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IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
AUGUST 22, 1983 7:30 P.N.
CIVIC CENTER LAW LIBRARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Watson, Barcelo, Futrell, Gill, Johnson, Felton,
Jordison. Scupham
MEMBERS ABSENT: Turner
STAFF PRESENT: Williams, Klein
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER OR STAFF:
None.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION:
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Barcelo at 7:37 p.m.
2. Moved by Watson, seconded by Felton to approve the minutes of July
25, 1983, as circulated. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Complaints Pending:
A. E/S, 5-13-8002 and 5-19-8003. A conciliation meeting with the
team, the respondent and his attorney is tentatively scheduled
for the week of August 29.
B. E/R, 8-28-8103. The team planned on 'meeting after the
Commission meeting.
C. E/S, 11-29-8203. The team had not met yet.
0. Complaint flow chart. An employment race case was discussed
because a subpoena demanding the respondent supply the
investigator with information crucial to the investigation of
the complaint had been requested. Prior to the mailing of the
subpoena, however, the respondent communicated with the
investigator and although still uncooperative hinted at working
something out that would be satisfactory to all involved.
4. Cases in Legal:
There are two cases in legal.
S. Cases Opened:
One case had been opened and staff explained the Complainant appeared
to have resolved the complaint satisfactorily. Watson mentioned
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that staff has the authority to continue a complaint if staff felt
the case should be continued. Staff further explained that in this
particular case the complainant seemed to have achieved what she
wanted.
6. Cases Closed.
One case had been closed - E/C, 9-24-8301. With a no probable cause
determination.
7. Community Education.
Klein: The newsletter is in the print shop, the mailing list has
been updated, 380 housing guideline brochures were mailed, the model
application form will be mailed to employers in the very near future,
and two visual aids have been developed for use during speaking
engagements.
Johnson asked what the response had been thus far to the housing
brochure - no response.
The Commissioners then discussed the draft letter to Contractors.
Quite a bit of feedback was received. Some Commissioners felt the
intent of the letter was fine and should be mailed out. Others
seemed to feel that if language is still a problem.why not look at
the "big picture" and develop a language is still a problem project
as it relates to Iowa City with the construction industry as just one
example of many. Staff was asked to ascertain just how many women
had complained about the construction industry in general and their
signs specifically. In terms of the "big picture" approach the
following suggestions were made:
Conduct a language as a form of discrimination study.
Conduct a study on employment - predominantly male jobs.
Conduct workshops on sexism and language.
Conduct a study on hiring practices.
Conduct workshops or educate the community in some way on how
language is an educator.
Make flier N3 a flier discussing language - giving examples of
sexist language.
In regards to the letter that had been drafted - it was suggested the
tone of the letter change from being a stick to a carrot. Scupham
moved that the letter be toned down and then mailed to contractors
and that we plan a larger project regarding the issue of language.
Watson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Klein agreed to
rewrite the letter. Klein discussed her feelings concerning the
Commission doing something about sexist language that had already
been done before. Jordison felt that there may be some value in
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being specific about sexist language in Iowa City. The discussion
closed with Barcelo stating she thought doing a patterns and practice
analysis of the construction industry was an excellent idea.
8. Old Business.
Watson and Scupham discussed the workshop they did at the Second
Annual Human Rights Conference. They had approximately 15-20
participants whom participated to a good degree.
The Senior Center was discussed and the consensus was that we
continue to pursue meeting there and do whatever reasonable to
accomplish this.
The proposed ordinance revisions that are before the Council were
briefly discussed.
9. New Business.
The Commissioners were apprised of the upcoming Conference on Aging.
Staff agreed to make copies of the Conference brochure and distribute
it.
Support letter to Mental Health Commission for Project Hard
Times - Kelin explained how Project Hard Times was applying for
funding so that they would be able to assist persons suffering from
stress due to employment or unemployment and how a representative
from Project Hard Times had requested a letter from the Human Rights
Commission stating the Commission's support of such a project. The
Commission decided they were not comfortable with writing a letter
recommending the funding of one particular project when they were not
familiar with the other three proposals.
Regarding the Ku Klux Klan in Iowa City: Futrell asked if it would
be appropriate for the Human Rights Commission to write a letter to
the editor of the Press -Citizen stating how the Commission deplores
Klan coming to Iowa City to recruit members. Some Commissioners said
they were not interested in giving more press coverage to the Klan.
Scupham moved and Gill seconded that Futrell write a letter to the
editor summarizing the Commission's position regarding the Klan.
The ton
treestoassisted unanimously. C Commissioner's inlrespondiingted the to issueseinfaphone
more
timely manner.
Barcelo asked staff to look at the Commission's FY84 goals and
present to the Commission various projects (in addition to the ones
already suggested during this meeting for the Commission to get
involved in.
Scupham agreed to look into recent court decisions regarding intent
and whether agencies needed to show intent before discrimination
could be determined.
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10. Staff Report:
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IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER LAW LIBRARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jordison, Futrell, Gill
Watson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Turner, Felton
STAFF PRESENT: Williams, Klein
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
None.
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Barcelo, Johnson, Scupham,
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER OR STAFF:
The Human Rights Commission would like the Legal Department to assign a
higher priority to reviewing the Commission's discrimination complaints
and review them in a more timely manner.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION:
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Barcelo at 7:30 p.m.
2. Moved by Jordison, seconded by Scupham to approve the minutes of
August 22, 1983, as circulated. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Complaints Pending:
A. E/S, 5-13-8002 and 5-19-8003. The conciliation meeting
occurred. The Respondent made an offer, the Complainant
rejected the offer. Barcelo will get back to the Respondents
and allow them to make another offer and if they refuse to budge
from their position a public hearing will be scheduled.
B. E/R, 8-28-8103. The conciliation team plans to meet on
September 30, 1983, and go over all available dollar figures at
that time so a remedy can be determined.
4. Cases in Legal:
There are three cases in Legal. Barcelo asked if one- of the
Commissioners could be delegated the task of reviewing the staff
report so that cases could get to the conciliation process sooner
than they have been. Staff advised Barcelo the ordinance states the
City Attorney is responsible for reviewing all discrimination
complaints. Commissioners then asked that we request the Legal
Department to assign a higher priority to the review of our cases and
return them to staff in a more timely manner.
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5. Cases Opened:
Three cases were opened.
Cases Closed:
Three cases were closed.
Community Education:
Klein: The model employment application was mailed to over 400 local
employers, the newsletter was mailed, referral sources are being
contacted and educated on how to better assist persons who call them
with civil rights related problems, Klein is attending a hearing on
the feminization of poverty taking place in Des Moines on Tuesday,
September 27, 1983, and will speak on women being adversely affected,
particularly within the area of housing when landlords are able to
refuse to rent to tenants with dependents. Klein asked the
Commissioners for suggestions on how to get an increase in press
coverage. The Commissioners suggested: give the press specific
issues and develop a rapport with a particular reporter. PSA's are
being renewed every month. There will be one general PSA aired and
one specific one and each month both will change.
Johnson asked if it would be possible to write and distribute the
newsletter more often than four times per year. Johnson felt the
receipt of the Commission newsletter would be something community
residents could look forward to and this would be a long-term way to
get our point across. Barcelo suggested asking other civil rights
groups to submit articles by certain dates and the Commission
newletter could becooe the civil rights newletter for the community.
Klein agreed to distribute the newsletter bi-monthly.
Letter to contractors - The second draft was discussed and revisions
were made. Gill moved the last paragraph be deleted, Waton seconded.
The motion passed with six ayes and one nay. Scupham stated she
would prefer sending a letter very similar to the one before them and
that she did not feel the letter was offensive, too strong, harsh or
threatening. The signatures on this letter will be Paula Klein and
Rusty Barcelo.
The new visual aids to be used in speaking engagements were also
shown.
8. Old Business
Williams and Klein briefly reported on the HUD Mandatory Training
Session they recently attended along with Isabel Turner and Cindy
Geyer. Williams attended the tract on Advanced Negotiations, Klein
and Geyer had attended the tract on Testing and Turner attended the
tract on Systemic Discrimination.
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Senior Center, use of - Nothing new was reported.
Proposed ordinance revision - It was moved by Futrell and seconded by
Scupham to hold a public forum to be co-sponsored by other civil
rights groups and invite the City Council candidates to discuss their
Position on Human Rights. The ordinance committee will plan this
forum. Johnson urged the subcommittee take a careful approach and
work out all the details to ensure a good public forum.
9. Staff Report
The staff report was discussed.
10. Complaint filed by Commission - Oarcelo asked if any Commissioners
would be willing to discuss with Klein the details of a possible
discriminatory situation occurring with the primary victim unwilling
to file a complaint - perhaps a Commissioner would be willing to
file. This was discussed and it was decided Klein would call the
employer and apprise him of the allegations being made against him
and see if the problem could be resolved in that manner.
11. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
OCTOBER 18, 1983 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Logan, May, Becker (9:00 p.m.), Lauria, Smith,
Whitlow, Williams, Leshtz
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stimmel, Parden
STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Hencin, Burkett, Keller, Kucharzak, Webb
GUESTS PRESENT: See attached list
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:
Chairperson Lauria called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 1983, SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
AND OCTOBER 5, 1983:
Leshtz moved and Williams seconded to approve the minutes for September
20, 1983. The motion carried unanimously. Leshtz moved and Williams
seconded to approve the minutes for September 26, 1983. The motion
carried unanimously. Leshtz moved and.Williams seconded to approve the
minutes for October 5, 1983. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION/MEMBER DISCUSSION:
Lauria asked if anyone was attending the meeting for reasons other than
1984 CDBG funding requests. There were none. There was no member
discussion.
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE 1984 CDBG FUNDING REQUESTS:
Lauria reviewed the criteria and process for requesting and funding 1984
COBB projects. He stated that there would be no member discussion nor
voting at this time. Lauria continued that prioritizing of projects and
funding recommendations would be made at an October 26, 1983, special
meeting. He added that at the October 26th meeting no further public
discussion nor requests will be heard, however, CCN members may have
questions about some of the proposals and persons' requesting funding were
urged to attend that meeting. On October 28th CCN's recommendations for
funding will be forwarded to the City Council. Then on November 8th the
City Council will hold a public hearing on the recommendations, and on
November 22nd, the City Council will adopt the 1984 CDBG Program
Statement. Milkman presented the Committee's method of prioritizing
proposals and explained the point system.
Proposals were presented in the following order:
1&2. The proposals for Mark IV/Willow Creek Neighborhood Center Van and
The Nelson Adult Center Renovation (JCARC) were presented at the
September 20, 1983, CCN meeting.
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3. Ralston Creek Improvements - Creekside: Jim Hencin presented the
proposal requesting $164,270 in CDBG funds for property acquisition
and engineering design. The proposal request is being made to
undertake major creek improvements. This project will be phased into
a two or three year project totalling about $800,000. This is the
first of three phases.
4. Property Acquisition and Clearance: Jim Hencin presented the
proposal requesting $32,520 in CDBG funds. The request is being made
to acquire the property at 11 S. Johnson to restablize the creek
bank, as it is a dilapidated piece of property in the creek floodway.
