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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-12 Bd Comm minutesn MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS JULY 18, 1980 @ 9:00 A.M. ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Franklin, Carlson MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Siders, Kendall, Kinney, Palmer i OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Person SUM14ARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Secretary of the Board Siders called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. The minutes of the July 8th meeting had not been prepared as of yet. Secretary Siders distributed copies of the annual report to the Board members. Siders also distributed copies of the ordinances with changes the Board had incorporated. Siders stated the public hearing on the code is set for the City Council meeting of July 29 and encouraged Board members to attend. Appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Person 323 East Davenport Street Mr's. Person is appealing a letter of dangerous structure dated May 8, 1980, which referred to Section 302 "Dangerous Building Code". Secretary Siders informed the Board that in the last several months he had received several complaints on a small addition on the eastern part of the proPerty. This addition, the City feels, is dangerous and violates sections of the Zoning Code and State residential setback requirements. Kendall was the inspector on this job. The Fire Department had been contacted and found the area to be a fire hazard. The staff does feel the structure is dangerous and should be removed. Kinney stated that the area in question could be susceptible to vandalism and arson. Secretary Siders distributed pictures taken at 323 East Davenport. Franklin wanted to know what the physical condition of the brick portion of the building was. Siders commented it appears to be in good shape, but there has never been cause to closely inspect it. The problem is the addition. Mr. Person stated that this addition is a strong structure that withstood the heavy snows of last winter. He stated it is in the condition it's in now because the City ordered him to halt work on it. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i j;. i 'i n MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS JULY 18, 1980 @ 9:00 A.M. ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Franklin, Carlson MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Siders, Kendall, Kinney, Palmer i OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Person SUM14ARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Secretary of the Board Siders called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. The minutes of the July 8th meeting had not been prepared as of yet. Secretary Siders distributed copies of the annual report to the Board members. Siders also distributed copies of the ordinances with changes the Board had incorporated. Siders stated the public hearing on the code is set for the City Council meeting of July 29 and encouraged Board members to attend. Appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Person 323 East Davenport Street Mr's. Person is appealing a letter of dangerous structure dated May 8, 1980, which referred to Section 302 "Dangerous Building Code". Secretary Siders informed the Board that in the last several months he had received several complaints on a small addition on the eastern part of the proPerty. This addition, the City feels, is dangerous and violates sections of the Zoning Code and State residential setback requirements. Kendall was the inspector on this job. The Fire Department had been contacted and found the area to be a fire hazard. The staff does feel the structure is dangerous and should be removed. Kinney stated that the area in question could be susceptible to vandalism and arson. Secretary Siders distributed pictures taken at 323 East Davenport. Franklin wanted to know what the physical condition of the brick portion of the building was. Siders commented it appears to be in good shape, but there has never been cause to closely inspect it. The problem is the addition. Mr. Person stated that this addition is a strong structure that withstood the heavy snows of last winter. He stated it is in the condition it's in now because the City ordered him to halt work on it. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i 'i i n MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS JULY 18, 1980 @ 9:00 A.M. ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Franklin, Carlson MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Siders, Kendall, Kinney, Palmer i OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Person SUM14ARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Secretary of the Board Siders called the meeting to order and roll call was taken. The minutes of the July 8th meeting had not been prepared as of yet. Secretary Siders distributed copies of the annual report to the Board members. Siders also distributed copies of the ordinances with changes the Board had incorporated. Siders stated the public hearing on the code is set for the City Council meeting of July 29 and encouraged Board members to attend. Appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Person 323 East Davenport Street Mr's. Person is appealing a letter of dangerous structure dated May 8, 1980, which referred to Section 302 "Dangerous Building Code". Secretary Siders informed the Board that in the last several months he had received several complaints on a small addition on the eastern part of the proPerty. This addition, the City feels, is dangerous and violates sections of the Zoning Code and State residential setback requirements. Kendall was the inspector on this job. The Fire Department had been contacted and found the area to be a fire hazard. The staff does feel the structure is dangerous and should be removed. Kinney stated that the area in question could be susceptible to vandalism and arson. Secretary Siders distributed pictures taken at 323 East Davenport. Franklin wanted to know what the physical condition of the brick portion of the building was. Siders commented it appears to be in good shape, but there has never been cause to closely inspect it. The problem is the addition. Mr. Person stated that this addition is a strong structure that withstood the heavy snows of last winter. He stated it is in the condition it's in now because the City ordered him to halt work on it. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i R i is..... Iowa City Board of Appeals Page 2 Buchan stated the addition comes extremely close to the lot line. Siders stated that some of the violations included: 1) Dangerous Building Code, 2) Uniform Building Code, 3) Zoning Ordinance, 4) State Code, and 5) Uniform Fire Code Kendall commented that Staff Member Malone had gone there this morning and it looked as though considerable clean-up had been made. Buchan referred to page 4 of Mrs. Person's letter. He stated that in 1966 they took out a permit for the garage, but never took one out for the sun porch. Mr. Person stated his father took out the permit and he thought his father had also taken out a permit for the porch at that time. Franklin asked what could be done to modify the porch to make it acceptable Siders replied they had two choices: 1) Comply with Code on setbacks or 2) Go to Board of Adjustment and try to get a variance. Person would have to submit a plan, sketch of the addition, and a list of the materials being used to get a building permit. Buchan asked if Person would proceed immediately. Person replied yes. Siders stated it is feasible that this structure can be brought to compliance, but this should have prompt attention. Franklin asked Person if he chose to bring it up to code if he would do the work himself. Person answered yes. Franklin asked how long Person thought it would take to do it. Person said he would take however much time he was allowed. Franklin asked to what point of completion would it have to be to be accepted. Siders replied the brace work is needed and he should enclose the structure and make it weather tight. Buchan stated Person should get plot plan and drawings to Siders for a permit. Siders stated the Board should set a time frame on this. Buchan mentioned September 1. Franklin asked Person if September 1 was agreeable. Person said yes. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M Jol/ 2 Iowa City Board of Appeals Page 3 Franklin made a motion and Carlson seconded that if Person elects to have the structure meet compliance it must be repaired or removed to an acceptable degree by September 1, 1980. The motion passed unanimously. Franklin stated that he had seen many fire hazards including paint cans and wood scraps and felt these should be taken care of immediately to make the area safer. Carlson made a motion and Buchan seconded that within a 30 -day period the material is removed from the yard, no more materials are stored under tarps, and that all waste be removed. The motion passed unanimously. Siders told Person he would be receiving a letter outlining the decision of the Board. Siders again encouraged the Board members to try to attend the City Council meeting of July 29. There was no other pending items so the meeting was adjourned. Complete proceedings of this meeting are recorded on tape 80-6. Warren Buchan, Chairman, Board of Appeals Prepared by: Glenn Siders, Secretary, Board of Appeals MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB P CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i 2 Iowa City Board of Appeals Page 3 Franklin made a motion and Carlson seconded that if Person elects to have the structure meet compliance it must be repaired or removed to an acceptable degree by September 1, 1980. The motion passed unanimously. Franklin stated that he had seen many fire hazards including paint cans and wood scraps and felt these should be taken care of immediately to make the area safer. Carlson made a motion and Buchan seconded that within a 30 -day period the material is removed from the yard, no more materials are stored under tarps, and that all waste be removed. The motion passed unanimously. Siders told Person he would be receiving a letter outlining the decision of the Board. Siders again encouraged the Board members to try to attend the City Council meeting of July 29. There was no other pending items so the meeting was adjourned. Complete proceedings of this meeting are recorded on tape 80-6. Warren Buchan, Chairman, Board of Appeals Prepared by: Glenn Siders, Secretary, Board of Appeals MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LAB P CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 'Z I , MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION JULY 28, 1980 CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM Costantino; Kuhn; Marcus; McCartt; McGuire; Penny; Yates. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT GUESTS: Portman (excused); Reyes (excused). Helling; Mejia; Scholten; Zukrowski. Mike Knox (D.I.). RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER AND STAFF: Billings sentto the State Commission for case materials and staff time will be, at the discretion of the Human Rights Commission secretary. The Human Rights Commission staff person has the respon- sibility of monitoring the files for abuse of confidentiality. The Civil Rights Specialist will send a letter to both complainants and respondents in cases explaining thatdue t staff and than es a delay may occur in processing Pain mailing lists to the staff for use in distributing brochures. McGuire to write letter of appreciation from the Human Rights Commission to the Civil Rights Specialist. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION: 1. Meeting called to order at 7:40 by Chairperson, Linda McGuire. 2 1980randmJuly 10,oved I Kuhn cone1980 be approvedhat the as submitted. M tionupassed unanimously. 3. Sexual harassment guidelines. Legal's opinion was that sexual discrimination is as detailed as it should get in the ordinance; felt it is unworkable to have these guidelines included. If this is involved in a case the Commission can then turn to the federal EEO guidelines. 4. By-laws revision. Additional items were discussed by the entire Commission. The committee will meet to incorporate Lhe suggestions made intothe Some boflaws thein the additions discusselace d werng e correct language. include satisfactory adjustment and administrative ocedures; define excused absences; clarify public hearing p MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i W Human Rights Commission July 28, 1980 Page 2 procedure for approval of pre -determination settlement by conciliation team without jeopardizing public hearing; ordinance number in amendments. A revised draft will be mailed to Commissioners. 5. Iowa Attorney General's opinion regarding selection criteria for police and firefighters. Copies were distributed and Helling noted that the City would be in compliance. 6. Complaints pending. Conciliation team assigned to E/S, 5-2- 7905: McCartt (chair); Marcus; Kuhn. Team assigned to E/R, 7- 10-7906 and E/R, 7-10-7907: Yates (chair); Costantino; McGuire. Costantino and McGuire to meet regarding further action on PA/R & C 2-11-8001, 2-12-8002, 2-13-8003, 2-22-8004 and 2-22-8005. Case E/S, 6-9-8004, Sophie is awaiting a letter from the complainant's attorney regarding the terms of a settlement. Scholten reported he would defend the City in the Woodfields issue unless directed otherwise by City Council. 7. Proposed checklist. Sophie explained that she uses this detailed list as a guide in discussions with both complainants and respondents. This will be available for the next Civil Rights Specialist. 8. State Commission request for case materials. Sophie has sent extensive copies of case materials (and a bill) to the State Commission. Although feedback was requested from the State, to date nothing has been received. Sophie will again request this information, this time directly from Aaron Carter. Costantino then moved and Penny seconded that (1) the investigator not send any case materials to the State unitl the case is closed, i.e. signed conciliation agreement, pre -determination settlement, no cause finding, or administrative closure and (2) billing include staff time as well as xerox and mailing costs. A discussion of the possible results of this action followed and upon voting separately for each issue Costantino voted "aye" and all others voted "nay." Motion was defeated. McGuire then moved and McCartt seconded that billing for staff time on a substantial request for materials would be left to the discretion of the Human Rights Commission secretary. All present voted "aye" except Costantino who abstained. 9. Complaint E-7606. This was a 1976 complaint that the local Commission closed. The Commission and the respondent signed the agreement ($172.67 settlement) but the complainant decided to seek a remedy at the state level. In July, 1980, the state awarded a settlement of $175.00. 