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IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APROVED
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010--5:30 P.M.
CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST.-TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hans Hoerschelman, Gary Hagen, Saul Mekies, Laura Bergus
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Mike Brau, Bob Hardy
OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Koebrick, Kevin Hoyland, Emily Light, Josh Goding,
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
None at this time.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Hoerschelman said he and Hardy will be meeting with Mediacom officials on December 6 to
discuss the transition to all digital transmission and the possible impact on the local access
channels. Grassley reported that Mediacom will transition to all-digital transmission in March
or April of 2012. An extensive marketing campaign will inform subscribers of the change and
what they will need to do to continue to receive service. Mediacom will be meeting with city
officials prior to the change. Goding reported that PATV held their annual membership meeting
in November. Anew board member was elected. PATV will be closed for Thanksgiving
November 25-28 and for Christmas December 22-January 3. Podcasts of the City Council
meetings are now available at Apple's iStore. Mekies said that news which effects subscribers
should be put on the City website. Bergus said that high definition transmissions for the local
access channels should be considered at the December 6 meeting with Mediacom.
Hoerschelman noted that there is language in the franchise agreement that requires the signal of
the local access channels to be at the same technical level as other channels. Mekies said another
public hearing to gather input for the Triennial Review should be held, as there were no members
of the public present at the hearing held on November 22. Hagen said that the public hearing
needs to be advertised so the public will know it is being held. Mekies moved and Bergus
seconded a motion to make available to the public the draft Triennial Review report prior to any
public hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Mekies moved and Hagen seconded a motion
to hold a second public hearing to gather public input for the Triennial Review prior to the
January 2011 Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mekies moved and Hagen seconded a motion to approve the amended October 25, 2010 minutes.
The motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Hoerschelman said he and Hardy will be meeting with Mediacom on December 6 to discuss the
transition to all digital transmission and the possible impact on the local access channels.
SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSUMER ISSUES
Hardy referred to the complaint report in the meeting packet and noted there were two
complaints. Both have been resolved.
MEDIACOM REPORT
Grassley reported that Mediacom will transition to all-digital transmission in March or April of
2012. An extensive marketing campaign will inform subscribers of the change and what they
will need to do to continue to receive service. Mediacom will be meeting with city officials prior
to the change. Mekies said the City should utilize the City website to inform viewers. Grassley
said that Mediacom's CEO will be purchasing the outstanding shares of the company and taking
Mediacom private. The deal should be finalized in early 2011. Hoerschelman said there was
positive news regarding the retransmission consent negotiations between Mediacom and Sinclair
Broadcasting. It does not appear that Mediacom will lose the Sinclair channels. The new
agreement will likely be for two years.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REPORT
No representative was present.
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A written report was included in the meeting packet.
PATV REPORT
Goding reported that PATV held their annual membership meeting in November. Anew board
member was elected. The meeting featured PATV's annual awards show. The next board
meeting will be December 15. Among new programs planned are a humanities interview show,
a Little Village program, and a Spanish language program. Future Live and Local programs will
feature Goodwill, Project Holiday, and the Crisis Center. The next guidelines workshop will be
November 29 at 5 p.m. There has been a decline in number of production workshop attendees.
Ads will be purchased in the Little Village magazine and PSAs produced to promote the
workshops. Purchasing high definition equipment is being explored. PATV will be closed for
Thanksgiving November 25-28 and for Christmas December 22-January 3.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT
Light reported that programming in December will feature many seasonal programs including
programs on Project Holiday, Iowa winter wildlife, and a number of concerts. There were ten
new programs cablecast in November. They included concerts by the Generations of Jazz, the
New Horizons Band, the Voices of Experience, an opening of an art exhibit, and an episode of
Neighbors and Friends. The Senior Center will have its 30`h anniversary in 2011 and
programming will be planned to help celebrate.
LIBRARY REPORT
No representative was present.
ICCSD REPORT
Hoyland reported that he has been working to determine what the school district's needs are for
digital converters. The school district plans to purchase the Press Citizen building. Hoyland will
be meeting with the architect to assist with planning for the video production facilities.
Interviews for the 2 positions that relate to some aspects of the school's cable TV operations are
scheduled for the first two weeks in December. Hoyland continues to encourage school
librarians to utilize the cable channel. Mekies asked if any response from the superintendent was
received in response to the City's inquiries. Hardy said he received an email and the
superintendent seemed aware of the Commission's role. Mekies asked if there was any response
to the letter the Commission sent. Hardy said he has not and that no response was requested.
CITY CHANNEL REPORT
Hardy said a new Commissioner, Nolan Klouda, has been appointed by the City Council. Hardy
will meet with Mediacom officials on December 6 to discuss the transition to digital transmission
and the impact on the local access channels. Interviews for a new video production position at
the City Channel will take place shortly. The Production Coordinator poaition formerly held by
Hardy has been eliminated. Another position was upgraded and the new position added. There
has been a net savings in salaries in the department as a result. City Council meetings are now
available as a podcast at the Apple's iStore. Mekies said that news which will effect subscribers
should be put on the City website. Bergus said that high definition transmissions for the local
access channels should be considered at the December 6 meeting with Mediacom.
Hoerschelman noted that there is language in the franchise agreement that requires the signal of
the local access channels be at the same technical level as other channels.
TRIENNIAL REVIEW
Hoerschelman said that the Commission could have another public hearing if it desires.
Technically, the requirements of the ordinance have been met. Mekies said another public
hearing should be held, as there were no members of the public present at the Nov. 22 public
hearing. Hagen said that the public hearing needs to be advertised so the public will know it
being held. Bergus said she is concerned with how Mediacom will respond to the public hearing.
Hoerschelman said he is concerned that the public hearing could devolve into a forum where
subscriber's complaints would dominate the discussion. Mekies moved and Bergus seconded a
motion to make available to the public the draft Triennial Review report prior to any public
hearing. The motion passed unanimously. Mekies moved and Hagen seconded a motion to hold
a second public hearing prior to the January 2011 Commission meeting to gather public input for
the Triennial Review. The motion passed unanimously.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BYLAWS
Hardy said the Commission bylaws should be reviewed periodically. If changes are need, they
can be made. The Commission agreed that the bylaws do not need to be changed.
ADJOURNMENT
Hagen moved and Hoerschelman seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47.
Respectfully submitted,
~~M
Michael Brau
Cable TV Administrative Aide
Airport Commission 5b 2
December 16, 2010
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 16, 2010 - 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Jose Assouline, Steve Crane, Minnetta Gardinier, Howard Horan
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Randy Miller, Jeff Edberg, Van Miller, John Yeomans,
Harrel Timmons
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL• (to become effective only after separate Council
action
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Aviation Commerce Park -
i. Presentations -Jeff Edberg with Skogman Realty presented to the
Members first. He has over 33 years in the realty business, but just
recently started with Skogman in their commercial division. He briefly
explained the networks he is affiliated with, as well as the commercial
realtor designations he has earned. Randy Miller with Midwest America
Commercial Realty spoke next. He noted that Peggy Slaughter, who
works with him at Midwest America, was unable to make tonight's
meeting. Miller then noted that with that being said, Midwest is
requesting that their name be removed from consideration as they have
recently taken on some large assignments, and they will not be able to
commit the time they would like to for this listing. He did add, however,
that they would like to remain ambassadors to the Commission on this
project, and in fact may be bringing some buyers in the near future. Sue
Dulek then noted that she heard from Lepic-Kroeger Realty and they also
had to decline the Airport's invitation. Van Miller with Iowa Realty spoke
to Members next. He noted that he has been involved with this particular
project for about nine months, and that he will remain committed to the
project should the Commission pick Iowa Realty again for the listing.
Members then decided to set a special meeting so they can discuss this
issue further. A special meeting was set for Monday, December 20,
2010, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport.
ii. Consider a resolution authorizing the chairperson to enter into a listing
agreement -Gardinier moved to defer the resolution to the
December 20, 2010, special meeting; seconded by Crane. Motion
carried 4-0.
b. Airport Farm Management -John Yeomans, Farm Manager, addressed the Members
next. He shared some information from Merschman Seeds on the research they
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performed this past year. He noted that if they do not hear from the FAA or the DNR on
what they can and cannot plant, they will need to consider mowing this next season to
keep the weeds down. Tharp stated that he is still trying to get something in writing.
The discussion continued, with Yeomans and Members talking about their options might
be. Dulek suggested they send a letter to the FAA/DNR stating their plans with an
understanding of moving forward unless there was an objection. After some further
discussion, everyone agreed that wheat is the preferred crop.
c. FAA/IDOT Projects - AECOM -Tharp noted that David Hughes was not able to attend
this evening due to road conditions.
i. Runway 7/25 8~ 12/30 -Tharp noted that most everything is at the same
status as last month.
ii. Obstruction Mitigation -Tharp noted he did not have any other status
updates for this project.
iii. Hangar ADrainage -Tharp noted the contractor has made their
necessary repairs and were finalizing pay quantities with David Hughes
iv. FY2012 FAA Pre-Application -Tharp noted that he has the application
sheets, and he briefly ran through the projects with Members. He
responded to Members' questions, giving clarification as needed. The
discussion turned to the equipment building and its possible location and
size. Tharp will verify the size requirements and amend the application
as needed. The discussion continued with Tharp responding to
Members' questions regarding the application. Crane moved to submit
the application as amended upon verification of size requirements
for the building; seconded by Assouline. Motion carried 4-0.
('`Assouline left after this discussion.)
v. 7-25 Parallel Taxiway -Tharp noted they are going to discuss the
design agreement and that to keep with the FAA timeline the project
would be ready for bid in April.
vi. Consider Resolution #A10-19 Approving Task Order No. 6 -Gardinier
moved to approve Resolution #A10-19 approving Task Order No. 6;
seconded by Crane. Motion carried 3-0. (Assouline absent.)
d. 2011 Air Race Classic -Gardinier shared what has been happening with plans, noting
that they have roughly sketched out where planes will be parked and that type of thing.
e. Corporate Hangar "L" -Tharp stated that until they talk with City Council on January 5,
there is nothing new to report here. Members briefly discussed who might be available
that day to join Tharp at City Hall. Gardinier will try to attend.
f. Airport "Operations": Strategic Plan Implementation; Budget; Management -
Tharp stated that there is now a security pad on the outside door. In addition to the CIP
meeting with Council on January 5, Tharp also noted the Boards and Commissions
meeting with Council is on January 18 at 7:00 P.M.
i. 2010 Annual Report -Tharp stated that he has received a couple of
changes for the annual report. He will go ahead and finalize this and get
several copies ready for the Council meeting in January.
ii. Consider Resolution #A10-20 Approving Contract Amendment With
Jet Air, Inc., for Terminal Cleaning Services -Tharp stated that he and
Matt Wolford worked together on both the cleaning and maintenance
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service agreements to come up with what is ready for approval. Timmons
stated that they appreciate the improvements and that they hear good
comments all the time about it. Gardinier asked if the grout in the
restrooms could be redone as it is looking somewhat worn out. This led
to a discussion about possible upgrades in the restrooms in the future.
Wolford stated that Jet Air is happy with the agreement. Gardinier
moved to approve Resolution #A10-20 approving the contract with
Jet Air, Inc. for Terminal Cleaning Services; seconded by Crane.
Motion carried 3-0. (Assouline absent.)
iii. Consider Resolution #A10-21 Approving Contract Amendment With
Jet Air, Inc., for Airport Maintenance Services -Horan asked if there
were any comments about maintenance. Crane moved to approve
Resolution #A10-21 approving the contract with Jet Air, Inc. for
Airport Maintenance Services; seconded by Gardinier. Motion
carried 3-0. (Assouline absent.)
g. FBO /Iowa Flight Training /Whirlybird Reports -Wolford noted that in general the
aviation industry is seeing an uptick. He commented on the fuel pump light, noting that
they discovered it was a ballast issue. He and Tharp spoke briefly about the upgrades
and modifications they hope to make to the old Hertz space. Timmons also noted that
business has increased, especially in the charter business. He added that they have
sold around thirty planes this year. Gardinier asked if anyone knows how Iowa Flight or
Whirlybird are doing. Tharp noted that IFT is down to two active instructors as far as he
knows, with a dozen or so students currently.
h. Subcommittees' Reports -None.
i. Commission Members' Reports -None.
j. Staff Report - Dulek reminded Members that the new City Manager is now on board.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
A special meeting will be held Monday, December 20, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. The next regular
meeting will be Thursday, January 20, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the Airport Terminal building.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 P.M. Horan made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:33
P.M.; seconded by Crane. Motion carried 3-0 (Assouline absent.)
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MINUTES FINAL
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 20, 2010 - 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Jose Assouline, Steve Crane, Minnetta Gardinier, Howard Horan
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present:
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL• (to become effective only after separate Council
action)• Recommend to approve listing agreement with Skogman Realty
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the chairperson to enter into a listing agreement for Airport
Commerce Park -Members discussed the presentations from the December 16th meeting.
Members agreed to pursue a listing agreement with Skogman Realty. Members then
discussed details they would like included in the agreement. Gardinier expressed a desire
to have a written report submitted monthly and to have brokers appear at the Commission
meetings. Members discussed how often to require brokers appear at Commission
meetings. Horan discussed that his desire would be to see them at least every other month
because it helps to maintain the relationship of the broker working for the Commission.
Crane asked about setting the duration for the agreement. Tharp noted that the agreement
and most of the extensions have been for 1 year at a time. Members agreed to maintain the
1 year length. Gardinier expressed a desire to have marketing and traffic information in the
monthly reports. Members discussed the leasing and selling options for the land. Dulek
asked for some clarifications on the communication requirements for the agreement.
Members agreed that the agreement would include the requirements for the monthly written
report and attending Commission meetings every other month. Crane moved resolution
#A10-22 authorizing the chairperson to enter into a listing agreement with Skogman
Realty for Airport Commerce Park, seconded by Gardinier. Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 6:26pm
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APPROVED MINUTES 5b 4
October 2010
MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
OCTOBER 21, 2010
ROOM 208, IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Members Present: Merce Bern-Klug, Chuck Felling, Rose Hanson, Jay
Honohan, Sarah Maiers,
Members Absent: Jean Martin, Michael Lensing
Staff Present: Linda Kopping, Kristin Kromray
Others Present: None
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM. Jay Honohan chaired the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM September 9.2010 MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the September 9, 2010, meeting. Motion
carried on a vote of 510. Maiers/Bern Klug.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS;
Honohan wi11 report to the Board of Supervisors and the City Council.
Qiscussion of Friends of the Center:
Members discussed the memorandum Honohan prepared and distributed on the
Friends of the Center in the meeting packet. The Friends of the Center is a
501(c) (3) that invests donations in two Senior Center accounts maintained in the
Community Foundation of Johnson County. When the staff identifies needs that
will enhance programming and are not included in the operational budget, they
are presented to the Friends of the Center board for consideration. If Board
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members agree that it is a worthwhile use of the money, the funds are
transferred into the Senior Center's operational budget and used to purchase
requested item. In the past the Friends group has funded exercise equipment,
furniture in the assembly room and on the mezzanine, TV equipment, and the
entire computer lab. To date, approximately $130,000 has been spent to support
Center programming.
Kopping reviewed Section 6 of the Operational Handbook. This section provides
a comprehensive overview of operational funding, gifts and donations. The City
of Iowa City funds about 80°r6 of the Senior Center's yearly budget. Other
operational revenue includes: a $75,000 Economic Development/Quality of Life
Block Grant from Johnson County, participant cost sharing, parking permit sales,
class fees, participation fees, room and locker rentals, donations, fundraising for
a specific purpose, and quilting sales.
In addition there is the annual transfer of money from the Senior Center
Endowment, which is maintained in the Johnson County Community Foundation
and managed by Friends of the Center. The Foundation earns money and then a
portion of that money is made available to support operational expenses each
year. Since the Foundation was created, it has contributed approximately
$21,000 each year to support operational expenses.
Kopping noted that this year Johnson County decided that for budgeting
purposes the Center falls under their Economic Development/Quality of Life
Block Grant program. As a result, Kopping had to submit a grant request for
county funding. Her understanding is that it will be reviewed by a staff person at
the county and then presented to the Board of Supervisors.
Maiers asked what the sale of equipment line item on the revenue budget to
acutals printout pertained to. Kopping responded that it was revenue obtained
from the sale of furniture or other equipment that the Center no longer needed.
In accordance with city policy, all items of this sort are posted for sale on
govdeals.org by the purchasing department. All fixtures in the building are owned
by the city. Even items that are donated become the property of the city and are
subject to the city's regulations.
Hanson asked for clarification on how donations are processed. Kopping stated
that if a check is made out to the Senior Center, the money goes into the
Operational Budget or Gift Fund depending on the donor's wishes. If the donor
wants the money to go in either the Senior Center Endowment or Charitable
Giving Account maintained in the Johnson County Community Foundation, the
check needed to be made out to Friends of the Center or the Community
Foundation.
Donations of a $1000 or more made to the Senior Center for a specific purpose
can be earmarked, deposited in the Center's Gift Fund and used in the current or
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subsequent fiscal years. Smaller designated donations need to be deposited in
the current operational budget and used for the designated purpose within the
fiscal year they are given.
Kopping noted that staff can spend up to $500 out of the gift fund without
Commission approval.
Section 7 of the Operation Handbook was also reviewed. This section details the
membership program, parking program, participation fees, and locker rentals.
Currently we are charged $0.35 for each hour of participant parking by the City
Parking Department. The Center's annual parking expense totals about $20,000.
The current cost of a parking permit is $75 for a year, $37.50 for a half year, and
$10 a year for scholarship recipients. Revenue generated from parking permit
sales is about $15,000 per year. Kopping stressed how important she believes
the parking program is for our members.
Participation fees are paid when a group or activity generates expenses. One
example is the Voices of Experience, which pays a stipend to a conductor and
accompanist. Another example is the band which has a cost of $65 per semester
to pay for band instructors, music, copying and other expenses. Kopping noted
that membership fees and participation fees serve different purposes.
Personal copies for members and visitors cost $0.15 a page. If a group such as
the Voices of Experience or band makes copies, the individual is not charged for
the copy but the group is charged $0.06 for the copy.
Locker rentals have a projected revue of $1000. A locker costs $4 per month or
$0.25 cents a day.
Kopping explained that money in the gift fund is carried over from year to year.
Requests can be made for unusual purchases to be taken out of the gift fund.
Hanson wanted clarification on how many accounts the Center has for funding.
Kopping stated that the Friends of the Center oversees the money that is in the
Community Foundation, which houses the endowment fund and the charitable
giving fund. The city has the operational fund and the gift fund. Felling noted that
this is all laid out in the Annual Report.
Honohan reported that the Friends of the Center is working on informational
brochures to Garify the purpose of Friends of the Center and explain how people
can make donations to the group. They are hoping to have something put
together within the next year.
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Discussion of the Senior Center Commission's Annual Report to the City
Kopping said that The Senior Center Commission Report that was distributed in
the meeting packet goes into a report that the city distributes, reporting on the
accomplishments of the various Commissions and Councils.
Honohan noted that there were two errors in the report. First, the Friends of the
Center is a 501(c) {3) corporation. Second, there are currently five community
members on the Commission.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
Kopping noted that she is meeting with the acting City Manager in the coming
week to discuss the budget. She noted there are three large requests which
include an additional permanent half time receptionist, digital sign displays, and a
video monitoring security system.
Honohan wanted clarification on the memo to the City Manager regarding the
request for another half time receptionist. Kopping stated that we would still
retain our current permanent half time receptionist. This is a request for an
additional permanent half time receptionist. Currently the afternoon receptionist
position is filled by a HACAP employee.
Kopping reported that eleven indoor video cameras and one outdoor camera
were recommended for the building. Each camera costs $2500. Hanson
questioned if we were having issues with theft. Kopping answered that her main
concern is for the safety of staff, volunteers or instructors who may be in the
building alone. She also noted that the Center had a break in about two years
ago in which someone broke in an office and stole the grandmaster key to the
facility. Ecumenical Towers had a number of thefts around the same time. As a
result of this break-in, the whole building had to be rekeyed and electronic locks
put on the doors between Ecumenical Towers and the Center. Kopping thought
eleven cameras would be a lot and that the Center could be more selective in the
number of cameras used in the facility. Kopping also stated that she liked the
idea of "panic buttons" which could be available to staff if there was an
emergency.
Kopping noted that she was very impressed with the National Institute of Senior
Centers Delegate Conference meeting that she attended in Plymouth, MA.
Kopping is the Iowa delegate to the council. She stated that after this meeting
she is convinced that becoming an accredited Senior Center is important as it will
bring more prestige and recognition to the Center. Completing the process, which
began last fall, will include paperwork, an accreditation fee, and a site review by
an accreditation board member.
Kopping reported that the Iowa City Community Development Block Grant is
providing money specifically for structural changes this year. Kopping met with
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Mary Wiemann from Elder Services to talk about potential structural changes to
the kitchen. City staff from the Community Development division were also
contacted for information about the program.
It will take approximately $1x0,000 to revamp the kitchen. For that cost the
Center would be obligated to provide meals to low income individuals for
approximately 20 years. This could become an issue if Elder Services deaded to
move their kitchen to another location. Another potential issue is that congregate
dining is on the decline as more seniors opt to have meals delivered to their
homes. Also, if the Center obtained the grant and renovated the kitchen, the
Center would own and hold responsibility for maintaining the equipment.
Because the equipment is used by employees of Elder Services, Inc., the Center
would have very little control in how it was used or maintained on a day-to-day
basis. The Commission discussed the pros and cons of remodeling the kitchen.
The general consensus is that at this time this is not something the Center
should pursue.
Bem-Klug questioned if this Community Block Grant might be a funding option
for the camera system or a new sign. Kopping said she would look into that
suggestion.
Bern-Klug mentioned the success of the Quilt Raffle this year and congratulated
Rose Hanson on her great success in selling $792 worth of raffle tickets.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
None.
ADJ_ QURNMENT:
Motion: To Adjourn. Motion carried on a vote of 5/0. Maiers/Failing.
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FINAL/APPROVED
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD 5 b C5
MINUTES -January 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Donald King called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Melissa Jensen, Peter Jochimsen, Joseph Treloar
MEMBERS ABSENT: Royceann Porter
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Catherine Pugh and Kellie Tuttle
OTHERS PRESENT: Captain Wyss and Officer Schwindt of the ICPD; Jerry Bokassa public
(6:03pm)
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None
CONSENT
CALENDAR Motion by Jochimsen and seconded by Jensen to adopt the consent calendar as
presented or amended.
• Minutes of the meeting on 12/14/10
• ICPD P.A.U.L.A. Report -November 2010
• Correspondence from the Hawkeye Area Chapter American Civil Liberties
Union of Iowa
Motion carried, 4/0, Porter absent.
The Board reviewed the letter received and noted that many of the
recommendations were already being done. It was agreed that the Annual
Reports could be easily added to the Board's website and staff would do so. The
Board agreed to Treloar and Jensen drafting a response to the Hawkeye Area
Chapter American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and reviewing it at their next
meeting.
Treloar stated that he was going to forward the link to meeting minutes from
when citizens came to a Council meeting requesting a police citizens review
board. He thought it was very interesting to read what the views were at that
time.
NEW BUSINESS Treloar asked who watches the cameras at all the intersection and what are they
used for. Wyss responded that they are not cameras but light sensors.
OLD BUSINESS ICPD General Order 01-01 (Racial Profiling) -
King explained that this particular General Order had not been accepted by the
Board previously because past members wanted to discuss making a
recommendation to change Section IV(F)(1) under Complaints of Racial/Ethinic
Profiling. Where the Watch Supervisor shall provide them with a departmental
"and" PCRB complaint form, instead of "or" which is the current language.
PCRB
January 11, 2011
Page 2
Motion by Jochimsen, seconded by Jensen to accept ICPD General Order 01-01
(Racial Profiling) with recommendation for change to the ICPD.
Motion carried, 4/0, Porter absent.
Jochimsen submitted a newspaper article for distribution in the next packet
regarding Taser incidents in Cedar Rapids.
Comprehensive Review of PCRB Ordinance, By-Laws, SOP's -
The Board reviewed the suggestions made for change from past Board member
Braverman. Pugh stated that the Board did not have to make changes, but it
was open for discussion and could be looked into if they so wished. The majority
of the current Board felt that no changes were necessary at this time.
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION Bokassa appeared before the Board, presented correspondence, and voiced his
concern regarding the illegal activity happening in Iowa City and his belief that
the Police Department should have the authority to do more. The Board thanked
him for coming and also suggested he speak to the City Council since the Board
itself does not have the ability to give the Police Department more authority.
BOARD
INFORMATION None.
STAFF
INFORMATION Pugh announced that she has taken a new position as the Development Director
at United Action for Youth. It's at 60% time position so she will still be able to
continue as legal counsel for the Board.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION Not needed.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change)
• February 9, 2011, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm (moved from Feb Stn)
• March 8, 2011, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• April 12, 2011, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
• May 10, 2011, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm
Motion by Treloar, seconded by Jensen to change the February Stn meeting to
Wednesday, February Stn. Motion carried, 4/0, Porter absent.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Treloar, seconded by Jochimsen to adjourn.
Motion carried, 4/0, Porter absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
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