Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-13 Bd Comm minutesMINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS FEBRUARY 1,1979 -- 12:00 NOON RECREATION CENTER MEETING ROOM "A" MEMBERS PRESENT: Swishor,Clark, Hall, Patrick, Horton, Ward, McCormick MEMBERS ABSENT: Amidon, Braverman, Casserly, Carter, Pecina, Tadlock, Owens STAFF PRESENT: Vann, Milkman SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Chairperson George Swisher called the meeting to order and asked for comments on the minutes of CCN meetings held December 6, 1978 and January 3, 1979. Swisher questioned whether proceeds from the sale of Urban Renewal land had infact been rebudgeted for CDBG projects. Vann stated that this was so and was mandated by HUD. Hall moved and Horton seconded approval of both sets of minutes. Unanimous. 5TH YEAR APPLICATION: Milkman presented the 5th year CDBG application indicating that members should read it at their leisure prior to the Public Hearing on February 6, 1979. Comments should be made to the City Council at that time. Milkman explained that CCN's initial recommendations for projects to be funded included FY79 carryover funds as well as FY80 grant funds. The present appli- cation includeson,e project (Ralston Creek) which although discussed at length was not originally recommended for funding. The project was added when $264,000 expected from the sale of the hotel site (Urban Renewal land) was added to the $671,000 entitlement funds. This was done because the Planning and Administration budget exceeded the 20% of the total (671,000) permitted by HUD. In order to fund all approved projects and have the administrative capability to monitor, implement, and closeout all projects by July 1980, it was decided to include the hotel site land sale proceeds at this time rather than with a June or July budget amendment. Milkman also explained that the forms and format for the Sth year application had been redesigned by HUD with a new section including a Community Profile, Community Development and Housing Needs, and a Comprehensive Strategy for addressing these needs, added. She pointed out that the project summaries starting on page 42 included no new projects for the final year. Vann distributed budget sheets showing how all funds available between January 1, 1979 and June 30, 1980 had been allocated. Two programs, a shelter for Victims of Spouse Abuse House and Riverfront Improvements were approved for funding by the City Council from funds rebudgeted for the 4th program year. Ward questioned whether the inclusion of Urban Renewal was a new project item. Vann explained that this project was previously included with the General Administation budget. Swisher urged CCN members to read the application carefully and make comments at the February 6th Public Hearing. 27-S MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES rmlaEs MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS FEBRUARY 1, 1979 -_ 12:00 NOON PAGE 2 PERFORMANCE RECORD Milkman presented the Performance Record as the cumulative report covering 3� years of progress on CDBG funded projects. She noted that page 1 B 2 detailed all funds expended and obligated, Vann distributed copies of the 5th year budget summary. Milkman stated that the Citizen Participation section of the Performance Record differs from the previous years. HUD now wants citizen's letters and written comments included as well as details of concerns and critisms voiced and responses to them. Swisher suggested that CCN members try to get written comments from neighbors, citizens and program participants rather than verbal statements, in order to have a more complete written record next year. After Council's review this week the Performance Record will be sent to HUD for review prior to their receiving the 5th year application. The application will be sent to A-95 agencies for comment and on to HUD around April 1st. SMALL CITIES PRE -APPLICATION Vann briefly reviewed the Small Cities Comprehensive Grant Pre -application. She explained the expansion of the project area to include the area adjacent to the creek north of the railroad tracks to Burlington Street. Regions of channel improvements, property acquisition and fill were pointed out on the map. Vann explained land how improvements south of the tracks would then permit consumptive commercial uses consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. She pointed out that north of the tracks flooding would also be reduced by creek channel improvements.. Acquisition of some land in this area will allow for relocation housing either by actually moving houses or constructing federally assisted housing. In addition housing rehabilitation will be possible in areas previously subject to flooding. Vann said that the pre -application had been submitted and the City should hear in April whether it would be asked to submit a full application. The City Council is anxious to have a neighborhood organization in this lower Ralston Creek Improvement area. Swisher said that he hoped Council would appoint a Person from the area to one of the vacancies on CCN and that CCN would make an effort es meet with area residents in their neighborhood. Hall suggested that all residents of the area be sent a map and details of the proposals to- gether with information on eligibility for relocation