HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-08 Bd Comm minutesMINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
AUGUST 6, 1981, 1:30 P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: A. Arneson, G. Scott, L. Carlton, M. Kattchee, J.
Williams, W. Summerwill
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Clover
STAFF PRESENT: L. Benz, B. Meisel, B. Murray, H. Mose
GUESTS PRESENT: Doris Jones (COE), H. Mose (I.C. Transit Manager)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Scott called the meeting to order.
MINUTES
Mike Kattchee moved to approve the minutes of July 16, 1981 with the
following corrections: On page 2, first paragraph, the date should be
August 1 and August 15:regarding the inquiry to the County Attorney, the
whole paragraph of the Congregate Meals notice is to be quoted, not just
the first sentence. L. Carlton seconded the motion. Motion declared
carried (6 yes -0 no -1 absent).
iOld Business
The City Council will not be able to discuss the Senior Center
recommendation to reduce the Senior Center parking rates until their
August 11 meeting.
Regarding the inquiry to the County Attorney concerning the Congregate
Meal notice, B. Meisel reported that a letter from the County Attorney to
the Senior Center Commission will be forthcoming. M. Kattchee suggested
that just the Congregate Meal menu be printed in the Senior Center Post
until the Commission hears from the County Attorney.
REPORT OF COUNCIL OF ELDERS MEETING - Doris Jones
Regarding parking stickers for the Senior Center, the Council of Elders
recommends that the stickers should be available on request, rather than
be included in every introductory packet given to senior citizens. The
Council of Elders elections will be held during the grand opening of the
Senior Center. The Council recommends that a picture of Marty Traylor and
an article expressing appreciation should be published in the Senior
Center Post. Everybody feels that Marty was doing a fine job as manager
of the Post. The mail drop box should be on the north side of Washington
Street between Gilbert and Linn. An article by Irving Weber about the Old
Post Office should be in the Post. Officials of the Iowa City Post Office
will loan us photographs and pictures of the Old Post Office for display
in the Senior Center. The Council will frame the pictures to be
displayed.
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An ad hoc committee was designated to serve for the grand opening
festivities. Members are Irene Welch, Doris Jones, and Leo and Kay Cain.
A flag flown over the U.S. Capitol will be the official grand opening flag
for the Senior Center. The Council of Elders suggested that the Mayor of
Iowa City and the Mayor of Coralville be asked to speak at the opening
ceremony. M. Kattchee explained that he should not be a speaker because
his participation is as an appointee of the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors and not as "Mayor". G. Scott said the Planning Committee has
already taken most of these suggestions into account and later in the
meeting a brief report regarding the planning committee for the grand
opening will be given. Doris Jones said members of the Council of Elders
are very pleased with the recognition and cooperation they have received
from the Senior Center Commission.
REPORT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS MEETING - G. Scott
The plan for keys for the building was presented and favorably accepted.
The Congregate Meals Program is concerned about parking privileges for a
handicapped employee. After discussion, the Commission recommended that
the employee use the parking space at the Civic Center parking lot along
with other available spaces for a trial period.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONAL HANDBOOK - L. Benz
The completed draft of the operational handbook had been reviewed by the
service providers group, the Council of Elders, City Manager Neal Berlin,
the handbook committee of the Commission, as well as other interested
individuals. Lori explained that the handbook is a flexible but concise
guide for staff perple who will be involved in the administration of the
Senior Center. The section on public transit has yet to be completed.
Commission members recommended several minor changes. W. Summerwill
moved that the draft handbook be accepted as corrected and forwarded to
the City Council. J. Williams seconded the motion. Motion declared
carried (6 yea -0 no -1 absent).
BUS SCHEDULES, ROUTES FARES.
Hugh Mose presented two choices for bus stops for the Senior Center; a
four block detour from the normal route could bring an additional bus by
the Center every 15 minutes - this alternative would require a Council
decision because it would be raising the service to the Senior Center to a
higher level than the service given to other members of the community.
