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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-02 Bd Comm minutes�r k/ , r, MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD DECEMBER 10, 1981, 8:30 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Goldene Haendel, Carol Karstens, Mark Koenig, Mike Farran Rachel Dennis MEMBERS ABSENT: none STAFF PRESENT: David Brown, Khris Lawton, David Malone, Kelley Vezina, Judy Hoard, Michael Kucharzak SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Goldene Haendel called the meeting to order. Mark Koenig moved that the minutes from the previous Board meeting be approved, and this motion was seconded by Carol Karstens. APPEAL OF MR. BERNIE BARBER Others present: Bernie Barber 1 David Malone reported on five violations he cited at Mr. Barber's property, 114 Evans on November 3, 1981. They are as follows: 1. the ceiling height in the third floor room which ranges from 6' 1011 down to almost 5'. Chapter 17-5.N.(4) 2. fire exit from the third and second floor. Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(f) 3. in the east basement room there is a lack of approximately 1.2 square feet of window area in relation to the floor area. Chapter 17-5.J. 4. there is no lavatory in the first floor half bath, although there is a kitchen sink within approximately 12' to 13' of the half bath. Chapter 17-S.E. 5. There is no smoke detector in the east basement room. Chapter 17-6.0. Mr. Barber stated, concerning the ceiling height appeal on the third floor room, that it is an attic room that the previous owner insulated and sheet rocked and completely finished, therefore, there isn't any way to change it, short of blocking it off. He also stated that as far as the fire exit from the third floor room, there would be no need for it if the Board does not grant the variance on the ceiling height in that room. Mr. Barber stated that the lavatory in the half bath is a case where the stool shouldn't have been placed in that room because it isn't big enough, but to put a sink in there now would just be something to bump your chin on. David -Malone stated that the room is 2.5' by 4', so it is less than 10 square feet. Mr. Barber stated that he did not own the building at the time the stool was placed in this room. He felt that it was not workable to place a sink in it now. Goldene Haendel suggested that the board consider the violations one at a time, beginning with the ceiling height. MICROFILMED BY "JORMMICR#LAB- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIYES I _y J MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD DECEMBER 10, 1981 PAGE TWO It was related that this room was used only for sleeping and it met all light and ventilation requirements. The room is a typical attic room with plenty of head room to get to it. It was noted by Goldene Haendel that if the board granted a variance on the ceiling height that they would then have to deal with the question of second egress. Mr. Barber did not question the necessity j of the need for a fire exit, especially on the third floor. He said that he would not quarrel with putting a fire exit in, if the Board granted a variance on the ceiling height. Carol Karstens moved that a variance be granted provided that the room be used only for sleeping purposes and not for i cooking. Mark Koenig seconded the motion. David Brown suggested that Mr. Barber should withdraw his appeal of the fire exit from the second and third floor. Mr. Barber then withdrew his appeal concerning fire exits. The next appeal discussed was the lack of required natural light in the east basement room. The room is 1.2 square feet short of having 8% window area. The room has it's own entrance and bathroom but no cooking facilities. The room meets code concerning ventilation. Mr. Barber stated that it is not a physical impossibility to make this room meet code but economically it would not be feasible. Mark Koenig moved that the variance be granted and the motion was seconded by Carol Karstens. David Malone reported on the next item concerning no lavatory in the f first floor half bath. He read the code to the Board for their interpretation The question was raised by Mark Koenig as to whether the bathroom could be expanded. Mr. Barber said that it was structurally impossible. Mr. Barber related that he had measured to see if he could put a very small sink in this room but he felt that it would not be feasible. Mark Koenig stated that the options were: grant the variance or remove the stool. Mark Koenig made a motion that the Board table the appeal until such time when Mr. Barber could look into a corner sink and if he finds that it would not be feasible the Board could look at it again. Carol Karstens seconded 1 that motion. The Board gave Mr. Barber 90 days to look into the corner sink and get back to the Board with his findings. The next appeal was concerning no smoke detector in the east basement room Mr. Barber withdrew this appeal. David Brown was excused at this time and his Assistant Khris Lawton was 1L introduced as the legal representative. Mike Farran was excused from the Board so that he could represent himself in an appeal. Rachel Dennis arrived and took his place on the Board. APPEAL OF MIKE FARRAN Others present: Mike Farran Judy Hoard reported that she did a licensing inspection of 824 E. Burlington on November 1, 1981. She cited several violations, one of which Hr. Farran j. 141CROFILIIED BY 1 -JORM - MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES _M MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD DECEMBER 10, 1981 PAGE THREE - is appealing, the ceiling height in apartment X93 which is 6'931". This is a third floor apartment with a sloping ceiling. The room meets the necessary light and ventilation requirements. Carol Karstens made a motion to grant a variance of 17-5.N.(4)(a) lack of required ceiling height. The motion was seconded by Mark Koenig. Mike Farran rejoined the Board for the rest of the session. f I APPEAL OF RON JOHNSON Others present: Ron Johnson Kelley Vezina reported that on October 9, 1981, he conducted the licensing inspection of 929-293, Maiden Lane, he noted violations and drew floor plans. On October 16, 1981; he served Ron Johnson with his violation letter and 4 then on October 21, 1981, received an appeal letter dealing with 17.5.N.(4) t lack of minimum ceiling height in unit 929, the west bedroom. The room has a flat ceiling which measures 6'9". Ron Johnson mentioned that when he remodeled the property, an inspection was conducted and the structure complied with the Housing Code. Mark Koenig moved to grant the variance. Carol Karstens seconded the motion. APPEAL OF DEAN PRICE jOthers present: Kent Swain, Dean Price Judy Hoard reported that she did a licensing inspection on September 23, 1981, at 625 E. Davenport. This was the first licensing inspection for this structure and she did encounter several structural violations that were cited. Mr. Price is appealing the lack of required ceiling height in the first floor south unit. The unit has a ceiling height of 6110" to 6110k". The ceiling height was the only structural deficiency in this unit. Dean Price related that the cost to correct this violation was too great and that he would probably have to close the unit if the Board did not grant the variance. Mark Koenig moved to grant the variance. Carol Karstens seconded the motion. L APPEAL OF ED GENTZLER Others present: Ed Gentzler Judy Hoard reported that she did an inspection at 209-093, N. Lucas on October 29, 1981. This was a licensing inspection. Mr. Gentzler is appealing one violation that was cited, which is the lack of required ceiling height in I i I� f MICROFILMED BY "JORM- MICR#LAB 1j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I I -- /e 9 1 _y J 11 7�, 1 f' i MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD DECEMBER 10, 1981 PAGE FOUR the third floor room, in the second floor apartment. This is a sloping ceiling which does reach 7' at the peak but then comes down to 51. Mr. i Gentzler stated that this was one of the nicer rooms in the entire house with good ventilation and it's own thermostat. There is a fire escape coming down from this room. This room has been rented for over three years. The question was raised by Rachel Dennis of whether the Board should grant a variance for this particular room without mentioning the need for a smoke detector in the event the room was used as a bedroom. Inspector Hoard stated that she had cited as a violation, the need for a smoke detector if the third floor was used as a sleeping room. Mr. Gentzler agreed to put in a smoke detector. Carol Karstens•moved that a variance be granted with the requirement that the room not be used for any kind of cooking but only as a sleeping room or as a study. Rachel Dennis seconded the motion. Rachel Dennis moved to adjourn the meeting. Mike Farran seconded the motion. Motion was approved. n / I' APPROVED BY: 1 1 i � 1 i141CROFILMED BY i...._i. "JORM"'MIC R#CAB- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES io 9 f J� MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1981 4:00 P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Terry, Pepper, Madsen, Eskin MEMBERS ABSENT: Johnson OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Daly, Co -Director of Access Iowa City (AIC); Connie Tiffany, Assistant Director of the Iowa City Public Library; Kalergis, Hindman, Blough from Hawkeye CableVision and Lou Benjamin from the Journalism Department of. the University of Iowa I STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer, Melling i RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None. MATTERS PENDING COUNCIL -COMMISSION DISPOSITION: The Extension Policy which is being negotiated between the American Television and Communications Corporation (ATC) and the City legal staff will be formulated by Hawkeye CableVision will need to be approved by the BTC and the City Council. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: j Pepper's and Madsen's positions will both be up in March of 1982. The j NFLCP (National Federation of Local Cable Programmers) regional meeting will be held in Iowa City on April 16, 17 and 18, 1982. A hearing on the ? county's cable TV ordinance will be held January 7, 1982, 7:30 P.M. at Sabin School. Good publicity for public access cable TV was credited to an article by John Munson of the Iowa City Press -Citizen. Shaffer i suggested dates of March 9, 1982 for the Annual Input and Review hearing and April 6, 1982 for the Triannual Review of the cable franchise. Shaffer received eight complaints during the last month. No response has been received from ATC concerning the Extension Policy. Hawkeye now has 9300 subscribers; 7900 from Iowa City. The UPI news service has been switched to AP news service. Blough reported some progress in getting CBS Arts and CNN for Iowa City. Kalergis presented a handout describing total access programming produced the previous month. Madsen suggested a survey to determine access viewership and benefits to the community. .BTC received cable TV budget; endorsed the BTS proposal and suggested supporting a one-half time library position to support public access and a fund for maintenance and repair of the library's public access equipment. The BTC expressed great concern over the air conditioning problem in Hawkeye's control room in the library. The BTC suggested the problem seems to have stemmed from the architect's oversight or errors. r ) MICROFILMED BY i _JORM MICR#LAB" ~ I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I � L � I _4 Broadband Tele,.ommunications Commission December 15, 1981 Page 2 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 4:12 P.M. MINUTES: Moved by Terry, seconded by Eskin to approve minutes. Minutes unanimously i approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: i f Dan Daly said several members of AIC and Hawkeye went to Milwaukee for the NFLCP regional conference on December 4, 5 and 6, 1981. They convinced everyone that the next NFLCP regional meeting should be held in Iowa City i on April 16, 17 and 18, 1982. i Mr. Daly also mentioned that there will be a public hearing concerning the - county cable TV ordinance on January 7, 1982, 7:30 P.M. at Sabin School. SPECIALIST'S REPORT: Shaffer handed out copies of an article that appeared in the Iowa City j Press -Citizen. This article was about the access cable TV channels in I( Iowa City, their value and their potential. Shaffer distributed the Council's budget hearing timetable. The BTS will present the proposed cable budget on January 25, 1982 at 6:15 P.M. Shaffer suggested some possible dates for upcoming events. Tuesday, March 9, 1982 for the Annual Input and Review hearing; Tuesday, March 16 is the BTC meeting; Tuesday, April 6, 1982 for the Triannual Review; April 16, 17 i and 18 for the NFLCP regional meeting and Tuesday, April 20 is the BTC meeting. It was decided that, if possible, the Annual Input and Review hearing and the Triannual Review would be cablecast live, Several advertising avenues for letting the public know about these events were discussed. The previously discussed form of advertising was an information sheet to be included in Hawkeye's billing statement. This was voted down due to the cost factor (2k4 per envelope). Blough of Hawkeye i said he would be willing to consider putting a line in the billing statement that would publicize these events. Also articles in the papers, making use of the access channels and handouts and posters were discussed. L Shaffer received eight complaints last month. Three of these dealt with concerned interference on two or three of the cable channels. There is no way to recompense subscribers for loss of partial service in the present ordinance. Another complaint concerned having a cable drop buried, which was resolved. A fifth complaint involved someone being able to receive cable which was also resolved. The remainder of complaints dealt with the as yet undetermined extension policy. I� 141CROFILMED BY i JORM. MICRbLAB J s..� � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i � II I u Broadband Tele,om unications Commission December 15, 1981 Page 3 Shaffer mentioned there are projects being formulated with Professors Ascroft and Bennett from the School of Journalism so that more programming may be produced for the access channels, and particularly the government channel. Shaffer said Kalergis and he were discussing putting together a handout that would describe all of the services and equipment offered by the city, company and library. This handout would be for the public since there has been some confusion expressed by some citizens as to who offers what services. Shaffer said he would send copies of his Goals and Objectives and his Program Division Statement to all the BTC Commissioners when completed. PROGRESS UPDATE ON HAWKEYE EXTENSION POLICY: Shaffer said ATC has still not responded to the communication sent to them by Iowa City Assistant Attorney Brown suggesting a meeting to take place to discuss the extension policy. Berlin has not yet contacted ATC. HAWKEYE'S REPORT: S Hawkeye is reviewing the end of their fiscal year, and an end to the first !' 