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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-23 Bd Comm minutesMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 12, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Beasley, Judith Klink, Deb Liddell, Bruce Maurer, Matt Pacha, John Pelton, Rex Pruess, Dee Vanderhoef MEMBERS ABSENT: Jana Egeland STAFF PRESENT: Howell, Kriz, Moran, Trueblood GUESTS: Lisa Swegle FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Moved by Pacha, seconded by Liddell, to approve the minutes of the March 1, 1995 meeting as amended. Unanimous. Moved by Liddell. seconded by Pelton, to request the city to pursue rendering leqal opinion on gender equity issue related to youth sports affiliated groups. AYES: Klink, Liddell, Pelton. NAYS: Beasley, Maurer, Pacha. Pruess, Vanderhoef. The motion failed. MINUTES: Correction to the March 1, 1995 minutes - Pelton requested a change on page 5, line 13: "Pelton stated theoretically there might be girls softball teams with mostly boys on it..." Moved by Pacha, seconded by Liddell, to approve the minutes of the March 1, 1995 meeting as amended. Unanimous. PROJECT GREEN: Trueblood presented Project Green's plans for the Recreation Center landscaping project. They will be re- landscaping the north, south and west sides of the building, and will begin this project as soon as the Burlington/Gilbert Street intersection widening project is completed. Trueblood stated there would be less space between the present fence and sidewalk on the south side, noting a new fence will be installed and a few feet may need to be taken off the outside pool deck. The commission was excited and grateful to Project Green for undertaking this project. Liddell asked that a letter on behalf of the commission be sent to Project Green expressing their appreciation. PIN APPLICATIONS: Trueblood reviewed the memo Marcia Klingaman sent to the Neighborhood Council re the PIN applications submitted involving park improvements. As part of the Neighborhood Association Plan the City Council has allotted money for neighborhood associations to apply for grants to fund projects in their neighborhood. A Neighborhood Council was appointed to decide what projects to recommend for funding to the City Council. The following four PIN applications were reviewed. 1530 RALSTON CREEK RESTORATION (LONGFELLOW): $5,000 is requested to restore the creek along the ADS property. Staff supports this request, but question whether the timing is right feeling it might be better to wait until property ownership and development plans are determined. KIWANIS PARK (TY'N CAE): $25,000 requested for planting prairie grass. Staff understands the neighborhood is withdrawing this request. Trueblood stated the final site plans have not been determined as yet, noting the area was not going to be all prairie grass. The city would like to acquire the Moreland pond south of Kiwanis Park to be used as the stormwater retention area. Also, money is already budgeted for park improvements once the preliminary work is completed. Vanderhoef noted the Ty'n Cae Neighborhood Association has been the only association thus far who has given their input with respect to Kiwanis Park. She would like to encourage the other neighborhood association on the opposite side of the park to have input into the final plan. Trueblood stated this association has been invited to give input but he is not aware of any that has been received; a concerted effort will be made to have the other neighborhood association represented. SCOTT PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (FRIENDSHIP): $20,000 requested to purchase playground equipment, park shelter and to establish a nature area. Staff would like the scope of the project scaled down, the items prioritized, and possibly postponing some of the projects until park use declines (use of Scott Park for regular soccer games will be significantly reduced in the next 1-2 years). Liddell asked if staff plans to change the parking arrangements once the soccer traffic decreases, with Trueblood stating there will not be a need for as much parking and staff will take a closer look at this. Trueblood stated there has been discussion about staff and the commission working with the neighborhood association to develop an overall master plan and time table. TREES FOR WETLANDS (GRANTWOOD): $5,000 requested for trees. Staff's concern is that a considerable amount of funding has been expended over the last two years, and this money may be better spent in 2 MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER: PARK TOUR: another area of the city. This project could be covered under what is remaining in the present wetlands park budget, and the city could possibly accommodate the request with a few trees out of the city's nursery. Trueblood noted the Neighborhood Council will be meeting to discuss these projects, which will then be brought back to the commission for review. Vanderhoef asked how much money was available through PIN, with Trueblood estimating $60,000. Staff has indicated to neighborhood groups a willingness to discuss the possibility of matching neighborhood's funds through the general park development budget. An agreement has been entered into with Neumann Monson PC to provide services as required for planning and schematic design studies for an addition to the Mercer Park Aquatic Center. The amount for these services is not to exceed $4,500, with the funding source being the Parkland Fund. Trueblood asked if the commission felt this was an appropriate expense for this fund or whether the amount should be reimbursed over the next year or two through the budget process. Also, Trueblood indicated the commission needed to determine at what point it wants to be involved with the process, right up front or entrusting the expansion committee to meet with the firm initially and bringing it to the commission for comments and input. It is estimated at this time the schematic design phase will be completed mid-June. Pacha asked if this was sufficient time for staff to come up with facts and figures quantifying the need for additional gym space, with Trueblood indicating he felt this is sufficient time. Vanderhoef stated she was comfortable with the committee doing the preliminary work and bringing it back to commission at its June meeting, if available by then. With respect to funding, Beasley stated his first reaction was that the money should be paid back, that this expenditure did not fall within the parameters of the fund. Pruess asked what the parameters were, with Trueblood stating approximately 70% is dedicated to parkland acquisition, and the remainder goes into the development portion to develop parkland. Vanderhoef agreed with Beasley, noting she did not want it to appear money is being taken away from parks area to build indoor space. Beasley asked if a decision had to be made tonight, with Trueblood indicating it was not necessary at this time but would need to be determined at some point. After discussion, the 1995 tour of park facilities was scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, beginning with a brief 3 AFFILIATE GROUPS: meeting at 4 p.m. Vanderhoef stated there may be some areas to look at with respect to the NOS plan, and Pelton stated he would like to look at Hickory Hill Park in relationship to possible cemetery expansion. With respect to boys and girls participation, Trueblood stated the commission needed to decide whether or not the affiliate youth sports groups policies and by-laws are an issue, and if so, what specifically does the commission request of staff in terms of information to help arrive at a decision. He stated he spoke with