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Home My WebLink About1975-04-01 Council minutesThe Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 1st day of April, 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 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. Ic was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser that the minutes read thus far constitute a full,- reading of the minutes for Marcie 18, 1975 Regular Council Meeting, and that Council approve them subject to correction. Motion carried. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen that the minutes of the meetings of Park and Recreation Comm., 3/19/75; Riverfront Comm., 3/20/75 and Library Board, 2/27/75 be received and filed. motion carried. Chairwoman Fox was present to answer questions about Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Councilwoman Neuhauser re- quested that the Mayor urge a representative oftheRiverfront Commission attend Council meetings when their minutes are on the agenda. Mayor Czarnecki announced two vacancies on the Housing Comm. for three year terms beginning on May est, and two vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission for 5 year terns beginning on May 1st. He advised he would be asking for a description of duties from each Board and Commission. The Mayor commented that -the deadline for the Iowa City Arts Council City Spirit Grant was April 15th, and he had explained this to Parks and Recreation Chairperson Fox, so it could be discussed at the Parks and Recreation meeting of April 9th. He also noted that Council should discuss the vacancy on the Johnson Co. Regional Planning Comm., due to the Madsen term expiring. Council decided to discuss this at the April 14th mtg. City Manager Neal Berlin advised that there would be an agenda for the Monday and Tuesday National Training and Development Service sessions. Mayor Czarnecki announced the Saturday, April 5th meeting with the Iowa Legislators at the Library, with discussion of bills of interest to the City. He also announced that the Council had a conflict .rith the April 8th Iowa League of Municipalities meeting, so no one from Council would be attending._ Concerning the memo on rnosqutto spraying, Council decided that Lyle Fisher could come rind talk to the Council about this. I Page 2 Council Minutes • April 1, 1975 In answer to the question if the Staff would be attending the Soil Conservation Commission meeting on Friday,. the City Manager advised that they were planning to attend.- Councilwoman deProsse announced the April 9th meeting of the Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee in the Conference Room. After discussion, it was decided to send the Soil Conservation Commission meeting memo to Roxanne Haldeman, so that someone from Ralston Creek Coordinating Committee could attend also. Councilwoman Davidsen announced that the Rules Committee was planning to meet to discuss bylaws for Boards and Commissions. Councilwoman Davidsen also requested that a review of the -Recycling Project be scheduled for informal discussion and noted receipt of the memo updating the status of the project. Mayor Czarnecki called attention to the International Fair on Saturday, April 5th at the Mall, announcing the three one-hour stage shows put on by the international students at the University, displaying music and dances from various countries and cultures. He noted that, official representatives of some of the consulates would be coming to Iowa.City for the day and thanked the City Manager for the City's cooperation in supplying • the tables and chairs. City Attorney John Hayek reported on the memo from Director of Public Works to the City Manager concerning a title objection in connection with escrow not deposited for sidewalk and an east -west street (Virginia Avenue) off Prairie du Chien Road adjacent to Lot 2, Giblin's Third Addition, property owned by Jack Klaus. He asked that the Mayor be authorized to execute a release from the contract, noting that a future street could be put in and assessed in the normal way. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to authorize execution of the release by the Mayor. Motion carried. The City Attorney also discussed his memo presented to the Council on Council Election Districts and Implementation of the City Charter. lie advised that the map filed by the Charter Committee did not have any official status with respect to Council Districts. He _explained the process necessary for Council to establish the three districts. After discussion, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the City Attorney and the City Manager be instructed to divide the City into three equal districts and come back to Council with recommendations. The observation was made that it could be tried first with using 25 precincts and if this was not feasible, alternatives could be tried. Director of Community Development Dennis graft explained the population shifts in the present • precincts. The vote was taken on the motion, all voting 'aye'. -Motion carried. • Page 3 Council Minutes April 1, 1975 It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen that the rules be suspended and the third reading of the Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code by Repealing Section 7.02.5 and Substituting a New Section on Indecent Exposure be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser voted 'aye'. Motion carried and third reading given by title only. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandtvoted'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser that the rules be suspended and the second and third readings of the Ordinance Amending Final Planned Area Development Plan of Lot 24, MacBride Addition, Part 1, requested by E. Norman Bailey be given by title only. Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried and second and third readings given by title only. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by-Brandt-to adopt the Resolution Accepting Preliminary Plat-MacBride Addition, Part 1, Large Scale Residential Develop- ment. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Accepting - Final Plat - MacBride Addition, Part 1, Large Scale Residential Development. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser that the - rules be suspended and the second reading of the Ordinance to Rezone the East 40 feet of Lot 3 in Block 44 from R3B to CB, located south of Iowa Ave. in Civic Center Parking Lot, be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance Amending the Definition of Conciliation Board with Human Relations Commission Ordinance No. 2593 be given by title only. Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Oakwoods Addition, Part 7, located west of Helen Lemme School and North of Washington Street. Upon roll call deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'Aye' . hiot-i.on ciir. r.i.ed Page 4 Council Minutes • April 1, 1975 It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser that the application from Gordon Russell for construction on Highway Right-of-way to the Iowa State Highway Commission be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Approving Contract Amendment for the Urban Renewal Demolition and Site Clearance Contract No. 4, authorizing demolition of parcel 93/3 and 92/8. Upon roll call Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded -by-deProsse -to-adopt_ the Resolution Establishing a Four Ton Load Limit on Rohret Road and Mormon Trek until the Director of Public Works makes a determination that the load limits are no longer re- quired, but for a period of not to exceed 60 days. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adopt theResolution Prohibiting Parking on the 11orth Side of Kimball Ave. from Prairie du Chien to a point 50feetwest. Upon • roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen; deProsse,; Neuhauser, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the Resolution Allowing Parking on the North Side of Page Street from Dodge to Webster to allow parking for the park. Upon roll call Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki voted aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the following resolutions: Resolution Refunding Cigarette Permit for Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 901 Hollywood Blvd. Resolution Refunding Beer Permit for Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., 901 Hollywood Blvd. Resolution Approving Class C Beer & Liquor License Application for Marquette Club, Knights of Columbus Bldg., 328 Washington Resolution Approving Class B Beer Permit Application for Yesterday's Hero, 1200 South Gilbert Court Resolution Approvin� Class B Beer Permit Application, Sunday Sales for Yesterday s Hero, 1200 South Gilbert Court. Upon roll call deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'aye'. Motion carried. • • Page 5 Council Minutes April 1, 1975 _ It was approve the moved by Brandt disbursements in and seconded by Neuhauser to the amount of $575,953.11 subject to audit. Motion carried. It was adjourn the moved by Brandt meeting. Motion and seconded by Davidsen to carried (8:45 P.M.) City Clerk _ _MMayo - --- a s - MIPlUTES OFA REGULAR COUNCILMEETIt, MAP,CH 18 1975.E . 