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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1984 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jordan, Perry, Jakobsen, Courtney, Blank, Scott
ME14BERS ABSENT: Horowitz
STAFF PRESENT: Franklin, McCormick, Boyle
Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
1. Z-8410. Recommend approval of the application submitted by Inn Ho Shinn
or the rezoning of 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA:
There was no public discussion of any item not on the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1984:
Jakobsen moved to approve the minutes of May 17, 1984, as submitted. The
motion was seconded by Courtney. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Zoning Items•
1. Public discussion of a proposed ordinance amending the Historic Preserva-
tion Overlay (OHP) zone.
Perry moved to defer public discussion of the proposed ordinance amending
the Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) zone to the July 19, 1984
meeting. The motion was seconded by Jakobsen. The motion carried
unanimously (6-0).
2. Z-8410. Public discussion of an application submitted by Inn Ho Shinn
for the rezoning of 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2; 45 -day
limitation period: 7/2/84.
Franklin stated that the Department of Water, Air and Waste Management
had no additional correspondence to offer regarding this issue. They
recommended that construction be done on a slab and if planting areas
were created, the dirt be removed and replaced. They also noted that a
parking lot over much of the site would diminish any potential problem
with oil fumes. Franklin stated with regard to requiring conditions to
the rezoning, the applicant's attorney had reservations as to the
legality of conditional rezoning. However, they were willing to review
any conditions the Planning and Zoning Commission wished to impose. It
was staff's recommendation to grant the rezoning from CI -1 to CC -2.
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MINUTES Subject to Ap,irnd
PLANNING 8 ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1984 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jordan, Perry, Jakobsen, Courtney, Blank, Scott
MEMBERS ABSENT: Horowitz
STAFF PRESENT: Franklin, McCormick, Boyle
Chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
1. Z-8410. Recommend approval of the application submitted by Inn Ho Shinn
for the rezoning of 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA:
There was no public discussion of any item not on the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1984:
Jakobsen moved to approve the minutes of May 17, 1984, as submitted. The
motion was seconded by Courtney. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Zoning Items:
1. Public discussion of a proposed ordinance amending the Historic Preserva-
tion Overlay (OHP) zone.
Perry moved to defer public discussion of the proposed ordinance amending
the Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) zone to the July 19, 1984
meeting. The motion was seconded by Jakobsen. The motion carried
unanimously (6-0).
2. Z-8410. Public discussion of an application submitted by Inn Ho Shinn
for the rezoning of 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2; 45 -day
limitation period: 7/2/84.
Franklin stated that the Department of Water, Air and Waste Management
had no additional correspondence to offer regarding this issue. They
recommended that construction be done on a slab and if planting areas
were created, the dirt be removed and replaced. They also noted that a
parking lot over much of the site would diminish any potential problem
with oil fumes. Franklin stated with regard to requiring conditions to
the rezoning, the applicant's attorney had reservations as to the
legality of conditional rezoning. However, they were willing to review
any conditions the Planning and Zoning Commission wished to impose. It
was staff's recommendation to grant the rezoning from CI -1 to CC -2.
Planning E Zoning Commission
June 21, 1984
Page 2
Boyle stated that he did not know of any Iowa cases that had gone to the
Supreme Court in which conditions had been imposed on a rezoning re-
stricting the land owner. He felt that a restriction for no basement
would stand up in a court of law but that this type of condition should
be for a limited period of time.
David Poula, attorney for the property owners, stated that they could not
consent to limitations that they had not seen. Their basic intent to
build on a slab had not changed since the submitted proposal.
Perry moved to approve the application submitted by Inn Ho Shinn for the
rezoning of 624 South Gilbert Street from CI -1 to CC -2. The motion was
seconded by Blank.
Perry stated that although he would have liked to have voted for condi-
tional zoning on this issue, he did not feel it was within the power of
the Commission.
The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
OTHER BUSINESS:
Jakobsen stated that she had attended the last City Council meeting and all
the items submitted by Planning and Zoning were approved.
Knight stated that questions were raised at the last informal meeting with
regard to the rezoning on Myrtle Avenue area. He stated that the area to
the east was rezoned from RI -A and R3A to R3B in 1969. He stated there was
no clear record of what initiated the rezoning.
Knight discussed recent legislation regarding manufactured housing. Under
the new law any manufactured home that met certain criteria could not be
excluded from a single family residential area. This could include mobile
homes. He stated that some cities were considering a moratorium. Further
discussion on this issue would be held at the informal agenda on July 2.
Courtney moved to adjourn to an informal meeting at 7:55 p.m.
The minutes were taken by Colleen McCormick.
Approved b .
Horst Jordan, Ser ary
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MINUTES
URBAN ENVIRONMENT AO HOC COMMITTEE S��;act to {:�proval
JUNE 19, 1984 - 7:30 PM
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROOM C
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lorenzen, Baker, McGuire, Vanderwoude, Jakobsen, Koch,
Amert, Brinton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Strait, Jordan
STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Franklin, Bettini
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 PM by Larry Baker, co-chair.
The minutes of the May 31, 1984 meeting were discussed and approved as
submitted; Jakobsen abstained.
DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE CONCERNS
Jakobsen stated that she assumed that economics was a factor which would
enter into the discussion of the Committee. She pointed out that the
Committee should be ready to compensate landowners for any restrictions in
development which the Committee imposed. Baker responded that it was
understood that any time you regulate development, you increase the cost.
He stated that the 1978 Comprehensive Plan suggested that the City might
purchase areas which were designated as fragile areas. Jakobsen stated
that the City through the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission
had talked about many of the Committee's current concerns for eight years.
Franklin suggested that the Committee concentrate on identifying those
issues with which it was concerned, so that the staff would be able to
proceed with developing a data base for each of the issues.
Baker stated that the first issue of concern was fragile areas. Amert
suggested that the Committee take an a broader perspective and designate
historic neighborhoods and attempt to protect interesting neighborhoods
and the downtown area. She suggested that the downtown be thought of as a
public neighborhood.