the Assistant City Attorney and the Human Rights Coordinator who have indicated a willingness to research the topic; the Human Rights Coordinator would research other cases and legal's research would be based primarily on Title IX and other pertinent laws. Trueblood stated an official request is necessary from the commission before they would proceed. He reported that he had spoken with representatives of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association (boys). He was informed that boys cannot participate in any high school sport under the jurisdiction of the Girls Union, but girls can participate in any high school .sport under the jurisdiction of the Boys Association, if a like sport is not offered (i.e., football and wrestling). He noted the two groups consider softball and baseball like sports. The Girls Union looks at equal opportunity from two respects: 1). Equal opportunity in terms of the number of sports opportunities offered; and 2). Equal opportunity by not allowing boys to participate (and perhaps dominate) in girls programs° Trueblood indicated the same guidelines could possibly be followed for municipal programs, noting the programs in question are not city sponsored programs but are volunteer organizations. Pacha asked if the majority of the commission wanted to pursue this issue, noting he personally thought it was a waste of time. Beasley was uncertain as to where he stood, asking if a girl wants to play Little League (Iowa City Boys Baseball) and applies, is she allowed to do so. Trueblood stated last year at least two girls were in the Iowa City Boys Baseball program, with Moran indicating he thought they would play again this year. Vanderhoef noted girls are not being excluded then. Pacha felt the commission was making an issue out of a non issue; Beasley indicated he agreed with Pacha. Klink stated the city should not discriminate and was interested in pursuing the issue. Trueblood noted the city is not discriminating, in that these are not city programs. Klink stated there was a connection in that the groups are allowed to play on city property. She stated it was 4 basically that she did not like the language, noting she did not know whether the commission should deal with that or not. Pelton stated the groups probably satisfy Title IX, with there being an equal opportunity to participate. He added if the city gives money to each group it should be the same amount. Trueblood noted each group receives $1,100. Pelton stated people should have a right to choose same gender participation, and felt things should be left as is. Liddell felt this is an issue, noting these are affiliate groups which directly or indirectly benefit from city resources. She stated she wants children to feel they can engage in any sport they want to play, and it should not be hard for them. Pacha stated the city could establish some guidelines as to gender neutral language, asking groups to abide by them, but the groups could choose not to do so. He felt even if they did, it would not change the mind set of the results. Liddell felt it was important for the commission to have a discussion on this and make a decision independent of what the commission feels other groups may or may not do. She stated it was an issue for her and she would like to pursue it. Beasley questioned how many children read the by-laws or forms before determining they want to participate, noting he felt changing the by-laws and names would not change things. He noted the responsibility falls on the parent to explain to the child they have an opportunity to play either sport. Liddell raised the question of whether the city should endorse these groups and letting the groups know the City of Iowa City does not discriminate on gender basis. Pruess asked if there was any concern with girls softball being overrun by boys. Liddell felt this would be great if there was a critical mass, which would make it necessary to offer a sport for both genders. Pacha noted in the meantime girls might be sitting on the bench, not having an opportunity to play. Pelton reiterated that in high school, boys play baseball and girls play softball. Pruess stated it was not an issue for him, and he was not in favor of the city staff investing additional time. Maurer stated he did not have a strong feeling to pursue making changes. He noted the Iowa High School Boys and Girls Associations have been in existence longer than Iowa City Girls Softball and Iowa City Boys Baseball, they receive direct funding from the government, and there has not been a move to change their names. He noted if the unions were doing somethingwrong they would not be receiving government funding. He noted whether we like it or not, in high school and college girls play softball and boys play baseball. For those few who want to play another sport, they have been allowed to do so, and there is no discrimination taking place. Vanderhoef stated she agreed there was not a need NOS COMMITTEE: COMMISSION TIME: to change the way these programs are administered, as long as the opportunity exists to cross the gender line. She indicated she was comfortable with it at this point, noting neutral gender terms are more inviting but it is not going to change what is softball/baseball. Vanderhoef stated Jane Egeland had called her to indicate she was satisfied with the way it was at this point, as long as the groups are meeting the legal requirements of offering the sport to both genders. Moved by Liddell, secondedby Pelton, to request the city to pursue rendering legal opinion on gender equity issue related to youth sports affiliated groups. AYES: Elink, ~iddell, Pelton. NAYS; Beasley, Maurer, Pacha, Pruess, Vanderhoef. The motion failed. Trueblood noted sport programs sponsored by the department either involve both genders or the same program is offered to both genders. Vanderhoef reported the committee is meeting once a month, and is making progress in working its way across the map of Iowa City with possible trails and parks. Pruess reported he attended a University of Iowa planning session, and they will be landscaping around the library all the way to Burlington Street, a city block wide area, with green space, trail, benches, and likewise on the north side of Iowa Avenue, making the university more of a pedestrian-oriented campus. Pacha asked when the commission would need to make a decision on the cemetery expansion issue, with Trueblood stating staff needs to gather more information and discuss various options, with his best estimate being within the next few months. Pelton stated it was interesting reading through the PIN applications for Scott Park. He noted another sport he enjoyed and which was a great integrated sport was volleyball, and felt volleyball courts as a community sport should be something to get into. Trueblood stated the neighborhood association mentioned this as a future item. Presently there are sand volleyball courts in City Park, North Market Square and Terrell Mill Park. Pelton wanted to go on record supporting volleyball, noting it was a fun, three season sport everybody, youth on up, can enjoy. Liddell wanted to go on record stating if the school board goes forward with a referendum she would like to see the commission as a whole urge the school to include 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT: adequate funds for a playground at the new site. Pacha felt a letter from the chair would be appropriate. Vanderhoef stated this matter would be put on the May agenda. Vanderhoef expressed appreciation for the report from the Skaters Association, noting it appeared the group and staff worked hard and learned much. Trueblood reported on the following: Ryerson's