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Home My WebLink About1973-07-03 Bd Comm minutes%�i� , � • 130': -. r • MINUTES Iowa City', CATV Committee June 19, 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: ,Blum, Ehninger,'Eskin, Hubbard, Kril, Prediger Russell, and Welsh MEMBERS ABSENT : :Cordier STAFF PRESENT Stan Rosenstein in .,File meeting was called.to,order at 7:40 P.M, by Rev. Welsh, I'hcproposedagenda was aIs foil r 1. Review minutes of the June 12, 1973 meeting 2. Discussion I on forms rof, ownership' I'he following corrections were'made to the minutes: 1, Before the close of the meeting it was suggested that those commi- ttee"memebers who plan to"be out :of town anytime before or through July 15, should;submit'a written report toRev; Welsh if they, wish •, for their:', ideas and opinions to be heard and considered', a 2, Page 2, paragraph,1l shouId read: "Blum also expressed a belief i! that the penetration factors are much higher than can be expected, therefore, the end result figures are not realistic, 3. Page 2, paragraph 5, should read: "Several members of the.commi- ttee recognized the bargaining,position held by.ihe University as to regulations on Cable Television on?University, property,", Dave Russell moved that the minutes be accepted as amended, Dick Blum seconded the motion. The remainder of the meeting centered around a discussion concerning the best possible design for public ownership of the broadband communication' system in Iowa City, The chairman introduced a preliminary draft of a proposed design suggesting ureas of responsibilities for the .City Council and for two non-profit corporations. One to provide basic management of 'the system, the second' to care for -access broadcasting. # At the request of the chairman, Stan Rosenstein commented on the problems that have often arisen with separate authorities: Acknowledging the concern - relating to political cont rol of he news, he suggested that the actual • physical system might best be handled as a regular part of the cities opera- tion, 'a with separate boad, commission, corporation handling the broadcasting, i Page 3 Minutes June 13, 1973 Following discussion, the following motion was made. Sarah Fox moved, seconded.by Virginia Hebert that because of the increasing amounts of Parksand:Recreational programs.which.have been added :f recently to the :Iowa City Parks and Recreation. system,, and because of several.spec'ific andurgent.complaints'from citizens regarding maintenance of these (facilities, the !!Commission recommends that an immediate review be made of the Park maintenance program, including staff'and equipmentsequirements as they relate to proper maintenance of roads, green areas, structures,,' and recreational equipment,, consideration should be given to the hiring of youths for summer work, an increase in permanend park maintenance personnel; and'an overall increase;in available:park funds. Jim Lindberg presented to the 'Commission the idea to run a full page ad to help for better program evaluation. Approval has been granted by:Council,`to runt;this ad, and,, it will run,?in the` paper within the next couple of weeks. The !Commission then discussed a possible layout. Since there was no further business, ;the meeting was adjourned. Motion by Sarah Fox, second by',Virginia Hebert. Respectfully. submitted, Secretary ; 6 f i ' MINUTES ii IOWA CITY CHARTERCOMMITTEE June 22,` 1973 MEMBERS PRESENT: Meardon, ,Welt, Baldus, Corrigan, 41 DeCounter, MEMBL'RS ABSENT: Cain, Davidsen,''Knight, Ringgenberg` STAFF PRE -SENT: Rosenstein - GUESTS PRESENT: Valerie Linn Meeting held second floor Bit -Orleans Restaurant. Chairman Meardon called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. This was a' special meeting called by Chairman Meardon at 9:30 on June 22,`,1973, Mr. Meardon explained the purpose 'of this meeting ;was to'make corrections in the draft of the Charter, specifically in'Article VII, Section 7.01 B. (1)`. (k) dealing'with. the' effect of `Initiative and Referendum on ,.J City .;zoning. r, Mr. (Meardon expressed `concern, that 'the 'draft as"written', was incorrect in -that it'referred to'several activities -as being in .the zoning ordinance"which were -not in`'the zoning ordinance After discussion Mr. Baldus,moved that the Section "Amendments affecting the City ,read Zoning Ordinance, ;`except affecting atract iof land two 'acres or more in sizer" Mr. '.Corrigan seconded and, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Baldus moved that the Charter Committee adopt the draft of the Charter as written ,and submit -this draft to '`the `City Council on'June 22, 1973 at its 4.00, p. m. meeting and recommend 1 that this Charter be submitted to the voters., mi.,DeCounter�seconded and the motion carried una nimously, The Committee agreed to`ask1the City;Council to allow it to meet again if !there were any,major'legal questions with the Charter. Mr. Welt expressed that he was against Initiative and Referendum being in the Charter. No other member present' desired' to express any minority o inions at thisrtime. Mr. Meardonstated that he would contact Mrs. Cain and explain to her that the 'Committee has ''met `and adopted the Charter and to, o :get her feelings on.;'this: `subject. Mr:' Meardon alsostated that he wouldicontact the Mayor and 'tell, him that the Charter was to`be submitted'at the 'June'22, • 1973 meeting. Chairman Meardon adjourned the meeting. •2 I • Engineering staffs would like the 10 foot -wide walkway between ,, lots '207 and :208 as:shown.on the,;'preliminary plat dedicated to the City.` Mr.:Barker indicated that Bryn:Mawr Heights: is willing to comply with this request.' It was moved,by Mrs'. Davidsen and seconded by Dr. Ogesen to recommend approval of item S-7309,,Bryn Mawr,'Heightsi Part, V, Preliminary::Plat contingent on: 1." The ;approval of rezoning,of the area from R1A to R1B. 2.,: Dedication to the 'City of Iowa City, the 10'foot- wide walkway between lots 207', and 208; as shown on' the preliminary ,plat. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Dr. Ogesen, seconded by Mrs. Davidsen, to recommend that the paving of the center portion of Sunset Street be included in the 'next 'City Paving Program. The motion carried'', i' unanimously. ., I 1= V-7302.' Pleasant Street Alley. ;Portion of alley west from Pleasant Street, then north and south, north of Davenport Street... Filed: 5/29/73. -:45 -day limitation:; None.: Dr. Ogesen questioned whether it',wouldbe advisable to exclude in thevacation the southern portion of the north -'south alley. Ae -su ested:ahat''the'entire'al e'�va at 'd" g4 ley. b c e . I is Chairman Madsen indicated that more time was 'needed to study this request and suggested: that the matter be deferred until the next meeting'. It was: moved, by Mrs. Davidsen, seconded by Dr. 01gesen, to defer item V-7302„Pleasant Street Alley, ,portion of alley west from - Pleasant Street, then north ;and 'south, 'north lof Davenport Street. The motion carried unanimously. 'It was moved by Dr.,Ogesen'and 'seconded by Mrs. Davidsen .to recommend that the Staff enlarge upon and state in 'ordinance language the ,Special Use provisions for,the Zoning Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. It was moved -by Mrs. Davidsen and seconded by: Dr. Ogesen to + recommend that the Staff study a possible University zone to do-termine what this would mean as it relates to other provi s i oii:; of. the Zoning' Code. and to 'look at other possibilities with respect to high-rise apartment he The motion harried • unanimously. (This item is in response to the letter from George ;Nagle dated _June 61 1973.)