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Home My WebLink About1980-03-11 Bd Comm minutesi r 1 MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 1980 -- 3:00 P.M, CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS I I i MEMBERS PRESENT: Carlton (3:30), Kattchee, Sando, Scott, Williams, Ambrisco 1 MEMBERS ABSENT: Summerwill € t STAFF PRESENT: Charbon GUESTS PRESENT: Shipton r Summary of Discussion: j vice -Chairperson Scott brought the meeting to order and asked for consideration Of the Minutes of January 16, 1980. Ambrisco moved and Sando seconded that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion passed unanimously. Oven Discussion: c_ ussion: The Commission was given a timeline for their information of the Senior Center. I This timeline was reviewed by the Commission to give them an idea of the necessary order of progression for advertising and letting of bids. Senior Center Goals and Objectives. The Commission reviewed the draft of the Senior Center Purposes, Goals, and Objectives. After some discussion there were some changes made, they are as f folrlows: 1. Principal Purpose to read, PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To support the effort to maintain Personally acceptable quality of life for Johnson County Senior Center. 2. Purpose A, Objective C to read, To develop agreements and statements ofunder- standing with each participating agency and organization as to expectations, and mutual responsibilities. 3. Purpose A, Objective D to read, To develop and maintain an ongoing record keeping system, and make constructive recommendations relating to current or future programs to better meet senior citizen needs and interests. 4. Purpose A, Objective E to read, To allocate office space for a number of agencies at the Senior Center in order to provide a central site for comprehensive I programs for which they have special expertise or interests. 5. Purpose B, Goal 1 to read, To encourage older persons to conduct and/orart- icipate in craft, recreational, educational, volunteer, business, and other programs for which they have special expertise or interests. 6. Purpose C, Goal 1 to read, To promote health and nutritional services and information which will encourage the maintenance of a high level of Physical functioning and support the restorative potential for Physical well-being. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i Minutes Senior Center Commission Page 2 8. Purpose F, Goals 1 - 3 to read, Goal 1 will be goal 3, Goal 2 will be Goal 1, and Goal 3, will be Goal 2. These changes were moved by Ambrisco, and seconded by Sando. Motion passes unanimously. Senior Center Staffing and Responsibilities: —` The Senior Center Staffing and Responsibilities were reviewed and it was stated that everything was going as scheduled. Update on Senior Center Architectural Plans: The Senior Center architectural plans timelines was issued and reviewed. Joint meeting with Council on Ageing Board and Director: Janet Shipton, County Board of Supervisors, stated that in the City's letter to Dr. Jacobs there is nothing stated about the County's contribution to the Senior Center. Shipton asked to have the other agencies made aware of the County's con- tribution. Chairperson. Carlton agreed to this. City -County Negotiations Regarding Funding for Senior Center: In notes from Meisel it stated that there would be a meeting in two weeks between the City and the County to discuss possible funding and operational costs. Shipton stated that she would like to know the source of information that was used on the Close Mansion Budget sheet. It was decided to continue this discussion at a later date when staff would be available. Other: I. The Senior Center Commission agreed that in the future no Commission Fleeting should occur unless the Coordinator or Program Specialist were available to attend. 2. Williams asked that the correspondence between Rev. Wingate and the City regarding Congregate Meal space at the Senior Center be explained at the next meeting. 3. Scott asked that information concerning the present design of the mezzaine and possible future plans be discussed at the next meeting. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Minutes Senior Center Commission Page 3 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by—"a !2 Marcia charbon, Sen or C erc/Typ st Approved by. T �nea aanoo, Secretary MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES `a ti i f i i i i I I1 , I _ r Minutes Senior Center Commission Page 3 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by—"a !2 Marcia charbon, Sen or C erc/Typ st Approved by. T �nea aanoo, Secretary MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES „ V r' It '1 MINUTES I0HA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATIOf4 CENTER, ROOM B FEBRUARY 13, 1980 t•1LhIBL'LtS PRCSEPIT: Berry, Hillman, McLaughlin, Phelps, Robertson MEMBERS ABSENT: Crum, Humbert, Riddle, I'looldrik STAFF PRESENT: Showalter, Lee, Howell, Christner, Ray, Mellecker GIIESTS PRESENT: Tom Kelso, Jim Walters, Mark Peterson, flick Klatt, Jo Hiner RECOh1MEl'PDATIONS TO TILE CITY COUNCIL * The Commission unanimously recommends that City Park not be used for the Jaycees carnival. * If the Noon Optimists fund backstops, bleachers Napoleon Park, the Commission recommends that the diamonds be named the Optimist I Girls Softball Diamonds. P1aYers' benches, etc. at SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIOfJ TAKEN Betsy Hillman was the acting Chairman in the absence of Bob Crum. One correction should be made in the Januar should be Recreation Supervisor. Moved by McLaughlin30 eS secondedbyRobertson that ien's title the minutes from the January 9 and January 30 meetings se approved, Jaycees Mike Messier, Mike Moore, and Elden Eldeen met with Crum and Showallter rous egarding projects the Jaycees Could undertake. They are not interested in doing anything at Napoleon Park. They would be interested in putting up a building at Mercer Park, or putting up side and outfield fencing around three diamonds at Mercer. The cost for the fencing is estimated at $15,000. There was discussion about the Jaycees' request to hold their annual carnival * downtown or at City Park. Moved by McLaughlin, seconded by Robertson that the Commission recommend that city Park not be used for the Jaycees carnival. Unanimous. Other projects were also suggested to the Jaycees for possible funding- for the Children's Museum and $9,600 for Napoleon Park projects. The Noon Optimist Club has agreed to donate $250 for the Children's Pluseum, and have 000 expressed an interest in funding the Napoleon Park project which includes four backstops, players benches, bleachers, etc. Moved by Phelpsnded by , seco * McLaughlin to recommend to the City Council that if these tlapoeco Park 'projects are funded by the Noon Optimist Club, the diamonds should be named the Optimist Club Girls Softball Diamonds. Unanimous. 1 DIRECTOR'S REPORT The City Council has agreed to reinstate $1,100 into the Recreation budget for the Children's Museum. This budget request was previously cut as an Expanded MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(�LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES r, February 13 Minutes, Page 2 Service Level, but was reinstated since funding had been in previous budgets. We will now apply for matching funds through federal programs. We have been given a cost estimate of $350,000 from the Newice Co, for artificial ice 85' x 185', which is minimum hockey rink size. The cost at this time is prohibitive. The Parks and Recreation Commission will have their annual spring inspection tour * on April 5, 1980. We will visit each park and discuss the facilities. Moved by Robertson, seconded by McLaughlin that the Mayor and City Council members be invited to attend. There have been no further cuts in budgets since the special meeting of January 30. It I I program appears hRecreation enEducation toprogram mnextfall, soitwillnotbeaprblel problem that fundingfor athe ke oASERPhSupervisor Position was cut. It appears certain that fees will be raised in order to increase City general fund revenues. If adopted, adult outdoor pool fees will be 75¢; Recreation Center pool 50¢, eliminating 10� days; and park shelter reservations will increase to $2. Questions were raised about why fees were being raised, whether the additional income would go into a recreation fund, and whether low income persons would be prohibited from using the pool because of high cost. After discussion, it was * moved by Phelps, seconded by Robertson to increase fees as stated. Unanimous. Showalter left the meeting at 7:45. Suggested Goals and Objectives for the Parks and Recreation Commission for 1980 were discussed. Questions were raised about pool hours and swim classes: Lee will * discuss pool hours with Showalter. Moved by Phelps, seconded by Robertson to accept the Goals and Objectives as written. Unanimous. I Tabor J. Ray, Physical Activities and Center Supervisor, explained some of the responsibilities of his position, including Play Day; basketball, volleyball, and softball leagues; tournaments; and staffing all activities. The Center is open 90 hours per week. CHAIR REPORT None. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Jim Walters asked if it would be possible to expand the Farmer's Market to one evening per week, and stated that the vendors would welcome another chance to sell each week. After discussion, it was suggested that the vendors make a specific iproposal and bring it to the next Commission meeting. 1 i COMMITTEE REPORTS Robertson reported that the Riverfront Commission met with extreme opposition, especially from the City Attorney, on their buffer overlay zone ordinance. The ordinance will probably be rewritten. Work on the new boat ramp at Sturg Park is slated to begin in the spring. is Ferry i MI111111IED BY JORM MIC R�LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES .:.......... _ . . . February 13 Minutes, Page 3 i Moved by McLaughlin, seconded by Berry that the meeting adjourn, 8:45 p.m. VWU)A) 041J11J2(31 PN Karen Christner MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i I L I I 1 is , v MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE WITH CONGRESSMAN JIM LEACH rrRRIIARY 14. 1980 COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Meeting with Congressman Jim Leach, February 14, 1980, 4:15 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: David Perret, John Balmer, Mary Neuhauser. STAFFMEMBERS PRESENT: Berlin, Helling, Stolfus, Plastino, Wioto SMSA/Urbanized area Status Neuhauser stated that Leach had been very helpful to Iowa City in this area, and the present problem was explained. Leach agreed that the City would have to wait for the census information. Rock Island Railroad Leach explained the present status, and bid procedure, and efforts to insure that there is not a period where service is interrupted. Berlin stated that the City would like to see CRANDIC have operating rights. A business that is locating in Iowa City would like to have the railroad thru the industrial park. Leach thought that CRANDIC was well run, and,financially backed, altho small, and theorized on the direction that Congress would move. He noted that previous public works employment programs on railbeds were failures, and suggested that a program under the Corps of Engineers would be better. Regarding comparison between the trucking and railroad industries, he noted that trucks pay 43% of the cost of roads, and the railroads were given their land, which they still own and are good investment, but railroads are over- regulated. Revenue Sharing Allocations Leach stated that the allocation will be maintained at about this year's level. A matching inflation rate possible. Neuhauser pointed out problems in budgeting year by year. Leach thought that the congressional budgeting should go to two years, and that would include two years for revenue sharing. There are also problems for the City with the federal fiscal year starting in October. Neuhauser also questioned if the federal program would be with- holding money from the States resulting in no fiscal assistance to cities. Leach did not have the answer. Revenue Sharing should be enacted in late Spring, with not as much controversy as last year. Block Grant Programs Leach did not think there would be any problems this year with the Block Grant Programs. Neuhauser commented that the two best programs for cities were the Revenue Sharing and Block Grant Programs. Transit Funding Berlin had advised Leach of the serious problems the City is having pursuing transit grants, previously. Plastino explained the present problems in funding and questioned if FHWA (Federal Highway Comm.) could be pressured to get them to allocate funding or give authority to UMTA by legislative changes, to give funding to transit. Leach advised he would look into the possibility. Leach discussed the problems of New York, Boston, Washington & Atlanta subway systems. Balmer called attention to the ruling from the Supreme Court that municipalities MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I r-. Page 2 Legislative Comm. February 14, 1980 were not longer exempt from provisions for payment of overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Previously municipalities were a traditional service and if transit is considered a non-traditional service, the City will have to pay time and a half to temporary employees. Plastino noted that the League of Muncipalities is working on this. Berlin also recounted the problems in equip- ing the buses to handle wheelchairs, delays in schedules to accommodate wheel- chairs, very costly. Now the City has free service for the elderly on buses, and a special transit service, SEATS. The University has a separate system for handicapped. Present regulations require the $20,000 wheelchair option for each bus. Senior Citizens Center Balmer commented that the funds for renovation of the old Post office are from CDBG funds, and questioned if there were funds for operating costs. As Leach had helped the City obtain the building, Neuhauser asked him to come to the grand opening of the Senior Center. Leach noted that subsidies would be for programs, such as Meals on Wheels. It was pointed out that the Heritage Agency on Aging might fund $18,000 toward kitchen equipment. FAUS Funding Plastino noted that all FAUS funding has been committed, stating that it is a good program, has worked well. They distribute highway money, but not transit money. EPA Rnulations Plastino noted that the regulations were hopeless. Berlin called attention to the fact that to get absolutely clean water, the sewer charges will quadruple, for example a $6. bill will jump to $24. The time spent waiting r consideration fo of a qrant is unbelieveable. By the time a project is completed, the cost of the city share can equal the total cost of the project when first submitted. Solon is an example. Meeting adjourned, 5:30 PM. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES RESOLUTION NO. 80-82 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described locations: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket 4157, 600 N. Dodge St. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond,and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Perret that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: Balmer x Lvnch x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x A x 1 RESOLUTION NO. 80-82 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described locations: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket 4157, 600 N. Dodge St. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond,and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Perret that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: Balmer x Lvnch x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x NAYS: ABSENT: Passed and approved this lith day of March 19 80 . or Attest: OJL- Clity Clerk I MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR¢LAB ;1 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOIRES g' a d f RESOLUTION NO. 80-83 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described locations: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket 11220, and May's Drug Store 11198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond,and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Perret that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: 9 x Lynch x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x j x i i RESOLUTION NO. 80-83 RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Class "C" Beer Permit Application is hereby approved for the following named person or persons at the following described locations: Lucky Stores, Inc. dba Eagle Discount Supermarket 11220, and May's Drug Store 11198, 1101 S. Riverside Dr. Said approval shall be subject to any conditions or restrictions hereafter imposed by ordinance or state law. The City Clerk shall cause a recommendation for approval to be endorsed upon the application and forward the same together with the license fee, surety bond,and all other information or documents required to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department. It was moved by Roberts and seconded by Perret that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Passed and approved this 11th day of March' , 19 80 , �-�-� a ,or Attest: JA City Clerk s MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �I i AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Balmer x Lynch x Erdahl x Neuhauser x Perret x Roberts x Vevera x Passed and approved this 11th day of March' , 19 80 , �-�-� a ,or Attest: JA City Clerk s MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 j CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �I i