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Home My WebLink About1973-01-30 Minutes numbered1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 1973 The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session on the 30th day of January, 1973 at 4:00 P.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and 'White. Absent: Connell. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Rev. C. Dendy Garrett, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to consider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the 'minutes of the regular Council meeting of January 23, 1973, subject to correction. Motion carried. Public Discussion: 'John Laitner, for Citizens for Environ- mental Action, presented a statement concerning objections to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Freeway 518, and announced that a critique is being prepared and requested a 30 day delay before Council action/and consideration of holding a joint public meeting with the County for discussion. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the statement be received and filed.Motion carried. 'Diane Precourt, for ISPIRG, also appeared concerning the ',impact statement, requesting citizen imput and endorsing the request for a 30 day delay. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by, White that the statement be received and filed. Motion carried. Council concurred with the Mayor's suggestion that they, and interested citizens should attend the meeting already set by Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors, February 15th. 'Rev. Robert Welsh Chmn. of CATV Advisory Committee appeared requesting authorization of expenses of $4,700. as approved by the City Manager. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the request be received and authorized as specified. Motion carried. Rev. Robert Welsh announced a meeting with Mr. Holland on March 5th. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution to Approve Class B Beer Permit application for Things & Things & Things, Inc., 130 S. Clinton. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted Faye', Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to approve three taxicab licenses for Yellow Cab Company. Motion carried. i It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the minutes of the Housing Comm. mtg. 1-3-73; Charter Committee mtg. 1-13 and 1-17-73; CATV Committee mtg. 1-15-73; Planning & zoning Comm'. mtg'. of 1-25-73 be received and filed. Discussion followed concerning the contents for the annual reports of Boards, Commissions and Staff'. -2 - COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 30, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from the Johnson Co. Regional Planning Commission con- cerning a regional housing study, be received and referred to the City Manager for review and comment,and that the Commission itself be asked to; discuss procedures for handling these sorts of recommendations. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the petition from area residents requesting that the alley be- tween Johnson & Van Buren streets be paved, be received and referred to the City Manager & Staff for inclusion in the next paving program. Motion carried. After discussion on when 'special usages' would be reported on, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki, to set public hearing on rezoning of Courtcrest property on Muscatine' Avenue requested by James Fisher, on February 20th at 4 P.M. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from Robert Burns, Chmn., Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors, requesting that the Council delay decision on landfill charges, be received and referred to the City Manager for further dis- cussion at the next informal meeting. Motion carried. Council concurred that the City Manger invite a County representative to the meeting. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric concerning revised limitation for gas use be received and filed and the City Mgr. review with Iowa -I11. and report back to the Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that the letter from several residents of 'Governor St. concerning, vehicular noise levels and supporting adoption and enforcement of the proposed noise control ordinance be received and filed. Motion carried'. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Byron Beeler regarding rezoning of the site for elderly housing project in the Towncrest area, be received and a copy of the letter be sent to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Housing Commission. Motion carried. The City Attorney commented on the agreement with Beeler in connection with the sale of the land that specifically says that the sale does not imply that the City of Iowa City will approve any rezon- ing at any time. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the third reading of the Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Burlington St. be given by title only. Upon roll 119 I �.0 -3- COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 30, 1973 call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried and 3rd reading given. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Hickerson abstaining and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to set a public hearing on Feb. 20, 1973 at 4,P.M. on the disposal of the street to the University of Iowa. Motion carried. It was moved by, Hickerson ,and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Establishing the Tapping Fee for the ',South River- side Dr. Lift Station at $210.00 per acre. Upon roll call Czar- necki, Hickerson, White & Brandt voted 'aye', Connellabsent. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on the South Side; of Whiting Avenue for a distance of 100' west of Kimball Ave. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Czarnecki voted 'aye', Connell absent.' Motion carried. After discussion of the notice, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Land Sales Contract for Disposition of Parcel"^ 81-1 Urban Renewal Project R-14 to George Nagle. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki and Hickerson, voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to set a public hearing on the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance 8.10.16C concerning bulk storage of oils, petroleum and similar inflam- able liquids and chemicals, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Staff, on February 20, 1973 at 4 P.M. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to set a public hearing on the rezoning of Capital Propane Gas Co. property f ; I` in DDI Industrial Park from M1 to M2 Zone, on Feb. 20, 1973.at 4 P.M., as recommended by Planning & Zoning Comm. and Staff. (Rezoning contingent upon amendment concerning setback of bulk storage.) 1 The Mayor appointed Donald Madsen to a 6 month term on the Riverfront Commission to June 30, 1973 and Lyell Henry from June 30 to December 31, 1973, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the Mayor's appointments be approved. Motion carried. Dir. of Parks & Recreation, Gene Chubb outlined the 1973 operation of the Farmer's Market, starting on July 7, 1973 on Saturdays from 8 AM to Noon, fees of $2. per day or $20. tor. 13 -4- COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 30, 1973 week session. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czar- necki to approve the dates and fees as recommended. Motion carried. The City Manager stated that the area under the bridge where the market is held will be seal -coated. Councilman Hickerson requested that the Friday agenda include the items that will be discussed at the Tusday noon informalmeeting. Councilman Czarnecki questioned why the Bd. of Adjustment minutes were not received. The Council directed that these 'minutes should be received by the Council, but that minutes from the Electrical and Plumbing Boards only if they are making a recommendation to the Council. Director of Urban Renewal Jack Klaus reported on the sale of personal property, proceeds of $1,170.80' Councilman Czarnecki inquired if fixing railroad crossings by the 'City 'and 'charging the railroad was a feasible alternative to suing the railroad Discussion followed concerning, the work and how it is to be paid for. The City, Manager advised that the Noise Ordinance would be on the agenda for the next meeting. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adjourn to executive session to discuss the fair market value for parcel 84/6 in the Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14, Henry's and Varsity Cleaners. Upon roll call Connell absent, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. 7--7- 1 7 lC.� I -),i 13 84' I :5