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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 1987 - 4:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchanan, Cox (left at 5:30 p.m.), Drum, Gelman (arrived
at 4:35 p.m.), Pacha, Sunny, Swaim, Willis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Reed
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Jehle, Craig, Penick, Forsythe
OTHERS PRESENT: Ted Kron, FRIENDS Liaison; Library Practicum Students:
Brenda Logan, Deborah Janzen, and Julie Thompson
CALL TO ORDER:
President Drum called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 24, 1987, were approved.
Buchanan/Swaim.
FINANCIAL REPORTS:
The first quarter FY88 financial reports were reviewed by the Board:
General Fund receipts and expenditures, Enterprise Fund receipts and
expenditures, and Gifts and Bequests Fund receipts and expenditures.
Eggers reviewed the financial reports noting that while receipts to the
General Fund were down 22% during the first quarter, they were even with
last year in October. Expenditures in the first quarter were just under
25% of total funds. It was noted that $7,450 of the income into the Gifts
and Bequests Fund was interest from the Centennial Endowment Fund.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Eggers presented the first quarter report of the FY88 goals and objec-
tives. Some of the FY88 performance measures have been adjusted to
reflect reduced hours. The per hour rate of use continues to climb;
most other measures are down
2. The second $42,000 payment from the National Endowment for the Humani-
ties Challenge Grant was received this week.
3. Once again a University Heights Council representative has contacted
the Library regarding library service. An inquiry was also made last
May. Anyone who knows members of the University ,Heights Council
should try to review the issues with them. A hand-out showing figures
and assumptions for a basic University Heights contract was distrib-
uted.
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4. There are at least two items to review with area legislators before
the next legislative session begins: the bill to revise the special
levy provisions, and the proposal to give funds to libraries who
provide service to people from other public libraries.
TAPING OF BOARD MINUTES:
Eggers asked if the Board wished to continue to record their minutes on
tape. They have been taped for several years. It is not a legal require-
ment and the recordings have never been used. It was moved by Summy and
seconded by Cox to stop taping Board minutes after this meeting.
Approved.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Drum said he would appoint a committee to meet with the legislators in
November. Willis said it should be done early before Doderer leaves on a
three week trip. A breakfast meeting in early November was recommended.
FRIENDS/FOUNDATION/COMMITTEES:
Ted Kron, Liaison from the FRIENDS Board, reported that plans for the
FRIENDS literary tour to England are almost complete. The tour will leave
May 23rd for two weeks. Flyers about the tour will be sent to everyone on
the FRIENDS and Foundation mailing lists in November. The next FRIENDS
booksale is November 7, 1987.
Forsythe reported on the progress of the three Foundation committees as
well as the comnittee working on the April 22 gala. Procter and Gamble
has turned down the Library's grant request for funds for a computer-based
volunteer management system. The proposal will probably be resubmitted to
another source.
The Planning Committee has now had four meetings. They have completed the
background/orientation sessions, reviewed the operating principles and
drafted a list of assumptions for the planning period 1990-1994.
RECIPROCAL BORROWING AGREEMENT WITH CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY:
The Board again reviewed the language of the proposed agreement between
the Iowa City Public Library and the Cedar Rapids Public Library. The
issue of identification was raised. Both libraries decided not to have
complicated identification procedures this first seven month period and
see what happens. Gelman suggested that when the agreement is reviewed
,o• before renewal next July 1 that a more flexible cancellation clause be
considered. The agreement will be looked at again in April or May. It
was moved by Cox and seconded by Sunny that the agreement be accepted as
proposed. Adopted.
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FUNDS REQUIRED TO UPGRADE COMPUTER:
The memo prepared by Assistant Director Susan Craig regarding the need for
additional memory and operating system boards for the computer system was
carefully reviewed. The history of the system since purchase in 1979 and
subsequent upgrades were discussed. The issues of purchase versus leasing
and the question of another vendor were reviewed. It was noted that the
additions to the system since its purchase in 1979 are much less than what
would be expected from a normal five year depreciation schedule. Following
extensive discussion, it was moved and seconded that the required $8,000
be spent from the FY88 budget. Gelman/Buchanan. Approved. Several alter-
native methods for funding the $32,000 needed in FY89 were discussed
including 1) adding the amount onto the current lease/purchase agreement,
2) paying in two installments in FY89 and FY90, and 3) borrowing the
$32,000 from the Library's Endowment Fund and repaying at current rates of
interest. Eggers and staff will investigate all alternatives.
