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MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 12, 1974
7:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on
the 12th day of March at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers
at the Civic Center.
Members present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen, White.
Absent: deProsse. Mayor Czarnecki presiding. The meeting
was recorded by KXIC Radio, portions to be broadcast later
are at the discretion of the radio station and in no way con-
trolled by the City or the Council.
It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by White to consider
the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the minutes
of the regular Council meeting of February 26, 1974 subject to
correction. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Brandt that the
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3/6/74 and Housing Commission, 2/20/74 be received and filed. _
Motion carried. Concerning the recommendation from the River-
front Commission that the consultant be instructed that as a
first priority, consideration be given to preservation and
improvement of the Iowa River Corridor as an open space and
green area, it was noted that the objectives mentioned will
be conveyed by the City Manager to the consultant. It was moved
by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the recommendation of
the Parks and Recreation Commission that those areas of the
West Landfill, not now being actively used for landfill oper-
ations be made available for recreation uses, including recre-
ational vehicles, and that access for these uses be developed
as part of the 1974 Development Activities be received and
filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion
carried. It was moved by Davidsen and seconded by White that
the Parks and Recreation Commission be informed that concerning
the statement in their minutes, "The City Council does not want
the Commission to be involved in the selection of a consultant
for the Ralston Creek Project", they were to be involved in the
selection of a consultant, input thru the City Manager. Motion
carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Brandt to adopt the
Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Buck's
Trading Post, 2120 S. Riverside Drive. Upon roll call Brandt,
Czarnecki, Davidsen, White voted 'aye'. Motion carried, deProsse
absent.
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It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the
letter from Signi Falk, President, Hawkeve Area Chapter, Iow
Civil Liberties Union, concerning Section 6.16.2 of the Cit
Code be recieved and filed and referred to the City Manager
and City Attorney for report to Council. Motion carried.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White that the
letter from Harold Hughes, U.S. Senator, concerning Senate
File 1541, regarding revenue sharing be received and filed.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the
letter from Robert Howard Benno, 413 E. Jefferson, concernin
. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White that the
letter from Robert Foster, Lutheran campus Council, request
parking on one side of the 100 block of Church Street be al
on Saturday and Sunday, be received and filed and referred
the City Manager to get a recommendation consistent with_th
present Policv. Motion carried. -
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It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the
letter from Ernesta D. Ballard, President, Pennsylvania IIorti-
cultural Society, concerning their "10,000 Trees" Bicentennial
project be received and filed and referred to the Mayor, Project
Green and the Citv Manager for report back to Council. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the
tter from Mary Neuhauser, Riverfront Commission, regarding a
.verfront Commission recommendation for the objective of a
verfront Plan be received and filed. Motion carried. `,M
It was moved by White and seconded by Brandt to take up
Item 21 out of order. _Motion carried. City Attorney John
Ijavek gave a brief report on the contents of the contract with
Old Capitol Associates for the urban renewal project_ which includes ;
the sale of 11.5 acres of urban renewal property to Old
Capitol Associates, 2) agreement of redeveloper for development
of property and 3) agreement on City's part for public improve-
ments. The City Manager explained the exchanges of property and
air rights, and effects of the exchanges; and noted street
closures, some to be reviewed and some to be closed, listed in
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Schedule E, are subject to compliance with necessary legal
requirements. He recommended that the Mayor sign the contract
subject to the filing of amended proposal and offer. Mayor
Czarnecki stated that in his opinion, citizens are voting on
the Old Capitol Associates Redevelopment proposal at the
March 28th referendum. Rev. Robert Welsh appeared presenting
a letter from the Board of the First Christian Church request-
ing deletion of closing of Dubuque between Iowa and Jefferson,<-�.
d d d d b y
Item 11, Shcedule E. It was moved by Bran t an secon e y
White that the letter be received and filed. Motion carried.
It was explained why this closing was a part of the contract.