10. Ordinance confidentiality. McGuire and McCartt met with the City Manager and reached an informal agreement that the City MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I i W Human Rights Commission July 28, 1980 Page 2 procedure for approval of pre -determination settlement by conciliation team without jeopardizing public hearing; ordinance number in amendments. A revised draft will be mailed to Commissioners. 5. Iowa Attorney General's opinion regarding selection criteria for police and firefighters. Copies were distributed and Helling noted that the City would be in compliance. 6. Complaints pending. Conciliation team assigned to E/S, 5-2- 7905: McCartt (chair); Marcus; Kuhn. Team assigned to E/R, 7- 10-7906 and E/R, 7-10-7907: Yates (chair); Costantino; McGuire. Costantino and McGuire to meet regarding further action on PA/R & C 2-11-8001, 2-12-8002, 2-13-8003, 2-22-8004 and 2-22-8005. Case E/S, 6-9-8004, Sophie is awaiting a letter from the complainant's attorney regarding the terms of a settlement. Scholten reported he would defend the City in the Woodfields issue unless directed otherwise by City Council. 7. Proposed checklist. Sophie explained that she uses this detailed list as a guide in discussions with both complainants and respondents. This will be available for the next Civil Rights Specialist. 8. State Commission request for case materials. Sophie has sent extensive copies of case materials (and a bill) to the State Commission. Although feedback was requested from the State, to date nothing has been received. Sophie will again request this information, this time directly from Aaron Carter. Costantino then moved and Penny seconded that (1) the investigator not send any case materials to the State unitl the case is closed, i.e. signed conciliation agreement, pre -determination settlement, no cause finding, or administrative closure and (2) billing include staff time as well as xerox and mailing costs. A discussion of the possible results of this action followed and upon voting separately for each issue Costantino voted "aye" and all others voted "nay." Motion was defeated. McGuire then moved and McCartt seconded that billing for staff time on a substantial request for materials would be left to the discretion of the Human Rights Commission secretary. All present voted "aye" except Costantino who abstained. 9. Complaint E-7606. This was a 1976 complaint that the local Commission closed. The Commission and the respondent signed the agreement ($172.67 settlement) but the complainant decided to seek a remedy at the state level. In July, 1980, the state awarded a settlement of $175.00. 10. Ordinance confidentiality. McGuire and McCartt met with the City Manager and reached an informal agreement that the City MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB 3 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I- 0 0 r', I I Human Rights Commission July 28, 1980 Page 3 Manager would not go into the files to make decisions the Commission should be making, however, he is reserving his rights as City Manager to go into the files in order to perform his supervisory duties. The Human Rights Commission staff person will have the responsibility of monitoring access to the files and will deal with situations on an individual basis if confidentiality is violated. 11. Letter of notification. A letter will be sent to all case parties advising them that due to upcoming staff changes a delay may occur prior to investigation. 12. Handicapped accessibility in Willow Creek Park. Letter of acknowledgement was sent to Dennis Showalter. He has said he will talk to the City Engineer to see about the feasibility'of a parking facility. 13. Handicapped accessibility to the Civic Center. Helling reported there are no plans for any modification at this time. 14. Employment application. Yates spoke with the firm's business manager who agreed to remove the questionable areas from the application. She was very co-operative and agreed to make suggested changes. 15. Services provided by local retailer. Costantino and Portman to visit informally. The Chair replaced Portman with Penny due to his expertise in the area involved. 16. Screening for Human Relations Director. The screening committee will include Dick McCartt; Mori Costantino; Neal Berlin; Dale Helling; Lolly Eggers; Bette Meisel; and possibly a Civil Service Commission member. Screening for Civil Rights Specialist. The screening committee will include Linda McGuire; Dick Yates; Neal Berlin; Dale Helling and Roger Scholten. Applications will be channeled to the committee members who will then get together for the screening. 17. City Affirmative Action Task Force. The first two meetings took care of procedural items. It was agreed that Bette Meisel would be the spokesperson to the media. The present policy was discussed as well as philosophies involved. Committees to be assigned at.July 28, 1980 meeting. 18. Annual report. Copies of the detailed report were distributed. Sophie explained she had summarized the cases and shortened the report at the City Manager's request. I i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I 0 r', I I Human Rights Commission July 28, 1980 Page 3 Manager would not go into the files to make decisions the Commission should be making, however, he is reserving his rights as City Manager to go into the files in order to perform his supervisory duties. The Human Rights Commission staff person will have the responsibility of monitoring access to the files and will deal with situations on an individual basis if confidentiality is violated. 11. Letter of notification. A letter will be sent to all case parties advising them that due to upcoming staff changes a delay may occur prior to investigation. 12. Handicapped accessibility in Willow Creek Park. Letter of acknowledgement was sent to Dennis Showalter. He has said he will talk to the City Engineer to see about the feasibility'of a parking facility. 13. Handicapped accessibility to the Civic Center. Helling reported there are no plans for any modification at this time. 14. Employment application. Yates spoke with the firm's business manager who agreed to remove the questionable areas from the application. She was very co-operative and agreed to make suggested changes. 15. Services provided by local retailer. Costantino and Portman to visit informally. The Chair replaced Portman with Penny due to his expertise in the area involved. 16. Screening for Human Relations Director. The screening committee will include Dick McCartt; Mori Costantino; Neal Berlin; Dale Helling; Lolly Eggers; Bette Meisel; and possibly a Civil Service Commission member. Screening for Civil Rights Specialist. The screening committee will include Linda McGuire; Dick Yates; Neal Berlin; Dale Helling and Roger Scholten. Applications will be channeled to the committee members who will then get together for the screening. 17. City Affirmative Action Task Force. The first two meetings took care of procedural items. It was agreed that Bette Meisel would be the spokesperson to the media. The present policy was discussed as well as philosophies involved. Committees to be assigned at.July 28, 1980 meeting. 18. Annual report. Copies of the detailed report were distributed. Sophie explained she had summarized the cases and shortened the report at the City Manager's request. I i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 0 !`1 Human Rights Commission July 28, 1980 Page 4 19. Commission training. The State has two alternatives besides regional training. (1) State would conduct training for local commissions in a geographical area, (2) State would conduct training for the local commission at the monthly meeting on a topical basis. 20. Grant application committee. Letters have been sent to all involved explaining that the proposal was not funded and asking if they are interested in participating at a later date. 21. Education subcommittee. Bus posters. Marcus will glue backing to posters. They will then be ready for distribution. Brochure. McGuire to write letter to send to businesses to see if they will display/distribute brochures. Marcus and Ku n to supply mailing lists. New projects. (1) Standard letter for speaking engagements, (2) new business orientation, and (2) assessment of problem areas all tabled. Sophie reported CETA requested a guest speaker and due to the limited time element involved she addressed the group. 22. Chamber affirmative action committee. Marcus reported that the committee is not making much progress. The committee is in the process of making a formal assessment of what is being accomplished. 23. Community housing board. Kuhn reported that 39 of the 42 local realtors have joined and agreed to a voluntary affirmative action program. This will involve monitoring phone calls and contacts with minorities. Rental units are not covered and the board would like to do some kind of program about tenant rights prior to September. The Commission gave their approval to this project. 24. Staff report. Sophie explained she responded to inquiries for information from WRAC and New Brunswick, Canada. She is also sending a follow-up letter to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination requesting results of their survey. 25. Next Commission meeting August 25 1980; 7:30 P.M.; City Manager's Conference Room. Agenda setting, August 15, 1980. 26. McCartt moved and Kuhn seconded that the Commission write a letter of appreciation expressing their thanks for the hours of work and guidance that Sophie has given the Commission. This will be sent with a carbon copy to the City Manager; Aaron Carter, Iowa Civil Rights Commission; and personnel file. Passed unanimously. McGuire to write letter. 27. McCartt moved and Penny seconded that the meeting adjourn. Passed unanimously at 10:15 p.m. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES s�44 0 !`1 Human Rights Commission July 28, 1980 Page 4 19. Commission training. The State has two alternatives besides regional training. (1) State would conduct training for local commissions in a geographical area, (2) State would conduct training for the local commission at the monthly meeting on a topical basis. 20. Grant application committee. Letters have been sent to all involved explaining that the proposal was not funded and asking if they are interested in participating at a later date. 21. Education subcommittee. Bus posters. Marcus will glue backing to posters. They will then be ready for distribution. Brochure. McGuire to write letter to send to businesses to see if they will display/distribute brochures. Marcus and Ku n to supply mailing lists. New projects. (1) Standard letter for speaking engagements, (2) new business orientation, and (2) assessment of problem areas all tabled. Sophie reported CETA requested a guest speaker and due to the limited time element involved she addressed the group. 22. Chamber affirmative action committee. Marcus reported that the committee is not making much progress. The committee is in the process of making a formal assessment of what is being accomplished. 23. Community housing board. Kuhn reported that 39 of the 42 local realtors have joined and agreed to a voluntary affirmative action program. This will involve monitoring phone calls and contacts with minorities. Rental units are not covered and the board would like to do some kind of program about tenant rights prior to September. The Commission gave their approval to this project. 24. Staff report. Sophie explained she responded to inquiries for information from WRAC and New Brunswick, Canada. She is also sending a follow-up letter to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination requesting results of their survey. 25. Next Commission meeting August 25 1980; 7:30 P.M.; City Manager's Conference Room. Agenda setting, August 15, 1980. 26. McCartt moved and Kuhn seconded that the Commission write a letter of appreciation expressing their thanks for the hours of work and guidance that Sophie has given the Commission. This will be sent with a carbon copy to the City Manager; Aaron Carter, Iowa Civil Rights Commission; and personnel file. Passed unanimously. McGuire to write letter. 27. McCartt moved and Penny seconded that the meeting adjourn. Passed unanimously at 10:15 p.m. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /y66 MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM JULY 10, 1980 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: L. Carlton, M. Clover, M. Kattchee, G. Scott, B. Summerwill, J. Williams. ABSENT: B. Ambrisco. STAFF: L. Benz, B. Meisel. GUESTS: L. Cain, K. Cain, J. Lapitz. Chairperson Carlton called the meeting to order. Kattchee moved and Scott seconded a motion to approve the minutes. Unanimously approved. New Commission Member Margaret Clover, the new Commission member appointed by the City Council, was introduced. She is currently the manager of Autumn Park, and stated that this has stimulated her growing interest in older people. She feels ' the Commission will provide another opportunity to serve the elderly community. Other Commission members and guests introduced themselves. Senior Center Update Meisel reported on the status of the Senior Center construction. Demolition is now 90% complete. Change orders for the contract will be needed due to the discovery of unexpected structural conditions. The .p} concrete floor in the basement is quite uneven and will need to be leveled. The contractor has found that the exterior walls have a minimum of eight inches of space which can be insulated. A significant energy savings can be realized by insulating the additional space. The City Council has been alerted to the need for a 10% contingency allowance for change orders. Announcements Meisel announced a meeting at Kirkwood Community College on July 28 at 1:00 P.M. to identify issues of interest to the elderly which should be taken to the older Iowans' legislature by local representatives. August 18 will be Older Iowans' Day at the Iowa State Fair. Any group which wishes to participate should contact Heritage Agency on Aging by \' July 18. 1 Meisel briefly reported on a week-long conference she attended which addressed senior center administration and programming. Benz also reported that she had attended a seminar on needs assessment and program - 1 evaluation design at the University of Iowa. As a result, she was able to MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /y66 ■ !