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Home My WebLink About1977-11-01 AppointmentCITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CEN(ER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Three vacancies - Three-year term January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1981 The duties of the members of the Human Rights Commission are to provide for the general welfare of the citizens of Iowa City by studying the relationships of people of various races, colors, creeds, religions, nationalities, sexes and ancestries living within the community. To provide procedures for the operation of said Commission to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination in the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by declaring discriminatory practices in the areas of public accommodations, employment and the leasing, sale, financing or showing of real property to be against public policy and to provide procedures for the investigation of complaints and conciliation and to provide for enforcement. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Commission will be made at the December 6, 1977, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual terms will begin January 1, 1978. This will allow the appointees to attend meetings of the Human Rights Commission in order to become familiar with the duties of the Commission before assuming full responsibility. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Applica- tion forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. 3985 01i • • CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF APPEALS One vacancy - Unexpired Term December 6, 1977 - December 31, 1978 It is the duty of members of the Board of Appeals to hold appeal hearings on matters concerning minimum housing standards ordinance and the uniform building code. Members must be qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the December 6, 1977, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. 31785- • • ARCHITECTS 11vchoci• Nourysi and 1'ved schull 201 dey building iowa city, iowa 52240 OCTOBER 26, 1977 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 ATT: MIKE KUCHARZAK RE: BOARD OF APPEALS DEAR SIR: AS I AM SURE YOU ARE AWARE, I HAVE RECEIVED A FORM LETTER OR TWO POINTING OUT SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF THE IOWA CODE QUESTIONING POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DUE TO MY POSITION ON THE BOARD OF APPEALS. IT IS MY OPINION THAT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES NOT EXIST. THERE IS, HOWEVER, THE QUESTION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR WHICH THE EVER-PRESENT BURDEN TO PROVE OTHERWISE FALLS ENTIRELY ON ME. OUR ARCHITECTURAL FIRM WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO BE IN- VOLVED IN URBAN RENEWAL AND CITY PROJECTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE WITHOUT HAVING TO ANSWER THE QUESTION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS WITH THIS CONSIDERATION THAT I RESPECTFULLY SUBMIT MY RESIGNATION OF THE POSITION•I HOLD ON THE BOARD OF APPEALS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 1977. SINCERELY YOURS, RIC RD W. PATTSC LL, AIA RWP/DRS rohnol wrhucr ala William oowysz aia richard palikeholl ala telcplpmc 311-338-9713) CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENFER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 35A-1800 NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT One vacancy - Unexpired term December 6, 1977 - January 1, 1979 One vacancy - Five-year term January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1983 Duties: In appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinances in harmony with general purpose and intent and in accordance with general or specific rules therein contained and provide that any property owner aggrieved by the action of the Council in the adoption of such regulations and restrictions may petition the said Board of Adjustment directly to modify regulations and restrictions as applied to such property owners. It can only act pursuant to the zoning ordinance. It has no power to act upon any ordinances other than the zoning ordinance. It cannot grant a variance unless specific statutory authority provides for granting a variance. Variancesgranted under Iowa Code, Chapter 414.12(3) and Iowa City Municipal Code 8.10.28H 1(d) may only be granted in the case of "unnecessary hardship." The hardship must be substantial, serious, real, and of compelling force, as distinguished from reasons of convenience, maximization of profit or caprice. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Board will be made at the December 6, 1977, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual term for the appointment for the five-year term will begin on January 1, 1978. This will allow the appointee to attend meetings of the Board of Adjustment in order to become familiar with the duties of the Board before assuming full responsibility. The actual term of the appointment to fill the unexpired term will begin on December 6, 1977. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. :31735 October 20, 1977 Mr. Vernon Goedken Chairman, Board of Adjustment 1105 Gilbert Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Vern: I regret that because of other commitments I will no longer be able to serve on the Board of Adjustment. I have enjoyed my term of service on the Board and hope I helped in resolving the many important issues that came before us. With best wishes, n rely, 'John D. McBride cc: Abbie Stolfus City Clerk's Office OCT211977 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK • • CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Two vacancies - Four-year terms January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1982 The duties of members of the Parks and Recreation Commission are to recommend and review policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the City and make such reports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest. To exercise broad responsibility for the development of parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facili- ties to serve the City Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. The selection and appointments to this Commission will be made at the December 6, 1977, meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. The actual terms will begin January 1, 1978. This will allow the appointees to attend meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission in order to become familiar with the duties of the Commission before assuming full responsibility. Persons interested in being considered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are avail- able from the Clerk's office upon request. M� �idwP�t ��Pr#rir�t C�nnt�ttr#nx,�, �Jrtr. 866 S. CAPITOL P. 0. BOX 1757 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 LOREN E. KOBER JAMES E. KESSLER October 24, 1977 The Honorable Mary Neuhauser Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser, AREA CODE 319 TELEPHONE 354A913 RE: Appointment to Electrical Board After conversing with the City Attorney's Office, I have decided to respectfully decline your appointment of myself to the Electrical Board. As a result of Section 403.16 of the 1977 Code of Iowa, it would be impossible for me to serve on the board for a four year term and still be eligible to bid on Urban Renewal work. I would like to thank you for your appointment and look forward at a future date to again be eligible to serve the City without conflict of interest. Respectfully yours, James E. Kessler JEK:mll cc 3(743.-