Councilman Brandt commented on the impact of the project to
the City and University and requested that the citizens vote
on this important issue. It was moved by Brandt and seconded
by White to adopt the Resolution Accepting Old Capitol Associ-
ates Redevelopment Proposal and Authorizing Execution of the
Contract. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Davidsen, White, Brandt
voted 'aye'. Motion carried, deProsse absent. 4/0. Rev. Welsh
acknowledged the work done by the Council and staff, noting the
contract reflects the basic concerns of the citizens. Council-
man Brandt expressed his appreciation for Rev. Welsh's interest
and support of urban renewal. Dick Fedderson appeared stating
gratitude to the Council for their action, judgement,consistancy
and sincere interest in making downtown Iowa City a better place_
for all people.
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It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the
rules be suspended and the third reading of the Ordinance
Amending Final Planned Area Development Plan for MacBride
Addition, Part I be given by title only. Upon roll call Davidsen, .,_ J
White, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye', deProsse absent. Motion
carried and third reading given by title only. It was moved
by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the ordinance.
Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'aye',
deProsse absent. Motion carried 4/0.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White that the rules
be suspended and the third reading of the Ordinance Adopting
Final Planned Area Development for "�cBride Addition, Part II
be given by title only. Upon roll mall White, Brandt, Czarnecki, <<',=i
Davidsen voted 'aye', deProsse absent. Motion carried and
third reading given by title only. It was moved by Brandt and
seconded by Davidsen to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call
Brandt, Davidsen, White voted 'aye', Czarnecki voted 'no',
deProsse absent. Motion carried 3/1.
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After statements by Brandt and Davidsen, it _was moved by Brandt
and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the third
in of the Ordinance RezoningStreb-National By -Products from � .
read
RIA i. M be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki,
Davidsen, White, Brandt voted 'aye', deProsse absent. Motion
carried and third reading given by titlevo'no'
nlyouncilwosamoved
Davidsen explained why she was going
to the Ordi. Upon
by Brandt and seconded by White
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roll call Brandt voted 'aye', kit Davidsennance
White voted 'no',
deProsse absent. Ordinance not adopted. Councilman White explained
his ',no' vote.
It was moved by White and seconded by Davidsen that the rules
be suspended and the second readin of the Ordinance Changing the
Name of MacBride Road to MacBride Drive in MacBride Addition, 7 ✓�
Part I be given by title only_ Uponroll call absenthite,Bran. motion carried'�
Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'aye',
and second reading given by title only.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White to amend the
Ordinance Amendin the Municipal Code of the City Of Iowa City by
Increas n Street Stora a from Twelve to Twenty-four hours_to
mt,;,-*��-six hours. It was moved by White and seconded by Davidsen /%
that the motion be tabled until the regular deProsseabsent,meeting wo from
today. Motion carried, Brandt voting 'no',
he rules
it was moved -by White and seconded by Davidsen titletonly. Upon
be suspended and the first reading be given by
roll call Brandt voted 'no', Czarnecki, Davidsen and White voting
'aye', deProsse absent, 3/1/1. Motion not adopted. It was moved
by White and seconded by Davidsen that first readingbe gendeProsse
Brandt voting 'no', Czarnecki, Davidsen, White voting'aye,,
absent, 3/1/1, and first reading of Ordinance given in full.
After explanation by the City Engineer, George Bonnett, and
by Brandt and seconded by White to adopt
discussion, it was moved
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setion of Ca ip tol. Clinton an,
to-- Provide a Through Movement
Czarnecki, Davidsen, White, Br
deProsse absent, 4/0.
ubuque with Court_ Street so as-
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Court Street_ Upon roll calls::
t voted 'aye'. Motion carried,
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White to adopt the
Resolution A rovin Contract and Bond for C. S. Ehin er Compan
for the R-14 Demolition and Site Clearance Pro'ect, Contract #3
Upon roll call Davidsen, White, Brandt,
Czarnecki voted 'aye',
deProsse absent. Motion carried 4/0. Urban Renewal Director
Jack Klaus, explained which buildings would be demolished.
