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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-21 Bd Comm. MinutesMINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1989 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Justis, Hall, Stevens, Patton MEMBERS ABSENT: Detroit STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer, Helling, Putnam OTHERS PRESENT: John Hess, Kristin Evanson, Gary Strand, Marjorie Hayden -Strait CHANGES TO MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Spelling correction of Strand, the minutes of September 20, 1989, were unanimously approved with Detroit absent. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: None. REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION/COUNCIL DISPOSITION: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: The BTC decided to consult with Patty Westercamp in designing an ad promoting local access : in Iowa City which will be Included in the Heritage Cablevislon billing statements, Shaffer presented to the BTC a program schedule for educational Channel 27 for Jean Dunham. Shaffer commented that the Educational Channel Consortium (ECC) and Heritage Cablevision have come to a financial agreement for the purchase of the switching equipment which.wiil enable the local educational institutions to run more local programming. Gary Strand expressed his optimism with the future between all parties of the ECC and, Kirkwood Community College. A sense of progress was expressed by all Evanson reported on the September 28-24 Public Access Television, Inc. (PATV) workshop. She commented that a target transitional date has been set for March 1, 1990, with the omcial date being April 1, 1 1990. Heritage reported the running of signal leakage tests for September. Hess presented the CPC quarterly report and stated that the CPC had produced more staff programming this last quarter. Shaffer reported three complaints and the, departure of Don Bailey,. Production' Coordinator for Iowa City. Shaffer also stated that the Interactive Information Service was up and running on a test basis. He continued by asking the Commission It they had any questions to be put on the Information Service, The meeting concluded with Hess reporting on the Special Needs Video Committee stating that training has been provided and that the i Senior Center is planning on purchasing their own video equipment. I Broadband Telecommunications Commission October 18, 1989 Page 2 CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. APPROVAL OF BTC MINUTES: Moved. by Stevens, seconded by Patton, to approve the July 1989 BTC meeting minutes with corrections. Unanimously approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS: , j, r None, SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:. Ii . None, It ' DRAFT OF ACCESS CHANNEL INFORMATION CARD: Shaffer talked to Heritage Cablevision in reference to prices for stuffing their billing statement t envelopes with cable commission information. Heritage requested a PMT copy of the ad, J Shaffer suggested that if they desired Patty Westercamp from the City could be consulted for ; 3 the graphic design of this Information stuffier.Patton inquired if there were adequate funds for II this project and Shaffer commented that funds were limited but he believed there is enough for this project, Hall suggested that the BTC table this matter until the November meeting so i I the BTC would be able to better decide exactly waht should be Included in such an j informational stuffier. 1 EDUCATION ACCESS CHANNEL 27: Shaffer presented a list of Educational Channel 27 programming and playback dates supplied , by Joan Dunham. The ECC and Heritage have come to an agreement in purchasing some - necessary swithcing equipment. This equipment is necessary to allow for switching to locally ' produced and cablecast educational programs. Strand stated that Kirkwood Community ' "College's target date for commencing operation with the switching equipment Is January 1. He has also been in contact with Dianna Pauline in promoting better communication between all parties interested in the Educational Access Channel, ' PAN UPDATE: Kristin Evanson reported on the success of the PAN workshop held on September 23 and 24 with consultant Sue Buske. She stated that the target transition date has been set for March 1,1990 with the official date being April 1, 1990, r t f i i aD35 nespecuuey suommea, urew onaner, nroaaoano ieiecommumcanons opeciausr, ti , Broadband Telecommunications Commission October 18, 1989 Page 3 HERITAGE REPORT: Shaffer reported for Blough that Heritage Cablevislon has been running signal leakage tests throughout the Iowa City area. CPC QUARTERLY REPORT: John Hess reported that the CPC has produced more staff programs this quarter. Hess also discussed the "Iowa Futures Project" BTS REPORT: Shaffer reported three complaints this month, two of which concerned outages. Shaffer also mentioned that the Production Coordinator Don Bailey was leaving the employ of the