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Home My WebLink About1975-09-23 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES OF COUNCIL SEPTEMBER23, 1975 7:30 P, M. The fora Ci`y (ity -Council met in Regular session on the 23rd'day of September, .1.975 at 7:30 P in the Council - `Chambers at -the Civic Center. Present: `'Brandt` Czarnecki Davidson, deProsse. Absent:-Neubauser. Mayor Czarnecki presiding. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen that the minutes-read—thus tar constitute:full reading of the minutes of the September 9, 1.975 Regular Council meeting, and that Council approve them subject to correction. "I-lotion carried unanimously. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by deProsse that the minutes of the meetings of Rivcrfront- Commission,_ 8/28/75• 11570 P.lannin2 and Zonings 9/IL/75 and Design Revi:ew`Corrmissi.on, fj 9/10--and .9/17/75-be received and filed. Motion carried',37� unanimously .. Mayor Czarnecki stated that at the weekly meeting with _Old Capitol Associates on Tuesday afternoon the recommendation of approval. by the Design Rcview Committee for the 'revised Plaza Centre I dos i n artd Cor }Iawke e Statc' Bank "Design were discussed. 1'wo pirocedures for Council approra i:ere c>s/327 - cussed', 1 to hold ol'f submission to Council of "particular projects until the Staff; can clarify questions which are raised; and 2) .incremental step by step approvals`. City -Attorney Flayek indicated his concern- on-any;.pieccmeal -'approval :of Old Capitol's plan for Plaza I or any other building, adding his reservations about any formal action by the Council, motion or 'resolution, ,,before -plans as called for under the Urban Renewal contract havebeenreviewed in all: - their aspects by the Council and the Staff. Mayor_ Czarnecki. pointed out that Urban Renewal would be discussed_ at the informal meeting on Monday sothis item could be :discussed at'-that time. The recommendations b the Iowa Cit Planning and Zoning Commission rcgar rn an rovat of the rezoning of t.Prospect,7UU� it>on.-kart s�:an Lor"initiation-of steps to -'amen tie �J Zoning Ordinance to add `special 'use ;provisions which will allow-_housi.ng for the _elderly projects in ,R districts, etc. did not require immediate action by the Council. -The other recommendations were scheduled -later in the agenda. It: was moved by Brandt and 'seconded by Davidson t; set a labile hear i.nr to Rezone a Tract of Land fron PIA to RLE and R2 zone Cor i•lount Pro^�ect Addition Part i for October 04th. Motion carried unan}mously. City Attorney Hayek advised Page 2 Council Activities - September 23, 197S he would report on the use of contingencies when rezoning, at or before the public ]fearing: it -was .no ted a'vacancy would occur on the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals on October .26, 197S.- 97S. Councilwoman Councilwoman Davidsen -re orted on the League of Munici- palities meetinQj that she and Councilwoman deYrosse at -en ed ��71: today, pointing out thatresolutions were adopted, 1)° in support of Revenue' Sharing, -2) for relief of'property `taxes. 3)- opposing ;'legislative attempt- to impose or 'spending `> ceilings on citi.es,'urging instead h;it the'General Assembly provide °-state-aid for -property taxrclief,;4) Road Tax - - Distribution_,_S)-Land Use,- 6)"- Mayor's -Veto 'to`becreinstated; _ they suggested that '`it°only be reinstated ,for elected Mayors. They tried to expose the tremendous expensefor.publications that cities are now `required 'to publish, this was tabled. " Councils•roman-deProsse pointed out that after' attending a session on.collective bargaining, it was interest:ing to see how far -ahead of all the other- communities.that Iowa City is, +- other communities 'are =calling--in-outside professional negotiators to negotiate with employees, andstatedIowa City: should take pride that we've negotiated good contracts utilizing people on our -staff.- Dayor Czarnecki questioned when the Council would discuss the question of the taxi for the elderly. ' The - City Manager advised that some information had been received, but it was not detailed enough, so the Finance Department will develop 1113 the information. - The Mayor asked that_:a"decision "be made as soon as possible, and asOxfordhas:::offered to_.continue the program for a month, ,the =City Manager was directed to coniact him to do so. The Mayor noted receipt of: -the-River-Corridor Study, Phase Two, from Stanley Consultants. It was .decided that /7l a review by Stanley Consultants at a.public meeting would be helpful for all concerned. The City. Manager advised that this would be scheduled. -Concerning the input onthe scope of sere-ices_of the contract for the'Ralston --Creek. Study consultant,' -he City =Manager asked for Council input, =a