HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-13 Bd Comm minutes- DATE January 31, 1974
MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORT FORM
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEETING: Board of Electrical Examiners
STAFF PRESENT: Paul Bowers, Electrical Inspector
OTHERS PRESENT Earl Eyman, James Hynes,_Edwin J. O'Brien
SUMMATION OF ACTIVITIES:
The Board met and discussed the amendments to the National
Electrical Code, Second Draft._ The proposals discussed will
come to the Council in a final
This is form sometime within a month.
to update our administration section plus some changes
in amendments to the National Electrical Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Bowers
Electrical Inspector
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Iowa City CATV Committee
January 7, 1974
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Cordier, Ehninger, Eskin, Hubbard,
Prediger, and Welsh
MEMBERS ABSENT: Russell
STAFF PRESENT: Bill Neppl
GUESTS:
Pat Anderson
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
The proposed agenda for the meeting was as follows:
1. Showing of video-tape
2. Discuss corrections -to Ordinance Provisions
3. Discussion of projected time schedule with Mayor and
Manager
4. Proposals fora private franchise ordinance
5. Break-down--of--workshop committee
There was a discussion .on the corrections to be made to the
December 10 draft of the Ordinance Provisions. The corrections
cited in Rev. Welsh's letter of January 2, 1974, to the
Committee and other corrections were made by general consent.
It was decided that the Ordinance Provisions would be re -typed
and dated.January-`711974; made a part of the minutes of January 7,
and forwarded to the. -Council. Dick Blum suggested and it was
generally agreed that_. persons who have suggested revisions or
additions recognize that they could at such time present a final
report to the City,Council, submit a minority report, or if
they got five persons to'sign a report, it would then be
included in the report to the Council.
Hugh Cordier presented a video-tape entitled, "The Future: Cable."
The Committee then discussed the procedure to be taken in
drawing up an ordinance for a"private franchise. Copies of
the Ankeny and Boulder ordinances will be distributed to the
members for study and use in suggestions for a private franchise
ordinance.
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Iowa City CATV Committee
January 7, 1974
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blum, Cordier, Ehninger, Eskin, Hubbard,
Prediger, and Welsh
MEMBERS ABSENT: Russell
STAFF PRESENT: Bill Neppl
GUESTS:
Pat Anderson
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
The proposed agenda for the meeting was as follows:
1. Showing of video-tape
2. Discuss corrections -to Ordinance Provisions
3. Discussion of projected time schedule with Mayor and
Manager
4. Proposals fora private franchise ordinance
5. Break-down--of--workshop committee
There was a discussion .on the corrections to be made to the
December 10 draft of the Ordinance Provisions. The corrections
cited in Rev. Welsh's letter of January 2, 1974, to the
Committee and other corrections were made by general consent.
It was decided that the Ordinance Provisions would be re -typed
and dated.January-`711974; made a part of the minutes of January 7,
and forwarded to the. -Council. Dick Blum suggested and it was
generally agreed that_. persons who have suggested revisions or
additions recognize that they could at such time present a final
report to the City,Council, submit a minority report, or if
they got five persons to'sign a report, it would then be
included in the report to the Council.
Hugh Cordier presented a video-tape entitled, "The Future: Cable."
The Committee then discussed the procedure to be taken in
drawing up an ordinance for a"private franchise. Copies of
the Ankeny and Boulder ordinances will be distributed to the
members for study and use in suggestions for a private franchise
ordinance.
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The Committee will request legal clarification from the City
Attorney on -the form the referendum will take. The question
was raised as to whether or not the referendum will ask for a
definite "yes" vote ,on public ownership. There was also
discussion on the_cor_cept of the "Board" incorporation into a
non-profit corporation and placing itself on the ballot. The
Chairman indicated that the information shared with us as a
committee was very clear on this point. The first referendum
will be whether or not to grant a franchise to Company A., B.
C., etc. The Chairman will direct a letter to the new City
Attorney repeating our request of July 27, 1973.
The workshop committee will meet January 14, 1974, at Rev. Welsh's
office.
The next regular meeting of the CATV Committee will be January 21,
1974.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
IOWA CITY CATV COMMITTEE
ORDINANCE PROVISIONS
January 7, 1974
I. Short Title
Definitions
(All terms needed)
III. Purpose of Ordinance, Jurisdictional Basis for Local
Franchising Authority's Power.
A. The legal -basis for the City Council's action. This
section to`.include the pertinent sections of federal,
state and local laws.
B. Basic statementofpurpose of Ordinance:
1. To establish a "Board" to construct, manage and
operate a Cable Communications System for Iowa
City (and such other areas as desire to be served).
2. To set forth responsibilities of the City Council
and the "Board."
3. To set forth the type of system, facilities, pro-
gramming to be provided.
4.To set forth technical and operational standards
and other requirements.
C. Granting to the "Board" the right to use the rights-
of-way.
D. Rationale for public ownership in Iowa City of a Cable
-Communications. System.
1. To be an extension of the educational system, pro-
viding open and equal access to learning opportuni-
ties for all citizens throughout their lives.
2. To be an informational utility whose social goal
would be to provide all persons with equal oppor-
tunity.of access to all available public informa-
tion about society, government, opportunities,
products, entertainment, knowledge and educational
services.
