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IOIVAICITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 1977
CIVIC CHNTER COUNCILCHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cain, .lakobsen, Lehman, Kammermeyer, Ogesen, Vetter
MO-18liR ABSENT: Blum
51AFF PRESENY: Schmciscr, Boothroy,'Bowlin, Child
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RECOIHMENDAT'IONS TO '1111, CI'T'Y COUNCIL:
1. To approve S-7746, preliminary plat of Lyn -Den heights, a proposed subdivision
of a tract of land located approximately 1000 feet north of Iowa City and east
of U.S., Highway 1, subject to the following contingencies:
(a) the culvert should,be concrete and, the size should be indicated on
the plat,
(b) lot lines should be drawn to the center line of the street,`
(c) the two larger flots 'should be numbered as Lots 12 and 13 and, at the
time the final plat is submitted, it should be indicated via an
agreement that all, development (including Lots 12 and 13) shall
" comply, with the' provisions of the Storm Water Management ordinance,
(d) the radii of curves on Oak Street should be labeled,
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(e)allpublic improvements should be waived at this time with the
`understanding that a waiver of ,objection to assessments should be
included'at the time of submission of the final plat, and
(f) the name of the street should be changed, prior to the submission of
the final plat. ;:(The street name should be called a drive.)
2.i To approve S-7747, a preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision, 'a proposed
ii replat of,a tract of land located between North: Governor and Oewey Streets,
and across from the :Johnson County Social Services building, subject to'the
followingstipulations':
(a) ;that "the deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the November 3rd
` 'Staff _Report be corrected,
(b)' that the Legal Staff review the '!legal papers,
(c) thatthe covenants be attached to the plate regarding:
(1) 'joint driveways for Lots 1'and 2, and for Lots 4 and 5, and
(2) granting the lots a common use area in the 'center area of the
subdivision, and
(d) that a waiver be granted in the'block width requirement.
3. That>the City Council recommend to the City of Coralville approval of S-7748,
pro lim!nary 'plat of County Downs, a:subdivision of a tract of land located
approximately two and one-half miles north of the City limits and cast of
County [toad W66 (North Dubuque Street), subject to correction of the following
deficiencies and discrepancies as well as correction of those items listed by
the City of'Corelville:
(a)the sizes of all existing and proposed culverts and drain pipes should
be shown;
(b) ,fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart,
(c) radius of the median and paved surface within the turnaround should
be dimensioned,
(d) ,the right-of-way and paved surface for County Road IV66 should be
dimensioned,;;and
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SUMMARY 01 DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: '
Chairperson Cain called the meeting to Girder and asked if anyone wished to discuss
items not included on the agenda. Noone responded.
Jakohsen suggested that Recommendation n5(3) oil page 9 of the October 20, 1977
minutes be changed to read "6" integral curb" instead of "6" integral curve'."
1110minutes were unanimously approved as ;amended.
5-7505. Public discussion of a preliminary Planned Area Development plan of "1750
Rochester," a proposed development of a site located north of Rochester Avenue
and cast of Seventh Avenue, 45 -day limitation period: waived.
Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, stated that the item was placed on the, agenda to
give residents in the area an opportunity to comment. There was someconfusion
about the sign, he said, and explained that some residents thought the sign
7eferred,to the Windsor Heights development'.
Ogesen expressed concern that the "stub street" in the Windsor Heights development
which is called Windsor Court docs not tic in with the proposed development of
"1750'Rochester."
5-7746. 'public discussion of a preliminaryplat of Lyn-Dcn Heights: a proposed
('.subdivision of._a- tract : of land located approximately 1000 feet north:of Iowa City
and cast of.l1.S. Highway 1; 45 -day limitation: 10/27/77.
Doug Roothroy, Assistant Planner, gave an overlay presentation oflthe,proposed
development. ';'In a letter submitted to the Staff, the developer indicated that
"compliance would be made with the requirements of, the Storm Water Management_
Ordinance. 71ie'Engineering "Division recommended' that the culvert be ofconcrete
instead of corrugated material, Boothroy said, and stated that the radii, ofcurves
on Oak Street should be: labeled. lie also indicated that: the two larger lots should
be numbered as'.ots 12 and 13.