18 months of operation in Iowa City. They are now making projections for system construction and changes for the next year, and Blough would furnish those to the Commission when they are completed. Hawkeye now has 9300 subscribers; 7900 in Iowa City; 200 in University ` j Heights and 1200 in Coralville. Projections for 1982 show a total I subscriber base of 10,300 out of a possible 15,500 subscribers in Iowa City (approximately a 8600 of these subscribers would be from Iowa City). The UPI news service channel has been switched to AP news service. It was j i decided the AP news service would be an overall much better product. i f The weather channel will be changed to a better, more detailed picture service in the coming year as well. j Blough reported progress in getting the CBS Arts channel for Iowa City. Blough projected getting CBS Arts in the first quarter of 1982. Blough i said that ATC is negotiating to get CNN as wel1. Iowa City may have CNN by the end of the second quarter of 1982. I Satcom IIIR satellite has been sent into orbit and several of Hawkeye's channels will be switched from Satcom 1 to Satcom IIIR. Pepper mentioned there had been some commitment expressed in the original ATC proposal in offering a foreign language channel and that Iowa Citians had expressed interest in receiving it as well. One of the remaining channels may be reserved for this service. Blough said that with the addition of CBS Arts there would be three open channels left on cable, one of which is unusable (channel 12). It was MICROFILMED BY l i 1 JORM MICR6LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 1 r Broadband Tele. jmunications Commission December 15, 1981 Page 4 suggested that soon the BTC and Hawkeye should be considering how many channels will be left open and what services should be provided on these last channels. Pepper suggested the stock market channel does not run during prime time hours and that something else could be put on the channel when it is not being used. Kalergis distributed a handout describing the access programs being made and the amount of programming being produced (see BTC file with City Clerk). The handout outlines problems Hawkeye was having, including getting tapes back from some producers. It was suggested notices be sent out after the first month the tape is checked out to avoid letting the tape be out for months before being tracked down. NEW BUSINESS: Terry said both Pepper's and Madsen's positions will be up in March of 1982. Pepper will be in Boston for the next four or five months. Terry suggested Pepper reapply for his position, since he has been and continues to be very helpful in assisting the Iowa City system reach its potential. Pepper indicated he was interested in reapplying. Madsen discussed her interest in seeing the access channels, their use and users studied and surveyed in the year ahead. Madsen said she believes it is important to know that some kind of work on the part of the City (and that the company could participate) to determine who is watching the access channels, why they are or are not watching; who is using the access equipment, etc. This would be in an effort to determine who and how much of Iowa City is or has benefited from the cable access system. Others agreed and discussed possible approaches to surveying, one method being making use of the survey class being taught in the Broadcasting and Film Department next semester. Some interest was expressed in surveying the viewership of all cable channels as well. COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION: A. 1983 Cable TV Related Budget: Shaffer said he had entered into the computer the 13 year City payback plan and $10,000 in the access support fund for the BTS budget as the BTC had recommended. The money requested by the Library will not show up in this budget but will be a separate proposal in the Library budget (Tiffany presented the Library proposal for funding and reimbursement). Helling said when the City Manager completes his recommendations on the BTS budget he would give those to the BTS who can send them to the BTC. Helling said he, Berlin, Shaffer, Tiffany and Eggers have met and some agreements were made regarding the Library's request from the franchise fee. Shaffer has also let Berlin know what the BTC concerns were regarding the BTS and BTC budgets. These will all be taken into consideration in the budget process. Helling said any //0 1 1 VIICRor ILMED BY JORM MICR(JLAB- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � _�o r Broadband Telecummunications Commission December 15, 1981 Page 5 further recommendations or changes could be made at the hearing before the City Council. Daly complimented the efforts of the BTC, BTS and the Library. He suggested a chunk of the franchise fee be set aside as a contingency fund so that other decision might be made after the triannual review and at other points during the year. The BTC requested that all allocations from the franchise fee (the Library, the BTS, the BTC, etc) be shown on the same budget printout. Helling said he would see if that could be done. It was also decided not to allocate all the funds expected from the franchise fee. Further, the BTC agreed to support a one-half time position for the Library to support cable public access related activities and $5,000 for the Library public access equipment for a maintenance and replacement fund. B. BTC Representation on the Program Advisory Committee: This item was tabled until the next BTC meeting. C. Hawkeye Control Room Air Conditioning Situation in the Library; Tiffany, Assistant Director of the Library, discussed a letter drafted by the City Attorney Jansen to Hawkeye. The letter states it is his interpretation of the contract that it is Hawkeye's responsibility to rectify the air conditioning needs of the control room. Pepper suggested this may be a matter for the attorneys to settle. Tiffany suggested she was hoping the BTC could help resolve the situation. Blough said air flow changes in the system (from 10% to 100%) in the control room area may affect the air conditioning needs of the control room. Blough has sent a letter to the Library Board stating Hawkeye believes it is the Library's responsibility to maintain Hawkeye's area in a "tenantable" condition, which to Hawkeye means adequate air conditioning. Terry and Pepper expressed dismay at the architects not having included adequate designs for the TV studio and control room. It was their impression the lack of air conditioning was the architects' error. The only way the current situation can be corrected is by the addition of a separate air conditioning unit. There was some discussion that the terminology in the original discussions meant something different to all parties concerned. Discussion of the studio meant a control room as well to Hawkeye, but not to the Library. This may have caused the initial problems. The Library purchased a separate cooling unit for their control room after they moved in an determined the air conditioning system would not handle the needs of the equipment. HLM advised the same for the equipment in Hawkeye's control room. Pepper noted this was after the MICROFILMED BY "JORM MOCR46LAB" CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES ` I POO _y Broadband Telecommunications Commission December 15, 1981 Page 6 fact though, and that a cooling system could have been designed to cool this area initially. Blough emphasized although both the Library and Nawkeye were not in agreement on this one issue, that overall the relationship was working and that they would continue to try and maintain this good relationship. Tiffany expressed concern that this was not the problem of the architects error. The Commission expressed great concern for the problem and they believed that there seemed to be some errors made by the architects involved, ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Madsen, seconded by Eskin to adjourn. Unanimously approved. Adjournment at 6:30 PM.. Respectfully subel ted, William Drew Shaff r Broadband Telecommunications Specialist MICROFILMED BY -JORM__MICR+LAB_ ._... _.�...