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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-20 Bd Comm minutesMINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS MARCH 7, 1979 -- 12:00 NOON RECREATION CENTER ROOM "A" MEMBERS PRESENT: Swisher, Clark, flail, Patrick, Horton, Ward, McCormick, Amidon, Braverman, Casserly, Carter, Pecina, Owens MEMBERS ABSENT: Tadlock STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Conklin, Tinklenberg, Martzahn, Wiese SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Chairperson Swisher brought the meeting to order. It was noted that the date February I, 1979 should be changed to January 31, 1979. The minutes were unanimously approved as written. HEAT LOSS IDENTIFICATION -- Roger Tinklenberg Roger Tinklenberg, Energy Coordinator, presented a slideshow and the Hughes Probeye camera. Tinklenberg explained how pictures of houses are taken with the camera to identify regions of heat loss. A photograph of an area of a house is mailed to iowners accompanied by a letter explaining the Heat Loss Identification process. In the 403 area, the service if free to single family and duplex dwellings. Mulit- family (apartments) are charged a fee of $5.00. If an owner living outside the 403 program area requests the service a fee of $7.00 is required for a single family and duplex dwellings and $1.00 per square foot for commercial businesses. Pecina asked how repairs for energy conservation are recommended to owners. i Tinklenberg said copies of two fliers which show how to use and install materials for proper insulation are given to owners. At present problems with personnel are holding up progress. Tinklenberg said hopefully by the end of this week a person will be hired to operate the Hughes Probeye. Swisher inquired about the number of requests for complete heat loss surveys from owners Tinklenberg had received. Tinklenberg reported that photographs had not yet been sent out to owners in the 403 area, but he was acting on requests from other owners. At this time 195 houses have been photographed. The Committee thanked Tinklenberg for his presentation. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE: Milkman and Swisher attended a conference on Citizen Participation in Kansas City, Kansas. Milkman explained the object of the meeting was to monitor the use of federal funds through citizen participation. Milkman suggested that the members of CCN should familarize themselves with HUD regulations, since HUD can not monitor all the programs. HUD will look at citizen comments more critically to ensure funds are being allocated properly. Swisher asked the Committee to write down comments from citizens regarding complaints or approval of ongoing Block Grant projects. The Committee was asked to monitor the programs closely to see if projects were getting accomplished. Swii6hor said he would like to see CCN members solicit citizen comments and become more actively involved with the programs. Milkman recommended sy3 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES N MINUTES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS MARCH 7, 1979 -- 12:00 NOON PAGE 2 members read "Citizen Involvement in Community Development," a pamphlet received at the conference. Swisher explained that if Iowa City's population goes over 50,000 in the 1980 census, the City would automatically become an entitlement area and would receive regular Community Development funds. ! SENIOR CENTER: Ben Wiese, a practicum student working on the Senior Center, presented a slide show entitled, "The Bridge," regarding Senior Centcrs. A question was raised as to the status of the air rights problem with the Ecumenical Housing. Milkman said the number of units will be reduced and the orientation I of the building changed. Air rights over the Knights of Columbus building will I no longer be needed. CDBG PROGRAMS: s Nelson Adult Center -- Patrick j Patrick was informed by Betsy Riesz of the Johnson County Association for Retarded Citizens that staff is currently working on the environmental review and negotiating for purchase of the old Drug Pair building. CDBG funds and proceeds from the sale of a building previously owned by JCARC would be the downpayment on a loan for the structure, while rent from Systems Unlimited would cover the loan payments. Riesz suggested members of CCN should visit the facilities at Townerest. Parks and Recreation Improvements -- Ward 'rhe Conklin shelter should be completed by late summer or fall. Physical fitness equipment for Wetherby and Willow Creek parks have arrived and installation should begin as soon as weather permits. Senior Center -- Clark Furniture selection has begun so bids can be let by the end of March. Schematic design plans should be ready for review in April. Carter asked when the Senior Center would open. Milkman said probable opening is scheduled for May 1980. OTHER BUSINESS: Eve Casserly volunteered for monitoring the Spouse Abuse program. The report on (lousing Rehabilitation was deferred until the April meeting since City Council and the Housing Commission had not yet reviewed the program. The Committee requested more information on the program soon. Also at the April meeting the City will know if a Small Cities full application is requested by HUD. Swisher suggested scheduling a meeting in the Armory Neighborhood area to walk MICROFILMED BY �1 JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES MINUTES COMMITTEE ON CW&INTTY NISIiDS MARCH 7, 1979 -- PAGE 3 12:00 NOON ' Ralston Creek and to show the members the problems there. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. i Julie Gonkiin, Senior Clerk Typist I 1 I I y Mi CROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1101tIES t�- v MINUTES RIVERFRONT COMMISSION MARCH 7, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Gilpin, Knight, Baker, Fountain, Fahr, Kroeze, Neuzil MEMBERS ABSENT: Vetter, Berry, Boutellc STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Conklin, Irving GUES'T'S: Tim Dorr, Iowa Conservation Commission; Don McDonald, University Of Iowa --Environment Engineering; Don Dolezal, Dr. William Spector, Kay Gilles, Project GREEN SUM14ARY OF DISCUSSION i Chairperson Gilpin brought the meeting to order. Knight requested the minutes of February 7, 1979 on page two, paragraph one under DISCUSSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEE'T'INGS ON THE FY80 BUDGET sentence two be changed to read using the shrubs from the Clinton Street containers in this areaeghm�a were unanimously approved as corrected. " The nute 1 j IOWA RIVER WATER QUALITY i Donald McDonald, representing the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research at the University of Iowa made a presentation entitled, "Iowa River Water Quality." McDonald said water samples are taken once a week from the river to check the water for pollution levels. Ile mentioned the main cause of pollution in the river was the run off from agricultural land, not the industries in the City. In the spring, the water quality is poor because the snow melts and creates run off from the land. In summer, the low flowing months, the water is of the best quality. 'there are five major constituents causing pollution: nutrients, pesticides, silt producing turbidity, bacteria, and organic matter. Pesticides, many of are now banned, still remain in fish and soil. Bacteria are a potential hazard for diseases. In the past few years the only increase in pollution has been the nitrate and ammonia levels. McDonald commented that in production and Coralville of pounds of fist) per acre, the Iowa River Reservior is the largest in the state. i Baker asked how effective a green belt was around the river's tributaries. McDonald said it was helpful because it absorbed some run off but added there was no incentive for this project. Knight wondered if waste from the northern corridor area, which is heavily populated and has a good number of septic tanks contributes to the water Pollution problem. McDonald said not much waste came from this area, only some nitrates and phosphates. The main problem is due to agricultural practices. Neuzil aksed flow long the constituents stayed in suspension in the river. McDonald commented that during low flow months the constituents would settle and during high flow Periods they would continue down river. Gilpin inquired if the Ri.verfront Commis water quality reports from McDonald's ofsion could receive tmonthly and annual and suggested members might wish to attefice. McDonald said he ait would be arranged Water Quality in Iowa. nd a meeting March 21 at the Union concerning i 5yy MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES MINUTES RIVERFRONT COMIAISSION MARCH 7, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. PAGIi 2 Gilpin wondered why fishing by the Burlington Street dam was so good. McDonald explained that most fish prefer the faster current and there is also plenty of oxygen in faster water and many types of organisms to feed on. McDonald finished his presentation by saying the number one problem was loss of soil resources not water pollution. The Commission thanked McDonald for coming to the meeting. BOAT RAMP Gilpin read the minutes of the meeting on February 14th from the Parks and Recreation Commission. The minutes reflected that Parks and Recreation was not going to repair or reopen the boat ramp in the City Park. On March 7th Gilpin, Knight, and Milkman surveyed the river on both the east and west banks between Burlington Street dam and the Highway 6 bridge. Milkman noted the City had been promised a 45-50 foot easement next to the river at Sturgis Corner. This area, south of Wendy's, would be a natural location for a boat ramp. The Commission hopes that Braverman will donate the land and possibly provide an easement. Neuzil asked where parking for vehicles would be constructed. Gilpin explained that the area would have to be cleared of all obstacles to construct a parking area. Gilpin asked Don Dolezal, a fisherman, if he would tell the Commission where he felt the best placement of a boat ramp would be. Dolczal suggested the boat ramp be placed by Benton Street bridge. Another suggestion Dolezal had was to relocate some rock underneath the railroad bridge to create a passage way. Dolczal said this area is the only place where a boat can not pass through. Dr. Spector, a fisherman, commented that nothing is done to motivate fishing in Iowa City. lie noted there were no recreation facilities along the river. Spector agreed the ramp could be .located under the Benton Street bridge near the Ready Mix Company. Ile pointed out that now the closest access to launch a boat safely was near Highway 6 Bypass. Ken Irving, a Fire Fighter, said a boat ramp near the Benton Street bridge or near Highway 6 would be helpful for rescue services since there is no ramp on the river. Tim Derr, Coralville Water Officer for the Iowa Conservation Commission, said money was available for a boat ramp on a 50-50 basis. Dorr explained the money came from a Marine fuel tax fund. The Conservation Commission and the Iowa Natural Resources Commission would have to approve the plans for the ramp and a Corps 404 permit is required. The entire bill for construction costs would have to be paid before the Conservation Commission would contribute their half. A parking lot could be included on a 50-50 basis also. Plans for ramps can be acquired through the Conservation Commission or plans from the Riverfront Commission could be submitted for approval, A very rough cost estimate for a single lane ramp would be approximately $10,000- $12,000 without the parking facility. Gilpin asked how long implementation of the project would take. Derr said a letter of request would take approximately two weeks. Then there would be a bidding process, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 11011JEs MINUTUS RIVERFRONT COMMISSION MARCH 7, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. PAGE 3 he added the funds needed to be committed before June 30, 1979. A question was raised as to what control the State would have over the ramp. Dorr answered the Commission would issue a construction permit and the plans needed to be approved but after that the ramp would be the City's responsibilty. Derr added he felt the area chosen for the boat ramp by the Riverfront Commission was an excellent choice. The Riverfront Commission thanked Dorr for attending the meeting. Baker moved and Neuzil seconded a recommendation that the staff proceed with checking ownership of the property, cost estimates, and access for a boat ramps Unanimously approved. BIKEWAY MATCHING FUNDS PROBLEMS Milkman explained that federal bikeway funds were authorized but not appropriated by Congress at this time. The Mayor has written letters to the senators and congressmen to push for the bikeway funds. Information will be sent to the Iowa Department of Transportation with a possibility of acquiring State Highway funds for the Rocky Shore Drive trail. Milkman said that plans for rip -rap along Rocky Shore Drive would go ahead. j LETTERS TO CORALVILLE AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMIQSSION Gilpin aknowledged a letter from Mayor Kattchee of Coralville regarding the catawalk on the old Power Dam, and changed the minutes of Parks and Recreation. Howard Fountain (guest) stated that parking on Sand Road, by fishermen was creating traffic problems. The Commission asked Milkman to speak to Dennis Showalter about this. STATUS OF RIVER CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE ORDINANCE Milkman explained an intern was working on the ordinance and had completed an outline. NEW BUSINESS i Gilpin mentioned the Iowa Natural Resources Council's recent recommendation that there will be no more building in the flood plain. Gilpin suggested the Commission I write a letter of support to the Council on this matter. I, Milkman said Dennis Showalter commented that Camp Cardinal was on a long term lease with the Rotary Club and it is understood that when the lease runs out, the land will revert to the City. Gilpin said the City Council would like to hear from the liiverfront Commission possibly on Monday March 19, 1979 regarding the landscaping of the service buildings area. Knight recommended the Commission members survey the area. It was suggested to plant trees by the buildings for shading purposes, plant greenery to hide the buses, and a proper paint job should be done on the buildings. Kroeze moved and Knight seconded that the City should hire an architect to design a Comprehensive landscaping Plan MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOIRES M I NUTH RfURPRONT COMMISSION MARCH 7, 1979 -- 7:30 P.M. PAGH A for the area since this is a main entrance to Iowa City. Unanimously approved. The Commission also feels the City Council members should survey the area to get a better view of the problems. 