HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-06 Minutes numberedThe Citv Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular
session on the 6th 'day of 'February, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center.
Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson
and White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding.
The invocation was given by Father Walter Helms, St.
Wenceslaus Catholic Church.
It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that
the
bills, in the amount of $748,100.38, be approved subject
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to audit.Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of
1-17-73; CATV Committee mtg. of 1-22-73 and the Library Bd.
meeting of 12-19-72 be received and filed. Motion carried.
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Councilman Czarnecki requested explanation of salary raises
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and budget increase mentioned in Library Board minutes. The
Mayor stated that the City ,Manager would be contacted by the
Board. -Concerning the Parks and Recreation Commission's request
concerning data from Corps of Engineers on Ralston' Creek,
the Mayor requested that the Commission be advised when the
Council discusses the project.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution to Refund the Beer & Liquor. Permit to Charles
Linneli dba/Hide-A-Way, 1012 S. Gilbert Street. Upon roll
call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted
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aye . ,Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to
grant approval for the request for two taxicab licenses for
the Yellow Cab Company. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Dwain L. Eckberg, M.D., 316 Lee Street, expressing
support by residents of Lee Street to retain parking, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
letter from David Readinger, State Representative on Cities
and Towns Committee, requesting` comments concerning the pro-
posed bill relating to qualifications of police chiefs in
cities over 25,000 population, be received and the Mayor be
authorized to communicate to Mr. Readinger the City Council's
support of the intent of the legislation, including such
comments and suggestions as might seem appropriate to the
City Manager in light of importance of experience and other
qualifications that are not spelled out in the bill as it is
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COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 6, 1973
drawn. Motion,carried.
could be discussed Councilman White suggested
SaturdayWith members of the legislature
that it
morning meeting at the Library, gislature at the
It was moved by y White and seconded b
to Carleton Beh, Jr., concerning y Connell that the
amend the Industrial Revenue Bond Act
and comments, g a Proposed bill
for review s,reeoreceived and referred to theCityM for review �`1�j
P Y Manager
The Cit l. Motion carried.
y Attorney requested that more time be allowed
for Staff imput on
Regulationsthe Ordinance Establishing
, and for informal disc
informed the Coussion with heSCouncil.
uncil that a public hearing t
need to be set later.
requested Connelltthat the CitytManagerwas vanded btheickerson and seconded �y S
lation Prepare a proposed draft of cityAttorneybe
ordinance for the Council' noise level
earliest possible date. s consideration at theregu
Motion carried.
It was moved by
suspend the rules and Hickerson and seconded b
Establishingll to
give the first reading ofCtheeOrdinance
d aad Describing Voting ,Precincts 4
Amend ing Ordinance ec 72-2623, by title only Unon roll 6
call ,Connell, Czarnecki V. and I4
ayes• Motion Hickerson, White and p
carried, lst readingBrandt voted-
given.
The Staff reported on the request by Jack Young
struct a sidewalk vault at 1 and 3 South Dubuque, O con-
com-
mended approval subject to
Engineering Dept. a
and on condition that the Council can direct removaldOfethe
vault at an approval of plans �y�
y time at the owner's expense. Motion carried.
It was moved by White and seconded b
the 12 point Policy y, Connell to adopt
Recreation Proposal of user charges for parks and
Department facilities and
Programs as submitted
by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion
Councilman Czarnecki proposed further exp
Parks Parks & Recreation Commission of educational I4
men-
tioned'in Robert Lee' e the
require fees, and commented tot: several other service as . Page of the report on why we
It was moved b Points.'
the Resolution Authorizing Forceeconded AccountbanConnell to adopt
Work in the Urban
y
Renewal Areas, 1973 work being on Court St.
facing,' water and sewer lines: widening,
Hickerson, White Upon roll call Czarn tion resur-
facing,
' Brandt and Connell voted 'aye' Motion Imo?
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt
the Resolution Setting Date for Receiving Bids on Repairs
to the Recreation Center Roof on February 26, 1973. Upon
roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
The City Attorney asked the Council for more time to
prepare the necessary papers for the adoption of the Uniform
Plumbing Code with Amendments. It was moved by Connell and
seconded by Hickerson to defer the item until the City Atty.
can prepare the necessary items. Discussion involved the
jurisdiction of the Housing Board of Appeal and each item in
the Kraft memo of Feb. 5th listing the recommendations of
the Plumbing Board which were also approved by the Staff.
The first motion was withdrawn. It was then moved by Hick-
erson and seconded by Connell that these suggested amendments
to the Uniform Plumbing Code be incorporated in a resolution
to be acted on by the Council at next week's meeting, which
resolution would then set a public hearing on the changes
in the Ordinance. Motion carried.
The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public
hearing on the disposal of seven parcels of land in conjunction
with the Linn Street/Maiden Lane/Gilbert Street Project.
"Acting City Engineer George Bonnett outlined the methods of
disposal: Parcels A'& B, sealed bids on all or a portion;
agreements for Parcel C, a trade & Parcel D, $5,000 payment
by owner to City;:and Parcels E &'F -and alley by sale to
adjacent property'',owners at, fair market value. D.P. James
appeared representing the American Oil Company concerning the
'alley south of their property. It was moved by Hickerson and
;seconded by White that the City, Attorney', be instructed to dis-
pose of the seven parcels coincident with the memorandum and
recommendations. Motion carried.
The Mayor announced that this, was the time set for public
hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for the Wm. White Blvd.
Storm Sewer Project. Those appearing objecting were: Atty.
Dan Boyle for Richard'Burgers'1500 E. Washington; George Horner,
1422 E. College; George Ebert, 1622 Wilson; Donald Marner,
1609 Wilson; Marie & Joseph Shima, 1617 Wilson; Claude Tom-
linsons',1510 E. College; Melvin Westcott, 1428 E. College;
Rosalind Frank, 1615 Wilson; Jane Jacobsen, 1204 E. Washington.
After the presentation of the Project by Acting City Engr. George
Bonnett, the Council discussed alternatives, drainage area
and appeal of assessment of costs. It was moved by Hickerson
and seconded by Connell that the oral objections and the written
objections received from the Vernal Shimons' and Richard Burgers'
be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by
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lution of
Hickerson and seconded by.Connell Bo ado,, Connell,
ioCzarnecki
Necessity. Upon roll call White,by
and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carred. It was mion oved r
Hickerson and seconded by white to adopontTollecalltBrandt,
ing Engineer to Prepare Plans, etc. Up
Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion
to
carried. It was moved by Connell and sst econded by White c.
adopt the Resolution Setting Public HeariUpong nnrollnt
call Connell,
2-20-73 and receipt of Bids )n 2-22-73. UP el.Motion
Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and
Brandt
and seconded bylay
Czarnecki
carried. It was moved by that the City Manger and the
that in view of the discuswith
sion,
City Attorney be requested to review and report back
specific evaluation of actual benefit to the properties in-
volved. Motion carried. The Mayor declared the public hearing
closed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time
tset
1for
pub
Sanitary
lic hearing on the Resolution of Necessity
for Sewer Improvement Project #1 on Saint Ann Drive and Tangle-
wood Street. Actingity Enq were: George
JannKulasett t,t846eSt.
Project. Those appearing john Hayek representing
Ann Dr. favoring the project; cost;y. 1820
ob'ecting to cost; Bernard Alberhasky,
the Ray Slezaks, 7 The City ;Attorney advised the
N. Dubuque St. objecting. owners had ob-
Council that because 75$"
of affected property
jected, a unanimous vote would be needed. it was moved by
Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the oral objections
Ray Slezakstbenre eivedaandrfiledWandY1tten Motionbcarried. jections oAfter
discussion of proper procedure, it was moved by Hickerson
and seconded by the Resolution of Necessity.
by White to
Upon 'roll callCzarnecki,
carriedckeitwasWmoved byhiteaHickerson�andll
voted aye'.
seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Directing the.
Engineer to Prepare Plans, etc. Upon roll call Hickerson,
White, Brandt, Connell andWnienandlvoted secondedaby Hickerson to
carried. It was moved by Public Hearing on Plans, etc.
adopt the Resolution Setting on roll call White,
2-20-73 and Receipt of Bids on 2-22-73.' votedrson motion
Brandt, Connell, CzarneckiWhiteHandesecondeby'Connell that
carried. It was moved by be requested to review &
the City Manager & the City Atty.
report back evaluation of benefits for properties, proposed
to be assessed, specific reference to Slezak & Alberhasky
' Motion carried. ,The Mayor declared the hearing
properties.
closed.
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It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to
adjourn to executive session to discuss fair market value of
parcels of land in the Urban Renewal Area as follows: 84/6
Dykes; 93/7 Stimmel; 93/2 Whiting; 93/11 Whiting and 93/14
Harden. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson
and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
Executive session was held then Council reconvened in
regular session.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to
submit the fair market values of parcels 84/6, 93/7, 93/2,
93/11 and 93/14 to HUD for concurrence. Motion curried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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COUNCIL MINUTES
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Councilman White discussed the proposed formation of
two committees by the Regional Planning Executive Board;
, Regional Land Use Committee composed of, in addition to
the
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members of the Regional Planing one member fofmthee '(Q�
Iowa City Planning
Coralville Planning & Zoning Comming Comission; and,
bthefrom
the Johnson County Planning & Zoning m
Regional Parks, Recreation and open ,Spaceional Committee
Planning CommPoone
of, in addition to members of the Reg
member from Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission, one
member from Coralville Parks & Recreation Commission and one
member from the County Conservation Board.
Councilman Czarnecki questioned if the Council should
also request an extension for the review of the 518 Draft
o. Plannig Con
Environmental ImPScdaStext�ensions JCouncil JohnsonCconcurrednthatif I��
has asked for a 1 Y
that extension was granted for the Planning Commission, it
would include Iowa City.
City Atty.
Honohan requested authorization to purchase ty for the appraisal price of $42,600.
the Kelley,cleaners proper
Itwasmoved by Hickerson and seconded by CCleanershfortthe
City, Atty."be authorized to purchase Kelley
appraised price. Motion carried.
The City Atty,, reported on the request from Paul Paulsen
for leasing a portion of the old landfill site on, S. Riverside �(aU
Dr. to operate an auto recycling operation. Council discussed,
the actual process and disposal, the site, y f
White by seconded
and abandoned ;auto problem. It was moved
by Hickerson that the proposal be referred to the City Manager
to report back. Motion carried, Brandt voting 'nay'.
The City' Attorney explained they
couldthe Press citizen
had
in'
mislaid four legal notices and they could not be -published have to
re -se. the hearings by C had nnelleen andsseconded byet and aWhite to re
re -set. It was moved by of Courtcrest Property'
set the public hearings on 1)
rezoning of
2) disposal of
on Muscatine Ave. requested by of Iowa, 3) the
a portion of Burlington St. to the University bulk storage of
amendment to the Zoning ordinance concerrniof n bulk Propane
inflamable liquids, and '4) us rezoning
Gas Co. property in BDI Industrial Park from M1 to M2 Zone,
on the 27th day of February, 1973 at 4 P.M. Motion carried.
The City Manager explained an error in including the salary
for the Bldg: Official in Range 27 and it should have been
and seconded
by
Range 28. It was movngeed b ted Hickerson motion carried.
Connell
ed.
that;the salary