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Home My WebLink About1975-02-11 Council minutes1IHUTES OF A REGULAR COU11CIL MEET IIdG - FEBRUARY 11, 1975 , 7:30-P. [I, The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the lith day of February, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser. Absent: none. Mayor Czarnecki presiding. The Mayrnot be that KXIC Radio Station recorded the meeting, portions broadcast later are at the discretion of the radio station and in no way controlled by the City or the Council. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen that the minutes read thus far constitute a full reading _of_the minutes for January 28, 1975 Regular Council meeting and that Council approve them subject to correction. Motion carried. Mayor Czarnecki gave a brief rundown of previous action on the Marijuana Ordinance.Those appearing for ,discussion .were: Daniel Power, 295 Bon Aire; Brad Rick, 15 N. Johnson; Max Metcalf; Lutheran Clergyman; Rod Miller, 64 Hilltop Trailer Court; Debra - Cagan, 1030 E. Court; Steven Ecklund, 504 S. Van Buren; Jim Swaim, 2109 H St.; James'Spratt, 3104 Maplewood Lane and the Director of Public Safety, Dave Epstein. City Attorney Hayek - explained the Council's legal authority. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen that the letters from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wise, 504 S. Lucas and Steven Freedkin, 220 N. Dubuque be received and filed Motion carried. Council discussed endorsement of decriminalization of marijuana to send to the State Legislature and decided on formal action at the next meeting. Debra Cagan appeared concerning poorly lit intersections on Madison Street, and asked for interim action until the question of Madison Street is resolved. Director of Public Works, Dick Plastino advised he would investigate. It was moved by Davidsen and secondedbyNeuhauser that the minutes of the Iiousing Commission meeting of 1/15/75 and 1/22/75 be received and filed. Motion carried. "Mayor Czarnecki announced that this was the time set for the Public Hearing to Rezone the South Iialf of Block 83 of the original Town from C2 to CB. Director of Community Development, Dennis Kraft gave a short arkinrton the facilityrandnpartcofethegproposed property for the City's parking Mall. There being no others present to speak the Mayor declared the hearing closed. , Page 2 Council Minutes February 11, 1975 Mayor Czarnecki announced this was the time set for the Public Hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for the _--__Muscatine Avenue Improvement Project.- Public Works Director, Dick Plastino presented five options for Council's consideration. Several interested citizens appearing included: Dick Grenko, 30 Bedford Court; Dan McConnell, 14 Bedford Court; Darleen Gibson, 1323 Esther, who presented questionaires sent to Robert Lucas. School parents; Brad Meyers, 1401 Rochester; Bob Dewitt, 11 Bedford Court; Rhoda Rhodes, 19 Durham Court;-James-Spratt, 3104 Maplewood Lane; Lewis Stegink „ 2 Bedford Court; Ken Haldeman, 720 Second'Avenue; -Diary Rae Reece, 3000 Muscatine Avenue; Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield -Road; -and Caroline Embree, 741 Dearborn. Council discussed pedestrian safety, traffic speed control, funding for the project. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt the Resolution of Necessity._ It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by deProsse that the Resolution be amended to include consideration for traffic safety. Motion carried. The roll call vote on the first motion was taken, Brandt, Davidsen, deProsse and Neuhauser voting 'aye', Czarnecki voting 'no'. Motion carried 4/1. After declaring the Public Hearing closed, the 'Mayor 'advised that at the next Tuesday informal meeting, Council would determine the scope of the project and funding. The Mayor announced that this was the, time set for the Public Hearing on recommendations for `the -Disposition of -Funds - from the Iiousing and Community Development Act of 1974. The tentative list of projects and programsfor funding in the first year of Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 was presented. Brad Meyers, 1401 Rochester, appeared requesting a trail for the handicapped in the Hickory Hill Park. Tom`Feldbush, 22 Mt. Vernon Drive, appeared concerning funding for the North- east Park. Elizabeth Foxley, 730 E. Burlington, appeared con- cerning inclusion of inventory of historical, sites for the Comprehensive Plan'. Mike Jacobs, 2524 Bartelt Road, outlined the activities of the daycare center. He advised of a possible donation of a building site by the Lutheran Church. Ira Bolnick, Steering Committee member, supported funding. The general concensus of the Council was to not fund the Mark IV Neighborhood Center the first year. Jeanie Williams appeared concerning the Human Needs Planner. Mrs. James Cooper presented a petition for a swimming pool. Carol Spaziani appeared concerning the Referral:_ Service. Robert Welsh, United Way Information and 2526 Mayfield Road, appeared concerning several items. Thea Sando, 1310 Oakcrest, asked for further discussion with Mark IV representatives Henry Fox, 1109 Tower Court, presented several concerns. Page 3 Council --Minutes February 11, 1975 Concerning the Senior Citizens Center in Close Mansion, it was the concensus of the Council -to fund only equipment.: Council discussed acquisition of the Post Office. The Mayor advised of further discussion on Thursday, at 7:00 P.M. and declared the public hearing closed. Councilwoman deProsse announced a report next Tuesday by the Ralston Creek Advisory Group. The Mayor asked that the Staff meet concerning traffic problems on Court Street with citizens in the area. He announced a budget meeting at 1:00 PM on Wednesday and at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday night, an A95 review on the Housing tomorrow, and a meeting on -February 20th at 7:30 PM at the Recreation Center to establish an IowaCityArts Council. He also commented on the East Central Iowa Regional Planning Commission meeting to discuss how to set up Manpower Adv. Board. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Accepting the Work on the Furnishing of Equip- ment for the 1974 Burlington Street Traffic Signal Program - Division II by H. B. Allen, Inc. of Des Moines. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser, that the letter from Della Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Avenue, regarding Housing and Community Development Act funding be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the Resolution Approving Cigarette Permit for Jose Taco, 517 South Riverside Drive. Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. ,Motion carried. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser to adjourn the meeting, 11:55 P.M. Motion carried. a _ City C1erY. Mayo - u w.w vi r;ri �-i%Luu FEBRUAR' . .. _ '2 { Towa City City Coun h:day of__February, 19.75 a1 the Civic Center Present Brendt,,,Czarne 3t wastmoved`by deP osse and;, the minutescreadsthus farconstitu minutes: forJanuary. 28,}1975 Regul ;.Council approvetlem:subject:to.:cc r_ y Mayor czarneck' ga a a=brief; %th Mari'uancl'-=Ordinsnce� . mhc�c�-,an m'-'from=C2 ::gav a s - t.—F uw t, spear) leering closed =M t _ '2 { • Ft 2 IeProsse-c- st_year Jean ,go Carole I S. cels. r - L'_i_Y: _ The.Iowa Citv:f ;Mayor Czarm s Mayor Czarnecki )rdinance i'at`:.ttie :af expires on December 1;.`1975 It was.'moved;by; _seconded by Davidsen to 'approve the;appointme"r -carried ' 7 cting ;City Manager: -Dennis Kraft- reported°< CnsntZ-41rant,.from'C'.E T 2i: for °.two,positions',;:-a ;ment Plant=Operator anis an 1�ssstant4.Mechanic :noted Council's appreciation to- the County Lt was moved 1) Dav risen and seconded,by= •' rules 'be suspended, and tfie thin] rcndiny, oE;bf.L_H Rezone Governor, Lucas and Dodge`fromiR3Ar.to R "nc.I brnc it3--'LotS, l ri -, -a - n :RjA-_. zonE ,all: DOLVIA"" - 'TI3ia:hdttgjak h �_t hauser voted :aye'. It wasmovedbyB 'Czarnecki,.. -D -Motion carri Brandt; Czarneckiv( It was movedb the rules,;- besuspen, L-+ r by Davi sen,,,and -seconded by :den.; i' --jt, .was_ moved ' McDonald, 828, Gram ie letteri from;Mrs Robert''A received and filed and repot garding parking be " �rried Brandt and seconded by AiePro !.it -,was moved by President,'; etter,from William M''FShanhouse, Vice regarv.,, rative Services', universityyof Iowa, Area Plan intheUrban Renewal ents andamenitiics J +4 Y Motiion ndfiled:= '••:, . 4 f T' ' 6 X2 -iia♦ e1i.r j`.yy S,S'' iq'� Iioward_Gilroy appeared requesting relighting the s' lights on Linn between, Market'"andBloomington The expi liyhting program explained z ,was -1j Juanita Vetter appeared voi ing concern over the-ei situation,_and offered-several: suggestions for Council!`. z" consideration v Mayor Czarnecki declared a 10 minute recess.' Aftei reconvening t heII meetings It eMayorzcommented that Counci iZiI members had?'deciried not`to discuss the Community--'-DeveloF and* Housing=Act programs Mr .Kraft_=advised'that the_St _ reaction would be:ready by;.Fri day Mr Brandt p=esentec list of program'choices.and explaine3 hi.s reasoning Tt was moved -by Brandt and'seconded by deProsse to`' it r _I the-meeting-:"at 1,0:30 P'M" t9otion carried 77 City ,Clerk Mayor , _ u y i 1 _ 1 - f c "Yl t- - x y y if-S�+I wsYIv?r+1!'-}5 I FEB 1975 _ "1.00 P•M. -_ t� The Iowa City City Councilmet in ti of February,,- 1975 in the C =on the;,lOth;day'. :Councilmembers,prese at the'Civic Center deProsse..lieuhauser Czarneoki.,Davidsen. , KrafPuc Staff _members present._ Berlin, Ma orrS Wollmershauser, Taylor, Plastirio Y >'The;Mayor announced diecussionFinanc! ically on operating expenditures -of th ` pugh noted Ghat there"werebutn ebwou & that=couldrbeVeliminated;, of the t a4i"nn=the =expans-ion or reduction; _ __. :� r.lbrary.s i sport;: Urban>:Renewa •nt Act money 'Th' 3ad'Bridge_was 'exp c Plastino._;a resu Manor rioted that 2� ie: revenue snar�.•y Counci': for Audio Visual renueste3ted tha' {-user,;study `,It was_ sugg,t tfied'as an element of°thefSCompreh giscussed3. expansion of theRecreat `would .notaffect A. scpsse r-rees---3.n -revenue sharing - an ---he-thougl al -I 011- -They agre Bob': Donnelly', ovei(i concerningiztran I sport a--, tion and �ex�lai general:,.Counci.-Lconcensus,,i of d- un ar that --arc itect �tozrwork'mitfi"_I.the' co"` _person �sfi�o.uld,:berin.t is -group. esummarizing items -,to'i� remove tion,.was��the Cos peri