McGuire felt that wildlife habitats needed to be preserved and that
aesthetics, in terms of what people saw in the downtown and other areas of
the city, be considered. She concurred with Amert's concern for the
downtown since it was so heavily used. Jakobsen pointed out to Amert that
there was an Historic Preservation Commission. Franklin stated that the
staff would review current city ordinances, and the functions of boards
and commissions to determine whether the concerns of the Committee were
already being addressed and how fully those existing rules and commissions
dealt with the issues outlined by the Committee.
McGuire reminded the Committee that its function was to advise the Council
on policy matters and that it could have considerable impact on the policy
level whereas many of the existing boards and commissions failed to be
effective at the policy level. Baker stated that he wished the Historic
Preservation Commission to have more power.
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June 19, 1984
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Koch stated that he had spoken to a number of developers and that one of
their concerns was that any regulations which were imposed on given areas
of the city were regulations that the people who lived in those areas
wished to have. He expressed concern that the Committee not strive to
protect or preserve areas or neighborhoods in which the residents did not
wish to be protected or have their property preserved. He suggested that
one issue the Conmittee might concern itself with was that of the provi-
sion of buffer areas between different uses to ameliorate the impact of
growth in an area. McGuire concurred in a concern that buffers and open
space be provided.
Amert suggested that the Committee concern itself with directing the
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dealnsion of with onlyhthoseythi gshwhichetheepeople ofcthe city were conmittee
cerned
about.
Vander'doude suggested that entrances to Iowa City and the river be
included as topics for the Committee's evaluation.
Franklin stated that for the next meeting of the Committee, the staff
would draft statements regarding the justification for each of the issues
listed by the Committee. She pointed out that the wording of the Commit-
tee's statements regarding each of these issues would be critical. Baker
stated that he felt that some of the issues mentioned by Committee members
would have a higher priority over some others. He suggested that fragile
areas would be the first priority. McGuire stated that she was not ready
to prioritize the issues at this time.
McGuire went on to state that there was a concept which she felt should be
mentionedalthough it might not be appropriate as an issue for the
Committee. She stated that she and many people felt that Iowa City as a
small community had a lot to offer which was very cosmopolitan in nature
and that the Committee should be concerned that this sense of Iowa City
was not lost. Franklin questioned whether McGuire felt this attribute of
Iowa City was endangered. McGuire said that she didn't know that it was,
but that it could be lost by certain public actions such as the concentra-
tion of industry in one area, a push for economic development which was
not well considered, or changes which made the community less integrated
as a whole. Brinton suggested that one way, public actions could be
affected was to ensure that all City owned projects were required to meet
City example ordinances
for developers that
in theecommunityl.ncil and management Jakob en suggested thattcooperra-
tion with the University was helpful and that it appeared recently that
the University was aware of the City's concerns. Milkman suggested that
the kinds f
ed in an
introductory statementMtoithe policieswhicht
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would present
to the City Council.
oISCUSSION OF DEFINITION OF FRAGILE AREAS
Baker asked the Committee members whether they wished to designate very
specific sites as fragile areas; he suggested 130 E. Jefferson St.
Jakobsen suggested a lot at the corner of Burlington Street and Madison.
McGuire suggested that they attempt to outline certain features that make
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June 19, 1984
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any space fragile so that they then will have a checklist against which to
compare the specific sites they wish to designate. Jakobsen suggested
that waterways such as the Ralston Creek area be included. Franklin
handed out a draft of a definition of environmentally sensitive areas
which had been drawn up by the staff. McGuire suggested that a fragile
area should be a naturally occurring area. Lorenzen pointed out that the
committee could not negate the social aspect of any environmentally
sensitive area. It was suggested that there could be a range of public
resources which could come under the fragile area designation and that
these resources should be protected. The public library was suggested as
one such resource; the downtown pedestrian mall was also suggested.
Franklin advised the Committee to break down its suggestions into specific
categories in order to more effectively deal with each.
Baker stated that he wished the entrances to Iowa City along I-80, Dubuque
Street and Highway 6 and 218 be considered. He also suggested that steep
slopes and wooded ravines should be preserved. Koch questioned whether the
Committee was attempting to derive a philosophical definition for fragile
areas or identify them geographically. Members of the Committee responded
that they were attempting to do both and hoped to get at a philosophical
definition by highlighting specific areas.
Koch stated that if the Committee had the criteria, the specific geo-
graphical areas would fall into place. Lorenzen reminded the Committee
that aesthetic values would be a factor. Discussion followed of personal
taste and building styles. McGuire suggested that the Committee members
leave their differences of opinion out for the time being since there
would be many points to argue in the future. Franklin suggested that the
Committee concentrate on locational factors for fragile area designation
and ignore specific development characteristics. She stated that due to
private or public actions certain aesthetically valuable qualities of a
site could be lost and it was those particular aesthetic attributes that
should be identified. McGuire presented the scenario of the University
draining the pond near the law school and removing the limestone cliffs as
an action which would injure certain aesthetic attributes of a site.
Brinton offered a statement from a model environmental impact statement
which defined an environmental impact as any irreversible or irretrievable
commitment of resources natural or manmade. He explained that this could
include the destruction of an old mansion. Jakobsen added that it could
also include the destruction of unusual flora or fauna and suggested a
site along Ralston Creek as an appropriate place for preservation. She
described the site as a wooded area and unique because it is in the heart
of the city.
Discussion followed of the use of easements, either scenic easements or
conservation easements, for the purpose of preserving wooded areas.
It was suggested that at the next meeting the Committee again take up the
definition of fragile areas and concentrate on what those areas are.
Amert observed that the statements made by the Committee so far had
focused on the negative impacts of actions on those areas but had not
expressly defined what an area was.
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June 19, 1984
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The next meeting was set for July 10 at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center.