'there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Julie Conklin, Senior Clerk 'typist • (Note from Marianne Milkman. The meeting with the City Council has been tentatively set for April 9, 1979. At that time they would like to discuss general River Corridor problems with the whole Commission.) f MICROFILMED BY I JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MO MES ATTACHMENT t *at Sturgis Corner. I MICROFILMED BY j JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES MINIiTFS CITY VIANAU ii' S i. ii:u ;. ,?! ilia aiilit4 MEMBERS PRLSENI: raverman, Ylarcu McCartt, Munzenmaier, Constantino, l:,tes, rc.yr,, PfcG,iire, Kuhn MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESINI: Allen, ..u:t o:aski, P,yan VISITORS: YL y 0t,nud, �X;(, radin; Clayton Brown and wife; ..Tricia Br,;.r ; Clevlyn Bankhead; Carla Johnson; *Ic)'Cia Macauiay, all, except Patricia, are University of Iowa students RECOMMENDATIONS i0 THE CITY COUNCIL: The Iowa City Human Riahts Commission, concerned with the Linda Eaton complaint and possible future complaints of discrimination by City employees, unanimously passed a resolutoin to request from the City Council and the City Manager clarification of the Commission's role — - and responsibilities in discrimination complaints by City employees including Ms. Eaton's complaint. At this time, the Commission does not accept and investigate formal discrimination complaints by City employees due to a conflict of interest since the Commission's investigator is a City employee. The Commission, however, is concerned with providing a mechanism by which City employees can approach and request assistance from the Commission in resolving such complaints. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY MANAGER AND STAFF None SUMMARY OF RELEVANT DISCUSSION: Allen had two corrections on the January 22 and the February 11, 1979 minutes that. were distributed to the Commissioners earlier. The ! first correction was on the January 22 minutes 'page three in the third paragraph, very last sentence. It should read: After a few minor word amendments and changes the final resolution recommended to the City Council (see "kecommendation to City Council") was passed by a 712 yes vote, with Braverman and McCart voting nay, and all other Commissioners voting aye." The sru,nrl crn•rx.l.iun orad,_ ass on the February 11, 1979 Human Rights Coranr�ssion minuus page 4wu, number torn•, very last sentence. It r should read: "7ukrowski indicated she did not have any feedback indicating her involvement had negatively affected the Commission iand cited fou. complaints that were in the process of being filed." i S_V5 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVIES i At" de Bravenuan moved that the January e:r;e-, tae approved and accepted as carr�., Cum0ii5 iofiers voted aye. i.:_.,•�i i!� r; ;.:iny items: br,r rrs to the Human Rights Commission o* officers. The first position n election was Chairperson. Kuhn -Inn tlr izennaier seconded. Constantino then " on uu closed and ceased and Yates seconded. r•,i n -- c , (:hIi ;arson tfy a unanimous vote. r '^ �.n^�'..�;❑ on up for election was Vice- narrprr,,,n. P'r�rrzenn�ier nominated Kuhn and McCartt seconded. ;tcCart.+. ani:•i oac time that all nominations be closed and cased ane rz:e, seconded. Kuhn was nominated and voted in as Vice-Cn;;irpersor by a unanimous vote. iha Third po;iti„n in Lhe Commission up for election was Secretary. Constantinu nominated Zukrowski and Kuhn seconded. Zukrowski was voi.ed in by all aye votes. 2. Changes in 601..A were delayed until March 1979 meeting by Ryan. 1 3. Braver,oan reports -d that he had talked to the president of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, Robert Downer, and Mr. Downer ;) indicated that he would like to work with the Commission in overcoming problems in regards to women members in the Chamber of Commerce. Jane Eikleberry was talked with regarding her feelings as to why there weren't many women as members of the Chamber of Commerce. Michelle Fischer, who is a female member and had ran for election on the Chamber of Commerce, indicated that she Wi, no ;!i5cri,„i;, tory practice had taken place even tnough she did not win her election seat. Zukrowski is to send letters from the Commission to women owners and managers of businesses urging them and giving the Commission's support to join the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce. i i3. Braverman reported on the selection committee's progress for tho hir•ine of 1 nee: I!uman Relations Director. He reported that the screening process of the 100 applications received for the Position was going alma very smoothly and that interviews would be scheooied in the very near future. At this time Constantino indicated her concern as to why there was only one representative from the Human Rights Commission appointed to be on the screening and interviewing committee for the new Direc,ur's Otisi L Tun. She indicated that in the past three .("_, , 11 los.;.-. appninted t.n that. committee and it non r)on, Isom t.i;ree to one since then. She felt that the Director's pa it and the department is the Commission's j I T - MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 110114ES i February ic. .. . Page -t; witn the Commission most. ,, .,, eT or memorandum of some type should er's orrice indicating their concerns of member was appointed to the r. co.,mritt.ee. Marcus seconded and after her motion and Marcus seconded �•tr:rr„ the Commission felt that their oe sent back with Braverman as the a•s.r;or: ;o 1r,d o0t new the committee was brought about and f qu<sLjcr�, r..cuid be suggested to the City Manager and the intery r•riro ,ornru.tee, that the Commission felt would be good to asV: ,ne apoi: cants for the Director's position. A. Priority-,rojects for 19/9 was briefly discussed. Braverman sec cn a " bcomolittee of three Commission members to look at the priority projects for 19/9 and to take the projects from the goals anu oi;;ectives of the budget for the Human Rights CcomissiCr. The subcommittee is McGuire, Marcus, Yates and Braverman. The Chair is McGuire. 5. The orientation program was moved to 6:30 p.m. at the March meeting of the Commission, which is March 19, 1979. The Commission will come at 6:30 and from 6:30 to 8:00 have the orientation program and from 8:00 on conduct for the regular Commission meeting. 6. Committee reports affirmative action. Braverman had no report to Make. 1. The staff report had not come back from the printing room yet and will be mailed to the Commissioners as soon as it is back. COMPLAINTS: Follow-up on Munzenmaier's letter of response from EEOC. His letter was re`errad to the St. Louis District office to a Mr. Richard Schutz who will be sending material on work sharing agreements between district, local and state Commissions. Munzenmaier is awaiting those materials and will have further reports after the materials are received. Cases Pending: a. PA/R, 5-15-1802. Respondent signed conciliation agreement but is to provide letter of apology before Commission signs. Respondent has one more agreement to be done. h. F' , S-I>'ldOr. nW=s.tiiiative report, submitted to Assistant City Atcor•ney, tiunzenmaier, Chair, Yates, McGuire, Commission, SnbCGmmitt-e memucrs. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB etonR RarlDs•Des raoinEs - 1 I i i _ I i j r February ic. .. . Page -t; witn the Commission most. ,, .,, eT or memorandum of some type should er's orrice indicating their concerns of member was appointed to the r. co.,mritt.ee. Marcus seconded and after her motion and Marcus seconded �•tr:rr„ the Commission felt that their oe sent back with Braverman as the a•s.r;or: ;o 1r,d o0t new the committee was brought about and f qu<sLjcr�, r..cuid be suggested to the City Manager and the intery r•riro ,ornru.tee, that the Commission felt would be good to asV: ,ne apoi: cants for the Director's position. A. Priority-,rojects for 19/9 was briefly discussed. Braverman sec cn a " bcomolittee of three Commission members to look at the priority projects for 19/9 and to take the projects from the goals anu oi;;ectives of the budget for the Human Rights CcomissiCr. The subcommittee is McGuire, Marcus, Yates and Braverman. The Chair is McGuire. 5. The orientation program was moved to 6:30 p.m. at the March meeting of the Commission, which is March 19, 1979. The Commission will come at 6:30 and from 6:30 to 8:00 have the orientation program and from 8:00 on conduct for the regular Commission meeting. 6. Committee reports affirmative action. Braverman had no report to Make. 1. The staff report had not come back from the printing room yet and will be mailed to the Commissioners as soon as it is back. COMPLAINTS: Follow-up on Munzenmaier's letter of response from EEOC. His letter was re`errad to the St. Louis District office to a Mr. Richard Schutz who will be sending material on work sharing agreements between district, local and state Commissions. Munzenmaier is awaiting those materials and will have further reports after the materials are received. Cases Pending: a. PA/R, 5-15-1802. Respondent signed conciliation agreement but is to provide letter of apology before Commission signs. Respondent has one more agreement to be done. h. F' , S-I>'ldOr. nW=s.tiiiative report, submitted to Assistant City Atcor•ney, tiunzenmaier, Chair, Yates, McGuire, Commission, SnbCGmmitt-e memucrs. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB etonR RarlDs•Des raoinEs I 3 i Pd��e r 14111L ikdlt� lot, J lcit.o ved respondent's statement regarding t I joLion. sLafring data from respondent. Case Cases r:ics a. F/5, 8-1ti 7807. No probable cause. Not appealed by New a. H/R, 5 7901. b. PA/R, Y 1�-79ir1. C. E/RE. 2-15-7901. d. E/R, 2-15-7902. Cases to be Monitored: a. L/R, 4-6-7705. Until March 7, 1979. This case has been reassigned by Chairperson to Constantino and Reyes. Breveror3i, :+y,in aAplaiied why the Cormission used letters and numbers to represent complaint cases filed. This is done in order to protect the respondent and/or complainant from being recognized and to allow the Commission to discuss the cases during open public meetings as required by law. OTHER The March meeting :3s rescheduled will be March 19, 1979 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Frorn 6:30 to f1:00 will be orientation for Commission members and from 8:00 on will be the regular Commission meeting. The agenda setting is March 12, 1979. Adjournment at 9:25 p.m. ? MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES A a N Y�y MINUTES t MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BOARD FEBRUARY 20, 1979 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I 0 MEMBERS PRESENT: Barber, Johnson, Keefer, Kelly, and Schreiber MEMBERS ABSENT: Aldinger, Curtis, Bolzhammer, Karr, and Nelson SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL AC'PIONS TAKEN Linda Schreiber, the chairperson, called the meeting to order at 4:05. The first item of business was the amending of the by laws for new terms of board members. Linda Schreiber presented her proposal. The proposal is enclosed. It was discussed and it was decided to review the program historically to see how things were decided on in the past. Marylee Dixon reported on the City Budget hearing meeting. M.Y.E.P. asked for $23,133.00 dollars an increase of $1,062.00 dollars. The city approved the increase with out any objections. Ann Parks from Hawkeye Area Community Action Program contacted Marylee Dixon about a new Cots Supplemental in School Program. Ann was interested in switching ten of Mayor's Youth ADC recepiants over to the new program. It was agreed upon by all members present riot to meet this request. It would take the percent of enrollees on Mayor's Youth receiving ADC below the required level. The next item of business dolt with enrolling more kids on the pro- gram. Marylee Dixon reported that after reviewing the budget Lhere is enough money to add 11 more to the 35 already enrolled. 7'he board felt this was a good idea. Different ways of reaching enterested youth were discussed. Making a public service announ- cement at each radio station, an add in the Citizen Press, con- tacting school counsilors, and contacting the group homes were the suggestions. The last item of business discussed was Summer Cota. Hrrnio Hurhvr and Linda Schreiber are. 9oinq to contact Hawkrye Area Communtty Action Program to find ouL what their plans are. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 20, 1979 at 4:00. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB 1 CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 1401NES 5y6 MINUPES DESIGN REVIEW CODAffTTEE MARCH 14, 1979 -- 4:00 P.M. RECREATION CENTER ROOM "A" i MEMBERS PRESENT: Lilly, Summerwill, Sinek, Lafore, Ilaupert, Wockenfuss, Wegman, Alexander MEMBERS ABSENT: Seiberling, Gutheinz STAFF PRESENT: Glaves, Conklin, Etter RECONIMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL: To approve the design plans for Anna's Place with the following revisions: the developer change the color selection to a dark brown siding; black shingles; a dark brown brick as close to the siding color as possible, or use the natural wood on the lower level. Also the Design Review Committee see the samples of the colors before ordering. f SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION: Chairperson Lilly brought the meeting to order. Wockenfuss requested the following changes on the minutes of February 14 and 28 to read; (14) he was present at the meeting, (28) wished to include that there was too much striping of colors on the building. Alexander moved to approve the minutes as changed, Lafore seconded, unanimously approved. ANNA'S PLACE: Glaves told the Committee that they needed to make a decision to approve or disapprove the plans for Anna's Place so that the plans could be reviewed by the City Council. He noted the issues which had been raised were, color of siding, exterior lighting, exterior signage, trash, and plantings. The developer is willing to use the Ash or Maple trees.suggested by the Committee. There will be no exterior signage, and the exterior lighting will be in the doorways only. The trash disposal will be located in the basement of the building because not enough space is available for a dumpster in the parking area. The colors come in seven choices, red, dark brown, white, avocado, turquoise, gold, and harvest blue. Glaves said the developer is willing to use any color that is available. Alexander felt the mixture of color was the real issue. Summerwill noted that several other buildings were tan colored and asked why this building could not be. Glaves said a tan was not available from the building prefabricator, and though a different supplier possibly had the tan color he would not suggest they change suppliers. Lilly felt the presentation was not professional because no samples were given and the Committee's questions were not answered. Lilly said without seeing samples the I Committee could not make a recommendation. Glaves noted that the Design Review Committee did not see the brick color for the Hotel, City Plaza, or Old Capitol Center. Summerwill said the color and texture are important details for consideration to be approved. Lafore suggested to use the wood on the lower level ns well as the deck. Wockenfuss felt the dark brown with natural wood and dark brown brick may look nice, but something should be done with the shingles. ,�y7 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES IIOINES I MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MARCH 14, 1979 -- 4:00 P.N. PAGE 2 Lilly commented that she felt the use of materials was unacceptable. Glaves asked the Committee for a decision to approve or disapprove. The concern of some members was the color and they felt they could not approve because there were no samples of colors. Glaves noted that most of the colors were self explanatory. Lafore asked if the colors were shiny, and Glaves said the degree Of gloss would be similar to the Iowa State Bank building which is metal clad. A question was raised as to the color of the shingles. Claves said the plans indicated the shingles were grey or black in color. The Committee felt a black color for the shingles was the best choice. The Committee was concerned with the variety of materials used and felt the building should be more harmonized. Lilly stated the objection that the Committee was being asked to design the building. Glaves responded that the Committee had two choices of action when they reviewed the plans; they could vote to approve or disapprove plans without comment; or they could review the plans and comment regarding the features they liked, or wished changed. If the Committee felt that this meant they were designing the building they could simply vote without comment. Glaves stated that he felt that providing comments and guidance was the role the City Council had intended the Committee to have. Glaves stated that as far as he could tell, the Committee's objections all revolved around the fact that the design was too busy, with too many different colors and textures. Glaves suggested that the developer be asked to revise the plans to use dark siding; to use a dark brown brick to match the siding; and to use black shingles. The natural wood could be retained as the single accent. Haupert suggested that using the wood on the lower level, instead of brick would also be acceptable. Upon motion and second, the Design Review Committee voted 4-2 to approve the design plans for Anna's Place with the following revisions: the developer change the siding color to a dark brown; use black shingles on the roof; select a dark brown brick as close to the color of the siding as possible or use the natural wood on the lower level, and that the Design Review Committee review the samples of the colors and materials before the developer orders. Lilly asked if the plans for the Submarine Heaven could be reviewed. Gloves said he had not heard of any plans for the Submarine Heaven and that he had set it up with Housing and Inspection Services so the Design Review Committee would review CDB exterior plans that came in. Lilly also noted that the Hawkeye Barber Shop was different from the previous plans. Glaves said the Barber Shop was not completed yet. Summerwill asked the status of the Streetscape Plans and Glaves commented that he could bring the plans been startedyet, but eheetold the tCommittee thelsuggestionsgn for thenfor menithepfixturesawould remain the same as City Plaza if no one had any objections. Summerwill wondered if the planters on Clinton Street were going to be removed because some of the planters were broken and looked terrible. Glaves said the broken planters could be removed and he would talk to Public Works about this. He noted that if the planters were removed they would be replaced with barrels or a snow fence and he felt the planters looked better. Glaves also commented that the temporaries could MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIRES M1NUfES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MARCH 14, 1979 -- 4:00 P.M. PAGE 3 be removed in about six weeks. Lilly asked about the status of City Plaza construction. Glaves said the builders were constructing the first kiosk at the south end of Dubuque Street. The status of Old Capitol Center was discussed. The block 83 parking ramp is progressing well and the contractor expects to begin execution of the precast super structure around April 2. Glaves noted that the parking ramp would be constructed approximately one year before the Old Capitol Center is open. Summerwill asked the status of the hotel. Glaves said construction would not start until fall at the earliest. Lilly asked if anything was heard from Norm Bailey concerning the building on Dubuque and College Streets. Glaves said Bailey is trying to plan a three story building and make it work economically. The layout will probably be about the same but the design details might change because of the change in building proportion. There being no futher business, the meeting was adjourned. Julie Conklin, Senior Clerk Typist T MICROFILMED BY - JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES i I M1NUfES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MARCH 14, 1979 -- 4:00 P.M. PAGE 3 be removed in about six weeks. Lilly asked about the status of City Plaza construction. Glaves said the builders were constructing the first kiosk at the south end of Dubuque Street. The status of Old Capitol Center was discussed. The block 83 parking ramp is progressing well and the contractor expects to begin execution of the precast super structure around April 2. Glaves noted that the parking ramp would be constructed approximately one year before the Old Capitol Center is open. Summerwill asked the status of the hotel. Glaves said construction would not start until fall at the earliest. Lilly asked if anything was heard from Norm Bailey concerning the building on Dubuque and College Streets. Glaves said Bailey is trying to plan a three story building and make it work economically. The layout will probably be about the same but the design details might change because of the change in building proportion. There being no futher business, the meeting was adjourned. Julie Conklin, Senior Clerk Typist T MICROFILMED BY - JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES MOINES