City. Shaffer included an article on SYNDEX laws and their potential. impact locally in the BTC packets: Shaffer said the interactive Information Services System was up and running on a test basis. DISCUSSION CONCERNING INTERACTIVE SYSTEM ON CHANNEL 27 AND BTC'S POTENTIAL USE OF IT: y' Shaffer asked the BTC if they had any questions to be put on Channel 29's Information Service. Hall suggested polling viewers on the types of programs that they prefer to watch,on Channel 29 and which time. of the day they prefer to watch them. Shaffer stated that the Information Services system is ready to run questions as soon as they are available. nespecuuey suommea, urew onaner, nroaaoano ieiecommumcanons opeciausr, ti , MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION OCTOBER 18, 1989 - 5:30 P.M. SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Buckley, Horton, Jones, O'Brien, Rebai, Stroh, Wachal MEMBERS ABSENT: Bruner, Hesse, Willis STAFF PRESENT: Rockwell, Meyering CALL TO ORDER: Wachal called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. and announced that the election of Riverfront Commission officers will be held at the November 15, 1989, meeting. He encouraged Commission members interested in running for Chairperson or Vice -Chairperson to let Rockwell know so she could include their name on the ballot. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 20 1989 MINUTES: MOTION: O'Brien moved to approve the September 20, 1989, Riverfront Commission minutes with the following amendment: that the minutes reflect that there was consensus among the Commission members for Wachal to forward a letter to University President Rawlings in response to his "pathways" speech. Horton seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved as amended DISCUSSION OF COMMISSION BUDGET PROPOSALS: O'Brien brought up the need for a paved walkway from Iowa Avenue to Burlington Street along the Iowa River, noting that It is an important issue to students and the disabled, Jones brought up the issue of funding a walkway connection from Rocky Shore Drive to the Coralville Connection trail which will be situated between the CRANDIC Railroad tracks and the Iowa River running from Crandic Park in Iowa City to the Taco Bell parking lot in Coralville. Rockwell suggested asking the Johnson County Council of Governments Transportation Planning Division to assess the feasibility and costs of upgrading the existing trail from the Coralville Connection through City Park. Jones noted that on Park Road where the trail crosses from City Park to University property, the path does not run directly to the curb cuts, which are in any case too narrow for people on bicycles and wheelchairs. MOTION: Jones moved to request that the Johnson County Council of Governments Transportation Planning Division conduct a feasibility and cost study for upgrading the Iowa River Corridor Trail from the Coralville Connection to Park Road with special attention to the connection with University trails, to conformance with national design standards and appropriate signage and to the creation of a connection across Crandic Park from Rocky Shore Drive to the Coralville Connection. O'Brien seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. i i i , j J Rockwell stated that the Commission had discussed designing and printing an Iowa River I Corridor brochure to raise funds for Commission projects. There was a consensus by the Commission to request City funding to carry out this project. Iowa City Riverfront Commission October 18, 1989 Page 2 MOTION: Horton moved that the money for funding the Iowa River Corridor brochure be requested from the City Council through the FY91 City budget Buckley process. seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.. STAFF REPORTS ON COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS: Aq Setback Legislation Rockwell reported that the City Council would like more Information on the agricultural setback ' legislation. A packet of Information will be provided to Council on why the Commission feels It is important that this legislation be supported. In response to Buckley's question on the width of the buffer strip, Rockwell responded that there was disagreement in the State Legislature on the width, but the House version stipulated a rod the as required width. Buckley wondered if the endorsement of legislation by the Council would be contingent on the width of the setback. Rockwell thought the concept would be endorsed, but not a specific width. Jones Indicated that more information on the appropriate setback width could be obtained through the Huron River Watershed Council. ' .Land Exchange ;,. ._... Rockwell reported that the City Council had accepted the exchange of Olympic Circle for the land adjacent to Napoleon Park. The exchange is contingent on the results of borings on the ' land by Public Works to check for hazardous materials. Jones wondered about the Council's reaction to retain the land in its natural state, noting that the Parks = and