Larry Schnittjer,"MMS Consultants, questioned the necessity of complying with the
requirements' of. the Storm Water Management Ordinance for the entire site if Lots
12 an d' 13:are;included as part of the development. Schmeiser responded that
Sturgisl'Corner,'had a similar situation and submitted an agreement that they "would
comply with the requirements of the Storm Water Management Ordinance upon develop -
r ment of .the remaining portion of, the tract:
ib Commission unanimously recommended approval of 'S-7746, preliminary plat of
Lyn-Den'Ileights, a proposed subdivision of''a tract of land located approximately
jig 1000 feet north of lowa'City and:east of'iU.S. Highway 1, subject to the following
contingencies:
" (1) the icul vcrt`should be concrete and the size should he indicated on the plat,
"Ji(2) lot lines should be drawn: to the center line of the street,
(3) the two larger lots should be numbered as Lots 12 and 13 and, at the time
I' the final plat is submitted; it should be indicated via an agreement that.
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all development ,(including Lots 12 and 13) shall comply with the provisions
of the Storm Rater Management Ordinance,
(4) the radii of curves on Oak Street should be labeled,
(5) all public improvements should be waived at this time with the understanding
that a waiver of objection to assessments should be included at the time
of submission of the final' plat, and
(6) the; name of the street should be changed prior to the submission of the.
final plat. ('Ilio street name should be called a drive.)
S-7747. Puhlic:discussion ofa preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision, a
proposed replat of a tract of land located between North Governor and Dewey Streets,"
and across from the Johnson County Social Services building; 45 -day limitation:
11/27/77.
Boothroy stated that the deficiencies listed in the November 3rd Staff Report had
not been corrected.
.lay lionohan, attorney representing the applicant, stated that covenants would he
executed, to run with the land' establishing', joint driveways for Lots l and 2,; and
,for Lotsj4 and 5 o the proposed subdivision. A covenant willalso be executed
to run with the land that will grant the lots a common use area in the center'
area of the subdivision.-Ilonohan >requested that the Commission grant a waiver of
the block width requirement of Chapter 9.50 of the Municipal Code. '(A letter
from Mr. lionohan citing reasons for the waiver is attached to theseiminutes,.)-
i11ie Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of S-7747,
a preliminary plat of Northridge Subdivision, a proposed replat of a tract of land
locatedbetween North Governor and Dewey Streets, and across from the Johnson'-
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County Social Services building, subject to the following stipulations:
(1) that the deficiencies and discrepancies noted in the November 3rd Staff `
' Report be corrected,i
1(2) that the Legal Stiff review the legal papers,
(3) that the covenants be attached to the! plat regarding:'',
a. ,joint driveways for Lots l and 2,�and for Lots 4 and S; and
b. '. granting' the lots a common use area in the'', center l area of the
subdivision,_ and.
(4) that a waiver be granted in the block width requirement.
5-7748. Review of a preliminary plat of County Downs, a subdivision of a tract
of land located approximately two and one-half miles north of the City limits and
east of County Road W66 (North Dubuque Street).
Cain explained that the applicant was waiting to redraw the plat until consideration
had bccn,given by the %Cora Iville City Counci.l,
' Steve Victor, subdivider, stated that the ]own City Legal Staff had determined
that the:plat would not have to 'comply with the Storm Water Management Ordinance.
Ilio Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council recommend to the
City ;oflCoralville approval of S-7748, preliminary plat of County Downs,'a sub-
division of a tract of land located approximately two and one-half miles north of
the City'i imits`and cast of County Road 1466' (North Dubuque Street), subject to
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correction of the following deficiencies and discrepancies as well as correction of
those items listed by the City of Coralville:
(I) the sizes of all existing and proposed culverts and drain pipes should be
shown,
(2) fire hydrants should be located no more than 400 feet apart,
(3)..radius :of the median and paved surface within the turnaround should be
dimensioned,
(4) ti c'right-of-way and paved surface for County (toad W66 should be
dimensioned, and
(5) all'lots should.be fully dimensioned. Lot A should be dimensioned between
Lots 2 and 3, and between Lots land 6.
The; Commission requested that Coralville require as a condition of approval that
the owners waive the right of objection to assessments if the subdivision should
ever be annexed by the City of Iowa City. -`
Schmeiser stated, that the 'Staff would forward the Planning rand 'Zoning Commission
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coralville
and to Stcvc Victor.
5-7749. Public discussion of a preliminary and final Large Scale Residential
Developmentplan of'Pentacrest, Garden Court Apartments, arproposed 96 -unit
apartment' complex to be located !on a tract of land' located' between Burlington
and Court Streets'.and between Madison and Clinton Streets; 45 -day limitation:
12/3/77:
Schmeiser stated that witill the exception of the signatures of the utility companies,
all'dcficiences and discrepancies had been corrected. The City has !'already, of
'the wheels in motion to pave an alley which provides access to this development
20 -feet wide,'l he said.
Th e Commission unanimously approved the Innovative Parking Design Plan as meeting
i the intent of the Tree Ordinance.'
Ogesem and Kammermeyer expressed concern about the problems generated by unsignalized
heavy traffic entering Burlington Street from this development.
•Ihe Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of 5-7749, a
preliminary and final' Large Scale Residential Development plan of Pentacrest
.Garden Court ;Apartments, 'a proposed 96 -unit,, apartment complex to be located on
a tract of land between Burlington and:Court Streets and between Madison and
Clinton' Streets, contingent upon the signatures of the utility companies.
Jakobsen:complimented the developer on his cooperation and proposed development.
A motion was, made by Ogesen, seconded by .lakobson, to request Staff assistance in
evaluating a possible traffic conflict when allowing traffic to enter Burlington
Street at an unsignalized intersection from the site of the Pentacrest Garden
Court Apartments development.', The motion carried unanimously.
Schmciser stated ,that the request would be referred to the Traffic Engineer. Cain
suggested checking to see whether 'access was a part of the Urban Renewal bid
document:
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Discussion of proposed changes to the approved plans of Bastdale Mall Addition.
Donald May, attorney representing Iiastdale Corporation, requested a modification
of parking and a change in the location of an officially approved place. lie
indicated that the legal description would be changed on the plat if approval
is granted. the Board of Adjustment waiver allowed Bastdale Mall to front on an
officially approved place, llop said, but the Board did not designate a specific
location.
After further discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission concurred in relocating
the officially, approved place on the south 20' of Lots G,-7, 8 and 9, and approved
the' Innovative '.Parking Design Plan with an additional three islands to be located
on the southeastern portion of the'si.te. (Attached to these minutes is a copy of
the letter submitted by Donald lloy.)
Boothroy gave a brief report on the School Board meetings ,held October 26 and
November 1.
Kammermeyer and'Jakobsen gave brief reports on the Johnson County Regional Planning
Commission's Band Use and Water-Resources`Committee'meeting held Saturday, October
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Cain gave.a report for Dick Blum who attended the City Council meeting on November
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After discussion: of the Council's `decision on the moratorium for the City's north
side, the following motion was'made'by Vetter and seconded by Kammermeyer:
'Ihc Planning and Zoning Commission reiterates to the City Council, the
media and the public that the P&Z vote to recommend dbuilding moratorium
on the Near North side did not bind: the Commission in advance to a policy of
lowering residential density. i Such a Commission policy would be biased
and improper now if developedprior to the study, of the Staff's
recommendations and the completion of the Comprehensive Plan Process.
"Ihc motion carried unanimously.
71io Commission deferred discussion of a policy study concerning subdivisions
in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction to the November 14th informal meeting
of the PEZ Commission and requested that a City Engineer be present at that meeting.
Goals and Objectives
Cain suggested that Commission members think about Goals and Objectives for the
FY 1,79 fiscal year.,,! Ogesen also suggested that consideration be given to an
information retrieval system.
Ihc meeting adjourned, rJl l.. f C�
Prepared by: Q. C
Sherry Chil DCD Secretary
Approved by:G<+�-,.. ��frrf
Ju4bita Vetter, 'f,Z,Secretary
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LAWYrRS
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 25, 1977 4:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM'
MEMBERS PRESENT: Angerer,'Bolnick, Hotka, Houck, Stager.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Tinklenberg, Geshwiler.
- RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Angerer moved, Stager seconded, that the Resources Conservation Commis-
sion_requested that the City purchase the Barnes Therm-Atrace camera.
Passed unanimously.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN
Hotka called the meeting to order. Houck moved, Angerer seconded, that
the minutes of October ll, 1977, be approved as read. Passed unanimously.
Rick Geshwiler'presented a budget proposal to the Commission for FY78.
Bol'nick moved, -seconded,=that the'RCC approve the budgeting of
,Houck
$6;000 for 'Public Education -Awareness, $14,000 for Heat=Loss`Identifi-
cation, and.$3,000 for an Energy Monitoring System. Approved unanimously.'
It was felt that it would be premature to allocate the remaining,$27,000
for,an additional housing rehabilitation program before questions con-
cerning,funding for the pilot recycling program, an Energy Coordinator,
and possible overlap with the existing rehabilitation program are
answered.
Geshwiler also reported on the progress'of the Energy Flier. Houck and
Hotka agree to review the material in the flier prior to printing.
Hotka presented a report on the Energy, Expo '77 which he and Tinklenberg
attended (attached).
Comprehensive Plan was delayed until the next meeting.
Hotka presented the Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric slide presentation
concerning energy conservation.
:Tinklenberg reported on the status of the proposed EnergyCoordinator and
will make a formal presentation at the next meeting.
Tinklenberg, after consultation with the RCC will complete the B-1 form
for the budget process'and will submit a copy to the Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg.
John Houck, Secretary.
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ORGY EXPO 1977 Oct. 20 & 21
PeterBack, Office of Conservation, Federal Energy Administration
was the first speaker, emphasized the need to switch our power requirements
from oil and gas to coal, nuclear and as it develops, solar and geothermal
or'rothe.r sources which might develop.and economy switch to handle the increased
coal mining - coal transportation.)
Ne broke down .the national goals into 10 parts:
1. Get the public to know the problem.
2. Assure economic development and growth.
3. Protect the environment.
4. Reduce our dependence on imports.
5. Conservation,, the cornerstone of energy plan.
6 Energy should cost price of replacement. Parity in price of
all sources of energy by 1985.
7. Conserve the scarcest fuel.
E. Develop unconventional sources;of energy.
9. .rConsistant principles
10. Treat all envolved fairly.
He spoke about a system of tax credits for conservation practices.
Serge Gratch, from the' Ford Motor Company, talked about the `future gas
economy standards to be'met:'mostly by making cars lighter.' Touched, on mass
transit, its: failures and research now in progress'.'
Utility rate design was discussed by Robert G. Uhler,'; Executive Director
of Electric Utility;Rate Design,,Study, Palo Alto, California. He explained
how all the proposed sate structures we read about in todays news are all old
ideas 'which have been used off, and on through the years by the electric
utilities. Time of day, rates he felt was the 'fairest but the more expensive
:'.because of metering andbilling and if it shifted, the load too much it wouldn't
' be good and how much difference between peak and off-peak price. Some actual.
cost of peak'Kd is as high as .36c KWH.
Iowa's new 'Building Code wasithrashed over. Most were', very skeptical
of it because of the poor systeml,of enforcement. If a city has'.a building',code,
then that.city must enforce it, otherwise plans must be certified by an
architect. Most felt the city inspector was not qualified. ,Seminars are
tFing,
held for these inspectors in the near future. 'Utilities are not to be
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/. debate between Hobert Bray'and Mr. O'Sullivan, two lawyers advocating
lower residential rates "and Robert Uher'and Maurice Van Nostrand was a lot of
i words scattered with "if". Ven Nostrand pointed out that most studies made,
indicated the residential, customer was not paying his share with the present-
rates., Asked Mr.'Bray if he would accept this if an extended investigation
proved this right. He answered yes, "if" the investigation was made under
circumstances acceptable.to him.
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;dao representatives from Solar Heating Manufacturers discussed their
Iroduct. One I-Suntels Systems, Inc." have the contract for the State
solar heating. Both indicated the trend is to concentrate the sun
rays
Cap! L -*A into a water pipe rather than the flat plate which is limited to the
tu1.1,erature achieved.
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Unfortunately Charles Denniger from Hansen, rind, I.eyer was injured
in an auto accident and could not pre sent his "Proposed Energy Standards
i r: EXisting Buildings".
companies had exhibits of conservation type of equipment with
rul I re'sentatives to, explain them.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 13, 1977 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bartley, Bezanson, Farber, Kirkman,
Newsome, Ostedgaard, Richerson, Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hyman
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, McGuire
Summary of Discussion and Action Taken
President Kirkman convened the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
The Board heard an explanation from the Director about budget
preparation procedures adopted by the City for FY1979. It
was; decided that)the whole library was the level at which the
council 'sets ?priority for the library and that a breakdown
into smaller "decision units" was not necessary for the Board
to develop their internal priorities.