5. Historic Rehabilitation Program: Pat Keller outlined the request
for $7,000 in CDBG funds. The bulk of the money will be used for
historic housing rehabilitation. The Historic Preservation
commission homeowners, also to wantsto
themin an the educational
pram ofrogh historic
rehabilitation.
6. Historic Preservation Planning: Pat Keller outlined the request for
$8,279 for funding a quarter -time staffperson for the Historic
Preservation Commission.
7. Creekside Sidewalks: Jim Hencin stated that $121,430 was needed to
construct and improve sidewalks in the Creekside Neighborhood as
requested by the residents.
8. Creekside Alley Repair: Elaine Swails requested $2,500 to improve
the alley which creates flooding on seven properties in that area.
She stated that standing water after rains is their main problem.
She distributed pictures showing the alleys and affected properties
after the rains.
9. Rental Rehabilitation Program: Mickey Lauria requested $24,000 to
provide low interest loans for rental property owners so they may
rehabilitate their housing without raising rents. This is a pilot
program.
10. Accessibility Guide for the Iowa City/Coralville Community: Jim
Beck of the Johnson County Citizens' Committee for the Handicapped
requested $560 to prepare a master for this guide. Westinghouse
Learning Corporation will print all but the cover of this brochure at
no cost. The Council for Exceptional Children and University of Iowa
students will assist in information gathering. This guide will list
facilities accessible to handicapped persons. The last guide was
done in 1978; it needs updating.
11. Elevator in Old Brick for Elderly and Handicapped: Jim Harris,
Treasurer, Friends of Old Brick, Inc., requested $47,000 to install
an elevator in Old Brick to provide accessibility to the different
levels on the first floor as well as the second floor. He stated the
first floor itself has three or four different levels at the present
time that are inaccessible to the handicapped and elderly plus it
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would facilitate access to the west wing. The main auditorium and
offices of Independent Living and Vocational Rehabilitation are not
readily accessible to the handicapped.
12. Sturgis Ferry Park: Marianne Milkman stated the Riverfront
Commission is requesting $2,000 for a plan update for this park, as
changes in the topography have occurred.
13. Brookland Park Improvement Project: Chris Carman of the Melrose Day
Care Center, requested $5,000 for playground improvements in
Brookland Park. He represents six non-profit daycare centers that
service mainly low- and moderate -income families in Iowa City. They
need some area to take the children during the week for field trips
and outings. They currently have an area to play outdoors at the
daycare center, but a larger environment is needed.
14. Senior Center Intercom System: Bill Coen, Chairman of the Senior
Center Commission, requested $6,000 to install an intercom system
that will include the entire building. He stressed the need for more
than a fire alarm system. This system is twofold - the receptionist
can reach individual persons with this or inform the entire building
of an emergency.
15. Phonic Ear Special Hearing System: Bill Coen requested $2,475 for a
portable hearing system for the hearing impaired. These are portable
units which can be used while attending lectures, concerts, plays,
etc. It is a wireless system, one system for one person.
16. Park Shelter = Iowa Youth Corps Project: Peg McElroy Director of the
Mayor's Youth Employment Program, requested $12,318 for materials to
construct two shelters in the proposed Miller Park area and College
Green Park. These shelters would be constructed by the Summer Youth
Corps.
17. Congregate Housing: Mike Kucharzak requested $225,000 to finance
construction of congregate housing at a site purchased with prior
COBG funds. A monthly payback of $1250 on a 3% lona is anticipated.
18. Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization: Mike Kucharzak requested
$180,000 which would include a staff administrator to oversee the
program of loans and grants used to correct code violations and
rehabiltiate and weatherize owner -occupied, single-family homes.
19. Shared Housing: Mike Kucharzak requested $15,000 to hire a part-time
person to'administer a shared housing program. Such a program would
match elderly/youth, elderly/elderly, and elderly/handicapped.
20. Alternate Housing Site Acquisition: Mike Kucharzak requested
$80,000 to continue this program with monies recommended for this
program three years ago.
21. Senior Center Emergency Management System: Rich Webb, Iowa City
Energy Conservation Coordinator, requested $12,000 to provide an
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energy conservation system in the Senior Center. Estimated savings
per year after the system is installed are between $2,000 and $2,800.
22. Longfellow Playground Improvements: Deb Schoelerman, President,
Longfellow PTA, distributed a detailed budget plan. She requested
$3,250 for safer playground equipment for 2-4 year old children. She
stated the school district is currently looking into surface
needs - it has been suggested to replace the hard surface of the
playground with sand or wood chips.
23. HACAP: Don Maniccia requested $188,900 as a follow-up to a proposal
made last year. HACAP wishes to build a multi-purpose center which
will also provide jobs to persons in the Lakeside area including a
daycare center. This project will benefit both city and county with
80% being city participants and 20% being county participants.
24. Miller Park Proposal: Karen Hradek, Chairperson, Miller/Orchard
Neighborhood Committee, requested $90,000 for land acquisition of
five acres for a park. This• is the neighborhood's top priority.
Dennis Showalter stated that to develop the park would cost between
$4,000 and $6,000 depending on the residents'wishes. Hradek stated
there was a substantial number of persons of low/moderate income and
elderly income in this area.
25. Cedar Wood Apartment Community Center Equipment: Eugenia Cady
presented a proposal which requests funds, amount unknown, to
develop a play area in an unoccupied apartment of this housing
complex. The housing complex is funded by HUD. Hencin suggested
Cady contact Diane Pepetone of Mark IV as they have a similar
project. A typed proposal will be submitted. Cady indicated that
$3-4,000 might equip the center.
