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Home My WebLink About1975-03-25 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 25, 1975 7:30 P. M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 25th day of March, 1974 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 Mayor noted the meeting was being recorded by KXIC Radio Station, and that portions to be broadcast later -were 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 Neuhauser that the minutes read thus far constitue a full reading of the - minutes for March 11, 1975 Regular Council Meeting and that Council approve them subject to correction. Motion carried. Mayor Czarnecki proclaimed the week of March 21st thru -- March 28th as Recreation for Special Populations Week. The Mayor called attention to the letter he had received concerning West High's Debate Team winning the State Champion- ship in 1975, the second year in a row; at the Iowa High School - Speech Association contest, and commended the participants on their achievement. He also reminded everyone of the March 26th Charity Basketball Game sponsored by the Iowa School of Social Work 'Student Association,proceeds to be used for underprivileged children summer recreation program. Ken Dueker, 3317 Shamrock Drive, appearedsuggestingan alternative one-way Clinton/Dubuque traffic pattern for downtoom Iowa City. As it did not affect Washington Street, it was suggested that the City Manager look at the suggestion to see if it has merit. Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road appeared with three suggestions t concerning a rial run for proposed traffic pattern changes, prohibiting double parking in a lane of traffic and prohibiting thru traffic on alleys. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse that the minutes of the meetings of Housing Commission, 3/5/75, Planning and Zoning Commission, 3/13/75 and Human Relations Commission, 3/17/75 be received and filed. Motion carried. Page 2 Council Minutes March 25, 1975 - It was moved by Brandt and seconded by-Neuhauser that concerning the recommendation from the Human Relations Commission for proposed change in Human Relations Ordinance, the City_ -Attorney draft an amendment to the -Human Relations Ordinance for Council review using the phrase, 'a board of two or more members.' Motion carried. Mayor Czarnecki noted receipt of the Crisis Center Annual Report. He presented a letter from Russell Train from the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C.',_concerning '208 Planning' for Water Resources areawide planning. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Brandt to refer the correspondence to the Regional Planning Commission for appropriate action, and that the Public Works Director be involved in any further procedure.- Motion carried. Mayor Czarnecki also noted receipt of a letter from Governor Robert Ray concerning Council input in designation of Health Service Areas required by the National Health Planning and Resource Development Act of 1974. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deuhauser that the letter be received and filed and referred to the Hoover Health Council, the Visiting Nurses Association and the Johnson County Social Services. Motion carried. The Mayor noted that Council would receive a copy of the San Diego Campaign Finance Law, and asked that it be scheduled for informal discussion. He also noted receipt of correspondence from the City Attorney relative totheletter received from Bill Sueppel concerning municipalities intervention in Iowa Illinois Gas & Electric rate determinations. Mayor Czarnecki reported that afterdiscussions with University. personnel, a format was being presented to use in lieu of monthly or quarterly meetings between the two agencies. They suggested that both Council and University representatives suggest mutual items fordiscussionat staff level, then after staff report, come up with items for group informal discussion. There was general Council concurrence. The Mayor also reported that the Iowa City Arts Council met, accepted ideas and suggestions, and formulated several plans. The City Spirit Grant Application, one of the Bicentennial grants available„has a deadline of April 15th, and the City would be matching a $25;000 grant. He noted that the City was contemplating integration of Arts concern in the plannin process or' recreation and parks activities,_ and receipt of the grant would assist the Arts Council in getting going. ' Page 3 Council Minutes March 25, 1975 Mayor Czarnecki announced the International Students Fair on April 5th at the Sycamore Mall, and pointed out some problems they were having. He also described some of the activities scheduled for the Fair. The Mayor questioned the status of the appraisal for the old post office. Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft noted that the Finance Department was proceeding with the appraisal arrangements. Councilwoman Neuhauser suggested consideration of a re- quirement that houses display housenumbers, and the City Attorney was asked to review tae suggestion. There was -- unanimous support from the Council. Councilwoman deProsse pointed out a violation of the Sign Ordinance, an animated sign for Hilltop. Mr. Kraft stated that several violations are in litigation. The schedule for informal meeting was discussed, the Council concurring in changing the hours from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Mondays and Thursdays. Councilwoman Davidsen reported on a decision made at thy Transit Advisory Committee meeting of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission that each jurisdiction write a letter supporting Congressman Mezvinsky's technical amendment to the UMTA bill. -Council discussed the two approaches, through the House and through the Senate, and decided to -do further checking on the process to use. Councilwoman Davidsen also reported on the SEATS application for a Department of Transportation grant, and asked for comments on the proposal. Council concurred that the City Manager should review the proposal and report on it. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance on the Amended Final Planned Area Development Plan of Lot 24 MacBride Addition, Part 1 be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. Mr. .Norman Bailey appeared requesting more than one reading of the Ordinance. -Council advised it could comply at the next meeting with his request. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser tiiat the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance to Rezone the East 40 feet of Lot 3 in Block 44 located ,south -of Iowa Avenue, the Civic Center Parking lot,be given by title only. -Upon roll call Davidsen,`_ deProsse,-Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by tLtl.e only. Page 4 Council Minutes March 25, 1975 It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Pinecrest Addition, a replat of Lot 14 Weebers First Additioa, submitted by Schintler Brothers Construction Company. Upon roll call deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'aye'. Motion carried. - It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the Resolution_ Amending Salaries and Compensations for Classified' Personnel by establishing a new salary range: Deputy, the range' of salary having a- minimum -of $1245 and a midpoint of $1585 and a maximum of $1925, affecting positions:of City Engineer and Assistant Director of Community Development. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Acting Personnel Director, Kevin Burt explained the change. - Concerning the Resolution Authroizing the City Manager to Execute Leases and Notices of Rent Adjustment for the Leased Housing Program, Mayor Czarnecki presented his reasons for his -proposed 'no' vote. After Council discussion, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Brandtvoted'aye', Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser voted 'no'. Motion did not carry, 1/4. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuahuser-to authorize the Mayor to Sign a letter to certify to the Iowa State Highway Commission that the Park Road Bridge Resurfacing Project is in the public interest and will minimize adverse environmental effects. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt the following resolutions: Resolution Refunding Cigarette Permit for S.S. Kresge, 121 E. Washington Resolution Approving Class C Beer & Liquor Licesne Appli- cation for BPO Elks, 600 FosterRoad Resolution Approving Class C Beer & Liquor Sunday Sales application for BPO Elks, 600 Foster Road Resolution Refunding Cigarette Permit for Big 10 D-X, 513 S. Riverside Drive Resolution Approving Class C Beer &Liquor Permit for Towncrest Inn, 1011 Arthur Resolution Approving Class C Beer & Liquor Sunday Sales Application for Towarest Inn, 1011 Arthur Resolution Refunding Cigarette Permit for Gerald Showman dba/Pecina's, 615 Iowa Avenue. Page 5 Council Minutes March 25, 1975 Resolution Refunding Class C Beer Permit for Gerald Showman dba/Pecina's, 615 Iowa Ave. Resolution Approving Cigarette Pereiit for'Hardee's, 1826 Lower ifuscatine Ave. Resolution Approving Class C Liquor License Application for Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant, 713 S. Riverside Dr. Resolution Approving Class C Liquor Sunday Sales Appli- cation for Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant, 713 S. River- - _ side Drive. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt voted 'aye' Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by iJeuhauser to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. City Clerk May / Of recent Court .decisions which invalidated our _existing ,. Ordinance, and asked that it-be'added to the, genda next week ,s taken by strative cil.of all he `City . reree .mad a i ,, =A I A, -V the,Resolution Abating the Tax Levy and the Collec Taxeslon the 1971: General Obligation Water.Bonds ;'' ....i t". n--4A�.e„ TQc„fian car_ Rrandt voted 'ave'. Mot enc. =s;mouon uLion:,Aurnorizi Iowa City Housi e`adopted d 'aye', Czarne _ Page. 5.Council,Minutes March 11, 1975," It was moved by Neuhauser and.seconded by',Biandt'.to adopt: the Resolution Approving Class II Beer Permit-S._day - Sales "Application, for Taco Grande.;`Upon +;roll'ca1l.IIrandt, Davidsen,`Neuhauser"voted ',aye,', Czarnecki and`deprosse.' absent. Motion-carried. It was moved by Neuhauser and.seconded by Brandt :to adopt"the-Resolution Approving Class:C Liquor Application -for Magoo1s,-206 N. Linn- Upon roll call Davidsen,;_Neuhauser, Brandt voted'aye', Czarnecki.and'deProsse absent: ,Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to approve the disbursements in_the am ount:of '$1j'022;386.47 subject tor:auditt Motion carried.' It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by'-Brandt-to adjourn the meeting—.-Motion-carried. carried. 9:05-P.M. City.Clerk Mayor = ofe way, `.with=the clockwise pattern, elim. elimination.of brick, except:for-spec. work,.be started -.so as,.,to.-be"finished',; season;�and%that a_timetable be preps: at-Clinton/Washington. .'stated that.of the us and bicycle; that Tom V1�iym�in ®£ Lho nented 'that Mr.'' Plasi Council` DiscuE March 24, 197° ollowing actions-'� ed 'at Board- and Cc lord`. 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