3. To enable income to be used, after paying for
capital expenditures`, for additional improved
access, cablecasting, increased services and
lower rates.
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4. To make available muncipal and educational services
at minimum or, no cost to the municipality and pub-
lic educational institutions.
5. To assure that the System will be controlled by the
citizens and operated for their benefit.
6. Acknowledge that one of the major users of cable,
in the future, will be the municipality to provide
more-efficient municipal services.
7. To help this medium fulfill its potential as a
people-oriented Communications system.
MV, Responsibility of the Council.
A. To appoint members to the "Board" which consists of
five (5) members serving five-year staggered terms.
B. To arrange financial underwriting.
C. To establish, revise and set rates. (Changes in rates
made only after public, notice and a public hearing
according to due process.)
D. To review and approve the budget of the "Board," in
light of fiscal.responsibility to the bond-holders.
E. To provide-services-as requested by the "Board" to
assist in-.fulfilling the functions of the "Board" as
set forth in this Ordinance.
F. To review annually the operations of the System.
G. To state in the ordinance the responsibilities of the
Council.in such a manner to make it clear to all that
neither the Council nor the City Administrative Staff
shall have the authority to censor any programming.
H. To enforce the Ordinance.
V. Responsibilities of the "Board."
Purpose: To develop and to operate a Cable Communications
System for the citizens, businesses and institutions of
Iowa City and such areas which desire to contract for such
services.
_A. To employ management or to contract for management,
who will employ person(s) and/or firms for sales
promotion, construction and maintenance of system.
(Including program activities, personnel, space and
equipment.)
B, To establish personnel policies, including additional
-incentive payments based on System growth.
C. To be responsible forallcablecasting.
D. To prepare budget in line with fiscal obligations,
projected income and expenditures.
E. Tohavebroad responsibility to manage the System (or
delegate such management) so as to encourage maximum
service and maximum penetration, and to take such
actions as are consistent with good fiscal practices,
in keeping with common cable television system prac-
tices.
F. To recommend changes in rates.
G. To utilize, where possible, the existing administra-
tive facilities -of"the `City.
H. To report annually to the City Council, including
provisions for Ordinance revision.
I. To make provisions for a structure through which the
Iowa City Community School District, University of
Iowa, Coralville, Johnson County, etc., can work
together for the development and use of the access
channels.
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Tocarryout all of theresponsibilitiesoutlined in
this Ordinance and such other responsibilities as are
consistent with the basic purposes.
VI. Franchise Territory, Extension of Service.
A. The "Board" is authorized to:
1. Use the public rights-of-way in Iowa City.
2. Provide requested services to the University,
other municipalities, and areas as deemed
advisable and economically feasible.
B. The "Berard" is required to:
1. Extend services to all areas of Iowa City, except
to agricultural areas.
2. Install basic system throughout the City within
a period of two years from receipt of Certificate
Of Compliance; and install the System on a reason-
able`and-equitable basis.
3. Extend cable to new subdivisions concurrently with
electric power and telephone utitilities.
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4. Design
a system and include the following:
a. Provisions for the basic design of the System.1
(1)
A dual active/inactive trunk -- single
feeder -- home converter distribution
(2)
system or equivalent channel capacity.
A hub system with centrally located studios
for local origination and access cable -
casting or a system of equivalent capability.
The System shall be constructed in such a
way as to provide maximum flexibility,
and to service the University of Iowa
and other municipalities when deemed
advisable and economically feasible.
(3)
Upgrade the facilities, equipment and ser-
b. Channel
vice as the current state-of-the-art allows.
Capacity.
(1)
An immediate capacity of 26-30 channels
to subscribers; some closed-circuit;
,two-way.
(2)
An expansion capacity of 30 channels to
subscribers; 4 channels return; closed-
circuit; two-way and up to 16 channels
ofpoint-to-point communications each way.
(3)
Two-way service to subscribers when the
"Board" deems a viable plan for actual use
of two-way service has been developed.
C. Provisions for Channel Use.
(1)
In accordance with FCC Regulations a
minimum of:
- Three network off -the -air signals.
(Ex: Channels 2,.7 and 9)
- Two duplicate off -the -air signals.
(Ex: Channels 4 and 6)
- One educational off -the -air signal.
(Ex: Channel 12)
- Two independent off -the -air signals.
(Ex:. from one or both of the two closest
such markets in Minneapolis, Chicago
and/or St. Louis)
- A free educational channel, a governmental
channeland a Public access channel for
cablecasting.
- one -local origination channel.
- Such other channels as possible.
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the design is to be set out in the Ordinance.
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(2) Additional educational, governmental and
Public access channels when a viable plan
for their use is presented.
(3) Subject to permission of the licensed
operator of Channel 12, additional off -the -air
educational channels. (Ex: Minneapolis,
Chicago and/or St. Louis)
(4) FM Signals.
(a) There shall be no maximum number of
FMsignalswhich may be carried by
_ the System.
(b) Minimum Signals - The following
signals shall be the minimums carried
by the System:
(11) Any stations licensed for broad-
cast within the communities which
serve the System with primary
TV signals and which are affili-
_ated with National Public Radio,
or are non-commercial or educa-
tional stations.
(21) In addition, at least one sta-
tion from each community which
supplies TV signal shall be
carried.
(c) so long as there is requested use, the
System shall maintain one FM signal
as a`local access facility, for use
by the, public, local government and
educational authority, under the same
general rules as apply to access
cablecasting.
(d) So long as economically feasible, the
System shall maintain one FM signal of
_general listening music without commer-
cial interruptions.
(e) Insofar as possible, the signals
carried shall be selected as to pro-
vide as broad a variety of programming
as possible.
(f) All of the above notwithstanding, no
off -the -air signal need be carried which
is not sufficient in strength at the
System head -end to provide adequate
signal strength.
(g) Minimum facilities shall consist of:
(1 ) Studio (not necessarily separate
from TV studio).
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(2 1) Sufficient microphones for
cablecast of up to and including
small groups (approximately 6
people).
(31) Equipment for receiving and cable -
casting telephone calls.
(4 ) Equipment for playing all commonly
current prerecorded materials
over the cable.
(5)
The University of Iowa a minimum of three
channels, if requested, subject to a satis-
factory arrangement.
(6)
A combination or separate channel(s) for
weather, stock information and news.
(7)
Transmission of fpreign stations when
economically feasible.
d. Provisions for Public Access Programming Facilities
(1)
Both portable and stationary equipment to
be used by access cablecasters with the
aid of a technical and production staff,
including equipment that can store pro-
grams for later showing. A centrally
located studio to be available to all
access users on a first-come first-served
basis. A schedule of rates for use of
equipment, studio, and technical and pro-
duction staff. Separate rates for mobile
facilities if such facilities are planned.
(2)
Access facilities at the studio, plus other
locations. as feasible (such as mobile units
in identifiable neighborhood areas).
(3)
Equipment that meets a high level of tech-
nical standards.
(4)
A minimum of twelve portable video/audio
recording systems consisting of porta-pack
systems, 8mm sound cameras or equivalent.
For every citizen upon request, training in
use of portable video/audio recorders and
cameras, as the state-of-the-art dictates.
Responsibility for maintaining the equipment
and provision of tapes and batteries to
trained persons at pro -rated cost or less.
Additional equipment made available as use
demands.
(5)
Guidelines, rules and regulations for the
use of public access channel(s) in line
with 'the FCC Rules and Regulations,
providing for filrst-come first-served as
well as schedule uses and recommended
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rates. (It is intended that any charges
be based on actual cost or less.)
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(6) Procedure for Preservation of the FCC
Rules Regarding the Presentation of
Obscene, Lottery or Advertising Information.
(a) Live Presentations. One individual,
who shall be designated Program
Director, shall be present during all
access programming and shall have
responsibility for maintaining rules
pertaining to presentation of matter
which is obscene, advertising, or
Tottery information.
(b) Procedure for Prerecorded Presentations.
The management shall designate an
individual(s)_to'screen all prerecorded
materials for content as applies to
the above mentioned rules. If the
material is judged to be outside the
rules, the presentor shall be notified
and given an opportunity to make
_ suggested alterations. If the presentor
objects or disagrees with the manage-
ment-with regard to violation of the
rule, he shall so notify the general
managementofthe.System. Upon such
notification, the management shall
convene an appeal hearing in accor-
dance with the procedure established
above.
(c) Constitution of Appeals Board.
The general management of the System
shall appoint, within 10 days of
the beginning of cablecasting activity,
one individual to serve on the above
mentioned Appeals Board. The length
of term shall be determined by the
management of the System.
The City Council of Iowa City, acting
upon recommendation of the community
at large, shall appoint an individual
from.the community, not an employee
of the City or any municipal agency,
to serve as Chairman of the Appeals
Board for a period of one year
repeatable terms.
A third member of the Board shall be
appointed on each occurrence by the
individual or group whose presentation
has been challenged on the basis of
obscenity, lottery or advertising
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Any decision of the Board in regard
to presentations shall be made by a
majority of two members.
(1 ) Pre-emptory Challenge. Any
"offended party" whose cablecast
has been interrupted or prevented
from showing may pre-emtorily
challenge either one of the two
permanent members of the Appeal
Boards from participating in the
decision on any one specific
matter. Upon such challenge,
the challenged party shall be
excused from deliberations on
the specifically named appeal
and the remaining two members
shall appoint a third person to
sit on the Board during the
course of that deliberation.
(d) If, at any time, any person or group
is refused access to the use of the
cablecasting facilities on the access
channels, for any reason whatsoever,
that person or group shall have the
same rights of appeal as specified in
Section (b),
(e) In accordance with FCC Regulations,
there shall be no censorship of pro-
gram content on Access Channels.
e. Provisions for Specialized Services.
(1) Return -signal video capacity to all schools
at cost or less.
(2) When economically and legally feasible,
extension of service to all Iowa City
District schools outside Iowa City and to
all buildings of the University of Iowa
not previously served.
(3) Contractual arrangements for new services
when deemed advisable.
(4) Leasing channels at rates approved by City
Council after due process.
f. Provisions for Subscriber Privacy.
(1) The subscriber shall be granted by law a
right of .action for the invasion of his
privacy_ involving the cable system, and
such invasions of privacy shall also be
made a criminal offense with each viola-
tion deemed a misdemeanor.
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(2) No monitoring of any type is permitted.
(Except that which is specifically
Provided for elsewhere in the Ordinance.)
(3)_ The System shall be designed in such a
manner as to make possible a total dis-
connect.
g. Provisions for Interconnection Between Cable
Systems
(1) Development of policy for interconnection.
(2) Action which seeks to make all possible
arrangements which would maximize the
services that could be rendered.
h. Provisions for Underground and Overground
Installation Requirements.
(1), Construction of the System underground
wherever economically feasible.
(2) Installation of poles shall not be for
the sole purpose of supporting a Cable
Communications System without written
justification and approval of the City
Manager. The City Manager shall require
street crossings to be placed underground
if there are no other overhead wires at
the crossing.
Establish Construction Standards.
a. Contract for the basic construction of the
System. Such contract to include performance
bonds, standards, etc. (Ex: Turnkey)
b. Set construction standards that are of a high
technical quality and set a system of inspec-
tion to assure high quality prior to acceptance
of work and payment.
C. Provide for annual inspection of the System to
assure compliance with high technical standards.
d. Provide safety and damage requirements.
The.Company's transmission and distribution
system, poles, wires and appurtenances shall be
located, erected and maintained so as not to
endanger or interfere with the lives of persons,
or to interfere with improvements the City may
deem proper to make, or to hinder or obstruct
the free use of the streets, alleys, bridges
or other public property. Removal of poles or
equipment when necessary to avoid such inter-
ference will be at the Company's expense.
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6. Establish Technical and Operational Standards.
a. Set high technical standards. Provide for
continual up -dating of standards. Make cer-
tain that System conforms to the "highest
state-of-the-art" in the field of Broadband
Communications. Design, re -design, install,
operate, replace and maintain equipment in
accord with the best engineering practices
and economic feasibility.
b. Define high -standards in a general way.
Review and update standards at least once in
every five year period.
7. Regulate Functions of the System to include:
a. Service upon consumer demand.
(1) Extension of service within a reasonable
time.
(2) Pro -rate credit or rebate for interrup-
tion of service.
b. Rates.
(1) Monthly Subscriber Rates:
First Outlet - $5.00 per month
Second Outlet - $1.00 per month
(2) Installation Charge
First-- $15.00
Others - $2.50
(3) Re -connect Charge
First - $10.00
Others - free (unless moved)
(4) Rates for multiple apartments, hotels,
motels and non -residences:
1 - $5.00
Next 9 - $3.75
Next 10 - $2.50
All over 20 - $2.00
All over 100 - By negotiation
Additional outlets in a single apartment - $1.00.
The above rates apply only where all outlets
are on the same premises, under one owner-
ship and with billing to one customer.
(5) A deposit for converters may be charged if
need arises. No service fee will be charged
for use of converters.
(6) Require an advance charge of one month's
rate.
(7) Require that re -connect fee include unpaid
charges owed by the individual.
(8) Study and recommend possible adjustments
in theratesfor low income persons, in
light of its economic feasibility and the
desire for high h
penetration.
(9) Be free to recommend to the City Council
rates for all services.
C. No income from the System shall become a
part of the operational budget of the City.
d. Employment Requirement.
(1) Hiring policies will follow equal oppor-
tunity guidelines.
(2) Employees will be encouraged to take up
residence in the area served by the System.
e. Consumer Complaints.
(1) Provide procedures and personnel for
handling consumer complaints.
(2) Review complaints on a regular basis
including the action taken.
(3) Update procedures for handling complaints.
f. Use of Streets, Pole Attachments.
(1) All transmission and distribution struc-
tures, lines and equipment erected by the
System within the City shawl be so located
as to cause minimum interference with the
proper use of streets, alleys and other
public ways and places, and to cause mini-
mum interference with the rights and
reasonable convenience of property owners
who join any of the said street, alleys
or other public ways and places.
(2) In case of disturbance of any street, side-
walk, alley, public way or paved area,
the System shall, at its own cost and
expense and in a manner approved by the
City, replace and restore such street,
sidewalk, alley, public way or paved area
in as 'good a condition as before the work
involving such disturbance was done.
(3) If at any time during the period of the
franchise the City shall lawfully elect to
alter or change the grade of any street,
sidewalk, alley or other public way, the
System, upon reasonable notice by the City
shall remove, relay and relocate its poles,
wires, cables, underground conduits, man-
holes and other fixtures at its own expense.
(4) Any poles or other fixtures placed in any
public way by the System shall be placed in
such manner as to comply with all require-
ments of the City.
(5) The System shall, on the request of any
person holding a building moving permit
issued by the City, temporarily raise or
lower its wires to permit the moving of
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buildings. The expense of such temporary
removal or raising or lowering of wires
shall be paid by the person requesting
the same, and the System shall have the
authority ,to require such payment in
advance. The System shall be given not
less than forty-eight (48) hours advance
notice to arrange for such temporary
wire changes.
(6) The System shall have the authority to
trim trees upon and overhanging streets,
alleys, sidewalks and public ways and
places of the City so as to prevent the
branches of such trees from coming in
contact with the wires and cables of the
System, except that at the option of the
City, such trimming may be done by it or
under its supervision and direction at the
expense of the System.
(7) In all sections of the City where the
cables, wires or other like facilities of
public utilities are placed underground,
the System shall place its cables, wires
or other like facilities underground to
the maximum extent that existing techno-
logy reasonably permits the System to do so.
(8) The System shall provide plans and speci-
fications for all construction within
City streets, alleys or other public ways
and places to the Director of Public Works
and Traffic for their review at least 30
days prior to start of construction. The
approval of both departments shall be
necessary before construction commences.
This provision shall apply to each construc-
tion sequence if the construction is
accomplished in phases.
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shall be erected by the System without
prior approval of the Board with regard to
location, height, type and any other perti-
nent aspect. However, no location of any
pole or wire -holding structure of the
System_ shall be a vested interest and such
poles or structures shall be removed or
modified by the System at its own expense
whenever the Board determines that the
public convenience would be enhanced thereby.
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(10) Where poles or other wire -holding structures
already existing for use in serving the
City are available for use by the System,
but it does not make arrangement for such
use, the Board may require the System to
use such poles and structures if it deter-
mines that the public convenience would be
enhanced thereby and the terms of the use
available to the System are just and rea-
sonable.
(11) Where the City or a public utility serving
the City desires to make use of the poles or
other wire -holding structures of the System,
but agreement therefore with the System
cannot be reached, the Board may require
the System to permit such use for such
consideration and upon such terms as the
Board shall determine to be just and rea-
sonable, if the Board determines that the
use would enhance the public convenience
and would not unduly interfere with the
System's operations.
8. Miscellaneous Items.
a. Access to Premise. (Details to be determined)
b. Maintenance.of Home Antennas. The "Board"
shall provide on request at cost or allow the
subscriber to provide a -switching device which
would 'allow the subscriber to use his own
antenna.as he chooses. Systempersonnelmay
not remove home antennas. Nor may the System
require the removal of any TV antenna as a
condition of service.
C. Emergency Use.
In the case of any emergency or disaster the
management may interrupt signals otherwise being
distributed and upon request of the City Council
make available its facilities for emergency use.
d. Separability of Clauses, Compliance with
Applicable Law.
If any section,'subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct,
and independent provision and such holdings
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shall not affect the contined effectiveness
or validity of the remaining portions hereof.
At all times during the life of this Ordinance,
the "Board" shall be subject to all laws
and reasonable regulations which the City
Council shall hereafter provide.
These remaining portions shall be reviewed
within a reasonable period of time so as to
assure that the original intent of the Ordi-
nance is maintained.
In addition to all provisions of this Ordi-
nance, and notwithstanding any provisions
thereof, the "Board" shall comply with all
applicable state and federal laws and with all
applicable regulations of the Federal Communi-
cations Commission.''
e. FCC Rules and Regulations Provisions.
(1) This Ordinance shall incorporate any modi-
fications made by the Federal Communications
Commission in its regulations concerning
ordinance standards, if such incorporation
is required by said regulations. Should
such modification require a substantive
provision not delineated in the regul-
tions, the City Council shall make such
changes as are necessary.
(2) The City Council shall apply for and
obtain a Certificate of Compliance.
f. Records and Reports.
Maintain such records, maps, and make reports,
as deemed advisable, and as required by the
FCC Regulations, to the City Council and the
City Manager to assure the citizens of maxi-
mum accountability and efficiency of operation.
The records shall be open to the Council and
public at all times. The subscribers list shall
not be available except as subject to the open
records law.
g. Indemnification, Insurance, Liability for
Damages.
See that adequate coverage is obtained.
9. Additional Provisions.
a. There is hereby_ reserved to the City every
- right and power which is required to be herein
reserved or provided by any law, and the
"Board" shall be bound thereby and shall
comply with any action or requirements of the
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City in its exercise of such rights or power,
heretofore or hereafter enacted or established.
b. Neither the enactment of this Ordinance nor
the appointment of the "Board" shall consti-
tute a waiver or bar to the exercise of any
governmental right or power of the City.
C. The adoption of this Ordinance shall author-
ize and permit the "Board" to solicit, sell,
distribute and make a charge to subscribers
within the City for connection to the Cable
Communications System of the "Board," and shall
also authorize and permit the "Board," to
traverse any portion of the City in order to
provide service outside the City.
d. A franchise, easement, license or other permit
granted to anyone other than the "Board" to
traverse any portion of the City in order to
provide cable TV service outside the City
shall not authorize nor permit said person to
solicit, sell, distribute or make any charge
to subscribers within the City, nor to render
any service or connect any subscriber within
the City to the Cable Communications Service
System.
e. The "Board" shall be subject to all provisions
of the other Ordinances, rules, regulations,
And specifications of the City heretofore
or hereafter adopted, including but not
limited to those pertaining to works and
activities in, on, over, under and about
streets.
Any privilege claimed under any franchise
granted pursuant to this Ordinance in any
street or other public property shall be sub-
ordinate to any prior lawful occupancy of the
streets or other public property.
"Board" also shall be subject to the provi-
sions of general laws of the State of Iowa,
or as hereafter amended, when applicable to
the exercise of any privileges contained in
any franchise granted under this Ordinance,
including but not limited to those pertaining
to works and activities in and about State
highways.
f. The "Board" shall be prohibited from directly
or indirectly doing any of the following:
(1)" engaging in the business of selling at
retail, leasing, renting, repairing or
servicing of television sets or radios;
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City in its exercise of such rights or power,
heretofore or hereafter enacted or established.
b. Neither the enactment of this Ordinance nor
the appointment of the "Board" shall consti-
tute a waiver or bar to the exercise of any
governmental right or power of the City.
C. The adoption of this Ordinance shall author-
ize and permit the "Board" to solicit, sell,
distribute and make a charge to subscribers
within the City for connection to the Cable
Communications System of the "Board," and shall
also authorize and permit the "Board," to
traverse any portion of the City in order to
provide service outside the City.
d. A franchise, easement, license or other permit
granted to anyone other than the "Board" to
traverse any portion of the City in order to
provide cable TV service outside the City
shall not authorize nor permit said person to
solicit, sell, distribute or make any charge
to subscribers within the City, nor to render
any service or connect any subscriber within
the City to the Cable Communications Service
System.
e. The "Board" shall be subject to all provisions
of the other Ordinances, rules, regulations,
And specifications of the City heretofore
or hereafter adopted, including but not
limited to those pertaining to works and
activities in, on, over, under and about
streets.
Any privilege claimed under any franchise
granted pursuant to this Ordinance in any
street or other public property shall be sub-
ordinate to any prior lawful occupancy of the
streets or other public property.
"Board" also shall be subject to the provi-
sions of general laws of the State of Iowa,
or as hereafter amended, when applicable to
the exercise of any privileges contained in
any franchise granted under this Ordinance,
including but not limited to those pertaining
to works and activities in and about State
highways.
f. The "Board" shall be prohibited from directly
or indirectly doing any of the following:
(1)" engaging in the business of selling at
retail, leasing, renting, repairing or
servicing of television sets or radios;
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(2) imposing a'fee or charge for any service
or repair to subscriber -owned receiving
devices except for the connection and
re -connection of its service or for
excessive request for the determination
by the System of the quality of its signal
to the recipients thereof;
(3) soliciting, referring or causing or per-
mitting the solicitation or referral of
any subscriber to persons engaged in any
business herein prohibited to be engaged
in.by-the System;
(4) providing information concerning the
viewing patterns of identifiable indivi-
dual.subscribers-to any person, group
or organization for any purpose.
AGENDA
IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
January 16, 1974
1. Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting
December 19, 1973
2. Public Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
3. Coordinator's Report
Revision of Part XI in Statement of Policies Booklet.
4. Old Business
Review of 1973 Annual Report
"Your Turn" Discussion
5. New Business
6. Next Meeting Date
February 6, 1974
7. Adjournment
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AGENDA
IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION
January 16, 1974
1. Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting
December 19, 1973
2. Public Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda
3. Coordinator's Report
Revision of Part XI in Statement of Policies Booklet.
4. Old Business
Review of 1973 Annual Report
"Your Turn" Discussion
5. New Business
6. Next Meeting Date
February 6, 1974
7. Adjournment
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nuu6ING COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 16, 1974
MEMBERS PRESENT: White, Hamer, Duncan, Bosserman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Frimml, Branson
STAFF PRESENT: Seydel
1• Chairman White called the meeting to order. Hamer moved to
approve the minutes of the December 19, 1973, meeting.
seconded the motion, motion carried 4/0. Duncan
2. The public brought forth no discussion.
3. Coordinator's Report
There were 8 applications presented for a
units were under lease, a new 3 -bedroom unitovalwas.addAll
ed 209
January 1` -to fill the lease vacancy being held in December.
Two leases were in the process of being assigned to new
tenants.
The LHP for the month of December, paid $26,133.00 as rent
to owners and administrative overhead was approximately
$2,600.00. From tenant rents the LHP collected $8,266.00.
HUD Annual Contributions
Income exceeded `Contract contributed $22,069,30.
outflow by approximate)
end of the fiscal year, all excess funds mustObe0r0eturnedhe
to HUD.
After reviewing HUD corresp
Part XI
ondence concerning the need to
revise 'in the Statement_ of Policies booklet, Seydel
agreed to draft the revision in conjunction with City Attorney
and provide copies by next meeting time.
4. Old Business
Commissioners had received copies of the Annual Report. The
topic Of most concern was the third goal for 1974 which was
to study the feasibility of financing from local revenue,
a housing project for .the elder)
this ro,
the Commission _would 'establish how much. Tobofla need therecis
for housing._ It was discussed that a Com leted
from those persons 60 years and oP questionnaire
• data older to accompany census
Would be most helpful. The second step would be to
estimate the cost of such a project and building designed
for the elderly.._. The third step
about the various means for financingd be to acquire information
item was brought up that the g such a project. The
Commission should not rely on
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revenue
revenue sharing funds as a means of continued support for
such a project. The fourth step would be to assist the City
Council in administering such a project. Seydel reported
that_, due to their very meager social security and today's
increases in food and rent, the elderly are overcoming their
pride of not accepting "welfare"Those that apply to the
LHP are very much in need of housing, but unfortunately,
not all requests can befulfilled. The Commission asked
Seydel to begin looking for professional sources of assist-
ance to construct and calculate results of the questionnaire.
The Commissioners were reminded that the recording date for
"Your Turn isprior to March 1. Chairman White would
work with Julia Zelenka to, develop topics for the program.
The possibilities being:. 1.) The purposes of the Commission
and aims of the program. 2.) A review of the present LHP.
3.) Projected goals for the Commission.
5. New Business
Copies of the Report of the Rules Committee to City Council
would be distributed for Commission information.
6. The Commissioners were reminded of the next regular meeting
on February 6. 1974.
7. Duncan moved the meeting be adjourned. Hamer seconded the
motion, motion passed 4/0.
PPPROVED•
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Planning & Zoning
Commission
February 14, 1974
4:00 p.m.
Civic Center
Council Chambers
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C. Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting
1. Meeting of January 24, 1974
D. Subdivision Items
1. 5-7401. Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part 21 filed by
Plum Grove Acres, Inc. (Vic. north of Court Street
and east of back lot lines along east side of
Dartmouth Street).
Date filed: 1/24/74 45 -day limitation: 3/10/74
2. 5-7402. Resubdivision of a portion of Macbride
Addition, Part 1, by Macbride Addition, Inc. (Vic.
west of Macbride Drive and south of Lot 40, Part 1,
Macbride Addition).
Date filed: 2/4/74 45 -day limitation: 3/21/74
3. S-7403. Replat of portion of Lots 1 and 2 and all of
Lots 3 and 4 of Block 30, East Iowa City Addition
(Vic. bounded by I Street, Fourth Avenue and CRI&P
RR) .
Date filed: 2/5/74 45 -day limitation: 3/22/74
E. Vacatings
1. V-7401. Request for vacation of alley in Block 6,
County Seat Addition, said block being bounded by
Harrison, Madison, Prentiss and Capitol Streets.
Request made by University of Iowa. _ Referred to P & Z
by City Council.
Date filed: January 29, 1974.
F. Council Referral
1. 72-08. Zoning & Subdivision Fee Study. Study completed
by Department of Community Development. Referred by
City Council to P & Z -- 2/5/74.
G. Discussion Items
1. P-7319. Office & Research Park Zone (ORP).
2. 73-1526. Neighborhood Park Study, Hollywood Manor Area.
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COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
C. Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting
1. Meeting of January 24, 1974
D. Subdivision Items
1. 5-7401. Court Hill -Scott Blvd., Part 21 filed by
Plum Grove Acres, Inc. (Vic. north of Court Street
and east of back lot lines along east side of
Dartmouth Street).
Date filed: 1/24/74 45 -day limitation: 3/10/74
2. 5-7402. Resubdivision of a portion of Macbride
Addition, Part 1, by Macbride Addition, Inc. (Vic.
west of Macbride Drive and south of Lot 40, Part 1,
Macbride Addition).
Date filed: 2/4/74 45 -day limitation: 3/21/74
3. S-7403. Replat of portion of Lots 1 and 2 and all of
Lots 3 and 4 of Block 30, East Iowa City Addition
(Vic. bounded by I Street, Fourth Avenue and CRI&P
RR) .
Date filed: 2/5/74 45 -day limitation: 3/22/74
E. Vacatings
1. V-7401. Request for vacation of alley in Block 6,
County Seat Addition, said block being bounded by
Harrison, Madison, Prentiss and Capitol Streets.
Request made by University of Iowa. _ Referred to P & Z
by City Council.
Date filed: January 29, 1974.
F. Council Referral
1. 72-08. Zoning & Subdivision Fee Study. Study completed
by Department of Community Development. Referred by
City Council to P & Z -- 2/5/74.
G. Discussion Items
1. P-7319. Office & Research Park Zone (ORP).
2. 73-1526. Neighborhood Park Study, Hollywood Manor Area.
3. Adjournment
Next regular meeting -- February 28, 1974
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Planning & Zoning Commission
February 14, 1974
SUBJECT: 5-7401. Final Plat of Court
Hill -Scott Boulevard, Part
2, submitted by Plum Grove
Acres, Inc. (vic. north of
Court Street and east of lots along east side of Dartmouth
Street). Date filed: 1/24/74; 45 -day limitation: 3/10/74.
STAFF The Final Plat of Court Hill -
ANALYSIS: Scott Boulevard, Part 2,
consists of 10.2 acres of
northeast
ots
in
of the five lots along Court Street3inlCourtyHill-Scottand Boulevard,
Part I. Although the tract is zoned R1B, the smallest size lot
proposed exceeds the 6,000 square foot minimum lot size requirement
by 31490 square feet. The Plat conforms with the Preliminary Plat
of Court Hill -Scott Boulevard previously approved and all other
Subdivision Ordinance requirements except for the following
minor discrepancies:
1. According to the Subdivision Ordinance, "crosswalks may
be required in blocks over eight hundred (800) feet
long --_. If required, they shall be constructed by
the developer and dedicated to the City." Since the
block along Raven Street and between Court and
Washington Streets will ultimately be longer than
800 feet, a 10 -foot crosswalk, ,as illustrated on
said Preliminary Plat, was required between Lots
33 and 34. With no contemplated provision for a
cross street from Raven Street east between Court
and Washington Streets, a crosswalk is an important
feature in permitting internal circulation of
residents between blocks.
2. Although"corrected on _the original mylar print of
said Addition, copies submitted show a two degree
error in the boundary line at the termination of
Raven Street. Corrected copies showing a bearing
of N 86 55' 00" E should, therefore, be submitted.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the Staff's recommen-
dation that the Plat be
approved subject to the
addition and correction
of items 1 and 2.
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STAFF
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STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 14, 1974
5-7402. Resubdivision of a
portion of Macbride Addition,
Part 1, submitted by Macbride
Addition, Inc. (Vic. west of
Lot 40, Macbride Addition, Part 1).
limitation: 3/21/74.
The resubdivision of a
portion of Macbride Addition,
Part 1, is submitted as a
result of the exchange of land
in Macbride Addition, Part 1 between Macbride Addition, Inc. and
the City of Iowa City. The portion of land illustrated as Lots
40A and 40B was previously dedicated to the City as open space for
recreation use. The resubdivision conforms with all the require-
ments of the Subdivision Ordinance with exception of the following
minor discrepancy: the acreage of the site, as required, is not
indicated.
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the Staff's recommen-
dation that the plat be approved
subject to the acreage being
shown. It is the Staff's
further recommendation that Macbride Road in Macbride Addition,
Part 1, be changed to Macbride Drive to conform with the City's
street classification system. Streets which are characteristically
in northerly and easterly directions are named "drives".
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OWNER:
MacBride Addition, Inc.
335 Kirkwood Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa
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I certify that during them nth of January, 1974 at the direction of the
Owner, I resubdivided a'portion of. Part One, MacBride Addition to Iowa City,
Iowa and the boundaries-of.the -tract are described as follows:
Beginning at the S.W. corner of Lot 40, Part 1, MacBride Addition to Iowa
City, Iowa; said point of beginning being N 88° 34' 2211 W, 185.00 feet and
N 00 53' 5611 E, 273.86 feet from the S.W. corner N.W.4f N.E.4, Section 17,
T79N, L, of the 5th P.M.; thence S 00 53' 5611 W, 273.86 feet on the West
line of said Part I,_MacBride Addition; thence S 880 34' 2211 E, 64.21 feet
on the South line of said Part I, MacBride Addition; thence N 150*38' 5611
E,.216.57 feet; thence•Northerly 66.23 feet on a 475.00 foot radius curve
concave Northwesterly; thence N 890 06' 0411 W, 131.69 feet to the point of
Peginning.
I Further certify that the plat is a correct representation of the resub-
divided tract and the corners are marked as indicated.
1. N1lcKelson; L.S. #703b Date/ "
SUBJECT: S-7403. Resubdivision of
parts of Lots 1 and 2 and
all of Lots 3 and 4 of Block
30 of East Iowa City Addition
(Vic. south of I Street, west of Fourth Avenue and north of the
CRI&P Railroad) submitted by Mr. Stanley Cross. Date filed:
2/5/74; 45 -day limitation: 3/22/74.
STAFF The subject resubdivision
ANALYSIS: involves the replatting of
four existing lots into a
total of six lots within
Block 30 for the purpose of constructing four duplexes, one each
on Lots A. B, C and D. A fifth duplex may be constructed on
Lot E in the future. The plat meets all the requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance.
STAFF It is the Staff's recommen-
RECOMMENDATION: dation that the plat be
approved as submitted.
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.,:'Johnson County, Iowa, ,;except the East 74 feet of.,
the 'North 100 feet thereof,, Into 5 parcels
deaYRneted . eye-;-Lot6.< A, 'R*C D, ; and E as shnwn on. the
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STAFF REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 14, 1974
SUBJECT: V-7401. Vacation of an alley
in Block 6 of County Seat
Addition bounded by Harrison,
Madison, Prentiss, and Capitol
Streets. Request by The University of Iowa and referred to the
Commission by Council. Date filed: 1/29/74.
STAFF Attached hereto is a letter
ANALYSIS: dated January 22, 1974, from the
Business Manager and Treasurer
of The University of Iowa
requesting the vacation of said alley. As the letter states,
the University owns all the property located in said Block 6.
STAFF Because there are no existing
RECOMMENDATION: utilities or easements for
utilities across said alley,
the Staff can see no reason
why the alley should not be
vacated.
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IOWA CITY. IOWA 61942
January 22, 1974
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Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Gentlemen:
The University has recently completed the purchase of all properties
located in Block 6, County Seat Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. More
specifically, this is the block bounded by Madison, Capitol,
Prentiss and Harrison.
The purpose of this letter is to request the City of Iowa City
to vacate the alley in Block 6 to the State of Iowa for the use
and benefit of the State University of Iowa.
RBM:jld
Very truly yours,
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Ray B. Mossman
Business Manager & Treasurer
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CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
FEBRUARY -W7, 1974
4.0
The City -Conference Board met at 4:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers at Civic: -'I
Center with the: City. Community
School Board :and ahe Iowa City Cty:Council present as follows:
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Robin Powell.;•. Paul Huston, ;LeMn',`Nelson. 'John Dane, Barbara
Timmerman, EdCzarnecki, .Carol dePros'se, Penny-Davidsen.
The purpose of the meeting was to approve Iowa City's
nominee .;for representative:on the Assessor's Examining Board,
replacing Jack White. It was moved.by.City(Czarnecki)`and
secondedrby School (Dane) to fthe name of Patricia
orward
SueppeL` 1408.Bri§tol'Drive. Motion idarried. Meeting adjourned.
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