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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SENIOR CENTER - LOWER LEVEL CLASSROOM
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1998 - 6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Daniel Cilek, Dan Coleman, Denira Gadson, Rick House,
Sandy Kuhlmann, Jayne Moraski, Kathleen Renquist,
Gretchen Schmuch, Bill Stewart
STAFFPRESENT:
Maurice Head, Steve Long, Steve Nasby, Linda Severson,
Pam Barnes, Traci Howard
OTHERS PRESENT:
Charlie Eastham, James Mulherin, Ellen McCabe, AI Axeen,
Robert Burns, Maryann Dennis, Renee Paine, Maggie Grosvenor,
Jean Mann, Liz Swenson, Laura Hill
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Schmuch called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
PUBLIC/MEMBER DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Long announced the showing of the documentary, "Back from the Brink: Saving America's
Cities By Design" on Cable Channel 4.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 19. 1998:
MOTION: Stewart moved to approve the February 19, 1998, meeting minutes as
submitted. Renquist seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0.
(Gadson arrived at 6:37 p.m.-)
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 26. 1998:
Moraski said on page 6, under the Iowa City Housing Authority Tenant Based Rental
Assistance section, the last sentence of the first paragraph should read, "... he scored it with
fewer points." Schmuch said on page 9 under the HACAP Second Steps Acquisition Project
section, "she asked if the property was offered only to HACAP," so the word "only" should be
added to that sentence.
MOTION: Stewart moved to approve the February 26, 1998, meeting minutes as
amended. Coleman seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 8-0.
DEVELOPMENT OF A FY99 CDBG/HOME BUDGET RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL:
Review of project rankings
Stewart noted that Torus Precision Optics was left off the first page in Scenario I, but it made no
difference with the figures.
Discussion of funding scenarios
Schmuch explained the five funding scenarios and their purpose to new members. Coleman
noted that he asked staff to prepare two additional scenarios that lowered the percentages
more from Scenario III to further spread out the funding. Renquist said she thought Scenario I1
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fit well. Schmuch said the Commission can only spend $44,000 on public service projects
because of a HUD guideline, but money from other categories can be used to fund any other
project.
Schmuch noted that the Commission needs to make sure that if an applicant receives partial
funding that it is enough to meet the basic goals of the project. Coleman said he liked Scenario
IV because everyone who got over the threshold got some funding. Schmuch noted that one
scenario allocates some funding to a couple of programs that do not meet the point cut-off.
Cilek asked Hill what the minimum funding that ICARE could use for their project. Hill said
$120,000.
(House arrived at 6:45 p.m.)
Formulate a FY99 CDBG/HOME budget recommendation
Members decided to make budget recommendations in the order that the projects were ranked.
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $427,000 to GICHF. The motion failed for lack of a
second.
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $327,000 to GICHF. Coleman seconded the
motion. The motion was carried by a vote of 8-1, with Moraski voting no.
Successful Living
MOTION: Coleman moved to allocate $11,000 to SL. Stewart seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
DVIP - Furniture Project
MOTION: Cilek moved-to allocate $8,300 to the DVIP - Furniture Project. Stewart
seconded the motion,
Head noted that the project increased its services 33% from last year, and they are planning
to increase services again this year.
The motion carried by a vote of 8-0, with Kuhlmann abstaining.
City of Iowa City - First Home Program
MOTION: Renquist moved to allocate $50,000 to the First Home Program. Kuhlmann
seconded the motion.
Coleman said that the Commission's proposed allocation average for that project was
$30,000. Stewart said that while banks like this program, it may duplicate services provided
by IHAP on the state level. He said he would rather spend the funds in another category
with limited funds. Kuhlmann asked if the project could still function with $30,000 of funding.
Long said the project could still operate with that amount. Head noted that there is still a
demand for the program, and it is important for the City to have its own program. Stewart
said that this funding would help homeowners, but the extra money would not make or
break them. Schmuch asked if there would be stipulations or guidelines that would focus on
the people that could not access the state money. House said if those stipulations existed,
he would support the program. Head said that could be done.
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The motion failed by a vote of 1-8, with Cilek, Coleman, Gadson, House, Kuhlmann,
Moraski, Schmuch and Stewart voting no.
MOTION: Coleman moved to allocate $30,000 to the First Home Program. Stewart
seconded the motion.
Moraski suggested amending the original motion to include a stipulation that the program
cannot be used in conjunction with the State downpayment assistance program. Coleman
accepted the friendly amendment.
The amended motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
Riverview Place Apartments
Nasby said that the program was awarded tax credits for 36 units in this round, and are
applying for credits for the remaining 36 units in the next allocation round, so they are
planning to build the project in two phases of 36 units. He said the requested $180,000 was
based on the 72-unit project, but the applicant said that he would have a lot of front-end
costs, so he did not want to lower the requested amount. He said that the Commission
could stipulate that the money be used in phases, so if the second half of the project does
not receive tax credits, the Commission would get their money back.
Cilek noted that this project is ranked fifth on the list, and the applicant will have more front-
end costs. Gadson said the applicant could reapply for the second half of the funding next
year. Moraski noted that the project is not guaranteed the remaining tax credits.
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $180,000 to Riverview Place Apartments with the
condition that if they do not receive the remaining tax credits for the 36 units, they
will have to return $90,000 to the Commission for FY00 allocations. The motion failed
for lack of a second.
MOTION: Moraski moved to allocated $90,000 to Riverview Place Apartments.
Gadson seconded the motion.
Stewart said that he would support this motion if the Commission found out whether half of
the requested amount would work for the project. Nasby said the money could be
reallocated at the Commission's meeting on April 16 if $90,000 is not sufficient for the
project. He said that the applicant is planning to move ahead with the project after receiving
the tax credits.
The motion carried by a vote of 8-1, with Cilek voting no.
City of Iowa City - Housing Rehab
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate
Coleman seconded the motion.
$384,388 to the Housing Rehab program.
Head noted that this amount is $80,000 less than the program received last year, so
services would have to be decreased, and administrative costs would stay the same. He
noted that preservation of the current housing stock is the backbone of the City Steps plan.
Cilek said that he thought that allocation figure was too low and the program should at least
receive the same amount they did last year. Schmuch noted that the Commission's average
allocation was $375,000 and the median allocation was $365,000.
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The motion carried by a vote of 7-2, with Cilek and Renquist voting no.
HACAP - Second Steps {Support Service)
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $12,387 to the Second Steps Support Service
project. Renquist seconded the motion.
Schmuch said that historically, this position was leveraging for the FY96 funds the
Commission put into the Broadway units, and now the Commission is paying for the
position. Moraski asked Axeen if the project could work with less funding. Axeen said this
funding would not pay for a full-time person, so they would have to cut back on hours and
take some extra money from their budget. Coleman said that the Commission is getting
toward the middle of the rankings, and he thought they should start looking at funding lower
amounts than requested to spread more of the money out.
The motion failed by a vote of 4-5, with Moraski, Coleman, Schmuch, Kuhlmann and
Gadson voting no.
MOTION: Coleman moved to allocate $9,506 to the Second Steps Support Service
project. Kuhimann seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
Elderly Services Agency
MOTION: Coleman moved to allocate $26,000 to
seconded the motion.
Elderly Services Agency. Cilek
Schmuch noted that this project was ranked fifth in the housing category. She said that the
average allocation from the ranking sheets was $26,000 and the median was $30,000.
The motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
Schmuch asked if the project received any income generated from the day care services it
provides. Kuhlmann said that most centers balance the paid slots with the slots that do not
pay to help with costs.
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $12,500 to the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County. Cilek seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-4, with
Renquist, Kuhlmann, Coleman and Moraski voting no.
Emergency Housing Project
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $25,945 to the Emergency Housing
Moraski seconded the motion.
Project.
Schmuch said her impression from the presentation was that it would be more expensive to
do the heating and cooling systems separate. Cilek said he thought it was a lot of money to
put. into an older home, and the program should be looking to upgrade their facility.
Schmuch said the feasibility of that is questionable because of issues of neighborhood
acceptance, proximity and zoning. Moraski said she was concerned that it would be a
matter of years before the program finds an acceptable replacement, so people would be
staying in the current conditions until then. Renquist said she was disappointed that the
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project was not receiving full funding, and that it would cost less to 'give them that than what
it will probably cost next year when they return for more funds to replace the heating
system.
Schmuch said that homelesshess is one of the City's big priorities. Cilek said he understood
that the heating and cooling will be done in two separate operations anyway because there
is different duct work.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-3, with Cilek, Schmuch and Renquist voting no.
Community Mental Health Center
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $33,300 to the Community Mental Health Center.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Moraski moved to allocate $20,140 to the Community Mental Health Center.
Coleman seconded the motion.
Jackson told the Commission of their construction priorities, and that any funding received
would help.
The motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
Iowa City Housing Authority - Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $0 to the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and
allocate $100,000 to the Tenant to Ownership program. Cilek seconded the motion.
Stewart said he wanted to take the $100,000 requested for this program and fund the Iowa
City Housing Authority Tenant to Ownership program on a conditional occupancy loan.
Grosvenor said that could be done if the funds were retargeted. Stewart said he also
thought it would be good to limit the funds per family to 40% of the home costs when the
program would be used alone or to 50% if the program was combined with other City
funding.
"Cilek said he liked the Tenant to Ownership program if it was funded in the form of a loan.
Renquist asked, "What about the people who cannot afford to buy a house?". Grosvenor
pointed out that in the Tenant to Ownership program, tenants will have to pay the money
back when they sell the property or as their income increases whether the funding is in the
form of a loan or a grant. She said she did not want Commission members to think that
there was no need for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance funding. Moraski said that in her
experience of working with a Tenant to Ownership program, some people are not ready to
own a house and are not prepared for the responsibilities that come with it. She said that it
is very important to have the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Long noted that the Rental
Assistance request was $150,000 and the Tenant to Ownership was $100,000.
The motion failed by a vote of 1-8, with Cilek, Coleman, House, Gadson, Schmuch,
Renquist, Kuhlmann and Moraski voting no.
MOTION: Renquist moved to allocate $100,000 to the Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance program. Moraski seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of
8-1, with Stewart voting no.
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Torus Precision Optics
Coleman said that businesses can go directly to City Council for Economic Development
funding, and asked why Torus approached the Commission. Schmuch said that creating a
living wage for low income people is a goal of City Steps, and the Commission has not had
many proposals in this category in the past. Nasby said that the Commission's funds are for
the creation of jobs for a target population of low-income people.
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $32,500 to Torus Precision Optics. Coleman
seconded the motion.
Stewart said he liked this business, and thinks that the Commission needs to encourage this
kind of business. Moraski asked Mulherin if he could still utilize the $32,500. Mulherin said
that funding amount would limit what he had planned. He said with $45,000 he could get
manual machinery, which is not as efficient, and not get the machinery for the optical shop.
He said that this funding would allow the business to add two or three jobs. He said that if
Torus received $30,000, it would create one job. Renquist noted that last year the
Commission did not fund Torus and they received some questions from Council about why
they did that. She said that this is a cutting edge company, and she thought the
Commission should give some financial help.
Stewart amended his original motion to $45,000. Coleman seconded the amendment.
Schmuch noted the average allocation recommended was $57,000. Mulherin said Torus
could create seven jobs with $75,000.
The amended motion failed by a vote of 2-7, with Cilek, Kuhlmann, Gadson, House,
Renquist, Schmuch and Moraski voting no.
MOTION: Renquist moved to allocate $105,000 to Torus Precision Optics. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $75,000 to Torus Precision Optics. Coleman
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
HACAP - Second Steps II (Acquisition)
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $99,000 to Second Steps II. Coleman seconded
the motion.
Stewart said he thought it was a win-win project for both HACAP and the City. Schmuch
noted that this project is requesting a grant, but they are generating income, and the City
did not approach anyone else about taking the units. She said she would have liked to see
more of a public-private partnership, and she preferred to see the funding given as a loan.
Axeen said he would need to take another look at the proforma to see if the project would
work with a loan. Stewart noted that the project would probably not work on partial funding.
Axeen said HACAP approached the City Housing Authority to find this type of housing
because it is their greatest need.
The motion failed by a vote of 4-5, with Cilek, Moraski, Schmuch, Renquist and
Kuhlmann voting no.
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Axeen said there are two parts to the project; the downpayment ($75,000) and the closing
costs ($24,000).
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $50,000 to Second Steps II. Moraski seconded the
motion.
Gadson suggested the amount going toward the purchase be a conditional occupancy loan.
Cilek accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion as amended carried by a vote of 6-3, with Coleman, Schmuch and
Renquist voting no.
Iowa City Housing Authority - Tenant to Ownership Program
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $100,000 in the form of a conditional occupancy
loan with the aforementioned parameters to the Tenant to Ownership Program. The
motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $75,000 to the Tenant to Ownership Program.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Coleman moved to allocate $0 to the Tenant to Ownership Program.
Moraski seconded the motion.
Schmuch noted that Council seems to be backing this project.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-3, with Gadson, Schmuch and Stewart voting no.
Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $150,000 to ICARE and take $30,000 away from the
First Home Program. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $120,000 to ICARE. Kuhlmann seconded the
motion.
Schmuch noted that the building ICARE wants to move into was purchased and renovated
for the Crisis Center with CDBG funds, and now the Commission is considering
repurchasing it with CDBG funds. Head said the building was purchased for $92,800 in
1986, and the total cost of the building with rehabilitation was $182,500. He said that
$13,000 was paid back in a loan.
Stewart said that he did not support the motion, but he thought it was immaterial how many
times the Commission purchased a building. He said he thought the proposed space was
too large for them right now. Hill said that ICARE expects their expansion to continue, so
they will fill the space in a few years. She said that they could look at other grants and do
some fundraising to come up with the other $30,000. Gadson asked if ICARE could
complete the acquisition with $100,000. Hill said it was possible. Cilek said he thought
ICARE was at a point where they had to do something regarding their space, and they were
planning ahead by finding a place that they will not fill up by next year and have the same
overcrowding problem they do now. He said that once ICARE has the space they will utilize
it quickly, and the building is well-maintained and there is not much rehab work to do.
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Stewart asked if ICARE had money budgeted to maintain and operate the new building. Hill
said yes. Severson asked if the building was accessible. Hill said the new building would be
more accessible than their current facility.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-3, with Gadson, Stewart and Schmuch voting no.
MOTION: Coleman moved to give the remaining $1,181 to the Housing Rehab
program. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $0 to the First Home Program. Moraski seconded
the motion.
Cilek said his impression was that this project would not make or break a potential
homeowner's chance of getting assistance. Stewart said the Commission should not put
much more funding into housing, rather balance the funding out over different programs.
The motion failed by a vote of 2-7, with Coleman,-Kuhlmann, Gadson. House,
Schmuch, Stewart and Renquist voting no.
Cilek asked how much money was available in the contingency funds. Nasby said that there
is $85,000, and that was already thrown-into the pot. Schmuch said that money is for cost
overruns and emergencies.
MOTION: Stewart moved to give the remaining $1,181 to Second Steps Support
Service, which would increase their allocation to $10,687. Cilek seconded the motion.
Gadson said that she wanted to see the Tenant to Ownership Program receive some
funding.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-4, with Schmuch, Gadson, Coleman and Moraski
voting no.
Mayor's Youth Fmployment Program
MOTION: Cilek moved to allocate $0 to the Mayor's Youth Employment Program.
Coleman seconded the motion.
Coleman noted that this project was ranked low. Schmuch said that the Commission is
giving Public Services less than its cap.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-3, with Schmuch, Kuhlmann and Renquist voting
no.
Small Business Development Center, Institute for Social and Economic Development
MOTION: Stewart moved to allocate $0 to the Small Business Development Center
and to the Institute for Social and Economic Development. Cilek seconded the
motion.
Stewart said that while these are good projects. there is no more money available. He said
he thought that they would go on without the Commission's funding. He said that anyone
can go to SBDC and ask for help, but the specific class will not be offered free to the target
low-income population. Moraski said she thought that it was a goal of the Commission to get
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people to apply for economic development funding, and she thought they were
disproportionately funding housing projects. Renquist noted that ISED and SBDC have
received funding in the past, and there is not enough money to go around this year.
The motion carried by a vote of 8-1, with Schmuch voting no.
Iowa City IHA Senior Housing - Rental Assistance
MOTION: Coleman moved to allocate $0 to IHA Senior Housing. Kuhlmann seconded
the motion.
Burns said that the Commission allocated $100,000 to the Housing Authority's Tenant-
Based Rental Assistance Program, even though that program is not leveraging any other
funds. He noted that Riverview Place's average rent is
Rent is $387. Nasby said that Riverview would have
Rent as part of HUD's requirements. Burns noted that
while IHA's site has already been rezoned, and
Commission's ranking system, it is a big issue. He
stated at $566, while the Fair Market
to reduce their rents to Fair Market
Riverview has not rezoned their site,
while that is not reflected in the
said his application was set up to
subsidize the tenant and not the project. He said that they need the City funds to leverage
the state funds for the project, and they have received their tax credits.
Moraski asked how much Burns could feasibly work with. Burns said the HOME funds are
gap financing, so if that is decreased the rents will increase. He said that any City funding
would help leverage the state funding.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-3 with Moraski and House voting no, and Stewart
abstaining.
Gadson asked if Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship would be able to work with less than
the $327,000 allocated. Eastham said he thought it was hard to rationalize the decision
regarding IHA Senior Housing. Dennis said that with less funding, they could acquire and
rehab fewer units or look at the rent levels.
Schmuch said an allocation number that looks out of kilter is the Second Steps II funding
because Axeen did not know if that project would succeed with that amount of money.
Axeen said he would have to look at the numbers. Stewart said if Riverview's $90,000 is
available that money could be used for other projects. Moraski said that rezoning is a big
issue in Iowa City, and if Riverview does not have their rezoning done, it was a big concern
for her.
MOTION: Moraski moved to take $27,000 from GICHF, $90,000 from Riverview Place
and $50,000 from Second Steps II and allocate the total of $167,000 to Iowa City IHA
Senior Housing. Renquist seconded the motion.
Coleman said he would support that except for taking the $27,000 from GICHF. Moraski
accepted the friendly amendment, and amended her original motion. She said that she
wants to take the $90,000 from Riverview because it is difficult and time-consuming to get
things zoned in Iowa City, and they do not have their project rezoned. Kuhlmann noted that
Iowa City IHA Senior Housing also received all their tax credits.
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Gadson said that she would like to see Iowa City IHA Senior Housing funded, but not for
$140,000. She said that she would like to see the Tenant to Ownership program funded at
$77,000.
The motion failed by a vote of 2-6, with Cilek, House, Gadson, Schmuch, Renquist,
Kuhlmann voting no and Stewart abstaining.
MOTION: Gadson moved to take $50,000 from Second Steps II and $27,000 from
GICHF and allocate the total of $77,000 to the Tenant to Ownership Program.
Renquist seconded the motion.
Moraski said that the Tenant to Ownership Program has merit. Stewart suggested adding
the condition of the funding coming in the form of a conditional occupancy loan, limiting the
funds per family to 40% of the home cost when the program would be used alone or 50% of
the home cost if the program was combined with other City funding. Gadson accepted the
friendly amendment.
The amended motion carried by a vote of 5-4, with Stewart, Coleman, House and
Cilek voting no.
Justification subcommittee
Schmuch, Moraski and Coleman volunteered for the justification subcommittee.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS:
Long noted that the Community Development Celebration is approaching. He asked members
to think about being on the subcommittee for that event, and to think of a location where the
celebration could be held.
ADJOURNMFNT:
The meeting was adjoumed at 9:08 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Traci Howard.
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MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 8, 1998
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
GUESTS PRESENT:
Ken Fearing, Judith Klink, Bruce Maurer,
Pacha, Rex Pruess, Allen Stroh, Ross Wilburn
Barbara Endel, Kathy Wallace
Terry Trueblood, Mike Moran, Marilyn Kriz
Pam Ehrhardt, Barbara Buss
Matt
FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Moved by Klink, seconded by Pruess, to approve the March ll, 1998
minutes as written. Unanimous.
Moved by Pruess, seconded by Wilburn, that the commission encourage city
staff to pursue land acquisition in the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood
District consistent with the Objectlyes and Strategies of the
Neiqhborhood Open Space Plan. AYES: Fearinq, Maurer, Pacha, Pruess,
Stroh, Wilburn. ABSTENTIONS: Klink. The motion carried.
N.O.S. PLAN - FEES VS. LAND ACOUISITION
Pam Ehrhardt addressed the commission with respect to her disappointment
with fees being accepted more often in lieu of land in order to meet the
neighborhood open space requirements. Other concerns she expressed was
the lack of input from neighbors who could advocate for taking land over
fees; looking at the entire developments when determining open space;
and fees which have been collected have not been spent.
Pruess noted he was on the original Neighborhood Open Space Committee.
He stated the commission looks at each development on a case by case
basis and tries to see what is best for the overall development. In
some cases it did not make sense for the city to take control of land
when it will remain open, noting that developers normally prefer to give
land that is not developable. He stated the commission has in the past
worked with developers as to where the city wants to see the open space
in the overall development prior to it being submitted. The commission
wants to get connectivity between parks, neighborhoods and around the
city. He indicated some areas are very small and the commission has to
take into account city resources and time that would be necessary to
take care of them. Ehrhardt questioned what is too small; Pruess stated
it depended on the location. Some areas are completely locked from
anybody but 3-4 neighbors and would remain green space; taking such
areas under city control is not good use of city funds.
Wilburn indicated Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Services Planner, works
with the various neighborhoods and commissions as to what the
neighborhoods would like to see. Pruess referred to the dedicated open
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space in Walden Woods which the commission initially felt unwise to
accept. The neighborhood approached the commission asking that the land
be accepted, and the commission did so with the possibility of including
a segment of trail through this property to tie into the Willow Creek
trail.
Pruess stated the commission has done better than may be perceived, but
may not have done a good job explaining its plan. Stroh stated it has
been his observation over the past two years that the commission has
conscientiously considered each development and there is no inclination
on the part of the commission to take fees. He noted the commission
does not have control over what will happen in an entire development,
which is a fault of the system. There is no guarantee what will happen
in the next piece or what will be coming to the commission.
Trueblood stated the plan and ordinance is not ideal, but similar
proposals in past years had been rejected. The Neighborhood Open Space
Committee worked 2.5 years to get it right in order to gain support from
the developers and City Council. He stated the primary purpose of the
plan is neighborhood parks. This does not mean other things are less
important such as trails/natural areas. The commission tries to get
trails to connect to other areas that have active parks. The ordinance
only allows staff to look at the particular development being done at
the time, but the commission looks at the whole picture when possible.
He agreed neighborhood involvement is an issue because there is not a
lot of time for the neighborhood to become involved. Only 21 days may
elapse after the development has been submitted for Planning and Zoning
to review it and forward it to the City Council. Klink noted the point
with respect to spending fees was a good one, one which the Commission
will be addressing in the near future. Trueblood noted the very
earliest the city would be required to spend the fees is October 2001.
Some fees were obtained in 1994 before the ordinance was adopted so the
City is not obligated to spend them within the same time frame.
N.O.S. OBJECTIVES/STRATEGIES
The commission began discussion of the Objectives and Strategies by
Neighborhood Open Space Districts, specifically the top three developed
districts in terms of need (Miller/Orchard; Bowery; North Side).
Pacha stated the commission wants to be more proactive in utilizing the
Parkland Acquisition Fund to purchase property in neighborhood districts
where open space is needed. The commission was provided with a memo
setting out land values the City had obtained in some of the top eight
neighborhood districts.
With respect to the Bowery Neighborhood District, Pruess stated it is a
high density residential area where nothing could be done at this time
to address the shortage of open space. Trueblood noted the possibility
of purchasing an option on land, if the commission so desired.
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With respect to the number one priority, Miller/Orchard Neighborhood
District, Pruess noted the commission was in favor of doing something in
this district to help alleviate the open space deficit. Barbara Buss
stated there is no park, but there is plenty of land although it is not
for sale. She noted the other issue depends on how densely the area
will be developed determines the open space required. She stated the
Miller/Orchard and Weeber/Harlocke neighborhoods would be very happy to
lend their weight to something that is directed. Trueblood noted the
other problem from the city's perspective is much of the property is
zoned commercial, with the owners desiring that more of the land be
zoned as such. Staff will work with the neighborhoods and Planning
staff to start the ball rolling in whatever district the Commission
would like to declare as its number one priority. Barbara Buss stated
on behalf of the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood, it is a neighborhood with
modest incomes that will be impacted even more by what happens to Benton
Street. It is a neighborhood that has not been protected very well.
She stated it would help the neighborhood to have a park, noting it is
a neighborhood that partly by configuration does not have a center.
Moved by Pruess, seconded by Wilburn, that the commission encourage city
staff to pursue land acquisition in the Miller/Orchard Neighborhood
District consistent with the Objectives and Strategies of the
Neighborhood Open Space Plan. AYES: Fearinq, Maurer, Pacha, Pruess,
Stroh, Wilburn. ABSTENTIONS: Klink. The motion carried. Klink
abstained because she lives in the Weeber/Harlocke Neighborhood
District. Pruess asked staff to take into account small parcels of land
which could provide a trail connection to other open space. Klink noted
the Ruppert property on the corner of Benton and Miller, which would
make a very visible neighborhood park, with Buss agreeing it would give
focus to the neighborhood. Pruess also noted the Southgate property in
this area. Buss indicated she was the contact person for the
Miller/Orchard Neighborhood Association and would be willing to work
with staff. Pruess noted the amount in the Parkland Acquisition fund
should not be looked upon as a limit on what can be purchased. Pacha
also did not see the amount in the fund as a cap. He stated staff
should pursue acquisition of needed parkland, determine the cost and
eventually put it before the City Council for approval. Stroh suggested
that staff develop a plan setting out areas it would like to acquire and
meet with the owners. He felt this would drive developments in the way
the City would like to see where everybody would benefit.
C.I.P. PROJECTS
The June 1995 listing of the capital improvement projects was reviewed.
The listing also included other projects in the current C.I.P. plan.
Klink stated she was encouraged by the progress made on some of the
projects. Fearing inquired as to the size of the proposed park
maintenance facility; Trueblood indicated approximately 75' x 150' The
facility would house the Parks, Forestry and Central Business District
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operations and all the equipment. Trueblood noted locations being
considered are City Park and the north end of Napoleon Park.
Klink asked about the neighborhood association's request to have a
restroom installed in Fairmeadows Park. Trueblood indicated it would
need to go on the C.I.P. list if the commission felt it was a worthy
project. Trueblood indicated the restroom could cost at least $50,000,
noting that the newest restroom in Lower City Park cost nearly $100,000
several years ago.
Stroh asked about the development plans for Sturgis Ferry Park and its
connection to the trail system along the Iowa River to Highway 6.
Trueblood noted that the section of the Iowa River Corridor Trail to be
constructed this summer is not a part of this development, but that a
trail is part of the conceptual plan. Pruess asked if there is a need
for a trail from the park to Benton Street, noting at one time there was
discussion of putting a bridge across from Sturgis Ferry Park to
Napoleon Park. Trueblood noted the bridge was not looked upon favorably
due to its high cost. Trueblood stated development plans call for fill
dirt being brought in to fill sink holes and for some mounding and
landscaping. The trail portion may not happen until the following year
in order to include it in the city's annual asphalting program. Pruess
asked if the trail through City Park could also be done at that time,
noting .rollerbladers are using the street because the trail is too
rough. Trueblood stated staff will look into making this a part of the
asphalt project and may be able to accomplish it before next year.
Robinson stated he had discussed the trail with someone from the City's
engineering staff who felt it would be a mistake to tear it up and
replace it with a new asphalt trail. He felt a slurry coat sealer would
be the best way to go. Robinson stated response he has received from
rollerbladers is that the trail is not wide enough and too rough.
Trueblood asked the commission to think about what projects they might
like to see in the City's five year C.I.P. plan prior to next fall.
RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION REPORT
Pruess reported: 1) a slide show of the 1993 flood was presented by the
City Engineer; 2) the commission supported the City of Coralville's
request for funds through the EPA Brownfields Assessment Demonstration
Pilot Project to clean up the Iowa River riverfront north of the Iowa
River power plant; 3) the commission wrote a letter of support to the
City Council regarding the Iowa River trail from Benton Street to
Napoleon Park; and 4) the commission will be reviewing the Iowa River
Corridor plan which is to be updated every five years, with this being
the fifth year - Pruess noted the Parks and Recreation Commission should
also review the plan.
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PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION REPORT
Pacha stated the date for the opening of bids for the Scanlon Gymnasium
is set for April 21. Plans will be developed for a "thank you" to the
fundraising committee, which will be held in conjunction with the ground
breaking.
COMMISSION TIME
Klink referred to an article in the Press-Citizen which stated the
Neighborhood Associations might be eliminated, noting this would affect
the Neighborhood Open Space Plan wording.
Maurer reported he was able to attend a small portion of the IPRA Annual
Conference and was present at its annual awards banquet when the State
Association honored Matt Pacha as layperson of the year in the state of
Iowa.
Fearing asked about the "end" destination of the proposed trail along
City Park towards Crandic Park; Trueblood stated the trail/sidewalk
comes up to private property. Fearing stated people were concerned the
trail was going to be along their back yards, with Trueblood and Pruess
indicating this was not the case. Fearing also noted the visitor sign
at the entrance to lower City Park should be redone.
Pruess stated in conjunction with the curb cut program this year there
will be a curb cut on Mormon Trek for the Willow Creek trail.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Pacha expressed appreciation to Trueblood for nominating him for the
Layperson of the Year Award.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Trueblood reported on the following:
IPRA Conference. In addition to Matt Pacha being awarded the Layperson
of the Year Award, Steve Roberts was awarded the T. Ray Frame Award
which is given to the state's outstanding maintenance worker in the
parks and recreation profession.
Downtown Clean-UD Effort. There will be a major downtown clean-up
effort next week, part of which will include pressurized steam cleaning
of the bricks and sidewalks.
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Oakland Cemetery Expansion Plans. The proposed plan will be presented
to the City Council at its work session on April 27. The plan sets out
proposed phasing for five areas. The preliminary cost estimate for the
overall plan is over $3 million. Stroh stated the costs reflect the
unsuitability of the Gaulocher land for cemetery,purposes.
Iowa River Corridor Trail. A memo updating the progress on the trail
was included in the packet; the Burlington Street to Napoleon Park
segment will be going to bid.
Willow Creek Trail. The trail portion behind West High School will be
completed this summer, and staff is in the process of getting sewer
easements for the part through Willow Creek Park and Kiwanis Park to
Highway 6.
Skateboarding. Staff has been instructed to proceed with gathering
information and cost estimates to provide a more permanent facility for
skateboarders. Staff is tentatively looking at City Park which is
closer to the downtown area and the University of Iowa. Fearing
indicated he would not like to see a skateboard facility in City Park.
Peninsula/Waterworks Park. Proposals were received
consultants, with three proposals looking promising.
from four
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 7, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
SENIOR CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM
PRELIMINARY
Subject to .pproval
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Benjamin Chair, Dick Gibson, Dean Shannon, Phil Shive, Lea
Supple
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ann Bovbjerg, Pam Ehrhardt
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Miklo, John Yapp, Sarah Holecek, Anne Schulte
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dick Parrott, Mike Hoogerwerf, John Beasley, Ronald Tyree,
Madeline Sullivan
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Recommended approval, by a vote of 5-0, of VAC98-0002, an application submitted by
Hawkeye Lumber Company to vacate the northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette
Street and Benton Street, west of Dubuque Street, subject to Hawkeye Lumber Company
entering into a lease agreement with the City of Iowa City to lease the right-of-way, and subject
to all necessary utility easements being retained.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Supple called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
VACATION ITEM:
VAC98-0002. Public discussion of an application submitted by Hawkeye Lumber Company to
vacate the northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette Street and Benton Street, west of
Dubuque Street.
Yapp said the applicant requested vacation of the northern 200 feet of the alley between
Benton Street and Lafayette Street. He stated that Hawkeye Lumber Company owns property
on both sides of the alley. Yapp said that a similar item was before the Commission about one
year ago, but the application was withdrawn at that time because of protests from a neighboring
property owner regarding access. Yapp said that since the CRANDIC Railroad removed
portions of the pavement, effectively closing off the north access to the alley, Hawkeye Lumber
has re-applied for this vacation.
Yapp stated that there is cable belonging to US West in the alley, as well as a sanitary sewer
line. He said there are no permanent structures in the alley. Yapp said that no access would be
removed that was not already removed as a result of the action by the railroad.
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Yapp said the City must consider possible future development in the area. He said that if the
property were vacated by leasing the property to the lumber company but not by selling it, the
lumber company could use the property for storage space. Yapp added that the City could then
reopen the alleyway if the area redevelops in the future. He stated that the block is zoned
Intensive Commercial, which would allow for outdoor storage and sales. Yapp said that
Hawkeye Lumber use of the alley would be compatible with this zoning.
Yapp said that staff was not aware of any complaints regarding access since the railroad
effectively closed the northern portion. He said staff recommends approval of VAC98-0002,
subject to Hawkeye Lumber entering into a lease agreement with the City of Iowa City to lease
the right-of-way, and subject to all necessary utility easements being retained.
Supple asked how long ago the neighboring property owners had been notified of this vacation
request. Yapp said he called the neighboring property owners over one week ago and left
messages and sent them the staff report as well.
Public discussion:
There was none.
Public discussion closed.
MOTION: Chait moved to approve VAC98-0002, an application submitted by Hawkeye
Lumber Company to vacate the northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette Street
and Benton Street, west of Dubuque Street, subject to Hawkeye Lumber Company
entering into a lease agreement with the City of Iowa City to lease the right-of-way, and
subject to all necessary utility easements being retained. Gibson seconded the motion.
Gibson said he had visited the site and the portion of the alley to be vacated has been blocked
off by barricades at the southern end. He added that this land probably has a pretty high value
to the lumber company.
The motion carried on a vote of 5-0.
DEVELOPMENT ITEM:
SUB98-0009/REZ98-0006. Discussion of an application submitted by Homes of Hoogerwerf, for
a rezoning from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone to a Sensitive Areas
Overlay (OSA-5) zone, and a preliminary plat of Green Mountain Meadow, a 6.53 acre, 15-1ot
residential subdivision located at 2727 Rochester Avenue.
Miklo said that approval of this rezoning and subdivision would result in 15 residential lots in this
area. He said that there are slopes of more than 25% on the backs of Lots 14 and 15,
necessitating that a sensitive areas overlay be a part of this development. Miklo said the
rezoning is not to increase the density here but is required because of the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance. He stated that the Sensitive Areas Ordinance does allow grading of slopes of that
percent, and there would be some grading in the area to create a storm water detention facility
primarily on the backs of Lots 11 and 12.
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Miklo said the proposed subdivision would extend Green Mountain Drive to the nodh and then
to the east, where it would stub into vacant property that may develop in the future. He said 'the
Fire Marshal has asked for a temporary turnaround at the end of Green Mountain Drive, and it
has been shown on the plat to his satisfaction.
Miklo said there is no access to Rochester Avenue with the way the subdivision is laid out. He
said that with a future subdivision to the east, there might be indirect access to Rochester
Avenue, but that has yet to be determined. Miklo said that other options for a street connection
for Green Mountain would be to connect to Lower West Branch Road or to Lake Forest
Avenue. He added that there are potential woodlands and wetlands in that area that might limit
where those connections can occur.
Miklo said that an outlot between Lots 5 and 6 will allow a pedestrian connection from Green
Mountain Drive up to Rochester Avenue. He said that the legal papers should specify that the
maintenance and snow removal for the sidewalk will be the responsibility of the owners of Lots
5 and 6. Miklo said that Lots 6 through 10 are double-fronting lots, having frontage on both
Rochester Avenue and on Green Mountain Drive. He said that the subdivision regulations
generally discourage that sort of lot configuration; therefore, staff is recommending that if the
subdivision is approved, there be a dense landscape buffer along Rochester Avenue to provide
privacy for those lots and so that the appearance from Rochester Avenue is more pleasing than
that of backyards. Miklo said the City Forester is reviewing the plans for the buffer and should
have a recommendation before the next meeting.
Miklo said that stormwater management is being provided on Lots 11 through 15, but primarily
on Lot 12. He said the Public Works Department is reviewing the calculations, and preliminary
indications are that the plan is satisfactory and should not result in stormwater runoff on
adjacent property. Miklo said the Public Works evaluation should also be complete before the
next meeting.
Miklo said that the Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing the subdivision in terms of
open space requirements. He said that staff anticipates that the Parks and Recreation
Commission will recommend fees in lieu of the 6,000+ square feet required by the Open Space
Ordinance.
Miklo said staff recommends that this subdivision be approved, subject to the City Forester
approval of the landscape buffer and Public Works approval of the storm water management
plan.
Public discussion:
Dick Parrott, 210 Green Mountain Drive, said he lives on Lot 221 on the property adjacent to
this development. He said he liked the looks of the proposal, in that Green Mountain Drive will
not be extended into Rochester Avenue, because of the traffic effects that would have. Parrott
said he hoped the sidewalk extending to Rochester Avenue is a definite feature because it will
help access for bicyclists and children. He said there is currently no sidewalk in front of Lot 5.
Miklo responded that it would be a requirement of this subdivision to have a sidewalk run in
front of Lot 5.
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Parrott asked if there were any provision to preserve the pine trees located between his lot and
Lot 15. Miklo said the trees within the street right-of-way would be removed. He said that
removal of the other trees would be at the discretion of the developer. Miklo added that mature
trees generally increase the property values.
Parrott asked if anything would be built across the storm water management area. He said that
during the building of his subdivision, a dam was constructed that effectively destroyed the
woods behind the homes. Parrott said the dam caused water to back up, killing all the trees
there, and he sees that as a very negative thing, just to slow down the flow of water from a fairly
limited area. He asked if a dam would be built at the end of the property behind Lot 12. Miklo
showed on the map where the grading would be done to create a dike. Parrott said it would
seem unnecessary with the way the water flows through there. He said the water from the
whole development flows through to a small creek. Miklo said he did not know if the engineer
who designed this had checked to see if the adjacent storm water facility would have adequate
capacity for the new subdivision. He said that if it did, it might be possible to avoid doing further
grading. Supple asked staff to check into the necessity for storm water management for this
subdivision, and Miklo responded that staff would look into it.
Mike Hoogerwerf, P.O. Box 614, said that the reason the plans were drawn this way was to
fulfill all of the City requirements for a subdivision. He said there is a water retention pond three
Jots down but did not know if any calculations were made regarding whether or not it would be
large enough for the additional runoff from this subdivision. Hoogerwerf said he would
determine the necessity for storm water management on this property.
John Beasley, 321 East Market Street, said he is the attorney for Hoogerwerf. He said that
trees to the west, south, east, and northwest of the property are a good demonstration of how
the buffer along Rochester Avenue will look.
Beasley said that the developer did not want minimum-sized lots for this subdivision. He said
the developer wanted larger lots for a more attractive subdivision. Beasley stated that the east
side of the City is starved for residential lots like this. He said that this is the highest and best
use for this particular piece of property, and this plan fits well within the parameters of the land.
Beasley said he felt this plan would accommodate the City's concerns.
Gibson said his statement regarding lot size at the Commission's informal meeting on Modnay
may have been misconstrued. He said that it is perfectly appropriate for the developer to design
the subdivision the way he wants it, as long as it meets all the requirements. Gibson said he
had wondered if there would be 6,000 extra feet of land, if it were not dedicated for park land.
He added that this does not trouble him at all.
Ronald Tyree, 197 Columbia, said he owns Lot 191 to the south of this subdivision. He stated
that he hoped to have bicycle access to Rochester Avenue as demonstrated by this plan. He
said he wondered about the City's plans regarding access to Rochester Avenue. Miklo said
that at the Northeast District Planning Workshops, there were two different schools of thought
regarding Rochester Avenue access, with some groups wanting access and some wanting no
access. Miklo said staff believes that if there is an additional access, traffic lower down on
Green Mountain Drive will actually be less because some drivers from this subdivision will go to
Rochester instead of traveling to the south. He said that access to Rochester Avenue is an
option that staff wants to keep open. Miklo added that if there is access to Rochester, staff
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Page 5
would not want it to be a direct access, but rather some type of T-intersection so that Green
Mountain Drive would not be used as a cut-through through the neighborhood.
Supple asked about the Northeast District Plan. Miklo said that the public will be invited back in
September for comments on the proposed plan. He added that he would put Tyree and Partort
on the mailing list for those meetings.
Parrott stated that Lot 11 had a very steep grade and asked how it could be a lot. Hoogerwerf
replied that the first 70 feet from the road would be graded for a building site and the rest would
stay as it is.
Madeline Sullivan, 39 Green Mountain Drive, asked if there would be restrictions on the price
ranges or style of the homes in this subdivision. Hoogerwerf remarked that he was currently
working on restrictive covenants for the property. He said there would be square footage
restrictions and that all of the plans would have to be approved by him. Sullivan asked if the
homes would be limited to one or two-story homes. Hoogerwerf said there would be a mixture
of styles.
MOTION: Shive moved to defer SUB98-0009/REZ98-0006, an application submitted by
Homes of Hoogerwerf, for a rezoning from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5)
zone to a Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) zone, and a preliminary plat of Green
Mountain Meadow, a 6.53 acre, 15-1ot residential subdivision located at 2727 Rochester
Avenue. Gibson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF THE APRIL 16, 1998 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES:
MOTION: Gibson moved to approve the minutes of the April 16, 1998 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting, as written. Chait seconded the motion. The motion carried
on vote of 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Miklo reminded Commission members that there would be a work-in-progress presentation of
the Peninsula Project on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Parkview Evangelical Free Church at
15 Foster Road.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Pam Ehrhardt, Secretary
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
ppdadmin\rnin\p&z0507.doc
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES- May 12, 1998
Lobby Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER Chair P. Hoffey called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Board members present: L. Cohen, J. Watson and P. Hoffey. Staff
present: Legal Counsel D. Russell and Administrative Assistant S.
Bauer. Board members absent: P. Farrant and M. Raymond.
CONSENT
CALENDAR
Motion by J. Watson and seconded by L. Cohen to adopt
Consent Calendar. Motion carried, 3/0, Farrant and Raymond
absent.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL None
COM341J~
FORUM
The Board continued their discussion regarding plans for the
Community Forurn, to include:
· Chair will have the draft letter and notice to staff by the end of
the week for inclusion in the next agenda packet;
Staff provided an update on the status of the mailing lists;
· Personal invitations need to be submitted to staff for inclusion
on the mailing list;
A notice will be included in the City newsletter that is
distributed with the water bill.
STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES Motion by $. Watson and seconded by L. Cohen that the taped
minutes of PCRB open meetings shall be kept thirty (30) days from
acceptance and approval of minutes. Motion carried, 3/0, Farrant
and Raymond absent.
Chair deferred further discussion of SOP's indefinitely.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION None
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Motion by L. Cohen and seconded by J. Watson to adjourn into
Executive Session based on Section 21.5(a) of the Code of Iowa to
review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state
or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidemial as a
condition for that government body's possession or continued
receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in
confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not
limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts. Motion
carried, 3/0, Farrant and Raymond absent. Meeting adjourned at
7:25 P.M.
Regular meeting resumed at 7:55 P.M.
Motion by L. Cohen and seconded by P. Hoffey to review PCRB
Complaints//98-8 and//98-9 at level 8.8.7 B(1)a, and assign each
to the report-drafting subcommittee. Motion carried, 3/0, Farrant
and Raymond absent.
MEETING
SCItEDUI,E
Special meeting dates of May 18, 20 and 26 were discussed. The
Chair will contact members, schedule the meeting, and notify staff..
Regular meeting dates include:
Regular Meeting - June 9, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting - July 14, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
BOARD INFORMATION
· Staff distributed Board/Commission Member Business Listing
to members present.
· Staff was directed on future agenda items, to include discussion
on Annie Tucker's letter, continue discussion on the
Community Forum, and to include PCRB//98-10 in the next
executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion for adjournment by J. Watson and seconded by L. Cohen.
Motion carded, 3/0, Farrant and Raymond absent. Meeting
adjoumed at 8:05 P.M.