Recreation Commission minutes discussed fill in the area. Rockwell stated that Ann He could raise this concern with the Parks and Recreation Commission. REAP Rockwell reported on the Resource Enhancement and Protection Act program, noting that it j will be discussed at the October 19, 1989, Johnson County Conservation Board meeting, li". ,•I Rockwell said that the convener of the County Resource Enhancement Committee is Bob Burns, Chairperson of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. She suggested that the Commission may want to send a letter to the Mayor requesting involvement on the County Committee for REAP funding, i MOTION; Jones moved that the Commission send a letter to the Mayor requesting that the Riverfront Commission be allowed to participate on the Johnson County Resource Enhance- ment Committee. O'Brien seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. FEMA 1 Rockwell said she had attended a meeting on October 17, 1989, with Dick Frantz of Housing i and Inspection Services, and officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Flood Insurance Program and the Iowa Department Natural I of Resources. These officials were evaluating floodplain management in communities throughout the State. If a City ranks high in the administration of its floodplain management program, the flood insurance ` i rates, and thereby the premiums paid, may be reduced. The floodplain officials verified that building permits and floodplain development Issued did I � i permits not violate any regulations from Iowa City Riverfront Commission October 18, 1989 Page 3 March 1988 on, with the exception of a development on Willow Creek, which will require Issuance of a floodplain development permit and an engineer's certification of first floor elevations. } University Pathways Stroh reported that the University's Physical Facilities Department will be responding to Wachal's letter to University President Hunter Rawlings with cost estimates for completing the IMU footbridge to Iowa Avenue segment of the river trail. The rough estimate for paving the t r trail from the IMU footbridge to Iowa Avenue is $50,000; this amount would fund an 8-foot wide trail and 14 lights. Wetlands I ,l Rockwell reported that the Wetlands Seminar sponsored by the Riverfront Commission will be on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Room A of the Iowa City Public Ubrary. (The seminar has. been deferred to Spring 1990.) Greek Complex Rockwell reported that discussion of the Greek Complex was deferred to the November 2 " Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. (The discussion has been deferred once again to December 7, 1989.) - :{ River City III Rockwell reported that the River City III meeting will be on May 10, 1990, in'Cedar Rapids in the Seem Auditorium of the public library. The Cedar Rapids Riverfront Commission proposes taking a tour of the riverfront area. The tentative program includes sessions on riverfronl projects In Cedar Rapids and Mason City, trail development, fundraising, and riverboat . gambling. Stroh suggested including a session on the State Recreational Trail Plan, Horizontal Setback Definition Jones suggested amending the letter to the Zoning Code Interpretation Panel He was concerned that the Panel be aware, in particular, that a horizontal setback is defined separately from the definition of a setback line. Rockwell stated an addendum to the memo could be written clarifying that point. ADJOURNMENT; The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Minutes submitted by Mary Anne Meyering, , I 5 I 8Rrr'11106 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE t OCTOBER 16, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Amert, deVries, Nagle, Nelson, Novick, Seiberling, Sinek, Welt i MEMBERS ABSENT: Haupert, Waters j 1111 " STAFF PRESENT: Cain, Neff f CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Amert called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ; APPROVAL OF MINUTES I�I Novick moved, seconded by Welt, to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1989, meeting. I 1. The motion passed unanimously by a 7.0 vote. UPDATE ON COMMITTEE BY-LAWS ! Ij ' Amert informed the Committee that the Design Review Committee by-laws were approved by ` the City Council as presented. She indicated that there was discussion about the possibility of changes in the future as the Committee redefines its role. i ?: , REVIEW OF GOALS FOR FY90 , Cain distributed the Boards and Commissions Annual Report to the members. Cain Informed ' the Committee that the budget process for FY91 was beginning. She said staff budgets will ' be due in early November and the City Council will make the final budget decisions by the end I of January. (Sinek arrived at 4:14 PM.) i Amert stated that the Boards and Commissions Annual Report lists five objectives for the Design Review Committee in,FY90. 