The second alternative would provide half hour service and would be a
shorter detour which would allow the 7th Avenue bus to stop on the
corner of Washington and Linn Street before proceeding east. The second
alternative can be accomplished without bringing it to the City Council.
Furthermore, when signal lights are installed on the corner of Gilbert
Street and Iowa Avenue, it might be possible for this bus to stop in front
of the Senior Center, then proceed to turn east on Iowa Avenue to Gilbert
Street and continue its normal route. M. Kattchee suggested that we try
the half hour service option, before asking for special consideration.
J. Williams recommended that the Seventh Avenue bus should stop at the
book store on the corner of Washington and Linn Streets every half hour
beginning at 6:30 AM, starting August 24. W. Summerwill seconded the
motion. Motion declared carried (6 yes -0 no -1 absent). Hugh suggested
several ways to promote ridership; Bus and Shop coupons (a $5 purchase at
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certain stores allows a free bus ride coupon); a map and schedule display
at the Center, bus schedules published in the Post, and a Transit
Department official could probably provide transit information at the
Senior Center grand opening. Regarding possible Sunday service, the
merchants of the Old Capital Center wish to promote Sunday service from
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It would cost approximately $1,000 per Sunday to
provide hourly bus service. The Commission thanked Hugh Mose for his fine
presentation.
B. Meisel suggested that the Senior Center may publicize that people
riding the SEATS bus for Congregate Meals, need only to donate 254 rather
than the usual $1. The reason for the lower donation request is that
Heritage Agency subsidizes SEATS to encourage people to ride SEATS to
Congregate Meals. Possibly this information could be published in the
Post next to the Congregate Meal menu.
JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
B. Meisel explained that the Johnson County Health Improvement
Association, a non-profit group, offered to donate $200 for a wheelchair
to be available at the Senior Center. M. Kattchee moved to authorize the
staff to go through proper channels to purchase the wheelchair from
Hawkeye Medical Supply and request if possible that the Johnson County
Health Improvement Association pay their contribution directly to Hawkeye
Medical Supply. The remaining amount to be paid from the gift fund or our
regular budget, whichever way works best. W. Summerwill seconded the
motion. Motion declared carried (6 yes -0 no -1 absent).
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE
B. Meisel announced two new employees: Jill Smith, half-time clerk -
typist, and Jeff Goodwin, maintenance worker, who will work 35 hours; a
temporary employee will be hired for the remaining 5 hours. Because the
Center will be open seven days a week and Union regulations prohibit an
employee to work work seven days a week, we must hire two maintenance
workers. The building is substantially completed. Cleaning has started;
furniture will be moved in Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11 and 12; the
piano will be moved in Thursday, August 13; the sign in front may be
changed to either the Iowa City -Johnson County Senior Center or simply
Senior Center. Burger Construction will present cost estimates for each.
Kitchen equipment was demonstrated last week; the elevator has been
rekeyed to be able to lock off any floor for security purposes; and a key
list has been arranged. L. Benz reported that 40 people have volunteered
to work in the Center so far. The dental hygienist and the Visiting
Nurses Association will try to arrange similar hours which would allow a
person to use both services on the same day. A replacement for Marty
Traylor, to coordinate the Post, is needed. J. Williams suggested an
undergraduate volunteer from the field of Social Work course might be
possible for a semester to do the leg work on the paper. First aid
training and emergency evacuation will be held August 19 for the staff and
agencies, and on August 21, Mercy Hospital will conduct a CPR training
session for these same people. The last week in August there will be an
orientation session for volunteers who will be hosts of the Center.
A space allocation request has been received from Transcendental
Meditation to give an introductory session at the Center. City Attorney
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David Brown has recommended that religious organizations could present
programs at the Center as long as the organizations follow the goals and
objectives as stated in the handbook, and do not depend on the Center to
conduct their regular services or sessions. M. Kattchee recommended that
a sign-up board regularly run might be established describing programs and
costs and if enough interest is shown, programs might be offered.
G. Scott declared the meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.
Prepared by Blrbata Murray, taff secretary.