Woods. Dedication is set for 9 a.m., Saturday, May 20, and an invitation will be sent to each commissioner. Open House. The city is having an open house from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, at the Civic Center, Senior Center, Recreation Center, and Chauncey Swan Park, with a city equipment display in the lower level of the new ramp. CBD Playground Equipment Replacement Project. On one side staff is receiving all kinds of opinions and suggestions, and on the other hand surveys were delivered to 34 downtown businesses and only 4 responses were received. At some point the commission will need to be involved, as a whole or with a couple members serving on a task force. He stated this is a very visible issue and wants to receive input from the commission, the Design Review Committee, the Public Library, etc. Pelton felt the $100,000 estimate was very high. Trueblood stated this project would go out to bid for playground equipment and safety surface. He noted the project was not strictly installing a piece of playground equipment. The playground equipment and area under it must be handicapped accessible, noting the safety surface will cost almost as much as the playground equipment itself. The project also involves brick work, working around utility lines which are located under the area, some trees being removed and replaced. Hickory Hill Park/Oakland Cemetery Expansion. A few letters have been received, which had been distributed to the commission. One in particular contained inaccurate information. The following is correct: the cemetery has not used any kind of turf application since 1988; the only insecticide used was last year to spot spray poison ivy; bicycles may be ridden on the cemetery roads; dogs cannot be walked in the cemetery per city code; the cemetery is open to the public, with the plots being "owned" by purchaser and the reason for the sign, "owners request that you not walk, jog or drive on their lots..." OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Unanimous · is in order to properly operate and maintain the cemetery in a dignified and respectful manner. Vanderhoef stated at the next meeting the commission should discuss the Camp Cardinal property, noting it is apparently going to be sold. She indicated Trueblood and she had discussed this at different times and also with the City of Coralville about applying for a REAP grant to purchase the property to preserve the land from private development. She stated this was a prime piece of property and would be used well in the scheme of a park system between the two cities. Award. The department received an plaque/award from the Iowa Park and Recreation Association for brochure design; this is a yearly competition. Beasley asked about the Incas trail; Trueblood stated the trail was in and Alejandro Fogel will be putting in the ceramic chips, herbs, etc. as soon as there is an extended period of warm weather. Beasley asked where it was located, with Trueblood indicating it was just west of First Avenue. Pacha, seconded by Beasley to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. MINUTES IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 2ND FLOOR ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1995- 5;00 PM Members Present: Margaret Cox, Stephen Greenleaf (arrived at 6:55 pro), Jeri Hobart, Philip Hubbard, Katherine Moyers (arrived at 5:58 pm), Anne Spencer (left at 6:05 pm), Jim Swaim, Chuck Traw Members Absent: Jesse Singerman Staff Present: Barb Black, Maeve Clark, Susan Craig, Larry Eckholt, Debb Green, Martha Lubaroff, Liz Nict~ols CALL TO ORDER: Secretary Jeri Hobart called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A few misspellings were noted. Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes, noting and correcting the errors. Cox seconded the motion. All were in favor. NEW BUSINESS A. Collection Development Policy Review. This policy has been almost entirely rewritten. The principles of the policy remain but the descriptions of individual collections have not been included. However, as the descriptions are rewritten by librarians they will become available as a public document. Traw commented that all committees who worked on this should be commended. This is typically a policy that attracts a lot of attention from the public. Swaim moved for approval of the revised policy. Traw seconded. Discussion: Swaim commended the staff for moving in the direction requested by the Board which was to focus on policy issues and not procedure. The ALA Freedom to Read statements are not part of the policy, but receive Board approval separately. A vote was called. All were in favor. Appointments to Library Art Advisory Committee and allocation from Gifts & Bequests to fund acquisition of local art. In response to staff request, Traw moved approval of the reappointment of two members of the Library's Art Advisory Committee; Bridget Bruch and Ina Lowenberg Hubbard seconded it. All were in favor. In response to the Committee and staff request Traw moved approval of allocating 9600 in order to acquire four to eight pieces of original art by Iowa City artists for the Art-to-Go collection. This motion was seconded by Cox. All were in favor. ICPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 27,1995 PAGE 2 C. Annual review of fee card charges. The Fee card policy, which is part of the larger Circulation Policy, is reviewed every year although the Circulation policy is looked at every three years. The fee card rate was reviewed and no change was recommended. Some discussion took place regarding the possibility of contracts with Hills and University Heights. Swaim would like the Board to put that on the agenda for August or September in order to begin to provide some direction on the issue. STAFF REPORTS The City Open House will take place on May 7, from 1 - 4 pro. The Library will participate by conducting tours, providing storytelling, and having the van available in the Chauncy Swan parking ramp. The van will have materials about the library's outreach programs. Swaim encouraged staff to use every opportunity to educate the public regarding expansion needs. He felt that an ongoing educational process would be advantageous. Traw suggested creating a continuous display that could be available in the library to inform the public of our needs. Craig will prepare a handout about escalation in use to be available for the open house, The new Technical Services Coordinator starts May 1. Laura Morton, formerly Head Cataloge¢ at Cedar Rapids Public Library and Technical Services Coordinator at the Waterloo Public Library, has a lot of experience with the automated system that we use, Sunrise Optimist Chicken Barbecue. Susan Craig offered the Board tickets to the Sunrise Optimist Chicken Barbecue, The Optimists make a significant donation to the library each year. Development Office report. Board members commented on Eckholt's report. They asked questions regarding the grants he is exploring. Hobart commented favorably on the revised Vetunteer Recognition events, Co-sponsored Positive Impact luncheon. One hundred and ninety two (192) people attended a luncheon co-sponsored by Hills Bank and Iowa City Public Library. Five speakers, including Martha Lubaroff, were featured; each talked about a person who had a positive impact on their lives. It was a great event and is being broadcast on the library channel. Strategic Plan updates. The staff is working, in committees, on Strategic Plan updates in order to bring FY97 updates to the Board. Legislative Updates are happening quickly and by next month Craig hopes to be able give the Board a complete report. Board of Supervisors Library Committee: This committee has