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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-04 Info Packet CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY March 4, 2004 www.icgov.org IP '1 Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas IP 2 Letter from Mayor to Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Tax Payment for 2003 IP 3 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Revised Meeting Schedule (June-December) IP 4 Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director to City Manager: Dog Park Update IP 5 Memorandum from Brad Neumann, JCCOG to City Manager: Iowa City Landfill Waste Reduction Grant Program Funding Recommendations IP 6 Housing and Building Inspection: Building Permit Information February 2004 IP 7 Email from Caroline Dieterle to Council Member Regenia Bailey: Parade Ordinance Discussion IP 8 Emait from Melvin Rivers: Scattered Site Housing IP 9 Agenda Packet for: February 19 PATV Board of Directors Meeting IP 10 Email from Jim Knapp: Library Parking IP 11 Board of Appeals: February 9, 2004 IP 12 Public Art Advisory Committee: February 5, 2004 IP 13 Historic Preservation Commission: February 26, 2004 :~7~ ~=3~~ IP1 ~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas March 4, 2004 www.icgov.org · MONDAY, MARCH 15 EmmaJ. HarvatHall 6:30p Council Work Session · Oakdale Blvd. · Visual Preference Survey · Scattered Site Housing Committee (Matt Hayek) · TUESDAY, MARCH 16 EmmaJ. HarvatHall 7:00p Formal Council Meeting TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS I · MONDAY, APRIL 5 EmmaJ. HarvatHall 6:30p Council Work Session · TUESDAY, APRIL 6 EmmaJ. HarvatHall 7:00p Formal Council Meeting · MONDAY, APRIL 19 EmmaJ. HarvatHall 6:30p Council Work Session · TUESDAY, APRIL 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00p Formal Council Meeting · MONDAY, MAY 3 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Council Work Session · TUESDAY, MAY 4 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Meeting dates/times/topics subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER February 27, 2004 Stephen J. Atkins City Manager steve-atkins~iowa-city.org Greater Iowa City Housin9 Fellowship 1700 South First Avenue, Suite 25B Dale E. Helling Iowa City, IA 52240-6036 Assistant City Manager dale-helling@iowa-city.org Dear Maryann: Thank you for the $3,389.00 voluntary payment in lieu of taxes for the year 2003. On behalf of the City Council and our community, I thank you for your efforts to provide housing opportunities for many of our citizens. Thanks again. Sincerely, Ernest W. Lehman Mayor cc: City Council 410 E. Washington Street mgr/llr/Oichf doc Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 356-5010 Fax: (319) 356-5009 DATE: March 2, 2004 REVISION # 2 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Kalw, City Clerk ~ RE: Revised Meeting Schedule (June-December) At your work session of March 1 Council agreed to following meeting schedule: May 31 - Cancelled (Holiday) June 1 - Special Work Session/Regular Formal June 14, 15 - Regular Meetings July 5 - Cancelled (Holiday) July 6 - Special Work Session/Regular Formal July 19, 20 - Cancelled August 2, 3 - Regular Meetings August 16, 17- Cancelled August 30 - Special Work Session August 31 - Special Formal September 6 (Holiday), 7 - Cancelled September 20, 21 - Regular Meetings October 4, 5 - Regular Meetings October 18, 19 -Regular Meetings November 1, 2 - Regular Meetings November 15, 16 - Regular Meetings December 6, 7 - Regular Meetings December 20, 21 - Regular Meetings Special meetings will be called as necessary. Regular meeting schedule (First and Third Tuesday) continues through remainder of the year unless revised. Cc: Department Heads Cable TV Maintenance U: schedule (September-December) "D~scouer the ~enefits " C I T Y 0 F I 0 W A (2 I T Y 220 SOUTH GILBERT STREET PHONE (319) 356-5100 IOWA CITY IOWA 52240-1632 www.icgov.org FAX (319) 356-5487 March 1, 2004 To: City Manager,Z./ --~"" From: Parks and Recreation Di~ RE: Dog Park Update ( ~ The Johnson County DogPAC Board of Directors, with my assistance, has been considering three potential City-owned sites on which a dog park could be constructed. The three locations currently being considered are: Landfill property (specifically the 40-acre parcel just west of the landfill, off Kansas Avenue) Scott Park (10 to 15 acres in the south end of the park) Peninsula Parkland (two potential sites -- one in the northeast section, 8 to 12 acres, and one in the central portion, 10 to 13 acres; neither site is near a shallow well) Landfill Property: Three board members and I met with neighborhood residents on December 8th. Letters were sent to 33 households in the area, but only six residents attended. Two members of the County Board of Supervisors, Pat Hamey and Mike Lehman, were also in attendance. None of the residents at the meeting were receptive to the idea; the Supervisors attended to hear what might be proposed, and offered no opinions or concerns. Some of the concerns expressed by attendees include: neighboring livestock and how they might be affected by a bunch of barking dogs; added traffic on the road (Kansas Avenue); site security; residents' dogs (which are generally not leashed) being attracted to the dog park; "encroachment" by the City. Scott Park: Neighborhood residents were invited to attend a meeting on January 21st. Although letters were sent to 37 households, only five residents (representing four households) attended. Also in attendance were five members of DogPAC, Terry Robinson, Craig Gustaveson (Commission member), and myself. While none of the residents indicated they were opposed to the dog park, the general tone, with the exception of one, was that they would prefer it be elsewhere. Some of the concerns expressed include: taking away from other uses of the park (flag football, sledding hill, rugby); as the surrounding area develops, a large portion of the park shouldn't be developed for a single use; environmental concerns, since part of the park serves as a storm water management area. Peninsula Parkland: On February 27th I met at this site with four members of DogPac and Ed Morino, Water Division Superintendent. We did not hold a neighborhood meeting relative to this potential location due to the lack of neighborhood residents. Should this site end up being their first choice, we might want to consider a public meeting. Ed Morino requested information from DogPac with regard to any research relating dog parks to health concerns (pro and con). Summary: It has been a relatively slow process, but progress is being made. After the health-related information is provided to Ed, the next step is for the DogPAC Board, with my involvement, to discuss the three potential locations, determine the order of preference, and present their recommendations to the City Council. If their recommendation involves the use of parkland, I believe they should go before the Parks and Recreation Commission before going to the City Council. Should you require further information or clarification, please let me know. 2 From: Brad Neumann, ~JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner ~ Re: Iowa City Landfill Waste Reduction Grant Program funding recommendations Each year the Iowa City Landfill provides $25,000 in funds to the Waste Reduction Grant Program. This is the seventh year for the program which is administered by JCCOG with funds coming from the landfill's surcharge tax fund. The grant program assists local businesses and organizations in purchasing equipment and educational materials for reducing the amount of waste going into the landfill. Any business or organization located in the landfill's service area, which includes all of Johnson County and the communities of Kalona and Riverside in Washington County, is eligible. In six years the grant program has funded 38 projects ranging from cardboard and paper balers to educational signs. So far the grant program has funded over $108,000 in waste reduction projects. This year we received seven grant applications requesting $20,663. The grant applications have been reviewed by the City's Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the following recommendations are made: RECOMMENDED APPLICANT'S TOTAL APPLICANT GRANT FUNDING SHARE PROJECT COST CITY OF CORALVILLE $3,187.00 $1,063.00 $4,250.00 Project description: Funding for self-dumping recycling hoppers for Coralville's recycling facility. To be used for paper recycling: Estimated 550 tons of material per year. IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $7,000.00 Project description: Funding for the purchase of a used pick-up truck, an appliance cart, and a pallet jack. These items will enable Habitat for Humanity to pick up and move donated items for their use in building new housing. Estimated 20-30 tons of material per year. MASTER GARDENERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY $1,400.00 $ 0 $1,400.00 Project description: Funding for brochures, training materials, displays, compost bin display, and classes on composting and recycling of household items. The committee recommends to increase the amount Master Gardeners requested from $880 to $1,400 and eliminate their $270 cost share so that they may expand their program. The committee's strong support of this program is based on the large amount of food waste and other organic material still in the waste stream. February 26, 2004 · , Page 2 UNITED NATURAL FOODS (BLOOMING PRAIRIE WAREHOUSE) $5,000.00 $2,740.00 $7,740.00 Project description: Funding for a baler to recycle 94 tons of stretch film per year. The baler could also be used for other recyclable materials. INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ISED) $ 353.00 $9,647.00 $10,000.00 Project description: Funding for education materials for recycling and reuse component of microenterprise curriculum. ISED asked for $5,000 but the committee felt that paying for salaries, benefits, travel, contractual services, communications, and staff development was not appropriate. CORALVILLE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL $1,478.00 $ 0 $1,478.00 Project description: Funding for the purchase of a trailer, truck mileage, and t-shirts for volunteers. The volunteers will collect metal items from homes in Coralville during the Mayors Clean-Up Week and deliver the material to a local recycler. This project is contingent on approval from the City of Coralville HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL $130.00 $ 0 $130.00 Project description: Purchase recycling containers for paper, magazines, newsprint and cardboard. Estimated 2 tons of material per year. TOTALS $16,548.00 $15,450.00 $31,998.00 Please let me know how you would like us to proceed. Let me know if you have any questions. cc: Solid Waste Advisory Committee Jeff Davidson Rick Fosse IP6 BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION February 2004 KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS · Type of Improvement' ADD - Addition AL T - ,4 Iteration REP - Repair FND - Foundation Only NEW - New OTH- Other type of construction type of Use: RSF - Residential Single Family RDF - Residential Duplex RMF - Three or more residential RAC- Residential Accessory Building MIX- Mixed NON- Non-residential OTH- Other P ge: 2 City of Iowa City Date: 3/1/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 2/1/2004 From: 2/29/2004 Census Bureau Report Type Typ~ Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD04-00073 TOYOTA OF IOWA CITY 1445 HIGHWAY 1 WEST ADD NON 1 1 $122,275 800 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO CAR DEALERSHIP Total ADD/NON permits: I Total Valuation: $122,275 ~ BLD04-00048 DANIEL G KERANEN & WEI' 701 MANOR DR ADD RSF 2 1 $44,590 2ND STORY BEDROOM ADDITION TO SFD Total AD D/RSF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $44,590 ~ BLD04-00014 BARTENBUILDINGSERVIC 315 1STST ALT MIX 2 1 $6,500 CHANGE OF USE AND REMODEL OF LOWER LEVEL COMMERCIAL BUILDING FROM MERCANTILE TO OFFICE USE Total ALT/MIX permits: 1 Total Valuation: $6,500 BLD04-00047 JACQUELIN KRAIN 124 S DUBUQUE ST ALT NON 2 I $75,000 REMODEL RESTAURANT BLD04-00046 MGD LC 1602 1/2 SYCAMORE ST ALT NON 1 1 $64,850 INTERIOR TENANT SPACE BLD04-00064 STEVEN G LENNING 2228 HEINZ RD ALT NON 1 0 $34,000 TENANT FINISH FOR MEDICAL SUPPLY BUSINESS BLD04-00100 K PLAZA RENTAL CORP 409 HIGHWAY 1 WEST ALT NON 2 1 $12,500 TENANT OFFICE REMODEL BLD04-00045 NAPLES 1 LLC 2730 NAPLES SUITE 102 ALT NON 1 1 $9,000 INTERIOR TENANT FINISH FOR OMNI THERAPIES BLD04-00057 K PLAZA RENTAL CORP 409 HIGHWAY 1 WEST ALT NON 2 I $5,000 INTERIOR ALTERATION OF TENANT SPACE Total ALT/NON permits: 6 Total Valuation: $200,350 BLD04-00023 WILLIAM E & KATHLEEN R 1826 HOLLYWOOD BLVD ALT RDF 2 I $5,000 ADD BATHROOM IN BASEMENT OF DUPLEX UNIT Total ALT/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $5,000 i BLD04-00052 JANET A NISSEN 1506 SOMERSET LN ALT RMF 1 1 $15,000 BASEMENT FINISH OF TOWNHOUSE UNIT BLD04-00028 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2450 BITTERSWEET CT ALT RMF 1 1 $750 ADD A BASEMENT BEDROOM BLD04-00029 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2446 BITTERSWEET CT ALT RMF 1 1 $750 ADD A BASEMENT BEDROOM BLD04-00030 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2442 BITTERSWEET CT ALT RMF 1 I $750 ADD A BASEMENT BEDROOM BLD04-00031 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2438 BITTERSWEET CT ALT RMF 1 1 $750 ADD A BASEMENT BEDROOM Page: 3 City of Iowa City Date: 3/1/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 2/1/2004 From: 2/29/2004 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address lmpr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD04~00032 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2526 CLEARWATER CT ALT RMF I 1 $750 ADD A BASEMENT BEDROOM BLD04-00033 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2534 CLEARWATER CT ALT RMF I 1 $750 ADD A BASEMENT BEDROOM BLD04-00034 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2538 CLEARWATER CT ALT RMF I 1 $750 ADD A BASEMENT BEDROOM Total ALT/RMF permits: 8 Total Valuation: $20,250 I BLD04-00061 GREG & LINDA K ALLEN 810 E BURLINGTON ST ALT RSF 1 0 $31,000 INSTALL THREE BEDROOMS AND BATH IN BASEMENT BLD04-00074 ROBERT L & DONNA J RODI 303 LEXINGTON AVE ALT RSF 2 1 $25,000 ADD BATHROOM TO SFD BLD04-00053 GREG & KRISTEN BROWN 4804 SOUTHCHASE CT ALT RSF 1 1 $20,000 ADD BATHROOM AND ADDITIONAL FINISHED AREA TO SFD BASEMENT BLD04-00068 NICHOLAS A HEMANN 832 IOWA AVE ALT RSF 2 0 $20,000 ADD TWO BEDROOMS AND BATH IN BASEMENT AND REMODEL KITCHEN AND BATH BLD04-00067 PAUL SODERDAHL & SHER, 611 BROOKSIDE DR ALT RSF 1 0 $15,000 BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD BLD03-01008 GRAZYNA KOCHANSKA 15 N LOWELL ST ALT RSF 0 0 $6,000 Basement Remodel BLD04~00056 DICK BREAZEALE 706 MARKET ST ALT RSF 2 1 $5,000 ADD BATHROOM IN SFD BLD04-00044 OCONNOR, JAMES E JR 3020 CLOVER ST ALT RSF 1 1 $500 REPLACE GARAGE DOOR Total ALT/RSF permits: 8 Total Valuation $122,500 BLD04-00063 PROCTER & GAMBLE HAIR 2200 LOWER MUSCATINE FND NON 1 0 $13,000 FOUNDATION FOR MEMBRANE STORAGE BUILDING I Total FND/NON permits: 1 Total Valuation: $13,000 i BLD04-00072 SOUTHGATE BP PROPERTI[ 66 CRABAPPLE CT NEW RSF 2 1 $595,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00069 SCOTT & JANICE MILLER 2857 HICKORY TR NEW RSF 2 I $350,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00011 KEVIN KIDWELL CONSTRU~ 1009 GOLDENROD DR NEW RSF 2 1 $240,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00040 DOUGLAS R & KRIS K TAU£ 1206 PRAIRIE GRASS LAN] NEW RSF 1 1 $226,700 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00054 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 635 HLrNTINGTON DR NEW RSF 2 1 $220,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00071 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 41 CHARLES DR NEW RSF 2 1 $179,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00055 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEBr 159 ASHFORD PL NEW RSF 1 1 $164,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE P~¢: 4 City of Iowa City Date: 3/1/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 2/1/2004 From: 2/29/2004 Census Bureau Report Type Twe Permit Number Name Address lmpr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD04-00050 BARRY FRANTZ CONSTRU£ 135 HUMMINGBIRD LN NEW RSF I 1 $160,605 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00025 ST ENTERPRISES LLC 1531 TOFT1NG AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $150,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD04-00026 ST ENTERPRISES LLC 1468 TOFTING CIR NEW RSF 1 1 $150,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE Total NEW/RSF permits:f0 Total Valuation: $2,435,305 [ BLD04-00018 BREMER, HARRY L 128 WASHINGTON ST REP NON 2 1 $61,000 REPAIR FLOOR JOISTS AND SUB-FLOOR FROM FIRE DAMAGE Total REP/NON permits: 1 Total Valuation: $61,oooI BLD04-00016 SIEMS, NOEL 1129 COLLEGE ST REP RDF 2 I $4,000 RESIDING OF DUPLEX IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT Total REP/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $4,000 I BLD04-00062 PHYLIS H MILLER LIVING T 1851 MELROSE AVE REP RMF 1 0 $1,000 REPAIR STAIRS FROM BASEMENT TO 1ST FLOOR Total REP/RMF permits :1 Total Valuation: $1,000 ~ BLD04-00005 MARY MORRISON 1501 CENTER AVE REP RSF 0 0 $882 REPLACE ONE WINDOW IN SFD Total REP/RSF permits: I Total Valuation: $882 ~ GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 41 VALUATION: $3,036,652] Marian Karr IP"~7 From: Caroline Dieterle [caroline-dieterle@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 1:05 PM To: rdbailey@avalon.net Cc: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Last night's parade ordinance discussion Regenia - Thank you for initiating last night's discussion. I am copying this note to the Council's e-mail address but am net sure that is the proper way to bring attention to the two further points I would like te mention. The first: did you notice that when asked last night for an example of when the indemnification prevision would take effect, Ms. Dilkes cited the possibility ef an accident involving a demonstrator or parader and a bad pothole? This is precisely net, in my view, an occasion on which the demonstration organizers should be asked to indemnify the City. Potholes are the City's responsibility, not the demonstration or parade organizers'! What sane person would cheerfully sign an agreement to take that responsibility without a large insurance policy for protection? This provision of the ordinance is very chilling on anyone trying to exercise First Amendment rights. Accidents of this sort are one of the reasons for the City itself to have adequate insurance. The second: does the City still "self-insure"? I know that at some point in the past some or all liability was "self-insured" - i.e., not covered by the City's own insuradce policy, if any. You probably don't remember a local civic uproar in, I believe, 1970 when thanks only to the vigilance of one citizen who regularly read Council minutes, the neighborhoods along Ralston Creek were alerted to an ordinance the Council and the City Atty. of the day were trying to pass under which the value of the properties abutting the creek were to be "amortized" over a period of, I think, 25 years from their then (1970) assessed value to: nothing! This was being done te avoid the City's having the expense ef purchasing federal flood insurance. Adding to the outrageousness of the situation was the fact that a new "flood plain map" was drawn for this ordinance, and it conveniently was drawn excluding the City Attorney's own house on Ralston Creek. This incident was the starting point for the organization of the Ralston Creek Neighborhoods - which pressured Council men, ers heavily via phone, ! (regular) mail, letters to the Press Citizen, and phone-ins to KXIC talk shows until the Council dropped the ordinance. And the subsequent action of the R.C. Neighborhoods is what ultimately led to the installation of new storm drains, the catch basins in Hickory Hill Park, flood prevention provisions in new sub-divisions, etc.. But it was a terrible, exhausting effort for the organizers and for the residents who were threatened by the proposed ordinance - because, after all, the homes of many of those affected were their principal, or in some cases only, major financial investment. The entire experience was quite unforgettable and was a very pointed illustration of the fact that "the government", itself, is a sort of living entity with survival and competition interests of its own - sometimes quite independent from the interests of those it serves. In other words, it is an error in perception to believe or trust that the government is always working as a benefactor for the general public. Looking at this ordinance, I have the disquieting feeling that this is another instance in which the interests of the government (saving the cost of insurance in its budget) would be served by the ordinance, and the interest of the citizens will be sacrificed. Thank you so much for your attention to this. - Caroline Dieterle Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr jpm~ From: Dale Helling Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:49 AM To: 'MlvnRv@aol,com' Cc: *City Council; Kathryn Johansen Subject: RE: scattered site housing Mr Rivers, Thank you for your email to the City Council regarding scattered site housing. Council members do not receive email directly. Your message will be forwarded to them as official correspondence and formally accepted at an upcoming Council meeting. If you wish to communicate with individual Councilors, you may feel free to contact them directly. Their names and telephone numbers are listed on the City website at www.icgov.org Under City Council click on Members. The City is currently assembling a committee to examine this issue and make recommendations to the City Council in the coming months. Council will likely discuss the makeup of that committee at its work session on March 15th. The work of the committee will determine when the issue will again come before Council. All Council agendas are posted on the City website. Similarly, all meeting agendas of the committee will be posted and its meetings will be open to the public. I hope this information is helpful. Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager cc. City Council Kathi Johansen, Administrative Assistant ..... Original Message ..... From: MlvnRv@aol.com [mailto:MlvnRv@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 10:35 PM To: council~iowa-city.org Subject: scattered site housing Hello' My name is Melvin Rivers. I am a journalism student at the University of Iowa. I am writing you concerning the scattered site housing issue. I have 5 questions about this issue. 1, What is scattered housing? 2. who is against it? Who is against it? And why? 3.when is the next council hearing about scattered housing? 4.how did the scattered housing issue come about? 5.have other cities recommended scattered housing? and what were the results? I would like to hear from each council member on this issue. You can e-mail me at mlvnrv@aol.com Thank you, Melvin Rivers 3/3/04 o3.o4-O41P9 I AGENDA PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:00 pm PATV - 206 Lafayette Street 1. Call meeting to order 2. Consent agenda 3. Finance Planning 4. Board recruitment 5. Approval of January minutes 6. Old business 7. Shod public announcements 8. New Business i. Should PATV allow alcohol use? 9. Reports i. ICTC ii. Committees 1. Building & Grounds 2. Outreach & Fundraising 3. Search 4. Refranchising iii. Treasurer iv, Management- Iowa Shares 10. Board announcements 11, Board Picture 12. Adjournment If you have additional agenda items or cannot attend the meeting, please contact Ren~ at 338-7035. PATV, Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 pm PATV - 206 Lafayette Street 1. Call meeting to order: 7:15 pm Present are Brad L., Jack F,, Tom N,, Carrie W., Phil P.. Steve N. (John C. arrived later?) Search Committee representative present is Greg T, 2. Jack moves to appoint Teresa Seeberger to Board of Directors. Steve seconds. Accepted unanimously. 3. Approval of December Minutes: Approved 4. Old Business: None presented 5, Short Public Announcements: None presented 6. New Business a. Discussion of PATV guidelines, obscenity laws and legal responsibility, Public Access Education Committee formed (Brad, Steve, Jack, Tom and Phil) 7. Reports a. ICTC: None presented b. Committees: i. Buildings and grounds: No report ii. Outreach & Fundraising: Carrie to City Council Meeting on Jan. 27th c. Director's Search Committee: Have received 13 applications for the position and selection process is underway. d. Refranchising: None presented e. Treasurer: Report presented f. Manager: i. Staff evaluations complete. ii. Staff has discussed increasing value of volunteer hourly work. Board provided input and issue will continue to be looked at. iii. Iowa Shares: Board representative to Iowa Shares chosen - Steve N. 8. Announcements: None presented 9. Adjournment: 9:10 pm 03-04-04 Marian Karr IP10 From: Ask Jim Knapp [askjimknapp@mchsi.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 11:38 PM To: opinion@press-citizen.corn Cc: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Library Parking Hi Rob, The Word Doc is the editorial script. The Excel is the diagram, it will work according to an engineer and an architect. I tried to keep the word down to a minimum but this is a complicated situation. The best way to explain what can, should and I hope will be done is this way. I just think we as taxpayers are owed the respect and the allegiances of the City Council. Not just the DBA. Thanks, Jim Knapp *** eSafe scaaned this email for malicious content *** *** IHPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 2/27/04 THIS IS YOUR LIBRARY AND YOUR CITY, YOU PAYED THE TAXES AS YOU WILL FOR THE NE,';T 25 YEARS. THE DRAWING BELOW DEPICTS A LOWER LEVEL PUBLIC ACCESS FROM THE PLAZA TOWERS PI RKING GARAGE TO THE LOWER LEVEL ON THE SOUTH FACE OF LIBRARY. DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU IT CAN'T BE DONE. IT CAN AND SHOULD BE DONE. LET THE CONDO OWNERS PARK IN THE RAMP. IF YOU WANT IT YOU CAN HAVE IT PETITION FOR REDRESS IS YOUR RIGHT IN THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. 1. The land was sold for $250,000. That is less than arm secure underground tunnel 1110 of its value. Then if that was not bad enough they [] I from the Plaza Towers parking garage gave away another $6,000,000 + in a TIF. [] I to the Lower Level of the Iowa City ] 2. Your $18,400,000 bond referendum was to be used ~ ~.~ic Library. for library funding. Find out how much is used to pay for the excessive spending on things like the Peninsula ~E~ ~/~ r~ and The Plaza Towers. ~..~ ~ i i i ~ ~ 3. They promised library parking on site. I~1 I I I I I I 4. They promised to negotiate on the land. ~......'~/J I !1 I !1 I!- !, , ! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: · · · 5. Vibrance and vitality to a community comes from H+H+H+H+H+H+~ ~ · ' ' ~ ~ II people not 14 story condominiums. :=:=i:=:=iiii=: =:i:: ::ii::iii" 6. What about the homeless and the Iow income? !!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~- - ! ! ! ! I' ! ! .................. Ill 7. What about the CDBG funds that should be available '.'.'.::::'.:::'.'.'.'.:'.iii' ' I to help the needy? Look up thelowa City I I I I I I I BUILDING Transcriptions to find out how they felt aboutthem? I ! I I ! I I MECHANICAL CALL AND ASK THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE. ' , , , , , , City Manager Atkins - 356 - 5010 Director of Planing - Karin Franklin 356 - 5232 Mayor Ernie Lehman Res: 338-7741 Bus: 337-2375 Connie Champion Res: 337-6608 Bus 338-2210 Dee Vanderhoef Res: 351-6872 RossWilburn Res: 358-6374 ; ; ; I I I ,I I I I , I I I I I I ; ; ; I I MikeO'Donnel Res: 354-8071 , , ! ! ~ ! Where has all the library parking gone? Maybe this is a little too Dylanesque but I am serious. Consider the people that use the very nice, newly remodeled Iowa City Library. The staff is as good as any library could have. The facilities could have been better, but the construction is first rate. Better you ask? Yes, if it had been totally built on Parcel 64 -la. Why you ask? Because if the library, which is a public building bought and someday paid for by our taxes were a totally new building on the other site the mass confusion and disarray the staff endured during construction would have been an orderly process of packing moving and unpacking. Jobs for students, money in their pockets and a fresh totally new building sitting on city owned property. Then along with that we could have had the CenterSpace so long coveted and so long planned in the same building at a different level. We would have seen the construction proceed with less hassle and more efficiently because it is an effort to remodel while business as usual is being maintained. Hats off to Susan Craig, the staff and the Library Board for their patience and perseverance. But oh how nice it could have been to park in the ramp just south of the building for what ever purpose and come into a nice secure warm lobby to then travel about a building that offered all the accoutrements of a major library. Plus mind you, an auditorium larger than the Englert but smaller than Hancher. A well staffed daycare attending to the entertainment of the little ones, with things like puppet shows, Abbot and Costello movies, The Three Stooges and anything that helped entertain them while Mom and/or Dad had dinner, caught a play, watched an opera or did what ever their hearts desired. They could have gone out to enjoy an orchestra like I did when I was growing up in Clear Lake. Stan Kenton, Tommy Dorsey, Tex Ritter or entertainers like Buddy Holly, Pat Boone, The Four Freshmen. Not just sitting and watching, these were entertainers that made your bones move, your feet tap and all of the sudden you were up and dancing with your date or significant other or even a stranger. That was putting several hundred people seated in tiers of booths around a dance floor as big as a high school gymnasium. Some people speak of vitality and vibrancy, well for their edification, it is all here with one exception. And I am sure that you know what is missing. That is a venue to enjoy it. Now you can spend a nice evening curled up with a book because that or a video is all you get. The "it" I refer to is the amazing talent that comes and goes like the Iowa River flows. An unending stream running, deeply, swiftly, teeming with life adding excitement and beauty and functionality. Talented actors, singers, dancers, musicians, artists, poets some that are born here, some that return, some that stopped just to listen for awhile. But, whatever their mission in life they are the vitality. Personally, I could care less if IBM decided to send some white collars for a night or two to a seminar. I don't buy it that they will do much more than wine and dine. Not if they were on my expense account. They would be learning, training and having a drink or two and a good meal. But I doubt that they will be buying clothes, jewelry, luggage, cars, toys, some might see a movie others just walk around. Much more not likely, this is not Paris or London and not even Minneapolis or St. Louis so where does anyone get the idea that. Had that scenario been played out with the combined CenterSpace and Library there would be an old library and the Lennoch and Cilek building to remodel and that might have attracted a nice department store and kept some of the businesses we had. The property would be paying taxes the people would be entertained and we would not be wondering how to get to the library to get a book because all we have to do is go home and read. My dad always told me "Son you can't have your cake and eat it too." I believed him but we did have our chance. So I ask again, "Where has all the parking gone." The answer is "gone to Coralville everyone, when will we ever learn? Oh' that's right, the subject was really where has all the library parking gone? Quien sabe? But I know how to get some and it is easy. Since the promises were and I list a few: "We expect to negotiate," "Yes, we will negotiate." "There will be parking." "How much do you need?" 100 stalls was the answer that comes to mind. No problem, since we gave away land worth $3,000,000 and a TIF of $6,000,000 for $250,000 and that was like taking candy from a baby and we would never do that maybe a nice gesture of giving the Iowa City Library exclusive use of the underground parking and putting a nice, secure tunnel from that Parcel to the library would make a lot of people so happy they would let the new condominium owners use the ramp to the south, even reserve them a whole section. I have talked with an engineer and an architect and it really is quite possible. I drew the plans up to the point that even I could build it. Think of the tax write off on such a magnanimous gesture. Think how favorably the taxpayers would view that and then think that once the deck is on that parking is out of the weather. Keep the mechanical rooms in the parking level and limit the access to the library. Think about the mother with 3 toddlers in tow or the grandmother with a walker or the young person in a wheelchair. They would be happy to have the convenience of a library that they are helping to pay for on their taxes, which are supposed to be used to retire the $18,400,000 they authorized in the Library Bond Referendum. If this gets accomplished I think I can show you how we can get a CenterSpace too. So lets all do it before the answer to the lead in question is "gone to Coralville everyone, when will we ever learn. And I am not just blowing in the wind. Jim Knapp 528 Rundell St. Iowa City, IA 52240 askiimknapp~.mchsi.com DRAFT MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2004, EMMA HARVAT HALL IOWA CITY CITY HALL, 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IA MEMBERS PRESENT: John Roffman, Steve Buckman, Wayne Maas, Gary Haman, Doug DuCharme, Tim Fehr, Anna Buss MEMBERS ABSENT: none STAFF PRESENT: Tim Hermes (Sr. Building Inspector), Roger Jensen (Fire Marshall), Sue Dulek (Asst. City Attorney), Pat Hansen (Electrical Inspector), Bernie Osvald (Plumbing Inspector), Julie Tallman (Development Regulation Specialist), Doug Boothroy (Director - Housing and Inspection Services), Norm Cate (Senior Housing Inspector), Jann Ream (Code Enforcement Asst. acting as minute taker) OTHERS PRESENT: Janice Baumbach (Alpha Xi Delta), Ana Ford (Delta Gamma), Dan Wilkes (Acacia), Don Crum (Sigma Phi Epsilon), Dotti Maher, Nyle Jessen, Elsie Fourtner (Alpha Chi Omega), Eisa Fedderden (Delta Zeta), Erik Greene (Phi Kappa Theta), Tim Lehman (Alpha Tau Omega), Mike Walters (A-1 Propane), William Brown (Falcon Waterfree Urinals), Mar[ha Norbeck (Neumann Monson Architects), Chris Hayes (Auto Trim of Iowa City), Pat Moore (Advanced Electrical Services), Joan Teimeyer (Home Builders Association of Iowa City), Dave Homewood (Homewood Electric) Chris Anderson (Anderson Electric), Dean Smith (Freeman Lock & Alarm), Doug Fisher (Fisher Underground), David Wright (Crown Electric) RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Roffman called the meeting to order at 4:07 P.M. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Roffman asked for motions to elect new officers for the year. MOTION: Haman moved that John Roffman be re-elected as Chairman. Maas seconded. Motion passed unopposed. MOTION: Haman moved that Wayne Maas continue as Vice-Chairperson. Roffman seconded. Motion passed unopposed. DRAFT CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: Minutes from the November 3, 2003 meeting were discussed. MOTION: Maas moved to accept the minutes. Haman seconded. Motion passed unopposed. Appeal the decision of the Buildinq Code Official because: Any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code is appropriate. (Falcon Water Free Urinal System) Hennes explained that the appeal was for the approval of a waterless urinal as an alternate material. Currently, the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code does not allow their use. Martha Norbeck, Neumann Monson Architects, initiated the presentation. She explained that her company is designing schools for the Iowa City School District and they are investigating the use of waterless urinals in schools. The lC School District is very interested in energy resource management and it is estimated the use of waterless urinals in a school situation could save up to 120,000 gallons of water each year. She explained that Neumann Monson is very satisfied with the quality and functioning of the product and asked William Brown from the EcoPlumb, the company selling the Falcon Water Free Urinal System, to speak to the technical questions the Board might have. Mr. Brown presented several studies, articles and letters from experts in the field stating that the water free urinal is actually more sanitary than a normal flush urinal because there is less bacteria and it eliminates sources of contamination. He had an actual urinal to show with a "see thru" trap to demonstrate how the urinal worked. The urinal is made of vitreous china and the trap is full of a blue liquid sealant that the urine passes through (being heavier than the sealant). This traps odor and bacteria. There is also a baffle in the cartridge that traps uric acids which protect the pipes from corrosion and calcification. Fehr asked how often the sealant cartridge had to be changed. Brown replied approximately every 7,000 uses which in the schools would translate to about twice a year. Haman asked how a person would know that the cartridge needed to be changed. Brown said that a maintenance person would know because the urine would drain slower than normal; he said that, in the future, a test button will be included that will pop up when the cartridge is ready for maintenance. Roffman asked if other municipalities in Iowa had approved this system. Brown stated that Cresco, Humboldt and Dubuque have these units installed. He said also the cities of Seattle, WA and Pasadena, CA, as well the states of Arizona and Michigan had approved the systems. Also all federal facilities are approved for use of this system. Brown stressed that the waterless system supports water conservation and actually requires less maintenance than a regular urinal. Norbeck emphasized that Neumann Monson would only support this system for those facilities with a regular maintenance schedule like the Iowa City Schools. Haman expressed concern that if the Board approved the system for use in schools then that would open up the use of the system in areas that would not be as appropriate. DuCharme asked which school would this system be installed in. Norbeck replied that it was the North Corridor elementary school in North Liberty. DuCharme wondered what building in Iowa City would be using the system since the Board could only approve its use in Iowa City. Dulek asked for clarification since if the pending matter was not for a building in Iowa City, then there is no appeal. Norbeck stated that they wanted to install pilot systems DP~FT in buildings in Iowa City - the Iowa City Schools Maintenance Facility and at 111 College Street where Neumann Monson is located. Haman asked how long the product had been sold. Brown stated that this particular system has been sold for 3 years. Brown read a long list of facilities that have installed this particular system: Miami Convention Center, Olympic Stadium, Penn State University, Michigan State University, University of North Carolina, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Public Utilities and more. Buckman asked for clarification on exactly what the Board would be approving. Would they be giving a blanket approval for use in Iowa City or would it be site specific and the Board would review it for each site. Dulek stated the motion should be site specific to the lC Schools Maintenance Facility and to the Neumann Monson building as an alternate method according to the prescribed criteria. Dulek said that in future cases, City Staff may administratively approve the alternate method if they felt the Board would approve it without going through the whole appeal procedure but that the current appeal is not a proposed amendment to the code. Roffman asked for a motion. MOTION: Buckman moved to allow the waterless urinal system as an alternative material and method for two locations, 111 College Street, Neumann Monson and the Iowa City School District Maintenance Facility, since the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of the code, and because the material or method is the equivalent of that prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. Buss seconded. DISCUSSION: DuCharme stated that he would like to see a time limit in which some sort of report would come back to the Board both from the lC School District and City staff about the pilot facilities so they could have evaluation criteria in the future if other sites are presented to the Board. Haman agreed. VOTE: Motion passed unopposed. Appeal the decision of the Buildinq Official because: There are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of the code. (620 S. Riverside Drive} Hermes explained that when the applicant had established his auto detailing business at 620 S. Riverside, it was a change of use. Because it was a change of use, an accessible route (sidewalk) from the public sidewalk to the entrance of the building was required. He introduced Chris Hayes, the owner of the business, to explain why he thought there were practical difficulties in installing the sidewalk. Hayes explained that S. Riverside Drive is not used by pedestrians very much and when people, disabled or not, come to his place of business, they arrive by automobile so there is no need for an accessible route from the public sidewalk to his entrance. He said the sidewalk from Riverside Drive to his entrance would be about 100 feet of sidewalk and, although it is probably a doable thing, the expense -$3,000-$5,000 - would be prohibitive. Hennes reiterated that the accessible route is a code requirement; it not something that is required only when it is thought it is necessary. DuCharme asked what the practical difficulties are. Hayes said that right now, the driveway could be used as a route to the entrance. There just isn't a separate delineated sidewalk. Buss asked just where the sidewalk would go. Hennes said that it was necessary for a pedestrian route separate from the driveway be installed. He said there was plenty of space to the south of the driveway where a sidewalk could be placed. If the driveway is used, some sort of barrier - like a railing- would be required to DRAFT separate the pedestrian route from the vehicular route. If a separate sidewalk is installed, the grade of the land is such that no railing would be required. Roffman asked Hayes just what he was appealing since the Board had limited criteria such as "practical difficulties" to grant the appeal. What were his practical difficulties? Hayes said that if the railing is not required, then maybe it could be done; but he felt that since he does not get disabled persons using the public sidewalk to get to his store that he should not have to install the sidewalk. Roffman stated that that was not a criteria the Board could use. Buss asked how much foot traffic his business got. Hayes replied not much at all and as far as he was concerned, that was the impractical part of it. MOTION: Haman moved to deny the appeal because the practical difficulties were not proved. DISCUSSION: Roffman explained that the Board had to prove certain criteria in order to approve an appeal. Hayes said that his reason for the appeal is that the strict letter of code is impractical. Roffman reiterated that Hayes had to demonstrate why it was impractical. Buss said it would be because there is no foot traffic. VOTE: The motion to deny the appeal was passed 6-1 with Buss voting in the negative. Discussion and possible recommendation to Council for the adoption of the updated codes as follows: 2003 International Buildinq Code (IBC) 2003 International Residential Code (IRC) 2003 International Fire Code (IFC) 2003 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2003 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2003 Uniform Plumbinq Code (UPC) Roffman stated that since there were a large number of people present to speak to Fire Code issues (ie; the proposed code amendment that would require the retrofitting of sprinklers in fraternities and sororities), that code would be discussed first and opened the public forum. Don Crum, Sigma Phi Epsilon, referred to a movie depicting the death of a student at a fraternity in Missouri that was presented at a previous meeting. He had questions as to the exact circumstances of that fire such as the inspection process that fraternity went through and what safety measures were required by the local jurisdiction. He wondered what the comparison would be to all fires nationwide between fraternities/sororities and apartments and rooming houses. He explained the fire prevention measures that Sigma Phi Epsilon had already installed at the house: smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, new fire rated doors with electronic auto closures, fire alarms with horns, fire exits and emergency exits. He expressed concern about the malfunctioning of sprinklers. He stated that there have been two separate malfunctions at his place of business, Coldwell Banker, that have resulted in thousands of dollars of damage. He felt that fraternities and sororities should not be singled out from other multi- family dwellings. Dan Wilkes, Acacia Fraternity, listed the safety devices in the Acacia building and said that they exceed anything required in an apartment building. He stated that the last three major residential fires in Iowa City were in apartment buildings, not DRAFT fraternities or sororities. Wilkes also expressed the opinion that if fire safety was the relevant issue then the requirement should be extended to all multi-family buildings. Dotty Maher, Alpha Chi Omega, said that this proposed requirement is selective and discriminatory since it singles out fraternities and sororities. The proposed amendment should apply to all multi-family dwellings. Maher said that her research showed that the rate of fires is not different between sororities/ fraternities and other multi-family dwellings. She did not feel that the fraternity/sorority population is a vulnerable population; they are young healthy people who do not need special protection. She thought that there are less restrictive alternatives that could be considered if the Board felt that fire protection should be expanded. She suggested requiring more fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors, fire drills, and more frequent inspections without notice and charge for the inspections. Maher said that the fraternity/sorority community would be willing to work with the City in improving fire safety especially if it included all multi-family buildings. Fire sprinkler systems are very expensive, not only the initial installation but also continuing maintenance, and requiring sprinklers would be an undue burden placed upon them. Fehr asked Jensen if he had any information from other campuses who had required sprinkling about malfunctioning or tampering problems. Jensen said the odds for a malfunction in a properly installed system were about one in six million and the University had had no problems in their dormitories. Tim Lehman, Alpha Tau Omega, stated he agreed with all statements made by previous speakers. He also listed the improvements his fraternity had made to their newly purchased house to improve safety. He elaborated more on the two malfunctions that occurred at Coldwell Banker. After the first malfunction, they installed an additional $14,000 of equipment to make sure the sprinklers did not malfunction again. The sprinklers did malfunction again, two weeks after an inspection, so Lehman stated that he was not convinced that sprinklers were a good thing. He has seen more water damage done by the systems than prevented fire damage. Janice Baumbach, Alpha Xi Delta, stated she agreed completely with all previous speakers. She felt that the thousands of dollars her house had spent on fire prevention were adequate and there was no way her sorority could come up with money to install a sprinkler system. Roffman asked if there were other amendments to the fire code that should discussed. Jensen pointed out one other change that would require addressable fire alarms whenever the code required a fire alarm. Jensen pointed out the benefits of addressable systems. Maas mentioned that these systems were more expensive for the property owner. Discussion occurred as to what that cost would be. Dean Smith, Freeman Lock & Alarm, provided information on what addressable systems would require, how much they would cost, and what the advantages were. The big advantage to fire fighters is that the systems tell fire fighters exactly where in the building the fire is located; this becomes especially critical in mixed commercial and residential buildings. Buss asked who reviews the design plans for fire alarm systems. Jensen responded that was himself and he also did the final inspections for the systems and that he had training to do so. Buss commented that there should be more than one person who is qualified to review sprinkler and alarm plans. Discussion occurred on how "knox boxes" function and who has access to the keys. DRAFT Fehr commented on the language in 907.9 to make sure there would be no confusion on where control valves for sprinkling systems were required to be placed. Going back to the sprinkling issue in fraternities and sororities, Buss expressed concerns that eventually this requirement would end up extending to all other apartment buildings because she did not see how fraternities and sororities could be singled out. Jensen stated that there was evidence and documentation that demonstrated fraternities and sororities were at higher risk both for fire frequency and loss of life than other types of student housing. He said he would make that information available to anyone who requested it. Buss stated that perhaps frequencies of fires in fraternities and sororities are higher in other jurisdictions because they don't have the quality of inspection services that exist in Iowa City. Roffman stated that the Board was not prepared yet to make a recommendation to Council on the fire code and that he would like to move on to a discussion of the other codes. Hennes gave an overview of the major changes that were proposed to the Electrical Code. He said there were three basic issues: the requirement of arc fault breakers on bedroom outlets, the bubble cover requirement for outdoor receptacles and the reduction of the wet zone for GFCl protected fixtures. Hansen said they tried to reduce the number of amendments to the National Code. Hansen explained the requirement for arc fault breakers is exactly as is it written in the 2002 National Electrical Code - the City was not proposing any amendments to lessen that requirement as they did for the 1999 NEC. When the requirement was written into the 1999 NEC, there were no manufacturers for arc fault breakers so staff did not feel comfortable requiring them at that time. Now there are manufacturers and staff sees no compelling reason to include an amendment that would exclude Iowa City from that requirement in the 2002 NEC. Hansen stated the 2002 NEC requires absolutely that any exterior receptacles have a bubble cover. Hansen said the problem with bubble covers is that they break off leaving the receptacle without any protection. He explained that the proposed amendment to the NEC would require the bubble cover for any exterior GFCl receptacle or for any non GFCl receptacle that was used "unattended" - that is a receptacle that would have something plugged into on a long term basis like an outdoor fountain. An "attended" non GFCl receptacle would not require a bubble cover - that is a receptacle intended for general outdoor convenience use in which something like a drill or saw or other appliance would be plugged in and used by a person in attendance. Hansen explained the reduction of the "wet zone" in which bath fixtures (lights & fans) are required to be protected by a GFCl. The electrical code just states that if the fixture is in a wet location, the GFCI is required. Iowa City has always defined that wet area in a local amendment. The currently adopted amendment defined the zone as any area within 3 feet horizontally and 8 feet vertically from the tub or shower. The proposed amendment reduces that zone to one foot horizontally because of "nuisance" breaker tripping caused by bath fans. Reducing the zone should eliminate the nuisance tripping. Roffman asked why 80.27 which deals with inspector's qualifications was deleted. Hansen explained that Iowa City does not have a separate electrical inspection department. If 80.27 was left in place, then no one else in the building department would be able to do electrical inspections. Hansen explained that he had to meet the qualification requirements of 80.27 anyway since Iowa City requires it. DRAFT Hennes wanted to point out to the Board that the arc fault breakers will add additional cost to the wiring cost of a dwelling. Hansen said the breaker will cost about $40.00 to $50.00. Bernie Osvald gave a brief overview of changes to the plumbing code. He stated that the changes in the amendments were minor and that the Iowa City code basically mirrors the state code. He said that mostly the changes amounted to correcting inconsistencies with section numbers and correcting the format of the plumbing fixture chart requirements. He said the biggest actual change in the 2003 UPC is the requirement for all public sinks to have scald guard faucets. Haman added that if a control device is used on the water heater to control the temperature of the water then each faucet does not have to have an individual scald device. Hennes addressed the changes to the 2003 IBC and IRC and to the amendments. Hennes said that the footing table from the 2000 code would be retained since the 2003 code allows a 12" footing and staff felt that was just too narrow to allow without soil tests or other engineering. The table from the 2000 code would retain the 16" footing. He said that the building code also addresses the issue of sprinkler retrofitting in fraternities and sororities so whatever is decided for the fire code needs to be the same in the building code. The proposed amendment for the IRC would eliminate unvented gas heating appliances from bedrooms. The 2003 IRC allows these types of heaters in certain circumstances but staff felt that they should not be allowed at all. Hennes pointed out the 2003 IBC does now require that all "R" occupancies be sprinkled. He said that since Iowa City has been requiring sprinkling for 12 unit and/or 3 stories of residential for several years already, this change in the IBC would not really have a large effect. This will not affect single family, duplex or townhouse dwelling units built under the IRC. Hermes said that bathroom exhaust fans have always been required to go to the exterior but policy has allowed them to vent to a vented attic or soffit. Policy will now reflect the code language and the fans must go to the exterior. Hennes said that he had met with some members of the legislative committee of the Iowa City Home Builders Association and that he would be meeting with them again on 2/24/2004 to get input and concerns on code issues. Buckman stated that the language in the IBC concerning the location.of exterior fire alarms needs to mirror the language in the fire code. Joan Teimeyer, Iowa City Home Builders Association, stated that the homebuilders appreciated being included in the process of adopting the new codes. 9he also reiterated a request made through the years that all the local jurisdictions in Johnson County adopt the same codes and amendments. Hermes said the mechanical code would not really change. Hennes said that previously the International Fuel Gas Code had not been adopted by Iowa City but since the other codes do refer to it, staff thought it was important to actually adopt it. Roffman stated that he would like the Board to think about the presented codes and amendments and come back at the next meeting to make their final decisions and recommendations to Council. Hennes stated there was one last amendment he wanted to make the Board aware of. Policy has been to charge a double permit fee for work commenced prior to issuance of a permit. The amendment would make that policy part of the code. DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS: The next meeting was scheduled for March 8th, 2004 in order to make sure Fire Marshall Jensen could attend. Hennes asked the Board to determine a policy on how long to retain the audio tapes for the Board of Appeals meetings. Dulek, in an advisory memo to the Board had stated there was no legal requirement for archiving the tapes and advised that as soon there was an approved copy of the minutes of a meeting, the tapes for that meeting could be discarded. MOTION: Maas moved that meeting tapes could be discarded as soon as the minutes for that meeting were approved by the Board. Buss seconded. Motion passed unopposed. ADJOURNMENT: Maas moved to adjourn the meeting. Buss seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M. John Roffman, Board of Appeals Chairperson Date 03-04-04 I IP12 MINUTES PRELIMINARY IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2004 - 3:30 P.M. LOBBY CONFERENCE CENTER Members Presents: Barbara Camillo, Chuck Felling, Rick Fosse, Mark Seabold, Terry Trueblood, Emily Carter Walsh Members Absent: James Hemsley Staff Present: Marcia Klingaman, Karin Franklin CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Felling called the meeting to order at 3:30 P.M. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairperson Felling asked the members if anyone was interested in holding the Chair position. Walsh asked if they could reelect Felling, and he agreed. MOTION: Fosse and Trueblood seconded to reelect Chairperson Felling. All in favor; motion passed. Next, Chairperson Felling stated a Vice-Chair would be needed. Seabold stated he would volunteer for the position. MOTION: Fosse moved, and Camillo seconded to elect Seabold as Vice-Chair. All in favor; motion passed. Trueblood explained to the members that staff members, such as he and Fosse, are not able to serve in those positions as the City does not want to put staffin the position of going to City Council and asking for budgetary issues or public issues, due to possible conflicts in their jobs. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 8, 2004, MEETING Felling stated the minutes looked good. No one had any corrections or additions. MOTION: Fosse moved to accept the minutes; Seabold seconded the motion. All in favor; motion passed. Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes February 5, 2004 Page 2 DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR FY05 PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT(S) Members discussed the Goosetown Neighborhood Art project as Karin brought in the first prototype street marker. They discussed the potential for using aluminum-type signs for several minutes. Bronze versus aluminum was also talked about. Discussion turned to the hanging of these signs on existing street sign poles, and what has been tested so far. Chairperson Felling turned the discussion to FY05 public art projects. Franklin suggested they look at the top three projects, and then they could discuss cost and such, and could then bring further information to the next meeting. Fosse said he had narrowed the list down to two handrails on Burlington Street Bridge, and the interactive sculpture at Miller Orchard Park on Benton Street. Trueblood explained the Benton Street park project and the work that has gone in to planning this area, with the input of the neighborhood. This three and a half acre park is very hilly and rolling, with a small shelter, and some open areas. He answered questions of the members regarding fencing and the entrance to the park. Camillo asked how many projects would the Committee be able to finance this year. Franklin stated it might only be one project, and that's why they need to pick the top three projects, and then they can do cost estimates to see where they stand. Camillo stated that the entryways into the City should be addressed so as to bring better attention to the City. The visibility of various projects was discussed, and well as the various entryways into the City (Melrose, Dubuque, Highway 6, Highway 1, Riverside, and Dodge Street, once it gets updated in FY06/07). Seabold wants to avoid projects that haven't really come together yet due to whatever circumstances, i.e., lack of space, or items requiring extensive planning. Seabold said he very much favors the Benton Street park project, and Trueblood agreed, stating that the neighborhood wants to call it Benton Hill Park officially. He said he also likes the entryway projects, and thirdly, the new pedestrian bridge on the Iowa City side. This led to a discussion of what Coralville is planning for the other side of the bridge. Fosse gave specifics on the bridge project itself, with members discussing what types of enhancements they could provide. Discussion then turned to a possible dog park, and the location of several well houses in the area. Franklin listed the following items as those identified by the Committee for art additions: handrails, installation near the IRP pedestrian bridge, Benton Hill Park, possibility of reuse of tubular sculpture that was a downtown fountain, and the entryways. She asked the members if they had any additions. Felling stated that the area by the Iowa River Corridor Trail, south of Highway 6, could use some work. Each of the identified projects was then discussed further in trying to pin down which projects they will investigate and get cost estimates for, and which projects they will put on hold for now. The art additions to entryways was discussed in detail, as to whether this would be one large Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes February 5, 2004 Page 2 project, or several smaller projects. This led to discussion of checking with the University's art department and seeing what could be done in conjunction with them, especially the sculpture program. Discussion turned to using something other than sculptures in these additions. The idea of a "symbol" for Iowa City was discussed also. Members also talked about using signage in conjunction with these projects. Several shared what they have seen in other communities that really stood out and made a good impression. It was decided to come back to the next session ~vith ideas from everyone on how they would like to see the entryways handled. Discussion turned back to the Benton Hill Park project, and how much is being budgeted for the entry~vay there. Seabold asked for further clarification on ho~v this is being handled i.e., how much is Public Art Advisory and how much is budgeted into the project. It was decided that the committee members and staff would do some additional research regarding design ideas and cost estimates for sculpture at the end of the Iowa River Power pedestrian bridge, Benton Hill Park entry, and entryways to Iowa City and will discuss further at ~he March meeting. UPDATES Herky on Parade - about 120 artist proposals have been received and sponsors are in the process of selecting from these proposals or working with their own artists; Neighborhood Art Projects The status of the Goosetown project was discussed; Felling discussed the Longfellow area's most recent meeting and what is happening there; Iowa Sculptors Showcase - not much to update; Council has approved it; and there is an installation date of March 1 st set; and Poetry in Public - 36 poems received from grade school children; 37 poems from high school and adult; 24 were selected as the top entrants and will be in kiosks and on buses. COMMITTEE TIME/OTHER BUSiNESS None. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Felling asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Walsch moved to adjourn; Fosse seconded the motion. All in favor; motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M. 03-04-04 IP13 DRAFT MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 2004 - 7:00 P.M. EMMA HARVAT HALL - CIVIC CENTER MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Carlson, James Enloe, Michael Maharry, Mark McCallum, Jim Ponto, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Gunn, Amy Smothers and Paul Seuppel STAFF PRESENT: Shelley McCafferty OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Patton CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Maharry called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None SECTOIN 106 REVIEW: 1501 Center Street. McCafferty said that review by the Historic Preservation Commission is required because CBDG and/or HOME funds will be used to redevelop this property. She stated that the Commission needs to determine if this property is historically significant and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. She said that it is likely that this building was originally an outbuilding, possible a chicken coop, associated with the adjacent historic house. Mark Patton said that this house does not have a basement or appropriate foundation, or a furnace. The house is built on or over the property line and the street is not extended to the property line. It does not conform to the zoning or building code. Enloe stated that we do not have a proposed historic district in this location. Carlson stated that buildings in this area were mostly constructed or moved to the area in the 1930s and 1940s. Carlson stated that her researched this property relative to Criteria B of for the National Register. He state the property has been owned by Holtz since 1946. Holts was not a historically significant person. He was shoeshiner and later custodian at the library. McCafferty read the National Register criteria. A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. MOTION: Enloe moved that this property is historically significant and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places because it does not meet any of the criteria, Ponto seconds the motion. The motion fails by a vote of 0-5. (Weitzel absent) Historic Preservation Commission December 11,2003 Page 2 Weitzel joins the meeting. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1037 Washington Street The applicant requests that this application be deferred until more commissioners are present, Enloe moves to defer this application until the next meeting. Carlson seconds the motion. Motion carries by a vote of 6-0. APPROVAL OF 2004 WORK PLAN/12-11-04 MINUTES: MOTION: Carlson moved that the 2004 Work Plan be approved. £nloe seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Minutes submitted by Shelley McCafferty data on c~tyndpcdlminutes/hpclhpcO2-26JO4.rJe¢