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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-22 Bd Comm minutes01P MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION MAY 19, 1976 RECREATION CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM -A MEMBERS PRESENT: Branson, Bouschlicker, Fountain, Hibbs, Kamath MEMBERS ABSENT: Lombardi, Retish CITE AFF: Rodgers, Seydel RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: None SUMMARY OF DISCUSS TAKEN: Branson called the meeting to order. 1. It was moved by Hibbs and seconded by Fountain that the minutes of March 10, March 15, April 5, April 12, and April 28, 1976 be approved. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Four Section 8 applications were submitted for approval. 3. Election of officers. It was moved by Kamath and seconded by Hibbs that the officers currently serving (Branson - Chairperson, Fountain -Vice Chairperson) be appointed for another year. Motion passed unanimously. v. Increase in Eligibility Limits. The new eligibility limits issued by HUD were presented for discussion. These new Council. Seydel stated eligibility limits have already been approved by City Cou that the percentage of income used for rent under the new limits exceeds the current Fair Market Rent limits and therefore, the new limits are somewhat ineffective. Further increase in the Fair Market Rent limits is still needed to get the program going the way it should. 5. Cooperative Agreement and Leasing to Married Students in University Housing. Memo of April 27, 1976 from Lyle Seydel to Neal Berlin and Dennis Kraft was presented and discussed. Under a Cooperative Agreement, it might be possible to extend Housing Assistance Payments outside Iowa City. This was not possible ® -2- 0 under the Section 23 Program because we can not enforce our Minimum Code outside city limits. Under the Section 8 Program, the dwellings outside Iowa City would have to meet the standards established by HUD. The Housing Commission seems in favor of moving in this direction. The general feeling of the Commission is that there is a greater need for the Housing Assistance Program to be extended outside the Iowa City area as opposed to making the program available to the married students living in University owned property. 6. Management of Midstates. Memo dated May 13, 1976 from Lyle Seydel to Dennis Kraft regarding Managing Agent for Midstates (Autumn Park Apts.) was read and discussed. It was recommended by the Commission that Seydel continue work on procedures and functions necessary as Managing Agent. 7. Revised Minimum Housing Standards. Discussion was held as to the current status of the Droposed Minimum Housing Standards. It was established that the Housing Commission does want to continue with the revised code and does realize that further changes will have to take place before it is accepted by the Council. They are very willing to continue work in this area but would like imput in forming a committee which would include other groups or individuals. 8. Twenty percent (206) cut by HUD. After discussion, a motion was made by Hibbs and seconded by Kamath that the Housing Commission represent itself and stress the need for monies to remain in the Housing Rehabilitation Program. It is felt that this program is very much needed and past due. 9. Congregate Housing for older Adults. Two booklets were distributed to members for their reading to gain some insight on congregate housing. Seydel stated a possible desire to bring congregate housing into the Housing Assistance Payments Program where tenants have their own living quarters but participate in three congregate meals per day. Approved\ xO-6Y-P MI NUIT'S IOWA CITY PANNING f, ZONING CONWISSION .111NE. 3, 1976 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS NIEMBI?RS PRESENT: Ogesen, Cain, ,Jakobsen, [lines, Kammermeyer, Blum, Vetter STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Geshwiler, Boothroy, Child RECON11MENDATIONS TO 111E CITY COUNCIL: None REQUESTS -1.0 THE CITY MANAGER I:OR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: 1. To refer Z-7607, Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance, back to the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee for further review. 2. To request the Engineering Staff to prepare a more accurate drawing showing the location of New St. John's Alley (V-7601). LIST OF MAT-IF.Rs PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION: 1. 72-04. Board of Adjustment Appeal Amendments. 2. P-7417. Creation of a University Zone (U). 3. P-7410. Creation of a Mobile Home Residence Zone (RNI). 4. P-7403. Revision of M1 and M2 Zones. SUNL<WRY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Chairman Ogesen called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by (lines, to defer consideration of the minutes of the May 20, 1976 meeting until the next meeting of the Commission (.June 17, 1976). The motion carried unanimously. Z-7502. Consideration of rezoning three areas in the northern sector of the original 113A Area Study. Chairman Ogesen explained that at the May 20, 1976 PF,Z Commission meeting, a motion was made to table until the .June 3, 1976 meeting consideration of rezoning three sub -areas in North Central Iowa City. Ile explained that consideration was being given to dropping the item from the Commission's pending list and, in effect, taking no action on the rezoning proposals. Peter Dreyfus, 528 North Gilbert Street, asked the Commission to consider imposing a moratorium on north side apartment construction pending completion of the Comprehensive Plan. He said he would equate inaction with promotion of apartment construction in the subject area. Commissioners indicated that some Commissioners had expressed interest in the possibility of a moratorium but pointed out that there are serious legal questions about the City's authority to impose such a moratorium. Chairman Ogesen explained that in deferring the matter last year, the Commission 0 2- L] asked for studies and a legal opinion to make sure any zoning change would stand up in court, but City Attorney .John llayek disqualified himself from giving advice on the issue because he owns property on the north side. The City Council didn't hired another attorney to advise the City on the matter, he said. Marsha Linder, 830 Ronald Street, stated that many people have assumed that a study of land use and zoning on the north side is currently underway. Commissioners indicated that the City's new Comprehensive Plan will include a review of land use and zoning in the subject area. Chairman Ogesen noted that the north side is the target of a proposed federally funded program to encourage preservation of the area (tile title of the project is "An Impact Evaluation Approach to Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement"). Commissioner Blum stated that the Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for completion in January, 1978 and ;i for completion in Februa rYPrCllminary Land Use Report is scheduled , 1977. Mr. Pat Moore, Pat Moore Construction Company, stated that apartments should be allowed to be built because they add so much to the tax base of the community. The motion to remove Z-7502, consideration of rezoning three sub -areas in the northern sector of the original R3A Area Study from the PFZ Commission's pending list carried unanimously. Commissioner Cain noted that the motion was not a reaffirmation of the appropriateness of the present zoning of the area. Commissioners asked that the agenda for the next P$Z Commission meeting include consideration of a moratorium on north side apartment construction. Z-7607. Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance. The following people spoke against the proposed Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance: I. Pat Moore, Pat Moore Construction Company. 2. Lyle Miller, Lyle W. Miller Company, Inc. 3. Jim Knapp, Jim Knapp Real Estate and Construction. 4. Ron Schintler, Schintler Brothers Construction Company, Inc. S. Larry Schnittjer, landscape architect. 6. La Vern Shay, Shay Electric Service, Inc. Some of the reasons given for objecting to the proposed Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance are as follows: 1. It is an infringement on an individual's freedom to be told to plant trees and where to plant them. 11 -3- • 2. The ordinance is much too restrictive and would result in substantially higher costs to the homebuyers, renters and taxpayers. 3. Homebuyers would prefer to decide for themselves what trees to plant on their property and where, rather than have them chosen by the builder to comply with the Ordinance. 4. The City is operating as a "dictatorship" or "Communist Party" now but still can't enforce the present ordinance so, therefore, the City should not be given any more jurisdiction. S. The penalty for non-compliance is too severe. 6. Information on how and where to plant trees, and what types of trees should be planted, should be distributed to the public for educational/ informational purposes only -- not for legislation. 7. The City does not take proper care of the trees the City plants, so how can individuals be "forced" to take care of trees they may not have wanted in the first place? 8. Conformance with the proposed ordinance would result in too much "sameness" and would not be aesthetically pleasing. Ms. Jean Cater, 314 Brown Street, expressed appreciation to those who have the foresight to plan for the future by planting trees along Iowa City's streets. She said that planting trees is a wise investment and should be looked at from the standpoint of the "greater good" for the community rather than the money it might initially cost. Commissioner Kammermeyer stated that he agreed with the principle of planting trees but had some reservations about the proposed ordinance. tie stated that the ordinance may infringe on the freedom of personal choice and could put the City in the business of site designing. Commissioner Kammermeyer pointed out sections of the ordinance where he felt changes should be considered. A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Cain, to defer consideration of Z-7607, Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance, and refer the item to the Comprehen- sive Plan Coordinating Committee for further review. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Blum stated that he was not sympathetic with developers that planting trees would cause a financial burden. He asked that people avail themselves of the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the proposed ordinance and stated that there were many positive "physical" benefits of the proposed ordinance. Z-7604. Reconsideration of an application submitted by Home Town Dairies to rezone the north 84 feet of Lot 14, St. Matthias Second Addition located east of Prairie du Chien Road, west of St. Clements Street and north of North Dodge Street, from an R2 Zone to a CH Zone. Date filed: 3/1/76. 45 -day limitation: waived. 0 0 The following people spoke against the proposed rezoning: 1. Herbert Davis, 707 Kimball Avenue. 2. .Jim Shaw, 535 S. Johnson. 3. Bea Davis, 707 Kimball Avenue. 4. Orville VanEck, 1319 Prairie du Chien Road. 5. La Vern Shay, R. R. 2. Some of the reasons given for objecting to the proposed rezoning are as follows: 1. The dairy is incompatible with surrounding residential property. 2. The present operation of the dairy produces several negative side effects on adjoining property, such as: noise, dust, traffic and visual problems. Enlargement of the facility would intensify these problems. 3. Enlarging the CH Zone would permit more trucks to be parked on the property. 4. Rezoning the area would perpetuate the "historical mistake" of allowing the dairy to be established. Chairman Ogesen explained that the present proposal is an attempt to improve traffic circulation and provide screening in the area. This proposal, he said, is an attempt to better a bad situation. Commissioner Jakobsen stated that the petitions bearing signatures of property owners who object to the proposed rezoning would be included in the minutes of the meeting. She pointed out that if twenty percent of the adjacent property owners within 200' of the subject property signed a petition objecting to the rezoning, it would force the City Council into an extraordinary majority vote to pass the rezoning. Commissioner Jakobsen indicated that the City's proposed Noise Ordinance seems to be a "dead issue" at the present time. Chairman Ogesen noted that the noise issue would be addressed, to a certain extent, in the "performance standards" section of the M1 and M2 Industrial Zones Ordinance. Commissioners Blum and Kammermeyer questioned whether a new street and screening provisions would be a desirable tradeoff for the proposed rezoning. Commissioner Cain questioned the accuracy of the drawing depicting the alignment of New St. John's Alley. A motion was made by Cain, seconded by Vetter, to defer until the next meeting (June 17) consideration of V-7601, vacation of the east -west alley (New St. John's Alley) between Prairie du Chien Road anti St. Clements Street, north of North Dodge Street, and to request from the Engineering Staff a more accurate drawing showing the location of New St. John's Alley. The motion carried 4-3 with Commissioners Blum, Kammermeyer and Hines voting no. 0 0 -5- A motion was made by Hines, seconded by Cain, to defer until the next P$Z Commission meeting (June 17) action on Z-7604, reconsideration of an application submitted by Home Town Dairies to rezone the north 84 feet of Lot 14, St. Matthias, Second Addition located cast of Prairie du Chien Road, west of St. Clements Street and north of North Dodge Street, from an R2 Zone to a CH Zone. The motion carried 5-2 with Commissioners Blum and Kammermeyer voting no. S-7610. Fountain Subdivision - Riverdale Addition. Preliminary plat of a 60+ acre subdivision located between Old Sand Road and the Iowa River, south of the Iowa City corporate limits. Application submitted by .lean Fountain; Emil Trott, Attorney. Date filed: 4/28/76. 45 -day limitation; 6/12/76. Referred to Park and Recreation Commission and to Riverfront Commission. Mr. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, stated that a letter from the applicant had been received which waived the 45 -day limitation. A motion was made by Hines, seconded by Blum, to defer action on S-7610, Fountain Subdivision - Riverdale Addition, until reports have been received from the Park and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission. The motion carried unanimously. S-7611. Towncrest Addition, Part 4 - Tract C. Preliminary plat of a Planned Area Development (PAD) located east of Dover Street and north of Parkview Avenue. Application submitted by N H Enterprises; Tom Lyon, Attorney. Date filed: S/S/76. 45 -day limitation: 6/19/76. A motion was made by Blum, seconded by Vetter, to defer until the next P$Z Commission meeting (June 17) consideration of S-7611, Towncrest Addition, Part 4 -Tract C. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Jakobsen, seconded by Blum, to include on the June 17 agenda Z-7507, consideration of a zoning change to accommodate Housing for the Elderly as a Special Use, for the purpose of removing this item from the pending list. The motion carried unanimously. The Commission requested that the Housing Commission be informed that this item will appear on the agenda for the June 17 meeting. Commissioners asked that copies be made available of the opinion rendered by the Legal Staff regarding the legality of imposing a moratorium. The meeting adjourned. J ne Jak bsen, Secretary • /-,e�re ��_e^oN n6G/.SL�G/L C24 D co /120 57- T rTi 7/7 .:x �� Q e. cn %/ 7 %yrirL.L-a LE' Q v O 70 7 c m 67 ! 3 Pry rye A_Chak R' nd //a.7 _ IF-JUN 1-l9-}6 --A B B FE-ST aL F MY CLERK Iowa City Airport Commission May 20, 1976 Civic Center Engineerinq Conference Room MEMBERS PRESENTt MEMBERS ABSENT: 11 Gary Bleckwenn Jack Perkins Claude Peterson Dick Phipps Dave Hartwig SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Chariman Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the April meeting were presented. Bleckwenn moved, second by Phipps minutes be approved as presented. Motion carried. Jones presented the bills for May. It was moved by Bleckwenn, second by Phipps, that the bills bo paid as presented. Motion carried. Jones reported the removal of the shrubs in fron of the terminal office. General discussion followed. It was the opinion of the Commission to let the manager do what he wished with the area. A letter from Doane Agriculture Service was presented concerning forward contracting as a marketing tool to sell a portion of the 1976 crop, prior to harvest. Jones was instructed to find out a- bout who pays to the insurance and how much it would cost the Commission. Chairman Perkins reported on his m(!eting with the City Council. Chairman Perkins also reported he had been contacted by Johnson County Regional Planning and they wish the Airport commission to appoint a representative. Phipps offered to serve. Peterson moved, Bleckwenn second the motion, that Phipps be appointed. Motion carried. Jones read an Attorney General's opinion regarding aircraft funds sent to him by Michael Palmer, Director, Aeronautics Division, Iowa D. O. T. Copy attached. Gerr!ral discussion followed. 005 Jones presented copies of the last set of T -hangars constructed at the Iowa City Airport. Phipps presented a set of plans and a bid from Erect -O -Tube. General discussion followed. Peterson volunteered to meet with the City Engineer to draw up the general specks for a 10 unit T -Hangar. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Next meeting, June 20, 1976, 7:00 P.M., at the Airport. ® 0 CTT -TES AND T0;9NS: Airport COmrnissions -- §§330.17 and 330.21, COdC Of Iowa, 1975. Funds from tar.•jti.on or Otherwise for airport purpose-_ are under the full and absolute control of L -he airport: commission if one :is established. (Blumberg t Palmer, Director, AcronauLiuf; Division, Department of Trinsporta[,ion, 11-8-76) ;/7G-4.5 April 8, 1976 Mr. Michael E. Palmer Director, Aeronautics Division Department of Transportation L O C A L Dear Mr. Palmer: We have received your opinion request Of March 1, 1976, regarding airport funds. You ask who has control of city airport funds when an airport commission exists. Section 330.17, 1975 Code, provides for airport commissions for cities, counties or townships. The management and control of the airport is in the hands of the airport commission where one is established. Section 330.21 provides: "The commission has all of the powers granted to cities, counties and townships under this; chapter, except powers to sell the airport. The commission shall annually certify the amount of tax within the limitations of this chapter to be levied for airport purposes, and upon such certification the governing body may include all or a portion of said amount in its budget. "All funds derived from taxation or other- wise for airport purposes shall be under the full and absolute control of the commission for the purposes prescribed by law, and shall be deposited with the treasurer or city clerk to the credit of the airport commission, and shall be disbursed only on the written war- rants or orders of the airport commission, including the payment of all indebtedness s Mr. Michael E. Palmf.:r • Page Two arising from the acquisition rind construction of airports and the maintenance, operation, and extension thereof." That section leaves the municipality with the discretion of ho -a much of its budget will be for airport purposes. However, it mandates that all funds derived from taxation or otherw.i:.e for airport purposes shall be under the absolute control. of the commission. Thus, where a city budgets for the airport and more revenues (from taxation and use of the facilities) come in than were budgeted, that excess amount belongs to the airport commission. Similarly, if revenue is derived from the sale of services, equipment or the like, including portions of land, that revenue belongs to the airport commission. In other words, all such funds shall be deposited to the credit of the airport commission and not with the genera]. and or uuy othec fund of the city. Very truly yours, 3- e R1LY 1 II UMBERG Assistant Attorney General LM]3: j 1h 40 MINUTES IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM JUNE 10, 1976 MEMBERS PRESENT: Brandrup, Fahr, Horton MEMBERS ABSENT: Bassett, Hines, Lindberg, Thayer STAFF PRESENT: Flowers, Geshwiler, Schmeisur GUESTS: Mike Miller SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: The Iowa City Riverfront Commission met in Regular Session on June 10, 1976, with Chairperson Fahr presiding. There was not it quorum. Mike Miller, Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, was present for dis- cussion of that Commission's Open Space Plan. He suggested that any comments regarding the Plan be sent in writing to the Commission. Don Schmeiser, Department of Community Development, was in attendance to get reactions regarding the Fountain SubdivCaion south of the Steven's Sand and Gravel operation. The matter was referred to the Riverfront and Park and Recreation Commissions by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He indicated that the Park •and Recreation Commission voiced several concerns: (1) access to the riverfront; (2) the condition of Sand Road; and (3) access along the river. Fie also indicated that the City can enforce any, all, or none of its subdivision requirements since the area is within two miles of the Iowa City city limits. There was a concensus of the Commission members present that at least the minimum subdivision standards should be enforced and that Staff should pursue requesting an easement along the river in line with Phase III of the River Corridor Study. There will be further discussion of this matter at the Commission's next meeting. There was also concern expressed regarding building in the floodplain. Brandrup indicated that he had been asked to give a presentation to the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission's Land Use and Water Resources Committee regarding Phase III of the River Corridor and its implications for the south portion of Johnson County. He suggested that Fahr give the presentation. Fahr will attend the Committee's meeting on Monday, June 14. It was decided to hold a Special Meeting of the Commission on Thursday, June 17, at 3:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meuting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Respectfullysubmitted, espe `f�e%f�/Ir/ /r A • Ellen R. Flowers Secretary 1 i MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE PIAN COORDiNAT'fNG C01941TIEE JUNE lo, 1970 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONI'IHNCE ROOM MEMBERS 1,141:SENT: —_—� -- — Blum, Ogesen, Jakob::cn, Knmmermeyer, Gain, Vetter, Neuhnuser, Perret MINBERS ABSENT: deProssc GUEST'S 1111ESENI': Pat Poster, Emil Brandt, Douglass Lee STAFF PRESENT: Geshwiler, Schmei.ser, Osborn, Boothroy, Child RECOMMENDATIONS: 'ro recommend adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Revised Detailed Work Program, as amended. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAI. ACTIONS TAKEN: Because Chairman Blum was not present when the meeting started, Ogesen acted as Chairman and called the meeting to order. REVISED DE'rA11.tiU WORK PROGRAM Committee member Neuhauser asked that a brief summary be given of the events of the last Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee meeting. Rick Geshwiler, Senior Planner, stated that the following three independent planning areas were discussed: (1) physical planning, (2) human needs planning, and (3) citizen participation. Mr. Geshwiler explained -that the .Johnson County Regional Planning Commission wouldassumeresponsibility for human needs planning. He noted the probable benefits of having human necds,planning done on a regional level. The importance of personnel requirements was discussed and Mr. Geshwiler pointed out that two full- time planning positions would be eliminated by July 1, 1977. He.also pointed out that soils mapping is being done by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and stated that there is presently a "gap" in soils mapping between Sunset Street and the western Iowa City limits. Committee member Neuhauser stated that University Heights should not be included in the soils mapping program unless and until they specifically request to be included. Emil Brandt, Director of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission, stated that JCRPC is desirous of providing assistance in any way they can with regard to human needs planning and suggested the possibility of hiring a consultant/staff combination. Mr. Brandt stated that meetings would be held in the next several days to try and develop a human needs program. Acting Chairman Ogesen stressed the importance of adhering to the proposed work schedule and encouraged Mr. Brandt to inform the CPCC of any problems which might develop. Committee member Perret suggested that the Comprehensive Plan Revised Detailed Work Program should include a statement(s) which would address the needs of 0 rrb:rta Renewal and :m ,•gp:ntdinl. Con]I'A Itrt•:inrss llistArt- Ileranse Ilt•h:nt renewal i•. •nrh a vital part of tilt- Comprehensive flan Prol.r:un, it :dtrrulrl IN, -.pc, I l i, a l I N :n 1111,••.•.ed i It I hr 111.1 ai i l 1.,I I<r, rk IN sternal, In said. Counni l l c1.- ui.•mbel.. ;1),.t ...... that Ilrhau Renewal i-. a vital part of comprehensive planning and imliraled their a...'11111111 ion Ilial III1,:rtt Renewal and an exp:ndind. G•niraI I:n•.inc.'s 11i•.1 t'Irt wort- int- laded nndor ca r'iois+ topical cal vgo r•i Vs of Ihl- Uetai led Work Program. Couun111ee m•mb, rs r.IaIed that. the CVCC should he A Coo rdinaIinl. comuiIIee allvmplinl. to cnlIecl and generale use I'll l inror- matiori onncornI"g ilia natural, physical and human components or the ronumnity and to faeiIitale the Iranarrr or Ihvse ideas to the City CnunciI. Aller further discussion, the rallowiny changes were made in the Comprehensive Plan Revised intai led Work Program: III Page 2 -- Inst sentence iu paragraph C: "'file energy section will examine tltc type of merry the City and its residents use and how Ihcv use it and make recommendations rot. cunsr•rvat inn or energy.,, ('lel 1'age -- Subsection (a) in p: ragraph 3: "CeIll ral arca - bounded by tilt Iowa River on the west, Brown St re,•I on the north, Ralston l reek out the cast and the Rock Island Railroad on the south. This areaincludes the Central B"niness lh%tricl and the Ilrhon Renewal arca." 131 Page o -- Addition artcr rirsl sentence under 1'I. IATsonnel Ilcrinirc_m_eIIIs_ : "Addit-ionally, it is anticipated that urban Itcnemal slarr will he hired within the near future. Due to the. impnrt:ance or Ilrhau Renewal to comprehensive planning., it is essential that the work or this start' is coordinated with the work of the Comprehensive Plan Coordinating Committee." Committee member Ncuhauscr questioned why some reports were being completed prior to having a Comprehensive flan rinalized. Mr. Cesluai.Ior explained that reports on Rikewatys. Sidewalks, and 'frees were relatively easy to become finalized, gave the Starr and Committee a sense of progress, provided henericial experience with public meetings, and would not interrere with reports and plan elements to be undertaken at a later time. Committee member .lakobsen staled that it was also henericial in generating community interest and ubLaining citizen input at public meetings. A motion was made by ogesen, seconded by .lakobsen, to recommend adoption or the Comprehensive Plan Revised Octailed Work Program, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. I I. "I'Rlili PLANTING PLAN AND OROINA'I(ai Chairman Blum stated that it became evident at the .lune 3rd Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Lhnt Lho public meeting on the 'free Planting Plan and Ordinance did tot attract some of the people it.should have. He noted that many people who were "positive" about the proposed ordinance MM -;- attended the public meeting and people who were "negative" about the proposed ordinance attended lite P$Z Commission meeting. Blum suggested. that the Committee attempt to determine a way where the homeowner would ::ave ;in option to select the type and location of trees he would desire. Mr. Geshwiler pointed out that FIIA requires two trees and four shrubs to be planted for a single family dwelling. Committee member Ncuhauser stated that she would like to know the rationale behind the FHA requirements. Committee members asked Mr. Geshwiler to determine standards used for FIIA and lending agencies in regard to tree plantings. Committee members indicated that trees smaller than presently specified in the tree ordinance should be considered and it was suggested that a particular measurement could be specified at the base of a tree. Committee member Cain stated that indigenous trees have many advantages, e.g., the trees survive very well, are often available in places other than a nursery be added to t and are, therefore, free, etc. She suggested that indigenous trees should he list of trees specified in the Tree Planting Plan. Committee member Vetter stated that the developer should be responsible for planting trees. She noted that when a prospective homeowner looks at a house, he either accepts or rejects the property. If there are things about the home which do not appeal to the prospective homeowner, he must either compromise and accept the house or look for a different house. The same philosophy should be applied to trees on lots, she said. Statistics show that there is a five-year average occupancy of homes and the neat homeowner will have no choice about the kind and location of trees which are already there. Committee member Ogesen stated that if the homeowner is allowed to make decisions on type and location of trees, he would probably take better care Of the trees. fie noted that some developers will not market a home without trees. Councilman Foster stated that it would seem most efficient for the developer to plant trees even though some developers will say that it will add to the cost of housing. Developers said the same thing, he said, when the City required developers to put in sewers and sidewalks. Committee. member .lakobsen stated that the cost of trees is not prohibitive and is much less than $100 per tree. Committee member Ogesen said he was more concerned about requiring trees to be planted for multi -family development (two acres or more) than for single family development. Those who live in apartments have no choice about trees, however, a single family homeowner does, he said. A majority of the Committe 's concurred that tree22n ting requirement c_Lment. --1 -- Ogesen asked how the appraised value of a tree is determined. Mr. Geshwilor stated that the economic value of a mature tree is estimated to be 7 to 15 percent of the value of the lot. PI -rrrl .ul,gr•.ard [flat the lural ion of Irvr•. Ire shown on It,,- -,ill- plan h, for.• ..bIa int ng a I'm lding In•rnli I. G. :hwi 1.-r slaIcd Ilial IIIru i ug oI'f Ihr hutn,,rwin rr,.. wafer supply i•. oar nu•Ihod of enforcing clullidialaee with (:iI) ordivaurr ryquiruffle III Gr!.hwllvI aI•.0 ;ul,ltrcIcd the IitI.,,;ihliIy of oil laluilig a building Permit when Iin developer/homeowner I 11 chow a rrreipt for purcha:rd tr'ee•s with the underntanding that the trues will Ire planted :Il a I a I u r time. This would essentially he an escr•nw• situation, If,- ..aid. Ill a member•• r u at, a I, rred_I ha l_ devclr, e ld_he resjron•:iliac for planting Ir, . and tutiI ink thronl;h the hoiId! nl 1permit system that Aree wi l l he plan) tl durijig _tlie neal'Ust plant ing ::canon. Committee ny•mhers asked for claril-ication of the wording of Chapter 8.10.40.8 or the l rer ordinance. Mr. Geshwilcr txplained that the reasoning behind the writing or the ordinance is Chat tlecs tan very effectively buffer streel. noise and reduce potential runoff. Professor Ilouglass Ime stated that the closer the buffer is to the cwtrce of noise, the greater the sound rrduction from a given distance. Couueiliwin Fo:ter noted that if the number of trees regnirvd for a partirnlar Int world seem inapproprialy, it would he possible to appeal jhrollgh fhc I:nard of Adjo;tmenl. Committee nacmher Kammermcycr suggtni vd that it might he mare appropriate to have :t li•:t of prohibited trove: rather than permitted trees for that :Iron hel worn the •sidewalk and sl reel c.orb. t:hairman Blum stated that the remainder of the Tree Ordinance would he considered at Lhe next CI'CC meeting, .Lane 24th at 7:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. He complimented the Staff in writing the ordinance unit stated that very few changes have been made in the way the ordinance was written. Due Io the time involved in considering; the Tree Planting Plan and Ordinance, Committee members requested that the next CPCIS agenda not include the Sidewalk Report and flan. The meeting adjnnrncd. Patricia (:sin, Serra :try — ® 4 0111 IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 27, 1976 4:00 P.M. LIBRARY STORY HOUR ROO.A MEMBERS PRESH'NT: Bezanson, Buchan, Farber, Kirkman, Moore, Newsome, Ostedgaard, Richerson M17MBERS ABSENT: Hyman :ITAFF PRESENT: Eggers, S. McGuire, Carter, Kelley, Prosser :',ummar,y of dLscussion and formal action taken President Farber called the meeting to order at 4:10 P.M. Minutes of the April 25, 1976 meeting were approved with one correction. Newsome/Bezanson. M otion approved to accept disbursements and financial report. K.lrkman/Bezanson. DLreetor's Report attached. I.Inda Ontedgaard who represented the LLbrary at the City Council's annual dinner honorLng Boards & Commissions reported to the Board on that meeting. Louane Newsome reported on the progress of the temporary steer- ing committee for the FRIENDS organization. By-laws have been drafted and the artLcles of incorporation have been sent to IRS for review. A ,Joint meeting of the Board and the Steering Committee was planned for later this summer. David Kirkman, Building Coordinator, asked for reports on the status of assignments related to the building program made at the April 29th meeting. It was decided to discuss the report on the site selection vlslt an,i Rohlf's second draft of the hullding statement at a special meeting on June 9th at 4:00 P.M. In the Director's Office. Following discussion, the second draft of the revised materials selection policy wa:; adopted as amended. Bezanson/Ostedgaard. Unanimous. Vivian Buchan presented as the recommendation of the nominating committee that the current offl.cer•s be re-elected for another ,year. 'I9,e recommendation was unanimously approved. Newsome/Bezanson. officers for 1976-77: Ron Farber, President; David Kirkman, ';ice -president; Vivian Buchan, Secretary. The letter from Lone Tree City Clerk Jane Dickey informing the Board that Lone Tree would not sign a contract for library ser- vices for FY 1977 was received and placed on file. Lone Tree intends to reimburse Lone Tree residents for the cost of a non- resident family card purchased from Iowa City Public Library. rhe Director presented background information on the non-residents I'•�e, not i.nf; that, the $18.00 family fee had not been raised since I'16G. Rased on present operating costs and long-term capital investment in the hui.lding, equipment and collection, the Board voted to raise the non-resident's fee (family card) to $30.00 n,u• year with no pro -rated option for less than one year. Motion approved, Rlcherson/Bezanson. Unanimous. The Board will review 1,1v fee annually. The Board expressed willingness to continue the contract with Past Central Regional. Library for service on a per circulation hasis Cor one more ,year. After July 1, 1977 all Iowa cities must levy at least 1/4 mill Cor library service and communities with- out public librarles will be inellgible for direct free service through the regional system. The regular meetinir date for the July Board meeting was changed from July 22 to July 29. All othor summer meetings will be at their regular time on the fourth Thursday of the month. meeting adjourned 5:40 P.M. fir:.^,pcct;fully submitted, L''' _.,j Hivian Buchan, Secretary • 0 DI'RECTOR'S REPORT MAY 27, 1976 F Lrianc Lal We are still without financial reports from the Finance Department for March or April. so are depending on our bi-monthly list of bills to determine our financial position. Although our Materials Expenditure Report shows no unencumbered balance, our experience tells us that a certain percentage of the encumbered but: unexpended balance for books will never be recel.ved. We are trying to establish a figure to use to discount encumbrances in order to more accurately evaluate our financial position vis-a-v:Ls library materials at any particular time. We will continue to sell. gift books in the front entrance and give away those remaining; until the FRIENDS group names a book :.ale coordinator and finds a place to store books. We are aver- agring nearly $100.00 a month income from the booksale. I have not yet prepared further recommendations for expenditures from the C:Lfts & Bequest: fund as requested by the Board at the March meeting pending a final resolution of the city's FY1977 budget. All capital expenditure items authorized in March have been ordered: most have been received; many are listed on this months list of bi1Ls. :c.rvIces A ,joint Recreation Department -Literary sponsored chess tournament .1111 be held in the library auditorium on June 10. This is the library's second annual summer chess tournament open to anyone 18 or under. Children's programming expands beginning in June. An additional film series will be shown on Mondays for upper elementary aged children. Poolside story hours at Mercer & City Park will be given each Wednesday and Thursday during the summer months. The weekly film series for adults berrins Wednesday, June 9 with Meet Me in St. Louis. The 8mm films and projector purchased with funds from Old Capitrol Kiwanis will soon be ready for public use. We should be announc- ing their gift publicly in Late June. For the first time since November 19711 adult circulation did not increase over the :;ame period of the previous year. The figures for April '75 and April '76 were identical at 22,352 items. We welcome but do not expect any further leveling off of service growth Ln the coming months. ' • may gyre • Al I ::.•ctfon:: ol• Lthe buLLding con::ultant's second draft: have h,••n r•ccedv,-d nr,d are heing revi,•wed by the staff. Copies are ❑vallable for, the Board today and can be discussed at the next informal meeting. At that time 1. can report on the May 14 visit of Rohlf and David Smith to begin the site study and on my attendance at the 3 -day "Planning Public Library Buildings" conference held in Minneapolis at the Southdale-Hennepin County Library. Personnel Rob•yne Halevy, Information Assistant in the Information Department has resigned effective July I. Wry will have 4 or 5 CETA emplo,yel-s at the library this summer. They will. he working up to 28 hor,rs a week in Children's Room, rSrcul:rtinn Department and Technical Services.