7:30 P, M. City. City Coucil met 'in regula The Iowa n 18th .day of- March;'_ 1975 at, 7c_30 P.M.:' in'' the C< at --the Civic Center. -Present. Brandt, Czarnecki,.Davidsen; d4 Absent: none. Mayor. Czarnecki'presidi.ng --:Th meeting was'being'recorded by_KXIC Radio Stat: portions to be broadcast later.wereat the,.di, radio.station.and in no way controlled by„the: council. It was -moved by deProsse and seconded: -by'' the=minutes-read;_thus•far constitute-a.full' r minutes for-March`4,=::19.75 Regular Council_=Mee - Council approve -them subject to correction. Mayor Czarnecki proclaimed the -week of M March 22nd ,as City High Week-. It was_moved:by Neuhauser and seconded Y the minutes of the meetings;of.Aiiport.C.0 River front` Commission, 3/6/75 be received anc • carried. --MayorCzarnecki announced that"this was:; the public hearing on the_amended:Final Planr ".' ment-Plan°of,Lot'24 of MacBride Addition,dPai Bailey- City Attorney Hayek advise E. Norman: n�nn1-;na the'developer,� who .was present. requested by,, kat"his office Therebeing, closed. Lime J_ JJRN topics' -.'for dis cussion. 18'-:';1 nsil Hc. rds' Counci]man Brandt asked the City Attorney for;;a,r Attorney General's ruling concerning;purchasir Ther7ayor asked if all Regional Planning Evaluat Z.......,,a ,., anA nnnnnnced the ems for -info treet'along agenda. He `.training r_- Service. .tee of himself Friday.' :ting on `'; Minutes 8 ;`1975; ' -, L11Q 1.. -L11C-1CLLCL- YllJlll 1.1L. alio 1•u..J. \.uua act Bon -Aire Mobile HomeLodge',regarding bus serv3 received and filed..`Motion.carried.' '...It -.was -moved ;by Brandt'and seconded'by Net the letter from"Johnson-Couhty.;' Board- of[Supervi ed theuse -Program;-r e!: Neighbor- euhauser berger,;- ce be :fled>and;referred 1. j Motion'' carried ;ed '.that theminima bE Upon roll call`,Davidsen deProsse, Neuhaus rmit';Applce Gilbert`St'` Brandt, Czai r- n` Motion ' that 6'. -between the. March;26th at -- 4: , . _. INFORMAL~DISCUSSION MARCH; 26, 1975 1:00`:P.M. :The Iowa G.ty_City;Councii met `in informal session; th-members of Boards and, Commis sion s on>'the'2"6th day March; _1975 at -,4: 00 'P.M in 3a conference3 room --at highlander C8uncilmembers'present: Czarnecki, ; ?rosse,.Davidsen„ Neuhauser,>Brandt .:Absent ;None present: 'Berlin, Hayek, Stolfus; Neppl'.' nber2membe=s s of= Boards and .Commissions - .Present: Airport: No ,one present.,= Civil'.Service: Mark Thompson., Housing: `.F redine`'.Branson. Human Relations: 'Bua,Means. - Library::-Nivian Buchan _ ::Parks&'Recreation: Sara.`Fox.-I. Planning &,Zoning:_ Don=Madsen. River£ront .,-Sam Fahr , - Steering-Committee:-Ira.Bolnick. - - ibers of =ahe 'press :present: Justis; Rohner, ,Sergent, loy. Mayor Czarnecki,presiding. The Mayor explained the new format for conducting meeting:_ -An :;agenda of ,suggested items for discussion , been presented. He _commented on'suggestions-concerning tings between Councii-and'Boards=and Commissions, ing that:the Councilwas`participat-ing._morc:of,ten, t -:all Chairpersons receive "ahe; Pending;_CouncilkItems hat ahe_ uniformity ;_of 'minutes, and 'the'_starring, of . nests,to'the�Council;had helped. The relationship between, the, Staff and'Council was; - _,. cussed---The..concensus was ;that ,the Boards and"'-Com- sions did;`not.approve'the 'idea.that one'Councilmember their`representative. The City .Manager,;Nea1 Berlin, uested that if :°a Board or. Commission find they are _ in agreement; with�Staff,;- _tozcom'e to ,;;him to_.work out any _ nes': -Chairpersons asked 'that there be more careful Y _ ._ - . eduling of ".informal -meetings; so ; that Boards =and Com , Sion reports can be ;discussed at:"the same time:, The definition of the role`. of Boards and Commissions that whey were `an arm of.,the Council, .to study issues to _advise The`City'Manager"commented;that he ught their major-fun,tion-was-:f or:; input=:from'`ctizens- a_Department. City --Manager,; Berl in. was commended on"• ;process he is, in the hiring.of consultants,;`which- Ludes the-input+;"r,f Boards' --and Commissions The $10; 000 funding -in the,. budget for Boards and riissions was discussed,"also'.setting.of priorities, i Y• Page -3 CouncilDiscussion' March =27 '1975. _ a appropriate 'to-use assessed value as the.ratio, _ to use ,for all services?,',,that you-could-:.use-•the ratio_' in 'populations which would possibly;be a percentage point ` less.;- The ;sewer-:rate was discussed, ,t he change,contem-; plated was mentioned. Meetingiiadjourned,,'4 35 P}M .. _ zz- • oz i .l 1 f C -3 refuture sions j.''; pr .' of '.the ogram_for s'Will `be sues t was-movea py;cteYrosse>.an �urn.to-executive;.session` s