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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-23 Bd Comm minutesMinutes of the Iowa City Airport Commission September 20, 1973 Members Present: Full, Hartwig, Peterson Members Absent: Perkins, Summerwill Others Present: Jones Chairman Full called the meeting to order.' Jones presented the minutes of the Commission's. August meeting. It was moved by Hartwig, seconded by; Peterson that the minutes be approved as presented. Motion carried. Jones presented the bills for the month. Peterson moved, Hartwig seconded the motion that the bills be paid as presented.Motion carried. Jones presented a letter from the city's attorney,,approv - ing the lease amendment. Chairman Full and Secretary Hartwig signed the lease amendment. Chairman Full reported on the progress toward getting the Master Plan closed out. General discussion followed. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned. Next meeting: October 18th, Civic Center, 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: June Davis Jim Roegiers Jim Sangster Orin Marx Virginia Hebert Sarah. Fox MEMBERS ABSENT:Joan Buxton fI Jim Lindberg Robin Powell STAFF PRESENT: Gene Chubb Robert Lee Bill Neppl GUESTS PRESENT: Carol Spaziani Eva Cram Barb Heck Mary Howsare Dr. PaulHuston John Neff The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission meeting ,was called to order by Chairman Jim Roegiers on,October`10, 1973. The first'>item of,business,was the correction of the minutes of September 12,!].973. Item #8 on page 2 should read $4600 rather ,than $4700. The motion regarding the 4-C's after school program was reworded slightly. The minutes of botfi meetings,were approved as amended. Mr. Roegiers then introduced Eva Cram ,who gave an outline and progress report on the organization of an Iowa, City Girls Softball League. They 'reported that they would not be joining with,the present Boy's League but would be on their own. They plan to organize,a group between the, ages of 9 through.12 and are anticipating, approximately 104 applications. They plan to charge $5 per member and are ,planning to have a teams. The necessary' equipment will have to be ordered this fall in order to have,it by next spring. They had anticipated having a survey, however, this 'has not, been finalized and they may ,just use an average 'figure and go ahead on that basis. It was discussed if the $1200 the Council designated for use in girls' sports would go entirely to the above organization (Girls Softball) or if it 'would be divided 'up for others if the requests were received. It was decided that no decision would be made at this time. The organizer's of :the Iowa City Girls Softball Program will submit a budget to the Parks • and Recreation Commission and`a decision will be made at that time. It will also depend on whether or not the Commission receives other requests for funds. Chairman Roegiers passed out to the members of the Commission 'a map and letter received from John Neff. Mr. Neff then briefly''explained the page 2 October 10, 1973 • Parks & Recreation Minutes purpose of calling this to the Commission's attention. The map and study was done by the University of Iowa and, is a long range proposed major arteries and roadways. It was noted that this plan would cause a four -lane throughfare to pass through grookland Park, thus destroy- ing the park. Mr. Neff also brought with him a complete copy of the. University of Iowa Project. The Commission requested that Mr. Chubb and his staff obtain a copyof tbis;project and make a,detailed-study to see if any other portions of City proposed or present parks were involved. Mr. Chubb is to report back to the Commission at the December 1973. meeting. The Commission then discussed the items under "Council Action." 1. if the archeological dig in Hickory Hill Park turns up any interesting items or has other potential they would like to be advised. 2. The Commission will keep in its files the letter from Mrs. Leon Cooper suggesting the name "Napoleon" for future use in 'naming, the proposed Southside Park, when and if it is developed'. 3. The City will dismantle and store the windmill given to the City by Bruce Glasgow until such time as it has a, place for it. 9. It was noted that the Council had rejected the.South Lucas lot for basketball use. Under "Old Business" Chairman Roegiers appointed June Davis, Sara Fox and Orin Marx to the subcommittee ;to meet with Loren Hickerson and Pat White on the Council Rules Committe.''June Davis is chairperson for this subcommittee. The;Commission.then discussed Bob Lee's memo regarding swim time for Central Junior, High and the consensus of the Commission was that Bob had handled the situation correctly. The Commission submitted a letter that is to be sent to the Council regarding the Parks and Recreation survey on suggestions and/or complaints about the 'Iowa 'City Parks and Recreation systems.(A copy of this letter is attached to these minutes.) The following items were discussed under "New Business." 1. The permanent loan of some equipment had been requested for the Mark 'IV Apartments through the County Extension Service. • The Staff requested input from the Commission as to what they should use for guidelines in setting up some new rules and regulations regarding the loaning of equipment, etc. After considerable discussion it was,feltl,that the,current rules of not loaning items of equipment for long periods of time or on a permanent basis should be followed. These items are to page 3 •October 10, 1973 Parks & Recreation Minutes be available to all persons thus cannot be loaned on a long-term basis to any one organization or person. The staff is to work on some, guidelines and bring them back to the Commission for review. The Commission then referred back to an "Old Business" item for discus- sion. Mr. Chubb displayed a map of the proposed "Long Range Develop- ment Plan for City Park" as presented by Brauer & Associates, Inc. in January of 1971.: The aspects of raising the road to keep it above flood stage was dis- cussed along.with the possibility of changing the existing road and laying out; parking areas. It was discussed that the CIP did not have the revenue set aside for the complete reconstruction of this road, thus the improvements -would have to be planned and executed re 'stages and it would have to be decided just what should be 'done where. Should it be made into,a "walking" park and have parking at the entrance and eliminate the auto traffic from the park? It was stated that it would be necessary to"employ a consultant on this project and,that the consultant wouldneed' guidelines and/or input from the 'Commission and staff. It was _a general consensus of opinion that the road should be eliminated that runs along the river front. This or.part of this could be made into parking; areas. A brief 'discussion was held on the possibility of cutting a roadway through from the west on Normandy Drive. The pros and cons of this possibility were discussed, but nothing definite was decided. A discussion was also held regarding a turn toward a hiking and biking park and it was stated that there should be more such paths made avail- able at the City Park location. These paths should be raised to afford usage during the flooding season. These paths could marked in some manner where they cross with the 'auto roadway.' It waass felt that gravel would be very,unsatisfactorylfor these pathways and it should be planned using a solid type finish on the paths. Mr. Chubb is to contact various consultants before the next meeting and report to the Commission on the plans for moving ahead on this project. There being no further business Mrs. Hebert made.a motion that the meeting' adjourn, Mrs. Davis seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned. • Respectfully submitted, secretary, I