HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CAB-1978 Ithaca Co_'.. ons Advisory Board TM inutes of June 9 -fleeting
Ideabers Present: Brown, Cif2ri, Gold.__^n, Karr, Neiderkorn and Taylor.
Others attending: I n rea Clardy and Gloria
Stephen Darr introduced hi-self and e::pplained that he was
substituting for Linda Tasker fro : the ilanning ep^rt-ent.
Brown ,,loved that at the and of the '_e otir_g, are hers adjourn
down to the Co : ons to ,Telco-_e :e_hers of the Ithaca Auto:,obile
Dealers' Association whose car display is now being set up.
The ,potion carried..
Approval was granted for the Ithaca Concert Bend. to Perf orx
on the Tioga 3t reet end of the Co ons on the evenigg of July
20 frog-. 7-8 P.11 .
The request of TC3 for use of the Co=ons for recruiting
purposes on August 26 was also approved.
The social probleT_s of the Co=ons were discussed , with
eiiphasis on unsuPervised children and. into :ic^.te' peo�cae.
Clardy, as Cor,ons Coordinator agreed. to talk with Lob Cutia
and with rePresentatives of agencies which -- 1 ht cooperate
in developing solutions to the Probl e.s.
The need. for 'lore e::tensive Police sur rei llence of the
Co-_Qons was discussed. • erchents on the Col ons feel that
24 hour coverage is essential end that such coverage was
pranised to then and is not being provided..
The need for new leadership of the Co:a�ions Advisory
Board was consi:ere :.. Taylor consented, In the absence of
any no- inees willing to take over as Chai=,an, to continue '
to serve in that capacity until Dece»ber. He will be out
of town during ~rush of the su°_Per. The Possibi lity of two
vice-chairs was discussed but individuals were not appointed
to serve in that capacity.
As there was no further business., the ieetin,g art journed.
to the Co:'-"ons .
Restectfully sub-:fitted,
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Andrea Clar r
Co ons Advisory Board June 2 , -97✓
i:e bers present: Cutia, Dewart, Gold^an, ,iyers, :'ie:Terkorn, Osborne,
Rothschild., Underwood
Visitors: Andrea Clardy, John Doyle, Sarah Hector
After a Preliminary discussion of urban renewal Plans, the Board
heard: a su--:- ary of events now scheduled and anti ci Pated for the Co-:�-lons
in the coming months. Plans have been initiated for an industttal
display this summer. Andrea was urged to obtain a co-_Plete list of
local industries fro: the Chamber of Co=erce. A display or exhibi-
tion by local educational institutions was suggested with a target
date of the first weekend in September when a neat :any new student
families visit Ithaca.
Other exhibitions anticipated but not yet scheduled include:
a volunteer appreciation day, possibly in the fall; a community sports
day on which anyone co-ing to the Commons in a sports vnifor: would
be offered a discount; a "Saturday's Heroes" day honoring the athletes
of Ithaca high School, Cornell and Ithaca College; and "Super Sundays"
:yodelled on those in Philddelphia.
There was no old business to discuss except the neu `videlines
which were deferred. Various me bers of the Board have been contacted
by Linda Capo on behalf of the Rosebud Restaurant. The Rosebud is
interested in putting a vending cart and/or outs oor f_ining tables in
front of the restaurant.
A discussion of the desirability of outdoor dining opportunities
and of the guidelines governing such opportunities followed. The
Rosebud will be asked to subr:it a specific plan for consi 'eration
and will be re-^inded of the guidelines.
The Board considered the question of whether it should actively
promote outdoor dining. The restauratt owners on the Co :_dons will
be approached by Brian Dewart on behalf of the board any will be
given copies of the guidelines.
A problem has begun to arise with nightclubs posting flyers in
inappropriate places on the Commons, such as the widows of e-pyty
stores. The two clubs whose flyers have been -ost conspicuous will
be asked to refrain from such postings.
As there was no further business, the ':eeting adjourned .
Respectfully subs:fitted,
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Andrea Clardy
Co::ons Advisory Boar- July 7, 1D73
e:bers Present: Brown, Osborn, Niederkorn, Underwood, Taylor,Schickel
visitors: Carr, Kenning Depart-ent; Clardy, Co --ozs Coordinator
The Rosebud inquiry about outdoor dining was not discussed be-
cause a representative of the restaurant failed to appear and a
specific plan has not been sub:itted. Mini gal interest has been
expressed in outdoor dining facilities by other restaurants on the
Co_Tons. The Boarddeter:ined that while outdoor dining would be in
the best interests of the Commons, the Board should not take furbber
initiative at this time in persuading restaurants on the Commons to
set up outdoor tables nor should. the Board at any forseeable tide
approach restaurants off the Comnons with such an invitation.
Vice-chair Underwood com—rented that at the time the guidelines
for outdoor dining were composed, copies were sent to restaurants
on the Co-aoons, as weal as to the Common Council and the Health
Department.
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As a point of order, it was established that appeals of the
sort intended by the Rosebud dust code directly fro- the Party
involved in Tshing the appeal, rather than through a second. Party
or through hearsay.
Clardy Presented new events scheduled for the Co:-Tons. She
asked that she be authorized_ to approve Com'Tons use Permit applications,
a priviledge now accorded only to the chair of the Commons Advisory
Board. The following Notion was made, seconded' and passed: "The
Co'r:ons Coordinator is authorized to approve requests for use of
the Commons, subject to Commons Guidelines, and_ to sign ca^pleted
applications related to same. "
Clardy also suggested that a :eeting be arranged with represen-
tatives of the Commons Advisory Board , Mr. Dingy an and Barber
in order to discuss si-^plifying the application Process for Commons
Luse, Particularly for those who appear as a service to the Commons,
She suggested that at such a meeting the design an-' current for:at of
the kiosks at the entrances to the Commons ?might also be discussed.
She will arrange such a meeting and infor: Under woo' , Niederktbrn and
Schickel of the time and place in the hope that they can attend .
The Board approved an application by Bob Johnson, who appeared
in person, for a clown show and giveaway of raffle tickets in con-
junction with the To:_,p__ins County Fair. Mr. Johnson will appear
Saturday, July 29.
The Board also approver an application by 1•=aureen .Ann Vivino
on behalf of the Cornell International Folkdancers for Sept. 3 and
6 from 7:30 to 10:30.
Publicity for Co:Tons events was discussdd and the Coordinator
offered to explore expanded newspaper and radio coverage. The desira-
bility of announcing events on the kiosks was a.ffired.
A change in the guidelines was moved, secon:'.ed. and Passed. On
page 7. ". . . :_ay authorize chair:an" shall rear ". . .'gay authorize chair-on
or a designate^_ representative. . " The fees charged for use will be the
first order of business at the next •neetinr. E.S.
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Co ....ons Ad.vi:-a: 7 Thar - .....eetin Aur7unt 1 , l72
votin7 -. ebers •present: Ciferri , :eye , Golen., Osborne, Una '
others : teL Karr, Ja2c71 Hector, Gloria ;loss, Andrea Clary
The :or ' heard. several applicants for use of the Co- ons.
David Defriese, associate.d. with Ithaca Collee in :_o7ndon, requested
perission bo =esent a. concert Aucust 5 between 2: 70 r.n' 6
an the central pavillion. Ciferri -ioved an. Osborne secon,':ed a
•., otion that the rou.77) be: welcoed with the understa.nin:::: that the '
volue 1.3. b not createf: a disturbance and,. will be -.onitore . The
7:otion carried.
Unerwoo f. sutvAtted a request by Frank Conboy that the p=it
for a Jisplay an sale 7ey ' e:.-.bcrs of the Ithaca Irt ...ssociation be
chanc_;efa Ln ,:7ate to :-:k)7:)toiber 29 and 30 . The chane;c in date as
aP7,7)roved- TApard ' .e'lbers e:mressed. their (.0SiTO t0 a-:.'here to the =in-
ciPle that fees be c1 7:7. when the Co-. ons is u.ne , to sell objects
for private :72ofit. ice the Ithaca 1..rt Association c ' : t was
previously approvej, it was ju,f_E-.ed. inappropriate to levy a fee for
the cislay an sale currently scheule . However, the 'roan:: for-
77.ally fccor.5.cd. its desire that so-le usc char::e be as7::ed of the Ithaca
Art Association when future e:,:' its of a siilar nature are requeste ..
A ner.iit was requested. by Jonathan Lawrence of Candor, 07;7 'Lori:,
on behalf of the A:-.7.erican Travelline: ITorrice, a traitional 2...alish
folk dance -noup which erl7ors to una' ) Lifie iusic. They 7rou,-)
wishes to J,Jerfor Auust 22 at 12 an': 4:30. an::. to request donations
to sup their non-profit co'ipany. It was 7070'7 by Osborne an .
second.ed. siultaneousiy by GoLT..:.an an-: Ciferri that the a-,-)Plication
be rante for use of the central Pavillion an:' surioun1ins area,
with suitable respect aecorthe fire lanes The iotion carried .
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Hector initiate a Si...scussion of the problems create ' by a rock
concert the weeefid befer3 last and. the ,ceneral -oroble, of loud.
noise an the Co ens to both residents an -:Lerchants . Golan ad,.Ted.
that the Process for revokin a per it 7:ust be clarifiel so that,
when a c_Asturbance is being created, there is a Techanis for stoP7)ins
it as quickly as 'posttible. Underwooc7. will discuss with the city
attorney the legal constraints on revokinc per its an the board. will
draft a ',policy as soon as 7Dossible stctinp who is authorizej to revoke
Per-Ats at the tiTe whm their con,7itions are violated. the : eneral
policy of refusin:; per Tits for a-,,nified --1.1stc was e7.-ohasize and. the
Co=ons coordinator was ursec7 to respect that 7o1icy - ore strictly.
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Ciferri inquire•7. about fee scheules for the Craft fair schefu7ed t
for 30.0te--.ber 15 an 16. The new 71.1idelines . u.st be aP,P-novcd. by .
Coon Council before they can be iT.ple-eate::- . . f they have been
aDpDovec rior to the fair, each al:hibitor will bo chanTsq 7 for i
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Partici ,)ation in the two day evert. If the ,evidelines have not yet
been ap7)rove ., last yearss fee of „:10 will be char7e . Ciferri4: [
su7cestecl. that, if the new ,riruielines aPply, five of each seven dollal-s
receive d.. be allocate to the Co .ans Avisory :-oar , and two the ,
the DIISA for prootion au . publicity costs. J.houl the fee be -, 10,
he su=esteJ that five co to the Coans Advisory 72oar a,11 -, five to ,
the DI7.2.A. Ciferri e::. haissed. that the five dollars or e:7hibito-n
which woulZ. then co for -,7)roTotion costs will not c:r7C-2 the actual
Costs and will ho suP,::aeente.-T by his priaratelt on contribution.
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Co ons ,ae 2. 1c)70
Un 'erhill cctioo; the a-,),-)-o-priateness of a').tborf=in: this
allocation rithont a fuller -00-7,esentation of t'.o -oar - . The allocation
:as a-Yerove , rith the un -orstanfin-; that it ccc not necessarily
represent a iprode2et ic ill be ahero - to in no futnre. Ciferri
anticlates ately 100 e:-_hibitors an a consocuent inco -e to
the Co Ions A -visory Tha-, - of ;500. Col,- -an Co _ onto that this a ount
is infe-len;'ent of the D-1- 21 co —it -cnt of . 1000 to the . The
resirability of attTactin: to the Co tons other apiate CAr-lays for
rhich use-, fees roulc- be cha- re: ':as reiterate ' . The _althorn Tier
Art Asoociation :as suG':•'este;-; as a possibility rhich Clary ar;ree'
to e :plore. •
Hecto-, -,e-.-)o-,tef that .11 to bro=e Illacues roa -in:;: "Please no
cliibinC or afin-:" have 1coo orfere,' fro ' Cayu:n dhristo-
,)her of that co -,lany pill son-- sketches to be on boaalf of
the Thar-- by Hector, 1:10erkorn anc' itrtran:nak To other
placues, one the do ons anC one co oratia,-: the ol
ill stone have 'oeo:-) authori7e,--' by the co Cost esti ate si
:-.'laeueS Co ' ap-:oint e by
Untlerroo: : ,-An- na,22e,- aota-v-e. Ln,ferroo: a,-,-;_e.f that the co -ittee bay
be supsole 'eate by :eyer, Vichy Ilolanoff sn Tony
Un -erroo-' re-oo-te-' that she has heard_ fro - 2thel Hichols that
the cha-0te-, anf. or 'inance of the Co _ ons --efinos a i. e -ostrian 'all
as nreclu -irc vehicula-, trafric . he al.L ;Dint H. • tilrell iron
to chec-: that our regulations are nor in the or- Llance book an rill
ask that they be Put in one T)lace then the orCincnce book is ul),fate(
in January.
In af.-7ition to these appoint 'ents, Un. erroo - ''esi:-nate:-- a co -. it-
tee or herself, C:',Ltia an '. Gol -_an to •orenare the Co one A/visory
hoar 17u,-!- et by Cote ber 1. Che also se.).2ointel a co ittee of her-
self, ,,teve Barr an . ayor Conley to Cefina the re: uloAs to be
postea in the kios7:.
The Tharf_ ras a(viset1 that cf,ylvia ahinehoart has res15;ne-1 fro '
CDATI the Co ' lans fesii .L."visory Tea - , because she u17_1 be leavin:;
Ithaca. The Dorx--- aflprove the election of Vicy Holanoff to servo
as chai -, of that f-7-0ouo, anc'. the affition to the tea of Hichael
Ev.u'l of the. Yrinterst Gallery. Ap-oroval as ova ' by -:eyer on •
seconclec7_ by lim-a=laft Osborne anC 1-)assef . Un'-erroo,- rill confir -
Ro 'anorffs ampointe -ent rith her anc send a note to :au : clarifyins
the relation of CLAT to the oar(.
Hector rerortec. that the Ground. Hounci -ay be intorestef in setting
up five outsiCe tables cm. a stew table or eni:11. The : oar: reiterate:'
its cplicy of consi -erLa': outs:ICC inine -oro-rnsa:is 0r7y uhrm the are
sublitte . Cirectly by the ,-\e.rties nvolve -rather secon--
an askef Hector to so inforl the Grounc ' it he c: oi
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that an -oro--)osal for an outsiC.e trill or stea : table Have =ior
of the healtha anc',_ fire Ceta-,tlents.
Steve Harr ')resentecl his for re-io--elli-1-; the kios1.7s. The
inclujes 1.)er -antnt sectbaas presenting the rules anc. T'e,-julations,
per.-anant hea:_ines of Daily Activities (or llee7:17 2..ctivities) • ea-oin-
Activities, an - Thins to Co e. The contents or t'lose sect- os oul
be chaa:o' reGularly by Clar. y. The 'aterials to be use-- in the nou
kiosks are still to be dete-, 'ine,--1 . Final decisions on the clesic;n
be -sZe on beaalf of the 2oarc, by Karr, ::eyer and Un-'errooC .
a pe P4!Inn; e 7,44 A ree, r/14
co (T.1:- :, -v4sory -oc,r inutes u-t L ' , 17'
vctin c hers -resent : Ciferri , Cutic , :o1_ - en, ' nyer,
Cs-13o_ne, Un
others : .-31ar y, :ector
l'er it tions were the first or e ' of 1=1-less . The
roar ' a-- :rove - o. -reounct by The (,uiet octet: , 1; ie "a17:17on 'o
club, to resent n e:-hA_bition ea atur -a7, c to her 2 fro
11 to 2 in the area betneen the banfm .
ar - The. -orosnte - a nlno-,osal for ccle-:ration of 50 veers
of service by -es, Travel en its -)re 'eces-or .
to arrane to hove a hot air balloon tethc7o in the .1.-1.7-t area
between Rothsehit- ls an the e Dairy on 15) -root tethers ,
offerin- rics to the li -ito of the tethem :Tree cotton can'"y, •
noncorn an - le oan 'e noul- be -orovi' e, . rZ-le -oar 'tate ' that
its resnonse noul/ be subject bo on=ovo) of the activity by
the Dey.)ort 'mat of ',;(pr*1:s , the Fire e, srt 'ent on ' the Urban
Renewal :1.,.ency which is responsible for the -irt area. It also
state ' the nee' for --civate r'iscussion of the --:roocal before a
Cecision coul: be .ace.
in the course of that r-iscussion which too': :)lace later in
the ectinr.:, Osborne approval of the celebration subject to
full el)lanation of the :etails in the or it r -, 11ication, a-T)roval
by the a,:sencles liste - above an:- subject also to -roun( not havinf:
been bro7:on for Ithaca Center on the nro-,)ose, ate, iete 'ber 23.
The Co .ons A7visory -oar'. will TOGO ent that ea ' Travel be
ase:" to 7ay s user's fee 'cut resnonsibillty for ..levyin-; such a
fee shall belon5- to the Urban Renenal Arf,ency. • wil be
as2:er' to ber.in the event at 4 rather than 5:: on to en-- , as he
ha ' sur;:estc ' ,at IL: . The earlier start ,ay cncourar:e those in
atten-'ance to ta7:e a 'vanta7c of o-.)en ttores . Jlar 'y will obtain
'f'etoils of the event an suaT;est to .1r. fec that he atten': the
Urban Renewal 1..7ency 'ectinr; :onr'ay afternoon. The lotion nas
seconf,e-- by Ciferri nasse:" .
Jil biller of 7,runsiTic7:-Ithaca Pol, 7D 21 lira Roal ashei
per .ission to ,,,resent a Cislay on the Co 'ions r'urin-; the last
'creel: of Auc;ust, Tues -ay throu,-;11 3atur-'ay Inclusive. He woul(
not sell any nrcy-ucts woul-7 eiphosize e -ucation about bowlinr;
rather than Tco -otinr:; his narticular business. The Thar,- co —ante-,
that his oro-posal rots a 2receZent in various ways , one bein,r; the
ap-olication by an in'ivi-1ual rather than a 'rour, an:' it woul/' neer-
to consider his proposal in private before -al:in: a ,'ecision.
Dunn: the (7iscussion -.later in the 'eeti-17, the r;ui.-elines were
consulter' , narticularly the teneral [-JuiCclincs 7 nn . B in ;ection
VI en"' section c. of the Foes section. The :oar' reconized a
conflict betucen its Moire to liccouraL:e private co -ercial a, -
vettisin- on the Co -ons an-' its -1csire to ancoura -c) suitable use
by those subject to a fee. The in ' ivif-ual views of those -)resentmt
were share'' . :elcbcrs e ehasie0 the nee,' for e:-11-)Its nhich are
not of cultural or e -ucational value to have a stroa-;
ebucational slant. In the case of Ji Zi12.e , such a slant 1 :,ht
can shoninT slides r 'evics , a nrn avoilab2e to 1)-ovi6e
infor 'ation, etc. It woo re. -ar':e that no 6:7.ercise, better
control if no coul(' f:enerate i:eas ourselves 1-.ther than reactin-
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c_..; w.,, 0 P. Al, ust 1C 1970
to those which hs..-,7 cn con . Our 7)ossible res:=i7-dlity to other
botl ..n. alleys was (Ascurse.:- Go1 ( .:an's .'otion tat we infor tne
other two t.‘J.1'.t.0 bowlin alleys an:. invite thei7,7 articiation r.',.iefl
for want of a second. !
:.eyer ,ove,7 that ' il:lcer be allowe(. to r.fie the Co • ons for a
Cds7qay with a stron . eThcatiolial slant, with :lo sales 7)or-„itter7_,
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for a - .ari• --u. of th 'ee (ays between the 111T= , f lai,..- an 9 : ,
u-'-'in ; the last week of Auast. Ciferri seco (o( . The -otion was
. aen(e(. to res;(. that the per.-.It be ::=Ite(' fo7: one (ay, subject
for renewal the subsecUent two ,.Tays if the li.s::)lay If foun to be
a)-:)-"0-:)-oiate. The eriit ri:LL be e::ten(e( u7:)toss objections ore
voice by any of the followin Ciferri, Golran, sn.( Un:-7.erwoo .
The -.otion 7:)a5se .
The 7.na1'(. c.:Tree that the reco-,'( shoulT show the :71- n o-,'
this 7)canAt (oes not constitute e preccent by 1:hich the -.2earC. shall
be boun( in -akinc future (ecisions 1'ecs.1'( -7 the r.. -r)lications for .
use 0 co:::Tercial enter:Tises. The )o( of the Mare in 7..7antinr-; .
this armlication is tentative an e:Teri -etsi. The Doa-r',7. (7-1 ,1
1'ec01I5e, however, that it uoul(. have so,:e reansibility to proviJe
o,:mortunities si-ilar to those offore the :runswick Ithaca bowl
for the other two local bowlins alleys shoi:Jc. they --:,? :,7e si-Illar
requests .
Re7-esentatives of the .Y1CA requestecl use of the Co -..ans for
a Youth lay 2-estival on FrfiZa , feteber C . The -.:.;oar( state it
coul not t;rant -2erission for electric instru-ents to be -playef-
Golan -7.ove that the 1.17:-ICA be allowe::. to -..7.rovi . e live sic whthch
con be alifieri throujl a -Ifi_ke between larZ 6 -:: , with the uner-
stanC:inc; that the volu. ie -ust be re(uce,.7. at first requent an the
event tar :inatcr . at secon:. request by any of the followinc in(Avi-
C!.uals: Clar(,y,Ciferri ,GoiCan, Schickel an T.:;n:erwoo6 . Cifer-;-i
secone,j, and the .-'.otion -9asSe .
Un .ernooc. reporter on the proc;ress of the re(esininc of the
kiosks. The new foriat shoul( be in place in early '' estaiber.
She reporte( that City Attorney Cha-oiro state(. that per its -).ay
be revoka(.. crs per..-.its aTen(.e:.. A 7e.:.() will be sort to the police
inforLnc; tho:1 of the revokin7 proce,(ures . ' glarCy will also talk
to Deputy Chief 2ac;liaro about the proceure.
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Clar(y reporter". a 7preit was isszue: to 70 ,001f a calrity ar7ency
for (7ro,?outs for a bake sale between 11 an , :::; on Au:-.;. 27'. She
recueste an( • receive( perission fro.:. the to have the -.inutes
(.7.uplicate( in City T.-..all an:T. - aile( to 7e •:00.-= . ...the sueste-'. "JDec.
13-24 as (atos for the Christ as 7-r'o:-:-s..-.7. oll--. e:: lainc. . t1'1,, 7--ob:les
_ . of the current lir.:hts which will be :.iscusse further at the ne:ct
:1,eetin . ,. he share(. a :DI 73A proposal to fly :canners ne:Lco :ins stu-
r.Tents back. : rown .-love an:. Osborne secon(e a iotion that banners
NOT be hums. The , otion passe:' . Our CETA -)ro-,_-:osal is in ii.:(oe.
As there was no further business, the -ect ;' a(journe:7.-
Resectf'Jlly subittt(
-. 1.,n'.rea Clarfy
Co•m'^ons Advisory Board September 15, 1973
voting ,members present: Brown, Dewart, Niederkorn, Osborne, Schickel,
Taylor, Underwood
non-voting members present: Clardy
Approval was granted to a request on behalf of Carol Ready of
"Women Against Violence Against Women" to set up an information table
on the Commons in the central pavi lli on between 10 AI and 4 Pi: on
Saturday, September 30 and 2n October 7.
Clardy requested a typewriter, suggesting the Board. might authorize
repair of an unused typewriter whe has located in the Youth Bureau.
She has received a written estimate of 352.50 for repair. The Board.
felt, however, that investing in the repair of an elderly typewriter
with an oversized carraige was inadvisable. Clardy was asked to
research costs of new and used typewriters and the possibility of
obtaining the use of a typewriter already owed by the city and to
report back to the Board.
Clardy reported that the CETA proposal sublitted by the Youth
Bureau for funding of an outreach worker nn the Commons has been
rejected. A follow-up request will be sub Etted to CETA which
incorporates suggestions and criticisms of the one rejected. In
addition, the Commons office is working with the Youth Bureau on the
possibility of having a City Planning student from Cornell research
and draft a proposal for funding the position from other sources.
Such a proposal would probably be sponsored cooperatively with the
Human Services Coalition, Family and Childrens• Services an:. the
Juvenile Court.
The Christmas music program, scheduled for Desember 13-2k,►•ras
discussed. The DIBA has donated 3200 for the program, asking that
the Commons Advisory Board contribute $100. The Board considered the
question of whether it wants to set a precedent of funding particular
events or supporting particular artists directly. Niederkorn then
moved that the Board approve in principle the supplying of limited
funds for special events. The motion was seconded. by Dewart and passed
with Osborne dissenting.
The computer summary of the Commons Advisory Boar' budget was
reviewed to determine what money was actually available. Schickel
then moved that $100 be transferrer from office supplies to promotion,
with the understadding that Clardy will negotiate with DIam and the
f:usicians Union to create the best possible program for the ir_vest-
ment. Dewart seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
A Haloween parade and costume judging is being planned by the
Jaycees in cooperation with the Commons office. Support by the busi-
ness community through the donation of gift certificates for prizes
is badly needed.
Clardy reported that the Tourism Council of the Chamber of Commerce
felt the need for a brochure about the Commons . Such a brochure was
requested during the summer at the tourist booth repeatedly and was
unavailable. Apparently the Planning department is in the process of
having a brochure about the development of the Co-:coons Printed. Neither
DIBA nor the Commons Advisory Board had input on that publication but
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Commons Advisory Board page 2. September 15
the Board felt that any action on creating a brochure should wait until
the Planning publication has been seen and considered.
A Fall Fashion show on the Commons has been tentatively scheduled
for October 7. Clardy is cooperating with Meg Hilton and Kay Lee in
planning the event which all clothing retailers on the Commons and in
DeWitt Mall will be asked to participate in.
Clardy asked whether the Board felt in Principle that it wished to
have the Ithaca Festival held on the Commons. Planned for June 1-3,
1979, the Festival will not have use of the Performance space used last
year if the Ithaca Center is under construction of completed. The
Board expressed its desire to keep the Festival on the Commons insofar
as possible.
Possible Christmas decorations for the Commons were discussed.
The idea of a large tree in the center of the Commons was judged un-
weildy and expensive. Wreaths might duplicate the efforts of the
commercial and retailers decorations. Niederkorn moved that we inform
the DPW we mould like the small white lights to shine from the day
after Thanksgiving until January 6. The motion was seconded and passed.
Osborne moved that we formally commit ourselves to exploring the
typewriter possibilities for the Commons office. Drown seconded and
the motion passed.
Underwood reported changes passed by Common Council in the Commons
guidelines. The pavillions will no longer exclude possible commercial
users. She reported that the changes in the towers designed by Steve
Carr have been approved also.
The Board was asked to comment on sketches of a proposed flag
decor for the Commons. While the Board expressed interest in the
idea, concern with the possibility of visual clutter was expressed.
The Mayor will be advised of our interest in exploring the flag Possibility
further.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully subai tted,
AW41,4A...
Andrea Clardy
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Commons Advisory Board iieeting September 29, 1978
voting members present: Brown, Ciferri, Go:Pman, Nied_erkorn, Osborne,
Schinckel, tJnderwooc'_
non-voting members : Clardy, Karr
The minutes of the Previous meeting were corrected by the
substitution of "presented to. . " for "passe( by. . " in the second
to last Paragraph of p ge 2. The corrected sentence now reads:
"Underwood reported changes presented to Common Council in the Cor.r.ons
guidelines. "
Underwood reported that she has not yet been able to contact
Vichy Romanoff regarding the current role of CEDAT,the Commons
Design. Advisory Tea.: of which Romanoff is now chair.
Alex Turner has been consulted regarding the sketches for use
of flags on the Co=ons. The idea developed fro - a suggestion of
Joe Cosentini and the flags were to be displayed during special
occasions or festivities on the Commons only. The Co ,ions Advisory
Board will make no official response to the pro )osa l since none has
been asked. Informally, enthusiasm was e::presse3 for the use of deco-
rative flags on special occasions.
Brown raised the question of installing a flag and flagpole
beside Ithaca Center. An offer to donate a flag an mole has been
made some time in the east. Ciferri will chew: whether plans for
the Center include a place for a flagpole or whether it could be
accommodate:. He will report to Brown.
Clardy retorted she had approved. Per: it a-)tlications by the
Y CA for an information table on Sente giber 1$ and by the- rental
Health Association for an information dismlay on October 14. She
advise:?. the Board of permits issued by the 1:ayor to the League of
Women Voters for registration and information, to the group opposed
to Off the Traci: Betting an one in Process to several grouts for
a Veterans Day parade on November 12. The Board e=resse d dismay at
the aggressiveness of the OT3 Partisans who were socking signatures
to a petition by directly accosting passersby win information. Clardy
agreed to ask the iiayor to re:.find such applicants for Permits to
exercise restraint and not actively solicit involve::_ent.
Ciferri retorted that the West end of the Co lmons and the
peripheral streets .merchants are planning a festivity for October
14 to celebratert the completion of the streets -)roject. 1:usic and
free r efresh.ients will be Provided. Ciferri said the r ppY'oval of
the Board was sough, although the Permit woul _. be issued through the
mayor's office. The Board reacted favorably, although no for-al action
was taken.
Goldman asked whether the City could pass an ordinance requiring
manors of downtown buildings to improve the appearance of their
structures. He said those who will cooperate voluntarily have done
so and those who have not may require sone sort of legal coercion.
Clardy agr_m offered to askE the City Attorne - -r'nether. the City can
legislate aesthetics by creating such an ors inance.
Clardy asked the Board+s response to a request for a permit by
DeForest Heffron who would like to press cider on the Commons with
C.A.B. Septo lber 29, nage 2.
members of the outing club of the Alternate High School and. sell
glasses for 15 . The Board approved the ap'plication,asi:ing that
the press be placed on theonen dirt area if possible and that Hr.
Heffron be rer.,ind..ed of the reponsibilities for clean-up.
The Board was inf or: ed of a probable evert on October ik. A
tour of the Circle Greene y will conclude at the Co a::ons where
a ribbon :lay be cut or •.usic provided. The arrival at the Co-!�-!ons
is esti-na ted at 3P H.
A brochure prepared by the thn PlanningDepartent was distri-
buted.. The Publication is entitled: "The Co: r ons, Ithaca, New yore:
Bringing People Bach to the City. " Le'i bens of the 2oard expressed
enthusias n for the booklet. 2rona :coved the _oar:'. co pli lent the
Planning Jepa rte ent on an unusually good. brochure. Ciferri seconded
and the ,notion carrier? unani ously. Clardy will send a letter to
i'atthys Van Cort to infor:_1 hi�n of the resoultion.
as raise:'
The ruesti on/of whether a supple-.entry brochure focussing on
the current co: ercial activities on The Co -Coons is need.ec=. Con-
trary to the Planning Deppart?ient publication, of which 1.000 copies
were dace, such a brochure would be - ss ,-‘rof.uced to be vilely
available as a hand-out. Osborne :Moved that the Chair appoint
a coittee to work: with the Co—ions Coor_'.inator on the C.esin of
a brochure to proaote the central business :istrict. Ciferri
seconder'„ Sole discussion folloved on vhether the tern "Co i nons"
encor passes the -2xri pberal streets. The ::-.otion passe,'_ as 'dace.
Underwood annointe _ To._ Hieaerhorn ant'. ilancy --:cyers to wort: on the
Project and explore price, desi i and tide recuirc rents.
:ayor Conley visite '. the 'leeting and. announced that he will
be in charge of a celebration on October 27 of the co Inletion of
the peripheral streets project and the breaking of gninuhcy for
Ithaca Center.
Clarc'y reported on available typewriters. The Board resolved
that it would see' to obtain a new Olivetti B-k through a state
contract fro Ithaca Ty De,rriter at a cost of ? .:0. houl(_ that
be unatcilable, the Board. will Purchase a usec.�Olivetti t f or 200.
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Clardy reported. that she is soliciting gift contributions to
use as prizes in the Haloween parade and contest organized by the
Jaycees end planned for the evening of Oct. 27. She also reported the
i-iusiciart's Union Board has agreed to is tch Toner contributed for
professional -usici ens apnearin ; in the Christ::as :_usic progra'i.
She sought and receive:. authnrization to invite Jerry "ruse to sponsor
an Oi:toberfest on the Co:mons the weekend of g ept, 23, 1979.
Ciferri reported that ilk exhibits were presented in the Septe,nber
15-16 Craft Fair. He therefore anticipates a contribution to the
Board of ,:285.
As there was no further business, the -ceting was ad j ounned.
RespectfullyAsubAittea,
Andrea Clarr'y
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Co7nons A,.-'.visory Boar . 7:_eetinr: October 13, 1970
voting ilebers present: :3ro1n, I,:eyer, Nie:jer7:orn, Hothschil:1, Schic11:01,
Taylor, Underwoo
other '7ellpers :resent: Clar':.y, Harr
The -_eeting was calleq to orer an 7. the inutes of the ..previous
neeting aprove:. Clary .reaS. letters sent to [-.a.T receive. fro-:
Van Cot in which the Plfmning opartient was co •)11 -ante for its
brochure ":rinc7:in;7 Peopte Baci: to the jr an:. a.p72ociation was e.7„presse,i
for the co717qient. h_e reorte:,. )e-r- its issuc to ,L.,he Ithaca
ake,-s for a. bke sale on October 14 an:. to the Oib :Thalth 1. soeic,-
tion for an inforational ::!.is)7lay on the sa:_e J.,ay. M.0 also reorteJ
C Layorts ner.iit issuei. Co r toJayls ribbon cutting cereLony to celeb-.'ate
the reopellin of the 7)-07'177)hea1 streets . The rir:eon cuttin!.: ce- any
will coincie with festivities plannt:. by the ' .crch7..nts just west of
the Cons .
Clary as7.7_e for the reccenation of the :..oa,rr:. on an ar,-Dlication
for a per-lit by Larry 5_0;701 to O 'L1 Et lAJentr7 fro the alte-onatve
or high school aato the Co: ons to --r:. e. vi. 0,)ta-':)es as an a:ucational
project. The 2oar, T)rove . the application, to be usel on any two
of the net, three :anays fro7. CL.iI to
iries.arfAri,7 "oroject7 ca::!plete . or unr7ay Cla-ry reorte . that the
Fall -i7shion : ho7:: . as anthutically rce _v . :7-_,:aj tht ht.2-=:11:7 = .-
lar shous tuice a year are 10 boinc:: contati Zhe only 20=CO of
:f.J.Emctlot5_on f,n the Oct. 7 event ms the oun .. cycte • he reortc
th:7t the re7.1onse to her reo-aeE!t for 7.2-ief7 to 1:: rtsc In -1:1 7: Touan
co2tuHie ju,.. in:.; Eroncere by the Ithf:._ca ,-Iyoc:=:7 ':7.= been *::00.. .. :. -
-pro:::1Tiately 25 .. e-zohmt h=e a:7ree . to .lonte certL2 Thate2 ,o,' 'preh:7,n-
jise9 in co-2:Itrst to 2 1(:. t ye '. ;idle alfl) Te. ..,-) tc th:).t cooDer.?,tlall
T:ith the J_usicirro UnIon lP -;la1n1n:7 this year, !1 ::o1.1.:tay usic 2o[;rr11'71
L s ::ev'f.o-Din • e") 1. The :Alsician2s .i:rotective Trust :17':x1 1111 - ,tch
local contrbutions in s-,)onsorinn: 1.-;rofectional .e.nces for the
event.
To enhance that cooperation, Clarf,,y request that the coney l:Lo-
CC ,ef. by the Co -..:.ons Avisory -:oarJ CO -,ao a.v. L7..:- .0 1.7-eiately. The
ZJIA has alrea:'_y release: the .• .200 it ::.onate r77:]t nat chec7: has been
forwareC_ to :,:i..le : o(3- e of the Union. Clar:ly 71 -;estei:_ that . 40 of
the :::100 to be contribute:, by the Co tons AviF=y :oar . by lonatef. to
the Tthaca Ca =nity 1,:lhorus which is not a 7)refc=lonal group but which
relies aa donatiaas to cover costs . The rea0n:-.= uoulJ El-2onsor pro-
fessional o,-.o.. '-)s, -. 1.17. rily E. all instru..ents,7_ 7.r‘ous . . 7:leer7.:orn
-7J:)vel that the J100 contribution be •-.f. e in a -vnce, with .. .-0 set aside
for the Ca=nity Oho a".a ._ the reain(:.er .(x7,.at3j to the :_usiciants
Union. Schic7:e1 secone.f. awl the i,lotion carrie unaniously.
A chec7.: for ::.;205 ftntftara fro-:1 Peter Ciferi an behalf of ramtasy
Fair for the use of the Canons for the craft fair has been turne
over to the Co-:,.ptroller. ClariTy an,-_- Steven II= ' c :e before tic
7.30' r:T of Public Wor7:s to see its approval for the ref..esin of the
tie an . teperature tower panel which now holM the regulations . That
board ap-')rovej a resolution to rer'esicm the r:T.nel r'.:1 sua.:esteJ at e. total
cost of ::206. :the' lachols reporta.1 to Clar -y that the cha-rte-r.
-orjinarce co=:Ittee of Co-lon Council is now consiering the T)ropose(1
--,
-' Coc. ons Advisory Door Oct. .1:3, 1972- 17)(747,e 2.
.,
chanes in the Co=ons ui,d.elinds anC. 17111 refer the rou 1-osu1ati ons
to Co.--.'„ on Council for a:92rova1.
The Circle CTeemTay 17111 be celebrated this -,7e-e.r.erl:. 17ith a •
nileac7e relay 17aTh be;:inrir2; on the Co ions ,-:. t (,-) A:: toor'rol.T. This
event f7ons not require a -Der it or action by the 17.oar .
Clor Ty infer e " the 3oar d. that the DI:A :-1.as recently sent a letter
to Vice Presient Herbs.ter of Cornell ,..'.eplorin:-:; t'ne sale of the o:1 J
Fairroun.:.s on les. -..ou ..-Areet to Tops : ar7.7.e.t f or -evelop-.ant. tu -r't
Lel s of the iI3L hopes to arrane a . ectiro'.: 7;i th : :•,,yo-,- Cm1:1 r,zr f.n.:. :_r.
Van Co-t an the .-,otter L'All:_ ill:::_lo?.te.1 h:1 s uish to aclu.:...0 0 -00-')-esenta-
tive of the Co -...',ons .2_,:.vi so:7 llo .. The issue :Tas Ti 731=0i by the
Doar . The -:-.0a.r asse-,'te::. its :J2- L---„ht sr::. resper)sibilit7 to be hoarj if •
e-ibers felt the :.Tev( 1..-proat uoul: be :..etrital to the Co .Tons . ::orr
0:7-)7aineJ that the 7-r'o-)ose2 jevelop-.ent '.7cots oIl 7.12_1:11 : :20:01,1011tC
anj. the the :3tote I]nvironental r::o_ality Control ' :as the only -,..ea.1 rlin:,;
-: .echarf r-.7-.-. for haTI tin:i; or c,'. ...,ajzi the .7'...1.ans . l'.e=- .e.lb=s fes.,,,t the
full econo ic i .: :)li cations of the .levelop -ent Trere co. 1Dle:: s. : that the
c " -o atm ess of -.2.0arl action -ms abluous . :a:Mr in:A"ate hat
he 1:oul:. be ITillinL; to attnn.7_ a -TectinL7 such as t: t ' ro-7;ese:, as a
ocncer1&.7. 111 LL C' szli a lo. atown ..clnister 7;:ut not 1-1. hi s of fi ci a'i
caacity as choir on: spo7:es,-2n. of the Co 10110 L ..71s ory fo[s.r .
The :ecisio7a to allocate Toney for purc se of a ty7euriter hs.s
been su7`Oreeic .. by a :7.cci..nion of the bu ' c'.t co--• itte of ' ry. ..r7n Coiricil
to re-r'use '-:17ich c'_, :roxchcvzo. The co .-_--'dttoe (.7)- -TDse -..:urche of : cc:
tyo7.7rit or s at this ti- e s,n1 'f..,. T not ay)prova 1:..)b ..ji.'It. 7 S l'oefo.crzlt thst
office H r es --o.ile-y ovallale ir the current 77.u:.:.;ct "he er..,..si nr,::,.. to
office cc ui'::. oat. MO 30 -:7.1ttO r.fl7.7,0: t..:. t fl.': ;21i0 t:;7,-,C=Ito-,-.' 2c., •e
be 2011r:"t T7 61 1 Oi ty ll• r)7,:le :ear: .. 71.C1: [: 0 -_ th a 7 =1 b. 1: -b,j Of
0,.:1(7,21:''C LI t.,.10 (";7.. C.2 .=i0 of its eurrcit .7..1... zat recluest but T7 D
actio71 7:os ta.--..07-1 . The .:7.(x 7,:as . .1 stree . .t . . . .) s .0.1.7z)t of :1[72 sic
involve:,
in obtinin:.; a e,',:rite of so.7.0 Ms cri: t i en f o r use in the
CO Ions office • 170 further action '.CO ts. on on the .....att,er.
As there uas no further business, the :zleetin:::, 10.0 aJjourne .
. .
nespectfuUy sub :1,.tte: ,
71, k An-rea Clar:y
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Commons Advisory Board Meeting Oct. 27, 1978
voting members present: Dewart, Brown, Taylor, Underwood
other members: Clardy, Karr
Jeannie Hubbell visited the meeting to request permission to
sell handcrafted sheepskin hats an the open lot between Rothschild's
and the Home Dairy. She has been selling with theFarmer's Market
on that location but the market has ended for the season. The Board
felt it could not set a precedent of allowing individual crafts-
peple to sell their creations an the Commons. It was noted, however,
that the vacant lot is not under the jurisdiction of the Commons
Advisory Board. Consent for its use must be obtained fromm the
Urban Renewal met Committee.
Clardy reported other applications for Commons use on which
the advice of the Board was needed. The Girl Scouts and Campfire
Girls have requested permission to sell cookies and candy, res-
pectively, on overlapping dates. The Campfire girls will be advised
of the three day regulation, having asked permission for a two
week period. Both groups will be advised of the overlap.
Linda Dearstyne has requested permission to distribute an
informational pamphlet about witches. In the tpinian of the city
attorney, both CAB and Maypr's permits are appropriate. The Yaypr's
has been issued and the CAB approved Ms. Dearstyne's request, subject
to her bing reminded that she cannot solicit passers-by for funds
mm or impose her informational pamphlet an then.
