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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-13 Bd Comm. minutesMINUTES PREILI�;i;��walY DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Subject to Approval THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1986 - 4:00 PM IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Alexander, Amert, Eckholt, Nagle, Novick, Seiberling, Sinek, Welt MEMBERS ABSENT: Haupert, Summerwill STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Cain, Franklin, Rockwell, Einspanjer GUESTS PRESENT: Dave Long, D.L. Protective Products; Butch Reifert, Bill Nowysz, William Nowysz and Associates RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL The Committee unanimously endorses the design for the mini -park and commends the architect for planning spaces for 'the needs described, relating the design to that of the City Plaza, providing easy access to and from the Plaza, creating a handsome addition to the existing space and simplifying the maintenance requirements. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:10 by Welt. INTRODUCTIONS Welt introduced the guests and Committee members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Novick stated that under Presentation of Pentacrest Landscaping Plan, the phrase "the east side should be developed in a more formal, pastoral mode" is contradictory. She recommended that the word pastoral be dropped from the sentence. Cain said that Amert recommended revising the sentence that reads "and signs that are of historical significance" to "signs that are compatible with historic architecture." Nagle moved to approve the minutes with these corrections. Welt seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously. DISCUSSION OF CITY PLAZA MINI -PARK DESIGN: William Nowysz, architect, displayed the model of the proposed mini -park design and noted that some changes are being made to this initial design. Nowysz stated that the park lends itself• well to two separate functional areas: a large gathering area and a more intimate area for reading, sitting in the sun and being able to observe while not being right in the middle of Plaza activities. He also said that he tried to use the same design concepts as in the Plaza, and thus the rectilinear forms of City Plaza had been ex- tended into the park. Design Review Committee December 18, 1986 Page 2 Nowysz discussed the use of treated timbers (not railroad ties) to be used for the seat- ing areas ual will not be asesquarenorpasnt bed r ughwslis. He said that the planter timberseinethe plaza area, but will curve to the front and be less splintered. A central sunny space will be available in the performance arena surrounded by planters of various heights of 18 inches or 36 inches. Placing tree grates instead of planters around the three trees adjacent to the Dubuque Street Plaza will create more of an open entrance from the Plaza to the park. Nowysz related that he had received a suggestion for treating the Dain Bosworth wall to integrate it into the park design: have ivy or something similar growing on the wall. A wooden grid could be installed on the one- story block wall for vining plants to grow on, if the building owner's permission could be obtained. Seiberling suggested planting trees in front of the wall --the type that would sustain an interesting tracery in contrast to the wall during the winter. Nowysz replied taad not yet considered specific plantings, but welcomed suggestions, particularly that would survive well in the mini -park setting. Nowysz mentioned that the brick pattern in the Plaza will be extended into the ark laidpin aitherringboneptpattern. the Theapathwaythe itselfPaul-Helen will Bbelcurved,will be inot per- formancestraight as spacepwill d have in t wheelchair access he del. He o from dthe aback. stage-like gathering space including the planters is about 55 square feet. Welt asked if the benches would be similar to those in the Plaza. Nowysz said yes, and in addition these timbers would be carpentry cut (bullnosed) so that seating will be built into the boxes. There will be two tiers of seat- ing on the planters facing the performance area. Seiberling asked if Nowysz had considered having seating continue around the planter corner. Nowysz replied that this was a good suggestion and certainly possible. Nagle asked if the kiosk was going to be relocated. Nowysz said that he had looked at the area where gateway. Thisc u dbe accomplished located making fairlyageit ntreesorefon either side, moving the kiosk and replacing it with a sculpture. Rockwell noted that the CDBG monies designated for the mini -park development were not available for relocating the kiosk. She explained that the funding must be rading orrredoingothe areas of the Plaza an renewal where renovationthe ihasralready Abeen tto completed. Welt indicated that the kiosk is something of an eyesore and that moving it to a more visible area along the street could prove to be a detraction from the Plaza. Nowysz suggested that it was better to let people use the kiosk along the street rather than in the middle of the Plaza and preferred putting the kiosk off center from the gateway vista. Eckholt asked if the park devel- opment budget precluded fine tuning the area outside the mini -park. Cain responded that federal regulations restrict the use of CDBG funds to finish- Inthe to be expended development lupkeep or the maintenancerenewal areasarea already redeveloped. Eckholt stated that the committee should accept this situation. Nagle agreed that the kiosk should be considered a separate issue from the mini -park. �l Design Review Committee December 18, 1986 Page 4 i Seiberling suggested that all awnings be treated as architectural features on a building and be required to have a case-by-case review. Boothroy said that the regulation of awnings could be reviewed laidon specific criteria previously asked ttee wallas the Members suggested regulating g awningust 5si n CI-10wand gCBi2 because of the intensity development. of Eckholt suggested that two different sets of criteria be used to regulate awnings. The first for CB -10 and CB -2 and the other for the outlying areas. Members discussed allowing illuminated awnings outside the CB -10 and CB -2 zones. Amert stated that she does not agree with the unrestricted permission Of fully illuminated awnings in the outlying areas. She suggested that they be evaluated by comparing the area that is opaque to the area that is trans- lucent. Welt suggested regulating the awning size to a proportion of the size of the building front. Seiberling suggested that an architect be consulted about what would be i; a reasonable proportion for this. Novick stated that the linear feet of building frontage should be the measure to relate to the size of the awning. She recommended that all awnings be regulated within CB -10 and CB -2 to some proportion of the size of the awning to the'linear feet of the building. She said fully illuminated be awnings could accepted in outlying areas with the intensity of all signs regulated. Cain said that staff would consider this issue in view of the Comm suggestions and would develop a ittee'sdiscussion proposal for at the next meeting. DISCUSSION OF DESIGN REVIEW CODE RECOMMENDATIONS This was deferred until the next meeting due to lack of time. COMMITTEE INFORMATION Eckholt explained that he will be unable to chair the Committee next year and also stated that he feels th'e Committee needs a designated vice chair. He asked that members consider these issues and be prepared to elect new offi- cers at the next meeting. Cain announced that her staff Position'has changed somewhat. She said she is now titled "Economic Development Coordinator" and, as such, is supervised directly by the City Manager instead of being within the Department of Planning and Program Development. She said she will continue as staff assis- tant to the Committee, however. Members congratulated her on the new ar- rangement. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:40. The next meeting will be on January 22, 1981, at 4:00. Minutes were submitted by Tracy Einspanjer. i -I Design Review Committee December 18, 1986 Page 3 Nowysz continued that he intended to present the City with a set of design drawings. These drawings would not be complete bid documents, but Nowysz indicated that he was in the process of writing a proposal to the City detailing costs if his firm is contracted with to complete the project. Welt inquired as to whether the Design Review Committee should make a recom- mendation to Council concerning the mini -park. Cain said that if the Commit- tee wanted to have input prior to the public hearing on the mini -park, formal action needed to be taken at this meeting. She thought the Committee might be interested in responses from other groups to the proposed design. Rockwell related the comments and recommendations by the Parks and Recreation Connis- sion and the City Council resulting from their reviews of the park design. She noted that the estimated cost of the mini -park renovation is $143,000, and the kiosk relocation $17,000. The total available funding is $145,000. Cain described design modifications suggested by members of the Downtown Association. Seiberling moved that the Committee endorse the design for the mini -park and commend the architect for planning for c spaces the needs described, relating the design to that of the City Plaza, providing easy access to and from the Plaza, creating a handsome addition to the existing space and simplifying the maintenance requirements. Alexander seconded, and the motion passed unani- mously. The Committee determined to save the evaluation of the kiosk relocation for a later time. Eckholt noted that the budget appears to be " perfectly balanced now without including kiosk relocation costs. DISCUSSION OF STANDARDS FOR ILLUMINATED AWNINGS Cain explained the background of this issue. She said the DRC should deter- mine how to regulate illuminated awnings in a way that is consistent with other awning and sign regulations. Eckholt said that the awnings on Brewery Square are nice and asked who did the owners approach to get approval. Boothroy stated that the City Building Official gave approval based on provisions in the Building Code. He also stated that translucent awnings that are illuminated are considered signs, so that the concern is not only aesthetics but also equity of the amount of signage allowed. Eckholt asked if lighting directed down is acceptable for safety. Boothroy P' stated awning. Yes, that this is not considered an illuminated Welt suggested that if the awning has graphics on it, it should be treated as a sign and if there are no graphics, it should not be treated as a sign. Boothroy explained the definition of sign in the City Code. MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 1986 MEMBERS PRESENT: Sandy Boutelle, Bill Coen, Henry Fox, Geri Hall, Bob Jackson, Mike Kattchee, Ruth Wagner, Dorothy Whipple MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Crum STAFF PRESENT: Bette Meisel, Joyce Phelps GUESTS PRESENT: Louise Ledman, CoE, Milo Pecina, CoE, Jean Hood (Senior Center Commissioner, January 1, 1987) CALL TO ORDER/MINUTES/PUBLIC DISCUSSION Geri Hall called the meeting to order at 3:01. The minutes of October 8 were approved as read. Hall then introduced the new Senior Center Commission member, Jean Hood. There was no public discussion. COUNCIL OF ELDERS REPORT Louise Ledman gave the report. She said that Allan Roth was the new Council - member. She explained that outreach was continuing, and they had shown the slide show at the Methodist Church. She reported that the Council of Elders Christmas Tree trimming party would be on December 19 and would include caroling, an afternoon dance, and re- freshments. She also explained that the Council discussed the smoking in the center. It was decided to interview people who use the Center to ascertain what they thought about it and to formulate a policy. Meisel suggested that they seek opinions from Senior Center users about how they felt about smoking at the Center and what the policy should be. For example, the Recreation Center permits smoking in the outer vestibule only. The Council of Elders was to determine if the preference of the Senior Center users was for a smoking area, no smoking, etc. PROGRAM DIVISION STATEMENT Meisel presented her Program Division Statement and pointed out that changes in the General Division Objectives could be made if anyone felt that the objectives have changed. Hall felt that one of theobjective4hould state that the Senior Center pro- vides adults over 55 with increased opportunities to engage ih social inter- action through volunteerism and makes recruiting, training, and honoring volunteers a major objective of the Center. This was discussed and approved by unanimous voice vote to be 12 and to read, "Provide volunteer opportuni- ties which encourage increased social interaction for adults 55 or over." Whipple also questioned 14 concerning the wording. After discussion it was decided to add one more objective as 110 and that it should read, "Provide space to the extent possible, forservices and activities that primarily benefit the elderly." OL Senior Center Commission November 14, 1986 Page 2 Fox moved that the amended first page be accepted. Kattchee seconded. It was carried by a unanimous voice vote. Theremaining pages of the Program Division Statement were Y and approved unanimously by voice vote. considered indi- PROGRESS S REPORTS Hall gave a report about her meeting with the Heads of She reported to them on the ;- all City Commissions. Fifth Anniversary, commissioners turnover, and the need for a full-time volunteer specialist. have been done ii She cited the studies that and that have shown that volunteering is life -prolonging for those who volunteer. She did add that the spoke. Cit y Manager had left before she u Coen reout ported that iof n his report he used the Fifth Anniversary versarryy treturningtand he nusiew r are now theme and ng oche Center. e to the Center for the Anni- Boutelle reported for the Survey Committee. Acco din received from other Centers, funding l to e g the responses $1,000,000 with the mean bean for Centers fell between $30,000 and of the Centers reporting served 200' participants average daily attendance in 601 out after a few more returned, the that den t+ yand ted the Commission would need toydecide to results. Y get percentages. She added Sto what use they wanted Putthe Meisel gave an update on the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. woPM_uld be first and would begin 6 The program at 5 p.m. Dinner would be served beginning at stoners offering one The names of volunteers needing rides were divided rides. among those Conmis- i G Kattcis paperhwouldkbillbthe b nkswho Cftiz n aMeisel were paying direexplained that the A couple of Commissioners reported having received phone elderly requesting non -Center calls from some related information. SENIOR CENTER UPDATE Meisel reported she answered a surveybeim conducted b and had received a report on the results. g lts. ollege had services for and Siouxland Senior Center. untylSeniIowa the hearing impaired, Iowa City/Johnson Co Senior Only two Senior Centers in Center She reported that Senior Center volunteers had helped in the Job Service/Chamber of Commerce mailing of the told our volunteers were the steadiest economic development survey and that she was help. and the most faithful in coming to Meisel reported that it was Planned to bu Center, and to have the chaircordless and sofas in thefloorclobbyerefo the and firmed up. The yellow furniture on the January. She mezzanine would be redone in also pointed out the poor economy of accepting a low bid on an Senior Center Commission 1 November 14, 1986 Page 3 elevator, She said that the City has spent close to $3,000 on elevator re- pairs, and she felt that "specing" to the bottom of the line is a poor choice for a publ is building, staff Meisel reported revised ei emergency orgtondtrwere atWordPocessing. She saidheFeDeartmentwas willing to tractsmn CPR betweenand the eSeniorcCenterfirst and aid. the agencies wouldded that needinclude that all staff must be trained, the con. Meisel reported that we were still not happy with the printers of the Senior Center Post, but so far have not not found a satisfactory alternative. Meisel reported that the Head to Toe Screen in just completed served 50 senior citizens, used IS different professional volunteers and saved the elderly approximately ;10,000 in medical costs. She added that this screening is done twice yearly and this is the third year it has been done. She pointed out that the screening this year revealed that half the seniors who come do not have a regular doctor and also do not visit their doctor regularly if they have one. Meisel reported that the check presentation to the Ronald McDonald house was a success and a nice intergenerational activity. She also mentioned that the Women's Resource and Action Center had been very good to the Center and had shown an interesting movie called "Silent Pio- neers" about homosexual elderly to the service providers. This is the type of educational opportunity that the Center coordinates for the Organization of Service Providers. In conclusion, pooleltableowhichorted that theythwereowilllingertonceedeanontributeaddional to,tithat shelving and a cabinet for storage in the Eldercraft shop were going to be built with Eldercraft funds, and that the art students thought the Center should pay for cages in which to dry their paintings. S there was a new administrator at Ecumenical Towers. he also reported that There was general discussion about the POST policies regarding the types of informative in nature oand that uld be pdealt dwithhf tureseventsaid hof interest to senior citizens would be printed as space permits. However, because of the space limit the Post could not print articles about past events. The meeting adjourned at 4;45 PM, Submitted by Ruth Wagner Senior Center Commission Secretary Prepared by Joyce Phelps Senior Center Secretary K 3 -I NO QUORUM MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerleman, Helmer, Lovell, Watson, Stroh MEMBERS ABSENT: Daly, Wielert, Wachal, Wallace STAFF PRESENT: Rockwell, McClean OTHERS PRESENT: LorieLeo, da McGuire, Bill O'Brien, Craig Willis, Dr. Jacob rd RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: None. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 5 1986 MINUTES: Because there was no quorum, approval of the November 5, 1986, minutes was deferred until the next Commission meeting. v. AWARDS CEREMONY: Helmer presented certificates of appreciation to departing former Chairperson Leo a certificate Lorie Leo and Commission member Linda McGuire. presented Riverfront on Willis ed to also aand Chairperr to deliveformer a certificate t Dia Lewi�s,rwhoshad served sson of the Riverfront Commission, m REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF EROSION CONTROL BROCHURE: Rockwell reviewed each major point of the erosion control brochure and re- Leo sug- quested that the Commission members suggest changes or additions. the size of riprap to be used and y? gested that the brochure should specify define the word riprap. McGuire suggested the brochure contain a con - r, also �tactepRockwell ithe Riverfronnterested int Cromeissiinfoon ast ff assistanton control statedrthatsas list her City number. She also explained that the first ten pages she could of the attached booklet would explain in detail those brochure items marked with an asterisk. A' Leo shared her experience with growing poplar trees from cuttings. This ve and has etsuccesster xthat iwillow stabilization is can also be methd of getwitheseedlings. Rockwell eradded trees thanostarting hat lternative ht wasthis s. ed the wateriand uerosinsion causeean procuttiblem whencern the maturextreeswastunderminedaby it a large clump of soil. Rockwell pointed fell into the river, bringing with is of the methods described in detail in the out that using cuttings one booklet attached to the brochure. 3 -I Riverfront Commission December 3, 1986 Page 2 Rockwell asked if the brochure was satisfactory. Gerleman answered that it had a good focus on tried and true methods of controlling erosion. There was a consensus that the brochure was satisfactory and that Rockwell should get it ready to print with the Commissions' suggestions incorporated in the final format. PRESENTATION BY DR. ODAGAARD ON THE IOWA VANES: Dr. Odagaard from the University of Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research presented slides on the Iowa Vanes, which he developed to control river and streambank erosion. The vanes are currently constructed of wood, but other materials such as stainless steel, concrete and fiberglass are being tested. These vanes are positioned at the bottom of the river on the erosion prone outside radius of the turn. The effect is to reduce the torque caused by the water being forced to turn along the river bend. or. Odagaard showed how his vanes were installed as part of an Iowa Depart- ment of Transportation pilot project on the Nishnabotna River. The river had a horseshoe -shaped bend which through erosion was moving downstream, threat- ening to destroy U.S. Route 34. The vanes considerably slowed the rate of erosion. The cost of the project ($100,000) was estimated by IDOT as only 15% of comparable rock protection. Odagaard explained that it is necessary to get a permit from the Corps of Engineers for this type of project, but he saw no problem with this. Leo asked whether vegetative protection was ever combined with the installa- tion of Iowa Vanes. Odagard answered no, but he had determined that the difference in the rate of erosion for vegetated banks is 50% less than for non -vegetated banks. Rockwell asked if. it would be possible to obtain a grant to do this type of project in Iowa City. Odagaard thought it possible, but was not overly optimistic. IDOT has started doing a limited number of projects in addition to the pilot project he had described. Gerleman thought that Terrell Mill Park would prove a good area for this type of project. Leo expressed concern that Dubuque Street may be endangered by bank