-� (` CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES M //D 0 r IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION Iowa City Civic Center January 19, 1982 Members Present: Redick, Dieterle, Saeugling Members Absent: Phipps, George Staff Present: Zehr, Brown, Wright Guests Present: D. Blum, C. Neuzil, Dr. Full, E.K. Jones, Mrs. Jones, C. Barker, S. Sonner (DI) The minutes of the December 10, 1981, meeting were considered and approved. Manager Zehr presented the bills for the month and explained them briefly. The bills were approved for payment as presented. In regard to the United Hangar office space, Zehr reported the wiring and heating system have been checked and found to be adequate. The rent is now three months in steers, and a letter of intent to terminate the lease has been sent to the rentor by Attorney Brown. If the rent is not paid in full ten days after the date of the letter, the tenant will be evicted. The commission instructed Zehr to advertise and/or take steps to find a new tenant if and when the current lease is terminated. Attorney Brown reported the leases with the Iowa City Flying Service are still being negotiated and explained the contents of a letter dated January 7, 1982, which contained the commission's counter -proposal. Mr. Barker, representing the Iowa City Flying Service, said the Flying Service would accept the counter- proposal, except for the rental rates for the T -hangars. Barker proposed altern- ative rates for the T -hangars, and also suggested the Flying Service not be asked to pay rent for T -hangars which they are, in turn, unable to rent. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the rates, the suggestion, and who should keep the list of parties waiting for hangar space. Mr. BIum pointed out that, if the Flying Service's suggested rates are accepted, the increase over the next five years would actually by 20%, not 50%. He proposed that a clause be inserted in the lease to provide that, if the Flying Service is unable to rent a hangar for a certain period of time, the commission would then be able to rent the space to another party. Mr. Barker proposed that Mr. Brown try to draft a document that would reflect the intent of the discussion; Barker would then inspect the document and they would try to come to an agreement. This was agreed to by the commission. Zehr reported the commission members and manager plan to meet with the City Council on January 21 to work out the details of the proposed FY -83 budget.. Chairperson Redick had nothing to report, but did commend Manager Zehr for his dedication and hard work during the recent winter snow storms and sub -zero temperatures. There was no input from the public. Saeugling moved the commission go into executive session in order to discuss the pending litigation; second by Redick; the motion carried. At the end of the executive session the meeting was again opened to the public. There was no additional business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Recorder: Priscilla Wright 141CROFILI4ED BY JORM MICR#LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14014V 1 _y r MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JANUARY 13, 1982 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Vanderhoef, Slager, Harris, Milligan MEMBERS ABSENT: Barker STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Franklin, Behrman FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: V-8123. The application submitted by Control Products Company for a va�ce to Section 8.10.35.6 to allow the use of neon or internally lighted signs and paper or other opaque signs in the windows of Control Products Company doing business as Central Pharmacy was approved under the dimensional restrictions specified in Section 8.10.35.785 for CO and C1 districts. Neon or internally lighted signs shall be permitted only to the extent of a total area of four square feet for the building. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Harris called the meeting to order. Boothroy called the roll. Harris outlined the procedures followed by the Board of Adjustment. VARIANCE ITEMS: V-8123. Public hearing on an application submitted by Control Products of mpany for a variance to Section 8.10.35.6 to allow additional signage at 701 E. Davenport Street. Franklin described the location of Central Pharmacy and the request to allow signage on the glass areas of the operation. The staff recommended that the variance be granted., stating that this recommendation was consistent with the reasoning of the previous decision that the nonconform- ing use may be allowed to remain, that reasonable signage was necessary for the continuance of the use, and that the signage allowed in a Cl or CO zone was an appropriate measure of what is reasonable. Franklin stated that, if a variance was granted, the Board should specify that neon signs would be allowed, as the present interpretation of the Code considered neon signs to be externally illuminated and thereby prohibited if visible from the right-of-way. Harris wondered if there was a precedent for dealing with either each pane of glass or the entire facade when considering the signage area. Franklin stated that the Code specified that signage not exceed 25 1� Ir MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LAB' r j CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JAANUARY 13, 1982 Ola Fincke, 402 N. Dodge, spoke against granting the variance. Fincke opposed neon signs in particular, stating that other similar businesses did not use neon signs and seemed to claim no hardships. Fincke objected to the precedent which would be established should neon signage be allowed. Fincke stated that she owns the property directly north of the business and all of her windows face the business. Rogers spoke again in favor of this item, saying that Sheker was doing a fine job in the store. Roberts again spoke in favor of this item, saying that the illumination caused by the signage was not all that much. Roberts stated that her nephew was going to request that a telephone booth be reinstated on that corner with an all-night light in it. /1/o2 - MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RI'�LA B ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i X 1 J _y percent of the area of a window upon which the sign is affixed or four square feet in area, whichever is less. Boothroy stated that there was no precedent. Vanderhoef asked if the variance was necessary only for the neon signage and Franklin stated that the variance was needed to allow any on-site signs in the window. Harris asked if anyone was present to speak in favor of this item. Kermit Sheker, operator of Central Pharmacy of 701 E. Davenport Street, i stressed the need for additional signage as part of an adequate advertis- ing program to allow a viable business. Harris asked if the request was to allow a certain amount of signage for each pane of glass. Sheker stated that all of the glass area would be utilized on occasion with i nothing being necessarily permanent. Harris wondered if the neon signs would only be lit during the hours of operation and Sheker said yes. Harley Rogers, 524 N. Lucas, spoke in favor of this item, stating that the new store was an asset to the community and should be allowed advertis- ing signage. i' Doris Walden, 812 E. Bloomington, spoke in favor of this item, stating that the immaculate establishment was an improvement over past businesses at the same location and was a handy place to do one's shopping, especially ` in bad weather. Milligan asked how far from the store Walden lived. Walden replied that she lived two blocks away. ( Lois Roberts, 730 Bloomington, spoke in favor of the variance request, i stating that the store was very clean and should be allowed any kind of a signage. i Alene Kacena, 713 E. Davenport, spoke in favor of this item. Kacena stated that she lives three doors away from the store and is on medication. Kacena stressed the handiness and cleanliness of the store. J { Harris asked if anyone was present who wished to speak against this item. Ola Fincke, 402 N. Dodge, spoke against granting the variance. Fincke opposed neon signs in particular, stating that other similar businesses did not use neon signs and seemed to claim no hardships. Fincke objected to the precedent which would be established should neon signage be allowed. Fincke stated that she owns the property directly north of the business and all of her windows face the business. Rogers spoke again in favor of this item, saying that Sheker was doing a fine job in the store. Roberts again spoke in favor of this item, saying that the illumination caused by the signage was not all that much. Roberts stated that her nephew was going to request that a telephone booth be reinstated on that corner with an all-night light in it. /1/o2 - MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RI'�LA B ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i X 1 J _y r BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JANUARY 13, 1982 PAGE 3 Harris letter commentedhat a favortofion theovarianceout l00 hadnames and a b been presentedptomtthe he Board. Walden wondered at the nuisance of the store lights when compared to the glare of the corner streetlight. Slager restated the need to specify both neon and paper signs if the variance was granted. Milligan asked if the City was engaged in a campaign to remove all neon signs in commercial zones. Boothroy replied that a survey was being undertaken currently. Harris expressed concern at interpreting whether neon signs were internally or externally lit.signs. Milligan stated that it would be more appropriate for the Board to allow the type of signage normally permitted in a CO or C1 zone. Boothroy explained that the staff recommendation was written prior to the inter- pretation of neon signs as being externally illuminated. Boothroy estatedered thatif a it couldabeecould limitedbto aanted specificyto this business. use. Harris again asked for direction in interpreting a window as per pane or the continuous face of the building. Franklin stated that the Zoning Inspector had been asked if a door was a window and was told that a window is that which is defined by borders of windowpane, so the door is a window. Fincke asked what hardship would be sustained if neon signs were not allowed. Harris explained that the pharmacy, as a non -conforming use, was entitled to a reasonable amount of signage. Milli7an expressed concern over a precedent being set based on the Board s opinion of neon signs. The Board again discussed the interpre- tation of neon signs as externally lighted signs. Walden and Rogers again voiced their support. Sheker stated that the City Attorney had suggested applying for a variance as one route to follopaperwand signs. Harrised twonderedriifthe oadatheetermddrss h"papereof sign"eon s ins and wasadequate. Vanderhoef moved that a variance be granted to allow use of neon and paper signs in the windows of Control Products Company doing business as Central Pharmacy...Slager seconded. Milligan moved that the words neon and paper be removed and just the word "signs" remain in the motion. Harris permit secoan nded they lighted tion °open"hsignaandskedBoothroyif the nsaid yes. motion would Harris stated that the.Board could not, without being petitioned formally, conveyector gard to neonwsigns. Boothroy statedretation the Zoning that, ifsSheker was ld use denied i hat th denied aneon sign IAICROFILMCD BY JORM MICRQLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES I I I iiia, _V BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT' JANUARY 13, 1982 PAGE 4 by the Zoning Inspector, that he could come before the Board and ask for r, i MICROFILMED CY 11 JORM MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I 1 ! _.0 U J� an interpretation. Harris stated that the Board has not to date been asked to render an interpretation of whether neon is internally or externally illuminated. Sheker argued that the Zoning Inspector had told him that all of the signs were at variance with the Code and he was requesting that neon signs, as well as paper signs, be considered. Milligan stated that his motion dealt with the issue - it did not allow s E neon signs as they were not allowed in CO and C1 zones. t Harris determined that the Board was being asked to grant space for neon d signs and stated that he was in favor of limiting the area of neon signs. The previous motion was withdrawn by Vanderhoef and Slager and a new motion was made by Vanderhoef. Vanderhoef moved that a variance to Section 8.10.35.6 to allow the use of neon or internally lighted signs and paper or other opaque signs in the windows of Control Products Company doing business as Central Pharmacy be approved under the dimen- sional restrictions specified in Section 8.10.35.785 for CO and C1 districts. Neon or internally lighted signs should be permitted only to the extent of a total area of four square feet for the window space of the entire building. Slager seconded. Milligan expressed concern that a definition of neon was not in the section of the Code for which the variance was being requested. Harris called for a vote. The motion carried unanimously. Harris explained the appeal procedure. Vanderhoef moved that the minutes of December 9, 1981, be approved as circulated. Milligan seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Franklin announced that the next meeting would be Thursday, January 28, 1982, and not Wednesday, January 27, 1982. 1 The meeting a urned at 6:45 p.m. r� Taken by Sara B4ehra �Approved by: l� oot ecret r, i MICROFILMED CY 11 JORM MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I 1 ! _.0 U J� MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 1982 7:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS i MEMBERS PRESENT: Phelan, Jordan, Jakobsen, Blum, Seward MEMBERS ABSENT: Horton, Scott I STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, doito, Knight I I f RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: Z-8110. That the application submitted by Telford Larew for the rezoning of an € approximately 5 acre tract of land from M2 to M1 located at 1900 S. Riverside Drive be denied. That the ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, regulating mobile home parks, and the ordinance amending Section 8.10.3 Definitions and 8.10.26A Permitted Accessory Uses, and adding Section 8.10.10.1 Manufactured Housing - Residential Zone to the zoning ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa be approved subject to those changes discussed. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Jakobsen called the meeting to order, and asked if anyone was present to speak on any item not on the agenda. No one responded. Z-8109. Public discussion of an applicationsubmitted by Kenneth and Shirley Fans -haw for the rezoning of an approximately .35 acre tract of land from RIB to C2 located at 1014 and 1016 Hudson Street; 45 day limitation period: waived. Jakobsen stated that the applicant had requested deferral of this item because they could not attend tonights meeting. Blum moved for deferral, and it passed unanimously. Z-8710. Public discussion of an application submitted by Telford Larew for the rezan ng of an approximately 5 acre tract of land from M2 to Ml located at 1900 S. Riverside Drive; 45 day limitation period: 1/18/82. Knight explained that unless the 45 day limitation period was waived, the Commission would have to take action on this item tonight. Jakobsen asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak to this matter. Telford Larew explained that he had tried to rent the building on this property to a viable commercial use, but had not been successful. He pointed out that the rent from this property was needed to pay property taxes and property payments for this year. He further stated that he felt there was no reason which had been stated to make his property