McGuire requested that the staff provide a list of the factors used in
writing up environmental impact statements. The Committee was advised to
submit any lists of fragile areas or suggested definitions to Franklin
prior to the next meeting. Milkman pointed out that the Stanley Plan for
the riverfront was available at the Davis Building and that the maps
outlining fragile and historic sites along the river were available there
also.
Baker moved to adjourn at 5:20 PM; meeting adjourned
Minutes submitted by Karin Franklin.
MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1984 7:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, R0014 A
ME14BERS PRESENT: Logan, Williams, Kubby, Patrick, Becker, Lauria, May,
Parden, Smith, Stimmel, Leshtz
STAFF PRESENT: Hencin, McCormick, Moen
GUESTS PRESENT: George Gay, Cora Pollock, Rachel Dennis, Simcha Plisner,
Rev. Henry Greiner
CALL TO ORDER:
Lauria called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
1. Recommend allocation of $30,000 from the sale of the property for the
Holiday Inn to be used for the completion of the Emergency Housing
Project.
2. Recommend that funds for the rental rehabilitation program be applied
for.
3. Recommend that Elm Grove Park be sold to Johnson County for an office
building and that the monies gained be used for the purchase of another
park.
4. Request discussion with City Council on Miller/Orchard park land acquisi-
tion with regards'to alternatives for this park.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 10, 1984:
Logan moved to approve the minutes of May 10, 1984, as submitted. Becker
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION/MEMBERS DISCUSSION:
George Gay stated that he was present to address CCN on the emergency housing
project. Cora Pollock stated that she was representing the American Associa-
tion of Retired Persons regarding congregate housing.
Williams reported that after doing some research he had to apologize for his
remark regarding the upgrading of the Public Works Department. In terms of
the street lighting problem, he said that Karla Miller of WRAC would possibly
be able to give a report on the need for street lights to the CCI! in July.
Committee on Commun Ay Needs
June 20, 1984
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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Lauria stated that the Committee on Community Needs had developed a two-year
plan for the usage of CDBG funds. At that time, some community needs were
mentioned that were not felt to be appropriate for CDBG funds. He opened the
floor for public discussion.
Hencin offered copies of the community development plan and the agenda to the
public.
Kubby stated that she had had calls regarding statistics that were not put in
the community development plan. Mr. Plisner stated that he had found the
plan incomplete, and the facts to be without hard data. He presented
statistics he obtained from the Census Bureau that showed there had been a
large growth in persons below the poverty level in Iowa City. He stated that
his statistics included the student population and suggested that a serious
study be undertaken from persons not interested in obtaining monies from CCN
to obtain the facts and figures on the poverty level within the City. He
felt that there were very strong needs in terms of basic survival; housing,
hunger and medical care. He felt that there were sufficient amounts of
psychological programs available, however, there was only one free medical
clinic, and only one food bank. He reiterated the need for an independent
study from a professional organization to find out where the money was going
and what needs were not being met. He felt that it would be necessary for
the study to be done by someone not employed by one of the local agencies.
There was no further public discussion.
Hencin questioned whether the Committee wanted to follow-up on the statistics
suggested by Mr. Plisner. Lauria stated that he felt that would be appropri-
ate, and he did not think it would be too difficult to separate the single
non -student population from the statistics.
EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT NEEDS:
Mr. Gay reported that the Emergency Housing Project, Inc. has the support of
19 out of 20 churches for this program. The capital budget proposed in 1983
was for $125,000. They cannot complete the project for that amount of money.
He stated that the emergency shelter is located at 331 North Gilbert. He
stated that this type of housing was designated for a very limited period of
time and needed to be close to the downtown area. Ten days would be the
maximum stay allotted for temporary, emergency housing. He stated that the
lowest bid for renovation was upwards of $57,000 and that there was less than
$46,000 available. They were present to ask the CCN for assistance with
additional funds for the project.
Pastor Greiner stated that the churches hoped to take care of the operational
budget, but the capital funds were needed to get the project off the ground.
They were anticipating an August 1 opening. He stated that if additional
funds were received to get the program operational, he did not see any reason
to come back to CCN for additional funding.
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Stimnel questioned how many people could be housed in this project. Mr. Gay
replied 10-19 persons was the maximum. Williams questioned whether there
were any unforeseeable expenses. Mr. Gay replied that the funds requested
would cover renovation and the purchase of appliances. He stated that the
city had made preliminary estimates of $40,000, however, when the bids came
in they were $57,000 and more.
Smith questioned what funds were available for this project. Hencin replied
that there are currently no unallocated funds available. To obtain funds
would mean taking money from a project that is slow moving at this time and
use those funds for this project. Becker stated that theoretically we could
recommend that $30,000 from the sale of the property for the Holiday Inn be
used for this project.
Patrick moved to allocate $30,000 from the sale of the property for the
Holiday Inn to be used for the completion of the emergency housing project.
The motion was seconded by May. The motion carried unanimously.
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR BLACKHAWK MINI -PARK RENOVATION:
A memo from Jim Hencin requesting that $100,000 from the sale of property for
the hotel be used to renovate the Blackhawk Mini -park. May questioned the
need for $100,000. Hencin replied that this was for an extension of the
current City Plaza theme into the mini -park. Blackhawk Mini -park is cur-
rently used for many impromptu and scheduled events, and part of these funds
will be used for a stage area. He stated that he did not have the specific
plans for the park. Lauria stated that he liked the park as it currently is.
He would like to defer action until he had time to look at the plans. He
felt that $100,000 could be used in a better fashion than redoing a park that
is already used well.
Further discussion of the Blackhawk Mini -park was deferred to the next
meeting to allow staff to obtain the plans for review.
DISCUSSION OF RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM:
Kubby stated that she was excited at the protection available to low income
tenants in not being moved out after renovations had taken place and higher
paying tenants being moved in. Lauria replied that he was not as enthusias-
tic with regards to the protection. He stated that there was no state or
local rent control and questioned whether there were any restrictions with
regards to developing some form of control of rents. Hencin replied that the
City cannot place any rent restrictions on the property owners. He stated
that HUD's philosophy is that the market should set the rent. Lauria stated
that he would like to look into this item further. He was aware of other
cities where restrictions had been placed on the property owner.
Hencin said that the application must be submitted to HUD by July 9. He
stated that this Committee could endorse the City's application without
designating neighborhoods at this time. The endorsement would be in support
of seeking funds for the program. May questioned who would control the
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applications from property owners. Hencin replied that the City staff and
City Council would. Patrick questioned whether City Council wanted this
program. Hencin replied that he did not know since the Council had not yet
discussed it.
May questioned what the program's safeguards were. Hencin replied that HUD
required 70% of the units be occupied by lower income persons, that they
cannot displace low income tenants without compensation, and that for ten
years the owner cannot discriminate against subsidized individuals. Williams
stated that he felt rental rehabilitation was a good thing, however, the main
problem was the restrictions on rent. He felt that if you upgraded the
dwelling it would upgrade the rent. Hencin replied that the property owners
would be required to present a pro forma of what the income from the housing
currently is and what they anticipated the income to be after rehabilitation.
Lauria expressed concern with the quickness with which a unit could get
turned over from one tenant to another in the course of one year. Stimmel
questioned if the restrictions would go if the property were sold. Hencin
replied that the restrictions would continue with property owners.
May moved that the funds for the rental rehabilitation program be applied
for. The motion was seconded by Leshtz. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF ELN GROVE PARK:
Kubby stated that she had contacted Dennis Showalter and discovered that the
park was 1.4 acres,and was being sold at $140,000 per acre for a total of
$210,000 which would go to the park acquisition fund. She had obtained
signatures of 107 persons who use that park. She felt that it was very
necessary to maintain the green space in that area. May stated that she was
concerned about the County. This was the only space available, and she felt
that the County's need was greater. Lauria questioned why the Committee felt
that putting the county office facility there would help residents as opposed
to a green space. He said that at the last CCN meeting, he had stated he had
not seen many people in the park. Since that time he has paid more attention
and found that he did see many persons in that park.
Logan replied that a proper amount of space for the county building would
take pressure off of the human services agencies and be a central location
that they don't currently have. Patrick stated that she was concerned that
any time a public agency starts to look in an area to buy land for a park the
price goes up. Previous attempts have been made to interest developers to set
aside green space and the developers stated that they couldn't afford it. She
wondered if it was fair for the City to be forced to go out and buy land now.
Stimmel moved to recommend to City Council that Elm Grove Park be sold to
Johnson County as an office building and that the monies gained be used for
the purchase of another park. The motion was seconded by Logan. The motion
passed 6-5 (Williams, Kubby, Patrick, Lauria, Smith voted no).
Smith stated that although the recommendation for the space for Johnson
County had been made, this Committee regrets the loss of green space and
realizes that finding new green space is both expensive and difficult.
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QUARTERLY REPORTS:
1. Creekside storm drainage improvements.
Moen reported that there had been much activity on this project. This
project has been delayed by the purchase of pumps. Once the pumps have
been obtained, however, not much time is required to complete the
project.
2. Creekside alley repair.
Moen stated that this project is being carried out by the City Public
Works Department and that preliminary surveys to assess the problem will
be performed soon.
3. Miller/Orchard park land acquisition and housing rehabilitation.
May stated that the park property had been appraised for $192,000. The
owner is not interested in selling. She stated that only $90,000 had been
budgeted for this project. She suggested finding an alternative site in
the neighborhood at lower cost.
May stated that one rehabilitation project has been undertaken and that
funds available for another must be committed over the next two months.
Moen stated that painting grant monies had also been used in this
neighborhood.
4. Systems Unlimited group homes.
Becker reported that the two homes are almost complete and will be open
on July 1. Each home will house six children and have one respite bed.
Furnishings will come from outside donations. She stated that children
will not all be moved on July 1 but will be phased in. She stated that
the savings to the county is between $35,000-540,000 per year as opposed
to placing children in institutions.
5. Kirkwood Circle drainage and surfacing.
Williams stated that he had spoken with the engineering staff, however,
no ground breaking will take place before September. There is no project
schedule set at this time. The project will involve rebuilding the
streets, sidewalks and storm sewer from scratch.
6. Exterior paint program.
Logan stated that most of the money has been committed. Hencin commented
that all but about $300 will be committed by the end of this month.
$45,000 was the initial funding available which painted about 15 homes.
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7. Accessibility guide.
Smith stated that a guide listing facilities in the Iowa City and
Coralville areas accessible to the handicapped will be prepared for $560.
They would be printed at no cost. They have just begun obtaining
volunteers and hoped to be done with the project by the end of July.
Maris Snider had questioned Smith when they would receive the funds for
the project. Hencin replied that she should notify him as soon as she
needs the funds.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Williams questioned what the City's position was with regard to the
Miller/Orchard park. May stated she was not sure. Lauria stated that the
$90,000 available for that project included monies matched by City funds.
Hencin stated that City Council had declined to make an offer for the park at
the appraised price. Lauria suggested that this Committee ask City Council
what they wish to do since these funds may no longer be available. Williams
stated his concern at the loss of Elm Grove Park, and with the possible loss
of Miller/Orchard, it would leave people in the area with no place to go.
May moved to ask City Council to discuss the Miller/Orchard park land
acquisition with CCN in regards to alternatives for this park. The motion
was seconded by Patrick. The motion carried unanimously.
Williams moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
The minutes were taken by Colleen McCormick.
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 21, 1984
MEMBERS PRESENT: Schmeiser, Tiffany, Saugling, George, Lewis
STAFF PRESENT: Zehr, Brown
GUESTS: W. Overman, B. Plum, 0. Gordon, C. Griffin, B. Byers,
C. Ruppert, E. K. Jones, C. Barker
Meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM. The minutes of the May 24, 1984
meeting were approved as read.
Manager Zehr presented the bills for the month and explained them briefly.
Bills were approved for payment as presented.
FAA Grant Status. Schmeiser reported on the June 6, 1984 meeting with the
FAA officials in Kansas City. The FAA has requested amendments to the
grant proposal and will continue to work with Iowa City on the needed
changes.
Displacement of Threshold to Runway 17. Zehr explained that the Iowa City
Airport is requesting FAA approval to displace the threshold to Runway 17,
430 feet to the south. The FAA has agreed to send a letter approving the
request. The displacement of the threshold to Runway 17 is only a tempo-
rary measure that would improve the safety of landing aircraft without
completely curtailing the use of the runway. The Commission received
input from E.K. Jones about the effects of the displacement of the
threshold on aircraft using the runway, Moved by George, seconded by
Tiffany to approve displacement of the threshold to Runway 17, 430 feet to
the south, contingent on approval by the FAA. Motion passed unanimously.
The Commission also discussed the displacement of thresholds on Runways
30, 24, and 35. Moved by Tiffany, seconded by George to approve the
displacements of thresholds to Runways 30, 24, and 35 as reviewed and
approved by the FAA. Zehr will initiate the notice of intent to change
the thresholds to the FAA and prepare cost estimates of the projects. The
Commission instructed Zehr to prepare diagrams showing the current and
proposed changes of the runway thresholds demonstrating the changes in
servicability and use of the runways.
Meredith Organization Proposal Update. Zehr reported that he hasn't
receive any new niormat on on the Meredith proposal.
Air ort oevelo ment Committee. Commission members reviewed the June 7,
984 memo from Tiffany and Lewis about airport development. Tiffany noted
that the old jet entrance to the airport should be retained as green space
and that development should take place in Area 5 first. Commission
directed Zehr and Brown to establish procedures regarding the development
of Airport property.
Hangar/Fuel
Farm. George stated that the City legal staff has reported
that there is nothing in leases or in the minimum operating standards that
would prohibit an operator from fueling or servicing their own aircraft.
Also, the 64 agreement with the FAA requires the airport to allow servic-
ing of aircraft by owners. George noted that Section 4-37, paragraph 5 of
the ordinance states that minimum operating requirements have to be
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satisfied for servicing or refueling of aircraft. The hangar/fuel farm
subcommittee recommends: 1) establishing minimum standards for the
operation of a fuel farm if fuel farms are permitted, 2) establishing
guidelines for individual servicing or refueling of aircraft at the
airport, and 3) that the Airport Commission review existing policy on
fueling. Brown stated that due to safety concerns the method and location
of fueling should be regulated. E.K. Jones and Charles Barker emphasized'
that Jones' 'contract with the airport won't allow other fueling farms.
Jones read a letter which he wrote to the (IATA and states Bill Shay's
position (of the FAA) as being that the FAA never gets involved with
self -fueling issues, it is decided on the local level. Bob Byers,
representing HLM, requested consent to allow fueling of their own air-
craft, to bring fuel onto the airport, and, if a fuel farm is allowed, to
enter into negotiations to lease property to put the fuel farm in place.
HLM wants the right to have a fuel farm and right to fuel their own
aircraft regardless of any lease arrangements. Schmeiser stated that the
Commission needs to review the 1964 FAA grant agreement, the minimum
operating standards, lease agreements, and any FAA regulations pertinent
to the issue. Brown will request a written interpretation of the 1964
grant agreement with the FAA. City legal staff will keep in contact with
Charles Barker about this issue.
Airport Breakfast. Zehr announced the airport breakfast will be held
August 2 . The Airport Commission will sponsor the paper airplane
contest.
Meeting Schedule. The next Airport Commission meeting will be held
Ju y 12, 1984, :30 PM.
Chairman's Report. Schmeiser noted that the wash rack was a nice addition
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facility.
Zehr announced that the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of
Airport Executives will hold its annual conference in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin,
on August 16-19, 1984.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
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JOHNSON COUNTY/IOWA CITY AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 13, 1984
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: BLUM, TIFFANY, PERRY
MEMBERS ABSENT: DONNELLY, LACINA
STAFF PRESENT: ZEHR, SCHMEISER, TEPASKE, JANSEN,
GUESTS PRESENT: OVERMAN, B. MEARDON, C. RUPPERT, R. SCHMEISER
Chairman Blum called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The approval
of the minutes of the last meeting were defered to the next meeting.
Chairman Blum gave a quick review of the zoning ordinance and opened
the Public Hearing. B. Meardon, representing Old Capitol Motors addressed
the Commission and expressed the concerns of his client that their
existing building and sign would penetrate the approach slope to runway
6 and was concerned about.the effect that would have on the selling
value of the property.
A letter was submitted by West Side Company expressing similar concerns
and was accepted as part of the public hearing.
Zehr reviewed some minor verbage changes that had been made to the ordinance.
FAA's comments had not been recieved at meeting time. FAA comments will
be added to the ordinance if needed and another meeting will be scheduled
if there is other than minor change to the ordinance. At the next meeting
the Commission will forward their recommedations to City Council and
Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m,
THE NEXT PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE ON JULY 25, 1984 Meeting Room A, Public Library
7:00 p.m.
Charter Review Commission
June 25, 1984
Charter Review Commission: June 25, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room at the Civic Center. Chairperson Balmer presiding.
Commission Present: Goodwin, Ringgenberg, Welt, Balmer, Matsumoto, Mintzer,
a u� s. Absent: Roberts, Oavidsen.
Staff Present: Berlin, Helling, Karr, Smith.
Tape Recorded: Reel 3-84, Side 2, 192 -End; Reel 4-84, Side 1, 1 -End, Side 2,
1-106.
Chairperson Balmer called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m, and introduced
the new Charter Review Commission member, David Baldus. Balmer noted a
typographical error (changing the word determination to read termination) in
line 3 of the Article IV paragraph of the June 11, 1984, Charter Review
Commission minutes. Minutes were approved as corrected.
Review of Existing Charter
Article VII
Karr referred Commission members to Jansen's June 25 memo stating sections of
the charter that need to be amended to change "voter" to "eligible elector"
and "qualified voter" to "qualified elector."
Balmer inquired about Section 7.018.1.(k), the right of initiative and
referendum, not extending to amendments affecting the City zoning ordinance
except those affecting a tract of land two acres or more in size. Baldus
explained that the original Charter Review Commission felt that the right of
initiative and referendum should not be extended for trivial concerns but
should consider matters involving large numbers of people. Berlin noted that
"two acres" is tied to large scale and residential developments. Balmer
requested review of this section by the City's legal staff.
Ringgenberg requested Karr review original Charter Review Commission minutes
to get clarifications on Section 7.0l.B.l.h Emergency Ordinances.
Baldus noted the concern raised by City Clerk Karr (memo of May 9, 1984 re
need for signatures to be from qualified voters or eligible voters). Balmer
explained that the qualified voter terms make it more difficult to place
initiative and referendum issues on the ballot and should remain. Members
concurred.
Mintzer questioned the 60 -day and two-year requirements in Section 7.03.E,
Time for filing referendum petitions, and said this section should be
discussed in more detail.
Karr stated that changes are needed in Section 7.04, Procedure after film
Inserting the word "business" in front of "days" would a ow a ght ad tonal
days in which to verify signatures. Berlin suggested extending the 20 -day
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period and requiring only verification of an additional 10; of the signatures
in excess of the required amount. Other alternatives will be discussed at
the next meeting. Karr also requested clarification of 7.04.0, Validity of
signatures. Commission discussed methods to validate signatures on the
petitions. Karr will make a recommendation of changes, prepare a schedule
showing the timing of petition filing procedures, and meet with the City's
legal staff to determine what information, in addition to the signatures and
address, can be requested on the petition form. (7.03.8)
Mintzer suggested changing the second sentence in Section 7.05.A to eliminate
the double negative in the third sentence re Council failing to .adopt a
proposed initiative ordinance without a change. Balmer requested that
Mintzer bring a corrected version to the next meeting for discussion.
Balmer said that initiative and referendum should be on the ballots at
regular city elections and not at general elections as allowed in Section
7.05.8 because city issues should be decided in city elections. Ringgenberg
noted that by allowing initiative and referendum voting only in city elec-
tions, there may be too long of a voting period between potential voting
dates. Baldus stated that the original Charter Review Commission intent was
to get larger voter involvement and broader participation in the initiative
and referendum process. Ringgenberg will review the original Charter Review
Commission minutes for further input.
In response to Balmer, Karr confirmed that conflicting initiative ordinances
could appear on a ballot and both might pass by a majority. Section 7.06.A
that in such a case, the ordinance receiving the greatest number of affirma-
tive votes shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.
Article VIII
In response to Balmer, Berlin said 'that legal staff should review Sections
8.01 and 8.02 regarding charter amendments and whether the charter can be
changed to allow technical or housekeeping changes by the City Council.
Notice was given to the wording of 8.02 which states the"Council shall submit
such amendment to the voters...." The Charter Review Commission agreed that
it is desirable to have the City Council adopt housekeeping changes by
ordinance while still submitting significant changes to the voters. Balmer
said that it is important to decide by the next meeting the proper method for
making housekeeping changes. Berlin recommended that Balmer discuss the
issue with Mayor McDonald.
Commission Time - Article VI. Campaign Contributions and Expenditures
Mintzer said that he has compared state law, the charter and past and current
City Code Chapter 10. He asked how much power should be given the Council to
regulate campaign contributions and expenditures. Mintzer gave examples of
differences between the City Code and state law. Balmer said that the City
Code was changed in response to Supreme Court decisions. Berlin recommended
reviewing original Charter Review Commission minutes and past files in the
City Attorney's office. Mintzer said that campaign disclosure should not be
left to city discretion. Mintzer spoke in favor of making local rules
stricter. Karr emphasized that Jansen has stated the importance of keeping
the charter consistent with Chapter 10.
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Public Hearing Notices
Goodwin reported the library's lists of organizations are divided into 12
categories. The Commission requested staff to obtain the "civic" organiza-
tions listing from the library. The Commission discussed ways to publicize
public hearings including using the back of utility bills, newspaper ads,
contacting City of Iowa City boards and commissions, and inviting comments
from former Councilmembers and staff. Goodwin, Mintzer, Davidson will work
on the public hearing mailings.
Next Meeting
The next Charter Review Commission meeting is scheduled for July 9, 7:30 p.m.
Balmer requested Karr make the list of issues and technical changes that the
Charter Review Commission needs to further discuss at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1984
4:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bovbjerg, Cavitt, Grimes, Gritsch, Willis, Pegnetter (arrived
5:10 Pt!)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Drum, Lyman, Zastrow
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Tiffany, Jehle, Spaziani
OTHERS PRESENT: Forsythe, Library Foundation Coordinator
President Cavitt called the meeting to order at 4:43 PM. Minutes of the
May 24, 1984 Regular Meeting were approved. Gritsch/Bovbjerg. Disbursements
from June 1 and June 15, 1984 were approved. !Millis/Grimes.
The Director reported on the following:
1. $11,500 in the FY84 budget was transferred from the services and
charges account to cover deficits in other Library accounts. ($7,300
to the general materials budget; $2,400 to supplies; $1,700 for a
variety of small capital items).
2. The American Library Association Convention was held in Dallas, Texas
June 22 - 26, 1984. Eggers and Information Services Coordinator,
Jeanette Carter attended from the Iowa City Public Library,while
Drum and Zastrow represented the Library Board of Trustees. A
meeting with C.L. Systems officials indicated that the computer update
for the Library may not be completed in FY86. Eggers attended a meeting
with other members of the Coalition for Public Library Research at
which time the following topic for research was chosen: To develop a
methodology for measuring more accurately in-house use of library
materials.
3. She was asked to present a listing of library -related concerns for a
recent regional hearing of the Democratic Platform Committee, May 31,
1984.
