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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-20 Bd Comm minutesB MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 22, 1980 -- 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Gormezano, Hamilton, Hotka, Shepherd, Singer MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL The Resources Conservation Commission recommends that the City Council implement the FY81 Energy Conservation Program. REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN Hotka called the meeting to order. Singer moved, Hamilton seconded, to approve the minutes of April 1, 1980 as read. Approved unanimously. FY81 Energy Conservation Program Proposal: Review and Comments The RCC offered comments and suggestions concerning the proposal. Gormezano moved, Shepherd seconded, that the RCC recommends to the City Council the implementation of the FY81 Energy Conservation Program. RCC Self Evaluation Duties assigned to the Resources Conservation Commission are detailed in the ordinance establishing the Commission (Ordinance 77-2829). "Section V Duties. The Commission shall serve as an a visory o yto the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. The Commission shall research, review and recommend policies, rules, regulations, ordinances, and budgets relating to matters of energy and resource conservation and provide recommendations and reports to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. The Commission shall at least annually transmit to the City Council a report of its MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i i 1 B MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 22, 1980 -- 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Gormezano, Hamilton, Hotka, Shepherd, Singer MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL The Resources Conservation Commission recommends that the City Council implement the FY81 Energy Conservation Program. REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN Hotka called the meeting to order. Singer moved, Hamilton seconded, to approve the minutes of April 1, 1980 as read. Approved unanimously. FY81 Energy Conservation Program Proposal: Review and Comments The RCC offered comments and suggestions concerning the proposal. Gormezano moved, Shepherd seconded, that the RCC recommends to the City Council the implementation of the FY81 Energy Conservation Program. RCC Self Evaluation Duties assigned to the Resources Conservation Commission are detailed in the ordinance establishing the Commission (Ordinance 77-2829). "Section V Duties. The Commission shall serve as an a visory o yto the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. The Commission shall research, review and recommend policies, rules, regulations, ordinances, and budgets relating to matters of energy and resource conservation and provide recommendations and reports to the City Council on the activities of the Commission. The Commission shall at least annually transmit to the City Council a report of its MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION PAGE 2 activities. The Commission shall exercise broad responsibility for the development of resource conservation policies and shall pay special attention to long-range planning and programming. The Commission shall, for the public welfare, make recommendations on energy matters. These recommendations may relate to local governmental and quasi -public agencies, private residences and investment properties, and office, commercial and industrial properties. The Commission may, at the request of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, serve in an advisory capacity relative to contractual arrangements between the City and energy utilities. At such time that the Federal Government establishes a National Energy Policy, the Commission shall review that policy and make recommendations to the Council regarding local adaptation to said national policy.,, Past RCC Activities: FY78: 1. The Resources Conservation Commission, at the request of the City Council, reviewed Iowa City's water situation during the drought conditions of the summer of 1971, and advised the Council that there was no cause for alarm. Even if the Coralville reservoir were to go empty there would still be an adequate supply of water at the Iowa River's low flow. 2. The Civic Center heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system engineering study was reviewed and commented on. The recommendation was made to conduct an in-depth study of the Civic Center. 3. The Resources Conservation Commission sponsored the publication of the Energy Conservation flyer entitled Energy and You in November, 1977, which was mailed to every residential postal customer in Iowa City. 4. Simultaneous to the publication of the flyer, the Commission sponsored the Energy Conservation Week in Iowa City, during which films and slides concerning energy conservation were shown for the public, a display of the various types of insulation was installed at Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Co.'s downtown show window, and an energy conservation workshop and display was set up at the Iowa City Public Library by the Library staff. I 00Z MICROFILMED DY JORM MIC R(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n MINUTES 17 RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION PAGE 3 5. The RCC jointly sponsored the placing of signs on the sides of the Iowa City Transit buses with the theme of energy and resources conservation. 6. The RCC reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and forwarded comments on the Plan as it related to conserving energy and resources, to the City Council. 7. The Commission initiated the Pilot Recycling Project to study the feasibility of conducting a city-wide can recycling program. Analysis indicated that such a program is not economically feasible and the RCC recommended that it be dropped. 8. On March 20, 1978, a seminar was conducted by William G. Potter, under the sponsorship of the Resources Conservation Commission. The seminar was held for the City Council and City employees to train them concerning budgeting and energy, energy conservation basics, energy audit training, and organizing the energy team. { 9. In April, 1978, the Resources Conservation Commission sponsored the publication of a flyer entitled "Summer Tips for Saving Energy", which was again mailed to every residential postal customer in Iowa City. FY79: 1. The RCC provided the research and the formal i recommendation to the City Council concerning which recycling method provides newsprint recycling for all of Iowa City at the lowest possible cost. 2. The Commission assisted in the selection of an engineering firm for the second Civic Center air conditioning study. 3. The RCC reviewed the design plans for the new Library building to insure the balance of comfort, appearance and energy use. The Library provides a good balance of natural light, heating and air conditioning, and appearance. 4. The federal gas rationing plan was reviewed and commented i on. 5. The gasoline shortage was assessed to determine what impact it would have on Iowa City. In 1977, Johnson 1 County's gasoline use was approximately 43,000,000 gallons. The fuel use per vehicle for Johnson County was about 1,030 gallons, or almost 3 gallons per day per vehicle. The DOE rationing plan regulations targeted 2 gallons per day as the possible per vehicle allocation, tdICROFIL7DESUE JORM MCEDARRAPIDS n MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION PAGE 4 meaning that consumption would have to be cut by one- third. 6. The Commission recommended that Housing and Inspection Services not purchase a programmable calculator for checking a building's compliance with the Iowa Energy Code. FY80: 1. The Senior Citizen Center plans were reviewed for energy conservation. 2. An "Alternative Energy Fair" was conducted and sponsored for 450 elementary school children and 70 adults. 3. 1,000 copies of the Home Eneray Saver's Manual has been distributed and the Commsston is d- stibuti— g-1,000 more now. 4. The RCC established plans for a series of energy conservation policy papers for use by the City Council, City Commissions, and City staff in decision making. The transportation policy paper is being developed now. 5. The Commission is co -sponsoring a community weatherization program to take place during the summer and fall of 1980. 6. The RCC participated in the selection of two homes for solar energy grants. 7. Staff research concerning the storm door and window provision in the Housing Occupancy Code was reviewed and a recommendation was sent to the City Council. 8. The Commission reviewed and commented on the Bikeways Plan Report. 9. The RCC made recommendations to the City Council concerning the Civic Center HVAC work to be done. Assessment: For the most part, the Commission has been reactive; responding to issues and problems as they arose. During FY81, one of the main items which the Commission will be working on is the development of policy papers on transportation, subdivision and zoning issues as they relate to energy conservation. The policy papers are meant to serve as references for the City Council, by City Commissions and City staff when making decisions concerning these areas. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES /0 Oa 8 MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION PAGE 5 The other main task is to serve as a contact to the community, to spread energy conservation information by conducting energy fairs for school children and seminars for homeowners and small businesses. (A copy of the FY81 goals and objectives is attached for reference.) The five unit goals listed for the RCC are: 1. Promotion of public awareness. 2. Transportation energy conservation. 3. Energy conservation by community design. 4. Establish community liaison. 5. Review audits of existing City buildings and new City building plans. The RCC must remain flexible and keep an overview of communtiy and City energy conservation efforts and possibilities especially when the City's Energy Conservation Program will focus on the City's buildings and operations only. In the past, the Commission has been involved in both areas (community and City operations) and plans to be in the future. Specifically, the RCC will relate to the FY81 program by exchanging information with the Energy Program Coordinator and by reviewing and making suggestions concerning the building energy audits. Transportation Policy Paper It was pointed out that rather than reducing the number of vehicles in the City fleet as was proposed at the last meeting, it would be better to increase the fleet number so that the appropriate size vehicle can be assigned to a job. Past History: In the past, energy and manufacturing was cheap. Therefore, automobiles were and are readily available. Automobiles have become relied on as the primary transportation mode and as status symbols. Present Situation: The transportation sector consumes over 25% of the nation's energy. Over one-third of the City's energy costs are for transportation fuels. During 1979, gasoline prices increased by about 65% and diesel fuel prices increased 83%. One of the best ways to cope with budgetary uncertainties is to cutback on fuel use; any savings will be important. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION PAGE 6 Recommendations: 1. Fleet management: a. Presently preventive vehicle maintenance is being done and should be continued. b. Down sizing is occurring and should be continued. C. The purchase and assignment of vehicles must be of the appropriate size to fit the job. This may necessitate increasing the fleet size but would result in greater efficiency. d. Urge department heads to reduce vehicle use. - Eliminate unnecessary idling. techniques for good - Use effective driving q performance. e. Trade off vehicles according to condition and mileage, rather than age. 2. Vehicle Replacement Policy: a. With good maintenance and appropriate vehicle/job assignment, vehicle life can be extended. Maintenance should be increased with the goal of increasing vehicle life. The Commissioners decided to complete this material at their next meeting. Other Business Gormezano inquired regarding membership on other City commissions. The other RCC members felt that he should attend other commissions informally first for a while. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg. James Shepherd, Secretary MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES FfDINES Iona j i i �1 • I i �1 MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION PAGE 6 Recommendations: 1. Fleet management: a. Presently preventive vehicle maintenance is being done and should be continued. b. Down sizing is occurring and should be continued. C. The purchase and assignment of vehicles must be of the appropriate size to fit the job. This may necessitate increasing the fleet size but would result in greater efficiency. d. Urge department heads to reduce vehicle use. - Eliminate unnecessary idling. techniques for good - Use effective driving q performance. e. Trade off vehicles according to condition and mileage, rather than age. 2. Vehicle Replacement Policy: a. With good maintenance and appropriate vehicle/job assignment, vehicle life can be extended. Maintenance should be increased with the goal of increasing vehicle life. The Commissioners decided to complete this material at their next meeting. Other Business Gormezano inquired regarding membership on other City commissions. The other RCC members felt that he should attend other commissions informally first for a while. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg. James Shepherd, Secretary MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRLA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES FfDINES Iona W MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TUESDAY, 4:30 P.M., APRIL 15, 1980 CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Washburn, Eskin, Terry, Pepper, Madsen. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Newbern from Young Arts Synthesis Workshop; Kalergis, Dahm, Blough and Yutkin (from ATC Regional Office) from Hawkeye. STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION The City Council's public hearing concerning Hawkeye CableVision's extension request is May 13, 1980. The Council has already received the BTC's recommendations on this matter, and will receive an update report from Pepper at the hearing. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The NFLCP (National Federation of Local Cable Programmers) regional conference will be held in Iowa City on June 7. Shaffer reported teaching several production workshops and started some City and community prductions with the assistance of the University of Iowa interns and Kalerqis from Hawkeye. Yutkin, Regional Manager for ATC, stated ATC is still very interested in making Iowa City's cable system the best. fie outlined other problems ATC has faced causing the current time problem, but that the system is now well underway. He hoped that Iowa City and ATC can continue working cooperatively and in good faith. Kalergis distributed final amendments to the Public Access Policies and Guidelines (rules governing the Public Access Channel) as made by the BTC and Hawkeye. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 4:38 P.M. MINUTES: Moved by Washburn, seconded by Terry, to approve minutes of the March 18 and April 1 special meeting. Unanimously approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The NFLCP (National Federation of Local Cable Programmers) will have it,, regional meeting here in Iowa City on June 7, Contact Bill Newburn at 33/-0819 or 338-7518 for further information. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRf�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIMES 1 W MINUTES BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TUESDAY, 4:30 P.M., APRIL 15, 1980 CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Washburn, Eskin, Terry, Pepper, Madsen. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Newbern from Young Arts Synthesis Workshop; Kalergis, Dahm, Blough and Yutkin (from ATC Regional Office) from Hawkeye. STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION The City Council's public hearing concerning Hawkeye CableVision's extension request is May 13, 1980. The Council has already received the BTC's recommendations on this matter, and will receive an update report from Pepper at the hearing. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The NFLCP (National Federation of Local Cable Programmers) regional conference will be held in Iowa City on June 7. Shaffer reported teaching several production workshops and started some City and community prductions with the assistance of the University of Iowa interns and Kalerqis from Hawkeye. Yutkin, Regional Manager for ATC, stated ATC is still very interested in making Iowa City's cable system the best. fie outlined other problems ATC has faced causing the current time problem, but that the system is now well underway. He hoped that Iowa City and ATC can continue working cooperatively and in good faith. Kalergis distributed final amendments to the Public Access Policies and Guidelines (rules governing the Public Access Channel) as made by the BTC and Hawkeye. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 4:38 P.M. MINUTES: Moved by Washburn, seconded by Terry, to approve minutes of the March 18 and April 1 special meeting. Unanimously approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The NFLCP (National Federation of Local Cable Programmers) will have it,, regional meeting here in Iowa City on June 7, Contact Bill Newburn at 33/-0819 or 338-7518 for further information. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRf�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIMES •,1 Ih•nadb�lnd Irlecnnunu,.•c�ll.inns Cunnnission '� April Ib, 198() Page 2 The BTC will hold its next meeting on May 13, 1980 at 4:30 P.M. in the Law Library in the Civic Center. The City Council acknowledged the BTUs recommendation on Hawkeye's extension request and set a public hearing date of May 13, 1980, 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. SPECIALIST REPORT: Shaffer reported teaching production workshops to his six interns and to the Women's Resource and Action Center as well as giving presentations to several other groups. Production shoots for the City and community have started with the Civil Defense drill, the special arts festival, and the energy fair at the Recreation Center. The six interns (Paul Allman, Annie Allman, Roy Schrodt, Jeff Flynn, Mary Wright, and Mike Petrak) and Kalergis from Hawkeye have been instrumental in helping produce these shoots. Shaffer spoke at the IEMA (Iowa Educational Media Association) conference in Ames on March 27 about access and cable TV in Iowa City (see April 10, 1980 letter to the BTC and Council from Shaffer for detailed account of these and other activities - filed with City Clerk). HAWKLYL__ 'S REPORT: Blough introduced ATC Regional Manager from Council Bluffs, Mr. Jerry Yutkin. Yutkin appeared to speak in behalf of ATC. Yutkin stated AIC in Denver is still very interested in Iowa City and is not ignoring Iowa City. Yutkin expressed his belief the tower problem in Iowa City is a legitimate reason for an extension request. Yutkin outlined their problems involved with AEL (ATC's former turnkey manufacturer) throughout the cable construction industry. These problems, according to Yutkin, include most turnkey manufacturers (including AEL) trying to get out of the turnkey business, or asking for much more money to do the systems. Yutkin expressed a shortage of experienced labor, equipment Plant rand Facilitiesturnkey Dirvisionttoers buildtIowaiCity (AEL ATC hs now is of going build the Iowa City system), will continue to operate in good faith with Iowa City and now knows the full 120 -day extension request is not necessary. To determine when and how Hawkeye meets the 25% requirement we must go back to the ordinance. The ordinance states commencement means full network srrvif:e must be available to 25% of the dwelling units in Iowa City. Ilawkeye's l'hrse I will more than satisfy the 25% dwelling unit requirement (hecause of the higher Population density in that area and because Phase I includes more miles than necessary to fulfill the 25% requirement). Full network service means when a subscriber's set is turned on everyting that Hawk eye has Offered in the way of programming and channels is available on that set. Pepper clarified the OTC's role, stating it is concerned with construction and equipment delivery progress in Iowa City and the contractual agreement between the City and ATC. ATC's problems with cable construction are reasons why they are behind, but are not necessarily legitimate contractual reasons for an extension request. However, since the BTC's public hearing (when no extension was granted) there has been considerable progress made on stranding e thsystem. Hopefully, by May 13 there will be more progress to report to the Council. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRI�L AB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /e 03 Broadband Ielecommu...,:aLions Commission April 15, 1980 Page 3 The BTC can not make any other recommendations to the City Council, but will include in Pepper's report to Council a progress update at the time of the public hearing May 13. It will be up to the Council to assess the situation then and determine a final outcome on the City's behalf (regarding the extension request and any fine). Kalergis distributed copies of the final amendments made by the BTC and Hawkeye on the Public Access Policies and Guidelines for the BTC to review and agree upon. The final rules will be filed with the City Clerk. Kalergis also distributed a revised list of video production equipment that will be made available by Hawkeye. The delivery date on this equipment is still not determined. Kalergis stated she found equipment would be here 30-45 days from when the manufacturer ,gets the purchase order. She hopes to have a better sLatu5 repurL at the May BTC meeting. llawkeye has filed the annual reports required by the ordinance. Shaffer will report on the status of these reports at the next BTC meeting. Terry was contacted by the Iowa City Apartment Association. They were confused about the flat rate for cable TV, thinking $23.85 for cable was the only option available to them. Oahm said she would contact the Association and clear up any confusion about the basic $7.95 rate. NEW BUSINESS: None. ACCESS PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES: Shaffer invited any interested persons to come to the Public Library and view some example access video programming from other cities. i ADJOURN: Moved by Terry to adjourn, seconded by Washburn. Unanimously approved. Adjournment at 6:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 16,13 I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES - MINUTES BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS MAY 8, 1980 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jay Burkett, Jim Mulford, Dr. Irwin STAFF PRESENT: Michael Kucharzak, Glenn Siders, Ralph Taylor OTHERS PRESENT: 1 Master Plumber, 1 Journeyman Plumber and 1 Union Representative Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Taylor. Roll Call. All present, minutes of January 24th meeting approved as written. Discussion regarding continued practice of non -licensed persons installing drain systems in Iowa City was the next item of the agenda. A suggestion was made by Taylor that the staff recommended that drain layers be registered with the City and a $20 annual charge be levied for the annual registration. Some opposition was voiced by those present that the Plumbing Code as written, requiring licensed plumbers install drain lines, should be enforced as written. Staff made another suggestion that a test be given to the firms active in Iowa City, presently three, and upon successful completion of the testing and review, a restricted license could be granted. The staff further indicated that there is a concern regarding the future involvement of drain layers in Iowa City that no further restricted licenses should be issued. Discussion followed that drain layers are in business illegally and the City should enforce their ordinances and not concern themselves as to whether a business has to close. It was suggested that existing drain layers could continue to operate as a business but only under the supervision of a master plumber. Motion made by Jay Burkett that persons installing drains should be under the control of a licensed master plumber. Motion died for lack of second. After some discussion a suggestion was made by the Board that Ralph Taylor contact Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Des Moines and other cities to see how they tested and licensed their drain layers and report back the findings to the Plumbing Board for further consideration. Next item of business was recommendations to the City Council regarding the adoption of either 1979 edition of the I.C.B.O. Plumbing Code or the 1979 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Staff expressed their interest in having the Board consider the I.C.B.O. Plumbing Code since at recent meetings of the building officials in the State of Iowa, it appeared that many cities currently under the Uniform Building Code were planning to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n n MINUTES BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS MAY 8, 1980 PAGE 2 adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code. Considerable discussion followed regarding the purpose of the code and what code the State would adopt. It was moved by Mulford and seconded by Burkett that the City of Iowa City stay with the Uniform Code and that the 1979 edition be recommended to the City Council for adoption. The vote was unanimous. A discussion followed regarding the adoption of the 1979 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code. Motion was made by Dr. Irwin to adopt the Uniform Mechanical Code. There was no second. Discussion followed with members of the Board expressing their concern that they do not have particular expertise in the area of warm air heating, although they do possess the necessary skills in the area of steam and hot water heat. The decision was made to refer the staff to the Council without recommendation from the Board regarding the Mechanical Code. Staff further indicated concern that the City is doing well in the area of licensing and enforcing the Plumbing Code and the Electrical Code, however, there should be some procedure for examining and licensing mechanical installers, especially since the industry is now expanding rapidly in the area of solar energy and the growth of the city is causing staff to review projects involving industrial and commercial installations of refrigeration equipment and air handling units way beyond our normal experience. Discussion followed and staff was instructed to research licensing and enforcement procedures in neighboring Iowa communities and report back to the Board. It was moved by Dr. Irwin and seconded by Mr. Burkett that the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully submitted, �#,- .Ive� Ralph Taylor MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /ooh I I I i i n n MINUTES BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS MAY 8, 1980 PAGE 2 adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code. Considerable discussion followed regarding the purpose of the code and what code the State would adopt. It was moved by Mulford and seconded by Burkett that the City of Iowa City stay with the Uniform Code and that the 1979 edition be recommended to the City Council for adoption. The vote was unanimous. A discussion followed regarding the adoption of the 1979 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code. Motion was made by Dr. Irwin to adopt the Uniform Mechanical Code. There was no second. Discussion followed with members of the Board expressing their concern that they do not have particular expertise in the area of warm air heating, although they do possess the necessary skills in the area of steam and hot water heat. The decision was made to refer the staff to the Council without recommendation from the Board regarding the Mechanical Code. Staff further indicated concern that the City is doing well in the area of licensing and enforcing the Plumbing Code and the Electrical Code, however, there should be some procedure for examining and licensing mechanical installers, especially since the industry is now expanding rapidly in the area of solar energy and the growth of the city is causing staff to review projects involving industrial and commercial installations of refrigeration equipment and air handling units way beyond our normal experience. Discussion followed and staff was instructed to research licensing and enforcement procedures in neighboring Iowa communities and report back to the Board. It was moved by Dr. Irwin and seconded by Mr. Burkett that the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully submitted, �#,- .Ive� Ralph Taylor MICROFILMED DY JORM MICR�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES /ooh I , -17 r i RECEIVED MAY 1 51980 5/14/80 To: Iowa City Mayor John Balmer; Editor, Iowa City Press Citizen; Editor, Dally Iowan; Bicyclists of Iowa City President, Sharon Birney: It is laudable that our city fathers and mothers are demonstrating their support of alternative transportation by riding bicycles and busses on Iowa Freedom Day. It is time we all got on the bandwagon and out of our cars. Their support could well be domonstrated In a couple of other ways as well: 1) Concentrating the use of the City's streetsweeper on the bike lanes around town. Many are clogged with loose gravel and broken glass; 2) By rotat- ing a sewer grate on Burlington St. near the Crandic tracks 90 degrees to prevent it from catching bicycle wheels. I called the Street Department about this last fall, but nothing was done; 3) More carefully selecting the paving contractor and materials used In the tar and gravel street resurfacing program. Such streets as Church and Dodge are very rough due to the large size rock used and the fact that It has worn off in irregular patches. Many other such problems exist with similar relatively simple solutions. A matter of attitude and awareness will make it easier for all of us. Drake Hokanson 1534 Prairie du Chien Rd. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D May 12, 1980 Iowa City Mayor and Members of City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 To: Mayor John Balmer and Members of the City Council At a recent joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Iowa City Airport Commission and the Riverfront Commission, the Sturgis Ferry Park area was discussed. It was felt by those present that the question of ownership of this area should be resolved as soon as possible, in order to properly classify this area on the new zoning map. The Riverfront Commission shares this feeling and recommends that the Legal Department be asked to pursue this matter. During the discussion of the area, many felt that the best use of the area would be for open space/park. The Riverfront Commission strongly supports the concept that this would be the best possible use of the area, and is making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission accordingly. In addition, those present at the meeting felt strongly that the City should set an example and clean up and screen the maintenance area on the north portion of the Sturgis Ferry Park land. The Riverfront Commission has recommended this in the past, and would like to encourage the Council to pursue this at the present time. Yours sincerely, &a4l . Bill Gilpin, Chairman Iowa City Riverfront Commission bj1/2 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR�LAB dEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MAY 1 3 1980 L ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK /00la