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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-08-03 Bd Comm minutesMINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION JUNE 28, 1982 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Watson, Turner, Johnson, Futrell, Gill, Raupp, Barcelo MEMBERS ABSENT: Portman, Jordison (EXCUSED) STAFF PRESENT: Williams, Behrman GUESTS: Darryl Bush RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER AND STAFF: I. Request the Assistant City Attorney to address the Human Rights Commission and discuss the issue of homosexuality in state and federal laws, as well as the question of whether or not credit transaction contracts with mentally handicapped persons are enforceable. 2. Arrange in-service workshops. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION: 1. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Watson at 7:30 P.M. 2. Turner suggested that the minutes of May 25, 1982, be amended as follows: Page 2, D. - Corrected to read: ...it further appears that a copy of this notification was sent to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. Turner reported that she had discussed this matter with the Civil Rights Specialist and had found that the reason for this is that, in Housing cases, the State has to investigate in 60 days and settle within 90 days. Turner felt that this was somewhat embarrassing when they received a Housing complaint. Turner moved and Futrell seconded that the minutes of May 25, 1982 be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously. 3. There was no public discussion. 4. Complaints pending: A. E/R, 9-18-7909. Watson stated that the Complainant had been located in Chicago and had decided to pursue the case. The conciliation team will meet after the formal meeting. /a71 141CROEILMED BY 1 � 1 JORM MICR6LAE3 J CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r I I Human Rights Commission June 28, 1982 Page 2 B. H/S, 8-19-8101. Watson reported that the case was close to a resolution. The conciliation team will meet tomorrow with the Complainant. The Respondent had indicated a willingness to sign a modified agreement. C. E/R, 4-22-8101. Barcelo indicated that the case would soon be closed. Raupp stated that it was being satisfactorily resolved. 5. Cases assigned: A. E/S, 4-10-8101. Portman (Chair); Turner; Jordison. B. E/S, 1-29-8201. Turner (Chair); Raupp; Gill. C. E/S, 5-13-8002 and 5-19-8003. Barcelo (Chair); Futrell; Johnson. D. E/S, 3-22-8202. Jordison (Chair); Watson; Johnson. 6. Cases closed: A. H/R, 8-6-8101. Williams stated that HUD had found probable cause in this case. 7. Educational Projects: A. Community Outreach Committee - Raupp presented suggestions for a mailer and proposed that the committee move ahead with the design. Raupp suggested that the mailer provide information about good non- discriminatory employment applications. Raupp will bring samples of possible mailers to the next meeting. B. Coalition of Organizations - Turner reported on a variety of activities scheduled for the Coalition of Organizations. Turner announced the group's new name -- Iowa City Coalition for Human Rights. C. Miscellaneous Announcements - Barcelo announced that a radio group would be conducting interviews to confirm that radio and television stations are complying with FCC regulations concerning human rights. Barcelo announced KGAN's Job-A-Thon, to be held July 9. Barcelo announced that the National Organization for Women will be sponsoring a conference on racism and sexism on July 17-18, 1982. 8. Old Business: A. Ordinance - Raupp questioned the meaning of the memo prepared by the Legal staff regarding the criminal status of sodomy laws and financial transactions by mentally handicapped persons. Raupp stated that the Iowa Statute covers the physically disabled and not the mentally disabled as a protected class within the area of credit. Raupp also stated that the state law does not cover homosexuals. Raupp stated that these issues tended to diffuse the efforts of the Commission from focusing on the real issues of discrimination. Watson pointed out IIICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR6LAS 7 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS • DCS t401NE5 A Human Rights Commission June 28, 1982 Page 3 that these were already protected classes in three areas of the City's non-discrimination ordinance. Commissioners debated the need to consider the mentally disabled and homosexuals as protected classes. Raupp suggested inviting David Brown, Assistant City Attorney, to address and discuss the legal status of homosexuality in a context relevant to state and federal laws. Barcelo expressed concern at the Commission getting "bogged down" in a philosophical debate. Barcelo asked that in-service training on issues, such as mental disabilities, be provided. Futrell indicated that the legislative committee plans to work on changes in the ordinance for the new few months. B. HUD - Williams stated that the City would be applying for $18,000 to aid in its efforts regarding fair housing. Williams stated that the funds could be used for outreach in educational activities regarding housing. A portion will be used to hire a half-time person. C. Human Rights Month - Turner reported that she had drawn up proclamations for the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors and drafted up posters and fliers. Turner stated that someone was needed to talk on KCJJ and she and Watson would be talking on the Dotty Rae Show. Williams volunteered to speak on KCJJ. D. Contract Compliance Program - Williams stated that the changes suggested by the Commission were made. Williams stated that one other change had been made; contractors doing business of $25,000 or more (rather than $10,000) must submit their affirmative action program. 9. There was no staff report. 10. Next Commission Meeting: July 26, 1982 Law Library Agenda setting: July 19, 1982 HICRDEILMED DY I -JORM MICROLA9- 1 1 _ CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES a 10177 id i1 IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION Iowa City Civic Center July 15, 1982 Members Present: Saeugling, George, Schmeiser, Tiffany Member Absent: Redick Staff Present: Zehr, Brown, Wright Guests Present: John Morrissey, Dr. Full, E.K. Jones Chairman Saeugling called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. The minutes of the July 10, 1982, 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. Zehr then presented a final draft of an ordinance to amend Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City. He explained briefly the reasoning of the committee, comprised of George, Schmeiser, and Zehr, which had revised the minimum operating standards included in the ordinance. The definition of a "Flying Club" was now satisfactory to the commission. Mr. Jones expressed concern with Section 4-37, 11, B, 4, requiring that student instruction be given in club aircraft only by an instructor certified by the FAA. This concern was discussed at length, and Mr. Jones was finally satisfied. George moved to recommend the ordinance to the City Council for inclusion in the city Code; second by Tiffany, all voted aye. Moving to Item 3-b of the agenda, Zehr reported that the renter of the United office space has received a new grant and desires a new lease. Zehr explained the provisions of the lease, and read a proposed resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign it. It was moved by Schmeiser, second by George to adopt the resolution, and all voted aye. The lease was signed. The chairman had no report. Zehr presented an update on the Airport Fly - in Breakfast and Paper Airplane Flying Contest to be held August 29. The Sertoma Club will serve the breakfast at 7:00 a.m. There will be hot air balloons, sky diving, model airplanes, antique autos, awards for the winners in the paper airplane flying contest, as well as other attractions. Zehr has made plans to publicize the event. Zehr also reported the Master Plan should be available for reading and approval at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Recorder: Priscilla Wright I-0IERO(ILMED BY JORM MIC ROL4E) 1 DEDAA RAPIDS DES MOINES I I i i ia8o r MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION JULY 1, 1982 3:00 P.M. SENIOR CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Kattchee, Bill Coen, Margaret Clover, Gladys Scott, Jeanne Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: Allan Arenson, Larry Carlton STAFF PRESENT: Bette Meisel, Lori Benz, Barbara Murray GUESTS: Ruth Wagner, CoE; Carolyn Russell, Jayne Ronz, Department of Psychology; Judy Hovland, Ron Clark, Riverside Theatre CALL TO ORDER: Gladys Scott called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 P.M. MINUTES: M. Kattchee moved to accept the minutes of June 3 as presented. B. Coen seconded the motion. Motion declared carried (4 yes, 3 absent - Jeanne Williams had not yet arrived). G. Scott asked about items referred to in the June minutes. Regarding the locks for the cabinets and drawers of kitchenette, G. Scott asked if someone was found to install them. B. Meisel answered she has found a locksmith who will install the special locks if they come within the next two weeks before the locksmith goes on vacation. M. Clover said that after the locks are installed, then the Gift Fund will order the dishes. Regarding the gifts, G. Scott reported that a chest of miscellaneous "jewelry" was donated to the Senior Center. B. Coen asked about the dance with the Nostalgics. The expenses for the dance were $70 and the receipts were $70.75. NO PUBLIC DISCUSSION Space Application. There were two applications. Representatives for each were present. Judy Hovland and Ron Clark had made an application to offer theatre workshops at the Center. Mr. Clark said that they had received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to present workshops in three localities for the purpose of encouraging older people to express themselves through theatre. The workshop would like to offer 8-12 sessions, each session 90 minutes long, at the Senior Center. The instructors will work with basic theatre techniques of voice, movement, dramatic literature, and try to develop new dramatic literature based on improvisation. The Iowa Gerontology Project and the University of Iowa are the grantors of the project - the Riverside Theatre people are under contract to them. The Workshop at the Senior Center hopes to begin in September and run through October. Short Plays for Long Living were nlcnorl Ll4ED Br JORM MICROLA j CEDAR RAPIDS DES 140MES. i ia81 r Senior Center Commission July 1, 1982 Page 2 developed from workshops for elderly people. The workshops hope to use this material and develop new similar material. M. Clover thought the project offered a wonderful opportunity for older people to participate. B. Meisel was asked if she saw any problems with this proposed application. B. Meisel said that the staff was impressed with the project but they had a concern regarding sensitivity of expression. If an older person inadvertantly becomes more open than she/he intends to be, can the instructors handle this potentially difficult situation. Mr. Clark suggested that as mature teachers they have experience in workshops and have dealt with sensitive situations before. J. Williams expressed her concern with role playing which can get out of hand and was concerned that the instructors need to cut off the role playing before those involved get over their depth. G. Scott mentioned the play The Gin Game which some Iowa City elderly people felt did not represent their views of older people; older people see themselves portrayed as part of the group they do not agree with. Mr. Clark said he and Ms. Hovland are sensitive to this problem. They see these workshops as an enrichment program not as a device to turn people's lives around. They hope to develop humor. However, they cannot guarantee that some feelings won't be hurt in the same way as anyone viewing a program on TV might get their feelings hurt. But psychodramas are not their intent. J. Williams mentioned it would be important for the instructors to be aware of appropriate agencies people could be referred to, in the event that a workshop participant might indicate they wanted help with a particular concern. M. Clover pointed out that writing classes might encourage participants to reveal too much and that we cannot hope to protect participants too much or we would have to eliminate too many programs. We have to trust the experienced professionals. G. Scott asked how many would be in a group. M. Clark answered 10-15 would be a good number. However, if only five people signed up, the workshops would still proceed. Monday or Friday mornings would be preferable for the instructors. They do not have a strict timeline as they hoped to proceed according to the participants' tempo of development. Most of the plays present a positive view of aging. M. Clover moved to accept the Riverside Theatre space application proposal. M. Kattchee seconded the motion. Motion declared carried (5 yes, 2 absent). B. Meisel presented Carolyn Russell to speak on the Life Satisfaction Study space application. The study will be on the role of social relationships and the degree these relationships influence life satisfaction. The goal of the study is to present information on the results of the study to professional audiences; Ms. Russell would also like to present a talk at the Senior Center and write an article in the Post on the study results. Ms. Ruseell assured confidentiality. No names will be used in any way. There will be two to three 50 -minute sessions for each volunteer. A small compensation of $10 will be paid each person who is able to participate in 11ICRUILWED By JORM MICR46LAB ! ! CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I'M J r Senior Center Commission July 1, 1982 Page 3 all three sessions. She would ideally like 50 volunteers, 60 years or older. The measures that will be used have all been used before. Jayne Rose will be the project director. She would like to begin as soon as possible; she would go to a person's home if that person would prefer. J. Williams suggested that if only the people attending the Senior Center would be interviewed, the study could be skewed towards active people and not be completely representative of the elderly population. L. Benz recommended the interviewer should first talk with people, and bring fliers explaining the study. B. Meisel stated that one of the goals of the Senior Center is encouraging participation in voluntary educational projects, which fits this project. M. Kattchee moved to accept the Life Satisfaction Study Space Application. B. Coen seconded the motion. Motion declared carried (5 yes, 2 absent). Statement of Understanding: B. Meisel remarked that our handbook recommends a statement of understanding for leasing space at the Senior Center for agencies not participating full time. The one page lease (included in the Senior Center packet) is suggested by the City of Iowa City Legal Department to fulfill this requirement. J. Williams moved to accept the Lease of Space Document. M. Clover seconded the motion. Motion declared carried (5 yes, 2 absent). Homecoming Parade: Referring to the memo in the packet, B. Meisel stated that the University homecoming people have asked to have the Senior Center open during the parade to have the restrooms available for the elderly. M. Clover moved to allow the Senior Center to be open during the homecoming parade for elderly use of restrooms. J. Williams seconded the motion. Motion declared carried (5 yes, 2 absent). Reports: Gift Fund. M. Clover said Jill Smith has done a fantastic job in gather- ing information from the accounts in Iowa City. The report states that an accurate report will be available at the end -of -the -year report. The current balance is $3,350.10 but some expenditures have not been taken out of that balance. Eldercraft Shop. L. Benz referred to the report in the packet stating That 27 volunteers contributed 264 hours in June. Business is a little slower in terms of sales and consignments. J. Williams anticiapted both sales and consignments will pick up in the fall. L. Benz reported that one person has volunteered to do publicity for the shop. An ad for the shop will be in the Community Directory. There will be a two sentence message about the shop on the back of the water bill sent to Iowa City residents. Dance. B. Coen and M. Clover reported on the Sunday afternoon Square Dance. There were many people there, the music was very good (Pete Delaney's band played) but not many people danced. Dorothy Huff will be giving dance lessons beginning Tuesday, July 6 at the Senior Center which may encourage more dancing. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LA6 I I CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MDIAES Ia81 J r I I Senior Center Commission July 1, 1982 Page 4 Council of Elders Report. Ruth Wagner was present, substituting for Irene Welsh. She would like to encourage the CoE to be more active, more knowledgeable, and develop more of a continuity between the CoE and the Senior Center Commission. She said she felt the CoE is moving ahead in feeling a sense of responsibility that "the Senior Center is our place." J. Williams asked how the Commission could be more helpful to the CoE. R. Wagner said that many of the Council of Elders do not know the Commission members. M. Clover asked if Commission members could rotate in attending the Council of Elders' meetings. M. Clover said she would attend July's meeting. B. Coen will attend August meeting (if there is an August meeting), J. Williams will attend the September meeting, M. Kattchee the October meeting, B. Coen the November meeting. Senior Center Usage Figures. B. Meisel referred to a report in the packet. The weekend maintenance person's hours will be 12:30-3:00 through September, beginning immediately. J. Williams recommended the calendar use the words Adult Day Program rather than Adult Day Care. L. Benz said the July calendar reflects the wording change. UPDATE ON THE SENIOR CENTER: B. Meisel reported briefly on the following topics: Leaks. Burger Construction repaired the leaks on the perimeter of the TuiTding. The carpets are being shampooed. There was four inches of water in the game room from the strong rain, some of which leaked into the Health Office because of improperly placed flashing between Ecumenical Towers and the Senior Center. Ecumenical Towers is paying for the repair. Trips. Rec Center - The Iowa City Rec Center will try to notify the Senior eTeFfer more promptly regarding trips. Cheese distribution. Cheese will be distributed at the Center on July 24. it wi I I not be 7tored at the Center. There is an article about the cheese in the Senior Center Post and there will be signs posted in buses advertising the distribution. The Iowa City Recreation Center will be the central distribution point of cheese for the general public. Bricks and Bouquets. B. Meisel listed recent comments received from older peop I e. 1. Praise for the Post. 2. Desire to have the game room opened at 12:00 on weekends. 3. The Eldercraft hours should be longer. 4. Cut-off grading on Washington Street entrance is too steep. 5. Armchair travellogs are desired. 6. Sandwiches should be offered at Congregate Meals as well as full meals. L. Benz mentioned that Congregate Meals will give smaller portions if asked. Wl h11CRUILnED BY JORM MIC ROLAB P I I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES 0.4 0 1 V Senior Center Commission July 1, 1982 Page 5 7. At Sing -a -Longs copies of songs should be available. B. Soap dispenser does not work well. (Our maintenance man agrees but does the best that he can.) 9. One person would like a shuffleboard court. Two people working on their master's degrees from the School of Social Work will conduct a User Satisfaction survey this fall. L. Benz announced that Lester Benz (former professor of the School of Journalism) is volunteering to work on the Post from now until November. He vacations away from Iowa City. B. Coen appreciates the memo by B. Meisel in the packet on Ownership of the Center through Involvement. J. Williams is hoping her ad hoc committee to advise on Goals of the Senior Center will be able to meet in the fall. This summer is proving to be too busy a time for the committee to meet. G. Scott adjourned the meeting at 4:40. Minutes prepared by Barbara Murray. MIDRor ILMED BY 1. "DORM MIC R6L A0 -f ] CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Ii nasi Ji 1 r MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JULY 6, 1982 4:00 P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Terry, Madsen, Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: None. MEMBERS EXCUSED: Pepper, Eskin STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer, Helling OTHERS PRESENT: Blough, Kalergis, Hindman of Hawkeye CableVision; Dan Daly of Access Iowa City; Scott Sonner of the Daily Iowan RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: The BTC will make recommendations to Council for adoption of three ordinance amendments based on the Triannual Review discussions. These include: 1) an ordinance amendment requiring cable to be buried 12 inches underground; 2) an ordinance amendment requiring anyone doing excavation to give the cable company 24 hours notice or face liability for damages; 3) an ordinance amendment allowing the cable company to turn in their annual reports on April 30 instead of the previously required March 31. MATTERS PENDING COUNCIL/COMMISSION DISPOSITION: Political cablecasting guidelines, BTC/Library roles involving access functions, required expansion of cable to newly annexed areas. The BTC will also be making recommendations to Council on the 100 percent universal service clause compliance by Hawkeye, an Extension Policy submitted by Hawkeye and will inform Council of several elaborations made with regard to the required extension of cable to new housing areas in Iowa City. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Commissioners expressed concern over the recent rate hike for HBO and Cinemax due to the fact the BTC was unaware of the increase before it took place. Terry asked that Hawkeye notify the BTC 30 days in advance of any future rate increase request. Dan Daly proposed Hawkeye consider offering free or low-cost basic tier service. Shaffer noted that Hawkeye offered to build and built the present single tier system because that is what was called for in the original Iowa City RFP (Request for Proposals). Johnson inquired as to the status of his dissenting opinions on the 100 percent I1ICROEILMED B1' i JORM MICR¢LAB - j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES ROINES i ia8'a J r MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JULY 6, 1982 PAGE 2 service and required extension policy. Terry said their absence from the material forwarded to City Council was an oversight which he would correct. Shaffer will attend the national conference of the NFLCP July 8 through 11 in St. Paul, Minnesota and will report on the conference upon his return. "Weed it and Reap," produced by Tom Lundquik for channels 26 and 29 has received over 100 positive responses. Hawkeye's second editing system has not arrived. The character generator changeover is ready to go. The access center cooling problem has been resolved. The earth station for CBS cable is in final stages of construction and the service will probably go on channel 1. Terry reported subscriber Mrs. Roger Kost had complained of extreme dissatisfaction with the service she has received from Hawkeye personnel. Both Slough and Terry will write letters of apology to Mrs. Kost. The Commission further discussed Hawkeye's recurring problems with consumer relations. Dan Daly proposed amending the community programming guidelines on political access for channel 26. Kalergis is revising the guidelines now and suggested Daly work with her. Shaffer reviewed the rough draft of his Triannual Review report and asked for comments and criticism. The report will be condensed and highlighted for the City Council and presented to Council in written and oral form by Terry and Shaffer. The July issue of CableVision magazine includes an article on Iowa City's community programming center. Kalergis highlighted findings of the Professor Traudt cable TV survey. Madsen proposed a strong recommendation from the BTC to Council on behalf of Shaffer. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 4:06 p.m. MINUTES: The minutes of the previous two meetings will be submitted at the July 20 meeting. The meeting on July 20 will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will include a field trip with representatives of Hawkeye CableVision. Cinemax and HBO raised prices $1.00 each as of July 1. Several Commissioners expressed concern over the increase as well as the fact that the BTC had been given no prior indication that such an increase was imminent. Terry asked that in the future Slough give the Commission a 30 day prior notification of any planned rate increase or rate increase request so that such items could be placed on the agenda. Blough agreed. Dan Daly raised the issue of free or low-cost basic service. Slough stated that it is Hawkeye's intention to ask for a rate increase for basic service as soon as the initial rate freeze ends in July. Shaffer responded to Daly's request noting that it 141CROFIL11ED BY j JORM MICR46LAB 1 j CEDAR RAPIDS DES !401:aE5 i is ga. 1 J r MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JULY 6, 1982 PAGE 3 is Pepper's belief that to ask the company to change its method of delivery at this time may be unfair and highly expensive as it would involve getting into addressable convertors. The cost of changeover was approximated at $1 million. Johnson suggested that a public statement regarding the HBO and Cinemax rate increase would be in order at this time. No consensus on this was reached. Terry suggested the possibility of cablecasting a meeting of the BTC when a rate increase request is an agenda item. Madsen raised a question in regard to the BTC's letters to ATC and the City Council. Terry stated that the letters were signed and sent out and a response is expected. Johnson asked why no copy of his dissenting opinion on the matters dealt with in those letters was attached to the documents, as he understood they were to be. Terry and Helling agreed they would do their best to correct the oversight. Shaffer stated he would be attending the national conference of the NFLCP in St. Paul, Minnesota for the remainder of this week and would file a report on the conference activities upon his return. Shaffer noted that a gardening program produced by County Extension Service agent Tom Lundquik, with the help of Dewey Maguire of the Iowa City Public Library, for access channels 26 and 29 entitled "Weed it and Reap," had received over 100 positive responses including requests for more in-depth information. The Commission was pleased to note the success of Lundquik's program. Madsen asked for updates on the problems of the second editing system for Hawkeye, the character generator and the access center's air condition- ing. The editing system has not arrived yet. The character generator is in place and set to go as soon as the deck is switched over. The air conditioning problem in Hawkeye's control room in the library is resolved. In response to a query from Madsen, Shaffer noted that legal counsel Dave Brown's memo regarding the BTC's recommended ordinance changes would be automatically presented to City Council in the near future. Blough stated that the earth station for CBS Cable is in final stages of construction. Hawkeye is considering putting CBS cable on channel 1, possibly as early as the end of this week. Blough stated that at this time he has nothing new to report regarding CNN. Terry announced that during Shaffer's absence on vacation, Terry had been dealing with a problem on behalf of Mrs. Roger Kost who feels that she has been misinformed and abused by representatives of Hawkeye CableVision. The scope of Mrs. Kost's difficulty with Hawkeye includes sign-up, cancellation, installation, convertor exchange and billing. Terry feels that Mrs. Kost has every right to be angry under the circumstances. Terry suggested Blough write Mrs. Kost a letter of apology and if possible, speak with her personally. Blough stated he had been unaware of Mrs. j, MICROEILIO av JORM MICR6LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOVIES lag;). J r MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JULY 6, 1982 PAGE 4 Kost's problems with his company and he would indeed see that the matter is resolved. Further Commissioner discussion ensued on the issue of consumer relations problems at Hawkeye which have popped up repeatedly. Blough stated he is responsive to and intends to act constructively on criticism of this type which he receives from the BTC. Terry stated he would also write to Mrs. Kost and would accompany Blough on any personal visit to Mrs. Kost. Johnson asked for a copy of Hawkeye's employee training manual which Blough agreed to provide. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Dan Daly of Access Iowa City addressed the Commission on the matter of using channel 26 to cablecast politically oriented material. Daly suggested amending the community programming guidelines and asked for feedback from Commissioners on appropriate action in this regard. Kalergis is in the process of preparing new guidelines to discuss with the Commission at the July 20 meeting and asked that Daly work with her on them. After further discussion of deadlines affecting this issue it was suggested Daly prepare his own proposal to submit to Hawkeye with copies to the BTC prior to Kalergis submitting her proposal to the Commission. TRIANNUAL REVIEW: Shaffer reviewed the rough draft of his report making additions and corrections to facilitate easier reading. When the report is in its final form a written document will be sent to City Council, along with an oral presentation to be given by the chairperson and staff. Shaffer asked for comments and criticism from Commissioners on the document. Madsen suggested the report be highlighted and condensed for readability by Council. Terry and Johnson concurred. The consensus of Blough and the Commission is that the report is a fine document, reflecting a large degree of hard work. Shaffer asked that individual comments be received by him by Monday, July 12. OLD BUSINESS: Kalergis highlighted findings of the telephone survey on cable television in Iowa City conducted by Professor Paul Traudt. Among these findings it was found the local access channels attract 5 to 10% of the cable audience and the most popular local program is City Council meetings. A more comprehensive report will be presented by Shaffer and Kalergis at a later date. 111CROFILMED By JORM MICR#LAB 7 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOISES ►aa'.1. r MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JULY 6, 1482 PAGE 5 NEW BUSINESS: Kalergis noted the July issue of cablevision magazine includes an article on Iowa City's successful community programming center. Madsen suggested the BTC write the Council a letter of strong recommendation for Shaffer. Johnson concurred. Terry stated he has already written such a letter. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Madsen, seconded by Johnson to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m. RespecAfully submitted, Drew Shaffer Broadband Telecommunications Specialist 1.. ; MICROFILMED BY ..JORM MIC R46L A13 CEDAR RAVIDS • D[5 MDI4E5 1a8"XI r MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION JUNE 17, 1982 7:00 PM CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Sheehan, Singerman, Hamilton, Gartland MEMBERS ABSENT: Hotka, Cox, Fett STAFF PRESENT: Helling RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL None, REQUESTS TO CITY MANAGER: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION Singerman called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Minutes of the April 1, 1982, and May 6, 1982 (no quorum), meetings were approved as submitted. Community Energy Use Report Sheehan moved and Hamilton seconded to approve the Community Energy Use Report as corrected. A short discussion regarding the manner of conveyance to the City Council followed. Helling will prepare the appropriate heading for the document before sending it to the Council. Approved 4-0. Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Company Franchise Renewal Singerman summarized the last franchise committee meeting. At that meeting, he was asked to check what other areas were doing regarding franchise renewals. This was referred to Sheehan who found that none of the respondents were directly involved in renewal processes at the current time but all seemed interested in the concept of including energy conservation issues in franchise renewal negotiations. Sheehan proposed that the Commission recommend implementation of a franchise fee. Various possibilities for assessment criteria were discussed. Singerman voiced concern over the City's limited interest in City-wide energy issues. Helling explained the question of favorable rate for mercury vapor lights and the current investigation by the City Attorney regarding whether or not a two year advance renewal is necessary to maintain current rate considerations. The question of advance renewal was discussed further. Gartland voiced concerns that energy developments over the next two year period will be of considerable significance and would be valuable bases for franchise negotiations at a later time. There was also concern that rapid negotiation of a new franchise will not allow for sufficient public input, 1 i I1ICRDf IU4CD BY JORM MICR#LAS j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES idD IVES f ' I rasa r Resources Conservation Commission June 17, 1982 Page 2 Chairperson Singerman will draft a resolution to be conveyed to the City Council outlining the above concerns regarding priorities for franchise renewal. It will address issues of timing for negotiating the renewal, public input, and public education relating to the importance .of the pending franchise renewal to the community at large. Subsequent discussion led to agreement that the subscribers ultimately pay for any franchise fee and that the Commission should recommend that any franchise fee revenue be earmarked for a Community oriented energy conservation program. This recommendation will be included in the resolution to Council. Sheehan pointed out that Utility sponsored energy conservation programs might be an alternative to a franchise fee. Commissioners agreed to bring their suggestions to the next meeting regarding issues and alternatives for the franchise renewal consideration. These will be combined into a "shopping list" for further Commission discussion. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss. The next Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 1982. The Commission requested that Helling check into the availability of an appropriate certificate for Roger Tinklenberg, former Energy Coordinator. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dale E. Helling Toni Hamilton, Secretary J _ - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR6LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES f i as3 t. 1 J r IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING JULY 22, 1982 -- 4:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Bartley, Cavitt, Drum, Gritsch, Lyman, Wallace, Zastrow. MEMBERS ABSENT: Bovbjerg, Grimes. STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Tiffany, Jehle, Jackson. President Zastrow called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM. Minutes of the Regular meeting of June 24 were approved. Wallace/Gritsch. Disbursements for July 1 and July 15, 1982, were approved. Bartley/Wallace. reported on the following: The Director 1• The new air conditioner for the computer room is in place and we have purchased the extended 4 year warranty on the three air handler units on the roof. The need for a line conditioner has not been verified, but we do need to investigate a method for off-site monitoring of the computer room temperature when the library is closed. 2• Susan Craig has been appointed Technical Services Coordinator to replace Diane Ingersoll. Craig has been with the Library since 1975. We now have an opening for a Librarian II (3/4 time) in the Information Department. 3. We are getting a phenomenal response from the User's Survey being conducted in the Library this week. We planned on a 60% return rate but are getting over 85%. In other words, more than 8 out of every 10 people who receive a survey when they enter the Library are completing them before they leave! In addition, a large number of people who do not fall into the sample group are requesting copies and completing the survey. 4• was the Service levels have been high all of June and July. Circulation in June report will besinclu ed with tht since the opening a n alreportust, eeks a ein AugA full statistical 5. The alley is scheduled to be paved early next week so that we hope we can resume standard opening and closing procedures via the alley doors in another 10 days. It has been difficult to continue normal operations with no access to our garage and non-public entrances for over 10 weeks. It has been equally difficult for Hawkeye CableVision because their only after hours access has been unavailable. Assistant Director, Connie Tiffany reported that the Tuesday, July 20, aCable Commission met nd requested that the joint meeting of the Library Board and Cable Commission be held at their regular meeting of August 15. President Zastrow said the Board had wanted a special meeting and had appointed a committee of three (Zastrow, Wallace, Gritch) to ch) to attend. Zastrow will call Cable Commission Chairman, Bill Terry directltry to arrange a meeting time, place and agenda. Zastrow took note of the memo from the Manager regarding the open meetings law and the procedure and reasons for executive sessions. He will personally answer the memo and thank him for bringing it to the Board's attention. r MICRof ILMED BY ' JORM MICRdLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOMES I � i a easy r Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees July 22, 1982 Page 2 Cavitt reported on the American -Library Association annual conference which she attended with staff members Eggers and Craig in Philadelphia July 9-13. She feels it is valuable for a Board member to attend, but that it is important to let the same member attend more than once because so much has to be learned to effectively "navigate" at such a large conference. She also stressed the great value of sending as many staff members as possible. The Board should look for additional funds to finance it - perhaps as a regular project of the FRIENDS. Cavitt reported that the Planning Committee will need more than originally estimated for having the surveys keypunched and tabulated by ACT. The estimate is a maximum of $3,000 and depends on the number of correlations requested after the raw totals are analyzed. About $1300 of the $2600 approved for support staff will not be spent, so that the cost difference will probably not exceed $700 based on an informal approval of $1,000 for survey tabulation. The Committee spent its Tuesday, July 20th meeting making calls for the community survey and will spend Tuesday evening, July 27 working on the coding. Bartley reported for the Foundation. Donor lists are being developed and half of the letters requesting items for the October 29 auction have been mailed. The Board would like to continue to get a monthly report from Bartley and to receive copies of the minutes of the Foundation's meetings. Bartley will provide these minutes and they will be distributed in the monthly Board packet. The Board reviewed the background material prepared by the Director concerning restrictions on political activity of employees in the proposed personnel Policy. It was informally decided that the proposed language for this section, which matches that in the City's current policy, was acceptable. Bartley moved the adoption of the entire policy (Sections 1 and 2). The language, content and format of the building and contributors' plaques were reviewed. It was decided to add "A New Library for Everyone", Carol deProsse, Chair, to the building plaque. The Board made several changes and additions to the draft of their FY82 Annual Report to the Council and then approved the revised version. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM. The next Regular Library Board meeting will be held on August 26 at 4:00 PM in the Administrative Conference Room on the second floor of the Library. 1 111cROrILMED BY JORM MICR6LA13- CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � I JagV r MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 8:00 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Goldene Haendel, Carol Karstens, Alvin Logan, Beth Ringgenberg MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Farran STAFF PRESENT: Judy Hoard, David Malone, Michael Kucharzak, David Brown, Larry Kinney, David Loney, Sherri Patterson SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Haendel called the meeting to order. Ringgenberg made a motion that the minutes from the previous Board meeting be approved; this motion was seconded by Karstens. The motion carried. APPEAL OF LEO VITOSH: Others present: Leo Vitosh, Rosemary Vitosh Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 412 E. Church, a single-family rental structure, on May 5, 1982. Four violations were appealed. The first violation appealed was Chapter 17- 5.M.(1) lack of required electrical outlet. This violation concerns the north bedroom where the convenience outlets are 11'3" distance apart, lacking the required 12 1 distance and the south bedroom where the convenience outlets are 9'2" distance apart, lacking the required 11'2" distance. Mr. Vitosh explained that the outlets were very close to meeting the requirements and that it would be an unnecessary expense to move these outlets a matter of inches. Ringgenberg made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.M(1) lack of required electrical outlet. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. The next violation appealed was Chapter 17-6.A. lack of required access. This violation concerned the access to the bathroom through the north bedroom and the access to the south bedroom through the north bedroom. Hoard read the applicable Code section for the Board's clarification. Mr. Vitosh felt that it would be very expensive to make the structural changes to allow direct access into these rooms. He also related that the tenants had no problem with the current arrangement. 1985 1 MICROMMED BY � J ' _-JORM MICR#LAS J CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES � + i r MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 2 Brown suggested that a possible alternative would be to redesignate one of the rooms not being used as a bedroom, such as the dining room, as the second bedroom. The north bedroom could then be used as a dining room. Logan made a motion to dismiss the violation with the understanding that the usage would change so that there is only one designated bedroom. Karstens seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF MR. JOHN SCHINTLER: Others present: none. Inspector Malone reported that this appeal concerning 429 E. Bowery had previously been discussed by the Board on May 11, 1982. At that time the Board deferred any action on the issues of ceiling height and secondary egress in the third floor livingroom until Fire Marshal Kinney could visit the property and report back to the Board. Malone stated that he and Kinney had inspected the property on May 18, 1982. Kinney filed a report of his findings. The report stated that the window to be used for the new fire escape meets with his approval. Malone added that the ceiling height was the only question before the Board at this time as Mr. Schintler has already stated that he will put up a fire escape to the third floor, if the livingroom can be rented as habitable space. Kucharzak questioned the Board's understanding that the ceiling in question was from 615V to 310". Karstens made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.N.(4) lack of required ceiling height. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. Karstens then made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-5.I.(1) lack of required means of egress. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF MR. BRUCE GLASGOW; Others present: Bruce Glasgow. Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 318 E. Jefferson on May 7, 1982. This structure contains five dwelling units. Two violations are being appealed by Mr. Glasgow. The first violation involves handrails in two apartments N4E and 3W where there are steps from the kitchen to the livingroom without a required handrail. 1� MICRor ILMED By � - JORM MIC RdLA B 1 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I � a 112&5 11, r MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 3 Mr. Glasgow pointed out that at least eight inspections had been conducted at this property since 1969 to date and the missing handrail was not cited. No tenant has ever fallen on these stairs. He also felt that a handrail would not be aesthetically pleasing. Karstens made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) lack of required handrail. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. The second violation appealed was Chapter 17-5.N.(4) lack of required ceiling height. This pertains to the kitchen in the basement apartment which has a ceiling height of 6'6". The rest of the apartment meets required ceiling height and has good ventilation. Mr. Glasgow pointed out that the ceiling height deficiency was cited in an inspection which took place in 1969. The violation was dropped in accordance with an ordinance which stated that "Every habitable room, hereinafter erected shall have a ceiling height of 7'." Karstens made a motion to grant a variance if Chapter 17-5.N.(4) lack of required ceiling height. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF MR. AND MRS. IVAN DETWEILER: Others present: Mrs. Ivan Detweiler. Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 915 N. Summit, an owner -occupied duplex structure. Both violations being appealed were cited in the owner -occupied unit. The first violation appealed was 17-5.J.(1) lack of required natural light. This concerns two bedrooms in the basement of the owner's unit. The southeast bedroom has 8.4 square feet of natural light, lacking the required 12 square feet. The east bedroom has no window and lacks the 9.75 square feet required minimum. Mrs. Detweiler explained that both of these rooms are occupied by members of her family. She also explained that in order to install windows they would have to dig down into the brick exterior which would be very expensive. Ringgenberg made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.J.(1) lack of required natural light, as long as the unit remains owner -occupied. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. The second violation appealed was Chapter 17-7.A.(3) door... not maintained in good and functional condition. The garage door, windowpane is cracked. MICRDEIVED BY � JORM MIC Rf�IAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I 1 J r MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 4 Mrs. Detweiler explained that this was their garage and that the tenants have no access to it. She felt this would not be a health and safety problem for her tenants. Karstens made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-7.A.(3) door... not maintained in good and functional condition. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF MR. GARY LAWRENSON: Others present: Gary Lawrenson. Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 736- 36h Kirkwood Avenue on May 4, 1982. This is an owner -occupied duplex and all violations being appealed affect the owner's unit. The first violation appealed was Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) lack of required handrail. This concerns exterior steps at the east and northeast sides of the building. The steps on the east side of the building go into the livingroom of the owner's unit and the steps on the northeast side go into the kitchen. Mr. Lawrenson explained that the violations that he has appealed apply only to his dwelling unit. These violations do not directly affect the tenants. These exits in particular are never used by the tenants. He agreed to fix all violations that affected his tenants. Karstens made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) lack of required handrail, only as long as this unit remains owner -occupied. The next violation appealed was Chapter 17-5.M(1) lack of required electrical outlet. The south bedroom in the owner's unit lacks a second convenience outlet. Logan made a motion to grant a violation of Chapter 17-5.M.(1) lack of required electrical outlet as long as this unit remains owner -occupied. Karstens seconded the motion. The motion carried. The next violation appealed was Chapter 17-6.0 lack of or improper location of fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher in the owner's unit was not hung. Mr. Lawrenson stated that he had two fire extinguishers in his unit, one in the livingroom which was not hung and one in the kitchen which is in a drawer. He would prefer not to hang a fire extinguisher in the kitchen for aesthetic purposes. He agreed that he could hang the fire extinguisher in the livingroom to comply with the Code., r 1 111CRorILMED BY 1 JORM MIC ROLAB- ? CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401NES I I lass J r MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 5 Karstens made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-6.C. lack of or improper location of fire extinguisher. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. The next violation appealed was Chapter 17-6.0. lack of or improper location of smoke detector. The smoke detector in the owner's unit was not securely mounted to the wall; it was hanging on a nail above the door in the livingroom. Logan made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-6.0. lack of or improper location of smoke detector. Karstens seconded the motion. The motion carried. The last violation appealed was Chapter 17-7.I. electrical system not maintained in good and safe working condition. Exterior wiring on the northeast corner of the building is exposed. This wiring running to an exterior light is not in conduit or behind a wall. Mr. Lawrenson reiterated that this was again his unit and the tenants had no access to this wiring. He also felt that it was in good and safe working condition as it was protected from the weather by the overhang of the roof. Ringgenberg made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-7.I. electrical system not maintained in good and safe working condition. Karstens seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF MR. A.J. LAREW: Others present: Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Larew. Inspector Hoard explained that there was no active violation being appealed at this time but that Mr. and Mrs. Larew were looking for some clarification from the Board. The violation involves a kitchen stove at 308 N. Clinton that has been brought to the attention of the Board twice in the past. On both occasions the Board wanted the stove removed from the small room adjacent to the bathroom and placed in a larger room. Mr. Larew chose to take the stove out completely, thus making the dwelling unit into a rooming unit. There is a letter from Sr. Housing Inspector Steinbach instructing the Larew's that the stove could be moved into the larger room which had 121 square feet. This letter is dated February 20, 1980. Mr. Larew did not move the stove at that time. The Code has changed from the time Mr. Steinbach suggested this to Mr. Larew. The Code now says that a dwelling unit needs 150 square feet. Mr. and Mrs. Larew would now like to put the stove back into the unit, thus returning it to a dwelling unit. The unit under the new Code does not have enough square feet to be rented as a dwelling unit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLA13 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I ias5 1 r MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 6 Mr. Larew felt that he had been misguided concerning the stove. He questioned why the stove could have been moved in 1980 and could not be returned to the unit now. Kucharzak explained that Mr. Steinbach's letter reflected the decision of the Board. His suggestion was to place the stove in the larger room, which would have complied with the Code at that time. The owner's chose not to make a timely correction, thus creating a hardship for the owner at this time as the Code has changed. Mr. Larew then related that if, in fact the Board allowed him to put the stove back in the unit, he would then be obligated to meet the parking regulations under the zoning code. He stated that this would be impossible as the lot was too small to provide parking. Attorney Brown interjected that the parking is strictly a zoning question and this Board did not have the jurisdiction to address. Karstens made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-S.N.(1) every dwelling unit shall contain at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor space..., allowing the stove to be installed in the large room only. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. Karstens stated that this Board could only deal with matters concerning the Housing Code and that the Board of Adjustment would have to address the parking issue. APPEAL OF MR. RICHARD FOX: Others present: Richard Fox. Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 924 Iowa Avenue on May 17, 1982. This is a three -unit multiple dwelling and the violations appealed were cited in the basement unit. The violations are in conjunction with one another, the first Chapter 17-5.J. lack of natural light and the second, Chapter 17-5.K.(2)(b) lack of natural ventilation. The area in violation is an entryway currently being used as a livingroom which contains no windows or openings to the exterior. Hoard suggested that the usage of this room could be changed with an adjoining room which contains adequate natural light and ventilation. Mr. Fox felt that the tenant had the right to use this apartment in the manner he chooses. He also commented that it would be very costly to try to put in windows. 141CROFILlIED BY i 1 ' JORM MOCR46LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I I IaB.S 1 r MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 7 Karstens made a motion to uphold both Chapter 17-5.J. lack of natural light and Chapter 17-5.K.(2)(a) lack of ventilation. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF EUGENE P. DUFFEY: Others present: Eugene Duffey, Mark and Lori Newman. Inspector Malone reported that he conducted a licensing inspection at 315- 154 Brown Street on June 1, 1982. The violation appealed is Chapter 17- 5.N.(4) lack of required ceiling height. This concerns a second floor unit, south room with a ceiling height of 6'6". Mr. Duffey introduced the present tenants of the unit in question and asked if the Board would allow them to address them concerning this issue. Mr. Newman stated that they called the room a sun porch. He mentioned that they did not find the room uncomfortable and did not want to lose use of the room. Mrs. Newman added that the room had plenty of ventilation and allowed a great amount of sunlight into their apartment as it does face the south. Logan made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.N.