met twice to deal with the issue of county funding for libraries. Supervisors Duffy and Stutsman, County Attorney White, an administrative staffperson and the Johnson County library directors form the committee. The Director of the Cedar Rapids Public Library came to speak about what is done in Linn County. ICPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 27, 1995 PAGE 3 The supervisors asked that public library directors meat next week to give them a recommendation, Iowa Library Trustees Handbook. The handbooks were distributed to Board members who were asked that they be returned upon completion, PRESIDENT'S REPORT Recruitment of new Board members. May 27 is the appointment date, We have three seats available. Board members were asked to make suggestions for possible applicants. Facilities Planning Committee Report: Greenleaf reported that the necessary documentation for the completion of the appraisal will be available within 24 hours. The Board recommends that when discussion gets into more sensitive issues regarding possible property acquisition that we move into Executive Session, ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MEMBERS Director evaluation. Singerman's report was attached and the timeline was discussed, It will be necessary to change the meeting date from June 19 to June 8 or 9, QUARTERLY REPORTS Output Statistics were reviewed, Circulation Statistics were reviewed, FINANCIAL REPORTS 3rd Quarter Budget report; Craig reported that we are on target, having spent 75% of our budget by the end of the third quarter, There were no questions or comments about the 3rd quarter Gift Fund report. DISBURSEMENTS Visa expenditures for March of 1995 were reviewed, Disbursements for March of 1995 were approved following a motion by Swaim/Hobart_. SET AGENDA ORDER FOR MAY MEETING If necessary an Executive Session to discuss property acquisition will be held, Adopt FY97 NOBU Budget Appoint nominating committee for Board officers. Conduct Policy Review ICPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 27, 1995 PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:20pm following a motion and second by Cox/Hobart, Minutes taken and submitted by Martha Lubaroff, MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1995 - 6:30 PM CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8ubj 0t to Jlpproval MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Bovbjerg, Sally Dierks, Dick Gibson, Jane Jakobsen, Tom Scott, Lea Supple MEMBERS ABSENT; George Starr STAFF PRESENT: Sarah Holecek, Scott Kugler, Robert Miklo, Lita Sorensen CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Scott called the meeting to order at 8:53 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. REZONINGS: REZ95-006. Public discussion of an application received from Walden Development Co. to fezone 4.3 acres located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and north of Walden Court from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone. Kugler said staff had received revisions on the plan, but because they were submitted that afternoon, staff had not had sufficient time to review the changes. He said that the main changes to the plan were in regard to the drainage system. He said that rather than tying into the storm sewer that runs into through the Walden Court Devel- opment, the plan now is to run a storm sewer along the south side of the proposed buildings and then south to Rohret Road. In addition, he said, some intakes along that storm sewer had been added to take care of some of the runoff coming down the hillside. He said there was a note on the plan that states that all of the runoff coming off the buildings will be diverted into the storm sewer rather than being allowed to run down the hillside. Kugler said another significant change was the removal of the sidewalk at the south- west corner of the site. He said the neighbors in Walden Court had objected to it becoming a through-walkway. He said staff didn't feel the walkway was necessary to pursue, therefore the open space requirement will be taken care of with fees in lieu of dedicating open space rather than the dedication and construction of the walkway. Kugler also said that the walkway on the north edge of the property had been relocat- ed so that rather than going behind the units, it will travel in front of the units out to Mormon Trek Boulevard. Public Discussion: Richard Car¥, 2416 Walden Court, spokesperson for the Walden Court Association, said he wanted to review the history of the area where the proposed building would 153=L Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 1995 Page 2 take place. He said he has heard nothing from the City that convinced him that the problems of the past would be solved. He described the flooding and drainage in the area and showed illustrations of this to the Commission. He said the area was original- ly zoned for single family homes and that there was to be only one limited access way to the area. He said that owners had problems with silt build-up on their property. He was concerned about the drainage areas to be removed in Walden Court. He also said he was worried that the back of the development units, which were two-story build- ings, wouldn't fit in with the one-story Walden Court complexes. There was concern about residents' children on the steep hill. He said the plan showed no improvements and suggested an alternative development design with fewer units located along the north side of the property only. He noted with the current design, there was a lack of green space. Larry Schnittjer, 1917 S. Gilbert Street, representing MMS Consulting, said that he wanted to respond to Cary's comments. He said that in regard to utilizing the existing storm sewer for picking up additional drainage, the Public Works staff had told him there was no additional capacity in the line. Concerning the history of the area, he said he had worked in 1993 to establish the drainage channel construction in the area and that the current plan illustrates the existing channels, and only one of those was to be removed because it was in the vicinity of units 14, 15, and 16 in the develop- ment. He said the proposed storm sewer will pick up all the site drainage from the back side of the development and carry it through the existing drainageway along the pipeline easement. He said he was on the site earlier that week to see what some of Cary's problems might be. He said there was a high spot at the southwest corner of Cary's unit that does block some drainage. He said an existing cast iron structure not shown on the previous plan is shown on the current plan and will remain there. He said that as far as unit designs, obviously the units proposed will be taller than every- thing in the area, because they will be on the hill. Bovbjerg asked if the low spot and high spot in the area were the result of settling from previous excavation. Schnittjer said he was not sure, but the grading in that area perhaps had not been low enough, which may have cause silting and blocked drainage. Bovbjerg said it was hard to know if the problem was the developer's or Walden Court's, and that Walden Court should look into this. Schnittjer said they had attempt- ed not to add to the problems in the area with their current plan. He said the storm sewer system will remain private, but drainage will eventually enter into the new drainage system on Rohret Road. Dierks asked what the material of the retaining wall on the site will be. Schnittjer said the blocks will be similar to the retaining wall around the retirement condominium. He said they were made of concrete, rough faced, with a curved outside. He added that the retaining wall would have dirt on the back side of it, and there would be a 25-foot space between the structure and the back of the units, so water drainage should not be much of a concern. Geoff McClennan, 2553 Walden Road, representing the Walden Woods Association, said that the neighbors had a number of association meetings. The consensus is that they are opposed to the rezoning of the area to RS-8 to allow development such as the proposed plan. He said the nature of the development is out of character with the surrounding houses. He said although the Walden Woods community is against the Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 1995 Page 3 plan submitted, it is not against all development, but that this development should be done sensitively, not just packing in condominiums. Bill Happel, 2355 Willow Brook Lane, representing the applicant, said that he is confi- dent that Schnittjer has come up with a good plan. He would not be involved in the development if he was not sure that he could handle the water drainage problems in the area. He said the situation will be better than it is today. He also said he urges the City to reconsider the installation of sidewalks on private streets, especially when they are not needed, because residents of the development will then have liability for them. Kugler said it is important to have pedestrian connections within the city, and he referenced the bus stop at Rohret Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard as an important destination point where a sidewalk will serve the residents of the development and surrounding neighborhood. Happel said he disagreed with the City's logic in this instance, but recognized its prerogative. Scott asked Happel if he would be willing to waive consideration of the development to the Planning and Zoning Commission formal meeting of May 18. Happel said he would agree to waive the 45-day limitation period until May 18 and to submit a letter saying so to the City staff. David Mallet, 2601 Walden Road, said he would like to thank Happel for developing the single family dwellings in his area. He said that he thought the adjacent area would also be developed with the same type of houses. He wondered why such dense housing was needed. From an engineering standpoint, it would make more sense to include fewer units. He said he had doubts that the developer could make the plan work. Although the residents of the area were not against development, they would like to see sensible housing built. Mallet said the zoning should be kept at RS-8 with the area. Richard Carv, 2416 Walden Court, said the developers, although they had visited the area, did not see the area when it was raining. He said he had shown pictures at the last meeting of three inches of water coming over the gutters. He said he'd like the developers to see this. Geoff McClennan, 2553 Walden Road, asked if there were plans to drain the area on Rohret Road. Miklo said staff will ask Engineering if the drainage issue would be resolved. McClennan asked if the two story housing project proposed in 1991 for the area had been rejected at that time. Miklo said he believed that the plan had been withdrawn. Dierks agreed. Public discussion closed. MOTION: Dierks moved to defer REZ95-0006, an application received from Walden Development Co. to fezone 4.3 acres located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and north of Walden Court from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH- 8, Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone to the May 18, 1995 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Bovbjerg seconded. Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 1995 Page 4 Jakobsen said she wanted it noted that the City received three notarized letters objecting to the development from the Walden Court area, which she assumed forced an extraordinary majority vote at the Council level. She said she also received a letter from Sharon McDonald requesting that the area be dedicated as a park. Miklo said the calculation of the extraordinary majority w. ould be done when the plan moves to the Council level. Gibson said while the plan for the site may technically meet the OPDH-8 zoning requirements, it was not at all respectful of the site. He said the developers where using OPDH zoning so they could include as many units as they possibly could on the site. He thought it would be much more responsible to refigure what could be put there. He said he would have great difficulty voting for the plan even if the technical difficulties are addressed. Dierks said she went back and read the RS-8 zone intent, which states that the medium density single family residential RS-8 zone is primarily intended to provide for the development of small lot single family dwellings. She said that because this zone represents a relatively high density for single family development, dwellings should be in close proximity to city services and facilities, especially parks, schools, and recreation facilities. Special attention should be given to landscaping and land development. Special provisions of this zone, she said, include dwellings with no side yard to accommodate attached single family dwellings and to permit conversions of existing structures to duplexes and zero lot line dwellings. She said the Commission should keep this in mind, because the neighbors of the area were under the impression that the area would remain RS-8. Supple said she did not see clustered housing and attached housing as the same thing. She said the area in the site seems like an ideal spot for clustered housing, not units in a row like the current plan proposes. Scott said he would agree that clustered housing would diminish both the row house atmosphere as well as Gibson's concerns about the garage doors being so prominent, Jakobsen said she felt the major problem in the area was drainage. Scott said he was not sure it would be solved without extensive work in the area. He said it is striking how close the Walden Court subdivision is to the parcel in question, and when they are done with development to the north, the drainage issue may be better addressed than it is today, but may not be completely resolved with this development. Scott said he would rather see detached buildings in the area and that in proposing 27 units on this particular parcel, the OPDH zoning is being used improperly. He said he would have to see the density level decrease before he would support the plan. The motion carried on a vote of 6~0. CZ951 O. Public discussion of an application submitted to Johnson County by AI Streb to rezone 73.85 acres located in Fringe Area 5 east of Scott Boulevard and .5 mile north of Highway 6 from RS, Suburban Residential, to CH, Highway Commercial (18,39 acres), and to M2, Heavy Industrial (55.46 acres), Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 1995 Page 5 Scott said he had spoken to the City Manager that afternoon and that the City was pursuing the purchase of the adjoining properties. He said appraisers had been hired to do appraisal on the property. On May 3, 1995, City staff, including Karin Franklin and Steve Atkins, County Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Lacina, and the developer AI Streb met and discussed this particular parcel. He said Lacina noted that Streb was not necessarily in a hurry to have everything settled, but he would like to see the zoning in place. He said there were some questions concerning the City's role in constructing a street within the subdivision if that is what the owner chose to do. Scott said that based on this conversation, Atkins indicated that the City would like time to receive an appraisal and to attempt to proceed in the purchase of those proper- ties. He said they were suggesting a trade of some zoning in the Streb case, but he said this was only preliminary discussion. He said the City was not ready to make a recommendation to the County. Miklo said there was a concern that if the entire area was zoned as M-l, that it allowed all other uses that the County Zoning Ordinance allowed except residential and M-2 uses. He said even if the County agreed to zoning the area all M-l, it is not necessarily satisfactory from the City's point of view. Scott added that the possibility for future annexation was also still there. MOTION: Gibson moved to defer CZ951Q, an application submitted to Johnson County by AI Streb to fezone 73,85 acres located in Fringe Area 5 east of Scott Boulevard and .5 mile north of Highway 6 from RS, Suburban Residential, to CH, Highway Commercial (18.39 acres), and to M2, Heavy Industrial (55.46 acres), to the May 18, 1995 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Jakobsen seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. REZ95-0007. Public discussion of an application received from Tom Lepic to rezone 3.O1 acres located west of Walden Road, south of Sylvan Glen Court from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone. Kugler said proposed OPDH plan includes two 2 1/2 story 12 unit buildings with access along Walden Road with a density of just under 8 dwelling units per acre. He said staff has some concerns about the site design and the building locations, particu- larly the location of the western building on the proposed plan, which would be quite imposing on the single family dwellings to the west. He said even though the pipeline easement would offer a buffer between these areas, a more sensitive design would locate the structures lower on the hill and as far to the east as possible. He said the parking area was also too large. Staff recommends that the parking area be broken up into two or more smaller areas with landscaping. He said staff is also concerned that the orientation of the buildings toward the parking lot is inappropriate. Staff recommends that the site plan be revised so the buildings face the public street. He said staff feels the proposed density is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan, and that the neighborhood open space requirement can be met through .11 acres of open space dedicated, or fees paid in lieu of this dedication. He said one possibility may be the construction of a trail within the pipeline easement to connect to a pro- Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 1995 Page 6 posed trail to the north along Willow Creek, He said this would be up to the Parks and Recreation Commission to decide upon. Kugler said staff recommends that REZ95-0007 be denied unless substantial revisions to the plan are made to make the proposed development less intrusive and more consistent with the surrounding area. Public discussion. Geoff McClennan, 2553 Walden Road, representing the Walden Woods neighborhood, said they oppose any change of rezoning, because they wish to retain a single family atmosphere in the area, He said they do not want the behavior witnessed in the rental accommodations at the bottom of the hill to intrude into the neighborhood. He said he feels the community is at risk by putting apartment buildings too close to the single family homes, He said he'd like to applaud the City staff's decision to recommend denial of the plan, Public discussion closed. MOTION: Bovbjerg moved to defer REZ95-0007, an application received from Tom Lepic to rezone 3,01 acres located west of Walden Road, south of Sylvan Glen Court from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Develop- ment Housing Overlay Zone to the May 18, 1995 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee. Jakobsen seconded. Bovbjerg said she had a hard time seeing the proposed development fitting into the area. Jakobsen noted this area was also zoned RS-8 and could have duplexes and single family units located within it. Dierks said she would like to reiterate her past comments concerning RS-8 zoning, and that she does not see the proposed plan fitting into the zone, Scott said proper land use for this parcel is the extension of single family uses rather than the extension of the condominiums at OPDH-12 located immediately to the north. He said everything north and west of Walden Road is single family housing, and this area should be an extension of the single family zoning. He feet there was no way the Commission could support this request. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. REVIEW OF APRIL 6 AND APRIL 20 MINUTES: NIOTION: Dierks moved to defer review of the April 6 and April 20, 1995, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes to the meeting of May 18. Jakobsen seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Scott asked staff to draft a letter from the Commission and the City to Johnson County requesting deferral of CZ9510 until the City has had an opportunity to work out the issues previously mentioned in the meeting. Planning & Zoning Commission May 4, 1995 Page 7 Miklo said that Larry Baker wanted staff to include a speech by James Howard Kunstler from a conference he attended in Des Moines sponsored by the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Architects. He said that a copy of a book by Kunstler on city planning was available in the Planning and Community Development office if anyone would like to read more. Scott said the Commission should request a letter of waiver prior to its meeting on May 18 so that the 45 day limitation periods on the applications are still valid if the Commission decides to cancel its June I meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: Bovbjerg said she wanted to bring up the Mormon Trek Village proposal, because since the Commission's vote two weeks ago, she got the impression that some of her concerns would be addressed. She said one of her concerns was that the traffic light at Rohret Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard be installed as soon as possible. She said another concern was the traffic at Coil Drive and Walden Road, which she said she would not like to see exacerbated. She said she had additional concerns with density, but that if the density itself makes the units more affordable to low income people, she would see a justification in the density. She said if these concerns were addressed, she would consider the tract again. MOTION: Bovbjerg moved to reconsider REZ95-0003, an application submitted by Melrose Investments to rezone an approximate 30 acre tract of land located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and south of Rohret Road from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone. The motion died for lack of a second. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Dierks moved to.adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m. Gibson seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Sally Dierks, Secretary Minutes submitted by Lita Sorensen Mayor's Youth Employmeht Program Minutes Board of Director's Meeting April 25, 1995 Board M~mhers Present: Pat Schnack, Kristin Reynolds, A.K. Traw, Jean McCarty, Pete Simonsen, Dave Jacoby, Julie Pulkrabek, Barry Kucera, Terry Neuzil, Joan Vandenberg and Sheila Creth. Staff M~mhers Present: Ben O'Meara Call to order: Dave Jacoby called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. I. Introductions and Welcome: Dave welcomed all in attendance. II. Approval of minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved by consensus. III. Additional Agenda Items & Correspondence Received: None. IV. New Businees: 1. Financial Reports. There was a temporary deficit in March, 1995 due to that month being a three pay period month. This hurts the cash flow. MYEP should be in the black in April and remain there through the end of the fiscal year. Ben suggested that the finance committee meet again. Ben will arrange the meeting with committee members. 2. City Affiliation. The question whether to separate from the City and become a private, non-profit corporation was discussed. MYEP can become a private, non-profit corporation and still utilize some of the services previously provided by the City. MYEP can negotiate a 28E agreement with the City for services such as payroll and funding. The Cormllittee established to review this issue recommends separation. As a private, non-profit corporation, M~EP can maximize its grant applications. We can still apply for grants as a public, non-profit corporation with public entities such as the school board. We will also be able to apply for grants as a private, non-profit corporation which we were previously precluded from doing. Medical and dental insurance for staff employees would remain the same. As for pension benefits for the staff, there is a question as to whether any of the employees will lose money after the separation. This will be looked into. The staff has expressed concerns about job security, MYEP's ability to meet payroll and seniority if layoffs should occur. Ben stated he believes the majority of the staff would prefer to separate from the City. The MYEP Board needed to vote on this issue and then make a recommendation to the City Council. If the City Council approves the separation, MYEP is at a beginning point. We will need to negotiate a 28E agreement with the City, incorporate, prepare by-laws, finalize our policies and procedures, etc. Pat Schnack moved to recommend to the City Council that MYEP become a private, non-profit organization contingent upon negotiating an acceptable 28E agreement with the City and confirmation of the IPERS issue in a manner acceptable toMYEP staff and board. Jean McCatry seconded the motion. The motion carried ten to one with Barry Kucera voting nay. 3. Policy and Procedures Manual. Tabled pending separation from the City. 4. YSF Policy Update. YSF voted to disband at their last meeting MYEP will receive approximately $4,000 when the foundation disbands. Old Business: We will not be moving because there are insufficient parking spaces at the site previously discussed. Adjourn: Julie moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Kristin, motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m. The next board meeting is May 23, at 4:30 p.m. ~'~' e L. Pulkrabek Secretary Ben O' Meara Executive Director MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION TUESDAY APRIL 11, 1995 - 5=45 P.M. IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Richard Blum, Pat Foster, Howard Horan, Anne Burnside, Ron O'Neil CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. quorum of the Commission was present. A APPROVAL OF MINUTES~ The minutes of the March 21, 1995, meeting were approved as submitted. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES: Horan asked about the expense for replacing the door opener motor for hangar #32. O'Neil said that hangar is leased by Iowa City Flying Service and the door is opened and closed more than the other corporate hangars. The motor was worn out and needed to be replaced. Blum made a motion to approve the bills. Foster seconded the motion and it was approved 3 - O. pUBLIC DISCUSSION ~ ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: No items were presented. FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Aviation Management, Inc. - Dave Huston represented AMI. He said he is still waiting approval of the Part 135 Charter certificate. O'Neil said language for the agreement and a specific dollar amount must be decided. He said Hicks had contacted two people concerning a fair market value for operating a charter service. Both operators said a fair fee was 6% of gross revenue. Since Hicks was not at the meeting, details of the terms were not available. Jones, from Iowa City Flying Service, said another method of payment that was common in the business was to pay $ .10 per mile. Non-discrimination language would be added that was similar to the language required by the FAA for other Airport leases. Language for a termination clause was discussed. It was decided that a termination clause would be added allowing for termination for cause, with 90 days notice. Burnside clarified a clause that discussed the uses allowed by D~4I, including fueling and maintenance on their own aircraft by their own employees. O'Neil will put the information together and have it ready for the next meeting. Fees were discussed. Jones suggested $ .05 per mile. It was decided to leave the fee structure at $ 1000.00 per year for the two year agreement. The Gordon Aircraft lease needed to be revised to allow AMI to operate a charter service. Burnside provided language to replace the original agreement and allow AMI to operate a charter service. bo Iowa City / Coralville J.C.'s, 4th of July Fireworks - Alex Alvarez requested permission from the Commission to hold the fireworks at the Airport on July 2. Horan said he agreed with holding the fireworks at the Airport but there is a question of supervision during the time from set-up to tear-down. He said the Commission would not expect the manager to be there for a nonu aviation event unless he wanted to volunteer his time. Blum asked why the J. C.'s wanted the event on July 2nd instead of July 4th. Alvarez said they would like to hold it on the week-end because it was more difficult to get volunteers if it is held during the week. Blum said he could be at the Airport on Sunday, July 2nd, but would not be there on Saturday or for clean-up on Monday. O'Neil said he will be out of town from Saturday until Wednesday. Alvarez said they would be willing to pay the part-time Airport Maintenance worker to come in at the times when no Commissioner volunteered. O'Neil said he did not favor the idea of holding the fireworks at the Airport because it requires closing the entire Airport. He said the Airport grant assurances did not allow for closing the Airport for non-aviation events without getting special permission. Written permission has never been received to close the Airport for fireworks and the Commission should request that permission. O'Neil said that one reason given last year for holding the fireworks at the Airport was that the City no longer wanted to hold them at the City Park. He said he discussed this with Terry Trueblood and Trueblood said the only time the J. C.'s could not use the park was when it was flooded in 1993. Foster made a motion to allow the J. C.'s to use the Airport on July 2nd for their annual fireworks display. Blum seconded the motion and it passed 3 - 0. Alvafez will coDtact O'Neil for the permit to use Airport grounds, including a damage and clean-up deposit and insurance. Weather Center - O'Neil said this was an item requested by Mascari and it was deferred until the next meeting. d. Van Winkle-Jacob lease - O'Neil reminded the Commission that VWJ lease expires on June 30, 1995. A subcommittee of Horan and Mascari will meet with VWJ and report at the next meeting. e. Master Plan Study - O'Neil said the grant application has been approved and is somewhere at the FAA in Kansas City. The person that knows the most about the grant application is on vacation. O'Neil will call Kansas City on Monday to get information. f. South T-hangar building - O'Neil said there will be an additional expense because of a requirement by the building code for flood control vents in the building. Openings have to be left in the building to allow any potential flood waters to flow in and out of the building. O'Neil said there was no flooding at the building site area in 1993. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: There was discussion about a letter received from the Water Department concerning charging the Airport for flushing the fire hydrants. O'Neil called the Water Department customer service office and was told that even though they are City-owned hydrants and are on City-owned property, they are considered private hydrants. Horan will write a letter to the Water Department and address a solution to the issue. Horan asked Burnside for an update on the proposal by a contractor to locate a mobile home park just south of the Airport. Burnside said that although the land is in the County, City staff has review of the project because it is in the fringe area. Staff will recommend the County wait on the zoning request until the Airport Master Plan Study is completed. COMMISSION MEMBERS' REPORTS: No items were presented. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: O'Neil said Mascari had wanted to change the meeting date to the second Thursday of the month. Foster suggested changing back to the third Tuesday of the month. The meeting will be changed to the third Tuesday in May and any further changes will be discussed at the next meeting. The fly-in breakfast is scheduled for August 27. The Commission will have to decide on who on the Com~ission will be responsible for organizing the paper airplane contest. A T-hangar lease has been developed and will be sent to the tenants of the South T-hangar building. The National Guard would like to expand the area they lease. This will be on a future agenda. The asphalt project for the Airport is being bid with other City asphalt projects. The Airport's share of the project is estimated to be $ 55,400. 0'Neil said a copy of a map of areas flooded in 1993 was included in the Commission information packet. Since none of the Airport was flooded, he suggested the Commission investigate what it would take to change the flood plain designation for the Airport. SET NEXT MEETINGs The next regular meeting was scheduled for May 16, 1995, at 5:45 p.m. ~,DJOURNMENT~ Blum moved to adjourn the meeting. Foster seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 CIVIC CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: BENJAMIN J MOORE, JAYNE SANDLER, JAMES L HARRIS, CHARLES EASTHAM MEMBERS ABSENT: ELIZABETH SWENSON, ROGER J REILLY, JACK MCMAHON STAFF PRESENT: Doug Boothroy, Marianne Milkman, Steve Nasby, Secretary Virginia Stroud RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR FAIR SHARE CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS. THAT THE MERGER OF IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION COMMUNITY NEEDS WITH A UNIFICATION OF MISSION EFFICIENCY OF GOALS IN HIND BE APPROVED. AND COMMITTEE ON AND WITH INCREASED MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 8:11 AM by Chairperson Moore. MINUTES OF MA~CB 14, 1995: Motion to approve the Minutes of March 14, 1995, as amended, was made by Sandlet, seconded by Eastham, carried 4-0. Affirmative roll call vote: Moore, Sandlet, Harris, Eastham. Absent: Swenson, Reilly, McMahon. CD HOUSING U~DATE - MILK~ Milkman stated Wolf was working on developing a mobile home park south of the Iowa City Airport, which is outside the city limits. Milkman stated a Purchase Offer will be made to Olin Lloyd to purchase 2.2 acres south of Napoleon Park. UPDATE OF GICHF/BURNS JOINT VENTURE PROJECT - EASTHAM Eastham stated a verbal agreement has been made to purchase ten acres on the north side of town. Burns will get a written agreement April 11, 1995. The property will need to be rezoned. CCN REPORT - HARRIS Harris distributed copies of HOME budget summary for FY96 and Milkman distributed copies of CDBG Program funds requested and CCN Recommendations. Recommendations for both HOME and CDBG funds will be presented to the City Council at the Informal Meeting on April 10, 1995. A Public Hearing will be held April 11, 1995, and Council approval will be made April 25, 1995, when the CITY STEPS are adopted. PAGE 2 MINUTES IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 HOUSING AUTHORITY REPORT - BOOTHROY Boothroy discussed statistics. He stated vacant Public Housing units are expected to be filled next month. Statistics show the percentage of units is up in the Certificates and Vouchers. Boothroy stated that there is one unit left to purchase in the new acquisition project. Four are ready to be occupied and one is being rehabed and will be made handicapped accessible. One of the units purchased can be occupied as a four bedroom. Five of the units have been tested and have no lead- based paint. All of the units purchased have been listed on the Multiple Listing Computer Service. Boothroy stated the CIAP application to upgrade Public Housing units and Housing Authority office computer system is due May 6, 1995. Public Meetings have been held with the tenants. Boothroy stated the pre-conetruction meeting for the new construction project will was held Monday, April 10, 1995, with the City, HUb and the two contractors: Frantz & McComan-Lacina. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF NOFA PUBLISHED MARCH 3, 1995- BOOTHROY Application for Certificates/Vouchers Boothroy stated a Public Hearing will be held on April 25, 1995, for an application for rental Vouchers and Certificates as published in the NOFA in the Federal Register, March 3, 1995. The application is for forty-six, which is the maximum number of units allowed for fair share, and nine portability certificates and vouchers. Consideration for bedroom size distribution is not required. Application is due May 2, 1995. MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL THAT COUNCIL APPRO~"E THE APPLICATION FOR FAIR SH~ CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS WAS MADE BY EASTHAM, SECONDED BY SANDLER, CARRIED 4-0. AFFIRMATIVE ROLL CALL VOTE: MOOREf S~NDLER, HARRIS, EASTH~. ABSENT: SWENSON, REILLY, MCMAHON. DISCUSSION OF HOME & CDBG ALLOCATION PROCESS AND CONSOLIDATED PLAN- MILKMAN Draft Copies of the Summary City steps was discussed. Milkman stated that this Consolidated Plan is a five year strategic plan. City Council will hold a Public Hearing April 11, 1995, for any comments and will take action at their April 25, 1995, meeting. PAGE 3 MINUTES IONA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1995 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION ON MERGER OF HOUSING COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS (CCN) - MILKMAN Milkman stated that the two groups do basically the same thing and have worked together in the past year. By combining the two, more efficient use of time and resources would be accomplished. CCN has eleven members and Housing Commission has seven members. It was suggested that the two groups would be merged and reduced to eleven members by attrition. The Commission could then operate with subcommittees to concentrate on specific areas. The Community Development Division would staff the new Commission. MOTION TO RECO~4END TO CITY COUNCIL THAT TNE MERGER OF IOWA CITY HOUSING COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS WITH A UNIFICATION OF MISSION AND WITH INCREASED EFFICIENCY OF GOALS IN MIND BE APPROVED WAS MADE BY SANDLER, SECONDED BY EASTHAM, CARRIED 4-0. Affirmative roll call vote~ Moore, Sandlet, Harris, Eastham. Absents Swenson, Reilly, McMahon. OLD BUSINESS - None discussed. NEW BUSINESS - None. ADJOURNMENT: Motion for adjournment at 9:45 AM by Moore, seconded by Eastham, carried 4-0. APPROVED BY~ COMMISSION