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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-05 Bd Comm. MinutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry, Hesse, Hradek, Steinbrech, Welk, Weideman, Willis MEMBERS ABSENT: Malloy, Watson STAFF PRESENT: Coffin, Howell, Kriz, Moran, Robinson, Trueblood GUESTS PRESENT: Pat Boutelle, Bernie Knight, Emily Rubright, Nancy Seiberling FORMAL ACTION Willis noted that the names of Greg Downes TAKEN: and Mr. Parizek had been misspelled in the July 12th minutes. Welk stated that the minutes indicated he was absent, when in fact he was present. Moved by Hradek, seconded by Henrv, to approve the minutes of the July 12, 1989 meeting Unanimous. with the above corrections. Moved by Steinbrech, seconded by Hradek that the Parks & Recreation Commission overwhelming approves s the concept as preented by Proiect Green for improvement of College Green Park. Unanimous. COLLEGE GREEN Representatives of Project Green were present PARK: to address the commission relative to College Green Park improvements. Nancy Seiberling stated that College Green Park was one of the first of four spaces set aside and designated as open space on the original chart of Iowa City dated 1839. Emily Rubright, co-chairman of the Project Green Steering Committee, stated that in honor of the sesquicentennial, Project Green was looking at College Green Park and focusing on it because they feel it needs to be upgraded /q -7v to enhance its appearance, and yet keep a neighborhood quality to it. Project Green met with staff members of the Parks and Recreation Department, along with other interested people to review the current use, history, and maintenance problems of the park. A topographic map was completed by Hall Engineering, and a landscape architect firm from Des Moines, Crose Gardner Associates, was contacted to put together the ideas into drawings. Pat Boutelle presented the drawings. They included a preliminary plan for improving the park, final preliminary plan, how the park would look if regraded, and sketch of trees projected to be removed. She stated Crose Gardner Associates reorganized the park functions to give some feeling of neatness to the park, and recommended that the park be reoriented. They suggested regrading the park along Washington Street and part of Johnson Street, creating a more gentle slope and restructuring the entrances. Regrading would make it possible to use the slope and permit easier access to the park. some of the items included in the final preliminary plan are a small gazebo, benches, gaming area in the center of the park, additional plantings, play area, basketball area, and new lighting. Willis asked the commission to react to the plan from a conceptual standpoint. Steinbrech asked if the proposed gazebo would be large enough to accommodate the Iowa City Community Band and other possible uses. Boutelle stated the gazebo would not be large enough to hold the entire band, but could be used for small ensembles. Willis asked what sort of commitment needed to be made. Boutelle stated this was a preliminary plan and what Project Green has from the architect is a preliminary budget. The preliminary budget is $200,000+ for implementation of the project. Willis asked where the money would come from or what commitments needed to be made. Rubright stated the commision was the first to hear of the proposed improvements. Project Green would like to go to the City Council with the concept being approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission. She stated fund raising would be done by Project Green, and they will seek what in-kind services they can from the City. Willis stated it was difficult for the commission to view the two items separately. He stated the City Council -2- li470 I PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION: ICE SKATING FACILITY COMMITTEE: COMMISSION TIME: may want a recommendation with respect to proposed funding plans. He asked if it would be a combination of fund raising and city funds. Rubright indicated that it could be, but that there may be community monies available for which the project might qualify. She stated Project Green was not prepared at this time to determine specific sources of funding. implementation of the project would not begin until the fall of 1991. Project Green would have fund raising for a period of time, and would need to allow time for final plans to be drawn and bids let. She stated Project Green would like to go to the City Council with the backing of the Parks & Recreation Commission that the concept is acceptable if money can be obtained. The amount of money Project Green can raise, and what assistance the City might be able to provide is unknown at this time. Moved by Steinbrech, seconded by Hradek, that the Parks & Recreation Commission overwhelming approves the concept aspresented -by Project Green for improvement of College Green Park. Unanimous. Willis read a letter he received from Mrs. Robert Allen, who made a donation to the Parks and Recreation Foundation in memory of her late husband. She stated her husband would be pleased that a donation was being made, thereby enabling others to enjoy his passion for swimming. She asked that, if possible, the donation be used to directly subsidize or provide means for needy children to attain swimming skills, and as an alternative to be applied towards the swimming training program. Included with the commission packet were minutes of the last Ice Skating Facility Committee meeting held in June. The committee's next meeting is scheduled for August 18, 1989. Hradek questioned the validity of vendors like Sand Road Orchards being able to sell at the Farmers Market. She felt it was big business taking advantage of small business. Trueblood noted that the requirement for selling at the Farmers Market is simply that the person must grow or produce the item they are selling. MC 9 7. i j. Henry inquired as to the repair work being done on the fans in the Recreation Center gymnasium. Moran stated the fans were being repaired and should be operating in the near future. DIRECTOR'S Trueblood reported on the following: REPORT: Next month's meeting. There will be an IPRA workshop in Coralville on September 13, 1989. Trueblood asked if next month's meeting could be postponed to September 20th. The commission members agreed to same. IPRA workshop. Commission members should have received workshop information in the mail. If any commission member would like to attend, they should contact the Director. Park/Sports Complex. A memo updating the park/sports complex project was distributed to the commission. Listed therein were firms which submitted proposals for the design phase of the project. A committee was formed to review the proposals and select the firms to be interviewed, and will be meeting on August 16th to do so. Craig Willis is the Parks & Recreation Commission representative. zone Sweet. A major zone swim meet is scheduled this week at Mercer Park Aquatic Center. The facility will be closed to the public beginning at noon on Thursday, August 10, thru Sunday, August 12. Mercer Park Softball Fields. The regrading of the Habe Ruth softball fields at Mercer Park has begun. CDBG Funding. The annual solicitation of ideas and proposals for funding through the CDBG program is being made. Trueblood asked commission members to contact him if they had any proposals that might qualify for funding. Recreation Center Im rovements. A new P. A. system has been nstalled, along with carpeting in the main office. New tables are on order for the meeting rooms, and various ceiling tile, basketball rims, backboards, and lockers in the locker rooms will be replaced. A mini -check locker system will be installed in the gymnasium. i SC /4-1-70 I OTHER BUSINESS: North Mar ketto juare Park. Improvements are being made North Market Square Park, utilizing money acquired from the Preucil School parking lot sale. Some of the improvements being made are new soccer and basketball goals, drainage improvements, a new sidewalk, turf improvements, a new swing set and trash receptacle containers. Plans also include the installation of a water line, construction of a sand volleyball court, and possibly more playground equipment. Proposed GreekComplex. A proposal for construction of a Greek complex on Taft Speedway, adjacent to Terrell Mill Park will be going to the Planning and Zoning Commission in the near future. Trueblood asked if the commission wanted to convey any reaction to the Planning and Zoning commission as to whether the commission is for or against the proposal. Steinbrech stated the proposal did not fall into anything that the Parks & Recreation Commission would get involved in other than the fact that it abuts a city park. Willis asked if the commission wanted to react to the proposal as an institution. He felt strongly that this was a planning and zoning issue. Various members voiced their concerns with regard to the increase in traffic, possible changes in topography, and impact on Terrell Mill Park and the Iowa Moran stated that October 11, 1989 marks the 25th anniversary of the Recreation Center building, and various activities will be planned to commemorate it. ADJOURNMENT:Moved by Weideman, seconded by Hradek to adjourn (7:10 P.m.). Unanimous. -5- X 70 I �l + i i I' j M � dal �' l MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION JUNE 19, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: GUESTS PRESENT: Gerry Busse, Emmett Evans, Dorothy Fiala, Mary Geasland, Bud Gode, Jean Hood, Duane Means, Ruth Wagner Hugh Cordier i Bette Meisel, Joyce Phelps Allen Roth, Minnie Roth - Council of Elders CALL TO ORDERIINTRODUCTIONIPUBUC DISCUSSION/MINUTES: Hood called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. She Introduced and welcomed Gerry Busse to the Commission. There was no public discussion. The minutes were approved as circulated. REPORTS: CITY, COUNCIL/BOARD OF SUPERVISORS • GEASLAND AND MEANS Geasland reported on attending both meetings the week of May 23. Geasland said there was inquiry and concern expressed by the supervisors about the Commission approving the "in kind" contributions to the Senior Peer Counseling Program. She said their biggest concern seemed to be taking on another responsibility that might cost the Board money. Geasland said she reported the same Information to the City Council. Several people later told her that they saw her on cable TV. She was encouraged to learn that people did watch the meetings on cable. Both groups thanked her for coming. Means said he reported to both groups on the new art exhibit, Leg Alert screening, and the upcoming opera preview on July 14. He said there was some discussion at the Board of Supervisors meeting regarding painting the kitchen and storage for Congregate Meals. He felt that some Board members think there is storage available at the Center, He said he would attend the June Council of Elders meeting. COUNCIL OF ELDERS: No Commissioners attended the May Council of Elders meeting due to the date change. I i I, Senior Center Commission June 19, 1989 Page 2 Allen and Minnie Roth said the meeting in May was taken up with Older Americans' Day. They also reported that they had enjoyed attending the Governor's Conference on Aging and that the seven workshops they participated in were excellent. Hood thanked them and complimented the Council of Elders on Older Americans' Day. She said obviously there were many volunteers who worked many hours to make the day the success that it was. SENIOR CENTER UPDATE • Meisel: Meisel reported a security update. A locked cabinet for a computer arrived and it had been dented in shipping. The company re -shipped another one and told us to throw away the damaged one. Meisel said the maintenance worker had assembled both of them and the Center is using one for the computer and printer and one for the microwave. In essence, two for the price of one. Meisel said the loading dock had been repaired. Trucks using it to deliver food to Congregate Meals had backed too close, sheared off the metal plate which protected the wiring, and damaged the wiring. The Senior Center's cost for repair parts is $80.74. The City's electricians provided the labor. Meisel said the work was almost done on the lighting for the flag. Meisel reported that $1,216 was given to the Senior Center Gift Fund in memory of George Perrot for a program of some kind in the art field. She said so far no Ideas have been suggested by the Perrot family for using the money. She presented a suggestion for getting display stands so that exhibits of pottery, jewelry or models could be held. Meisel said she had consulted with Alan Weinstein and he had suggested formica bases which nest when stored with plexiglass tops. Meisel said having three or four stands made would use one-half or two-thirds of the memorial money. In the discussion, Means said he thought it was an appropriate use of the money. Gods wanted more information on size and strengths and had some reservations about possible storage problems. Hood suggested asking the Perrot family what they thought about it. The consensus was that the Idea was good, and Meisel said she would do some more checking and bring information back to the next meeting, Meisel said the MEET THE ARTIST reception and talk by Margaret Wank and Chuck Ping was a huge success. Another opera preview is scheduled for July 14 when Beaumont Glass will bring singers to preview THE GONDOLIERS. Discount tickets for seniors will be available on that date for $5 each. Meisel updated the situation on the Senior Peer Counseling Program. The money from Heritage Area Agency on Aging will not be available until October or November. Jeannie Williams and Kathy Wallace are going to United Way to ask for any unallocated money they might have, and also every other option available Is being explored. , Senior Center Commission June 19, 1969 Page 3 Meisel said the rural survey results showed that the Senior Center did serve the rural elderly at the same percentage as the non -rural. Meisel said that Rogusky and the all the volunteers who worked on the survey did an excellent fob. Hood will take copies to the Board of Supervisors. I i There was discussion regarding the outside steps and the inside steps on the north side of the building. Geasland said the traffic paint could become slippery and suggested putting safety strips on the steps. Gode said the inside steps off the ramp probably needed them also as snow and water were tracked in that way. Meisel said she would look into it. COMMITTEE REPORTS BY-LAWS - EVANS The following suggested amendments were presented by the Committee: ARTICLE III SECTION 2. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE Officers of the Commission shall be elected annually at the regular December meeting each year. SECTIONS 4 - CHAIR: 5 - VICE -CHAIR: 6 - SECRETARY This sentence was added to each section. The will attend an agenda planning meeting with the Senior Center Coordinator prior to the Commission monthly meeting. SECTION 7. RESIGNATIONS: Add: A copy of letter of resignation should also be given to the Senior Center Commission. ARTICLE IV - SECTION 2 - POWERS Review requests and recommend action on non -routine use of space in the Senior Center by various agencies and organizations. i Other suggestions were discussed, including whether a statement that Roberts Rules of Order are used should be added. The consensus was that the bylaws committee should meet once more and decide on the questions considered, ��f71 Senior Center Commission June 19, 1989 Page 4 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION - FIALA Fiala reported that the committee had mel and set Monday, October 23 for the volunteer recognition dinner. Fiala said they were looking Into caterers who would serve a heart healthy low cholesterol dinner as this will be more compatible with the Senior Center focus on good health, exercise and nutrition. Meisel will talk with Mike Foster about the possibility of two serving lines, and check on the number of Insulated pitchers so that each table will have a pitcher of decaffeinated coffee. The programs will be larger this year - 81h x 11 folded so the volunteer names can be spread out. Fiala asked for suggestions for entertainment. Meisel suggested a guitarist and singer. Other Ideas are welcomed. Meisel will arrange for extra help from Congregate Meats and the weekend janitor. Commissioners were asked to call Fiala by mid-July with the suggestions for entertainment. Meisel asked for volunteers for various chores on the day of the dinner such as table decoration and setting, giving out nametags, assigning tables, etc. ANNIVERSARY - WAGNER Wagner reported for Cordier who Is out of town. She said that the committee decided that a birthday celebration should be a fun time. The committee suggested a potluck dinner and dance or entertainment. Wagner mentioned enlisting the help on this from Council of Elders. The Commission suggested having a panel discussion or an instructional -type meeting using the Five Year Goals as the theme at a later date, maybe in late fall or early winter. It was decided to ask the Council of Elders to be responsible for the Birthday Celebration. The Commission would be responsible for the informational meeting. ANNUAL REPORT - Meisel Meisel gave the Commissioners draft one and draft two of the Commission's annual report. Draft one is an update of the old version of the report and Includes accomplishments in FY1989 and directions planned for FY1990. Draft two is a new version of accomplishments in FY89 and directions for FY90 based on the Senior Center five-year goals report. Meisel explained that most of the Information in draft one which Includes a summary of the statistical information will be Included in another report to the City Manager, and that she thought the Commission would want to use the five year goals as the point of reference for accomplishments and new directions. She emphasized that the report should be brief - no more than 11/2 to 2 pages If possible. 77 ■ Senior Center Commission June 19, 1989 Page 5 There was a lengthy discussion on both drafts with no consensus being reached. f Hood asked Busse and Meisel if they could meet as a committee on Friday, June 23 to blend the two drafts Into one whose content will be satisfactory to everyone. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. OPEN DISCUSSION I The Commission decided on August 14 as an alternative meeting date for July 17. The September meeting will be on September 25. Minutes prepared by Joyce Phelps, Senior Center Secretary. Minutes approved by Bud Gode, Senior Center Commission Secretary. II i j i I i ,i I }ii i I i ' I Senior Center Commission June 19, 1989 Page 5 There was a lengthy discussion on both drafts with no consensus being reached. f Hood asked Busse and Meisel if they could meet as a committee on Friday, June 23 to blend the two drafts Into one whose content will be satisfactory to everyone. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. OPEN DISCUSSION I The Commission decided on August 14 as an alternative meeting date for July 17. The September meeting will be on September 25. Minutes prepared by Joyce Phelps, Senior Center Secretary. Minutes approved by Bud Gode, Senior Center Commission Secretary. II j{ ,i I }ii i I i I f MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION JULY 24, 1989 SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Harold Weilbrenner, Haywood Belle, Jason Chen, Ray Haines, Fred Mims, Terry Powell, Rosalie Reed MEMBERS ABSENT: Chia-Hsing Lu, Dorothy Paul i STAFF PRESENT: Dale Hailing i RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: None. REQUESTS TO THE CiTY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None. . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Weilbrenner at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of the meeting of June 26, 1989, were approved unanimously. There were no members of the news media or the public present and there was no public discussion. CASES PENDING: Letters will be sent to the respondents in two cases (E/SOR &29.8802, E/A 11-19.8601) notifying them that the Commission will meet on or about August 11, 1989, to consider taking these cases to public hearing If no significant progress has been made in the conciliation efforts. The Commission was also advised that a recommendation of No Probable Cause has been made regarding H/Dep. 9-2848801 and 2. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS: Haines advised that he will give a complete report on the trip to the conference in Seattle, Washington at the next meeting. Alice Harris also attended that conference and she will be present at the next meeting to share in that discussion. OLD BUSINESS: Weilbrenner noted that it is time to begin finalizing plans for the annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast. He urged Commissioners to seek out deserving nominees for this year's awards and will follow-up with Reed and with staff to send out correspondence requesting nominations from the community. it was agreed that the selection committee for the 1989 awards would consist of Haines, Belle and Powell. i Human Rights Commission July 24, 1989 Page 2 I Powell acknowledged the recent Iowa City Press -Citizen articles and an editorial regarding housing discrimination in Iowa City and the role of the Human Rights Commission in enforcing the non-discrimination ordinance. Several Commissioners agreed that the articles were well done and assisted in giving the Commission additional community exposure. NEW BUSINESS: The draft of the Commission's annual report was discussed and it was agreed that the draft be approved and that the sample bar charts, graph and pie chart be addended to the report. Numbers should be included at the end of each bar in the bar charts. I The next meetingof the Commission will be held on August 28 1989 at 7:00 9 � p.m. in the Senior Center classroom. The meeting was adjourned. /Z14 %.7— MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 1989 COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Harold Weilbrenner, Haywood Belle, Jason Chen, Rosalie Reed, 1 Chia-Hsing Lu, Dorothy Paul � I I MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 1989 COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Harold Weilbrenner, Haywood Belle, Jason Chen, Rosalie Reed, 1 Chia-Hsing Lu, Dorothy Paul MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Haines, Terry Powell, Fred Mims STAFF PRESENT: Alice Harris, Dale Helling CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Weilbrenner. CASES PENDING: Chairperson of the Conciliation Team, Weilbrenner, made a recommendation to take to public i �! hearing, Case #fE/SOR 8.29.8802. After public discussion, a motion was made to take. case I to public hearing. The motion was carried. Reed, on behalf of Conciliation Team, made a j" recommendation to take case E/A 11-19-8601 to public hearing. After public discussion, the motion was made, The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned. l� I I /i4%oZ.. I DRAFT MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1989 SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Becker, Cooper, Fink, Kuhn, Patrick , Snider, Starr, Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: Rawland, Ruff, one vacancy STAFF PRESENT: Hale, Milkman, Nugent, Montgomery GUESTS PRESENT: Councilperson Kubby, Naomi Novick CHANGESIAMENDMENTS TO MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: None. i I DRAFT MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1989 SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Becker, Cooper, Fink, Kuhn, Patrick , Snider, Starr, Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: Rawland, Ruff, one vacancy STAFF PRESENT: Hale, Milkman, Nugent, Montgomery GUESTS PRESENT: Councilperson Kubby, Naomi Novick CHANGESIAMENDMENTS TO MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: The CCN recommends that three members, whose terms expire on October 1, 1989, be given an extension of one month, to allow these members to serve until the CDBG budget and recommendation meetings annually scheduled for September and October, are completed. From that time forth terms would expire on November 1 st CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Starr called the meeting to order at 3:43 p.m. REVIEW OF THE JUNE 20, 1989 MINUTES: Kuhn moved to approve the minutes as submitted, Williams seconded and the vote was unanimous (8-0). PUBLIC/MEMBER DISCUSSION: Milkman noted that Hillcrest Family Services had repaid their second loan of $25,000, which completes payment of their two loans totaling $47,000 within two months of completion of their project. The money is now available for reallocation as CDBG funds. She also said that this highlights the benefits of using loans Instead of outright grants, enabling the City to reuse the funds. Pertaining to Notice CPD -88-28 (dealing with CDBG funds and drug abuse programs in assisted housing), Starr wanted clarification on what the 15% public services limitation referred to on page two, Milkman said it was 15% of the annual entitlement of CDBG funds to Iowa City, and would not Include other program Income such as the Hillcrest payment mentioned above. In other words, 15% of the projected allocation of $600,000 or approximately $90,000 could be spent on Public Services. 1473 i .i ji j> I 1473 Minutes Committee on Community Needs August 22, 1989 Page 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE: Williams reported on behalf of the Housing Commission that their three areas of concern for Inclusion In the Community Development Plan are: i) no more construction of public housing; 2) a re-evaluation of the need for Congregate Housing (assisted living housing for the elderly); and, 3) better monitoring and possible expansion of the Emergency Housing Project. There was confusion about what portion of the community's population was assisted through subsidized housing. Williams explained that 50% of the program's recipients were students. Starr asked if Williams meant 50% of public housing or assisted housing. Williams said assisted housing. Becker wanted to know more details about the Congregate Housing suggestion, such as where funding would come from and who requested the evaluation etc. Williams said that several years ago there was an Interest and this was a suggestion to see if interest was great enough to support the Idea at this time. Starr asked for an explanation of Congregate Housing. Nugent explained that Congregate Housing was housing which provided services such as meals, laundry and minimal supervision so that a person can live independently as long as possible. Starr clarified that the Community Development Plan is a list of recommendations from which some will be pursued. Cooper asked how many Emergency Housing shelters there are in Iowa City and Williams informed the Committee that there are currently two (2), but added that the proximity of Iowa City to the Interstate tends to create a transient problem. Kubby mentioned that people need longer term housing rather than overnight, and asked it the Housing Commission had looked at transitional housing; Williams said it had not been discussed because the purpose of the Emergency Housing Project is to be short term, meaning less than two (2) weeks. Cooper expressed a need for more Emergency Housing because when gas is turned off many people go to the police station than to the hospital tunnels and then churches because of no place to go. Patrick asked if anyone knew if the Salvation Army still gave vouchers for overnight stay; no one was aware if that was still practiced. Starr reported that Nugent had received some response from other Commissions and groups (Dept of Human Services, Historic Preservation Commission, Rivedront Commission, Youth Homes). Some of the topics discussed with regard to housing are: victims of AIDS; drug abuse programs in public housing; rental rehab vouchers; and housing information and referral programs (which would be a single source where people could find out about accessible housing, comprehensive rehabilitation, housing assistance, loans, rights and laws, Emergency Shelter and the like). He also said that the Historic Preservation Commission mentioned that there are areas in the Housing Rehab area which have not yet been surveyed for Historic Preservation purposes and they would like to see that done. 141-3 Minutes Committee on Community Needs August 22, 1989 Page 3 Nugent added that encouragement of industry and business-related child care had been discussed. This would expand and assist before and after school daycare, which advances Iowa City's current endeavor of seeking partnerships for neighborhood centers much like the Broadway Neighborhood Center. She said that tax breaks and incentives hadn't been discussed yet. I Kubby wanted to know if there was any discussion in the subcommittee on environmental concerns. Nugent reported that Ralston Creek, the Iowa River, the removal of dilapidated structures on Johnson Street had been discussed, along with open space, and that the Riverfront Commission recommended pedestrian or trailways along the river. Cooper asked if the price of $41,800 for the house at 1303 First Ave. was a fair price since it needs a new roof, wiring, etc. Hale said that the price was based on an official appraisal. Nugent added that the City would subsidize the fix -up through the Comprehensive Rehab Program, perhaps one-half outright grant and one-half at a low interest loan. The CCN members wanted to know H demolition had been considered and staff reported that yes it had but, that rehab was desired if at all possible. UPDATE ON RENTAL HOUSING SURVEY: Nugent reported that the final draft was not ready yet, but gave the Committee the available information. A random sample of 4,179 units, which comprises about 40% of all units in Iowa City and Coralvllle, was taken at the end of March. Surveyors made six attempts for each sample. She noted that AUR (Association of University Realty) did not respond to the survey and that their apartments compose not quite 20% of all units within one mile of the Pentacrest. Williams said that the Revenue Bond used to finance the Ralston Creek Project was granted by Iowa City, but the loan was secured by the First National Bank of Clinton, so AUR has less reason to respond to the survey. The overall vacancy rate for Iowa City was 1% which is far below the 5% recommended in order to allow free exchange. Vacancy rates for Iowa City was 0.5% within one mile of the Pentacrest and outside of one mile was 1.7%. Coralvllle showed a 0.6% vacancy rate, although the figure is somewhat biased because the sample was small. Rents tend to be higher in larger complexes, while efficiency and one bedroom apartments have higher vacancy rates. She said that from 1984 to 1986 permits were Issued to construct about 1700 units, while from 1986 to 1989 only 189 units received permits. Also since 1982 the workforce has increased over 4,000, which indicated that the Iowa City area is growing and will need more housing. Nugent reported rents for Iowa City apartments as derived from the survey and noted that anaylsis regarding the rents as well as vacancies will be available as soon as staff has had a chance to discuss the findings, /4173 Minutes Committee on Community Needs August 22, 1989 Page 4 1990 CDBG PROGRAM STATEMENT SCHEDULE: CCN reviewed and approved the tentative schedule for the preparation of the CDBG Program Statement and Budget. Public meetings to hear requests will be September 19 and 20. Deadline to receive proposals will be September 14. Milkman noted that 6:30 PM is early to begin on Wednesday, September 20, and recommended that the meeting begin at 7:00 PM. All agreed. CCN will review and prioritize requests on October 17 and forward recommenda- tions to the City Council. City Council will set a public hearing on the CCN recommendations for their October 31 meeting. Milkman also noted that the term of service was up on October first for three CCN members, and that it might be of concern to have new members present for the annual decision-making meeting in October. Patrick movad that 9 rGnnmmen d 1L L- ._ .i _ Starr noted that he would be unable to attend the meeting on October 17, and wanted to know how he could participate. Nugent said that he could give his recommendations and evaluation forms to Planning staff. OTHER BUSINESS: Kubby wanted to know if CCN would be willing to participate in a session on dispute resolution techniques she had learned at a recent seminar so that she could practice, Committee members tentatively set the time for the November meeting, or December when no meeting is scheduled. Kuhn moved to adjourn, Cooper seconded, and Starr adjourned the meeting at 4:52 PM. Minutes prepared by Spencer Montgomery. /,5473 is i •1 rl i. MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AUGUST 29, 1989 j IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Buxton, Bud Louis and Mike Kennedy MEMBERS ABSENT: None. i i STAFF PRESENT: Dale Helling, Sylvia Steinbach GUESTS PRESENT: None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO MANAGER AND STAFF• None. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION: .Commissioners .certified a hiring list of ten names for the position 0 Police Officer. In addition, the Commission created a reserve list to b� .certified if the first list is exhausted within one year of certification ii 's accordance with Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code. Certified List: Reserve List: Edwin McMartin Keith Rogers R. Allan Mebus, Jr. Russell Long Michael Ernst William Campbell Paul Jacobs Tim Lane Tina Debban Scott Miller The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. Greg Humrichouse Chris Wilken Michael Vauthier Mark Alberts Michael Kircher Kevin Johnson Mark Hanssen Sue Koshatka Timothy Vest Tera Hansen >I i I i. l i I i I i. i Edwin McMartin Keith Rogers R. Allan Mebus, Jr. Russell Long Michael Ernst William Campbell Paul Jacobs Tim Lane Tina Debban Scott Miller The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. Greg Humrichouse Chris Wilken Michael Vauthier Mark Alberts Michael Kircher Kevin Johnson Mark Hanssen Sue Koshatka Timothy Vest Tera Hansen >I i I i. l MINUTES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 1989 AUGUST 22, 1989 AUGUST 23, 1989 AUGUST 24, 1989 AUGUST 26, 1989 AUGUST 28, 1989 j IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY I MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Buxton, Bud Louis and Mike Kennedy MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Dale Helling, Sylvia Steinbach t