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PARK AND RECTEATICN CCNMSSIGDI
DAVIS BUIIDING CONFERENCE RCOM
• : MARCH 19, 1975
'Ihunas Cilek
c�7hHEItS PRESENT: June Davis
Sarah Fox_
Virginia Hebert
Robert Kelley
Mary Mascher .
Robin Powell
Flo Stockman
James Sangster
MEMBER .
Bob Bowfin
S-MFF P T: H. Eugene Chubb
Jeanne Connell
Billie Hauber
Dick Lane _ -
Robert Lee
Dennis Showalter
David Compton
GUESTS: Eleanor Gervw
-Joe-Herring
TCMWegman
Connie Williams
gy OF DISCUSSION AND FOFd7AR. P1'PION TAKEN:
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The Park and Recreation Carmission met in regal
ar session on March 19,1975,
with Chairperson Fox Presiding'
Davis troveI and Stoclanan seconded that ,the minutes of the February 12, 1975,
meeting be approved with the following correction:
Page 4-paragraPh 4 should read: "Fox requested Staff to make a -
listing an inventory of needs in every Park
balance sheet
in Iowa City in preparation for Commission's ranking of
projects for the upcoming C.I.P." -
Fox reported that City Manager Neal Berlin asked that a special meeting
be called in order that he can work with Ca=ission and Gene b to
Jay out procedures to >mPrmunications. That meeting willChubbe
held on Wednesday, April 2, 1975, at 7:30 p.m.
Fox also reported that she had received a letter from Mayor Czarnecki
regarding the annual Chairpersons' sed.
Dinner, which is to be held on
WednesY, Bch 26, 1975. Agenda items will be discus
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Park and Recreation Oa[mission
Mardi 19, 1975
• stpo�t of elections at
Stockman ccmTented that, ons view hula beheld in order I Dinner-
the
inn went
er.
the January meeting' elections above mentioned Chair
chairperson could attendel d Chairperson
Sarah Fox and June Davis were ,uncus
Following discussiOn�resPectively• The vote was unaniimus.
and Vice -chairperson tacted City Attorney Hayek had can ark aa;uisitlon in
It was reported that Tom Ci. the discuss on P a letter to
ganding the legality of having
ve Session. Fox reported that sheiXecutihad written
Hayek regarding that matter• developer
rted by Fox that the
it was rePo acre Park in the
Regarding the Northeast Park, it
to reflect a 4.1 ve Session.
Reg the preliminary P will be reported on in Execute
is revising and that negotiations Fox re -
south Part
Creek was then discussed, with ultant•
on on Ralstonto have a part in selecting a consultant.
D� Creek The Council issactefforts a Ralston
viewing �lssion's formalized the standing of the in contact
Council has recently Davis reported that she had been
ete [ that the best way for
"Neighborhood" C rtnittee• committee
Deprosset who sug9 resentation on this
with Councilperson if the, wanted rep tend their next meeting and
�issiorL h Pie° fission member2a7t 74, to them. Davis will
would be ch 26, 1975.
yt s motion
O present attend the meeting, Whichwill be held on Wednesday.
at 8:00 p•m. Rocky Shore Drive and
ed bikeway along a 70g-30�
did authorize the proposed project will involve
on the
Council to City Park. ttee is still
pave in Bi.kways Comm
�ral�match. Commissions
Finkbine r��•
ity Development Act appli-
rshauser of the Ccm='ty
t over the Housing .and Ccx[mun and
Fox briefly `,wen filled out by pli oonn covers the folla'I Park
cation which W ar�nt. The
application
Development Department-
Recreationt
Recreation activities:Manor Park;
$ 50,000 -Purchase -Host Sidewood Park;
$ 35,000 -pie -East Side Improvements;
$ 80,000 -Neighborhood a Inpronts
$195,000 -City Park Site 1roveme
Plast -Ino, Director
Proposed by Dick ponds was
oust estimatesstabilization of the City Park ss set
Discussion of the stabile So that GaunissionS f was
of Public Works, for the
postponed until the next regular allotment
of the HCDA area and
within the City Parofthe ity Park Play
priorities a work-up next regular meeting•
reguested to prepax costs for the _
also estimated apparatus ,t was in good shape with
rcviwFs acrvScrs lr_velrs an plwrygrotmcin, oral the
• � rTr�rtrK1 tivit' th+, i+�.crrnti.onlu]ed. F'�garding the Park. ISurYlet,
Fo ter- the return re P
RSERe� roof repair all in
Recreation Center
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Park and Recreation Commission
• March 19, 1975
she reported that Commission's recommendation that $60,000 be spent
for street trees was not accepted, nor was Staff's recommendation of
$45,000 for trees, with the result that $15,000 was budgeted for trees.
There was alsono money budgeted for tree trimming above ground level.
That amount had been estimated at approximately $10,000.
The proposal for a summer playground at Mark IV was then discussed.
Staff explained that the legality of using private property was not
a problem. Staff raised the question of setting a precedent by es-
tablishing a playground program at Mark IV.
* Following further discussion, it was moved by Powell and was seconded
that the Park and Recreation Commission recom rend that Staff proceed,
for this summer, with a pilot project along the lines indicated in Bob
Lee's memo of Mardi 13, 1975, "Proposal for Playground at Mark IV'
(attached). Unanimous.
Commission requested Bob Lee to investigate the possibility of budget
rearrangements in order to also provide supervised activities during
August at Mark IV. Staff was -asked to coordinate this investigation
with Eleanor Gerow.
David Cempton then presented the mid -year S.P.I. Report (attached). The
• program to date has included 509 participants and 202 volunteers over
a 2 1/2 month period. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons are
devoted to children with the adult program meeting on Friday evenings.
Calpton indicated that the program's major problems are funding and
transportation and suggested that Camnission and Staff look into the
possibility of using Social Security funds and/or money from foundations
to fund the program. Stockman and Compton will work with Staff to
provide a framework for the use of Social Security funds plus the re-
quired 258 local match. Due '-o the fact that several Commission members
are new, Fox asked for an informal vote to get a ooncensus of this
Commission's feeling about the S.P.I. Program. Camnission indicated
unanimous backing for expanding programming for Special Populations
groups.
Ccupton then announced that Mayor Czarnecki had been asked to proclaim
the week of March 21 through Mardi 28 as "Recreation for Special Pop-
ulations Week..-
The proposed recreational motorcycle area was discussed. There were
several areas of concern voiced by Commission regarding age of users,
licensing, and liability. Tam Wegman pointed out that the idea of an
area like this would be to get kids and adults off the streets with
their motorcycles. Bob Bowfin, Assistant City Attorney, was in attend-
ance and was asked by Commission to work with Tom Wegman and report
bade to Commission at its next regular meeting on what would be the most
ml:nimil franlr+work of; ��il�il for. thin ly( of: area, i.nr_].irli.rr3 an opini-on
on the legality of unlicensed pcople using the area.
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Park and Recreation Commission
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March 19, 1975
Fox reportedthat there is a planning segment in the Housing and Com-
munity Development Act proposal, but that no decision has been made
on allocation of funds for park site planning. She commented that,
with regard to park site planning, there are two possibilities and
asked Staff to outline then for Commission.
Dennis Showalter reported that he had been in contact with Mr. Bob Dyas
of Iowa State University regarding the possible use of eight members
of a Landscape Architecture class to do a master plan and a planting
plan for the City of Iowa City. The class would be willing to work
at no expense but would, if passible, Like $100-$200 for travel expenses.
The second possibility would be to hire a temporary part-time landscape
architect out of the $10,000 remaining from the FY 74 C.I.P. Costs were
estimated as follows:
3 months @ $700/month + $400 for materials=$2,500
* Following discussion, it was moved by Mascher and seconded by Davis that
the Park and Recreation Camri.ssion reeam-end to Staff that the Land-
scape Architecture students from Iowa State University work on the Villa ie
Park and that they be paid expenses not to exceed $200. Unanimous. U)'07a
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Tom Cilek will be Commission's liaison person with the students on the
Villa Park project.
* In reviewing the allocation of the rest of the FY 74 C.I.P. funds, it
was moved by Mascher and seconded by Kelley that the Park and Rec-
reation Commission recommend to Staff that $2,500 of the FY 74 remain-
ing $10,000 be committed to the hiring of a temporary part-time land-
scape architect. Unanimous.
Gene Chubb reported on the meeting of the baseball and softball repre-
sentatives. He voiced their desire to hold tournaments in Iowa City and
oommiented that there had been no request for additional funds from the
City for that purpose. Commission requested that Mascher and Sangster
work with Staff to explore the possibilities of tournament play in
Iowa City and report back to Ccmmmission at the next meeting.
Dennis Showalter presented a report on the Zoo which outlined plans to
improve the existing structures and animal population. The improvements
would include installing 40" x 40" glass windows for viewing the inside
cages and glassing over the walk between the outdoor and indoor cages.
He estimated the Dost of the glass at approximately $1,000, with the
labor to be performed by the Park crew. He also presented a list of
animals that he would suggest for purchase at an approximate cost of
$2,600 plus freight costs. The total cost of these improvements would
be approximately $4,000.
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Park -and Recreation Commission
Mardi 19, 1975
• Due to the presence of new members on the Commission, Chairperson Fox
called for an informal vote to get a conoensus of feeling regarding
the future of the Zoo. The conoensus was to try and improve the ex-
isting Zoo, postponing.any elaborate plans such as included in the
Brauer Report until the City's Catprehensive Plan is completed.
* Following further discussion, it was moved by Powell and seconded that,
with regard to Staff's proposal, the Park and Recreation Commission sup-
port an effort not to exceed $4,000 to improve the existing Zoofacilities.
Cilek, Davis, Fox, Hebert, Kelley, Powell, and Stockman voted aye with
Mascier_ voting -nay and Sangster absent. Motion carried.
Kelley agreed to be the liaison person for Ommission regarding the
Zoo.
* It was then moved and seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
- recommend to Staff that $5,000 of the FY 74 remaining $10;000 be taken
and applied to trees. Davis, Fox, Mascher, and Kelley voted aye with
Cilek, Hebert, and Stockman voting any. Notion carried.
_Finalizing for Staff the breakdown of the FY 74 remaining $10,000 of
Neighborhood Funds and on the basis of Gene Chubb's mom, Commission
suggested allocating the money as follows, along the lines of the above
discussion:
• Landscape Architect $2,500
Zoo Animals $1,500
Sturgis Ferry _$1,000
These monies are in addition to the $5,000 for trees.
In conclusion, use of the City school' facilities for recreation acti-
vities was discussed.
* It was moved by Davis and seconded by Kelley that the meeting be ad-
journed at. 11:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen R. Flowers
Secretary
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SPECIAL. POPULATIONS INVOLVEMENT
(SPI)
MITI -YEAR REPORT
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Presented to
The City of Iowa City
Parks and Recreation Commission
and
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
by
Ms. Twyla Misselhorn, Co -coordinator of SPI
Ms. Carol Stensrud, Co -coordinator of SPI
Dr. David M. Compton, Project Director
February, 1975
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PHILOSOPHY
It is obvious that the provision of wholesome opportunities for the
satisfaction of leisure needs of special populations is essential to good
individual and community health. Special populations are within our
community and, thus, entitled to leisure opportunities that can give a
feeling of worth and a measure of fulfillment to their lives.
It is the community's responsibility to see that these needs are -
met for several reasons. Special populations, like all people, have the
right to self-expression, social involvement, and creative expression.
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First, and foremost, those who are disabled, disadvantaged, or have
deficits or dysfunctions, are human beings: They and their families are
taxpayers and, thus, are entitled to all services rendered by public
agencies. .
Secondly, many of the so-called "normal" aspects of life, i.e.,
marriage, college, jobs, are closed to these individuals. Thus, recrea-
tional services are needed to fill a void in their lives. Public
services provide an opportunity for socialization among all members of
the community. Much self confidence and self worth are attained when
they are allowed to compete or work with the "normal" members of the
community.
Just as "normal" individuals in society have a variety of
Af.KNOW LLDGFM[t4Ts
The SPI staff wishes to Lake Lhis opportunity to thank the
numerous individuals and agencies who have contributed either their
time, energy, money or unswerving moral support for; this pilot project_
For continuous physical support and verbal contributions we thank
the volunteers, Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department and staff,
agencies providing participants, Systems Unlimited, Inc., and Thomas E.
Davis.
Continuous support and encouragement have been provided by Mr.
Robert Lee, Mr. Eugene Chubb, Ms. Sara Fox, Mr. James Potter, Mayor
Edward Czarnecki, Dr. John A. Nesbitt, the City Council, and the Parks •
and Recreation ConvilissiOn.
rfi I WJUYnT
It is obvious that the provision of wholesome opportunities for the
satisfaction of leisure needs of special populations is essential to good
individual and community health. Special populations are within our
community and, thus, entitled to leisure opportunities that can give a
feeling of worth and a measure of fulfillment totheirlives.
It is the community's responsibility toseethat these needs are
met for several reasons. Special populations, like all people, have the
right to self-expression, social involvement, and creative expression.
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First, and foremost, those who are disabled, disadvantaged, or have
deficits or dysfunctions, are human beings:` They and their families are
taxpayers and, thus, are entitled -to all services rendered by public
agencies.
Secondly, many of the so-called "normal" aspects of life, i.e.,
marriage, college, jobs, are closed to these individuals. Thus, recrea-
tional services are needed to fill a void in their lives. Public
servicesprovide an opportunity for socialization among all members of
the community. Much self confidence and self worth are attained when
they are allowed to compete or work with the "normal" members of the
community.
Just as "normal" individuals in society have a variety of
differences, the same is true of special populations. These individuals
do not exhibit the came• characteristics as everyune else in their group.
It should be recognized that in all cases-the-individuals with whom we
are concerned exhibitcharacteristics that are more similar to, rather
than different from, the remainder of society. This similarity leads to
the contention that perpetual segregation of recreation experiences
based soley on the criteria of age, physical ormentaldisability, race,
or socioeconomic level is both unfortunate and extremely limiting to any
person. A more useful approach would be to base such entry into recrea-
tional program opportunities on the criteria of intent, experience,
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functional capacity, and skill level.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Special Populations Involvement (SPI) is a pilot project of the Iowa
City Parks and Recreation Department. The project is supported by the
efforts of several agencies, including the Recreation Education Program,
University of Iowa, therapeutic recreation classes, and USOE/BE Training -
Grant for Personnel Preparation in Therapeutic Recreation Service to
Handicapped Children.
-During the summer of 1974 a study was undertaken to assess the
recreational needs and involvement of special populations in Iowa City.
Tabulations and analysis of one-hundred (100) survey questionnaires
revealed a definite need for and interest in community based recreation
programs_ for special populations. This information was, subsequently
presented to the low,, City Parks and Recreation Commission and the Iowa
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City, City Counrii, hnlh
who authorized Lhe irealiun of SPI as a pilot
project within the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Deparl.menl.
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With authorization to conduct the project. SPI staff began providing
community based recreation programs in October, 1974. _The program
activities were planned, coordinated, and conducted by Ms. Carol Stensrud
and Ms. Twyla flisselhorn, co-coordinators, and Mr. Thomas Davis, USOE/DEH
graduate practicum student, with assistance from volunteer therapeutic
recreation students in the Recreation Education Program. The project
director, Dr. David Compton, provided direction and consultation to the
SPI staff and Iowa City ParksandRecreation staff. Mr. Robert Lee,
Director of Recreation, provided direction for all facility, equipment
and scheduling arrangements.
PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
SPI staff set forth certain goals and objectives which it hoped to
attain during -the year. The following list includes the stated goals and
objectives for 1974-75.
GOALS
1. Providing recreation services to special populations in Iowa
City.
2. Providing a training site for therapeutic recreation students
(both undergraduate and graduate) in community based recreation
for special populations.
3. Demonstrating that a community based program for special
populations is feasible and necessary.
