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CMI, SERVICIi COMMTSSION
NOVEM1iER 30, 1.976 , 9:30 A.M.
RECREATION CENTER, ROOM "A"
MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Hubbard
Anderson
Nusser
Higdon
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The formula for selecting applicants to be placed on the
list for Council certification will be as follows for all
entry level examinations for the police and fire departments
Oral interviews 50%
Written test 20$
Personality evaluation 10%
Skills, abilities, and
experience 10%
Physical agility test 10%
100%
The percentages attached to the above examihations are
general guidelines. Failure of one or more of the above
areas of examination may eliminate a candidate from further
consideration. The Commission will consider evidence of
equivalency as presented by candidates, but reserves the
right to require each candidate to submit to each examination.
All of the above examinations are pass/fail with the
exception of the oral interview.
June Higdon was directed to prepare a statement to Chief
Keating and Chief Miller stating:
The Civil Service Commission has
status of entry level candidates
was presented to the City Council
Further consideration for veteran
neither appropriate nor required
Chief's decision." q
considered veterans'
at the time the list
for certification.
s' preference is
at the time of the
Space for Commission members' signatures will be provided
and copies of the signed statement will be sent to personnel
and Bob Bowlin of the Legal Department.
MINUTES •
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 30, 1976
PACE 2
The Commission would
materials like to destroy old examination
if they arc not needed for a pending law suit.
If legal, the Commission wishes to establish a three (3)
year limitation on retention of examination materials.
June Higdon will obtain an answer from the assistant
city attorneys regarding this.
Any applicant who has questions regardin
will be referred to Jane Anderson, Commissiontmeresuts
mber.
Jane may refer the applicant to Dr. Jacob Sines or other
appropriate sources.
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June Higdon
Secretary
Civil Service Commission
Prepared by June Higdon
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Gary
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Jack
Perkin:;
Dick
Phipps
Claude Potcrson
r:1,-lirinan Perkins called r-hc m<,eti-nq to order at 7:00 P.PI.
notes o: the September meet -enc t•;�
nc'r.:,•enn, r:econd Phi i re read. Moved by
pp:: to al;provr> the minutes as read.
:`icn carried.
'7,'r1r-'•�% prr`so"'�u the b'"--'; For Ocl:rjbr?r. Moved by Hartwig,
^con I h7 M ecl;wenn, to approve
r-arri.�d. the a bills presented,
(•11;1 ulnar, Pr,rk.i.ns :t Itnrl rr:ne4i t:
hat '1'OOInr,Y had e:;nrci.sed hiS
»noep1•i:. lease fur t-hc•r tilrcr•
n:rer Years. t.i on
General dis-
a. 21_ ,•r:c: i he concensis of t11c colnmission to
^'•'-a in :1 1r•rl:ll opi.nion o` 1-1 r_
l,:nquclyry Cr thr: ol,tion �' TocmeI lease as the legal
11%p�':lr': t.n be contr:ad.ictory. Jena[:
in r;i vn '.T -,r lc.-t,O th^ r�i.ty attorney iOr an opinion.
7nncrr•pnrLnrl i t would
1)nb a Si.Yn i. rinprox ime
atly 500.00 t:n L,lacl:-
' a 1p �$O ('r.r •t: tr1 rlr7 i t: rete I:hr` S•/'1a t. l'dgQ O t17Q SI]OL�
Also For appr0=cilnaC"1Y rpt10.00 1•f can have a trip
b]ackt_op feet wide nstal lcrl along the ouch and north
oL the neof T -hangar:;• IL IaaS moved by
liar.tw.i ]ll.eckwern, second
g, Lo h:-rvr• 1_he
rend n� r„r�nnlral'
pat:'i'-h:1rlar„ :red Urn
30 fool- ;;trite of
biar l:i.op lr.'-t;r r_n 1-hc ta:u existinq p.icl :. Motion c•acriod.
.-�,1 Or!�r•� Chltc'1C Jar'l.r,r- on 1-ir:'1,i111 Of Town c11 -.V t'1v.111C
1 `icr v5 i•n,
requestr,d by the cnrnmi:;
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J il:irker poinl-c_ri ouL Lho. pro-
-.o-r•cl lrtiagr ;.las iden::ic,,lLo t11r• 10a�-3e on ia1rl prev:iouc:
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rano^r•d 1r,;1,;E. the r9 Ial. op.i.n?.un on 1:11e
r :a:; ger;rral di:;russin oon
r•irrir,rl, The conch r, HIP rent
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Iowa City Airport
November 18, 1976
Iowa City Airport
Members present:
Members Absent:
Commission
9
Gary Bleckwenn
Dave Hartwig
Claude Peterson
Dick Phipps
Jack Perkins
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
Secretary Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Chairman Perkins was absent. Minutes of the October meeting
were read. Moved by Hartwig, second by Phipps, to approve the
minutes as read. Motion carried.
Jones presented the bills for the month of November. Moved
by Phipps, second by Bleckwenn to approve the bills as
presented. Motion carried.
The proposed budget for FY '78 was discussed at length. It
was moved by Bleckwenn, second by Phipps, to approve the
Proposed budget for the FY '78 and submit it to the City
Manager and Council. Motion carried.
Jones brought up the question concerning the lease arrangement
on the new T -hangars as in all probability they would be
completed by December 1, 1976. Jones stated he had talked to
the city attorney concerning a legal opinion on the proposed
lease, but the city attorney had not had the opportunity to
review the lease as of November 18th, but promised an
Opinion shortly. Jones stated he needed to know what their
price would be so that he Could tell the prospective tennants
the charge. General discussion followed. It was moved by
Bleckwenn that the original 10 T -hangars' rent be increased
from $40 to $50 per month; the second set of T -hangars' rent
be increased from $50 to $60 per month effective January 1,
1977, and the new T -hangars with 40 -foot doors rent for $65
per month, and the new T -hangars with 44 -foot doors rent for
$70 per month effective the 1st of the month following their
completion. The rent subject to review every five years,
with all existing lease.provisions applying. The motions
being subject to the city attorney's legal approval of the
proposed lease, Hartwig second the motion. Motion carried.
Peterson brought up the question on the proposal of attempting
to get a restaurant located on the airport. It was moved by
Bleckwenn to contact Roland Smith to obtain a short form
appraisal on one to three acres. The lease to be drawn up
by an attorney with the lease rate of 7% per year on the
appraised price with a suitable long term lease meeting
the commission's approval. Hartwig second the motion.
Motion carried.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at
9:45 PM. Next meeting will be December 16, 1976, 7:00 PM,
Iowa City Airport.
MINUITS
I OIVA C I TY I IOU:; I tJr CONM11 SS I ONV
Nov17MER 10, 1976
R13CRFJI7'I(NV CI7\nT•,R, ROOM A
t4DMERS PRESENT: Branson, Fountain, Hibbs, Lombardi
MI Rs �II�r: Bouschlicker, Kamath
Retish
CITY SPA} -I' PR EW: Burke, Rodgers, Se_vdel
RF)M%1h1F MATIONS TO Tim CITY ODUNCIL:
None
' 041ARY OF DISCUSSION:
1- Chairperson, Branson, called the meeting to order.
2. It was moved by rountain and seconded by Lombardi to approve
the minutes of October 20, 1976. Notion passed.
3. Comments and recommendations received from groups and individuals
at the October 20th meeting and the written recommendations from Mike
arzak, Rehab Consultant, regardina the Housinq Maintenance and
Occupancy Code were discussed and several minor char es
The revised Ilousinn Maintenance and Occupancyg implemented.
the Housing ConTnission will be submitted Code as proposed by
for a legal review prior to its nuresentation7to Council City Attorney,
4. Cooperative Agreement. Branson and Seydel met with the University
Heights City Council on November 9th regarding the Cooperative
Agreement. They answered questions concerning the program, The City
Attorneys are workinq out potential. problems on the Agreement. It
appears the University Heights Council will siqn the Agreement after
these minor problems are corrected.
5- Autumn Park Apartments. The contract is back and signed by all
Parties.
6. Program status. Five applications were submitted for approval.
Section 23 currently has 94 units and Section B, 115 units.
7- Goals and objectives and budget requirements of the Commission for
FY 78 will be submitted to Dennis Kra Et for his approval and then sent
to Council.
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Paye 2 •
"Ousiny Commission
November .10, 1976
8, The City Manager has requested that Seydel get together all of
those agencies that may be Providing SQ71e
advice, etc.) to the elderly in an attempt of service (referral,
effort, ernPt to establish a more unified
9 NExT MEcrinx; - NOMMER 17, 1976
8:30 a.m.
PUBLIC PARRS CONFERENCE ROOK
Fredine Branson
MINUTES
IOGqA CITY HOUSINr, C Y44ISSION
NOVIIBER 17, 1976
PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Fountain, Hibbs, Kamath, Retish
MEMBERS ABS : Branson, Bouschlicker, Lombardi
CITy STAFF pRESENT: Seydel, Rodgers
RECOn4ENDATIONS To THE CITY COUNCIL:
t-btion was made that the Housing Commission will protect tenants
in making sure they have housing they can afford and the Housing Commission
will exhaust all alternatives in the transition from Section 23 to Section
8 to ensure that all tenants are provided housing.
SUMMA y OF DISCUSSION:
1. Vice Chairperson, Fountain, called the meeting to order.
2. Two applications were submitted for. approval.
3. Harry Baum presented materials regarding Chapter 9.30.5) to the
Housing Commission (addendum attached). The Commissioners will study
the material in preparation for discussion at the next Housing Commission
meeting on December 1st.
a. Discussion on the conversion of the remaining Section 23 units to
Section 8 by June 30, 1978. It was stated that the vast majority of
these Section 23 units are not convertible due to the low Fair Market
Rents established by HUD. Concern was expressed for those tenants
whose units will not convert.
It was moved by Retish and seconded by Kamath that the Housing
Commission will protect tenants in making sure they have housing they
can afford and the Commission will exhaust all alternatives in the
transition from Section 23 to Section 8 to ensure that all tenants are
provided housing. Motion passed.
5. Cooperative Agreement. Seydel met with the Coralville Council at
their informal meeting on November 9th to discuss the Cooperative
Agreement. Formal action by the Coralville Council is anticipated within
the next two weeks.
6. The dousing Maintenance and Occupancy Code will be ready for further
discussion at the next meeting on December 1st.
7, NEXT MEETING - DECEMBER 1, 1976
8:30 a.m.
pUBLIC I^pRKS CONFERENCE ROOM
Fredine Branson �,
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9.30.5J, REVISED, AS PROPOSED BY THE CITIZENS' HOUSING CENTER, IOWA
PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP, PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF
TENANTS, AND TENANTS UNITED FOR ACTION
Whenever, upon inspection of any rental dwelling, the Housing In -
Spector finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation
of any provisions of this Chapter, the Housing Inspector shall give no-
tice, in writing, to the operator of such dwelling, that unless such
conditions or practices are corrected within one month, the operator's
Permit will be revoked. The Housing Inspector's notice shall also ad-
vise the operator of said dwelling that, upon revocation of the opera-
tor's Permit,
1. the Housing Inspector shall immediately begin condemnation and
vacation proceedings as set forth in Section 9.30.15 of this
Chapter if the dwelling has any of the defects set forth in
Subsection A. of Section 9.30.15,
and 2. if the Housing Inspector does not proceed under 1. above, the
tenants of said dwelling may,
a. immediately terminate the rental agreement and vacate the
dwelling, in which event the operator shall not be enti-
tled to maintain any action for non-payment of rent for
the remaining term of the rental agreement,
or b. continue tenancy of the dwelling, in which event no rent
shall be recoverable by the operator of said dwelling for
the period during which the dwelling does not have a valid
Permit and no action shall be maintained by the operator
for non-payment of rent or for possession of said dwell-
ing.
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At the end of one month from the date of the first notice, the Housing
Inspector shall reinspect such rental dwelling and if he finds that
such conditions or practices have not been corrected, he shall give
notice, in writing, to the operator that the latter's Permit has been
revoked and that the Housing Inspector is proceeding under 1. above or
that he will immediately give notice to the tenants of said dwelling
that they may proceed under 2. above.
In instances where violations of this Chapter are confined to one
of several dwelling units or rooming units within a dwelling and, in the
judgement of the Housing Inspector, do not constitute a hazard to the
health or safety of tenants of the other dwelling units or rooming units
within the dwelling, the Housing Inspector shall limit the application of
the requirements of this Subsection to the areas in which the violations
exist.
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
DECEMBER 1, 1976 -- 4:00 p.m.
IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER
ROOM A
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
SUMMARY OF ITEMS DISCUSSED:
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Hauer, Amidon, Askerooth, Bolnick, Bonney, Dennis,
Hall, Hibbs, Stockman, Bohlken, Coogan
Bridgeman
Vann, Wilkinson
1. It was moved by Hibbs and seconded by Hall that the November 22, 1976, and
November 29, 1976, minutes be approved. Motion carried.
2. Vann distributed the written proposal presented by 4-C (Community Coordinated
Child Care) Committee. This written proposal supported their oral presentation
on November 18.
3. Askerooth informed the committee of a letter he had received from the City
Manager regarding the residency requirement as set forth in the Committee Bylaws.
In light of the fact that he now resides in Coralville, Askerooth asked that
he be allowed to submit his resignation.
Hibbs moved and Bolnick seconded that the Committee accept Askerooth's
resignation with regret. The motion carried with 2 voting "nay."
4. As an update on the Park and Recreation Commission request for a shelter at
the Conklin Street Park, Stockman reported that a citizens group has raised
$1500 that is to be ear -marked for this shelter.
5. In answer to some questions from Committee members, Vann supplied the following
answers and/or explanations:
a. Mayor's.Youth Board -- Their request was that neighborhood and park
improvement activities be funded that would provide jobs for the youth.
b. Old playground equipment from City Park is being used for the Brookland
and Reno parks. Thus, the citizen requests have been taken care of.
6. During the discussions of project proposals, it was recommended that the request
for a traffic light on Dubuque Street for pedestrians at Mayflower Apartments
and the request for additional street lights on Mormon Trek Road be forwarded
to the Public Wor4s Department.
7. After a lengthy discussion of the 34 proposals for funding, the Committee listed
the following as priorities to receive further consideration:
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Committee on Community Needs •
December 1, 1976
Page 2
a. Old Post Office Acquisition for senior center (9)
b. Neighborhood Park Improvements9
c. Ralston Creek Improvements (9) Improvements(
)
d. Mayor's Youth Program (g)
C. Land acquisition for retarded citizens' center (7)
f. Recycling Program and Energy Conservation Planning (7)
g• Happy Hollow Park Expansion (7)
h• Day Care facilities -
i. Riverfront Land Acquisition*
term (6)/child da
.7• Old Brick Y long (3)
k. Rape VictimeAdvocacon (4)
1. Mark IV Neighborhood Center (4)
M. VNA• HACAP, etc., office space (2)
n. Buses for handicapped (2)
Following is a listing of the tentative
for each decision: amounts allocated and the rationale
a. Old Post Office -- Bolnick moved and Dennis seconded that
allocated for the ac uisitlon of the old Post Office.
the follow* two q In $2e disc be
involved in the o Points werent made: (1)rthat CCN members shouldsbession
for acquisition, becomes available and (2) that, to other Funding
request to reallocate HCDA funds CCN should be presented with any
renovation. The motion to set asidecacquisiluding tionocostssals fcarriedswith one
voting against. structure's
A discussion of the proposal's assets identified the following:
(1) The Old Post Office would provide a prime location for a senior
center, centrally located in Iowa City, close to the downtown shopping,
and easy to get to by car or bus.
C2) The Hansen-Lind-Meyer PP g'
elderly H Y Proposal includes a multi-unit structure of
C3) The rly housing ajoining the senior center.
mightprovide office space for other community
Organizations in the downtown area.
b. Park Improvements -- Bolnick moved
and allocated— f�shelter at Conklin Streetnnis entrancentod that
Hickory Hill Park.
Motion carried with one abstaining. $4.500 be
Assets of the proposal included the following:
(1) Predominately low -moderate income families are living in the
Conklin Street area.
(2) Significant neighborhood support has been shown by $1,500 0£
resident contributions.
C3) The addition of running water and restrooms will allow more use of
the park (possibly for overnight camping).
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Committee on Community Needs
December 1, 1976
Page 3
c. Mayor's Youth Program -- Bolnick moved and Bohlken seconded that $3,000 be
allocated for hiring of a supervisor for the summer work program. Motion
carried unanimously.
The rationale for setting funds aside for this program follows:
(1) The youth need some supervision during their work projects.
(2) If money is set aside for the program, it is more likely to be
implemented.
(3) A program to utilize youth from the neighborhood's of low and
moderate income families for neighborhood and park revitalization seems
very beneficial.
d. Retarded Citizens Center -- Stockman moved and Dennis seconded that $50,000
be allocated for land acquisition for Nelson Adult Center. Motion carried
unanimously.
The rationale supporting this allocation included:
(1) This is a non-profit project funded predominately by friends and
parents of retarded citizens. The group has identified funding for
the construction of the building and HCDA appears to be the only source
of a federal grant for land acquisition.
(2) The current location of Nelson Adult Center is too small and unaccessible
to wheelchairs, they need a new site to meet their growing needs.
(3) JARC is a stable organization with ongoing programs and other funding
sources.
e. Recycling and Energy Conservation -- Bolnick moved and Stockman seconded
that—$50,000 be allocated for (1) a neighborhood recycling program ($40,000)
and (2) an energy conservation planner ($10,000). After some discussion,
the motion was amended to include the stipulation that if a labor intensive
program proves infeasible, then a technical, feasibility study can be
carried out with these funds. Motion carried with three opposed.
The rationale for including this proposal included:
(1) Conservation of resources is a must in the future. One local staff
member should be assigned to conservation and environmental research.
(2) Labor intensive recycling has been successful in other states and
proven less costly than other types of recycling. With the decreasing
number of available landfill sites, something must be done in Iowa Ctiy.
f. Happy Hollow Park Expansion -- Hauer moved and Bolnick seconded that $50,000
be allocated to acquire the vacant land adjoining Happy Hollow Park. Motion
carried with one abstaining.
Committee on Community Needs
December 1, 1976
Page 4
The supporting justifications included:
(1) The Ralston Creek Flood Control project could then use the entire open
space for water retention during major storms.
(2) The neighborhood residents are anxious to retain the open space for
recreational activities. Several residents requested the park's
expansion.
The remaining projects will be discussed at the meeting on Tuesday, December 7,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Recreation Center.
8. Dennis moved and Sohlken seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion
carried.
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Sandra S. Wilkinson
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COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS
DECI-j"IBER 7, 1976 -- 7:30 p.m.
IOWA CITY RECREATION CENTER
ROOM A
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Hauer, Bolnick, Bonney, Dennis, Hall, Hibbs, Stockman,
Bohlken
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Amidon, Bridgeman, Coogan
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Vann, Wilkinson
SUMMARY OF ITEMS DISCUSSED:
1. Hauer stated that she would like to assert "Chair's prerogative" and set an
adjournment time of 10:00 p.m. The suggestion met with Committee approval.
2. The Committee continued their considerations and discussions for funding:
a. Day Care facilities -- After some discussion of purchasing a structure
versus readily available structures (Horace Mann School and Old Brick) and
day care in the homes, the consensus was that the residents are not
organized well enough to get a successful program going. The day care
proposals were tabled.
b. Riverfront land ac uisition -- Realizing that there wasn't enough money
To satisfy allun ing requests, the Committee tried to identify future
funding that could be used for Riverfront property acquisition. Hauer
moved and Bohlken seconded that Riverfront land acquisition be deferred,
but given high priority with the next available Block Grant funding
(either money from the sale of Urban Renewal land or the fourth year
CDBG allocation) and that it be noted that this is done with extreme
regret. Motion carried with one opposed.
c. Rape Victim Advocacy Program -- Bolnick moved and Stockman seconded that
$1500 a allocated £or the Rape Victim Advocacy Program to be used in
conjunction with the City of Iowa City for publicity, duplication and
printing costs, and workshops directed toward the high crime areas. For
increased security, it was also recommended that an alternate use for
part of this money could be the purchase of a bulk number of dead bolt
locks to give "at cost" or free to residents in high crime areas. Motion
carried with one opposed.
Assets of the program are:
(1) Rape and assaults are a serious problem.
(2) The Women's Resource and Action Center is actively trying to inform
the public on these issues.
Committee on Community Needs
December 7, 1976
Page 2
d. Old Brick --
A discussion of the positive aspects of this funding were:
(1) Matching funds are available for historic preservation, so $40,000
might realize $80,000 of improvements.
(2) The building would provide space for neighborhood and community
services.
(3) Bus lines are nearby and the building is accessible to the handicapped.
Negative comments included:
(1) Other structures in the area already provide space for similar
activities, e.g., Center East, Horace Mann School, Wesley House,
Lutheran Church.
(2) It was questioned whether enough funding would ever be available to
make this a successful long term venture. (Other members disagreed.)
Bolnick moved and Bonney seconded that $40,000 be allocated for renovation
of Old Brick with the understanding that the City would work out an agreement
allowing neighborhood citizen groups to use space in the building, possibly
rent free. The first vote was 3 for, 3 against and 1 abstaining.
Vann called the members who were absent in an attempt to get more members
present. Dennis arrived shortly thereafter and a second vote on the above
motion carried with 5 for and 3 opposed.
e. Buses for the Handicapped -- Don Schaefer of Johnson County Regional Planning
arrived to discuss transportation for the handicapped. After his presenta-
tion requesting $30,000 for the purchase of two vans to be used for the
handicapped, Bolnick moved and Bonney seconded that even though the
discussion had taken place, the vote should be deferred until after the
Committee discussed agenda items listed before this topic on its priority
list. Motion carried unanimously.
After the remaining priorities were discussed, Hibbs moved and Bonney
seconded that $30,000 be allocated for the acquisition of two buses for
the handicapped and elderly. Motion carried unanimously.
Assets of the proposal included:
(1) Transportation is needed for these two groups.
(2)• The transit grant will not cover capital acquisitions.
f. 61ark IVNei hborhood Center -- Bolnick moved and Stockman seconded that
15,000 be allocated for recreational facilities in the Mark IV/Willow
Creek area. Motion failed with 5 opposed.
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Committee on Community Needs
December 7, 1976
Page 3
3. Dennis asked that Hauer as Chairperson write letters to all those who submitted
proposals stating why they were or were not funded. The Committee was in full
agreement.
4. It was the consensus of the Committee that if appraisals for Happy Hollow are
less than the $50,000 allocated, the excess should be reallocated to Ralston
Creek.
5. Hauer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of
December 1, 1976.
Bolnick suggested that a third rationale be added under item "e. Recycling and
Energy Conservation" to read (3) The City's Comprehensive Plan Work Program
discusses recycling and feasibility studies. This proposal will serve as a
Pilot demonstration program.
Stockman suggested that in item "f. Happy Hollow Park Expansion" a statement
be added that the abstaining vote was cast on the basis of a controversy over
the duel usage of the park for recreation and storm water retention.
Dennis moved and Hall seconded that the minutes be approved as amended. Motion
carried.
6. Bonney moved and Bohlken seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion
carried.
Sandra S. Wilkinson
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MINUTES •
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Brandrup
Vetter Epley, Fountain,
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Flowers, Geshwi ler, Milkman
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• December 9, 1976
Tony Osborn, Department of Community Development was present for a
discussion of the preliminary plat for Sturgis Corner Addition
located at the junction of Highway 6 and Riverside Drive. The Planning
Staff is concerned that the development of Lot 2 of the Addition be
compatible with the river. Following further discussion, Brandrup
* moved and Horton seconded that the Riverfront Commission recommend to
the Planning and Zoning Commission that, regarding the Sturgis
Addition, provision be made for dedication or maintenance of a 100
wide strip of land for g Corner
mint of the f land
public use along the river, and that develop-
merit
of Phase property
lbe done in a means consistent with the recom-
mendationsHorton, Lindberg and Vetter I Of hvotedeayeowithoFountain ar Study. dNeuzil
abstainingBrandrup, Epley,
and Campbell and Thayer absent. Motion carried.
Milkman reported that the Flood Plain Ordinance is being -re -written
due to receipt of new Federal regulations from HUD.
that the
Proposed ordinance should be completed b She indicated
LindbergY January.
announced that the Budget Subcommittee would be meeting on
December 10 at 8:00 a.m. to prepare the Commission's C-1 P.
was a consensus of the Commission that the
funds should also be the There
priorities for the H.C.D.A.
priorities for the C.I.P,
,Milkman reported that Iowa will be getting more Open Space funds in
the next five years. The funds will be on a 50/50 match basis.
Sam Fahr was present, reporting that he had received a letter from
the Chairperson of the Committee on Community Needs thanking
making the presentation for the Riverfront Commission regarding
him for
The Commission's request for funds for that g land
turned down.
Purpose was
* Following discussion, Brandrup moved and Epley seconded that election
will
officers be postponed until
withe January meeting. Unanimous. Lindberg
ll remain Temporary Chairperson through that meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen R. Flowers, Secretary
AV
M I NUTES
•IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECREATION CENTER ROOM B
DECEMBER 8, 1976
MEMBERS PRESENT: BOutel.le, Cilek
Thayer
MEMBER ABSENT: Davis, Sangster
Kelley, Mascher Powell,,Stockman,
STAFF PRESENT: Adams, Flowers, Howell, Lee,,Levin,;Peck, Showalter.
GUESTS: Derek Willard, A. J. Soucek, Marsha Linder, Wayne Begley.,
Gretchen.Harshbarger, Kathryn Gillies, Nancy Seiberling,.
Anne Glenister
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
I. That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends to the City
Council ,that South Hollywood Manor Park be, named Wetherby Park.;,
2. That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends *hat.;the
North Side Neighborhood Association be given a hearing concerning the
purchase,of the Hayek property adjacent to :Happy Ho11ow,Park.,
SUMMARY:OF DISCUSSION
AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN:
• The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission..
on December 8, 1976, with Chairperson.Stockmanmet Regular :Session
pressiding.
/
There were no additions or corrections tothe mi es theNovember 18
meeting andapprovedwere approved as written.
Mascher read the suggestions that the, Park Naming Subcommittee had
received: for naming South Hollywood Hanor Park, indicatg thhea
preference was for either McCollister Par$,or.Netherby inPark. .at She.,
explained that the park was part
that of the McCollister property and
Isaac Wetherby was an early Iowa City,
photographer,andiportrait
painter. Showalter indicated that there .was still.a;possibility-.that
another portion of the McCollister property, which, is a p art, of, the
Showers Estate, would be purchased in the'-futUrG and wOUld.be,closer
to the McCollister house.. Th
would likeere was. a.concensus that; ;t he Commission.
.to ,
.reserve the name McCollister Park..for;,that.portion,in,
the event that it would be purchased by the City. Following discussion,
* Kelley moved and Boutelle seconded that the;Parks-and Recreation.ussi-
mission recommend,to the City Council that South Hollyw'ail.anor Park.:
be named ,Wetherby park. Unanimous... oo
A group of.Camp Fire Girls was present to present a check for $1, 2b
to Chairperson Stockman for the, purpose of.building,a;she]ter at, the.
•Conklin -entrance to Hickory Hill Park. The,money,was rapl,ter y
raffling three quilts and will beputin a,speciaL City account until,
construction of the shelter can begin. . After present.ata on of the check
by Lynette Nerad, Carla Rosenthal, Deena Pagels, Cynthia Shires and
Jeanette Paulson, Stockman reported that the Committee on Community
Needs had recommended an allocation of $4,500 for the construction of
the shelter.
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Wayne Begley was present regarding purchase of the Hayek property. He
reported that he had attended the public meetings of_the Committee on.
Community Needs and that $5b,000 had been allocated'by the Committee '.'
for Happy Hollow Park improvements. He also reported that he had
attended several meetings of the Ralston Creek Coordinating.Committee.,
and was concerned about the possibility of using Happy Hollow -'Park:-
as a water detention area as part of the Ralston Creek Water Storage...,
Plan. He indicated that he and other 'members .of the community were.'.'
not satisfied with the Environmental Review Statement on the project
and would be requesting a full Environmental Impact Statement'. He -`11.
reported that the neighborhood residents who had signed''the'petition
regarding purchase of the Hayek property had still not been able to
get on the City Council agenda and that they would like .the .Parksand
..
Recreation Commission to take a stronger stand onthepurchase and-': -_
the related issues.
Marsha Linder stated that she was present as a member of'the'North'
Side Neighborhood Association and that the Association was in favor
of the purchase of the Hayek property.
Nancy Seiberling; Gretchen Harshbarger, Kay Gillies and Anne'Glenister'
from Project GREEN were present for a discussion of the Washington...._,.
Street Project and the group's project on -Highway 218_`South'..and.Sturg s
Ferry Park. Gretchen Harshbarger indicated that planting could really
be done on Washington Street only in the medians and that the'plantin'g's
would be extremely simple. She reported that Herm Thompson;`the","
landscape architect planning the project, had suggested using bricks
around the larger medians to tie in with'the downtown Washington'
Street design with low evergreens and a few ornamental trees'planted
down the middle. Thompson also suggested use of a low retaining wall
along WashingtonStreet by College Green'Park to help eliminate
problems caused by the existing steep'bank; 'Thayer 'expressed 'thanks
to Project GREEN for their efforts on the Washington Street'Project.''
Nancy Seiberling-reported that Highway 218 South' would 'be'� d linewith`
large trees according to the River'Corridor Study plan by':'Stanley •,!'
Consultants. She indicated that Project GREEN wouldput in the trees'
and do the watering, weeding and all maintenance for "two years. 'The""
group will''also plant trees in Sturgis :Ferry Park'," with the time''
table depending upon how the land at'the landfill park`'develops.'
Stockman reported that the only allocations to date'"that Parks'and
Recreation had received from the Committee on Community' -Needs were "
the funds for the shelter at Hickory Hill"Park and'the`$50`;0001for-- -•
Happy Hollow Park improvements. She indicated that $250,000 had been
allocated for the purchase of the old' Post' Office andthat''the
Riverfront Commission's request for'funds`for land acquisition had '
been turned down'. The Committee's `recommendations'will go'`to the — ` •
City Council at the end of December'and the allocations will become
finalized at the beginning of the year.
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December 8, 1976
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Boutelle reported that Dick Plastino,'Direct=or of Public Works, -and
Ed Brinton, Powers -Willis, will meet with n'eighborhood're'sidents'.`
regarding the Ralston Creek Water Storage Plan and that
still considering Happy Hollow Park the City was
as a water detention area:;.'Kelle
requested that Showalter list any problems lie saw with the Environ -
y`
mental Review Statement. Responding to the concern of the neighborhood
residents voiced by Wayne Begley, Boutelle moved and Kelley seconded
that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend that the North
Side Neighborhood Association be given a hearing concerning the'pur
chase of the Hayek property adjacent to Happy_;Ho11ow..Park .,. Boutelle:,__
Kelley, Mascher and Stockman voted aye with Cilek, Powell;and Thaye n;.;
voting nay. Motion carried. Thayer and Powell expressed concern
that the motion would imply an opinion regarding the Commission's
intent to purchase the Hayek property and there was a concensus that
no opinion should be implied by the motion. Boutelle suggested that
each Commission member read the Environmental Review Statement prior
to the next meeting and Thayer requested that Showalter, Stockman
and Boutelle summarize the report so that the Commission could vote
on any appropriate motions at the next meeting.
Stockman reported that the Parks and Recreation Ordinance passed
. through the City Council and is now official.
The possibility of building an outdoor game room at Willow Creek Park
was discussed (see attached memo from Bob Lee) with Lee indicating
that the Staff was not in favor of the project. Iie indicated that
there were several alternatives that the Staff felt would serve the
residetns of the neighborhood, particularly Mark IV residents, better.
There was discussion of adding on to an existing facility such as a
school and Showalter and the Staff were requested to explore the
Possibilities of cooperation with West high School and the Lutheran
Church in the neighborhood regarding joint facilities.
Powell reported that there had been discussion of swimming facilities
at the last School Board Meeting and that there had been some
criticism of the City for not providing an additional pool. He
indicated that he had pointed out that he felt the City's pools.were
sufficient for the public use and that the schools were the portion
of the public that seem to need an additional pool.
The Park Division Budget was discussed and there was a concensus that
it was acceptable at this time. Thayer suggested the use of government
surplus equipment, etc.
Showalter indicated that he would write a statement regarding Project
GREEN'S relationship with the department to be mailed with the minutes.
•He also reported that a horticulturist would be hired and would start
working March 1. Regarding ice skating, Showalter stated that the
ponds at City Park were open to skating but that the seal at Mercer
Park had cracked preventing skating there this year. Ile reported that
the City will pursue the purchase of the Schlaegel property for addi-
tional park land.
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December 8, 1976
Mascher indicated that letters would be sent to all people who sent
suggestions in regarding the naming of South Hollywood Manor park
and that_a press release would be issued asto the proposed name..
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15;p.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen R. Flowers, Secretary _