1. Finalize recommendation to City Council on role and function of the Design Review Committee - Amert stated that the formulation of the by-laws was a step in this process, j She said there has been discussion in the past about broadening the scope of the . Committee's review. Cain said the only amendments that have been made to the 1 Design Review Committee's establishing resolution have been in regard to the number of members. She stated that the language of the resolution has been Interpreted very narrowly with the focus on urban renewal although the resolution states the Design Review Committee would make recommendations on the design aspects of development adjacent to the urban renewal area. She indicated that there is a need for definitions of what constitutes a review, criteria for review, and what area is within the Design Review Committee's jurisdiction. Cain said the Design Review Committee is designated in the City Plaza Ordinance as the Committee to review extensions into the Plaza and that the review of the appearance of vending carts is a part of the administrative permitting process. ao3� ■ Design Review Committee Page 2 Amert expressed her belief that this is an excellent year to suggest changes and to define the Committee's focus. Cain indicated that the Committee had previously discussed garnering support from organizations with similar goals, such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Association. Novick stated that the public's perception of the Committee needs to be addressed. Novick noted that the possible expansion of the Central Business District to the south of its present location could be a logical extension of the Design Review Committee's area to review. Welt stated that this area will not be subject to traditional urban renewal Cain Indicated that under the State's "urban renewal" regulations tax increment financing monies can be used for parking and amenities for the district. She agreed that the area would not be subject to urban renewal as experienced under the previous Federal program. Cain stated that the area south of Burlington Street to the railroad and one block beyond will be reviewed by the City staff with ideas to be provided to the City Council. In response to a question from Amert, Cain said there was no specific date set for the report to Council. She agreed to keep the Design Review Committee Informed of the project schedule. Amert requested that the Design Review Committee be provided with a packet including the original resolution that Design Review Committee was.' adopted under and an overview of the Committee's past discussions on reorganization. 2. Plan for Repair and Replacement of Landscaping Materials on the Plaza - Seiberling Indicated this should include the maintenance of existing facilities, Sinek asked what funds are available to ensure timely and appropriate repair of furniture and fixtures. Seiberling asked what guidelines exist to guarantee that replacements are consistent with current fixtures. Cain agreed to get information from the Parks & Recreation Department regarding the budget and guidelines for replacement. She indicated that to and brick fixtures because many plazas are incorporating concreof their durability. 3. Booklet on Urban Design Guidelines - Cain Informed the Committee that the text is formatted, but the illustrations should be revised. She stated she will provide the Committee with a draft. t 4. Placement of Newspaper Vending Machines in the CDBG -Cain stated that the City Manager Is drariing a letter to City Council that addresses the issue of vending machines In the City Plaza 5, Prepare Slide Show - Cain stated that Nelson and Nagle were the members of the most recent subcommittee that worked on this project. She said public relations is a goal of the slide show project. Nelson asked what types of slides are currently available. Cain responded that many slides are available at the City office, but she indicated that more of downtown buildingsto slides Seiberlingstressed that ight be available thei architects slid s should al! be exemplary. Cain agreed to work with Nagle and Nelson on this project. i ! I i i i �I. ry �i ao3� I Design Review Committee Page 3 Cain showed the Committee a pamphlet concerning graffiti removal. She suggested that the Downtown Association might be willing to help pay for printing if the Design -Review Committee wrote a similar pamphlet. She also distributed an article about Uncoln, Nebraska's award program for outstanding urban design. Novick mentioned that the Chamber of Commerce has { a downtown beautification award. Cain asked if a copy of the nomination papers could be sent to the Design Review Committee. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING The next Design Review Committee meeting was scheduled for November 73, 1989. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 PM, i 1 Minutes submitted by Mary Jo Neff.' II fI I I 1,1 11 M1 'Sea 11 I F .t f�4jl I v� f I ti T y I ac7K rfl I i !r I� I I I I ' Jp�4� MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION November 13, 1989 EMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, Pat Foster, Donald Hebert, Steven Lacina MBERS ABSENT: Betty Ockenfels AFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Linda Gentry LL TO ORDER: m called the meeting to order at 12:12 PM. Attendance was noted and a quorum of the mmission was present. i MS FOR DISCUSSION: Ij ^. Selection of At -Large Member 1 Blum stated that there were two nems for discussion. One item was that his term was going to expire on January 1, 1990. He explained the composition of the Commission, based on who appointed the members. Blum was not a member of the Airport Com- mission at the time of his appointment to the Zoning Commission and wanted to two members'of the Airport Comli apprise the Commission that there are now mission that i are also members of the Zoning Commission. Blum stated that he felt he was a d representative of the County at' large and not just a representative of the Airport Commission.. According to the Airport Zoning Ordinance, the At - Large Commission I member chosen by the Commission is also the Commission Chairperson. ' !' i �k Foster made a motion to reappoint Blum as the fifth Commission member. Lacina seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Zoning Code Revisions After examining the information provided, Lacina stated that' because the revisions lessened the restriction in the Ordinance, he would have no objections to the revisions. Blum staled that the revisions would clarify the Ordinance, emphasizing that the ordinance is not more restrictive than the FAA regulation. Blum explained the revisions, most of which are housekeeping In nature.. The numerical changes reflect the most Blum said the ordinance needs to be revised to clarify the procedurcurrently adopted Airport Layout Plan (ALP), which Is part of the Airport Master, Plan. es rt a followed for building or altering a structure in the various airport layout zones, . I New language would grant a provisional right to request a modification of the ordinance from both a structural'and use point of view, providing that FAA does not find that use to be a hazard or an incompatible use. The provisional use may be granted after a by the builder. review of the building official. A federal 7460.1 form would still be needed to be filed 'I I M ME ST CA Blu Co ITE A. s I r. EMBERS PRESENT: Richard Blum, Pat Foster, Donald Hebert, Steven Lacina MBERS ABSENT: Betty Ockenfels AFF PRESENT: Ron O'Neil, Linda Gentry LL TO ORDER: m called the meeting to order at 12:12 PM. Attendance was noted and a quorum of the mmission was present. i MS FOR DISCUSSION: Ij ^. Selection of At -Large Member 1 Blum stated that there were two nems for discussion. One item was that his term was going to expire on January 1, 1990. He explained the composition of the Commission, based on who appointed the members. Blum was not a member of the Airport Com- mission at the time of his appointment to the Zoning Commission and wanted to two members'of the Airport Comli apprise the Commission that there are now mission that i are also members of the Zoning Commission. Blum stated that he felt he was a d representative of the County at' large and not just a representative of the Airport Commission.. According to the Airport Zoning Ordinance, the At - Large Commission I member chosen by the Commission is also the Commission Chairperson. ' !' i �k Foster made a motion to reappoint Blum as the fifth Commission member. Lacina seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Zoning Code Revisions After examining the information provided, Lacina stated that' because the revisions lessened the restriction in the Ordinance, he would have no objections to the revisions. Blum staled that the revisions would clarify the Ordinance, emphasizing that the ordinance is not more restrictive than the FAA regulation. Blum explained the revisions, most of which are housekeeping In nature.. The numerical changes reflect the most Blum said the ordinance needs to be revised to clarify the procedurcurrently adopted Airport Layout Plan (ALP), which Is part of the Airport Master, Plan. es rt a followed for building or altering a structure in the various airport layout zones, . I New language would grant a provisional right to request a modification of the ordinance from both a structural'and use point of view, providing that FAA does not find that use to be a hazard or an incompatible use. The provisional use may be granted after a by the builder. review of the building official. A federal 7460.1 form would still be needed to be filed 'I I 1 2 Lacina made a motion to proceed with the drafting of the ordinance revisions.. Foster seoonded•the motion and it passed unanimously.Final drafts will be sent to the Commission members for final comments. Foster moved to adjourn. Hebert seconded the motion. ( The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 PM. _ ' Minutes submitted by Ron O'Neil. r v Richard Blum, Chairperson �. "I I+ I 4 CA I � Yl ,r✓ n z r: r u t ! h J :l• A , +r F S , � 11 J T •i i t "� 1 J III' I <1 v I ao38 I ,