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City Manager wellspointedout that parcel 84/1 and 84/2
should have been incor orated in an earlier contract. He also
presented a letter from Dan Boyle, requesting a delay in demo-
lition until after the referendum. Dan Boyle appeared represent-
ing owners of Burger Chef. It was moved by Brandt and seconded
by Davidsen that the letter be received and filed. It was
moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen to adopt the Resolution_
Approving Contract Amendment for the Urban Renewal Demolition_ lf0
Contract No 3, adding $4,780.00. Upon roll call White, Brandt,
Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'aye'. Motion carried 4/0.
It was moved by White and seconded by Brandt to adopt the
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and form of Contract
for Two 24,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Truck Chassis with Dump Body
and H draulic Hoist for use b the Street Division and the Equipment
4/18/74. Upon roll `,•'�%
Division and Setting Date for Receiving Bids,____,_____
call White, Brandt, Czarnecki, Davidsen voted 'aye'. Motion carried,
deProsse absent 4/0.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White to adopt the
Resolution Establishing a Four Ton Load Limit on Mormon Trek from
Benton Street South to the City_ Limits and on Rohret Road West_
from Mormon Trek to the City Limits. Upon roll call Brandt,
Czarnecki, Davidsen, White oted 'aye'. Motion carried, deProsse
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absent.
After discussion, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by
Davidsen to approve the A plication from Northwestern Bell
Telephone Company for Construction on Highway Right-of-way of
underground cable on N. Dodge and N. Governor. Upon roll call
Davidsen, White, Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki voted 'no',
deProsse absent. Motion carried 3/1.
it was moved by Brandt and seconded by White to adopt the
Resolution Acceoting the Work on the 1973 Sidewalk Assessment.
Program. Upon roll call Davidsen, White, Brandt, Czarnecki
voted 'aye!. Motion carried 4/0, deProsse absent. It was moved
by Brandt and seconded by Czarnecki that the sidewalk program on
Mormon Trek be instigated immediately and not in the 1974_
Sidewalk Program.- Motion defeated White and Davidsen. voting
no ,2.
It was moved by White and
Resolution Amending "Complaint
or Tenants in Iowa Cit 's Lea
Mntion carr ed.
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seconded by Davidsen to defer the
Grievance and Appeal Procedures" 1
na tiousinc7 Program for one week. /
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City Manager Wells reported that as certified by Wayne
Evenson, Conductor, at the March 7th Union Election, 96% of
those employees of the City who were eligible voted, with 56%
endorsing AFSCME Union to represent them. It was moved by Brandt
and seconded by White ro receive and file the certification of
election results, and to instruct the City Manager to begin
negotiations with the newly elected representatives. Motion
The Mayor called a five minute recess.
Mayor Czarnecki stated that the Council had received the
memo from Attorney Hayek concerning mandatory park land dedi-
cations. City Attorney Hayek reported on the results of his
study stating his opinion that the City does have the power
to require mandatory dedication or fees -in -lieu of dedication
if certain standards are adhered to; 1) the park required must
be included in our comprehensive or general plan, 2) the sub-
division exaction must be considered reasonable, with regard to
the subdivision in question, 3) the requirements must be at-
tributed to the specific needs of the subdivision in question,
4) the advantage gained from the requirement must be used to
the direct benefit of the people in that subdivision. He stated
that there would be a significant amount of study and planning
by the Department of Community Development before this could
be enacted. It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen
that the mandatory dedication of park land be referred to the
City Manager for report back to Council as to procedural steps
to be taken to enact regulations in this regard. Motion carried.
After complimenting the legal department for the thorough work
done, it was moved by Brandt and seconded by White that a copy of
the memo be sent to the Planning and Zoning and Parks and Rec-
reation Commissions. Motion carried.
