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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-16 Council minutesThe City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session on the 9th day of January, 1973 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic 'Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding. The 'invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First Chris- tian Church. It was moved by Hickerson and secondad by White to consider the amount read to be a full reading anci to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 19, 1972 and the adjourned meeting of December 22, 1972,, subject to 'correction. Motion carried. Public Discussion: John Wakefield, appeared concerning the prohibition of parking downtown between 2 AM and 6 AM. The; Mayor said that this concern would be consideredwith the parking study. Homer Kerr, Chmn. Keokuk County Regional Service'. Agency, appeared concerning their problem in solid waste disposal. The Mayor deferred discussion until the letter appeared on the agenda later in the meeting. Bill Nerad appeared concerning', free parking for Golden Age Club at Recreation Center on Thurs- days. The Mayor deferred discussion to next Tuesday's informal meeting. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to receive the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting of. December 6, 1972; the Charter Committee meeting of December' 13,J14 & 17, 1972, and the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of December 13, 1972. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Giant Food. Store #6 2527 Muscatine Avenue. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White & Brandt voted 'aye'.' Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Homer Kerr, Keokuk Regional Service Agency,' -con- cerning contract for use of Iowa City Landfill be received and referred to the City Manager for further discussion as appro- priate,the Council to be kept informed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Henry Linder, Chmn., Project Area Committee Reloca- tion -Rehabilitation Subcommittee, recommending approval of plans and proposal for relocation of the Annex Tavern be received and filed, action to be taken later in the meeting. Motion carried. -2-•ONCIL MINUTES JANUARY 9, 1973 • It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Keith Howard, Pres. Yellow Checker Cab Company, requesting fourteen taxicab licenses and approval of the stand at Dubuque & Washington Street be received and licenses be granted for the 3 taxicabB that have passed the State inspec- tion and for the stand. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from James Lindberg, Chairman of the Parks 6 Recreation Commission, recommending a full ecological study be made of various alternatives for flood control work involving Hickory Hill Park, and including the feasibility of a green belt park along Ralston Creek, be received, filed, the Mayor and City Manager to communicate to the Commission the status of the matter. Motion carried. Councilman Hickerson noted that no plans are being formulated yet, but information is being col- lected, and that the Council concurred that when all the in- formation from several agencies is gotten together, then public discussion will be set. Councilman Czarnecki requested that the status of the matter be conveyed to the Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality and Mr. Neff of the Sierra Club. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Robert Humphrey, Iowa Highway Commission, concerning • the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Freeway 518 Project be received, filed and the report circulated among the Council for individual imput. motion carried. It was moved by White and!seconded by Hickerson to take up Item 24. Motion carried. City Manager. Ray Wells commented on the possibility of joint utilization of facilities both by the City and County, necessi- tating inspection of facilities in question and negotiation of an agreement, and requested authorization for the Staff to proceed to expend money for this. Robert Burns, Chmn. Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, stated that the County is interested in pursuing this concept, and commented on their problems. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the City Manager be authorized to join the County Board in pursuing feasible sites and report back to Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Rex Wiant, Iowa Highway Commission, requesting com- pletion of questionnaire necessary for preparation of draft action plans under 1970 Federal Aid Highway Act, be received and referred to the City Manager and the Director of Public Works to complete and ieturn. Motion carried. -3- • CIL MINUTES JAZJUARY 9, 1973 •, It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Joan Streeter 'concerning water supply be received and referred to the City Manager and the Johnson Co. Commission on Environmental Quality. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Carol Moldenhauer, concerning early adoption of the proposed noise control ordinance, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Robert Humphrey, Iowa Highway Commission, notify- ing the City that Iowa Highway ill will follow the general alignment of the present highway, be received and filed. Motion carried; It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt ,the Resolution:Allocating Revenue for 1973. Upon 'roll call ;Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Certifying a Tree Removal Charge to, the County Auditor. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adoptthe Resolution Engaging McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn &',Co., C.P.A. to Perform the Financial Audit for the year ending December 31, 1972.4 Upon roll call White, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted -'aye',` -Brandt abstaining.- Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt' the Resolution Making, Award of the Contract for Water System Improvements -'Iowa River. Crossing (2), to'Gjellefald Constructors, Inc., Forest City, $97,744.00as recommended by ',the Staff. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson & White voted 'aye'. Motion carried.' It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on the west side of Westgate Street north of Keswick Street. Upon roll call Connell, Czar- necki, Hickerson, White & Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the ResolutionEstablishing Stop Signs at the Intersection' of Woolf Avenue and River Street, as recommended!by the Staff. Upon roll call Czarnecki; Hickerson,' White, Brandt & Connell voted 'aye' Motion carried • It'was 'moved by White and seconded by 9ickerson to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to File Notice of Intent to Accept a Proposal for Redevelopment on Parcel 81/1, I1 f '_ll wPi Yf�. -4 • �NCIL MINUTES' JANUARY 9, 1973 • Ia. R-14 Urban Renewal Project, by The Annex. Upon roll call Hickerson,', white, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Peters & Martinsons, Inc. for Design Work, Business Relocation Mall, Urban Renewal R-14 Project. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye' Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Nickerson that the report concerning guidelines and clarification of HUD reloca- tion Procedures, be received and filed. Motion carried. Urban Renewal Director Jack Klaus explained the 'report. City Attorney Jay Honohan outlined the parcels of land vacated in connection with the completion of the Maiden Lane Gilbert Street Project, and those for which public hearing on disposal should be set. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that public hearing be set for parcels as outlined, on January 30, 1973. Motion carried. The City Manager and Public Works Director presentedla report on cost sharing for traffic signals at the intersection of the Veterans Administration Hospital entrance and U.S. High. • way 6-218,and a left -turn storage lane, as requested by, VA Hospital. B.F.'Brown, Director of the Hospital appeared. ,The City Staff position was that, the, City should not expend funds for an improvement at the entrance of a private facility, and that minimum requirements had not been met to receive Highway Commission approval, also the City' would' be setting'a precedent if they participated in the cost. 'After discussion,' the Council decided that the Staff 'should meet 'Iwith 'University representa- tives and Mr. 'Brown to discuss the problem further. Direotor of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the request for a 4 -way stop, at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Mormon Trek Blvd., and stated that there was not sufficient justification for changing to a 4 -way stop. The Mayor announced that this was the:time set for public hearing on the easement for underground electrical ductbank along the east side of the water plant on Davenport Street for the University. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer ,ex- plained 'that a'formalized easement was needed. 'There being no other interested persons present to speak for or ag4inst the easement, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Mayor announced that this was thetimeset, for public hearing on the University of Iowa request for vacation of a • portion of Burlington Street adjacent to .the University power and heating plant. Planning & Zoning Commission will be taking action at their 1/11/73 meeting on this item. Deputy Director 0 0 -5-NCIL MINUTES' PNUARY 9, 1973 of Public Works Fred Moore explained the request. There being no other interested persons present to speak for or against the vacation of the property, the Mayor declared the hearing closed: The Mayor announced that this was the time set for putlic hearing on the vacation of the alley between. Holt Ave. and Templin Road, Black's Park Addition., Dir. of Community Dev. Dennis Kraft explained Staff and Planning & Zoning recommenda- tion for, vacation.' There 'being no other interested persons` present to speak for or against the vacation of the property, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Reaffirming City of Iowa City Membership on Johnson County Regional Planning Commission under new by-laws. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt appointed Council- men Czarnecki, Connell, Brandt and City Manager Wells as the City's new representatives on the Commission. It was moved by Whiter and seconded by Hickerson that the four appointments as specified be approved." Motion carried. The Mayor announced appointments to several Boards and Commission as follows: Riverfront Commission -Mary Neuhauser, .3 year term; Board of Appeals-Harold'Brender, 3 year term; Board of Adjustment, Vern Goetkin, 5 year term; Human Relations Commission -Harriet Coty, 3 year 'term, Mori Costantino, 3 year term and reappointment of E. J. Means for.3 year term; Parks and Recreation'Commission-June Davis, 4 year term, James' Sangster,:4 year term, Sarah Fox,'3 year term and reappointment of Mrs. Don Hebert to a 3 year term; Board of Examiners of Plumbers -Joe Connell for a 2 year term and Board of Review appointment has been referred to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for suggestions. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Mayor's appointments be approved. Motion carried.' Rev. Robert Welsh appeared before appoint- ments'were'announced to discuss letters from CBIC and the Ministerial Association concerning appointments. It was moved by Connellandseconded by White that these, letters be received and filed. Motion carried. The Mayor' announced that the Council should name a Mayor Pro -tem for the,year 1973. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that Councilman Connell serve as'Mayor Pro - tem.' There were no other nominations. Motion adopted by unani- mous vote. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Setting. Unclassified Salaries'. Upon roll call Con- nell,_Czarnecki, Hickerson, White '& Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. -6- • CIL MINUTES JANUARY 9, 1973 • It was moved by White and seconded by llickerson to adopt the Resolution Naming Bank Depositories. Upon roll call Czar- necki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell VOLCLI 'AY(O . Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Quit -Claim Deed to Walter Ott for quiet title on property on North Dodge. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried. The City Attorney presented the request for suspension of taxes for Jan Slavik, 930 Iowa Avenue and recommended approval. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to approve the request for suspension of taxes. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt proclaimed January 9, 1973 as Dan Gable Day in Iowa City, Public Discussion: Rev. Robert Welsh discussed CATV Committee report and questioned purpose of licensing of taxicabs. The City Attorney explained. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adjourn!