A representative of Delta Gamma Pi sorority at Ithaca College
submitted an application for use of the Central Pavi liion as part
of a promotion to raise funds for GIAC by "kidnapping" a WTKO
disc jockey. Permission was granted for a display, with a reminder
that donations cannot be solicited, although voluntary contributions
may be accepted.
A preliminary meeting has been held to organize a spring fashion
show on the Commons May 5. This event may be combined with a display
by the Ithaca Automobile Dealers' Association. Clardy received
approval to go ahead with such plans.
Littletree Orchards has been selling cider and apples on the
vacant lot with a perni.toissued by Mr. Dingman. They have asked
permission to bring a cider press on the lot for displaying apple
pressing and the sake of cider. TheBoard feltrthat since the DPW
had directly given the original permit, it should grant any further
permits for use of the area which is not strictly subject to the
Board's control. Clardy will advise Mr. Dingman and Randy Brown
of Littletree Orchards of this action.
Clardy reported that a single, unamplified msuician on the
Uommons had been asked to refrain from playing his autoharp by a
police offieer. To avoid any further problets for the individual,
he was given a permit to play, although no permit is formally
required in such a case. Clardy asked if the Board wished to make
a resolution approving the presence of spontaneous musicians on the
Commons. The Board felt, however, that it could not act without more
members present since such a resolution should probably deal with
the appropriateness of implicit solicitation thhough open cases
Commons Advisory Board Oct.27 page 2.
or hats. The ±ri question was postponed. Although it 'will not
become urgent again until the spring, some action should be taken
by the Board because the ambiguity of our present posture places
police officers in an impossible position to enforceregulations.
Clardy reported that she will meet today with Tom Niederkorn
nad Ralph Jordan to develop ideas f or a Commons brochure. She
also reported that the Summerithaca board has net and the dates for
Ithaca Festival 1979 have been set for Junes 1-3. Suggestions by
Commons Advisory Board members on any aspect of the Festival, inclu-
ding the site for major productions if the vacant lot is unavailable,
would be most welcome.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
promptly at 11.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea Clardy
P.S. Please excuse the extraordinary number of typo's. I have damaged
my right thumb thg"ih makes typing such a challenge a that there is
no reasin Whatsoever to think I could do any better if I re-typed.
Commons Advisory Board Oct.27 page 2.
or hats. The fa question was postponed. Although it will not
become urgent again until the spring, some action should be taken
by the Board because the ambiguity of our present posture places
police officers in an impossible position to enforceregulations.
Clardy reported that she will meet today with Tom Niederkorn
nad Ralph Jordan to develop ideas f or a Commons brochure. She
also reported that the °ummerithaca board has me;; and the dates for
Ithaca Festival 1979 have been set for Junen 1-3. Suggestions by
Commons Advisory Board members on any aspect of the Festival, inclu-
ding the site for major productions if the vacant lot is unavailable,
would be most welcome.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
promptly at 11.
Respectfully submitted,
/'
Andrea Clardy
P.S. Please excuse the extraordinary number of typo's. I have damaged
my right thumb thcih makes typing such a challenge a that there is
no reasin Whatsoever to think I could do any better if I re-typed..
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Commons Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Nov. 17, 1978
voting members present: Brown, Goldman, Niederkorn, Rothschild,
Schickel, Taylor, Underwood
others : Clardy
The meeting was held in the Unitarian Church due to the closing
of City Hall for Veterans ' Day. Clardy announced that a permit was
issued to Kellus Venorer of the Salvation Army, after polling the
Board , for donation kettles to be set .up at various :Locations on
the Commons between Nov. 23 and Dec. 24. ohe announced that two
unusual applications would be presented directly to the Board..
The first was from Iotani Healing Temple of Jesus Christ, Inc.
for use of space on the Coro ons to sell certificates for family
portraits, snail oil lamps and artifical vanilla to benefit the
church, Rev. Alfi Lloyd and :nary Ward then visited the meeting
to show samples and explain their application. Boar:'_ members
expressed some reservations about the particular items which .::are
seen to be out of keeping with the baked goods, plants and wickets
which non-profit groups have traditionally sold on the Co-nmons.
In the discussion following the visit, a strong desire was
expressed to acco'nou ate the Immani Church as uch as Possible in
its wish to use the Commons. But a concern ves also voiced about
setting a precedent for sale of items which seen inappropriate.
Board members acknowledged that the definition of what is apmro=
priate is a matter of peraonal aesthetic judge-lent. They also
stated than they were charged , as members of this Bony-' , with
exercising and noosing that judgement. Niederkorn made and.
Brown seconded a motion to allow the Immani Healing Temple of Jesus
Christ, Inc. to sell the items shown to the Board on the Commons
on Saturday, November 16 and 25, with he understanding that this
is a single Permit which will not again he granted for the sale
of commercial merchandise :Discussion of the 'notion included.
comment that, while such a permit would be issued only once to
this church, the Board may have to grant sip nilar unique permits
to other comparable groups . The motion carried., with Underwood.
dissenting.
Discussion followed of the other unusual apmlicant who did
not, in fact, attend. Joe Cassaniti has inquired about the pos-
sibility of establishing a New York style hot dog cart at a single
location on the Commons. Cassaniti has been advised by Clardy in
their initial conversation that such a cart would be a major prece-
dent, probably entailing a change in currett regul ati en.s . He was
also told that approva:L by the County Department of Health would
be prerequisite to Board consent, that he would have to make a
specific proposal in writing to the Board and that, prior to making
such a proposal, he would be well advised to attend a meeting of
the Board to find out if the idea was worth Pursuing. The Board •
expressed strenusous reservations about the idea but the consensus
of the meeting seemed to be that the proposal should be heard in
its initial form before the: 3oard. responds. Cassaniti will be
invited to the next Board meeting, which will be Dec. 1.
Clardy announced that she granted a pernit,after consultation
with the aayor on the question of jurisdiction over the group, to
Ecology Action for distribution of information and presentation of
a short original clay on i onday, Nov. 20. I•iember.s of the Board
bemoaned the prospect of "street theater" possibly interfering with
commercial and pedestrian activities, citing a previous experience
with highly confrontational drama. Clardy volunteered to advise
Commons Advisory Board. p. 2 Nov. 17
the individuals responsible for the presentation of the Board 's
concern and to attend the event herself with the purpose of cur-
tailing any inappropriate activity.
Clardy distributed to members of the Board conies of the
Commons Advisory Board budget indicating amounts available in
all categories. She requested and was granted permission to
spend up to ?100 of the ;314.10 remaining in "printing for a
printed Program of the Holiday Lusic Program. A civitas volunteer
from Cornell will be asked to design the program. Brown made a
motion, seconded by Goldman, to use available money from the
office supplies account to rent a typezrriter for use by the Commons
Coordinator for the remainder of the calendar year. The motion
passed unanimously.
Clardy announced that she will attend a conference in Syracuse
next week on money and the arts which :lay be relevant to Commons
concerns . She reported that the Holiday ::uric Progra^ is developing
nicely, that she is tentatively planning a Titter event for the
last weekend in J1anuary which wroul.d. involve both the display and.
sale of winter sports equipment and also a snow' or ice sculpture
display. She is also preparing a questionnaire to explore the
interest in an industrial display to helm. the last weekend in
August.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted.
