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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-30 Bd Comm minutesMINUTES RIVERFRONT COMMISSION DECEMBER 3, 1980 CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Knight, Boutelle, Lewis, Muldoon, Johnson, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: Oehmke, Robertson,Sokol, Fountain STAFF PRESENT: Franklin, Tyler RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL The Commission recommends the adoption of the by-laws as amended by the Commission. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION The minutes of November 5, 1960 were amended to read "Howard Sokol was elected vice -chair." Wherever "Coralville Dam" appears in the minutes "Coralville Power Dam" should be substituted. Minutes were approved as amended. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS Members discussed the by-laws and suggested various changes. (See the revised by-laws as attached). Lewis moved and Muldoon seconded that the Council approve the adoption of the by-laws as amended by the Commission. The motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION OF MEETING WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Franklin informed the members that a meeting had taken place between represent- atives of Parks and Recreation and RFC. At that meeting, the represental.ivas had agreed to draft a statement to Neal Berlin and the City Council outlining the mutual agreement which had been reached between the two Commissions. Parks and Recreation will include the statement in their minutes which will be sent to Berlin and the Council. Jim Berry and Bill Gilpin mutually consented to have representatives from Parks and Recreation attend RFC meetings and vice versa. However, many of the issues which Parks and Recreation will deal with will not directly re- late to the'RFC. The agreement was reached that the two commissions will exchange minutes and agendas in order to keep each other posted on decisions and discussions. RFC representatives felt that a representative from P&R would be beneficial at most of their meetings as many of their decisions did affect P&R. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M ally 1 4 nt RIVERFRONT COMMISSION DECEMBER 3, 1980 page Z Mr:mbers discussed whether sending a joint letter from both bodies or two letters, one from each body, was preferable. Lewis pointed out that two letters would reiterate the point that a method of cooperation had been worked out and that RFC was aware that P&Z needs to be carefully apprised of any plans which might require maintenance by P&Z. Vetter moved and Lewis seconded that the Chairperson and Staff write a letter outlining the agreement. The motion carried unanimously. WATER QUALITY ISSUES Franklin stated that she had spoken to Donald McDonald , of the University of Iowa. Mr. McDonald had reported at the DEq meeting of November 13, 1980, that the nitrate levels in the river had been increasing yearly. However, his position was that the situation was not dangerous because the city monitors the river constantly and dilutes the river water with deep well water if the nitrate level is too high. Nitrates are an agricultural pollutant. The leaching and runoffs of nitrates to the river is exacerbated by the tiling systems used by farmers. If the situation becomes too severe, and cities are unable to sufficiently dilute the nitrate levels, bottle water can be used until the levels are reduced. Franklin stated she will be getting monthly reports on the situation from McDonald. Johnson asked what action the Commission could take in a situation such as this. Franklin responded that the Comnission•could educate the public on water quality issues. iLewis stated that she was concerned about the situation with septic tanks which drained into the river. She pointed out that the County Health Officer has enforcing rights over installation of septic tanks but that no law exists which requires the tanks to be pumped out. Moreover, the County does not have funds for enforcement. Boutelle suggested that a fee could be charged for having septic tanks checked. She stated that as far as she knew, no monitoring took place anywhere in the state. Muldoon responded that attempts had been made to get a law passed but presently no action was being proposed. Knight stated that water quality standards need to be set. Franklin pointed out that a response procedure needed to be established for problems citizens encounter along the river. .She stated that the idea grow out of a recent incident in which a Sierra Club member saw a number of dead fish floating in the river. The person called the Police Department and was dissatisfied with the response. i .................. . as 9� MICROFILMED BY JO RM MIC R+L A B CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES RIVERFRONT COMMISSION DECEMBER 3, 1980 page 3 The State Conservation Officer is the person to contact, but he has many areas to monitor and is often difficult to locate. Members suggested that a set procedure be written up for the Police Department and possibly for a press release. Names and phone numbers of the Riverfront Commissioners would be listed as contact people. Johnson suggested that it be called the WET LINE. Franklin suggested forming a sub -committee to monitor the WET LINE. Members agreed that they would like to have Wendell Simonson, the State Conservation Officer, speak to the Commission. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Franklin announced that the Corridor Development Plan will be presented to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 11, 1980 at the County Court House at 7:00 pm. Knight stated that Gilpin had made a statement supporting the plan which tries to take some land out of development based on a corn suitability rating. The plan designates growth centers and future growth centers which are most appropriate for compact, contiguous development and have the lowest corn suitability ratings. Members pointed out that there were difficulties in telling owners how to use their land. Vetter pointed out that down zoning land upsets owners because the land can not be developed. Johnson and Muldoon volunteered to attend the meeting. Meeting adjourned. PREPARED BY Andrea Tyler Minute Taker MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I RIVERFRONT COMMISSION DECEMBER 3, 1980 page 3 The State Conservation Officer is the person to contact, but he has many areas to monitor and is often difficult to locate. Members suggested that a set procedure be written up for the Police Department and possibly for a press release. Names and phone numbers of the Riverfront Commissioners would be listed as contact people. Johnson suggested that it be called the WET LINE. Franklin suggested forming a sub -committee to monitor the WET LINE. Members agreed that they would like to have Wendell Simonson, the State Conservation Officer, speak to the Commission. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Franklin announced that the Corridor Development Plan will be presented to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 11, 1980 at the County Court House at 7:00 pm. Knight stated that Gilpin had made a statement supporting the plan which tries to take some land out of development based on a corn suitability rating. The plan designates growth centers and future growth centers which are most appropriate for compact, contiguous development and have the lowest corn suitability ratings. Members pointed out that there were difficulties in telling owners how to use their land. Vetter pointed out that down zoning land upsets owners because the land can not be developed. Johnson and Muldoon volunteered to attend the meeting. Meeting adjourned. PREPARED BY Andrea Tyler Minute Taker MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Section 1. The Riverfront Commission of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall consist of eleven (11) members or commis- sioners. Seven (7) of the members or commissioners must be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, one (1) of whom will represent the University of Iowa; three (3) shall be qualified electors from Johnson County, Iowa, excluding residents of Iowa City and Coralville, and shall be recommended to the Iowa City City Council by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and one (1) member shall be a qualified elector of the City of Coralville, Iowa. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAD CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES aa9� W i t Section 1. The Riverfront Commission of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall consist of eleven (11) members or commis- sioners. Seven (7) of the members or commissioners must be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, one (1) of whom will represent the University of Iowa; three (3) shall be qualified electors from Johnson County, Iowa, excluding residents of Iowa City and Coralville, and shall be recommended to the Iowa City City Council by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and one (1) member shall be a qualified elector of the City of Coralville, Iowa. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAD CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES aa9� W i BY-LAWS IOWA CIIY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION ARTICLE I MEETINGS -- Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of this Commission shall be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the members may be called by the Chairperson and shall be called by the Chairperson at the request of 3 members of the Commission. Section 3. Place ofMeetings. Regular meetings shall be in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, or other appropriate meeting place, should the Civic Center be unavailable. Section 4. Notice of Meeting. Notice of regular meetings shall be required to all members and the press; and if written notice of special meeting is given, 24 hour notice should be given. Section 5. uorum. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum at any meeting and the majority of votes case at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be decisive of any motion or election. Section 6. Proxies. There shall be no vote by proxy. Section 7. Public Discussion. Time shall be made available during all regular meetings for open public discussion. ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP -- Section 1. The Riverfront Commission of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, shall consist of eleven (11) members or commis- sioners. Seven (7) of the members or commissioners must be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, one (1) of whom will represent the University of Iowa; three (3) shall be qualified electors from Johnson County, Iowa, excluding residents of Iowa City and Coralville, and shall be recommended to the Iowa City City Council by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and one (1) member shall be a qualified elector of the City of Coralville, Iowa. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAD CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES aa9� W i K MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES The Commission members shall be appointed in the following manner: Nine (9) of the members or commis- sioners, including those from outside Iowa City, Iowa, shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, upon recommendation by the Mayor. Two (2) of the members or commissioners shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, upon the respective recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. All members of the Commissions shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses including travel expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. Section 2. Terms. Upon the expiration of terms of present members, new members shall be appointed for three year terms. The term of office of Planning and Zoning and Parks and Recreation Members shall be one year, beginning January 1. Section 3. Absenses. Three consecutive unexplained absences of as Cession member may result in a recommendation to the Mayor from the Commission to discharge said member and appoint a new Commission member. Section 4. Orientation for New Members. Prior to the first regular meeting following their appointment, new members shall be provided with copies of the pertinent portions of the City Code, Riverfront Commission By -Laws, and other documents that would be useful to Commission members in carrying out their duties. ARTICLE III OFFICERS -- Section 1. Number. The officers of this Commission shall be a Ch ria person and Vice Chairperson, each of whom shall be elected by members of the Commission. Section 2. Election and Term of Office. The officers of this Commission shall be elected annually at the discretion of the Chair: Section 3. Vacancies. A vacancy in either office shall be fi ed by the members for the unexpired portion of the term. Section 4. Chairperson. The Chairperson shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the members, appoint committees, call special meetings and in general, perform all duties of a Chairperson and such other I aa9� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES aa9� MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L A13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 3 duties as may be prescribed by the members from time to time. Section 5. Vice -Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson or In the event of his death, inability or refusal to act, the Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson and when so acting shall have all the Powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chairperson. ARTICLE IV CONDUCT OF COMMISSION AFFAIRS -- Section 1. ! en -da. The Chairperson, ora designated representa- tive together with appropriate members of the City staff, shall prepare an agenda for all regular Commission meetings. Agendas are to be sent to Commission members, the City Council, and the media at least three days prior to the regular meetings. Section 2.Secretary. A secretary, not to be a COmmission member, shall be provided for all regular meetings. and special Section 3. Minutes. Minutes of all regular and special meetings are to be prepared and distributed to Commission members and City Council within one week of the meeting, in the manner prescribed by the Council. Specific recommendations for the Council are to be set off from the main body of the minutes and appropriately identified. Section 4. I' Policies and Pro rams. Periodically the Commission shall review the po icies and programs of the City, relating to the River and Riverfront and make such recommendations to the City Council as are deemed appropriate. Section 5. Referrals from Council. From time to time letters, requests for Information, requests for recommendations, and other matters are referred to the Commission by the City Council. Commission shall initiate consideration of such items at the next regular meeting following receipt and shall notify Council of its disposition. Section 6. Attendance at Council Meetin s. The Commission Chairperson 1 or des gnated representatives are to be in attendance at all City Council meetings, including informal sessions, at which matters pertaining to the domain of the Commission's responsibilities are to be discussed or action taken. The Commission Chairperson is to receive Council agendas prior to aa9� MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC R+L A13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 , i I i i i. WE a each Council meeting and is to be otherwise notified of meetings involving Commission business. Section 7. AnnualReport. An annual report, detailing the act t;es of the Commission, shall be prepared by the Chairperson, approved by the Commission, and submitted to the City Council. ARTICLE V AMENDMENTS -- Section 1. These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed and new by-laws may be adopted by the members at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE3 d CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .! i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAE3 d CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .! r0� MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS DECEMBER 3, 1980 IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Whitlow, Draper, Haldeman, Hall, Barker, Pecina Bonney (1:00 PM) MEMBERS ABSENT: VanderZee STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Tyler, Hencin, Keller RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: 1. The Committee recommends the approval of a resolution recommending partici- pation in. the Neighborhood Statistics Program of the United States Bureau of Census. 2. The Committee requests the approval of the changes in the By-laws recom- mended by the Committee. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Chairperson Hall called the meeting to order. The minutes of Novemeber 6, 1980 were approved as circulated. Draper requested that the Committee tour the Senior Center to view progress. Milkman stated that she would speak to Meisel and see if arrangements could be made. McCormick suggested that perhaps an update report from Meisel would be in order. Barker questioned if CCN had contributed to the funding of the poles in the Plaza. She stated that $10,000 seemed exorbitant. Haldeman related that the City often pays high prices. Milkman stated that the City was bound by numerous federal regulations which contribute to high costs. Milkman welcomed Mr. Whitlow, the new member, to the Commission. Milkman announced that elections for Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson will be held in January. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS Members discussed several changes and additions to the by-laws. (See attached for full text.) The main change was the addition of a section on "Absences": McCormick moved and Draper seconded the approval of the by-laws as amended by the Committee. These changes are recommended for Council approval. DISCUSSION ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD STATISTICS PROGRAM Hall and Milkman reported briefly on the neighborhood meetings. Keller explained that the scope of the project had changed some and that MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 0 `i r0� MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS DECEMBER 3, 1980 IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Whitlow, Draper, Haldeman, Hall, Barker, Pecina Bonney (1:00 PM) MEMBERS ABSENT: VanderZee STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Tyler, Hencin, Keller RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: 1. The Committee recommends the approval of a resolution recommending partici- pation in. the Neighborhood Statistics Program of the United States Bureau of Census. 2. The Committee requests the approval of the changes in the By-laws recom- mended by the Committee. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Chairperson Hall called the meeting to order. The minutes of Novemeber 6, 1980 were approved as circulated. Draper requested that the Committee tour the Senior Center to view progress. Milkman stated that she would speak to Meisel and see if arrangements could be made. McCormick suggested that perhaps an update report from Meisel would be in order. Barker questioned if CCN had contributed to the funding of the poles in the Plaza. She stated that $10,000 seemed exorbitant. Haldeman related that the City often pays high prices. Milkman stated that the City was bound by numerous federal regulations which contribute to high costs. Milkman welcomed Mr. Whitlow, the new member, to the Commission. Milkman announced that elections for Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson will be held in January. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS Members discussed several changes and additions to the by-laws. (See attached for full text.) The main change was the addition of a section on "Absences": McCormick moved and Draper seconded the approval of the by-laws as amended by the Committee. These changes are recommended for Council approval. DISCUSSION ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD STATISTICS PROGRAM Hall and Milkman reported briefly on the neighborhood meetings. Keller explained that the scope of the project had changed some and that MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 0 !4) COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS DECEMBER 3, 1980 page 2 Stallnow saw participation in the Neighborhood StdtiSticS Program as basically a tool to facilitate planning. He stated that the Neighborhood meetings had resulted in a map with neighborhood boundaries. He pointed out that most of the boundaries follow logical boundaries but that some of the neighborhoods may be too small for the data, and that the U.S. Bureau of the Census may ask us to enlarge some neighborhoods. McCormick objected to Kimball Road being used as a boundary pointing out that bople at the tNorth e he ravine that between x Dodge had expressly a treetandKit mballRoad.bDKeller estated that the boundary lines could not run behind lot lines. However, Keller stated that he would change the line and see how the Census Bureau reacted. Haldeman suggested that College Street east of Summit be included with the Woodlawn area. He pointed out that this was still primarily a single family area and that the residents' interests were different from those west of Summit. College Street east of Summit would be part of the Longfellow area. He also suggested that the area around Burlington be redrawn with Gilbert Street as the dividing line. Yeller accepted the suggestions and reassured the Committee that the map would be drawn to reflect their suggestions. Bonney questioned the South west side division which divided the area into two small neighborhoods using Emerald as a dividing line. Keller stated that neighbors had drawn that line. Barker moved and McCormick seconded that the Council approve recommending participation in the Neighborhood Statistics Program of the United States Bureau of the Census. (The full text of the resolution is attached.) The motion carried unanimously. UPDATE ON URBAN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM Hencin reported that Council has given Staff the go ahead on designating a particular area for Urban Revitalization. The area is roughly south of Iowa.Avenue and west of Van'Buren, encompassing the Small Cities Project Area. The Council stated that they were not interested in a tax abatement system, but only in revenue bonds. This program is designed to encourage private redevelopment through financial incentives, no loans are involved in this program. The City underwrites the sale of the bonds but the developer benefits because the bonds have a considerably lower interest rate than conventional loans. H e ncstated ated tha Com- mittee from time to time to report to them onuthe cprogram. Hetnoted that `. it would be a lengthy g y process which will include a series of public hearings. He stated that Council is also looking toward residential revitalization districts in the near North side and east side. He pointed out that one possibility is through the Iowa Housing Finance program which would help with mortgage rates for moderate income families. Rough boundaries being i as 9S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB J CEDAR PAPIDS - DES MOINES � � 1 COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS DECEMBER 3, 1980 page 3 considered are those of the original older neighborhoods in the CDBG area. Hencin stated that the City will not be taking a financial risk through the revenue bonds. The only real risk is if a major developer fails which would scare off investors. Pecina commended that he had attended the Solar Demonstration project seminar and had been favorable impressed. Meeting adjourned. Prepared by � � � y A99P, Andrea Tyler Minute Taker MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAEI i CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES ` k.,.. n RISOLO] ION 01 1111 COM11I7IEL ON COMMUNITY NEEDS A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING PARTICIPATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STATISTICS PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF THE CENSUS. WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has been invited to participate in the United States Bureau of the Census's Neighborhood Statistics Program, and WHEREAS, the Committee on Community Needs deems that it is in the interest of the City of Iowa City to take advantage of the Neighborhood Statistics Program, and WHEREAS, the Committee on Community Needs at its October 1 did initiate a citizens participation procedure neighborhood boundaries 19el meeting for use via the Nei p for delineating orhood Statistics Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY: I. That the Committee on Community Needs hereby recommends to the City Council that a formal request for particpation in the Neighborhood Statistics Program be submitted to the United States Bureau of the Census, 2• That the neighborhood Neighborhood' Statistics boundaries shown on the ma reference, represents the Program which is included p reientn rd process. product of the citizen herein h'n participation 3• That said map may be forwarded Census for inclusion int eNeiighborh od Statistics Program au of the i 4• That the Committee on Communit representing and interacting Needs continue rh be responsible for I established citizen g with neighborhoods participation procedures, through its Passed and approved this 3rd day of December, 1980, Chairman, CCN f 3cre ryCCN MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB �. CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES G Resolution N76-136 Bylaws for Committee on Community Needs Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of this Committee shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon. Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the members may be called by the chairperson and shall be called by the chairperson at the. request of three committee members. Section 3. Place of Meetings. Meetings shall be held in the Recreation Center Meeting Room A, or any other public accessible meeting place should the Recreation Center be unavailable. Section 4. Notice of Meetings. Notice and agenda for all regular meetings shall be distributed to all members and the press. Special meetings may be called upon notice to all members and the media at least 24 hours before a special meeting is held. All provisions of the State Open Meetings Law shall be followed. Section 5. j4aM. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum of any meeting and the majority of votes cast at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be decisive of any motion or election. j Section 6. Proxies. There shall be no vote by proxy. Section 7. Public Discussion. Time shall be made available during all j regular meetings for open public discussion. j Article II Section 1. Membership. The CCN Committee shall consist of 11 members; term of membership shall be 2 years. The chairperson and co -chairperson will be elected annually from the committee members. All members of the Committee shall be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and shall serve as members without compensation but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of their duties. Section 2. Nomination. The City Council shall appoint members to CCN as vacancies occur. Section 3. Orientation. Prior to the first regular meeting following their appointment, new members shall be provided with copies of the Committee (CCN) bylaws. Section 4. Absences. Three consecutive, unexplained absences of a Committee member from regular meetings, will result in a recommendation to the City Council from the Commission, to discharge said member and appoint a new member. a�9s. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 Bylaws for Co ..... iittee on Community Needs Page 2 Article III Section 1. Chairperson. The chairperson shall, when present, preside at all meetings, appoint subcommittees with the approval of the committee, call special meetings and in general perform all duties included in the office of a chairperson and such other duties as may be prescribed by the members from time to time. Section 2. Co -Chair erson. The co -chairperson shall take over all the above duties of the chairperson in the event of the latter's absence. Article IV Section 1. A enda. The chairperson, or a designated representative together with appropriate members of the City staff or City Council shall prepare an agenda for all regular committee meetings. Agendas are to be sent to committee members, the City Council and the media at least three days prior to the regular meetings. Section 2. Minutes. Minutes of all regular and special meetings are to be prepared -an-d—dTstributed to the City Council within two weeks of the meeting, in the manner prescribed by the Council. Minutes of all regular and special meetings will be mailed to all committee members during the week prior to the next meeting. Specific recommendations for the Council are to be set off from the main body of the minutes and appointments identified. Section 3. Policies and Programs. Periodically the Committee shall review the policies and programs of the City, relating to the Committee's functions and make such recommendations to the City Council as are deemed appropriate. ................ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES <W) MEETING OF THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COMMISSION December 11, 1980 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Dleterle, Phipps, Redick, George Member Absent: Sauegling Staff Present: Zehr, Brown, Wright Guests Present: Wayne Overman, Scipio Thomas (DI) Chairperson Dieterle called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and noted attendance and guests. The minutes of the December 2nd meeting were considered. Two names had been misspelled, Scipio Thomas and Henningson Construction Company. The minutes were approved as corrected. Manager Zehr presented a brief explanation of the month's bills. $4000 was billed by Howard R. Green, consultants, according to the contract. Zehr noted that the winter's first gas bill for the month of November was only $235, and that he plans to switch the billing from peak demand to continuous demand, which should result in an additional saving of $200 per year. Phipps moved to approve the bills as presented, second by Redick, and all present voted aye. Zehr reported a delay in the awarding of the contract to Iowa Roadbuilders. That company effected a 20% Increase In the price of asphalt as of December 1, but offered the Airport Commission a compromise increase of only 7% on the contract, resulting in an increase of $1,800 on the original bid of $26,000. Since that figure was still lower than the second lowest bid, the commissioners agreed to the Increase. Phipps proved to authorize a 7% Increase In the bid from Iowa Roadbuilders, second by George, and all members present voted aye Manager Zehr moved to item 3-b of the agenda, and reported on a meeting with the city financial manager, at which he had agreed to a reduction of $50 in the budget for postage. Zehr then read a prioritized list of the capital Improvements planned for the airport, in the order of urgency he believes them to have. The total list will cost about $120,000. Moving to item 3-c of the agenda, Zehr suggested an agreement with Howard 1 R. Green Co. for engineering consulting services on an as needed basis, the fee to be direct payroll plus 1.6% of that amount. The agreement would enable the commission to know the approximate cost before calling for engineering consultation. The matter was discussed and Phipps moved to accept the Howard R. Green engineering consulting agreement and authorize the chair- person to sign the agreement. George seconded the motion, and -all voted in favor. The agreement was signed. aa46 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I i . i I !") Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission December 11, 1980 Page 2 Addressing item 3-d of the agenda, Zehr presented a map showing the proposed hangar and taxiway, MALS lighting plan and localizer, and designating runway 2/64 as a preferred runway. Zehr wants to hold on the Master Plan until such decisions can be made. lie hopes to enlist the help of influential persons in government to obtain a waiver in order to save the old United hangar and still accomplish the improvements. He noted the hangar is one of two remaining Boeing hangars in the United States, and is of historic value. The map will be sent to L. R. Kimball E Associates for their information. Moving back to Item 3-a of the agenda, Zehr and Attorney Brown discussed changes proposed by the University of Iowa in the hangar lease which had been offered by the commission. The commission members decided to reject most of the proposed changes. Zehr and Brown were Instructed to make up the lease as agreed to by the members and to present It again to the University. If It is not accepted, a new renter will be sought. Mr. Phipps presented envelopes containing holiday greetings and gifts to the staff members. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Recorder: Priscilla Wright . t � MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB :f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 i !") Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission December 11, 1980 Page 2 Addressing item 3-d of the agenda, Zehr presented a map showing the proposed hangar and taxiway, MALS lighting plan and localizer, and designating runway 2/64 as a preferred runway. Zehr wants to hold on the Master Plan until such decisions can be made. lie hopes to enlist the help of influential persons in government to obtain a waiver in order to save the old United hangar and still accomplish the improvements. He noted the hangar is one of two remaining Boeing hangars in the United States, and is of historic value. The map will be sent to L. R. Kimball E Associates for their information. Moving back to Item 3-a of the agenda, Zehr and Attorney Brown discussed changes proposed by the University of Iowa in the hangar lease which had been offered by the commission. The commission members decided to reject most of the proposed changes. Zehr and Brown were Instructed to make up the lease as agreed to by the members and to present It again to the University. If It is not accepted, a new renter will be sought. Mr. Phipps presented envelopes containing holiday greetings and gifts to the staff members. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Recorder: Priscilla Wright . t � MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB :f CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES