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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-30 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING • JANUARY 23, 1973 The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session on the 23rd day of January, 1973 at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present were: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White. Absent:None. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation ':was given by Rabbi Roy Abramovitz of Agudas Achim Congregation.' It was moved by Hickerson 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 January 16, 1973,, subject to - correction. Motion carried. PublicDiscussion: Caroline Embree, requesting a decision on the holding the Farmers' Market, so planting can be planned and requesting publicity for the Project, if held. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by lfickerson that the disbursements in the amount of $871,148.50, be approved, subject to audit. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Airport Comm. meeting of, 12-21-7a; Human Relations Comm. meeting of 1-15-73 be received and filed. Councilman Czarnecki requested discussion of the research project mentioned in Human Relations minutes at the next meeting. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Kwik Shop, 1814 Lower Muscatine Road. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Approving Class A Club Beer & Liquor Control License Application for the Triangle Club, Iowa Memorial Union. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki & Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the request for four taxicab licenses for the Yellow Cab Company be granted. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson & seconded by Connell that the certifications from the Civil Service Comm. of eligibility for Firefighter in the Fire Dept. for Jerry Mumford, Wm. Farmer & Fred Stieglitz be received and approved. Motion carried. -2- COUNCIL MINUTES • JANUARY 23, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Richard & Gladys Jenkins, 431 Lee St., con- cerning no parking on Lee Street be received and filed. Motion carried. After discussion, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Lloyd Turner, Mayor of Waterloo, requesting support of legislature for bonding to complete Hwy. 520 from Sioux City to Dubuque, be received and further action deferred until the Council has an opportunity to see the specific legislation as it further relates, to Highway bonding. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from John Albright, 421 Lee Street requesting that parking be retained on Lee Street be received and filed. Motion carried.' It was moved by ,Connell and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the second reading of the Ordinance Vacat- ing a Portion of Burlington St., be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried and second reading given., It was moved by ,White and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 2nd and 3rd readings of the Ordinance Vacating the Alley between Holt Ave. & Templin Road, Black's Park Addn.'be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. City Atty. Jay Honohan explained the quiet title action and recommended providing the quit -claim deeds without cost. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to set public hearing on the disposal of the property on February 13, 1973 at 4 P.M. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans & Spec., etc. for two Compact Vans for Water Division of Public Werks Dept. and Setting Date for Receiving Bids, 2-20-73. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, etc. for Plant- ing of 625 Street Trees and Setting Date for Receiving Bids 2-9-73. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and • Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. -3- • •CIL MINUTES kUJA�]UARY 23, 1973 it was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Trim- ming of Goo Street Trees; and Setting Date for Receiving Bids 2-9-73. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Repealing Resolution #771 Authorizing Issuance of Parking Permits to Members of the Golden Age Club. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Approving Contract and Bond for Gjellefald-Constructors, Inc. for the Water:System Improvements, 2 Iowa River Crossings. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Brendan Ward appeared concerning his request for $500. grant to cover operations of the Children's Playhouse. The Staff recommended that the request be turned down because a similar program is ','being revitalized by the Parks and' -Recrea- tion Dept. The Mayor advised Mr. Ward to contact this Department. Dir. of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on his meeting with representatives of other governmental agencies in Johnson Co., namely Coralville, Lone Tree, North Liberty, oxfordy Solon, Tiffin and representatives from Johnson Co. Health Dept. ,& Riverside concerning use of the Iowa City Landfill by entering into a 28E agreement with governmental agencies only, the fee of $3.50 per ton of material hauled in vehicles above the 1/2 ton pickup. The Mayor advised that negotiations be continued. The City Attorney explained other conditions of the agreement. A short discussion of littering along the route was held. The report from the Dept. of Public 'Safety concerning the study of the School Crossing protection at Henry Sabin School at the intersection of South Dubuque St. and Harrison St. was shown on the agenda and four recommendations were made. Marlene Perrin and Linda Dole appeared. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to authorize an, adult crossing guard at the corner of Harrison & Dubuque Sts. Motion carried. The Mayor commented that the School Board should have some imput in these problems and the Council' should have a policy concerning The Cit markings, crossings and loading zones and parking. y Manager agreed that the Council should visit with the School Board as these kinds of problems exceed the City's responsibility and explained that the City did not locate the post office as had been implied. He announced he would meet with the City - School Safety Committee this week. -4- COUNCIL MINUTES • JANUARY 16, 1973 City Attorney Jay Honohan had presented his written report and recommendation concerning the District Court ruling on the parking ramp bond issue, and it had been discussed at the informal Council meeting. He recommended appealing the decision to the Supreme Court and requested authorization to do so. Mayor Brandt commented that his concern was if the Council had proceeded illegally in the past. Councilman Hickerson supported the attorney's decision to appeal to the Supreme Court. Councilman Czarnecki agreed with Judge Eads decision. Councilman White preferred clarifying legislation City Manager Wells explained that it would be totally untenable to practice the type of accounting proposed and recommended appealing the decision. The City Attorney, expressed the concern of the bonding attorneys and the League of Municipalities. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the City Attorney be instructed to file an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court on the decision by the District Court and seek the earliest possible court hear- ing. Upon roll ball Brandt, Connell & Hickerson voted 'aye', Czarnecki and White voted 'nay':' Motion carried. The Mayor announced the Charter Committeepublic meeting at 8:00 P.M. Discussion of Staff and Council representation followed. Councilman Czarnecki announced he would be attending. City Manager Ray Wells gave'a preliminary report on the operation of the Transit System in 1972. Expenditures of $350,910.10 and receipts of $192,073.53 with 1,268,543 passengers, about 120 deficit per passenger, a 2 mill subsidy. He also requested indications from Councilmen planning to attend the City Congress, so that he could make the necessary reservations. Councilman White announced a meeting with Senator Clark at the Public Library on Jan. 26th at 3:00 P.M. and a meeting: at 4:00 P.M. in the City Conference Room with Congressman Mezvinsky. Also on Saturday morning a meeting with State Legislators con- cerning health bills and Dept. of Transportation, Music Room at the Library 9:30 A.M. The City Attorney presented a Resolution Approving a Class C Beer Permit Application for Seatons Grocery. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adjourn to executive session to consider the fair market value for Parcel 11 in Block 84. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. V INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION January 30, 1973 12:30 P.M. The Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, January 30, 1973 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmen present were: Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: Connell. Others present: Wells, Lee, Chubb, Palmer, Kraft, Stoifus. Mayor Brandt presiding. The meeting was set for discussion of Park and Recreation fees. Jim Rodgiers, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission explained the Council's charge to the Commission and outlined the program as submitted, and recom- mended a study `of'the programs to see if they meet the needs and desires of the people. James Lindberg, former Chairman, commented that it was a concensus of the Commission not to make major changes and that fee charges not to include recouping, capitol outlay. Items discussed included: Charges ,for tennis, handball and softball; Which of the 12 recommendations from the Commission were new policies; Need for more data to accomplish #2 (User charges are to be levied only to help defray operational expenses); Season tickets vs. per use charge; Total swimming package cost, transportation, etc.; Amount of subsidy for pool fees that City wants to assume; Reduced fee, days; Experiment • with options for one year; Exchange of facilities with School Board; Swimming lessons; rationale for non-resident fees. It was the concen- sus of the, Councilthatthe staff and commission be authorized to do'' some well organized program experiments in 1973.' The agenda also included discussion of the amended Noise Ordinance. Dr. Morris discussed the contributions of the Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality & the changes in the Ordinance making!; it simpli- fied and more readable; revision of standards on lawnmowers & addition of grandfatherclause;'& elimination of some technical definitions. Council discussed decibel measurements; enforcement; violations and convictions; laboratory not needed; permit for contractor for variance to start work at 5AM; inclusion of chainsaw noise;, need for more personnel and dollars; noise from garbage trucks, street sweepers, City vehicles and equipment; concern for Jaycees 4th of July, Homecoming Parade, etc. The Mayor requested the City Manager to report on the feasibility and to get budget implications, and to put the Ordinance on the agenda for next week. Council concurred. M