FY89 BUDGET REQUEST:
It was moved by Willis and seconded by Pacha that the $32,000 be included
in the budget proposal due to the Finance Department on Monday. Approved.
Summy had several questions on other parts of the budget and did not feel
that the quick approval was an adequate review. He had questions on
travel for Board members and options for rearranging hours to allow open-
ing on Friday. Eggers reminded the Board that it was just three weeks
until the next meeting and there would be time then for a more detailed
look at the budget. Changes could still be made to the budget after that
meeting if required.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (/����
FORMAL MEETING
CIVIICOCTOBECENTER ICOUNCIL CHAMBERS G
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark, Cooper, Dierks, Hebert, Scott (arrived at 8:10 p.m,)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Horowitz, Wallace
STAFF PRESENT: Boyle, Moen, Kritz
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
roval
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Development p(LSNRO)oPlan8for Lots preliminary
f the Highlander Non -Resident a
First Addition.
Development
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2. I-80,mtodfacilitate turning movementmads intotheoffice and1, highway
tial complexes in the area, of
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3. Recommend approval of the vacation of a public walkway located between
Lots 1 and 2 of Cambria Court Subdivision.
4. Recommend that the City Council direct staff to install no parking signs
on the circle portion of Cambria Court.
5. Motion to recommend approval of an ordinance to amend the provisions of
the Intensive Commercial (CI -1) zone to allow small scale industries and
similar uses as provisional uses within the CI -1 zone failed by a vote of
2-3.
CALL ORS:
In the absence of the Chairperson, Secretary Dierks called the meeting to
order at 7:49 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
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There was no public discussion.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 1, 1987:
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Hebert moved to approve the minutes of October 1, 1987. Clark seconded the
motion. The motion carried, 4-0.
DEVELOPMENTSS:
I. S-8116. Public discussion of- an application submitted by Metro Pavers,
nT c, for approval of a preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Develop-
ment (LSNRO) plan for property located at 1722 Stevens Drive. (45 -day
o limitation period: waived.)
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Moen reported that the applicant still needed to resolve the issue of
providing a water supply to the site for fire fighting purposes. The
applicant is pursuing two alternatives, the extension of the municipal
water system located along Stevens Drive or the extension of the munici-
pal system from Gilbert Street.
Cooper moved to defer item S-8716 to the November 5, 1987, Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting. Clark seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously, 4-0.
S-8720. Public discussion of an application submitted by Frantz Con-
struction Co., Inc., for approval of a preliminary plat for Village
Green, Part XI, a 43 -lot residential subdivision located south and west
of the intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Scott Boulevard. (45 -day
limitation period: waived.)
Moen reported that representatives of the Homeowner's Association had
reviewed several design alternatives proposed by the developer and pre-
sented them to the Planning and Zoning Commission at its informal meeting
on October 12, 1987. The developer intends to examine the suggestions
made by residents and to submit a revised plat to the Commission, possi-
bly by the November 5th meeting.
S-8720 to the November 5, 1987, Planning and
Cooper seconded the motion. The motion car -
Hebert moved to defer item
Zoning Commission meeting.
ried unanimously, 4-0.
3. S-8701. Public discussion of an application submitted by Southgate
Deveiopment Co., Inc., for approval of a preliminary Large Scale Non -
Residential Development (LSNRD) plan for Lots 2 and 3 of the Highlander
Development First Addition to establish an office use. (45 -day limita-
tion period: waived.)
Moen reported that the applicant is requesting the proposed LSNRD plan
for Lots 2 and 3 be considered under the existing CO -1 zoning. The
developer intends to construct an office building not to exceed 60,000
square feet on the lots. The plan meets the City's parking requirements
and complies with the City's tree regulations. Screening is required on
the northern portion of the tract due to the site's location adjacent to
an 10 -ORP zoning orted that
the
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management system district.
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not beenconstrucalso tt edas yet, sthe e w
developer
place funds in escrow toward the construction costs of said system. In
conformance with terms of the Subdivider's Agreement for this subdivi-
sion, sidewalks will be constructed once City bus service is extended to
the area. In anticipation of bus service to the area, the plan provides
for a bus turnaround through the parking lot proposed south of the
building. Moen stated that there were no plan deficiencies and discrep-
ancies and that staff recommends approval of this application. Commission
members
sdiscussed possible
ossi leimprovements
pro edents Lente intersection of Highway 1
to facilitate
Clark asked if the proposed LSNRD plan complied with the RDP zoning
regulations lts has ecooetuCO
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to ROP. Moen responded that the RDP zone requires that no building which
is located an a lot which abuts an ID -ORP zone be closer to the zone
boundary than 50 feet. The proposed footprint of the building places the
building 40 feet from the ID -ORP zone boundary. The plan complies with
all other requirements of the RDP zone.
Clark moved to approve item S-8701, the preliminary Large Scale Non -Resi-
dential Development (LSNRD) plan for Lots 2 and 3 of the Highlander
Development First Addition. Cooper seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0.
The Commission recognized that with increased development of Northgate
Corporate Park, improvements to Highway 1 north of I-80 will be required
to facilitate turning movements into the Highlander complex, N.C.S. and
Northgate Corporate Park. The Commission, therefore, supports efforts to
make those improvements.
Cooper moved to recommend to Council that efforts to make improvements to
Highway 1 north of I-80 to facilitate turning movements into the office
and highway commercial complexes in the area be supported. Hebert sec-
onded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
4. Public discussion of a city -initiated vacation of a public walkway be-
tween Lots 1 and 2 of Cambria Court Subdivision.
Moen reported that in November, 1983, in conjunction with approval of the
Planned Area Development and Large Scale Residential Development plan for
Lots 94 and 95 of Ty'n Cae Subdivision, Part 2, Council agreed to vacate
a walkway which was lcoated within a sanitary sewer and storm sewer
easement on Lot 95 of that development. The Agreement, however, did not
accomplish vacation of the walkway since it does not comply with statu-
tory procedures for vacation of public rights-of-way. With the subse-
quent resubdivision of Lot 95 as a part of the Cambria Court Subdivision,
the walkway crosses Lots 1 and 2 of that subdivision. The proposed
ordinance is therefore needed to complete the intended vacation of the
walkway.
Cooper asked whether this sidewalk appeared on the abstract. Moen re-
ported that it did.
Hebert moved to approve the vacation of a public walkway located between
Lots 1 and 2 of Cambria Court Subdivision. Clark seconded the motion.
Clark asked about the concerns expressed by two gentlemen present at the
o. informal meeting on Monday night with regard to this subdivision. Moen
replied that the gentlemen requested that the existing walkway leading to
Willow Creek Park be extended from the pavement of Cambria Court to where
it begins on the southwest corner of Lot 1 of the subdivision and that
they would like no parking signs instal ledon Cambria Court.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
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Clark moved that the Commission urge the City Council to remind appropri-
ate staff members to install the no parking signs requested. Cooper
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Chairperson Scott arrived at 8:10 PM.
ZONING ITEMS:
Public discussion of an ordinance to amend the provisions of the Inten-
sive Commercial (CI -1) zone to allow small scale industries and similar
uses as provisional uses within the CI -1 zone.
Moen reported that a question was raised at the informal meeting on
Monday, October 12 as to whether a concrete batch/mix plant would be
allowed as a special exception in the CI -1 zone. It had been debated
whether prohibition of portland cement plants in the CI -1 zone would
preclude establishing a concrete batch/mix plant which is allowed in the
CI -1 zone as a special exception. Moen explained that the two operations
are very different. A portland cement plant produces the raw material
(cement) needed to make concrete. A concrete batch/mix plant simply
combines the cement with water. A portland cement plant is a dirty
operation and thus is a use that is not desirable in the CI -1 zone.