26. River City Housing Collective, Inc.: Dan Daly requested $25,000 in
CDBG grant funds as a downpayment to purchase a house to provide low-
cost housing. Daly also requested a $40,000 low-interest loan to
assist in purchasing this house. The Collective owns three
additional houses. The University of Iowa is currently requesting
the return of five houses that this group is presently using. Daly
noted that all houses are self-sufficient in providing income to
cover loans.
27. Consolidated Human Services Facility: Mary Anne Volm requested
$5,000 for a study of location options to consolidate 8-11, human
service agencies into one building. This proposed building will
serve about 20,000 residents in the Johnson County area.
28. Shared Youth Services Project: Peg McElroy, Mayor's Youth
Employment Program, Jim Swain•., United Action for Youth, and Ronald
Henderson, Youth Homes, Inc. requested $130,000 to consolidate
(requested $130,000) all three youth agencies into one building.
They stated that having these agencies in one building would greatly
benefit the youth.
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29. Kirkwood Circle Drainage: Reginald Williams requested $60,000 for
this project stating that there has never been a drainage system on
this street. The rains and melting snow cause water to sit in
puddles and in the winter cars' wheels freeze and make mobility
difficult. He also was afraid of legal complications if no drainage
system is provided. Residents of the Circle have requested attention
to this problem for a number of years.
30. A letter from the American Red Cross requested $5,000 for emergency
disaster services.
Request by Margaret Nowysz
Margaret Nowysz, Chairperson, Historic Preservation Commission (HPC),
stated that she felt that CCN and NPC were sometimes working at cross-
purposes. She asked CCN to request that agencies purchasing houses in
older areas of Iowa City consider appropriate rehabilitation in order to
preserve the historic nature of the individual houses and the
neighborhood.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON COBG JOBS BILL PROJECTS:
A. Elderly Services Agency Home 'Repair: Jackson was not present to
report. This will be reassigned for reporting next month.
B. Emergency Housing Project: Smith reported that the $5,000 grant for
furnishings has been spent. This project has asked for and been
granted a 45 -day extensionfrom the completion date. Search
continues for a suitable facility for the project.
C. Goodwill Food Service Expansion: Becker distributed a written
report. She added that this project should be completed by November
1 with an extension possible of two weeks. The grant was for $31,500
but the total cost for the project was $35,000.
0. MYEP/Independent Living Employment Program: Williams talked with
Peg McElroy. She stated that there are three different crews now
working ten hours per week, two hours per day. There is a Parks and
Recreation crew, a city beautification crew and a University
Physical Plant crew. Each crew has a supervisor and six employees.
E. MYEP Jobs Club: Williams reported that this project is setting up a
location to start the program in November. This program will teach
youth proper job seeking skills. This project is currently seeking
for prospective employment for youth.
The meeting adjourned at`'9:4400 p.m.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 12, 1983
MEMBERS PRESENT: Riddle, Willis, Martin, Mitchell
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jennings, Crum, Dean
STAFF PRESENT: Showalter, Cassady, Howell, Ray, Harvey
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Dennis Showalter reported that he had met with the neighborhood group on
Miller Street on Friday, October 7th. He proposed a 3.2 acre park with
natural boundaries and the neighborhood representative will present it at
the Committee on Community Needs meeting on October 18th. The park is the
number one priority in the neighborhood.
Continued funding for the SPI Theatre Arts Program is technically available
through Block Grant Funds, but since it has not been done in the past, it
probably would not be supported by Council. Showalter is working with the
Recreation Education Department to attempt to find an applicable grant for
funding. He reminded the. Commission members of the presentation of Thru
Our Eyes on November 17, 18 and 19.
Willis asked Showalter if the Riverfront Commission is working in conjunction
with the neighborhood group on Miller Avenue. He feels that Miller Park
would be viewed as a competing item because the Riverfront Commission passed
a resolution at its last meeting to apply for $2,000 in CDBG funds for develop-
ment plans for Sturgis -Ferry Park. Showalter answered that the Sturgis -Ferry
residents would not meet the guidelines of low and middle income families,
and that it is impractical to build berms over landfill. If the berms were
built to screen the bus barn, it would be necessary in the future to spend
monies to repair the swales in the berms. There are many more worthwhile
projects and Showalter said he would present this view to the Riverfront
Commission.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Chairman Riddle presented a Resolution that had been unanimously passed by
Council directing that any revenue received from the sale of Central Jr. High
School be allocated to the parkland acquisition fund. The Commission and staff
discussed the Resolution.
Moved by Willis, seconded by Martin, that the September 28 minutes be approved
as written with the following change: Moved by Crum, seconded by Dean, to
recommend to Council to not use the allocated $100,000 for Blackhawk Mini -Park
but to distribute the funds among capital improvements for parks and parkland
acquisition. Ayes: Riddle, Crum, Dean, Martin Mitchell. Abstain: Willis,
possible conflict of interest. Unanimous.
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Al Cassady reported that registration for fall programs continues to go well.
Volleyball teams have increased from 58 to 90 - there is still a shortage of
play areas, but they are meeting with the University to negotiate play area.
Rick Ertz has been employed as a half-time SPI Supervisor and will also be
working part-time with various recreation programs.
ASERP began successfully this week with City staff leadership. The program
was approved by the Finance Director and the City Manager. Riddle asked
Cassady to write to Dick Lahr for permission to use Hoover School for first
through sixth grade Saturday basketball programs during December through
April.
Tab Ray, Aquatics Supervisor; highlighted the aquatics program which included
free testing for swimming classes, parents orientation and information session.
There will be a Swim Carnival at the Field House pool on December 17th. It is
anticipated to include children of all ages and will feature water tricks,
acrobatics, etc., and will also include the Swim Club. He added that an
additional aquacizing class has been added and it is anticipated to add another
class in the evening.
Tab reported that the new swimming pool regulations were designed to make them
more positive and human, and are being reviewed by Administration. Both out-
door pools have been closed and post season maintenance and winterizing are
being done. He reported that he, Al and Bob attended the NRPA conference in
Kansas City and felt that they came away with new insight and direction.
Tab presented slides of the Halloween Parade and City Park pool. He pointed
out areas where the leak may be occurring and said that it had been visually
inspected when it was drained. He reported on the methods used to determine
where the leak could be and said the leak has not been detected to date.
Riddle appointed Martin and Mitchell to the Pool Committee, along with Al
Cassady. Showalter said he is not opposed to a new pool facility, however,
an indoor pool will not replace the outdoor pool at City Park. He said that
the City does not need another indoor pool, but the schools do need one.
The Commission and staff discussed this.
Cassady highlighted the changes in the Recreation operating budget. The staff
will ask for an increase in temporary salaries of 48%, however, revenue from
the programs will offset most of the expense. They are looking for programs
for pre-schoolers, including summer camp at City Park, which would involve
aquatics, arts and crafts, and sports activities. Summer camp will be a
full-day, eight hour, program at 750 to $1.00 an hour and will generate
considerable revenue. There will also be a reduction in playground sites
from nine to six because of low attendance.
Recreation supplies costs increased significantly because of added programs;
i.e., balls, trophies, etc. There will also be increases for travel to pro-
fessional conferences. Capital expenditure proposals would include new weight
equipment and program equipment for sports and wellness. All of these increases
will be 'offset by increased revenue.
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Moved by Willis, seconded by Mitchell, to adopt the fee for use of parks by
"non-profit" organizations policy, adding the following to the third paragraph:
(3) That a reasonable fee be charged to a non-profit organization for a fund-
raising recreational event involving either exclusive use of a particular park
area or an unusual degree of city staff time, which fee is to be determined
b_y staff; and deleting the following from the ourth paragraph: at no
fund-raising recreational event be permitted unless the sponsoring organiza-
tion provides to the staff evidence of insurance coverage and a written
indemnification against liability. Unanimous.
Moved by Willis, seconded by Martin, to adjourn at 7:10 p.m
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 15, 1983 1:30 P.M.
SENIOR CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Coen, G. Scott, A. Arneson, J. Williams, C.
Browne, M. Kattchee
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Clover
GUESTS PRESENT: R. Wagner, L. Stock, Council on Elders; Mary Ellen
Huth, Emma Goldman Clinic
STAFF PRESENT: B. Meisel, P. Ducey, B. Bechtoldt
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST MEETING:
A. Arneson moved to approve the Minutes of the August meeting; motion
seconded by Browne. Motion declared carried (6 yes; 1 absent).
COUNCIL OF ELDERS:
R. Wagner introduced Leland Stock, this month's representative to the
Commission from the Council of Elders. M. Slaymaker who attended last
month's meeting reported at the meeting how amazed she was at the number
and variety of things the Commission is concerned with.
Wagner reported that each CoE member is challenged to recruit three
volunteers. CoE members will make a presentation at the Oxford congregate
meal site the last week in October.
Leland discussed three proposals which were submitted by the Publicity
Committee to the Council of Elders meeting on September 14. The first was
adopted by the CoE and the other two are still in discussion stages. The
first was to propose a logo which would capture the spirit of the Center
and aid in recruiting of volunteers. A clasping of hands was suggested as
a logo. The second proposal was to recognize a volunteer of the month.
This, however, was not accepted by CoE because they'did not want to place
one volunteer above the others. The third proposal was to place an
additional bulletin board for the lobby in order to display notices of
activities at the Center and other information which may have missed the
Post deadline.
Because there are continued suggestions given to staff about adding things
to the lobby, B. Meisel recommended that nothing be added to the lobby
until any suggestion has been given substantial thought and discussion.
P. Ducey noted that people rely on the Post for activities information and
are likely to be confused if some information is in the Post and some is on
the bulletin board. B. Meisel said the bulletin board on the ground floor
has ample space for information on activities and events at the Center.
M. Kattchee made a suggestion, following up on a recommendation of the CoE
proposal, that an announcement should be printed right beside the calendar
in the Post encouraging people to check the bulletin board on the ground
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floor for additional information on activities at the Center. J. Williams
moved that the Post board adopt M. Kattchee's suggestion. A. Arneson
seconded the motion; motion declared carried (6 yes; 1 absent).
B. Coen asked J. Williams to serve as a liaison between CoE and the Senior
Center Commission to help develop a logo. G. Scott will assist J.
Williams., Mr. Coen thanked the CoE for their recommendation. The Senior
Center Commission appreciates all of the work they do.
CONGREGATE MEALS UPDATE:
B. Coen told the Nutritional Advisory Board of the Commission's
unhappiness with the new placing of the sign -in sheet. The Nutrition
Board voted against returning the sign -in sheet to their original
location. The Board wanted to keep separate the obligatory items from the
nonobligatory ones. The sign -in sheet is considered nonobligatory.
There is a 25 percent discrepancy between the number of people eating and
the number who sign in on our sheet. When the sign -in sheets were located
closer to the door, in their original location, almost 100 percent of the
diners signed in. One of the Congregate Meals participants phoned
Washington, O.C., to see what was obligatory according to Federal regula-
tions. She was assured that there were no federal sign -in requirements to
participate in congregate meal's. The Commission is upset at the lack of
cooperation by the Nutrition Board in helping us to get an accurate
unduplicated count at the Center.