4. Administrative statistics and mailing lists are being entered on the
microcomputer at the present time and upon completion of this transition
period, will save the Library staff a great deal of time. The Community
Associations file is the next major micro project.
S. Effective July 1, 1984, the Information Department will be staffed by
two staffpersons at the Information Desk all hours that the Library is
open to the public. Two para -professional Library Assistants have been
hired to assist the Information Desk staff. The usual pattern is to
have one librarian and one para -professional on duty.
6. The FRIENDS of the Iowa City Public Library book sale on June 16 netted
over $3,000. This is the largest amount raised by the FRIENDS in a
one -day book sale and was accomplished from the Library's garage!
7. Board members were reminded of the dinner for Board members which will
be held immediately following the July Board meeting.at the University
Athletic Club.
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IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1984
4:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOK
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Assistant Director Tiffany discussed the Cable pilot project which was
publicly unveiled just prior to the Board meeting (Thursday, June 28th).
It was an impressive demonstration of the interface of several tech-
nologies but there was only a small public turnout. The hope is that
senior citizens will learn to use the Library's computer catalog from
the Senior Center location more readily than they would in the less
familiar surroundings of the Library itself.
Willis reported for the Library Foundation and noted that from June,
1983 through June, 1984, the Foundation raised over $26,700. Beginning
this year, fundraising efforts will be broken down into four sections:
Senior Citizens; Residential; Business/Professional; University.
Bovbjerg reported for the Policy Committee that a City ordinance mandates
that a Library Board member's term of office on the Board would auto-
matically terminate if six consecutive meetings were missed. Bovbjerg
also reported that the Committee had discussed and clarified Board
duties. The Board will vote on acceptance of the proposed by-laws (as
presented by the Policy Committee) at the July meeting.
The Board reviewed the goals and objectives of the Library Foundation.
President Cavitt had requested that this item be on the agenda. The
Foundation is attracting "new" money. Over 300 donors with no previous
financial commitment to the Library have contributed to the Foundation.
In two years time, gifts to the Foundation have totaled nearly $54,000.
It is hoped that within the next ten years, the Foundation will raise
an endowment fund of between 5500,000 - $1,000,000 for the Library which
will provide a substantial annual income. The implications of this
potential fund need to be considered. A discussion followed of how the
Library Board can better support and assist the Foundation. This
discussion will continue at the July meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PH.
')Joan Lolly Eggers, or¢
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Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
June 27, 1984
Board Members Present: Mike Kennedy, Renato Deleon, Mark Weaver, Joan
Jehle, Doug Allaire and Keith Kafer.
Staff Present: Peg McElroy and Teresa Ulin
I. Call to Order: Joan Jehle called the meeting to order at 4:10 P.M.
II. .Introductions and Welcome: New board members, Renato Deleon and Mike
Kennedy, and secretary, Teresa Ulin, were introduced.
III. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the April 25, 1984 meeting were
read by the board. Doug Allaire/Mike Kennedy moved to approve the
minutes. MSC
IV. Financial Reports - April, May, 1984: Peg passed out copies of the
financial reports for April and May. Keith Kafer/Renato Deleon moved
to approve the financial reports. MSC
V. New Business
1. Resignation of Scott Boyden, President: Peg read the letter she
received from Scott Boyden. The letter was used as written confirma-
tion of his resignation. Peg explained that the City Council will be
notified and the position will be advertised. Keith Kafer/Doug Allaire
moved to accept Scott Boyden's resignation. MSC
? Handicapped Accessibility Evaluation: Peg explained that MYEP,
with the City of Iowa City, is going through a self-evaluation of the
program's handicapped accessibility. Keith recommended that a ramp
be constructed to improve the accessibility of the offjce. The staff
will act on Keith's recommendation.
3. Election of Officers, FY 1985: Peg asked for volunteers for the
committee to draw up a slate of officers to be elected in September.
Mark Weaver and Mike Kennedy volunteered.
VI. Old Business
1. Director's Evaluation: Joan Jehle presented the annual evaluation
of the director. Keith recommended that board members read the evalu-
ation outside of the meeting, return it to Joan Jehle with their com-
ments and if all board members approve, send it to the respective
funding bodies. The director's goals and objectives for FY 1985 were
also included.
2. Director's Salary Survery/Contingency: Peg presented the results
of the salary study conducted by Anne Carroll (Personnel Director COIC),
Board of Directors Meeting
June 27, 1984
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VI. Old Business (continued)
Marge Penney (United Way Allocations Chair), Mary Anne Volm (Director,
United Way), Dave Schuldt (Agency Board Representative, United Way),
Dick Myers (Board of Supervisors), Cheryl Mint le (JCCOG Human Service
Coordinator) and Peg McElroy. Peg explained the history of the survey.
Some board members have had little information to draw on for making
decisions about directors' salaries and a wide diversity -of annual
salaries exists. To help with this problem, the City Council set
aside $6000 as a contingency. The survey was intended to be a guide
for agency boards of directors when setting their director's salary
levels. The recommendations are not mandatory. A survey was sent
to each agency director. The study recommends salary minimums/maxi-
mums in 5 grades and a benefit package of 50-60 points. The recom-
mended salary raise for Peg is 8.31. in FY 1985. Mark Weaver moved to
approve the 8.3% increase in salary for Peg, the 14 points to be added
to her benefits, and the increase voted by the City Council. Doug
Allaire seconded the motion. MSC
During the discussion of the salary it was explained that an annual
salary was stated in the event that MYEP would increase it's program-
ming and be involved in JTPA or other programs next summer. All board
members agreed that it would be beneficial to be involved in JTPA.
S. Summer IYC Report: Peg gave an update on IYC. The orientation was
Friday, June B. Work at the sites began June 11. The first week was
a little difficult, with everyone just getting to know each other.
There were also equipment delays which caused a few problems. The envi-
ronmental education trip to the Iowa Electric Coal Powered Plant was
interesting for everyone. The park shelter is now one quarter of the
way up. The playground equipment had just arrived, after being de-
layed. There had been problems keeping the kids busy until it arrived.
There was also an environmental education trip to Stone City the pre-
vious Friday.
4. FY 1985 Budget Adjustments: Deferred to fall meeting to determine
if there will be any carry-over from FY 1984.
S. The next meeting is September 26, 1984. It will be at 4:00 p.m.
in the Iowa City Public Library. There will be no August meeting
because of vacations.
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Mark Weaver, Treasurer Teresa Ulin, Secretary
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MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JUNE 13, 1984
MEMBERS PRESENT: Riddle, Mitchell, Willis, Alvarez, Glenister
MEMBERS ABSENT: Crum, Jennings, Martin, Steinbrech, Hart
STAFF PRESENT: Showalter, Cassady, Howell, Harvey, Ray, Rovane, Knapp, Craven
GUESTS PRESENT: Harrison and Marg Kane, 260 Black Springs Circle; Jacob and
Janice Sines, 207 Black Springs Circle; Henry and Virginia
Hamilton, 262 Black Springs Circle.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Chairman Riddle opened public discussion.
Harrison Kane, spokesman for the guests present, presented a petition containing
forty-seven names protesting the placement of playground equipment in Black Springs
Circle Park. The neighborhood residents feel that the park was given to the City
to be maintained as an open and unbuilt upon natural park. They feel that the
playground equipment placed in the park on June 12, 1984, is in conflict with that
purpose, which is to give the public, adult and child the enjoyment of a natural
and open space. They asked that the playground equipment be removed.
Willis asked if the park is used by anyone outside the neighborhood, and Kane
answered that outsiders occasionally stop in the park. Kane stressed that it is
not intended to be used as recreational, but as a natural and open space. Mitchell
asked if there are small children in the neighborhood, and Kane answered that
visiting grandchildren are the only children.- Jacob Sines stated that the play-
ground equipment is destroying the natural space and the equipment is a duplication
of the facilities at Lincoln School, which is within a block of the park. There
was considerable discussion concerning the purpose of the park. Willis stated,
that from the City's viewpoint, the park is a maintenance burden. He suggested
that it be owned and administered by a private organization if open space is desired.
Kane asked the basis for installing the playground equipment and, Showalter answered
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that the deed says open and unbuilt space, and it was not felt at placing the
playground equipment in the park was building. Chairman Riddle asked the group to
prepare a formal presentation to be presented at the July 11th meeting.
Moved by Willis, seconded by Alvarez, that the minutes of the May 12 meeting be
approved as written. Unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Willis reported on the Riverfront Commission meeting on June 6, and said they are
continuing to perform the investigations necessary to get the Corps of Engineers
to articulate what the operating policies are in regard to the outflow at the dam.
They will be discussing this with the Corps sometime this summer.
Willis invited the Commission to participate in the Riverfront canoe trip on
July 30th.
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JUNE 13, 1984
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Showalter reported on the City Park pool repair --511,400 was spent and there has
been no appreciable water loss. The immediate problem has been solved and should
last three to four years.
Showalter reported on the status of Rapid Creek Development and reported that the
City Council feels that the location is wrong. He has stressed to the City Manager
that location is not the major factor, it is desperately needed for a sports com-
plex with good access. The Commission and Showalter discussed the land, and staff
was directed to investigate the purchase of Rapid Creek Development because of the
extreme shortage of active sports facilities, especially softball and soccer.
Riddle asked about Ryerson's Woods and Showalter answered that it is intended to
put it in the capital improvements plan for 1985. He said that the proposed Miller
Park is no longer being considered because of the purchase price.
OTHER BUSINESS
Al Cassady reported on the condition of Mercer Park ball diamonds. The Parks
Department attempted to remedy it mid-season, however, the Clay is impacted six
feet deep. An option would be to put an agri-lime compound on the diamonds, which
would cost approximately S6,000-58,000 for the three diamonds. The Commission and
staff discussed this option, and it was agreed that surplus revenue would be requested
for work in the fall.
Showalter presented a description of the Lily Miller estate property which is located
south on Dodge, across the railroad tracks. A portion of it is city -owned and access
is limited. The estate has requested that the City sell their portion for $2,000,
and it is assumed that they intend to erect a eight -unit apartment building. The
City is not in favor of this because the only access would be from the alley, but
they will probably develop as many units as they can if the City does not sell it.
Showalter feels the area will probably never have a park unless this is utilized,
although it is not optimum parkland. He asked if the area should be appraised and
the Lily Miller estate approached to purchase the section of land. There was
considerable discussion concerning obtaining an appraisal or pursuing options that
would not entail the expense of the appraisal.
Moved by Willis, seconded by Alvarez, that the City not sell the property to the
estate. Unanimous. It was further moved that staff determine whether there is a
reasonable possibility for acquisition of the remaining parcel, and if so, to pro-
ceed with an appraisal. Unanimous.
Mitchell asked if staff would intervene and ask that soccer not overlap baseball
play. Showalter asked if youths could participate in both --playing and practice --
and was answered that they could. It was discussed and agreed that staff would not
intervene in parent and community run organizations, but would encourage the organi-
zations to get together to discuss the situation.
Cassady introduced Mary Rovane, Mike Knapp and Linda Craven (summer recreation
interns), who were in attendance.
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JUNE 13, 1984
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Cassady reported that the Special Populations Involvement program is a finalist
in the National Gold Medal Awards (one of four). S.P.I. staff will be sumitting
a video tape to the program the week of June 25th, and will receive a $1,000
grant if selected for the award. There will be a slide presentation to show to
community groups after the work for the award is completed.
Cassady reported on volunteer appreciation night, and life, Be In It Week. Summer
playgrounds and Summer Camp is very popular, with 130 campers in the first session
--265 in the eight-week program. This will affect fall and winter programming,
with the participants registering for favorite activities. Summer Camp and season
swim passes produced $47,000 in revenue, creating substantial surplus revenue.
Moved by Mitchell, seconded by Alvarez, to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
Dee Harvey
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