OBJECTIVES
1, To develop interagency support for SPi and its activities.
least twenty-five (25) children and twenty-
five
2. To obtain at regular basis.
(25) adult participants on a reg support for
3, 7o secure "short term" and "long term funding
integral part of the Iowa City Parks and Re
SPI as an
creation
Department. eutic recreation
rvision, P
competencies in_therap
4 ublicity, public
- To develoP specific comp e ,
izations, administration, sup record keeping, and
organ
relations, financing+ programming, raduate students.
budgeting for both graduate and underg
framework for the delivery of
the organizational o ulations which will serve
5. To develop cesspecial P P and cities of similar
recreation servbasedt�mdel for towns
as a community -
size in Iowa.
PROGRA14 ACTIVITIES, 1974
The Fall program was divided into the following five components: music, •:
ll development;
outings, arts and crafts;
dance and drama; scouting; ski
Program scheduling was as follows:
and an adult program. dance, music. drama
4-5 P.M.children
scouting
Mon. 7-8 p.m. children skill development
Mon. 4-5 p.m. outings, arts and crafts
4_5 p.m.
Wed. children ings,
Fri. 7_g p.m. adults
Fri
was administered by the efforts of the two co -coordinators,
programmingin undergraduate
therapeutic recreation class, and students
a graduate therap of Iowa. The adults in
therapeutic recreation classes at the University
the evening program usually decided their own activitiational activities
es:
SPI participants were involved in six weeks of recre
that included the following highlights:
• - A Halloween party attended by 75 mentally retarded `and physically
handicapped children and adults-
Integration of conw-unity organizations with SPI, (i.e.) Blue Birds
came to make puppets, a magic show, etc.
- Initiation of an SPI adult program which is currently attended by _
nearly 50 adults regularly
- The chartering of a Cub Scout pack, a Boy Scout troop, and a Girl
Scout troop
- Initiation of a skill development program, including arts and
crafts, sports, and outdoor recreation skills for handicapped
children _
- The First Annual SPI Benefit Ball with over one-hundred (100)
participants, including both physically and mentally handicapped,
and community members
- - Initial development of funding procedures for the program and the
establishment of a small operating fund
Participant figures for the first six weeks of programming during the
• Fall, including volunteers and staff:
Participants...Volunteers TOTAL
October 72 children — - 12__64
42 adults 11 53
November - -- - 156 ch il dren -- -- 93 -- - -- -254
— --
53 adults 47 100__
December 126 children 90 6
60 adults 44 104 -
TOTALS 09 - --- — -- 302 - — - - B _
Facilities
Facilities were made available to SPI by the Iowa City Recreation
Center staff. A meeting room was reserved for evening sessions; the social
hall was available on Mondays for dance, music, and drama; and the exercise
room, archery/riflery room, arts and crafts room and basketball areas were
available upon request.
The recreation staff was also very cooperative as they were ready and
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willing to supply SPI with needed mateirdls auul/or expertise in various' •
skills or ,ict.ivitie-,.
Budget/Fiscal Matters
SPI had no established budget for Fall, 1974. Materials and supplies
for the program were provided by funds from the Iowa City Parks and
Recreation Department and donations.
Expenditures
Personnel (estimated contribution Co -coordinators) $2,000.00
Printing 100.00
Stamps 60.00
Supplies (office) 40.00
Special events 25.00
,2 5.00
Income
Benefit Dance 5127.00
Car wash 19.00 •
BEH Training Grant (estimated amount of contributed
time by two BEH students) 2,000.00
Donations:
Printing (Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Department) 100.00
Other 79.00
$2,225.00
- Problems
The following were the major problems encountered during the first
semester of operation.
1) Transportation - Participation was inhibited due to the
lack of transportation for special populations ,in Iowa
City.
2) Initial scheduling was inappropriate to participants'
needs; Interference and/or overlap with participants'
education.
3) Program communication between volunteers and co -coordinators.
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4) Coverage by news media. Difficulty in acquiring approval
• due to an extensive approval system.
5) Interagency communication. Agencies appeared to be
unsupportive and thus communication was difficult in some
instances.
6) Community support and awareness. This may relate to ram.
` inadequate news releases and to the newness of this program.
7) Lack of operating funds. No established budget. -
S) Lack of reliable funding sources.
Staff/Personnel _
rdinated all administrative efforts of SPI.
Dr David Compton - coo
He has voluntarily directed SPL since its inception in May, 1974. He
served as liaison between the recreation education program and the city
officials. Dr. Compton's weekly committment was approximately ten hours
• per week.
Carol - Co -coordinator of SPI
Ms. Stensrud served as volunteer coordinator, Monday and Friday program
activities coordinator, coordinator of funding projects, and agency
coordinator. Carol was also involved in direct leadersl:ip, supervision
and administrative duties. Her committment was approximately 30 hours --
per week.
Twyla Misselhorn - Co -coordinator of SPI.
Ms. Misselhorn was involved in the original SPI research project. She
initiated the agency and participant surveys, compiled all data, and
developed the program proposal. Twyla served as scouting coordinator,
coordinator, and coordinated agency communication.
Wednesday program activity
Her other duties included program planning, supervision, direct leadership,
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and various ad ittment was approximately
ministrative duties. Her co
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20 hours per Week. a racticum
- Mr. Davis was a graduate student doing P ,
Tho�� s er week with
last semester. He spent ten hours P
with the SPI program and planning of activities
the program, six hours in direct leadership agency liaisons.
and four hours in administrative duties and
Summar of Activities for Fall
The Fall activities of the pilot project were successful in that
{ulfilled various needs that were discovered in skills, cultural
the summer survey
they in leisure
data. The programs were beneficial in develop 9
and community_ awareness, socialization, and self -actualization.
Projections
_ S rin , 1975 •
Goals for S r nq, 1975
public awareness through presentation,
1 To increase P ublic/private organizations
,A, DevelopmentOf
slide p
B*. Speaking television,
and _clubs- input into the media: radio,
C. Increased ainps
and newsy P
sources based
2. To obtain in suipoortate ofo funding or more CO"I event for SPI:
A. To gain support based -
organization to hold a fund raising
B. To solicite donations from all Comm
organizations in Iowa City.
for SPI.
- - C. To sponsor a benefit
Easter
dance
ans future funding
D. To look to more permanent
funds, grants.
(i.
e . ) community_ Presently
3. To p
rovide transportation to those who cannot
get to SPI
A. S. E. A. T.S. evenings.
g. To obtain the sereices
van on Fridayevenings,
to drive the
Johnson County •
and participant evaluation
q. To refine personnel, program,
__ procedures.`
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5. To expand the scope and depth of our services to SPI
participants through:
A. Changes in programming to meet the participants' needs.
B. Initiation of new programs (i.e.) swimming.
Program changes for spring semester include the addition of an open
swim for both children and adults on Wednesday evenings and the change of
— location of the Boy Scout program. The Scout troop is now chartered and
meetings will be held at the First Congregational Church at the Inter- "
section, of Clinton and Jefferson streets.
- Personnel changes this semester are as follows:
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Tom Davis has completed his practicum and will no longer be
working with SPI.
Connie Williams is now working with the program as a student
intern. Her duties will primarily be in the areas of financing, budget,
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and public relations. She will work 15 hours per week with the program.
Carol Stensrud - In addition to her duties already assigned,
Ms. Stensrud will serve as swim coordinator and assist with LMIT project
coordination.
Twyla Misselhorn - Ms. Misselhorn's additional responsibilities
this semester include serving as a liaison with Upward Bound, assisting
with LMIT project coordination, and serving as leisure counseling coordinator.
Budget - Again this semester SPI has no established source of
operating funds. SPI will rely heavily on donations and contributions to
fund the program. At present approximately $100.00 is available to work
with, which was acquired from the first benefit dance.
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Special Olympics - SPI is supporting the Johnson County Special
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Olympics through participation, volunteers, _and arranging facilities _.-
for training.
Summar
The Special Populations Involvement program is developingrapidly,
but its immediate goals are limited in service by finances and personnels
Future goals may be created only if there is increased community awareness
and support; allocated funds; and additional supplies, materials and
equipment. If these are made available, SPI can provide service to an
increased population through expanded programming of a -diversified and
higher quality nature.
If you have further questions or contributions, please contact
SPI staff at the following:
Dr. D.M.-Compton / Ms. Twyla Misselhorn / Ms. Carol Stensrud
University of Iowa
Recreation Education Program
Sixth Floor, East Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
(319) 353-6806 - office
TO: Gene �J
FROM: Bob % C
RE: Proposal for Playground at Mark IV
We propose for your consideration a summer playground program at Mark IV
per request Eleanor Gerow and Mike Jacobsen, Service Center Directors.
We have been informed by Mr. Lahr, Director of Ancillary Services for the
Iowa City Community Schools that because of building construction work a playgroun
program at Lemme school will not be possible this summer. Consequently, since
we have budgeted for this operation, the necessary funds for staff and equipment
will be available.
`1.Our proposal is to conduct an eight week activity at Mark IV very much
similar to the playground program held at the various school and park facilities.
Special adaptations would be given consideration in attempt to meet the needs
of the youngsters participating. Essentially the program will begin June 9
and continue five days a week through August 1. Activities would be offered
from 1 to 4:30 and 2 evenings per week, or the equivalent in hours at times
more suitable if deemed advisable, under the guidance of two qualified, paid
leaders. All equipment would be provided_by_the City and as with other city
programs craft projects would include both free and inexpensive projects paid
for by the participant.
The playground program is designed to interest children and youths from
age 6 - 16 although the greatest appeal is to the elementary age child. The
permanent equipment available on thesitewill have a direct effect upon some '
activities particularly for the Junior and Senior High age youth.
Any program or services beyond the scope of summer playgrounds will need
further study.
I have attempted to discuss the subject with Ms. Gerow or Mr. Jacobsen
but neither have been available at this date and not anticipated in their
Service Center before March 14, 1975.
20, 1975
• Caroline Bassett
pgQBE1tS PRFSI Patt Cain
Samuel Fahr
James Lindberg
Mary Maseher
Wren Horton
�� Robert Plumb
H. Eugene Chubb
STAFFS Bill Nepp1
Tony Osborn
Dick Wol]mershauser
Boger Hunt
GUESTS
Larry Lasche
.lora Sturtz
• Ken Wolf
Sue Young
Mt IPS1Y OF DISCUSSION AND FORMnL ALTIQI TAKEN:
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front Cucmission met in regular session on March 20, 1975,
The Iowa City River residing.
With chairperson Fahr P 1975,
* Bassett moved and Cain seconded that the minutes of the March 6,
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meeting be approved as written. Unanous.
er Hunt of Stanley and tzyociates
was then turned over too Rog ver corridor as a
Themeeting
a slide show of portions of the Iowa phase, of the River
who presented phase I, or the inventory P
He also reviewed several illustrations regardingPrD�ci
part do the Study-
He al to ear flood plain, water
Corridor Study• corridor, the rated e- public should be
mate boundaries of theriverted_that the
quality, soils, and vegetation. Hunt the river.
educated in germs of the resources of the river.
Which would have to
sition (how Toch and where) , costs , and
Hunt also discussed what he felt would be score issues
as land aalui land along the condor
be dealt with, such about University_.oaned,_
feelings of the University
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Riverfront Ccmnission
_Mardi 20, 1975
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The various types of zoning were
then discussed with regard to the
in the overall river
possible_ applicability of certain
zones for use
corridor plan.
as
the date when the Riverfront C m son
April 17, 1975, was announced
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receive the first preliminary draft regarding resources, Problems*
will
will
and potentials that exist along the river corridor. ns- StanleyiOn
its rem and
30 days in which to respond with written
20 days to prepare the final, written doa mnn-
Associates will then have
tation of Phase I.
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned'
Respectfully submitted.
Ellen R. Flowers
Secretary
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FEBRUARY 27, 1975
STORYHOUR ROOM
Members Present: Buchan, Canter, Downer, Farber,
Bywater, Kirman, Newsome, Richerson
Trumpp
Staff Present: Eggers, Kelley, Kline, Tucker, Westgate
Others Present: Joanne Brugger, Mrs. Merle Full, i
Tom Carney, H.A. Schimberg, and
several library practicum students.
Business: The meeting was called to order by
President Buchan at 4:05 P.M. The
minutes of the regular meeting of
January were approved as corrected
with Dr. Canter receiving credit
for attendance. Newsome/Trumpp. The Financial report was received
and filed. Disbursements were approved. Canter/Bywater.
Director's Report: See attached.
-Presidents's Report: None.
Committee Reports: Mrs. Louane Newsome, Chairman of
the Search Committee, read a report
of the Committee which was filed.
The report indicated that the cut-
off date for sending our application
form to those making inquiries, re: our position w.4_11 be March 15,
1975. The cut-off date for completion of an applicant will be April
1, 1975. The criteria of the Search Committee was reiterated. (See
attached). A motion made by Bywater and seconded by Trumpp to in-
clude the criteria in the minutes was passed.
Old Business: On a question of personal privilege
the agenda item re: the interview
datefor Acting Director Eggers
was considered before it appeared
on the agenda. On a unanimous
roll call vote the Board set Tuesday March 11, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
at board member Newsome's home.
Tom Carney, Director of the Cedar Rapids Public Library, and H. A.
Schimberg, organizer of the Cedar Rapids Friends of the Library
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made an 'interesting presentation. Mrs. Richerson was given
- some materials relative to their initial publicity and sub-
sequent activities.
Robert Rohlf will be present for a presentation to the Library
Board on prospective services as a Building Consultant on March
6, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. An invitation to City Manager Neil Berlin
and the members of the City Council will be extended by President
Buchan.
The Board voted to proceed with the installation of a full circu-
lating 3M "Tattle Tape" Book Security System. Richerson/Trumpp.
Downer abstained. At the suggestion of Downer the Board voted
to have the lease with 3M examined by the City Attorney's Office.
Downer/Canter.
Action on the installation of a smoke detection system for the
-book drop was delayed until a -check on liability of the system
under lease could be checked by the City Attorney's office.
The Board voted to earmark up to $1800.00 to pay our share of
the costs of our Bicentennial projects. Kirkman/Trumpp. Downer
abstained. We agreed to pay up to one half of the cost of micro-
filming back files of the Iowa City Press Citizen Jointly with
the State Historical Society and to fund -a historical photo project.
If our grant application to the State Bicentennial Commission is
approved it will cover half of our share of each project. -
Communications: A letter was received from County
Supervisor Bartel on a County
Library System possibility. Mrs.
Eggers will send a note of thanks
and ask them to contact us when
the whole Board of Supervisors is
ready to act.
New Business: In response _to a request from the
State Library for participation by
the IowaCity Public Library in a
statewide reciprocal borrowing agree-
ment, the Board requested Mrs. Eggers
to present complete data at a future meeting. Continuation of_a
contract with East Central Library System for service to unserved
areas until June 30, 1976 was approved. Canter/Downer.
Public Discussion: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 P.M. Downer/Trumpp.
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Respectfully sui�m.Lttef,
David J. Kirkman, Secretary
Director's Report
March 27, 1975
FINANCE
Our budget for FY 1976 at $350,000 is $18,933 less than was
requested but $85,000 more than calendar 1974 ( a 32% increase).
It allows us to have one additional staff person (Mime Child-
rens-Room Assistant and 'Mime increase to the assistant in
the Information/Reference Service.) It also brings up our
Materials budget to 1972 and 1973 -levels. The City Council
did find it necessary, however, totake$14,000 of our Revenue
Sharing funds and apply it to the cost repairing our roof.
We have approximately $7,000 remaining for the card catalog
unit (on order) and the 3rd floor exit.
BUILDING & EQUIPMENT `
The repairs to the roof will be.done jointly with repairs needed
for the Recreation Building,Rooin. The City is in the process
of preparing specifications and is hoping'to move ahead rapidly.
The architects drawings for the 3rd floor exit are in the
hands of the City Engineer. The bid process may be informal;
it will depend on the estimated cost of the project.
The new Xerox A000 will be installed approximately March 15.
LIBRARY SERVICES
Circulation of Adult Materials wac the highest monthly total
ever recorded at Iowa City Public Library - 23,215. The return
to Thursday evening and Sunday hours is only a partial explana-
tion for other public libraries are experiencing the same
sudden increases.
Carol_Spaziani is working with a committee of volunteers on
library service to county jail inmates. A fuller report will
be forthcoming.
The library continues to be features in KRNA's:Education Today
program every other Sunday at B.:00 A.M. March 2 is on Nutrition
and March 16 is on Career Education.
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