remain in the most restrictive zone which Iowa City had. He pointed out that other areas in similar proximity have residential uses //3 i� P 141CROFIL14ED BY J "JORM MICR6LA13 I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I i A _;e Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1982 Page 2 and that he feels that the staff comments were unreasonable and not in accord with current City practices. For example, he pointed out that residential permits have been issued closer to the airport than the location of his property, and also stated that he felt the traffic noise concern had been exaggerated. Knight pointed out that the residential permits to which Mr. Larew was referring had been issued in a C2 zone, and that the building inspector had no choice as residential uses were a permitted use in this zone. A motion was made to recommend approval of this application to the City. The motion failed 1-4 with Phelan voting yes. A motion was then made to recommend denial of this application to the City Council. This motion passed 4-1 with Phelan voting no. Jakobsen stated that she wished to explain to the applicant why she had voted no. She explained that the proposed new zoning ordinance would not allow residential in any manufacturing zone. Because of this fact she felt that the Commission should be looking ahead to eliminate such uses in manufacturing type zones. Jakobsen further pointed out to the applicant that he could take this item on to the City Council if he wished, but an extraordinary vote would be required for approval of the application. SUBDIVISION ITEMS: Public discussion of a proposed ordinance revising the subdivision code to require the submission of a plat involving the division of a tract into two parcels. Boothroy explained the most recent revisions to this proposed ordinance. The III main difference between this ordinance and the existing ordinance was that the new ordinance gave the building inspector the ability to deny a permit where a " subdivision was required. Boothroy further pointed out another example of the type of problem which this ordinance will prohibit. This was a five lot split over a two year period located along First Avenue. Boothroy stated that it had not been caught because kthe property did not officially change hands until just recently. Jakobsen asked if there was any public discussion on this item. There was none. Blum expressed concern over the fact that this ordinance may create an unnecessary bureaucracy which saves trouble in some cases and creates new trouble in other cases. Boothroy stated that he had discussed this issue at the last informal meeting which Blum had not attended. He proceeded to explain what had been discussed to Blum. The main point was that the Planning and Zoning Commission would have the authority to waive all of the requirements of the preliminary platting procedures if they were unnecessary. In this way, small subdivisions would not necessarily result in a large expenditure of money. Blum questioned what criteria would be used to determine when these requirements would be waived. He felt that such criteria should be included as part of the ordinance. Boothroy pointed out that it was not a good idea to become too specific, or the ordinance would not fit every case. Blum wondered how someone 113 141cROr ILI4ED BY JORM MICR46LA13 / j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I '� r Planning & Zoning Commission January 7, 1982 Page 3 would know what was required and what wasn't required. Boothroy stated that the applicant would talk to the staff and they would make a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Jakobsen pointed out that anyone could apply to have certain requirements waived. Knight suggested that perhaps it would be better to establish a policy separate from the ordinance laying out the criteria for when requirements could be waived. Jakobsen agreed that this had been done in other cases in the past. Blum questioned the section concerning extraordinary hardship. Boothroy stated that this section dealt with another matter and not with the waiver of the preliminary plat requirements. He further, pointed out that this section was currently in the ordinance and had not been changed. Larry Schnittjer stated that he felt it was strange that a plat would get all the way to the Planning and Zoning Commission before a decision was made on what would be required. Boothroy pointed out that he had not rewritten the entire subdivision ordinance, as this would be done later. Rather he had proposed a solution to one problem within the current ordinance. Blum stated that he had no further problem with the ordinance as long as staff and Legal agreed on the way it was written. Woito stated that Legal had not reviewed the specific language, but agreed with the concept. Blum stated that he would feel more comfortable waiting to take action on this item until Legal had reviewed the text. Seward asked if it was appropriate that the Planning and Zoning Commission have the power to waive these requirements. Jakobsen stated yes. Blum pointed out that such powers had been given to the -Commission in other areas of the Code. It was agreed by the Commission that this item would be deferred until the next meeting. S-8120. Public discussion of an application submitted by Mad Creek Development Corp. for the approval of the preliminary and final plat of Aspen Lake Subdivision located south of the existing Westwind Drive, west of Mormon Trek Blvd., east of West High School property, and north of Willow Creek; limitation period: waived for 30 days (45 day: 1/22/82; 60 day: 2/6/82). Knight explained that this item was still not ready for action, because access had not yet been provided from the east. He stated that he had discussed this matter with the applicant's engineer and that staff expected a subdivision of the property to the east in the near future. It was agreed that this item should be deferred until the next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: Public discussion of development possibilities at the northeast corner of I- 80/Hwy 1. Jakobsen stated that this item had been taken off the agenda because an application had been submitted for a subdivision. i MICROFILMED BY ' � :/ORM." MIC R¢LAB" j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES //3 1 J _y Planning & Zoning Com,.,ission January 7, 1982 Page 4 Public discussion of the Southwest Area Study. Boothroy explained that this item was being brought up due to the proposed rezoning of an area located in the northeast corner of the intersection of Hwy 1 and 518. He explained that this area had been discussed in the draft Southwest Area Study, and that the land in question had been recommended for annexation. Boothroy further pointed out that because the Board of Supervisors had expressed a willingness to cooperate with the City and to postpone this item until February, it was not absolutely necessary that the Commission make a recommendation at this time. Blum pointed out that this item had come up before when Mr. Barker, who owned the property, asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to give him some idea of the development possibilities in this area. At that time the Commission felt that the Comprehensive Plan should be reviewed for this area prior to any action. Blum stated that he still was of this opinion, and felt that the section of the Comprehensive Plan concerning this area should be redrawn using similar standards as were used for the development of the initial land use plan. Blum further stated that he felt the Planning and Zoning Commission should sit down at an informal meeting and discuss this whole area prior to make any decisions on this specific site. Jakobsen stated that this could be done at the next informal meeting. Boothroy explained that this was no problem since