The Board adopted the following general budget goals for FY1979:
1': Addition of an assistantdirector to allow administration
time for new building planning, measurement and evaluation
of preparation for conversion to,computerized'circulation
and bibliographic files.' This is the first, step in a long
term goal of relieving present staff workloads and decreasing
dependence on work/study; CETA and temporary employees by
increasing, total permanent staff'by,4-5 during the next;
five years.
2. Hold' collection growth to 3% but maintain quality.
3 Continue new building planning' through fall 1978 refer-
endum and if successful, continue design, development,
iprepare working plans and let bids.
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4. Hold; 'public services to 'present level, but conduct a general
=`i review of policies, procedures and services of all depart-
men is .
" 5. Seek agreement with other public libraries for joint con
tractinp, for library services.
The resignation of Douglas iBarker ,from the firm of Hansen Lind
Meyer, Inc.' was discussed in terms of ,the Board's contract with
that firm. Afterextensivediscussion it was decided to take no
I;1 action until representatives of HLM could meet with the Board.
A meeting ,was set for Monday, October 17, 4:15 P.M.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 17, 1977 4:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Bartley, Bezanson, Farber, Hyman,
Kirkman, Moore, Newsome, Ostedgaard,
Richerson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, McGuire, Tiffany
OTHERS PRESENT: Carl Meyer, Douglas Barker of
Hansen Lind Meyer, Inc.
Summary of Discussion and 'Action Taken
Carl Meyer of Hansen Lind Meyer, Inc. outlined his plan for
continuing' Douglas Barker's association with 'the project despite
his leaving firm. Barkerwould work full-time on develop-
ing the basic design conceptsduring his remaining two weeks
with Hansen Lind Meyer. He would do the necessary refinements
on the concepts from his,new location.while other HLM-staff would
assume all other responsibilities including the graphic draw-
ings and,.the Board/staff/public presentations. Barker would
be consulted at each major point to review and, advise. HLM
believes all work.could'.be done with Barker in"-SanFrancisco
communicating by mail and phone so that any ,travel costs would
be at the request of Board and would be in addition to contract fee.'
If Board decides to terminate,the contract HLM', would expect; to
receive reimbursement for time spent on project so far. Meyer
will check on exact amount and.report,before,Tuesday October 18.
as to grounds for termination was discussed.
The question of "fault"
It was HLM's position:that the reason was beyond control of;.firm
and therefore not the "fault"!,of HLM in sense of the langugage in
Article VIII.
After lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of continuing with
HLM, another meeting was set for 5:00 P.M. Tuesday,,, October 18,
`•' and the Director was asked to talk to the:City Manager, the 'Library's
consultant and the City's legal' staff before the meeting.,
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
4a4as e%aarecretary
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 1977 7:00 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gilroy, Costantino, Braverman, McComas, Scott.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Matsumoto (excused), Davison, Madison, Woodard.
STAFF 'MEMBERS PRESENT: Ryan, Morgan, Zukrowski.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF AND CITY MANAGER
None.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. 'Braverman moved, Costantino
seconded, to accept, the minutes as' revised from the September 26, 1977,
meeting.Page 4, Item 3.C.. of the ,September'minutes ,'should read:
Hearing Procedures. The quasi-judicial hearing rules were adopted'-
as printed. The 'Format for Decision' was accepted as 'suggestive.
Costantino and Braverman had not received the agenda packet. Mis-
mailing of the Commission materials is to be rectified', by the staff.
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There were no visitors and no public discussion.
A. Chairperson's Correspondence:
1, The Chair circulated the ,letters addressed to Mr. Kilburg and
the manager of Fox Hole.,' The Chair'did not sign, the letter
addressed to,Kilburg because of, personal involvement in a
campaign with Kilburg's opponent. ! The letter cited the
derogatory ethnic joke that Kilburg'made.at a Jaycees member-
- ship recruitment meeting. Costantino said a response from
Kilburg'should have been requested. The Chair noted a reoccur-
eoccur-rence'of>this
rence of thissituation was very; unlikely.
2. The letter to the Manager of the Fox Hole cited the disparate
admissions policy;in response to an informal complaint.
Costantino said a response from the management should have
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been requested.'' Scott and Ryan noted that this would be a
revision ision of'the established Commission procedure in apprising
establishments of violations based on informal complaints.
This procedure was a compromise to previous discussion whether
the Commission ''should expend effort 1n.pursuing informal
complaints regarding disparate treatment on the basis of sex,
in public accommodations which have extremely limited impact.
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3.
The Chair had not; yet mailed the letter to Senator Doderer
which indicated the Commission's support of a complainant's
"right to sue", incorporating punitive damages in conciliation
agreements, and recovery of attorney's fees in private suits.
This letter is a response to a direct request from Senator
Doderer. The Chair apologized for not being aware of the time
element involved. Scott is to meet with Mayor Neuhauser to
discuss the letter's content.
4.
The Chair circulated the letter addressed to T. Mann asking
for an update on the Commission's deferral status application.
S. Zukrowski reported the State is planning an on-site review
in November.
B.I Chairperson's
Recommendation:
1.
Absences at Commission meetings are excessive. If Commissioners
have legitimate reasons for not attending,, such as illness,
they should call either T. Scott or S. zukrowskiiprior to the
meeting. Scott said Commissioners may have other commitments
but are aware of monthly Commission meetings and should make';
that time available for Commission business.'
2.
Participation and preparation at committee meetings are lousy.'
Scott said that S. Zukrowski spends ,a great deal of time pre-
paring necessary documents and 'information for, the meetings.
,the
If Commissioners; do not fulfill their responsibilities and
attend Committee; meetings,' a lot of work is done with little
measurable results. Commissioners;,who are unable to attend
such meetings, should call' S. Zukrowski prior to the scheduled
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meeting',time andrlog their excuses.,
C.` Committee Reports:
1.
Implementation/Education.' S. Zukrowski reported
,Ordinance
that Matsumoto excused himself from attending and suggested
some revisions. Costantino also 'excused herself from attending.
Since no one came to the meeting, S. Zukrowski was unable to
discuss Matsumoto's and Ryan's suggestions. Two printing
estimates were obtained,{ but were not based on the same criteria.
S. `Zukrowski suggested that after the committee decides on the
text, Marilyn Levin could help in getting a reliable estimate.
2.
Complaint Processing. The Committee met but was unable to
complete by-law revisions. Consideration was deferred until
the November meeting. The Committee wants the by-laws to be
clear and concise'. Costantino suggested an outline numbering'
system applied to Scott's recommendation that the by-laws be
in complete sentences.
3.
Affirmative Action. S. Zukrowski reported that Braverman and
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ti,ve Action Committee. The meeting helped clarify; the school, -
'system,s and Human Rights committees functions and goals.
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Braverman received a copy, of Professor Woodard's letter which
noted M. Costantino's excellent participation at the October
meeting. The University of Iowa Committee on Human Rights
will have their next meeting on November 15, 11:30 a.m., at
the Women's Resource and 'Action Center.
4. Outreach/Advocacy. McComas attended the committee meeting for
final review of the first 'issue of the newsletter. Costantino
apologized for not attending. S. Zukrowski generated a limited
mailing list which included a cross-section of the Iowa City
Community. Costantino requested to see the list. Mailing
cost will be reduced through bulk mailing. Most expensive
input was staff time. C. deProsse contacted S. Zukrowski with
suggestions for clarifying the bases on which discrimination
is prohibited in housing, employment, public accommodations
and credit. G. deProsse,noted that the City Council adopted
the ordinance and not the:Commission.
The following suggestions were made for improving the news-
letter:
-adding "please post"
,expanding the mailing list
providing instructive information
following the progress of,discrimination cases guidelines
-explaining non -des
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enation Jaws and federal ,
"comparing local and national cases on issues, such as pregnancy
:including a variety of topical information' but possibly at a
later date devoting an entire issue to one opic
including vignettes.
Susan Richerson was suggested as a resource, person for developing
a name for the newsletter.
S. Zukrowski had planned to suggest revisions for the public
service ',spots during November.
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S.'Zukrowski,review
I. for feeling a hidden agenda existed. The Conference participants
established a new organizational concept which depends on
'grass roots' involvement. Since grass roots organizations
would be involved in political lobbying efforts, local govern
zations could not -
mental organijoin. Therefore, membership is
based on individual participation. S. Zukrowski said that if
she participated in such, an organization, it may be construed
- that the City or the Commission supports and endorses the
grass roots` organizational efforts. S. Zukrowski is waiting
for materials summarizing the Conference and the new organi-
zational setup.'
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2. S. Zukrowski brought to the Commission's attention a finding
in "Christiansen vs. State of Iowa", Labor Law Reports -
Em to ent Practices, October 8, 1977. In ruTing n avor of
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t rsityTs differential wage scale, the award seemed to
support the labor market argument of "what the mark will
bear." This argument was identified as a historical factor in
paying discriminatory wages. Staff will try to determine
whether the decision was. issued by the court or arbitrator.
E. Complaints:
1._ Yellow Cab - Ryan reported a stay of proceedings by the State
Supreme Court.
2. Westinghouse - Ryan is waiting for court date to present oral
arguments.
3. PA/R, B-4-7702 - Complainant still has time to appeal the no
cause finding.
4. E/R, 4-6-7705 - The conciliation agreement is almost drafted.
The Conciliation Team provided the terms of the agreement.'
'Iowa Securities commission provided data regarding the,unemploy-
ment claim by ,complainant.
5. E-7701 - Conciliation Team is to meet the determine the dis-
position. It was noted that Complainant had made personal
"accusations against the Investigator, the Conciliation Team,
.'Morgan and Zukrowski. The Complainant had also expressed
dissatisfaction with the 'local investigation. All relevant
case material had been forwarded to the Iowa Civil RIghts
Commission.
6. H-1603, H-7604 S. Zukrowski contacted one complainant who
did not want 'to`,pursue the case. Complainant was to send a
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"statement to this effect.
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letter to the other'complainant's"guardian requesting the
Complainant's telephone number.
7. E/R, 843-7709 - Currently being investigated.
B. E/R, 8-25-7708 - Currently being investigated.
9. H/R, B-2977702 - Investigative'Report and recommendations
submitted, to Chair. Assigned to the case `are:, Matsumoto
(Chair); Braverman and Madison._ S. Zukrowski is to mail 'the
report to'the'Commissioners.
10. E/R and SO, 9-23-7710. 'Investigation completed. Report to be
written.
11. Informal Complaint - S. Zukrowski summarized the facts of the
informal complaint and A. Ryan reviewed the case recommending
Commission attention. Scott will contact the owner of the
establishment for an informal resolution'.
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5-12. Scott noted that the Commission may be receiving a formal
complaint filed by a private attorney on behalf of two clients.
F. Other:
1. Public Hearingscheduled for October 29, 1977, Davenport,
Iowa. None of those present expressed an interest in attending.
Zukrowski will verify the date and contact absent Commissioners.
2. Commissions Goals and Objectives,' Investigative Report, Concil-
iation Process and Hearing Procedures will be incorporated in
a handbook along with the By-laws when they are completed.
3. Commission Goals and Objectives-FY79 Department Budget.
Morgan is'Ito revise. The Goals are to be broader, more Objec-
tives are to be included and Measurements are to reflect the
Objectives. 'Morgan noted Commissioners suggestions for revisions.
4. Possible public hearing against Iowa City. School System.
Scheduled,for,November 9, 1977, at 9:00'a.m.,'at the Iowa
Memorial Union.` S. Zukrowski should a press, release
receive
from the State Commission.
5 Public Hearing. Walters vs. St. Ambrose. Hearing was post
poned. According,,to M. Costantino, the State is expanding the
charge to include age discrimination.
6. Mark, from Job Service of Iowa, had requested Commission
clarification regarding whelp -wanted advertisement which
r included a racial preference. Mark did not return my call
informing, him this,preference was not prohibited by the ordinance.
7. A brochure from Kirkwood Community College', which publicized
topical senimars'was circulated.
8. Commissioners discussed the Bakke Case.
9., M. Costantino indicatedishe would be out of; town on November 16-
21 1977 'and'December 19,' 1977.
10. November meeting was set for November 28, 1977, 7:00 p.m.
Agenda setting on November 18, 1977, 130 p.m.
December Commission meeting set for December 19,1977, 7:00
p.m. Agenda setting on December 9, 1977, 1:30 p.m.`
G. Meeting adjourned at 9c10 P.M.
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