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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-02 Bd Comm minutesi MINUTES • ' IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT COMMISSION ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ROOM NOVEMBER 13, 1975 MEMBERS PRESENT: Patt Cain Samuel Fahr Loren Horton MEMBERS ABSENT: Caroline Bassett f James Lindberg Flo Stockman STAFF PRESENT: Tony Osborn Don Schmeiser GUESTS: Mrs. Sam Donta - - Mrs. Calvin Knight SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Riverfront Commission met in Regular Session on November 13. with Chairperson Fahr presiding. The meeting was called to order at -3:45 p.m. Horton moved and Cain seconded that the minutes of the October 30,-.1975, ` • meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. Osborn indicated that Staff had met with Roger Hunt::and:Bill Klatt of Stanley Consultants on Monday, November 11, and that Phase II of the River Corridor Study had been discussed in detail. The Staff recommendations are contained in the attached Staff Report: The Phase II Final Report is due in approximately mid-December and the Phase III Preliminary Report on approximately January 15.' The possibility of annexing areas along the south river corridor within s the city limits was discussed. The types of zones would be decided as partofthe: annexation procedure with.. the river corridor-beingzoned RIA. Commission discussedthepossibility of public funding for land acquisition. -It was.. indicated that the various 'aspects `of such public funding -_were currentlybeingresearched and Fahr indicated that he would have someone in his office research the legal aspects. Staff indicated that the Final Phase II Report will include Item 114 in the Staff Report along with a model Ordinance. Fahr stated that he would write the Iowa Natural Resources Council and inquire about rules and regulations regarding erosion and filling in the • river corridor. Minutes - • Riverfront Commission Page'2 November 13, 1975 Regarding the proposed park site near Taft Speedway mentioned in the that area Phase Il Report, Staff commented that the Report recommended City must not necessarily as suitable for park development but that the establish a park there. With regard to, Item 010 of the Staff Report, it was pointed out that Study. such an explanation would be difficult to include in the Staff indicated that Item #12 concerns landfill parks. Chairperson Fahr welcomed two Project GREEN observers, Mrs. Sam Donta perhaps the Riverfront Com - Mrs. Calvin Knight. He suggested that and Mrn it meets with the Park and and could meet with Project GREEN after missioRecreation Commission: that the next meeting should be scheduled for when There was a concensus the Final Phase Il Report. Roger Hunt presents There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m. . Respectfully submitted, Ellen R. Flowers Secretary 7 's S e ;PC 11 I 1 pg fit f/ la.107 Id Lw 11 I 1 pg fit f/ la.107 Id • STAFF REPORT Riverfront Commission November 13; 1975 SUBJECT: _ Iowa River Corridor Study Phase II - River Corridor Plan (preliminary draft report). STAFF Phase Two of the Iowa River ANALYSIS: Corridor Study contains a fairly - complete set of concepts for Z development and improvement of the, Iowa River area.: The Riverfront Commission, Stanley Consultants and the City Staff have shown slides and discussed these concepts -with many groups of citizens having an interest in the river. I There has been widespread support for improving the river area and for the ideas contained in the report. The final River 'Plan -Report, scheduled for completion in mid-December, will be instrumental in increasing -the _ public awareness and interest and.in guiding the improvement' and.development of the river corridor. STAFF The preliminary plan report • RECOMMENDATIONS: (Phase Two of the Iowa River Corridor Study) has-been reviewed by the Riverfront' Commission. The following represents recommendations by the Commission in conjunction with the City Staff. The final report (Phase Two of the River Corridor Study) should include the following additions -or corrections: 1. Any necessary grammatical and graphic corrections. 2. Statements explaining the possibility of using' annexation as a means of controlling river areas outside the City.-- 3. A clarification of the public expenditures program, i.e., define - cost ranges and explain why such ranges are used.-, 4. A more thorough and detailed explanation of the River Overlay District including an example of the concept in the Appendix. S. Comment on shoreline erosion and indicate ways of obtaining professional help or advise for the protection of shorelines. 6. Statements pointing out the history of an entire area rather than . specific sites. -2- 7. Describe and explain land banking and the legalimplications for its use in Iowa. 8. Explain why specific park sites are recommended for possible acquisition or development, e.g., the recommended, park site near Taft Speedway. 9. Describe the kind and type of trail system recommended in the river corridor, e.g., pedestrian, bicycle, separate or dual system._ 10. Explain how the governmental cooperation mentioned in the preliminary report is to be achieved and what_ administrative body would have jurisdiction over the river corridor.' 11. An Appendix with definitions of terms used in.the report. Define such terms as parkway, land banking, primitive; camping, greenway, easement,, natural buffer, bridal trail`, fee simple, shoreline erosion, bicycle trail, hiking trail, ,100 -year -flood plain, flood -- lever, --peak: river flow, etc. 12. Statements explaining theexistingconstraints and:potentials for developing various riverrelated park sites. • 13. Describe specific measures that can be -used -to protect the integrity of scenic and fragile areas 'along the river corridor. III NIM --s • IIUMN REUMONS CGWISSIaN NOMIBI:R 17, 1975 8:05 PM CITY AIA;NAGER"S CONFERINCI: ROOM Members Present: Price ` Smith Iloodard Davidson Costantino Scott Matsumoto - - Members Absent: Means Finn - Staff Members Present: Morgan Ragland - Bowlin MC(MM-NDATIONS TO T11B CITY COUNCIL •None RL'C0*ENDATI0NS TO 711E STAFF A,ND CITY AMAGER 1. The staff is to begin research and investigation on the status of private clubs and what authority the ordinance has over these clubs. This directive came -in the form of a motion by Scott, seconded by Smith, 2. That letters be written to local legislators and key legislators in support of funds from the legislature -at the Regents's request ,to make the University of Iowa campus -more accessible to the handicapped." PENDING ITOIS The request for providing special parking places for persons in wheelchairs in the downtown area is still being studied by the staff. - SUI MY OF REILVANT DISCUSSION -The October 20 meeting minutes were approved as amended upon the motion of Smith, seconded by Davidson. �1Ni1'OUNCI11LiNTS `: 1." Chairperson Costantino introduced Linda Ragland, recent appointment to the Civil Rights Specialist position. • 2. Chairperson Costantino is to appear at a Brown Dag -Luncheon sponsored by the Women's Resource and Action Center at noon Friday, November 21, 1975. Linda Ragland will -accompany --her. CORRESPO,IZENCE • 1. A letter was written on behalf of the Commission to the Regents in support of their request from the legislature for additional funds to make the University of low,, campus more accessible .to the handicapped. - 2. A letter is being written to TAOIRIA to inform them that the Commission has not been receiving all of the publications and -an attempt to correct this situation. =: 3. A letter was sent in the name of the Commission to Julie Zelenka, Community Relations Director, concerning an offensive phrase that appeared in the linployee's Scope. The motion .was made by Price and seconded by Woodard. The motion carried. ` Carbon copies of the letter are to be sent to the.City Manager and Mayor. 4. Commissioner Woodard reported that she would send a letter as a Commissioner to the school board concerning a sterotypic picture of ethnic minorities that appeared on a program bulletin. REPORTS -26 persons from the Chamber Personnel Managers group attended a meeting with Felicia Mullin in October. Comnissoners present at that meeting reported that it was a good meeting and that everyone was interested in the guidelines and -legislation relating to personnel work. -Candy reported that she had had two follow-up calls asking for additional information as the result of this meeting. • Commissioner Smith reported seeing an article in the Daily Iowan about the Minority Student Aid office and the requests they receive about employment and housing. She suggested ,,that the staff -contact -this office and offer the services of the City. Commissioner Smith also reported that while working on the recent election some peoplecomplained about the accessibility of voting places._'She requested that the City staff check with the County Auditor about this problem. Commissioner Woodard reported on the education.committees meeting with the Human Relations Committee of the Iowa City School.District in June. The school district had submitted an'affirmative action plan to the State Civil Rights Commission. The one day workshop led by Maude White was on the subject of -what is and is not anaffirmative action plan and an analysis of the school board's plan. STAFF REPORT Linda Ragland was hired as Civil Rights Specialist. 47 informal complaint calls were taken concerning a variety of inquiries. EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS Commissioner Smith was appointed coordinator for an education program to take place, sometime in early 1976. Chairperson Costantino suggested that this education program could be combined with the training of the new commissioners to be appointed to the. Commission at the beginning of 1976. The staff reported that there are several • films available from the State on different types of discrimination. It was suggested that the Commission sponsor the public a viewing of a di:ferezt film one night month through 1976. PRIVATE CLUBS • The opening of a restaurant called Grace $ Rubie's which serves only women'pr the discussion of the Coauthority over clubs. prompted: mmission concerning its "life time membership with the restaurant can be obtained for 50¢However, Candy reports that some people have gone to the restaurant to eat and were not approached for a membership. The Commission decided that rules should be developed on how to deal with private clubs and directed the _staff to: begin research.; PUBLIC INPUC POR ORDINANCE REVISION' On Dccember 8,* the Iowa City Iluman Relations;Commission wily hold a public meeting to obtain input for the revision of the Commission ordinance. A letter ofinvitation is being sent to several groups within the community who would have an interest in this, ordinance' both as a complainant and respondent. A list of the groups will be - attached to the minutes. ORDINANCE REVISION REPORT A working outline was presented to the Commission. It was suggested that the number of days; to file be changed from 90 to either 120 or 180 days. It was also suggested that an imbalance section be added .to the ordinance which would protect companies in their effort .to implement an affirmative action program." Subpoena power was discussed f but no action taken. It, was also suggested that a pre -determination settlement clause be added to the ordinance. - • Much discussion revolved around the litigation section of the ordinance. The question is who does the City represent, the City or -a -private individual. Smith moved that' the City, would ordinarily represent the claimant but:.leaverthe option open: -to broaden its representation:: Woodard seconded the motion. In the discussion that "followed the Commission members -felt -that there wasn't enough information to make a decision at this time ,and 'the motion was withdrawn. It"was ralso suggested that a`contract compliance section be added to the ordinance. Chairperson Costantino suggested that there wasn't -enough -time to prepare the ordinance before the new City Council took over. At 10:00 p.m. a poll of all members present indicated unanimous agreement to go into Executive Session to consider_ complaints. * NOTE: Because of a conflict, the December 8 public meeting will be held on December 11 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. •