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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-29 Bd Comm minutesMINUTES MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM JANUARY 8, 1980 - 4:00 P.M. CIIAMILER OF COMMERCE MP:MBIiRS PRESENT: Johnson, Kelly, Kidwell MIiMBP,R3 AIISEMI': Barber, CIII'Lia, 11!Izilasm!er, Knefor, Schreiber S'T'AFF PRESENT: Dixon, Robinson GUEST PRESENT: flawkins SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Board By-laws Robinson and Dixon explained the changes in Lha Mayor's Youth by-laws. One proposed change is to increase the Board from six members to a total of ten members. A quorum would then consist of six members. The other proposed change is to establish three year terms of office for Board members. Kelly motioned to vote on the two proposed changes and Johnson seconded the motion. Kelly, Johnson, and Kidwell voted in favor of the proposed changes. A phone survey was conducted of the absent members. Barber, Curtis, and Holzhammor voted in favor of Lha changes. Thm two proposed changes to the by -Laws were passed. Membership on the Board Now members will be recruited to fill the present vacancies on the Board. Robinson reported that he has been in contact with a number of people in the community who are interested in serving on the Board. Robinson will contact these people to make them aware of the application process. Resignations that will be considered for March L980 are Barber, Kaefer, and Holz - hammer. Resignations anticipated for March L981 will be Kelly and Johnson. Financial Report Robinson reported that the current financial statistics indicate that Lila Mayor's Youth Program is underspent. Robinson indicated that he will be recruiting and adding six new enrollees to the program bringing the total enrollment to approxi- mately thirty-six. Robinson also reported that he would like the. Board to consider the possibility of allowing certain enroLlees the option of having five additional work hours added to the present ten hour weekly amount. The Board agreed that this was a good option to pursue for certain enrollees in an attempt to increase the spending rate of the program. Robinson pointed out that allowing certain enrollees to work fifteen hours a week instead of the original. tem would not displace or hinder enrollment of prospective applicants. Discussion of Work Experience Program Robinson reported that he had met with Anne Parks, Director of Youth Programs at MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 183 Mayor's Youth Employment Program .Ivmary H, 1980 i the Cedar Rnpids ILACAP office In regards to youth employment programs in the Johnson County +ora. Rubinson reported that there Is a duplication of services with the Mayor's Youth Program and the Work Experience Program both functioning in the Johnson County area. Robinson discussed tile situation with Ms. Parks in regards to til-• advantage of local control for youth programs and the problems that have developed with the inavailability of the WEP sluff in serving the young people of Johnson Counky. The possibility of nub -contracting the Work Experience Program through the City of Iowa City was discussed with Ms. Parks. Ms. Parks was not in favor of this possibility. Robinson reported that he will pursue this situation by possibly speaking with Tom Miskimen, Executive Director of HACAP or going to the State level. Robinson indicated that he had talked with JoAnn Callison in Des Moines concerning the possibility of soliciting WEP funds and channeling them through the City of Iowa City instead of through NUXAP. The Board members are in favor of the steps that have been taken so far. Johnson thought that pursuing a meeting with Miskimen might be the next best step to take. Report on Hospital Schools Robinson reportc:d that he has been working with Roger Hoffman at Hospital Schools in regards to having some of their students placed on the Mayor's Youth Program. Some s Lruients at fiospltal. Schools are L8 to 2L years old, therefore exceeding the age guidelines for the program. Due to the fact that these students are either mentally or physically handicapped a wavier for their age will be applied for at the State level. Robinson will check into this option. Legislative Committee Due to the fact that the members from the Legislative Committee were absent, there was no report in reference to considering changes in hourly wage allocations. Next Meeting A Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 1980 at 4:00 P.M. at the Chamber of Commerce. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES y MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING, January 16, 1980 ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Kuhn; Marcus; McCartt; McGuire; Munzenmaier; Portman; Yates; Penney and Reyes arrived late. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Zukrowski. GUESTS: Kathy Carlyle, KXIC. RECOMMENDATIONS TOCITY COUNCIL: None. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER AND STAFF: Assistant City Attorney is to notify the Commission in writing whether the enforcement provision in the predetermination settlement of case NE/S, 5-2-7905 is sufficient for the duration of the agreement. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION: 1. Predetermination settlement, case NE/S, 5-2-7905. Following discussion of whether the Commission should be apprised of the facts of the complaint and the terms of the settlement, McCartt moved and Munzenmaier seconded that the Human Rights Commission consider the merits of the settlement without full knowledge of the complaint to avoid ,jeopardizing processing of the complaint if the predetermination settlement was not implemented. Marcus voted "naye," Yates abstained, and the other six Commissioners voted "aye." After review of the terms of the settlement, Munzenmaier moved and McGuire seconded that the Commission accept the predetermination settlement contingent on formal notification from the Assistant City Attorney that there is sufficient enforcement provision for the duration of the agreement. Marcus and Yates abstained and the other seven Commissioners voted "aye." 2. Case HE/S, 3-27-7309. Commissioners were apprised that the complainant in writing asked to withdraw her complaint since a settlement between the parties had been reached. Munzenmaier moved and McCartt seconded that the case be administratively closed as satisfactorily adjusted. All Commissioners voted ,aye 3. Woodfields. A ruling was expected on January 10, 1980 but did not come; still awaiting that rulinq. Zukrowski reviewed the legal filinqs. 4. The Commission was advised that a minority employee had been discharged. The employee knows of civil rights. The Commission was apprised that a formal discrimination complaint could, and may, be filed. The Human Relations Department and the Legal Department investigated the situation. 5. Yates moved and McGuire seconded that the meeting be adjourned. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES PA l MINUTES: IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION January 17, 1980 Iowa City Civic Center Members Present: Embree, Phipps, Redick Members Absent: Saeugling, Bleckwenn Staff Present: Zehr, Scholten Others Present: Foster, Redick, Lewis, Dautremont, Gauger, Neuzll, Shipton, Ockenfels, I Kenyon, Young (KXIC) I I Summary of Discussion and Actions Taken: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Chairman Phipps. The minutes of the December 20th meeting were read and corrected as noted in the Amendment to those minutes. Embree moved the minutes be approved as corrected; second by Redick; motion carried. Chairman Phipps called for the presentation of bills. Zehr noted that the $408.17 for roofing bills is a combined total for the United hangar and repairs to the maintenance shop. Discussion ensued about the high cost of fuel oil for the terminal building. The bills were approved and signed by Embree. I Zehr told of a meeting with the Veteran's Council at which an agreement was reached. Mr. Kenyon said the Council has agreed to do another cleanup job on Old Jet, starting about mid-April, weather permitting. They will hope to have the job completed by Memorial Day. The Veteran's Council asks for approval from the Commission to then place a suitable marker on Old Jet, designating it as a Memorial. Approval was given. Redick asked what the Council will plan to do If Old Jet again becomes a target for vandalism. Mr. Kenyon replied that the present plans are to restore the relic one more time and hope that the climate of the country has changed enough that it will not be necessary again. They hope to change the image to a symbol of freedom, rather than an instrument of war. Zehr said another meeting with the Veteran's Council Is scheduled for the third Wednesday of March to finalize plans for the restoration. Temporary repairs to the roof of the office space in the old United hangar have been completed. Zehr has not proceeded with Investigation of the possibility of a second story or a sloped roof, awaiting a definition of the words "proprietary function." Tuckpolnt repair to the brickwork has been scheduled, at a cost of about $335. Zehr presented the Commission members with copies of Phase 1 and 2 of the Master Plan, asking them to study the text thoroughly before meeting with Kimball Associates representatives in a special meeting on Tuesday, January 22, for the purpose of discussing the Master Plan development and changes needed 'O5 A MICROFIL14ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES -2 - before proceeding with Phase 3. A bill In the amount of $7900 for Phases .1 and 2 was presented. Discussion ensued as to whether the split on the bill will be Federal 909, State 56, Commission 56, or Federal 808, State 106, Commission 106. This point was not clarified, and It was decided to wait and discuss the bill with Kimball Associates at the special meeting. Zehr announced the securement of a $10,000 grant through the EPA for the research and study of the feasibility of a noise abatement program for Iowa City. The grant will be awarded upon the provision of matching funds in the form of "In Kind Service" which will consist of the donation of time of the Manager and Commission members. Embree moved that we accept the offer; second by Redick. Discussion ensued before the vote. Zehr said that there is no general aviation airport with an uncontrolled field in the United States that has a noise abatement program. Iowa City could become a model for noise abatement programs at uncontrolled general aviation air- ports. Mr. Shipton advised caution about the legal implications of becoming a model for the nation. Phipps expressed concern about spending that much of the taxpayers' money on such a project, and advised that the Commission wait to see what the Master Plan will accomplish toward noise abatement. A vote was called for, and the members voted Embree and Redick, aye; Phipps opposed. However, discussion then ensued as to whether or not a majority of a quorum Is, In fact, a deciding vote, and It was decided to check the bylaws before signing the grant application. Zehr next proposed the members consider the possibility of an "Aviation Day" on July 4th for Iowa City, with a Fly -In Breakfast, service club participation, Army and Air Force displays, concessions, seminars, etc. Commission members and guests were enthusiastic about the idea, and It was endorsed by acclamation. Chapter 4 of the Iowa City Codes was presented by Zehr, along with recommendations for changes which should be made, as follows: Section 437, regarding use of the airport, should be headed "Use of Airport," eliminating the word permit, since permits do not exist, usage being based on leases instead of permits, and line 5 should also be changed accordingly. Zehr also suggested Sections 438 and 439 be removed entirely, since they are "old blue laws" which are obsolete. Parts of Section 454 which read "City Council" should read "City Council and Airport Commission." Embree suggested, however, that it read "Airport Commission" instead of "City Council," and this was agreed to. Embree also suggested the removal of Section 440, but the advisability of this was questioned. Discussion then ensued regarding the feasibility and legality of logging planes In and out. Embree suggested striking the words "habit forming" from Section 448. It was decided to refer all of these sections to legal counsel before making final recommendations to the City Council. Chairman Phipps reported he has requested that Fred Zehr be Included on the city's public officials liability policies; he was then Informed that Zehr is covered under Chapter 6, 13A of the Code. The commission will meet with the City Council on February 6 for further development of the budget. Chairman Phipps then read a letter from Attorney Tucker, who was out of town at the time of this meeting, stating that the City Council has decided that the legal department should take over the defense of the pending MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES M -3- litigation, with any additional expenses to come from airport funds. ,Responsive pleading will be due January 31st. Attorney Scholten then briefly explained his plans for responding to the Dooley lawsuit, which he will explain in detail to each of the defendants at a later time. Chairman Phipps then called for discussion of any new or old business. Foster suggested that perhaps natural gas could be substituted for oil heat in the terminal building. Embree asked if Mr. Gauger could investigate the possibility of conversion, and Gauger consented to do this. Chairman Phipps then called for Ideas for additional revenue for the airport. Zehr suggested the possibility of leasing some portion of the airport land for the use of a restaurant, or as an Industrial site. Discussion revealed considerable interest in Industrial development. Embree voiced a concern about leasing land which may be needed for airport development In the future. The feasibility of an avionics service facility was explored, as were the qualifications of the present flying service lease. The possibility of doing something with Sturgis Ferry Park was mentioned, and it was decided to place that subject on the agenda for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR LAD CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES s, t t i I i i i -3- litigation, with any additional expenses to come from airport funds. ,Responsive pleading will be due January 31st. Attorney Scholten then briefly explained his plans for responding to the Dooley lawsuit, which he will explain in detail to each of the defendants at a later time. Chairman Phipps then called for discussion of any new or old business. Foster suggested that perhaps natural gas could be substituted for oil heat in the terminal building. Embree asked if Mr. Gauger could investigate the possibility of conversion, and Gauger consented to do this. Chairman Phipps then called for Ideas for additional revenue for the airport. Zehr suggested the possibility of leasing some portion of the airport land for the use of a restaurant, or as an Industrial site. Discussion revealed considerable interest in Industrial development. Embree voiced a concern about leasing land which may be needed for airport development In the future. The feasibility of an avionics service facility was explored, as were the qualifications of the present flying service lease. The possibility of doing something with Sturgis Ferry Park was mentioned, and it was decided to place that subject on the agenda for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR LAD CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES a I - AMENDMENT Minutes, Iowa City Airport Commission December 20, 1979 i Iowa City Civic Center The minutes of the December 20th meeting were read on January 17th and corrected as follows: Redicks' name is spelled with a "d", not a "t". Willard Freed's name Is spelled with two e's, not "ei". Proprietary is spelled "ary" not "ory". The seventh paragraph on page 2 should read "...notifying him of the Commission's decision to stay at and develop the existing site." The sixth paragraph on page 3 should read, "...authorize him to enter an appearance... The fourth paragraph on page 4 should read "Embree moved to authorize Tucker to take whatever action necessary to protect against any default under the 20 day notice against any member of the Commission" The words "tentative" in the first paragraph and "Imminent" in the second paragraph should be enclosed in quotation marks. The fifth paragraph on page 4 should read "...to defend and indemnify the Commission..." The last two sentences of paragraph six, page 2, should be stricken. The following sentences should be Inserted: "Zehr said that In Phase 3 the Iowa City Airport Commission could review and strike parts of the Master Plan with which It does not agree. Redick pointed out that the Commission is in agreement with almost everything In the Master Plan except the runway extension, and that Kimball should be authorized to proceed as long as it is understood that the Iowa City Airport Commission has the option to strike and amend any phase of the plan that it does not like at a later time. The seventh paragraph on page 3 should read, 112) Should the county have the right to bring action against a municipal commission when the city council did not request the action?" MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 ■ M f ' Outreach Office 311 N. Linn Sl. P.O. Box 892 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 338.7518 pn for yo ze Synthesis Studio -�. 104 E. Jefferson Sl. J Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 351.3720 -res for yo���'. United Action for Youth Board Minutes Monday, December 177 1979 Board Pfembers Present Paul 1dcCuet Nina Uamiltont Judy ICellyt Al Bohanant Jeff Schabiliont Amy ltanardt Mary Larewt Selma Connorst Neal Morris. Board Members Absent Dennis !ledges. Staff Present\: Jim Swaim AGtS4DA : Finnnce Report The finance report will be approved in January. Minutes of hast Menting : The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Jeff and seconded by Meryl, with the following changes : Nary and Amy were present. Director's lt"a t : Jim mentioned the new staff member at Synthesist Bill Newberg. Ile also reported on the new occupancy agreement with Center i;ast for Synthesis at $85.00 a month. The United Way meeting at h :009 Dec.19 at Wesley House was indicated, which will decide the grant for BAY. Paul McCue as temporary secretary : Al appointed Paul to the position of secretary until the next election of officers. The next Board meeting was set for January 28 at 7:00 pin. As there was no further businesat t11e mooting was adjourned at 7:00 pnI for the Christmas party. Respectfully Submitted, Al Uohanant President MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I pn for yo ze Synthesis Studio -�. 104 E. Jefferson Sl. J Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 351.3720 -res for yo���'. United Action for Youth Board Minutes Monday, December 177 1979 Board Pfembers Present Paul 1dcCuet Nina Uamiltont Judy ICellyt Al Bohanant Jeff Schabiliont Amy ltanardt Mary Larewt Selma Connorst Neal Morris. Board Members Absent Dennis !ledges. Staff Present\: Jim Swaim AGtS4DA : Finnnce Report The finance report will be approved in January. Minutes of hast Menting : The minutes of the last meeting were approved upon motion by Jeff and seconded by Meryl, with the following changes : Nary and Amy were present. Director's lt"a t : Jim mentioned the new staff member at Synthesist Bill Newberg. Ile also reported on the new occupancy agreement with Center i;ast for Synthesis at $85.00 a month. The United Way meeting at h :009 Dec.19 at Wesley House was indicated, which will decide the grant for BAY. Paul McCue as temporary secretary : Al appointed Paul to the position of secretary until the next election of officers. The next Board meeting was set for January 28 at 7:00 pin. As there was no further businesat t11e mooting was adjourned at 7:00 pnI for the Christmas party. Respectfully Submitted, Al Uohanant President MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I � i M114UTES IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER, ROOM B JANUARY 9, 1960 MEMBERS PRESENT: Berry, Crum, Hillman, Humbert, Phelps, Robertson MEMBERS ABSENT: McLaughlin STAFF PRESENT: Showalter, Lee, Christner GUESTS: Jo Hiner (Iowa City Arts Council), Mary A. Abboud (KXIC), Anne Glenister (Project GREEN) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL None. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN * Berry moved and Humbert seconded that the minutes of the December 12 meeting be approved as written. Public Discussion Jo Hiner of the Iowa City Arts Council expressed a hope that the Recreation Department would continue to support activities of the Arts Council, and that the person replacing Marilyn in charge of cultural arts will work closely with them. She also mentioned that the Arts Council has been given space at Eastdale Village, and they have opened an art gallery which is being run by the artists on a volunteer basis. COMMITTEE REPORTS Berry reported that the Riverfront Commission was still discussing a bikeways project, but that the last few meetings had been held at the same time as the Parks and Recreation Commission so he has not been able to attend their meetings. * Berry's term expired January 1; Robertson was appointed to serve on the Riverfront Commission. Hillman had no report from the Ralston Creek Committee. Phelps reported that the school board had approved a three-year agreement with the City for the use of school facilities for ASERP, playground use, weekend gyms, etc. There has also been a committee set up to explore a joint City/schools indoor pool. The committee includes two members from the school board, three from the City of Iowa City (Neuhauser, Buxton, Crum), Coralville, University Heights, North Liberty, and Hills. The next meeting will be January 31 at the school board office. CHAIR REPORT The City Council passed the first vote to deed 40 acres to Hickory Hill Park. The Claude and Mabel Woods with cemetery expansion bonds. land was purchased in 1951 from 187 ! 111CROFILMED BY a JORM MICR+LA6 1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES !-� !""'i January 9 Minutes, Page 2 Showalter will request that the Council pass both the second and third readings at their next meeting. A grant application can now be amended requesting matching funds to build a shelter; the Campfire. Girls gave the City $1,200 towards building a shelter, so hopefully that will be accomplished now. The Jaycees have again expressed an interest in doing projects at a park this year. They have no interest in funding the Children's Museum. Projects suggested were fencing three diamonds at Mercer Park, and installing four backstops, four aluminum bleachers, and eight players benches at Napoleon Park. They want to hold a carnival June 9-16 on Iowa Avenue from Gilbert to Clinton; they will go to the City Council about use of Iowa Avenue. DIRECTOR'S REPORT There have been more cuts in the Recreation and Parks budgets: Recreation: $2,500 cut from Community Incentive Grant matching funds for City Plaza 100 cut from Golden Age 250 cut from miscellaneous 1,000 cut from capital outlay Parks: 2,000 (entire budget) cut for trees Humbert requested more information about the proposed rate increases for recreation programs. Showalter responded that these had been requested by the City Manager as possible ways to increase revenues. Glenister asked whether the budget addendum showing total revenue generated by Recreation had been presented to the Council. Showalter replied that it was included with the Recreation budget which has gone to the Budget Administrator and the City Manager. Lee reported that Jan Lown, recreation supervisor for special populations, has submitted her resignation effective January 21. The job is currently being advertised. To date there have been three applicants for the two four-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The final date for applications is January 22, and the Council will appoint two persons on that date. A person living near Wetherby Park called to complain about an electric fence on the west and south sides of the park. The new City code allows electric fence inside the city limits; however, the farmer had not applied for a permit. Showalter's recommendation was that next summer the Commission recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission that the code be amended. OTHER BUSINESS Showalter requested that the February 13 meeting be changed from the regular 7:30 time to 7:00. Agreed. There being no further business, Hillman moved and Berry seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Unanimous. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES