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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-09-17 Bd Comm minutesMEMBERS PRESENT- Phillip Jones Mori Costantino E. J. Means Celia Roberts Sally Smith Jackie Finn Paul Neuhauser Richard Braverman MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Diecke- CITY STAFF PRESENT: Robert Bowlin John Hayek Kay Maune RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: That the appointment for the position of Human Relations Coordinator be made by the present City Manager: as soon as possible. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: It was moved by Means and seconded by,Costantino that the minutes of the June 17, 1974, meeting be approved as submitted. Jones and Maune reported on the status of the hiring procedure for the position of Human Relations Coordinator. With 'therecent-resignation of Ray Wells, the City Manager,` the.question arose as'to whether Wells should appoint a Human Relations Coordinator before his departure from Iowa City. It was moved by Means and seconded by Roberts that the Commission relay its position to both the City Manager and the City Council that the appointment for the position of Human Relations Coordinator be made by the present City Manager as soon as possible. The Commission, through a sub -committee, had been working with Ray Wells in the screening and selection process for -this position and the final candidates had been recommended to the City Manager for selection. City Attorney John Hayek was present at the Commission meeting to discuss inves- tigative procedures in the case of a, complaint against the City of Iowa City. Maune reported on research done'on other cities in the State of Iowa regarding their procedures for complaints filed against the city government. Most other commissions in the State of Iowa are not as active in the investigative process as is the Iowa City Commission. Those cities that do have active commissions (Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Sioux City and Davenport) reported the practice of informally investigating the complaint._for informational purposes and then referring the -complainant -to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Other cities such as Waterloo and Cedar Rapids who have -invest . igative staff independent of the rest of the city government handle complaints against other agencies of city government themselves. Hayek once again reiterated his position of a conflict of interest that would arise.if an Assistant City Attorney were required to investigate a complaint against the City. The Commission discussed previous comments about this issue including the possibility of a complainant contacting a Commission member and a Commission member actually doing the investigation and what problems arise then if conciliation can't be reached. (Neuhauser and Braverman arrived at 8:00 P.M.) Means expressed concern that the complainant's rights be protected. Jones summarized the discussion which took place at the June meeting with the City Attorney and the City Manager and the Commission. At that time they had indicated that Step 1 be that the complainant file both with the Administrative Assistant and a Commission member present. Step 2, for the investigation the soon to be appointed Human Relations Coordinator and/or a Commission member could proceed with investigation of the complaint. Step 3 had not as yet been resolved. Jones indicated that he and Maune would draft a procedure for the next Commission meeting, taking into account the concerns expressed at the meeting that.(l) the.Legal-Department should not be involved, (2) addressing the question of when the situation becomes adversary and (3) taking as given that there is a potential conflict of interest which could jeopardize the complainant's case. Chairperson Jones appointed Paul Neuhauser to the Human Relations Committee of the Board of Education. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Costantino to adjourn to executive session to discuss complaints of discrimination and cases under conciliation. On a roll call vote all members present voted yes. MEMBERS ABSENT: Margaret Keyes, William Nusser, Brian Gutheinz, Lloyd Berger, Laurence Lafore. STAFF PRESENT: Jack Klaus, Rodney R. Parsons, Pat Wilson GUESTS: Dick Summerwill RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 0 None REQUESTS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR INFORMATION OR STAFF ASSISTANCE: Mike Williams of Welton Becket requested that the Committee request from the Manager and staff the information which Williams has requested approx- imately two months ago. Committee agreed to do so. LIST OF MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION: 1. Commission's recommendation to Council regarding the sculpture pla%:ement within or without the Project Area. 2. Final recommendation on design objectives. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTIONS TAKEN: Tom Wegman opened the meeting by reporting on the Council's reaction to the proposed design objectives and the objectives of the Design Review Committee itself. Jack Klaus responded that John Hayek's reaction to having the Design Review Committee react to any design objectives out- side of the Project Area was rather negative. v Design Review..Committee August 26, 1974 Page 2 Dick Summerwill then reported on the sculpture selection with Jack Klaus giving some of the background as well as Mr. Summerwill. Dick stated that the artists had been selected and the only problem remain- ing was the site work at the locations selected as being the most ideal for placement of the sculptures. The location for the small sculpture was at the intersection of College and Dubuque. The major sculpture was to be located in Chauncey Swan Plaza in the Project GREEN area as well as in part of the area now occupied by parking meters. Removal of these meters as well as the limited space and removal of the utility wires which were felt would compete with the sculpture. The cost of accomplishing these things might be prohibitive to the use of this site. Discussion and opinions were offered by the DRC, Mr. Summerwill and Mr. Williams and the disadvantages and advantages, particularly of the site of the large sculpture, were discussed. Ms. Seiberling suggested that the sites were not final and perhaps they should be reevaluated. Mr. Summerwill stated that the committee of judges had decided that the Chauncey Swan site would be the best possible site for the large sculpture assuming that the changes could be made. The meeting was then turned over to Mr. ® plained the interim design concept. Ms. Joe Mather of the Bikeways Committee be paths through the Project Area. Williams who presented and ex- Seiberling suggested that Mr. consulted with regard to bicycle There was some concern ab.oit the drainage in the Project Area and whether it would be adequately accomplished by the open aqueducts. Mr. Williams stated that at this time there was a lack of green areas. He stated that greening was the least expensive improvement and there- fore would always be available. Bill Nowysz suggested that perhaps the small sculpture could be placed at the intersection of College and Clinton so that it would jut out in- to the intersection and thus be visible from both ends of Clinton Street. He also suggested that the large sculpture be suspended over the inter- section of College -,and -Dubuque Street. Mr. Williams asked the DRC to be concerned about -he following items and make suggestions at the next meeting. 1. Maintenance of public toilets to avoid vandalism; 2. the minimum width.of the pedestrian lane next to building; 3. how much area needed for turning of fi.re trucks and emergency vehicles (this question was to be answered by City staff); 4_. the bike lane problem; S. whether or not the bus waiting areas on th- corner of Clinton would interrupt the view of Old Capitol. The next meeting was set -..for September 3 at 10:00 p.m. ■ The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: Civic Center Iowa City Dear Mayor and Council. Members: Mr. John Kennedy, owner and operator of Capitol Implement Co., and I, B. W. Sheridan, owner of the'Aero Rental property are interested in the purchase of a small parcel of vacated ground in Lyon's First Addition in Iowa. City. This, ground is the west. half of an alley, which was vacated in 1964 (Vacation #2299). It is located near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Maiden Lane. We respectfully request that the council begin the proceedings necessary to accomplish this transaction,'. as provided in the city ordinances. (R' exp ctfull �y urs, ' At 102 Potomac Drive r � L E 0 SEP 9,1971E ,Ei8IF STQLFL'ZE') OTY CLERK September 7, 1974 1 t The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: Civic Center Iowa City Dear Mayor and Council. Members: Mr. John Kennedy, owner and operator of Capitol Implement Co., and I, B. W. Sheridan, owner of the'Aero Rental property are interested in the purchase of a small parcel of vacated ground in Lyon's First Addition in Iowa. City. This, ground is the west. half of an alley, which was vacated in 1964 (Vacation #2299). It is located near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Maiden Lane. We respectfully request that the council begin the proceedings necessary to accomplish this transaction,'. as provided in the city ordinances. (R' exp ctfull �y urs, ' At 102 Potomac Drive r � L E 0 SEP 9,1971E ,Ei8IF STQLFL'ZE') OTY CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY -UNIVERSITY PROJECT, IOWA R-14 DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE CONTRACT #4 Public Notice is -hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Councilon Sept. 17 , 1974 at 7:30 P M. e D T, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, on a proposed Resolution of Necessity for the construction of City -University Projett, Iowa R-14 Demolition and Site Clearance Contract N4 within the City of Iowa City, Iowa. At said time and place, last above mentioned, any interested persons may appear and file objections thereto. Dated this 31st day of August 19 74. Abbie,Stolfus, City C erk Publish once - August 31, 1974 ■