Mayor Czarnecki announced that this was the time set for the
public hearing on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.10 of the
Municipal Code of Iowa City, which adds a Central Service_ Business
zone. Richard Wollmershauser, Department of C0nty Development,
explained the previous action including a public hearing in October,
1973, and advised that parking provisions had since been added, and
the list of CB Zone uses was delineated. The Mayor then declared
the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the
Mayor of Iowa City be instructed to contact the Mayor of University
Heights to discuss the possibility of a joint merger. Motion
defeated, White and Davidsen voting 'no', deProsse absent. It
• was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the Mayor consult
with the Mayor of University Heights to schedule a joint meeting
with the Counc 1._ Motion carried, Czarnecki voting 'no', deProsse
absent, 3/1.
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Councilman White reminded the Council of the Legislative
session Saturday morning at 9:30 including a discussion of the
status of the Department of Transportation Bill, Land Use Bill
and the Collective Bargaining Bill. It was moved by White and
seconded by Brandt that the correspondence from the City P.ttorne
concerning the Marijuana Ordinance be referred to the Regional_
Planning Commission.. Motion carried. It was moved by White and
seconded by Davidsen that a copy be sent to Rod Miller who
precipitated the discussion. Motion carried.
Mayor Czarnecki announced receipt of the Solid Waste_.
managemE.
Commission. It. was moved by .Brandt and seconded by White that
the document be received and filed andreferredto the City
Manager for report back to the Council. Motion carried.
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The Mayor announced the appointment of Betty Park, 1421 Spruce
Street, to the Board of Adjustment, term expiring January 1,--;,975,.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that this appoint-
ment be approved. Motion carried.
Mayor Czarnecki noted that the proposal from the Social Services
on Dav Care would be discussed later. He also inquired if the
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Public Relations Director confirmed that the program would start , f
on Saturday April 6th. The Mayor announced that he had received
suggestions regarding recreational multi -uses for the proposed
ramp in the Urban Renewal Project. It was moved by Davidsen and
seconded by Brandt to refer those suggestions to the City Manager
for consideration and report to the Council. Motion carried.
Mayor Czarnecki noted that he had contacted individuals in Cedar
Rapids regarding the new manpower special revenue sharing, but r
that the Mayor of Cedar Rapids was opposed to combining manpower
programs. It'was moved by Brandt and seconded by White that the
Mayor contact the Governor's office and communicate the interest of
the City to participate in manpower programs. Motion carried.
The Mayor advised that Iowa city has a reservation of $40,000
coming to them from the Youth Conservation Program, but that it
requires $14,000 local match. Mayor Czarnecki proclaimed the
week €.March 10th ti�u 16th as �c Wee c. He then presented
drafts of the resolutions to establish the two commissions he has
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suggested, Transportation and Social Services.
It was moved by White and seconded by Davidsen that the Council
commend West High School Basketball Team for an undefeated regular
season, and compliment Mr. Jake Bush for his selection as Coach of,,,,,'c .,,
the Year for the Mississippi Valley Conference. Motion carried.
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City Manager Wells reported to the Council that the
application for Regional Crime Commission Funds for the Police
Department Rape Project has been approved which will increase
the manaower in the policy department by one, and asked that <17%
Council authorize the addition. It was moved by White and
seconded by Davidsen that said authorization be given. Motion
carried. The City Manager also reported concerning sidewalk
installation on Washington Street, with 1900 lineal feet of
walk needed between First Avenue and Westminister, the cost
would be $11,500, with $550 as the City share. It was moved
by Brandt and seconded by Davidsen that the memo regarding
the cost of the sidewalk on Washington Street be made part of
the 1974 Sidewalk Program. Motion carried, White voting 'no',
deProsse absent, 3/1.
City Attorney Hayek commented on other items on which he
had submitted written reports: West Branch Road vacation, % C
SEATS, and the Zoning Moratorium.- It was the consensus of `
the Council to ask the City Manager and City Attorney to
explore provisions of our Ordinances to regulate the bus
program on city streets.
It was moved by Brandt and seconded by White to adjourn
the meeting, 10:40 P.M. Motion carried.
Edgar Czarnecki, Mayor
Abbie Stool us, City Clerk