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Home My WebLink About1975-11-25 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - NOVEMBER 251 1975 _ 7:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in Regular Session on the 25th day of November, 1975, in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse,`Neuhauser. Absent: none. Mayor Czarnecki pre- siding. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to considerthe amount read thus far to be.a full reading and to approve the minutes of ,the official Actions of the Council meeting of November 11 1975,, subject to correction. -Motion carried, unanimously. Mayor Czarnecki proclaimed December 2nd as National Women's Agenda Dav David Smithers appeared regarding the Madison Street Clos- ing -presenting several suggestions concerning the closing and pedestrian safety. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen that the minutes of the meetings of Parks and Recreation Commission 11/12/75;--Housin4 Commission 11/5/75, Design Review committee, 17 48 11/12/75 and Airport Commission 10/23/75. be received and filed. Motion carried, -unanimously. It was moved by deProsse-and seconded by Davidsen to a2= - prove the Mayor's appointment of Leonard Br-andrup,=922 Kirk- wood irk wood Avenue, to the unexpired term on the Riverfront,Commission, expiring December 1, 1977. Motion carried, unanimously. Mayor Czarnecki called attention to the letter inviting_ C9 t the Commonwealth Conference on -December 12th. He.commented on a press release received from John Culver on.- revenue n revenue sharing. Councilwoman Neuhauser noted she had received a request from a citizen to have railings installed on the hills on Brown , 74 q Street and Ronalds Street, commenting that elderly people are 7 having problems getting ,up'and down` these hills, particularly in winter.` City Manager Berlin stated, the feasibility will be investigated. Councilwoman Neuhauseralso inquired about play- ground equipment--being-installed at North Market Square which will come from the City Park. This matter will also be investi- gated. Page 2 Council Activities' November 25, 1975 It was moved by Brandt and seconded -by deProsse that the request from Transit Superintendent to operateSaturday bus schedules on the da after'Thanks ivin and the day after Christmas with -the exception of Rochester -Mall route, be granted. Motion carried, unanimously. City Manager Berlin announced the appointment of Pat Stra- bala as Director of Finance, noting he has the knowledge,"philo- y� sophical understanding.and experience necessary to serve the City well as the Director,of Finance. Councilman Brandt com- plimented the City Manager on the choice.`- - It was moved, by Davidsen and seconded ,by Neuhauser that Ordinance No. 75-2789, recorded in'Ordinance Book 9, pages 68-69, Amending; the Municipal "Code 'by Establishing the Angle of Intersection Between °the 'Side Lines of Lots and Straight Lines and by Repealing Section 9.50.5A.4j of the Subdivision; Code be passed and adopted at this time.'`Roll `call: Ayes: Brandt; Czarnecki, Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser. Nays: none. Absent: none. Ordinance adopted, 5/0. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser that Ordinance No. 75 -2788, -recorded in Ordinance Book 9, pages 65-67, Amending the Municipal Code by Establishing Provisions for Non -Conforming Use and by Repealing:Sections 8.10.3.56, /r' /- 8.10.5C, 8.10.5D 8.10.21B, and 8.10.24C of Said Chapter be passed " and `adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes:, Czarnecki, David - sen, deProsse, -Neuhauser, ;Brandt. Nays: =none. Absent: none. Ordinance adopted, 5/0. It was moved by Neuhauser and seconded by Davidsen that - -Ordinance No. 75-2790, recorded in Ordinance Book 9,pages 70-77, �J Regulating -Storage, Collection, etc., and Disposal of Solid Waste_��%�d_ be passed and adopted at this time. Roll call: Ayes: Davidsen, deProsse Neuhauser, Czarnecki. Nays: '`Brandt. Absent: none. Ordinance adopted, 4/1. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser to adopt ---Resolution No. 75-413,_recorded-in-Resolution Book. 33, page 153, $uthorizing the Mayor to Enter' into Contract with Powers -Willis and Associates for the -Ralston Creek Watershed Management Plan. Roll call: Ayes: Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser. Nays: Brandt. . `- Abstain: Czarnecki. Resolution adopted,' -3/1.- Rev. Robert ' F: Welsh, Councilman -elect L. P. "Pat"_ Foster,_ Director of Public Works Dick Plastino, and Roxanne Haldeman -were present for dis- cussion. Mr. Foster asked the present Council to not act on _ ': this resolution. _ Council Activities 1975 Page 3 _ November 25. It was moved by deProsse and seconded.by Neuhauser to ado t Resolution No. 75-414, recorded in Resolution Book 33 page 154,"Authorizin Cit Mana er to Enter into a Lease to er- month y Rent a Builderiod ofh7 monthsuatSafratetofa$300fpe ui ment ••' covering a P 4 Neuhauser, uare feet of stora e. Rollcall: Abstain: Brandt. __. for 7,500:s4 deProsse: Nays Czarnecki, Davidssen,4/0. i.y Resolution adopted,Neuhauser to It was moved by deProsse and seconded by -, the Closin of a Portion o ^/ adopt theResolutionAuthorizin io defeated Madison Street-to-All Vehicular'Traf1iPeTxoa.t