(4) lack of required ceiling height. Karstens seconded the motion. The motion carried. APPEAL OF MRS. MABEL MORRISSEY: Others present: Mabel Morrissey. Inspector Hoard reported that she conducted a licensing inspection at 403 E. Jefferson on May 1, 1982. This is a five -unit multiple structure in which the owner lives in one of the units. The first violation appealed was Chapter 17-5.B. dwelling unit lacks kitchen or kitchenette. This violation concerns two kitchenettes, one in Apt. 4 which contains 31.08 square feet and one in Apt. 3 which contains 35.75 square feet. Both are lacking the 40 square feet required for a kitchenette. Mrs. Morrissey stated that there was really no way of enlarging the kitchenettes. Ringgenberg made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.8. dwelling unit lacks kitchen or kitchenette concerning the kitchenette in Apt. 4. Karstens seconded the motion. The motion carried. Logan made a motion to grant a variance of Chapter 17-5.8. dwelling unit lacks kitchen or kitchenette concerning the kitchenette in Apt. 3. Karstens seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1 MICROFILMED By i JORM MICRO LA9 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MO NES i i lass 1 MINUTES HOUSING APPEALS BOARD JULY 13, 1982 PAGE 8 The next violation appealed This involves exterior steps occupied by Mrs. Morrissey. was Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) lack of handrail. that lead into the back of the dwelling unit Karstens made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-5.I.(2)(a) lack of required handrail. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. The next violation appealed was Chapter 17-5.M.(2) lack of required electric light fixture. This concerns the southwest bedroom in the owner's unit which lacks a supplied light fixture or switched outlet. Mrs. Morrissey stated that she could have a fixture installed. Haendel suggested that she could mount a light and plug it into the socket in order to comply with the code. Mrs. Morrissey agreed to mount a light fixture. Logan made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-5.M.(2) lack of required electric light fixture. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. The last violation appealed was Chapter 17-7.I. electrical system not maintained in good and safe working condition. In Mrs. Morrissey's unit there is a doorbell that has been improperly spliced into a 110 V wiring system. Mrs. Morrissey explained that she planned to have an electrician come in and do some work for her; she would have him correct this violation. Logan made a motion to uphold Chapter 17-7.I. electrical system not maintained in good and safe working condition. Ringgenberg seconded the motion. The motion carried. Karstens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Logan seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned. tv,n oldene Haen 1, Chairperson i MICROMMED BY l JORM -MICR(6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES � I lass J r MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JULY 8, 1982 4:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Vanderhoef, Slager, Harris, Barker None Knight, Woito, Frantz, Behrman V-8217. The application submitted by Erma Thomas and John Wagner for a variance to Section 8.10.23 of the Zoning Ordinance to vary the rear yard requirements at 505 Brookland Park Drive and Sections 8.10.21.C.2 and 8.10.21.E.1.b of the Zoning Ordinance regarding non -conformities to permit construction of a screened -in porch was granted. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Harris called the meeting to order. Behrman polled the members. VARIANCE ITEMS: V-8217. Public hearing on an application submitted by Erma and John Wagner for a variance to Section 8.10.23 of the Zoning Ordinance to vary the rear yard requirements at 505 Brookland Park Drive. Knight reviewed the staff report, stating that the proposed porch would reduce the rear yard to 25'6", 4'6" short of the required yard of 30'. Knight pointed out that construction of the porch in its proposed location would also increase the degree of nonconformity of the subject property. Knight stated that unnecessary hardship could not be shown nor was the case unique. Granting the variance in such a case would therefore appear to legislate special privileges for a single property owner. Knight stated that, while the construction of the proposed porch would create no significant negative impacts to the surrounding property, circumstances did not warrant the granting of a waiver of requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The staff recommended denial of the variance. John Wagner, carpenter for the proposed project at 505 Brookland Park Drive, spoke in favor of granting the variance. Wagner explained that the screened -in porch would allow the property owner to enjoy her yard and offer protection from mosquitoes. Knight stated that two letters had been received in support of the variance; no negative comments had been received. Barker wondered at the unusually small size of the lot. Knight stated that the house had been built prior to 1962 and the lot was a nonconforming lot of record. Woito questioned the placement of an existing concrete slab in the rear yard. Wagner stated that the concrete slab, which extends across the yard, would be removed and replaced by a slab for the porch. Barker asked if the n ICRON VED BY 1 JORM MICR6LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i J r Board of Adjustment July 8, 1982 Page 2 amount of cultivated green space would decrease. Wagner stated that it would virtually be increased with the porch addition. Barker stated that he was prepared to support the variance. Vanderhoef wondered how the new Zoning Ordinance changes would affect this particular property. Woito stated that decks and porches would not be treated as part of the structure and yard requirements would not apply. Knight and Frantz pointed out that covered porches, such as the item in question, would still be treated as if one was creating another room and the yard requirements would be the same. Vanderhoef stated that this item would not be treated differently under the new Zoning Ordinance and Woito agreed. Vanderhoef wondered if the percentage of required yard would change under the new Zoning Ordinance. Woito stated that the yard requirements varied from zone to zone; while unsure of the exact change for the RIA zone, it would not be substantially different. Woito pointed out that the lot in question was very old and only 50'x100'. Harris stated that the Board was constantly confronting situations dealing with nonconforming structures. Harris stated that in his opinion, it was not the intent of the ordinance to be punitive of properties existing prior to the enactment of the Zoning Ordinance. Harris stated that it was not the intent of the ordinance to reduce or eliminate non -conformity in such a way as to hinder maintenance of structures. Woito stated that the best example of that would be the adoption of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, which was designed to preserve nonconforming structures. Knight stated that the intent of the ordinance was to eliminate non -conforming uses but allow for the maintenance and continuing use of non -conforming structures without increasing the degree of nonconformity. Harris stated that there were ways of drafting the ordinance so that some distinction could be made to eliminate the conflict of purpose in the wording of the ordinance. Knight agreed that the proper means of dealing with the large number of cases that have come before the Board regarding the extension of non- conforming uses would be to legislate some sort of solution. Harris stated that, while this item does not meet the criteria of unnecessary hardship, he would support the granting of a variance. Barker stated that in his opinion, the Board's function is to serve as a buffer between the statutes, which are not constantly revised, and the ever changing needs of the public. Barker noted that that is why he generally has little trouble finding uniqueness or unnecessary hardship. Harris stated that the Board should not become a channel for the public to avoid the enforcement of the ordinance by the building officials. Barker moved that a variance be granted to Sections 8.10.23, 8.10.21.C.2 and 8.10.21.E.1.b. Stager seconded. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRI�LAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 1401VES iasb Mi J r Board of Adjustment July 8, 1982 Page 3 The members reviewed the proposed ordinance for licensing sign erectors. Barker expressed support for the licensing of sign companies and sign erectors but expressed concern at forcing a businessperson who wants to move a legal sign or build a new sign on his own, to become a licensed sign installer. Knight stated that there were provisions in the fee structure to allow a one-time sign installer's license, which would be available without cost. Barker mentioned previous difficulties with Nespers Sign Advertising Company and expressed support for an ordinance which would resolve such a problem. Frantz expressed support for the sign erector's ordinance to assist in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. Barker pointed out the Board found it difficult to "punish" the property owner for a mistake made by a sign company. Slager expressed the concern that the property owner could not paint or otherwise maintain an existing sign without a permit. Woito stated that sign maintenance does not require a permit. Barker suggested that the application for a sign permit be considered as the license for one-time erector. Barker stated that people should be allowed to take the risk of complying or not complying with the sign ordinance. Knight pointed out that people seldom erect their own signs and that certain signs (i.e. home occupations, realtor, political) are exempted from the licensing requirement. Vanderhoef agreed with Barker that the one-time sign erector's license should be the same application as the sign permit. Barker suggested that if a property owner applied for a permit, that constituted a license as a sign erector; if someone else applies for a sign permit, then they must be a licensed erector. Vanderhoef asked what the fee was, Knight stated that it was being set at $80 per year. Woito pointed out that with this proposed ordinance, the cost of subverting the sign ordinance is clear; sign erectors will have their licenses revoked and will not be allowed to install signs in Iowa City. Slager wondered what the ordinance had to do with the state statutes regarding the Board of Adjustment. Woito stated that while no explicit authority to do this existed, the Board would act until challenged. Harris wondered who would grant the license. Frantz stated that the Building Department would issue the license and the Board would act on appeals and reviews. Harris pointed out that the wording of the ordinance did not make that clear. Woito suggested changes in the language of the ordinance to clarify that staff issues and revokes licenses and the Board deals with the appeals of such actions. 1 nICRO(ILTIED BY t ' JORM MICR46LAE3 - 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES M014ES I _ l )1196 r f,{ Board of Adjustment July 8, 1982 Page 4 Discussion was tabled until revisions were made by the legal staff. Barker stated he would attend the City Council's public hearing on August 3 on this matter. Knight stated that staff was looking into the possibility of issuing a building permit using something other than the Board's formal decision to alleviate delays when the written decision is late. Harris pointed out that issuance of a permit prior to the filing of the Board's formal decision may affect the appeals period. The meeting adjourned /Jat 55:25 p.m. Taken by: %r LA Sara Behrman, Minute Taker Submitted by&uil g Boothroy, 10 retary iasb 1 i { MICROFILMED BY ! -JORMR(JL"AiB- o CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES LL i 1 r MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS JULY 7, 1982 12:00 NOON IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROOM A MEMBERS PRESENT: Bonney, Whitlow, Cook, Becker, Hirt, Lockett, Lauria, Dodge, McGee MEMBERS ABSENT: VanderZee STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Hencin, Keller, Hauer, Behrman RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. Because the CCN representative from the North Side Area, Pat McCormick, has resigned, CCN recommends that someone with an interest in the preservation of the north side of the City be appointed to CCN. 2. CCN approves the use of recaptured funds for Public Housing in a principal reduction loan program for the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Bonney called the meeting to order. The minutes of May 5, 1982, were approved as written. Bonney asked for suggestions concerning the new CCN member. Becker moved that since the representative from the North Side Area, Pat McCormick, has resigned, someone with an interest in the preservation of the North Side area of the City be appointed to CCN. Whitlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Milkman announced that, with this appointment, three year terms for CCN members would begin. Hencin stated that the City Council had deferred action on the Citizen Participation Plan until an informal session this fall. He stated that the City Council had expressed the concern that CCN had "written itself out of business," and would like to meet with CCN to discuss this matter. Hencin reported that between $147,000 and $150,000 may be returned to the CDBG program as a result of the low bids received on the North Branch Dam Project. He suggested that the members wait until the 1983 program statement and budget is discussed to reallocate the money. Lauria suggested that the funds be reallocated back into the 1982 budget, which was cut to come up with additional monies for the North Branch Dam project in the first place. Dodge suggested that reallocation should occur closer to the project's completion, as experience has shown that projects are hardly ever completed within budget. The members debated when the funds should be reallocated and decided to wait until the discussion of the 1983 budget. Milkman stated that budget discussions, as well as the dicussion of the Grantee Performance Report, would begin at the August meeting, I41CROEILMED BY 1 ' JORM MICR#LAS i CEDAR RAPIDS DES �401YE5 i i i � 10187 1 O Committee on Community Needs Page 2 DISCUSSION OF CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: Hencin referred to his May 12 memo. He announced that Doug Hillstrom would be leaving and would not be replaced. PROPOSAL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING: Hauer stated her desire to use COBG funds for interns to assist in gathering and publishing data on Iowa City. She outlined the plans for a "Welcome to Iowa City" brochure, which would contain information outlining services available in Iowa City. She explained various studies that could be conducted to help promote Iowa City. Becker expressed concern at duplicating the University's brochure. Hauer stated that she would check the University's brochure, as well as the Welcome Wagon's, to avoid duplication. The members wondered at the role which the Chamber of Commerce would play in the brochure publication. Hauer explained that the City Council would have to define the City's role with the Chamber of Commerce in this project. Lauria expressed concern at spending CDBG money on such a brochure, stating that such a project should be funded by the Chamber of Commerce. McGee pointed out that the Chamber did not represent every business in town; a City—sponsored brochure might have a wider perspective. Bonney expressed concern at CDBG money being used to benefit the Chamber. McGee stated that if COBG money is used to do studies for long range benefits to the City, then using it for something of this nature does not seem unreasonable. DISCUSSION ON USE OF RECAPTURED FUNDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD FOR PUBLIC HOUSING: Hencin outlined the process by which funds for public housing are recaptured. He explained plans to use the funds for a principal reduction loan program in conjunction with Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation. He stated that the 20 units of public housing would be constructed this fall. CCN members concurred that when the recaptured funds became available, they be allocated to the principal reduction loan program for the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program. Milkman reviewed the environmental review record for the public housing site and displayed the site plan. She discussed the impact on the demographics of the area. DISCUSSION ON IMPROVING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CCN AND THE CDBG PROGRAM: The members discussed the proposed brochure entitled "Citizens Guide to the CDBG Program.'Lockett wondered where the brochure would be available. Suggestions included the Public Library, Civic Center and public CCN meetings. McGee suggested the use of simpler terminology and the use of something other than block paragraphs. Lauria stated that too many of the sample projects funded with CDBG monies given were Public Works projects and suggested mentioning some of the human needs projects funded with CDBG funds. Lauria also urged that the 1987 I41CROf ILMED BY J JORM MICR46LAS I CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES I Committee on Community Needs Page 3 iet low es rds' finaland declisdionCityCouncil ate income individuals be fact that CDBG moniesare used to hesubject emphasized and Sug to HUD monitoring" be inserted. McGee stated that she wanted the commu inity o g know that CCN the community's access to CDBG monies• which could outline Keller presented ideas for a "newspaper annual report", . Dodge wondered at the cost involved an CCN's yearly achievements and projects Of i" in the Iowa City Press such a "flier Keller stated that he would present the cost at the next meeting. Members also discussed the possibility including Citizen or Shopper. �,.,,nTMr unMAN NEEDS PROJECTS AND Fan Huui I .W„„� Lockett, McGee, Beker nDodge volunteered to serve on the subcommittee which will meet in earlySeptember._- Ancn 1983 CDBG PROGRAM): Keller p onion of low to moderate laps to resented the "map of priorities" for proposed sidewalk constructiincome on in the Creekside Area, and discussed the prop population in the neighborhood. The members concurred with continuing p undertake this project. The meeting adjourned at 11.35 PM. Prepared by:k Ter �LiI�YY—f r Sara Behrman, Minute a 1287 l fl NICROFILNCD BY ' JORM MICR6LAB' 1 ' CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES � _ _V >>