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
AUGUST 3, 1981
LAW LIBRARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barcelo, McCartt, Portman, Reyes, Turner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Baumgartner (excused), McGuire (excused),
Watson (excused)
STAFF PRESENT: Helling, Williams
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The HRC, in response to a HUD official interpreting our ordinance in
the area of housing to be lacking in certain specific prohibitions,
voted on and unanimously approved (subject to Legal's review and
possible revisions) an interpretation of the housing section which
more specifically defines this section's current broad language.
The Commission further directed HRC staff to have this
interpretation placed in the Council's packet to be voted on (if
necessary) at the next Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
None.
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION j
1. Meeting called to order by Chair Rabbi Jeffrey Portman at
7:43 P.M.
2. Turner moved and McCartt seconded that the minutes of June 22,
1981, be accepted as submitted. Passed unanimously.
3. Complaints pending.
a. E/R, 7-10-7906 and E/R, 7-10-7907. Reyes volunteered to
replace Yates on this case. Williams, who had recently
talked to McGuire, informed the Commission that on behalf
of the complainant, the complainant's attorney accepted
the conciliation team's suggested remedy which will be
requested from the Respondent in case # E/R, 7-10-7907. If
the Respondent refuses to cooperate in the conciliation
process, the case will then go to public hearing.
b. E/R, 9-18-7809. McCartt told Barcelo he would be getting
in touch with her after the other conciliation team member
returned from vacation.
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C. E/S, 1-2-8101 and E/A&S, 1-2-8101. Portman has not been
able to reach the Complainants. They are no longer
residing at the phone number we have for them and there has
been no response to a letter sent to them by Portman. A
second letter will be sent them, this time by registered
mail. Portman wanted to know whether the Commission could
proceed with the case if he is unable to contact the
complainants. He was advised of that procedure being
proper.
d. H/N0, 1-20-8101. The Conciliation Agreement was sent to
the Respondents for their signature on 7/28/81. The
Respondent has agreed to return the Conciliation Agreement
with the required documents including a letter of apology
to the Complainant.
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Cases Open.
One case was opened in July. The complaint was in the area of
housing on the basis of disability.
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Cases Closed.
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No cases were closed during the reporting time period.
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Cases in Legal.
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a. PA/R, 11-4-8007
b. PA/R, 12-31-8008. This case was not submitted to Legal as
indicated on last month's minutes due to unexpected
additional information which required further
investigation.
7.
Public Forum.
Between the public forum committee and the commissioners, three
names were suggested for the theme of this public forum. The
purpose of this forum is to invite the Iowa City general public
to voice their views on civil rights relative to the Iowa City
community. The name selected was "Equality in the 80's: Myth
or Reality?". The tentative format includes a welcome by one of
the Commissioners or staff, a keynote speaker followed by a
panel discussion and ending with general comments and questions
from the audience. The forum will be held sometime in November
in the Public Library's auditorium on a weeknight. Portman
indicated he may be able to get a business to donate about $50
worth of food to be used at a reception which would follow the
forum. Personal invitations will be printed at the City's print
shop.
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8. Public Service Announcements.
McCartt has yet to tape his PSA. To the best of the
Commissioner's knowledge, all other PSA's have been taped with
the possible exception of Yates. McCartt volunteered to call
Watson to determine the status of any untaped PSA's. McCartt
will then call Williams and bring her up-to-date.
9. Monitoring Conciliation Agreements.
McCartt moved and Barcelo seconded the adopted of the procedure
for monitoring conciliation agreements as developed by
Williams. The vote passed unanimously. In the future, the HRC
staff person will indicate on the HRC agenda those cases in need
of monitoring. These will be cases where probable cause was
found and the Conciliation Agreement required reports, etc.
from the Respondent at particular times throughout the life of
the agreement.
10. Communication Policy.
Turner asked for a better definition of a policy statement as
used in the text of the communication policy. Helling defined
it as something that might be construed to be the position or
policy of the City.
11. HUD Equivalency.
Williams explained HUD's position on our ordinance in regards
to our section on housing not being considered equivalent with
HUD's fair housing regulations. Williams further explained
that HUD would agree to the Commission's developing rules or an
interpretation of the housing section which would more
specifically define the ordinance's broad language. Therefore,
Williams drafted an interpretation which was reviewed by the
Commissioners. Turner moved and McCartt seconded the
Commission's adoption of the interpretation subject to Legal's
review and possible revisions. The motion further stated the
interpretation would then be given to the Council for their
approval and adoption. The motion passed unanimously.
12. Free Forum.
Turner reported on her review of cable TV's program entitled
"Free Forum". This program is aired every first and third Monday
on the Community Access channel. Turner stated she personally
did not consider it a very good program but it might be a good
avenue for advertising the Commission's November public forum.
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13. Realtor Board - Affirmative Action Committee.
Barcelo volunteered to represent the Commission on the Iowa
City Realtor's Affirmative Action Committee.
14. Boyd Luncheon.
A luncheon commemorating U of I President Boyd's involvement
with human rights will be held on August 26, 1981. All current
and former HRC Commissioners and Council members are personally
invited. Four out of five Commissioners plus Williams informed
Barcelo (coordinator of the luncheon) that they would be
attending. McCartt will let Barcelo know later.
15. The previous month's activities were reviewed by Williams.
16. Next Commission meeting - August 31, 1981, 7:30 P.M., City
Manager's Conference Room. Agenda setting: August 21, 1981.
j17. McCartt moved and Reyes seconded that the meeting adjourn.
Passed unanimously at 9:00 P.M.
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AUGUST 5, 1981
MEMBERS PRESENT: Haendel, Karstens, Koenig, Graff, Farran, Dennis,
VanderZee
STAFF PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Kucharzak, Kinney, Hencin, Flinn,
Nugent, Garcia -Rivera, Woito
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
The Iowa City Housing Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
Resolution Adopting Policies Governing Admission to and Continued Occupancy of
the Public Housing Units and Grievance Procedures for Project 22-3. Motion
Koenig, second Karstens, approved 7/0.
1. Meeting to Order by Chairperson Haendel at 3:30 P.M.
2. Minutes of Meeting of July 8, 1981, approved as mailed on motion by
Karstens, second by Dennis, approved 6/0.
3. Kucharzak introduced Fire Marshall Larry Kinney and indicated they have
been working together on training of firefighters for inspection duties.
Kucharzak further explained that additional clerical help has been hired,
and it is hoped that this will remove most of the scheduling and billing
paper work from the inspectors, and that they are exploring further
automation of record keeping and billing systems. VanderZee questioned the
number of firefighters involved and was advised this could not be
determined until an accurate count of rental units could be ascertained.
VanderZee and Karstens raised concerns that entire process had been worked
out by staff without input from Housing Commission. Berlin explained that
the Commission is an advisory body, not an administrative body --that
Council makes the decisions. He indicated that he does believe
communication is important, that the Commission should provide as much
input as it possibly can, but that roles need to be clearly defined.
Further procedural questions were raised and were advised no absolutes at
this point in time; flexibility is key.
4. Discussion Emergency Housing - the need for housing for persons without
housing including transients, abused children and spouses, hospital
visitors, etc. was discussed. VanderZee indicated he had done some
research and there is a large problem with inadequate facilities available
but that there appeared to be no funds for resolving the problem. Moved by
VanderZee, seconded by Karstens that we get together with a broad range of
resources and meet for half a day to discuss emergency housing. Passed
7/0. 12:00 Noon October 27 brown bag luncheon set.
5. Coordinator's Report -
Section 8 - Flinn reported HAP payments of $63,128 on 385 units on August 1
with an anticipated six late starts. 57 new applications were recommended
for approval.
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Public Housing - Public Housing Manuals were distributed to Commission
members. Revised Policy Statements and Grievance Procedure for Public
Housing were distributed with changes noted. Moved by Koenig, seconded by
Karstens that City Council approve the Resolution Adopting Policies
Governing Admission to and Continued Occupancy of the Public Housing Units
& Grievance Procedure for Project 22-3. Approved 7/0. Kucharzak reported
Public Housing proceeding on schedule with slight delay on Muscatine site
awaiting specially treated lumber for foundation. First draw -down is
anticipated next week.
