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Home My WebLink About1980-03-25 Bd Comm minutes-• MI MITES IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIrAy BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING February 28, 1980 Storyhour Room 4:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Bartiny, Cavitt, Gritsch, Ilyman, Immermann, Ostcdgaard, 100mrson, Zantrow MEMBERS ABSENT: Bezanson STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Ingersoll, Carter, Prosser, Westgate, McGuire OTHERS PRESENT: 3 library practicum students; Dr. Weech's public library i� class; Cathy Carlyle of H%IC SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION The meeting was convened by Secretary Richerson at 4:05 PM. The minutes from the regular meeting of January 24, 1980, and the special meeting of January 30, 1980 were approved. The Board reviewed the minutesof Building Committee 12 (Interiors) meetings of January 30 and February 8, 1980. Zastrow/ Ilmnermann. The disbursements of February 1 and 15, 1980 were approved. Zastrow/ Gritsch. I iDIRECTOR'S REPORT . The Director reported on the following: 1. The FRIENDS/ Board -sponsored meeting to review results of White Ilouse Conference on libraries had an excellent program but - P 9ram poor attendance. 2. April is FRIENDS month. The book sale is April 11-13. There will be a month-long membership drive and the annual meeting late in April. It will include recognition of volunteers and a program on mystery novels. Staff and Board should try to support these activities. 3. The library received a microfiche reader from East Central Regional library valued at $450.00. 4. A new scheme for monitoring productivity of bookshelvers using data from the computer has increased shelvers'productivity and reduced the turn around time for books returned to be shelved. S. Beginning April 1 the limits on the number of items checked out will be changed in several categories. Major change is limiting the number of 16M films which can be booked at one time to five. 6. There will be a series of promotional efforts this spring and summer about materials purchased from our LSCA audiovisual grant. This is a requirement of the grant. The effect of these two grants on the library's AV collection can be compared in importance to the federal grants to Iowa City Public Library for art books in the 1960's. (Over) MICROFILMED BY J ORM MIC R$LA B CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES MINUTES IOWA CITY P11110C LL 1tY BOARD OF TRUSTIil;S REGULAR MEETING February 28, 1980 Page 2 7. The lease with the cable 'IV company has been in their hands for months. This needs to be resolved so construction of these areas is properly coordinated. B. We will begin to have purchases of non-resident fee cards sign a responsibility form which warns that fraudulent use of their card will mean cancellation with no refund. There was no President's report. Zastrow reported that Building Committee 01 met with the representatives of the architect and contractor, Wednesday, February 27. The foundation is now complete and the Building is on schedule. The following change items were noted: Extra brick $5663 Removal of old foundation 1349 Decrease in southeast planter 500 Electrical (to be paid by cable TV) 3656 with a total net add on of $6450.00. The Board will be given a monthly report -'----- -- on change orders at each regular meeting. The Owner/Contractor meetings will be increasingly important now that we've passed the foundation stage of construction. 1 Chairperson Richerson will set a meeting for Building Committee k2. i Chairperson Zastrow reported that public announcements were imminent regarding I the Fund Drive for Building Committee U. The FRIENDS of Iowa City Public Library will designate what their donation for the new building will be at their March 6 Board meeting. Following review of the Purchasing Policy for Iowa City Public Library, the I Board unanimously approved its adoption with a correction noted to add Board as the final word on page three. 7,astrow/Ostedgaard. The Board discussed at length the proposed service cuts to match the cuts from the FY1981 budget as submitted. After much debate, the Board approved the following: 1. Close the library as necessary (up to four or five weeks) for the move to the new building. 2. For the on-line catalog conversion, hire one temporary data entry operator and one professional cataloguer each for 15 hours per week for six months at an operating cost of $3900 in FY1981. ' 3. Cut the following services for an average 80 hours per week staff savings: No Sunday service 31 hour:; t No staffing except shelver in Children's 9-12 houral room 3 or 4 evenings Cut one film and one storyhour per week 1 hour Reduce circ desk staff from 2 to 1 person 20 hour:; approximately 1/3 of the time Drop income tax forms service 3 hours 'i MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB C_ AR &'.^IDS - DES MOINES i i MINUTES n IOWA CITY PUBLIC L. ARY BOARD OF TRUSTERS RI•.GOLAR MEETiN[: PebruaryAR, ,19110 Patio C, Drop mailing of monthly calendars and 2 hours bi-weekly 16mm film lists Drop weekly radio show and newspaper column 6 hours Use mail instead of phone notification for 6 hours reserves 81 hours 4, On July 1 begin a 500 search fee for each reserve placed at the library. 5. Shorten the loan period to seven days for high demand titles. 6. Reallocation of the materials budget following the $6500 cut as outlined by the Director. It was understood that these cuts were made to free permanent staff for many tasks now done by the 5200 hours of temporary staff cut from the budget such as shelving and to eliminate tasks which are primarily done by temporaries such as mailings. Under new business, the Board unanimously approved a contract with the State Library Commission for $14,600 for the second year of LSCA funded audiovisual study. Hyman/Immermann. The Board also discussed local policy implications of the new law (1-1-80) concerning concealed library materials. It was recommended that the Director seek a joint county and city legal opinion on the law as it would affect ICPL. Building Committee A4 (Policy) will consider procedures to set policy regardinq contract fees and non-resident cards. No meeting immediately set. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. _.ZAM14, Aky,C7afG�c Susan McGuire, Recorder MICROFILMED BY 1 JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION MARCH 4, 1980 4:30 PM CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM i MEMBERS PRESENT: Gormezano, Hamilton, Hotka, Shepherd, Singer. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL The Resources Conservation Commission makes the following recommen- dations to the City Council concerning the Civic Center HVAC repair: 1. The air conditioning system in the Civic Center is essential. 2. The Civic Center air handling system replacement is essential. 3. Civic Center humidification is desirable and has a low initial cost, however, it will be a substantial energy user costing an estimated $500-$1,000 per year plus the necessary annual maintenance and part replacement costs. 4. The heating system modification has a high initial cost but will result in large energy savings. 5. Lighting fixture improvements in the Civic Center should be done by replacing the existing 40 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs and/or the elminination of two bulbs from four bulb fixtures in overlit areas. Lighting fixture improvements in the Police and Fire wing, wherever necessary, should be done according to the consultant's report. 6. Police Department air conditioning improvements are necessary and the actual work to be done depends on the end use of these areas (especially the basement). 7. Firing range ventilation improvements are necessary but the actual work to be done depends on what the area will be used for. 8. The energy systems management program is essential and ranks third in priority behind items numbered one and two because it is an integral part of the efficient use of energy by the City, 9. East wall of Police Department and the Fire Dormitory: all uninsulated areas should be insulated. MICROFILMED OY JORM MIC R¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES • i. m i .-1 i Resources Corl-INvation Commission March 4, 1980 Page 2 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN HOW called the meeting to order. Singer moved, Hamilton seconded, the approval of the minutes of the February 19, 1980, meeting as read. Approved unanimously. i Civic Center HVAC Report Singer moved, Gormezano seconded, that the RCC make the following recommendations to the City Council concerning the Civic Center HVAC Report: 1. New air conditioning system in Civic Center: this is essential. 2. Civic Center air handling system replacement: this is essential. 3. Civic Center humidification: this is desirable and has a low initial cost, however, this will be a continuous energy use during the heating season, costing an estimated $500-$1,000 per year plus the necessary annual maintenance and part replacement costs. 4. Heating system modifications: high initial cost but large potential energy savings. 5. Lighting fixture improvements: for the Civic Center administrative wing, 35 watt bulbs should be used as replacements for the present 40 watt bulbs and/or eliminate two bulbs from the four bulb fixtures in the overlit areas. For the Police and Fire wing, whatever work is necessary to improve the lighting should be done according to the consultant's report. 6. Police Department air conditioning improvements: this is necessary and the actual work to be done depends on the end use of these areas. 7. Firing range ventilation improvements: this is necessary but the actual work to be done depends on what the area will be used for. 8. Energy systems management program: very important and ranks third in priority behind numbers one and two because it is an integral part of the efficient use of energy by the City. 9. East wall of Police Department and Fire Dormitory: all uninsu- lated areas should be insulated. Approved unanimously. MICROFILMED BY DORM MIOR¢LAD d CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES X F I I I Resources Co rvation Commission March 4, 1980 Page 3 Senior Center Plan Review Tinklenberg reported that the Building Code does not allow flammable material in the walls which bars placing foam insulation in the wall. Another questionable item was the designing of the air conditioning system to include a reheat coil system. An air conditioning system with reheat coils first cools the air down to 55° F and then reheats it to room air temperature which'in this case probably would be about 72° F. This type of system is very comfortable but uses an extremely high amount of energy because the boiler must run during the summer as well as the winter. Singer moved, Hamilton seconded, that the architect be contacted to find out why the air conditioning system is being designed with reheat coils, what the first cost and operating costs would be for various systems, and to obtain an update on the wall insulation problem. Approved unanimously. Election of Officers Singer moved, Hamilton seconded, to nominate Philip Hotka for Chairperson. Approved by acclamation. Singer moved, Hamilton seconded, that all the present officers serve another term in their positions. Approved unanimously. The officers are Philip Hotka - Chairperson, Keith Gormezano - Vice Chairperson, and James Shepherd - Secretary. Transportation Policy Paper Singer reported on the University's transportation program. Their van pool program carries about 120 people in 12 and 15 people vans. He also presented some of the University's transportation position papers. Some suggestions for a City transportation policy were offered for further consideration: -One-half bus fare passes for City employees, -Eliminate one-half fare parking permits, -Use bicycles for police patrols, -Use bicycles for City employee errands, -Use mopeds for City employees, -Provide free parking in the parking ramp for car pool and van pool vehicles, -Investigate a four day work week. A Commissioner suggested that the Commission initially concentrate on the use of vehicles in City operations, how City employees get to work, and the availability of the various fuels and City vehicle fuel types. Once those topics are addressed then the RCC should look at what the City can do to increase fuel use efficiency in the community and public awareness. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES CO � oC. 1i Resources Corte March 4, 1980 'vation Commission Page 4 A method of dealing with these issues would be to: + 1• Set out the problem, 2. Set a goa I or ed 3. Recommend actionsa 4• Identify implementind g department or agency. Singer offered to develop an outline for the transportation paper. Policy Elementary school Fair Singer reported that everyting is ready to go. Other_ Buss Tinklenberg reported that about 155 homes have been scanned for heat loss. Agenda for March 18, 4:30 PM. -Transportation policy paper. -Senior Center The meeting adjourned at plan. 50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg. James Shepherd, Secretary. I I I I I ` l MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES N MINUTES Iowa City Board of Appeals February 14, 1980 0 8:00 a.m. Engineering Conference [loom i MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Buchan, Ormond, Franklin None Siders, Frantz, Flinn SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Review of UBC and proposed changes were discussed as follows: i Chapter 1 - Approved no change. Chapter 2 - Approve per following amendments. Section 202 - Approve with same amendment as 1976 Code. Section 204 - Approve per Iowa City Administrative Code Amendment. Sectidn 205 - Correlate with Iowa State Law. I Chapter 3 - Section 301 - Same as 76 with insertion of 76b - exempted work. Exempt siding as long as it doesn't affect the structure, including shingles. Section 303.D Consensus 120 days adequate for permit. Section 304.A Consensus to delete "eteetrieaZ, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning." Section 305.e Consensus to delete N2 and 04 as a required inspection (i.e. drywall and concrete slab). Table 3.A Building Permit fees: --Consensus to retain current fee schedule. Last part of chart - new inspection fees"- should be included. i Section 307.a Certificates of Occupancy - Division 3 which is single-family dwelling: Consensus to main- tain requirement from 176 Code (has been local amendment, but not in UBC. Chapter 4 p. 3 "Analysis of Revision Book" - Leave in Section 401 reference to Webster's 3rd New International Dictionary (i.e. If something not clearly defined in building code, will permit using Webster's Dictionary.) Section 421 Add definition of a "truss" - "Truss is a pre- built and engineered component employing one or more triangles in its construction that functions as a structural support member." Section 423 Value or Valuation - delete current definition, rewrite as follows:- "Value or Valuation of a build- ing shall be the cost per square foot based upon cur- rent replacement costs as determined by the bi-monthly publication entitled "Building Standards." Building valuation data and regional modifiers as set by "Build- ing Standards" shall be utilized in conjunction with Section 304(a), as amended, to determine valuation. to �3 I MICROFILMED 3 JORM MICR$LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1, it j 1 i STAFF PRESENT: Buchan, Ormond, Franklin None Siders, Frantz, Flinn SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Review of UBC and proposed changes were discussed as follows: i Chapter 1 - Approved no change. Chapter 2 - Approve per following amendments. Section 202 - Approve with same amendment as 1976 Code. Section 204 - Approve per Iowa City Administrative Code Amendment. Sectidn 205 - Correlate with Iowa State Law. I Chapter 3 - Section 301 - Same as 76 with insertion of 76b - exempted work. Exempt siding as long as it doesn't affect the structure, including shingles. Section 303.D Consensus 120 days adequate for permit. Section 304.A Consensus to delete "eteetrieaZ, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning." Section 305.e Consensus to delete N2 and 04 as a required inspection (i.e. drywall and concrete slab). Table 3.A Building Permit fees: --Consensus to retain current fee schedule. Last part of chart - new inspection fees"- should be included. i Section 307.a Certificates of Occupancy - Division 3 which is single-family dwelling: Consensus to main- tain requirement from 176 Code (has been local amendment, but not in UBC. Chapter 4 p. 3 "Analysis of Revision Book" - Leave in Section 401 reference to Webster's 3rd New International Dictionary (i.e. If something not clearly defined in building code, will permit using Webster's Dictionary.) Section 421 Add definition of a "truss" - "Truss is a pre- built and engineered component employing one or more triangles in its construction that functions as a structural support member." Section 423 Value or Valuation - delete current definition, rewrite as follows:- "Value or Valuation of a build- ing shall be the cost per square foot based upon cur- rent replacement costs as determined by the bi-monthly publication entitled "Building Standards." Building valuation data and regional modifiers as set by "Build- ing Standards" shall be utilized in conjunction with Section 304(a), as amended, to determine valuation. to �3 I MICROFILMED 3 JORM MICR$LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i F I i Minutes Iowa City Board of Appeals February 14, 1980 Page 2 I Chapter S - Staff recommended no additions or changes. Table S.a has been redone, j 179 Code no longer designates fire zone. Have increased distance from property lines. S.b Essentially unchanged. 5.c All basic sq. ft. areas have been increased due to elimination of fire zones. 5.d Have an addendum to graph - Type 3 - 1 hour construction should be a 112" in lieu of Hl. Next Meeting February 28, 1980 at 8:00 a.m. Engineering Conference Room to review Chapters 6 through 12. Chapter 12 most important. �G - r r yy if: l Meeting Adjourned 10:00 a.m. &*"VW �alvt Warren Buchan Chairman, Board of Appeals Glenn Siders Secretary, Board of Appeals MICROFILMED BY JORM MICFi+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES G!3 r, i I t r+e- i I I• i i t i i i Meeting Adjourned 10:00 a.m. &*"VW �alvt Warren Buchan Chairman, Board of Appeals Glenn Siders Secretary, Board of Appeals MICROFILMED BY JORM MICFi+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES G!3 r, i I t i I I• i i Meeting Adjourned 10:00 a.m. &*"VW �alvt Warren Buchan Chairman, Board of Appeals Glenn Siders Secretary, Board of Appeals MICROFILMED BY JORM MICFi+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES G!3 r, i I t i I I• i MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 1980 7:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Jakobsen, Lundquist, Lehman (8:50), Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: Ogesen, Kammermeyer STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Charbon, Milkman, Ryan RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL: That the Planning & Zoning Commission finds the alignment of Scott Blvd. as proposed agrees with the Comprehensive Plan. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda. No one responded. He then called for consideration of the minutes of January 14th (Informal Meeting), January 17th, and January 26th (Special Meeting). It was then decided by the Commission to defer consideration of the minutes until the Commission had time to review them. Public discussion of vacating the Lower West Branch Road righ-of-way west of Amhurst Street. Council referral. Boothroy stated that staff recommended that not the entire 68 feet be vacated but, only the north 8 feet and the south 10 feet leaving 50 feet of right-of- way centered on the existing center line. Boothroy also presented a letter from the attorney of the major property owners to the west opposing of any vacation of Lower West Branch Road. After some discussion by the Commission, Jakobsen moved, and Lundquist seconded that the Commission recommend vacation of the Lower West Branch Road all except the center 50 feet. Motion failed 1-4. (Lundquist) Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include part of the plan a bikeways plan. Marianne Milkman, Planner/Program Analyst, presented a slide show and explained how she had worked with the Bikeway Advisory Committee on this plan. Milkman stated that bicycling should be considered a form of transportation. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Planning & Zoning Commission February 7, 1980 Page 2 David Christ, R.R. 3, stated that he was pleased that the bicycle was being considered as a means of transporation. Christ was also pleased that the Planning Department had realized many of the safety hazard types of bicycle routes. He also stated he felt that street bike trails were very risky when You take into consideration the narrow streets, the amount of driveways, the amount of traffic, and the amount of trees and shrubbery. Christ also stated that the plan was much improved but there needs to be great care taken in the details of designing the bike trails. i Doran Pierson, 1421 Laurel, stated that the bike trails would not only help bicyclists but also motorist. Pierson felt with street conditions and the lack of education of bicylists a bicycle plan is a necessity. Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson, stated his only concern was that proposed long range bike routes are not site specific and will be determined by future development of those areas. Glasgow felt that the Commission should recommend to City Council to alert the people that these routes could be changed. Ed Butler, 215 S. Johnson, stated that he would like to commend the Planning b Zoning Commission on the plan it had drawn out. Butler stated that many nations depend on the bicycle as a main form of transporation. Butler stated many instances in cities, towns, and universities that have put bicycles into use. He stated that a different type of route could be considered in which bike lanes are separated by cement curbs by from the automobile lanes. A resident at 422 Brown presented a paper (attached) which he wrote. He feels that the funding should be available for bicycles because they are a valid form of transportation the same as automobiles. After some discussion it was decided that the Commission would discuss this at their next informal meeting. Chairperson Blum advised the public that if the plan is adopted that it should not imply that the Commission is submitting more than what is in the Comprehensive Plan. Election of Officers Chairperson Blum opened the nominations for chairperson. Lehman nominated Jane Jakobsen and Vetter seconded. There being no other nominations Jakobsen was unanimously approved as chairperson. Jakobsen then took charge of the meeting. Jakobsen then opened the nominations for vice -chairperson. Vetter nominated John Kammermeyer and Blum seconded. There. being no other nominations Kammermeyer was unanimously approved as vice -chairperson. Jakobsen then opened the nominations for secretary. Lehman nominated Dave Lundquist, and Blum seconded. There being no other nominations Lundquist was unanimously approved as secretary. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR$LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIIIES I� MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR¢LAR CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ale Planning & Zoning Commission February 7, 1980 Page 3 i Future location of Scott Boulevard and land use concept 'plan•for the surrounding area. Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson presented a map of the proposed Scott Blvd. with a bubble as proposed in the Comprehensive Plan. Glasgow stated that City Council wanted a recommendation regarding this proposal. After some discussion by the Commission it was moved by Blum and seconded by Lundquist that the Planning & Zoning Commission finds that the alignment of Scott Blvd. as proposed agrees with the Comprehensive Plan. Motion passed unanimously. Pentacrest Garden Court Apartments. Boothroy stated that Mr. Clark was having trouble with parking at the Pentacrest Garden Apartments. He stated that people other than those living in the apartments were parking in the lot. Also, the alley by Iowa State Bank and by Breeses was being used for parking causing traffic circulation problems for adjacent properties. Eliminating access from the south parking area to Court Street may only exacerbate the traffic problems in and around the apartment complex. After some discussion the Commission decided to have staff contact adjacent property owners and have them appear before the Commission at their next i i meeting. Consideration of holding a joint meeting with the Housing Commission. The Commission decided that Jakobsen would get in contact with the chairperson of the ,Housing Commission and set up a meeting with Housing i Commission. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by •' 1101l16, (,I,. Ch01J,6-y\_ Marcia A. Charbon, t Senior Clerk -Typist A �\ pproved by wJ�'C�i/ t=,,��,.ce,L%�. Dave Lundquist, 6ecretary Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR¢LAR CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ale There is an opinion held by many folks to the effect that bicyclers are not payin- their own wny, that government has no money for nuhlic n.ldn to binycling, that govornniont oxpanditnros on hicycle related improvements constitute further growth and intrusion by government. In reply, I wish to point snit that gov- ernments have great amounts of general funds and foregone taxes very little of which is presently expended on bicyr.ling, that government transportation related expenditures and slfbsidies natiol)- wide have risen billions of dollars in recent years while direct birvele related' expenditures rose from near 0 to only a few mil- lions, that nearly z the American citizenry, lots of taxpayers, own bicycles. I'lenty of taxes are paid by bicyclists. Binycling has grown tremendously in recent years as people have increased emphasis on personal fitness, outdoor recreation, and alternatives to the ever costlier, more bothersome car. Sir,yclinv remains largely ignored next to mnssive public subsidies to motor vehinle transport which exist at all levels of govern- ment in the form of general fund expenditures as well as tax exp- enditures, ie, general fund taxes foregone. Federal At the national level snhsidies include both general fund anf tax expenditures. In 1978, the Federal Jlinhwav Administration allocated$1.702,000,000 of general funds llk,?00,000 (.1%) of which went to bikeways. Federnl tax expenditure subsidies to motor vehicles include domestic petroleum price controls, deductibility of non-bu 0 nens state gaeoline tnxen, fleductJ1011t;v of interest on aut.0mot1ve MICROFILNEO BY JORM MICR+LA0 CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 6iiz r, ipurnhases, tax exemption for state and local road and parking, bonding;, etc. I � 1; Dillion From 1974 on, domestic petroleum has been supplied to consumers, 53.8% of whom were in the transportation sector in July 1979, at an average annual cost of $15 billion below replacement cost.. The subsidy {d present consumption of domesfrc I petroleum was :2.25 billion in July 1979 alone. Ahout 40% of petroleum is consumed as gasoline in the U.S, Cris guzzlers are being subsidized by today's conservation minded and tomorrow's oil -less poor. Proposed windfall profit taxes indicate that oil I .f consumption is being, subsidized by more thnn $15 billion per year, ! � 1 p760 Million In 1978 the deduction of non -business state gas taxes represented $760 million of taxes foregone in subsidy to +' motor vehicles. J ,ti p. 6'005 Million In 1976 the deduction of interest on automotive r purchases represented about aft% of $$21120 million in federal income tar. foregone. r ' I 1 State 1 For the fiscal yenr endinr. June 1080, Iowa's governor recom- mended�S31,000,000 13oio transportation and law enforcement, no money directly -Pot- birycli.nr,. In 19'77-8, the Town Denertment of i 'I'rnnsnort:ntion rerr ivcd'%;q, 50Q,f1(lU of ronor:Il. funrin, nnno d iruet:ly for bicycling. In 1977-8, the Iowa Skntn I'ntrollwhose. goala i 1 i • MICROFILMED BY ,.• - JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES •;V 'r. 'include regulating through enforcement . . . operation of motor vehicles .. .. assisting the motoring public ..,."� received i $11,500,000 of general funds. Further subsidies exist. County r In 19^8, the Johnson County government allocated'a1,000,000 of property tax revenues to secondary roads and $160,000 to road clearing,. Road right of ways, which are exempt from property tax take up more than - 0,000 acres of Johnson County. Property tax i on 10,000 acres of average farmland world be about Y'1001000. the property value of bridges, roadways, etr., is also tax exempt. No county moneys were allocated directly to bicycling. City 13 In 1979, Iowa City allocated $246,000 to motorized mass transit from property tax revenues. Tho debt, service fund spent %11-$1,200,000, 82% of this was on motor vehicle transport, $900,000 of was derived from property tax. IjAll direct bike related developments were paid for by private, state, and federal funds. Bicycling received no direct support from property taxes, general revenue sharing funds, or bonding. This list of government subsidies to motor vehicle transport is by no means exhaustive. The costs of motor vehicles are per- vasive and include injuries in accidents, air and noise pollution, congestion, and more. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAO CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 11 i J I'm C 4c -C o/t�Olnc,9enrcepot d tl e rJerc/9'"1 l7uCAef/97/8'0 J,*x p -// Z Z r6,;4 7 A P LIS97 D�On.f mPrr ll"ol 4nevn�� o of �� n Fr�ryy ,it�6•. r'W� Nc`�. / '11P 30) �U (Cmfw: fro/ /r.tt - .Q.,Trriif Acr • J f Qnrn PS{IL &04,40,1= COS ' 9 /d$ Gon7rv,s.anal �ruclyef GF1'cr F,'v_e,_yn� Brr%e� frn�ec�rcy /47'-/yYi i Syl Men{' O.I /4X EX 2gl�IfHr['S _ -. S 1 Grd g. r46�r 3 T e rf — $Z P � r L / A e Gt/O: /r7/ 14/1;1,:! 11 o L 1 � TP, 3� a G,�i TR 3Y 3 ti I i _ IO iuruq L,/V P/Pb5 L,fr�rll 7/-2b' ,.f 0irl$011 6orr.11� e7r .. r �I. ,i•urn ¢H7 7 {c e'-nrrnrl, 1,rur. , M rorty '� 'En Gu✓n f'� } 5 /k / i IZ Fermi CaUill 17 Q5$esor e5/,niq'%r5 Averrrlc j0eMlaito/ r/a�uA�,nq Nuc, 1 Z'2//ouo q L �� y ,f I�•�:,<: G, �y c •rreri! gL,dq et ?7C, r, l bo c'! P 329 .-30 MICROFILMED BY - JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I..r L MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 6, 1980 7:00 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lundquist, Vetter, Jakobsen, Ogesen, Kammermeyer, Blum, Lehman. STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Charbon, Ryan. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council: A. That a multi -member task force be created for the purpose of drawing a comprehensive trafficways plan for the central west side of Iowa City. This task force should, if possible, be comprised of members from the Iowa City City Council, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission, the University of Iowa, the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, and the central west side neighbors. B. That the matter of the Melrose Court traffic problem is not an issue separate and apart from the problem of the central west side trafficways as a whole; and that any solution to Melrose Court problems should be a part of and derived from the compre- hensive trafficways plan which will result from the efforts of the aforementioned task force. It is recommended that no separate action in regard to Melrose Court be taken. C. The Planning and Zoning Commission considers that, in regard to trafficways planning for the City of Iowa City, no problems are more accute than those of the central west side, and that no trafficways planning should be assigned a higher priority. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to City Council to reopen Melrose Court, 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to City Council, that if City Council approves the reopening of Melrose Court, that it be reopened in a manner to reduce the amount of traffic on Melrose Court to that of a local street. (E.g., 1,000-1,500 ADT). REQUEST TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Jakobsen called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda. No one responded. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES "OV Planning b Z(�ig Commission March 6, 1980 Page 2 Public discussion of the opening or remaining closed of the eastern terminus of Melrose Court to motor vehicle traffic from Myrtle Avenue by removing the traffic island directly west of Greenwood Drive on Myrtle Avenue. (Council referral.) A complete list of the people who spoke on behalf of Melrose Court is attached. The points presented by those speaking are as follows: (1) Safety of the children (2) Ambulance and fire protection; (3) Traffic volume; and (4) Central westside traffic problems. Jakobsen stated that the Commissioners received three letters, two against and one for, in regard to the reopening of Melrose Court. After some discussion by the Commission, Blum moved, and Vetter seconded, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council A. That a multi -member task force be created for the purpose of drawing a comprehensive trafficways plan for the central west side of Iowa City. This task force should, if possible, be comprised of members from the Iowa City City Council, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission, the University of Iowa, the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, and the central west side neighbors. B. That the matter of the Melrose Court traffic problem is not an issue separate and apart from the problem of the central west side traffic ways as a whole; and that any solution to Melrose Court problems should be a part of and derived from the comprehensive trafficways plan which would result from the efforts of the aforementioned task force. It is recommended that no separate action in regard to Melrose Court be taken. C. That the Planning and Zoning Commission considers that, in regard to trafficways planning for the City of Iowa City, no problems are more acute than those of the central west side, and that no trafficways planning should be assigned a higher priority. Jakobsen stated that the public could respond to this motion. A list of attached are those who spoke to this motion. All who spoke felt that this was a good motion and felt that it should pass. Ogesen moved, and Lehman seconded, that the Commission amend the last sentence in part B of Blum's motion. Motion failed 3-4. (Kammermeyer, Lehman, Ogesen) Jakobsen asked for a vote on Blum's motion. Motion passed, 5-2. (Ogesen, Lehman) Kammermeyer moved, Lehman seconded, that the Commission recommend to City Council that Melrose Court be reopened. Motion passed, 4-3. (Blum, Vetter, Jakobsen) Blum moved, Ogesen seconded, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to City Council, that if City Council approves the reopening of 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES `i Planning & Zig Commission ^' March 6, 1986 Page 3 Melrose Court, that it be reopened in a manner to reduce the amount of traffic on Melrose Court to that of a local street (E.g., 1,000-1,500 ADT). Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion of an application to rezone a tract of land (in the county) located in the northeast quadrant of the proposed intersection of 518 and Highway 1 to highway commercial. After some discussion by the Commission, Blum moved, Lehman seconded, that a letter be sent to the petitioner asking them to apply to the City for annexation. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by -mojLLAW a' CfKUt lJclr� MarciaCharbon, Senior Clerk -Typist Approved by �Zcsd�iCc .ec�eccJ __ David Ltindquisif, Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission �1 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i MINUTLS COMMITTEE ON u&4111INIIY N[IW, MARCH 5, 1980 12:00 NOON RECREATION CENTER -- MEET ING ROAM II MEMBERS PRESLNT: Haldeman, Hall, Johnson, Pecina, Bonney, Oraper, Vanderlee, Jones, McCormick. MEMBERS ABSENT: Amidon, Barker STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Charbon, Knight, Hencin, Sandro, Tinkleoberg. € RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: l The Committee on Community Needs recommends the approval of the proposed budget and Housing Assistance Plan for the Second Year Small Cities application. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Chairperson Hall called the meeting to order and called for consideration of the minutes of the February 6, 1980, meeting. Milkman indicated that on page 3, line 3, should read ..."it hasn't been cold enough to measure heat loss (there needs to be a 20° difference in temperature between the inside and the outside of the house)." Johnson moved, Bonney seconded, that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Review Amended Budget for First Year Small Cities Application: Milkman asked that this be deferred on the grounds that all the budget figures were not available at this time. Committee approved. Review of Second Year Small Cities Application and Performance Report: Milkman distributed a short progress report and the budget for• the Second Year Small Cities application. Haldeman requested that staff mail these items to CCN members in the future, so they would have more time to •,tudy them. Milkman stated that the performance report was part of the application for the next year. Milkman distributed copies of the progress report and the budget portion of the Second Year Small Cities application. She explained the proposals in detail. There was some discussion and questions on whether there would be sufficient funds to complete the project. Jim Hencin, CDBG Program Coordinator, then presented a chart showing what funds would be available for the next two years. He explained that Iowa City has become a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) and as such is no longer eligible for Small Cities funds after FY81. Instead the City is eligible for Metro Entitlement funds which will be used to complete the Lower Ralston Creek project (see attached chart). Hencin went on to explain each program in detail. Bruce Knight, Planner/Program Analyst, presented the Housing Assistance Plan. Knight i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Committee on Community Needs March 5, 1980 Page 2 also went over the annual housing action program. After a short discussion, Johnson moved, Bonney seconded, that the Committee on Community Needs recommend to City Council the approval of the proposed budget and Housing Assistance Plan for the Second Year Small Cities application. Motion passed 5-0-1. (Draper abstaining.) Energy Conservation Project: Roger Tinklenberg, Energy Coordinator, gave a presentation on the four Projects which are under way. 1) Solar energy demonstration homes. The bids will be solicited on these in March, 1980. The solar collectors will then be put on the two homes this summer. 2) Heat Loss Identification Project. Tinklenberg presented slides that were taken during the process of heat loss identification and explained how specific areas of heat loss in a home could be pin -pointed. 3) Energy Monitoring Project. This project will be done once the Heat Loss Identification Project winds up at the end of March. Tinklenberg stated that the Energy Conservation Program budget has not yet been approved by City Council for next year, so it is not definite what next year will bring. Milkman informed the Committee that there would be a neighborhood meeting in the National Guard Armory on March 13 at 7:30 PM and a public hearing on the Second Year Small Cities application on Tuesday, March 18, 1980 at 7:30 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by: MC,LACI•[U Ou-ch wanly\ Marcia A. Charbon, Senior Clerk -Typist MICROFICd'cD BY c JORM MICR+LAB i CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES QI rl , I U 2 M I 6 S a w a U O I � d 00 m m c U i C C n 1 � � u U O i I rn n .. rn 7 i .r ti i` I r MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING APPEALS BOARD FEBRUARY 14, 1980 - 8:30 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Klaus, Goldene Haendel, Leonard VanderZee MEMBERS ABSENT: Rachel Dennis, Jerry Smithey, Pat Owens, Kathleen Graf STAFF PRESENT: Terry Steinbach, Linda Woito, Kelley Vezina, Brian Kuebler, David Malone, Irene.Shima ACTIONS OF THE BOARD Chairperson Klaus called the meeting to order. Chairperson Klaus asked for corrections or additions to the minutes of the January 10, 1980 meeting. VanderZee moved, Haendel seconded, that the minutes of the January 10, 1980 Iowa City Housing Appeals Board be approved. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. BOARD TO CONSIDER THE CASE OF MR. JOSEPH T. HOLLOWAY - 729 N. DUBUQUE ST, Chairperson Klaus swore in those who would testify. Steinbach stated that Kelley Vezina inspected the property located at 729 N. Dubuque St. on October 18, 1979. The Notice of Violation was sent subse- quent to that inspection on October 19, 1979 and received by Mr. Robert Stenander on October 23, 1979. On October 29, 1979, the City Clerk of Iowa City received an appeal from Mr. Joseph T. Holloway concerning Items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 12. It was properly filed. Steinbach proceeded with back ground information stating due to some code changes Items 3a, 3b, 3c, 6a, 79, and 12a were dismissed. Vezina continued with the City's testimony. The first item which is being appealed was the lack of valid permit, Chapter 17-9(a). The permit appli- cation has been accepted. Item 2, Chapter 17-7(f)(2), indicated the lack of one electrical outlet in the dining room area in the basement. Vezina read the requirements of the Code and discussion followed regarding the size of the room and location of other outlets. Vezina continued with Item 7. The number it was written up on, Chapter 9.30.N.2.(b), has changed to 17.4.(n)(2)b.--Lack of required handrails. Mr. Holloway agreed to concede to all violations in Item 7 except for Item 7c. Discussion followed. Mr. Holloway presented to the Board photos of the various areas. Item 8, Chapter 17-5(e) was the next violation - lack of required natural light. This should be 17-5(c) now and the TV room in the basement is the area in violation. The area has no windows, as indicated on Vezina's floor plan. Discussion followed regarding natural light. 9 9 an Y Possibilities for installing 6/6 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR$LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i Page 2 Item 11, Chapter 17-4(i)(2)g, Lack of required storm doors/storm windows. Steinbach stated that Item 11 was stricken but the owner of the building had put in new windows in the whole house. A comment was made by Mr. Holloway to appeal Item llc at a later date. With reference to Item 2, Lack of required electrical outlet, Mr. Holloway presented a picture of the dining room area, and discussion of this followed. Vezina read the code section requirement for outlets in habitable rooms. Discussion continued on the required handrails and window area. With reference to Item 7c, Woito asked Mr. Holloway if he had done any research of what kind of handrails could be used and what material is available. I Discussion continued on Item 8. Haendel moved, VanderZee seconded that the two violations, 2a and 7c, not be upheld. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. VanderZee moved, Klaus seconded, that Item 8a not be upheld. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. Mr. VanderZee made the comment that Vezina did a good job of inspecting. Mr. Holloway requested a change in the code to exempt sororities and fraternities from falling into the same criteria as a rooming house classi- fication. The Board suggested that Mr. Holloway present something in writ- ing to Steinbach who in turn would present the suggestion to the Task Force which would be studying the code. BOARD TO CONSIDER THE CASE OF MR. LEON STEELE - 605 E. BURLINGTON. Chairperson Klaus swore in those who would testify. In regard to 605 E. Burlington, Steinbach stated that Kuebler conducted an inspection on the property on October 10, 1979 and issued the Notice of Violation to Mr. Steele on October 16, 1979. The City Clerk of Iowa City received an appeal by Mr. Steele on October 18, 1979 which was properly filed. In addition, Steinbach stated that the City has dismissed some additional violations due to code changes and it appears that Mr. Steele Is only appealing Item 4 on the Notice of Violation - Chapter 17-4(e), - Lavatory not contained in toilet room. Kuebler continued with the City's testimony and quoted from the code. Discussion followed as Kuebler explained the floor plan to the Board. Steinbach explained the provision of the code which was written for the purpose of the light and ventilation requirements, stating that this pro- vision, for the combination of rooms, would not be applicable in this case. Haendel moved, VanderZee seconded, that the Item 4 violation not be upheld, Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Page 3 BOARD TO CONSIDER THE CASE OF MRS FRANK EICHER - 12i S. DUBUQUE. Chairperson Klaus swore in those who would testify. This case is still open from a continuance and has been placed on the agenda for further investigation and interpretation by the Iowa City Housing Appeals Board from the December 13, 1979 meeting. With reference to Chapter 17-5(e), Lack of required natural light and Chapter 17-5(g)(1)a, Lack of adequate ventilation, Steinbach stated that he and inspector Kuebler remeasured and the figures did not change substantially. Kuebler presented to the Board photos of the sky light and room areas in Apt. 1 at 12= S. Dubuque. Kuebler quoted the Iowa City j Housing Code requirements. iI Discussion followed regarding requirements of ventilation, air changes per i hour, and footage requirements for sky lights. Steinbach indicated that the City's position at this point is the concern for ventilation. Mrs. Eicher indicated that she and her husband are willing to do what is necessary. Steinbach stated that there were a number of ventilation systems on the market which would meet the requirements of the code. VanderZee moved, Haendel seconded, that the natural light violation not be upheld and the ventilation violation be upheld. Motion carried unan- imously, 3/0. Mrs. Eicher inquired as to the deadline to correct these deficiencies and she was informed that she has ninety days. If she has a problem in obtain- ing materials which would delay completion of the project, she is to con- tact Steinbach or Vezina. Break - 10 minute recess. BOARD TO CONSIDER THE CASE'OF MR WILLIAM SUEPPEL - 212; S. CLINTON. Chairperson Klaus swore in those who would testify. Steinbach stated that on October 2 and October 11, 1979 inspector Malone conducted annual inspections at the property located at 21211 S. Clinton Street and the Notice of Violation was sent subsequent to that inspection on October 18, 1979 and was received by Kathleen McLaughlin on October 19, 1979. Mr. William Sueppel entered an appeal on October 26, 1979 and this appeal was received by the City Clerk of Iowa City on October 29, 1979 and it was properly filed. Steinbach indicated violation dismissal of Items 2a, 2b, and 2c (lack of required storm doors) and Item 3a (lack of required guardrails). At this time, Malone continued with the City's testimony. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M I Page 4 Malone began the discussion indicating Item 10a, b, c, d, a and IF (lack of required electrical light switch) were still in violation. All rooms in- cluded in Item 10 were lacking one light switch. Mr. Sueppel was under the assumption that they have or will comply with Items 4, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 and understood that Item 10 was already exempt. Malone continued with Item 9, Chapter 17 -5(e) -lack of required natural light. Apartments A6 and B6 were cited with this violation and discussion followed (viewing diagrams of the apartments)regarding the installation of a sky light in B6 and removal of a wall in A6. Until recently, Malone indicated that he had not been in all of the apartments. This is also the first time a floor plan had been drawn. Discussion followed on the historical facts pertaining to the building. Memo (formal legal opinion), dated February 13, 1980, written by Linda Woito Cook, re: Whiteway Apartments, 212 S. Clinton, to Mike Kucharzak, Housing and Inspection Services, and Neal Berlin, City Manager, was dis- cussed. With reference to Item 10, lack of required electrical light switches, discussion continued on various types of wall mounted lamps that could be used (with the proper switch). VanderZee moved, Haendel seconded, that the Housing Appeals Board not uphold the 9th violation, a and b, concerning natural light, but will uphold the 10th violation, concerning the required electrical lights. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. Mr. Sueppel requested clarification on Item 2, Chapter 17-4(i)(2)g- lack of required storm windows. Steinbach clarified that according to the code, they would be required to provide storm windows by November 1, 1980, unless by submitting a letter to Steinbach, followed by Steinbach preparing a re- solution for Council to exempt that building, in particular, from the pro- vision requiring storm windows. More discussion followed regarding the exemption of buildings with historical and/or architectural significance from the storm window requirement. Meeting adjourned. Prepared by Approved by MICROFILMED BY .IORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �lN