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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-30 Bd Comm minutes1 MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION JANUARY 23, 1979 4:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Bolnick, Denniger, Hotka, Stager. STAFF PRESENT: Tinklenberg, RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL The Resources Conservation Commission recommends to the City Council that the Pilot Can Recycling Project be dropped until a cost effective method of picking up the materials is determined. The Resources Conservation Commission requests the City Council's permission to apply for the EPA Financial Assistance for Resource Recovery Project Development funds for FY80. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION ANO FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN Stager moved, Bolnick seconded, to approve the minutes of the November 28, 1978, meeting as read. Approved unanimously. Pilot Can Recvclino Proinrt Denniger stated that he agreed with Plasti'no's assessment that the Pilot Can Recycling Project was not cost effective, which is not to say that it is not cost effective to recycle cans or bottles by some other means. Other Commissioners concurred with that position. Stager moved, Hotka seconded, that the Resources Conservation Commission recommend that the Pilot Can Recycling Project be dropped until a cost effective method of picking up the materials is deter- mined. Approved unanimously. Tinklenberg summarized the EPA program by stating that EPA is offering 75 percent matching grant monies to cities to determine the feasibility of resource recovery approaches. Basically there are two approaches to recycling, and once the consultant recommends either resource recovery or source separation as the most feasible, then project development can take place. To cover the City's 25 percent share of the cost, Tinklenberg stated that he had proposed $7,705 in Level 3 of 3 of General Fund Energy Conservation Program budget, for the consultants fee and for a one quarter time person to handle data acquisition and the application submission. The Commissioners felt that the benefits of the grant program outweigh the burden of paperwork involved in an EPA grant application. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NES 179, MINUTES RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION JANUARY 23, 1979 Page 2 Bolnick moved, Stager seconded, that the Resources Conservation Commission formally request the City Council's permission to apply for the EPA Financial Assistance for Resource Recovery Project Development funds for FY80. Approved unanimously. Discussion: The Commissioners directed that a letter of explanation concerning the program and its benefit to the City is to accompany the request. National Energy Act Flier After discussion the RCC decided that a flier may not be appropriate to explain the National Energy Act. Tinklenberg reported that the ordinance establishing the RCC mandates that the RCC analyze the National Energy Act and make recommendations concerning it to the City Council. The Commissioners requested copies of the Act and asked the staff to attempt to arrange for some students to assist the Commission members in the analysis of the five Acts. It was noted that this may be an appropriate time for a press release reminding people that they can use part of the cost of ! energy conservation measures as a tax deduction. i Other Business i City Purchase of Solar Collector: Tinklenberg reported that the Director of Public Works, Dick Plastino, was willing to consider placing a collector on one of the modular buildings at the Municipal Service Building area. It was suggested that staff contact the Parks and Recreation Department also to see if they are interested. Pilot Solar Demonstration Project: Tinklenberg reported that he has dropped the project for now in the interest of getting other projects done such as the Heat Loss Identification Project and the inventory of municipal buildings. Denniger stated that it should be picked up again as soon as the other projects allow. Library: Tinklenberg reported that the schematic stage is done and that there is a two week review period, to be followed by seven weeks of design development, a one week review, and by nine weeks of work on the contract documents. The Commissioners stated that they wished to review at all review stages and that an offer of assistance should be made to the City Inspectors by the RCC at the time of the City inspection for Code compliance. Schematic stage review will be placed on the agenda for the next RCC meeting. Heat Loss Identification Project: Tinklenberg reported that a one- half time person has been hired and that they have been getting the project going the last several days. Staff Time: Tinklenberg reported that he had prioritized his work by default, due to the simple lack of time to handle all of the MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 1 MINUTES �l RESOURCES CONStRVATION COMMISSION JANUARY 23, 1979 Page 3 projects. Denniger stated that the Energy Management Teams were supposed to take some of the workload. Transit: A Commissioner reported that a newspaper article stated that the buses could not handle any more people at the rush hour. The Commissioners felt that the RCC should look at this sometime. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES I I _ I I I I I� 1 x I I I i I I I i I MINUTES �l RESOURCES CONStRVATION COMMISSION JANUARY 23, 1979 Page 3 projects. Denniger stated that the Energy Management Teams were supposed to take some of the workload. Transit: A Commissioner reported that a newspaper article stated that the buses could not handle any more people at the rush hour. The Commissioners felt that the RCC should look at this sometime. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Roger Tinklenberg 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION INFORMAL MEETING JANUARY 16, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER LAW LIBRARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Jakobsen, Kammermeyer, Vetter, Ogesen, Cain MEMBERS ABSENT: Lehman STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Boothroy S-7829. Public discussion of the preliminary plat of Village Green, Part 10, located southwest and northeast of Village Road extended; 45 -day limitation period: waived, 60 -day limitation period: waived. Discussion; no action. Discussion of the closure of Melrose Court. Discussion of proposal by Commissioner Blum; discussion of Staff's recommendation. Additional information requested: (a) indication by letter of Dick Plastino's recommendation concerning the closure of Melrose Court, (b) letter of recommendation from the Department of Planning and Program Development and the Department of Public Works concerning the closure of Melrose Court, (c) whether Melrose Avenue is centered within the right-of-way, and whether pre -preliminary plans for a "Melrose diagonal" are being prepared by the Public Works Department and if so would the plans be prepared by Thursday night's formal meeting; no action taken. Pre -preliminary LSNRD of American College Testing Program, Inc. Discussion; concensus that a Planned Area Development plan be submitted with the request for LSNRD approval; no action taken. Presentation of plans by Pat Harding for approval of an "innovative parking area design plan" for a proposed development east of First Avenue behind Goodwill Industries. Discussion; no action taken. Adjournment. Prepared by/0 r n Schme ser, Senior Planner MICROFILMED BY JORM MIOROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MORTES ME i MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING F, ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 18, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Cain, Jakobsen, Kammermeyer, Lehman, Ogesen, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Ryan, Schmeiser, Wilkinson RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. S-7829. That the preliminary plat of Village Green, Part 10, be approved subjectto IDEQ's approval of the sewage detention facility. 2. That Melrose Court not be closed. 3. That the City Council accept the concept of a Melrose diagonal connecting Melrose Avenue with Grand Avenue to help solve the traffic congestion and access problems around the westside campus and that they instruct City staff to proceed with proposals for the said Melrose diagonal. 4. That as an interim measure the City proceed with the acquisition of sufficient land to enlarge the intersection of Grand Avenue and Byington Road to allow two turning lanes to the east. S. That the City proceed with the widening of Melrose Avenue to four lanes from Woolf Avenue to South Grand using the north right-of-way for the widening. 6. That a four-way stop be established at the intersection of Melrose Court and Brookland Park Road. 7. That Melrose Avenue from South Grand Avenue to Byington be maintained as two lanes going one way to the east and that if necessary one lane be added for westbound traffic. 8. That turns be prohibited between Greenwood and Melrose Court. 9. That bus stops on Grand Avenue be redesigned so that they do not impede the flow of traffic. 10. That left turns for southbound Byington to eastbound Grand Avenue be prohibited. 11. That the City investigate with the University the demand for a pedestrian signal at the intersection of Woolf Avenue and Melrose Avenue. REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES e Planning and Zoning Commission January 18, 1979 Page 2 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not included on the agenda. No one responded. Blum then called for consideration of the minutes of the meeting of December 21, 1978. They were unanimously approved as circulated. The minutes of January 4, 1979, were then considered. These were also unanimously approved as circulated. 5-7829. Public discussion of the preliminary plat of Village Green, Part 10, located southwest and northeast of Village Road extended; 45 -day limitation period: waived, 60 -day limitation period: waived. Boothroy presented an overlay of the area, stating that there were 62 lots with 62 single family dwellings planned for the area. He further stated that all the deficiencies and discrepancies had been corrected and that the plat should be approved subject to the IDEQ's approval of the sewage detention facility. There being no discussion on this item, Blum called for a vote subject to the IDEQ's approval of the sewage detention facility. Approval was unanimous with all Commissioners voting in favor. Consideration of an innovative parking area design submitted by Pat Harding Con- struction Company. Boothroy stated that this plan had been presented at the informal meeting on Tuesday night. He pointed out that there are more trees planned than are required. Blum called for a vote on this item. Approval was unanimously in favor with all Commissioners voting in favor. Discussion of the closure of Melrose Court. Schmeiser pointed out that the Commissioners had received copies of memos from Dick Gibson of the University of Iowa, Dennis Kraft of the Department of Planning and Program Development, and Dick Plastino of the Department of Public Works as well as copies of the four-way stop survey. He stated that while Mr. Piastino had been out of town his memo of October 13 was being provided to the Commission since his views had not changed. Blum asked if anyone in the audience wished to address this issue. Leo Brachtenbach, 611 Brookland Park Drive, stated that the recent snow has really complicated the problem on Melrose Court. He stated that there is a 4 -inch clearance now and that the street is not wide enough for two normal size cars to pass. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES h10111ES i Planning and Zoning Commission January 18, 1979 Page 3 Kammermeyer stated that he felt that the Commission was dealing with three inter- related items. These items are: (1) the closure of Melrose Court, (2) whether to make any recommendation on a Melrose diagonal, and (3) whether or not to consider any or all of Mr. Blum Is recommendations. Lehman moved, and Kammermeyer seconded, that Melrose Court be closed. Included in the various reasons why Commissioners would vote against closing Melrose Court were: (1) traffic problems in the area should be solved first, (2) there have been no over- whelming reasons for closing it, and (3) the problem should be solved in a more systematic way. Blum called for a vote on closing Melrose Court. The motion failed with all Commissioners voting against the closing. Kammermeyer moved, and Ogesen seconded, that City Council consider developing plans for the implementation of a Melrose diagonal connecting Melrose Avenue and Grand Avenue at the intersection of Riverside Drive and that City Council direct the staff to begin work on this plan as quickly as possible. After some discussion of the concept involved and possible rewording of the motion, Kammermeyer moved and Ogesen seconded withdrawing the motion and making a substitute motion. This withdrawal met with unanimous approval. Kammermeyer moved, and Ogesen seconded, that City Council accept the concept of a Melrose diagonal connecting Melrose Avenue with Grand Avenue to help solve the traffic congestion and access problems around the westside campus and that they instruct City staff to proceed with proposals for the said Melrose diagonal. This JfI motion passed with unanimous approval. I Ogesen suggested that the Commission consider interim solutions to the problems. He then moved, and Cain seconded, that as an interim measure the City proceed with the acquisition of sufficient land to enlarge the intersection of Grand Avenue and Byington Road to allow two turning lanes to the east. Approval of this motion was unanimous with all Commissioners voting in favor. Ogesen moved, and Kammermeyer seconded, that the City proceed with the widening of Melrose Avenue to four lanes from Woolf Avenue to South Grand and if possible that the widening be on the north right-of-way. After some discussion of the width of Melrose Avenue and the sizes of the lanes, Cain moved, and Vetter seconded, an amendment that the widening be done on the north right-of-way. The vote on the amendment was unanimous with all Commissioners voting in favor. Blum called for a vote on the amended motion for the widening of Melrose Avenue to four lanes from Woolf Avenue to South Grand using the north right-of-way for the widening. The motion passed unanimously. Kammermeyer moved, and Jakobsen seconded, that a four-way stop be established at the intersection of Melrose Court and Brookland Park Road. It was pointed out that the Engineering staff is against the four-way stop because of a speed impediment. It was also felt that pedestrians could be involved in accidents when they have learned to trust the stop signs. Jakobsen pointed out that the four-way stop at Court Street and Oakland has been successful. Blum called for a veto on the motion. The motion passed with all Commissioners voting in favor. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES Planning and Zoning Commi-..ion January 18, 1979 Page 4 Cain moved, and Ogesen seconded, that Melrose Avenue from South Grand Avenue to Byington be maintained as two lanes going one way to the east and that if necessary one lane be added for westbound traffic. Motion carried 7-0 with all Commissioners voting in favor. Kammermeyer moved, and Jakobsen seconded, that turns be prohibited between Greenwood and Melrose Court. Comments from Commissioners included: (1) that staff had made the point that there is a significant number of people living in the area that would have to be served by some other road if turns here were prohibited; (2) prohibiting turns in conjunction with the four-way stop would make this particular road a less desirable route; (3) this action would have a difficult impact on George Street; (4) the actions discussed thus far would ease the problems right now, whereas this action might not; and (5) that George Street is a wider street that could handle additional traffic. The motion passed with a 5-2 vote (Lehman and Ogesen voting against approval). Ogesen moved, and Jakobsen seconded, that bus stops on Grand Avenue be redesigned so that they do not impede the flow of traffic. Approval of this action was unanimous with all Commissioners voting in favor. Kammermeyer moved, and Ogesen seconded, that left turns for southbound Byington to eastbound Grand Avenue be prohibited. A discussion of whether three lanes of traffic with one lane being for buses was feasible for Grand or South Grand followed. It was ` the consensus that this would be very hard to enforce. A vote on the motion was 4-3 (with Blum, Kammermeyer, and Cain voting against approval). After a discussion of pedestrian problems that might be caused by widening Melrose Avenue to four lanes, Kammermeyer moved, and Vetter seconded, that the City investigate with the University the demand for a pedestrian signal at the intersection of Woolf Avenue and Melrose Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. Schmeiser asked that the minutes show that the memo containing the recommendation from the group that met to discuss the traffic flow between Melrose Avenue and Riverside Drive did not include a recommendation from Dick Gibson of the University. In fact, it was a recommendation from the City staff. Boothroy indicated to the Commission that a Planned Area Development was not a viable solution for the ACT development since the Commission could not reduce the parking requirements. I There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. � Prepared by ;eri /i(/GI Gicosxi Sandra Wilkinson, PPD Secretary Approved by Q2� JoKd Kammermeyer, PF,Z Secretary MICROEILMEO BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES ..� IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER ROOM B JANUARY 10, 1979 MEMBERS PRESENT: Berry, Boutelle, Hayek, Humbert, McLaughlin, Thayer MEMBERS ABSENT: Crum, Hillman, Ward RIVERFRONT COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Baker, Berry, Boutelle, Fountain, Gilpin, Knight, Vetter STAFF PRESENT: Flowers, Howell, Lee, Milkman, Schmeiser, Showalter GUESTS: Anne Glenister RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: I. That the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends approval of the budgets for the Recreation Division, Park Division, Administration, and CDBG Maintenance. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Gilpin of the Riverfront Commission called a joint meeting of the Riverfront Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission to order on January 10, 1979. . Discussion of the Riverfront Commission and its proposed budget. Gilpin stated that there had been interest in the river corridor since the City's last Comprehensive Plan in 1959 and that the Riverfront Commission had been formed in 1972. He indicated that the Commission is working on getting out of the planning stage and into the implementation stage as far as preservation of the river corridor. Referring to the Riverfront Commission's proposed budget, Gilpin reported that the $2,755 for development of the river corridor overlay had been approved and that the Commission had been allocated $75,000 of the City's block grant funds. He indicated that $25,000 of those funds could possibly be used in conjunction with matching funds to build a Rocky Shore Drive trail. He also discussed the Riverfront Commission's interest in the repair of the boat ramp in City Park and the building of a boat ramp at Napoleon Park. Showalter reported that the cost figure of $28,000 for a ramp at Napoleon Park was based on Conservation Commission plans and that there was a possibility of the Conservation Commission paying half the cost if the City uses Commission plans. He also reported that Napoleon Park would be out of use next summer due to road construction on Sand Road. Boutelle indicated he would like to discuss any proposals for repair of the City Park ramp and construction of a Napoleon Park ramp at a later date. Gilpin indicated that the Riverfront Commission felt that the best use of the block grant funds would be to construct a bike trail through the city. McLaughlin asked how much bike traffic would be anticipated on the trail and Milkman responded that it would be hard to estimate the amount of traffic. 181 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES y Minutes Page 2 January 10, 1979 I 1i i Discussion of designating areas alon(ithe river as historic sites. Bernie Knight of the Riverfront Commission discussed the possibility of designating areas along the river as historic sites for preservation purposes. She pointed out that Sturgis Ferry Park offers a vista to the courthouse and that the Napoleon townsite is located in Napoleon Park. Following further discussion, Showalter indicated that he had no objection to budgeting for a boat ramp in City Park in FY 81 and Boutelle indicated that discussion of the boat ramps would be put on the agenda for the next regular Ij meeting. * It was moved and seconded that the joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Riverfront Commission be adjourned. Unanimous. The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Boutelle. * Hayek moved and Berry seconded that the minutes of the December 6 meeting be iapproved as written. Unanimous. Discussion of the FY 80 budget. The FY 80.budget was discussed with Showalter reporting that the department's budget meeting with the City Council will be held on January 18 at 7:00 p.m. Showalter explained that Level I is approximately 90% of this year's budget and that Level II is approximately an additional 10%. He reported that Levels I and II of the Recreation Division budget had been approved by the City Manager and the Finance Director and that Level I is more than 90% of this year's budget due to an increase in part-time wages to a minimum of $2.90 per hour. He also reported that $11,130 for Aid to Agencies was added to Level I for softball and baseball programs, Mark IV, and the Children's Museum and that commodities and service charges could only be raised 3%. Showatler reported that Levels I and II of the Park Division budget had been approved by the City Manager and Finance Director and that Levels I and II for Administration had been combined. He explained that there was now a budget for Central Downtown Business District Maintenance for the downtown business district and Washington Street. A Maintenance Worker II has been hired and I two to three part-time sunnier people will be hired with Level I approved. * Following discussion, Thayer moved and McLaughlin seconded that the Parks and Recreation Couunission recommend approval of the budgets for the Recreation I Division, Park Division, Administration, and CDBG Maintenance, Unanimous. 5 Discussion of the December, 1978, Leisure Needs Survey. 1 Lee reported that approximately 80 to 90 people had been questioned for the December, 1978, Leisure Needs Survey and that the results had been similar to MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES /\ Minutes Page 3 January 10, 1979 those of the previous four surveys. He indicated that playing or listening to music had replaced swimming in the top three activities and that 97% of the people surveyed were satisfied with the department. Discussion of the FY 80 capital improvements budget. Showalter reported that the meeting with the City Council regarding the FY 80 capital improvements budget is tentatively scheduled for January 29. Tentative approval has been received for FY 80 for $35,000 to build a Mercer Park restroom/concession building and $40,000 to use in conjunction with a possible $40,000 B.O.R. grant for purchase of a park southeast of Willow Creek Park. Tentatively approved expenditures for FY 81 are $120,000 for an addition to the Recreation Center of four handball courts and $30,000 plus a possible $30,000 B.O.R. grant to build four tennis courts at Willow Creek Park. Rep2rt on the skating areas at City and Mercer Parks. iHowell reported that skating has been good at City Park and that there was also ice at leakageMatcer MercerkParkebutdicated that stated that asere longaasbeen some the weatherowasmcoldtthe lot I should stay flooded. Report on the proposed arboretum at Hickory Hill Park. Showalter reported that Dianne Lacina, Park Division horticulturist, was starting plans for an arboretum at Hickory Hill Park off the Conklin Lane entrance. A planning meeting will be held in the near future to discuss objectives for the arboretum. Showalter indicated that the site chosen for the arboretum is an expandable area with exposure on all sides. i Miscellaneous discussion. Hayek commented that she had noticed that a number of smaller parks have no signs identifying them. She suggested that signs be installed in these parks on a smaller scale than the signs in the large parks and there was a concensus of the Commission that this should be done. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, L�4CJ /C_ }�l�tC�C2Q.J Ellen R. Flowers, Secretary MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1I01t1ES MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING APPEALS BOARD DECEMBER 14, 1978 MEMBERS PRESENT: Smithey, Klaus, Graham, Owens MEMBERS ABSENT: Gilpin, Pollock STAFF PRESENT: Kucharzak, Bowlin, Burke, Barnes, Malone, Kelley SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Chairman asked for corrections or additions to minutes of previous meeting. The last paragraph on page two was questioned and Burke said he would check the tape for accuracy. The Board tabled approval of the minutes pending this clarification. All parties in the meeting room introduced themselves, and those ex- pected to testify were sworn in by Mr. Smithey. EVANS CASE - 656 S. GOVERNOR Chairman Smithey disqualified himself. Kucharzak reviewed the back- ground of the case as outlined in the staff report. He presented photos dated June 30, 1978 which represented conditions on the property at the time the violations were observed. Photos taken on December 12, 1978, showing that conditions of violation still exist at the property were also introduced. Ms. Evans said that she plans on using materials in the yard for remodeling. When it will be sold next year the yard will be cleaned up. Lumber has been put on pallets. Graham asked about items on the front porch. Malone said these have been cleaned up. Klaus expressed her concern for safety to local children. Evans said she did not know how long it would take to fix up the house and she was not eligible for City rehabilitation assistance. Kucharzak responded to Graham's questions concerning definition of rubbish and use of the Zoning Code provisions in the Violation Notice. Materials need not be covered with tarpaulins. Ovens asked what had been done since June and Evans detailed that some remodeling has been underway. Graham moved, Owens seconded, that Board uphold the Notice of Violation. The Board upheld the motion unanimously. At this point Smithey suggested that Ms. Evans be in contact with the Housing Inspection office to achieve compliance or if she was so disposed, she might wish to take the matter to an attorney for further court action. i $z MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES 2 McOANIEL CASES - 814 DEWEY STREET Mr. Kucharzak presented the background of the case as presented in the staff report and pointed out a typing error: the date October 21, 1978, was corrected to read October 2, 1978. Kucharzak included the fact that the ceiling height requirement derives from State Code Section 913.23. Trott asked Cobb to testify concerning 810 and 814 Dewey Street. Cobb said she and her husband occupy 814 Dewey and are comfortable with the ceiling height conditions. The Cobbs are both professionals and do not find the ceiling height a threat to their safety or health. Trott spoke to the constitutionality of both cases. He referred to Volume 15 of the Building Line, quoting Housing statistics and ques- tioned the need of the Housing Code. He said the City Council reduced window requirements from 10% to 3%. He referred to the Bill Terry case previously heard by the Board. 814 Dewey is at least 108 years old as far as he can establish, being in place in 1870. Mr. Trott once resided in the property. To change the ceiling height would be prohibitively costly. This would be taking his property without compensation. He referred to the case in New York of Denny vs. City of Mt. Vernon as supporting his case, and also quoted a U.S. Supreme Court (260 NS 233) ruling, and an Iowa Supreme Court case concerning Iowa City. Mr. Trott said the low ceiling conserved heat energy. He said ordinances must be uniformly enforced, so if Terry was not found in violation, Trott should not be found in violation. McDaniel said he appealed because of the age of the house. Kucharzak said the house appears to have been altered since it was built. Smithey clarified that the only item appealed is ceiling height and McDaniel said everything else is being taken care of. Graham commented to some of Trott's statements. Trott said property is owned by himself and his wife, not by Iowa City Housing Inc. Smithey said he did not feel the Terry case need be looked at as a precedent applicable to this case. Kucharzak responded to McDaniel that the staff report says McDaniel operates the house, not that he or the corporation owns it. Kucharzak also quoted 413.23 and said that the City Code does not incorporate a date. McDaniel said the house is managed by himself for Mr. Emil G. Trott. Smithey called for a motion. Graham moved that item N4 of the Notice be upheld. Owens seconded the motion. The motion carried three in favor, one opposed (Klaus). MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MORIES 3 810 DEWEY Kucharzak presented background of the case as contained in the staff report, and requested the Board uphold the notice. Trott clarified that Mr. McDaniel manages the property for Mr. and Mrs. Trott. He said that his arguments concerning the 814 Dewey Street case also applied to 810 Dewey. He also said the Board should consider the Terry case as relevant to this case for the purposes of uniform enforcement. Owens asked whether this section is applied to other properties and Kucharzak responded affirmatively. Kucharzak explained his view of of the Board's functions to Mr. Trott and quoted State Code 413.9. McDaniel questioned 9.30.6.0. Kucharzak said it refers to finished attic areas. Board members complimented Trott on his presentation. Chairman called for a motion. Owen moved, Graham seconded that the Board uphold the cited violation (item #9 of the Notice). Motion carried three in favor, one opposed (Klaus). Meeting took a 5 minute recess. MILLER CASE - 939 DEWEY STREET Mr. Miller was introduced to those present and was sworn in. Mr. Bowlin also joined the group. Mr. Kucharzak presented background of the case as shown in the staff report. I Mr. Miller said the building is an old one and there is no way to alter the ceiling height. Mr. Kucharzak introduced photos of the ceiling in the basement unit. Barnes said she measured the areas at each ceiling i height level. Kucharzak stated that the building was moved to its present site and set on a new foundation. He referred to records kept by Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company. Graham asked Kucharzak about subsequent enforcement procedures. Smithey expressed his concern for Miller's situation. Graham said the apartment looked decent. Chairman called for a motion. Graham moved that item #4 of the Viola- tion Notice be upheld. Owens seconded. Klaus said the Board could reverse the order to get the issue before the City Council. Vote was two in favor, two opposed. Bowlin said the motion failed, and if left at this point, the decision of the Housing Inspector would stand. Kucharzak said the Board is considering a specific case here and might wish to address the City Council separately from the individual merits of this case. Members said they did not wish to change their vote. Chairman concluded that in accord with Bowlin's advice, the effect of the vote is that the order is upheld.. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES I j OTHER BUSINESS Kucharzak said staff is not comfortable in prosecuting ceiling height and that the City Council was advised of this when the Code was under consideration. He encouraged the Board to reopen the issue before the Council. Probable outcomes of today's cases if appealed to court were considered. City Council could challenge the State law. Kucharzak also said that one of the Trott houses had been moved to its present site by Max Yocum. Bowlin referred to 413.9 of the State Code. Board discussed the State Code's antiquated statutes. Klaus said she would like to address the City Council on these matters. The previously heard Brumley appeal was discussed. General discussion concerning the Appeals Board's future action in addressing the problems continued. I Meeting adjourned. i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Summary of Discussion At 10 a.m., President Randy Bezanson welcomed Senator Culver and his staff members and reviewed the plans for the new library and some of our grant application ideas with him. Following a lengthy discussion with the Senator about our library, library technology and the importance of libraries to the health of our society, the Senator released copies of the letter he is sending in support of our application for $77,000 from the fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education for Field Test of Audiovisual Access Modes in Medium-sized Public Libraries." After the meeting with Senator Culver, Bezanson reviewed the status of contract negotiations with Hansen Lind Meyer and asked the Board to extend the deadline on the resolution passed at the December 19 meeting which allows President Bezanson and Vice -President Moore to sign a contract with Hansen Lind Meyer until January 25. It was moved by Hyman, seconded by Farber to do as the President requested. The text of the reso- lution is as follows: Resolved: that the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees authorize Randall Bezanson, President, and Roz Moore, Vice President, to sign on behalf of the Board a contract for architectural services with Hansen Lind Meyer, as long as the terms of the contract are substantially the same as those contained in the draft contract appendc-d hereto, including the following: that the total cost or architectural services provided in the contract, including basic services, interior design, graphics, and cost esti- mation, but excluding other additional services provided as options in the contract, not exceed $202,500.00, net of $5,000.00 payments already made to the architect; that the Board have an option to separately contract for (over) MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES /83 MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 10, 1979 AUDITORIUM 14EMBERS PRESENT: Bartley, Bezanson, Farber, Moore, Ostedgaard, Richerson MEMBERS ABSENT: Kirkman, Newsome STAFF PRESENT: Eggers, Tiffany, Ingersoll, Craig, Carter OTHERS PRESENT: deProsse, Neuhauser, Berlin, Senator Culver and staff, representatives of the press Summary of Discussion At 10 a.m., President Randy Bezanson welcomed Senator Culver and his staff members and reviewed the plans for the new library and some of our grant application ideas with him. Following a lengthy discussion with the Senator about our library, library technology and the importance of libraries to the health of our society, the Senator released copies of the letter he is sending in support of our application for $77,000 from the fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education for Field Test of Audiovisual Access Modes in Medium-sized Public Libraries." After the meeting with Senator Culver, Bezanson reviewed the status of contract negotiations with Hansen Lind Meyer and asked the Board to extend the deadline on the resolution passed at the December 19 meeting which allows President Bezanson and Vice -President Moore to sign a contract with Hansen Lind Meyer until January 25. It was moved by Hyman, seconded by Farber to do as the President requested. The text of the reso- lution is as follows: Resolved: that the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees authorize Randall Bezanson, President, and Roz Moore, Vice President, to sign on behalf of the Board a contract for architectural services with Hansen Lind Meyer, as long as the terms of the contract are substantially the same as those contained in the draft contract appendc-d hereto, including the following: that the total cost or architectural services provided in the contract, including basic services, interior design, graphics, and cost esti- mation, but excluding other additional services provided as options in the contract, not exceed $202,500.00, net of $5,000.00 payments already made to the architect; that the Board have an option to separately contract for (over) MCROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES /83 MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES j SPECIAL MEETING - January 10, 1979 PAGE 2 cost estimating services, with a reduction in total price of not less than $4,000.00. The authority granted herein shall terminate on January 25, 1979., President Bezanson reviewed the few changes made in the con- tract with CL Systems, Inc. before it was signed. All changes were ! made at the request of the library. A copy of the contracts will be sent with the January Board packet with the changes indicated, and will be ratified by the Board at that time. The Budget hearing before the Council has been changed to Thursday, January 18, 8:00 p.m. Board members will be sent a copy of the budget as issued by the City Manager and a cover memo describing the presentation to be made at that time. The arguments will be those developed by the Board when they approved their budget request in November. Bezanson also urged all Board members to read carefully the material on the new open meetings law which will be in the January packet. Because public officials can now be held personally liable for violations of the statute it is impor- tant each member understands the new provisions. The Board will discuss it on the 25th. Meting adjourned, 11:15 a.m. LV/lly Eggs Recorder MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOVIES MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 17, 1979 -- 4:00 P.M. RECREATION CENTER MEETING ROOM "A" MEMBERS PRESENT: Sinek, Summorwill, Seiberling, Lilly, Wockenfuss, Haupert MEMBERS ABSENT: Lafore, Wegman, Gutheinz, Alexander STAFF PRESENT: Keating, Wilkinson .SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: 1. Action on the minutes of the meeting of December 13, 1978, was deferred in view of the fact that the minutes were never received by the Committee members. These i minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting. 2. Norman Bailey, the developer of Parcel 82-16, was present to discuss the redesign of his building. He explained that the first design had come in way over budget and that he has had the building redesigned stated that he had taken away some of tthings gthat�had uch sadded rglamour tothefirst design and that it was not as dramatic or interesting. Mr. Waverly I Ormond, architect for Mr. Baile presented drawings of the redesigned Lucas Building. The building will be two floors with a basement under half of the building. This basement section will provide storage space, space for the boiler and space for the sprinkler equipment. The first floor will be retail space while the second floor will be office space. He explained that this i design takes the building back to the property line. The materials that will probably be used include: (a) brick similar to that used in Plaza Centre I, (b) bronze metal roof similar to that of llawkeye Bank, (c) bronze glass and window I framing, and (d) a metal center section. The building will be about six feet shorter than the College Block Building. Regarding the mechanical systems, Mr. Ormond stated that the hot water boiler will be located in the basement, thermostats will be located under each window, and the air conditioning units will be located on the roof. In answer to a question regarding the lighting, Mr. Ormond stated that some lighting might be placed in the overhang of the building but that no definite plans for exterior lighting had been made since there will be lighting in the plaza area. Several members of the Committee expressed concern about the proportions of the second floor windows and the first floor windows. It was also suggested that the horizontal accents be cut down and the vertical accents be emphasized. After a lengthy discussion about these concerns, the Committee asked Mr. Bailey to consider the window proportions and design before bringing the plans back to the Committee for action. They also suggested that he try to make some definite decisions regarding the building materials to be used. 3. Keating presented the design plans for the signage work planned for the exterior of the Deadwood Tavern building, specifically the sign planned for BJ Records. He explained that the sign would be similar to the one used at O'Brien's on Iowa Avenue. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. %7{�%rit'i�e. lir!�l!//`r';r_•.r.c J an ra i inson, Secretary /Sy MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 14011JES