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IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
APRIL 22, 1985 - 7:30 PM
SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Reed, Belle, Weilbrenner, Hawkins, Doane, Farrant,
Burnside, Barcelo
MEMBERS ABSENT: Felton
STAFF PRESENT: Alexander
GUESTS: Dick McCartt and Ellen Johnston from Sheller -Globe; Tom
Hobart, Attorney for Sheller -Globe.
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER OR STAFF:
None.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION:
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by Chairperson Burnside.
2. Hawkins moved to approve the minutes of March 25, 1985. The motion
was seconded by Reed. The motion carried unanimously.
3. In Conciliation:
a. E/R, 2-27-8402. The Respondent has until the 27th of April to
either sign the proposed conciliation agreement, issue a counter
offer or refuse to participate in conciliation.
b. E/SO and S, 4-19-8402. The Chair Hawkins, will contact the
Complainant to discuss remedy.
c. E/R, 4-19-8201. The team has agreed on a no probable cause
determination.
4. In Legal:
There are 8 cases in legal. Three are expected out within the next
two weeks.
5. Cases Closed:
Three cases were closed, one was conciliated and two were closed No
Probable Cause.
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IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
APRIL 22, 1985 - 7:30 PM
SENIOR CENTER CLASSROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Reed, Belle, Weilbrenner, Hawkins, Doane, Farrant,
Burnside, Barcelo
MEMBERS ABSENT: Felton
STAFF PRESENT: Alexander
GUESTS: Dick McCartt and Ellen Johnston from Sheller -Globe; Tom
Hobart, Attorney for Sheller -Globe.
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER OR STAFF:
None.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION:
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by Chairperson Burnside.
2. Hawkins moved to approve the minutes of March 25, 1985. The motion
was seconded by Reed. The motion carried unanimously.
3. In Conciliation:
a. E/R, 2-27-8402. The Respondent has until the 27th of April to
either sign the proposed conciliation agreement, issue a counter
offer or refuse to participate in conciliation.
b. E/SO and S, 4-19-8402. The Chair Hawkins, will contact the
Complainant to discuss remedy.
c. E/R, 4-19-8201. The team has agreed on a no probable cause
determination.
4. In Legal:
There are 8 cases in legal. Three are expected out within the next
two weeks.
5. Cases Closed:
Three cases were closed, one was conciliated and two were closed No
Probable Cause.
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6. Public Hearing (Boggess vs. Sheller -Globe)
Commissioners discussed the material they had read regarding the
Boggess vs. Sheller Globe. Burnside stated she was in favor of
affirming the Hearing Officer's recommendations. Barcelo stated she
did not question the harassment attributed to Boggess but he was
treated differently than other co-workers similarly situated. Reed
agreed. Belle agreed. Doane agreed and further stated Boggess was
probably not one of Sheller -Globe's better employees, but he was
treated differently. Farrant said she reluctantly agreed with
disparate treatment. Commissioners decided to vote on each recommen-
dation made by the Hearing Officer.
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1. Chapter 18 Sheller-Globe
Iowa City iCode, when on �itedischarged ction lRobertrBoggesslon !
October 29, 1983.
It was moved by Barcelo and seconded by Reed to accept recommenda-
tion bl. The motion passed unanimously. 1
2. It is hereby ordered, adjudged, and decreed that Sheller -Globe
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corporation shall:
a. Remove all unfavorable information from the personnel file of
Robert Boggess which relates to the Gearin allegations which
led to his discharge on October 29, 1983.
It was moved by Barcelo and seconded by Reed that recommenda-
tion 2(a) be accepted. The motion failed. There were 3
ayes: Barcelo, Reed and Burnside and 5 nays: Belle,
Weilbrenner, Hawkins, Farrant, and Doane.
b. Post in conspicuous places at the Sheller -Globe plant its 1
policy on sexual harassment.
It was moved by Belle and seconded by Doane to accept recom-
mendation 2(b). The motion passed unanimously.
c. Establish and enforce uniform procedures for identifying acts
of sexual harassment. They shall also establish and enforce
uniform procedures for reporting and investigating complaints
of sexual harassment. Clearly defined disciplinary measures
shall be made known to all supervisory and other employees.
Discipline shall be consistent for all non -supervisory
employees. Disciplinary measures for supervisory personnel
may be more severe than disciplinary measures for non -supervi-
sory employees.
It was moved by Weilbrenner and seconded by Hawkins to accept
recommendation 2(c). The motion passed unanimously.
ees on the
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d Hooflsexualoharassmentdic ng Thesfirst sessioions for nishall be heldwithin
three months of the final order of this decision and shall be
monitored by the Commission.
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It was moved by Hawkins
mot dnseconded
passed unby Belle
to accept
recommendation 2(d). The
e. Pay Robert Boggess backpay in the amount of $17,624.60, within
30 days of this final decision.
It was moved by Barcelo and seconded by Reed to accept
recommendation 2(e). The motion passed unanimously.
Witission accepted
andhaffirmed theion of Hearingeofficer's
the decisimendation on and rehe commendations.
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7. Community Education - Alexander reported for Klein: PSA's, the
newsletter, posters and flyers are being distributed and maintained.
Klein has a speaking engagement for a University of Iowa Human Equity
class, the survey to be conducted by a University of Iowa Public
Relations class is being worked on by Klein.
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8. Old Business
a. Media coverage of the apprehension of undocumented immigrants.
Burnside reported her attempts to learn more about what had
happened. Burnside had sent a letter to an Hispanic attorney
doing business in West Liberty, a community with a significant
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Hispanic population, and asked for any information
provide on the K -Mart incident. To date there has been no i
response. Barcelo stated the biased media coverage was not the
only issue, there was also the possibility of the individuals
rights being violated. Barcelo suggested a letter be sent to the
ChBarcelo
ief of Police asking for the facts pertinent to the arrest of
three thoughtlitged possibleuthe polied ceiofficersrants ywereainineed ofca�workshop
on the rights of undocumented workers.
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foeach applicants recently interil viewedrfor the City Attor-
ney's position. One of the applicants did indicate having a
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9. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Minutes taken by Phyllis Alexander.
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IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
MAY 9, 1985
TRANSIT FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: George, Schmeiser, Tiffany, Ashby, Lewis
STAFF PRESENT: Zehr, Brown
GUESTS PRESENT: D. Huston, W. Overman, J. Griffin, E.K. Jones
Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. The minutes of the April 17, 1985
meeting were approved as read. Zehr presented the bills for the month. Zehr
explained that the Erect-a-Tube bill includes payment for a service agreement
and hangar door parts and Erect-a-Tube will replace all chains on the hangar
doors. The bills were approved for payment as presented.
Cor orate Han ar/E ui ment Buildin Update. Zehr reported that he, Tiffany
and chme ser met with t e owa ty Council on April 30, 1985 to discuss
financing arrangements for the corporate hangar/equipment storage facility.
The City Council authorized the Airport Commission to spend up to $60,000 of
the airport improvements reserve towards the joint HLM hangar/equipment
storage project as long as the HLM lease will pay the debt service on the
projects GO bond. Zehr explained he has prepared a memo dated May 7, 1985,
to D. Houston of HLM outlining the corporate hangar financing. The Airport
Commission reviewed the May 7 memo and authorized Zehr to forward the memo to
D. Houston. Schmeiser explained that front end costs for providing utili
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ties, stosewer, and engineering costs would allow for future corporate
hangar expansion. Zehr said Assistant City Attorney Brown is finalizing the
lease agreement.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing on HLM Lease. Moved by Schmeiser, seconded
by George, to approve the resolution setting a public hearing on the HLM
lease for June 13, 1985. Motion passed. Zehr said the lease agreement is
contingent on City Council approval of the lease. In response to George,
Schmeiser explained the City Council was assured they could review the lease
agreement when they authorized the Airport Commission to spend $60,000 of its
$132,000 improvement reserve fund. In response to E.K. Jones, Brown stated
the public hearing is not required to be held in the Council Chambers at the
Civic Center.
Airport Compliance Project Update. Zehr presented and reviewed the lowest
bid contracts for the airport compliance project appraisals: Sandag - review
appraisal process; McRoberts - Dain farm appraisal; and Honnold - fee
acquisition and eight separate aerial easements. Zehr said appraisals should
be done within two weeks; plans and specs will be bid out in June; construc-
tion of the project is scheduled to be started in July and completed by this
fall. Moved by Schmeiser, seconded by Ashby, to accept the appraisal bids as
presented by Zehr. Motion passed. In response to George, Brown said the
Airport Commission could still decide not to purchase the land after the land
has been appraised.
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Overman said the compliance project plans and specs have been finalized and
are available for review by the Airport. Commission and have been submitted to
all the required regulatory agencies, including the FAA. Overman said
applications have been submitted for regulatory permits from the Iowa Water,
Air and Waste Management and Corps of Engineers. Zehr said the City Engineer
has given his approval of the plans but advised that additional rip rap be
used. In response to George, Overman said the Airport Commission will need
to purchase any crops on the condemned land.
Award Presentation. Tiffany, on behalf of the Airport Commission and Airport
Manager, presented an award to Russ Schmeiser in appreciation for service and
promotion of the Iowa City Airport. The Airport Comnission and staff
extended a warm round of applause.
Chairperson Report. The Chair has no report.
Public/Commission Input. Zehr said a doctoral student has been interviewed
and chosen to con uct the airport commuter feasibility study. Zehr invited
Airport Commission members to attend a meeting with Dr. Curry to discuss and
identify parameters of the study. Zehr said the study should be completed
and a report available by September of October.
Dave Huston thanked Commission members and staff for efforts in work done on
the corporate hangar project.
Dave Huston raised concerns about the safety of the hangar .door chain
mechanisms and the need for a back-up counter weight system. Tiffany
directed Zehr to contact the company regarding the door chain reliability.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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HOUSING APPEALS BOARD
MAY 14, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Fred Krause, Ruth Dawson, John Moore, Gary Watts, Jim
Barfuss
MEMBERS ABSENT: Danel Trevor
STAFF PRESENT: David Malone, David Brown, Ron O'Neil, Judy Hoard
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN:
Chairperson Krause called the meeting to order. Moore made a motion to
approved the minutes of the April 9, 1985 meeting. Dawson seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
APPEAL OF BRUCE HISCOCK, 509-09 1/2 EAST BENTON STREET:
Present: Bruce Hiscock.
Inspector Hoard stated that she had conducted a licensing inspection at
509-09 1/2 East Benton Street on April 5, 1985. The violation being
appealed was Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) lack of required handrail. 509, steps to
attic lack a handrail. Inspector Hoard stated that there were steps to the
attic that were not provided with a handrail and even though the owner
informed her that the door was kept locked, according to the Housing Code a
handrail was needed. Mr. Hiscock stated that the renters did not have
access to the attic, that he had the only key and he did not feel there was
any need to have a handrail provided there because he was the only one who
had reason to be in the attic. Krause wished to know if there was any
reason why a handrail could not be installed. Mr. Hiscock stated there
wasn't other than the fact that he personally did not see a need for one and
at some point in the future when the house was sold it would have to be
removed in order to take out the furniture he had stored. Moore made a
motion to grant a variance to Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) lack of required
handrail so long as the door was kept locked. Dawson seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
APPEAL OF _RANDY REINHOLD, 602 CLARK STREET
Present: Randy Reinhold.
Inspector Malone stated that this appeal was a.continuation from the April
9, 1985 meeting. The violation being continued was Chapter 17-5.K.(3)(a)
lack of required/adequate mechanical ventilation. The second floor, east
bathroom has no window opening to the outside or vent fan. Mr. Reinhold
stated to the Board that as requested at the previous Housing Appeals Board
meeting, he had spoken with Jim Hencin, the Community Development Block
Grant Coordinator, who suggested to him that Community Development Block
Grant funds might be available to make repairs at the Mary 0. Coldren Home.
Mr. Hencin had suggested that Mr. Reinhold present his request to the
Committee on Community Needs at their meeting the following week. Mr.
Reinhold stated that he intended to do this and that his principal concern
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was not for the vent fan that he was appealing to the Board today but rather
for other work such as tuckpointing that needed to be done at the property:
He stated that he had received an estimate of between $150 and $200 to
install the vent fan in the east bathroom of the second floor and that it
was his intention to have the vent fan installed. Inspector Malone stated
to the Board that this was not the only bathroom on the second floor, that
there was another bathroom which did have proper ventilation. Mr. Reinhold
explained to the Board that at the time of the previous meeting the house
was occupied by four women but now it was back up to seven occupants, thus
creating a need for the usage of both bathrooms on the second floor.
Mr. Reinhold restated that the vent fan violation was not his concern at
this time but rather the violation that had been written up involving the
tuckpointing of the brick which was scheduled to be corrected in June.
Inspector Malone stated that this violation had not been appealed and that
he felt he could provide an adequate extension of time to allow for the
work to be completed. Assistant City Attorney Brown agreed with Inspector
Malone that it would not be proper to discuss an extension of time to
correct this violation with the Housing Appeals Board at this time as it had
not been previously appealed. Krause then made a motion to uphold Chapter
17-5.K.(3)(a) lack of required/adequate mechanical ventilation. Moore
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Krause did recommend to Mr Reinhold that he keep the Housing Commission
informed of his activity with the CCN as the Housing Commission would be
willing to support Mr. Reinhold's funding request for additional work at the
Mary 0. Coldren Home.
APPEAL OF URSULA DELWORTH, 1230 BURLINGTON AND 1227 MUSCATINE AVENUE
Present: Ursula Delworth.
Inspector Hoard stated that she had conducted a licensing inspection at 1230
Burlington and 1227 Muscatine Avenue on February 28, 1985. The entire vio-
lation letter had been appealed. The appealed violations involve Chapter
17-7.I electrical system not maintained in good and safe working condition
and Chapter 17-7.J plumbing fixture not maintained in good and safe working
condition. Due to the number of violations being appealed, Chairperson
Krause suggested that Ms. Delworth explain her appeal before Inspector Hoard
specifically addressed each of the violations. Ms. Delworth explained that
she had lived in Iowa City for nine years and had long been a supporter of
the Housing Inspection process. Due to the problems that she had encoun-
tered with the licensing inspection just conducted in February, she felt it
necessary to appeal the violations cited. She stated that she was concerned
generally because of problem of validity meaning that the process should
achieve its stated purpose and the problem of reliability involving the
situation of consistently coming to the same conclusion regardless of the
people involved with the process. When Chairperson Krause requested that
she be more specific in addressing the violations being appealed, she stated
that the violations cited at the most recent inspection were not cited at
the inspection in 1982 and the conditions had not changed between inspec-
tions. She felt that she was penalized because had she known that the items
cited were violations she would have had a repair person make the correc-
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tions when she had both a plumber and an electrician present at the property
within the past year. She felt the lack of a specific list of electrical
violations made it impossible for her to predict prior to the inspection
what work needed to be done. Krause suggested that in the past the Board had
allowed a licensed electrician to view a violation that had been cited and
report back to the Board his findings. Ms. Delworth stated that she would
certainly be in favor of this. Before proceeding further Chairperson Krause
suggested that Inspector Hoard and Assistant City Attorney Brown be given an
opportunity to respond to Ms. Delworth's concerns. Inspector Hoard stated
that specifically when hard wire was observed the electric code required it
to be put in conduit or some type of protective covering. She further
stated that when two wires were joined together it was necessary to place
them in a junction box so as to prevent the spread of a fire if a short were
ever to occur. In responding to a question by Chairperson Krause, she
stated that she was uncertain as to why the violations that she had cited
had not been written up at the previous inspection but because she had seen
them it was necessary for her to write them up. She did suggest that two of
the violations involving a water heater could have been somewhat difficult
to observe. Ms. Delworth visibility in the basement at he previous inspectioonded that in her n than there had nion there was greater
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this inspection and, in fact, the present tenants had been cited for storing
items unsafely in the basement. Assistant City Attorney Brown stated that
even though a violation had not been cited at a previous inspection, that
did not preclude it from being cited at a later inspection.
Ms. Delworth felt that there should be a list of specific violations that
She could read so that she might be better prepared for an inspection.
Inspector Hoard stated that though electrical violations were based upon the
electrical code, there was no set of specifically laid out violations as it
was not possible to know prior to an inspection what type of safety problems
involving wiring might exist. Therefore a general statement for electrical
violations was written in the Housing Code.
Chairperson Krause suggested that the Board make a decision on the two code
sections being appealed beginning with the electrical system. Ms. Delworth
said she would be glad to have a licensed electrician observe the viola-
tions. Chairperson Krause stated that this was only a possible decision the
Board might make. Ms. Delworth requested that they allow her to have a
licensed electrician inspect the violations and report back to the Board.
Chairperson Krause made a motion to grant an extension to Chapter 17-7.I to
June 15, 1985, to allow Ms. Delworth an opportunity to have a licensed Iowa
City electrician observe the violations cited and present the Board with a
written report from the electrician. Moore seconded the motion. During the
time of discussion Assistant City Attorney Brown suggested that due to the
nature of the violations cited that perhaps the Board would consider, rather
than granting an extension, that action be taken on the appealed violation,
but still allow Ms. Delworth to report to the Board the electrician's
findings. Moore wanted to know if Assistant City Attorney Brown was recom-
mending that they uphold the violation. Brown stated that the Board could,
in fact, uphold the violation but it was their decision to do that. Krause
then amended his motion to uphold Chapter 17-7.I, electrical system not
maintained in good and safe working condition and to allow Ms. Delworth to
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have a licensed electrician examine the violations and if she wished to
bring any new written evidence back to the Board for their reconsideration
at the June Appeals Board meeting: Watts seconded the motion.
Ms. Delworth then requested that a licensed plumber be allowed to look at
the plumbing violations and report his findings back to the Board. Inspector
Hoard stated that this particular violation that she had cited was a
specific requirement of the Housing Code. Dawson then made a motion to
uphold Chapter 17-7.J plumbing fixture not maintained in good and safe
working condition. Watts seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Krause then adjourned the meeting.
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INFORMAL MINUTES (No quorum)
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15,.1985 - .4:00 P.M.
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY ROOM B
APPROVE:P
MEMBERS PRESENT: Alexander, Lafore, Seiberling, Sinek, Summerwill
MEMBERS ABSENT: Amert, Eckholt, Haupert, Wockenfuss
STAFF PRESENT: Cain, Chandler, Lundell
GUESTS PRESENT: Eric Haefli, Steve Mackenzie
The meeting came to order at 4:05 p.m. Although there was no quorum, the
members decided to meet informally and listen to the presentation of the
parking ramp expansion plans.
REVIEW OF PARKING RAMP EXPANSION PLANS
Seiberling introduced Lundell, JCCOG Transportation Planner, who gave a
synopsis of the parking study history and a review of recent recommendations.
He noted that the first priority was to reroute the traffic circulation in
the Capitol Street ramp. Now that is completed, the next step is to con-
struct two new parking levels at the Dubuque Street ramp. He introduced
Haefii and Mackenzie, Hansen Lind Meyer, to present the drawings of the new
proposal.
Mackenzie explained that the additional floors will repeat the use of
construction materials on the existing ramp. Because of the increased scale
of the structure, however, HLM recommended that landscaping be added to
soften the effect of the massive structure. HLM suggested that a row of
trees be added along the perimeter of the building on Burlington and Linn
Streets. HLM recommended the use of white ash or green ash, similar to the
ones used on Market Street near the ramp at Mercy Hospital. Mackenzie noted
that the estimated cost for a three inch caliper tree is approximately $800
per tree, including the tree, a grate to go around it and the installation.
Seiberling asked if there were any underground utilities in that area.
Mackenzie indicated that he had not investigated that but would do so before
any plantings were approved.
Sinek commented that previous conversation concerning development in this
area had suggested there could be a conflict with underground utilities,
noting that may be why there are no trees on Burlington Street now. Mackenzie
suggested it might be possible to set up planters along the street to contain
the trees. Seiberling noted that there would be less damage from the snow and
salt in winter if containers were used. Lafore suggested that rather than
using individual containers it might be possible to establish a low continu-
ous planter to contain trees, if regular planting is prohibited by under-
ground utilities.
Summerwill asked if HLM would design the interior graphics in the new
structure. Mackenzie said that he did not know. Summerwill said graphics at
both ramps were a problem, both aesthetically and functionally. Mackenzie
noted that HLM could provide entrance and exit graphics if requested.
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May 15, 1985
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Summerwill suggested that the following Committee consensus be relayed to
Council: the ramp expansion plans should include trees and landscaping along
Burlington and Linn Streets, in planters if necessary, and should also
include design of graphics for the entire ramp.
REVIEW OF NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINE REGULATIONS
Cain stated that the Legal Department would send a memo, including a draft
ordinance, on the newspaper vending machine regulations to the City Council
on Friday, May 17, with discussion tentatively scheduled for May 20. She
said she would send a copy of the memo to Committee members when it was
available for distribution.
MEETING WITH OLD CAPITOL CENTER PARTNERS
Cain stated that there had been no progress on scheduling of meeting of
Committee members with the Old Capitol Center owners. She noted that OCC
has leased some of the Clinton Street window space, indicating that progress
is being made in that area. Seiberling complimented the management for the
new plantings in the flowerbeds. Summerwill indicated it might be desirable
to send a letter of acknowledgement to OCC for their efforts in cleaning up
the area and to include some positive suggestions from the Committee about
window treatment. Committee members agreed and asked that Eckholt be
contacted to transmit some of his ideas.
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Cain noted the correspondence from the Historic Preservation Cammission
concerning the Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company franchise ordinances and
the response from Neal Berlin. Alexander indicated he thought it would be a
good idea to support the aims of the Historic Preservation Commission. The
Committee members agreed with this position.
Sinek asked if the City enforced the law concerning the repair of historic
brick streets. Cain indicated that the City Manager mentioned in a recent
Council meeting that the ordinance is enforced and that concrete patches now
visible occurred before the ordinance was enacted.
Sinek noted that he had observed that Iowa -Illinois had replanted junipers
next to their large green transformer on one side of Clinton Street and had
put woody bushes around the transformer on the other side of the street. He
noted that he thought it was preferable to plant woody bushes which would
grow larger and be more useful in screening the transformers.
Sieberling suggested that transformers in the CBD be painted a different
color (preferably dark brown). Sinek noted that the utility had indicated to
the University that it is acceptable to paint the transformers a different
color but that once painted the City would have to assume all future respon-
sibility for repainting and maintaining the color.
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DISCUSSION OF SIGN DESIGN BOOKLET
Cain said she had discussed the sign design booklet with Kay Amert, who was
unable to be present at this meeting. Amert thought such a booklet would be
a good project but would take a lot of time. She suggested that the project
could possibly be assigned to a group of students as a semester design
exercise in the fall. Committee members thought this was an excellent idea
and proposed to follow that route.
SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
There was general discussion about the summer schedule and the need to meet
if industrial revenue bonds are requested for the 510 South Clinton Street
project. Cain will set a meeting for the first or second week in June if
necessary to consider requests or referrals.
The meeting ended by consensus at 5:02 p.m.
Notes were taken by Sam Chandler.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 16, 1985 - 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jordan, Courtney, Cooper, Horowitz, Blank, Scott
MEMBERS ABSENT: Perry
STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Chandler, Boyle
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 2, 1985:
Horowitz moved to approve the minutes of May 2, 1985. Cooper seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. S-8510. Recommend approval of an application submitted by Nagle and
unman for approval of a preliminary and final Large Scale Residential
Development plan for a mixed use office and 36 -unit residential building
at 510 Clinton Street.
2. CZ -8508. Recommend that an application submitted by Richard Donahue for
the rezoning of one acre across from Meadowbrook Trailer Court from Al to
RS be found inconsistent with the Area 6 Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe
Area Policy Agreement.
3. CZ -8513. Recommend that an application submitted by William Frees for
the rezoning of 40 acres 1.5 miles north of I-80 east of Highway 1 from
Al to RS be found inconsistent with the Area 4 Iowa City/Johnson County
Fringe Area Policy Agreement.
4. Recommend approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Section 36-31,
Flood Hazard Overlay Zones, to adopt the final Flood Boundary and
Fioodway Map, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, and the Flood Insurance
Study.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA:
There was no discussion of any item not included on the agenda.
SUBDIVISION ITEMS:
1. S-8509. Public discussion of an application submittea by Southgate
Development Company Inc. for approval of a preliminary subdivision plat
for Lots 5-11 and a preliminary Large Scale Non -Residential Development
plan for Lots 4, 5b, and 7 of Block 1, Braverman Center for a shopping
center located on Broadway Street southeast of K -Mart; 45 -day limitation
period: 6/10/85. Z-8502. Public discussion of an application submitted
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by Southgate Development Co., Inc., for rezoning of 11.5 acres located
south and southeast of K -Mart between Keokuk Street and Broadway Street
from RM -12 to CC -2; 45 -day limitation period: 6/10/85. Scott noted that
the Commission would defer action on S-8509 and Z-8502 until the next
formal meeting on June 6. He added that they would discuss these two
items at the informal work session on June 3.
Milkman noted that there were three requests involved here that included
a rezoning, a subdivision, and an approval of an LSNRO. She stated that
the applicant had revised his application for rezoning since the Monday
night work session to encompass a smaller portion of the described
property. Milkman noted that this RM -12 zone was a commercial zone prior
to 1983. She said that there was sufficient undeveloped commercial space
already in the City and that the desire at that time was to emphasize
that there was a need to have a transitional zone between the heavily
commercialized area to the north and the residential single-family area
to the south. She added that in the opinion of staff a rezoning should
not be approved unless a need was shown. In this case the request for
rezoning has been submitted in conjunction with a development plan.
Milkman noted that with the rezoning there would still be a transitional
RM -12 area between the CC -2 and RS -5 zone. She added that screening will
be required along the eastern and southern lot lines which front the
residential areas.
Milkman noted that there was also a recommendation by the staff to
approve the subdivision. The LSNRD is for a plan that would include a
45,000 square foot grocery store and a 55,000 square foot retail area.
The plan shows sufficient parking and screening from the adjacent
residential areas.
Milkman indicated that there were two critical issues to be looked at
here; drainage and traffic flow. She added that in 1978 when the
Pepperwood Subdivision was developed there was an agreement with the
developer that Broadway would be continuous from Sandusky to Highway 6
with a signalized traffic intersection at Highway 6 and Broadway when the
commercial area was developed. She noted that this means that Broadway,
Sandusky and Keokuk would be the main traffic collectors for the area. In
addition, the agreement stated that Taylor Drive would be closed at
Highway 6 and Hollywood would be made discontinuous so that there was no
intersection with Broadway. Milkman added that staff has made some
additional and alternative suggestions that would close Hollywood
Boulevard east of the Iowa State Bank to prevent access to the area from
an already congested intersection at Keokuk and Highway 6. She noted
that the Colonial Office complex would have access to its parking lot
from Broadway only. Milkman also stated that staff recommended terminat-
ing Hollywood east of the Broadway Office parking lot to prevent traffic
from "cutting through" from Broadway to Hollywood.
Milkman stated that some Pepperwood residents had expressed concern
about drainage of lots on Sandusky and Broadway, indicating that it was
their feeling that additional development would exacerbate that problem.
She indicated that the commercial development would drain mainly to the
north toward Highway 6 and that the stormwater detention basin in place
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north of Sandusky had capacity to hold run off from a 100 year flood when
the area was fully developed. Milkman noted that there are also some
concerns with traffic circulation between K -Mart and the proposed
development and that staff has recommended that this item be deferred
until all the traffic problems are resolved with the developer.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
There was no Commission discussion at this time.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Mike Dohrer, 2135 Broadway Street, Iowa City. Dohrer said he had a
conceonceerah the drainage problem, indicating that he disagreed with
Milkman's assessment that additional development would not add to the
amount of runoff in the area. He noted that he already had standing
water in his back yard and could see that there was no way that addi-
tional coverage by development of the area to his north would not add to
that problem.
Horowitz asked Dohrer if his neighbors had the same sort of problem.
Dohrer responded that it was very bad for his neighbors and that it had
been worse last year after the new construction to the south in the
Pepperwood Subdivision. Horowitz asked him how he got in and out of his
neighborhood. Dohrer responded they usually used Sandusky and Keokuk to
exit the neighborhood. Horowitz asked him if there were a lot of
children in the neighborhood. Dohrer responded that there were many
children, especially around the low-income apartment area to the north-
east.
Anna Rath, 2125 Broadway Street, Iowa City. Rath noted that before the
o -w nye housing was built, the neighbors in the area had been assured
by someone that there would be no additional problems of congestion and
traffic, but that in her opinion, that was not true. She also noted that
there was a sentiment that there would be no additional problem with
drainage; that also had proved to be untrue. She noted that when there
is a heavy rainstorm, water shoots into the stormwater drains and shoots
back out the large air vent that is situated in her neighbor's back yard.
She suggested to the Commission that they visit the area when school is
out and see for themselves how many kids play in the street. She noted
that her neighbors had been compelled to install fences to protect their
gardens from the many children in the area. She objected also to the
provisions that had allowed the building of the handicapped housing unit
in the neighborhood on Apple Court. She added that Broadway was suscep-
tible to very bad snow drifts and thought that that problem plus the
others she had noted would be compounded by opening that street up to
heavier traffic, suggesting that that will only result in an accident
involving kids. She further expressed the opinion that the low-income
housing coupled with building the shopping center will ultimately lower
the property value of her house and her neighbors' houses.
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Horowitz indicated that she sympathized with her concern for the children
and asked if she had any alternate suggestions for the traffic flow in
the area. Rath responded that the traffic from the south area down from
Southgate Street is now coming up to Keokuk and creating a bottleneck.
She reiterated her opinion that there was no need for a new shopping
center in the area. She added that traffic has doubled since Keokuk was
opened up as a thru-street to Sandusky.
Milkman stated that according to the plans for Pepperwood Subdivision,
portions of some of the lots were supposed to retain storm water.
David Stone, 831 Sandusky, Iowa City. Stone indicated he would like to
reinforce some of the points that his fellow neighbors had made, noting
that Keokuk at the K -Mart area is indeed a congested intersection. He
added that the stop sign at the intersection of Southgate and Keokuk is
rarely acknowledged by people turning right and that the parking lot area
is screened by a large hedge, thus creating a problem of visibility of
people exiting and entering the K -Mart lot south off 9f Keokuk. He
indicated that he agreed with his neighbors that stormwater drainage
along Sandusky is a real problem. He disagreed with Milkman, saying that
the stormwater retention basin would be adequate to handle any kind of
additional load, noting that after every storm he had never observed any
water in the basin, but had rather noted that there was a lot of water
around its periphery. He added that he agreed that there was no need for
another grocery store. Stone said that he thought that just because
someone had perceived a need doesn't mean that they're right or that that
should be an acceptable rationale for recommending a rezoning of the
area. He noted that in his opinion there was no provision for circula-
tion for pedestrian traffic, noting that he thought that the described
plans would make it very difficult for handicapped people to move around
in the area. He said that as an additional problem he perceived that
there would be a massive amount of light pollution resulting from the
development of this complex.
John Finamore, 1960 Broadway Street, Iowa City. Finammore said the
proposal will cause what was once a currently quiet area to become a
highly traveled thoroughfare. He added that he saw absolutely no need
for a new shopping center because it would cause more dangerous problems
than benefit to the immediate area.
Jordan asked Finamore if he had inquired about the potential zoning of
the area or proposals for the street when he bought his condominium.
Finamore indicated he had not.
Susan McLean, 1960 Broadway Street, Iowa City. Mclean agreed with her
e ow ne ghbors, saying that there was absolutely no need for a new
grocery store and noted that she shared their opinion that there was a
need to do something about the congestion of the traffic at Hollywood and
KeokuY.. She wanted to know if anyone representing the developer could
tell her how ling the project would take and when it would start. (The
developer's representative indicated that it would take 180 days and,
subject to approval, would start this summer.)
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Scott noted that the agreement with Braverman Inc. and Iowa City was
dated March 22, 1978. He said that if this proposal is received affirma-
tively by the Planning 8 Zoning Commission, he they would probably
require the signals on Broadway to be installed before the shopping
centeropens for business. Mace Braverman said the signals would be
installed prior to opening the center.
Anna Rath said that she was somewhat concerned with the tone of the
Commission's questions wanting to know whether or not the residents knew
of the potential problems of potential development or rezoning before
they moved in. Scott responded that he didn't want the citizens to
misinterpret the question by a particular member. He explained that the
Commission is often confronted with situations where plans have been
compiled and proposed for an area prior to its being developed and after
residential neighbors move in they are often surprised by the scope and
complexity of those pians. Stone indicated that he didn't inquire about
the zoning because he had known that the zoning was changed 1983 and it
just seemed reasonable to him that it would not change again in the near
future. Horowitz indicated that she had some sympathy for their concern,
noting that a normal homeowner does not often look far ahead. Scott
noted that there were a lot of problems with this development and that he
would not suggest to the neighbors that those problems had been solved.
He added that the Commission had another session to discuss this on June
3rd and that it would be reexamined at the formal meeting on June 6th.
Cooper indicated that he didn't want the neighbors to suggest that the
Planning 8 Zoning Commission were causing the problems that were noted by
the neighbors or that the Commission has concurred that the neighbors
should suffer from those problems because the issue has not yet been
decided. Horowitz said she had two remaining questions - where will the
service trucks enter into the shopping center complex. Milkman indicated
that the .service entrance would be about halfway down Broadway toward
Sandusky. Horowitz asked where elderly, potentially located on Lot 9,
would have access to the shopping center area and if it was going to be
enclosed. The developer's representative indicated that the center would
have a covered walkway, not an enclosed one on the north side of the
complex. Horowitz indicated that she would like to see some economic
justification for another grocery store, that is some sort of cost
benefit analysis.
Blank moved to defer S-8509 to June 6, 1985; Jordan seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously. Jordan moved to defer Z-8502 to June 6,
1985; Horowitz seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. S-8510. Public discussion of an application submitted by Nagle and
firman for approval of a preliminary and final Large Scale Residential
Development plan for a mixed use office and 36 -unit residential building
at 510 Clinton Street; 35 -day limitation period: 6/14/85.
Milkman explained the proposal, indicating that this is well within the
parameters for the zone (CO -2) which would allow up to 70 dwelling units
an the lot. She added that the staff recommended approval of the appli-
cation with a waiver of the contour requirement for the preliminary plan.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
There was no public discussion of this item at this time.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
There was no Commission discussion of this item at this time.
Blank moved to recommend approval of the application submitted by Nagle
and Furman for a preliminary and final Large Scale Residential Develop-
ment plan for mixed use office and 36 -unit residential building at 510
Clinton Street. ' Horowitz seconded the motion. Milkman noted that the
recommendation should include a waiver of
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the preliminary plan. Horowitz asked for a point of in
formation if the
efficiencies could be turned into offices in the future. Milkman
responded that according to the ordinance any apartments on the second or
third floors could be turned into offices but the ground floor must be
used for offices. The amended motion carried unanimously.
ZONING ITEMS:
1. CZ -8508. Public discussion of an application submitted by Richard
Donahue for the rezoning of one acre across from Meadowbrook Trailer
Court from A-1 to R5. Scott noted that the Commission had a letter from
the Donahues. Milkman noted that this area is in Area 6 of the Fringe
Area Agreement where agricultural use is permitted and preferred. She
said despite the letter the staff recommendation remains the same finding
that the request is inconsistent with Area 6 policy.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
There was no public discussion at this time.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
iHorowitz wished to bring to the City Council's attention that she was
uncomfortable with the uses of the Fringe Area Agreement and she would
like to move that the application be approved. Milkman stated that the
language has to say that the application is either consistent or incon-
sistent with the Fringe Area Agreement. There was a general discussion of
the purpose of the application and the intent of the language of the
Fringe Area Agreement. Blank noted that the intent was to prohibit the
gradual breakdown of agricultural uses in the fringe area. Courtney
moved to recommend that the application submitted by Richard Donahue for
the rezoning of one acre across from Meadowbrook Trailer Court from A-1
to RS be found inconsistent with the Area 6 Policy. Cooper seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Scott indicated that it was his opinion that the Commission continues to i
have problems as does he with single lot requests in areas with current
development. Milkman indicated that there is a problem in dealing with
these types of single lot requests, and the general intent of the Fringe
Area Agreement is to prevent, as Blank pointed out, the gradual erosion
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'of agricultural areas. Blank agreed noting that she thought it was
necessary that the agreement had to be looked at as a part of the whole
rather than on an individual case basis.
2. CZ -8513. Public discussion of an application submitted by William Frees
for the rezoning of 40 acres 1.5 miles north of I-80 east of Highway 1
from A-1 to RS.
Milkman noted that the staff recommendation again was that this request
was inconsistent because it is in Area 4 where agricultural uses are
preferred.
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There was no public discussion of this item at this time.
Horowitz moved that the Commission recommend that an application submit-
ted by William Frees for the rezoning of 40 acres 1.5 miles north of
Interstate 80 east of Highway 1 A-1 to RS is found inconsistent with Area
4 Policy. Cooper seconded the motion.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Horowitz indicated that the Frees had stated that this
section was not an income producing agricultural area, andicarticular
represents the complexity of all the kinds of requests that cane from
this area. She reiterated her previous concern that she was uncomfort-
able with the kinds of uses that the Fringe Area Agreement was being put
to.
The motion carried unanimously.
j 3. Public discussion of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Section 36-31,
Flood Hazard Overlay Zones, to adopt the final Flood Boundary and
Floodway Map, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, and the Flood Insurance
Study.
Milkman noted that the main changes to the map are in the Ralston Creek
Floodplain. Blank asked if there would be any change in the boundaries
of the flood insurance districts. Milkman responded that a few proper-
ties will no longer be in the floodplain and others may be in a different
zone for insurance purposes. Blank asked whether the homeowners who
qualified were aware of it. Milkman indicated it would be necessary for
homeowners to check with the Engineering Department to find out if the
individual properties are still in the floodplain and whether the
insurance rate has changed. Scott indicated that it was a requirement of
the lenders that a homeowner had flood insurance If they were in the
floodplain. Blank indicated that insurance for a $30,000 policy costs
$250 a year plus and it was appropriate to disseminate new information to
the public that there may have been changes in the district. Milkman
indicated that it could be publicized in the newspaper. Blank said that
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there is also a need to notify the real estate and insurance people.
Scott indicated that he agreed that lending institutions should be
notified of this new map.' '
Jordan moved to recommend approval of the amendment to the Zoning i
Ordinance Section 36-31, Flood Hazard Overlay Zones, to adopt the final I
Flood Boundary and Floodway Mup, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, and the
Flood Insurance Study. Blank seconded the motion.
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There was no other business at this time.
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Jordan moved to adjourn. Courtney seconded the motion. The motion carried I i
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Mayor's Youth Employment Program
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
May 22, 1985
LBoard Members Present: Doug Bogenrief, Keith Kafer, Mike Kennedy, Joan Jehle, Ted
r Halm, Doug Allaire, Denise Tiffany and Renato de Leon
Staff Present: Peg McElroy, Bob Dvorsky, Sam Chandler and Teresa Ulin
I. Call To Order: Keith Kafer called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the April 24th, 1985 meeting were read
by the board. The date in the heading of the minutes will be corrected to
read April 24, 1985. Mike Kennedy/Doug Bogenrief moved to approve the minutes
with a correction of the date. MSC
III. Financial Report - April, 1985: Each board member received a copy of the
financial report for April and the financial review for May -June. The summer
JTPA grant is MYEP's largest grant. It was originally set at $97,941 but has
recently been raised to $128,860. We are overspent in sages and fringe for
enrollees on the In -School program because of better than normal enrollee work
participation during the second semester. The State has agreed to supplement
the original grant amount by $1,000.00 for this reason. Doug Allaire/Doug
Bogenrief moved to approve the financial reports. MSC
IV. Additional Agenda Items
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Peg introduced Bob Dvorsky to those who were not at last month's meeting.
He
is the Johnson County JTPA Coordinator. Also introduced was Sam Chandler who
is working with the JTPA staff as an outreach worker.
Peg explained to the board that due to the increase in the JTPA grant, MYEP
is now temporarily renting the basement of the Linn Street Square Building.
Steve Richardson of Scheuerman-Richardson, Inc. agreed to lease it for $250/
month. Dean LaMaster from Iowa City Telephone also gave us the use of a phone
at no charge. Bob Dvorsky and Sam Chandler will use the basement as their of-
fice. Dan Lowe, who begins working June 10th, will also be working out of
this location.
V: New Business
Director Evaluation Committee
Joan explained that last year Peg used a new way of presenting her goals and
objectives. Forms are. sent to worksite supervisors, board members and others
to get input about the director's performance. Copies of the evaluation are
sent with the funding request. Peg stated that because MYEP is now a 12 -month
program the evaluation date has been moved up to June. Doug Bogenrief and
Mike Kennedy volunteered to serve on the committee. Joan will be advising
them.
Case Report
Board Members viewed the Profiles of Success that were received from the other
agency directors in Iowa. Each director submitted three. Ted suggested last
month that State of Iowa recognition certificates be given to the outstanding
kids. JoAnn Callison replied that the governor would be happy to sign a special
certificate for any youth deserving one if we would send a letter outlining
their success story.
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V. New Business (cont.)
A sample JTPA file was shown to the board. Peg explained that not every youth
fills out each form, but many do. The seminars held on May 9th and 16th helped
in getting as much of this paperwork completed as possible. 98 files, at least
partially completed, were collected at the seminars. Everyone was cooperative.
Interpreters helped us communicate with the youth that have limited English
skills. Each amount on the forms must be totally accurate and verified. Peg
monitors these files along with Bob and Sam.
MYEP Picnic
The MYEP picnic is scheduled for May 23rd, from 4:00-5:30 at City Park Shelter
011. All board members are welcome to attend and meet the kids and their super-
visors. This is the final event that will bring everyone together. May 31st
is the last day of the In -School program.
VI. Old Business
JTPA Summer Program
Bob informed the board that to date 178 pre -applications have been received.
117 final applicationsare now being processed to determine eligibility. 80
separate worksites have requested 179 youth. Bob anticipates very good work -
sites. Keith inquired as to how eligibility is determined for JTPA. Bob ex-
plained that most of the youth applying are economically disadvantaged, based
on the previous 6 months' income. Food stamps, AFDC, and foster care are auto-
matic qualifiers. Handicapped status is also a qualifier if verified by an
official as a barrier to employment. Peg is working on some of the more compli-
cated cases. The JTPA grant has been increased to $128,860 which will enable
us to start ISO -160 young people. Usingihe normal rate of attrition, Peg ex-
pects to lose about 25 kids during the course of the program. We are still
accepting applications and referrals. Those who did not attend the seminars
will have their paperwork handled by mail.
Summer IYC Program
Youth for the Summer Iowa Youth Corps Conservation program were randomly selected
in late April. The majority of these were interviewed and given starter or al-
ternate status. The first meeting of the starters will be May 29th, with work
beginning June 17. Four staff members have been hired. One will serve as the
environmental coordinator and another will do safety monitoring and develop
recreational activities.
Renato de Leon/Ted Halm moved to adjourn at 4:36 P.M. MSC
The next meeting will be June 19, 1985 at 4:00 P.M. in Room B of the Iowa City
Public Library.
Joan Jehle, Secretary/Treasurer
Teresa Ulin, Secretary
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IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
JUKE 11, 1985
MEETING ROOM A. IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 9:00 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Moore, Dawson, Krause, Trevor, Watts and Streb
MEMBERS ABSENT: Barfuss
STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Hencin, Barnes and Henderson
PUBLIC PRESENT: Robert Payne, Sandy Eskin; Jeanne Snow and Donna Nielsen of
Elderly Services Agency.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
The Housing Comm ss on recommends that Rental Rehabilitation Program be
amended by extending target neighborhoods to include RS8 and RM12 areas
immediately east of North Governor Street, as indicated on attached map;
as well as the five blocks on the west side of North Dubuque Street from
Jefferson Street to Church Street. Further, that unit size eligibility be
increased by lifting 11 unit maximum but retaining "preference" for projects
of 1-11 units.
MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairperson
Krause.
MINUTES Minutes of the May 14, 1985, meeting were approved on a motion by
Watts, seconded by Dawson and approved 6-0.
Krause stated that Doug Boothroy gave an update report on Congregate Housing
during the interim period.
HOUSING REHABILITATION Hencin presented Rental Rehabilitation Program amendments
re ative to extending target areas to include areas zoned RS8 and RM12
immediately east of North Governor Street. He stated that previous program
amendments had not yet been acted upon by Council and urged that these amend-
ments be presented as a package recommendation to Council at its next meeting.
Discussion followed and it was moved by Dawson, seconded by Watts and approved
6-0 that the Rental Rehabilitation Program be amended by extending target
neighborhoods to include RS8 and RM12 areas immediately east of North Governor
Street. Barnes presented a request for deferred payment loan through Rental
Rehabilitation Program on owner occupied four-plex at 420 N. Gilbert Street;
owner Robert Payne was present. Barnes gave an overview of the proposed project
and presented pictures of the structure. She stated that qualifications are
met and funds are available. Discussion ensued and it was stated that require-
ment for Section 8 participation is not necessary although landlords are en-
couraged to participate. Streb questioned Payne regarding economic justification
of the project. Payne responded and explained the proposal. Krause moved that
loan be granted, seconded by Moore and approved 5-1 with Streb voting against.
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SHARED HOUSING Jean Snow of Elderly Services and Donna Nielsen, Shared
Housing Coordinator, came before the Commission to present members with a
status report of the program after the first six months of operation.
Nielsen recapped the purpose and procedures of the program. Interview,
application and followup procedures were explained and services and
financial exchanges were discussed. It was stressed that applicants are
thoroughly screened and great care is taken to make successful matches.
Snow discussed cost analyses she is doing for the purpose of determining
if the program is saving the elderly some money. At this point there
have been 97 applicants for the program and 10 matches have been made.
Snow stated that the program is presently ahead of their projections.
Discussion ensued regarding public awareness of the program. Krause stated
that the Commission is pleased to see that this program is continuing successfully.
HOUSING REHABILITATION Barnes presented a request for deferred payment loan
through the Renta Re abilitation Program on a unit at 226 S. Johnson Street;
owner Sandy Eskin was present. Barnes stated planned improvements and showed
photos and a remodeling plan blueprint of the structure. It was stated that
this is a historic structure. Discussion followed and Seydel explained
that the Iowa City Housing Authority receives a certificate or voucher for
every $5,000 committed through the Rental Rehabilitation Program. It was
moved by Moore, seconded by Dawson and approved 5-1 with Streb voting against,
that request for loan be granted on this property.
COORDINATOR'S REPORT Section 8 Update: Seydel stated that Council had signed
e Annual Contriutions Contract for the 14 Vouchers, and that this program
will be implemented beginning July 1. Budgeting for this program was
discussed. He stated that $80,157.50 was paid for June 1 rents for an
average rental assistance payment of $194.08. Thirty-one applications were
submitted for approval. Public Housing Update: Seydel stated that verbal
approval of site acquisition for 10 units in Project 22-5 had been received
from HUD pending submission of completed titles. Closings are tentatively
scheduled for the last week in June and tenant selection would begin today.
Seydel stated that the application for 202 funds submitted by Mary 0. Coldren
Manor, Inc. had been commented upon favorably by the Mayor and that he expects
that that request has a good chance of receiving funding.
GENERAL DISCUSSION Watts provided an update on CCN activities and stated that
The ary . Co ren Home will approach CCN with a request for a $12,000 loan
for building improvements.
Chairperson Krause adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Approved by:
Fred C. Krause