erosion. Odagaard suggested looking at aerial photos of the area taken over a period of years to determine whether the channel of the river is moving towards Dubuque Street. The Commission expressed its thanks to Dr. Odagaard for his interesting presentation. COMMITTEE REPORT ON TRIBUTARY DISCUSSION WITH CITY MANAGER: Watson stated that he Bob Wachal and Dave Gerleman had met with City Manager Steve Atkins and discussed the issues raised by Don Schmeiser's memo about the Commission's request to have advisory purview over the tributaries. Schmeiser's memo questioned the Commission's expansion of authority, because of the increased staff time that would be required and the overlapping of authority with other Comnissions' interests. Atkins agreed that the River - front Commission's interest in tributaries should not be tied to the reor- ganization issue. He also did not see that the Council -requested reorganization of City Boards and Commissions would affect the Riverfront Commission. a Riverfront Commission December 3, 1986 Page 3 n triutrie would not staffnttoldime.AtL vellh anted to knowoif thekCoam�issionawass affect sig more staff time than it should. Rockwell answered yes, but no more than other Connis- sions' use of staff time. Gerleman asked if Atkins had talked to Schmeiser opportunity to pursue the issue with Mayor and Mayor Ambrisco. Rockwell stated that Atkins had discussed the situation with Schmeiser but had not had the oppo y purwith the Commission's Ambrisco. She related that Atkins saw no problem continuaRalston nceekf Helmer thoughtrrent rthatnthe Commission couldcontrol and ucontinue ttosdoamore on its own and not require more staff time even though it continued to expand its activities. COMMENTS ON BUTLER SAND/GRAVEL STATUS: Lovell discussed the statement she had presented on behalf of the Commission so the Board of Supervisors had lis - at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors' meeting. The developer had deferred consideration of his proposal December 11, tened to those in attendance. but took no scheduled ctic)n fork Thursday, o the Butler Sand/Gravel app 1986. Helmer wondered if traffic was not the main concern. Och 'Brien on agree and decisioughtRo at the Riveonedntheommcessityission dfor Love11 tid not aveoat end the upcome tat the reeordinaring itHelmer concluded to carry thaeissue any further. nt was on public REPORT oN CLEANUP PLAN: He Gerleman imlressedhis withmeeting irwith actions andha Phi connections.ga SeThecCleanuprCionmittee was very p 7. At the had tentatively scheduled a community Comittee will des gnfor ate lthoselareas of the next meeting, the Cleanup City that are most physically in need of cleanup. Gerleman suggested naming ay sh O'Brien suggested having the cleanup the day with an innovative and catchy phrase such as Riverfele hadst spNannedaon Day with graphics including Pigs. peop before the Riverfest Oays, but Gerleman said that many bags the scheduled date. O'Brien offered to donate trash bags and asked if he ted. He related that one year, store owners were given could donate $100 to cover some of the needs of the project. Both o ers were gladly accepash suggested that the donated brooms. the City had publicity and interest d He suggestest. t Ne suge organized sweep gained much D since they had helped in the reserved Shel- National Guard be asked to help est ideas to the Bested reserving a park shelter and He answered that they ter 16. Helmer encouraged the Commission to continue to Sugg Cleanup Committee. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned by acclamation at 9:35 p.m• Minutes submitted by Joseph McClean. a ii 'R 4(41) Mayor's Youth Employment Program Minutes Board of Directors Meeting December 17, 1986 Board Members Present: Bob Miller, Renato de Leon, Joan Jehle, Jan Liggett, Linda Lawrence, Doug Allaire, Bill Casey Staff Presents Peg McElroy, Teresa U1in 1. Call to Order: Bob Miller called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. II. Approva! of Minutes: The minutes of the November 19, 1986, meeting were reviewed by the board. Bill Casey/Bob Miller moved to approve them. MSC. III. Financial Report — October, 1986: The accounting for November has not yet been received. The November financial report will be com— pleted and presented at the January meeting. On the October report a loss is shown in the Napoleon Park account because CDBG revenue has not yet been shown. We will reflect all CDBG revenue to date in November and plan to carry the account balance into next year. Peg plans to do a 6 month budget report. IV. Additional Agenda Items Peg reported that she has been contacted by Youth Homes and United Action for Youth regarding the possibility of a major fundraiser for the youth serving agencies. Peg plans to attend a fact—finding meeting on December 30, 1986, to discuss this matter. Peg announced that the amount approved for the Ralston Creek bank stabilization project is now $11,770, rather than $10,000 as she stated at the November meeting. This amount equals the amount approved for the Napoleon Park parking lot project. Peg Informed the board that she feels MYEP should apply for tax exempt status at this time. Not having tax exempt status causes MYEP to be Ineligible to receive some grants. Joan Jehle will be retiring from the board this month. Peg thanked Joan for all her help during the 3 terms she has served. A new appointment to the board will be made on January 27, 1987. New Business MYEP Winter Break Party Peg invited all board members to attend the workshop/winter breav party for MYEP enrollees on Thursday, December 1B. V. New Business continued Iowa Youth Corps In -School Program Final Report Peg summarized for the board the intormation in the final report compiled by the State of Iowa. It covers the 23 IYC in -school programs in the state. In general, MYEP serves a slightly younger group than the state average, with a higher percentage of males and handicapped youth. VII. Old Business Case Report Peg reported the successful results of working with a young person enrolled in Mayor's Youth. Neighborhood Enterprise brant Peg informed the board that the Neighborhood Enterprise Grant, which she and Director of Youth Homes Bill McCarty applied for, has been awarded In the amount of $1,350. It will be used to provide regular, on-going vocational programs and other structured activities for Youth Homes residents. The youth will be involved in designing the Ralston Creek project, Young Adult Conservation Corps Peg has made preliminary contact with the University of Iowa and the Johnson County Conservation Board regarding the Young Adult Conservation Corps, The University is Interested in having some construction completed at the field campus and Johnson County would like some work done in Kent Park. The grant is $45,000 for the period of May through September. Local match funds of 35% would be needed to operate this program. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. The next meeting will be held on January 21, 1987. If you have a conflict with that date, please call the o-Ffi ce. a�sn� tt, Secretary/Treasurer Teresa Ulin, Secretary MINUTES gig FORMAL MEETING1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1986 - 7:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Cooper, Dierks, Horowitz, Jordan, Perry, Scott, Wallace MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Beagle, Boyle CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. To approve a portion of the Proposed North Side Residential Historic District north of Church Street noted as Area #1, as originally proposed with the additions. 