document would then bepD drafted, then discussed at informal session. -� 6 The Mayor advised that -the Arts Council would be meeting_ on September 29th at -7.30 P.M. in the Recreation Center. - He F pointed but that it was determined at -the -last Regional -: Pace S Council Activities September 23, 1475" Planning meeting ;that it was tip to the Council :to decide the` role of the Committee forEnvironmentalQuality. After discussion of the proper action, as other governmental agencies were involved, it was suggested that -the City, Manager investigate further action. It eras moved ..by. Brandt and seconded by`Davidsen that the Council``approve the City Manager's appointment of Dennis / Kraft as City-Manaeer Pro tem Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Brandt that the City Manager_;be autliorized to approve one Eull.-time and one -part-time bus dxiv-er nos i t;__ o _n� 'reolLiLed forus `ervic�, to the Wardway area which will start early in October: --Motion -carried unanimously. - The City Manaeer pointed out that at the League Dleetinu�, Victor Prcisser Director of the Department of Transportation of Iowa. mentioned that=their -department will'evelop legis latpon to urovide assistance to transit systems and request-. ed input from communities.. As tiie 50,000 population figure was mentioned, the Mayor's remarks given at the public hearing in Washington, as they are relevant to the issue;will be `sent. '''The 'City Manager`also statedthat.there will be further meetings of the Large Cities concerning Collective Bargaining'. Concerning the Oakwoods Bus route, there has been no decision made, the route will be continued into the fall season to see if it is viable:` It was moved by Brandt and seconded by`deProsse.to-approve _giving the Legal Department authority to process claims up to S1.000 thru the small claims-court, as explained by Assistant Attorney-Bowl.in, previously. motion carried, unanimously. City Attorney'tlayek presented a memo reporting the changes adopted by the Iowa Legislature in the proce ures for the nassaee of Ordinances"and amendments. It states that a proposed ordinance or amendment must be considered and ;voted on for passage at two council` meetings prior to'-the meeting at_which-it is to be finally passed. A negative vote on any passage means_ that. ,the Ordinance fails the Council will now have to declare themselves each-time;it - is considered. He suggested procedures and-;notions--to be used. _ Attorney llayek requested more time to consider revisions For tic Orcljtance on Campaign Finance. Assist int ttorney Bowlin.outl.incd s.ix-.hens of cpncern, ft was moved by Page G Council Activities September 23, 1975 recorded in Resolution book 33, page 84. Roll' -call: Ayes: Davidson,'deProsse,; Brandt,` -Czarnecki. -Nays:- none. Absent: Ncuhauscr. ;lotion -carried 4/0:' -- It :.as moved by Brandt and seconded by 1)ai�idsento adopt Resolution 75-354, recorded in Resolution book 33, page 85, Accepting Streets and Storm Setrers in MacBride Addition; Part 2 by etro'Pavers, `Inc. Roll call: Ayes:- / Pi deProsse, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen. Nays: none. Absent: Pleuhauser. Motion carried 4/0. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adont Resolution 75-355, recorded in Resolution book 33. page 8b,--Accept.ing Sanitary`Sewer, Concrete`Pavim! and -Storm Sewers in the Pinecrest Addition by Schintler Brothers C1 Construction and --Metro 'Pavers, Inc. Roll call: Ayes: Brandt, Czarnecki,'Davidsen, deProsse: Nays: none. 'Absent: 'ICU! Motion carried 4J0. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to adapt- Re -01 11 r i on 75-.;5(,•_: recorded in Resolution Book 33, page 87,-Removing"Parkin2 Restrictions on Both 'Sidcs'-'of ;Smith C21it0l Between Court and Harrison and Establishing this Area as Free Park.ill . 'Roll call: _\ycs: Davidson y deProsse; Czarnecki. Nays: Brandt. Absent: Neuhauscr. _ Motion carried 3/1. It was moved by -Brandt -and seconded :by deProsse that the letter from Cla Swartzendruber and Nathan Bell re - ardinp-p ccement o1 -trash -cans throw>hout the City hp. go received and filed and referred to the City Manager for Z report to CFTC. Motion carried, unanimously It- was movedbyBrandt and seconded by deProsse `that the letter from Mary and Ray Ipsen, regarding proposed rezoning in the northern part of the City be=recieved and N10� filed and made`part'oFthe "subsequent -public searing Motion carried,` unan:imously.`, It -w. moved`by Brandt and seconded:_by deProsse to approve- the request for suspension --of taxes forJan A. Slavik -930 Iowa Ave. Motion carried, unanimously. y It was moved by deProsse-and seconded by Brandt to adopt the following resolutions recorded in book 33: Approt, Ranee P .rmi for Kniolits of Columbus Building. Association, Resolution 75-3S7, page S8