assistance. He suggested that renters usually were not aware that they were also eligible for financial assistance. Council had also suggested that the citizens and residents come up with some innovative proposals for solving the problems and improving the area. CCN MEMDERS REPORTS ON CDBG PROJECTS 1. Neighborhood Site Improvements: McCormick reported that this project was currently in a "holding pattern" due to weather and lack of staff. In February and March more staff will be available to work on this and other neighborhood projects. Sue Sheets is currently looking into the tree Planting project for neighborhoods. McCormick said that the following improvements had been MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES nORIES MINUTf:S COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS FEBRUARY 1, 1979 -- 12:00 NOON PAGE 3 approved for the northside: 1. Paving the alley behind Zion Lutheran Church with the church paving its parking lot at the same time. 2. Sidewalk repair, with a budget to assist those house owners unable to meet their assessments. 3. Bus shelters, and benches. 4. Funds for a stop light at Church and Dodge Streets were being sought., from other sources. 2. Senior Center: Mary Ellen Clark reported that the architectural space requirements were currently being rewritten. The project has been held up because of problems with the Ecumenical Housing project. The Council of Elders is sending out a survey to get information on what furnishings, equipment, and programs the elderly would like to see in the Center. Completion of the Center is planned for spring 1980. A Senior Center Director will be hired this May (1979). Hall asked whether the Center would be open all the time because with current programs at the Recreation Center the elderly frequently had to wait out in the lobby before programs start. Vann said the hours had not yet been set, but she assumed the Center would be available most of the time. Ward added that the Senior Center would not have the supervisory problems at the Recreation Center,where vandalism was a factor. Horton pointed out that the main problem holding up progress on the Ecumenical Housing project was the necessity of acquiring air rights over the Knights of Columbus building at a cost of $50,000. 3. Ralston Creek: Jim Hall reported that Ed Brinten of Shoemaker Haaland Consulting Engineers had informed him that the Watershed Management Plan was essentially complete, and the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee will have a chance to review it before a Pbblic Hearing is held this spring. Work on the south branch dam will proceed this summer, and the environmental review record for the north branch has been approved and a consultant hired to draw up detailed engineering design plans, OTHER BUSINESS: Horton was assigned to monitor the Riverfront Improvement project, and Ward to monitor the outstanding Park Improvement projects. Hall stated that Roxanne Haldeman had resigned as Chairperson of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee and asked people to let him know the name of any- one who might be willing to serve. Ron Johnson's name was suggested as a former member of the Committee living in the lower Ralston Creek area. Members requested reports on the Energy Conservation, and new Housing Rehabilitation programs at the next meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. p Marianne Milkman Planner/Program Analyst MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES rioinrs MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING $ ZONING COMMISSION INFORMAL MEETING .JANUARY 29, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Jakobsen, Vetter, Kammermeyer, Cain MEMBERS ABSENT: Lehman, Ogesen STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Boothroy Z-7901. Public discussion of an application submitted by American College Testing Program, Inc., to rezone a 12 -acre tract of land from a CO Zone (Commercial Office) to an ORP Zone (Office, Research Park), located northwest of Highway 1, south of Interstate 80 and westerly of Howard Johnson's; 45 -day limitation period: 3/7/79. Discussion of amending the Comprehensive Plan from Office Commercial to Research Park for an area located northwest of Highway 1, south of Interstate 80, and westerly of [toward .Johnson's. S-7901. Public discussion of a preliminary and final Large Scale Non -Residential FI—an of ACT testing processing facility, located northwest of Highway 1, south of Interstate 80, and westerly of Howard Johnson's; 45 -day limitation period: 2/21/79. Boothroy explained that commercial developments, except in combination with residential uses, are not permitted in a Planned Area Development Plan and that the applicant has opted to request several variances from the Board of Adjustment. Commission discussed the many alternatives for securing approval of their proposThe ed facility indicating that perhaps the simplest solution would be if the Board of Adjustment granted a variance to reduce the amount of required parking spaces. The Commission resolved that : (1) if a variance to reduce the parking were granted, amending the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning the area to ORP were redundant and the Commission would only have to review the Large Scale Development Plan for the proposed facility or (2) if the parking variance were not granted, the Commission would hold a special meeting on February 19 (the night previous to a public hearing scheduled before the City Council on the matter) to take action on the proposal. No formal action was taken. S-7902. Public disucssion of Windshire, an amended preliminary Large Scale Residential Development plan of Westwinds, located south of Melrose Avenue and cast Of West High School; 45 -day limitation period: 2/26/79. The Commission reviewed the Proposed plans for development of Lots 3 and 4 of Westwinds Addition. The Commission requested that the Staff bring the previous plans Of Westwinds to the formal Commission meeting and that they receive the previous staff report. No formal action was taken. The Staff indicated that they were just informed of a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to delete the fee schedule for signs and that this item would be placed on the formal agenda for consideration. o Prepared by,^ �+ D al S meiser, Senior Planner z7y MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DLS 14011JES MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING $ ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 1, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Cain, Jakobsen, Lehman, Ogesen, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: Kammermeyer STAFF PRESENT: Boothroy, Schmeiser, Wilkinson RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the requirements for sign permit fees be deleted from the Zoning Ordinance and that these fees be established by resolution of the City Council. 2. S-7902. That the amended preliminary Large Scale Residential Development plan oT 'Westwinds be approved. REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: None i SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION TAKEN: Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any i item not included on the agenda. No one responded. Blum then called for consideration of the minutes of the meetings of January 16 (informal meeting) and January 18, 1979. Ogesen moved, and Cain seconded, that the minutes of January 18 be amended as follows: (1) The recommendations (numbers 4-11) be amended as follows: 114. That as an interim measure, the following items be adopted regarding the Melrose Avenue area: a. That 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. b. 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. c. That a four-way stop be established at the intersection of Melrose Court and Brookland Park Road. d. That Melrose Avenue from South Grand Avenue to Byington be maintained as two lanes going to the east and that if necessary one lane be added for westbound traffic. c. That turns be prohibited between Greenwood and Melrose Court. .27y MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401fiES Planning and Zoning Commission February 1, 1979 Page 2 f, That bus stops on Grand Avenue be redesigned so that they do not impede the flow of traffic. g. That left turns for southbound Byington to eastbound Grand Avenue be prohibited. h. That the City investigate with the University the demand for a pedestrian signal at the intersection of Woolf Avenue and Melrose Avenue." (2) That the motion beginning at the top of page 4 be changed to read: "...that Melrose Avenue from South Grand Avenue to Byington be maintained as two lanes going to the east and that if necessary one lane be added for westbound traffic." The minutes of the informal meeting of January 16 were approved as circulated, and the minutes of the January 18 meeting were unanimously approved as amended. Consideration of amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting the requirements for permit fees from the Zoning Ordinance and having them established by resolution of the City Council. Cain moved, and Lehman seconded, that the requirements for permit fees be deleted from the Zoning Ordinance and that these fees be established by resolution of the City Council. During the discussion that followed, Schmeiser pointed out that all fees with the exception of the sign fees had already been deleted and were now established by resolution of the City Council. Jakobsen then moved, and Cain seconded, to amend the motion to read: "that the requirements for sign permit fees be deleted from the Zoning Ordinance and that these fees be established by resolution of the City Council." Motion carried unanimously. S-7902. Public discussion of Windshire, an amended preliminary Large Scale Residential Development Plan of Westwinds, located south of Melrose Avenue and east of West High School; 45 -day limitation period: 2/26/79. Boothroy distributed copies of the final LSRD plan as previously approved by Planning and Zoning. Schmeiser pointed out that the assessment waivers are still applicable and that the legal papers are still valid. Jakobsen asked that the minutes show that the turning lane was discussed. Blum called for a vote on the approval of the amended preliminary Large Scale Residential Development Plan of Westwinds. Approval was unanimous. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIREs 1 Planning and Zoning Comm. Sion February 1, 1979 Page 3 Election of Officers. Blum opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson. Ogesen moved, and Jakobsen seconded, that Mr. Blum be reelected to serve as Chairperson. The vote was unanimous. The floor was opened for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Cain moved, and Lehman seconded, that Mrs. Jakobsen be reelected to serve as Vice Chairperson. The vote was unanimous. The floor was opened for nominations for Secretary. Lehman nominated Dr. Kammermeyer and Ogesen nominated Mr. Lehman. The vote was 5-1 for Mr. Lehman. Schmeiser updated the progress on the new zoning ordinance, stating that he had finished the parking space requirements section. A short discussion regarding parking regulations and parking space size followed. I There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Prepared byix�tsti Sandrailkinson, PPD Sec - Approved— jErnest Lehman, F,Z cretary MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES COUNCIL OF ELDERS MEETING JANUARY 10, 1979 The meeting was called to order at 1:35 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without discussion. Cora Pollock, President, led the group in a discussion of the various articles of the Standing Rules of the Council of Elders. Article II - The role of the service providers in the Council of Elders was discussed at length. Chick Forwald feels that providers should have definite representation, Leo Cain feels that people should be representing themselves. Lee Poynter brought up the Advisory Council on Nutrition, feeling that in this field, this Council is fulfilling the role of the Council of Elders. It was thought that a liaison person between the Advisory Council and the Council of Elders would be the best solution. The representation of viewpoints from other towns wihin the County was discussed. Cora Pollock felt that the representation that was achieved in the voting for the Older American's Legislature was ideal for the needs of the Council of Elders and should be imitated in selecting the members of the Council of Elders. Agnes Kuhn brought out the fact that this representation was possible because the voting was done at many locations over a period of several hours. Don Schaefer stated that Lone Tree might not be interested in participating, since thay are hoping to have a Center of their own. The question of how long the present Council of Elders organization will exist was brought up by Chick Forwald. Bette Meisel stated that no rules have been made about the present organization, and that this is thr_ urgency in approving the Standing Rules. Article II was voted on and approved. Article III - In the description of the membership, care should be taken that the elderly be made members because they tend to feel left out if represented by younger people. Rachel Dennis felt that the elderly should have a voting majority on critical issues. It was decided that elderly would be defined as persons 55 years old or older, with no reference to retirement, The sixteen members of the Council of Elders will be elderly who will vote on service providers invited to participate, who will then be ex -officio members of the Council of Elders. The problem of whether each of the Council of Elders members should represent organized groups or only themselves was discussed. The original CoE was organized with persons representing groups, and then invitations to individuals were made. Someone wondered if the IJ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS-DEs MOIRES 2 7S Council of El' -s January 10, 1,.9 Page 2 representatives of groups discussed the CoE issues with their concerned groups. Chick Forwald felt that in electing persons that are not affiliated with a group, there might be persons with very unique concerns that would push only their own interests; responsible members probably would come from persons belonging to groups because of general concern. Cora Pollock stated that she would like as wide a representation as possible for the membership of the CoE. Article III was voted on and approved. Article IV - Don Schaefer suggested that a set date for the meetings might be difficult to change, but the group decided that it would be easy enough to change. The article was voted on and approved. Article V - Chick Forwald asked that shall be changed to will in the wording of Section 1. This was the only discussion of this article; it was then voted and approved. Article VI - The members of the CoE should elect the nominating committee rather than the president. Section 7 - Election of members (omit officers) will occur May. Members will elect officers. This article voted on and approved with these chages. Article VII - Different sections were discussed, but not changed. Voted on and approved. Article VIII - Under Section 2, Chick Forwald suggested publicizing the election in March to give everyone one month to suggest names for nomination. Section 4 - Nomination will be accepted until the April meeting; mark out May meeting. Section 6 - Change to persons 55 years and older. Section 9 - Change the word filed to filled. Article voted on and approved. The meeting considered briefly the mechanism for ;lection of a Director of the Senior Center. Bette Meisel stated that Mr. Berlin would appreciate help in the selection of the Director, and that the CoE needs to decide what steps should be taken to insure the group's input in this decision. Mr. Carlton made a motion that Better Meisel write a letter to Mr. Berlin on behalf of the CoE expressing a desire that the CoE be a part of the final selection of a Director. The motion was voted on and passed. Bette Meisel explained a survey on the allocations of Title III funds which needs to be conducted before the next CoE meeting. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES Council of E:�•s January 10, 19/9 Page 3 The meeting was adjourned around 3:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Walz, Acting Secretary MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 24, 1979 -- 4:00 P.M. RECREATION CENTER MEETING ROOM "A" MEMBERS PRESENT: Summerwill, Lilly, Alexander, Ilaupert, Wockenfuss MEMBERS ABSENT: Lafore, Seiberling, Sinek, Wegman, Gutheinz STAFF PRESENT: Gloves, Conklin SUMMARY OF bISCUSSION: Chairperson Lilly brought the meeting to order. Chairp plans for the new Chuck Engberg, (Hansen, Lind, Meyer) presented the preliminary Library. The building will be a two story structure containing 47,000 gross square feet located at Linn and College Streets. The architects allowed the stepping the front of the structure building to conform with the building site by PP suggested to be used to resemble like the planters in the area. A red -brown brick was them. Plaza walkway will e extended to the Materials from the City floor of the entrances the proposed hotel. bThe windows will be tinted glass with brick outlining the remainder will be carpeted. Inside informatthe ion and the ry lobby of the Library dis la case, reading rooms, children area, will be, meeting rooms, P Y center, study rooms, dark room, tape preview stations, staff areas (second floor), storage areas, and space for cable television production. Alexander asked if the exterior lighting would rely on City Plaza. Gloves said the would consist of 11 foot fixtures toecontinated sehpght pattern for exterior lighting ales would be rep the Library and large 16 inch lights on 14 foot poles be discouraged because lighting at Linn Street. However, bollard lighting so artificial lighting would be limited during day - Library vandalism. Display lights from the hotel will create brighter ighting. e Library will have a skylight bs used for future expansion, Brick planters time. The second floor may On Linn Street, wooden tops will be placed around the outside of the rary. angle parking may be allowed, the stalls closest to thhee front door will ep for suggested to open the handicapped Sugg and the elderly. Also on Linn Street there will be a book depository for book return after hours. The Design Review Committee children's area so the children would not feel so shut off from the rest of the Library.would A question was raised if the Library was expanded on the second floor, expansion cover the skylight. Engberg said further expansion would not close Lilly asked Engberg to approximately guess on a timeyears the ansion the Skylight,ossibl twenty y and if a third floor would expandedbutaHthird dfloor wouldnotbe built, the Library would need to be exp Library would use branch Libraries instead. ey that is Lilly asked if the Library could be built with the aitucould bent of constructed with available. Engberg said the architects were hoping the money allocated. He commented that the firm has researched other Libraries that are similar and have come close to this budget cost wise. Engberg igns were going to be placed on the build Summerwill asked if sthere would answered saying the signs had not yet been discussed but possibly 276 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 24, 1979 -- 4:00 P.M. PAGE 2 be two signs: above the entrances. Alexander was concerned that the main entrance from the City Plaza would resemble a tunnel. Engberg assured the Committee the entrance was 28 feet wide and would not have a tunnel effect. Engberg said the architects had discussed installing large windows in the main meeting room, but the Committee felt this would create too much light to show films, etc. in the room. Summerwill asked Lolly Eggers, Librarian, if the Library Board was pleased with the preliminary plans, and Eggers said they were. The Committee, by motion, thanked Engberg and Eggers for presenting the schematic design for the new Library to them. The minutes for December 13 were unanimously approved. Lilly asked to discuss Item 1B on the Council agenda concerning North Bay Construc- tion's plans. The Committee was concerned that the structure would be out of proportion with the surrounding buildings. Glaves explained the procedure of the Urban Renewal land sale. He said Bailey had submitted an offer stating he preferred to build a three story building but reserved the right to build a two story building if three stories were not feasible. The Committee was also not pleased with the design of the proposed building and felt'Bailey may not make adequate changes for the Committee's approval. The Committee felt they did not express their ideas clearly enough to Mr. Bailey. After con- siderable discussion the Committee agreed Glaves should contact Mr. Bailey and inform him what the Committee's primary objectives were. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. I Julie Conklin, Senior Clerk Typist FIICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOItt[S 1 y MINUTES OF SPECIAL HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1979 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 3:37 P.M. BY VICE CHAIRPERSON, JON GRAHAM. MEMBERS PRESENT: GRAHAM, KLAUS, HILLSTROM, GIBLIN, WENS, POLLOCK STAFF PRESENT: BURKE, KUCIIWAK, SEYDEL, FLINN, SHEETS I. Minutes of Subcommittee meeting January 10, 1979 were approved as mailed on a motion by Klaus, seconded by Oaens, 6/0. Minutes of Housing Commission Special Meeting held January 10, 1979, were approved 6/0 on motion by Owens, seconded by Klaus. II. Housing Assistance Plan - Sheets Sheets distributed copies of performance report to members present. Sheets explained the charts of the Housing Assistance Plan as mailed to the Commission members, data base utilized, three year goals and anticipated requests. Following discussion, Klaus moved and Giblin seconded that the Housing Comnission recommend to the City Council that they accept the three year goals of the Housing Assistance Plan as presented. Approved unanimously. Letter regarding goals of Housing Commission - Sheets a. Housing Information Pamphlet - Discussion revealed Pollock and Smithey had served on subcommittee previously delegated the task of developing such a pamphlet. Discussion revealed that purpose and need is unclear, but it was the concensus of the Commission Members present that the subcommittee should be reactivated to review the needs. It was moved by Pollock and seconded by Klaus that the Chairman be authorized to appoint a subcm mittee to investigate the needs and report to the Commission at the next meeting its recommendations. Motion approved 6/0/ Subcommittee appointed by Graham to include Smithey, Pollock and Hillstrom. b. Revision of Housing Occupancy and Maintenance Code - Letter from Housing Board of Appeals to City Council - Inquiry was made regarding response to that letter. Commission was ad- vised that since it was the desire of the Comnission to have the letter sent directly to Council Members hone rather than going in the packet, the item did not appear on the Agenda for discussion. Follow-up was advised. C. Education 1. 235 Program inappropriate - contractors and home builders non interested. 2. Report from State Housing Finance Authority - recommended Fredine Branson be invited to speak. Z77 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101NE5 2- 1-25-79 3. Invite representatives of Old Capitol Associates and Ecumenical Housing Corporation to provide status re- ports of their projects. III. Rehabilitation Task Force - Quasi Minutes written by Graham and mailed to Commission Members discussed. Opinion expressed that older persons concerned with total disruption of life style as required by previous program. Kucharzak advised that draft for administrative manual is being prepared and would like meeting date set for discussion of draft. Hopes to have program in opera- tion by March 1, 1979. IV. Housing Appeals cases - backlog of Appeals cases awaiting legal action discussed by Kucharzak and Burke. Commission was advised that Legal Department is currently understaffed and unable to handle these cases at this time; however, federal monies are available that could be utilized to hire outside help to prose- cute . Moved by Pollock, seconded by Owens that a letter be written to City Attorney, John Hayek, with copies to City Manager and Council Members (through Council Packets) that it is the recommendation of the Commission that action be taken on the Musing cases according to the recommendations of Kucharzak. Carried 6/0. V. Amendment to Code re Checklist - Concern expressed that mandating Checklist completely exceeds bounds of Minimum Housing Code stan- dards of "safe, decent and sanitary". Further concern was expressed that Council would change a proposed ordinance and proceed with re- quired readings over the written objections of its citizens' com- mission without consulting said commission. Following discussion Of position, Hillstrom moved that Commission recommend to City Council that this amendment be adopted. Motion died for lack of a second. Owens expressed opinion that Checklist belongs in Model Lease. Klaus moved, Cora seconded, that Housing Commission not recommend the Ordinance as Amended and recommend that this be put in the Model Lease. Graham expressed concern that it should not be Part of Minimum Housing Code. Pollock indicated it would be ad- visable to have a Checklist, but that it should not be part of the Code. Motion carried 5/1 with Hillstrom dissenting. VI. HUD Allocation for caning year - Seydel presented staff recamnenda- tions for 50 units Section 6 Existing Regular, 30 units Traditional Public Housing - New, and 10 units Traditional Public Housing - Rehab. Moved by Klaus that eomnission accept recommendations of staff for Musing requests and that Commission recommends that City Council approve said requests. Second by Hillstrom. Motion carried 4/1 Graham dissenting. Cora moved recommendation to City Council that Resolution and Applica- tion for 50 units of Section B Fiousi u; be adopted. Seconded by Elmer. Approved 5/0. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES rmtNES 3- 1-25-79 Discussion regarding February Meeting. Concensus that sufficient matters remain to be discussed that need exists for February meeting. V1. Moved by Giblin, seconded by Pollock that meeting adjourn. Motion carried 5/0. Meeting adjourned 5:45 p.m. APPFZM): Jon itivl 02 71 Telq�orary Chairperson MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MORIES