The Congregate Meals Advisory Committee has asked the Senior Center
Commission to sign a "letter of agreement" to help publicize the Meals
program. The Commissioners concurred that the Center is constantly
promoting the Congregate Meals program as a matter of course so that
signing of a letter is not needed. C.' Browne moved that the Senior
Center Commission not sign the letter of agreement; motion seconded by M.
Kattchee; motion declared carried (6 yes; 1 absent).
SPACE APPLICATION:
Mary Ellen Huth was present to state the Emma Goldman Clinic request to
conduct four one-hour workshops for older men and women to:1) share
information about health and how each individual can play an active role
in her/his health care, and 2) expand the image of the Emma Goldman Clinic
by explaining what the Clinic has to offer to the older adults in our
community. The workshops would be held on Tuesdays before lunch when
people in the Adult Day Program can also participate. A second series of
workshops might also be possible if the program is successful. J.
Williams moved to accept the space application; M. Kattchee seconded the
motion. Motion declared carried (6 yes; 1 absent).
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION:
A. Arneson contacted Mr. Henshaw from Hy -Vee who will prepare a menu and
decorated cake for 180-200 people similar to what Hy -Vee prepared last
year for the same price - $2.50 per person. A11 of the Iowa City banks are
willing to sponsor an "Honor Roil" in the Press -Citizen. This will be the
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names of the Senior Center volunteers for the past year. A. Arneson asked
R. Wagner and M. Kattchee to contact banks in Solon, Oxford, Swisher, and
Lone Tree to see if all of the banks in Johnson County could sponsor the ad
so there would be county participation as well as Iowa City participation.
A. Arneson will encourage the Press -Citizen staff to write a news article
about the volunteers. M. Kattchee and R. Wagner will let B. Meisel know
the results of their contacts.
Brochure - B. Meisel.
B. Coen, M. Clover and G. Scott will be on a committee to create a new
brochure for the Center to replace the current one which has become
outdated.
Woodworking Shop Report - B. Coen and B. Herbers met with "The Prime
Offender" and Jeff, the maintenance man, to clean up the shop. Reminder
signs to keep the place clean have been put up. The Commission hopes to
trade the extra vise for a Shop Vac. Members of the Council of Elders
completely concurred with the improvement made in the shop and the
exchange proposal.
C. Browne left at 3:35 p.m.
Need for Extra Pool Table - A survey that was conducted for 22 days in the
Gameroom did indicate a need for an extra pool table. To make room for
another pool table, the ping-pong table could be put up on the second
floor. G. Scott will teach ping-pong intermittently with some of the
exercise classes. The Commission gave permission to the CoE to pursue
contacts in hopes of a donation of good pool table for the Center.
Card Players - Card players on Sunday wish to play cards at 12 noon in the
Assembly Room. The Congregate Meals Director M. Foster stated that if
there is no one in line to eat at 12:45 p.m., then the card players may use
the tables to play cards on but not before 12:45 as congregate meals are
served from 11:30 to 1:00. Card players can play cards in the Gameroom
before 1:00 p.m. if they wish. The Commission will not recommend any
changes in current policies at this point. The Commission will discuss
the matter further if there are complaints.
Plastic Project - People from the Historic Society say they have a
constant flow of people wanting to have papers preserved in plastic, not
laminated which destroys their historic value. M. Kattchee suggested
volunteers at the Eldercraft Shop might be interested in making plastic
casings and earning money for themselves and the Shop. A. Arneson
suggested Neal Berlin should be informed if this becomes an undertaking.
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE:
A fine Governor's Conference on Volunteerism that Lori Benz and B. Meisel
attended last year in Des Moines, is coming up again. Staff recommends
sending P. Ducey, Kathleen Norris (CoE Chairperson), Mary Slaymaker (head
of Hosts/Guides) and Edith Boldt(co-manager of Eldercraft Shop) to the
conference. It will cost $300 for the day and a half conference. M.
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Kattchee moved to send the four people to this conference by using funds
from the Senior Center Travel Budget. (There is approximately $1,000 left
in the travel budget.) J. Williams seconded the motion; motion declared
carried (5 yes; 2 absent).
Contract for Tour Services - The contract was awarded to Tri-State Tours
out of Cedar Rapids. There will be two tours that will last more than one
day and.four one -day tours. The tours will start in November and continue
through June. Then their contract will be reevaluated. Two volunteers,
Margaret Clover and Carl Pieper will handle all registrations and
arrangements for the tours and be rewarded with free trips.
SEATS New Location - SEATS has now moved upstairs to the second floor.
The ceramics workshop has moved into the former SEATS office. Linoleum
has been put down, the carpet cleaned and a cabinet has been moved in.
Locks are being changed to allow SEATS personnel to have key, access only
to their office and the stairs leading to that office. Administrative
staff will continue to have access to other areas of the building. The
cost is approximately $200 for the electric outlet for the kiln, $150 for
keying, $40 for linoleum. A sink will be moved in at a later time when
funds are available and when there is more participation in the ceramics
workshop.
Parking - The fence in the parking lot was discussed.
Parking spaces are taken by people without Senior Center parking
stickers during the Sunday mealtime. Warnings will be placed on the
offending cars for two weeks. Police will be asked to start issuing
tickets after that.
