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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 �J�o 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. 1`r Councilman Czarnecki requested explanation of salary raises 131 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 '. 1 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 � J • -2- 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 � 50 9t the 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. 1 -6 - 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. � wl 159 COUNCIL MINUTES -5- FEBRUARY 6, 1973 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 o 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