Moen indicated that staff still needed to resolve the definition of
occupant. Resolution of that definition will not, however, affect the
intent of the ordinance. Moen said that this issue will be resolved by
staff and presented to the Commission for its information. Hebert asked
whether the Commission should wait until the definition of occupant is
resolved before the Commission votes on this ordinance. Boyle replied
that this is a language complication but will not affect the substance of
the ordinance.
Hebert moved to approve the ordinance. It was seconded by Scott. The
motion to approve the ordinance failed by a vote of 2-3 (Clark, Cooper,
Scott voting no).
Scott said he opposed the change to allow industrial uses in the CI -1
zone before the proposed ordinance was revised and that the revisions had
not settled his reservations; thus, his vote against the ordinance.
Clark commented that he voted no because he feels there will be substan-
tial negative effects caused by manufacturing in CI -1 zones. Cooper con-
curred.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Planning and Zoning Commission Information.
Moen reported that on Monday, October 19, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., the City
Council will discuss the issue of secondary access in conjunction with
the proposed First and Rochester, Part 3 Subdivision. Commission members
questioned why the Council is considering this issue before the Commis-
sion has had an opportunity to review this proposal. Moen replied that
the developer requested the Council's reaction to the need for secondary
access for this proposed development. Scott commented that this was the
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first time as far as he knows that this procedure has been followed and
added he personally did not like the precedent setting nature that this
procedure establishes. Moen replied that this meeting is not intended to
be a joint meeting between the Commission and Council but that Commission
members may be interested in Council members' positions on the issue of
secondary access.
Scott commented that he felt that the Commission representative attending
this informal discussion should refrain from participating since there
hasn't been anything presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission as
yet. Scott noted that the consensus of the Commission is not to be pres-
ent for Council discussion of First and Rochester, Part 3 and the issue
of secondary access, as it establishes an unfavorable precedent which is
contrary to the customary subdivision review process.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM.
Minutes submitted by Kyle L. Kritz.
Approved by:
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 14, 1987
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
FORMAL ACTION
TAKEN:
CIP/OPERATING BUDGET
Dotson, Henry, Hradek, Steinbrech, Willis
Hesse, Watson, Weideman
Trueblood, Kriz, Carroll, Coffin, EllerbrockErtz
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The minutes of the Se tember g ,
approve7. Unan 1987 meetin
were
Moved b Willis seconded b
Tannin tool the Parks g 11 Dotson that as a eneral
look to fee increases to maintainRecreathen current
will
service in reference level of
Willis' Nom; Hce service cuts. A es: Dotson,
failed, y, Hradek, Steinbrech.
Motion
Trueblood distributed a summary of the projects included
CIP in the FY'88-FY 92 CIp Program and a list of additional
the currentlyfive- Projects tentatively scheduled in
which projects -Year
CIP program were updated as to
earlier in the five- felt should be moved later or
CIP projects five-year program. The list of additional
reviewed. which
had been developed by staff was
The CIP and budget process was discussed, along
the memo from the City Manager
regarding this � with
instructed by the City budget process. thStaf�fyh Council
been
as
to what d would cost to Manager to submit a budgetbeen
service. The department staffmainant the current leel of
some fee increases regardless anticipates recommending
situation. Trueblood °f the present budget
increases than stated there may be more fee
situation Presently anticipated if the budget
and the gets to where service cuts need to be
department to is allowed an Opportunitymade,
extra revenue to support the programs t0 generate
service cuts. � as apposed to
as it - " ^` wu oepartment to—winorech
hint
of feeincreasesWindunder
normal conditions pwithouttanbudget
will have to be made. it is evident that service cuts
that the Commission e*
t that time, it should be stated
as opposed to cuttin Prefers to increase fees
discussed. Les. Dotson,services. The motion was
Steinbrech. MotioWillis. Nays: Henry, Hradek,
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: Parks & Recreation Foundation: The next foundation
meeting is set for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 21,
in the conference room at the firm of Dains Bosworth
Incorporated. Names of potential directors to serve
on the board will be addressed at this meeting.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Steinbrech asked that a Certificate of Appreciation
be given to Randy Jordison for the tremendous amount
of work he did on behalf of the Parks & Recreation
Commission. Staff will follow-up.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: City Park and Mercer Park Pools: Trueblood reported
that work on the City Park and Mercer Park pools is on
schedule.
School District Agreement
ived : Trueblood reported the City
ricea new agreement for joint use of facilities
between the City and School District. The School District
would like to begin charging the City for any overtime
costs they may incur due to our programs being held in
their facilities. According to the present agreement,
the agreement shall not be changed or terminated unless
either party gives to the other written notice at least
30 days prior to July 31st of any year. Trueblood
reported that he and Mike Moran met with School District
staff, and an agreement has been reached, whereby the
City will continue to operate under the present agreement
until the end of our first season. After the first of
the year, the City will begin paying overtime costs
incurred for our Sunday programs, which means fee
increases will probably be necessary.
Handicare Park: The Parks & Recreation Department has
received two suggested names for the Handicare park:
1. Handiharlinn Park (stands for Handicapped at
Harrison and Linn), and
2. Harrison Hill.
Trueblood reported the park project was starting to take
shape with terracing being done at the present time.
Fire Trucks: Trueblood reported the fire trucks located
in City Park and Mercer Park had been sold and would
be removed. The money received by the Fire Department
for the sale of one of their fire trucks was receipted
to Parks, to help pay for replacement equipment.
Napoleon Park: Trueblood reported that the Napoleon
Park Handicapped Walkway project had been completed.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1987
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hall, Justis, Twaler, Summerwill, Patton
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer, Schuler
OTHERS PRESENT: Marjorie Strait; Mike Connett of Kirkwood
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
To approve a BTC by-law change allowing electronic participation in BTC
meetings by member(s) when necessary (please see attached text).
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
The Archive Subcommittee is now completing the viewing of community video
productions. Recommendations for what programs to archive will follow.
Shaffer will send educational packets to the BTC concerning the NPO.
Blough reported programming changes on cable TV will be occurring in the
next few months. One of those changes will be to cablecast HBO and
Cinemax in stereo. Shaffer said the November 3 election returns will be
cablecast by the Government Channel 29 on Tuesday night, November 3.
Justis reported a continuing problem with getting the school board
meetings cablecast on Channel 27. Blough agreed to discuss with his
engineer letting a school representative have access to the hub site to
avoid future problems. The BTC recommended to support Strait's voluntary
work to design curriculum for special populations in conjunction with the
CPC's video training workshops. Connett announced the cablecasting of a
new series, Kartoon Crazy, for Library Channel 20 and Educational Channel
27. The series is a cooperative product of Kirkwood, the Iowa City School
District, Dewey McGuire and others. This program will appear at 1:00 p.m.
and 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays on Channel 20. On Channel 27 it will appear at
7:00 p.m. Fridays.
Meeting called to order at 8:00 a.m.
0. APPROVE BTC MINUTES:
Moved by Twaler, seconded by Hall, to approve the September 22, 1987, BTC
minutes. Unanimously approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COMMISSION RS:
Twaler proposed changing the BTC meeting time to a later time period in
the day. There was no agreement to change the meeting time.
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ARCHIVE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT:
Shaffer stated that part of the Archive
Shaffer and LeValley were the only members
meeting tonight at S:Oo p.m. Currently,
tapes left to view before the Subcommittee
concerning what tapes should be saved.
TECHNICAVSERMES S B OMMTTTCE.
Subcommittee met in September.
present. There will be another
there are approximately only 30
can make final recommendations
Hall stated that he plans to make an appointment with Blough to try out
the technical service checklist forms prior to the next BTC meeting.
weeks.
BTS REPORT:
Shaffer distributed the annual report of the boards and commissions. He
also distributed a document put out by a subcommittee of the National
League of Cities. The NLC is asking for input from people on cable
commissions across the country. Shaffer asked the Commission to return to
him any questions/comments concerning this input. The input will be used
to prepare a presentation to the newly formed Senate Telecommunications
Subcommittee which is reviewing the effects of the 1984 Cable Act.
Shaffer reminded the Commission that he is not working for the City on
Thursdays and Fridays. If there are emergencies, contact Dan Bailey at
356-5047 or contact Shaffer at home at 338-8117. He also stated that he
will e sendinout materials
dealing with theg
history of the NPOptoe
give theeBTCwa bettIoa erpfeelublicfor bthis
subject.
Shaffer introduced Rod Schuler, the new work study student, who will be
preparing the Commission minutes and doing production and computer work
for the BTS.
Shaffer had two complaints over the last month and both have been
resolved. Shaffer said he had prepared a letter of support from the BTC
to CCR for ole
etroi's grant prpoal. He
is oen
to input fromyany0othertcommissionsoors
from thesgeneralhpubltated tat i�c ine CCNtermspof
support for the proposals involved. The public hearing concerning the
appropriation of funds is October 21.
HERITAGE REPORT:
Blou
orted that some time next
announcing their 1988 programming lineup. He expressed his lexcitbe ementcon
° some programming additions that will be occurring during the next month,
including HBO/Cinemax in stereo.
CPC OUARTERLY REPORT:
Due to the absence of Paul LeValley, there was no quarterly report. This
will be presented at next month's BTC meeting.
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Shaffer stated that the City elections will be covered on the Government
Channel 29 on November 3.
Justis reported a continuing problem that exists with regard to the school
district's access to and presently been tryingto theschool boardmeetingslivehon
have
Tuesday nights and also replay the taped version on Thursday night.
Justis stated that Channel 27 at 7:15 on Tuesday nights is supposed to
switch from Kirkwood College to the Iowa City cable system, allowing the
school district at Sabin to cablecast live. The main difficulty involves
the switch. Presently, it is required that someone from the school
district office contact Heritage and let them know in advance when the
school someonebtorthesh going
Heritage that nighto throwstheeswitch. This problemble for dhas
caused some school board meetings to be delayed.
Blough said he would look into the problem. He added that the switch is
programmable one week at a time. Because of the alternating weeks of the
school
the school boardgmeetingthe a"Offaweeks." Sloughtsaid he wouldtspeakuwith
on
his chief tech about allowing one or two school district representatives
to have access to the hub site. This would enable the school district to
control cablecasts directly and take Heritage "out of the middle."
everyoneuampleetimeet switchcould
all the nece at essary ssary6 checksto order to
allgtive
he
video and cablecasting equipment is working. Previously, the switch from
Kirkwood to school district programming had not occurred until
cablecasting time which is 7:30 p.m.
Mike Connett, from Kirkwood College, stated that to the best of his
knowledge, the replay of the tapes on Thursday at
have been running
smoothly. Connett also expressed his appreciation to the Commission by
aiding Kirkwood and Iowa City in taking steps to find solutions concerning
the educational needs of Iowa City.
DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION REGARDING THE BTC ACC SS N 0 S BCO I EE:
Shaffer stated that no NPO development will occur without the Commission's
recomAugustin minut s stated etheiBTCCouncil'shouldgetpsomething in writingyfrom Board's
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Library soon concerning the NPO.
Any further discussion was tabled until the next BTC meeting.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Marjorie Hayden Strait, a community producer for Channel26, expressed her
opinion concerning the CPC program training programs. She feels that the
training programs need a more individualized approach. There are things
that can be done for younger people and for handicapped populations to
make it more appealing for them to come in to the offered classes. She
feels that less aggressive people will participate more often if the
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positive experienceconstructed
withtthefit
trainee andneeds
consequeotluld result in amore
more interested in creating or co -creating community that person may be
stated she has the professional skills required and is programs. Strait
her time and energy to help design a curriculum to fit the needs of
special populations. 9 e n donate
Strait said that Dewey McGuire, AV Coordinator at the Iowa City Public
Library, gave her some material from the magazine entitled
Television Review identifying a person in Chicago
nity
curriculum for persons with disabilities and handicap o has
the loptd a
Strait's knowledge, he is willing to share this curriculum at no cost to
the community. Blough expressed his support for developing
concerning individuals with special needs. Twaler volunteered to head a
special needs subcommittee which would oversee the work involved by
and LeValley. Summerwill motioned the BTC approve Strait's
developing a special needs training g Seconded b y Strait
Unanimously approved. 9 pro ram, work on
Y Justis.
Strastat
cleartwhereetheyeco clernethehat it is very imporant to Community ProgrammingtC Center and ePolicies
c
Producers.
She asked the Commission to inform her of their role in policy
making in this area. omnunity
Strait expressed her dissatisfaction over the outcome of the meeting on
October I concerning quarterly community producer meetings.
she was disappointed official minutes of the October I meeting were not
made. 9 She stated
Justis inquired about a prior BTC recommendation. This recommendation
concerned a change in the 8TC bylaws to allow electronic participation.
The BTC unanimously approved sending this recommended change to the City
Council. Shaffer said he wold follow-up and said this recommendation to
Council.
Mike Connett, from Kirkwood College, distributed buttons and announced
Kartoon Crazy, a seven -part series that examines the history of the art of
animation. He expressed that thanks to the efforts of the Iowa City
Community School, Dewey
reality. McGuire and Kirkwood, this program has become a
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Summerwill, seconded by Hall, Y to adjourn. Unanimous) approved.
Adjournment at 9:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 3, 1987
To: City Council
From: Broadband Telecommunications Commission (BTC)
Re: Proposed BTC By -Laws Changes
1. Article V - Meetings
Section 3
A quorum shall consist of three commissioners. A majority of voting
members shall be necessary to pass a motion. The Chairperson shall
vote as a member. Electronic participation by any BTC member in BTC
meetings may take place only under an emergency situation. The BTC
Chairperson shall be given final determination as to whether any such
occasion is an emergency situation. In addition, the following condi-
tions must be met:
A. Such electronic participation shall take place only during formal
BTC meetings;
B. Public access to the electronically participating member's conver-
sation is required (i.e. a telephone line and console system or
like system);
C. No more than one member may participate by this method at any one
meeting;
D. The minutes of a meeting in which a member participates electron-
ically shall include a statement explaining why it is impossible
for that member to meet in person.
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ABSTRACT OF ELECT]:ON
JOHNSON COUNTY. X OWA
CITY OF IOWA CITY
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT, on the 9th day of November, A.D.,
1987, the undersigned Betty Ockenfels, Chairperson; Robert Burns,
Harold Donnelly and Don Sehr met as a Board of Canvassers, as
Provided by law, in Iowa City in Johnson County, Iowa, and
canvassed the election returns from all Che voting precincts in
said City, for votes cast at the election held therein on the 3rd
day of November. A.D., 1987 for each office on the ballot and the
number of votes for and against each question submitted by said
City the result of said canvass being as follows:
FOR THE OFFICE OF Council Member - District A (ONE to be elected)
There were four thousand eighty-eight (4088) ballots cast, of
which SUSAN M. HOROWITZ had three thousand nine hundred fifty-
five (3955) votes, and SCATTERED votes were one hundred thirty-
three (133) and SUSAN M. HOROWITZ was elected.
FOR THE OFFICE OF Council Member - District C (ONE to be
elected)
There were five thousand four hundred seventy-seven (5477)
ballots cast, of which KAREN KUBBY had two thousand six hundred
forty-five (2645) votes, RANDY LARSON had two thousand eight
hundred twenty-two (2822) votes and SCATTERED votes were ten
(10); and RANDY LARSON was elected.
FOR THE OFFICE OF Council Member - At Large (TWO to be elected)
There were nine thousand seven hundred fifteen (9715) ballots
cast, of Which WILLIAM J. AMBRISCO had three thousand seven
hundred (3700) votes, DALE G. GEROT had one thousand eight
hundred forty-four (1844) votes, GEORGE A. STRAIT had two
thousand nine hundred forty-nine (2949) votes, MARY JOAN STREB
had one thousand one hundred twenty-four (1124) votes and
SCATTERED votes Were ninety-nine (99); and WILLIAM AMBRISCO and
GEORGE A. STRAIT were elected.
WITNESS our signatures, this 9th day of November. A.D., 1987.
MENOWEENEEMN
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Supervisor
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Signed and sworn before me this 9th day of November, A.D., 1987.
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