Matt Eckerman's Van. Mr. Eckerman is handicapped. His driver lets
Mr. Eckerman off at the Washington Street drop-off line and then
parks the van at the Senior Center. Mr. Eckerman then spends time at
the Center and in town. Jeff put a warning note on the van as this
was an inappropriate parking use. Mr. Eckerman complained to the
City Manager about receiving the warning. J. Williams stated no
exception to the parking rule should be made for Mr. Eckerman's
driver. These are established policies and should be followed.
Tour Parking, Staff has previously allowed people who participate in
tours originating from the Senior Center to park in the Senior Center
parking lot. This policy will be changed not to allow tour
participants to park all day at the Senior Center parking lot because
that crowds out the regular participants of the Center. B. Coen
suggested tour participants could park in all -day parking spaces
such as those in the Chauncey Swan lot. M. Kattchee moved to endorse
the policy of using warning tickets and furthermore, to require Jeff
to keep a log of repeat offenders for purposes of evaluating the
policy. J. Williams seconded the motion; motion declared carried (5
yes; 2 absent).
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Management by Objectives - B. Meisel.
Ninety-seven percent of the 1983 fiscal year budget was used at the end of
the fiscal year. Staff has requested the remainder be applied towards a
Public Address system for the entire building.
B. Coen noted that the Commission with the CoE gave a gift of $25 to the
Gift Fund in honor or Lori Benz.
Announcements
Lori and Sterling Benz had a beautiful baby girl named Cristina Marisa.
There will be memorial service for Peg Corbin (the manager of Home
Delivered Meals from Congregate Meals) at the First Baptist Church,
Sunday, September 25, at 3:30 p.m. A memorial fund is being established
for Peg at .the Center. An article will be in the Post announcing the
memorial fund.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
M. Kattchee, Secretary
Minutes reported by B. Bechtoldt.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 1983 4:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bovbjerg, Cavitt, Grimes, Gritsch (left at 5:00 PM),
Pegnetter, Willis, Zastrow (left at 4:45)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Drum (excused), Lyman
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Tiffany, Jehle, Craig, Kelley, Estle Smith,
Carter, Spaziani, Arlet
OTHERS PRESENT: Gladys Benz; Tom Gelman, FRIENDS Liaison
Board President Cavitt called the meeting to order at 4:03 PM. Minutes
of the.Regular meeting of September 22, 1983 were approved. Zastrow/
Gritsch. Disbursements of October 1 and October 15, 1983 were approved.
Zastrow/Grimes. Minutes of the Library Foundation Board meeting of October
5, 1983 were distributed.
The Director reported on the following:
1. The four new terminals for the on-line catalog have been held up
because CLSI is not satisfied with the performance of the new
model.
2. Susan Craig, Coordinator for Technical Services, has been elected
to the Board of the Midwest CLSI User's Group. At their recent
meeting in Chicago, CLSI announced plans for the "2nd generation"
catalog. This new software will make the catalog more accessible
from the keyboard terminals and allow keyword searching.
3. Iowa City Public Library has been invited to join the coalition
for Public Library Research. This proposed group would be
sponsored by the Library Research Center at the University of
Illinois School of Library and Information Science. At a cost
of $1,000 per year, per library, 35 libraries will jointly select
a reiearch'topic annually and the Research Center will conduct the
study. Historically, there has been very little money available
for research on topics of immediate interest to public library
practitioners. I recommend that the Board consider this. The
commitment to participate would be renewed annually.
President Cavitt reported on her attendance at the Iowa Library Association
annual conference and urged all Board members to read the copy of the talk
by Randy Bezanson given at that conference.
Cavitt handed out FRIENDS of the Iowa City Public Library membership forms
to all Baord members whose dues had lapsed and urged them to get their dues
paid - and to consider a gift to the Foundation. The Board of the Foundation
has pledged to contribute $4,000 toward this year's goal of $35,000.
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Pat Forsythe, Foundation Coordinator, reported that the Foundation has
over $11,000 in gifts and pledges, almost 1/3 of their goal for FY84.
Tom Gelman reported that the book sale last weekend brought in S3,500 and
78 new members. This sale in combination with the garage sales last
spring and summer, bring their sale total to 59,500 since the last fall booksale.
The Board reviewed the FY85 budget as submitted by the staff based on
the decisions made at the September Board meeting. There was some discussion
about the 5 expanded service level requests and whether number 1 and 5 should
be dropped and gift funds sought. With the growing dependence on at least
$10,000 per year in unrestricted gift funds for the materials budget. It was
decided not to change any of the ESL's at this time.
The Board reviewed the FY84 first quarter report. Director Eggers pointed
out that increases in service indicators for the first quarter were much
higher than t e ncreases of the first quarter of FY83 - so once again,
there has been no sign of a reduced level of growth in use of the library
services. All other objectives seem to be on target for the first quarter
and no new serious problems or issues have surfaced.
Judy Kelley, Coordinator of Youth Services, explained the need for a new
policy on Unattended Children and/or Disruptive Behavior and reviewed the
staff ideas and research that went into the development of the proposed
policy. Both the Board and the staff recognized that one of the main
obstacles will be making the public aware of such a policy once it is
adopted. After a brief review, the Board decided to'postpone full
discussion and adoption until the November meeting and try to get some
pre -and post -meeting publicity on both the need for the policy and the
content of the policy itself.
The Director reviewed the procedures for personnel classification under the
new AFSCME contract and asked the Board if they wished to increase their
involvement under this process or to continue the policy of delegating
all personnel issues to the Director. The Board agreed that they did not
want to change the present policy.
On a motion by Grimes, seconded by Bovbjerg, the Board approved an
expenditure of $1,600 from the Gifts and Bequest Fund to purchase the
off -air taping rights for the PBS series History of the Vietnam War.