Discussion - Staffing Assisted Housing Division. Memorandum
August 3, 1981, requesting additional permanent, full-time employees for
Assisted Housing Division was reviewed and discussed. Kucharzak indicated
that the additional Housing Specialist position should be determined after
confirmation of Moderate Rehabilitation units, and that utilization of
data processing is being explored prior to determination of Senior
Records/File Clerk, but that the Division would be losing the person now
performing these duties in the next couple of weeks.
6. Congregate Housing Workshop - Nugent presented suggested participants and
proposed format for workshop. Kucharzak suggested Chairperson give
introductory remarks stating purpose and setting tone for workshop.
Haendel appointed a Task Force of Dennis, VanderZee and Karstens to work
with Nugent, Hencin and Kucharzak to finalize plans and arrangements for
workshop.
7. CCN - VanderZee reported that the only thing pertaining to Housing was the
1980-81 Performance Report. He commented that he was impressed that the
Section 8 Program had helped over 600 families this year.
8. Urban Revitalization Subcommittee - Hencin dispersed Summaries of the
Urban Revitalization Act and indicated that it would be acceptable to use
the 403 areas for Industrial Revenue Bond Financing.
9. Public Discussion - Diane Klaus, former Housing Commission member,
appeared relative to notices for rental permits and indicated she had
received phone calls from persons who had purchased homes for family
members and were not charging rent who did not feel rental permits or fees
should be required. She further indicated that this question was raised in
Task Force Hearings revising the Housing Code, and that for the sake of
expediency it was determined that this should be worked out
administratively rather than be spelled out in the Housing Code.
Kucharzak explained the methodology for differentiating rental from owner -
occupied properties; that a survey had been made of the City Assessor's
records and all persons listed as owning single-family dwellings who had
not signed up for homestead exemption were being contacted. He further
indicated a legal interpretation had been obtained indicating that rent
does not necessarily mean that you have to transfer monies back and forth,
and that variations should be determined by the Board of Appeals.
Kucharzak distributed copies of the letter being sent to property owners
and indicated return address cards were being enclosed providing the
property owner with the opportunity to check off whether or not the
property in question is rental property. Consensus was that this card
should resolve the problem.
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10. Adjournment - Moved by VanderZee, seconded by Karstens that meeting be
adjourned at 5:35 P.M. Approved 7/0.
Approved by:
Goldene Haendel
Chairperson
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RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION
AUGUST 19, 1981 7:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hotka, Sanders, Schwab, Sheehan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Fett, Gartland, Hamilton
STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
None.
REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER:
None.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN:
Sanders called the meeting to order and the minutes of June 16, 1981,
were approved as read.
Agenda for Joint Meeting with City Council
The Commission revised its agenda for the meeting with the City
Council as follows:
1. Energy and the Local Economy.
2. The role of the RCC.
3. Local Energy Code.
4. Transportation:
a. Transit System.
b. Traffic Controls.
C. Bicycle Use.
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5. Promoting Energy Conservation.
6. Other Ideas:
a. Financial Incentives.
b. Franchise of Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric.
7. Conclusion.
The next meeting was scheduled for September 1.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg.
Pat Fett, Secretary.
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Minutes of The Meeting of
THE .IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
Iowa City Civic Center
August 27, 1981
Members Present: Phipps, Saeugling, Redick
Staff Present: Zehr, Brown, Wright
Guest Present: Wayne Overman
Chairperson Redick opened the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
The minutes of the July 9th meeting were approved, subject to review.
Manager Zehr presented the bills from July and August and explained them
briefly. They included $6128 for a 1981 pickup truck and $493 for Zehr's trip
to the AAAE Great Lakes meeting, where he met and talked with other airport
managers. There were also final bills for the corporate hangar from Henningson
Construction Co., Paulson Construction Co., and Howard R. Green Co. The
total cost for the now completed building was $195,906.21. General obligation
bonds for about half of that amount will be required. Saeugling moved to
approve the bills for payment; second by Phipps; the motion passed.
Manager Zehr reported he has received revised layout maps for the Master Plan
from L. R. Kimball and Associates. Copies of the maps will be distributed to
the members within the next two weeks. Zehr expects to be able to schedule a
final hearing for the Master Plan within the next two months.
Plans are virtually complete for the Fly -In Breakfast to be held on Sunday,
August 30, from 7:00 to 11:30 a.m. The airport will be closed at 10:00 a.m.
that morning for a model airplane air show. There will be a Paper Airplane
Throwing Contest for Junior and Senior Divisions, and trophies will be awarded
to the winners.
Zehr proposed and read a resolution prohibiting all unauthorized vehicles from
driving on the runways of the airport, primarily to control taxicabs which
have, in the past, driven onto the airport to pick up passengers from incoming
planes on football days. Zehr plans to authorize a bus or vans to meet such
passengers and drive them to a taxicab stand near the terminal building. It is
felt that this measure might avoid a tragic accident in the future. It was moved
by Saeugling and seconded by Phipps to adopt the resolution; all members
present voted aye.
The Commission also adopted a second resolution designating Runway 24 as the
preferential runway when winds, runway length, and safety considerations are
not a consideration. It is hoped that this conditional designation will alleviate
noise problems over the residential area to the north of the airport.
Zehr has consulted with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and learned that
the use of the pay phone in the terminal building merits that company paying
the Commission a monthly fee of $12.43 for the privilege of placing the phone
there, rather than the Commission paying to have it there, as was done in the
past. The phone company will also install a credit card phone and will pay
$11.80 per month plus 15% commission for the privilege.
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Manager Zehr has moved his office from the terminal building to the new
corporate hangar building, and proposed using the empty office as a pilot
briefing room. This would require the installation of another phone and some
tables and chairs. The commission members were agreeable to this suggestion,
with the provision that the room be monitored to be sure it is used as a
briefing room and not a social room.
Zehr has sought and received bids for a new roof on the shop area. There
were two low bids of $7900, and the commissioners voted to accept the bid
from Kern and Mitchell, which specified stronger roof supports.
Zehr also submitted bids for repairing and resealing the asphalt in the
transient parking area, the taxiways to the T hangars, between the hangars,
and between the shop and the road. The Commission voted to accept the low
bid by Gerald Downing, which included a two year maintenance contract,
with the provision that the company rewrite the contract in a clear form so
that the guarantee and agreement to fix the cracks is included in the bid
document.
Finally, Zehr proposed paying Iowa City Fence Co. $975 for the erection of a
new security fence, a new gate, and repair of a gate. This was approved by
the Commission.
Chairperson Redick had nothing to report.
Attorney Brown informed the Commission he had hoped to report on the
proposed settlement regarding the Dooley law suit; however, he now hopes to
have it by the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
AUGUST 5, 1981
IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER ROOM A
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barker, Bonney, Daly, Dodge, Haldeman, Lockett,
VanderZee, Whitlow.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cook, McCormick, McGee.
STAFF PRESENT: Hencin, Keller, Hillstrom, Nugent, Tyler.
GUESTS PRESENT: B. Lentfer, S. Laughlin.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION:
The minutes of the Committee's July 1, 1981 meeting were approved as
presented. j
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None. j
CREEKSIDE QUESTIONNAIRE:
Hencin pointed out that according to the questionnaire responses,
residents along Seventh Avenue Court and Bradley Street did not want
sidewalks on those streets. This was out of concern about snow removal
and sidewalk maintenance; they being mostly elderly persons.
Concern was also expressed about the function of sewer backflow valves in
some homes once sewer floodproofing was done. Hencin stated that
Pollution Control Superintendent Boren indicated that the valves might be
problematic depending upon their design, mainly because the older sewer
lines were subject to a great deal of infiltration. Hencin stated that
the engineering design might indicate action that could be taken to
alleviate this potential problem. Haldeman pointed out that the holding
basins might also help the flooding
channel and widening undersized culvrtsoblem, as would clearing out the
Hencin informed the Committee that a Systems Unlimited home was requesting
a bus shelter to be placed at the corner of Bradley and Muscatine. This
placement would be unusual because it is on an outgoing route.
Haldeman moved and Barker seconded that the suggestion concerning place-
ment of a bus shelter in Creekside Neighborhood, as well as other specific
requests from questionnaire respondents, be referred to the proper City
officials. Motion carried unanimously.
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Members discussed how to let people in the neighborhood know that CCN had
considered responses to the survey and acted on them. They decided to
issue a press release which would note that 232 responses had been
received and point out specific items of concerns expressed by the
respondents.
Hencin noted that the staff had just learned that residents of Towncrest
Trailer Court had not been receiving the mailings. A letter has been sent
to each resident of the Trailer Court apprising them of the questionnaire
and proposed projects for the neighborhood.
REVIEW OF PLANS FOR LOWER RALSTON CREEK IMPROVEMENTS:
Bob Lentfer of Shive-Hattery & Associates explained that the present
railroad bridge at Lafayette Street would be replaced by a free -span steel
stringer bridge. This would create a 50 foot wide clear channel which
would tolerate a 25 year flood. He stated that construction would take
approximately three months and was planned to begin in October and end in
March, 1982. The bridge will be located at Lafayette and Gilbert Streets.
Haldeman stated that the goal of the project was to accommodate a 100 year
flood. He stated that he was concerned that the Committee was now being
told that the bridge would only accommodate a 25 year flood.
Lentfer and Steve Laughlin of Shoemaker & Haaland Engineers explained that
the bridge would accommodate a 25 year flood under present conditions.
However, with the work done on Scott Boulevard (south branch dam) and the
new (Lower Ralston Creek) culverts, which will allow 3200 cfs, they
expected the channel to contain a 100 year flood. In response to
Haldeman's concern about piecemeal engineering and the imprecision of
engineer's predictions, Laughlin stated that the engineering firms felt
they were giving the maximum benefit given the budget constraints on the
project. He affirmed that the level of protection against flooding was
definitely increased but that precise predictions of effects were not
possible.
The engineers explained that little could be done to increase the capacity
under the Rock Island railroad bridge. Plans are to increase the size of
the culvert at Kirkwood and to fill and grade a triangular piece of land
at Benton, Dubuque, and Kirkwood to help protect against flooding. Daly
expressed concern that federal funds were being spent to pay for a
railroad bridge. Hencin pointed out that the present railroad bridge was
adequate as far as the railroad was concerned, and they could not be
forced to improve the bridge in order to meet the City's improvement
plans.
Laughlin stated that the culverts at Kirkwood and Benton would be
expanded with construction beginning in October. Part of the project will
include repaving Benton from Dubuque to Gilbert. In 1982, a second
contract will be let for channel widening and excavation.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON METRO ENTITLEMENT APPLICATION:
Hencin reported several people had spoken in favor of the Independent
Living Center proposal. Council will consider the application at their
next meeting.
REVIEW OF GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT:
Keller briefly highlighted the report which documented how hold -harmless
community development funds had been spent since July 1, 1980. He noted
that the report stated that 409 low-income families are being served
through the housing assistance program. Actually, more than 600 families
had been helped in the last year because of the turnover in the program.
He added that information is not yet available for the report to show how
the City of Iowa City performed in hiring women and minorities.
MONITORING ASSIGNMENTS FOR CCN MEMBERS:
Chairperson Bonney assigned the following projects to be monitored by CCN
members:
Senior Center and group home for elderly - Barker
Urban revitalization - Cook & Whitlow
Independent Living Center - McGee
Undergrounding of utilities - Haldeman
Public housing - VanderZee
North Side Study -Historic Preservation - McCormick
Code enforcement - Daly
HUD regulations - Lockett
Ralston Creek north branch - Dodge
Lower Ralston Creek - Daly
Members will rotate reporting to the Committee, beginning in September
with reports on the Senior Center, undergrounding of utilities, and North
Side historic preservation.
Meeting adjourned at 1:20 P.M.
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