2. To approve a proposal by Handicare Inc. to construct a pocket park in the Harrison Street right-of-way between Dubuque Street and Linn Street. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. CONSIDERATION OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 1986, MINUTES: Horowitz moved to approve the minutes of November 20, 1986. Perry seconded the motion. The motion carried, 6-0-1, with Jordan abstaining due to his absence from the November 20, 1986 meeting. ZONING ITEMS: 1. Public discussion of the recommendation submitted, by the Historic Preser- vation Commission to designate the North Side Residential Area a local Historic District. Beagle, at the request of the Commission, presented two maps prepared by the staff. The maps identified the North Side Residential Historic District as two subareas with the dividing line being Church Street. The area north of Church Street, identified as Area 01, included suggested additions along North Dubuque Street and at the north end of Johnson Street. The area south of Church Street, identified as Area 02, also included with the suggested additions and deletions. The additions to Area #1 are the lots on the east and west sides of Johnson Street and the house at the north end of Johnson Street. Other additions included lots on the, east and west side of Dubuque Street from Kimball Road to Park Road. The suggested additions to Area 02 include a'four block area east of Gilbert Street to Johnson Street and south of Church Street to Daven- port Street. The other addition to Area 12 includes two lots facing Dubuque Street on the west side and north of the alley between Davenport S Planning and Zoning Commission December 4. 1986 Page 2 and Bloomington. A suggested deletion to Area i2 includes ten lots of Block 75 which are not facing Dubuque Street. The parcels facing Dubuque Street would be retained. Dierks asked Beagle what would have to be done to notify those individu- als who would be added to the proposed district. Beagle stated that those property owners would need to be notified and a public hearing held. He stated that the approval of the State would be required for these changes, additions or deletions. Dierks then asked Beagle if these additions and deletions were included in the proposal tonight, and how much of a delay this would involve. Beagle stated that the state would have to respond before the City Coun- cil could hold a public hearing. Beagle was not aware of the additional time required by sending the proposal back to the state. Perry asked Beagle if there would be the need for extra notification in the newspaper and Beagle stated that notification to those property owners would be through direct mail. Wallace questioned Beagle as to whether the State would need to be noti- fied when partitioning these areas. Beagle's reply was that there was no need to go back to the State as long as the overall proposal had not been changed. He mentioned that if there are changes made concerning the district then that would require State approval. Legal counsel agreed. Horowitz mentioned that the proposal with the additions would have to go from the Planning and Zoning Commission, to the City Council, then the State, and back to the City Council before any actions could take place. Horowitz asked Beagle how many signatures had been obtained from those individuals in Block 75. Beagle said that staff had not identified individual property owners by address. Scott stated that any change from the original boundaries triggers it to be returned to the State and the Historic Preservation Commission would be notified. He mentioned that if this recommendation is different from what the Historic Preservation Commission proposed, then it would go to the City Council, the State, and back to the City Council for a public hearing. Wallace asked Scott how much time would be added to the whole process if we amended the proposal. Scott said he was not sure. Beagle stated that it could possibly take two or three months. Public Discussion: Sandra Eskin, 1047 Woodlawn, Iowa City. Eskin stated that she takes a .To of interest m acnes nmscur c�Ticts. She expressed her pleasure about the district but was interested in why there was a deletion of half of ef Block 75. design and does ntnoted that a historiprohibit removal district requesting only review, she stated you are doing the best to protect the rest of the 5 -'r Planning and Zoning Commission December 4, 1966 Page 3 neighborhood. Eskin noted that the Lutheran Campus Ministry at the corner of Church Street and Dubuque Street has requested not to be in- cluded, but that she has not heard of others in the area speaking out about being included or excluded. She stated that there is a lot of value to neighborhoods in maintaining the "midwest homey look." Eskin was very pleased that the Commission has given a lot of thought to this recommendation and hopes that all of Block 75 will be included. Writ McCormick 230 E. Fairchild Iowa City, McCormick encouraged the ammiss on o approve a istrict as originally set up. He was pleased to see the additions made but stated that there is nothing preventing the addition of those blocks after this district is passed. McCormick has personal reasons concerning the south area (Area I2) stating it is much more threatened than the north area. He hopes that this area will not be singled out from the North. McCormick sees no reason that part of Block 75 should be excluded. He thinks that Lutheran Campus Ministry has a lot to do with the exclusion. McCormick stated that a historic district overlay would be a protection of the whole area and that it would improve the looks along Clinton Street as you approach the University President's house. David Pe a 613 N. Van Buren Iowa City. Peppy stated he loves older omes an agrees w w a McCormick a o say. He stated that in the district there are many nice, huge, gorgeous structures in contrast to S. Johnson, with huge, ugly, apartment buildings. Peppy mentioned it was great that the other areas have been included. Beverl Hovenkam 6 Bella Vista Iowa Cit . As a new resident of Iowa y s nce une, ovencamp s a ed that Or he eight homes in the Bella Vista area, five property owners have signed the petition for the dis- trict. She mentioned that having an historic district has an appeal and adds value to an area. Barbara W. Wagner, 1025 Woodlawn, Iowa City. Wagner serves on the His - or c reserve on omn ss on, e s rated that knowing Bob Crane in Block 75, he would favor having his house in a historic district. Bill Eckhardt, 514 N. Linn, Iowa City. Eckhardt questioned the Commis- sion as �y ere are a ions and deletions to the original pians for an historic district. He stated he wished the Commission would just go with what was proposed. Eckhardt read a letter from Duane and Betty Means of 120 E. Fairchild stating they were in favor of the historic dis- trict and would add value and be in the best interest of the area and Iowa City. Mike Lewis -Beck, 417 Brown Street, Iowa City. Lewis -Beck noted that it waswasgreat to ive-FsU& c preserve on OT the North Side. He mentioned that there is a neighborhood strategy and the enclave strategy. Lewis -Beck stated that chopping up the area is like in Viet Nam when an enclave strategy was used. He questioned the Commission as to what size the district has to be to be a viable district. He would like to see a 5 Wi Planning and Zoning Commission December 4, 1986 Page 4 neighborhood and not an enclave. Lewis -Beck stated that it would be possible to have a neighborhood that is a living history and that if it is chopped up you will have a fossil that you will visit on holidays. KaSchneider 317 E. Church Street Iowa City. Schneider mentioned that e a ion, sou or urcn Street was a good idea. She stated that many property owners thought this recommendation had passed two years ago. Schneider would like to see the proposal passed as it originally was proposed and then make the additions later. Sall Smith 208 Fairchild Iowa City. Smith stated she really liked her 0 ouse with its gredT Tedtures, and there were many nice, old houses full of character in the neighborhood that need to be preserved. She noted that all the permanent residents of the neighborhood and those students living in the area would like to live in an historic district. Jeffrey Schabilion, 431 Rundell, Iowa City. Even though Schabilion lives no ere near a proposed dnscncc, ne stated he used to live in the „. area 18 years ago. He is distressed to see the tasteless developments that have gone up. Schabilion thought the matter had been resolved years ago. Schabilion wants to have the Commission move ahead and accomplish this matter. He said the additions can be made later. Robert Jane 928 N. lod a Iowa Cit Payne urged the Commission to move orwar an nc u e oc a noted that in excluding Block 75 there would be severe damage done to the neighborhood. Payne stated that right now he was only hearing guess work as to how long a submission to the State would take. He does not want to see district formation delayed any longer. Payne mentioned that the additions will help to stall fur- ther damage to the area. Patt McCormick 230 E. Fairchild, Iowa City. McCormick stated that there in 1850-1860 oandehavingbar duplex,A that threat wouldnnotemoval of blend in a put einbuilt its place. She noted that when talking about the time frame, it indicates months, not weeks.. McCormick mentioned that if this is to go through all the processes again, it would not be decided until the summer. The middle to the end of January, McCormick stated, would be the time before actions could take place. She wishes the Commission would go ahead with plans as is and approve the original proposal. Pat Eckhardt 1514 N. Linn Iowa City. Eckhardt presented more signatures o the Commission. Corinne Suter 609 Brown Iowa City. Suter diredted the Commission to do somei ng now or e w y ey are using this delay tactic. James Norris 219 Ronalds Street Iowa City. Harris appreciates the idea that the dfs r c can a redenne— notated that there is a lot to be said about moving ahead and that the areas can certainly be added. Harris notso theed that schedulencanobe preservedis to pandnaction be made the e io a few months.on to move He was not sure about the objectives of having part of Block 75 excluded from Planning and Zoning Commission December q, 1906 Page 5 City and th s C Harris stated that if it is the ultimate purpose made known, ommission to have this area redeveloped, then itoshould tbe Alhe exander Kern 1639 Rid reserva on onmsston aern Road Iowa Cit As a member of the Historic questioned the aim of dividin v ews area from historic g and than suggested Of with alarm. He interested in preservation. ging the district to eliminate an this deletion. Kern believes someone Mar aret in Power is Now sz 1025 River s on c reserve on Street Iowa Cit , through a great deal Otime, n Also a member of the tract, She noted that thereme effort w and s a ed that they had ,to t not until on are many pe° PeOPIe to establish this diso j South, part of a bnight's in drmal people that on the petitions and it was see the , and the inclusions he knew of a North and proposal go as 1s. Nowysz would like to COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Beagle 9 presented to the Commission at 609 Brown street. Corinne Suter, a letter from Cori the owner Scott read a letter he received from Bob Crane. ,., Perrystated he received a 303 E. Fairchild, showing opposition hone call tor TTom Cook. the owner of 301 and Scott stated the area south of Church Street, record. that the petitions handed in were to be made Horowitz mored Part of the north to recommend to the City Council as north Par of the North Side Residential 41 approval Of the proposed historic 0istrs originally proposed Jordan seconded theinctuding the additions identified motion. . a local Hoatwi ereXplained that she based her approval for Area ll Ports the who was in agreement on this part, She also stated she fact s; whole district, on the fact sup - Wallace questioned if the area south of all of the phone call from Tom Cook Church Street. was in Opposition to Scott stated that Tom Cook did not know that the Commission had divided the district into two parts, Horowitz mentioned that she would like to continue the recommendation of this area. She noted the number of Iowa City respects the integrity people who have come forward declaring this area an historic of neighborhoods, shows and would maintain district would forestall fu Horowitz said that and stabilize the neighborhood, further threats She was very _ c J Planning and Zoning Commission December 4, 1986 Page 6 impressed when the Alpha Xi Delta sorority members came forward. would like to preserve the architecture of Iowa Cit ling reason to exclude Block )5. Horowitz Y and sees no compel- ling that due to those individuals living dis- trict coming in and the petitions presented to the C proven to him that the neighborhoodsOf convincipreservation1n the proposed explained that they did a want historic Commission it has of Church Street should began Historic Preservation him that the area - District .north He Cooper noted that he was also turned around in his concerns about this area by listening to those individuals. Horowitz mentioned that as discussed in Historic Preservation Commission meetings, there would be no action North Side (Area rl), taken against the addition onWalthe thelace Historice Pre Phe reservation Supports the district Sas heinoted originally proposed by from the motion on the floor. in the meetingWallace also Supportsthat that delineates she will vote gainsththisut because she wants edi district as defined nation. as a whole, Scott stated Dennis Bealfelt and the Lutheran Ca being located in the proposed district. He noted that were made separately. Campus Ministry objected to those lots located n tS Scott mentioned the additions in these objections house at the north t and west sides of JohnsoArea /1 would be Dubuque Streets and end of Johnson. He stated the areaon B and the Park Road, may or the extension on the east side of Dubuque,Brown and entire area istobemincludenotinclude public property. Scototedithis Eckhardt, Scott was unclear In reference to the Means letter read by wouldit and what the implications of their house, soror- moeigeb neighbors would be. He mentioned that the deletions of expressed that eliminate research should have reference to the Block 75 Process would take. have been done on time frame, Scott should not change theeboundaries,he mast take exception thatlthe Coe whole changes to be made and the Scott would feel remiss if mmission meeting since this subject was forwarded the Cis is the third rforrm that in the first work session the Commission Promiissedsthataaction would take Place at this December 4 mentioned toric Preservation Commission presente 1984 and that was meeting.He stated that the His 1984 were drawn according down listen in Cott noted t same thing in June of and Horowitz tourin 9 to rooted that the Commission, he the objections g the entire North area, and taking into consideration Promise in theresented. He mentioned that it was done to hat many residents Commission. Scott would like to take his hat soff a cth He also would of the North end for their perseverance and to the like to commend the Historic Preservation Commission lackOfin 1984 the objections were the area was too large and there was Public ommission stat - deletions or additions they Scott mentioned that whether sideration. they have not been done without thought ta de cone S Planning and Zoning Commission December 4, 1966 Page 7 In voting, the Commission approved the recommendation, 6-1, with Wallace voting in the negative. Dierks moved for the adoption of the following statement: 'If the prop- erties presently owned by the Lutheran Campus Ministry, namely 122 E. Church, 124 E. Church, 130 E. Church, and 603 N. Dubuque Street are are acquired by the University of Iowa, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission will support the rezoning of these properties to 'P' and reconsideration of removing said properties from the North Side Residen- tial Historic District Overlay Zone.' Perry seconded the motion. Perry stated he intends to vote no on the motion, feeling -if made a portion of the district, he sees no reason to change the district if state owned. Perry noted that intrusion is intrusion, no matter if it is state owned. Horowitz stated she agreed with Perry. Dierks expressed her concern with limiting the University use of this property especially since they're next to the President's house. Horowitz thinks the University would put a parking lot in that area. In voting, the motion was approved. 4-3, with Horowitz, Perry and Wallace voting in the negative. Perry moved to defer discussion on the proposed Area 02 until the Decem- ber 18, 1986, formal meeting. Jordan seconded the motion. Perrat outh areayhe saw aehomogeneousbelieves hmixtureictPerry noted oo thte. oinilookinghatsthis area it was easy to expand. He would like a decision to be made on the entire South side, including the area east of Gilbert Street. Perry mentioned he would like to contact those individuals in this area and get their feedback. Horowitz any compelling reason vnot tote oo co sider this inst the rrarea al eand s vote for the seereasonthe original proposal as it came from the Historic Preservation Commission. he as Perry. She statedshe would as long aste for the we're holdingethelwholetproposalrback,�syou might as well go for broke. Horowitz asked Boyle what the process would be if the Commission was to go forward with the proposal as is. Boyle's reply was that the proposal would go back to the State with those additions in Area it no matter what else was done to Area 12. In voting, the motion was approved, 5-2. with Horowitz and Dierks voting in the negative. as Planning and Zoning Commission December 4, 1986 Page 8 The Commission recessed at 9:40 p.m. and reconvened at 9:43 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Public discussion of a pocket park on Harrison Street - Handicare. Beagle stated that there was nothing more to add concerning this pocket park. Perry asked Beagle if a letter was received from St. Patrick's Church concerning the pocket park. Beagle replied that there was no such letter received. Wallace questioned Beagle about ownership of that property. Beagle replied that it is City owned vacated Harrison Street right-of-way. Horowitz stated that she doesn't have any problems in voting for this park. She would like to get from the Parks and Recreation Department the amount for maintenance. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: GarKiebel 2417 Linden Road Iowa Cit As a Board member of Handicare nc., e e s a es a ere is a Two or three-step procedure to quelch fears. The first step is attending an informal City Council meeting. The next step is attending a Parks and Recreation meeting. Kiebel noted that once they get the go ahead from the City, they would make it contingent upon Parks and Recreation's approval. He mentioned the next stage would be the development stage beginning in January work- ing with Parks and Recreation in the planning of the park. Kiebel stated the plants will require low maintenance. He expressed a need to get water there and has asked Engineering about getting a tap line installed. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Perry stated the park is a public park and it's use will not be a re- stricted. Scott noted that Parks and Recreation has approved of the concept and their director has agreed to take on some of the maintenance. Horowitz moved to approve the proposal of Handicare Inc. to construct a pocket park in the Harrison Street right-of-way. Wallace seconded the motion. In voting, the Commission unanimously approved the motion. 7-0. 2. Planning and Zoning Commission Information. None. `J Planning and Zoning Commission December 4, 1986 Page 9 ADJOURNMENT: Horowitz moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Cooper seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Minutes submitted by Steve Dunn. Approved by: Sally DierkS, Secretary 5 4;. €i gr �a yg1 z: i r; f, al i. i �I t Planning and Zoning Commission December 4, 1986 Page 9 ADJOURNMENT: Horowitz moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Cooper seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Minutes submitted by Steve Dunn. Approved by: Sally DierkS, Secretary 5 '540 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 1986 IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROOM A MEMBERS PRESENT: Dawson, Watts, Moore, Crosby, Barfuss r: MEMBERS ABSENT: Streb, Newton 41 STAFF PRESENT; Barnes, Milkman, Boothroy, Stroud ii MEETING TO ORDER: There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM by Chairperson Watts. 4 MINUTES: rT g Minutes of the 11-18-86 meeting were approved by Moore, seconded by Dawson, motion carried 4-0. Corrected minutes of the 10-21-86 meeting were approved by Moore, seconded by Dawson, motion carried 4-0. r; HOUSING/RENTAL REHABILITATION: BARNES - WEATHERIIATION LOAN: 1601 Center Avenue Property is located in Flood Way and must have insurance before loan closing. Requested maximum of $2500.00. Moore moved for approval and was seconded by Dawson, carried 5-0. Barnes - Rental Rehabilitation: 314 South Governor Pam brought along additional bids. Noted all rents are within the FMR limit. Deferred Payment Loan of $7000.00 moved for approval by Crosby, seconded by Barfuss, and approved 5-0; Barnes, Milkman- Rental Rehabilitation - 922 East College Purchaser's representative, Kevin Hanick, was present to answer questions about the application. He brought along additional bids. Pam Barnes brought along pictures of thstructure. Dis e cussion included the contingencies this loan: financial of feasibility; eligibility and casts of desired improve- ments, and eligibility of tenants for housing certificates or vouchers. It was moved by Moore to defer recommendation until the contingencies are satis- fied and bids are complete, seconded by Dawson and carried 5-0. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1986 PAGE 2 REVISED STATEMENT OF POLICIES: Seydel has prepared a rough draft Statement of Policies revision. Copies were handed out to Commission to review and comment. Seydel will be prepared to answer any questions at the next Commission Meeting, COORDINATOR'S REPORT: i Section 8 update for December: Housing Assistance Payment of $92,888.00 for i rl 445 Certificates and $2,191.00 for 11 Vouchers. Public Housing November rent i . was $10,251.00. There was one turnover in Public Housing. Nineteen applica- tions were submitted for approval. VDISCUSSION: a James Barfuss stated he will be leaving the state the end of December, 1986. id He will be submitting a letter of resignation of his Commission position. .G iF� Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 1981. tit I zMeeting adjourned, Approved: j x;1 "+ e.l ,j Gary Watts, Chairperson l F+i „i (d; d 11 MINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION NOVEMBER 24, 1986 MEMBERS PRESENT: Reed, Belle, Weilbrenner, Farrant, Hawkins, Mims, Smithart MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Alexander. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: The Human Rights Commission recommends the City Council approve the Expanded Service Level request submitted by the request Civil Rights Division (CRD), The is for a half-time Civil Rights Assistant year. The expansion at a cost of $10,000 per in requested to keepu For additional information witthecOctoberw29l, y please refer tthe meh dated to the City Manager from Phyllis Alexander, the 1986, Civil Rights Specialist. The Human Rights Commission recommends the City Council approve their letter concerning the Navajo -Hopi Resettlement Act effect the ( of 1974. An explanation of the Act will have and is having on the Navajos and Hopies is within the letter. With the as contained City Council's approval, the Commission will mail the letter to President Reagan, the Bureau other relevant individuals and organizations. of Indian Affairs and all 'a RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER OR STAFF; None, SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION: I. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM by Chairperson Reed, 2. Hawkins moved to approve the minutes of October 27, 1986 and Weilbrenner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 3. In conciliation: A. E/S and NO, 11-14-8501. Alexander told Commissioners a agreement was mailed to both conciliation parties with November 15 deadline for signing and sending the dollar the spoke with amount agreed98Alexas ander one of the two Respondents who indicated a willingness conclude the conciliation is to process. Alexander expects to hear from the other Respondent soon, B. H/R, 7-11-8601, The Respondent refuses to conciliate, hearing has been set for q public Tuesday, December 16 , 1986, at 9;00 ublic Room A. Public Library per approval by the Commissioners. , 4. Cases Opened, Two cases have been opened. 5, Commission Education. The Commission's Cable TV show, A Civil Tongue, received an award from the Heritage continuing Cablevision organization for our support and contribution to community programming. Ni Human Rights Commission November 24, 1986 Page 2 6. Old Business: A. Ordinance revisions - Weilbrenner met with former Commissioner Marsha Bergan and reviewed the ordinance revisions they had recommended. Reed asked Weilbrenner to speak with David Brown, the Assistant City Attorney, and get the language Brown recommends to exclude roommates from being covered by the housing section of the ordinance. Commissioners discussed whether adding exparte authority would be beneficial. Weilbrenner moved to exclude the exparte provision from the recommendations. Belle seconded the motion. Question: Mims asked whether adding exparte authority would be harmful. The consen- sus was no. Vote: Ayes - Belle, Weilbrenner; Nays - Reed, Mims, Smithart, Hawkins, Farrant. The motion was not approved. Weilbrenner described the recommendation submitted by David Brown concerning the "Powers" section of our ordinance: the inclusion of the power to hold hearings, subpeona witnesses, etc., as is currently provided for in subsection 601.A.5 in the State Code. Commissioners were in agreement with revising the ordinance in accordance with Mr. Brown's recommendation. In conclusion of this discussion Weilbrenner described the recommen- dation to change 18 -38 -Investigation of Complaints: (a) "After the filing of a complaint, a true copy thereof shall be served within twenty (201 ,days by registered mail to the person against whom the complaint s'filed." Alexander has been sending complaints by certi- fied mail which is a less expensive method of guaranteeing restricted delivery. Commissioners agreed to the usefulness of this particular revision. Weilbrenner agreed to continue working on the ordinance revisions project until in a final form for submissioq to the City Council. B. The Resettlement Act of 1974 - Commissioners reviewed and discussed the letter written by Alexander describing the Comnission's opposi- tion to the Resettlement Act. Commissioners approved the letter and advised Alexander to submit the letter to the City Council for their review and action. C. U.S. Civil Rights Commission - no report. D. Awards Breakfast - Approximately 50 people attended the breakfast and it went well. E. Expanded Service Level Request for the Civil Rights Division -Commis- sioners reviewed and approved the letter written by Alexander re- questing a half-time Civil Rights Assistant. Hawkins moved the Commission was in full support of the request. Seconded by Smithart. The notion passed unanimously. Human Rights Commission November 24, 1986 Page 3 F. Public Relations Project - Alexander described the progress made thus far by u of I Communication students on their public relations cam- paign strategy developed for the Commission. 7. New Business: A. Training - Topeka, Kansas Training Report - Weilbrenner discussed what he got from the conference particularly regarding how other agencies do not disseminate their investigative reports. Weilbrenner also shared that he learned how Commissioners need to be confident in their role as conciliators by knowing their ordinance and by other- wise being prepared. Weilbrenner enthusiastically recommended Commis- sioners attend future training sessions. B. Farewell Gathering - Commissioners decided to bid Commissioner Benny Hawkins goodbye on January 12, 1987, 6:30 PM at the Brown Bottle. C. South Africa - Commissioners agreed with the City Council's position against divestment at this time. D. School District Committee - Hawkins advised Commissioners of the need to appoint someone to replace him as the Commission representative on the School District's Equity Committee. E. F Smithart asked Commissioners if the possible cut in the services provided by the City's Transit Department (those affecting the eld- erly, the disabled and low income residents) is discriminatory. Commissioners thought not, that it was "pure economics." Alexander advised Commissioners conciliation continues to be unsuc- cessful in the H/R, 7-11-8601 case. Commissioners were apprised of the merits of the case. Hawkins moved to take the case to public hearing. Seconded by Farrant. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. Minutes taken by Phyllis Alexander.