It was pointed out that the date for the next Regular Board Meeting is
Thursday, November 17, not November 18 as printed on the October agenda.
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.
Joao ly Eggers, Recorders
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OCTOBER 5, 1983 7:30 PM
CIVIC CENTER LAW LIBRARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Willis, Lewis, McGuire, Nelson, Rausch, Knarr, Gerleman,
Fountain
MEMBERS ABSENT: Boutelle, Scott, Oehmke
STAFF PRESENT: Moen, Burkett
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
Recommend that the Iowa City Riverfront Commission submit a proposal for CDBG
funds to update the Sturgis Ferry Park Plans.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM by Chairperson Lewis.
Minutes of the September 7, 1983, meeting need the following change: page 3,
6th paragraph, last word "expecting" change to "accepting." Willis moved and
Gerleman seconded to approve the amended minutes. The motion carried
unanimously.
RECAP WALK FROM CRANDIC PARK TO EDGEWATER PARK
Moen stated three Commission members, Knarr, Nelson and McGuire, attended the
walk and explained that the walk started on the Crandic right-of-way and
continued along the tracks.until the group reached Clear Creek. At times the
area had an abundance of.brush and was marshy. Although a path is feasible, the
project could be expensive; namely, a bridge would need to be constructed at the
creek. The group found the following problems:
1. Dumped concrete is hardening; vegetation is dying in that area;
2. A "crude" boat ramp has been constructed behind one business; and
3. Asphalt from the L.L. Palling Company is approaching the river bank.
Nelson stated that the bridge will be the main expense. For a 40 to 45 foot
bridge he approximated the cost to be between $50,000 and $60,000. Willis said
that to acquire the land for the right-of-way will be expensive as none of it is
owned by the City; the majority is owned by the railroad. He further stated that
Crandic Park is leased by the City from the railroad. Lewis said that
businesses along the proposed path could be contacted and they could rectify the
problems in their area. Gerleman said the bottom line was funding.
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - AVAILABILITY OF WORK CREW
Moen stated that information from Peg McElroy indicates that there is a six
person crew available on a short-term basis. The crew is available for two
hours a day, five days a week.
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Rausch stated that, at this time, the water was low along the riverbed. He said
that the area along the river channel needs to be cleaned. Rausch moved to
request to the Mayor's Youth Employment Program that if a work crew is
available, have the crew clear the area along the Burlington Street and Highway
6 bridge on both sides of the channel. Nelson seconded. The motion passed
unanimously.
Lewis asked the Commission to think about other areas that needed work and if
anything comes to mind the Commission would be open to other suggestions.
DISCUSSION OF 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Moen reviewed the memo circulated to the Commission regarding the availability
of CDBG funds and the tentative Sturgis. Ferry Park proposal. Moen said that
fill from the new law school site was not used because 1) the contractor found he
could sell the fill rather than just give it away and 2) the Airport Commission
was concerned with the berm build-up due to runway approaches. Moen reported
that berm construction was requested to shield the transit building from the
park. Project GREEN was concerned that this was going to be done without
consideration of the plans made by Stanley Consultants of Muscatine. Project
GREEN recommended that the Iowa City Riverfront Commission oversee the develop-
ment plans of Sturgis Ferry Park.
Lewis stated that because this area was once used as a landfill, the site is
still shifting. There are low places in the park that pool and collect water. A
main concern is that things will be done to the park without knowing how the
landfill will shift within the next 5-10 years. She stated that Project GREEN
views Sturgis Ferry Park as an attractive approach to Iowa City. Lewis said she
would like to see the site further developed in a passive sense as the soil is
not stabilized. Moen stated that prior CDBG expenditures on the site are the
gazebos and boat ramp. Lewis reported the request from Project GREEN is for the
Riverfront Commission to seek funds for updated development plans for the site.
Moen stated that the cost estimates for updating the plans lie between $1500 and
$2500. Willis stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requesting CDBG
funds for Miller Park. He felt that the Riverfront Commission project request
will be viewed with that request. Gerleman commented that it was the Riverfront
Commission's responsibility to put forth a proposal and then let CCN determine
whether we can get the money. He felt it was a worthy project.
Rausch moved and Gerleman seconded to submit an application for CDBG funds to
update the Sturgis Ferry Park Plans. Unanimous.
Lewis ended discussion by commenting that the more cooperative bodies we have
working together (e.g. Project GREEN and Riverfront Commission) the more we can
accomplish.
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Commission reviewed the letter regarding conservation easements received
from Mr. William Meardon.
Moen said a postcard reminding riverfront property owners of the October 18
public meeting would be sent a week before the meeting. Moen scheduled a
meeting with Hudson and Boyle to discuss conservation easements with them.
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Lewis stated that feedback she has received from some of the riverfront property
owners was that they were worried about a pedestrian walkway developing if
conservation easements are obtained. She also stated that copies of the Army
Corps of Engineers' publication on rip -rapping and bank stabilization would be
helpful to the property owners.
Nelson suggested that the Commission needs feedback from the property owners as
to what the owners want the Commission to check into as far as riverfront
problems are concerned. He stressed the need for two-way communication.
Gerleman suggested that in the opening remarks at the October 18 meeting a
statement could be made about the Commission's interest in citizen input. Lewis
stated distribution of a card with Moen's office number would be good.
Name tags identifying the Commission members were recommended. Nelson stressed
the need for the Commission and riverfront property owners to work together and
not against one another.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Rausch asked what was occurring with the bikeway along Rocky Shore Drive. Moen
stated that a bid had been accepted and that work on the site had proceeded.
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 PM.
i Minutes taken by: Lois Burkett, Minute Taker
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