:/� la's,•7,;��___
Andrea Cla.rc'y
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Commons Advisory Board Minutes December 1, 1978
voting members present: Brown, Ciferri, Meyer, Niederkorn, Osborn, Rothschild,
Taylor, Underwood
others: Clardy
In the interim since the last meeting, Clardy polled the Board b
g, y p by phone to
obtain approval by a quorum of two permits which were then issued. The Ithaca Manage-
mint Club has been granted permission to sell live wreaths to benefit the YMCA
Building Fund on the central pavillion on December 2, 9 and 16. Clardy cleared the
request with Alan Buchsberg of Plantation since the sale may compete with his
business. Also approved was a permit application for the sale of tickets to the
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Concert scheduled for December 12.
• Clardy requested guidance from the Board on two unusual applications. One
is from Kay Lee, owner of Top of the Ladder, a Commons business, for permission to
have the Lee's son walk around the Commons periodically weating a sandwich board
advertising the store's "Little Drummer" theme for the season. After some discussion,
Brown made and Niederkorn seconded a motion that the application be granted. The j
motion passed unanimously.
Joyces Schomberg has asked permission to present readings of poetry on the
Commons. The poetry she would like to share is traditional and she has some
background in poetry readings and workshops with senior citizens and school
children. She has.asked to play a tape of her own readings while miming the
poems. Niederkorn made a motion, seconded by Meyer, that permission be granted
on a weekday. The motion passed.
Meyer reported to the Board that the budget constraints •on the city this
year are so extreme that the Commons Advisory Bud 'et may be in
y y g y jeapordy. She
suggested that we explore the ways in which Common Council can be informed of the
work that the Board and the Coordinator do so that our budget will receive appropriate
priority. - (PLEASE SEE NOTE AT END OF MINUTES) Taylor and Niederkorn and Clardy
agreed to explore strategies and take some action piior to the Council meeting
this Wednesday at which preliminary cuts in the budget are expected.
Joseph Casanitti appeared before the Board to regqest permission to establish
a hot dog cart on the Commons. Mr. Casanitti presented photographs and printed
materials describing the cart in detail and also a letter from the Tompkins
County Health Department specif*ing the terms for approval of such a cart. Mr.
Casanitti emphasized his desire to set up a reputable, permanent business which
would operate at one specified site on the Commons at established hours, weather
permitting.
The Board explained that X such a permit cannot be granted under current
regulations but expressed interest in the possibility of proposing an alternative
to the current regulations to Common Council. Niederkorn stated that he will convene
the carts and mobile vendors committee ofd the Board so that a policy may be
generated. Mr. Casanitti was thanked fork his presentation and told the Board
will initiate the process of considering his request and report to him on its
progress. Mr. Casanitti may be reached by telephone at:273-1999.
Clardy reported that the Holiday Music program is developing nicely and
that she hopes to distribute printed programs, designed as a public service by
Beverly Rosen through the Cornell Civitas Program, this coming weekend. She
will distribute programs to Commons merchants and to churches whose choirs are
involved in the program. They will also be displayed on the Ithaca Transit buses.
One extra professional groups was scheduled IR due to a misunderstanding with the
Musicians' Union. She offered to recruit private dollars to pay the $57 entailed
if the Board felt it could not allocate further monies to the program but requested
that such an allocation be considered. The Board decided that $75 now in a trust
fund to the Commons and reportedly in some jeapordy of being absorbed into the
general City budget by used for the Holiday Music Program, along with $75 from the
working budget. Niederkorn offered to ask Bob Cutia to formally request both the
• transfer and the allocation which will then be confirmed directly,with Mr. Dailey.
The meeting adjourned, followed by an informal caucus of strategies for
demonstrating to C ouncil both the critical nature of the Board's role and the
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need for a profesdtonal Coordinator to implement the policies of the Board and
initiate new projects.
Respectfully submitted,
9414140■—.—
Andrea Clardy
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Commons Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Dec. 15, 1978
voting members present: Brown, Osborn, Rothschild, Taylor,Underwood
others: Clardy, Mayor Ed Conley, Bob Cutia
Discussion of concerns about the Green Street Parking Ramp led to the passage
of three resolutions by the Board which appear, as part of these minutes, on a
separate,enclosed sheet. Mayor Conley agreed to draw the resolutions to the
attention of the Board of Public Works. Clardy was asked to share them in advance
with Mr. Dingman.
Mayor Conley asked the Board's reaction to complaints and concerns voiced
by merchants about the current level of lighting on the Commons. It is feared
that relative darkness may be a deterrant to shoppers. The Board made no state-
ment of opinion on the matter, although the possibility of adding lights which
would highlight architechtural features of interest was mentioned. The Mayor
also advised the Board that the sign ordinance will be introduced after City
reserve funds are absorbed on the first of January. He offered to invite a
member of the Planning Department to comment on the ordinance.
Clardy and Rothschild presented the report of the Cart Committee. A copy
of the letter drafted to Commons area feod retailers is attached. Clardy reported
that plans are developing for a fair weather concert series in the spring and
aummer. The Community School of Music and Art will sponsor the first ten weekly
concerts, with their building serving as a rain site.
Clardy expressed concern about the Winter Wonders Weekend tentatively scheduled
for the last weekedd in January. Only three retailers of winter sports equipment
have made a definite commitment to appear in response to Clardy's questionnaire.
That questionnaire stipulated that five merchants would have to be involved to
give the event appropriate prominence. Among them merchants opposed to the event
is one on the Commons itself and the Board was asked its response to the idea of
conducting event protested as unfair competition y a Commons merchant. Clardy
reported that the DIBA, when asked the same question, felt the merchant involved
could be ignored since the shop, Ithaca Outdoor Store, is not a member of the DIBA
and the event might serve as an incentive to join. Taylor suggested that a single
event did not constitute ongoing competition and he was comfortable with the project.
That view was supported by other members of the Board. Claddy asked the Board
for permission to decide independently on the basis of repponses in the coming days
whether to hold the Jima event, however small, or wehher to delay introduction of
the idea until next year when more extensive support would be gained by planning
further in advance. The Board agreed to allow her the decision.
John Meiggs from the Planning Department explained the graphics project to the
Board. It considts of three parts: improving regularory street signs, a system
of tourist and landmark orientation and city administration graphics. The first,
of primary concern to this Board, is designed to reduce clutter and now waits for
funding. It was not clear whether specific information of howl to park, where, when
and how to get in and out of the ramps was included in the project and Meiggs was
asked to remind Planning and the DPW that those specifie signs are or primary importance
to this Board. The Board asked whether independent of the signage project, the
specific parting signs could be created immediately. Inquiries were also made about
the"no turn on red" signs around the Commons.
Bob Cutia stressed the importance of having the DIBA contribute its portion of
the Coordinator's salary prior to the end of the calendar year. Clardy will remind
Rich Goldman and will verify that a bill has been sent to the DIBA.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Prior to adjournment,
Taylor agreed to attend the first meeting of the new year to chair the selection of
a new chair prior to his departure from the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea Clardy Clardy