the Board of Supervisors had agreed to wait. Jakobsen expressed interest in the report and it discussions on annexation and deannexation, and changing the Comprehensive Plan regarding schools. Boothroy pointed out that it also dealt with the importance of controlling residential development in the area of the Hwy 1 and Freeway 518 interchange. Jakobsen stated that the Southwest Area Study would be discussed at the next informal meeting. Public discussion of an ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa, regulating mobile home parks, and an ordinance amending Sections 8.10.3 Definitions and 8.10.26A Permitted Accessory Uses, and adding Section 8.10.10.1 Manufactured Housing - Residential Zone to the zoning ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa. e Blum stated that while he did not wish to make a full scale presentation, he did want to express his pleasure with the response from the participants in the subcommittee and in the process of revising this ordinance. He stated that he felt they had wrestled with a very difficult concept, and had accomplished a great deal. He further suggested that, in his opinion, the resulting ordinance was much clearer and quite well written. He stated that if anyone had any questions as to how any of the revisions had been determined, he would be glad to answer them. i I Jakobsen asked about the discussion concerning leaving existing mobile parks in commercial zoning. Blum pointed out that very little discussion had taken place, because he had felt that it was a policy issue to be dealt with by the Commission and the City Council, and therefore had not allowed much discussion to take place. MICROFILMED BY I. -JORM MICR#LAE1 J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I � //3 J.- r _V Planning & Zoning Cc ..... ission r January 7, 198E Page 5 Knight pointed out that the Commission needed to discuss revisions to Sections 8.10.22, 8.10.23 and 8.10.24 of the Zoning ordinance in regards to height, yard and area regulations for the RMH zone. He pointed out that by placing these in the zoning ordinance, a developer would be able to submit a mobile home subdivision using the existing subdivision ordinance. Knight suggested that the height, yard and area regulations which had been proposed for mobile home developments in the new zoning ordinance could be used for this purpose. Blum expressed concern that bringing this up at this time would add a new issue and that the Commission and Council should deal with the two items before them now, and keep the subdivision question separate. Knight responded that the ordinance concerning height, yard and, area regulations could be prepared separately and handled as a separate issue. It was generally agreed by the Commission that this would be the most appropriate course of action. Larry Schnittjer expressed concern over the plan requirements for existing i parks, and pointed out that the ordinance was intended for new development and that the plan requirements would create a hardship on park owners. Jakobsen and Blum both expressed the opinion that existing parks should be required to submit i up-to-date plans of their parks. Schnittjer stated that he was mainly concerned over the accuracy of dimensions which would be required for existing inted out that dimensions of existing mobile home sp cesawould be aland most impossible toaccurate It was suggested that the requirement be changed to approximate dimensions for existing mobile home spaces, and dimensions for proposed mobile home spaces. 1 Bob Wolf questioned the way recreation open space requirements traded off for space size. Knight explained how this trade off worked. Bob Wolf asked about the parking requirements, and how they would work. Knight explained that two parking spaces were required for each mobile home space, and I! that one could be placed on the site and one could be placed in a separate parking area. i Blum made a motion that the ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Code of ting Ordinances Definitionsaand S.10.26A Pemrmile hoe tt dA Accessory Usesarks, and the ,nce adding Section 8.10.10.1 Manufactured Housing - Residential Zone to the zoning ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa be approved subject to the changes which had been discussed. The motion passed unanimously. i The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. j Minutes taken by Bruce Knight. i j Approved by: InfedJakob en, Chairperson //J r MICROFILM BY --JORM MICR#LA13 J j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � ,L1 � I 4 MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION BECE14BER 2, 1981 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Knight, Muldoon, Oehmke, Horton, Boutelle, Lewis, Sokol MEMBERS ABSENT: Humbert, Fountain, Shaffer, Johnson STAFF PRESENT: Franklin, Behrman, Miller ` GUESTS PRESENT: Nancy Seiberling, Project Green; Tim Dorr, Iowa I Conservation Commission 0 RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. DIRECTIONS TO STAFF: 1. Arrange to have the restrictive passages in the ordinance and a no wake restriction for Iowa City incorporated into the administrative rules of the Iowa Conservation Commission. 2. Seek the Attorney General's opinion regarding Section 24.83 of the t Iowa City Code. 3. Notify the City Attorney of the possible status of this section in the Iowa City Code. ! ` SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Knight called the meeting to order. The minutes of November 4, 1981, were approved as circulated. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO RIVER USE AND ENFORCEMENT PROBLEMS: I Franklin handed out copies of the sections of the Iowa City Code and State j Code which pertained to river use. Franklin pointed out that the main problem with any ordinance regulating river use would be enforcement. Franklin outlined the procedure to be followed should the City decide to pursue additions to the current ordinance. Dorr suggested that the Riverfront Commission consult with the City Attorney. Dorr stated that, while at one time various riverfront improve- ment commissions had enforcement power, with the elimination of home rule that enforcement authority reverted back to the State. Dorr stated that enforcement authority was now within the Iowa Conservation Commission's jurisdiction. Franklin asked if that meant that Section 24.83 of the Iowa j i MICROFILMED BY J 1 ± I -JORM- MICRbLAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES _y r^r, IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION DECEMBER 2, 1981 PAGE 2 City Code had no real power. Darr suggested that Franklin request the Attorney General's opinion on that section of the Code. Boutelle called the members' attention to Section 106.13 of the Iowa State Code "local regulations restricted", asking if this section allows for adoption of local ordinances regarding the river. The members discussed this issue. Darr stated that there was no mention of the Iowa River in Iowa City in the administrative rules of the Iowa Conservation Commission. Boutelle asked Franklin to consult with the City Attorney on this matter. i i Lewis asked Miller if he had trouble charging someone with reckless action I on the river. Miller stated that no one has ever been charged with E reckless action on the Iowa River. Boutelle wondered why another restriction could not be added to the ordinance as long as it was a "bluff" anyway. Franklin stated that Section 24.83 should either be deleted from the City Code if it was not binding, or be incorporated into the ICC's administrative rules. 1 Lewis wondered if it would benefit the police to have properly adopted regulations. Miller stated that enforcement would still be a problem as no enforcement vessels were available. Knight asked how long it would take for Darr to come down to Iowa City to I enforce the State laws. Darr explained the logistical problem was getting down to Iowa City to enforce the Code, stating that he patrols the Iowa River as much as possible. Darr stated that the biggest violation was tubers without life jackets; tubes have no registration numbers so it is a problem to cite them. Knight asked if an awareness program would help. Darr said he would like to see an awareness program along the same lines as the articles done by Sally Johnson last summer. Boutelle asked which ordinance was better: a no wake ordinance or speed limit. Darr said a no wake ordinance was better. Franklin wondered how no wake was enforced. Darr stated that, while largely judgmental, no wake was defined as any movement of water adversely affecting other peoples' activity on the water or affecting the bank. Darr discussed the problems of trying to restrict action on a meandering stream such as the Iowa River. Franklin stated that, assuming the regulation is formulated to satisfy the ICC, how would the local authorities enforce this without vessels. Boutelle stated that most people would cooperate. Miller stated that it would not be a top priority for the police to enforce such a regulation. Boutelle wondered if the portion of the river between the Burlington Street Dam and the Iowa Avenue Bridge could be restricted due to its being a public hazard. Darr suggested that his supervisor, Downing, be contacted for further discussion. 141LROFILMED BY -JORM MICR46LAB it I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 t j IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION DECEMBER 2, 1981 PAGE 3 _V Sokol asked if the administrative code was penal or civil. Dorr answered that almost all the regulations were punishable by a simple misdemeanor. Horton suggested that the Iowa City Council ask the ICC for a change in the administrative rules. Franklin stated that they should get the opinion of the Attorney General simultaneously. The members also discussed adequate posting of the hazards between the Iowa Avenue Bridge and the Burlington Street Dam. Franklin wondered if during "peak problem times", such as the fourth of July, the Police Department could patrol the river. Miller discussed the problems of trying to charge someone with recklessness irregardless of the jurisdiction problems. t Knight wondered if deputizing people living along the river might be a solution. Miller stated that all deputys were required to have a trained supervisor present. He also stated that while there were no instant solutions, he would be happy to work with the Commission. F i i Lewis stated that the Commission was concerned over the effect increased a traffic University examineuld closely theemissueof liability ofysing theconnection with tube rentals. The members discussed whether tubes needed to be i inspected and whether or not they were vessels. Sokol asked Dorr about the possibility of installing a boat ramp in City Park. Dorr said he would like to see a ramp for emergency use, although he y could see that a boat ramp might aggravate the problem on the river. The members discussed the use of the "boat ramp" behind the Ready Mix Cement Factory. i 1 1 The members discussed ways to make the public more aware of the hazards between the Iowa Avenue Bridge and the Burlington Street Dam. Franklin was directed to pursue the incorporation of the Iowa City ordinance (Section 24.83) into the ICC's adminsitrative rules, as well as a no wake ordinance, to get the Attorney General's opinion on this section, and to pp aise the City Attorney of the status of this section. REPORT FROM PROJECT GREEN ON CONTACTS WITH ID07 Sthe eiberling reported on the progress Project Green has made in landscaping thatarea near the the IDOT landscapeservices architectuwillndesignby nplantings 6. tobtheinewstated Hills Bank. ithat the architect hat section bet eenhe Iowa AvenueBridge wand the Burlington Street Damp Sfoeiber"ng reported on the progress being made in obtaining rip -rapping r Rocky Shore Drive from the arena road project. Franklin stated that the Natural Resources Council had advised Engineering that a permit was in force for the Rocky Shore Drive rip -rapping project and she was now it i/ r I' n f MICROFILMED BY C "JORM MICR4LA[3 l j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION DECEMBER 2, 1981 PAGE 4 I I41CROFIL14ED BY -JORM MICR#LAB' ...�...1 L �.I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES 1 1 J� awaiting written confirmation. Franklin reported that the Rocky Shore Drive project had received a priority B from the City Council (abandoned or postponed), and that Knight had sent a memo to Berlin advising him of the practicality of coordinating this project with the arena road project. Franklin stated that the new City Council would discuss the budget in January. Franklin stated that a letter had been received from Dick Baker concerning the condition of the bike trail at Finkbine. Boutelle reported that the D conditions mentioned in the letter had been corrected. REPORT ON RIVER WALK. OCTOBER 22, 1981: Knight presented slides taken on the river walk. ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR 1982: Oehmke moved that the current officers continue as chairperson and vice- -- chairperson. Horton seconded. Oehmke moved that the nominations be 1 closed. Lewis seconded. The motion to close the nominations passed unanimously. The motion to continue Knight as chairperson and Sokol as vice -chairperson passed unanimously. The discussion of the Braverman donation was deferred until the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for January 20, 1982, and the February meeting was cancelled. The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m. Submitted by: i Sara Behrman C { i I I I41CROFIL14ED BY -JORM MICR#LAB' ...�...1 L �.I CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES 1 1 J� I CITY ASSESSOR MERGER/AD HOC COMMITTEE JANUARY 27, 1982 AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: City of Iowa City, Councilman John Balmer; Johnson County, Supervisor Don Sehr; Iowa City School Board, Tom Cilek; Iowa City City Manager Neal Berlin; Iowa City Assessor, Vic Belger. City Manager Berlin presiding. 3:30 P.M., Conference Room. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: County Assessor Jerry Musser, Deputy County Assessor Bill Greazel, Deputy City Assessor Dan Hudson, City Attorney Bob Jansen, City Clerk Abbie Stolfus. TAPE-RECORDED ON Reel H82-4, Side 1, 1690-2076. City Manager Neal Berlin called attention to the material distributed by the City Assessor's office. Regarding provision of services, it was pointed out that both the City and County assessors are involved with the actual assessing duties, so if the position of City Assessor was elim- inated, someone would have to be hired to accomplish the work he is now doing. The assessors saw no monetary benefits, or procedural benefits by changing of the present system. Loss of the City's and School Board's votes on the City Conference Board was noted, and loss of the Board of Review for City property owners was explained. After discussion, City Manager Berlin summarized the consen- sus of the Committee as: Based on the criteria that currently exists to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the assessor's office, which is the study that has been printed every year, both the County Assessor and the City Assessor do a good job, and that the issue of the Board of Review would present some problems, it appears there are no overriding issues to necessitate a change. s to the Board will bepmademontFebruary 11, Board982. Review AssessorAssessor's Belger will officially resign on March 19, 1982. The Committee noted that it had been helpful to meet and discuss the issues presented. i Meeting adjourned, 4:20 P.M. i i _y MICROFILMED BY ,�J f CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOIWES