and location of the proposed accessory structure to be consistent with character of the house and consistent with the objectives of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Russell agreed and felt the proposed structure to be consistent with the character of the house and the integrity of the district. W MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 22, 1988 PAGE 2 Licht moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of a 24 -foot by 30 -foot double car garage with second story accessory apartment on the east side of the single-family residence located at 602 S. Summit Street subject to the following conditions: 1. The accessory structure will be setback from Bowery Street a greater distance than the front plane of the house and attached by an enclosed walkway, and 2. The upper story construction with half -timbers, stucco exterior finish and windows will be similar to that of the existing house, and 3. The first floor exterior will be of brick, ceramic tile, or wood that is compatible with the first floor exterior of the existing house in color, proportion and appearance of texture. Sierk seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0. Russell moved to adjourn the special meeting. Kern seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Minutes submitted by Barry Beagle. i MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Harry Lewis, Pat Foster, Richard Blum, Robert Hicks MEMBERS ABSENT: John Ockenfels STAFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Cheryl Tworek, Bill Sueppel CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Attendance was noted and Robert Hicks was introduced to the rest of the Commission. A quorum of the Commission was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 1988. MEETING: As there were no objections, Blum stated the minutes of November 17, 1988, stood as approved. PRESENTATION OF BILLS; The list of bills was presented by O'Neil. Foster moved to approve the bills as presented. Lewis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Airport Commission Bylaws, Changes/Amendments O'Neil distributed the current by-laws with the articles of proposed change highlighted. The changes included: Article 1 - Section 1 - Meetings are to be held monthly. Section 4 - "Notice of Commission meetings shall be i given in accordance with the open meetings statute of the State of Iowa." Section 5 - Majority vote of the full Commission is required for changes of the bylaws. Article 2 - Section 1 - Members are to be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Section 2 - Commissioner appointment will assume office upon appointment. Section 3 - Vacancy of term shall be filled for the duration of the unexpired term. MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION DECEMBER 20, 1988 PAGE 2 Article 3 - Section 5 Article 4 - Section 1 Section 3 "The Vice -Chair shall also be designated as Commission Secretary in the absence of the Chair." Special meetings require a "minimum of 24 hour s shall be given." Minutes shall be prepared and distributed within 2-4 weeks of the meeting. Article 5 - Section 1 - Amendments must be approved by a majority vote of the full Commission. Section 3 - "In all procedural matters not specifically provided for by these bylaws, Roberts Rules of Order, current edition, shall prevail." 2. Carpet - Terminal Building: O'Neil stated that Randy's Carpets had submitted a price quote, should the Commission decide to carpet. Areas to be carpeted or tiled were discussed by the Commission and many ideas were suggested. The Commission decided to have a subcommittee research the subject. Blum appointed Foster as Chair of the subcommittee with Bob Hicks as the other member. 3. Dane Lease: The Commission discussed Airport property currently under lease with Mr. Dane. The lease will expire at the end of February. Dane apparently plowed the land for next year. The Commission decided to give the lease to Dane for one more year and to amend the lease to obtain the tenant's intentions for renting the property for the next year by August. 4. Airport Improvement Program - Lease Amendments: The FAA recently sent a letter asking the Commission to include special conditions in some of their leases. O'Neil will send the lease amendments required to the FAA for approval. Sueppel will draw I up the amendments. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Blum changed the agenda to put Public Discussion earlier in the meeting. Blum attended the briefing by the City Manager of the City Council I candidates. There were no Airport items discussed and Blum suggested the candidates be invited to an informational session for questions and answers. Blum found an article in the newspaper about a Chicago -based pilot offering flights for students. Blum suggested more information be gathered with regard to the pilot. If MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION DECEMBER 20, 1988 PAGE 3 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: O'Neil stated cost for clean-up of concrete in the field at approximately $100. It is necessary to determine the responsible party if further clean-up is needed. O'Neil stated that two vacancies were posted for the Airport Zoning Board and the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. There is to be a Commission and Board member seminar in February 1989. O'Neil said that some travel funds would be available if a Commissioner would like to attend. Lewis expressed interest. O'Neil said he had received a bill from H.R. Green for the service and preparation of Exhibit A and the updated AIP. SET NEXT REGULAR COMMISSION: The Commission concurred to make January 17, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. the date of the next Airport Commission. ADJOURNMENT: Foster moved, seconded by Lewis, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Minutes submitted by Cheryl Tworek. 2 , Ric and Blum, Chairperson Y,'O) ABSTRACT OF ELECTION JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA CITY OF IOWA CITY SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION January 10, 1989 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT, on the 16th day of January, A.D., 1989, the undersigned, Robert Burne, Chairperson; Charles Duffy, 0ick Myers, Patricia Meade and Betty Ockenfels met an a Board of Canvassers, as provided by law, to Iowa City in Johnson County, Iowa, and canvassed the election returns from all the voting precincts in said County, for votes cast at the election held therein on the 10th day of January, A.D., 1909, for each office on the ballot the result of said Canvass being as follows: FOR THE FICCouncil Member At -Large (to fill a vacancy) One-year T(ONE to There were six thousand six hundred (6600) votes cast of which JOHN R. BALMER had three thousand seven hundred thirty-two (3732) votes, DYANNE L. DUDLEY had two thousand eight hundred twelve (2812) votes and SCATTERED votes were fifty-six (56); and JOHN R. BALMER was elected. FOR THE OFFICE OF Council Member At -Large (to fill a vacancy) Three-year Term (ONE to be elected) There were six thousand nine hundred thirty-four (6934) votes teat of which KAREN KUBBY had three thousand five hundred nine- teen (3519) votes, MARY JOAN STRES had three thousand four hun- dred twelve (3412) votes and SCATTERED votes were three (3); and KAREN NUBBY was elected. WITNESS our signatures, this 16th day of January, A.D., 1989. 1111itbl IIIIn1 Chairperson Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Signed and sworn before mo this /6th day of Ja upry A. , 1909. /1 ATTEST: � la 113 rill r 01011111113 M BlBI! 4r • • I i g9