`1 Senior Center Commission July 10, 1980 Page 2 draft an evaluation plan which will assess the Center's impact as a centralized multi -service site. The meeting was adjourned, and the group relocated at the Public Library. The following Council of Elders members were present: R. Muir, M. Rock, 0. Hirt, C. Mighell, J. Antes, K. O'Brien. Cable Television Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Specialist with the City, demonstrated a variety of uses and formats for cable television. Iowa City will have four local access channels and two studios: one at the Hawkeye Cablevision offices, and one at the new Public Library. Each studio will have expensive video equipment available. Shaffer described productions undertaken by senior citizens in cablevision projects in other cities. He emphasized that cable will allow local people to deal with subjects that are of local interest. Video equipment is very portable and easy to use. Members of the group were allowed to •try out the equipment. Shaffer stated that video tape can be reused extensively with immediate playback. His staff is available to instruct users in all facets of production. By the end of July, 25% of Iowa City will be offered cable. Life programming can originate from several sites including the Senior Center if we wish. Use of equipment, video tape, and learning workshops are free of charge to encourage use and access by the public. Shaffer was asked if he expects low-income people to buy into cable TV. He stated that studies have shown that those with the lowest income are the first to buy in and will keep it the longest. Each apartment complex decides if it wants to be wired for cable, then individuals decide if they want to buy in. The cost will be $7.95 per month for the four access channels. Additional channels are extra. The meeting concluded at 4:30 P.M. Prepared by Lori Benz, Senior Center Program Specialist MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n M 1 1 .I i MINUTES 1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 1980 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Horton, Jakobsen, Vetter, Kammermeyer, Ogesen. MEMBERS ABSENT: Lehman, Blum. STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Tyler. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: 1. S -8004A. The Commission recommends the approval of the preliminary and inf al Large Scale Residential Development plan of Riverside Court Apartments located at 207 Myrtle Avenue and subject to the signatures of the utility companies and completion of the necessary legal papers. 2. S-8009. The Commission recommends the approval of the preliminary and tf nal Large Scale Residential plan of Arbor Hill, Phase II (Part 1) located north of Washington Street between Green Mountain Drive and Bowling Green Place contingent upon a note being provided that required trees will be planted within 8 feet of the right-of-way, signatures of the utilities, completion of necessary legal papers including a time schedule of constructoin and that the drive be named Arbor Hill Circle. 3. A-8001. The Commission recommends the annexing of approximately 100 acres located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. 4. Z-8001. The Commission recommends the rezoning of approximately 100 acres from County Zone RS to City RIA, located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. 5. The Commission recommends that if and when Melrose Court is reopened that recommendations made be the Melrose Corridor Committee in their June 12, 1980 meeting be completed and that Melrose Court not be reopened until all the work has been completed on the widening of the Grand-Byington intersection. FURTHER 1. The Commission moved to hold public meetings regarding the proposed new Zoning Ordinance the week of July 21-24, 1980. 2. The Commission unanimously elected Richard Blum as the new Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES 1 .I i MINUTES 1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 3, 1980 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Horton, Jakobsen, Vetter, Kammermeyer, Ogesen. MEMBERS ABSENT: Lehman, Blum. STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Tyler. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: 1. S -8004A. The Commission recommends the approval of the preliminary and inf al Large Scale Residential Development plan of Riverside Court Apartments located at 207 Myrtle Avenue and subject to the signatures of the utility companies and completion of the necessary legal papers. 2. S-8009. The Commission recommends the approval of the preliminary and tf nal Large Scale Residential plan of Arbor Hill, Phase II (Part 1) located north of Washington Street between Green Mountain Drive and Bowling Green Place contingent upon a note being provided that required trees will be planted within 8 feet of the right-of-way, signatures of the utilities, completion of necessary legal papers including a time schedule of constructoin and that the drive be named Arbor Hill Circle. 3. A-8001. The Commission recommends the annexing of approximately 100 acres located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. 4. Z-8001. The Commission recommends the rezoning of approximately 100 acres from County Zone RS to City RIA, located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. 5. The Commission recommends that if and when Melrose Court is reopened that recommendations made be the Melrose Corridor Committee in their June 12, 1980 meeting be completed and that Melrose Court not be reopened until all the work has been completed on the widening of the Grand-Byington intersection. FURTHER 1. The Commission moved to hold public meetings regarding the proposed new Zoning Ordinance the week of July 21-24, 1980. 2. The Commission unanimously elected Richard Blum as the new Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS 9 DES MOINES Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 2 ISUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Jakobsen called the meeting to order. I There was no public discussion of items not included on the agenda. ' Minutes of the June 19, 1980 meeting were approved as circulated. SUBDIVISION ITEMS: 5-8004A. Public discussion of a preliminary and final Large Scale est d tial Development plan of Riverside Court Apartments located at 207 Myrtle Avenue; 45 -day limitation period: 7/27/80. Boothroy stated that the proposal was for the addition of an apartment to a 29 -unit apartment complex. He " stated that Ziock, the owner, had turned in a revised LSRD plan. Several deficiencies still remained- signatures from the utilities, the necessary legal papers had not been reviewed and the delta angle for the " southern border. He pointed out that the delta angle was not a problem. The Commission voted to recommend approval subject to signatures by the utilities and having the proper legal , in order. papers " 5-8009. Public discussion of a preliminary and final Large Scale eff s dential plan of Arbor Hill, Phase II, (Part 1) located north of Washington Street between Green Mountain Drive and Bowling Green Place; 45 -day limitation period: 8/2/80. Boothroy stated that the applicant received approval of a Planned Area Development plan in the early 60's. Last year he submitted a development plan. At that time the City's position was that a final PAD plan had not been approved. Subsequent to that decision, an approved was found in plan the City records. Legal Department has said that it is a valid plan as long as the development is in accordance with the approved plan. Boothroy further stated that the present plan is preliminary LSRD on 14 acres and final on a portion thereof. The plan proposes construction of three units identical with the units already existing on Green Mountain Drive. He pointed out the following deficiencies: 1, lack of signatures by the utilities, - 2. no legal papers, 3. no plans for sidewalks, 4. no time schedule for construction (this is part of the legal papers), i 5, no tree plantings are to be within 8 feet of the right-of-way. Members of the public questioned the proposal. Jackie Askin of I Westminster Street explained that her family had purchased their home last year after checking with the Planning Department and being e Water assured that rdnownce would in affein case of , They are concernedbe problem. that water drainage will becomena 1 i i 1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS 9 DES MOINES i Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 3 800throy explained that in the 1960's when the PAD plan was approved, the Storm Water Management Ordinance had not been in effect. Therefore storm water management can not be required as long as the approved plan is followed. Glasgow, the developer, assured the members of the public and the Commis- sion that the road pattern was such that the construction would not help the neighbor's run-off problem significantly but neither would it worsen it. He pointed out that in fact the houses had been built on an old stream bed which had been rerouted. Two other members of the public conferred with Glasgow. Askin asked to go on record with the complaint because she had checked with Planning specifically to verify the question of storm water management and had been assured that the ordinance would be enforced. Ogesen stated that he saw two minor problems with the plan. First that a private drive serving potentially several buildings with people walking to the bus, etc., needed a sidewalk. Second the private drive needs a name for the Fire Department, business reasons, and people interested in finding a particular residence. The Commission and Glasgow agreed to name the street Arbor Hill Circle. Glasgow stated that sidewalks were not needed at this time but that if the residents ever required sidewalks, they would be built. Ogesen said that he had been a part of Planning and Zoning too long to simply accept the developer's word on an issue like this. Ogesen moved that the Commission recommend the approval of the preliminary and final Large Scale Residential plan for Arbor Hill, Phase II (Part 1) contingent upon a note being provided that required proper tree plantings are to be located within 8 feet of the right-of-way, signatures of utility ing a time schedul companies, completion of the proper legal papers include of construction, and naming the drive Arbor Hill Circle. Ogesen proposed the amendment that the Commission stipulate that sidewalks on one side of Arbor Hill Circle be provided. Vetter seconded. The amendment failed with Kammermeyer and Ogesen voting for it. The main motion carried unanimously. A-8001. Public discussion of an application to voluntarily annex approx- imate y 100 acres, located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township; no limitation period. hook into 80othroy stated that the applicant was petitioning primarily in order to Comprehensive City Mwatethe supWatply. He Pointed out that according to the Of projected urban Estate is shown to be within the limits Comprehensive Plan, the area should berannexed nce ytoraccommodateothe ofuture MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB r !; CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I I � 1 Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 4 expansion of growth, voluntary annexation now would preempt future involuntary annexation. Ogesen questioned the zoning which is the most restrictive residential. He asked about a legal case which held automatically zoning to the strictest level as being illegal. He added that the Comprehensive Map indicated the density to range from 8 to 10 dwelling units per acre instead of 2 to 4 which is permitted in RIA. Boothroy responded that as there was no sewer, it could not be developed at the recommended density. He added that it was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as it was being zoned residential. Furthermore, 'as the applicant, Wayne Waters was perfectly agreeable with the proposed zoning, there were no grounds on his part for suing the City. Waters indicated that he was satisfied with the zoning. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend the annexing of approximately 100 acres, located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. The Commission voted unanimously to rezone approximately 100 acres from County Zone RS to City RIA, located south of Highway 6 East (opposite Heinz Road) in East Lucas Township. MELROSE COURT: Kammermeyer presented a summary of the discussions which have occurred at the Melrose Corridor Committee (MCC) meetings. He stated that MCC had made a list of recommendations to Council prior to the reopening of Melrose Court. He stated the MCC preferred to wait until their final report and integrate any recommendations for Melrose Court with their overall recommendations but that the City Council had conveyed a sense of urgency on the Melrose Court recommendations. The recommendations were: I. No widening, no redesigning Melrose Court into a collector street, but that instead traffic should be restricted to 1000 to 1500 cars daily. 2. A four-way stop be placed at Melrose Court and Brookland Park Drive to slow traffic down and discourage using Melrose Court as a shortcut. 3. The Greenwood Bias - The redesign of the intersection of Myrtle Avenue, Greenwood Drive, and Melrose Court so that traffic would be allowed to flow between Greenwood Drive and Melrose Court but not between Myrtle Avenue and Melrose Court. He pointed out that the Committee has not had the opportunity, because of lack of engineering assistance, to look at the detail and feasibility of execution of the plan. MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 5 4. The sidewalk north of Brookland Park Drive, along the west side of Melrose Court., should he improved to a width of 4 feet and at City ex pen se ., i ncP f assc..,,ment!. for sidewalk improvements had Laken place within the past two years. 5. That the curve on Melrose Court should be rebuilt to bank to the I! inner radius of the curve in order to improve safety. 6. That the City Council should petition the State Legislature to allow city governments to lower speed limits on city streets and if this power is granted that the speed limit on Melrose Court should be lowered to 15 mph. 7. Finally the Committee wants to reexamine any and all of these recommendations in the light of final recommendations for the Melrose Corridor traffic patterns. Kammermeyer added that at the last meeting MCC members discussed the desirability of having the Byington-Grand Avenue intersection completed prior to reopening of Melrose Court. He stated that a motion was not made to this affect but that was definitely the consensus of the membership. Isabel Turner, a member of the MCC read from the minutes of the March 16, 1980 meeting of P&Z in which the Commission went on record stating that Melrose Court should not be considered an issue separate from the overall Melrose Corridor issue. She stressed that this is the firm opinion of MCC members. She added that the MCC has been operating without the aid of engineers and did not even know if the Greenwood Bias plan was workable. She asked that P&Z reinforce their original position so that the MCC have a chance to honestly discuss and investigate all the aspects. Mark Wolraich, also a member of the MCC, stated that he felt betrayed in that he joined the MCC in order to seriously look for a solution to the Melrose Corridor traffic problems, for recommendations that would be acceptable to the neighborhood and to those who wanted Melrose Court reopened. Instead he felt that separate recommendations on Melrose Court were railroaded through because of pressure from Council and that now Council might reopen Melrose Court without making the overall necessary improvements. He felt that the possible solution would be jeopardized if improvements were not first made on Melrose Avenue, especially with the Postponement of improvements on Byington and Grand. He said he was unhappy about the lack of staff assistance. Kammermeyer pointed out that Boothroy had been very cooperative but that Traffic and Engineering had not been present at meetings even when their presence was requested. He felt this was due to vacations and a very heavy workload this summer. Ogesen questioned why the "railroading" and voting for recommendations before the Committee felt ready had taken place. Kammermeyer rejoined that Perret and other members of the Council conveyed the message that a majority wanted to vote on the reopening as soon as possible. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 6 Vetter pointed out that it was interesting that in March the Council was willing to vote to establish the Melrose Corridor Committe but now they were not willing to wait for the Committee to complete its investigation. Kammermeyer stated that Monday the Council had instructed him to encourage the Committee to come up with general recommendations of concepts without engineering detail so that the recommendations could be completed this summer. Jakobsen stated that the Melrose Corridor Committee is a subcommittee of Planning and Zoning and not the City Council. Turner stated that she felt Kammermeyer was perhaps privy to inside information that the rest of the MCC was not. That she had never received any oral or written instructions from members of the Council to move quickly. She reiterated that she felt it was appropriate to stand by P&Z's original statement. Wolraich stated that lengthy discussions had taken place about Melrose Avenue and recommendations. Therefore Committee the h they had started with Melrose Court ey had to tbutathat these recommendations were not meant to be taken out of the overall context of improving the entire Melrose Corridor traffic problem. Engineering staff assistance is necessary to be able to recommend some of those improvements such as the widening of Melrose Avenue. Ogesen pointed out that the alley between Court and 7th Avenue was signed 15 mph and asked why Melrose Court could not also be. He said perhaps Melrose Court could be designated an alley. The delay of improvements on Byington and Grand was discussed. Boothroy stated that the improvements were delayed through the budgeting process which was approved by Council and that Engineering was not at fault. Kammermeyer added that he had asked if it would be possible to begin constructBoulevardiohadn the been delayed. Hehihadeason beensince theinfo informed p that evencoif construction began immediately, it would not be completed until late fall which meant it would be under construction during football season. Vetter pointed out the fallacy of recommending general concepts in that without engineering detail and cost estimates, the Melrose Corridor Committee might make ill-advised recommendations and Council would in turn throw out all their recommendations. Ogesen stated that he was extremely impressed with the attitude, the long- term goals, the dedication and hard work of the MCC. Vetter moved that the Commission recommend an amendment to the Melrose Corridor Committee's recommendations stating that Melrose Court not be reopened until all work has been completed on the Grand Avenue-Byington intersection. Horton seconded. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 7 Ogesen stated that he had consistently voted against the closing of Melrose Court but that given the MCC's seriousness and overall attitude he would vote for Melrose Court to remain closed. The amendment passed unanimously. Vetter moved that the Commission recommend that if and when Melrose Court is reopened, that recommendations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 be completed (these appear in the June 12, 1980 minutes of the MCC as attached). The motion passed unanimously. Jakobsen stated that she too was impressed with the work of the Committee and was upset that they felt pressured. She expected the first recommen- dations to come in in 6 months and the whole work to be completed in 2 years rather than the very much shorter time schedule they had been working under. She added that the recommendations are, in general, good but perhaps some are not economically feasible. DISCUSSION OF A LETTER SUBMITTED BY EDWIN BARKER: Barker asked the Commission to waive some of the LSRD requirements so that he might finish off an apartment in the Broadmoor Apartment complex bringing the number of units from 29 to 30. He pointed out that the exterior work was all done. He further pointed out that the City looks upon the different units as different addresses and he was required to pay a different housing permit for each unit, therefore, they could be seen as two separate units, one of 24 and one of 6. Jakobsen replied that the Commission really has no power to make exception to the law requiring a LSRD plan if the development includes more than 29 units. Barker's request was not acted upon. PUBLIC DISCUSSION MEETINGS ON NEW ZONING ORDINANCE: The Commission discussed the purpose of holding public meetings at this time since some ing and enMembers pointedbeginning thisowould give ncittizen'sca chance to become familiar with the ordinance in a non -adversarial atmosphere, give citizens a chance to have input, and ,get a sampling of public opinion before the final draft is presented to Council. Members stated that they would like to see discussions similar to those that took place around the Comprehensive Plan with several small neighborhood meetings. They felt the most desirable places would be Horace Mann, Hoover, Southeast Junior High, Ernest Horn and the Recreation Center. They asked that several copies of the map be available. A summary of the zones was requested, in the form of a one page handout. i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 7 Ogesen stated that he had consistently voted against the closing of Melrose Court but that given the MCC's seriousness and overall attitude he would vote for Melrose Court to remain closed. The amendment passed unanimously. Vetter moved that the Commission recommend that if and when Melrose Court is reopened, that recommendations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 be completed (these appear in the June 12, 1980 minutes of the MCC as attached). The motion passed unanimously. Jakobsen stated that she too was impressed with the work of the Committee and was upset that they felt pressured. She expected the first recommen- dations to come in in 6 months and the whole work to be completed in 2 years rather than the very much shorter time schedule they had been working under. She added that the recommendations are, in general, good but perhaps some are not economically feasible. DISCUSSION OF A LETTER SUBMITTED BY EDWIN BARKER: Barker asked the Commission to waive some of the LSRD requirements so that he might finish off an apartment in the Broadmoor Apartment complex bringing the number of units from 29 to 30. He pointed out that the exterior work was all done. He further pointed out that the City looks upon the different units as different addresses and he was required to pay a different housing permit for each unit, therefore, they could be seen as two separate units, one of 24 and one of 6. Jakobsen replied that the Commission really has no power to make exception to the law requiring a LSRD plan if the development includes more than 29 units. Barker's request was not acted upon. PUBLIC DISCUSSION MEETINGS ON NEW ZONING ORDINANCE: The Commission discussed the purpose of holding public meetings at this time since some ing and enMembers pointedbeginning thisowould give ncittizen'sca chance to become familiar with the ordinance in a non -adversarial atmosphere, give citizens a chance to have input, and ,get a sampling of public opinion before the final draft is presented to Council. Members stated that they would like to see discussions similar to those that took place around the Comprehensive Plan with several small neighborhood meetings. They felt the most desirable places would be Horace Mann, Hoover, Southeast Junior High, Ernest Horn and the Recreation Center. They asked that several copies of the map be available. A summary of the zones was requested, in the form of a one page handout. i I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I Planning & Zoning Commission July 3, 1980 Page 8 The Commission unanimously agreed to the set of meetings. ELECTION OF BLUM AS SECRETARY: Vetter nominated Richard Blum as the new secretary replacing Lundquist. The election was unanimous. Prepared by 'I -- - - M�ea —�yi �r Approved by 0 4AI �d&68:2 Janeak �obseh Chair erson I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES IAQ i, I MINUTES MELROSE CORRIDOR COMMITTEE JUNE 12, 1980 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Vetter, Turner, Wolraich, Kammermeyer, Bezanson, Perret MEMBERS ABSENT: Roberts STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Tyler RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Based on the City Staff recommendation of the requirements needed to make Melrose Court function as a collector, the Committee recommends that the plan is not acceptable because of the cost to the City and the negative impact the on neighborhood. The Committee recommends that if Melrose Court is reopened, that it not be widened beyond its present width and, strongly urges support of Plan- ning and Zoning's position that the street be designed in such a to way restrict traffic level to that of a residential street, specifically 1000 -y" to 1500 cars daily. The Committee recommends that the City Council petition the State Legisla- ture or Iowa DOT to allow the City to lower speed limits on residential streets to that level deemed desirable by the City. If this power is so available, the Committee recommends that a limit of 15mph be placed on Melrose Court. The Committee recommends that a 4 -way stop be placed at the intersection of Melrose Court and Brookland Park Drive. The Committee recommends that the sidewalk on the west side of Melrose Court be improved and widened to four feet at the City's expense. The Committee recommends a plan resulting in west -bound traffic on Myrtle being prohibited entry onto Melrose Court and south -bound traffic on Melrose Court being prohibited entry onto Myrtle (The Greenwood Bias). The Committee requests that the City Manager provide staff assistance from Engineering to outline how to best implement the previous recom- mendation and to have Engineering staff present at the Committee's next meeting in order to discuss the plan. The Committee recommends that the curve on Melrose Court be banked to the inner radius of the curve. Although the Committee has made the above recommendations concerning steps to be taken prior to the reopening of Melrose Court, the Committee will wish to review and Possibly add to these recommendations when reconsidered as an integral part of the overall traffic pattern for the Melrose Cor- ridor at the completion of the Committee's work. 1,47 1 MICROFILMED BY JOFIM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES i, I MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION JULY 15, 1980 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Fett, Gormezano, Hotka, Sanders, Singer. MEMBERS ABSENT: Hamilton. STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: None. REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Hotka called the meeting to order. He expressed regret at the death of Commission member James Shepherd. A wreath of flowers was presented on behalf of the RCC. Fett moved, Singer seconded, to approve.the minutes of the June 26, meeting as read. Approved unanimously. Election of New Secretary Mike Singer was elected by acclamation. Civic Center HVAC Sub -committee Report Hotka and Singer reported that they had attended a meeting with representatives of McClure and Associates and the City staff. They raised a number of questions concerning the design of the HVAC system. Singer moved, Fett seconded, that a letter be sent, on behalf of the RCC, to McClure and Associates asking the following questions: 1. Why do the plans call for lowering the ceiling in the Lobby as opposed to insulating, painting, and leaving exposed the air ducts, and what is the cost difference of the two alternatives? 2. What kind of performance is expected from the Lobby duct system given that there are five corners in that system? 3. The plans show a duct to about one out of three offices compared to the present system of an air duct for each office. Won't the planned system result in the offices without air ducts being stuffy and stale? 4. Why isn't there a WELL-X-TROL expansion tank for each boiler rather than just the one specified to handle both boilers? MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES it i Resources CoP-vrvation Commission July 15, 198; Page 2 5. Why is no water feed system shown on the plans for the boilers? This is of concern because the water feed for hot water boilers is different -from that of a steam boiler. I If there is no reply or an inadequate reply, then these questions should be asked of the consultant at the informal Council meeting and f the same sub -committee should continue functioning to attend that meeting. Approved unanimously, j i Zoning Policy Paper Deferred to next meeting. t Energy_ perry The various Commissioners submitted their list of organizations to Singer. The RCC decided to add another category - community innova- tion - at the end of the directory. Solar Grant Project Tinklenberg reported that the bid packages had been reworked and that the bids would go out on July 16. The bids are due back on August 6, for a 21 -day bid period. Otherness Singer reported that the Gray Panthers are holding a meeting on July 24, and encouraged Commission members to attend it to talk about energy. Sanders raised questions concerning the street lighting experiment. He will ask the City Council concerning its status. Agenda for the next meeting on July 29: -Energy directory -Zoning policy paper -Civic Center HVAC -Report on Gray Panthers meeting -Street lighting experiment Use of City buses for transit to Coralville Reservoir The meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg. Michael Singer, Secretary. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES