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MINUTES
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD
NOVEMBER 15, 1976
TRINITY ;,PISCOPAL CHURCH
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Holzhammer, Kaefer, .Johansen, Cazin, Stockman, Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT: Barber, Carter, Schreiber.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN,
The budget for FY'78 was submitted to board members. The board dis-
cussed and reviewed, the budget. Holzhammer moved that the board vote
to approve the budget. The board unanimously approved the budget for
FY '78
Discussion was also heard concerning the need for more job development:
in the private sector. The board has indicated great interest: in
this area and would like to devote further study to this area. Stock-
man moved that the next board meeting be devoted to discuss this
subject. The board approved and set the next meeting for December 13,
1976, at 4:00 p.m. The board requests that representatives frtjm other
agencies who serve youth be invited to discuss and exchange ide;is on
this subject.
Joan Van Steenhuyse
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UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH
November 8, 1976
311 N. Linn Street
The meeting was called to order at 7,00
chair the meeting in the absence of Tom M_m.,Jeff
elson b SMarbffijOn was asked C
Members Present: Jeff Schabillion, Mary Larewy Adrien4' '
Dennis, Dennis Hedges, RobertgPatricl�M A1rso Diane ;.
Russ Mishak
Members Absent: Tom Mikelson, Polly Ar p, Leisa Fearirqg
Staff Present: Jim Swaim, Larry Schmidt
Guest Present: Tom Conway
Notes on Board I�
Members: Tom Conway was asked and accepted mem4ershi o it
board at the conclusion of this meetiP' n the
a Guidance Counselor a.t Northwest Jr.'i it
9hTon, is
School.
Recommendations to the Board:
Schmidt: Repair or purchase of vacuum cleaner.
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Staff: Purchase of coffee
Schmidt:
Pamplets -"Do it Now" -Purchase
Swaim' Printing of envelopes
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Swaim & Schmidt Money on deposit at Union for recreation
Previous Matters endin board Consideration:
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Schabillion: Budget
Mishak; Insurance
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
1. After some discussion Jim was given authorizationl
cleaner if the estimate was under 15.00 ortopay50%tofrthe�osteofa,aure-
Placement if the Friends agreed to pay the remainder.
2. Diane Dennis offered to talk to a friend about the possibility of having
coffee for visitors and staff consumption donated by a friend employeo, at.a
super market. Since the cold weather apparently the consumption has iricrpaeafj.
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abuse f from D a'kldowormissio at°thercost°of m hlets on drug
approval. Do it series pp
$16.00:, Unanimous
author repported the need for ranted envelo es
authorization to pp p
and price. Purchase enve]opes at his discretion Asgioej�''the
5• The Union account for recreation activities &a below quantity .
Unanimous approval was given for recreation
additional .
to this account from The United 1 w 20.00'
during the winter $50.00 'to be added,
month for recrelt o�ik(pool and toins
e
coverage p,
6• Budgets Jeff reported
1000h00fwas ng„ of the budget oommittee and
also the addendum that P
for professional liabilit was needed for
much disc y instead of insurance covex5ge
discussion Al
Horowitz proposed and Diane d X17,!$;00,
proposal of expanding thefter
h Brier Percentage on'o �isstaBud et Dennisnnis seconded the
g Derating expenses.g Proposal too 'cover ;a
7• Jim Swaim was asked to pursue the sella
City of Core 18 and University Height of servicps:',to thb
already under consideration with the City of Iowa City,
supplementCity.
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budget
8• Russ Mishak covered the insurance
,found
the past. He and Jim have conferred twi h Bob ions Alava been brought
and that as city employees all staff ldarman and have
0ompensation for bodily in'ur are covered bWorkmen's
fessional liability was not so easie resultseof the earghfor'
$1000.00 will be needed for soversi It Pro
needs are unmet, with no coverage �n effect 1978 budgiLt. the present
9. Harris Sha e at this time,,,
facilities to p1r° (a City High student) has asked to
invite Harris ��reare the layout for a newspaper. use the basement
der!tend the t and meeting in order fr he board to bewas,totted un_
Project. type °f Paper and the extent of UAY s 3nvolvemJent
in, this
Al Horowitz suggested the need for another board meets
future due to the p of the budget deadline.
Pressure ?� in .the near
The meeting adjourned at 9;30 p.m•
Respectfully smitted,
Mary%L, Larew, Secretary
United Action for Youth
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 28, 1976
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Bezanson, Farber., Moore,
Newsome, Ostedgaard, Richerson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hyman, Kirkman
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Kelley, Prosser, Burton,
Westgate, McGuire
Summary of Discussion and Action Taken
President Farber called the meeting to order at 4.:20 P.M. Members
of the University of Iowa Library School; Public Libra!hy class
were welcomed.
Motion to approve minlitesof the special meeting October, 9 and
regular meeting of October 16, 1976 were approved. Belzanson/
Ostedgaard.
Motion to approve disbursements for October and financ:Cal report
passed. Newsome/Bezanson.
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Status report on Organization of FRIENDS: steering coijunittee meet -,I
ing on November 1 to review bylaws, articles of incorporation;
tentative dates for general organization/-nembership meeting are
November 29 or 30. ill
The Uirertor reported for Building Committee Chairman Kirkman in
his absence. He is requesting the Board to set time aside soon, to ;!
make decisions and plans for the general library building public p
relations program and for the CIP needs for FY 1978. The latter j
includes making a decision about the role of the consu:,.tant and the,
timing of the selection of the architect.
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Motion approved to send a letter of appreciation to Mary Shafer
for her work on the scrapbook on the history of the Iol City Publigl
Library from 1897 - 1909. Newsome/Richerson. u
The Board authorized the installation of telephone equ.ypment as g
originally planned in the FY177 budget despite the increase in cos.ta,!I
Bezanson/Ostedgaard. The Director said that most of the extra
funds can be received from a drop in the fee for membe��shi in
FILMS, Inc. for 1977.
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Motion to amend the library Personnel Rules 8 Regulatigns regarding;!11
compensatory time unanimously approved. Richerson/Newsome. The
section as amended is attached. ;11
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The proposal to form a new organization, the Coordinated Public
Library Boards of Johnson County, was discussed and Su:',ann.e Aich-
erson was appointed to attend the meeting on November 1 at the
Coralville Public Library.
The Director presented the first quarter review of the FY'77 goals
and reported on 'the results of the joint staff/board evaluation: of
the library's long-range goals. Guidelines for preparation of the
FY 1978 budget were reviewed and goals for the new budget yeah+
discussed. It was decided to continue discussion of the budget at
a special meeting set for Wednesday, November 3, 4:15
Library hours for the 1976 holiday period were aet. The library
will remain open until 5:00 P.M. on Friday December 24 find Degem-
ber 31. The library will close Saturday and Sunday, December, 25 I:
and 26, and January 1 and 2.
Board meetings in November, and December will be held on the third
Thursday, November 18 and December 16.
Meeting adjourned 6:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
�I IMU.n j LL (.') Q�
Vivian Buc an, Secretary
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOVEMBER 3, 1976 4:15 P.M.
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT: Buchan, Farber, Kirkman, Moore, Newson, Ostedg5i
Richerson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bezanson, Hyman
STAFF PRESENT: Eggers
Summary of Discussion and Action Taken
The Iowa City Library Board of Trustees met in special session on
Wednesday, November 13, Ron Farber presiding.
Ms. Newsome reported on the November 1 meeting of the -temporary
steering committee of the FRIENDS of Iowa City Public Library:
officers and board members were elected; articles of ittoorpRration,
will be filed, and a public meeting will be held Noventrer 30,,
7:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium. All members of the steering "
committee toured the library following the meeting.
The possibility of a Board hosted pasty for library staff members
was discussed with a tentative date set for Thursday, February 10,;
8:00 P.M.
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Discussion of the FY '78 budget was continued from the regular
meeting of October 28 with the following decisions:
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1) Funds for public relations efforts will
come from the Library's Gift and Bequest funds.
2) Motion to authorize expenses for slide/tape show being
developed by Susan Craig passed. Newsome/Richerson.
3) General consensus reached that architect should be selected >
and preliminary plans developed before any bond issue
election is held.
4) While no plan development can begin until the site, is select�P
and the Board has no control over the timing of this decision!
the time can be used to select an architect and tO continue
general efforts to inform public about building needs,
5) Moved that Director contact consultant Rohlf about contract
to assist with selection of an architect. Kirkman;/Moire.
It is expected that Rohlf will help set up criteria for archil'
tect, develop questions to pose 'to candidates and:a system
to help Board evaluate each architect. He will 141So be presenjt
for the interview process.
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6) It was decided that CC •
mentCIP fundsogram willbe$20,00;entdeted iox Ft197? i;
FY'suffic'
FY'77 can be carried as long as any1unexlanningidevelt
xed over 'to the next Pe.nded funds 3
7) The Director' budge- Year.
approved given draft
them
for FY 1978 were discuss
8) zt as the basis far the kY'T81
The programs to be included in the
sections of the budget were
that d oritYy (high, g loc
no specific reviewed and it was
cutback would be programs' but rather an a, deters:;
outlined .as the onl v- crbss,.the-bpz
in a budget reduction situ,�i'ian,
Y cable alternati,,
The Director reported OII the ,
Richersotives ntre Library ofolohnso 1 meeting xepres
re Y Boards g o.t the
November, 8 Presented Next n Count jpe and Bo
The BoardIapL. meetin Y @ and
towards a joint aPProved ingenera °f this group;,wi11 2
librarycontract with Commuitwis1hing Opt °f wort
service with a formula division of the Capita and a policy of no reciprocal borrowin g to contract
buying non-resident borrowers per fee
This would eliminate the cards f'rompanvlleges to i:Izdividu
fee for non-contratect t need to have Y of the'four libra
contracting, g areas and would be added
non-resident ca:
added incentive to .
Meeting adjourned 6:00 p.M.
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3oa Ostedgaard
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SEPTEMBER 29, 1976 -- 3:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAM111311S
h11iF161iRS PItESIiN'r: Towles, Dickens, McBride
fdEFtltlEliS ABSENT: Malcolm, GQedken
S'I'AFP PRIiSI:NT: Schmciser, Kushnir, Child
FORMAL AC•I:IONS 'TAKEN:
That a variance be granted in Section 8,10,23,8,2 of the Zoning
Code to reduce the setback requiremomt f), -Om McLean Streck to
eight feet because of the unusual physical conditions of the
lot which prevent a reasonable and sensible arrangement Of a
building on the lot (V-7608),
SU F4ARY OF DISCUSS1UO AND FORMAL ACTIONS 'rAKIiN:
Acting as Chairperson, 1-1cBride called the meeting to order.
A motion twos made by Dickens, seconded by Follies to approve -as ]written
the minutes of the meeting held on August 4, 1976. Time motion ,arriu•d
unanimously,
V-7607. 'Fplic,miion •.ubmitted by Gene Kroeger and E. L. Gal ex for
parking v riancr. Variance refers to Section 8.10,25 of the Lily C+.1
Date filed. July 20, 1976.
Mr. Gree K+„eger xplained that a'variance in the Zoninp, Codo was rc �nestcd
to reduce tile req++iced number of parking spaces for property located at
805 First Avenue Pram one space per 100 square feet of floor a
one space per 17S square feet of floor area, rca to
Mr. Schmeiser, Senior Planner, stated that a problem in the 1);4rking
regulations of the Zoning Code have been addressed numorous.t
by developers.fnes previously
of land in a CH Zone and also in the Cl 7.one, Tand in :
industrial zone or in an area zoned C2 requires one. parking space prr 300
square feet of floor area, he said. Mr. Schl,,l' suggested mime po<.•,ibility
of amending the Zoning Code to establish minimum parking requilxement,, by
use rather than according to zone.
Mr. Tony Kushnir, Assistant City Attorney, explained that Sect:lic+n
(1) Interpretation 8.mQ,28,11 i,
of the Zoning Code outlines the following powers of the Board of Adj r;tment:
(2) Permis,ion of two exceptions (a limited power), and
(3) Permission of two variations (a broad power),
Mr. Kushnir indicated that the subject request would appear to apply only
in the case of an "unnecessary hardship" as it relates to Section 8.10.
of the Zoning Code. 28.H
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Board member Fowles noted that the subject arca borders on a ljccidcntiihl'
Ztnlo and Cxpressed Concern about a potential increase in trafl`ic. she �
noted that allowing only a particular number of cars to park ;It'a
facility would actually restrict the intensity of use. Boa rd ,member
Dickens questioned what period of time would be nettled to amend the
Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Schmeiser indicated that a minimum of tlqu mouths
would probably be required.
Board member Fowles stated that she was sympathetic with thej�etitionox�'s
request regarding parking, however, she felt a change in zonrng would be
more appropriate than granting a variance. An anntsual hardship does
not appear to exist, she said, because the same plight is shar;cd by other
Property owners owning land in the Cli Zone. Mr. Schmciser sta'tt•d thit,
similar problems would also exist in a C1 Zone.
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A motion was made by Fowles, seconded by Dickens, to defer unt't'l the next
Board of Adjustment meeting consideration of V-7607, application submitted
by Gene Krocger and E. L. Galor for a variance in Section 8.-104SA,16,(a) !.
of the Zoning Code, pending Legal Staff clarification of the concerns
expressed and an rnalysis of possible alternatives which might,be eoasidered,,
A vote was taken: Dickens - yes; Fowles - yes; McBride - yes; !i.oedken -
absent; Malcolm absent. The motion carried.
V-7608. Application submitted by Robert Staley requesting a valiancy, on
the setback requirements for a proposed single family residence dwell;og
at 405 Hutchinson Avenue. Date filed: September 8, 1976.
Dr. Robert Staley, 211 highland Drive, explained that because of the
exceptional and unusual physical conditions of the subject propl^rty, .t
variance i needed to reduce the setback requirement on McLcan Street.
Ile eaplair- 11 that an application had been made to the Plamnting'utd Z. king
Commi•r.ion to ct,:• ider the vacation of McLean Street but that d'�ci$a n
was d(•feri,d pending the outcome of the decision by the Board o�•' Adjt -tment.
If the Board of %di ustmcnt would grant the variance, the vacation re'cnest
would be withdrawn, Mr.. Staley said.
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A motion was made by Cowles, seconded by Dickens, that a varian(e be prantcd
in Section 8.10.21 B.2 of the Zoning Code to reduce the setback requ soment
from McLean Street to eight feet because of the unusual physical conditions
of the lot which prevent a reasonable and sensible arrangcnnvnt of a building
on the lot (V 7608). A vote was taken: Dickens - yes; Fowles - yes;
McBride - yes; Coedken - absent; Malcolm - absent. The motion carriod;
V-7609. Application submitted by James B. Boorman requesting interpi(-t;;tion
of Section 8.10.3A.48 of the City Code regarding a lot fronting on a rublic
street or an officially approved place. Date filed: September Z, 19764
'lichael Megan, attorney representing Mr. .lames Boorman, stated it)tat the
County Recorder's office has on file a recorded plab of the r.ubd$vision,
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llm rc arc two houses located
annuxation the
on
Lots A and B which were
there prier Co
of proporty to
action taken by the City, Lot
the
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City, Mr. Magan said.
is
Iicratpp or n'he
been paid on the property in
its
"'I'lrtely"landiocked"
landlocked position, he
eca.i,se os have
h
represented a uniqua hardship
Voted
to
the. owner of the property,
said,. This lits
NI'r, Meg.ut
that Mr. Boorman would be
on the property he owns (Lot Q.
willing to share the cost of t(h.c paving
Ms. Pat Goldman, IISD Downey, expressed concern about the physical
appearance of the street and potential problems which, such a atreet might
cause, i.e, increased water runoff, noise, light, increased traffic, etc.,
She indicated that she would not object to a single family home being
built on the lot. Mr. Schmeiscr stated that the property is zoned RS$
which would restrict development to a single family residence., There is
no indication at the present time, Mr. Schmeiscr said, of what the street
would be, however, the City should apply some minimum standards for the
roadway.
Mr. Megan said he was unsuccessful in locating an casement to Qrify that
a 30-0011 access strip had been dedicated to the City. It is requested
that the Board of Adjustment permit the establishment of a 30 -foot ac.r.ess
casement as an officially approved place so development can take place,
he said.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Fowles, secmIWed h
to defer w a it the next Board of Adjustment meeting consideratj,n oofckens,
V-7609, application submitted by James B. Boorman requesting .intorpretation
Of Section 8.10.3A.48 of the City Code regarding a lot fronting on a public
street or on off"lly approved place, and to request the Collowing j
in(0i'm:,tiorl
(1] to 'icer rine whether an easement exists and, if so, is it for` b
or private access; and public
(2) to see more definite plans as to what kind of improvcmonts tr>'the
street are being considered, :if any.
A vote was taken: Dickens - yes; Fowles - yes; McBride - yes; Gnedken
absent; Malcolm - absent. The motion carried.
The meeting rdjourned.
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Secreta Board of Adjustment
MINUTES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
November 8, 1976 12:15P.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hubbard
Nusser
Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Morgan
Higdon
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
1. To prepare a draft of proposed rules for upcoming
police promotionals.
2. To prepare recommendations for issues of eligibility
and testing as discussed.
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3. To prepare a draft of goals and objectives as, discussed
for submission to the City Council as part of the bmdget
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
1. To report on the status of any litigation pending
against the Commission and specifically withrespect
to the lawsuit filed against the promotional examination.
2. To state his opinion whether the Commission must ho:�d ;i
an examination for the position of Deputy Chief, an, !
whether the Deputy Chief is a Civil Service ran*. j
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION
Candy Morgan requested the Commission to develop rules for
Promotional exams so that lists could be certified from
among current employees within the department. The Commission%
raised the questions of pending litigation and requested; a
staff recommendation for the rules for examinations.
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November 8, 1976
followingquestions that were addressed
included the !
1• Who is eligible within
examination? the department to take the
2• What levels of experience in grade
required before promotion?
' if any, are
What 3 Should Personality Of tests are advisable?
personality testing be considered?
The discussion continued further
hearings with suggeStions for• on the issue of appeals
assistance to the Commission bei'n
improving the sLwaffing and
At 1:15P.pl• 9
of
the Commission adjourned,
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MINUTES •
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION •
November 13, 1976 8:45 A.M.
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hubbard
Nusser
Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Morgan
Miller
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
None
ONS TO THE CITY MANAGER A
ST
1. To prepare the two written examinations for applicants
to be tested on November 18*. To make further arrange-
ments for testing as needed.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
None
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION
Chief Miller queried the Commission for their reactions t
his proposal for development of a "staff captain" ' to sub.,o
stitute for the potential new rank of Deputy Chie£'.
Stan
ards for
on
wereddiscussed. ThelrrolenofptheoNeel insed tpring omotiofor n lmls
was discussed as being, a screening device as well ais exams
pro-
viding validation for the entry level test by providing a
profile of successful officers.
The problem of the preference given for veterans in hiring
was raised by Rick Kibbee before the Commission. Ball
ct the Fire Chi
Nusser indicated that he would contau on
preference.
behalf of the Commission to discuss the issue of vet:eraWs;
The late application of Larry Donohoe was raised and,the
Commission had no objection to his application. He was
Prevented from making a timely application because of being
out of town on vacation.
The Commission voted to adopt the proposed rules for,pro-
motionals as amended.
Proposed rules for hearings were discussed.
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November 13, 1976
Jane Anderson was delegated the responsibility of making
arrangements for carrying out promotional testing.
Goals and objectives were adopted as proposed by the staff.
Minutes of previous meeting were approved.
At 10:15 A.M. the Commission adjourned.
* Examination date has been changed to November 30, 1970.