Emer enc Ve- }„ dnd B11seG fo'" a One-Yeas----- aining,deProsse, Davidsen, Brandtvoting'aye"i. , Czarnecki abst Neuhauser voting "no", 1/3- It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by Neuhauser that the o Solnar for arks. s luti n Autho izin Execution ofSContract to Purchase 2 and recreational'. ur oses be deferred and referred es the Ci rt a d recrea schedule for discusslonnaat•an informal session. Motion adopted, Czarnecki voting " It was moved by deProsse and seconded on Davidsen pa ado t Resolution No. 75-415 recorded in Resolution Book.33, page: 155, to Coordinate Ne Roll A rovin the`Joint A reement Between Iowa Cit Librar Board of Trustees-and Cit Council of Iowa Cit Neuhauser, Brandt. iatin Procedures for Pur oses of aeProsse`,e Bar user, call: Ayes: Czarnecki, Davidsen, Nays: none. Resolution adopted, 5/0. G 1 It was moved by deProsse and seconded by;Davidsen to apProVe of the Official Canvass for the Iowa Cit the Certified Co Dolores Rogers as Munici a1 Primar Election of October 21 1975 received from Johnson County_Commissioner of EleZt3825�Robert-Vevera, 2,028; follows: At Large:- John Balmer,_- 1,899; Edgar Czarnecki, Carol deProsse, 2,019: Louis Eichler, 1,171; .Gene L.P."Pat" Foster, 1,413;, Esther Atcherson' 785; 1,602; Barbara Bouschlicher, 800; Dale Hoogeveen,Neu- porter, 1,038: 2 penny Davidsen, 1. "District Cc Nary 112. John Morrissey, 288; John.•Gordon, 195; Don Riley, hauser, 859; Harry Baum, Motion adopted, unanimously. It,was move d by deProsse and seconded by Davidsen to aptrOVe the the Certifiewa Cit d Co of the Official Canvaas follows: I�At Large: 4,514;`Robert Veve:a,-,4,370; Munici al Election of;Nove JohnbBalmer .4? $',885; Edgar Czarnecki, Carol.deProsse, 4,890, L.P. "Pat" Foster, 4,032: Louis Eichler, 2,198. District A: 3,362; Esther Atcherson, 3,103; Gene Porter, Page 4 Council Activities November 25,_1975 -- David Perret, 3,935; David Clark, 3,583. District B: Max Selzer, 3,959; Warren Block,_ 3,057.'- District C: Mary Neu- hauser, 4,710; Harry Baum, 2,744.`'Motion'adopted, unanimously. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser that the letter from Iowa City-Johnson County Arts Council requesting permission to-continue to display sculpture on the street right-of-way in downtown Iowa City be received and filed and approved-subject to waiver of`liability 'and other legal impli- cations. Motion adopted, unanimously. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by Neuhauser that the letter from FrantzConstruction Company, requesting the Council to act on their request for rezoning Mt. ^ Prospect Addi- tion, Part 3; part of Section 23-79-6. from R1A to R1B and R2,- / 7� be received and filed and the ordinance be put on the agenda next week for ,first consideration. Motion adopted, 4/1, Brandt voting no. It was moved by deProsse and seconded-by Neuhauser to-ap- prove the Petition for Suspension of Taxes for Mildred Jennings, 815 River. Motion adopted, unanimously. It was moved by deProsse and seconded` by Neuhauser that the 'letter from Linda Stevenson regarding the closing of Madison Street be received and filed and made part of the Madison Street closing public hearing.' Motion adopted, unanimously. l7.y Attorney Joe Johnston representing C.-O.-D.-Steam Laundry was present regarding the liquor permit for that establishment which was deferred on November 18th.`- Rev.-Welsh,-2526 Mayfield Road, was also present After discussion, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by Neuhauser to--adopt'Resolution No. 75-416F recorded in-Resolution -Book 33, page;156,.approving Class C / 7C Q -Liquor License Application for BMF, Inc. dba/C.O.D. Steam Laun- _ dry, 211-213 Iowa Avenue. Roll Call: Ayes:-Davidsen, deProsse, Neuhauser, Brandt,.Czarnecki. ;Nays: none. _Resolution adopted, 5/0. David Smithers and John Kammermeyer appeared with suggestions concerning traffic on Madison Street. The Mayor` suggested that the Staff bring up these suggestions at the joint` discussions with the University. Rev. Robert Welsh.- 2526 Mayfi&ld Road, appeared concerning the memo from Director of Public Works Dick Plastino on snow 7��-: removal on Washington' Street.sidewalks.. After discussion,.it was the consensus of the Council 'not 'to change the existing ordinance regarding snow removal which now requires the removal of snow by the abutting property owners. 0-ity 0- w f loa,Cet M AN MFMW nLi AN An=nnORANDUM. DATE' November 21, 1975 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Memo to City Council from City Managerr-regarding collective bargaining. Memo to City Council from City Manager regarding Madison Street. Memo to City Council from City Manager regarding public hearing. Memo to City Council and City Manager from Julie Zelenka -regarding status of Iowa City Bicentennial Projects. Memo to City Council and City Manager from Director of Public Works regarding Scott Boulevard. Copy of letter.to Ms. Dorothy Douglass, Transit Advisory Committee, from the City Manager. Minutes of Staff Meeting, November 19, 1975. Agenda of Staff Meeting of November 19, 1975. Minutes of City -University Staff Meeting of October 24, 1975. Notices of vancancies on the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Article "Controlling the Uses of Land."